Welcome to our Winter Season
Educating Agnes
Wed 14 May - Sat 17 May
Sometimes in a dark and daft world where no one can be trusted, a man needs to go to any lengths to control a woman.
London Assurance
Tue 20 May - Sat 24 May
by Dion Boucicault
First performed in 1841, this witty and stylish romantic comedy about misunderstandings and mistaken
identity inspired the work of Oscar Wilde and a generation of aesthetes.
Moths Ate My Doctor Who Scarf
Fri 23 May at 17:00
After two acclaimed Edinburgh fringe runs, Toby Hadoke's solo comedy Moths Ate My Doctor Who Scarf embarks on a major UK tour.
Spring Awakening
Wed 28 May - Sat 31 May
Wedekind’s 1891 masterpiece
– so controversial that it was performed censored for over 80 years – now
brought to life as the author first wrote it.
Produced by University of
Oxford student company Oak Jones Productions.
Brian Aldiss
Fri 30 May at 17:00
Brian Aldiss, best known as a science fiction writer,will give his individual perspective on the ways that science, literature and life are linked.
The English Game
Tue 3 Jun - Sat 7 Jun
This dazzling new play explores the modern British psyche through cricket. Amateur team The Nightwatchmen spend the day smoking, drinking tea and discussing love, politics and the correct interpretation of the LBW law.
Danny the Champion of the World
Tue 10 Jun - Sat 14 Jun
Landowner Mr Hazell wants to evict Danny and his Dad from their caravan. But Danny has a plan - and soon he and his Dad are caught up in a thrilling and remarkable adventure!
Como Agua Para Chocolate
Tue 17 Jun - Wed 18 Jun
Tita cooks to quench her aching heart. Her food intoxicates all who taste it, transporting them to a captivating world of magical realism.
For You
Thu 19 Jun at 20:00
A new opera by Michael Berkeley and Ian McEwan.
This new opera explores the venom that sexual jealousy inspires, as the comfortable, middle class household of a charismatic but ageing composer is torn apart by a woman prepared to go to any lengths in the name of love.
Reading Room - Jonathan Lunn Dance Company
Fri 20 Jun - Sat 21 Jun
Award-winning and critically acclaimed international choreographer and director, Jonathan Lunn, has brought together an array of artists from the worlds of film, dance, music, literature and opera to create Reading Room. With special guest actor Dexter Fletcher
The 39 Steps
Mon 23 Jun - Sat 28 Jun
This blissfully funny show follows the incredible adventures of Richard Hannay as he encounters murders, secret agents, and beautiful women.
And Then There Were None
Mon 30 Jun - Sat 5 Jul
Set on a remote island off the coast of Devon, Agatha Christie’s own stage adaptation of this dark and captivating tale will thrill and enthral,
Topless Mum
Tue 15 Jul - Sat 19 Jul
A topical satire on tabloid journalism - how far can the story be spun to stop the real truth leaking out?
Sleeping Beauty
Fri 5 Dec - Sun 18 Jan
Get ahead and get sorted for next year! We're now on sale for 2008/09's Oxford Playhouse Pantomime - SLEEPING BEAUTY.
Welcome to our Winter Season
Oxford Playhouse is a vibrant presenting theatre and a key date on the national touring circuit, with strong support from a wide cross-section of audience. We host a programme of classic drama, comedy theatre, dance, music, music theatre and children's theatre all year round, which is exceptionally varied and consistently excellent. We are also taking an increasingly active role in producing, launching and commissioning new work. Situated In the heart of Oxford, opposite the Ashmolean Museum, we are committed to making your trip as enjoyable as possible.
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Brochure
Audio and text versions of this season's brochure can be downloaded here.
Theatre Tokens
The ideal present for the theatre lover.
£1, £5, £10, £20, £50
Available in person from the Box Office.
Book early
Next year's panto now on sale.

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