Oxford Playhouse Summer 2019 Brochure

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Photos Geraint Lewis. Left to Right: Gwladys Smith, David Tennant, Rory Bremner with Jane Asher

What a swell party it was! Our 80th Birthday was on 21st October, and the stars came out to celebrate at a sold out gala performance, devised by director Victor Glynn to showcase every part of the Playhouse programme from national institutions to young amateurs, showbiz royalty to local heroes. Guest of honour was the wonderful 96 year old Gwladys Smith, who had attended the opening night of the theatre in October 1938 as a teenager.

Gwladys even brought the original programme, donating it on the spot to raise funds for the Playhouse and the Oxford Association for the Blind, which was bought by an anonymous supporter who promptly donated it back to OP to go on display here! It was a wonderful evening, thanks to so many partners but especially our remarkable MC, Rory Bremner, and the fabulous hospitality of our neighbours at the Macdonald Randolph Hotel.

As part of our 80th celebrations we committed to co-producing some of the best theatre touring nationally. Last season saw the first four of these brilliant shows, including the transfer of Emma Rice’s enchanting Wise Children direct from the Old Vic in London. This Spring season keeps up the pace, with OP co-productions including the world premiere adaptation of Kazuo Ishiguro’s The Remains of the Day starring Stephen Boxer and Niamh Cusack followed by Headlong’s game-changing Richard III (be warned, it will be bloody). Week after week of top-class theatre leads us into the Summer, with our favourite fringe festival Offbeat back for its 4th takeover of Oxford Playhouse and Arts at the Old Fire Station.

High summer brings us the wonderful Shakespeare’s Globe season in the Bodleian Library Quad for the last time. The Bod and OP have worked together for over a decade to present the Globe in an unforgettable setting. It’s been an honour and a privilege, and we know our audiences feel the same. Thanks to everyone at the Library for making this unique collaboration so special. We will be announcing the home of Playhouse Plays Out Shakespeare 2020 in due course!

Louise Chantal Director/CEO These shows have been created here in the county, either by Oxford Playhouse or by local artists, amateur and professional.

Theatre and events especially for families. Come and play in the foyer area before and after the show.

Gecko presents

MISSING Internationally renowned Gecko are returning to OP, following last year’s critically-acclaimed hit, The Wedding.

Missing is a deliciously warped journey into the depths of the human psyche. Follow Lily, a woman whose soul appears to be decaying. She is very successful in life and love, but something is missing...

Amit Lahav’s production invites the audience to experience a series of extraordinary images, jaw-dropping choreography and a tantalising multilingual vocal landscape. The shadows of Lily’s past invite her and each audience member to consider how far they have strayed from who they are and where they come from.

★★★★ “A splendid production.”

The Daily Telegraph

★★★★ “Unarguably intense and definitely brilliant.”

Tue 19 & Wed 20 Mar Tue & Wed 7.30pm Wed 2.30pm Tickets £10 to £25 Discounts available FULL CIRCLE AND ENJOY

50% OFF TUE & WED MAT

Age guideline 12+ Post show talk Tue OPINION “Last year we were excited to bring Gecko’s unique blend of choreography and theatre to Oxford for the first time.

We’re delighted to welcome them back with their signature show, Missing.”

Broadway World

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Fri 22 & Sat 23 Mar Fri 8pm Sat 2.30pm & 7.30pm Tickets £10 to £22 Discounts available FULL CIRCLE AND ENJOY

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Age guideline 12+ OPINION “Another funny, warm and timely show from groundbreaking Eclipse Theatre, proving good theatre is universal.”

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An Eclipse Theatre Company, Bristol Old Vic and Hull Truck Theatre co-production

PRINCESS & THE HUSTLER

By Chinonyerem Odimba Directed by Dawn Walton Meet Princess. A cheeky 10-year-old, with a plan to win the Weston-super-Mare Beauty Contest. Trouble is, her mum is busy working several jobs, her brother, a budding photographer, won’t even take her picture and then The Hustler returns.

In 1963 Bristol, as Black British Civil Rights campaigners walk onto the streets, Princess finds out what it really means to be black and beautiful.

Eclipse is spearheading the largest ever delivery of new Black British stories, including the critically-acclaimed Black Men Walking.

★★★★ “Heartfelt and timely.”

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– P L AY H O U S E P L AY S O U T – Contender Charlie and China Plate present

ROMEO AND JULIET MAD BLOOD STIRRING

“I genuinely thought I could end the trouble once and for all.”

An anxious Friar rushes us through the mutinous streets of Verona and a community torn apart by prejudice, conflict and violent crime.

Gripping story-telling, live music and striking visual effects take young audiences on a heart-wrenching journey as they follow Shakespeare’s star crossed lovers towards their tragic end.

Guided through the original text by the Friar, speaking modern English, this is an unforgettable introduction to his devastating love story for children aged 9 to 13 and their families.

“Exciting, engaging and accessible... brilliant acting which drew the children in.”

Sat 23 Mar 11am & 2pm Tickets £12 | Children £8 Discounts available

Age guideline 9 to 13 and their families Location St Alban’s Church, Charles St. OX4 3AH

By William Shakespeare Written by Nick Walker Directed by Paul Warwick and Ben Walden

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AGATHA CHRISTIE’S THE MOUSETRAP Discover why Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap has kept people guessing for so long, becoming the longest running show of any kind in the history of theatre.

The scene is set when a group of people gathered in a country house cut off by the snow discover, to their horror, that there is a murderer in their midst. Who can it be?

One by one the suspicious characters reveal their sordid pasts until at the last, nerve-shredding moment the identity and the motive are finally revealed.

Experience shuddering suspense and a brilliantly intricate plot where murder lurks around every corner. Starring Gwyneth Strong (Only Fools and Horses, EastEnders).

“The cleverest murder mystery of British Theatre.”

Mon 25 to Sat 30 Mar Evenings Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu & Sat 7.30pm Fri 8pm Matinees Thu & Sat 2.30pm Tickets From £10 No discounts Fri & Sat eves FULL CIRCLE AND ENJOY

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By Agatha Christie Starring Gwyneth Strong

Daily Telegraph

“A truly entertaining classic thriller.”

The Sunday Times

“Deservedly a classic among murder thrillers.”

The Observer

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COMEDY & MUSIC PASADENA ROOF ORCHESTRA 50th Anniversary Tour

Mon 1 Apr 7.30pm

For 50 years The Pasadena Roof Orchestra have been re-creating the sounds of a golden era of music from the 1920s and 1930s to widespread acclaim.

Tickets £10 to £22 Discounts available

Enjoy beautifully arranged songs from Irving Berlin, Ray Noble, Cole Porter and their contemporaries and re-live the electrifying hot jazz, with more than a dash of wit and humour.

THE HORNE SECTION 2019 That's How I Like My Tour

Tue 2 Apr 7.30pm

Following their hit BBC Radio 4 series, don’t miss everyone’s favourite 8 out of 10 Cats Does Countdown Dictionary Corner regulars and the first band to ever host Never Mind The Buzzcocks (BBC Two).

Five outstanding musicians, one nonmusical stand up, there'll be comedy, songs, enthusiastic dancing and a lot of mucking about.

ROBERT NEWMAN’S Total Eclipse of Descartes

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Age guideline 14+ ★★★★★ “We can’t recommend The Horne Section highly enough.”

Time Out ★★★★★ "An absolute blast."

Metro

Thu 11 Apr 7.30pm

In a world gone crazy, can philosophy help? This sparklingly brilliant new show tries to give you the answer.

Rob Newman attempts to piece together a philosophy for our troubled times by sifting through 3000 years of thought: from Pythagoras to Artificial Intelligence by way of Pavlov’s dogs, Jane Goodall’s chimpanzees and Frankie Howerd’s trousers.

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“He is one amazing comedian.”

Time Out “Dazzling shafts of wit.”

The Times

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An Oxford Playhouse 17|25 Young Company production

NELL GWYNN Written by Jessica Swale Directed by Jo Noble London, 1660. King Charles II has exploded onto the scene with a love of all things extravagant and sexy. And in the West End, a young Nell Gwynn is causing a stir amongst the theatregoers...

Following their performances of Jane Eyre and On the March, our 17|25 Young Company present Nell Gwynn - a vibrant ensemble production of Jessica Swale’s Olivier Awardwinning and vivacious celebration of 17th century theatrical life.

★★★★★ “The acting was polished, the set imaginative and the ensemble pieces beautifully choreographed.”

Oxford Times on Jane Eyre, 2017

Fri 5 & Sat 6 Apr Fri 8pm Sat 2.30pm & 7.30pm Tickets £10 to £15 Discounts available FULL CIRCLE AND ENJOY

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Age guideline 14+ Post show talk Sat mat OPINION “So looking forward to seeing our Young Company in this ribald, riotous comedy! OP Patron Gugu Mbatha-Raw garnered rave reviews in the original production. Bet we can match them!”

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Tue 9 & Wed 10 Apr Tue & Wed 2pm & 7pm Tickets £10 to £22 Discounts available FULL CIRCLE AND ENJOY

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Age guideline 8+ OPINION “Young and old will marvel at Metta's joyful, fun and fresh take on a great tale.”

Louise Chantal Director/CEO

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A Metta Theatre production, produced in association with Exeter Northcott Theatre

IN THE WILLOWS Book & Lyrics by Poppy Burton-Morgan Music by Pippa Cleary Music & Lyrics by Kieran Merrick In the Willows is an explosive new British musical, with soaring vocals and spectacular street dance, starring Olivier Award-winner Clive Rowe, deaf street dancer Chris Fonseca (The Greatest Dancer), Seann Miley Moore (X Factor) and Matt Knight (Let It Shine).

Mole’s first day in ‘The Willows’. Her classmates look a bit scary. Surely Mr Badger will look out for her, as streetwise Rattie, rich kid Toad and cheeky Otter teach her the ways of The Riverbank. But when Toad gets locked up for joyriding, the Weasel Clan break into his (lily)pad. It’s now only a matter of time before Chief Weasel reveals Mole’s dark secret...

With ballads, beats and backflips, this classic story is brought leaping into the 21st Century in a fresh new musical for all the family.

“Impressively acrobatic... startlingly moving.”

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DINOSAUR WORLD LIVE A Dino-Mite Adventure direct from the West End! Back by popular demand, dare to experience the dangers and delights of Dinosaur World Live in this roarsome interactive show for all the family.

