Who we are?
OPT was founded by Co-directors Lizzy McBain and Emma Webb in 2022.
Lizzy is a Director and Designer and Emma is a Choreographer, Movement Director and theatre maker.
Between them they have 45 years collective experience making theatre with professional and community artists, and a passion for making visually striking performance with people from all backgrounds.
What we do?
OPT is open to all adults & YP aged 11+ from across Oxford. We want all to feel welcome, especially those with:
- with little or no experience of theatre
- on low incomes
- with additional mental or physical health needs
- at risk of becoming or who are already socially excluded/lonely
How do we do this?
We do this by:
- not holding auditions
- creating multiple ways to engage onstage or backstage
- offering free /pay what you can activity
- reimbursing bus fares where needed
- hosting social events & sharings alongside workshops & performances
Our productions .
Alongside developing a biennial production, we also have opportunities to get involved throughout the year, to collaborate on the writing, music & design of our shows through Play in a Week style events & sharings.
Email us for more information oxfordpeoplestheatre@gmail.com or join our mailing list below for regular updates.
Our workshops .
We run skills shares & weekly workshops every:
– Monday at the Old School House, 6.30-8.30pm and
– Tuesday at The Old Fire Station 6.30-8.45pm
Check here for specific dates.
Alternatively:
– email us oxfordpeoplestheatre@gmail.com or
– join our mailing list below for regular updates.