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SUMMARY:Images of Authority: Portraits Between Iran and Europe
DESCRIPTION:Images of Authority: Portraits Between Iran and Europe\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Images of Authority: Portraits Between Iran and Europe\n\n\n\nThis free exhibition examines the power of portraits in shaping the image of three contemporaneous rulers: Fath Ali Shah Qajar (1797–1834)\, King George III (1760–1820)\, and Napoleon Bonaparte (1799–1814)\, offering a fascinating reflection on the role of imagery in both personal and political life. \n\n\n\nJuxtaposing works on different media from Iran\, Britain\, and France\, the display reveals the strategies these leaders and their image-makers used to convey authority\, ambition\, and personality. \n\n\n\nFor the first time in over a century\, the exhibition also presents two recently restored Qajar paintings\, alongside insights from their conservation discoveries. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking informatio\n\n\n\nPrices: \n\n\n\nFree \n\n\n\nLocation: \n\n\n\nGallery 29 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSelected artworks on display\n\n\n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n			\n		Seated Portrait of Fath Ali Shah of Iran retouched & conserved\, about 1798\, oil on canvas © Ashmolean Museum\n\n\n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n			\n		Portrait of a setar player\, 1797–1798. Detail from the retouched and conserved portrait of a setar player\, signed Mirza Muhammad\, oil on canvas © Ashmolean Museum\n\n\n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n			\n		Portrait of King George III\, after 1800. Engraving by Anthony Cardon\, after William Beechey © Ashmolean Museum\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n			\n		Miniature Portrait of Napoleon I\, 19th century. Watercolour on ivory miniature by Jean-Baptiste Isabey © Ashmolean Museum\n\n\n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n			\n		Caricature of George III as Cheyt Singh\, about 1786. Hand-coloured engraving © Ashmolean Museum\n\n\n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n			\n		Mirror case depicting Fath ‘Ali Shah’. Carved ivory mirror case from Iran by Muhammad Ali © Ashmolean Museum
URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/images-of-authority-portraits-between-iran-and-europe/
LOCATION:Ashmolean Museum\, 35 Beaumont Street\, Oxford\, Oxfordshire\, OX1 2PH
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SUMMARY:Pat Suet-Bik Hui & the Three Perfections
DESCRIPTION:Pat Suet-Bik Hui & the Three Perfections\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Pat Suet-Bik Hui & the Three Perfections\n\n\n\nThis exhibition celebrates the work of Pat Suet-Bik Hui 許雪碧 (b. 1943)\, a US-based Hong Kong artist\, shown alongside others who explore the tradition of the ‘three perfections’ 三絕 – the harmonious blending of poetry\, calligraphy\, and painting. \n\n\n\nFeaturing works by Hui\, her contemporaries\, her teacher Lui Shou-Kwan\, and artists of his generation\, as well as earlier examples from the 17th to 19th centuries\, the exhibition offers a rich context for understanding Hui as both an innovator and a guardian of tradition. \n\n\n\nIn this artistic lineage\, calligraphic brushstrokes carry as much compositional weight as painted forms\, while poetry and imagery combine to create expressions neither can achieve alone. \n\n\n\nHui’s contemporary approach merges abstract and semi-abstract ink and colour washes with understated calligraphy\, inscribing poems that reflect on themes including love\, loss\, and the quiet joys of drinking. \n\n\n\nVisitors will find translations of many inscribed poems and guidance on interpreting the interplay of painting\, calligraphy\, and poetry within individual works. \n\n\n\nHui gifted her paintings to art historian Michael Sullivan\, whose collection was bequeathed to the Ashmolean Museum in 2013. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\nPrice: \n\n\n\nFree \n\n\n\nLocation: \n\n\n\nGallery 11 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n			\n		Painting with Poem by Xin Qiji\, Pat Suet-Bik Hui & Wucius Wong\, 1987\, ink & colour on paper © Ashmolean Museum\n\n\n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n			\n		Painting with poem by Paul Ka-Yin Kwok\, Pat Suet-Bik Hui & Paul Ka-Yin Kwok\, 1999\, ink colour on paper © Ashmolean Museum\n\n\n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n			\n		Painting with poem by Nara Singde\, Pat Suet-Bik Hui\, 1991\, ink & colour on paper © Ashmolean Museum
URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/pat-suet-bik-hui-the-three-perfections/
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SUMMARY:The Drawing Project
