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Creation Theatre @creationtheatre.bsky.social · 13d

This amazing lot are back on the streets of #Oxford
One more day of performances! Can you help #Sherlock and #Watson solve the mystery?
Some tickets still available for Sunday…
Spread the word…

creationtheatre.co.uk/show/sherlock/

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Jane Austen Summer Program @janeaustensummer.bsky.social · Aug 27

@creationtheatre.bsky.social is performing an adaptation of Austen's Lady Susan, available to watch anywhere in the world.

Tickets & Info: tinyurl.com/5594fvn6

#janeausten #janeaustensummerprogram #ladysusan #austen250 #janeausten250 #austenadaptations

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Jane Austen Summer Program @janeaustensummer.bsky.social · Sep 7

@creationtheatre.bsky.social is celebrating the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen’s birth with a quirky adaptation of her epistolary novella Lady Susan, available to watch anywhere in the world.

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Creation Theatre @creationtheatre.bsky.social · Sep 11

Not long now until 'Lady Susan' begins.

🎁 Gift a ticket to a #janeausten fan anywhere in the world!

To mark Austen’s 250th, we’ve adapted her epistolary novel into 41 short films. Buy a ticket + get 1 film daily for 41 days—experience the story over 6 weeks!
👉 creationtheatre.co.uk/show/lady-su...

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Creation Theatre @creationtheatre.bsky.social · Sep 11

She's back! Here's Mrs Hudson in Creation's #Sherlock in #Summertown'

It sold out last time, but its it back for three days. Help #Watson and #Holmes solve a crime on the streets of North #Oxford.

Tickets from the Creation website - creationtheatre.co.uk/show/sherlock/

📷 - Geraint Lewis

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Creation Theatre @creationtheatre.bsky.social · Sep 2

🤩Free Drama Club Taster Session for ages 5-19🤩

We introduce children to Shakespeare and classic stories in a fun, engaging way, while helping build confidence and performance skills.

Free taster session - bit.ly/46gs5LN
📅Sat & Wed in Headington & Wolvercote #oxford

Creation Theatre @creationtheatre.bsky.social · Aug 19

To celebrate the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen’s birth, we’re performing a suitably quirky adaptation of her epistolary novel Lady Susan, available to watch online.
📖Jane Austen’s Lady Susan
🎥Delivered to your inbox: 41 short films in 41 days
📅22 Sept – 1 Nov
🎟️https://bit.ly/3HwEnq0 #JaneAusten

Image for Creation Theatre's online theatrical production of Lady Susan

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Creation Theatre @creationtheatre.bsky.social · Aug 18

A massive thank you to ❤️everyone ❤️ involved in
A Midsummer Night's Dream, to the wonderful cast; creative & artistic team; stage management team; front of house team; our volunteers; Wolfson college, Oxford; and of course thank you to our fabulous audiences 👏👏👏👏👏
From The Creation Team

Actors in a Midsummer Night's Dream open air theatre in Oxford

2 Actors in a Midsummer Night's Dream open air theatre in Oxford

Creation Theatre @creationtheatre.bsky.social · Jul 20

It isn’t summer until you’ve seen Creation’s Open-Air Shakespeare!
❤️A Midsummer Night's Dream
🌳Wolfson College Cricket Ground, Oxford
📅16 July - 16 Aug
🎫 bit.ly/4eM6rSa
📷 Geraint Lewis
#oxford #Oxfordshire

A Midsummer Night's Dream characters dancing under canvas, at Wolfson College Oxford

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Laura Greenfield @lauragreenfield.bsky.social · Jun 12

If you are in London this week or Oxford next week, this collaboration between Creation Theatre, @rsliterature.bsky.social and @thelondonlibrary.bsky.social looks so good. I can’t go and am trying to convince myself reading the book is sufficient compensation

Creation Theatre @creationtheatre.bsky.social · Jun 9

We invite you to take tea with Clarissa Dalloway, walk the streets by her side, hear her innermost thoughts & explore the richly layered world of post-war London.

Mrs Dalloway
📅The London Library 11-15 June
📅Oxford 19-22 June
🎟️https://bit.ly/43AIsl5
#Mrsdalloway #Oxford #Immersivetheatre

Actress outside The London Library performing in Mrs Dalloway

Actress in London performing in Mrs Dalloway - holding an umbrella

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Creation Theatre @creationtheatre.bsky.social · Jun 19

"This is a glorious and affecting tribute to Woolf’s genius and a quietly dazzling piece of theatre in its own right."
- Everything Theatre ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
In Oxford until Sun 22 June.
🎫https://bit.ly/43AIsl5
📷Jane Hobson
@engfac.bsky.social @ox.ac.uk
@rsliterature.bsky.social
#Oxford #Oxfordshire

Creation Theatre @creationtheatre.bsky.social · Jun 15

"An outstandingly creative and profoundly respectful re-imagining of a classic currently celebrating its 100th anniversary." ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

👉https://everything-theatre.co.uk/2025/06/review-mrs-dalloway-london-library/

Virginia Woolf's Mrs Dalloway
📅Oxford 19-22 June
🎫https://bit.ly/43AIsl5
📷 Jane Hobson

Review: Mrs Dalloway, London Library - Everything Theatre

An outstandingly creative and profoundly respectful re-imagining of a classic currently celebrating its 100th anniversary.

everything-theatre.co.uk

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Creation Theatre @creationtheatre.bsky.social · Jun 9

We invite you to take tea with Clarissa Dalloway, walk the streets by her side, hear her innermost thoughts & explore the richly layered world of post-war London.

