Neither fancy nor run down, I'd not shy away from another performance at The Oxford Playhouse - and…read moreneither should you - but I'd set my expectations accordingly. Having bought advance tickets to a very good, creative, evening performance (Moby Dick) I was surprised to see how casual the Playhouse's interior looked and felt. It wasn't just the presence of a lot of children in the audience but also the sale of ice cream in the theater at intermission. This is not a theater experience that one should feel the need to dress up for; it's sort of the opposite of that. If ancient yelp reviews are accurate, The Oxford Playhouse is an attractive option for Oxford students. As a visitor to the town, I'd not call this a "must" but after a day of doing "whatever" it offers a comfortable finale.

I really love the Optin program and it's a great way for students to see good theatre for a…read morereasonable price. It's near the Ashmolean Museum which makes it a great way to end an evening of sightseeing.

Great old fashioned theatre Tradional seats Though some on the higher levels are quite smallHas a…read moregood varity of shows from the Musicals, Childrens plays to Agatha Christie mysteries(my favourite) Prices if going in the mid week or matinees are not much dearer than the cimema and as mentioned in a previous post the Ice creams are scrummy and a lot cheaper than cimemas popcorn/sweets refreshments

I've been to the Everyman a few times now, mostly to watch the productions for children, although…read morewe did also go to see Dick Wittington the panto last Christmas and it was excellent - a really good day out. The building is stunning and it's very comfortable inside. It's conveniently located in the town centre, with an entrance from the street and another from inside Regent's Arcade, so it's not difficult to find at all. I can't wait for my next visit!

Trinity Players Holy Trinity's own theatre company was set up in 2007 by Ursula Russell and Tony…read moreBoyd-Williams to create original and classic theatre as part of worship. In the years since 2007 many plays have been staged within the church itself, with the most recent being an adaptation of Andromeda. The company are currently rehearsing Don Taylor's The Roses of Eyam, which will be performed on the 13th, 14th and 16th March 2013 in the church.

The Wycombe Swan and Town Hall are great venues for all different types of shows. They have…read moremusicals, plays, comedy acts and a pantomime every year. The Hellfire comedy club held at the Town Hall is especially good. At only £9 for 3 comedians it is excellent value and the food and drink on sale is also very reasonable. The ticket prices are generally very good and whilst the booking fees are relatively low you can avoid them by going to the box office and buying your tickets there. They are open 6 days a week until 8pm so it's quite easy to find a convenient time to drop in.

How did we ever manage without a theatre in our town? For a small building they certainly manage to…read morepack a lot in. I have been going here for many years and have never been disappointed. There are so many different types of show to see, from ballet, plays, musicals and pantomines, a lot of shows which have been on in the west end, make their way to Wycombe Swan.

My name's Yee Gan and I'm a Strictly Come Dancing fan. So, I was very happy to receive tickets to…read moreMidnight Tango for Christmas from my friend who I go dancing with Midnight Tango is the dance show headlined by 2 of Strictly's stars, Vincent Simone and Flavia Cacace. Set in a dusky South American bar, the production showcases this couple's signature Argentinian tango though there were interesting variations set to samba, waltz, rumba and cha cha cha rhythms Supported by an able dance troupe, there were several great ensemble numbers but the best dances came with Vincent and Flavia's couple spots, epitomised by the grand Argentine tango finale and their rumba-esque love dance in the second half. Their years together as a dance partnership is evident from the chemistry and some of the intricate intertwining legwork was amazing At the heart of the story was a touching love story between the grouchy barman and his long-suffering wife who both finally overcame their years of 'familiarity breeds contempt' marriage to re-discover their love through dance. They also shared the show's best comic moments and as we're constantly reminded in Strictly, a good dance should tell a story and the entire story of the show is conveyed without any dialogue What made the show were the rhythms and tunes produced by the live band. Cleverly introduced at the start of the show by adding the instruments one by one, the audience could appreciate the increasing layers of complexity as the violin was joined successively by the accordion, piano, double bass and percussion. Toe tappingly good music aided by the vocal soloist This show will continue on its UK show next week

This is Worcester's theatre for performing arts and now also owns the Swan Theatre. Music from Rock…read moreto Classical and everything in between is performed here as well as many varried Theatre productions. Dance from Salsa and Latin to Balletic and Acrobatic will be on one night and the next night you could watch a Comedian. In short there is some thing for everyone here and if you visit once you will be sure to go again and again.

