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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Festival of British Eventing at Gatcombe Park will not take place this year
Despite great determination from the organising team, it appears the current economic climate and adverse weather experienced at Gatcombe last year have made it unviable for the event to go ahead.
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The National Theatre announces cast for War Horse UK and Ireland Tour
The National Theatre has announced the cast for the internationally acclaimed production of War Horse, based on Michael Morpurgo’s beloved novel playing at New Theatre Oxford from Tuesday, 10 December.
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French theme park operator Puy du Fou announces plans for new park in Oxfordshire
The world-renowned Puy du Fou, famous for its immersive historical experiences, has officially announced plans to open a new park in Oxfordshire, bringing its unique blend of storytelling and spectacular performances to the heart of England.
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It’s finally here! Giant ox sculptures to take over Oxford
A herd of more than 130 ox sculptures will take over Oxfordshire this Summer in ‘OxTrail’, an art event for the county. The huge art installation trail is being brought to the region by Sobell House Hospice charity and Wild in Art.
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The Vivienne to play The Childcatcher in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang at New Theatre Oxford
The Vivienne will play the role of The Childcatcher in the new production of the most fantasmagorical musical of all time, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang arriving at New Theatre Oxford on Tuesday, 01 October.
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There’s only one month before The Game Fair – UK’s largest celebration of the countryside
There is something for everyone at The Game Fair; shooting, gundogs, debates, exhibitors, fine art, archery, fishing, cooking demonstrations, celebrities, camping and glamping, VIP treatment, falconry, and hounds.
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Zog and the Flying Doctors flying onto the Oxford Playhouse stage in July
Based on the bestselling sequel by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, Zog and the Flying Doctors will open at Oxford Playhouse on 17 July before flying into London to play at Cadogan Hall from 01 to 31 August 2024.
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Iconic Blenheim Palace Triathlon returns for its 20th edition in 2024
The iconic Blenheim Palace Triathlon returned for its 20th edition, with over six thousand participants swimming, cycling and running their way through the UK’s most picturesque triathlon route across the first weekend of June.
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Stowe Gardens announced as UK host location for D-Day artwork
The artwork, For Your Tomorrow – the People’s Tribute, is currently on display in Normandy but will be at the National Trust’s Stowe Gardens in Buckinghamshire from the end of September until mid-November 2024.
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General entries for the 2024 Oxford Half have sold out in record time
Around 11,000 runners are already registered to take to the iconic streets of Oxford this October and the only way to secure a place for the popular event is by running to support one of the event’s charity partners.
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In Pictures: Highlights from recent Towersey Festivals
Highlights from recent festivals ahead of the 60-year birthday and final event of the UK’s longest-running festival this August bank holiday.
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Towersey Festival – the UK’s longest-running independent festival – to bow out after 60 years
The organisers have said that it is because they can no longer run a sustainable festival due to the increasing financial and economic challenges faced since the pandemic.
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Wilderness announces its expanded programme of family-focused experiences for 2024
Set amidst the stunning nature reserve of Cornbury Park, the multifarious gathering in the wild will enchant the entire family with a jam-packed programme of brilliant happenings for children.
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KSI and The Traitors cast among 14,000 in 2024 Tough Mudder challenge at Culden Faw
YouTube, Boxing and Music superstar KSI and the cast of The Traitors season two were among the 14,000 participants in the 2024 Tough Mudder London West event at Culden Faw near Henley-on-Thames.
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Review: An Officer and a Gentleman The Musical – Reviving 80s nostalgia with a modern twist
As Leicester Curve’s production of An Officer and a Gentleman: The Musical touring the UK heads to Oxford, director Nikolai Foster says audiences are in for a surprise.
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Oxfordshire school children showcase hundreds of works of art for charity
Young Art Oxford’s annual competition returns this week to showcase more than 600 works of art created by local school children in aid of Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity and AT The Bus.