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Luther Live & Velvet Voices
01 March @ 7.30pm to 10.00pm
About Luther Live & Velvet Voices
Step into a world of soul, romance, and unforgettable grooves with Luther Live & Velvet Voices – the ultimate live theatre experience celebrating the golden era of R’n’B.
This electrifying show brings the smooth sounds of Luther Vandross, Alexander O’Neal and many others to life, with powerhouse vocals, a sensational live band, and all the emotion you’d expect from the voices that defined a generation.
But the magic doesn’t stop there. Luther Live & Velvet Voices also pays tribute to a roll call of R’n’B royalty, including Marvin Gaye, Bobby Brown, and George Benson – delivering hit after hit from the 80s and 90s that’ll have audiences dancing in the aisles and singing every word.
Expect to hear ‘Never Too Much’, ‘Shine’, ‘Give Me The Reason’, ‘Dance With My Father’, ‘Criticize’, ‘Saturday Love’, ‘If You Were Here Tonight’, ‘Sexual Healing’, ‘Give Me The Night’ and many, many more.
Introducing the sensational vocal talents of Gamal John (Britain’s Got Talent gold buzzer rule breaker)
Get ready for an unforgettable night of smooth tunes, sweet harmonies, and soul-stirring performances. Luther Live & Velvet Voices – where the spirit of classic R’n’B lives on.
Tickets
Please see important booking information below.
Booking information
Ticket prices:
From £27.00
Tickets are subject to a transaction fee of £3.95
Dates & times:
Sunday 01 March 2026 at 7.30pm
Running time:
2 hours 30 minutes, including an interval
About New Theatre Oxford
There has been a theatre on George Street for almost 170 years. The first theatre was built in 1836, and a second in 1886. In 1934, the third New Theatre opened.
The theatre has been owned by several different companies and undergone several name changes. It is now owned by the Ambassador Theatre Group and hosts everything from ballet and opera to musicals.
On performance days, the Box Office opens at noon and closes 15 minutes after the show starts. If there is a performance on a Sunday or Bank Holiday, Box Office will open 2 hours before the show begins and close 15 minutes after the show starts.
There is a large air-conditioned bar with seating located below the Stalls Foyer, two further bars in the Circle Foyer and an additional one at the back of the balcony. All stocked with an array of drinks and snacks.
There is a cloakroom located in the stalls bar. If this is closed, please speak to a member of staff. £1 per item. It is free to ATG Theatre Card members.
See important information about Getting there and Access here
