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Citizenship Preview – ‘challenges the binary of sexuality’

Mark Ravenhill's exploration of the nature of bisexuality in this coming-of-age drama is continually relevant

Nice Guy Review – ‘hard to believe written by students’

The complexity of Sam Norman and Aaron King’s new musical, which focuses on the inner-workings of an abusive relationship is astounding

Breaking down stigma, challenging genre, and facilitating conversation – the new musical, ‘Nice Guy’

A visit to the Oxfordshire charity 'Clean Slate' with the cast of new musical 'Nice Guy'

Top Girls Preview – ‘a vibrant period piece’

This new production of Caryl Churchill's play may be a portrait of a specific time, but is still intensely relevant.

‘Family Friends’ Review: ‘a definite sparkle’

Katie Knight sees potential in this night of improvised comedy, but is let down by pacing and clunky mistakes

The Threepenny Opera Review – ‘both unsettling and wildly entertaining’

Faye Heron reviews this term's Playhouse show which she finds serves to bring up important social issues whilst simultaneously being vigorously entertaining

The Oxford Revue: Best of the Fringe Review – ‘these are emerging talents’

The Oxford Revue's desires to experiment creates some hilarious moments, but perhaps lacks through-line to bring the show together

The Threepenny Opera Preview – ‘promises to be exhilarating’

This term's Playhouse show paints a heightened portrait of the inner-city's criminal underworld.

Interview: OUDS President Francesca Amewudah-Rivers

Cesca Echlin meets this year's OUDS President to discuss post-Medea hype, the need for increased representation in theatre, and what she wants to change about Oxford student drama.

‘The Fishermen’ Review – a ‘mesmerising’ and ‘almost biblical’ tale

A story of Nigerian brotherhood frames personal and national tragedy

‘The Jungle’ Review — a somber celebration of solidarity, hope and resilience

Leaving the theatre and walking straight into the first grey downpour of rain we had had in months never felt more fitting an atmosphere...

The Edinburgh Fringe experience in 2018 – the ‘magic’ of the Mile

A summary of the 2018 Fringe experience, as we say goodbye to the festival for another year

Crave Review – ‘moments of tenderness crushed by memories of trauma’

Sarah Kane's emotive text is embodied with both beauty and horror at the Edinburgh Fringe.

Machinal Review – ‘poignant but not perfect’

A play with an imperfect but impactful vision, inspired by a poignant true story of murder and womanhood

The Squirrel Plays Review – ‘carried off with subtlety and aplomb’

Tenderness and humour emerge from a play that challenges a sobering subject

Eat Your Heart Out review – ‘A nuanced and authentic exploration of a stigmatised subject matter’

Tightrope Productions' devised piece proves particularly heartfelt at the Edinburgh Fringe.

The Oxford Revue: ‘Wasted’, and ‘Group Work’ Reviews – “More time in the writing room necessary”

The audience is left wanting more from the writing at The Oxford Revue's two Fringe shows.

Flying saucers and the end of the world: Oxford Fringe sci-fi shows question life as we know it

Susannah Goldsbrough reviews two Oxford productions at the Edinburgh Fringe that venture into the world of science fiction: 'Doom's Day' (the OUDS National Tour) and 'Lights Over Tesco Car Park.'

Witch Hunt Review – ‘Dizzily funny writing and disastrous hair’

Horseplay Productions' politically-charged sketch comedy hits comedic targets despite an ambiguous through-line.

Five Women Wearing the Same Dress Review – ‘an unusual choice for the Fringe’

An unusually long play for the Edinburgh Fringe sacrifices some clarity in plot to explore the dynamics between complicated women

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