DESCRIPTION:The Drawing Project\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout The Drawing Project\n\n\n\nThe Drawing Project is a collaborative work involving sixteen artists and two paintings from the Ashmolean Museum: The Forest Fire by Piero di Cosimo and The Exposition of Moses by Nicholas Poussin. The aim was to produce drawings that worked collectively as well as individually. \n\n\n\nThe artists produced drawings which were then assembled to become full-scale representations of the original paintings. The four assembled collaborative representations are made of fifteen individually drawn sections. Each artist produced their drawings to scale using a variety of drawing and painting media\, with some also working in collage. \n\n\n\nDuring eight months\, over sixty individual project drawings were produced and then assembled into four large drawings representing the original paintings.  \n\n\n\nThe finished assembled works are 1:1 representations of the original paintings; two in colour and two in black and white. Some of the artists have also produced additional work referencing the original paintings. \n\n\n\nAt the Ashmolean Museum\, there’s a wonderful opportunity for both families and adults to attend a workshop inspired by the exhibition. Please see below for the dates. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease see important booking information below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\nTicket prices: \n\n\n\nFree event \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nThursday 12 February to 07 March 2026 \n\n\n\nExhibition Opening \n\n\n\nThursday 12 February 6.00pm to 8.00pm \n\n\n\nPlease join for drinks to celebrate the opening of this exhibition \n\n\n\nFree event. No booking required \n\n\n\nMeet the Artists \n\n\n\nMonday 16 February 2.00pm to 3.30pm and Saturday 28 February 2.00pm to 3.30pm \n\n\n\nJoin the artists for a tea\, talk and an informal tour of the exhibition \n\n\n\nFree event. No booking required \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout The North Wall Arts Centre\n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n			\n		\n\n\n\nThe North Wall Arts Centre is an an award-winning theatre\, gallery and performing arts centre located in Summertown\, North Oxford. The facility was opened in 2007\, and offers a fully flexible 200-seat theatre\, a public art gallery\, as well as studios for dance and drama. \n\n\n\nThe centre is owned by St Edward’s School and shared with the city\, and it was created for the benefit of emerging artists across a range of disciplines. The programme of events at The North Wall places emphasis on new and innovative work. \n\n\n\nDiscover more about The North Wall Arts Centre\, including travel\, access and venue information.
URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/the-drawing-project/
LOCATION:The North Wall Arts Centre\, South Parade\, Oxford\, OX2 7JN
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SUMMARY:February half term at Blenheim Palace
DESCRIPTION:February half term at Blenheim Palace\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEnjoy a fun-filled day out this February half term at Blenheim Palace\n\n\n\nHop aboard the miniature train down to the Walled Garden where you can wind your way through the amazing Marlborough Maze and grab a bite to eat at the Walled Garden Pizzeria.  \n\n\n\nMeet some of the friendly Blenheim Palace sheep in their pop up pens and learn all about how they are cared for. Little nature enthusiasts can make their very own bug home for insects to stay cosy in during the colder months. \n\n\n\nHead to Adventure Play for hours of fun and exploring as well as Pip and Posy’s Rainbow Treasure Hunt to follow. For a bit of calm time\, come along to one of our Pip and Posy-themed storytelling or friendship bracelet making sessions too.  \n\n\n\nExplore the 2\,000-acre ‘Capability’ Brown landscaped parkland including the Gardens  – why not take a winter stroll to see if you can spot any snowdrops peeking through?  \n\n\n\nVenture through the ancient oak woodland for a longer walk\, then download the Blenheim Bird Bingo sheet and try to get a full house of feathered friends\, keeping your eyes and ears open for the wonderful wildlife such as deer\, muntjacs or even otters as well as red kites\, herons\, robins\, blackbirds and blue tits. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBeyond the Walled Garden\n\n\n\nIf you’re after even more fun and adventure\, head through the secret door in the wall to the Adventure Play\, where a whole other world of excitement awaits. \n\n\n\nAlongside the watercourse\, slides\, swings and tunnels\, energetic youngsters can stay even more active with the dance sessions led by staff\, and mini artists can take part in pebble painting to create their own natural masterpieces. Don’t forget to settle down for the animal-themed storytelling sessions afterwards. \n\n\n\nEveryone of all ages can enjoy the excitement of the Adventure Play area – whether you’re zooming along the zip-lines or exploring the twisting tunnels\, we want you to have fun and create memories with your loved ones. \n\n\n\nExplorers will love playing in all of the different zones of the Adventure Play\, from the vegetable patch to the wilderness. Remember to bring your wellies and wet weather gear to splish and splash in the water play\, the perfect way to add an extra thrill to your day. