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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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.
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Richard Dawkins announces Oxford date as part of 2024 Live Tour
Richard Dawkins – one of the most respected scientists and thinkers of our time – will embark on a new tour of the USA and Europe, including an unmissable date in Oxford.
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Chinnor Rugby crowned National One Champions and promoted to the Championship
Chinnor Rugby have been promoted to the RFU Championship as they are crowned Champions of National One Rugby after beating 5th-placed Birmingham Moseley by 52 points to Nil.
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New Theatre Oxford operator Ambassador Theatre Group to rebrand as ATG Entertainment
Ambassador Theatre Group has announced that it is rebranding as ATG Entertainment to reflect the company’s evolution from theatre operator and capture the increasing variety of its content across music, comedy and events.
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Blenheim Palace International Horse Trials to continue partnership with British Horse Society
Blenheim Palace International Horse Trials has agreed an official charity partnership with The British Horse Society (BHS) for the second year running, with BHS members benefitting from exclusive deals and discounts to the equestrian showcase event.
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Whisky 1901 announces official partnership with The Game Fair
Whisky 1901 is partnering with The Game Fair to offer whisky cask investment presentations, panel discussions, and advisory activities throughout the event taking place against the historic UNESCO backdrop of Blenheim Palace this summer.
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Blenheim Palace International Horse Trials partners with Fortnum & Mason to offer hampers
This year, Fortnum & Mason will be providing hampers for guests to enjoy on the grounds of the UNESCO World Heritage site during the Blenheim Palace International Horse Trials taking place in September.