University of Oxford Student Season: Trinity Term 2026

By Chloe Downes and The Fifth Act.co

When conflict enters the home, survival becomes a matter of who you can trust.

William Street is a gripping drama set in Derry during the Troubles. The O’Shea family is thrown into crisis when Sean, a high-ranking IRA member, discovers his wife’s dangerous connection to an English soldier. As tensions rise, their daughter Jane enters a secret relationship across enemy lines, while her brother Ruairi is drawn deeper into violence. Loyalties fracture, and trust unravels.

A bold new play, William Street blends intimate family drama with political tension, offering a powerful and unmissable theatrical experience.