Grab your compass and join our intrepid explorer across unchartered territories to discover a pre-historic world of astonishing (and remarkably life-like) dinosaurs. Meet a host of impressive creatures, including every child's favourite flesh-eating giant, the Tyrannosaurus Rex, a Triceratops, Giraffatitan, Microraptor and Segnosaurus!

A special meet and greet after the show offers all our brave explorers the chance to make a new dinosaur friend.

Fri 12 & Sat 13 Apr Fri 1pm & 3.30pm Sat 11am & 2pm Tickets £10 to £14 Groups 20% off 10+ tickets No other discounts

Age guideline 3+ Running Time 50 mins + 15 min meet & greet with the Dinosaurs

Book now before tickets become extinct!

★★★★★ “Great fun. Highly recommended for all ages.”

★★★★ “A spectacular interactive show!”

OK! Magazine

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A Royal & Derngate, Northampton and Out of Joint co-production in association with Oxford Playhouse

THE REMAINS OF THE DAY Based on the book by Kazuo Ishiguro Adapted by Barney Norris Starring Stephen Boxer and Niamh Cusack 2017 Nobel Prize winner Kazuo Ishiguro’s literary masterpiece of undeclared love has enchanted the world as a novel and film, winning the Booker prize and 8 Oscar nominations.

A deeply atmospheric drama about time and memory, loneliness and longing, The Remains of the Day depicts the morally-compromised truth behind a world of manicured gardens, formal dinners and grand houses. As the fires rage through England during and after the Second World War, we get an intimate glimpse into one man’s half-lived life, realised too late.

Tue 16 to Sat 20 Apr Evenings Tue, Wed, Thu & Sat 7.30pm Fri 8pm Matinees Thu & Sat 2.30pm Tickets £10 to £30 Discounts available FULL CIRCLE AND ENJOY

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Oxford Playhouse is delighted to be co-producing this World Premiere stage production, adapted by one of Britain’s most exciting young writers and OP Associate Artist Barney Norris.

Directed by Christopher Haydon

The cast is led by Stephen Boxer as the butler Stevens and Niamh Cusack as Miss Kenton.

Designed by Lily Arnold

OPINION “An unmissable theatrical and literary treat.”

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Headlong, Alexandra Palace and Bristol Old Vic with Royal and Derngate, Northampton and Oxford Playhouse present

RICHARD III

By William Shakespeare Directed by John Haidar

"What do I fear? Myself?"

After decades of civil war, the nation hangs in the balance. Enter Richard, Duke of Gloucester, to change the course of history.

Richard was not born to be a king, but he’s set his sights on the crown. So begins his campaign of deceit, manipulation and violence – and he’s killing it.

Yet, behind his ambition lies a murderous desire to be loved.

Tom Mothersdale plays Shakespeare’s iconic villain, as Headlong returns to the Playhouse in this latest OP80 co-production, directed by Headlong Associate Artist John Haidar.

“Those fearsome innovators Headlong.”

Daily Telegraph

Tue 7 to Sat 11 May Evenings Tue, Wed, Thu & Sat 7.30pm Fri 8pm Matinees Thu & Sat 2.30pm Tickets £10 to £30 Discounts available FULL CIRCLE AND ENJOY

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OPINION “We are delighted to be co-producing this show with visionary theatre company, Headlong. With imaginative new staging, and Tom Mothersdale, taking the title role this promises to be a deeply engaging production.”

Laura Elliot Programme Director

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Kneehigh with Liverpool Everyman and Playhouse

DEAD DOG IN A SUITCASE

(AND OTHER LOVE SONGS) What the HELL is the world coming to? Mayor Goodman has been assassinated. And so has his dog. Contract killer Macheath has just married Pretty Polly Peachum and Mr and Mrs Peachum aren't happy. Not one bit.

Kneehigh are back with their theatrical tour-de-force Dead Dog in a Suitcase (and other love songs). Based on John Gay's classic musical satire, The Beggar’s Opera, Kneehigh’s extraordinary cast of actor musicians shoot, hoot and shimmy their way through this twisted morality tale for our times.

Tue 14 to Sat 18 May Evenings Tue, Wed, Thu & Sat 7.30pm Fri 8pm Matinees Thu & Sat 2.30pm Tickets £10 to £30 Discounts available FULL CIRCLE AND ENJOY

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Age guideline 14+ Post show talk Wed

★★★★★ “Fiendishly clever...”

The Stage

★★★★★ “An absolute triumph!”

WhatsOnStage

★★★★ “A riot... Would I go and see this again?

Like a shot.”

The Times

★★★★ “Madcap mastery and jukebox hijinks...

Bright, bold and timeless.”

The Guardian

Written by Carl Grose Music by Charles Hazlewood Directed by Mike Shepherd

OPINION “One of my favourite Kneehigh shows!

An electrifying, furious spectacle.”

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Clod Ensemble

ON THE HIGH ROAD On The High Road is an intoxicating explosion of movement, music and light.

A disparate group of people find themselves caught in a terrible storm on the High Road. Whether old or young, pilgrim or party-goer, they must all seek refuge under the same roof. As the night draws in, they dream, pray, dance, party and fight - waiting for the dawn to come.

Directed by Suzy Willson, a company of dancers, actors and singers warp time and perspective to create an epic moving sculpture.

Paul Clark’s original score counterpoints wind howls, downpours and thunderclaps with the brilliance of the human voice. Featuring award-winning Irish folk singer Thomas McCarthy and acclaimed soprano Melanie Pappenheim.

Taking inspiration from Chekhov's short play On The High Road, this turbulent blend of movement and music defies categorisation. At once dance, theatre and gig.

“Clod Ensemble is one of those innovative and anarchic companies thrusting its way through the boundaries of theatre.”

The Guardian

Mon 20 & Tue 21 May Evenings 7.30pm Tickets £10 to £22 Discounts available FULL CIRCLE AND ENJOY

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Directed by Suzy Willson Music by Paul Clark

Watch the trailer at oxfordplayhouse.com

OPINION We are delighted to welcome internationally acclaimed Clod Ensemble to OP for the first time. Their hugely visual, exuberantly choreographed and poetically lush new show, On The High Road seamlessly fuses dance, theatre and music to create a heart-pounding drama not to be missed.

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ROSS EDGLEY

Sat 25 May 8pm

157 days and no land in sight Ross Edgley made history in 2018 by doing what no man has ever done before, with his historic 2,000 mile swim around mainland Great Britain.

The World's Fittest Live Show combines tales from the world's longest staged sea swim, packed with the physical and mental fitness secrets that will allow you to unlock your superhuman physical potential.

Clive Conway Productions presents

LUCY WORSLEY

Tickets £28

Mon 27 May 7.30pm

Queen Victoria: Daughter, Wife, Mother and Widow Photo: Historic Royal Palaces / Bloomsbury / Ben

Queen Victoria: a little old lady, spherical in shape, dressed in black, perpetually grumpy. Right? Historian Lucy Worsley wants to make you think again.

Tickets £20 Discounts available

Meet a complex, contradictory woman, who had a traumatic childhood, who loved dancing, who suffered calamity and bereavement, before coming out the other side as an eccentric, powerful and really rather magnificent old lady.

REGINALD D HUNTER

Wed 29 May 8pm

Facing the Beast

Celebrating his twentieth anniversary as a comedian living and performing in the UK, Reginald D Hunter comes to OP with his highly anticipated new show.

Tickets £23 Discounts available

Age guideline 18+

★★★★★ “Comedy of a rare scope.”

The Times ★★★★ “He has the audience in the palm of his hand.”

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RUBY WAX

Thu 30 May 7.30pm

How to be Human

This brand new, hilarious show gives you the ultimate manual on how to upgrade your mind as much as you've upgraded your iPhone. In the second half Ruby is joined by monk Gelong Thubten and neuroscientist Ash Ranpura.

Tickets £20 Discounts available

This is the follow up to Ruby’s sell out shows Sane New World and Frazzled.

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Sun 2 Jun 7.30pm

JULIAN CLARY Born to Mince

In this outrageously camp new show, (that he was going to call Bed Knobs and Knee Pads but was advised might not sell too well in Harrogate), renowned homosexual Julian Clary will bare his soul as never before in the interests of light entertainment. This might well be the final mince... ★★★★ “He's a funny man and a deceptively skillful one.”

The Times

THE OXFORD REVUE

Discounts available

Age guideline 16+

SELLIN

G F AS T

Mon 17 Jun 7.30pm

Come and see the rising stars of tomorrow! Oxford’s world-famous sketch group return to the Playhouse for their annual showcase. Joined by their friends the inimitable Cambridge Footlights and the magnificent Durham Revue, this contemporary comedy cabaret is a cocktail of the nation’s best student comedy.

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Zog © 2010 Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. Published by Alison Green Books, an imprint of Scholastic Children’s Books.

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Freckle Productions and Rose Theatre Kingston present

ZOG

Large in size, and keen in nature, Zog is so eager to win a golden star at Madam Dragon’s school, where dragons learn all the things that dragons need to know. Zog tries so very hard, perhaps too hard, and he bumps, burns and roars his way through years one, two and three.

Luckily, the plucky Princess Pearl patches him up ready to face his biggest challenge yet – a duel with knight, Sir Gadabout the Great!

Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s much-loved Zog comes to life in this magical adaptation with a sumptuous folk score featuring live musicians.

From the team behind Tiddler & Other Terrific Tales and Tabby McTat, Zog promises to be roaring fun for all ages.

★★★★ “A delight from start to finish. A room of children laughing hysterically, all totally mesmerised by the action.”

Fri 31 May to Sun 2 Jun Times Fri 4.30pm Sat 11am, 2pm & 4pm Sun 11am & 2pm Tickets £10 to £14.50 Groups 10+ £12 No other discounts available

Based on the book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler Directed by Mike Shepherd Music by Johnny Flynn Designed by Katie Sykes

Time Out on Tiddler & Other Terrific Tales

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The Original Theatre Company present the European Premiere of

NAPOLI, BROOKLYN

By Meghan Kennedy Directed by Lisa Blair

Direct from Broadway don’t miss this exceptional true story in the tradition of Arthur Miller.

1960, Brooklyn, New York.

The Muscolinos have raised three proud and passionate daughters, each of them bonded by a fierce love for one another and harbouring a secret longing that could tear the family apart.

