Terence Rattigan’s In Praise of Love
About Terence Rattigan’s In Praise of Love
An Oxford Playhouse Production
Directed by Oxford Playhouse Artistic Director Mike Tweddle
What if silence is the greatest proof of love?
Witty, poignant and exquisitely observed, Terence Rattigan’s In Praise of Love is a profound portrait of a family facing up to the truth. Written with Rattigan’s characteristic emotional precision, it asks how far we’ll go to protect the people we love the most.
1970s London. Celebrated literary critic Sebastian and his wife Lydia, a refugee from wartime Estonia, present a picture of a tired marriage. When an old friend arrives and their son starts questioning their motives, a carefully maintained web of loyalty and deception begins to unravel.
Following the critically acclaimed Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, Oxford Playhouse is proud to produce this landmark drama for Spring 2027.
Directed by Artistic Director Mike Tweddle and marking the 50th anniversary of the playwright’s death, this is an opportunity to see Rattigan’s rarely performed, penultimate play brought vividly to life.
Reviews
“Mike Tweddle’s visionary production” ★★★★★
What’s on Stage
“An astonishing piece of unmissable stagecraft” ★★★★★
The Reviews Hub
“A definite must-see masterpiece” ★★★★★
Theatre & Arts Reviews
Tickets
Please see important booking information below.
Booking information
Ticket prices:
Priority booking opens Friday 04 September at 12.00pm
Public booking opens Friday 11 September at 12.00pm
Dates & times:
Saturday 13 February to Saturday 06 March 2027
Saturday 13 February 2027 at 7.30pm
Monday 15 February 2027 at 7.30pm
Tuesday 16 February 2027 at 7.30pm
Wednesday 17 February 2027 at 7.30pm
Thursday 18 February 2027 at 7.30pm
Friday 19 February 2027 at 7.30pm
Saturday 20 February 2027 at 2.30pm
Saturday 20 February 2027 at 7.30pm
Tuesday 23 February 2027 at 7.30pm
Wednesday 24 February 2027 at 7.30pm
Thursday 25 February 2027 at 2.30pm
Thursday 25 February 2027 at 7.30pm
Friday 26 February 2027 at 7.30pm
Saturday 27 February 2027 at 2.30pm
Saturday 27 February 2027 at 7.30pm
Tuesday 02 March 2027 at 7.30pm
Wednesday 03 March 2027 at 7.30pm
Thursday 04 March 2027 at 2.30pm
Thursday 04 March 2027 at 7.30pm
Friday 05 March 2027 at 7.30pm
Saturday 06 March 2027 at 2.30pm
Saturday 06 March 2027 at 7.30pm
Age guidance:
14+
Content guidance:
This show contains discussion of terminal illness and death, the Holocaust, forced migration, racist language, strong language and representation of alcohol consumption.
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