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Our Country’s Good
21 March 2025 to 22 March 2025
About Our Country’s Good
By Timberlake Wertenbaker
Directed by Paul Simpson
Australia 1789. As the British Empire grows and penal colonies begin to establish themselves along the coastlines of the Pacific, the debate on the rehabilitation of criminals invites a young lieutenant into the role of theatre director, with the convicts as the cast of his play.
Establishing the unifying values of theatre, with the opportunity for structure, commitment, and connection, each convict begins to confront the harsh realities of their individual journeys, ever in the presence of the brutality of the noose.
The Playhouse Young Company, our collective of 17 to 25-year-olds, returns to the main stage. They explore Timberlake Wertenbaker’s Olivier Award-winning play, a set text for many A-level drama students. Seating will be situated on the Playhouse stage.
This amateur production is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals.
Tickets
Booking information
Ticket prices:
£15.00
Date & time:
Friday 21 March 2025 at 7.30pm
Saturday 22 March 2025 at 2.30pm and 7.30pm
Running time:
150 minutes, including an interval
Age guidance:
16+
Content guidance:
This show includes strong language, frequent sexual topics, and themes of misogyny, racism, and colonisation.
What the critics say
“One of The Playhouse’s greatest assets”. ★★★★★
A Young(ish) Perspective on the Oxford Playhouse Young Company
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.
Oxford Playhouse stands dedicated to its mission of being a Playhouse for all, striving to ignite inspiration and bring about transformative experiences through its commitment to creativity on its stages, within its community and online.
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