Mrs Dalloway
📅The London Library 11-15 June
📅Oxford 19-22 June
🎟️https://bit.ly/43AIsl5
#Mrsdalloway #Oxford #Immersivetheatre

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Creation Theatre @creationtheatre.bsky.social · May 22

🔎Sherlock in Summertown 🔎
Don't miss this thrilling blend of mystery, adventure and live performance. Join us to help John Watson unravel an Oxford-themed mystery, on the streets and inside select buildings in Summertown.

📅24, 25, 26 & 27 May
Tickets: creationtheatre.co.uk/show/sherlock/
#oxford

One of the characters in Sherlock in Summertown

Creation Theatre @creationtheatre.bsky.social · May 13

Cast Announcement for Mrs Dalloway!

We are so excited to be working with Dominic Brewer, Emma Fenney, Julie Cheung-Inhin, Lucinda Lloyd and Tracy Bargate!

📅 11–15 June 2025
📍 The London Library, St James’s Square
🔗 Book now: creationtheatre.co.uk/show/dalloway/
Oxford Dates on sale soon!

Creation Theatre @creationtheatre.bsky.social · May 11

What a line up for Monday night's #poetry reading at the URC in #Oxford . We can't wait. Everyone welcome. 7.30pm start.

creationtheatre.co.uk/show/poetryr...

Featuring Laura Theis, Jen Feroze, Andy George, Charlotte Johnson and Miles Gibson.

@poetryschool.bsky.social @mptmagazine.bsky.social

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Creation Theatre @creationtheatre.bsky.social · May 6

We are excited to announce that Andy Owens, Jon Edgley Bond, Lucy Brenchley, Lydia-May Cooney and Simon Muller will be the cast for Sherlock in Summertown.

📅 18-27th May 2025
📍 Summertown, Oxford
🔗 Book now: creationtheatre.co.uk/show/sherlock

Creation Theatre @creationtheatre.bsky.social · May 1

Step into the pages of Mrs Dalloway in an intimate, immersive adaptation at The London Library — where Woolf herself once wandered the stacks.

📅 11–15 June 2025
📍 The London Library, St James’s Square
🔗 Book now: creationtheatre.co.uk/show/dalloway

Illustration: Karrie Fransman

Creation Theatre @creationtheatre.bsky.social · Apr 14

Love what we do? Still time to vote for us today!
bucksoxon.muddystilettos.co.uk/awards/vote/...
We're in the running for Best Arts, Culture & Theatre in Bucks & Oxon Muddy Stilettos Awards. Latest live results - voting closes Tues 15 April at 1pm.
bucksoxon.muddystilettos.co.uk/awards/live-...

2 happy characters in As You Like it Open Air Theatre

Creation Theatre @creationtheatre.bsky.social · Apr 11

We're in the Muddy Stilettos Regional Finals!
Please vote for us - we'd love to be THE regional finalist! ❤️
bucksoxon.muddystilettos.co.uk/awards/vote/...

#oxford #oxfordshire #Buckinghamshire #theatre

Creation Theatre @creationtheatre.bsky.social · Mar 25

Thank you! We are incredibly grateful to everyone who donated, or helped us spread the word about our
@biggive.bsky.social fundraising campaign. It has been humbling to receive your messages of support and donations over the last week ❤️
#ArtsForImpact

Image detailing fundraising target raised of £10,605 and children celebrating

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Creation Theatre @creationtheatre.bsky.social · Mar 24

Just 24 hours of @biggive.bsky.social to go! The campaign closes at midday tomorrow (Tues 25 March). One final push towards the finish line! If you are in a position to make a donation or spread the word we’d be hugely grateful.
👉https://bit.ly/42cbB5o ❤️ #Artsforimpact #Oxfordshire

Image expressing 24 Hours to go until the Big Give fundraising campaign ends.

Creation Theatre @creationtheatre.bsky.social · Mar 23

Join us for Poetry Readings on Mon 24 March, 7.30pm.
In collaboration with @livecanon.bsky.social & Summertown Arts.
📣https://creationtheatre.co.uk/show/poetryreadings/
Tickets £7
At United Reformed Church, Summertown, Oxford.
@poetrysociety.bsky.social @poetrydaily.bsky.social
#Oxford #poetry

Photographs of 5 poets who are reading their poems on Mon 24 March at the Summertown United Reform Church at 7.30pm

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Creation Theatre @creationtheatre.bsky.social · Mar 22

Please help us reach our £10,000 target
👉https://bit.ly/41CNkE6 donations doubled!
A huge thank you to everyone who has donated already❤️
Thank you @biggive.bsky.social for this incredible opportunity and doubling funds raised.
#ArtsForImpact #Oxfordshire #Oxford

Actor in a boat performing in Creation's Wind in the Willow in Oxford

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Creation Theatre @creationtheatre.bsky.social · Mar 18

@bbcoxford.bsky.social studio chatting to Adam Ball about @biggive.bsky.social campaign. Donations to arts & culture organisations via BigGive.org are doubled! This week!
BBC Sounds (1h 18mins)
👉 www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
👉https://donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05WS000001lGqMYAU...
#ArtsForImpact

Dr Helen Eastman and Hayley Murray at BBC Radio Oxford studio to discuss Creation Theatre's involvement in the Big Give fundraising campaign.

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