Mike Bartlett's epic rollercoaster ride sees three estranged sisters navigate family chaos, corporate corruption, and personal crises while their scientist father predicts a global climate catastrophe. Bouncing wildly from 1968 to 2525, this thrilling, fragmented play asks what matters most when the world is literally falling apart.
We are very excited to be staging OA Mike Bartlett's seminal 2010 play Earthquakes in London as our senior production this year - marking 15 years since Abingdon did the first ever amateur production of the show, and as a celebration of legendary former Director of Drama Jeremy Taylor, as he retires this year. We are delighted to be staging the show in collaboration with talented actors from OX14 Learning Partnership schools John Mason and Larkmead. Tickets are on sale now via the Amey Theatre box office - get yours now!
Parade is a Tony Award winning musical set in 1913, Atlanta, with a book by Alfred Uhry and music and lyrics by Jason Robert Brown. Based on the true story of Leo Frank a Jewish factory manager accused of the murder of 13 year old Mary Phagen. The show delves into a community shaken by tragedy, a justice system clouded by prejudice and the enduring strength of love under fire.
Abingdon Operatic Society are bringing the enchanted world of Broadway’s classic, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, to Abingdon. Based on the Academy Award-winning animated feature, this international sensation – that has been produced in 37 countries worldwide – includes all of the wonderful songs written by Alan Menken and the late Howard Ashman, along with new songs by Mr. Menken and Tim Rice. The original Broadway production ran for over thirteen years and was nominated for nine Tony Awards, including Best Musical!
The classic story tells of Belle, a young woman in a provincial town, and the Beast, a young prince trapped under the spell of an enchantress. If the Beast can learn to love and be loved, the curse will end and he will be transformed into his former self. But time is running out. If the Beast does not learn his lesson soon, he and his household will be doomed for all eternity…
In 19th century France, Jean Valjean is released from years of unjust imprisonment.
He breaks his parole in the hope of starting a new life, initiating a life-long struggle
for redemption as he is relentlessly pursued by police inspector, Javert, who refuses
to believe that Valjean can change his ways. During the Paris student uprising of
1832, Javert must confront his morality after Valjean spares his life and saves that of
the student revolutionary who has captured the heart of Valjean's adopted daughter.
Oxfordshire Youth Music Theatre presents a powerful and moving show which
includes classic songs such as ‘Do You Hear the People Sing’, ‘I Dreamed a Dream’,
‘On My Own’ and many more. Immerse yourself in this timeless musical performed
entirely by Oxfordshire school students supported by instrumentalists from
Oxfordshire County Music Service.
Age rating 14+