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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May 2024 half-term activities and shows for young children in South & Vale Districts
Young children and their families in the South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils can enjoy free and low-cost entertainment and activities during the May half-term holiday.
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Popular Abingdon Air and Country Show has been postponed
The popular Abingdon Air and Country Show held on the site of RAF Abingdon, in the heart of Oxfordshire, which was to be held on 18 May 2024, has been postponed.
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Soldiers of Oxfordshire Museum celebrates its 10th anniversary in 2024
Throughout 2024, Soldiers of Oxfordshire Museum in Woodstock will be celebrating its 10th anniversary with the addition of new and updated permanent displays, new exhibitions and events.
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One month to Hampton Court Palace Festival featuring Jessie J, Paloma Faith, Sam Ryder, Jack Savoretti & more!
There’s just one month until the Hampton Court Palace Festival makes its highly anticipated return with performances from an array of music icons.
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Oxfordshire ArtWeeks returns to Earth Trust in 2024 with pop-up gallery featuring eight artists
From ceramics, acrylics and oils to sustainable fashion and upcycled jewellery, Earth Trust is bringing together an exciting range of local artists for this year’s Oxfordshire ArtWeeks with a pop-up gallery in the centre’s beautiful converted 19th-century barn.
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BBOWT has launched its annual nature photography competition for 2024
Berkshire, Buckinghamshire & Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust (BBOWT) has opened its annual nature photography competition for 2024 with exciting new categories and prizes.
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Celebrated musical Jesus Christ Superstar set to take the stage at New Theatre Oxford
The UK tour of the Olivier Award-winning reimagined production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s celebrated musical Jesus Christ Superstar is set to take the stage at New Theatre Oxford.
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Rarely seen Roger Bannister items to go on display for 70th anniversary of four-minute mile
Many objects will be shown publicly for the very first time since joining the Bodleian’s collections, including photographs of the record-breaking run, an original programme from the day of the attempt, as well as congratulatory correspondence.
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Picnic for free in these six National Trust wildflower meadows with great views
May is National Walking Month and No Mow Month – both great reasons to explore wildflower meadows with a picnic. Here are six National Trust wildflower meadows with great views where you can picnic for free in Bucks, Berks and Oxfordshire.
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Limited places remain for milestone Blenheim Palace Triathlon
The Blenheim Palace Triathlon, the only triathlon to take place in the grounds of a UNESCO World Heritage site, is set for a record year to mark its milestone celebrations, with limited places remaining to take part in the event.
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Review: Come From Away – A musical celebration of the best of humanity in the face of adversity
The Tony Award-winning musical tells the remarkable true story of the events that unfolded when 38 planes carrying nearly 7,000 passengers were ordered to land unexpectedly in the small town of Gander in Newfoundland, Canada, in the aftermath of the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
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Wilderness announces full feasting lineup for 2024 festival
Audi presents Wilderness has announced its 2024 full feasting lineup in all its mouth-watering glory with headline chefs Claude Bosi, Asma Khan, Richard Corrigan and Andi Oliver.
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Stolen painting returned to Christ Church Picture Gallery
The Italian Baroque landscape by Salvator Rosa was handed in to authorities in Romania and recovered by officers from Thames Valley Police and Jacqueline Thalmann, curator of Christ Church Picture Gallery.
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Cornbury House Horse Trials looks set to end the 2024 summer season
Tickets go on sale for the 2024 Cornbury House Horse Trials, which will take place from 11 to 15 September in the heart of the Cotswolds at one of the most prestigious estates, Cornbury House, located in Charlbury, Oxfordshire.
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In Pictures: Madagascar the Musical
“Madagascar the Musical” is a stage adaptation of the popular animated film “Madagascar,” produced by DreamWorks Animation, where a group of zoo animals from the Central Park Zoo in New York City accidentally end up in the wilds of Madagascar.
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Smash-hit family favourite Madagascar The Musical tour arrives in Oxford
Based on the smash DreamWorks animated motion picture, Madagascar – The Musical follows all of your favourite crack-a-lackin’ friends as they escape from their home in New York’s Central Park Zoo and find themselves on an unexpected journey to the madcap world of King Julien’s Madagascar.