I would argue that one man shows and radio play adaptations are two of the most challenging and marmite choices in the industry. In the case of Guy Masterson's new rendition of Under Milkwood, is a wonderful journey into a snapshot of this unique Welsh community.
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Hell is Empty and All the Devils are Here
t feels like a prerequisite of gardens plays that it must be a Shakespeare or a Wilde, but typically colleges lean towards comedy rather than something as politically knotted at The Tempest. However, clearly the creative team of the Magdalen Players think differently.
Enter Macbeth
Macbeth is one of Shakespeare's most performed plays. So a question must be asked about how this one is different. In the case of Out of Chaos' performance the answer is a two hander. This entire performance is a wonderful lesson in characterisation, acting as a masterclass in creating character.
I Will Live in Thy Heart
Lloyd has turned the theatre into the ultimate party venue. There are strobe lights, club classics and more pink confetti than you have ever seen! From the moment I entered I felt that I was transported, the familiar setting fading away - this was going to be a fun ride!
The Broken Heart of a Changeling Child
My second book of the year was Mary Borsellino's The Hollow Witch, a high fantasy YA novel which takes us on a journey to a place where the cost of magic is a high one. All magic comes at a price, but what that price is varies between fantasy novels.
Hope is a Lover’s Staff
This week the city has the pleasure of witnessing the merging of student and professional. With director Greg Doran leading a student team for Two Gentlemen of Verona, it is an opportunity to witness what can be achieved when the talent within OUDS is given the chance to shine.
Where Have all the Stars Gone?
What would you do if you could live forever? It's a thought we have all had I'm sure. Pulling us through time, this was a play which sought to be thoughtful and creative while not demanding that audiences sat and considered whether there was an overarching meaning to the story.
The Side Where it Doesn’t Necessarily go Right
Week Five of this term has become characterised in my mind as something of an autistic theatre week, with audiences being presented with more than just one depiction of neurodivergence. In the case of Oakeshott's Best of Five, this was the depiction of the challenges navigating the subtext of relationships.
This Madness Dionysus has Inspired
A show is ultimately a reflection of not only the director's vision but also their personality. When it comes to Freyja Harrison-Wood's depiction of the wild and undeniably unhinged Maenads it is by far the highest compliment I can give to say that this play really did reflect its director.
Dearest Brother
With haze and soft furnishings, this show situated audiences into a cosy environment and gently drew us into a heart-breaking story that left many slightly shellshocked. The talented duo worked magic beneath the fairy lights, telling the tale of a second chance, working past grief and begin to reconstruct life.
Wild Rose and Pearls 