Theatres · South East England
Oxford Playhouse
In or near Oxford.
Oxford Playhouse is a theatre in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Oxford · 0.6 km
- Wheelchair accessible
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Oxford Playhouse, the nearest railway station is Oxford, located 0.6 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is OX1 2LW, and the venue is wheelchair accessible.
About
Oxford Playhouse is a working theatre in the United Kingdom, listed in OpenStreetMap as a public performance venue. Address: 11-12, Beaumont Street, Oxford, OX1 2LW. Opening hours: unknown. Coordinates: 51.7547°, -1.2608°.
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Heritage listing
The Oxford Playhouse is a live theatre venue designed by Edward Maufe and F. G. M. Chancellor. It is situated in Beaumont Street, Oxford, opposite the Ashmolean Museum.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
Oxford Playhouse is a prominent theatre venue in Oxford, showcasing a variety of performances including plays, comedies, and dance. Visitors can enjoy productions in both the main auditorium and the smaller Burton Taylor Studio.
From the Wikipedia article
The Oxford Playhouse is a live theatre venue designed by Edward Maufe and F. G. M. Chancellor. It is situated in Beaumont Street, Oxford, opposite the Ashmolean Museum.
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Background
History
The Playhouse was founded as The Red Barn at 12 Woodstock Road, North Oxford, in 1923 by J. B. Fagan. The early history of the theatre is documented by the theatre director, Norman Marshall in his 1947 book, The Other Theatre. Don Chapman also provided a comprehensive study of the theatre in the 2008 book, Oxford Playhouse: High and Low Drama in a University City. The exterior design of the theatre building on the south side of Beaumont Street was by Sir Edward Maufe, with the interior design by F.G.M. Chancellor; the building was completed in 1938. It is faced with stone, in keeping with the early 19th century Regency buildings in the street. Actors who have appeared on the stage at the…
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- Coordinates
- 51.7547, -1.2608
- County
- Oxfordshire
- District
- Oxford
- Parish
- Oxford, unparished area
- Postcode
- OX1 2LW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Oxford West and Abingdon
- Phone
- +44 1865 305305
- Established
- 1938
- Nearest railway station
- Oxford — 0.6 km
- Opening
- unknown
- Official site
- www.oxfordplayhouse.com
Sources
- osm: w318503697 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Oxford Playhouse (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Oxford Playhouse.JPG (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Oxford Playhouse?
- Oxford Playhouse is in Oxfordshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode OX1 2LW), in the parish of Oxford, unparished area.
- What is Oxford Playhouse?
- Oxford Playhouse is a theatre in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Oxford Playhouse?
- The nearest railway station is Oxford, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode OX1 2LW.
- When was Oxford Playhouse built?
- Built or established in 1938.
- Who owns Oxford Playhouse?
- Oxford Playhouse is owned by St John's College.
- Is Oxford Playhouse a listed building?
- Oxford Playhouse is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
- How do I get to Oxford Playhouse?
- The nearest railway station is Oxford, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode OX1 2LW.