Queen’s garden play review: ‘If you are a fan of the film you would have loved this theatrical rendition’
Honestly, I was more than happy to be spending my hungover Saturday relishing in the summer heat whilst watching Queen’s garden play last weekend...
Arcadia by Christ Church Dramatic Society review: ‘Mad, bad and brilliant to watch’
“The best prophet of the future is the past” – Byron
In the sweet-preserved garden behind Christ Church Cathedral there stands a table decked with...
Romeo and Juliet review: ‘Seamless and brilliantly acted’
If he was trying to build tension then Jamie Lloyd does it well, because I couldn't wait for the play to start. By the time I found my seat I was practically shaking with excitement (and a slight twinge of fear for what was in store).
The Knight of the White Moon review: ‘Mirth, romance, and mediaevalesque larks’
Tactically leaving the Summer VIII’s races early as the women's Div I race came to an exciting close (up the House), Pimm’s still in...
Broadway, besties and Brian Cox: A conversation with J. Smith-Cameron
J. Smith-Cameron would like you to know that she is not Succession’s Gerri Kellman. She gently corrects me when I slip up by describing...
The Two Gentlemen of Verona review: ‘A hilarious modern take’
It was, then, a testament to this commitment that the performance was as good as it was. The production was a hilarious modern take on Shakespeare’s comedy, with several scenes updated, modified, or introduced entirely for this play.
The Human Body review: ‘A Socialist exploration of healthcare and romance’
I recently attended my first production at the Donmar (https://cherwell.org/2024/01/24/review-of-tennant-as-macbeth-an-auditory-experience/ - shameless self plug!) and fell in love with the energy of the space...
‘Theatre is, at its best, one of the most democratic of the arts’
I had the chance to sit down with Gregory Doran, Oxford University’s Cameron Mackintosh visiting professor and the former artistic director of the Royal...
Long Day’s Journey Into Night review
I walked into the Wyndham Theatre’s production of Long Day’s Journey Into Night by Eugene O’Neill half-expecting a night at the London Theatre like...
An Enemy of the People review: ‘Tragic but thought provoking’
Ibsen has re-entered the drama scene with the current production of his classic play An Enemy of the People at the Duke of York...
The Oxford Revue: A Room with Revue
'a simple and clever production which ranks as one of the most enjoyable shows I've seen all year'
Julius Caesar at the TS Eliot Review: ‘Mature and Intelligent’
"From start to finish, it was a show filled with excellent performances from leading cast members."
‘Frost/Nixon’ by St John’s Drama Society – Review
"Rohan Joshi is a star turn as President Nixon. His wounded gait, booming American accent, and measured pace of delivery kept the audience rapt."
A queer exploration of new age romance: ‘Best of Five’ Review
"Watching ‘Best of Five’ felt like I was watching a combination of mine and my friends' university experience playing out in front of me. "