Tue 4 to Sat 8 Jun Evenings Tue, Wed, Thu & Sat 7.30pm Fri 8pm Matinees Thu & Sat 2.30pm Tickets £10 to £30 Discounts available FULL CIRCLE AND ENJOY

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When an earth-shattering event rocks their neighbourhood, life comes to a screeching halt and the Muscolino sisters are forced to confront their conflicting visions for the future in this gripping, provocative and poignant portrait of love in all its danger and beauty.

Direct from a hit Broadway run, the European premiere of Meghan Kennedy’s enthralling coming-of-age tale stars Georgia May Foote (Coronation Street, Grange Hill) and is directed by Lisa Blair whose recent credits include a five star revival of Jerusalem.

From the makers of The Habit of Art and Birdsong.

“Vivid, emotional and authentic.”

Time Out New York on Broadway production, 2017

“You're going to remember your heart jumping into your throat. Incredible.”

Theatre Mania on Broadway production, 2017

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Produced by Dermot McLaughlin Productions in association with The Mercury Theatre Colchester, Wolverhampton Grand Theatre and Exeter Northcott Theatre

TURN OF THE SCREW “I don’t save or shield them. It’s as bad as I feared – they’re lost.”

1840. A young governess agrees to look after two orphaned children in Bly, a seemingly idyllic country house. But shortly after her arrival, she realises that they are not alone. There are others – the ghosts of Bly’s troubled past. The Governess will risk everything to keep the children safe, even if it means giving herself up to The Others. Years later, confronted by the past she is compelled to account for what actually happened to her and the innocents under her protection.

This new adaptation of Henry James’ iconic tale, which was the original inspiration for Susan Hill’s The Woman in Black, is a masterclass in stage-craft, with captivating performances, deliciously atmospheric set and lighting design and an evocative soundtrack, starring Janet Dibley (Doctors, EastEnders, The Two of Us) as The Governess and Maggie McCarthy (Dancing on the Edge, Call the Midwife).

★★★★★ “Impressively seamless... sophisticated... thought-provoking.”

Tue 11 to Sat 15 Jun Evenings Tue, Wed, Thu & Sat 7.30pm Fri 8pm Matinees Thu & Sat 2.30pm Tickets £10 to £30 Discounts available FULL CIRCLE AND ENJOY

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Written by Tim Luscombe Directed by Daniel Buckroyd

Theatre News

★★★★ “Intelligent, insightful.”

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May to Jul In the Oxford Playhouse Tent Tickets FREE Age guideline 4 to 11

– P L AY H O U S E P L AY S O U T – THE HISTORY OF EVERYTHING An Oxford Playhouse Production Written by Ben Watson The Oxford Playhouse Tent is going on tour again and we’re bringing the whole of history with us!

Everything you ever wanted to know about everything ... ever.

Join our two tour guides of time as they go on a silly, surreal and speedy sixty-minute hurtle through history. Packed with facts and fit-to-bursting with fun, this brings history to life with a bubbling mix of storytelling, comedy, music, puppets and more.

Last year, our Tent went all over Oxfordshire, bringing theatre and family fun to over 4,000 people. This year we’re going even bigger!

Tent dates 2019 include...

8 & 9 Jun B-Live Festival, Bicester OX26 1AJ 29 & 30 Jun Blenheim Palace Visit www.oxfordplayhouse.com for further dates and venues.

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Welsh National Opera Presents

DON PASQUALE Follow the exploits of Don Pasquale in this riotous new version of Donizetti’s classic comic opera. Set in and around Pasquale’s doner kebab van, it’s the story of an old bachelor’s romantic delusions and the young lovers who outwit him.

Tue 18 Jun 7.30pm Tickets £10 to £30 Discounts available

Don Pasquale brings together a cast of larger-than-life characters, including Pasquale’s young nephew Ernesto and his girlfriend Norina, as well as local geezer Malatesta and his travelling band.

Welsh National Opera brings Daisy Evans’ brilliant new production to Oxford Playhouse, following on from the success of Rhondda Rips It Up! Performed by four singers and an on-stage ensemble who also become part of the action, this is a fantastic new take on a timeless opera.

★★★★★ “I defy anyone not to be swept away by this rule-breaking production. It’s bursting with irreverent joy.”

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ROTTERDAM “No, Alice, I don’t want to become a man, I just want to stop trying to be a woman.”

Thu 20 to Sat 22 Jun Evenings Thu & Sat 7.30pm Fri 8pm

Following a critically-acclaimed West End run Jon Brittain's Rotterdam is embarking on a UK tour.

Matinee Sat 2.30pm

It's New Year in Rotterdam, and Alice has finally plucked up the courage to email her parents and tell them she's gay.

But before she can hit send, her girlfriend Fiona reveals that he has always identified as a man and now wants to start living as one named Adrian.

Tickets £10 to £28

As Adrian begins his transition, Alice must face a question she never thought she'd ask... does this mean she's straight?

This bittersweet comedy about gender, sexuality and being a long way from home is written by Jon Brittain, co-creator of Margaret Thatcher Queen of Soho, and writer of What Would Spock Do? and The Sexual Awakening of Peter Mayo.

★★★★ “Smartly observed and very funny... warm and emotionally intelligent.”

Evening Standard

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Age guideline 16+ OPINION “Sharp, witty and mind-blowingly ‘current’, this is a great new play.”

Louise Chantal Director/CEO

★★★★ “Brittain’s play is another reminder – warm, witty and wise - of the stupidity of thinking that there are only two genders.”

Time Out

Rotterdam is part of Offbeat; Oxford’s boundary-pushing, thoughtprovoking, genre-bending festival of performance, brought to you by Arts at the Old Fire Station and Oxford Playhouse from 17 to 29 June. www.offbeatoxford.co.uk

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CHEKHOV’S FIRST PLAY ‘I’m having absolutely nothing to do with the theatre or the human race. They can all go to hell.’ Anton Chekhov During the turmoil of the Russian Revolution in 1917, Maria Chekhov, Anton’s sister, placed many of her late brother’s manuscripts and papers in a safety deposit box in Moscow.

In 1921 Soviet scholars opened the box and discovered a play. The title page was missing. The play they found has too many characters, too many themes, too much action.

All in all, it’s generally dismissed as unstageable. Like life.

Award-winning Irish Theatre Company Dead Centre do injustice to a great playwright. Chekhov before he was Chekhov.

Wed 26 to Fri 28 Jun Evenings Wed, Thu & Fri 7.30pm Tickets £10 to £28 Discounts available FULL CIRCLE AND ENJOY

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by Dead Centre (after Anton Chekhov)

Headphones are provided and worn throughout the performance.

★★★★ “Witty, inventive and original.”

★★★★ “A pure theatrical thrill-ride.”

The Telegraph

The Guardian

★★★★ “Chekhov’s First Play is something special.”

Time Out

Co-commissioned by Battersea Arts Centre and Irish Arts Center, New York. Co-production: Dublin Theatre Festival, Baltoscandal (Rakvere) and Le Théâtre National de Bordeaux en Aquitaine. Project co-produced by NXTSTP, with the support of the Culture Programme of the European Union.

Chekhov’s First Play is part of Offbeat; Oxford’s boundary-pushing, thoughtprovoking, genre-bending festival of performance, brought to you by Arts at the Old Fire Station and Oxford Playhouse from 17 to 29 June. www.offbeatoxford.co.uk

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MCS Drama presents

A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM

By William Shakespeare “Are you sure that we are awake? It seems to me that yet we sleep, we dream.”

The fairy King and Queen have fallen out, and that means the whole world has gone wrong. There’s snow in summer, heatwaves in winter and everyone is in love with the wrong person. Amateur actors, fairies and lovers all collide in the woods with life changing consequences. But was it all really just a dream?

Thu 4 to Sat 6 Jul Evenings Thu & Fri 7pm Matinee Sat 4pm Tickets £10 to £20 Discounts available FULL CIRCLE AND ENJOY

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Age guideline 7+

Shakespeare’s classic tale of magic, mischief and mechanicals is directed by Joanne Pearce (RSC Associate Artist) and performed by a cast of talented students from Magdalen College School.

Following acclaimed productions including Alice in Wonderland, Wind in the Willows and Peter Pan, MCS Drama performs this classic summer Shakespeare in a production sure to entertain the whole family.

“Stunning…You can’t help but think you may be watching a few future theatre stars in this brilliant adaptation.”

Reviews Hub on Alice in Wonderland

“A triumph! Performances worthy of a professional company.”

Oxford Times on Wind in the Willows

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Theatre Royal Bath Productions and Rose Theatre Productions in association with McCarter Theatre Center

STONES IN HIS POCKETS

By Marie Jones

A small village in rural Ireland is turned upside down when a major Hollywood film studio descends to make a historical blockbuster on location.

The story is told through the eyes of Charlie Conlon and Jake Quinn, employed as extras along with numerous other locals. As cultures clash, it becomes clear that Tinseltown’s romanticised dream of Ireland is a long, long way from reality.

Often hysterically funny, thought-provoking and witty, this wonderful comedy has won numerous awards including both the Olivier and Evening Standard Awards for Best New Comedy, as well as three Tony nominations on Broadway.

Stones in his Pockets ran for four years in the West End and has delighted audiences around the world.

“Triumphant, fast, brilliant and hilarious.”

Mon 8 to Sat 13 Jul Evenings Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu & Sat 7.30pm Fri 8pm Matinees Thu & Sat 2.30pm Tickets £10 to £37.50 No discounts Fri & Sat eves FULL CIRCLE AND ENJOY

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Post show talk Wed Age Guideline 12+

Directed by Lindsay Posner

The Independent

“An unequivocal source of joy, laughter, tears and delight.”

The Daily Mail

“Not to be missed.”

The Sunday Telegraph

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THE GIRL ON THE TRAIN Starring Samantha Womack Rachel Watson longs for a different life. Her only escape is the perfect couple she watches through the train window every day, happy and in love. Or so it appears.

When Rachel learns that the woman she’s been secretly watching has suddenly disappeared, she finds herself as a witness and even a suspect in a thrilling mystery in which she will face bigger revelations than she could ever have anticipated.

Adapted from Paula Hawkins’ novel – an international phenomenon selling over twenty million copies worldwide – and starring Samantha Womack, this gripping new play will keep you guessing until the final moment.

Tue 16 to Sat 20 Jul Evenings Tue, Wed, Thu & Sat 7.30pm Fri 8pm Matinees Thu & Sat 2.30pm Tickets £10 to £37.50 No discounts Fri & Sat eves FULL CIRCLE AND ENJOY

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Samantha Womack has starred extensively in television, film and theatre. She is best known for playing Ronnie Mitchell in BBC1's EastEnders with leading roles in Mount Pleasant and Game On, plus the recent box office hit films, The Kingsman series.

