Drama

A review of Woodplayers’ ‘A Streetcar Named Desire’ by Sarah Kelly

Tennessee Williams’ A Streetcar Named Desire is widely regarded to be one of the best written, and most influential, plays of the twentieth century, blending lyrical dialogue with expressionistic stage direction to create truly embodied, multi-faceted characters and relationships. Woodplayers’ recent production, directed by Lily Gilchrist, and assisted by Jaspinder Kaur, brought this to life fantastically: the directorial vision was thoughtful and […]

A review of the Finalist’s Showcase by Pearl D’souza

Since its inception in 2015, the Finalists’ Showcase has celebrated the immense talent of final-year students who have graced various stages in Durham with their performances throughout the years. This year saw the 11th iteration of the showcase, with the seven-strong troupe of Alannah O’Hare, Maariya Khalid, Horatio Holloway, Joachim Price, Charlotte Holliday, Iqra Khadiza, and […]

Pride and Prejudice