Theatre

‘Comedy is very deceptive’: Seán Carey on ‘Operation Mincemeat’

As a history student, you occasionally come across stories so strange they feel almost fictional. Operation Mincemeat is one of them.

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Seeped in nostalgia: ‘Things I Know To Be True’ reviewed

Lighthouse Productions' 'Things I Know to Be True' had high expectations to meet. Put frankly, they nailed it.

Culture Charlie Bailey -

Let’s go to the movies: Fennec Fox Productions’ ‘The Flick’

After their staging of Company at the Oxford Playhouse earlier this term, Fennec Fox Productions are set to return next week with a run of The Flick (2013) at the Burton Taylor Studio.

Culture Beatrix Arnold -

A deeply Singaporean play: In conversation with ‘Late Company’

OUMSSA Theatre makes their debut with Jordan Tannahill’s Late Company. While the text originated in Canada, OUMSSA Theatre’s take on it is nonetheless entrenched in Singaporean culture.

Culture Jessica Phillips -

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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!

Freshers’ guide to the Oxford drama scene

Find out how to get involved with Oxford student drama from Ellie Cooper (Actor and Director) and Pierce Jones (Production/Management).

Review – Awkward Conversations With Animals I’ve F*cked

Fringe hit one-man-show exploring loneliness, love, sexuality and bestiality starts national tour in Oxford.

Prometheus Unbound – An ancient tragedy in open air performance

"This performance breathed a fresh, modern dynamic to an otherwise static play". Phoebe Athena Hennell explores the implications of language in a Modern Greek performance of Aeschylus' ancient tragedy 'Prometheus Bound'. With contributions from Andreas Janssen.

FLEABAG – Triumphant return to where it all began

Imogen Harter-Jones reviews Phoebe Waller-Bridge's return to the stage.

Twelfth Night – Shakespeare’s Rose blossoms in York and Oxford

Madness, hilarity and revelry ensues in Joyce Branagh's production of Twelfth Night.

War Horse – Coloured by Love and Hate

Morpurgo intended the tale to be one of ‘reunion and reconciliation’, but Nick Stafford and the National Theatre have transformed it into an ‘anthem for peace’.

Surviving on the Fringes

The experiences of a director at the Edinburgh Fringe.

Review: Hustlers – ‘a refreshingly raw play’

Hoof and Horn productions impress with a candid look into prostitution and the AIDS crisis

Review: The Witch of Edmonton – Elizabeth Sawyer’s story ‘is brought to the fore’

Delivered in the form of a virtual ghost tour, Hoof and Horn Productions' take on The Witch of Edmonton offers an original retelling of Elizabeth Sawyer's story.

Review: Gatsby at Trinity – the ‘love for Trinity College and Fitzgerald’s novel is apparent’

Trinity College’s prequel to the Fitzgerald novel anticipates the debauchery of the Roaring Twenties in an exceedingly suitable location

Preview: The Oxford Revue and Friends – ‘plenty of laugh-of-out moments’

The Oxford Revue are headed to the Playhouse stage in 8th week, along with some special guests

Review: The Oxford Revue and Friends – ‘an unforgettable comedic experience’

A triple bill of comedy from Oxford, Cambridge, and Durham impresses at the Oxford Playhouse

Review: Amélie The Musical – ‘a story of relentless optimism’

A touring production of the 2015 Broadway show finally comes into its own at the New Theatre Oxford

Review: How to Use a Washing Machine – ‘script and score are full of witticisms that are genuinely amusing’

SLAM Theatre's original musical impresses in Oxford before it embarks on a national tour

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Theatre

‘Comedy is very deceptive’: Seán Carey on ‘Operation Mincemeat’

Seeped in nostalgia: ‘Things I Know To Be True’ reviewed

Let’s go to the movies: Fennec Fox Productions’ ‘The Flick’

A deeply Singaporean play: In conversation with ‘Late Company’

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