Oxford Playhouse Shows

The Hothouse

University of Oxford Student Company Illyria Productions presents this play from the master playwright of the modern era. The raw drama of The Hothouse is hauntingly funny and alarmingly prescient.

‘Tis Pity She‘s a Whore

Declan Donnellan and Nick Ormerod present a new production of John Ford's Jacobean tragedy. Incest, morality, religion and corruption all make this play as shocking today as it was almost 400 years ago.

Mogadishu

This multi award-winning new play won rave five star reviews during its sell-out run at the Lyric Hammersmith. Whether you're a parent, teenager, teacher, or just someone who wants to know what's going on with young people today, Mogadishu is an electrifying night in the theatre that shouldn't be missed.

Mephisto

Based on the novel by Klaus Mann, Mephisto tells the true story of a revolutionary theatre company during Hitler’s rise to power. This ensemble production from University of Oxford students explores the darkest reaches of human nature.

Live Canon: Around the World in 80 Poems

Live Canon returns to Oxford Playhouse to circumnavigate the globe in poetry. With classic poems and contemporary work from every continent, this is a whirlwind romp across the planet.

The Crowstarver

Set against the backdrop of the Second World War, action-packed with wonderful puppetry and beautiful live music, The Crowstarver is a heart-warming production that will delight and move audiences of all ages.

Matthew Bourne In Conversation with Lyndsey Winship

For this exclusive Friday at 5pm, Matthew is interviewed by Lyndsey Winship, Dance Editor of Time Out about his career to date: 25 years of his company, New Adventures, and his exciting new show, Early Adventures, which tours to the Playhouse in June.

Yes, Prime Minister

In a world of spin, BlackBerrys and 'sexed up' dossiers, the PM is staring disaster in the face... The original writers of the classic BBC TV series, Antony Jay and Jonathan Lynn, have reunited for this anniversary production.

Neighbourhood Watch

Alan Ayckbourn returns to Oxford Playhouse with a hilarious cautionary tale of the dangers of taking the law into your own hands.

1 Beach Road

A tale of friendship, defiance, synchronized swimming and trying to turn back the tide.

Frontman

Backed by an analogue synth and a tambourine, Action Hero perform a defiant, brazen, half-cut version of a faded comeback gig, complete with dry-ice, lip syncs and extreme noise (earplugs provided...).

Kid Carpet and the Noisy Animals

A new Rock and Roll musical for Kids.
Kid Carpet and The Noisy Animals follows the adventures of the charismatic singer and his animal band - a gorilla, a bear, a hedgehog and a badger!

Star Quality

Liza Goddard and Daniel Casey star in Noël Coward’s final play.

Lol Coxhill

A rare appearance by the legendary icon of contemporary music, Lol Coxhill, plus the OxJaMS Trio.

Next Swan Down the River Might Be Black

A poetic, new play about detention under the mental health act, follow the shifting alliances of three young women on a psychiatric ward over one momentous week.

Between

Choreographer Angela Woodhouse and Jerwood award-winning artist Caroline Broadhead bring this stunning performance installation to the BT.

Sam Rose in the Shadows

An uplifting new play about what it is like to be sad and how one can learn to be happy again.

Monkey Poet

Think Bill Hicks meets Mark Thomas, with a dash of rhyme thrown in, and you've got Monkey Poet.

Stewart Lee

From the Mighty Boosh to Jerry Springer the Opera, Stewart Lee has been writing, directing and performing for over 20 years. Join him at Oxford Playhouse for this new stand-up show.

Elektro Kif

Blanca Li takes the urban street-dance style Electro - a dazzling mix of breaking, disco, vogue, popping and locking - mixes it up with some theatre and an amazing soundtrack and gives you Elektro Kif.

Ghosts

The Magdalen College School Theatre Academy presents one of the most arresting and controversial dramas of the 19th century.

Avon Calling

Avon Calling is an intimate Playhouse Plays Out show that you can experience from the comfort of your own sofa.

Animal Farm

George Orwell's timeless story of rebellion, power, idealism and greed is brought vividly to life by 16|22, Oxford Playhouse's Young Company.

The Cosmos, The Cosmetics

This uplifting new show is a vivid portrait of a young man coming of age amongst a colourful swansong of 20th century underground culture.

Someone Called Derrida

A play reading.

Someone called Jacques Derrida, someone called him on the phone, someone who was dead.

The Adventures of Wound Man & Shirley

A funny and touching story by Chris Goode (Longwave, Henry and Elizabeth) about two unlikely friends and the adventures they share.

Muttnik - The First Dog in Space

Physical theatre for children and childish adults, Muttnik: The First Dog In Space is a stunning, refreshing slant on the story of the 1957 Sputnik 2 rocket-dog.

Michael Janisch and the New York Standards Quartet

The New York Standards Quartet delights audiences with its irresistible variations on standard jazz repertoire, including songs from such greats as Jerome Kern, Jimmy Van Huesen and Cole Porter. For this performance, the Quartet is joined by guest bassist Michael Janisch.

The Harbour

With simple staging and haunting live music, The Harbour unearths an over-fished world filled with impossible desires.

Anything Goes

Musical Youth Company of Oxford is sure to dazzle and entertain with immense amounts of energy and new choreography. Including some of Cole Porter's finest music; Friendship, I Get a Kick Out of You and Anything Goes.

Underneath the Floorboards

Filled with original songs and beautiful movement this performance for children and families will feed the imagination, thrill the senses and transport you to a magical world.

SUPAFUNK 4

Put your dancing shoes on for a night of classic funk and soul covers from Oxford band Supa-funk-4.

Blood Wedding

Oxford Theatre Guild returns to the Playhouse bringing life to the lyrical language and dramatic tension of Lorca's tragedy.

Raymond Blanc OBE

Raymond joins us to talk about his life at Le Manoir aux Quat'Saisons and his love for Oxford, and to take questions from the audience.

Circles in the Sand

An interactive show for 1 to 3 year olds, discovering and playing in the sand.

Henry V

The Globe Theatre on tour presents Henry V; Shakespeare's masterpiece about the turbulence of war and the arts of peace, on the Playhouse main stage.

DruidMurphy

Tony Award-winning Druid Theatre Company presents DruidMurphy – a major retrospective of the work of Tom Murphy one of Ireland's most respected living dramatists.

Dick Whittington

We’re holding out for a hero and there’s only one man that fits the bill... Dick Whittington!