Saturday 10th January 2026

Theatre

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

JACK, by Musketeer Productions, reimagines the cult story of the most notorious serial killer in British history. Shining a light particularly on the mistreatment of women and the brutality...
Culture Matilde Ambrosio -

Graceful and self-assured: Circle Mirror Transformation reviewed

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

‘We’re all mad here’: Alice in Won-DRE-Land at Tingewick 2025

When I wandered into Tingewick Hall on a cold, dark evening in seventh week,...
Culture Peter Chen -

A comical approach to a classic text: ‘Hedda Gabler’ reviewed

Tiptoe Productions’ Hedda Gabler, co-directed by Ollie Gillam and Gilon Fox, delivered a strong...
Culture Charlie Bailey -
Latest

Brutalist Russia and Bowie: Marlowe’s Edward II reimagined

Alex Barasch talks to the cast and crew of this radical new take on Marlowe’s masterpiece

A fresher’s first forays into Oxford theatre

Christopher Goring reveals his first experiences in the Oxford drama scene

Review: ‘Living With The Lights On’

Izzy Smith is gripped by a play that shines a light on a dark illness

Review: D@tes

James Lamming enjoys a witty take on 21st century dating at the BT Studio

Review: Dreamgirls

Sam Purnell is blown away by this revival of the classic musical at the Savoy Theatre

One man in his time plays many parts

Susannah Goldsbrough looks back over the career of Ian McKellen, one of the greatest Shakespearean actors of our time

Review: The Pillowman

ATG's production is a triumphant display of dark humour and raw emotion - not for the faint-hearted

Review: In the Republic of Happiness

James Lamming enjoys a sometimes stilted production of a difficult play

Preview: The Pillowman

Jeevan Ravindran relishes the brutal comedy of ATG's production of The Pillowman

Review: Much Ado About Nothing

Nina Crisp is enamoured by this sellout adaptation of Shakespeare's classic comedy at the Pilch

Preview: Bang Bang You’re Dead

Amaris Proctor looks forward to seeing this darkly playful production

Review: Jealous of Herself

Bessie Yuill is impressed and entertained by the accomplished acting and original music of this thought-provoking comedy

Preview: Much Ado About Nothing

Susannah Goldsbrough looks forward to seeing Poltergeist Theatre's millenial twist on Shakespeare's classic comedy

Preview: Dates

Charlie Atkins looks forward to Oxford's most topical sketch show yet.
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