Join Oxford Theatre Guild in the University Parks this summer as we celebrate our 70^th anniversary year with a sizzling modern twist on Twelfth Night, one of Shakespeare’s best loved plays.

Twins Viola and Sebastian are shipwrecked on an island and become separated. Viola disguises herself as a man, Cesario, working for Duke Orsino, with whom she falls in love. Orsino is in love with Countess Olivia, but Olivia falls for Viola in disguise as a man.

Meanwhile, Olivia’s dodgy relative, Sir Toby Belch, schemes with his friend Sir Andrew Aguecheek, who tries unsuccessfully to court Olivia. Servants Maria, Feste and Malvolio become embroiled in the fun and ‘midsummer madness’ takes hold.

With a soundtrack from the 1980s, you will be transported to Ilyria for a hot night of love, mistaken identity, and trickery.

Event Information

Seating is on chairs arranged in semi-circles around the playing area. Bring a cushion. Blankets available to hire. There is no raised stage.

Wet weather policy – full refund or exchange to another performance if event is cancelled ahead due to wet weather. Exchange to another performance if the event is cancelled once the performance has commenced.

The play is suitable for all – babies welcome.

Refreshments/Licensed Bar will be served before the performance and in the interval. Picnics allowed.

There are three portable loos and one accessible loo on site.

Please Click Here to view a Visitor Map of University Parks. The event will take place within the Picked Mead area of the park.

Wheelchair Spaces

If you require a wheelchair space for this event, please call 01865 305 305 or email boxoffice@oxfordplayhouse.com for further assistance.

*A fee of £1.50 per transaction applies to bookings for this event, with exemptions for Oxford Playhouse members.