News Story

Tonight, the Oxford Playhouse Young Company will open its production of The Wardrobe Ensemble's Education, Education, Education on the Main Stage to sold-out audiences.

This love letter to nineties Britain, directed by Paul Simpson, follows the staff and pupils of Wordsworth Comprehensive after New Labour's 1997 victory.

Capturing the zeitgeist of the time - Spice Girls, Eurovision, Tamagotchis and Take That - Education, Education, Education is a biting evaluation of the education system, delivered in a fast-paced, neon-clad production that feels as relevant and relatable as ever.

The ensemble is formed of young people from across Oxfordshire, aged 17 to 25. This production stars Josh Prior as Tobias, Kara Leigh as Sue Belltop-Doyle, Mary Martin as Louise Turner, Angus Godfrey as Paul McIntyre, Olive Holding as Millie Hughes, Joshua Hyde as Tim Pashley, Maia Bradley as Donna, Martha Paxton-Doggett as Emily Greenslade, Rahman Brown as Tom England/King Arthur, Violetta Sithole as Kerry Lovell/Guinevere, Lee Pullen-Campbell as Ben Vardy/Lancelot, and Chris Buckingham as Tom Brennan/Gareth.

Bringing the production to life in an intimate studio setting on the Main Stage is a team of in-house creatives. This Oxford Playhouse Young Company production is directed by Paul Simpson, with Alice Whitfield-Jessop as Assistant Director and Anna White as Rehearsal Assistant. Movement direction is by Emma Webb, with costume and set design by Immy Howard, lighting design by Will Hayman, sound design by Augustine Van Spyk. The show has been produced by Tom Freeman, with production and stage management by Jo Woodcock. The set has been constructed in the theatre's workshop by James Thearle and Jonny Kruip.

With performances over the weekend, getting ready to rave as the Oxford Playhouse Young Company take to the stage.