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Author Archives: Emma Cooley

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An Imp-pressive Performance: Oxford Imps (“Infinite Jesters”) Reviewed

by Emma Cooley May 22, 2025May 27, 2025
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How to write a show – and take it to the Fringe!

by Emma Cooley May 2, 2025May 7, 2025
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Varsity Fencing 2025: Bruises, Blues and (a couple of) Shoes

by Emma Cooley March 11, 2025June 17, 2025
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“A joy to listen to”: Jekyll & Hyde Reviewed

by Emma Cooley February 28, 2025May 29, 2025
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“We’re really trying to make it as scary as possible.” In conversation with the director of The Pillowman

by Emma Cooley February 25, 2025May 29, 2025
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Sheridan’s The Critic at the Michael Pilch Studio: Reviewed

by Emma Cooley February 7, 2025May 29, 2025
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New vs Exeter (A Tale of Two Oxford Colleges)

by Emma Cooley January 13, 2025February 17, 2025
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