Arts & Culture
Discover Arts & Culture in Oxford and just beyond, from theatre, music and film to literature, exhibitions, museums and the people shaping the creative landscape.
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Oxford host for Richard Dawkins ‘final bow’ tour revealed
YouTuber and podcast host Alex J. O’Connor will join evolutionary biologist and best-selling author Richard Dawkins for the Oxford date of his final-ever tour coming to Oxford New Theatre on Monday, 21 October.
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Mollie’s to host spooky-themed drive-in movie season for Halloween
Mollie’s, the affordable motel and diner concept designed by Soho House, is celebrating Halloween with scary movies screened at its American-style drive-in cinemas in Bristol and Oxfordshire.
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Show Racism The Red Card’s new play ‘Our Little Hour’ comes to Oxford
This new musical drama for Black History Month is part of a campaign to redress a grave injustice dating back to events that took place during The First World War in January 1917.
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A first look at new images from the National Theatre’s acclaimed production of War Horse
This new production is touring the UK and Ireland and will take residence at New Theatre Oxford from Tuesday, 10 December 2024, until Saturday, 04 January 2025.
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Review: Grease the Musical – A nostalgic celebration of 1950s youth culture
A celebration of the 1950s youth culture, Grease captures the spirit, fashion, music, and rebellious energy of that era, combining it with timeless themes of teenage love, identity, and peer pressure.
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Oxford Ice Rink to celebrate its 40th anniversary this October with a Back-to-the-80s Gala
Ice skating fans will get two chances to see this retro funfest 05 October, with shows at 2.30pm and 6.00pm, featuring the cream of the city’s skating talent from the Oxford School of Skating and Oxford Ice Academy.
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Wolfson History Prize unveils shortlist for 2024 and it includes an Oxford author
The Wolfson History Prize, the UK’s most prestigious history writing prize, has announced its shortlist for 2024, highlighting six of the best history books from the past year, including Courting India: England, Mughal India and the Origins of Empire by author and University of Oxford professor Nandini Das.
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Full cast announced for UK& I tour of iconic musical GREASE
Lead producer Colin Ingram has announced the full cast of the UK and Ireland tour of Jim Jacobs & Warren Casey’s iconic musical GREASE, directed by Nikolai Foster and choreographed by Arlene Phillips, arriving at New Theatre Oxford from 24 to 28 September 2024.
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British family-run jeweller Pragnell partners with Cornbury House Horse Trials
Pragnell has been a committed partner of the event since its revival in 2020 by David Howden and his family, and it is this family theme which sits at the heart of both Cornbury and Pragnell.
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Review: & Juliet musical – What if there is life after Romeo?
What if Juliet didn’t die? What if Juliet ditches her famous ending for a new beginning and a second chance at life and love? Break free of the balcony scene and get into this romantic comedy that proves there’s life after Romeo.
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Foodies Festival is set for a spectacular return to Oxford this August Bank Holiday Weekend
Foodies Festival – the UK’s biggest touring celebrity food and music festival series – is set for a spectacular return to Oxford across the August Bank Holiday Weekend.
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Only Fools and Horses The Musical 2024/25 tour casting announced
Joining Philip Childs (as Grandad) will be Sam Lupton (Wicked, Little Shop of Horrors) as Del Boy and Tom Major, making his professional theatre debut as Rodney.
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Fairground Attraction returns after 35 long years with a 14-date UK tour
Fairground Attraction’s first single, ‘Perfect’, came out on 21 March 1988 and quickly went to Number One on the UK charts and in countries all around the world.
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Queen Extravaganza announce tour to celebrate 50th anniversary of Bohemian Rhapsody
With musicians hand-picked by Roger Taylor and a show produced by the original Queen stars, Queen Extravaganza: Celebrating 50 years of Bohemian Rhapsody will visit 25 venues across the UK and Ireland in early 2025, including a date at Oxford New Theatre in February 2025.
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Rambert’s show Peaky Blinders: The Redemption of Thomas Shelby returns for UK tour
Adventurous, dynamic and daring dance company Rambert continues to take the world by storm as they announce the return of their popular dance theatre show, Peaky Blinders: The Redemption of Thomas Shelby, from September.
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Henley Festival 2024: Capturing the magic with daily highlights and stunning photos
With the sun finally shining on the Thames riverside, Henley Festival 2024 – the UK’s only black-tie festival celebrating world-class music and arts – kicked off another year of sensational entertainment.