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. On stage, people dance, old fashioned suitcases in hand or by their feet, behind them is projected the video of the Empire Windrush boat and people disembarking. Johnny is centre stage, holding his case, smiling with his hand raised, behind him people have their arms up, faces distressed.

    Jah Makin it Happen

    A Reggae Musical set during the Windrush era

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  2. Blood Brothers

    The legendary multi-award winning musical by Willy Russell

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  3. August Wilson's Fences

    Our associate partner Headlong returns to the stage

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A magical forest of snow covered branches with glittering gold magic sparkles all around a whimsical 'Snow White' title with a bright red apple.

Snow White

Mirror, mirror on the wall... which panto is the most magical of them all?

This festive season, Oxford Playhouse invites you into a world of laughter and wonder with the spectacular pantomime Snow White - a wicked adventure for the whole family.

Coming Up At The Burton Taylor Studio...

  1. Lilith

    The Other Side of the Story

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  2. Saria Callas

    A bold play about aspirations and freedom

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  3. The Mushroom Show

    There’s a secret kingdom full of mysteries all around us...

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LATEST NEWS...

  1. Touring Together - Introducing our Local Engagement Specialist

    26 August 2026

  2. Oxford Playhouse welcomes back associate partner Headlong for August Wilson’s Fences

    5 August 2026

  3. Ruby Wax sits in a bubble bath, head back and mouth wide open, talking on a wireless landline phone.

    Ruby Wax makes her highly anticipated return to Oxford Playhouse

    3 August 2026

  4. Once Upon a Time in Sokoto Cast Announcement

    29 July 2026

  5. Announcing Creative Team of Playhouse Pantomime, Snow White

    23 June 2026

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

    30 April 2026

  7. Oxford Playhouse Launches Five-Year Strategic Plan

    14 April 2026

  8. Smash hit musical, Blood Brothers, returns to Oxford Playhouse

    2 September 2026

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