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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A remarkable story of kindness forms new display at the Soldiers of Oxfordshire Museum
Opening on Holocaust Memorial Day, 27 January 2024, Naomi and Arthur: Letters from Liberation focuses on two people from different worlds – Arthur Tyler, a soldier with the Oxfordshire Yeomanry, and Naomi Kaplan, a Polish Jew Holocaust survivor.
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Estate of JRR Tolkien wins lawsuits against unauthorised Lord of the Rings sequel
The Estate of JRR Tolkien has won two lawsuits against US-based author Demetrious Polychron over his book titled The Fellowship of the King.
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Review: Everybody’s Talking About Jamie – A celebration of identity and resilience
Inspired by a 2011 BBC documentary, ‘Everybody’s Talking About Jamie’ is a heartwarming and empowering musical that will leave you in high spirits long after the curtains come down.
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Oxford children’s author to kickstart OxTrail designs at Westgate Christmas pop-up
Leading Oxford artist and author behind the famous Hugless Douglas children’s book series, David Melling, will be painting one of the first oxen for the city’s upcoming OxTrail event.
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Review: Pretty Woman The Musical – A stage full of love, laughter, and lifelong dreams
As the UK and Ireland tour of Pretty Woman: The Musical comes to Oxford’s New Theatre, we delve into the fascinating journey of transforming this classic romantic comedy into a spectacular stage musical and the enduring legacy of the late Garry Marshall’s heartwarming storytelling
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Hampton Court Palace Festival announces first acts for 2024 edition
Hampton Court Palace Festival has announced Nile Rodgers & CHIC, Paloma Faith, Sheryl Crow, Deacon Blue, Sam Ryder and a live edition of The Rest is History podcast as the first acts on a stellar programme for the 2024 summer festival.
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John Bishop announces 2024 tour with confirmed dates for Oxford
John Bishop has announced a 57-date live tour in 2024, entitled Back At It, with confirmed dates for New Theatre Oxford.
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Review: The Bodyguard The Musical – A crowd-pleasing screen-to-stage musical
The impressive production of the beloved 90s movie proved to be both a crowd-pleasing screen-to-stage musical and a delightful reminder of the film and its iconic songs.
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Diary notes: Henley Festival set to return in 2024
Henley Festival – the UK’s only black-tie music and arts festival – will return to the beautiful riverside in Henley-on-Thames from Wednesday, 10 July to Sunday, 14 July 2024.
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8 singers chosen for public final of Bampton Classical Opera Young Singers’ Competition 2023
After an exciting first round of the Bampton Classical Opera Young Singers’ Competition 2023 in London, eight singers have been chosen for the Public Final in the Leonard Wolfson Auditorium in Oxford.
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Lead Cast announced for An Officer and a Gentleman The Musical
The producers of the Curve production of An Officer and a Gentleman The Musical have announced the lead cast for the musical set to open at The Alexandra, Birmingham, on 23 February 2024 and stopover at New Theatre Oxford from 27 May to 01 June.
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First acts Announced for Blenheim Palace’s Nocturne Live concert series in 2024
The much-loved, multi-million-selling Australian pop group Crowded House, nine-time Grammy-winning US singer-songwriter Sheryl Crow, and Mercury and Brit-nominated duo Turin Brakes are the first acts to be announced for next summer’s Nocturne Live concert series.
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Oxford to celebrate its communities with light & creativity in 2023 Christmas Light Festival
From 17 to 19 November, artists and local communities will come together to make a weekend of very special events. With workshops, exhibitions, light trails and interactive displays in the city centre and local neighbourhoods, everyone can get involved.
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Sixes Social Cricket is to open in Westgate Oxford this November
Sixes Social Cricket, the world’s leading cricket batting experience, is launching a new venue in the heart of the city Oxford on 15 November.
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Stunning close-up shot of insect crowned winner of annual wildlife photography competition
The extreme close-up of a white-legged damselfly won first prize in the Berkshire, Buckinghamshire & Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust (BBOWT) 2023 Photography Competition.
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In Pictures: BBOWT 2023 Photography Competition winning images
With the sound of choirs singing Christmas carols, the sight of market traders offering unusual and handmade gifts and the aroma of mulled wine and cinnamon drifting in the air – reminisce about the Oxford Christmas Market 2019.