Current Productions
Much Ado About Nothing 2008
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What the audience say:
`an excellent way to spend a summer evening`
`accessible, universally entertaining theatre without sacrificing a note of linguistic wit`
`It’s the firecracker combination of Benedick
and Beatrice that forms the heart of the play, and this version did not
disappoint.`
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OXFORD'S OPEN AIR THEATRE FESTIVAL
2008
13 June - 13 September 2008
Oxford’s largest producing theatre company presents a programme of stunning shows at extraordinary venues across Oxford.
Much Ado About Nothing
13 June - 16 August 2008
A sparkling new production of one of Shakespeare’s most popular comedies, Charlotte Conquest (Measure for Measure 2008, The Oxford Passion 2007) returns to direct this raucous romance following two of Shakespeare’s feistiest and funniest characters, Benedick and Beatrice.
Shakespeare’s Saints and Sinners
26 June - 16 August 2008
In this inspiring new one-man show, we recreate some of Shakespeare’s most memorable characters – the good, the bad and the downright psychotic. Shakespeare’s most incisive insights into the human condition are exposed and explored by director Heather Davies (The Taming of the Shrew, 2007) and veteran Creation actor Tom Peters.
Animal Farm
21 July - 30 August 2008
The former Exercise Yard of Oxford Prison provides the atmospheric setting for George Orwell’s blistering satire on power and idealism. Led by pigs Snowball and Napoleon, the downtrodden animals of Manor Farm overthrow their human masters and begin a new life of freedom based on the principle that “All animals are equal”. But as the pigs’ behaviour becomes increasingly human, the other animals are left wondering whether he real enemy is in the farmyard.
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Creation also offers an exciting programme of drama workshops for children
and young people this half term and summer holiday. Click
here for more information.
A Midsummer Night’s Dream
4 July - 13 September 2008
Director Zoe Seaton reunites with visual consultant Paul
McEneaney for an unforgettable new promenade production of Shakespeare’s
most enchanting play. Follow the fools, fairies and lovers as their story
unfolds in the hidden groves of Oxford’s most beautiful arboretum.
Spectacular illusions, breathtaking special effects, comedy and romance
combine in a spellbinding production that you will never forget.
Information about A Midsummer Night's Dream:
This is a promenade production, which means the action will happen at
various locations in the park. Please be advised that walking between
the scenes both on the path and over the grass will be a part of the experience
so sensible shoes are recommended. Limited log seating will be provided
in some but not all locations. The creperie and bar will be open from
an hour before the show so please feel free to arrive early.