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. Actors of The Marquise in 1930s costume featuring Juliet Aubrey, Simon Shepherd and Tristan Gemmill.

    The Marquise

    Noël Coward’s sparkling comedy starring Juliet Aubrey, Simon Shepherd and Tristan Gemmill

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  2. Venus & Adonis

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

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  3. Sherlock Holmes and the Napoleon of Crime

    Watson and Holmes meet the ultimate criminal mastermind

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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. The Harrowing of Hell.26 

    University of Oxford Student Season: Trinity Term 2026

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  2. Scenes with Girls

    University of Oxford Student Season: Trinity Term 2026

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  3. The Slip

    University of Oxford Student Season: Trinity Term 2026

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LATEST NEWS...

  1. Inside The Visit Rehearsals with Oxford Playhouse Adult Company

    22 May 2026

  2. Pride Month at Oxford Playhouse

    20 May 2026

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

    30 April 2026

  4. Oxford Playhouse Youth Theatre to perform in the National Theatre Connections Festival

    20 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. Frankie Goes to Oxford!

    3 June 2026

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