The Oxford Shakespeare Festival 2022
From:
20 June 2022
To:
13 August 2022
Oxford Castle & Prison
44-46 Oxford Castle
Oxford
OX1 1AY
About the Oxford Shakespeare Festival 2022
The Oxford Shakespeare Festival is back for its 12th year!
Wild Goose Theatre (previously Tomahawk Theatre), BMH Productions, and Siege Theatre will be putting on marvellous performances of Shakespeare’s finest classics.
The Oxford Shakespeare Festival is an outdoor theatre experience that takes place in the castle yard of Oxford Castle & Prison. This year, expect:
Hamlet by BMH Productions
From 20 June to 02 July
A Midsummer Night’s Dream by Wild Goose Theatre (previously Tomahawk Theatre)
From 04 July to 30 July
King Lear by Siege Theatre
From 01 August to 13 August
Tickets
Please note that performances do not run on Sundays.
Ticketing information
- Concession tickets are available for children, students with valid ID and those aged 60+.
- There is also a group rate for 15 or more people. Please email info@oxfordcastleandprison.co.uk to enquire.
Festival line-up
20 June to 02 July
Hamlet
Two hours of love, death and madness comes to The Oxford Shakespeare Festival 2022 at Oxford Catle & Prison.
04 to 30 July
A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Great comedy and farce with music, song, dance and period costume, this elegant and dynamic production will always remain faithful to Shakespeare’s beautiful language.
01 to 13 August
King Lear
Come and bear witness to the downfall of a king, the destruction of a dynasty, and ultimately a sequence of events that will have a nation on the brink of collapse.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How much seating will there be and can i bring my own seat?
The organisers will provide 180 seats for each performance, and you will not be permitted to bring your own chair. All the seating will be available on a non-reserved basis, so you may sit anywhere you choose.
What happens if it rains?
We would advise that you check the weather beforehand and take any appropriate clothing with you such as a coat, umbrella or blanket, etc. The performance will go on unless there is a torrential downpour, in which case the performance may be moved to an indoor location nearby (New Baptist Church on Bonn Square) or a refund offered.
How long will the whole evening last?
The duration varies from performance to performance. Usually, the play will finish at 10.00pm, but sometimes it can overrun.
Are there any breaks during the performances?
Yes, there is a scheduled 30-minute interval in the middle of each performance.
Can we bring our own food and drink with us?
Yes, you can bring your own food and drink, but no alcohol or glass will be allowed.
Glass is prohibited, and if you are found to have it on you, the organisers will confiscate it and return it to you at the end of the performance.
If you would like alcohol during the performance, there will be alcoholic drinks on sale from the Oxford Castle & Prison Gift Shop during The Oxford Shakespeare Festival.
Will there be any spare tickets sold on the door?
Yes, there will be a limited number of tickets available at the door on the day of the performance. These will be sold on a first-come-first-serve basis.
For any other questions, please don’t hesitate to email the Oxford Castle & Prison team at info@oxfordcastleandprison.co.uk, and they’d be happy to help.