Theatre

Review: CRUSH – ‘A classic coming-of-age’

Rumours of drastic script revisions and casting changes meant that I entered The North Wall (a former swimming pool, so I’ve been told), with a degree of apprehension. But...

Theatre Beatrix Arnold -

Review: Blood Wedding – ‘A lunar eclipse on the stage’

A trembling bride. A distrustful mother. Two murderous rivals vying for a single, wavering...

Theatre Sanaya Narula -

Review: Crocodile Tears – ‘Techno-futuristic, but why?’

There is a lot to like about Natascha Norton’s Crocodile Tears. Female lead Elektra...

Theatre Peter Chen -

Review: ART – ‘Charm, jazz, and friendship at its wittiest’

ART is charming. Centred around long-time friends Yvan (Ronav Jain), Marcus (Rufus Shutter) and...

Theatre Lara Machado -

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Review: V-Card

"an immersive play of laughter, vulnerability and truth"

Preview: V-Card

"V-Card looks to be one to remember"

Intimations of Closeness: what might a distanced theatre look like?

It would be a dramatic understatement to say that Covid-19 has been disruptive for the United Kingdom’s creative industry – but live drama is...

“And now let’s go hand in hand, not one before another”: Grosvenor Park’s ‘The Comedy of Errors’

"a fast paced and surprisingly polished socially distanced performance"

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...

Review: The Radio Show at the End of the World

"An exceptionally entertaining listen"

Returning to my favourite play: Dancing at Lughnasa

If we’re not watching Saoirse Ronan star in her latest feature film, we’re quoting Derry Girls from memory or fetishing Connell’s chain and fan-girling...

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Theatre

Review: CRUSH – ‘A classic coming-of-age’

Review: Blood Wedding – ‘A lunar eclipse on the stage’

Review: Crocodile Tears – ‘Techno-futuristic, but why?’

Review: ART – ‘Charm, jazz, and friendship at its wittiest’

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