Arts & Culture
Discover the best news and stories about art, music, theatre, film, entertainment, and cultural events in Oxford and across Oxfordshire.
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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.
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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.