The British Masque: a Lost Theatrical Tradition?
'Its legacy continues to shape British performance' Sophie Partis reflects on the usage of masques in theatre and their decline.
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A conversation with the cast and director of Fourth Wall’s ‘That Face’
Pearl D'souza speaks to 'That Face' director Ellie Kinch and actors Alice Toner and Benedict Porter about the process of putting on Polly Stenham's hit debut play.
Pygmalion: A Review
A review of The Bailey Theatre Company's Pygmalion, My Fair Lady
Maariya Khalid’s ‘Sick Dog’: A review by Emily Sanderson
Maariya Khalid’s ‘Sick Dog’, directed by Billie Switonski interrogates the increasing concern over AI in today’s society with nuance and sensitivity. The play follows the story of Winnie, a miserable…
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…
Is the pantomime still relevant in modern theatre?
With the holiday season at its end, Isabelle Bylett explores the pantomime – a quintessential British and festive genre – and its place in contemporary theatre.
‘Mnemonic’ review – a play about memory
These interrelated stories trigger a dissection into the subject of memory, albeit a rather surface level exploration – like a thin sheet of ice. Abdalla’s introductory monologue peaks with some…
The musical-movie revival: what does the ‘Wicked’ movie mean for the musical theatre genre?
A discussion of what the recent release of ‘Wicked’ in cinemas means for the musical theatre genre.
Theatre and class: Is theatre a medium of unity or division?
Part 2 of a series about classism in the theatre, exploring how the 'highbrow' assumption surrounding theatre is exclusionary, and the complicated history of the English theatre. Isabelle Bylett discusses…