★★★★ “This is a must. Don't miss it.”

WhatsOnStage

“A first class thriller filled with twists and turns. be sure to grab a ticket.”

The Daily Echo

★★★★ “Must see theatre.”

The Reviews Hub

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– P L AY H O U S E P L AY S O U T – Shakespeare's Globe on Tour presents

THE COMEDY OF ERRORS PERICLES TWELFTH NIGHT Firmly established as an unmissable highlight in Oxford's cultural calender, Shakespeare’s Globe's Touring Ensemble returns to the glorious setting of the Bodleian Library with a trio of plays exploring the themes of refuge and displacement.

Taking on multiple roles across all three plays, the cast will unravel these timeless tales of those who have crossed seas and lost their families, are seeking new homes, and finding out what belonging truly means to them.

The Comedy of Errors Take one pair of estranged twin brothers and one pair of estranged twin servants – both pairs separated at sea. Add a dash of mistaken identity and throw them into a city with a reputation for sorcery, and you have all the ingredients for theatrical chaos...

Pericles The spirit of fairy tale is never far from the surface of Pericles.

Imbued with music, miracles, and the constant presence of the sea, this little-seen work sees Pericles, Prince of Tyre, forced to flee his own kingdom and wander the world.

Twelfth Night When a shipwreck tears a family apart, twins Sebastian and Viola seek refuge in a new land. Filled with unforgettable characters, Twelfth Night combines cruelty with high comedy and the pangs of unrequited love with subtle poetry, expressed through some of Shakespeare’s most exquisite songs.

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Tue 23 to Tue 30 Jul Evenings 7.45pm

Tue 23 The Comedy of Errors Wed 24 The Comedy of Errors Thu 25 Pericles Fri 26 The Comedy of Errors Sat 27 Twelfth Night Sun 28 The Comedy of Errors Tue 30 The Comedy of Errors

Matinee 2.30pm Sun 28 Twelfth Night

Tickets £10 to £29 FULL CIRCLE AND ENJOY

20% OFF Age guideline 12+ Location Bodleian Old Schools Quad Catte Street OX1 3BG

Directed by Brendan O’Hea Designed by Andrew D Edwards Choreographed by Siân Williams Composed by Bill Barclay

Why not book a tour?

Guided tours of the Bodleian Library are available daily. For more info or to book visit www.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/ whats-on/visit

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Tabby McTat © 2009 Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. Published by Alison Green Books, an imprint of Scholastic Children’s Books.

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Freckle Productions presents

TABBY McTAT Tabby McTat is a cat with the loudest of meee-ews and a best friend with a guitar. Together they sing their favourite songs delighting the crowds, until one day Fred disappears.

Separated and alone, Tabby finds shelter and a new life with all the home comforts that any cat could dream of.

However, memories of his life with Fred haunt him, and he sets off to search the streets for his long-lost friend.

From the team behind Tiddler and Other Terrific Tales and Zog, Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s Tabby McTat is a heart-warming tale of friendship and loyalty, interwoven with original songs and a sprinkling of magic.

★★★★★ “A bright and colourful, hour-long stream of story-telling, music, dance and magic.”

What’s Worth Seeing

★★★★★ “Very funny. A lovely heart-warming story that I would recommend to all.”

Fri 16 to Sun 18 Aug Times Fri 2pm & 4pm Sat 11am, 2pm & 4pm Sun 11am & 2pm Tickets £10 to £14 Access and groups of 10+ £10 No other discounts

From the book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler Director Alan Lane Designer Heledd Rees Composer Bobby Delaney

Mini Travellers

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Selladoor Productions and Arcola Theatre presents

LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE The road to happiness is a bumpy ride.

Based on the Oscar-winning film, Little Miss Sunshine is a touching and hilarious musical comedy from Tony Awardwinners James Lapine (Into the Woods, Sunday in the Park with George) and William Finn (Falsettos, 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee).

The Hoover family has more than a few troubles, but young Olive has her heart set on winning the Little Miss Sunshine beauty contest. When an invitation to compete comes out of the blue, the Hoovers must pile into their rickety yellow camper van. Will it survive the 800-mile trip from New Mexico to California – and more importantly, will they?

This European premiere cast includes two-time Olivieraward nominee Paul Keating (The Wizard of Oz – London Palladium) and Gabriel Vick (Avenue Q, Les Misérables stage & film), with further casting to be announced.

Tue 20 to Sat 24 Aug Evenings Tue, Wed, Thu & Sat 7.30pm Fri 8pm Matinees Thu & Sat 2.30pm Tickets £10 to £30 Discounts available FULL CIRCLE AND ENJOY

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Age Guideline 14+

Directed by Mehmet Ergen

This uplifting, modern classic celebrates the quirks of every family, the potholes in every road and the power of overcoming our differences.

OPINION “Based on my favourite road movie ever, and directed with panache by award-winning Mehmet Ergen, this will be a sunny summer delight!”

Louise Chantal Director/CEO

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Fri 13 & Sat 14 Sep Fri & Sat 7.30pm Tickets £10 to £25 Discounts available FULL CIRCLE AND ENJOY

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Age guideline 8+

OPINION “Brilliant, beguiling and so cool.”

Circa presents

HUMANS Created by Yaron Lifschitz and the Circa Ensemble Ten acrobats take us on a stirring journey of what it means to be human, and of how our bodies, our connections, and our aspirations all form part of who we are.

Exploring the physical limits of their bodies as they are pushed to the extreme they question how much we can take as humans. How much weight can we carry? Who can we trust to support our load? They lead us to reflect on our lives, our loved ones, the burdens we carry and the physical and emotional strength it takes to overcome them.

With incredible strength and integrity they connect each moment seamlessly with the next in a thrilling and heartstopping performance. Glimpse their humanity as they find redemptive power in strength and celebrate what it means to be fiercely human. Not to be missed!

Louise Chantal Director/CEO

Commissioned by MA scène nationale – Pays de Montbéliard. Circa acknowledges the assistance of the Australian Government through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body and the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland.

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The Watermill Theatre presents

MACBETH

Tue 17 to Sat 21 Sep Tue, Wed, Thu & Sat 7.30pm Fri 8pm Thu & Sat 2.30pm

By William Shakespeare Directed by Paul Hart Designed by Katie Lias Passion, ambition and desire ignite in Shakespeare’s thrilling tragedy.

Blazing with tension, energy and passion, experience a powerful new interpretation of Macbeth, the Watermill Ensemble’s boldest production to date. Fuelled by greed, ambition and desire, the Macbeths’ desperation to survive is reflected in the fierce reverberations of Johnny Cash, The xx and The Rolling Stones.

The Watermill Theatre’s previous visits to Oxford include The Wipers Times and Twelfth Night in the Bodleian Quadrangle.

Tickets £10 to £30 Discounts available FULL CIRCLE AND ENJOY

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★★★★

★★★★

“Expect the unexpected.”

“Vibrant and youthful.”

WhatsOnStage

The Stage

on A Midsummer Night's Dream, 2018

on Romeo and Juliet, 2016

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Tue 24 to Sat 28 Sep Tue, Wed, Thu & Sat 7.30pm Fri 8pm Thu & Sat 2.30pm Tickets £10 to £30 Discounts available FULL CIRCLE AND ENJOY

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Age guideline 12+ Pre show talk Tue 5pm With Nancy Medina

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An English Touring Theatre, Royal & Derngate Northampton Co-production

TWO TRAINS RUNNING There’s a controversial new president in the White House, and racial tensions are on the rise.

It is Pittsburgh, 1969, and the regulars of Memphis Lee’s restaurant are struggling to cope with the turbulence of a rapidly changing world. The diner is in threat of being torn down, a casualty of the city’s renovation project that is sweeping away the buildings of a community, but not its spirit.

The iconic American playwright August Wilson paints a vivid portrait of everyday lives in this defining moment of American history. When Two Trains Running opened on Broadway in 1992, its legendary premiere won TONY and Drama Desk Awards. Directed by the 2018 winner of the RTST Sir Peter Hall Director Award, Nancy Medina, this major revival will introduce this Pulitzer Prize shortlisted modern classic to UK-wide audiences for the first time.

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A Fuel, National Theatre & Leeds Playhouse co-production

BARBER SHOP CHRONICLES One day. Six cities. A thousand stories.

Following a sell-out run at the National Theatre, Inua Ellams’ acclaimed Barber Shop Chronicles makes a much-anticipated visit to Oxford.

Newsroom, political platform, local hotspot, confession box, preacher-pulpit and football stadium. For generations, African men have gathered in barber shops to discuss the world. These are places where the banter can be barbed and the truth is always telling.

Directed by Olivier award-winning Bijan Sheibani Barber Shop Chronicles is a heart-warming, hilarious and insightful new play that leaps from a barber shop in Peckham to Johannesburg, Harare, Kampala, Lagos and Accra over the course of a single day.

★★★★★

Tue 8 to Sat 12 Oct Tue, Wed, Thu & Sat 7.30pm Fri 8pm Thu & Sat 2.30pm Tickets £10 to £30 Discounts available FULL CIRCLE AND ENJOY

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Age guideline 12+ Post show talk Thu

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“Joyous. Brilliantly acted. Life-affirming. Go.” The Independent

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Tue 15 to Sat 19 Oct Tue, Wed, Thu & Sat 7.30pm Fri 8pm Wed, Thu & Sat 2.30pm Tickets from £10 No discounts Thu - Sat eves FULL CIRCLE AND ENJOY

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The National Theatre's landmark production JB Priestley's Classic Thriller

AN INSPECTOR CALLS Directed by Stephen Daldry Designed by Ian MacNeil Stephen Daldry’s record breaking and multi-award winning production for the National Theatre of An Inspector Calls returns after a sell-out London season and American tour.

Daldry’s radical, challenging and visionary version of JB Priestley’s classic thriller, hailed as the theatrical event of its generation, has been seen by more than 4 million people worldwide.

When Inspector Goole arrives unexpectedly at the prosperous Birling family home, their peaceful dinner party is shattered by his investigations into the death of a young woman. His startling revelations shake the very foundations of their lives and challenge us all to examine our consciences.

More relevant now than ever, this is a must-see for a whole new generation of theatregoers.

