Step into a world of twinkling lights, ticking clocks, and toys that might just come to life… Follow young Marie as she’s swept from her family’s festive parlour into an enchanting adventure, where she must journey through a magical land of sweets, face the fearsome Mouse King, and join forces with a brave Nutcracker in the battle of a lifetime.

This Christmas, Creation Theatre brings a brand-new theatrical take on The Nutcracker — adapted from the original E.T.A. Hoffmann tale and filled with wonder, mischief, and festive adventure. Expect dancing (not always by ballerinas), magical transformations, and a generous helping of nutty humour — all wrapped up in a glorious score by Patrick Stockbridge, with live music and toe-tapping tunes.

The Nutcracker

The North Wall Arts Centre Oxford

A crime has been committed and Dr Watson needs your help. You’ll need to follow a trail of clues around Summertown to crack the mystery, meeting a cast of Arthur Conan Doyle’s timeless characters along the way. 

A missing Professor, an old book and a sensational headline. It isn’t much evidence for Sherlock Holmes to crack the case, but with your help, justice will be served.

An interactive production, based on the Sherlock Holmes novels by Arthur Conan Doyle, adapted by award-winning site-specific theatre company, Creation.

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Sherlock in Summertown

This year marks Jane Austen’s 250th anniversary – she was born in 1775 and went on to become one of the most loved novelists writing in English literature.

Austen’s Lady Susan takes the form of 41 letters, written by the novel’s fabulous characters, over a period of weeks. Lady Susan herself is one of Austen’s most memorable characters – scheming, flirtatious, self-serving and yet, decidedly charming. Newly widowed, she’s intent on finding herself a wealthy new husband and marrying off her sixteen year old daughter as advantageously as possible. As rumours of her reputation spread, can she convince everyone that it is all slander and she’s just misunderstood?

Jane Austen's Lady Susan

Creation Theatre present the world premiere of this digital adaptation of Sophocles’ timeless classic Antigone. In the aftermath of a bloody civil war, Creon is trying to restore order. But his niece Antigone won’t accept his orders to leave her brother unburied. She’ll fight for what she believes is right. Whatever the cost.

Antigone

We’re delighted to welcome you to George Orwell’s classic political fable in an adaptation bristling with satire. The animals have thrown off their human oppressors, but a new political elite are rising, and want to make Animal Farm ‘great again’. But at what cost? Join us for a riotous retelling of this timeless novel featuring Creation’s rep company.

Helen Eastman

Events

Upcoming events

Nov 29, 2025 - Jan 3, 2026

The Nutcracker · Creation Theatre

Past events

Nov 29, 2025 - Jan 3, 2026

The Nutcracker · Creation Theatre

26 - 28 Sep, 2025

Sherlock in Summertown · Creation Theatre

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