burton taylor studio whats on april to october 2013

What’s On…Burton Taylor Studio at Oxford PlayhouseApril to October 2013IncludingUniversity of Oxford Trinity Term

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Katy Snelling Programmer, Oxford Playhouse and Burton Taylor Studio

Summer is on its way and no matter what the Great British weather throws at us this year, you’re guaranteed a warm and sunny welcome at the Burton Taylor Studio. For seven weeks University of Oxford students present a wide range of experimental, avant-garde theatre and hard hitting drama. From modern classics such as Patrick Marber’s Dealer’s Choice and Berkoff ’s The Trial to new writing and alternative comedy, there’s plenty to suit all tastes in Trinity term. We also have heaps of fun for families including a return visit by Tam Tam with messy, muddy discoveries in Curious and animal antics in A Roo in my Suitcase. For grown-ups there are first class dramas, storytelling, masses of music and, if you missed out on Hofesh Shechter’s Everyday Moments last summer, then you’re in luck. This amazing experience – 15 minutes between you and a pair of headphones, returns to the studio. With all tickets £10 or less, even if it’s raining outside, we hope you’ll find something to brighten your day.

WELCOME TO THE BT STUDIO

Burton Taylor StudioGloucester Street, Oxford OX1 2BN

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Robert BristowBurton Taylor Studio Manager


WHAT’S INSIDE…

Theatre and events for all the family

Theatre and events made in Oxford

COMEDY, DANCE, DRAMA, MUSIC AND POETRY

FAMILYthe very best small-scale professional family theatre

STUDENTSa wide variety of productions presented by university of oxford students


university of oxford student season: trinity term 2013

7.30pmThe Trial Steven Berkoff’s adaptation of Franz Kafka’s novel

“Josef K, you are under arrest.”

Hypnotist Theatre brings you an experimental production of The Trial, the enigmatic tale of guilt and suspicion. Berkoff ’s critically acclaimed adaptation of Kafka’s novel is staged in-the-round, where the audience’s innocence is as uncertain as Josef K’s. Physical theatre and absurdity are interwoven as K tries to understand his guilt, and to save his life.

Tickets £6 discounts £5

WEEK £ Tuesday 7 to Saturday 11 May

7.30pm The Lesson By Eugene Ionesco

A dark surreal comedy by the celebrated French absurdist Eugene Ionesco.

Watch a sinister professor give a tutorial like no other. Seven and one sometimes do make nine; words might kill, they’re certainly very dangerous. This new production by the University of Oxford’s prestigious Experimental Theatre Club highlights the play’s Dadaist aspects and its hilarious verbal nonsense.

Performed in English, Latin, and neo-Spanish.


WEEK ™Tuesday 30 April to Saturday 4 May

7.30pmLead Feathers By Howard Coase and Douglas Grant

England, Kent. 1919. After the Great War, two men return home and their families are thrown together again. Though peace has returned to Europe, the grim realities of war are brought home one afternoon in a suburban sitting room.

Tickets £6 discounts £5 New Writing

9.30pmComic Mysteries By Dario Fo

A series of crude, clownish retellings of well-known biblical tales, from the Slaughter of the Innocents up to the Crucifixion. Satirical, farcical and poignant.


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WEEK ¢Tuesday 14 to Saturday 18 May

9.30pm Midnight at the Rue Morgue: The Madness of Edgar Allan Poe Devised by Ba-Laylah Productions

All Hallow’s Eve, 1899. Enter the Rueful Morgana, a seedy Baltimore music hall known by regulars as the Rue Morgue, and meet the lonely performers who still perform there, night after night. But when a mysterious masked figure arrives in their midst, they begin to unburden their guilty consciences, and confess their darkest secrets…

Based on the works of Edgar Allen Poe, Midnight at the Rue Morgue is an immersive piece of theatre.


WEEK £ CONTINUED Tuesday 7 to Saturday 11 May

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7.30pmThe Oxford German PlayDie Frau von früherBy Roland Schimmelpfennig

It is the last night before Frank and his family move to Canada when suddenly someone is knocking on the door: it is Romy, whom Frank promised to love forever, twenty-four years ago...

