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."
‘Volpone’ preview – “a very potent type of dramatic humour”
John Livesey is excited by 'Volpone', playing at the Keble O'Reilly in 7th week
‘God of Carnage’ preview – “a disgusting and disquieting play”
Jorge Lopez Llorente previews God of Carnage at the BT Studio
‘Retelling Tales’ preview – “I heard stories that got inside my body.”
Lucy Enderby is impressed by the originality and emotive power of ‘Retelling Tales’
Confessions of a Drama Queen 6: Things get worse, again
Our drama queen goes into hiding, after some shocking humiliation.
Under Milk Wood preview – ‘Creative and interesting but overly dramatic’
Though admiring the production's use of space, Zad El Bacha finds the acting of 'Under Milk Wood' excessively solemn.
Five minutes with: Lucy Hayes
We chat to Lucy Hayes, chair of OUDS and manager of Perepeteia Productions, about her experience with Oxford drama, her real-life heroes, and her latest exciting project.
Confessions of a Drama Queen 5: Things can only get better
Our drama queen's unparalleled potential is finally recognised
‘Lieutenant of Inishmore’ review – ‘An excellent understanding of pace’
John Livesey admires the acting in 'The Lieutenant of Inishmore,' but regrets how it shies away from violent visuals
In conversation with Layo-Christina Akinlude
Katie Sayer talks Shakespeare and the pursuit of happiness with the star of 'As You Like It'
‘A Familiar Friend’ review: “a masterful intensity”
Shamika Tamhane highly recommends 'A Familiar Friend' at the Michael Pilch studio
Lady in the Sheets review – ‘powerful and horrible but comic for all the wrong reasons’
Amber Sidney-Woollett says 'Lady in The Sheets' should leave the laughs at the door and stick to emotional impact
Intruder and Seven Princesses review -‘Twisted and ghoulish delight’
Charles Britton is won over by the plays' disturbing horror
The right production but the wrong play
The production is imaginative but the choice of play is inappropriate and bizarre, writes Susannah Goldsbrough
The Lieutenant of Inishmore review – ‘fast moving and extremely funny’
Whip-smart dialogue ensures this black comedy leaves its mark
