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A snippet of "The Seagull" at the Oxford Playhouse, with all of the cast on a moody stage.

Chekhov’s The Seagull: A Review

by Beatrice Morton-Wright October 23, 2026October 23, 2026

Chekhov’s The Seagull: A Review

Beatrice Morton-Wright Oct 23, 2026 6 min read

Rooted in a modern-day setting, Lighthouse Productions’ vision is creative and clever. Director Alys Young uses the vast playhouse stage to her full advantage; she…

The Joy of Commuting

Alice Henderson Oct 19, 2026 4 min read

Like many second-years from Turl Street, I don’t think I realised how lucky I was to live in the city centre as a fresher. I…

The Experience of a ‘Country Bumpkin’

Molly Finch Oct 19, 2026 4 min read

Molly Finch discusses the experience of a ‘Country Bumpkin’, and how it could co-exist with the bustle of the Oxford-mindset.

Outside OX1 Week 1: Indonesia and Mexico

Nancy Gittus Oct 19, 2026 9 min read

Welcome (back) to Oxford, and to our first edition of Outside OX1 for the academic year. Whilst Nancy investigates the toxic smoke coming off wildfires…