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Susan Hill’s

THE WOMAN IN BLACK Adapted by Stephen Mallatratt Join the millions of theatre goers worldwide who have experienced “The most brilliantly effective spine-chiller you will ever encounter” (Daily Telegraph).

A lawyer obsessed with a curse that he believes has been cast over him and his family by the spectre of a Woman in Black engages a sceptical young actor to help him tell his terrifying story and exorcise the fear that grips his soul. It all begins innocently enough, but then, as they reach further into his darkest memories, they find themselves caught up in a world of eerie marshes and moaning winds.

Mon 16 to Sat 21 Mar 2020 Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu & Sat 7.30pm Fri 8pm Thu & Sat 2.30pm Tickets from £10 No discounts Fri & Sat eves FULL CIRCLE AND ENJOY

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Susan Hill’s acclaimed ghost story comes dramatically alive in Stephen Mallatratt’s ingenious stage adaptation.

This gripping production, directed by Robin Herford, is a brilliantly successful study in atmosphere, illusion and controlled horror.

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Fri 29 Nov 2019 to Sun 12 Jan 2020 Tickets From £10 Ages 5 to 105

Written and directed by Steve Marmion

too ‘Its Never ook Early to B ’ for Panto

An Oxford Playhouse Pantomime

BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Meet Beauty – smart as a whip, bold as brass, with a heart of pure gold. She’s the opposite of the Beast – gruff, rough and in need of a shave. But when Beauty finds herself trapped in a magical castle with the Beast, the two of them have to learn to get along.

Full of super singing, dazzling dancing and lashings of slapstick silliness, this year’s panto is brought to you by the team behind Dick Whittington and His Cat and Jack and the Beanstalk. So get ready to boo and cheer – another smashing panto is here!

★★★★★ “An absolute triumph.”

Oxford Mail on Dick Whittington 2018

★★★★★ “A joyous upbeat contemporary panto for our time.”

StageTalk Magazine on Dick Whittington 2018

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BURTON TAYLOR STUDIO

COMEDY DRAMA POETRY FAMILY

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AN INDIAN ABROAD

Wed 20 Mar 7.30pm

Directed by Eduardo Gam

Stifled by life in middle-class India, Krishnan is desperate to see more of the world. So he takes a year out from his studies to visit the exotic island of Great Britain to find himself.

Tickets £10 Discounts £8

Age guideline 12+

Spinning the concept of white adventurers exploring ‘foreign’ lands on its head, this debut show from influential writer and performer Pariah Khan is witty, clever and refreshing.

Thu 21 & Fri 22 Mar 7.30pm

China Plate & Staatstheater Mainz present

STATUS

Written by Chris Thorpe, developed with and directed by Rachel Chavkin We all have a nationality. Or almost all of us. Status is a show about someone who doesn’t want his anymore.

A globe-spanning journey of attempted escape, with songs along the way, Status springs from conversations about who we might be, and whether your country needs you more than you might need it.

Morgan & West present

Do you believe in ghosts? Morgan & West don’t but why should that stop them?

Spectacular spirits, creepy conjuring, and amazing apparitions abound as this pair conduct Non-Séance. Morgan & West will prove themselves not only to be the 19th century’s greatest magical duo but also distinctly above average mediums.

EVERYTHING WRONG WITH YOU IS BEAUTIFUL

Age guideline 14+ ★ ★ ★ ★ Guardian ★ ★ ★ ★ Time Out ★ ★ ★ ★ Scotsman

Tickets £10 Discounts £8

Age guideline 12+ “Brilliantly funny.” ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ThreeWeeks “Hugely talented.” ★ ★ ★ ★ Daily Mirror Work in progress

Thu 11 Apr 7.30pm

As her father descends into Alzheimer’s, Tina tries to uncover the facts behind a family story that never rang true. But as she digs into the past, she discovers truth is not always easy to define.

A bittersweet, middle-aged rite of passage that melds memoir, comedy and poetry into a poignant story of healing and reconciliation.

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Tue 26 & Wed 27 Mar 7.30pm

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Tickets £10 Discounts £8 “A beautifully humbling and thoughtful storytelling experience.” ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ThreeWeeks

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BRAWN

Wed 24 Apr 7.30pm

By Christopher Wollaton Ryan lives in a world consumed by images and obsession, where self-worth is measured in muscle mass and selfimprovement becomes self-destruction.

Tickets £10 Discounts £8

Age guideline 18+

Brawn is a raw, emotional play exploring a young man’s isolating battle with body image, male identity and the cost of perfection.

SMACK THAT (A CONVERSATION)

Thu 25 Apr 7.30pm

By Rhiannon Faith

Beverly is having a party and you are one of her guests. Each member of this all-female cast fearlessly takes on the persona of Beverly to reveal the turbulence and challenges they have faced. Expect games, dancing, humour and a very raw and honest account of domestic abuse.

PLAY WRITER PERFORMED MIXED BILL

Tickets £10 Discounts £8

Age guideline 18+ “Bold, inventive and discomforting, this is a work of urgent importance.” ★ ★ ★ ★ Stage

Tue 9 to Thu 11 Jul 7.30pm

These three evenings of new drama are written and performed by members of Oxford Playhouse Young Companies.

The 12|16 and 17|25 Young Companies will bring to life the plays written in the last academic year by members of our writing group, Young Play Writers. For full details of the mixed bill on each night please visit www.oxfordplayhouse.com

Tickets £5 Discounts £3

Age guideline 12+

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FAMILY An Oxford Playhouse co-production, with the egg, Conde Duque and Theatr Iolo

MUCKERS Wed 17 to Sat 20 Apr

Paloma has always mucked about with Pijon. They run wild, they dress up. Life is fun and a little bit loopy.

Until all of a sudden, Paloma comes face to face with a blinding light named Big Luce. Paloma doesn’t understand what she’s done wrong but Big Luce just won’t leave her be.

Paloma and Pijon are catapulted into a strange new world where they begin their surreal adventure, determined to find out what Big Luce is all about.

Created by award-winning theatre maker Caroline Horton and an international ensemble, Muckers is a funny, magical, physical production for ages 5+. Performed in both English and Spanish, with original songs, this mischievous show asks what it takes to stand proud and be true to ourselves, and how we empower the next generation to do the same.

Show times 11am & 2pm Tickets £9 Discounts £7 Age guideline 5+

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FAMILY THE GOOSE THAT FLEW

Sat 23 Mar 11am & 2pm Tickets £8

Goose loves the summer, playing with his family and friends, but soon it is time for him to fly south for the winter. As his journey begins, things are not as they should be.

Discounts £6

Age guideline 3 to 7

Using charming storytelling, simple puppetry and an assortment of quirky characters, this is a heartfelt story about the importance of compassion, community and understanding.

Kid Carpet and The Noisy Animals present

NOISY HOLIDAY

Sat 27 Apr 11am & 2pm

The Noisy Animals are looking forward to their dream holidays and have some brilliant ideas about where they want to go. Kid Carpet just wants them all to be together, but will he be able to keep everyone happy when he can’t even get them in the car? This is a ridiculously funny show, with silliness and mischief for the whole family. Expect flying tents, diving bears, massive carrots and Ibiza anthems!

Garlic Theatre presents

THE THREE LITTLE PIGS

Discounts £6

Age guideline 3+

Sat 13 Jul 11am & 2pm

A brand new version of the classic story of the three little pigs set in Paris. A grumpy old wolf is a chef who wants some pigs' tails for his soup. Will the little pigs outwit the wolf and what kind of house will they build?

A funny, warm-hearted and interactive rustic tale to make you squeal with laughter bristling with puppets, live music and lots of joining in.

INSIDE

Tickets £8

Tickets £8 Discounts £6

Age guideline 3 to 7

Sat 20 Jul 10.30am, 12pm & 2pm “What was is it like in mummy’s tummy?”

Tickets £8

Join us on an immersive journey from conception to birth and share a very special experience with your little one.

Age guideline

Set in a campsite and inspired by life inside the womb, Inside features multi-sensory activities and shadow theatre.

Discounts £6 All ages welcome at all times but the performances will be focused as follows: 10.30am ages 1 to 4 12pm ages 1 to 2.5 2pm ages 2.5 to 4

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JOIN IN AT OP YOUNG COMPANIES HOLIDAY WORKSHOPS ADULTS

“Can you imagine two years ago, I'd never have done this!”

Participant

To book a place on any participatory workshop, course or young company, call the Box Office 01865 305305.

Oxford Playhouse has a bursary scheme for anyone who wants to take part but may need help with fees.

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YOUNG COMPANIES

HEY DIDDLE DIDDLE

12|16 YOUNG COMPANY

17|25 YOUNG COMPANY

Monday mornings

Tue 23 Apr to Tue 9 Jul

Wed 24 Apr to Wed 10 Jul

(Check www.oxfordplayhouse.com for dates)

(no session Tue 28 May)

(no session Wed 29 May)

For anyone aged 12 to 16 with a passion for theatre.

The company will rehearse new short plays by writers from our Young Play Writers course. The 12|16 Young Company will perform a mixed bill – Play Writer Performed – with the 17|25 Young Company over three evenings, Tue 9 to Thu 11 Jul, in the BT Studio.

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In the Summer Term, the 17|25 Young Company will rehearse a selection of short plays written for the company by participants on our Young Play Writers course.

The perfect fun, friendly and musical way for you and your child to start the week.

Hey Diddle Diddle is a singa-long and play session for pre-school children and their adults.

With free tea and coffee and a place to stay and play and meet other parents and grandparents too.

Hey Diddle Diddle makes Monday mornings joyful!

Performances will take place in the Burton Taylor Studio from Tue 9 to Thu 11 Jul, as a mixed bill – Play Writer Performed – with the 12|16 Young Company.

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To find out more information To find out more information about the 12|16 young about the 17|25 young company email Paul.Simpson company contact Jo.Noble @oxfordplayhouse.com @oxfordplayhouse.com Please note that extra rehearsals may be required on another evening or at the weekend.

Time 10.30am to 11.15am

Time 5 to 7.30pm

Time 5 to 7.30pm

Location Circle Bar

Location Top Room

Location Top Room

Tickets £6 (1 adult & 1 pre-school

Tickets £60

Tickets £70

child), £2 additional children.

Book 5 sessions get 1 free.

Age 12 to 16

Age 17 to 25

Age 5 and under Please note, the Top Room and Burton Taylor Studio are not accessible in a wheelchair.

