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. Gigspanner Big Band

    The unique force in British folk music scene

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  2. The Visit

    An Oxford Playhouse Adult Company production

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  3. Actors in tudor costume are mid-attack, raising a sword and an axe respecitively above a third actor, sat on a cart holding a scepter, arms spread wide, mouth open in song.

    Horrible Histories 3D: Tudors & Egyptians

    Two shows live on stage!

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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. A child in hiking boots walking along a trail.

    School Tripped

    An Oxford Playhouse Youth Theatre production

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  2. Playmaker Later: New Writing from Oxfordshire

    A sharing of work from five passionate later-in-life creatives

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  3. Playhouse Playmaker Showcase

    Our Playhouse Playmakers share extracts of their bold, original works

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LATEST NEWS...

  1. Announcing Creative Team of Playhouse Pantomime, Snow White

    23 June 2026

  2. Mike Tweddle in Conversation with Greg Doran

    15 June 2026

  3. Frankie Goes to Oxford!

    3 June 2026

  4. Inside The Visit Rehearsals with Oxford Playhouse Adult Company

    22 May 2026

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

    30 April 2026

  6. Oxford Playhouse Launches Five-Year Strategic Plan

    14 April 2026

  7. Touring Together presents Once Upon a Time in Sokoto

    26 March 2026

  8. 1,000 Oxfordshire children take part in MakeBeth Tour

    3 July 2026

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