REVIEW: Fat Blokes
Reading Time: 2 minutesFat Blokes brought the fat rebellion to the Oxford Playhouse on Friday 29th July and it was greeted with cheers and applause for the ringleaders of this revolution.
Month July 2022
REVIEW: The Lion, Witch and the Wardrobe
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe is a classic tale, packed with theological themes and full of wonder. Here, however, it falls a little flat.
REVIEW: Tom, Dick and Harry
Reading Time: 4 minutesTom, Dick and Harry showcases excellent acting, direction and technical skill, and there are many elements of great spirit and warmth - it is only a pity these are not put to use in more forward-thinking storytelling.
REVIEW: Sister Act
Reading Time: 3 minutesSister Act is an uplifting, colourful treat that tickles your funny bones and hits all the right notes. Whether you are a fan of the movie, or have maybe seen a previous version of the musical, it makes for a divine night out that’s well worth a ticket.
REVIEW: L’incoronazione di Poppea
Reading Time: 2 minutesAdapted for the Arcola Theatre’s Grimeborn Festival, Marcio De Silva’s production of Monteverdi’s L’incoronazione di Poppea is a dark and sensual delight.
REVIEW: Yeast Nation
Reading Time: 2 minutesIt’s hard to describe Yeast Nation in a few words. It’s set in 3,000,458,000 B.C., when the world’s first salt-eating yeasts are led by an ageing king unwilling to face their decline in saline. It’s a story tackling love and hope and inevitable evolution.
REVIEW: Chasing Hares
Reading Time: 3 minutesChasing Hares expertly captures the ongoing struggle against neo-liberalism and capitalism which stems across time and space.
HIGHLIGHT: Interview with Cal McCrystal
Reading Time: 4 minutesGifford Circus’ brand new show ¡Carpa!, the company’s brand new Mexican themed extravaganza that is returning to Oxfordshire this summer.
HIGHLIGHT: Interview with Tim Fraser
Reading Time: 5 minutesA Young(ish) Perspective sat down with Tim Fraser, creator of Candy. This show is brought to Edinburgh Festival Fringe by Reboot Theatre Company and is running at Underbelly Bristo Square from 5-29th August.
HIGHLIGHT: Interview with Tweedy the Clown
Reading Time: 4 minutesGifford Circus’ brand new show ¡Carpa!, the company’s brand new Mexican themed extravaganza that is returning to Oxfordshire this summer.