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The Oxford Shakespeare Festival 2025
23 June 2025 to 16 August 2025
About The Oxford Shakespeare Festival 2025
One summer, three incredible live performances in the heart of Oxford
The Oxford Shakespeare Festival is back for its 15th year with three outstanding productions, live in the Castleyard throughout the summer.
The Oxford Shakespeare Festival is an outdoor theatre experience that takes place in the courtyard of Oxford Castle & Prison.
What’s on this year
Twelfth Night
By BMH Productions
23 June – 05 July
BMH have been producing Shakespeare to critical acclaim in Oxfordshire for nearly 20 years. Famed for their inclusive style whilst retaining Shakespeare’s timeless language they offer an enthralling evening for newcomers and Shakespeare buffs alike. Not to be missed.
Much Ado About Nothing
By Wild Goose Theatre
07 July – 02 August
Wild Goose Theatre returns to the Oxford Castle and Prison for the 15th year with one of Shakespeare’s best-loved plays.
Much Ado About Nothing is one of Shakespeare’s great romantic comedies. This classic follows the love stories of Claudio, Hero, Beatrice, and Benedick. Full of intrigue, action, and comedy Much Ado About Nothing is as recognisable a narrative today as it was when first penned back in the 1600s.
The Merry Wives of Windsor
By Siege Theatre
04 August – 16 August
Following the success of Hamlet last summer. Siege Theatre returns to Oxford Castle with a nostalgic take on The Merry Wives of Windsor.
Join us for an evening that proves behind every perfectly maintained lawn and spotless kitchen there’s a masterclass in wit, wisdom, and deliciously clever revenge waiting to unfold.
Tickets
Please see important booking information below.
Booking information
Ticket prices:
From £17.00
Dates & times:
Monday 23 June to Saturday 16 August 2025
Please note that performances do not run on Sundays
Running time:
2 hours, including an interval
Dress code:
This is an outdoor theatre performance, in the courtyard of Oxford Castle, so please be prepared for whatever the weather may bring!
Good to know:
- Concession tickets are available for children, students with valid ID and seniors.
- Free tickets for carers are available to book by emailing us at info@oxfordcastleandprison.co.uk. Please see our list of accepted carer IDs here.
- For group rates we allocate one free adult ticket for every 15 students.