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A new adaptation by Alex Thomas, based on the novel by Alexandre DumasMCS return to ThePlayhouse stage this summer with this beloved tale of companionship and courage. With original songs, a live tavern band and breath-taking battle scenes, this is a show not to miss!The year is 1620, and Louis XIII sits precariously on the throne of France. His court is rife with plots and intrigues, due to the machinations of Cardinal Richelieu, who seeks to bring the queen into disrepute, aided by the charming but deadly Milady de Winter.Into this murky world springs D’Artagnan, a young man seeking his fortune in Paris. He is desperate to follow in his father’s footsteps by becoming one of the King’s elite musketeers, but must first prove his worth. Within a day of arriving in the city he has been challenged to duels by the famed swordsmen, Athos, Porthos and Aramis, and brawled with the Cardinal’s Guards. He has also met Constance, the queen’s dressmaker, who might prove the most valuable friend of all…
Age: 8+Warning: Contains stage fighting and themes of death
Hejira will be performing works by Joni Mitchell from the period regarded by many as the pinnacle of her mature writing: the late 70s. During this era, Joni released 6 outstanding albums (beginning with Court & Spark), culminating in the live recording, Shadows And Light. It is from this period that Hejira are drawing their repertoire and the spirit of their performances.In addition to the above, the band will also perform a couple of instrumentals over the course of the evening (by musicians, closely related to the Mitchell repertoire).
In association with The Spin
We are thrilled to welcome Aakash Odedra Company to the Main Stage with Songs of the Bulbul, a captivating new dance work inspired by the Sufi myth of a caged songbird.Featuring choreography by Rani Khanam and music by Rushil Ranjan, this exquisite performance blends Sufi Kathak, orchestral and Indian classical traditions, and Islamic poetry.Tracing a journey from freedom to captivity and the soul’s longing for divine love, Songs of the Bulbul explores whether we, like the caged bird, remain bound to the material world or soar toward liberation and enlightenment.
Duration: 60 minutesWarning: This performance contains loud music and strobe effects
We’re thrilled to welcome back the hilarious Le Navet Bete, the team behind King Arthur, with their smash-hit family comedy Treasure Island!Join Jim Lad, Long John Silver, and a host of unforgettable characters aboard the Jolly Todger for a side-splitting voyage featuring dastardly pirates, tropical islands, and a mermaid you won’t forget.This multi award-winning comedy company from Devon, in collaboration with writer-director John Nicholson (Peepolykus, BBC Radio 4), reimagines Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic tale in a way you’ve NEVER seen before. Will they find the treasure? And does ‘X’ really mark the spot?
Age: 10+Duration: 140 minutesInterval: YesWarning: Contains comic violence, mild innuendo, strobe lighting and gunshots
Oxford Operatic Society (OXOPS) is thrilled to announce its upcoming production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s iconic rock opera, Jesus Christ Superstar.Audiences will be transported into the climactic final days of Jesus of Nazareth, reimagined through electrifying music and captivating performances.Renowned for its dramatic intensity and timeless score, including hits like I Don’t Know How to Love Him and Superstar, this production promises to be a compelling exploration of love, betrayal, and sacrifice.Vibrant community group, OXOPS invites everyone to join them for an unforgettable theatrical experience. Whether you’re a long time fan of the show or new to its remarkable legacy, this performance is bound to inspire and captivate.Mark your calendars and prepare to witness one of the greatest stories ever told, brought to life by the passionate performers of OXOPS.
Age: 10+Warning: On stage depiction of crucifixion and violence
Presented by Theatre Tours InternationalBy Dylan ThomasPerformed by Guy MastersonOlivier Award-winner Guy Masterson brings his globally acclaimed solo performance of Dylan Thomas’ Under Milk Wood back to The Playhouse.Masterson vividly conjures all 69 of Thomas’ colourful characters, capturing the beauty, humour, and pathos of a day in the fictional Welsh town of Llareggub. With an astonishing blend of memory, physicality, and a stunning soundscape by Matt Clifford (The Rolling Stones), this masterful performance makes the words sing.Inspired by his uncle, Richard Burton, Masterson has performed this award-winning production over 2,000 times worldwide since 1993. Most recently, he directed The Shark is Broken on Broadway, which appeared at The Playhouse in January.
Age: 10+
Have you ever been awake in the middle of the night and thought something so smart and astute that you couldn’t wait for the world to wake up so you could tell them?This show is that thought. In that it doesn’t make much sense and is a bit weird on reflection. Sara Pascoe is a comedian, and her children don’t sleep, and her kitchen won’t clean itself and her husband “doesn’t want to be in it”.As seen and heard on Taskmaster, Live at the Apollo, The Great British Sewing Bee, QI, 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown, Mock the Week and co-host of Sara & Cariad’s Weirdos Book Club podcast.
