If Clarendon Productions’ Amadeus is a story about raising Gods and ghosts there is no denying that they would have been appeased by such a display of energy and creativity. So much of the director’s personality shines through, which is a sign of quite how excellently his vision was realised.
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Breaking a Leg and other Theatre Disasters
Do you know where the phrase 'break a leg' comes from? It does not, as I have almost witnessed, come from that moment in which everything goes awry and the actor slips from the chair they're standing on, but rather from the concept that actors did not get paid unless they stepped onto stage, breaking … Continue reading Breaking a Leg and other Theatre Disasters
The Isle is Full of Noises, Sounds and Sweet Airs
From the moment that the audience entered we were transported to another place - our attention never being lost due to the constant presence of fantasy upon the stage. It is clear how much creative thought went into the project and the team (both cast and crew) should be immensely proud of the outcome.
Crazy is Underrated
Walking into the dark auditorium as the doors opened, I was greeted by strewn cobwebs, the sounds of a storm and all round immersive experience which instantly transported the audience to the world of the Addams'.
An Allotment Drama
Max Morgan's new play has had so much energy poured into the marketing of a project that there was always the fear that the play itself may fall short. This was very much not the case with Fetid. Fetid is an example of the raw and developing talent to be found within Oxford University Drama Society and should be celebrated for not only its set and direction, but also the talented actors who were the faces that brought this vision to life. From the moment audiences stepped through the door of The Pilch they were transported into a village allotment surrounded by all of the dramas of every day people seeking to navigate life.
Wild Rose and Pearls 