DST First Night Reviews
‘To Capture The Wildlife’ review
‘this isn’t one to miss’ Read Ashley Zhou’s review of Rocket Theatre Company’s ‘To Capture The Wildlife’
‘Oranges and Lemons’ review
‘clever, witty and exquisitely written’ Read Jamie Duncan’s review of Third Space Theatre Company’s Oranges and Lemons
‘The Merry Wives of Windsor’ review
‘leaving the audience in stitches’ Read Jamie Duncan’s review of Castle Theatre Company’s ‘The Merry Wives Of Windsor’
‘Crystal Unclear: An Improvised Séance’ review
‘Shellshock! know how to make you laugh, and they do that very, very well’. Read Lottie Roddis’ review of Shellshock! Improv’s Crystal Unclear: An Improvised Séance!
‘Sister Act’ review
‘delightfully camp [and] a true delight’. Read Charlotte Blair’s review of DULOG’s Sister Act!
‘RENT’ review
‘a testament to love, connection and community, reminding us of the importance of the arts and how we choose to live it, for ourselves and for others’. Arthur Hamilton reviews BTC’s RENT!
‘The Birthday Party’ review
‘an impressively cohesive feat of theatre, sparking one of Pinter’s most iconic texts to a pink-hued vivacity. Truly exceptional’. Emi Sharples reviews Woodplayers’ The Birthday Party!
‘Dear Evan Hansen’ review
‘a masterpiece that delivers on every promise it makes; it is nothing short of a feat of excellence’. Molly Winchurst reviews TDTC’s Dear Evan Hansen!
‘The Merry Wives of Windsor’ review
‘funny, entertaining, and buoyed by a dedicated and talented cast and crew. I’m jealous of everyone who gets to see it on tour this summer!’. Lottie Roddis reviews CTC’s The Merry Wives of Windsor!
‘Quantum Entanglement’ review
‘exceptionally written […] [with] the calibre of talent clear to see and a joy to watch’. Read Alice Toner’s review of Lottie Roddis’ Quantum Entanglement!
‘TCMS Through Time’ review
‘a creative, ambitious, and wonderful show that offers something for everyone’. Read Sonakshikaa Singh’s review of TCMS’ TCMS Through Time!
‘Candlelight Concert’ review
‘a sophisticated concert, full of love and feeling’. Ashley Zhou reviews ACT’s Candlelight Concert!
‘The Witches of Eastwick’ review
‘bolstered by an ensemble who seriously know how to make you laugh, [the show] provided an excellent time for any audience member’. Read Jake Holding’s review of Oswald’s Players’ The Witches of Eastwick!
‘ANTIGONE’ review
‘proves that the past can be bridged with modern times and does so superbly’. Read Matteo Fronduti’s review of DUCT’s ANTIGONE!
‘Medea’ review
‘Tragic as the text of the story is, it’s a lovely production and a lovely day for its performance. The gods must be pleased.’ Ashley Zhou reviews Polloi’s Medea!
‘Poetry Club’ review
‘a beautiful contribution not only to student theatre, but the local community of Durham itself.’ Read Jude Battersby’s review of Ruby Huynh’s Poetry Club now!
‘To All The Roles I’ve Never Played’ review
‘A splendid showcase that left the audience smiling, impressed, and thoroughly entertained.’ Read Louis Williams’ review of HBT’s ‘To All The Roles I’ve Never Played’!
‘Are You Having a Laugh?’ review
‘quite honestly, I haven’t been able to stop laughing since.’ Read Amaya Uppal’s review of The Durham Revue’s ‘Are You Having a Laugh?’!
‘Murder on the Nile’ review
‘a thoroughly enjoyable and remarkably impressive production’. Read Sam Garratt’s review of Snow Globe’s Murder on the Nile!
‘Be More Chill’ review
‘It is this energy that truly defines Be More Chill: both emotionally charged and relentlessly fun. Grab a ticket - you will leave the theatre feeling uplifted in a brilliantly nerdy way.’ Read Laurie Davidson’s review of Oook!’s Be More Chill!