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Education, Education, Education
20 March to 21 March
About Education, Education, Education
An Oxford Playhouse Young Company Production
By The Wardrobe Ensemble
Directed by Paul Simpson
Friday 02 May 1997.
New Labour’s victory is freshly printed across Britain’s front pages; Katrina and the Waves are on the cusp of a 227-point victory at Eurovision; and less than two months ago, Geri donned the Union Jack dress at the Brit Awards. A new era of hope is sweeping the nation, and Things Can Only Get Better!
Except somebody forgot to tell the staff and pupils at Wordsworth Comprehensive. Muck-up day has sent the Year 10s feral, confiscated Tamagotchis are beeping in every classroom, and the school still doesn’t have any Acorn computers. Will Tony Blair’s promise of £3 billion for education bring a smile to somebody’s face in the staff room?
The Playhouse Young Company, our ensemble for those aged 17 to 25, return with The Wardrobe Ensemble’s comedic love letter to nineties Britain. This biting evaluation of the education system is delivered in a fast-paced, intimate production with the audience sat on stage.
Tickets
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Booking information
Ticket prices:
From £15.00
A £2.75 booking fee per transaction applies to this event across all channels – website, phone and in-person bookings at the Box Office. The fee is waived for members, schools, groups and access bookers.
Dates & times:
Friday 20 to Saturday 21 March 2026
Friday at 7.30pm
Saturday at 2.30pm and 7.30pm
Running time:
1 hour 15 minutes, without an interval
Age guidance:
14+
Content guidance:
This show includes strong language, political themes, loud music and sound effects, and depictions of head injury and falling from a height.
About Oxford Playhouse
Oxford Playhouse and its Burton Taylor Studio present and produce several live performances and feature a rich array of British and international dramas, family entertainment, contemporary dance and music, student and amateur shows, comedy, lectures and poetry.
The Playhouse not only produces and tours its own theatrical productions, but it also fosters creativity through its Artists in Residence program and the Playhouse Plays Out series, which brings unique events to various locations across the county.
The theatre’s Participation Team engages over 15,000 individuals annually, offering an extensive range of activities, including post-show discussions, workshops, work experience opportunities, holiday programs, a youth theatre, and a company for young performers.
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