plays

REVIEW: Butterfly Effect

The flap of this butterfly’s wing doesn’t quite stir up the emotional storm it hopes to, says Jamie P. Robson.

REVIEW: Hippolytus

Robyn Bellinger was impressed by Hippolytus, an ancient play with a fresh perspective

REVIEW: Hay Fever

Lashings of 1920s style gallivanting around – hurrah! Jolly good show.

Review: Bugsy Malone

Sayana Turpin-Aviram was entertained by Bugsy Malone, a subversive take on the world of 1920s gangsters.

REVIEW: Great Expectations

Robyn Bellinger saw huge potential in Great Expectations but felt the energy was lacking.

REVIEW: Metamorphosis

Peter Curry loved this creative and intriguing interpretation of Metamorphosis which did justice to Kafka’s masterpiece.

REVIEW: Philadelphia, Here I Come!

Jamie P. Robson is enchanted by this pitch-perfect production of Brian Friel’s humorous, touching play about the uncertainties of leaving home.

REVIEW: A Life of Galileo

Or: ‘https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Galileo_Galilei – The Play’

REVIEW: The History Boys

The History Boys demands a livelier production to match the scintillating wit of the script, says Jamie P. Robson.

REVIEW: The Lesson

An enjoyably dark one-act play with a stunning lead. Perfect if you fancy an exploration of education and violence – outside of supervisions, that is …

Talking to the Cambridge girls who are about to perform The History Boys

Jamie P. Robson chats to the brains behind the upcoming production of The History Boys about cross-casting, foreskins, and breaking the glass fourth wall

REVIEW: The Wizard of Obs

Side effects of the Addenbrooke’s Charity Panto may include joy, laughter, and a great evening out, diagnoses Dr. Truelove.

REVIEW: Trojan Barbie

Justin Yang was enchanted by Trojan Barbie, a timely and haunting meditation on the timeless themes of conflict and suffering

REVIEW: Love and Information

Jamie P. Robson is enraptured by this slick production of Caryl Churchill’s arresting time capsule, a record of the joy and poignancy of contemporary life.

REVIEW: Arsenic and Old Lace (guest starring: a fire alarm!)

Sayana enjoyed Arsenic and Old Lace, an experience not in the least dampened by the sudden non-theatrical drama in the middle of proceedings

REVIEW: The Forest Grimm

Luke Dell was thoroughly impressed by this poetic adaptation of the Grimm Brothers’ infamous fairy-tales.

Don’t listen to lies about the ADC

Accusing the ADC of bitchiness is just lazy stereotyping

Holly Lunt – Student Theatre

This week, HOLLY LUNT talks about her mixed experiences with the theatre scene in Cambridge.

Interview: Penelope Skinner

JAKE ARNOTT’s scares children with up-and-coming playwright Penelope Skinner.

Debate: Student Reviewing Does More Harm Than Good

Are student reviews bad news? HARRY MICHELL and AMI JONES battle it out.