DST First Night Reviews

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‘Robin Hood’ review

‘told […] brilliantly, creating a hysterically funny and utterly heartwarming show.’ Alice Robert’s reviews Oswald’s Players’ Pantomime Musical, Robin Hood!

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‘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!

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‘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!

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‘Pygmalion’ review

‘superbly witty and a remarkably humorous play: a must-see’. Amber Montgomery reviews BTC’s Pygmalion!

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‘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!

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‘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!

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‘Sweeney Todd’ review

‘a resounding triumph’. Read Louis Williams’ review of DULOG’s Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street!

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‘Guards! Guards!’ review

‘nothing short of a hysterically bright triumph […] A brilliant, bizarre, hilarious way to spend an evening!’ Lottie Roddis reviews Ooook!’s Guards! Guards!.

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‘The Freshers’ Cabaret: An Evening with HBT’ review

‘The night was an undeniable success and the takeaways from it were numerous […] this cabaret was a real showcase of the love that the newest DST arrivals have for theatre and music.’ Lauren Williams reviews The Freshers’ Cabaret: An Evening with HBT!

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‘Blithe Spirit’ review

‘a truly sensational introduction to the new and upcoming talent in Durham Student Theatre’. Jamie Duncan reviews The Freshers’ Play, Blithe Spirit!

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‘Cluedo’ review

‘I found myself chuckling away at the excellently imagined comic murder mystery, which was even able to alleviate my post-Halloweekend blues.’ Read Milly Lovering’s review of Oswald’s Players’ Cluedo!

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‘And Then There Were None’ review

‘truly an unmissable Halloween treat, with a superb cast that features in the limelight of a fabulous production team’. Freyja Hollingside reviews Sixth Side’s And Then There Were None!

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‘The Picture of Dorian Gray’ review

‘The effectiveness of this production in dealing with such revered source material in a creative and impressive way is a true testament to the talent and dedication of those involved’. Amelia Greenwood reviews Pitch Productions’ The Picture of Dorian Gray!

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‘The Freshers’ Showcase’ review

‘a wonderful production that constantly had me at the edge of my seat, and took me through a range of emotions throughout’. Isobel Bird reviews TDTC’s The Freshers’ Showcase!

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‘Believers’ Durham Fringe review

‘some of the most impressive student design pieces I have ever seen […] it was truly delightful to feel part of the magic for one night.’ Read Niamh Williams’ review for Believers at Durham Fringe!

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‘Aftertaste’ Durham Fringe review

‘gently reminds us that romantic love can be complicated, fleeting, and sometimes disappointing, but the steady, patient love of a platonic friendship can be just as powerful, if not more so.’ Niamh Williams reviews Aftertaste at Durham Fringe!

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‘They Wait in the Earth’ Durham Fringe review

‘successful in showcasing the beauty in restraint, unearthing truth from Arthurian myth and projecting it to audiences today.’ Kamilė Oakes reviews the Durham Fringe run of They Wait in the Earth!

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