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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Oxford City Football Club announces a new advisory board of directors and investment
City’s majority shareholder, Justin Merritt, has appointed eight people to a strategic advisory board, with two of the directors investing in the club. The move is designed to help the club create a stronger platform to become sustainable and drive its ambitions on and off the pitch.
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New Theatre Oxford launches Corporate Club with access to state-of-the-art Director’s Box
New Theatre Oxford has launched a Corporate Club that will allow businesses to be part of the ultimate live entertainment experience with exclusive access to a brand new, sumptuous, state-of-the-art Director’s Box.
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The best museums and experience centres for kids in Oxfordshire
Whether your children are drawn to history, art, science, or sports, or simply have an interest in the world around them, check out our selection of family-friendly museums spread across Oxfordshire.
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Museum appeals for county D-Day stories ahead of 80th anniversary events and exhibitions
Commemorating the 80th anniversary of D-Day, 06 June 1944, the Soldiers of Oxfordshire Museum – the county’s military museum in Woodstock – will expand on its permanent displays with a special exhibition.
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Review: The Drifters Girl – Notes of tenacity in a compelling and uplifting performance
The performance is a whirlwind of events and information. It moves at such a pace that some might find it a little bit overwhelming, but all things considered, it is a compelling and uplifting theatrical experience.
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RARE Productions announces open auditions for its upcoming production of Les Miserables
RARE Productions is holding open auditions for their upcoming production of Les Miserables, which will be performed at The Kenton this July.
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Wilderness announces first wave of headliners for 2024 festival
A shimmering four-day party like no other, the multifarious gathering in the wild is back for a deluxe and divine thirteenth edition with stellar artists from around the globe performing amidst a magical nature reserve.
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Shawna Hamic and River Medway to star in Unfortunate at Oxford Playhouse
Oxford Playhouse is to be joined by a stellar cast led by Orange is the New Black’s Shawna Hamic and RuPaul’s Drag Race UK queen River Medway in the critically acclaimed musical parody Unfortunate: The Untold Story of Ursula and the Sea Witch.
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Oxford Playhouse appoints new trustees to its board
Oxford Playhouse has appointed seven new trustees to its board. They will bring a wealth of knowledge and breadth of expertise to Oxford Playhouse as it enters an exciting new phase.
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Oxford-based ‘Winnie and Wilbur’ illustrator kOrky Paul to paint an ox for OxTrail
Leading Oxford-based artist kOrky Paul will be painting his hotly-anticipated ox for the city’s upcoming summer OxTrail in the Westgate Shopping Centre next month.
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Escape to the Chateau’s Dick & Angel Strawbridge to host VIP enclosure at the Game Fair 2024
Dick & Angel Strawbridge, renowned television personalities and stars of the beloved series “Escape to the Chateau”, will host the VIP Enclosure at The Game Fair, Blenheim Palace, on Sunday 28 July.
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Tom Jones, Jessie J and Jack Savoretti to perform at Hampton Court Palace Festival 2024 edition
Hampton Court Palace Festival, presented by heycar, has announced that Tom Jones, Jessie J and Jack Savoretti will perform at this year’s summer concert series between 11 and 22 June.
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Henley Festival champions emerging talent with the inaugural RISING Star Award
Henley Festival has announced that the recipient of its inaugural ‘Westcoast RISING Star Award’ championing emerging talent is singer, songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist KATYA.
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Big Feastival announces even more music, chefs and family entertainment for 2024
Big Feastival, the ultimate celebration of music, food, and family fun has announced further additions to the lineup for this year’s event.
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New Theatre Oxford to host multi-award-winning production of War Horse
Opening at the New Wimbledon Theatre in September, the National Theatre’s global smash-hit production of War Horse will take residency at New Theatre Oxford over the festive season from 10 December 2024.
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Oxford Literary Festival announces The Telegraph as new media partner
The 27th Oxford Literary Festival, which opens on Saturday, 16 March, will welcome some of the world’s greatest thinkers, writers and public figures including two Nobel Prize winners – Professor Sir Paul Nurse and Professor Sir Venki Ramakrishnan.