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


Review: Project Walter (Bridewell Theatre)
I was invited to review the premier of Project: Walter , and the information I was sent about the show gripped me instantly, so it was an...

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Oct 3, 20255 min read


Review: A Midsummer Night's Dream (Golden Goose Theatre)
This week I found myself heading to the Golden Goose theatre to see The New Rep’s production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream , the last...

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Sep 25, 20253 min read


Review: Maybe I Should Stop (Burton Taylor Studio, Oxford)
It was a pleasure to be invited to review Maybe I Should Stop at the Burton Taylor Studio in Oxford on the first day of its tour. The...

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Sep 24, 20253 min read


Review: Two Come Home (The Cockpit)
I was invited to review Two Come Home and initially declined due to being away when it opened. But the press release kept coming back...

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Sep 14, 20255 min read


Review: Turtle (Aces and Eights)
Turtle: A Story About Christ, Cancer, Kinks, and Christmas was written and performed by Blake Stratso, and directed by Alex Osborne. ...

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Aug 18, 20252 min read


Review: A Roof Above My Head (Lion and Unicorn Theatre)
The debut of A Roof Above My Head was performed as part of Camden Fringe , and I went along to see the show during this run. This was...

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Aug 15, 20253 min read


Review: And Then I'll Sleep (Lion and Unicorn Theatre)
And Then I’ll Sleep is a Working Girls Theatre Company production, written by Tasmin Wickremeratne and directed by Elsie Youngman. There...

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Aug 13, 20253 min read


Review: Ghost From a Perfect Place (Drayton Arms Theatre)
I should begin this review by saying I went to see Cellar Door Theatre's production of Ghost from a Perfect Place (written by Philip...

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Aug 6, 20255 min read


Review: For the Lack of Laura (The Shaw Theatre)
For the Lack of Laura centres around Laura (Jane Patterson), who is beautiful, graceful, and dreaming of true love. The scene is set as...

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Aug 1, 20254 min read


Mikron Theatre 2025 Tour: Hush Hush! and Operation Beach Hut
Established in 1972, Mikron Theatre offer a unique theatrical experience in multiple locations each year as they tour two shows. In the...

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Jul 31, 20253 min read


Review: Receptionists (Ventnor Exchange Arena, Ventnor Fringe)
I spotted Receptionists on the schedule for Ventnor Fringe and it was interesting to me that Kallo Collective were travelling over from...

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Jul 28, 20252 min read


Review: Impromptu Shakespeare (Bosco Theatre, Ventnor Fringe)
When I saw Impromptu Shakespeare on the schedule for Ventnor Fringe it was one of the shows that jumped out at me, having enjoyed other...

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Jul 26, 20252 min read


Review: Gorilla Circus - RPM (Ventnor Exchange Arena, Ventnor Fringe)
Could you imagine doing some complicated street dance routines and acrobatics and then thinking, let’s use a giant moving treadmill as...

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Jul 22, 20252 min read


Review: The Detective's Demise (The Other Palace)
When I received a press release about this show, I was immediately interested as it was described as a murder mystery musical. With that...

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Jul 20, 20253 min read


Review: Escape Room the Musical (The Other Palace)
Grownup Playhouse invited me to review a preview of Escape Room the Musical at The Other Palace as a double bill with The Detective’s...

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Jul 20, 20252 min read


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
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