Sunday, May 25, 2025

Theatre

Review: Suddenly Last Summer – ‘Cannibalism, love, and lobotomies’

This week at the Burton Taylor Studio, a new rendition of Tennessee Williams’ Suddenly Last Summer is a feast for the eyes and the eardrums. In true Tennessee Williams...
Theatre Emma Heagney -

Recorded theatre: the oxymoron of the prerecorded-live production

"Are we witnessing the downfall of the priority of ‘LIVE’ theatre?"
Culture Clemmie Ewins -

Playing with history: How does theatre shape our past?

"There is nothing more fascinating than a good historical drama; something about a true story that packs that extra punch."
Theatre Nancy Gittus -

Review: Closer – ‘Where Marber fails’

Labyrinth Production’s staging of Patrick Marber’s 1997 play, Closer, was an ambitious move for...
Theatre Faye Chang -
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Girls and Boys review – ‘a drama that not only strikes, but leaves us sizzling’ 

Tony Wilkes is wowed by an unexpected trip to see the Royal Court's latest show starring Carey Mulligan

The Polycephaly Monologues Review – ‘seamlessly combines the surreal with the naturalistic’

Tom Mackie is left amazed, but confused, by Nick Smart's juicy, absurdist work

Victory preview – ‘a truly fantastical world’

Sumptuous visuals, dark comedy and literary flair make this production one not to miss

The Kite Runner review – ‘a choreographed exuberance prose cannot achieve’

The Kite Runner is taken from page to stage in this masterful adaptation. Izzy Troth reviews.

Julius Caesar review – ‘two hours of pounding drama’

Nicholas Hytner's adaptation is makes you rethink the iconic tragedy

The 39 Steps review – ‘It is rare to see an Oxford play take itself as seriously as this 39 Steps – that is,...

Charles Britton is left with a smile on his face after an uncommonly fun night out in Oxford

The 39 Steps preview – ‘guaranteed to be a comedic spectacle of no small intensity’

Alice Taylor previews Antonia Hansen's interpretation of a Hitchcock comedy

Sweet Charity review – ‘Oh Mama, welcome to the 60s!’

Ela Portnoy applauds the strongest dance cast she's seen on an Oxford stage

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

Beautiful Things preview – ‘brilliantly captures a microcosm of London life’

A show about sex, youth and life in the city

Young Marx review – ‘Fiercely comical, ingeniously designed’

Harry Hatwell reviews the triumphant 'Young Marx', the first production at London’s new Bridge Theatre

Revolt. She Said. Revolt Again Review – ‘a perfect balance between unsettling humour and sincere urgency’

Alice is impressed by this urgent feminist showcase, although it sometimes feels constrained

John review – ‘remarkably and unashamedly real’

Harry Langham praises an American transfer that proves spooky, funny and earnestly human

Hanna Review – ‘strikingly honest’

Meg Harris is touched by a mother's monologue at the North Wall Centre

Beginning review – ‘comfortable, emotionally-streamlined and ideologically safe’

John Livesey is left cold by a conservative if accomplished transfer

The Corridor review – ‘a serious spectacle of operatic drama’

Isaac Pockney is spellbound by an opera that puts a fresh twist on a classic tale

5 minutes with…. Sophie Khan Levy, the solo star of Papatango’s Hanna

How did you first get involved in the process and how much input did you have in the development of the final product? We did...

Dining al Desko review – ‘gently depressing but hilarious’

The subtle destruction of office careers, told via its character's monologue is amusing and meaningful.

Revolt. She Said. Revolt Again. preview – ‘bracingly honest’

Adam Radford gets a privileged glance at this incendiary piece of feminist theatre

Fiddler On The Roof Review – ‘thoughtful and timely’

Izzy Troth sits on the roof, not on the fence, about the Oxford Playhouse's latest show
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