A Playhouse for Everyone

Bringing live performance, drama, dance, comedy to our stage in the heart of Oxford. We also work with over 15,000 young people a year through our young people's theatre company and community activities.

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Coming Up...

  1. A jester, a knight in underwear and a maiden are standing on top of a wooden circular structure. There are six people below them looking up at them. A medieval tent and view of the town and countryside are in the background.

    King Arthur: A Legendary Comedy

    Presented by Le Navet Bete

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  2. Black and white image of a theatre lighting rig with a man and woman adjusting the lights

    Oxford Playhouse Backstage Tours

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  3. Man with dreadlocks and a head band singing into a hand-held microphone. His eyes are closed and he's reaching one arm out in front of him.

    The King of Reggae: The Man - The Music

    Presented by Rush Theatre Company

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Play in a Week: Sleeping Beauty

Calling all aspiring young actors!

For children aged 7 to 11, we're offering a week full of creativity, games and making new friends, exploring the story of our upcoming pantomime Sleeping Beauty!

Throughout the sessions, with the help of The Playhouse team, they'll explore the well-known tale before recreating their own version to perform to their family and friends in our Burton Taylor Studio at the end of the week.

Monday 5 to Friday 9 August

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LATEST NEWS...

  1. Oxford Playhouse announces its Autumn 2024 Season

    19 July 2024

  2. A Raisin in the Sun: Cast and Creatives Announcement

    11 July 2024

  3. Cast announced for Sir Ian Rankin’s new play Rebus: A Game Called Malice

    27 June 2024

  4. First Look: Playhouse Plays Out Tent Tour

    21 June 2024

  5. A woman screams as the side of a hospital bed as a blurred version of herself rises from the covers.

    Oxford Playhouse and Headlong announce new associate partnership

    19 June 2024

  6. Queer Fest 2024: Lineup Announced!

    4 June 2024

  7. Join us at the Playhouse Plays Out Tent this summer!

    28 May 2024

  8. Offbeat: Oxford’s Festival of Local Voices Announced!

    24 July 2024

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Open House

Open House ensures that as many people as possible, whatever their background or circumstance, have access to creative opportunities and live performance.