Monday 19th January 2026

Theatre

‘Songs, skits, and a third thing beginning with S’: Jack McMinn in conversation

If there’s one thing I believe Oxford’s theatre scene is missing, it’s a button-down-shirt-wearing ex-zoology student with a penchant for writing songs about Pret A Manger.

‘Beautifully we may rot’: ‘Madame La Mort’ in review

In a small, black-painted room on the top floor of a pub in Islington, known as The Hope Theatre, Madame La Mort was staged for the public for the first time.

‘Dark, revealing, gripping’: In conversation with the cast of ‘JACK’

JACK, by Musketeer Productions, reimagines the cult story of the most notorious serial killer...

Graceful and self-assured: Circle Mirror Transformation reviewed

Boulevard Productions’ Circle Mirror Transformation is a faithful and competent take on Annie Baker’s...

Dystopia in and amongst trash: Beckett’s Endgame

Beckett symbolically employs trash to reflect physical and philosophical reality of a post-apocalyptic world.

Preview: The Crucible

Miller's classic sees a new lease of life in Rose on a Rail Theatre Company's new adaptation.

Review: Stranger, Baby

Berry's poetry collection on loss, mourning, and the sea is beautifully brought to life at the Burton Taylor studio.

Review: Spring Awakening

The Oxford Playhouse's Michaelmas Musical proves an ambitious, vibrant and exiting feat.

Review: Things I Know to be True

This powerful family drama packs an punch at the Pilch.

Review: Yerma

Lorca's "tragic poem" is brought to life with subtlety and skill by Angel In The House Productions

Do actions speak louder than words?

Daniya Jawwad explores how certain classic plays prioritise physicality.

Review: Section Two

Phoebe Hennell reviews Tom Gould's new play 'Section Two'

Review: Life of Galileo

Didactic elements of Brecht's biographical play are highlighted by Velvet Vest Productions.

Preview: Life Of Galileo

Ben Beese preview's Life of Galileo

Review: Hannah Gadsby’s ‘Douglas’

An utter stand up masterpiece, and showcase of a truly gifted mind.

Review: The Three Sisters

Small Fry Theatre's take on Chekhov's classic impresses at the Burton Taylor Studio.

Review: Sübverse

Disgraced CBBC presenters, slam poetry and 'Take Me Home, Country Roads' all come together in Beef's debut sketch show with surprising results.

Preview: Spring Awakening

Jaya Rana previews Oxford Playhouse's Michaelmas student musical, Spring Awakening.

Review: Crave

GOYA's Crave stays true to the chaotic and disturbing nature of Kane's work.

Reaction in Metatheatre

An exploration of reaction in metatheatre and its complex psychological effects.

Review: Unplanned-ersnatch – ‘the kind of plot twists only improv could beget’

An evening of improvisation and audience participation set to the tone of laughter

Review: Me, as a Penguin – ‘bound to put a smile on your face’

A review of the heartwarming comedy by Pangolin Theatre Productions

Call to Science: Brecht’s Life of Gaileo

Brecht's Life Of Galileo brings scientific revolution to the Keble O'Reilly.

Art Heist- bold fourth wall breaking drama sees Oxford grads take on the ‘Art World’

Katie Knight reviews upcoming Oxford grad company Poltergeist Theatre's new show 'Art Heist', where three art thieves try to steal the same painting on the same night!

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