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My View From The Stalls
Theatre reviews of shows seen in Oxford, London and surrounding areas


Review: Ms. Julie (Golden Goose Theatre)
Miss Julie was originally written by August Strindberg in 1888, but this adaption, Ms. Julie by the New Rep, has been brought forward...

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Jul 18, 20252 min read


Review: Four Play (Kings Head Theatre)
I knew I wanted to see Four Play from the second it was announced in one of the most catchy Instagram posts I have ever seen . This was...

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Jul 16, 20254 min read


Review: Reality Bites (Arches Lane Theatre)
I was invited to review Reality Bites but I had already bought a ticket as I liked the idea of visiting Arches Lane Theatre as it is now...

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Jul 12, 20254 min read


Review: Jesus Christ Superstar (Oxford Playhouse)
Firstly, I want to say the following, for clarity: This was an amateur production. I went on the opening night. Jesus Christ Superstar ...

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Jul 9, 20254 min read


Review: Treasure Island - Le Navet Bete (Oxford Playhouse)
Imagine if you could take parts of a pantomime, an hour of Whose Line is it Anyway , the music from Pirates of the Caribbean , an episode...

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Jul 6, 20254 min read


Review: Nearlyweds (Union Theatre)
I saw a post on Instagram about new musical Nearlyweds having a preview in London before heading off to Edinburgh Fringe. I’m not going...

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Jun 30, 20252 min read


Musical Bites at The Other Palace: Flyology
I was invited to a showcase of Flyology , a new musical by Tamiko Dooley and Cathy Farmer which was happening as part of the Musical...

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Jun 27, 20252 min read


Review: Unlucky Me (Bread & Roses Theatre)
I was invited to review a rehearsed reading of Unlucky Me , written by Kym Nash, Helen White and Shannon Stuart. This was held at the...

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Jun 24, 20253 min read


Review: Mothers' Day and Fathers' Day (Drayton Arms Theatre)
Mothers’ Day and Fathers’ Day are produced by Paradigm Productions, as part of a co-production with Drayton Arms Theatre. Shown as a double bill, they are one hour plays written by Giles Fernando and directed by Penny Gkritzapi. Both of these shows are one person shows which centre around family relationships. But the stories within could not have been more different. Mothers’ Day Pauline is an actress, and during this show she recalls her career, past and present, as we

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Jun 20, 20253 min read


Review: The Ticking (Drayton Arms Theatre)
The Ticking is a brand new show written by Adam Paul Brown and produced by Cellar Door Theatre Company. I was pleased to catch this during a two day run at the Drayton Arms theatre. I also want to compliment the poster/programme design (above), which is eye catching. The play begins with a rather extended period of music with one of the characters asleep on a sofa… the wondering where this was going to lead began at that point… and then as the other members of the cast start

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Jun 11, 20253 min read


Review: Brazen Hodgepodge (The Old Court, Windsor)
At the start of 2025, when I decided to write about every show I saw for the coming year, I also told myself to have an open mind about...

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May 30, 20253 min read


Review: Stiletto (Charing Cross Theatre)
I decided to see Stiletto on a Wednesday matinee when I had a review to do in the evening. As I travel to London it made sense to combine...

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May 20, 20254 min read


Review: Water Party (Union Theatre)
I was invited to see Water Party by Bespoke Plays London during a really busy week and initially said I couldn’t make it. But you know...

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May 17, 20252 min read


Review: Kim's Convenience (Oxford Playhouse)
James Yi in Kim's Convenience (photo by Victoria Davies) Set in Regent’s Park, Toronto, the stage show of Kim’s Convenience (written by...

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May 16, 20253 min read


Review: Overshare (Greenwich Studio, Greenwich Theatre)
Eleanor Hill is having a breakdown and streaming it online. Luckily, this time it is as part of a play which has been based on earlier...

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May 10, 20253 min read


Review: The Highgate Vampire (The Glitch)
My second trip to The Glitch, this time for The Highgate Vampire , a Bag of Beard production, which I had been looking forward to, to the...

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May 2, 20253 min read


Review: Scenes With Girls (Golden Goose Theatre)
Elinor Sumption, Lyndsey Ruiz and Emily Farley in Scenes With Girls. There are some shows you go to see, and you have pretty much no clue...

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Apr 30, 20253 min read


Review: Dick (Drayton Arms Theatre)
I have spent a whole day wondering how I’m going to describe how I feel about what I saw on stage at The Drayton Arms, honestly and with no spoilers. It’s a tricky combination when you feel completely and totally bowled over and feel the urge to go on about certain scenes in great depth. This is how Dick has left me feeling. Written and directed by Adam Kinneen, this play is an intense, beautiful and brutal roller coaster. Apparently the theatre was full, but to me I was the

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Apr 18, 20253 min read


Review: Girls Who War (Lion & Unicorn Theatre)
I have recently enjoyed my second visit to the Lion and Unicorn Theatre, this time for Girls Who War , the debut original full length...

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Apr 14, 20252 min read


Review: It's Gonna Be Me (Old Red Lion Theatre)
This week I had my first ever trip to the Old Red Lion Theatre to see It’s Gonna Be Me , a play by writer-actor Evie Killip. Keira (Evie...

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Apr 10, 20252 min read
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