DST First Night Reviews
‘Death of a Salesman’ review
‘All elements of a stunning production come together to make this an ideal experience and anyone, regardless of who has read the book, should come and watch’. Ivan Deverick reviews 12 South’s Death of a Salesman!
‘Universitas’ review
‘reminds us that equality is not given overnight, but built step by step through persistence, courage, and hope’. Di Hu reviews Yoghurt Theatre’s Universitas!
‘Grease’ review
‘Overall, Grease just might be the word […] a truly excellent production’. Read Nell Hickson’s review for DULOG’s Grease!
‘That Face’ review
‘will leave you unsettled - caught somewhere between nausea and grief’. Read Katie Bainbridge’s review of Fourth Wall’s That Face!
‘The Seagull’ review
‘From excellent characterisation to well-thought-out staging, The Seagull is a joy – if one can describe any Chekhov as a joy – to watch.‘ Bethan Crotty reviews Wrong Tree’s The Seagull!
‘An ACT of Musicals’ review
‘like the phoenix rising from the ashes, it delivered emphatically.’ Read Katie Bainbridge’s review for ACT’s ‘An ACT of Musicals’!
‘A Day at the ReZoo’ review
‘The writing is truly watertight throughout: [they] deserve their flowers for the intellectual comedy, interspersed with joyous pop culture references.’ Lottie Roddis reviews the Durham Revue’s ‘A Day at the ReZoo’!
‘Jane Eyre’ review
‘commanded the stage with defiance and a distinctive and effective fidelity to the contemporary era’. Emilie Sparke reviews Feather Theatre’s Jane Eyre!
‘Lemons Lemons Lemons Lemons Lemons’ review
‘a huge success, with political relevance and resonating messages of how a controlling government can influence and destroy lives and relationships, and it is a play not to be missed.’ Jack Radcliffe reviews 1TC’s Lemons Lemons Lemons Lemons Lemons!
‘Brontë’ review
‘Contained in this play is a world of constrained Victorian womanhood explored to its most poignant limit; no more can be asked of it than that.’ Read Ivan Deverick’s review of Third Space’s Brontë!
‘[title of show]’ review
‘an ode to musical theatre and collaboration. An expert production team works seamlessly with talented actors to create a memorable, comedic evening.’ Esme Jones reviews TCMS’ [title of show]!
‘The Effect’ review
‘There are strong performances across the cast, under the impressive direction, and they truly bring the humanity of these characters to the stage.’ Lauren Williams reviews Fourth Wall’s The Effect!
‘Rewind’ review
‘The cast expertly navigate the stage with quick-witted humour and plenty of talent; the showcase is undoubtedly one to be proud of!’ Read Lauren Williams’ review of DUMT’s Rewind showcase!
‘Robin Hood’ review
‘told […] brilliantly, creating a hysterically funny and utterly heartwarming show.’ Alice Robert’s reviews Oswald’s Players’ Pantomime Musical, Robin Hood!
‘Guys and Dolls: In Concert’ review
‘an amazing display of the musical talent in Durham’. Read Harriet Miller’s review of TDTC’s Guys and Dolls: In Concert!
‘The Crucible’ review
‘a stunningly well put-together production, with the creative and production team and cast working seamlessly to present a terrifying story about human panic’. Read Gemma Christie’s review of Rocket Theatre’s The Crucible!
‘Dracula’ review
‘[they have] turned a well-known story into something new and exciting, and it is something the whole team should be proud of.’ India Jubb reviews Walkabout’s Dracula!
‘Pygmalion’ review
‘superbly witty and a remarkably humorous play: a must-see’. Amber Montgomery reviews BTC’s Pygmalion!
‘Animal Farm’ review
‘I cannot emphasise enough how strong each actor is and how impactful they are as a collective […] The Woodplayers’ tribute to Orwell’s bleak dystopian future, humming the tune of capitalist realism, is well worth it.’ Ashley Zhou reviews Woodplayers’ Animal Farm!
‘The Importance of Being Earnest’ review
‘Fresh, innovative and meticulous, Bentley’s take on Wilde is nothing short of a triumph – and everyone involved should feel immensely proud.’ Tanuja Hanmantgad reviews DUCT’s The Importance of Being Earnest!