Student performances at The Oxford Playhouse seem to have taken a turn towards stripped back sets. Peach Productions’ Into The Woods continues this trend, presenting audiences with a fairytale told on a bare stage. This seems like an interesting decision that relies on the ensemble. But, does this show succeed?
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I Can’t Bear the Thought of Being Forgotten
I could rave about every aspect of this film; the cinematography, the writing, the direction, the acting... But I feel like the best review is the fact that I could not stop crying. This is a beautiful story, which consumed my life and had me talking about it all afternoon.
Ten Little Soldier Boys
The first thing you will notice when you compare Agatha Christie novels to their modern adaptation counterparts is length. These short and fast paced novels, are valued for their clever twists and ability to keep you hooked, but not for their detailed character development or nuance...
She Swore To Never Kill Again
Written from three perspectives, Cruel & Bitter Things is the story of Gwynn Denning who seeks vengeance on a successful business man for date raping her friend when they were at university. And by vengeance yes I do mean that she killed him. But murder tends to get messy.
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.
What is the Sense in Forever Speculating What Might Have Happened
I was very sceptical of Ishiguro for a long time. Yes, I'd read and thoroughly enjoyed Never Let Me Go, but was he really worth all of the hype? So, I guess it's with this mindset that I began reading The Remains of the Day a few months ago.
Men Don’t Wear Pink
Straddle tells the story of a boy coming to terms with his sexuality, a story we have all seen a hundred times before, particularly in this Fringe style. The challenge in moments like these is to find a way to create something that doesn't feel like a story we know.
Are You with the Witch?
To say Darkside was a play is selling it short, rather it was a blending of mediums. As a reviewer I seek talent, innovation and quirks, but ultimately I look to be moved, to experience something new that makes me think differently about theatre. This was one of those moments.
Can I be Vulnerable With You Guys?
This was a piece of art that determinedly saw how far it could push things, leaning into stereotypes and behaviours that many find repellant in order to find their comedic value. The intimate venue of the yurt was perfect for a comedy set, allowing Horn to interact with the audience.
How Comfortable are you with Silence?
What happens if a tree falls in a forest and there's no one around? What happens if a forest burns and no one is there to witness it? Does that mean that either even happen? These are questions posed in the opening monologue of Max Morgan's play Carrion.
Wild Rose and Pearls 