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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Shrek The Musical announces its full cast lineup
Shrek The Musical has announced its full cast lineup, with rising star Cherece Richards (Once on This Island, Regent’s Park Theatre) making her debut in a principal role as the dragon.
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Park Fair reveals an impressive lineup of stylish modern brands new for 2023
Park Fair, the boutique shopping festival in the Cotswolds, has revealed an impressive lineup of stylish modern brands ahead of the summer 2023 event taking place at The Great Tew Estate from Friday, 30 June to Sunday, 02 July.
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Wilderness 2023: Find your safe haven at The Wilderness Sanctuary
The Sanctuary and The Lakeside Spa return to Wilderness for 2023 with a diverse and holistic programme to nourish, restore and replenish mind, body and soul. It’s your safe haven and party launchpad.
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Less than a month to go for the 2023 edition of the Hampton Court Palace Festival
Taking place between 06 to 17 June, the highly anticipated concerts feature a plethora of music icons; Gladys Knight, Tom Jones, Grace Jones, Soft Cell, Kool & The Gang, Kaiser Chiefs, Björn Again and Rick Astley.
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Dirty Dancing – The Classic Story on Stage announces casting for 2023 UK & Ireland tour
Following its record-breaking run at the Dominion Theatre, Dirty Dancing – The Classic Story on Stage has announced its 2023 UK & Ireland tour, including a stopover in Oxford in July.
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Exhibition on Screen announces world premiere of Tokyo Stories at Phoenix Picturehouse in Oxford
Based on the smash-hit exhibition Tokyo: Art and Photography at the Ashmolean, Tokyo Stories spans four centuries – ranging from the delicate woodblock prints of Hokusai and Hiroshige to Pop Art posters, contemporary photography, Manga, film and street art.
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Women & War: A new exhibition to tell the stories of women in the armed forces
Women & War: From the Fringes to the Front Line is a new exhibition opening on 03 June to 10 September 2023 at Soldiers of Oxfordshire Museum in Woodstock.
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National Trust launches Heritage and Rural Skills Centre at Coleshill
The National Trust is formally launching its Heritage and Rural Skills Centre at Coleshill in Oxfordshire on Friday, 19 May and there’s a public Open Day with tours, demos and children’s activities on Saturday, 20 May.
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After thirty-three years in making Apollo has landed at Stowe
After thirty-three years in the planning and crafting, a brand-new statue of Apollo has just landed at one of the National Trust’s flagship estates: Stowe Gardens in Buckinghamshire.
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Pedigree pooch and a stellar performance as Annie opens in Oxford
It was a tail-wagging adventure down Easy Street as Annie and the lovable pedigree pooch ‘Sandy’ took to the stage at New Theatre Oxford.
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The future stars of dance head to Oxfordshire in Ballet Central Tour 2023
The future stars of dance are headed out on a major UK tour, including one night only at Chipping Norton Theatre on Saturday, 17 June.
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Big Feastival announces lineup with more music, food and family entertainment for 2023
Big Feastival has revealed further entertainment lineup for 2023, including the Main Stage hosts, Cheese Hub DJs and another round of Music Acts set to appear across the weekend.
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Show of the month for April 2023: Oklahoma!
Save up to 32% on tickets to the Love Theatre Show of the Month for April 2023 – Oklahoma! – at Wyndhams Theatre in London.
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Gladys Knight to open Hampton Court Palace Festival this summer
Historic Royal Palaces and IMG have announced that Gladys Knight will open this year’s esteemed Hampton Court Palace Festival on 06 June
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Counting down the arrival of ‘life in the past lane’ tour from Scott Bradlee’s postmodern jukebox
This April will see New York City’s pop-jazz sensation Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox land in the UK. The extraordinary 23-date run includes a stop at Oxford’s New Theatre on 15 April.
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Langford Arts Festival returns bigger than ever in 2023
The Langford Arts Festival will return to the Oxfordshire village on the weekend of Saturday, 10 and Sunday, 11 June 2023, with 65 artists, a new sculpture garden, and even more activities for visitors to try.