The Best of Mike Oldfield’s Tubular Bells I II & III
12 March 2027 @ 7.30pm
About The Best of Mike Oldfield’s Tubular Bells I II & III
Following a series of sell-out tours throughout UK, Europe, Australia and New Zealand through 2025/26, The Best of Mike Oldfield’s Tubular Bells I, II & III is set for a major UK tour in Spring 2027.
Over the past few years Tubular Bells I, II & III in concert has become the ultimate live celebration of this trilogy of legendary albums, as well as the gold standard for album revisit shows.
One of the most pioneering and influential musicians of all time, Mike Oldfield’s visionary Tubular Bells series spans three albums over 27 years.
Tubular Bells was created in 1971 and released in 1973; Tubular Bells II was released in 1992 (the filmed premiere from Edinburgh Castle remains one of the most viewed musical events ever); and Tubular Bells III was released in 1998 (with the excerpt of Far Above the Clouds featured in the 2012 London Olympic Opening Ceremony).
With each album, Oldfield expanded on the incredible themes and theatrical variations he first composed at just 17 years old, continually innovating and pushing boundaries.
Robin Smith, the Grammy-nominated Musical Director of the show, was completely mesmerised by Tubular Bells the moment he heard it. He studied Composition at the Royal College of Music, spent several years touring the world as a piano player, and was the principal pianist of the National Youth Jazz Orchestra before meeting Mike Oldfield over 30 years ago.
Smith has collaborated with Oldfield for more than three decades, conducting performances of the Tubular Bells albums at iconic locations such as Edinburgh Castle, Horse Guards Parade, and the 2012 Olympic Games Opening Ceremony.
“Following our incredible previous tours where we played sell-out shows at Cadogan Hall, the Royal Festival Hall, and Sydney Opera House, it’s a great pleasure and we are thrilled to continue our musical journey in the UK for 2027.
“This is a wonderful opportunity to visit new venues, connect with new audiences, and share Michael Oldfield’s beautiful music with long-time fans and new listeners alike. We can’t wait!” Robin Smith.
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Reviews
As part of this incredible year where we have played sell out shows at Cadogan Hall, the Royal Festival Hall and Sydney Opera House, it’s a great pleasure and we are certainly thrilled to continue our musical journey in the UK.
Robin Smith
Mesmerising, spellbinding, breathtaking, enthralling and electric.
Bournemouth Echo
Lancashire Evening Post
Tickets
Booking information
Strictly 8+.
Under 16s must be seated next to an adult (18+).
Good to know:
Mike Oldfield is not scheduled to appear in this performance.
Warning:
Moving lights but no strobe lighting during production.
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.
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