Rachel E Tavaler

‘Even though some creative decisions were unsuccessful, the production should be commended for its brace experimentation.’ – Rachel Tavaler reviews.

Rachel Tavaler reviews Durham alumni comedy duo, ‘Megan from HR’ in their show, ‘Children of the Quorn’.

Rachel Tavaler praises ‘tuesday’ but doubts its relatability to non-student audiences.

By Rachel Tavaler Visually, the Chapter House in Durham Cathedral perfectly complements the content of Robert Icke’s adaptation of Aeschylus’ Oresteia. Upon entering the performance space, I was hopeful that the awe-inspiring setting would not overpower the production. When the

‘It is a play full of potential that is never fully realised’ – Rachel E Tavaler reviews ‘Reckoning’.

‘A thoughtful, moving and beautifully written piece that is both intimately connected with Shakespeare’s work and a strong piece of theatre in its own right’ – Rachel E Tavaler reviews ‘Ophelia is Also Dead’.

‘A production that connected so intimately with the audience that it will be sure to live on in the audience’s mind for a long time to come’ – Rachel E Tavaler reviews HBT’s last performance of Caryl Churchill’s ‘Love and Information’.

Rachel E. Tavaler believes that Collingwood Woodplayers’ production of ‘DNA’ achieves ‘universality and realism’ but finds that the technical supplications create a ‘jarring distraction’ from the actors on stage.