Performed in German with English surtitles.


7.30pm Deathtrap By Ira Levin

A struggling playwright hatches a devious plan to revive his ailing career. However, as soon as the first body hits the floor the audience is plunged into a series of hilarious yet chilling plot twists.


9.30pmSome Funny By Will Hislop and Barney Fishwick

The Butless Chaps and DEM Productions present a brand spanking new sketch show, covering a smorgasbord of scenarios and topics: from Quentin Tarantino’s early forays into children’s television, to the Existential Olympics. This hour of joyous entertainment promises to be irreverent without being crude, satirical without being didactic, whilst always staying true to the goal of providing the audience with an evening of laughter.


WEEK §Tuesday 28 May to Saturday 1 June

WEEK ∞ Tuesday 21 to Saturday 25 May



9.30pmChastity on the VergeA new translation by David Maskell

A secret love affair, a prying Duke and a white dog. The Châtelaine has found her knight in shining armour and given her love on the condition of secrecy. But nobody can keep a secret, especially when jealousy is involved.


7.30pmMiddle England By Carla Kingham

When two little girls go missing on the same day, in the same city, within a mile of each other, their families are plunged into turmoil…

A twisting and unsettling play from Royal Court Young Writers’ Programme graduate Carla Kingham. Presented by Rough-Hewn as part of their Darkness Visible season.


WEEK § CONTINUEDTuesday 28 May to Saturday 1 June

WEEK ¶Tuesday 4 to Saturday 8 June



7.30pmDealer’s Choice By Patrick Marber

An intimate black comedy set in London’s East End.

Another Sunday night, another poker game for Stephen and his employees. This week, however, it seems that a lot more is at stake for all the players. Debts, relationships and investment plans; the dealer chooses the game, but he has to play the hand he’s dealt.


WEEK • Tuesday 11 to Saturday 15 June

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9.30pmLast Exit to BrooklynBy H. Selby Junior&At the Hawk’s WellBy W.B. Yeats

With this double-bill, the Experimental Theatre Club brings you two unique approaches to two independent plays. With no overarching theme, the company’s sole aim is to explore the possibilities of theatre and push the boundaries of Oxford’s drama scene.


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Monday 17 and Tuesday 18 June at 7.30pmCambridge Devised TheatreEmily Wilding Davison: The one who threw herself under the horseBy Ros Connelly, directed by Kath Burlinson

In the centenary of her death at the Derby in June 1913, the iconic but enigmatic suffragette Emily Wilding Davison is movingly portrayed by Elizabeth Crarer.

Set during the struggle for women to have the vote in the first half of the twentieth century, Emily raises questions that still challenge the world today: repression of public protest, women’s rights and self-sacrifice. At the heart of this play is a real woman with her own hopes, beliefs, humour and frustrations.


Wednesday 19 June at 7.30pmVinylWritten and performed by Bill Aitchison

One day Bill discovered that the Number 1 single on the day he was born was Grandad by Clive Dunn – a song so bad, in so many ways, that it is remarkable. This show is the natural consequence of that discovery: a track for each year of Bill ’s life.

Join Bill as he delves deep into his record collection, talking about the memories these tracks evoke and the decades that have brought us to where we now are.

Expect to hear anything from the self-styled ‘worst orchestra in the world ’ – The Portsmouth Sinfonia – to the apocalyptic metal anthem The Final Countdown, via boy bands, Buddhist chants and bebop.



Thursday 20 June at 11am and 2pm La Baracca-Testoni RagazziSpot

I’m the sun in the yellow, the sea in the blue and the sky in the light-blue, I’m fire in the red. I have no feet, no hands and no legs, but I can follow you while you walk...I am Spot and I tell stories.

Spot is a very particular stage light. Its light shines and draws shapes and colours on the floor. A special stage show for very young children using movement, light and sound.

Tickets £7.50 children £5.50 Ages 1 to 4



Friday 21 and Saturday 22 June at 7.30pmShow and TellMy Robot HeartBy Molly Naylor

Storyteller Molly Naylor joins forces with folk duo The Middle Ones to present this warm and poignant show accompanied by live music. Inspired by experiments into robots and love, My Robot Heart follows three generations of one family before an impending wedding.

