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Moira Buffini’s clever, funny, and charming political comedy unlocks the palace door, imagining the untold conversations of two of history’s most powerful women, Margaret Thatcher and Queen Elizabeth II as the gloves come off and personalities clash. 👑

is a Theatre Nation Partnerships production (an initiative convened by the National Theatre), produced by Queens Theatre Hornchurch and will tour 13 venues across England.

🎟 Tickets on sale soon - keep your eyes peeled!

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"It’s fundamentally about the experience of being a human being which resonates with everyone. And while it deals with racism and discrimination, there are so many threads to follow and lots of food for thought.”

MUST SEE: 'It's a real train ride of a play' Headlong's revival of American classic A Raisin In The Sun at Oxford Playhouse this week - Ox In A Box Denzil Washington starred in the Broadway revival of A Raisin In The Sun, Sidney Poitier in the 1961 film, but the classic American tale by Lorraine Denzil Washington starred in the Broadway revival of A Raisin In The Sun, Sidney Poitier in the 1961 film, but the classic American Arthur Miller-esque...

"Even on a wet early autumn Sunday evening she had the audience clapping and whooping from the off."

REVIEW: Kathryn Tickell and The Darkening positively blazed at Oxford Playhouse, their modern, exciting folk still anchored in tradition! - Ox In A Box Kathryn Tickell comes from a long line of traditional musicians and poets, although her band The Darkening, named after the Northumberland word for Kathryn Tickell comes from a long line of traditional musicians and poets, although her band The Darkening, named after the Northumberland word for twil...

We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Dame Maggie Smith.

A true icon of stage and screen, and a beloved patron of Oxford Playhouse, she began her career at our theatre as Viola in the 1952 OUDS’ production of Twelfth Night, continuing to perform with the company throughout her time at Oxford, starring in Cinderella, Rookery Nook and The Government Inspector, among others.

Her extraordinary talent, grace and commitment to the arts left an incredible mark on the world of theatre. As a long-time supporter of Oxford Playhouse, her passion for nurturing creativity and inspiring the next generation of performers will be remembered by all who knew her.

Oxford Playhouse send our deepest condolences to Maggie’s family.

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Join us for Lorraine Hansberry's powerful classic A Raisin in the Sun, directed by Tinuke Craig, coming to OP next week! 🌟 This groundbreaking play explores the dreams and struggles of an African American family in 1950s Chicago, tackling themes of race, identity, and family bonds.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Hits the mark" WhatsOnStage
⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Outstanding" The Reviews Hub

📅 Wed 2 - Sat 5 Oct
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Don't miss this gripping, timeless story that continues to resonate today!

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We were honoured to be a part of this ❤️

The incredible animations are on display on our screens throughout the run of 1927's production, Please right back.

Make sure to check it out if you're coming along this week!

Thank you to 1927theatre2024
and Oxford Playhouse for an incredible day of animation for children and families impacted by parental imprisonment. We had a fantastic time exploring creativity while making some wonderful stops motion animation. We used the theme of Children Heard and Seen 10th birthday, and will later share the finished animation piece.

Work Experience | Oxford Playhouse Are you aged between 14 to 18? We offer weeklong work experience placements where you get the opportunity to meet and learn from theatre professionals with

⭐ It's competition time! ⭐

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We've got a thrilling competition for you!

Like & share this post to be in for a chance of winning a pair of tickets to the new Rebus story exclusively on stage, starring Gray O’Brien, Abigail Thaw and Billy Hartman, PLUS a signed copy of the play by Britain’s No.1 crime writer, Sir Ian Rankin 🕵️

To enter:

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📅 Rebus: A Game Called Malice, Tue 29 Oct – Sat 2 Nov
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We will contact the winner on Tue 1 Oct.

*Tickets can be used on any performance - availability depending.

"Based on the best-selling book series Rebus, the play centres around a murder mystery game, but with rising suspicions between the guests.

