Get Closer to Oxford Playhouse
Oxford Playhouse offers opportunities and positive activities to Oxfordshire Young people through free ticket schemes, placements, workshops and more
Oxford Playhouse and its Burton Taylor Studio present and produce a wide range of live performance. The programme includes the best of British and international drama, family shows, contemporary dance and music, student and amateur shows, comedy, lectures and poetry.
Oxford Playhouse Learning team work with over 15,000 people each year, including many local young people, through post show discussions, workshops, work experience, a resident young people’s theatre company and holiday schemes.
Want to find out more or get involved? Here's how:
Workshops
During holiday periods, Oxford Playhouse runs a variety of workshops and summer schools to get you speaking, moving, creating and discovering skills you never knew you had. Whether you want to improve your acting skills, fancy trying something new or just want to have a laugh and meet some new people, we've got something to offer. Have a look on the Oxford Playhouse website to find out where, when and how to get involved this year.
Work Experience/Production Assistant and Performance opportunities
Every year Oxford Playhouse welcomes over forty young people through its doors for a variety of placement, assistant and performance opportunities. If you are interested in finding out about how a professional venue is managed, want to try your hand as a production assistant, or at sourcing props, building sets and creating costumes for a show or dream of taking to the stage yourself, Oxford Playhouse can help you gain experience and discover more about the world of professional theatre. Visit our website to find out how to apply or keep an eye on Oxford Playhouse Get Closer on Facebook for upcoming opportunities.
16|22
Do you want the chance to learn more about acting, directing and writing? 16|22 is Oxford Playhouse’s resident Young Company. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds. Experience of performing is not essential but an enthusiasm and willingness to have a go is a must! Visit the Oxford Playhouse website for more information, audition dates and more.
Free theatre tickets
Are you under 26? Fancy a free night out at the theatre? A Night Less Ordinary is an Arts Council scheme to give more young people the chance to experience live performance. Find out what's on offer and how to book your free tickets.
