DST First Night Reviews

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‘The Little Mermaid’ review

‘breathtaking both in its heartfelt performance and stunning atmosphere, and in the sense that you’ll have no breath left from laughing too much!’ Read the review for The Little Mermaid!

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‘Iolanthe’ review

‘a production which not only showcased the phenomenal musical ability of the performers, but also endowed a beloved opera with the comedy which Gilbert and Sullivan intended and deserved.’ Read Alice Barr’s review of Iolanthe!

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DDF Mark Hillery programme review

‘The level of accomplishment in this student-written show can be described as no less than exciting’…’an astounding feat of student-written theatre, and I sincerely hope all involved will reap consummate reward’…’ a fun-filled and endearing adventure full of twists and turns’. Emi Sharples reviews The Magical MacGuffin, Strange Young Girls, and ICEMAN!

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‘Taskmaster Durham’ review

‘an absolute tonic of a night-out, and the perfect cure for mid-term blues! ‘ Maariya Khalid reviews ‘Taskmaster Durham’!

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‘Pride and Prejudice’ review

‘a remarkable production to celebrate Valentine’s Day, and to commemorate 250 years of Jane Austen!’ Read Tanuja Hanmantgad’s review of Pride and Prejudice!

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ComedyFest 2025 review

‘Never did I think I would hear the line, ‘You’re a Mr Muscle whore’ on the gala stage, but I did, and it was fantastic.’ Nell Hickson reviews ComedyFest 2025!

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‘February Story’ review

‘an intimate tapestry of a play, full of sincerity and warmth’. Read Tabitha Lanyon’s review for February Story!

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