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SUMMARY:A Midsummer Night's Dream
DESCRIPTION:A Midsummer Night’s Dream\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout A Midsummer Night’s Dream\n\n\n\nA production by Shakespeare’s Globe and Headlong with Bristol Old Vic and Leeds Playhouse \n\n\n\nBy William Shakespeare \n\n\n\nDirector Holly Race Roughan \n\n\n\nCo-director Naeem Hayat \n\n\n\nThe world’s no longer what it seems. \n\n\n\nFollowing their hugely successful A Raisin in the Sun in 2024\, Oxford Playhouse associate company Headlong returns to our stage. \n\n\n\nTo escape a society ruled by tyrannical law\, four young lovers flee to the forest beyond the city walls. Unbeknownst to them\, the world of the woods has been unsettled by a fierce battle between the Fairy King and Queen\, Oberon and Titania\, over the ownership of a stolen child. \n\n\n\nSnow starts to fall in summer as the dispute rages on\, and more people fall victim to the jealousy-fuelled forces of the powerful pair\, and the disturbing spells of Oberon’s unruly lackey\, Puck. As day turns to night\, and reality becomes illusion\, can anyone stop the Dream from becoming a nightmare? \n\n\n\nFollowing 2022’s ‘extraordinary’ ★★★★ (The Observer) co-production of Henry V\, Shakespeare’s Globe collaborates once again with ‘hugely influential’ (Time Out) touring theatre company Headlong to shine candlelight on the shadowy underbelly of one of Shakespeare’s most-loved plays. \n\n\n\nHeadlong’s Artistic Director Holly Race Roughan directs\, with co-direction from Naeem Hayat (The Comedy of Errors\, 2023/24). \n\n\n\nDiscover the magic of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream as you’ve never seen it before. \n\n\n\nThis production is generously supported by Charles Holloway OBE. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWatch the trailer\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReviews\n\n\n\n\n“Urgent\, fascinating… a moral thriller.” ★★★★  \n\n\n\nWhatsOnStage \n\n\n\n\n\n“Mesmerisingly unusual reading”. ★★★★  \n\n\n\nThe Stage \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease see important booking information below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\nTicket prices: \n\n\n\nFrom £15.00 \n\n\n\nA £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. \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nTuesday 24 to Saturday28 March 2026 \n\n\n\nTuesday\, Wednesday and Friday at 7.30pm \n\n\n\nThursday and Saturday at 2.30pm and 7.30pm \n\n\n\nRunning time: \n\n\n\n2 hours 15 minutes\, including an interval \n\n\n\nAge guidance: \n\n\n\n12+ \n\n\n\nContent guidance: \n\n\n\nThis show contains loud noises\, strong language\, scenes of sexual content\, drug use and gunshots. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n			\n		\n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n			\n		\n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n			\n		\n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n			\n		\n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n			\n		\n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n			\n		\n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n			\n		\n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n			\n		\n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n			\n		\n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n			\n		\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Oxford Playhouse\n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n			\n		\n\n\n\nOxford 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. \n\n\n\nThe 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. \n\n\n\nThe 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. \n\n\n\nOxford 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. \n\n\n\nDiscover more about Oxford Playhouse\, including travel\, access and venue information.
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SUMMARY:Glitch – The true story of the Post Office scandal
DESCRIPTION:Glitch – The true story of the Post Office scandal\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Glitch – The true story of the Post Office scandal\n\n\n\nPam Stubbs has been the sub-postmistress of Barkham Post Office for over twenty years\, respected and loved by the community. \n\n\n\nBut when unexplained discrepancies start appearing in her accounts\, Pam soon finds herself at the heart of the biggest miscarriage of justice in English legal history. \n\n\n\n‘Glitch’ is an inspirational true story\, based on the experiences of Pam and her colleagues. The play was created with sub-postmistresses and masters affected by the events\, key members of the legal process and commissioned by the University of Reading. \n\n\n\nWriter: Zannah Kearns \n\n\n\nDramaturg: Beth Flintoff \n\n\n\nDirector: Gareth Taylor \n\n\n\nDesign: Caitlin Abbott \n\n\n\nLighting Design: Oliver Welsh \n\n\n\nMusic and Sound Design: Benjamin Hudson \n\n\n\nBased on an original concept by Elizabeth Conaghan \n\n\n\nRABBLE Theatre tells local stories of national significance. Company credits include Top 5 UK show (Telegraph)\, Top 20 UK Show (Guardian)\, OffComm Recommendation (Off West End Awards)\, Regional production of the Year (Spy in the Stalls) and Best Arts\, Theatre & Culture Winner (Muddy Stilettoes). \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReviews\n\n\n\n\n“A powerful\, emotional and fascinating story from the excellent RABBLE Theatre.” ★★★★★ \n\n\n\nWest End Best Friend \n\n\n\n\n\n“Your production was amazing. Thank you so much for keeping the story alive.” \n\n\n\nSeema Misra\, sub-postmistress\, wrongly imprisoned whilst pregnant. \n\n\n\n\n\n“A powerful response to a national disgrace. First Class.” ★★★★★ \n\n\n\nDominic Cavendish\, The Daily Telegraph \n\n\n\n\n\n“Go and see this piece of theatre. It has a visceral effect that is very\, very powerful.” \n\n\n\nNick Wallis\, Investigative Journalist \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease see important booking information below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\nTicket prices: \n\n\n\nAdult – £26.75 \n\n\n\nStudents – £22.75 \n\n\n\nTicket prices include a £1.00 Restoration Levy\, a £1.50 Booking Fee and a 25p Community Fund Levy. \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nTuesday 24 March 2026 at 7.30pm \n\n\n\nRunning time: \n\n\n\n1 hour 15 minutes \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Kenton Theatre\n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n			\n		\n\n\n\nSituated in the centre of Henley-on-Thames\, the Kenton Theatre is the fourth-oldest working theatre in the UK and a registered charity. Seating 240\, the theatre today offers a varied programme of comedy\, drama\, music\, talks and more – as well as being available for hire. \n\n\n\nThe theatre is home to annual performances from Henley Amateur Operatic and Drama Society (HAODS)\, Henley Children’s Theatre\, Henley Drama Festival\, Henley Literary Festival\, Henley Players\, Henley Youth Festival\, Mike Hurst\, the National Youth Jazz Orchestra (NYJO)\, Woodley Light Operatic Society\, amongst others. High-profile performers at the Kenton in recent years include Michael McIntyre\, Georgie Fame\, Haley Mills\, Chris Barber\, Dara O’Briain\, Diana Rigg\, Russell Brand\, PP Arnold and Marti Webb. \n\n\n\nThe theatre’s first production\, the farce The School of Reform took place on 07 November 1805. Celebrated performers who have graced the Kenton stage over the last five decades include Celia Johnson\, John Mortimer\, Anthony Newley\, Kate Winslet\, Tom Baker\, Joe Brown\, Diana Dors\, David Essex\, Roy Hudd and Jeremy Irons. \n\n\n\nDiscover more about the Kenton Theatre\, including travel\, access and venue information.
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