Hotlist: Shakespeare Special
A Tempest of Shakespeare plays has hit Oxford this Trinity. Go forth and be cultured
R&J @ Michael Pilch Auditorium
Gender-bending production of the classic love stories. Boys mope and girls fight. Edgy
When: Tuesday-Saturday 4th Week
Where: Michael Pilch Auditorium
Details: Here
Midsummer Night’s Dream @ St John’s College
Brimming with fairies and bestiality, one of Shakespeare’s most popular plays performed in some nice gardens. Aggressively English
When: Wednesday- Saturday 4th Week
Where: St John’s College Gardens
Details: Here
Timon of Athens @ Magdalen College
Immersive theatre – down prosecco and banquet food to liven up this downer of a play
When: Wednesday- Saturday 4th Week
Where: Magdalen Medieval Hall
Details: Here
Oxford University Shakespeare Festival
In celebration of Shakespeare’s 450th anniversary, workshops, plays, lectures, screenings, readings and concerts all over Oxford. Pace yourselves
When: 28th May- 15th June
Where: Everywhere
Details: Here
As You Like It @ Worcester College
All-female performance of a play about a girl dressing up as a boy. Confusing but exciting
When: Tuesday-Saturday 6th Week
Where: Worcester College
Details: Here
Othello @ Christ Church
Big play, big college, big event
When: Wednesday-Saturday 6th Week
Where: Christ Church Cathedral Garden
Details: Here
Oxford Shakespeare Company @ Wadham College
Term might have ended but the Shakespeare obsession continues
When: 30th June-15th August
Where: Wadham College
Details: Here