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Edward Albee’s Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?
20 February to 07 March
About Edward Albee’s Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?
An Oxford Playhouse Production
By Edward Albee
Directed by Mike Tweddle
One evening. Two couples. No place to hide.
Welcome to the small hours at George and Martha’s – the alcohol is flowing, the gloves are off, and the games are just getting started.
Edward Albee’s multi-award-winning play Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? is a wild, gripping and darkly funny exploration of the lies we tell to protect ourselves.
Disillusioned university professor George and his wife Martha invite an unwitting younger couple, Nick and Honey, into their home. It’s not long before things spiral, dragging everyone into the heart of a tempestuous relationship. What starts as a spur-of-the-moment nightcap turns into a psychological showdown.
Edward Albee’s masterpiece of raw intensity and searing insight is directed by Oxford Playhouse Artistic Director Mike Tweddle. Don’t miss one of the most explosive nights in modern theatre.
This landmark production signals an exciting new chapter for Oxford Playhouse under Mike Tweddle’s leadership, reaffirming its position as a producer of high-quality drama.
Edward Albee’s unforgettable characters George and Martha were immortalised on screen in the Oscar-winning 1966 film, brought to searing life by Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor. Their performances cemented the pair as cultural icons and shaped the way audiences have remembered Albee’s work ever since.
This production coincides with the sixtieth anniversary of the film, as well as the Oxford Playhouse (OUDS) production of Doctor Faustus (1966) directed by Nevill Coghill, which starred Richard Burton, with Elizabeth Taylor as Helen of Troy.
Tickets
Please see important booking information below.
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 February to Saturday 07 March 2026
Running time:
3 hours 15 minutes, including two intervals
Age guidance:
14+
Content guidance:
This show contains strong language, violence and adult themes
Good to know:
‘Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?’ is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals Ltd. on behalf of Samuel French Ltd. www.concordtheatricals.co.uk
Artwork by Patryk Hardziej
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.
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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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