Franklin Nelson
Review: The Tempest – ‘exploit the comic potential in Shakespeare’s verse’
RJ Productions present an enjoyable rendition of Shakespeare’s last solo-authored play, whose strongest points lie in its subtler elements
Review: Lemons Lemons Lemons Lemons Lemons – ‘complex but never cumbersome’
With a compelling performance and effective use of lighting and music, Dromadaire Productions encourages us to consider the importance of communication
Review: Allotment – ‘as if the audience is intruding upon the sisters’ realm’
MuckyOven Productions present an intriguing play about gardening, sisterhood and the passing of time.
In Search of a Poet
Exploring the history and the hype behind the role of the Oxford Professor of Poetry
Rego’s Abortion Pastels: An artistic fight against stigma
The pastels of Paula Rego reclaim marginalised women from state-sanctioned shame.
The Intricacies of Married Life
Exploring the themes of illict love, friendship and bereavement in Tessa Hadley’s 'Late in the Day'.
Fantastic Cities: unveiling the complex realities, and fantasies, of urban life
A review of the Penny Woolcock exhibition at Modern Art Oxford
‘Black Men Walking’ – Review
An exuberant meditation on nature, belonging, and blackness
Beautiful Thing review – ‘Ruckus Productions has certainly made some noise’
Franklin Nelson is impressed by this rendition of a thoughtful, timeless coming-of-age drama
