Oxford University Dramatic Society
Company, Oxford Playhouse (Fennec Fox Productions)
The Oxford University Dramatic Society (OUDS) is one of the UK's largest and most active student theatre communities. Run by students, OUDS supports and celebrates theatre throughout the city, bringing together actors, directors, writers, designers, producers, technicians, and audiences from across the university. Whether you're taking your first steps on stage or have years of experience, OUDS is here to help you get involved and become part of Oxford's vibrant theatre scene.
There are all kinds of ways to be involved in Oxford student theatre, whether that is acting, directing, choreographing, stage managing, designing lighting or sound, creating costumes or sets, running marketing and publicity, or even putting on your own show! Whatever your interests or experience lies, there's a place for you to get involved, learn new skills, and collaborate with others to produce theatre.
A View From the Bridge, Oxford Playhouse (Labyrinth Productions)
This website is the central hub for student theatre at Oxford. Here you can find guidance on how to put on a show, browse auditions and opportunities, register your own production company, access funding for your shows, learn about welfare practices, keep up with OUDS events and festivals, and access any essential resources you need. Whether it’s your first show or your fiftieth, we're here to help you every step of the way.
To get started, check out the links below, and make sure to keep up to date with our responsive calendar that is up to date with details on the latest shows and events happening around you.
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Announcements
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Welcome to the new OUDS Website!
We are conducting some essential maintenance work currently to improve the website. Please excuse any empty or dysfunction pages, they will be fixed by the start of Michaelmas 2026.
If you do encounter any problems (eg. broken links), please email Grace (Web Officer, 2026-27) at [email protected]. -
President: Sanaa Pasha
Secretary: Rosie Sutton
Treasurer: Tristan Hood
Welfare: Magdalena Lacey-Hughes