Ellen Olley News Today

"Between 16-18th February, I am producing Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night, with actors in full Elizabethan garb, with multi-levelled staging and a live band. This is no mean undertaking, even with the dedicated team around me, and often begs the question- not least from my long-suffering parents- why?" Producer of DUCT's 'Twelfth Night', Ellen Olley shares the motivations behind this production.

"Tone Deaf Theatre Company's latest production is a beautiful portrayal of a theatre industry story": Joe Rossiter enjoys [title of show].

"A piece nothing short of professional": Zara Stokes Neustadt reviews Cottage, coming to the Edinburgh Festival this month.

"'Bi Panic' is a must-see for any theatre fans in Durham, but especially those interested in emotionally astute and well-informed queer theatre." Stephen Ledger enjoys 'Bi Panic' by Ben Willows with Sightline Theatre Company.

"A masterclass in character acting": Ellen Olley comments on 1TC's Cat on a Hot Tin Roof.

"A light-hearted and self-aware romp without a single weak link in cast or crew." Ellen Olley reviews The Trail To Oregon.

"As a whole, it was a pleasantly bite-sized experience of new and better-known talent." Ellen Olley enjoys a Night of Voices with Sightline Theatre Company.

"Wrong Tree's Blood Wedding is an assured and slick reimagining that showcases some of Durham's most exciting and experienced talent": Ellen Olley reviews Wrong Tree Theatre Company's 'Blood Wedding'.

"The diversity of the cast, the uniqueness of the voice, and the unadulterated emotion behind the story telling all set this play apart.": Em Oliver enjoys First Theatre Company's 'When the Bees Come' by Cecil O'Brien