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The Oh F**k Moment

The Oh F**k Moment

Friday 17 - Friday 17 May

Dorfman Centre, St Peter's College OX1 2DL | Playhouse Plays Out

A show to see if you’ve ever stood on a rake. Or got locked in a shed. Or followed your inclination to experiment and ended up in A+E. Playhouse Plays Out at the Dorfman Centre, St Peter’s College.


Less than Kind

Less than Kind

Tuesday 14 - Saturday 18 May

Main Stage | Drama Comedy

This romantic comedy from Terence Rattigan lay undiscovered due to an accident of wartime Britain and has received incredible reviews from audiences and critics alike in this, its first production.


The Wizard of Oz

The Wizard of Oz

Wednesday 8 - Saturday 11 May

Main Stage | Musical Amateur

Oxfordshire Youth Music Theatre presents a magical journey to the land of Oz! Wicked Witches, powerful sorcerers, flying monkeys and colourful Munchkins are joined by Dorothy, Scarecrow, Tin Man and the Cowardly Lion, in this timeless tale of self-discovery.


The Oxford Revue and Friends

The Oxford Revue and Friends

Saturday 4 May

Main Stage | Comedy

Join The Oxford Revue as it unites with its biggest sketch comedy rivals, The Cambridge Footlights and The Durham Revue, for an evening of sharp satire, blistering one-liners, and side-splitting absurdity.


Reduced Shakespeare Company

Reduced Shakespeare Company

Friday 3 May

Main Stage | Comedy

An irreverent, fast-paced romp through the Bard’s plays, The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) is London’s longest-running West End comedy.


Bicycle Boy

Bicycle Boy

Friday 3 - Sunday 12 May

Osney Mill Marina, Mill Street OX2 0AN | Playhouse Plays Out

Join us at Osney Mill Marina Garage and enter a magical world of broken spokes, spare wheels and bicycle bells in this brand new Playhouse Plays Out production for children aged 5 to 8 and their families.


Julian Clary

Julian Clary

Thursday 2 May

Main Stage | Comedy

Julian Clary's inimitable night of camp comedy and his search for love ... again. Climaxing with a marriage, live on stage, expect ruthless elimination games plus bridesmaids, clergymen, confetti and much more...


Richard Alston Dance Company

Richard Alston Dance Company

Tuesday 30 April - Wednesday 1 May

Main Stage | Dance

Described by the Times as “a choreographer for whom every dance is a love affair with his chosen music”, Richard Alston brings his company back to the Playhouse with a stunning mixed bill.


Life is a Dream

Life is a Dream

Wednesday 24 - Saturday 27 April

Main Stage | Student Drama

University of Oxford Student Company, The Oxford Spanish Play, brings an exciting new production of Pedro Calderón de la Barca’s masterpiece, Life is a Dream to the Playhouse stage.


England Street

England Street

Wednesday 17 - Saturday 20 April

BT Studio | Drama

Written by Kenneth Emson, winner of the 2012 Adrienne Benham Award and shortlisted candidate for the prestigious Bruntwood Prize 2011.


Maurice's Jubilee

Maurice's Jubilee

Monday 15 - Saturday 20 April

Main Stage | Comedy

A hilariously funny and poignant take on one man’s enduring commitment to a dream. Starring Nichola McAuliffe, Julian Glover and Gay Soper.


Blown Away

Blown Away

Saturday 13 - Saturday 13 April

BT Studio | Family Family Friendly

Join us as a small boy finds himself swept up and whisked away on an unforgettable journey with the wind.


Nick Pynn & Kate Daisy Grant

Nick Pynn & Kate Daisy Grant

Friday 12 April

BT Studio | Music

Nick Pynn and Kate Daisy Grant bring their five-star, multi-award-winning music show to the BT studio for one night only.


Michaela Strachan's Really Wild Adventure

Michaela Strachan's Really Wild Adventure

Friday 12 April

Main Stage | Family Family Friendly

Adapted from her book of children’s poetry, TV favourite Michaela Strachan takes families on a delightful journey through an alphabet jungle of animal rhymes.


The Incredible Book Eating Boy

The Incredible Book Eating Boy

Friday 12 - Friday 12 April

Barefoot Books, Summertown OX2 7ED | Playhouse Plays Out

This intimate theatre adaptation of Oliver Jeffers’ award-winning book is an exciting adventure for children aged 4 and over, and their grown-ups. Taking place at Barefoot Books, Summertown.


The Honolulu Cowboys

The Honolulu Cowboys

Thursday 11 April

BT Studio | Music

With a line-up of ukeleles, guitars, banjoleles, kazoo, euphonium, pedal steel and vocals, The Honolulu Cowboys play traditional Hawaiian favourites mixed with jazz standards, pop hits and country classics.


Well That Explains It!

Well That Explains It!

Tuesday 9 - Wednesday 10 April

BT Studio | Comedy

Join Clare Summerskill for a fast-moving, song-singing, side-splitting evening of comedy and music.


The Misanthrope

The Misanthrope

Tuesday 9 - Saturday 13 April

Main Stage | Drama

Master wordsmith Roger McGough dips his quill into a Molière classic in this mockery of manners and morals set amid 17th century French aristocracy.


When Eggy Met Peggy

When Eggy Met Peggy

Saturday 6 - Saturday 6 April

BT Studio | Family Family Friendly

Join Eggy and Peggy The Pea, a rock-n-rolling raspberry, cha cha-ing carrots and a blue horse in this deliciously funny and original twist on The Princess And The Pea.


Monkey Poet's Murder Mystery

Monkey Poet's Murder Mystery

Friday 5 April

BT Studio | Comedy

Returning to the BT, Monkey Poet brings two shows for the price of one...


Rapunzel

Rapunzel

Friday 5 - Saturday 6 April

Main Stage | Family Family Friendly

Written by Poet Laureate Carol Ann Duffy and choreographed by award-winner Liv Lorent, this enchanting new production combines beautiful movement, stunning costumes and original music.


Spot's Birthday Party

Spot's Birthday Party

Monday 1 - Wednesday 3 April

Main Stage | Family Family Friendly

It’s the birthday of everyone’s favourite puppy! All Spot’s friends will be here: Steve the Monkey, Helen the Hippo and Tom the Crocodile plus Spot’s mum and dad, Sally and Sam, too.


Arthur's Dream Boat

Arthur's Dream Boat

Saturday 30 - Saturday 30 March

BT Studio | Family Family Friendly

A magical playful show with breathtaking puppets, so enchanting that everyone will want to sail away with Arthur in his dream boat.


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