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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New exhibition at Weston Library explores the importance of books as gifts
Presented by the Bodleian Libraries, the exhibition displays items from the Bodleian’s rich collections, encompassing everything from ancient myth to contemporary stories, illustrating how gift-giving and writing have always been intertwined.
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Big Feastival 2023 unveils an unmissable wave of entertainment
Big Feastival has announced another wave of entertainment for this summer’s edition, which includes more names for the music, culinary and family lineup across the festival’s diverse stages.
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The creative team of Candide share their thoughts as the production heads to Oxford
18th-century France collides with 20th-century post-war America in a fantastical adventure in WNO’s new production of Bernstein’s Candide, which heads to Oxford on 08 July.
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Enjoy the National Trust’s Summer of Play in Bucks, Berks and Oxfordshire
The National Trust’s Summer of Play invites families over the summer school holidays to experience National Trust places in Buckinghamshire, Berkshire and Oxfordshire, in new and exciting ways.
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Initial casting announced for award-winning musical Everybody’s Talking About Jamie
The smash-hit and critically acclaimed musical Everybody’s Talking About Jamie has announced the initial casting for its second UK & Ireland tour, which visits New Theatre Oxford from Tuesday, 12 to Saturday, 30 December 2023.
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Sci-fi satire How To Buy A Planet by Oxfordshire author tops Amazon US book charts
How To Buy A Planet, by D A (Dom) Holdsworth of Beckley in Oxfordshire, recently topped Amazon US’s bestseller lists, including the lucrative teen sci-fi list, British humour and political humour.
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The Living Room Cinema Chipping Norton announces its grand opening
The Living Room Cinema Chipping Norton has announced its grand opening on Friday, 14 July 2023 in support of local charity Thrive North Ox.
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Cotswolds Distillery launches summer of entertainment with ‘Alfresco at the Distillery’
Cotswolds Distillery, home to the award-winning gin and whisky, is celebrating the spirit of summer by launching a new outdoor entertainment programme, ‘Alfresco at the Distillery’.
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The Watermill Theatre announces full cast for its upcoming The Lord of the Rings musical
Newbury’s The Watermill Theatre has announced the full cast of its upcoming musical- a brand-new production of The Lord Of The Rings, a musical tale based on the classic trilogy by J.R.R. Tolkien.
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Blenheim Palace Triathlon returns to the UNESCO World Heritage site this weekend
Triathletes from across the UK will head to Oxfordshire this weekend as this year’s Blenheim Palace Triathlon returns to the UNESCO World Heritage site in Woodstock.
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Shrek The Musical announces its full cast lineup
Shrek The Musical has announced its full cast lineup, with rising star Cherece Richards (Once on This Island, Regent’s Park Theatre) making her debut in a principal role as the dragon.
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Park Fair reveals an impressive lineup of stylish modern brands new for 2023
Park Fair, the boutique shopping festival in the Cotswolds, has revealed an impressive lineup of stylish modern brands ahead of the summer 2023 event taking place at The Great Tew Estate from Friday, 30 June to Sunday, 02 July.
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Wilderness 2023: Find your safe haven at The Wilderness Sanctuary
The Sanctuary and The Lakeside Spa return to Wilderness for 2023 with a diverse and holistic programme to nourish, restore and replenish mind, body and soul. It’s your safe haven and party launchpad.
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Less than a month to go for the 2023 edition of the Hampton Court Palace Festival
Taking place between 06 to 17 June, the highly anticipated concerts feature a plethora of music icons; Gladys Knight, Tom Jones, Grace Jones, Soft Cell, Kool & The Gang, Kaiser Chiefs, Björn Again and Rick Astley.
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Dirty Dancing – The Classic Story on Stage announces casting for 2023 UK & Ireland tour
Following its record-breaking run at the Dominion Theatre, Dirty Dancing – The Classic Story on Stage has announced its 2023 UK & Ireland tour, including a stopover in Oxford in July.
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Exhibition on Screen announces world premiere of Tokyo Stories at Phoenix Picturehouse in Oxford
Based on the smash-hit exhibition Tokyo: Art and Photography at the Ashmolean, Tokyo Stories spans four centuries – ranging from the delicate woodblock prints of Hokusai and Hiroshige to Pop Art posters, contemporary photography, Manga, film and street art.