NEXT month University of Oxford Student Company Old Street Productions presents Tom Stoppard’s poignant masterpiece, The Invention of Love, which explores the life, loves and scholarship of A.E. Housman.

Led on a journey of recollection that begins in the classical underworld and takes us through 1870s Oxford – A.E. Housman must confront his love for Moses Jackson, friend and colleague, which was never returned, and question his unrequited devotion for the dry classical scholarship in which he sought refuge.

The author of A Shropshire Lad lived a very different life to his notorious Oxford contemporary, Oscar Wilde – but in the end, whose passion was truly the fatal one?

The production is being staged at Oxford Playhouse from Wednesday to Saturday, February 17-20.

Five people can win a pair of tickets to see the play on Wednesday, February 17, in the Oxford Mail and Oxford Playhouse’s Great Theatre Giveaway. To stand a chance of winning answer this question: l The Invention of Love is presented by which University of Oxford Student Company?

A. Old Street Productions B. Flipping the Bird C. Oxford Revue Email katherine.macalister@nqo.com or call 01865 425366 and leave a message with the correct answer by Monday, February 1, stating your full name, address and daytime telephone number (most important). Normal Newsquest rules apply. The Editor’s decision is final. You will be notified by phone or email.

For tickets call Oxford Playhouse on 01865 305305 or visit the website at oxfordplayhouse.com