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HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES AND WORKSHOPS

WIND IN THE WILLOWS

ZOG'S SCHOOL FOR DRAGONS

CLOWNING

Tue 16 and Wed 17 Apr

Thu 30 and Fri 31 May

"There is nothing – absolutely nothing – half so much worth doing as simply messing about…"

Your child will enjoy bringing their ideas to life in this fun and imaginative workshop.

We all love a good story and we all like to mess around. If your child enjoys creating imaginative characters and telling adventurous tales then this workshop is a great place for them to develop these skills and make new friends.

It’s not work when it’s play.

Including craft activities where your child will design and make their own dragon, and drama exercises to create a story and bring their creatures to life. Inspired

by Julia Donaldson’s wonderful tales this creative workshop is an enjoyable way for your child to be inventive and make new friends.

During this fun-filled week, where mistakes are an absolute must, Mark Curtis will guide you through exploring improvisation, game play and slap-stick skills, to discover your silly self.

There will be a sharing of the group’s work at the end of the second day for family and friends.

Mon 12 to Fri 16 Aug

Be prepared to work hard, play hard and laugh hard, discover new things about yourself and make new friends. There will be an informal sharing at the end of the week, for family and friends.

Time 10am to 4pm

Time 10am to 4pm

Time 10am to 4pm

Location Top Room

Location Top Room

Location Burton Taylor Studio

Tickets £50

Tickets £50

Tickets £150

Age 7 to 10

Age 7 to 10

Age 12 to 16

Please note, the Top Room and Burton Taylor Studio are not accessible in a wheelchair.

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HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES AND WORKSHOPS

PLAY IN A WEEK: BEAUTY AND THE BEAST

PLAY IN A WEEK: TELLING TALES

Mon 19 to Fri 23 Aug

Mon 19 to Fri 23 Aug

New people and places can seem frightening but often contain common experiences and fun surprises. Inspired by this year's pantomime Beauty and the Beast we ask your child to be courageous and see the beauty of the beast.

In this workshop participants will explore classic storylines and modern adaptations from Shakespeare to The Lion King and West Side Story to George Bernard Shaw and My Fair Lady. Together we will explore the seven basic plots and use music, movement, storytelling and drama skills to create a new adaptation of a classic tale.

Join Belle and the Beast, make new friends and discover new stories - the end of one chapter is always the beginning of a new adventure.

This high-energy week will use physical theatre, song and lots of rhyming to create a performance for friends and family at the end of the week.

There will be a performance for family and friends at the end of the week.

"A big thank you for an inspiring week.

My children thoroughly enjoyed themselves, as was visible from the fun and creative performance!"

Previous participant

Time 10am to 4pm (drop off from 9am)

Time 10am to 4pm

Location Top Room

Location Burton Taylor Studio

Tickets ÂŁ125

Tickets ÂŁ125

Age 8 to 11

Age 11 to 14

Please note, the Top Room and Burton Taylor Studio are not accessible in a wheelchair.

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AUDITIONS AND WORKSHOPS

BEAUTY AND THE BEAST YOUNG COMPANY AUDITIONS Wed 29 May Every year a group of young people audition to become our Pantomime Young Company, who join our professional cast on stage to bring the magic of pantomime to over 36,000 people.

If you’re passionate about acting, singing and dancing then why not audition for this year’s pantomime. If selected, you need to be available throughout the whole period from Mon 7 Oct to Sun 12 Jan for rehearsals and performances.

“Thank you for enabling my daughter to have simply the most wonderful experience of her life.”

Feedback from parents of Young Company members

ADULT WORKSHOPS Tue 13 to Sat 17 Aug Whether you’re attending drama school, starting your career, retired and seeking new challenges or just looking to develop new skills, come along and try a day or spend the week with us.

Stage Combat Tue 13 Aug | Led by Tom Jordan Voice and Text Wed 14 Aug | Led by Michael Corbidge Directing Thu 15 Aug | Led by James Farrell Drama Games Fri 16 Aug | Please note this workshop is £20 and runs 10am to 2pm Clowning Sat 17 Aug | Led by Mark Curtis

Please note, audition places are limited so early booking is recommended

Time Daytime, your slot will be allocated at the point of booking.

Location Top Room

Tickets FREE (book your place through the ticket office)

Time 10am to 4pm Location Top Room Tickets One Day £30 | Five Sessions £130 Age 16+

Age 11 to 15 Please note, the Top Room and Burton Taylor Studio are not accessible in a wheelchair.

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ADULTS

40+ ACTING COMPANY

SPOTLIGHT

Thursdays 2, 9, 16 and 23 May 6, 13, 20 and 27 Jun

Thu 28 Mar | The Mousetrap Thu 18 Apr | Remains of the Day Thu 9 May | Richard III Thu 13 Jun | Turn of the Screw

This is a company for anyone aged 40+ with an enthusiasm to play and explore text on your feet.

During these sessions you will work through technical exercises to develop your performance skills and explore different genres of theatre, looking at play extracts, discussing themes and characters and working through monologues and duologues.

“An inspired class, I thoroughly enjoyed it.”

Spotlight is for anyone aged 50 or over with an interest in theatre. Each session is a friendly and relaxed lunchtime meet-up to socialise and talk all things theatre.

Spotlight is led by a member of OP staff, joined by a guest to talk more about their role in the current show, or themes and issues explored in this season’s productions.

Enjoy interesting conversation and a sandwich lunch before taking in the matinee performance. New Spotlighters are always welcome, why not bring a friend?

“I love these sessions. Always very interesting and some really excellent speakers.”

Spotlight member

Time 5.30 to 7.30pm

Time 12.30 to 2pm

Location Top Room

Tickets £20 including refreshments and ticket to watch the show. £7 Spotlight session only.

Tickets £10 per session Age 40+

Please note, the Top Room and Burton Taylor Studio are not accessible in a wheelchair.

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THANK YOU TO ALL OUR SUPPORTERS Trusts Ammco Trust Anonymous The Arts Society Oxford The Ernest Cook Trust The Lord Faringdon Charitable Trust Doris Field Charitable Trust The Hugh Fraser Foundation Groundwork UK The Late Mrs Margaret Guido’s Charitable Trust The Emmanuel Kaye Foundation The Kobler Trust The Mactaggart Third Fund St Michael's and All Saints Charities Mr & Mrs J A Pye’s Charitable Settlement The Still Point Fund University of Oxford College Members All Souls College Campion Hall Lincoln College St Hilda’s College The Queen’s College Pembroke College St Cross College as supported by a private donation

Learning and Productions Support

12|16 Young Company Sponsors

Equipment and Technical Support

Building Support

OP Business Club

Platinum

Gold

Silver

Bronze

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THANK YOU At Oxford Playhouse we are passionate about what we do and hope that you are too. By coming to the Playhouse, you help to keep the theatre thriving. If you can, please consider making a gift to support our future. Gifts of all sizes are greatly appreciated.

Friends of Oxford Playhouse Applause Rev Charlotte & Mr William Bannister-Parker Mr & Mrs David Barnett Sandy & Danby Bloch Prof Sir Clive & Lady Margaret Booth John P H Bradley Anthony W Budgen Robert Campbell Alex Duncan & Felicity Bryan David & Julia Harland Simon & Alison Jeffreys Keith McCullagh Elizabeth Paris Sue Staunton Timothy & Marion Stevenson Jens Tholstrup Dr Trudy Watt Ovation Anonymous Debbie Dance Dr Sos Eltis Richard Gladstone John & Margaret Leighfield Prof & Mrs Colin Mayer John Parrott Standing Ovation Anonymous Prof Sir Richard & Lady Elizabeth Brook Edward & Anna Bernard Lucy Group Ltd. David & Sue Jackson Donors £100+ Joan Aitken C S & D Alexander Mary E Allen P G Angel Edwin Antill Louise Armstrong B Attley Lady Helen M Baker Andy Beaumont Jonny M Bell Peter Bennett-Jones

Dr B J Birch Prof Jonathan & Mrs Nicola Black John Bleach Valerie Boasten A J & N Boughton Dr Julie Bowdler Prof John & Mrs Gillian Carey Robin Cawthorne Helen M Chinner Richard Clapham Brendan Coffey Raymond Cross Elizabeth A Dalziel Beverly Davies Valerie Davies Prof Paul Davies & Ms Saphieh Ashtiany Catherine Eddy Mr & Mrs John Edmond Gill Emberson Kathleen Emmens G B Fox Michael Gillibrand Sheila & Peter Glazebrook Prof Richard F Gombrich S M Goodwin Prof Alan Grafen Diana Griffin Alison Gunn & Tony Walton Mark Haddon Richard & S Hayes Jeffery Hewitt Neil Hicks Geraldine Hodson Dr Leofranc Holford-Strevens & Dr Bonnie Blackburn Ronald Howes Dr Jane Impey R J Isaac Sarah Jones Anthony M Joyce Dr & Mrs Frank E Kenyon Timothy Kidd Elizabeth M Knowles Susannah M Lankester Geoffrey B Lescott John F Luke

Ann Magnani John C May Julia Miles Dr David W Millard M J Morris Sue J O’Hare Mike & Jane O’Regan Richard Osmond Brian W Plater Robert Vernon Porter Mr & Mrs P Rippon David W Rischmiller Victoria Robey Dr A G & Mrs S Searle Andrew Silver Joan M Swindells Edward D J Thomas Mark R Tolley Mark Turner Peter Vandermin Penny Wainwright Dr Catherine Walter George A Webb Colin & Susan Webster P G & P A Wells June R Wright A special thank you to all Patrons Volunteers Trustees Donors Anonymous Donors

We would also like to thank our anonymous supporters, donors who have given less than £100 in the past year, and donors who have supported us in previous years whose names we are unable to list here but whose help makes such a difference at Oxford Playhouse.

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ACCESS FACILITIES Oxford Playhouse offers a range of access facilities.

To find out more call the Ticket Office on 01865 305305 or email access@oxfordplayhouse.com Sennheiser infrared headset system for those who are hard of hearing. Please ask the Ticket Office staff at the time of booking to advise you on the best places to sit for using the Sennheiser headsets.

Level access from the street to the auditorium.

Low level counters at the Ticket Office and Bar. Wheelchair spaces (Stalls end of rows E and L and centre of row T).

Unfortunately the Top Room cannot be accessed by wheelchair users. The BT Studio is accessed via two flights of stairs. If you require a stair climber please let the Ticket Office know at least three days in advance.

Captioned performances for those who are deaf, deafened and hard of hearing, or who find it useful to follow the text during a show.