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nActivities you can enjoy at Blenheim Palace this half term\n\n\n\n\nThe Walled Garden open from 10.00am to 4.00pm\n\n\n\nThe Adventure Play open from 10.15am to 3.15pm\n\n\n\nMeet the Blenheim Palace sheep – all day\n\n\n\nMaking bug houses – 11.15am and 1.30pm daily  \n\n\n\nPip and Posy storytelling – 12.45pm and 2.30pm\n\n\n\nMaking friendship bracelets – 12.00pm and 2.45pm\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRefuel after a day of play\n\n\n\n\n\nFrom Saturday 14 until Sunday 22 February\, kids can enjoy 2 slices of margherita or pepperoni pizza and a carton of juice for free alongside any adult main course purchased.  \n\n\n\nThe freshly made woodfired pizzas are cooked to order and are the perfect way to fuel a fun-filled day exploring the Walled Garden and Adventure Play. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n			\n		\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\nTickets required: Activities are free with a valid pass or day ticket. This includes Palace & Play Pass\, Privilege Pass\, Palace\, Park & Gardens Pass. Adventure Play is an additional cost. \n\n\n\nDates and times: \n\n\n\nSaturday 14 to Sunday 22 February 2026 from 10.00am to 5.00pm
URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/february-half-term-at-blenheim-palace/
LOCATION:Blenheim Palace\, Woodstock\, Blenheim Park\, Woodstock\, Oxfordshire\, OX20 1PP
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SUMMARY:Didcot Railway Centre February Half-Term Steam Days
DESCRIPTION:Didcot Railway Centre February Half-Term Steam Days\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Didcot Railway Centre February Half-Term Steam Days\n\n\n\nTravel back in time to the golden age of the Great Western Railway and savour the sights\, sounds and smells of steam as you explore this 21-acre living museum with trains dating from Victorian times to the 1960s. \n\n\n\nSteam trains will be operating on at least one of the centre’s two demonstration lines\, allowing you to take unlimited rides. On many days\, the second line will be running too and may feature a pioneering diesel railcar\, a heritage diesel locomotive or a small branch line steam engine.  \n\n\n\nCheck the Locomotive Roster to see what is expected to be running on the date of your visit. \n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n			\n		\n\n\n\nPick up a colourful Centre Guide\, explore this 21-acre living museum and unearth almost two centuries of railway history. Get up close and see them at close quarters. \n\n\n\nStroll through the original 1932 Engine Shed and see magnificently preserved locomotives – find 5900 Hinderton Hall\, climb onto the footplate and listen to Archie\, the driver\, and Stan\, the fireman\, prepare their loco! Listen out for the sounds of a working engine shed and see if you can hear Stan fetch his supplies from Jonah\, the storeman. \n\n\n\nSee surviving track from Brunel’s Broad Gauge\, discover painstakingly restored buildings\, coaches and wagons and learn more about the development of railways and how they changed everyday lives. \n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n			\n		\n\n\n\nThere’s a chance to get hands-on in The Signalling Centre\, where you can discover how trains have been controlled through the ages. Descend into a shelter built to keep Didcot’s enginemen safe in WWII and experience an air raid or immerse yourself in the varied collection of fascinating\, smaller artefacts in the museum. \n\n\n\nDon’t miss the carriage display with coaches dating from Victorian times to the 1940s that evoke bygone eras. See the VIP Saloon reputed to have been used by General Eisenhower during the preparations for D-Day and later used in the GWR Royal Train. \n\n\n\nChildren can also make tracks in the outdoor play area or dress up as a station master. You can relax over lunch or enjoy a snack in the refreshment rooms\, and don’t forget to pick up a souvenir in the gift shop. The modern trains running past the centre complete the picture and mean you can experience over 180 years of railway progress in just one day. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease see important booking information below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\nPricing:Child admission – £13.00Adult admission – £20.50Family of 4 admission – £51.00Family of 5 admission – £72.00Child under 3 years admission – FreeMember admission – FreeCarer’s ticket – Free   \n\n\n\nDates:14\, 15\, 18\, 21 and 22 February 2026 \n\n\n\nOpening times:The Didcot Railway Centre is currently open only at Weekends and on 18 to 20 February for Half-Term\, with the last entries at 2.30pm. You are welcome to stay until closing at 4.00pm. \n\n\n\nPlease have your original e-ticket ready to show the staff. Please also bring your membership card if you’re a member or your carer‘s ID if you have booked a carer’s ticket. \n\n\n\nChildren under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. \n\n\n\nGood to know:Joining during half term week\, will be a visiting engine\, Prairie 5199 courtesy of the 5199 Project\, and together with our own 4144 and 6106 will be the first time these 3 Prairies will have been seen together in preservation. 5199 is due to come out of traffic shortly as its boiler certificate is running out\, so make the most of being able to see this operating while you can! \n\n\n\nSee the latest pre-arrival advice here.
URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/didcot-railway-centre-february-half-term-steam-days/
LOCATION:Didcot Railway Centre\, Didcot Parkway\, Didcot\, Oxfordshire\, OX11 7NJ
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SUMMARY:NW Inventors: Character Creations
DESCRIPTION:NW Inventors: Character Creations\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout NW Inventors: Character Creations\n\n\n\nNW Inventors presents Character Creations\, a fun and interactive drama workshop taking place during February half term. The workshop explores character development through imagination and performance. \n\n\n\nParticipants will invent their own characters\, describe and design them\, and bring them to life using physicality\, facial expression and voice. They will then explore what happens when these characters interact\, mixing and meeting in a series of original scenes. \n\n\n\nAbout the workshop \n\n\n\nThis two-day course runs from 9.00am to 12.00pm each day in the Drama Studio at The North Wall. Participants must be booked for the full two days.  \n\n\n\nThe workshop is led by experienced\, DBS-checked facilitators\, with a first aider and fire marshal always present in The North Wall building. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease see important booking information below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\nTicket prices: \n\n\n\n£40.00 for two days \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nMonday 16 to Tuesday 17 February 2026 at 9.00am \n\n\n\nRunning time: \n\n\n\n3 hours \n\n\n\nAge guidance: \n\n\n\n8 to 11 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout The North Wall Arts Centre\n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n			\n		\n\n\n\nThe North Wall Arts Centre is an an award-winning theatre\, gallery and performing arts centre located in Summertown\, North Oxford. The facility was opened in 2007\, and offers a fully flexible 200-seat theatre\, a public art gallery\, as well as studios for dance and drama. \n\n\n\nThe centre is owned by St Edward’s School and shared with the city\, and it was created for the benefit of emerging artists across a range of disciplines. The programme of events at The North Wall places emphasis on new and innovative work. \n\n\n\nDiscover more about The North Wall Arts Centre\, including travel\, access and venue information.
URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/nw-inventors-character-creations/
LOCATION:The North Wall Arts Centre\, South Parade\, Oxford\, OX2 7JN
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SUMMARY:Tidy
DESCRIPTION:Tidy\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Tidy\n\n\n\nBased on the illustrated children’s book by Emily GravettCo-created by Lee Lyford\, Lucy Rivers & Rachael Canning \n\n\n\nPete the badger likes everything to be neat and tidy: the flowers\, the leaves\, even the other animals. But when autumn comes\, he gets a little bit carried away with cleaning up the forest and accidentally destroys his own home! \n\n\n\nBased on the much-loved children’s book by author and illustrator Emily Gravett\, Tidy is a gentle but cautionary tale about the value of the world around us and what happens if we don’t look after it. \n\n\n\nWith beautiful puppets\, original music and a touch of silliness\, this playful story will delight young audiences as it explores how everyone needs a little bit of wild chaos in their lives. \n\n\n\nStay and Play \n\n\n\nJoin in for Stay and Play in the drama studio from 12.00pm to 2.00pm. These free drop-in sessions are relaxed and give audiences the opportunity to be playful\, creative and explore the themes of the show further.  \n\n\n\nThere are always lots of fun craft activities\, reading corners and chances to dress up! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWatch the trailer\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease see important booking information below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\nTicket prices: \n\n\n\nAdult – £12.00 \n\n\n\nChild – £8.00 \n\n\n\nUnder 2s go free \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nTuesday 17 and Wednesday 18 February 2026 at 11.00am and 2.00pm \n\n\n\nAge guidance: \n\n\n\n3 to 7 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout The North Wall Arts Centre\n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n			\n		\n\n\n\nThe North Wall Arts Centre is an an award-winning theatre\, gallery and performing arts centre located in Summertown\, North Oxford. The facility was opened in 2007\, and offers a fully flexible 200-seat theatre\, a public art gallery\, as well as studios for dance and drama. \n\n\n\nThe centre is owned by St Edward’s School and shared with the city\, and it was created for the benefit of emerging artists across a range of disciplines. The programme of events at The North Wall places emphasis on new and innovative work. \n\n\n\nDiscover more about The North Wall Arts Centre\, including travel\, access and venue information.