Molly returns to Oxford following her acclaimed Friday at 5pm Whenever I Get Blown Up I Think Of You.


Tuesday 25 June at 7.30pmVictoria Melody with Farnham MaltingsMajor Tom

Following her sell-out performances of Northern Soul, Victoria Melody returns to the BT with her story of how an average 34 year-old became a beauty queen and her smelly Basset Hound a championship show dog…

This one woman, one dog show explores the British fascination with celebrities, beauty and winning, and follows their adventure as Major Tom heads to Crufts, and Victoria to the Mrs England beauty pageant.

Tickets £10 discounts £8 Ages 14+

Thursday 27 and Friday 28 June at 7.30pmStellaBy Siobhán Nicholas

Two women astronomers, Jessica Bell from the 21st century and Caroline Herschel from the 18th century, look up at the same night sky and find themselves colliding in their search for understanding. Each woman can precisely map her position in the universe yet she struggles to find her place in the world.

The audience choked on the bared emotions and the wonderment of people seeing deep space for the first time. Guardian

From Take the Space who brought Hanging Hooke and Dolce Via to the BT.




Saturday 29 June at 11am and 2pmCscape Dance CompanyIf the Shoe Fits

When Emily pays a visit to Nice Fits Shoe Emporium, she soon realises that this is no ordinary shop.

Hidden inside every box is a shoe with a story to tell, from slippers that speed up time to the cowboy boots of Dustbowl Bill. But the question is, which shoes should Emily choose?

Bringing shoes and stories to life using physical theatre, dance, story-telling and music, If the Shoe Fits is a delightful 55-minute dance theatre show for all the family.

Tickets £7.50 children £5.50 Ages 3+

Tuesday 2 to Thursday 4 July at 9pmMagdalen College School Drama presentsIf You’ll Be Glad, I’ll Be FrankBy Tom Stoppard

At the third stroke...

When Frank telephones the talking clock, he is amazed to hear the voice of his long-lost wife Gladys at the other end of the line. In a desperate bid to get her back he appeals to the authorities, but time, as always, is ticking…

Performed by students of Magdalen College School and originally written for radio, Tom Stoppard’s rarely seen play takes a comic look at a world that is governed around the clock, by the clock.


Friday 5 July at 7.30pmThe Lowry and Word of WarningThe Secret Life of You and MeBy Lowri Evans

A live scrap book. An unfinished love affair. A made up true story.

Lowri leads a double life. By day she ponders the passing of time, sifting through the fractured memories of people with dementia. By night she makes art in strange places: fleeting, filmic moments. All to draw meaning from our jumble-sale lives.

But the telescope has turned on this meddling voyeur. You are invited to witness her attempt to piece together a sparkling constellation from stuff, love and memories; to understand what we are, how we fit together and what we leave behind.



Saturday 6 July at 10am, 12pm and 3pmHalf Moon presents a Tam Tam Theatre productionCurious

Journey into a world where kitchen meets garden and where pots and pans get mischievously mixed up with planters and pails.

A story without words, Curious is a spirited play for the very, very young. A perfect giggle-making introductory experience to theatre that explores everyday objects in an interactive environment.

The performance concludes by inviting the children to venture onto the stage to dig, delve and rummage in the soft, moist soil.

Tickets £7.50 children £5.50 Running Time 45 mins including Ages 3 and under 15 mins stay and play

Wednesday 10 July at 7.30pmMe, Mum & Dusty Springfield By Stephanie Ridings

“Mum’s funeral was last week. They were all there, Tom Jones, Chris de Burgh, Cher and Elton John. Everyone said it was very tasteful. Although there was some awkwardness when Tom Jones wanted to make up for ‘lost time’ but it had always been just me, mum and Dusty Springfield and I didn’t need a pseudo father-figure stepping in.”

A new comedy that reflects on the bond that binds mothers and daughters, people who are not quite what they seem and how we cope with loss when it’s just too late, all sprinkled with Dusty’s timeless lyrics.

