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The Caucasian Chalk Circle
19 July 2025 to 20 July 2025
About The Caucasian Chalk Circle
Presented by Oxford Playhouse Adult Company
By Bertolt Brecht
Translated by Alistair Beaton
Directed by Emma Webb
Translated from the 1944 original, Alistair Beaton’s version of Bertolt Brecht’s The Caucasian Chalk Circle is a gripping tale of love, sacrifice, and the fight for justice. Set against the backdrop of war and political upheaval, this timeless masterpiece follows a servant girl who rescues an abandoned child in the final days of a continental conflict, only to face a dramatic courtroom battle over who truly deserves to be the child’s mother.
The Playhouse Adult Company, featuring community participants aged 26 and over, bring their talents to the Main Stage for the first time with this classic exploration of civil unrest, inequality, and division. Showcasing Brecht’s Epic Theatre style, this performance transforms the Playhouse stage into an intimate studio space, placing the audience at the heart of the action for a fresh retelling of this classic folk tale.
Reviews
“The ambition of this group is so impressive.”
Audience member (Pomme, Adult Company production 2024)
Tickets
Please see important booking information below.
Booking information
Ticket prices:
£15.00
Dates & times:
Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 July 2025
Saturday at 7.30pm, Sunday at 2.30pm
Running time:
2 hours 30 minutes, including an interval
Age guidance:
14+
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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