British Sign Language (BSL) signed performances where an interpreter stands at the side of the stage for people who use BSL. Audio described performances where (via headphones) a live narrator describes the action in the pauses between the onstage dialogue for those are blind or partially sighted.

Audio recordings of our What’s On Guide are available on request.

Free touch tours accompany audio described performances and are a chance to explore the set before the show begins.

Relaxed performances are aimed at anyone who would benefit from a laid-back environment, including people with Autistic Spectrum condition, a learning disability or young children.

The house lights will be partially on, audience members can come and go as they please and make noise if they want to.

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ACCESS DIARY...

Date Day

Production

March 27 Wed The Mousetrap 30 Sat

The Mousetrap

April 9 Tue

Time(s)

Venue

Access

Page

7.30pm

OP

5

2.30pm Touch Tour 1pm

OP

5

8

In The Willows

2pm & 7pm

OP

10 Wed In The Willows

2pm & 7pm

OP

8

17 Wed The Remains of the Day

7.30pm

OP

11

20 Sat

2.30pm

OP

11

7.30pm

OP

13

2.30pm

OP

13

The Remains of the Day

Touch Tour 1pm May 8 Wed Richard III 11

Sat

Richard III

Touch Tour 1pm 15 Wed Dead Dog in a Suitcase

7.30pm

OP

15

June 12 Wed Turn of the Screw

7.30pm

OP

25

15 Sat

2.30pm

OP

25

OP

29

Turn of the Screw

Touch Tour 1pm 22 Sat

Rotterdam

2.30pm Touch Tour 1pm

Chekhov's First Play

7.30pm

OP

31

July 10 Wed Stones in his Pockets

27 Thu

7.30pm

OP

35

4pm 4pm

OP OP

41 41

7.30pm 2.30pm Touch Tour 1pm 7.30pm 2.30pm Touch Tour 1pm

OP OP

45 45

OP OP

46 46

7.30pm 7.30pm

OP OP

47 48

August 16 Fri Tabby McTat 17 Sat Tabby McTat September 18 Wed Macbeth 21 Sat Macbeth 25 Wed Two Trains Running 28 Sat Two Trains Running October 9 Wed Barber Shop Chronicles 16 Wed An Inspector Calls

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TICKETS AND DISCOUNTS All week-long professional shows have an allocation of £10 tickets to ensure that everyone can experience our productions, but these seats may sell quickly. We always recommend that you book early to secure the best seats at the best price.

To ensure the best experience for our audiences and performers, some seats are not offered for sale until the rows nearest the stage are full. If you have any specific access requirements please contact our Ticket Office Staff, who will do their best to ensure you get the seat you want when it is available.

To exchange your tickets for another event you must inform the Ticket Office and the tickets must be returned so that the box office have the tickets in hand at least 24 hours prior to the advertised start time of the event.

If an event is sold out we can try and resell any unwanted tickets but resale is not guaranteed.

You must let the Ticket Office know as soon as possible before the start of the event.

Discount Group

Ticket Price

Conditions

Up to 50% off opening night or Saturday matinees for week-long shows. Bonus discounts of 25% or 50% on most shorter runs.

Available on up to two tickets, on either the opening night or the Saturday matinee, for almost every production, for all Full Circle & Enjoy members. Membership starts from £50 a year.

For more information, visit www.oxfordplayhouse.com/become-a-member

Free, £5 or £10 subject to availability.

You must be aged 14 to 25 and a member of OPT in!

Membership costs £5. Join at the Ticket Office or visit www.oxfordplayhouse.com/opt-in for more details.

In Advance

£4 off each ticket.

Available for most shows on full priced tickets of more than £10 for people 18 and under, Full Time University/College Students (must provide ID on collection), those in receipt of Universal Credit, NHS Staff and Equity members. No further discounts available. £11.50 tickets for students and under 18s are available for student shows, and must be booked by the Sunday before the show starts.

Access Users

£11.50 or £15 per ticket.

Available for most shows for access facility users, wheelchair users and one companion.

Schools & Colleges

£11.50 or £15 per ticket plus one free teacher seat for every 10 seats booked.

An allocation of tickets is available Monday to Thursday for most shows. School tickets for Beauty and the Beast are from £13.

Group Rate

20% off full priced tickets for most performances.

For all groups of 10 or more. Not available online, email james.ousley@oxfordplayhouse.com for group bookings. Payment must be made as one transaction.

Over 60s Matinee

£14

Limited number available to anyone over 60 for most Thu & Sat matinee performances. Must be booked before the week of the show. Max 4 tickets per person for The Mousetrap, The Girl on the Train, An Inspector Calls and The Woman in Black.

Conditions: All discounts are subject to availability and at the discretion of the Duty Ticket Office Manager and may not be available for all shows. Discounted tickets cannot be booked in conjunction with any other reductions or offers. Proof of status is required. Please note that not all discounts are available with online booking.

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BOOKING INFORMATION Seating Plan Possible limited view. Please call the Ticket Office for further information.

These seats can be removed to accommodate wheelchairs.

Please call the Ticket Office for further information.

Rows AA to C are sometimes removed for staging and are therefore not always available – please check with the Ticket Office when booking.

G23 G27

FIRST FLOOR

G5 G1

F27

F1

E27

E1

D27

D1

C27

C1

B27

B1

A27

A1

View from Row A, Circle

W22 W27

U23

U26

GROUND FLOOR

U18

U6 U7

U1

T27

T1

S27

S1

R26

R1

Q27

Q1

P26

P1

N27

N1

M26

M1

L27

L1

K26

K1

J27

J1

H26

View from Row K, Stalls

H1

G26

G2

F25

F3

E25

E4

D24

D5

C23

C6

B22

B7

A21 AA20

A8 AA9

View from Row A, Stalls

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USEFUL INFORMATION Our address Oxford Playhouse, Beaumont Street, Oxford OX1 2LW Ticket Office: 01865 305305 www.oxfordplayhouse.com Opening hours Monday to Saturday 10am until the start of the evening show.

Please note where there is no evening show we close at 5pm and on Wednesdays we open at 10.30am for staff training.

Sundays and Bank Holidays we open two hours before the show.

How to get to us Park and Ride: Using one of Oxford’s five Park and Ride services is probably the easiest way to get around the city. For more information visit www.parkandride.net.

Car Parking: Nearby car parks include Gloucester Green (closest), Worcester Street, Abbey Place, Oxpens and Oxford Rail Station. There are on-street pay-and-display metres on Broad Street, St Giles and in Jericho.

Train: Oxford Rail Station is a 10 minute walk. For Oxford Parkway use the Park and Ride.

Bus and Coach: The main Bus and Coach Station is two minutes’ walk away on Gloucester Green.

Family Friendly Shows and activities designed especially for families, plus: Free booster seats.

Free toys and games in the circle bar.

Baby change on ground floor.

Babies are welcome to family shows for free. Please book a free lap ticket at the Ticket Office. 24 months and under for Main Stage shows, 12 months and under for BT shows unless otherwise stated (as some BT Shows are specifically for babies).

Picnic bags available for many family shows, so your little ones can enjoy lunch whilst watching the show. Book in advance.

Made in Oxford Shows which have been created here in the county.

Access Read more about the access facilities available at the Playhouse on page 64.

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Age guidelines Age guidelines are listed against as many events as possible. The suggested minimum ages are recommendations only based on potential content and information available at the time of printing. If you are booking tickets for other people you are to take responsibility for whether a show is appropriate for everyone within your party. If you would like any more details about any production, please contact the Ticket Office.

12+ May include themes of a more adult nature and/or occasional mild swearing.

14+ May include violent scenes, swearing, sexual innuendo and/or partial nudity.

16+ May include graphic scenes of violence, nudity, drugs imagery and/or prolific swearing.

18+ Content will contain scenes which may be disturbing and are unsuitable for children.

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DIARY Date

Day

Production

Time(s)

Venue

Access

Page

March 19

Tue

Missing

7.30pm

OP

1

20

Wed

Missing

2.30pm & 7.30pm

OP

1

20

Wed

An Indian Aboard

7.30pm

BT

52

21

Thu

Status

7.30pm

BT

52

22

Fri

Status

7.30pm

BT

52

22

Fri

Princess & The Hustler

8pm

OP

2

23

Sat

The Goose That Flew

11am & 2pm

BT

23

Sat

Romeo & Juliet

11am & 2pm

St Alban's Church OX4 3AH

3

23

Sat

Princess & The Hustler

2.30pm & 7.30pm

OP

2

25

Mon

The Mousetrap

7.30pm

OP

5

26

Tue

The Mousetrap

7.30pm

OP

5

26

Tue

Non-Séance

7.30pm

BT

27

Wed

The Mousetrap

7.30pm

OP

55

52 5

27

Wed

Non-Séance

7.30pm

BT

52

28

Thu

The Mousetrap

2.30pm & 7.30pm

OP

5

29

Fri

The Mousetrap

8pm

OP

5

30

Sat

The Mousetrap

2.30pm & 7.30pm

OP

2.30pm

5

April 1

Mon

Pasadena Roof Orchestra

7.30pm

OP

6

2

Tue

The Horne Section

7.30pm

OP

6

5

Fri

Nell Gwynn

8pm

OP

7

6

Sat

Nell Gwynn

2.30pm & 7.30pm

OP

9

Tue

In The Willows

2pm & 7pm

OP

10

Wed

In The Willows

2pm & 7pm

OP

11

Thu

Robert Newman

7.30pm

OP

6

11

Thu

Everything Wrong With

7.30pm

BT

52

7 8 8

You is Beautiful

70

12

Fri

Dinosaur World Live

1pm & 3.30pm

OP

9

13

Sat

Dinosaur World Live

11am & 2pm

OP

9

16

Tue

The Remains of The Day

7.30pm

OP

11

17

Wed

Muckers

11am & 2pm

BT

54

17

Wed

The Remains of The Day

7.30pm

OP

18

Thu

Muckers

11am & 2pm

BT

54

18

Thu

The Remains of The Day

2.30pm & 7.30pm

OP

11

19

Fri

Muckers

11am & 2pm

BT

54

19

Fri

The Remains of The Day

8pm

OP

11

20

Sat

Muckers

11am & 2pm

BT

20

Sat

The Remains of The Day

2.30pm & 7.30pm

OP

11

54 2.30pm

11

24

Wed

Brawn

7.30pm

BT

25

Thu

Smack That (A Conversation)

