Theatre
“Tragic but thought provoking”, ‘An Enemy of the People’: Review
Ibsen has re-entered the drama scene with the current production of his classic play An Enemy of the People at the Duke of York theatre this spring. With big...
“Extremely vulnerable”: Review of The Sun King
It is difficult to imagine the stiflingly intimate space of the Burton Taylor transformed...
The Oxford Revue: A Room with Revue
'a simple and clever production which ranks as one of the most enjoyable shows I've seen all year'
Dynamic, Chaotic and Physical: Review of Frantic Assembly’s Metamorphosis
"Frantic Assembly takes on a new challenge, taking a decades old Kafka novel, The Metamorphosis, and putting it to the stage in their signature physical theatre style."
Mature and Intelligent: Julius Caesar at the TS Eliot Review
"From start to finish, it was a show filled with excellent performances from leading cast members."
Hope in the Dark: The ‘New World’ Playlist
"We could all do with a bit of escape and a bit of hope"
‘The Most Important Thing to Do is to Keep Creating’: In Conversation With The Cast And Crew of ‘Songs From The Old World’
It is no secret that Covid-19 has put a strain on the UK's live theatre, especially given recent restrictions legally limiting public indoor gatherings...
On ‘Three Kings’
“We are the breakers of promises… forgive us”
‘Family’ Theatre: Patronising or Inspirational?
As someone with a fair few younger siblings I can safely say that I have a pretty wide experience of family-oriented performances. My personal...
‘Measure in Love’ – Preview
In the last few months, many aspects of our lives have had to change and adapt to fit into what we call ‘the new...
A Fresher’s Guide to Oxford Drama
Everyone feels on the outside, until they don’t anymore
When Will We Be “Satisfied”? – Hamilton And Its Discontents
Four years after the now familiar opening thumps of Hamilton were first heard, the White House has met the Mouse-House; Disney+ allows subscribers to...
Culture in crisis: the impact of the pandemic on theatres
The coronavirus pandemic has wreaked havoc on countries around the world. A huge number of services and businesses are struggling: the NHS, airlines, retail...
Reading the Room
"plays are meant to be performed"
“Helpless”: Whatever Happened to Maria Reynolds?
Fear not, those of us who were unable to afford tickets to Hamilton on Broadway – for the mere cost of selling your soul...
Theatre and the Working Class
When someone mentions British actors, who do you think of? Your mind probably jumps to people like Benedict Cumberbatch, Tom Hiddleston or Eddie Redmayne....
Eight LGBTQ+ Musical Theatre Songs to Listen to this Pride
As we face the prospect of another six months spent watching Star Wars and ‘sport’ (?) with heterosexual relatives, now more than ever we...
Review: Bridge Theatre’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Set in the mystical woodlands surrounding Athens, with its cocktail of magic, love triangles, and donkey-human hybrids, Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream has always...
Review: Repeat Attenders
In Repeat Attenders (2020), a legion of
loyalists to musical theatre take their turn in the spotlight. The documentary introduces
us to repeat attenders of theatre...
