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Recognised as one of the UK’s finest open air companies, the OSC offers a welcome return of two of their most popular and critically acclaimed productions this summer.
Described by the Guardian in 2004 as “An exuberant outdoor production (with) faultless performances...hugely warm and engaging, a toe-tapping, heart-warming hoot”**** this revival of Shakespeare’s stupendous farce, The Comedy of Errors, follows the madcap adventures of two pairs of separated master and servant twins who unwittingly find themselves in the same city, surrounded by a host of fabulous comic characters who help – and sometimes hinder - the long lost brothers towards the most extraordinary meeting of their lives. A new ensemble add fresh energy to Chris Pickles’ exhilarating show with stunning additional West End show tune arrangements by Paul Knight and original choreography by Broadway and West End musical stalwart Cory English. Inspired by the traditions of vaudeville, musical theatre, end-of-pier seaside shows, pantomime, silent film and commedia dell’arte this production promises to be as super-charged and riveting as its predecessor.
In late July the same cast will open The Importance of Being Earnest which runs in repertoire with The Comedy of Errors until 26 August.
This fabulous and beautiful production of Oscar Wilde’s supreme classic directed by Chris Pickles and described in 2005 by Chris Gray of The Oxford Times as “Perfect? Not far from it”, has an added edge in its dynamic casting of two male actors in the roles of Miss Prism and the supremely talented Howard Gossington as Lady Bracknell. Confusion and hilarity abound in this comedy of mistaken identities – will the real Earnest please stand up!
The show will run for 8 weeks at the OSC Oxford residence of the last 10 years, the walled garden of Wadham College. This idyllic venue in the heart of the city, works alongside the imitable OSC style of performance and audience engagement to create an exceptional open air atmosphere. Visitors are welcome to picnic in the sumptuous grounds from 6.30pm or 1.30pm, soak up the ambience as the company prepares for the performance ahead and enjoy soft and alcoholic refreshments and hot beverages from our bar.
There is also the opportunity watch the show at Cornbury Park Charlbury - regarded as one of the most stunning private estates – on 10 July at 2.30pm.
Two fabulous shows that will undoubtedly be revisited by many that saw them the first time around and hold new audiences enthralled this summer. Frankly you couldn’t hope for more joyous entertainment - “You will not have more fun in any west end theatre this summer...a production with more wit, energy and panache than Ben Elton or Andrew Lloyd Webber...Just go!” Camden New Journal.
General Enquiries: 0844 879 4418
Tickets from www.ticketsoxford.com or 01865 305 305 |
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