Reviews by Maleeha Bari
Chinese New Year Festival Show
Maleeha Bari
This family friendly event, run in conjunction with the Confucius Institute at Oxford Brookes, was a one-night only show at the Oxford Playhouse…. and what a show it was! An explosive opening by ...
10 months ago
Chinese New Year Festival Show
Morgan and West's Great Big Christmas Magic Show
Maleeha Bari
Over the years I have read many great reviews about Morgan and West and I was excited to finally be able to attend one of their shows. I am pleased to say they definitely lived up to expectations! ...
12 months ago
Morgan and West's Great Big Christmas Magic Show
Shazia Mirza - Coconut
Maleeha Bari
I approached Shazia Mirza's 'Coconut' with anticipation; my friends have seen shows with her before and highly recommended, however being myself a British Asian and indeed wannabe comic, I am wary of ...
2 years ago
Shazia Mirza - Coconut
Waterperry Opera Festival 2021
Maleeha Bari
My son and I were very excited to attend the Waterperry Opera Festival performance of Hansel and Gretel. We were looking forward to a live musical experience after a long time away, and an ...
3 years ago
Waterperry Opera Festival 2021
The Cat in the Hat
Maleeha Bari
My son loves the books of Dr Seuss and I have to admit, his are amongst my favourite stories for children. I was fascinated to discover recently the history of The Cat in The Hat - that it was a ...
6 years ago
The Cat in the Hat
Stories With Santa (in the Piano Bar)
Maleeha Bari
Every Christmas for the past few years I have visited most of Oxfordshire’s various Santa’s Grottos, which become bigger and busier each time. We meet Santa for a few minutes, which is very ...
6 years ago
Stories With Santa (in the Piano Bar)
The Tiger Who Came to Tea
Maleeha Bari
Stage adaptations of children’s books and television programmes are increasingly common these days. Often I have felt they fail to live up to the original version which is always disappointing. ...
6 years ago
The Tiger Who Came to Tea
Teletubbies Live!
Maleeha Bari
The trend of adapting children's TV shows for the stage continues with this touring season of Teletubbies Live, on for two days at New Theatre.
The pre-show party, courtesy of Partyman Soft Play, ...
6 years ago
Teletubbies Live!
Peppa Pig's Adventure
Maleeha Bari
A horde of toddlers flocked to New Theatre for the live show of their favourite porcine princess Peppa Pig. And they were not disappointed...
The show was anchored by a very likeable main character ...
7 years ago
Peppa Pig's Adventure
A New Coat for Christmas
Maleeha Bari
This production by Flintlock Theatre is a must-see for 3-8 year
olds this season. It provides a welcome diversion from the usual
Christmas pantomimes and provides food for thought for little ...
7 years ago
A New Coat for Christmas
Jack and the Beanstalk
Maleeha Bari
Pantomime season being upon us, the four-year-old, the baby and I
headed to the charming grounds of Cogges Farm for this performance in
the chilly but well equipped (they supplied blankets and ...
7 years ago
Jack and the Beanstalk
Whose Crown Is It Anway?: Knockout Comedy Improv Show
Maleeha Bari
‘It’s a Knockout’ is a comedy improvisation show by the Kepow theatre company; think ‘Whose Line is it Anyway’ and you are on the right track. There were two teams of ...
12 years ago
Whose Crown Is It Anway?: Knockout Comedy Improv Show
The Incredible Doctor Guttman
Maleeha Bari
Attending this summer’s Paralympics was the highlight of my year. Despite not having any previous interest in any type of sport whatsoever, I found myself feeling inspired and marvelling ...
12 years ago
The Incredible Doctor Guttman
Stood Up In Oxford
Maleeha Bari
Tuesday night saw the start of a few evenings of stand-up comedy by present and ex-students of Oxford University. Entertaining an audience formed mainly of students, in the intimate setting of the ...
12 years ago
Stood Up In Oxford
Yeti Nepalese Dining
Maleeha Bari
We visited Yeti for dinner last week. Exceptionally warm and welcoming service. The waiting staff were very helpful and the chef also personally came out to ask how our food was. Best service I have ...
12 years ago
Yeti Nepalese Dining
Snookered
Maleeha Bari
Snookered sounded promising – four people have their yearly reunion on the anniversary of their friend’s death, playing pool and celebrating his life. As the evening progresses ...
13 years ago
Snookered
Oxford's Grill
Maleeha Bari
We ate here on Xmas Eve. The food was excellent - definitely the best lamb shish I have ever had. Very authentic. A large variety of food on the menu, to suit all tastes. Service was efficient and ...
13 years ago
Oxford's Grill
Mind Walking
Maleeha Bari
Mind Walking, performed by the Brighton-based group BandBazi was easily the best production I have seen all year. It centres around Bobbie (Peter D’Souza), a retired doctor suffering from ...
13 years ago
Mind Walking
Chutney and Chips
Maleeha Bari
Bollywood loves Oxford. The stunning architecture and views of our city have drawn several directors to film on the Oxford streets over the past few years. Last night Bollywood promised to come to ...
13 years ago
Chutney and Chips
Mahomet and Zaïre
Maleeha Bari
I am not overly familiar with the work of Voltaire so did not know what to expect from Rafiki’s production of Mahomet and Zaïre. For the benefit of those also new to Voltaire, these two plays ...
14 years ago
Mahomet and Zaïre
Fireworks Poetry Competition 2010
Maleeha Bari
Wrap up warm, in scarf and gloves Button your coat, invite those you loveTonight you’re going to a fireworks displayBecause today is Bonfire Day!The air outside smells of smokeTowards the park you ...
14 years ago
Fireworks Poetry Competition 2010
Peter's Friends
Maleeha Bari
I was really looking forward to Peter’s Friends, my first live encounter with the contemporary magic scene. It sounded promising, consisting of two members of the conjuring elite; Peter Clifford, ...
14 years ago
Peter's Friends
Blenheim Palace Outdoor Shakespeare 2010
Maleeha Bari
The stunning Pleasure Gardens of Blenheim Palace set the scene for The Oxford School Of Drama’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Sitting on bales of hay, enjoying the scenery, eating cake and... ...
14 years ago
Blenheim Palace Outdoor Shakespeare 2010
Britain's Got Bhangra
Maleeha Bari
I approached Britain’s Got Bhangra with some hesitance because I am not bhangra’s biggest fan, preferring mellow bollywood songs to the loud drum beats that characterise the traditional folk ...
14 years ago
Britain's Got Bhangra
Kites [12A]
Maleeha Bari
Kites is a Bollywood film that hopes to appeal to the worldwide audience. It was released in cinemas globally and reached number 5 in the UK top movies. It stars Hritik Roshan, Bollywood’s ...
14 years ago
Kites [12A]