A lovely place for performing arts, from comedy to classical; pop to theatrical productions (&…read moreeverything in between). The Huntingdon Hall is very modern inside, except the performing space, as it is a converted church. And for this reason I have to give it less than top marks. Many of the seats are the same old church pews (with a small amount of added cushion). The leg room is very poor, and makes a 2-3 hour performance awkward to watch. The 'cafe' which is located on the 1st floor is very pleasant, with quick and friendly service. The food is good for the price, although the drinks are very expensive for the location/audience. I may sound negative, but I'd quite happily go again and again. The amount of (varied) artists that perform there is impressive

We saw a movie here. It was pretty nice, great seats. Lots of dedicated volunteers!read more

Opening night of "Measure for Measure" was ultimately a success. Warning, they have chosen to…read morealienate more than half of Americans with their opening video montage and insinuations. I almost walked out before the play started. However, I wanted to give the actors a chance to overcome the distasteful display of hate and assumptions. When they have Prince Andrew and Mendelson to target, they target the President of the United States. Not every play goer is hateful and against Our President. That said, there are the typical opening night issues. Long pauses that indicated lines were forgotten or missed. The sound was also a bit off. About who showed anger or severe emotional pain by screaming, were hard to understand and sounds muffled and lost. Either the actors were not annunciating or the sound was too high on they're mics. There seemed to be a few missed cues, as well. So if that said, this okay was fantastic and the kinks will be worked out in time. I wasn't sure about the minimalistic staging and lack of scenery, but I couldn't have been more impressed with the way the actors worked the bare stage making my imagination take over and seeing an entirely different experience in my mind. The acting was superb! Luccio came in a little rough, but he really stole the show by the end of the post. Well done! I would recommend the theater, as it is a bucket list for many thespians and okay goers! What an incredible production. Unfortunately, I allowed the RSC website to pick my seats. I ended up in a straight high back chair where my legs dangled and I couldn't see the entire state and videos in the background. It probably helped me be distracted by the disrespect they were insinuating. I would never buy tickets with these seats again. Almost intolerable, so the acting and entire production overshadowed what I didn't care for. Next time, if I'm lucky enough to be back in Stratford Upon Avon, I would return. Tolerance and giving things a chance worked out for me. I also live Shakespeare and am a thespian at heart.

Several levels of seating. Upper seating has railing in front which obstructs view. Need to lean…read moreforward for clear view. The two performances I have been to have been entertaining. Most of cast do a good job. Ushers helpful. Need to open bags for security check. Recommend online ticket purchase.

This is a well known provincial theatre, now owned by Bill Kenwright, if I'm not mistaken. So,…read moreyou'll see quite a lot of pleasant sort of stuff, nothing too challenging. Well known for its panto. Not really my cup of tea, but it doesn't mean that you will not enjoy it.

Lovely old theatre situated right opposite the left side of Windsor castle. Near to train station…read moreand bus stops and plenty of places to eat and shop nearby. They have a great Panto on here each year and have had some very good plays and big bands etc. They often have 2 for 1 offers and early booking offers if you look at their website. There is a carpark to the rear of building across the road.

OK, this is a delayed review as I went to see a play in this Open Air Theater in the summer. We…read morewere watching "The Merchant of Venice" and it was amazing. The actors (most of them rather young) were fully involved in the play and the stage set was designed ingeniously. I was amazed to see how so few props and such small crew of actors made up a play with so many different characters. Outstanding. Sadly last years summer was one of the wettest ever and many of the shows had to be cancelled and the open air theater as a whole did not attract enough business. They are now lacking the means to produce shows for this year. So far no plays have been announced. Very sad ... very sad indeed.

From the owner: Think about those books, the ones that you'll always go back to, those moments in life where you…read morethink 'that's a bit like that chapter' or 'you're just like that character', those are the stories we love. We don't just want to leave those books on the shelf though, we take them down, hand them around, share them out and bring them to life. All over Oxford we find unusual spaces - these stories aren't set in theatres so we don't put them there. Castles, antique mirror tents, college gardens, bookshops and factories... we'll go wherever the stories take us, and so far we've taken over 500,000 people with us. Our shows are eccentric, unexpected, fun, lively, quirky, fast and definitely not like any version you've seen before. From the thousands of children who've told classic stories in new ways through our education programme, to our professional actors and directors, you're always most likely to find us lost in a good book. 18 years, 54 shows, half a million audience members aged 5-95...we are Oxford's own Creation Theatre Company.