Tristan & Yseult
Tristan & Yseult at Oxford Playhouse
About the show
Experience the original, critically acclaimed production of Tristan & Yseult, one of the most influential theatre productions of the 21st century. Adapted and directed by Emma Rice, this iconic show returns to the UK for the first time in ten years, offering a rare chance to encounter a modern masterpiece fresh and live on stage.
First created in 2003, Tristan & Yseult took the theatrical world by storm. Based on an epic ancient tale from Cornwall, Tristan & Yseult revels in forbidden desires, broken hearts, grand passions, and tender truths.
Visceral, playful, and heartbreakingly beautiful, this internationally celebrated production blends myth, music, movement, and storytelling into an unforgettable theatrical night out. This landmark show, that has inspired a global generation of artists and audiences, is now re-made, re-mastered – and truly unmissable.