An inspirational home for creativity, connection and joy

Oxford Playhouse is a thriving charity, creative hub and a community anchor. We believe that brilliant theatre and creativity, accessible to all, can positively change lives.

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Coming Up On The Main Stage...

  1. Venus & Adonis

    Simon Russell Beale narrates Shakespeare’s great narrative poem directed by Sir Greg Doran

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  2. Sherlock Holmes and the Napoleon of Crime

    Watson and Holmes meet the ultimate criminal mastermind

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  3. Songs of the Bulbul

    The captivating dance work returns

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Oxford Playhouse Strategy 2026 - 2031

We’re proud to launch a new five-year strategy for Oxford Playhouse, setting out an ambitious vision for 2026 - 2031.

Coming Up At The Burton Taylor Studio...

  1. Running Commentary

    Cue Rocky montage...

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  2. Riot Act 2

    Catch an early peek at this work in progress staging

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  3. Queer Scratch Night

    Work in progress plays by queer writers

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LATEST NEWS...

  1. Frankie Goes to Oxford!

    3 June 2026

  2. Inside The Visit Rehearsals with Oxford Playhouse Adult Company

    22 May 2026

  3. Pride Month at Oxford Playhouse

    20 May 2026

  4. Announcing Little Shop of Horrors - Leeds Playhouse in association with Oxford Playhouse

    30 April 2026

  5. Oxford Playhouse Launches Five-Year Strategic Plan

    14 April 2026

  6. Touring Together presents Once Upon a Time in Sokoto

    26 March 2026

  7. Mike Tweddle in Conversation with Greg Doran

    15 June 2026

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