Thanks to the incredible generosity of our community and funders, Oxford Playhouse continues to be a source of inspiration both on stage and off. We not only bring great theatre to thousands of audience members every year, but engage many thousands more through our creative outreach programmes within the community.

Right now, we are focused on preserving the vibrant variety of performances we are so well known for. This summer, The Playhouse will undergo a major stage renovation to replace our pit lift. The pit lift lowers the front of the stage and transforms it into an orchestra pit, extends our stage for drama, dance and circus or provides an extra three rows of seating in the auditorium.

This vital piece of machinery has been used over 3,000 times and has supported countless stars including Dame Judi Dench, Sir Ian McKellen, Elizabeth Taylor, and Richard Burton. Our theatre cannot fully function without this essential piece of equipment.

We urgently need to raise funds to ensure this important renovation takes place. The support and involvement of individuals, businesses, and funders has never been more vital.

With your help, we can ensure that we continue to host a variety of exciting work on our stage and strengthen our commitment to engaging with our local community.