An Orchestral Tribute to Tim Burton & Dark Fantasy by Moonlight
23 May @ 7.30pm
About An Orchestral Tribute to Tim Burton & Dark Fantasy by Moonlight
An Orchestral Tribute to Tim Burton & Dark Fantasy by Moonlight – An enchanting live performance of whimsical and otherworldly dark fantasy film music, brought to life by the Illuminated Orchestra, beneath the glow of a giant moon.
A spellbinding live concert celebrating the music from cinema’s most whimsical and eerie masterpieces – from Tim Burton’s gothic fantasy films to cult classics of the dark and magical.
Programme: 75 minutes of spine-tingling, heartwarming, and otherworldly music, performed live by an 18-piece chamber orchestra of first-class, classically trained musicians and evocative live vocals, and featuring unforgettable themes from:
• The Nightmare Before Christmas
• Edward Scissorhands
• Charlie & The Chocolate Factory
• Corpse Bride
• Alice in Wonderland
• Batman
• Beetlejuice
• Sleepy Hollow
• Labyrinth
• Wednesday
• The Addams Family
From the creators of The Best of Hans Zimmer & Film Favourites Illuminated – Customer Reviewed: 4.7 / 5.
This brand new orchestral journey dives into the magic, mischief, and melancholy of dark fantasy cinema.
Tickets
Please see important booking information below.
Booking information
Ticket prices:
From £35.00
Tickets are subject to a transaction fee of £3.95
Dates & times:
Saturday 23 May 2026 at 7.30pm
Running time:
1 hour 40 minutes, including an interval
Age guidance:
8+
Warning:
The performance contains strobe lighting.
Disclaimer:
The Illuminated Orchestra and its events are not affiliated with the films and composers listed. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
About New Theatre Oxford
There has been a theatre on George Street for almost 170 years. The first theatre was built in 1836, and a second in 1886. In 1934, the third New Theatre opened.
The theatre has been owned by several different companies and undergone several name changes. It is now owned by the Ambassador Theatre Group and hosts everything from ballet and opera to musicals.
On performance days, the Box Office opens at noon and closes 15 minutes after the show starts. If there is a performance on a Sunday or Bank Holiday, Box Office will open 2 hours before the show begins and close 15 minutes after the show starts.
There is a large air-conditioned bar with seating located below the Stalls Foyer, two further bars in the Circle Foyer and an additional one at the back of the balcony. All stocked with an array of drinks and snacks.
There is a cloakroom located in the stalls bar. If this is closed, please speak to a member of staff. £1 per item. It is free to ATG Theatre Card members.
See important information about Getting there and Access here
