This performance was one of visual spectacle, with the immersive atmosphere of the space lending itself to the directorial choices. From the costumes to the lighting to the use of the space, this was a cohesive piece of art that the team should feel immensely proud of.
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Here’s to the Sacredness of Life
Every deb dreams of marrying a gardener... but does every deb dream of accidentally inviting her fiancé and her students to a cabin on the same weekend and all of the students ending up dead? Honestly, it does not sound like my ideal romantic weekend.
A Night (or Two) at the Opera
The Marriage of Figaro was at once deeply emotional and profoundly funny, drawing its audiences into the depths of the action. Set in 1990s Hollywood, this interpretation drew attention to the stories to surface in the wake of the #MeToo movement and reminded us of the corruption that goes hand in hand with power.
Stars Hide Your Fires
Upon first entering The Pilch, the initial thought in the minds of the audiences was the distinct lack of set. Beside the black and white wall hanging that was somewhat reminiscent of a colour by numbers, there was simply a blank canvas.
The House that Honeycomb Built
Daisy Jones and the six is an interview style story is the same old tale tired tale of rock and roll and the trials and tribulations that come with the ethos of that world. It is an addictive story that pulls you in, as though you are reading the account of a genuine band.
Quintessentially Evelyn
It has taken me months to actually pick up a copy of The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo from my local bookshop. I devoured the book in a matter of days, but did it live up to its reputation?
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.
Autumn Bucket List
It's that time of year again! There is the whisper of autumn in the air and it is time to enjoy the beauty of the new season. Here are some ideas to get you started on your autumnal journey...
Amo, Amas, Amat…
Gladstone's Library is said to be the only residential library in the UK and is also the location of the Latin in a week course...
Unaware of the Shadows she Danced
Emma Hawkins' Persephone takes a familiar mythical tale and reinvents it for the next generation. This Oxford student musical is currently being performed at The Courtyard Theatre, London.
Wild Rose and Pearls 