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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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.
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Call for local artists to showcase work in Oxford’s biggest ever public art event
Local artists are being sought to sign up for Oxford’s OxTrail event to have their designs featured in the city’s biggest-ever public art event, which will take place in July 2024.
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Oxford Half Marathon is set to return to the city this Sunday
Thousands of runners are expected to take to the streets of Oxford for this year’s Oxford Half Marathon, which is set to return on Sunday, 15 October 2023.
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Oxford’s Trinity College has announced its second season of public events
A preview of the 2024 General Election with one of the BBC’s election forecasters and the chance to see star pianist Jeneba Kanneh-Mason are on offer as part of Trinity College’s second season of public events in Oxford.
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The Orangery at Blenheim Palace reopens following £2m restoration
The 18th-century Orangery at Blenheim Palace has reopened following the completion of vital £2m restoration works to replace the glass ceiling with timber and slate back to its original design.