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Oliver Jones

Oliver Jones

Biography

Oliver Jones has worked as an actor, playwright, theatre-in-education practitioner, editor, journalist, theatre critic and art critic. He currently works full-time with young people with special educational needs

Recent Articles

The Koala Who Could review

The Koala Who Could review

Highly vigorous children’s adventure
There’s a Bear on My Chair review

There’s a Bear on My Chair review

Winning adaptation of Ross Collins’ acclaimed children’s picture book, with near-miraculous puppetry and a lovely, caring message
A Squash and a Squeeze review

A Squash and a Squeeze review

Uproarious rendition of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s first picture-book success, directed by Samantha Lane
Pig Heart Boy review

Pig Heart Boy review

Malorie Blackman’s moving children’s novel about organ transplantation is brought to vivid theatrical life
Pan review

Pan review

With direction from Michael Bossisse and Louise Perry, this huge, ambitious and moving revival provokes tears of joy
Hold On to Your Butts review

Hold On to Your Butts review

High-energy, gleefully lo-fi reimagining of Spielberg’s Jurassic Park is theatrically smart, if insubstantial
Robin Hood and the Christmas Heist review

Robin Hood and the Christmas Heist review

Ambitious, politically engaged reworking of the Nottingham legend from Chris Bush
The Holly King and the Oak King review

The Holly King and the Oak King review

Awesome sets and joyous interaction ensure this pagan spin on Christmas will delight little ones
Odd and the Frost Giants review

Odd and the Frost Giants review

Beautifully designed, snowscape-set saga of a disabled Viking boy in search of himself takes a while to warm up
The Nutcracker review

The Nutcracker review

Ebullient retelling of this rodent classic features rousing renditions of past Christmas hits, with extra cheese
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