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.
Theatre review
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.
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.
These Violent Delights Have Violent Ends
Romeo and Juliet is a play which has been performed more times than we can record, yet each director attempts to bring something new to the classic love story. In the case of the Jamie Lloyd production, the first word I uttered afterwards was 'wow'. I feel this encapsulates all.
The Course of True Love Never Did Run Smooth
The first and most important rule of a garden play is that it must be fun. Let The Playhouse and The O'Reilly have their serious shows, the Trinity term garden play is an opportunity for a laugh both as cast and audience. This is a rule that the Trinity Players took to heart, director Alex Evers.
My Story is one of Betrayal and Deceit
Court life is one of backstabbing and allegiances, where every decision you make could dictate the difference between life and death. This idea is the central premise to Raynes' Virtue's Cloak, a play which traces the trial of Robert Carr and Francis Howard for the murder of Sir Thomas Overbury.
At the Stage Door
Have you ever considered the role of the stage door? That strange portal upon which's threshold character becomes actor or perhaps actor becomes public figure. Once you step through that door you are public property, no longer safe from everyone but those involved in your production.
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.
Anything can Happen in the Woods
Every year the city is graced by an array of garden plays, but it is in the gardens of The Queen's College that audiences can find Into the Woods. Central to this musical is humour, which leads to a fun night and welcome relief from the pressure of Trinity Term.
Sitting in the Dark
Whether you view Oxford Drama as a clique or not, there is no denying that it is a community. For the brief time that you are part of a show, or the society as a whole, you make lasting friendships and have quite the array of memories to take away.
Wild Rose and Pearls 