Age: 14+Duration: 120 minutesWarning: Includes strong language
Join us for a fantastic evening of comedy in aid of Oxfordshire charity, Lawrence Nurses. Don’t miss Miles Jupp, Adam Kay, Lucy Porter, Arthur Smith and Ria Lina for a night of sharp wit and big laughs - all for an incredible cause.Lawrence Nurses provide free hospice care for people in their own homes across North and West Oxfordshire, offering palliative and end-of-life care for anyone aged 18 and over in the last months of their life.
Age: 18+Duration: 2hrsInterval: YesWarning: Includes strong language
Presented by Oxford Playhouse Adult CompanyBy Bertolt BrechtTranslated by Alistair BeatonDirected by Emma WebbTranslated from the 1944 original, Alistair Beaton’s version of Bertolt Brecht’s The Caucasian Chalk Circle is a gripping tale of love, sacrifice, and the fight for justice. Set against the backdrop of war and political upheaval, this timeless masterpiece follows a servant girl who rescues an abandoned child in the final days of a continental conflict, only to face a dramatic courtroom battle over who truly deserves to be the child’s mother.The Playhouse Adult Company, featuring community participants aged 26 and over, bring their talents to the Main Stage for the first time with this classic exploration of civil unrest, inequality, and division. Showcasing Brecht’s Epic Theatre style, this performance transforms the Playhouse stage into an intimate studio space placing the audience at the heart of the action for a fresh retelling of this classic folk tale.
Age: 14+Duration: 2hrs 30minsInterval: Yes
Open DaysEnjoy free performances and family-friendly activities as we bring The History of (Almost) Everything home for six performances on our Main Stage.Along with the performances, you and your family can partake in taster sessions, craft activities, and a time-travelling scavenger hunt across our spaces - the perfect way to kick off your summer holidays.See website for full schedule of shows and events.About The History of (Almost) EverythingAn Oxford Playhouse productionBy Ben WatsonDirected by Paul SimpsonJoin our two time-travelling tour guides, Tina and Tammy, as they hurtle through time in our newest Playhouse tent production, The History of (Almost) Everything!From Ancient Greece and Egypt to the Roman Empire and beyond, meet iconic historical figures reimagined for today — think Cleopatra as a pop star and King John as a modern dictator.With lively nods to Oxfordshire’s past and a message about how individuals shape history, this fast-paced family show is packed with fun, music, and familiar tunes like Proud Mary and Time Warp.
Age: 7+ (Children under 14 must be ?accompanied by a parent or ?guardian for all activities, ?except for the youth theatre ?taster sessions)Performances: 11am, 1pm & 3pmTaster Workshops: 12.15pm & 2.15pmAll other activities will run throughout the day across our spaces. Both days feature the same activities.
Dive into this astonishing acrobatic comedy by FLIP Fabrique, a Québec-based circus company renowned for its playful and moving performances.On a stormy night, five strangers are drawn to an old, abandoned house deep in the forest by a mysterious invitation. But this is no ordinary house - it has a soul, a voice, and a knack for uncovering its guests’ hidden sides. With surprises, challenges, and breathtaking acrobatics, the house transforms the mundane into the magical.Join a team of master tricksters for an unforgettable acrobatic comedy where anything can happen. On this planet, just six degrees of separation connect us all. With only five on stage, could the missing link be you?
Age: 8+Duration: 1hr 15minsInterval: None
Following the success of Eddie Izzard's triple-extended performances of Hamlet in New York, Chicago, and London, this groundbreaking production promises to be an unforgettable theatrical experience.Adapted by Mark Izzard and directed by Selina Cadell, Eddie’s performance is set to captivate audiences once again, with a raw and powerful take on Shakespeare's Hamlet. Just like her iconic Hamlet, Eddie will take the stage alone, allowing Shakespeare’s words and the power of storytelling to shine - pure, unfiltered, and electric.Eddie’s solo performances have earned critical acclaim, including nominations for the Drama League’s Distinguished Performance Award and the Outer Critics Circle Outstanding Solo Performance Award in New York.
Ages: 9+
By Hugh WhitemoreBased on the book Alan Turing: The Enigma by Andrew HodgesDirected by Jesse Jones“It’s not breaking a code that matters, it’s where you go from there.”Mastermind. Code breaker. Maverick. Arguably one of the most important and inquisitive minds of the 20th century. Alan Turing is famed for cracking the Enigma code at Bletchley Park, effectively securing victory for the Allied forces in World War Two.From triumph to tragedy, get to know a human being who loved, lost and never stopped asking questions in a quest for truth and understanding in this new production of Hugh Whitemore’s Breaking the Code.For the first time, taking into consideration his recent Royal pardon and the development of Turing’s law, the original play will feature new material that speaks to Turing’s lasting legacy on modern Britain.
