The Master and Margarita

Staging as dense and convoluted a novel as Bulgakov’s masterpiece in 70 minutes necessitates ellipsis – so much, in this version from Oxford University Dramatic Society, as to make it very difficult to follow. The set is atmospheric and exciting, the idea of using live music and dance to bring this grotesque fable to life admirable, but the execution of the performances is too rough.

C soco, 0845 260 1234, until 30 Aug, 10.30pm, £9.50–£10.50 (£8.50–£9.50).