About

Tristan & Yseult is an acclaimed production adapted and directed by Emma Rice, based on an ancient tale from Cornwall. It runs at Oxford Playhouse on 26–30 January 2027.

What to expect

Tristan & Yseult is the original, critically acclaimed production adapted and directed by Emma Rice.

First created in 2003, it returns to the UK for the first time in ten years.

It is described as one of the most influential theatre productions of the 21st century.

  • Based on an ancient tale from Cornwall
  • Blends myth, music, movement and storytelling
  • Explores forbidden desires and tender truths
  • Presented live on stage

Dates

Questions

When does Tristan & Yseult start and end?

Tristan & Yseult is on Thursday, 28 January 2027.

Where is Tristan & Yseult?

Tristan & Yseult takes place at Playhouse, 11-12 Beaumont Street, Oxford.

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What is it based on?

It is based on an epic ancient tale from Cornwall.

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Getting there

Playhouse, 11-12 Beaumont Street, OX1 2LW Oxford, England, GB

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