Age: 12+Warning: Contains adult themes
Presented by Theatre Royal Bath ProductionsBy Jane Austen, Adapted by Ryan Craig“I am going to take a heroine whom no one but myself will much like.”This autumn, we celebrate Jane Austen’s 250th anniversary with a sparkling new stage adaptation of Emma. This witty and beloved comedy of manners is produced by the Theatre Royal Bath - the city synonymous with so many of Austen’s stories.Headstrong and high-spirited, Emma Woodhouse - handsome, clever, and rich - has sworn never to marry. Instead, she delights in meddling in the romantic lives of those around her. But as her matchmaking schemes unfold, could she find herself caught in love’s wake?Filled with Austen’s unforgettable characters - Mr. Knightley, Jane Fairfax, Harriet Smith, and the delightfully pretentious Augusta Elton. This special 250th anniversary production is adapted by Ryan Craig, whose acclaimed work includes plays for the National Theatre, Hampstead Theatre, and the bestselling stage adaptation of 1984.
Age: 12+
Peppa Pig and friends are back in their brand new live stage show!With a new arrival on the way the whole family are busy getting ready. With building and decorating work to be done it’s an oinktastic makeover and Peppa Pig, Mummy Pig, Daddy Pig & George all need your help to get everything ready before the big day. There’s so much to do – will they get it all finished in time?Peppa Pig’s Big Family Show is packed full of music, adventure and surprises for little ones, and is set to delight audiences across the UK.
A brand-new show about extinct, gigantic, charismatic megafauna from three-time Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee and very good comedian Josie Long.In these troubled times, in this wicked world, it can feel like the apocalypse is everywhere. But did you know that 11,000 years ago, there were armadillos the size of cars? Really big. And they were vegetarian, so don’t even worry about them. Also, my daughter has a hamster.Josie takes to our stage with a show about discovery, wonder, extinction, and how to navigate a landscape of monstrous disaster. Plus, at least one genuinely useful tip about silt, guaranteed.
Age: 14+Warning: Includes strong language
Jen Brister is Reactive - or so she's been told. Apparently you don't have to respond to every little thing around you. Finding herself in a constant state of exacerbation at the state of the world and people in general, Brister has been told she needs to chill the hell out. Can Jen find her zen? It seems unlikely to be honest…Jen is a critically acclaimed stand-up comedian and writer, as seen on BBC's Live at the Apollo, Frankie Boyle's New World Order, QI and Mock The Week. Following a sold out 2022 tour, Jen is back on the road with her highly anticipated new show.
Age: 18+Warning: Contains strong language
Long before the tradition of carolling, festive revellers would go house-to-house, exchanging songs for money, food and ale. Coming from the old English waes hael, ‘wassail’ is a toast wishing good.Eliza Carthy and Jon Boden combine their considerable talents and reputations within the UK folk scene, for a nationwide wassail, wishing good health to all across key venues.Presenting seasonal material, among a stage of illuminated Christmas trees, they will take audiences back to some of the oldest songs in the English canon, spreading good cheer and lighting up the darkest days of the year.
It’s never too early to book for the Oxford Playhouse Pantomime!This year’s charming adventure Dick Whittington is full of laughter, mischief, magic and plenty of panto sparkle. Brought to you by the brilliant team who created Sleeping Beauty and Jack & The Beanstalk.Proper crafty Liam Rattagher and his dodgy brother Noel are conjuring up a masterplan to take over the world. They want things to be just how they like them…. bland! Can our hero Dick Whittington get rid of all the dull and make Britannia cool again? Maybe, but they’ll need a bit of the help from a magical cat and a gang of unlikely sidekicks.Board the bus to London Town for this riotous and uplifting tale of friendship, music, 90s cool and Britpop.It’s the purrrrfect festive treat!WINNER – Special Recognition Award for Innovation (National Panto Awards 2025)
Age: 5 to 105!Duration: 120 minutes
Ten-minute walk from Oxford Railway Station. Oxford Station is on a direct line from London Paddington (1hr) and Birmingham New Street (1hr 20min) - connecting to stations nationwide. If coming via Oxford Parkway the Park and Ride buses run into the centre of Oxford direct from the station.
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Oxford Playhouse is a theatre for everyone.Oxford Playhouse and its Burton Taylor Studio present and produce a wide range of live performance. The programme includes the best of British and international drama, family shows, contemporary dance and music, student and amateur shows, comedy, lectures and poetry.We also create live performance here in Oxford. The Playhouse produces and tours its own shows, hosts Artists in Residence and presents Playhouse Plays Out, an ongoing series of off-site events which happen at locations across the county.The theatre's Learning team works with over 15,000 people each year through post show discussions, workshops, work experience, holiday schemes, a youth theatre and a young people’s theatre company.
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