Posted by: Peter Symonds on: 23/10/2009
By Sam Hilton The English Department ran a trip to Stratford-upon-Avon to see two Shakespeare plays ‘As You Like It’ and ‘Winter’s Tale’ in September, and a drama workshop run by the RSC (Royal Shakespeare Company).
Posted by: shilton8 on: 19/03/2009
By Samantha Hilton The award ceremonies were held within a few days of each other in February. Both events had good winners, but some people may think otherwise!
Posted by: Peter Symonds on: 05/12/2008
Marat/Sade Peter Symonds College, November 28 Reviewed by Ben Moncrieffe Rating: **** Imagine yourself as a deranged person living in a 19th Century asylum. Now imagine, being in a complex play concerning the different view points to the French Revolution. Hard isn’t it? Well the A2 Drama and Theatre studies students did just that, and [...]
Posted by: Peter Symonds on: 03/12/2008
The Mighty Boosh Live Show Three of our reviewers saw The Mighty Boosh Live Show at Portsmouth Guild Hall on November 10-11. Here are their opinions. Rating: *** Honestly, I thought Noel Fielding and Julian Barrett’s comic duo was a little disappointing, especially considering how good their TV series and last live show was. As [...]
Posted by: Peter Symonds on: 02/12/2008
David Tennant as Hamlet Review of Hamlet At the Royal Shakespeare Company’s Courtyard Theatre, Stratford Upon-Avon 2008 production Rating: ***** Written by Sam Hilton David Tennant, widely known as the most recent TV’s Dr Who, is becoming well respected for his portrayal of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark, which he has been playing at [...]
Simon Amstell, ‘do nothing’
Posted by: Peter Symonds on: 11/11/2009
By Catharine Baldwin Review: Simon Amstell Venue: Oxford Playhouse Rating: **** Simon Amstell, the hilariously witty former host of Popworld and Never Mind the Buzzcocks, delved deep into his own insecurities and angst during his new stand-up routine to deliver a very touching and personal performance. Coupled with his own memories and philosophical contemplations the [...]