Perfect Show For Rachel brings joyful chaos to Oxford Playhouse

Zoe Gater

Perfect Show For Rachel brings anarchic, ever-changing theatre to Oxford Playhouse this May 2026.

Oxford Playhouse will host the critically acclaimed Perfect Show For Rachel, a vibrant, ever-evolving theatrical experience running from Wednesday 13 to Saturday 16 May 2026.

Zoo Co and Improbable co-produce the show, which delivers a bold, unpredictable and deeply human piece of theatre that challenges convention while celebrating individuality, creativity and connection.

Flo and Rachel O’Mahony form the sister duo behind Perfect Show For Rachel. Flo works as an award-winning theatre director and serves as artistic director of Zoo Co, while Rachel is a 35-year-old learning-disabled artist who loves Kylie Minogue, brings a sharp comic eye, and embraces joyful chaos. Together, they created what they call Rachel’s “perfect show” – funny, unpredictable and different every time it plays.

With no fixed script, Rachel takes control at the push of a button and steers the action in unexpected directions while the cast react in real time. One moment the stage erupts into an improvised bar fight; the next, performers become singing biscuits or receive a sudden mid-scene “firing”. The result feels chaotic, fast-paced and full of surprises.

Flo describes the show as “beautifully inconvenient”, a phrase that captures how it pushes theatres to adapt their spaces and processes to properly support the company. The work also extends beyond the stage, sparking wider conversations around access, inclusion and leadership in the arts.

The production arrives at Oxford Playhouse as part of a series of relaxed performances designed to feel welcoming and flexible for all audiences. Loud noises and flashing lights may feature, and audiences can move in and out of the auditorium as needed.

Tickets are available via the Box Office on 01865 305305 or oxfordplayhouse.com.

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