The Magic Tower
26 May to 30 May
About The Magic Tower
University of Oxford Student Season: Trinity Term 2026
By Tennessee Williams
“Make-believe? Of course it isn’t! It’s absolutely real.”
Linda and Jim live in a run-down garret. They have made the room into their refuge, a hidey-hole from landladies and late bills. Together they imagine magical forests, laugh among their unpacked boxes, safe in their room, curtains closed. But when Jim leaves in pursuit of his big break, the tower begins to crumble.
This is Tennessee Williams’ rarely staged one-act play. Distilling his rich characterisation into under an hour, it powerfully lays bare how economic realities come knocking and escapism is nothing but a thin, flimsy sheet.
Tickets
Please see important booking information below.
Booking information
Ticket prices:
£6.00 to £8.00
Dates & times:
Tuesday 26 to Saturday 30 May 2026 at 9.30pm
Running time:
45 minutes
Location:
Burton Taylor Studio
Age guidance:
12+
Content guidance:
This show contains themes of emotional distress and allusions to states of poor mental health.
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