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Hospitality

Oxford Playhouse exterior

Enjoying a superb location in the heart of this historic city the Theatre lends itself to a variety of conference and meeting use. The Oxford Playhouse provides a relaxed and informal meeting place in the centre of town along with the professional services of our staff.

Foyer Bar and Box Office
Rooms available for hire

Whatever your event we can offer:
  • A room to suit your event
  • A complete catering service to suit your needs
  • Professional, friendly, helpful advice and service and a warm welcome for your guests
  • A range of audio-visual equipment, networking solutions and a high-speed internet connection
  • Theatre bar
  • Corporate hospitality and hosting of events
We can also offer a range of additional services including theatre ticket packages, exclusive pre/post show and interval bar service, specialist Arts based training for businesses, drama based workshops and backstage tours.

Details of the rooms available for hire can be found below. Please click on the images to enlarge. You may also be interested in our virtual tours.
 
 
The Playhouse Bar
A new city centre retreat for all times of the day. Why not drop into the new look Playhouse Bar? Following an extensive refurbishment, we are delighted to unveil our Foyer Bar with its stylish interiors and increased space.

Wake up with a coffee and a toasted bagel or a pastry first thing. Rejuvenate at lunchtime with our selection of sandwiches, soups and cakes. Join your friends after work to wind down with a pre show aperitif. There’s no need to rush home post show; enjoy the ambience and continue your evening in the contemporary surroundings and sample our superior wine list and selection of fine cheeses, olives and tapas.

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Your Event at the Playhouse

The Playhouse, with its central Oxford location and sophisticated new Foyer Bar, is an ideal venue for hosting your next conference, meeting, seminar or workshop.We offer first class facilities, excellent catering, dedicated support staff and personalised service to ensure your event or performance reception is a success.

For more information contact Louise Birt on 01865 305351 or via email
 
 
The Auditorium


Our comfortable, air-conditioned Auditorium is perfect for conferences and large-scale presentations. Our technical team can be booked for specialist lighting and sound services.

Capacity: 613 (Stalls 441, Circle 172)
 
 
The Top Room


This light and spacious second floor attic studio - with cherrywood dance floor makes an exceptional exhibition space or venue for receptions of up to 100 people. It has a mirrored end wall with covering doors for concealment, white walls, a beamed apex ceiling with adjustable spotlights and uplighters.

The studio makes an excellent gallery space. A picture rail set at 2.3 metres height extends around the room. Work can be attached securely to the walls.

Capacity: Theatre-style seating 60
Buffet Meal 100
 
The Hospitality Room


An intimate and elegant faux Georgian room with soft yellow furnishings and drapes. The veneered doors are a quirky reference to this style.

There is a uniquely crafted six-piece wood and glass Board Room table which can be assembled to suit you. As a single central table 20 people can be seated together for meetings during the day or for a candlelit pre-show dinner. For informal buffets and parties the room is perfect for gatherings of up to 50. Wine and dine under the gaze of Tony Hancock, Ronnine Barker, Pam Ferris and other illustrious names.

Capacity: Theatre-style seating 30
Boardroom 20
Standing 35-40
 
The Circle Bar


Our Art Deco cafe style Circle Bar can be hired for lunch or as an adjunct to other function rooms. It can be made available for refreshments during the day.

Capacity: Standing 60
 
 
 Hospitality Information
We would be delighted to discuss all of your requirements. If you would like to make an enquiry now, please contact Louise Birt, Operations Manager, on 01865 305351. Alternatively, send her an emailmessage.

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