Oxford Playhouse is one of the country’s best-loved and leading theatres, and has a proud tradition of presenting the very best of international drama, dance, music, opera, comedy and children’s theatre.

Over the past twelve years the Playhouse has also been producing its own work, presenting productions here in Oxford and on tour nationally and internationally. We are committed to making theatre for everyone and producing work of the highest quality. Our aim is to share with our audiences the very best in writing, acting, directing and staging. The Playhouse has received funding from Arts Council England to extend its operations to include producing and touring. We are delighted to be able to share our work with audiences across the UK and overseas.

"Oxford Playhouse’s recent policy of mounting their own in-house productions has, so far, been spectacularly successful, with a series of first class shows to their credit. Long may it continue."

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For further information, please contact Michelle Dickson (Deputy Director) on 01865 305319 or email

Current Productions
	Aladdin Full to the brim with song, dance, goodies, baddies, magic and slapstick this traditional family pantomime is sure to be a real treat for children and adults alike this festive period. Book now to avoid disappointment! Aladdin
Past Productions
	Dick Whittington - The Panto! A capital pantomime for young and old, with rats, a cat and streets of gold! Christmas just isn’t Christmas without an Oxford Playhouse pantomime, the purrfect treat this festive season with magic, sparkle and fun for all the family. Dick Whittington - The Panto!
	Charley's Aunt Three undergraduates, two pretty girls, one telegram…two aunts. Set in 1890’s Oxford, this hilarious farce of mistaken identity and outrageous coincidence has been amusing audiences for over 100 years. Charley's Aunt
	Edward Albee’s THREE TALL WOMEN 27 April - 13 May 2006 Directed by Irina Brownv Edward Albee’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play. Three Tall Women
	CINDERELLA 2 December 2005 – 15 January 2006 A classic tale, magically retold by Tony Bicât Directed by Ian Talbot Designer Jessica Curtis Original Music by Nick Bicât Here at the Playhouse we’re gearing up for the festive season. Join in the fun as we present CINDERELLA, the world’s most loved rags to riches tale (Friday 2 December 2005 – Sunday 15 January 2006). Don’t miss the count down to midnight and the magical ball, in this the latest sparkling home-grown family Christmas show from Oxford Playhouse. Cinderella
	The Importance of Being Earnest By Oscar Wilde 18 August – 10 September 2005 Director: Erica Whyman Designer: Mark Bailey Lighting: Bruno Poet Erica Whyman (University of Oxford Alumna) returned to Oxford to direct a stellar cast including Julian Bleach, Anna Calder-Marshall, Christopher Godwyn, Guy Lankester, Sally Phillips, Dominic Rowan, Maggie Steed, and newcomer Amanda Hale in Wilde’s cherished comedy of manners and mistaken identities. "Wilde delight… This is a sparkling, expertly acted and altogether most satisfying production – a real feather in the Playhouse’s productions cap." OXFORD TIMES The Importance of Being Earnest
	Peter Pan Friday 3 December 2004 - Sunday 16 January 2005 A hundred years on from Peter Pan's first stage flight, The Oxford Playhouse's delightful new production of this timeless children's story promises to thrill and sparkle this festive season. The perfect treat for you, your family and friends. Further Details
	Amajuba  - Like Doves We Rise 29 June -3 July 2004 and various UK and International tour dates, 23 - 26 July 2003 Yael Farber’s moving portrayal of life in South Africa returned to the Playhouse in June 2004 before embarking on a UK and international tour. The company were delighted with the standing ovations, the fantastic press reviews and to win the won one of Edinburgh Festival’s prestigious awards. "Thrilling triumph of hope heartbreaking incredible joyous they rose to give it a standing ovation" Daily Telegraph
	SeZaR SeZaR was an exhilarating new version of Shakespeare's Julius Caesar and toured the UK from September to October 2002. Acclaimed writer and director Yael Farber transposed the action to South Africa, and blended Shakespeare's poetry with African languages to create a world both uniquely new and strangely familiar. SeZaR website.
	Spot's Birthday Party Spot's Birthday Party was a faithful and highly theatrical interpretation of the classic books by Eric Hill for 2 - 6 year olds. During the performance children were treated as if they were a guest at Spot's Birthday Party and invited to join in the activities and games. There were nursery rhymes to join in, colour and number integration, musical statues, a short dramatic play within the play, and further fun and games to create a full and memorable theatrical experience. Spot website
Opportunities
We are happy to receive cvs from actors, stage management, directors, choreographers, designers etc for our annual pantomime and other Playhouse productions. Please submit cvs to Assistant to the Theatre Director. CVs will be kept on file, and individuals contacted should suitable opportunities arise. Contact Us.