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Wuthering Heights: The Oxford Playhouse et al
★★★ Review: Wuthering Heights, conceived and developed by Lucinda Eisler and Ben Lewis. A China Plate, Inspector Sands, Royal &...

Catherine Flutsch
May 11, 20232 min read


Pioneers: Ballet Black
★★★★ Review: Pioneers, Ballet Black, on tour throughout the UK until November 2023. Tickets from £10. Book here. [Disclosure: Our...

Catherine Flutsch
Apr 27, 20232 min read


The Signalman: Creation Theatre
★★★★★ Review: The Signalman, Creation Theatre, adapted by Jonathan Holloway and originally commissioned for BBC Radio 4, Wesley Memorial...

Catherine Flutsch
Mar 25, 20233 min read


Cold Snap: Absorbing Books To Keep You Warm
As we endure yet another variation of winter here in the UK, I thought I’d share with you some of my most absorbing reads this year....

Catherine Flutsch
Mar 14, 20234 min read


Mother Goose: Ian McKellen and John Bishop
★★★★★ Review: Mother Goose Pantomime, co-produced by Ambassador Theatre Group Productions, among many other producers, written by...

Catherine Flutsch
Mar 8, 20233 min read


Moving With The Times: Dancin’ Oxford/Pegasus Theatre
★★★★★ Review: Moving With The Times – Dancin’ Oxford/Pegasus Theatre, on until 4 March at the Pegasus Theatre, Oxford. Book here....

Catherine Flutsch
Mar 4, 20233 min read


The Tail of Beauty and the Tale of the Beast: Creation Theatre
★★★★ Review: The Tail of Beauty and the Tale of the Beast, Creation Theatre, Northwall Arts Centre, Oxford, on until 7 January 2023. ...

Catherine Flutsch
Dec 18, 20222 min read


My Neighbour Totoro: Royal Shakespeare Company
★★★★ Review: My Neighbour Totoro, Joe Hisaishi and Royal Shakespeare Company in collaboration with Improbable and Nippon TV. On at the...

Catherine Flutsch
Dec 16, 20223 min read


Handel’s Messiah: Instruments of Time and Truth
★★★★★ Review: Instruments of Time and Truth Handel's Messiah, at University Church, Oxford, 9 December 2022. [Disclosure: IT&T provided...

Catherine Flutsch
Dec 11, 20223 min read


Cinderella Panto: The Oxford Playhouse
★★★★★ Review: The Oxford Playhouse's pantomime Cinderella, written by Anna Nicholson and Bobby Goulder, and directed by Toby Hulse. From...

Charlotte Trichard
Dec 4, 20222 min read


The Makropulos Affair: The Welsh National Opera
★★★★★ Review: The Makropulos Affair, The Welsh National Opera, New Theatre, Oxford. [Disclosure: I received free tickets, free drinks, as...

Catherine Flutsch
Dec 3, 20222 min read


La bohème: The Welsh National Opera
★★★★ Review: La bohème, The Welsh National Opera, New Theatre, Oxford, last performance Saturday 3 December. Buy tickets here....

Catherine Flutsch
Dec 1, 20222 min read


Clorinda Agonistes: Shobana Jeyasingh Dance
★★★★ Review: Clorinda Agonistes Clorinda the warrior, a dance production by Shobana Jeyasingh Dance, on tour throughout the UK; sadly,...

Catherine Flutsch
Nov 20, 20223 min read


Christmas Gifts for Culture Lovers: The Wellness Edition
Prices are correct at the time of publication. Each year over the Christmas season, I treat myself. In this context, treating myself...

Catherine Flutsch
Nov 18, 20229 min read


Hallyu: The Korean Wave
★★★★★ Exhibition Review: Hallyu, The Korean Wave, V&A Museum, Open until 25 June 2023. Tickets £6.50-£20. Book here.* The term...

Catherine Flutsch
Oct 27, 20225 min read


The Two Popes
★★★ Review: The Two Popes, a play produced by the Rose Theatre, Everyman Theatre, Oxford Playhouse, Royal & Derngate, Anthology Theatre...

Catherine Flutsch
Oct 19, 20222 min read


Agatha Christie's The Mirror Crack'd: Original Theatre
★★★★ Review: Agatha Christie's The Mirror Crack'd, Original Theatre in association with JAS Theatricals, on tour throughout the UK until...

Catherine Flutsch
Oct 12, 20223 min read


The Ink Black Heart: Robert Galbraith
★★★ Book Review: The Ink Black Heart by Robert Galbraith, published Sphere on 30 August 2022. Buy from £12.50 - £18.99, depending on...

Catherine Flutsch
Sep 27, 20222 min read


Marina Abramović: Gates and Portals
★★★★ Exhibition Review: Marina Abramović: Gates and Portals, Modern Art Oxford, Open until 5 March 2023. Tickets £7.50-£10. Book here....

Catherine Flutsch
Sep 25, 20223 min read


Moving Beautifully: The Recovery Edition Part III*
After lots of positive comments on my first two posts on recovery, I’ve decided to write a part III. A number of people have commented to...

Catherine Flutsch
Aug 11, 20225 min read
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