Dreyfuss spent four years as a research adviser at St Antony's College, Oxford, from 2004 until 2008. In November 2004, he was scheduled to appear in The Producers in London, but withdrew from the production a week before opening night. The media noted that Dreyfuss was still suffering from problems relating to an operation for a herniated disc in January, and that the part of Max Bialystock in the play is a physically demanding one. Both he and his assistant for the production stated that Dreyfuss was accumulating injuries that required him to wear physical therapy supports during rehearsals.Adam, Karla. "My musical hell". The Guardian. January 21, 2005 After Dreyfuss was officially let go from the production he was replaced by Nathan Lane. He ultimately made his West End debut at The Old Vic in 2009."Dreyfuss in London stage return", BBC News, November 3, 2008.
