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Summer Season 2024

As You Like It & Treasure Island

12 July - 17 August

“A wonderful, quintessentially Oxford evening. Creation does it again!” Ox in a Box (Much Ado About Nothing, 2023)

Summer is approaching – which means it is time for some open-air theatre and a sprinkling of Creation magic. We are delighted to announce our 2024 summer season which includes two productions, playing on the beautiful South lawn at Wycliffe Hall, as well as touring in Oxfordshire and beyond.

Creation have been performing open-air summer Shakespeare for nearly thirty years and this summer we bring you As You Like It directed by award-winning Lucy Pitman Wallace. It is such a joyful play and we look forward to welcoming you to our Forest of Arden for some sparkling summer nights.

For all the family we have a production of Treasure Island, written and directed by Gari Jones, whose Christmas Carol delighted our audiences six months ago. Swashbuckling pirates and treasure will abound – so come and be part of the adventure.

Both shows features members of our unique rep company, live music (and some swashbuckling fights!). You can book a picnic blanket or seats – and this year we have conceded to the weather, and have rain and shade cover (in Wycliffe)

So gather your friends, family, colleagues… for the ultimate Oxford (all-weather) summer experience.

To book As You Like It, click here.

To book Treasure Island, click here.

Tour
We’re taking our summer season on the road! We’ll be visiting beautiful locations within Oxfordshire and beyond. All of our tour venues are ‘bring your own seating’, so bring along a picnic blanket or some chairs – there’s plenty of room for everyone.

‘As You Like It’ on tour
Heath Farm, Chipping Norton – 17 July, 19.00 | Book Now
Ham House & Gardens – 19 July, 19.00 | Book Now

‘Treasure Island’ on tour
Heath Farm, Chipping Norton – 18 July, 19.00 | Book Now
Ham House and Gardens, Richmond – 20 July, 19.00 | Book Now
Hughenden Manor, High Wycombe – 30th July, 19:00 Book Now
The Earth Trust Centre, Little Wittenham – 6 August, 18.00 | Book Now

Creative Team

As You Like It

Cast

Emily Woodward – Rosalind
James Bradwell – Orlando
Anna Tolputt – Oliver, Le Beau, Jacques, Audrey
Clive Duncan – Duke Senior, Duke Frederick, Adam, Touchstone
Ailsa Joy – Celia, Phebe
Neil Urquhart – Charles, Silvius

Creative Team

Director – Lucy Pitman-Wallace
Designer – Delphine du Barry
Assistant Director – Michael Deacon

Treasure Island

Cast

Jim – Hayley Murray
Trelivesey/Tom – Graeme Rose
Mum/Dog – Katherine Toy
Pew/Silver – Nicholas Osmond
Bones/Hands/A-ha/Gunn – Herb Cuanalo

Creative Team

Writer/Director – Gari Jones
Designer – David Spence
Musical Director – Patrick Stockbridge
Movement Director – Matthew Coulton
Stage Manager – Robin Gallardo-Parsons

Gallery

Schedule

Oxford Venue - Wycliffe Hall

How to find us
Please see Wycliffe Hall’s guidance on how to find the venue.

Touring Venues

There is no reserved seating on our tour; please bring your own seating/picnic blankets to these performances. If you have questions about seating or access requirements at a particular tour venue, please email our producer Katie or call box office on 01865 766266.

The Hawth, Crawley, RH10 6YZ
How to get here
Free parking is available onsite.

Heath Farm, Swerford, Chipping Norton, OX7 4BN
How to get here
Parking is available along the driveway.

Ham House & Gardens, Ham St, Richmond, TW10 7RS
How to get here
Parking is available at the nearby Ham Street car park.

Earth Trust Centre, Little Wittenham, OX14 4QZ
How to get here
Free parking is available onsite.

Hughenden, High Wycombe, HP14 4LA
How to get here
Parking available onsite.

Cast & Creatives

As You Like It

Cast

Creative Team

Director – Lucy Pitman-Wallace
Designer – Delphine du Barry
Assistant Director – Michael Deacon

Treasure Island

Cast

Jim – Hayley Murray
Trelivesey/Tom – Graeme Rose
Mum/Dog – Katherine Toy
Pew/Silver – Nicholas Osmond
Bones/Hands/A-ha/Gunn – Herb Cuanalo

Creative Team

Writer/Director – Gari Jones
Designer – David Spence
Musical Director – Patrick Stockbridge
Movement Director – Matthew Coulton
Stage Manager – Robin Gallardo-Parsons

FAQs

The information below is for the performances at Wycliffe Hall, 54 Banbury Road, Oxford.

How many people can sit on a picnic blanket?
The blankets are standard size and could fit 2 adults and 2 young children on at the most.

Is there parking?
There are a limited number of parking spaces that we have reserved for blue badge holders and disabled audience members; please fill in this form to reserve a car parking spot.

Is the venue wheelchair accessible?
Yes; we are performing on the lawn in front of Wycliffe Hall, which is on a flat level from the car park. The car park has gravel and there is a short distance of grass to access the tent.

If you have any questions about accessibility, please contact Box Office and we can help you. Our friendly Front of House team are also available for support on the day of the performance.

What happens if it rains?
Don’t worry, we’re prepared for the Great British Weather! The performance takes place under cover, within Creation’s summer tent (at Wycliffe Hall only).

Please be aware that the performance is still outside, so make sure to wrap up warm if the weather is a bit cooler. We will have rugs and blankets available at FOH.

Can I bring a picnic?
Absolutely! The lawn will be open an hour before the show if you’d like to arrive early. There are also picnic blanket tickets available to book.

What is the running time?
The expected run time is 120 minutes, including an interval.

What is the age limit?
As You Like It is suitable for 11+. Treasure Island is suitable for all ages.