Tickets £10 discounts £8 Age 14+


Thursday 11 July at 8pmOxford Jazz Masters Series Summer SpecialFeaturing Chris Biscoe and Roger Turner

OxJaMS returns to the Burton Taylor Studio with a Summer Special…

Possibly best known for his work with Mike Westbrook, Chris Biscoe is a UK leader on jazz sax and clarinet. Veteran percussionist Roger Turner originated from the 1960’s Canterbury scene to worldwide recognition. Described by The Wire as ‘One of the giants of free improvisation’.

The evening is hosted by the OxJaMS Trio: George Haslam (reeds), Steve Kershaw (bass) and Richard Leigh Harris (piano).



Friday 12 July at 8pmSupafunk4

Dedicated to bringing Funk back to the masses, Supafunk4 is a great live Oxford-based band with a choice of classic funk and soul covers mixed with a range of their own original material. Their fantastic live energy will keep you dancing all night! The Supafunk4 set consists of such classics as: Superstition by Stevie Wonder, Lovely Day by Bill Withers, Play that Funky Music by Wild Cherry, Long Train Runnin’ by The Doobie Brothers and Take me to the River by Al Green.


Saturday 13 July at 11am and 2pmHalf Moon presents a Rosemary Harris poetry performance in association with Apples and SnakesA Roo in my Suitcase

When Rosie arrives in the UK from Down Under, she feels all alone. But when she opens her suitcase, she discovers it’s full of stowaways! One by one, a friendly collection of Australian animals leap into Rosie’s arms: a bouncy kangaroo, a cuddly koala, a giggling kookaburra. But will Rosie and her animal friends fit in?

Funny, quirky and cuddly as a bag of marsupials, poet Rosemary Harris celebrates friendship through poetry, songs and plenty of joining in!

Tickets £7.50 children £5.50 Running Time 45 mins Ages 3 to 7




Tuesday 13 to Saturday 24 August, every 15 minutes from 7pm to 10pmFuel, in association with Roundhouse RadioEveryday MomentsLate night, with headphones, in a completely, utterly dark roomBy Hofesh Shechter

In 2011, Fuel commissioned Everyday Moments; a series of podcasts designed to be enjoyed at a particular time and place. This is the podcast from choreographer and musician Hofesh Shechter, an invitation to move without inhibition. Returning to the Burton Taylor Studio due to popular demand, this audio installation lasts 15 minutes and has been created to be listened to using headphones, alone in a room. It is a fascinating experience, not to be missed.

An experience like no other... stunning. Audience member 2012

Funded by the Esmée Fairbairn Foundation and Arts Council England.

Tickets £3 (No performances on Sun and Mon) Early booking recommended

Tuesday 8 and Wednesday 9 October at 4.30pm and 7.30pmA Watermill Outreach Touring ProductionRomeo & JulietBy William ShakespeareAdapted by Beth FlintoffDirected by Clive Judd

As adulthood looms and the pressures of academia mount, two students find themselves entangled in an emotionally charged and inevitably tragic relationship. Following The Watermill ’s hugely successful, pared-down production of Othello in 2012, a cast of two actors in a contemporary setting cut to the very core of the play: the relationship between Romeo and Juliet and the world around them.

A riveting, fast-paced 80 minutes. British Theatre Guide on Othello

Tickets £10 discounts £8 Schools Workshops available on request, please contact [email protected] or call 01865 305334 for more information.

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Alternatively, tickets are available up to 30 minutes before the performance from Oxford Playhouse’s Ticket Office, Beaumont Street, Oxford OX1 2LW. After that time any remaining tickets will be available from the Burton Taylor Studio Ticket Office situated on the first floor. Please note, all seating at the Burton Taylor Studio is unreserved.

Where listed, discounts are available for under 18s, over 60s, full time students, ES40s, BECTU and Equity members and access facility users.

The studio is situated on the second floor of the Burton Taylor Studio, accessed via two flights of stairs. We have a stair climber for wheelchair users. If you require this facility please book with the Ticket Office at least three days in advance.