Written by Ian Rankin and Simon Reade, Gray O’Brien will star in the title role John Rebus with Abigail Thaw (Stephanie Jeffries) and Billy Hartman (Jack Fleming)."

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📅 Rebus: A Game Called Malice, Tue 29 Oct – Sat 2 Nov

Sir Ian Rankin’s latest play Rebus tours to Oxford Sir Ian Rankin’s much-loved detective, Rebus makes his Oxford Playhouse debut in a brand-new stage production of Rebus: A Game Called Malice,

TOP PICKS: 100 events, 30 venues, vets, pets, testicles, robots, whales, magic, nature, brains, comedy - IF OXFORD Science and Ideas Festival is back - Ox In A Box With 100 events across Oxford to choose from at IF Oxford in October, it's hard to know where to start, but the Science and Ideas Festival is inviting With 100 events across Oxford to choose from at IF Oxford in October, it's hard to know where to start, but the Science and Ideas Festival is invitin...

REVIEW: Floella Benjamin's Coming to England is uplifting, joyful and positive despite its often shameful subject matter! - Ox In A Box The stage is one giant telly. The lights dim. It switches on and all the middle-aged mums and dads in the Oxford Playhouse audience are giddily Thus starts ‘Coming To England’, David Wood’s musical/theatre adaptation of Floella Benjamin’s autobiography

Get ready for a night of electrifying folk music with the iconic Kathryn Tickell and her powerhouse band, The Darkening, on their brand-new tour. Expect haunting Northumbrian sounds, energetic rhythms, and a performance that will leave you mesmerized! 🎻🔥

📅 Sun 29 Sep, 7:30pm
https://ow.ly/sJgU50To6XL

Last two performances tomorrow! 2pm & 7pm

"You will really have fun coming to the show. You’ll see things you've never seen before. Certainly things you've never seen in this mix of animation and live action. Our cast is amazing. It’s genuinely one for the whole family."

Kicking off their national tour in Oxford next week, we spoke to Co-Artistic Directors of 1927, Suzanne Andrade and Paul Barritt, to find out more about their bold new production.

📅 Please right back, Wed 25 – Sat 28 Sep
📰 Read more: https://ow.ly/8jOM50TqYzz

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Please right back: In conversation with 1927 | Oxford Playhouse Next week, we are delighted to welcome back internationally celebrated performance company 1927 for their newest production Please right back. Known for t

Love comedy? 😂 Check out the line-up of events taking place in Oxford and Oxfordshire, from Jericho Comedy at The North Wall, Oxford to Maisie Adam at Oxford Playhouse. 🎤

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What do you do when an alien lands in your front yard? Help him get back home!

Join us next week at our BT Studio, for this English-Cantonese bilingual interactive performance that takes you on a fun-filled intergalactic sensory adventure!

For ages 3-8

📅 Boh Boh Finds Home, Sat 28 Sep
🎟️ https://ow.ly/JkP250Topgv

Join The Playhouse team!

We have two very exciting opportunities available:

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Status: Permanent, full-time (6-month probationary period)
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✨From our friends at Pegasus Theatre ✨

Former Waterstones Children’s Laureate and current Yoto Carnegie Medal winner Joseph Coelho is on a mission: to make poetry accessible to everyone! 📝

Join Joseph as he performs some of his poems, talks about his books and introduces themes from his poetry anthology Poetry Prompts. Have fun guessing poetic riddles, powering up your poetry skills and discovering just how easy it is to write your own poems.

A perfect event for children aged 6+ 📚

📅 Sat 5 Oct, 11am & 2pm
🎟️ https://ow.ly/ikBI50Tq8S7

We're excited to see Baroness Floella Benjamin's inspirational story of hope, determination, and triumph come to life on our stage this week!

Are you coming along?

📅 Coming to England, Wed 18 - Sat 21 Sep
🎟️ https://ow.ly/AMli50To6Tw