review Archives - The Oxford Blue

A photo of three cast members on set. Two are lying down whilst one is standing and speaking to them.

TEEN SPIRIT at the Burton Taylor Studio: Reviewed

by Freddie Beddington November 9, 2025November 9, 2025

I, Medusa: Reviewed

by Emma Cooley November 7, 2025November 7, 2025

Light and Labour at The Ashmolean

by Gabriela Austin November 2, 2025November 3, 2025

An image of two cast members sat on a sofa of the set looking at each other

In Praise of Love at the Burton Taylor Studio: Reviewed

by Chau Anh Nguyen November 1, 2025November 1, 2025

An image of four cast members sat and laughing around a table of the set

The Detention at the Michael Pilch Studio: Reviewed

by Rohit Ghosh October 31, 2025November 3, 2025

Uncle Vanya at the Keble O’Reilly Theatre: Reviewed

by Esme Gutch October 31, 2025October 31, 2025

The silhouettes of a couple holding hands behind a white sheet

The Last Five Years at the Michael Pilch Studio: Reviewed

by Oliver Martin October 17, 2025October 16, 2025

The seven members of Hejira perform, standingin a circle, on a stage lit in blue and pink hues.

“I could drink a case of you, and still be on my feet” – Hejira at the Oxford Playhouse: Reviewed

by Patricia Euler July 2, 2025July 2, 2025

This image shows a street sign which reads 'Cowley Road', against a brick wall.

Cowley Flavors: Mario’s

by Shixin Zhao June 26, 2025June 28, 2025

The Writer at the Michael Pilch Studio: Reviewed

by Janik Peeters June 13, 2025June 13, 2025

The Modern Problems of an Ancient University with Dr. Matt Williams

Luke Erly Nov 12, 2025 10 min read

Dr. Matt Williams stands in the hall of Jesus College, Oxford.

“‘Hi everyone! My name’s Dr. Matt Williams. I’m a tutor in Politics and what is known as the Access Fellow here at Jesus College at…

Risk Appetite: On Bubble Tea and Home

Valerie Wu Nov 12, 2025 5 min read

A man sits at a table alone, eating a bowl of ramen.

“In the absence of another activity, the simple invitation to get bubble tea can be an opportunity to connect over culture, over identity, and over…

Sisterhood of the Travelling Pants: a modern-day drama of stolen clothes

Grace Gordon Nov 12, 2025 5 min read

Two young sisters eating ice cream in a field.

“Sisterhood, according to Delia Ephron, is “essentially uncivilised”. I think that sums it up — two wild animals thrown together into a random family, similar…

Ugly Feelings: Send me to the Seaside

Briony Arnott Nov 12, 2025 3 min read

This image shows a picture of a pin-board wall, with a calendar and image of flowers on.

“While I am endlessly thankful for antibiotics, vaccinations, and the establishment of the NHS, something deep within me longs to be sent to the seaside.…