7.30pm

BT

27

Sat

Noisy Holiday

11am & 2pm

BT

55

30

Tue

Ian McKellen - SOLD OUT

7.30pm

OP

n/a

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Day

Production

Time(s)

Venue

Access

Page

May 1

Wed

Ian McKellen - SOLD OUT

7.30pm

OP

n/a

2

Thu

Henning Wehn - SOLD OUT

7.30pm

OP

n/a

3

Fri

Henning Wehn - SOLD OUT

7.30pm

OP

n/a

4

Sat

Henning Wehn - SOLD OUT

7.30pm

OP

n/a

7

Tue

Richard III

7.30pm

OP

8

Wed

Richard III

7.30pm

OP

13 13

9

Thu

Richard III

2.30pm & 7.30pm

OP

10

Fri

Richard III

8pm

OP

11

Sat

Richard III

2.30pm & 7.30pm

OP

14

Tue

Dead Dog in a Suitcase

7.30pm

OP

15

Wed

Dead Dog in a Suitcase

7.30pm

OP

16

Thu

Dead Dog in a Suitcase

2.30pm & 7.30pm

OP

15

17

Fri

Dead Dog in a Suitcase

8pm

OP

15

18

Sat

Dead Dog in a Suitcase

2.30pm & 7.30pm

OP

15

20

Mon

On The High Road

7.30pm

OP

17

21

Tue

On The High Road

7.30pm

OP

17

25

Sat

Ross Edgley

8pm

OP

18

27

Mon

Lucy Worsley

7.30pm

OP

18

29

Wed

Reginald D Hunter

8pm

OP

18

30

Thu

Ruby Wax

7.30pm

OP

19

31

Fri

ZOG

4.30pm

OP

21

13 13 2.30pm

13 15 15

June 1

Sat

ZOG

11am, 2pm & 4pm

OP

2

Sun

ZOG

11am & 2pm

OP

21

2

Sun

Julian Clary

7.30pm

OP

19

4

Tue

Napoli, Brooklyn

7.30pm

OP

23

5

Wed

Napoli, Brooklyn

7.30pm

OP

23

21

6

Thu

Napoli, Brooklyn

2.30pm & 7.30pm

OP

23

7

Fri

Napoli, Brooklyn

8pm

OP

23

8

Sat

The History of Everything

11am, 1.30pm & 4pm

Bicester OX26 1AJ

8

Sat

Napoli, Brooklyn

2.30pm & 7.30pm

OP

9

Sun

The History of Everything

11am & 1.30pm

Bicester OX26 1AJ

26

11

Tue

Turn of the Screw

7.30pm

OP

25

12

Wed

Turn of the Screw

7.30pm

OP

13

Thu

Turn of the Screw

2.30pm & 7.30pm

OP

25

26

23

25

14

Fri

Turn of the Screw

8pm

OP

15

Sat

Turn of the Screw

2.30pm & 7.30pm

OP

2.30pm

25

17

Mon

Oxford Revue

7.30pm

OP

19

18

Tue

Don Pasquale

7.30pm

OP

27

20

Thu

Rotterdam

7.30pm

OP

29

21

Fri

Rotterdam

8pm

OP

22

Sat

Rotterdam

2.30pm & 7.30pm

OP

25

2.30pm

29 29

26

Wed

Chekhov's First Play

7.30pm

OP

27

Thu

Chekhov's First Play

7.30pm

OP

28

Fri

Chekhov's First Play

7.30pm

OP

29

Sat

The History of Everything

11am, 1,30pm & 4pm

Blenheim Palace

26

30

Sun

The History of Everything

11am & 1.30pm

Blenheim Palace

26

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DIARY Date

Day

Production

Time(s)

Venue

Access

Page

July 4

Thu

A Midsummer Night's Dream

7pm

OP

33

5

Fri

A Midsummer Night's Dream

7pm

OP

33

6

Sat

A Midsummer Night's Dream

4pm

OP

33

8

Mon

Stones in his Pockets

7.30pm

OP

35

9

Tue

Play Writer Performed

7.30pm

BT

53

9

Tue

Stones in his Pockets

7.30pm

OP

10

Wed

Stones in his Pockets

7.30pm

OP

35 35

10

Wed

Play Writer Performed

7.30pm

BT

53

11

Thu

Stones in his Pockets

2.30pm & 7.30pm

OP

35

11

Thu

Play Writer Performed

7.30pm

BT

53

12

Fri

Stones in his Pockets

8pm

OP

35

13

Sat

The Three Little Pigs

11am & 2pm

BT

55

13

Sat

Stones in his Pockets

2.30pm & 7.30pm

OP

35

16

Tue

The Girl on the Train

7.30pm

OP

37

17

Wed

The Girl on the Train

7.30pm

OP

37

18

Thu

The Girl on the Train

2.30pm & 7.30pm

OP

19

Fri

The Girl on the Train

8pm

OP

37

20

Sat

Inside

10.30am, 12pm & 2pm

BT

55

20

Sat

The Girl on the Train

2.30pm & 7.30pm

OP

23

Tue

Shakespeare's Globe on Tour

7.45pm

Bodleian Quadrangle, OX1 3BG

37

37 39

24

Wed

Shakespeare's Globe on Tour

7.45pm

Bodleian Quadrangle, OX1 3BG

39

25

Thu

Shakespeare's Globe on Tour

7.45pm

Bodleian Quadrangle, OX1 3BG

39

26

Fri

Shakespeare's Globe on Tour

7.45pm

Bodleian Quadrangle, OX1 3BG

39

27

Sat

Shakespeare's Globe on Tour

7.45pm

Bodleian Quadrangle, OX1 3BG

39

28

Sun

Shakespeare's Globe on Tour

2.30pm & 7.45pm

Bodleian Quadrangle, OX1 3BG

39

30

Tue

Shakespeare's Globe on Tour

7.45pm

Bodleian Quadrangle, OX1 3BG

39

August 16

Fri

Tabby McTat

2pm & 4pm

OP

4pm

41

17

Sat

Tabby McTat

11am, 2pm & 4pm

OP

4pm

41

18

Sun

Tabby McTat

11am & 2pm

OP

41

20

Tue

Little Miss Sunshine

7.30pm

OP

43

21

Wed

Little Miss Sunshine

7.30pm

OP

43

22

Thu

Little Miss Sunshine

2.30pm & 7.30pm

OP

43

23

Fri

Little Miss Sunshine

8pm

OP

43

24

Sat

Little Miss Sunshine

2.30pm & 7.30pm

OP

43

September

72

13

Fri

Humans

7.30pm

OP

44

14

Sat

Humans

7.30pm

OP

44

17

Tue

Macbeth

7.30pm

OP

18

Wed

Macbeth

7.30pm

OP

19

Thu

Macbeth

2.30pm & 7.30pm

OP

45

20

Fri

Macbeth

8pm

OP

45

21

Sat

Macbeth

2.30pm & 7.30pm

OP

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2.30pm

45

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Day

Production

Time(s)

Venue

Access

Page

September (cont) 24

Tue

Two Trains Running

7.30pm

OP

25

Wed

Two Trains Running

7.30pm

OP

26

Thu

Two Trains Running

2.30pm & 7.30pm

OP

46

27

Fri

Two Trains Running

8pm

OP

46

28

Sat

Two Trains Running

2.30pm & 7.30pm

OP

46 46

2.30pm

46

October 8

Tue

Barber Shop Chronicles

7.30pm

OP

9

Wed

Barber Shop Chronicles

7.30pm

OP

47 47

10

Thu

Barber Shop Chronicles

2.30pm & 7.30pm

OP

47

11

Fri

Barber Shop Chronicles

8pm

OP

47

12

Sat

Barber Shop Chronicles

2.30pm & 7.30pm

OP

47

15

Tue

An Inspector Calls

7.30pm

OP

16

Wed

An Inspector Calls

2.30pm & 7.30pm

OP

17

Thu

An Inspector Calls

2.30pm & 7.30pm

OP

48

18

Fri

An Inspector Calls

8pm

OP

48

19

Sat

An Inspector Calls

2.30pm & 7.30pm

OP

48

48 7.30pm

48

November 2019 to January 2020 Fri 29 Nov 2019 to Sun 12 Jan 2020

Beauty and the Beast

Various - see website

OP

50

March 2020 16

Mon

The Woman in Black

7.30pm

OP

17

Tue

The Woman in Black

7.30pm

OP

18

Wed

The Woman in Black

7.30pm

OP

49 49 49

19

Thu

The Woman in Black

2.30pm & 7.30pm

OP

20

Fri

The Woman in Black

8pm

OP

49

21

Sat

The Woman in Black

2.30pm & 7.30pm

OP

49

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49

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DIARY Date

Day

Production

Time(s)

Venue

Access

Page

September (cont) 24

Tue

Two Trains Running

7.30pm

OP

25

Wed

Two Trains Running

7.30pm

OP

26

Thu

Two Trains Running

2.30pm & 7.30pm

OP

46

27

Fri

Two Trains Running

8pm

OP

46

28

Sat

Two Trains Running

2.30pm & 7.30pm

OP

46 46

2.30pm

46

October 8

Tue

Barber Shop Chronicles

7.30pm

OP

9

Wed

Barber Shop Chronicles

7.30pm

OP

47 47

10

Thu

Barber Shop Chronicles

2.30pm & 7.30pm

OP

47

11

Fri

Barber Shop Chronicles

8pm

OP

47

12

Sat

Barber Shop Chronicles

2.30pm & 7.30pm

OP

47

15

Tue

An Inspector Calls

7.30pm

OP

16

Wed

An Inspector Calls

2.30pm & 7.30pm

OP

48 7.30pm

48

17

Thu

An Inspector Calls

2.30pm & 7.30pm

OP

48

18

Fri

An Inspector Calls

8pm

OP

48

19

Sat

An Inspector Calls

2.30pm & 7.30pm

OP

48

November 2019 to January 2020 Fri 29 Nov 2019 to Sun 12 Jan 2020

Beauty and the Beast

Various - see website

OP

50

March 2020 16

Mon

The Woman in Black

7.30pm

OP

17

Tue

The Woman in Black

7.30pm

OP

18

Wed

The Woman in Black

7.30pm

OP

49 49 49

19

Thu

The Woman in Black

2.30pm & 7.30pm

OP

49

20

Fri

The Woman in Black

8pm

OP

49

21

Sat

The Woman in Black

2.30pm & 7.30pm

OP

49

www.oxfordplayhouse.com

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73

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