If there is anything else you may need to make your visit to the studio easier, or you would like further information, please do not hesitate to contact us.

OPT in! An allocation of OPT in! tickets for 16 to 25 year olds are available for selected performances outside the student season. Please visit www.oxfordplayhouse.com/OPTin! or ask at the Ticket Office.


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June17 Mon 7.30pm Emily Wilding Davison18 Tue 7.30pm Emily Wilding Davison19 Wed 7.30pm Vinyl20 Thu 11am Spot 2pm Spot21 Fri 7.30pm My Robot Heart22 Sat 7.30pm My Robot Heart25 Tue 7.30pm Major Tom27 Thu 7.30pm Stella28 Fri 7.30pm Stella29 Sat 11am If the Shoe Fits 2pm If the Shoe Fits July2 Tue 9pm If You’ll Be Glad3 Wed 9pm If You’ll Be Glad4 Thu 9pm If You’ll Be Glad5 Fri 7.30pm The Secret Life of You and Me6 Sat 10am Curious 12pm Curious 3pm Curious10 Wed 7.30pm Me, Mum & Dusty Springfield11 Thu 8pm Oxford Jazz Masters Series12 Fri 8pm Supafunk413 Sat 11am A Roo in my Suitcase 2pm A Roo in my Suitcase August 13 -24 Tue-Sat Various* Everyday Moments October8 Tue 4.30pm Romeo & Juliet 7.30pm Romeo & Juliet9 Wed 4.30pm Romeo & Juliet 7.30pm Romeo & Juliet

SUMMER SEASON

April30 Tue 7.30pm The Lesson May1 Wed 7.30pm The Lesson2 Thu 7.30pm The Lesson3 Fri 7.30pm The Lesson4 Sat 7.30pm The Lesson7 Tue 7.30pm The Trial 9.30pm Midnight at the Rue Morgue8 Wed 7.30pm The Trial 9.30pm Midnight at the Rue Morgue9 Thu 7.30pm The Trial 9.30pm Midnight at the Rue Morgue10 Fri 7.30pm The Trial 9.30pm Midnight at the Rue Morgue11 Sat 7.30pm The Trial 9.30pm Midnight at the Rue Morgue14 Tue 7.30pm Lead Feathers 9.30pm Comic Mysteries15 Wed 7.30pm Lead Feathers 9.30pm Comic Mysteries16 Thu 7.30pm Lead Feathers 9.30pm Comic Mysteries17 Fri 7.30pm Lead Feathers 9.30pm Comic Mysteries18 Sat 7.30pm Lead Feathers 9.30pm Comic Mysteries21 Tue 7.30pm Deathtrap 9.30pm Some Funny22 Wed 7.30pm Deathtrap 9.30pm Some Funny23 Thu 7.30pm Deathtrap 9.30pm Some Funny24 Fri 7.30pm Deathtrap 9.30pm Some Funny25 Sat 7.30pm Deathtrap 9.30pm Some Funny28 Tue 7.30pm Die Frau von früher 9.30pm Chastity on the Verge29 Wed 7.30pm Die Frau von früher 9.30pm Chastity on the Verge30 Thu 7.30pm Die Frau von früher 9.30pm Chastity on the Verge31 Fri 7.30pm Die Frau von früher 9.30pm Chastity on the Verge June1 Sat 7.30pm Die Frau von früher 9.30pm Chastity on the Verge4 Tue 7.30pm Middle England 9.30pm Last Exit / Hawk’s Well5 Wed 7.30pm Middle England 9.30pm Last Exit / Hawk’s Well6 Thu 7.30pm Middle England 9.30pm Last Exit / Hawk’s Well

TRINITY TERM TRINITY TERMJune continued 7 Fri 7.30pm Middle England 9.30pm Last Exit / Hawk’s Well8 Sat 7.30pm Middle England 9.30pm Last Exit / Hawk’s Well11 Tue 7.30pm Dealer’s Choice12 Wed 7.30pm Dealer’s Choice13 Thu 7.30pm Dealer’s Choice14 Fri 7.30pm Dealer’s Choice15 Sat 7.30pm Dealer’s Choice

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