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.
Fresh Perceptions on Reality brings leading scientists and thinkers to Oxford for a free public conference examining science, belief and the nature of existence, exploring how modern physics, cosmology and AI are reshaping long-standing assumptions about reality.
Experience the magic of Neil Diamond’s greatest hits in a spectacular tribute show blending live music, storytelling and evocative imagery. From Sweet Caroline to America, this acclaimed production celebrates five decades of unforgettable songwriting and performance.
Dire Streets recreate the unmistakable sound of Dire Straits with stunning authenticity, from classic studio tracks to epic live versions. Featuring top tribute musicians, the show offers a faithful, energetic celebration of one of the UK’s most iconic guitar bands.
Expect hilarity as Ria Lina explores the state of the world, the eternal battle of the sexes, and the delight of throwing life up in the air.