Oxford Playhouse

First proposed by Oxford University Drama Society in the 1880s, Oxford Playhouse moved to the present site on Beaumont Street in 1938. The building is owned by St John’s College, and was the last new theatre to be opened before the Second World War.

Located next to both the Randolph Hotel and the Ashmolean Museum, as well as being a short distance from many of the University’s colleges, Oxford Playhouse’s central location is perfect for visitors to the city as well as locals.

Oxford Playhouse offers a modern, recently refurbished auditorium with a capacity for 634 people over two levels, with bar facilities on each floor. Across its history the Playhouse has presented many world-class actors including Dame Judi Dench, Sir Ian McKellen, Dame Maggie Smith and Alan Rickman, and would make a wonderful space for large conferences and presentations.

The Playhouse also has four hospitality rooms, all echoing the Georgian origins of the building with large regency style windows. The spaces are very flexible to accommodate any events or functions from evening canapé receptions to large board meetings. All rooms are available throughout the year, and could even be used to hold an event to compliment your theatre visit.

Oxford Playhouse
11-12 Beaumont Street, Oxford OX1 2LW