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Sunday 19th October 2025
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Are you listening comfortably? Audio drama and theatre
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The Lieutenant of Inishmore Review – ‘Brooding, self-deluding, and very mad indeed’
Michael Grandage's use of dark humour and relentless gore to explore Ireland's complex history of sectarian conflict.
The Actor’s Nightmare Review – “a high octane sprint through an abominable nocturnal dystopia”
Mercury Theatre Productions' venture into theatrical hell is impressive, but the length of the production lets it down
For Colored Girls Review – “An intimacy that focuses solely on the lives of black women, the beautiful and the haunting, is...
A powerful performance of Shange's work that presents personal stories of love, loss, hope, and renewal
Dining Al Desko review – ‘pure tragicomedy’
Alastair Curtis' intertwined monologues tease out the humour and poignancy of office life
Romeo and Juliet Review – ‘immensely effective’
A bold and haunting production that places the deadly feud in HM Prison Verona
A Doll’s House Review – ‘the pace of the narrative was stunted’
A cohesive aesthetic experience, but a shortened script hampers character development
No Man Ever – Preview
A production that is wholly and intensely focused on human interaction and language
Romeo and Juliet – Preview
A close cast and crew underline the generational aspects of Shakespeare's tale of conflict, all in a female offenders unit
Dining al Desko Preview – ‘a tale of high treachery and highlighters’
An acutely observed examination of inane office politics, despair, and social media
A Doll’s House preview – ‘a beautiful play to watch’
An intimate cast, toxic relationships, and powerful dialogue magnify a society on the cusp of sexual revolution
Hereafter preview – ‘an ostensible exploration of future technology that shines a light inwards, rather than forwards’
A fresh, emotional take on the future
Medea Review – ‘vengeful, manipulative, and captivating’
More than just a play: 'Medea' reminds us why we go to the theatre
Confusions – Review
More energetic performances were needed to do justice to the subtlety of Alan Ayckbourn’s comedy
Medea – Preview
A production that promises a masterful portrayal of the struggles of integration, womanhood and belonging
Review – A Midsummer Night’s Dream
The humour, wit and emotional depth contained within the text are lost to the physicality and slapstick
Underrated Spaces: Jesus College Hall
The Devil is in the detail of this early modern revival
Funny Friends Preview – ‘A roundup of all the best student talent in the country’
Funny friends and frenetic feminisms fuse in this upcoming Playhouse performance
The Lonesome West review – ‘a pressure-cooker of rage and almost-erupting violence’
Practically Peter Production give an impressive rendering of Martin McDonagh's dark comedy
Like A Virgin review – ‘the range of relationship difficulties explored is certainly impressive’
Sam Moore's play about the complexities of relationships finds resonance with audiences of all kinds
Butt Kapinski Review – ‘a masterclass in light-hearted entertainment and audience participation’
Charles Britton is both amazed and horrified by Deanna Fleysher's oddball creation
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