Oxford Playhouse | Theatre

The life of the great Welsh actor, Richard Burton, vividly presented in his own words, from humble beginnings to Hollywood mega-stardom.

This is a That

Friday 19 - Saturday 20 March

A magniicent, magical, physical, musical journey about a father and daughter who let their imagination run away with them.

Untried, Untested

Monday 22 March

The Burton Taylor Studio is presenting an evening of performance by artists from Oxfordshire

Meeting Joe Strummer

Tuesday 23 - Wednesday 24 March

Charting Nick and Steve’s attempts to maintain their ‘oath’ to Strummer while living through Thatcherism, paying the bills and maintaining relationships.

Reflections in a Distorting Mirror

Thursday 25 - Friday 26 March

A farcical look at how family is the model for political conspiracies and corruption.

Sounds Like

Saturday 27 March

A sound...What does it sound like? Where does it come from? Is it loud? Is it quiet? Can you catch it? Can you hold it?

Between Me and You

Wednesday 31 March - Saturday 3 April

Examines the paradoxical state inherent in long-distance relationships.

Morgan and West Time Travelling Magicians

Wednesday 31 March - Thursday 1 April

The 19th century ‘s greatest magical duo comes to a millennium near you!

Lady in Bed

Wednesday 31 March - Saturday 3 April

One-woman show about a real-life quest for love and sexual adventure.

Grimms

Friday 2 - Saturday 3 April

A witty, high energy adaptation of the original Brothers’ Grimm stories.

Billy Goat's Gruff

Saturday 3 April

Who’s that trip-trapping over my bridge?
This is the simple story of three hungry goats and a grumpy old troll.
Told with puppets, live music, storytelling and singing.

LOL

Wednesday 7 - Saturday 10 April

A one-act play about love, life and internet dating.

First Class

Wednesday 7 - Saturday 10 April

A man rediscovering his passion for life in the unlikeliest of places.

The Intimate Strangers Want You

Wednesday 7 - Saturday 10 April

A welcome return to Oxfringe for this critically acclaimed sketch comedy group.

What Would Helen Mirren Do?

Tuesday 13 - Wednesday 14 April

A delightful new one-woman comedy about love, work, letting go and inding out who we really want to be.

To Have and to Honk

Thursday 15 April

With their special blend of amiable chaos and hilarious physical theatre, The Honk Project will have you laughing until you cry, even as you thrill to the musical delights on offer.

How the Koala Learnt to Hug

Saturday 17 April

A charming tale about the magic of family and, of course, the importance of a nice warm hug.

Bob, the Man on the Moon!

Saturday 24 April

Bob knows almost everything about the moon, but he’s blissfully unaware of one thing; aliens!

Propaganda

Saturday 24 April

Shakespeare a traitor? Very nearly! Will and friends recall their reluctant role in paving the way for the Earl of Essex’s 1601 rebellion against Elizabeth I

The Bug and the Butterfly

Sunday 25 April

Go outside. Look under a leaf. Turn over a log. Part the grass and look very carefully. What do you see?