This free exhibition explores the portraits of three rulers – Fath Ali Shah Qajar, King George III, and Napoleon Bonaparte – revealing how art conveyed their authority, ambition, and personality
This exhibition at the Ashmolean showcases Pat Suet-Bik Hui and the tradition of the ‘three perfections’, blending poetry, calligraphy, and painting across centuries.
Abingdon Drama Club’s The Snow Queen reimagines the classic fairytale with a 90s grunge edge. Directed by Alexandra Jenkins, the production runs 15 to 24 January at the Unicorn Theatre, blending music, emotion, and theatrical spectacle.
Inspector Morse: House of Ghosts marks the first-ever stage adaptation of the iconic detective. A must-see for fans of detective stories.
This exhibition showcases rarely seen works by Peter Rhoades from the 1970s–80s alongside wheel-thrown ceramics by Emma Baldwin. Together, their pieces explore observation, tradition and the boundary between functional craft and fine art.
In The Addams Family musical, Wednesday shocks her delightfully macabre clan by falling for a ‘normal’ boy. Chaos, comedy, and change ensue as the Addamses face their biggest fear yet. Presented by RARE Productions, the UK’s leading youth musical theatre company.
Khalid Abdalla presents a thought-provoking solo show tracing his journey from the Egyptian revolution to global upheavals. Combining personal story and political history, he examines friendship, loss, colonial legacies, and the search for agency in a turbulent world.
Experience a compelling evening of music featuring a world premiere by MacKinnon-Botti, Schoenberg’s gripping Ode to Napoleon, and Haydn’s triumphant Nelson Mass. With top soloists and the Oxford Philharmonic Choir, this concert explores music shaped by moments of war.
Olivier Award-winner Hiran Abeysekera stars in NT Live’s sharp and contemporary Hamlet, directed by Robert Hastie. This darkly funny and stylish reimagining explores duty, doubt and power as the young prince confronts life’s biggest question.
James Phelan returns with an all-new 2025 production filled with jaw-dropping magic, comedy and heart. After five years of global sell-outs, this acclaimed show promises unforgettable surprises, uplifting moments and dazzling illusions. Tickets are limited and expected to sell fast.
Banbury welcomes a stellar comedy night featuring acclaimed acts Zoe Lyons and Desiree Burch, hosted by David Ephgrave. Expect sharp wit, big laughs and top-class performances from comedians seen across TV and radio. A must-see evening of stand-up talent.