Oxford Playhouse Shows

Three Sisters

Frustrated by their small-town existence, the Prozorov family long to return to Moscow. But as relationships, duty and misguided optimism take hold they soon find their dreams drifting further away from them. Fusing imaginative staging, evocative physicality and Filter’s trademark use of sound, this brand new production explores one family’s search for happiness.

The Ethics of Progress

The Ethics of Progress imagines the world as it truly might be in the not-too-distant future. It’s a mind melting, jargon free, whistle stop tour of leading edge Quantum Physics.

The Ministry of Fear

Theatre Alibi with Oxford Playhouse and Exeter Northcott present The Ministry of Fear. With a powerful whiff of Hitchcock and echoes of film noir classic The Third Man, this is both a taut espionage thriller and an unnerving portrait of a mind in freefall.

Burton

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

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

Untried, Untested

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

Antigone

Oxford Theatre Guild return to the Playhouse with a searing tale of love, power, and the greater good from Ancient Greece.

Meeting Joe Strummer

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

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

To and Fro

Inspired by T S Eliot’s poem, Love Song of J Alfred Prufrock Oxford Playhouse Young Company 16|22 invite you to a Playhouse Plays Out performance at The Rookery in Old Headington, where you will enjoy an intimate, enticing and unique journey into the bustling and secret world of the characters and images inspired by the poem.

Sounds Like

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?

Once Upon a Dance...

A family show that promises a colourful celebration of young peoples’ skills, creativity and love of dance. Tac-au-Tac Dance Theatre present a programme of original contemporary dance pieces to live music.

Hedda Gabler

Rosamund Pike and Tim McInnerny star in the thrilling, enigmatic, and destructive Hedda Gabler. Returning from her honeymoon and already bored with her marriage, Hedda finds herself caught between two men. As a shocking path of destruction unfolds, there can be only one outcome.

Between Me and You

Examines the paradoxical state inherent in long-distance relationships.

Morgan and West Time Travelling Magicians

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

Lady in Bed

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

Grimms

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

Billy Goat's Gruff

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

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

Sweet Charity

Join Musical Youth Company of Oxford for an evening of music and dance from the 1960s. With classic tunes including Big Spender, Rhythm of Life, If My Friends Could See Me Now and more, this talented group of young people will get fingers and toes tapping.

First Class

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

The Intimate Strangers Want You

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

Rory Bremner's Election Battlebus Tour 2010

Described as a ‘one-man opposition party’ Rory Bremner has been at the heart of political comedy for twenty years. Here’s a chance to see him in action, live, as Britain gets ready to vote in the biggest election in a generation

Tangomotion

From virtuoso displays of traditional tango dance to the exquisite sounds of 1930’s Buenos Aires and the powerful nuevo tango music of Astor Piazzolla, Tangomotion is a breathtaking journey into the heart of Argentinian Tango.

What Would Helen Mirren Do?

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

Sean Lock

Star of BBC2’s QI and team captain on Channel 4’s 8 Out Of 10 Cats, Sean Lock returns to the Playhouse for one night only with his brand new stand-up show – Lockipedia.

To Have and to Honk

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.

The Enchanted Pig

When you’re a princess you expect a fairytale wedding. You don’t expect your husband to be hairy, smelly and a genuine pig. A smash hit at London’s Young Vic, The Enchanted Pig is fun for all the family. This hilarious musical tale is packed with brilliant songs, stunning costumes – the perfect Easter treat.

How the Koala Learnt to Hug

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

The Glass Menagerie

Tennessee Williams’ autobiographical play is a brilliant and compelling portrait of a family in crisis, and a classic of twentieth century American theatre. Starring Imogen Stubbs.

Bob, the Man on the Moon!

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

Propaganda

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

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

Wife After Death

Starring Tom Conti, one of this country’s finest comic actors, this sparkling new comedy is the latest play from Eric Chappell whose television successes include Rising Damp, Only When I Laugh and Duty Free. He now turns his comedy writing genius to the rich subject of celebrity egos in Wife After Death.

Oh What a Lovely War!

A madcap orchestra of musicians, dancers, singers and clowns come armed with musical ingenuity, bawdy squaddie humour and a collection of well known favourites including Pack Up Your Troubles and Keep The Home Fires Burning.

The Lion's Face

The Opera Group present this compassionate, heartfelt, strikingly dramatic and often witty story of love, loss and family.

Cinderella

Oxford Playhouse pantomime spectacular! One of the best-loved fairytales of all time will be brought to life, like you have never seen it before, in front of your very eyes!