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LOCATION:The North Wall Arts Centre\, South Parade\, Oxford\, OX2 7JN
CATEGORIES:Plays
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SUMMARY:Fun\, Theatre and Family Days Out This February Half-Term
DESCRIPTION:Venues across South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse\n\n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n			\n		Fun\, Theatre and Family Days Out This February Half-Term at venues across South Oxfordshire and the Vale of White Horse\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Fun\, Theatre and Family Days Out This February Half-Term\n\n\n\nFamilies across South Oxfordshire and the Vale of White Horse can enjoy a fun-filled half-term with a range of free and low-cost activities\, from sports and games to theatre and arts and crafts. \n\n\n\nSouth Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils are providing the activities and events at venues across the area from 17 to 21 February.  \n\n\n\nThe activities are expected to be very popular so\, where required\, residents are encouraged to book now to avoid disappointment.  \n\n\n\nSee below for a full rundown of what’s on and how to book. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFamily Funday at Wantage Leisure Centre\n\n\n\nCome along to the Family Funday at Wantage Leisure Centre\, a free\, action-packed event for the whole family. \n\n\n\nTuesday 17 February – Wantage Leisure Centre Fun Day – 9.30am-3.00pm. \n\n\n\nFree activities from the Active Communities Team \n\n\n\n\nDance\n\n\n\nBadminton\n\n\n\nBoccia\n\n\n\nNew Age Kurling\n\n\n\nPickleball\n\n\n\nBorn to Move Early Years\n\n\n\nFootball – sessions for 5-7 years & 8-11 years\n\n\n\nFamily Dance Party\n\n\n\nBooking in advance is required. Visit southandvale.gov.uk/south-and-vale-holiday-activities.\n\n\n\nThere will be Leisure Centre activities available\, these will be bookable from 6 days before; charges may apply.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nXplorer Family Fun Challenge\n\n\n\nJoin the free Xplorer Orienteering events\, a family friendly fun navigation challenge that is suitable for all ages. \n\n\n\nWednesday 18 February \n\n\n\n\nXplorer Watlington Recreation Ground\, Watlington OX49 5BZ 10.00am-11.30am\n\n\n\nXplorer Southern Town Park\, Abingdon\, Abingdon OX14 5TJ 1.30pm-3.00pm\n\nExplore the park\, find the markers\, complete the challenge and have fun together! Free session.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTo book a place\, visit southandvale.gov.uk/south-and-vale-holiday-activities. or just turn up on the day.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDidcot Mini Fun Day\n\n\n\nDon’t miss the Didcot fun afternoon at Great Western Park District Community Centre\, 1-4pm.Activities will include Boccia\, New Age Kurling\, crafts\, and a family dance party. \n\n\n\nThursday 19 February – GWP District Community Centre\, 1.00pm-4.00pm \n\n\n\n\nActivities available will be\n\nBoccia & New Age Kurling\,\n\n\n\nCrafts\n\n\n\nFamily Dance Party.\n\n\n\n\n\nCost £2 per child per session or £1 with a YouMove card. 20% discount will be applied for bookings with 3 or more tickets. Booking in advance is required. Book your space here southandvale.gov.uk/south-and-vale-holiday-activities. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nArt Centre’s Half Term Activities\n\n\n\nThis February half term\, enjoy live entertainment at Cornerstone Arts Centre in Didcot and The Beacon in Wantage. \n\n\n\nSaturday 21 February  \n\n\n\nEveryone is invited to enjoy live entertainment at Cornerstone Arts Centre in Didcot. Families can enjoy a performance of Rapunzel\, as well as a range of creative holiday activities to keep children entertained during the school break. \n\n\n\nFriday 20 February – The Hundred Watt Club\, 7.30pm \n\n\n\nOver at The Beacon in Wantage\, Monkey Mayhem Stay and Play sessions continue every Monday 9.30am–11.30am – a fun-filled morning for under 5s featuring a bouncy castle\, ball pit\, teddies and toys galore..
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SUMMARY:Here & Now - The Steps Musical
DESCRIPTION:Here & Now – The Steps Musical\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Here & Now – The Steps Musical\n\n\n\nHappiness is only a heartbeat away with HERE & NOW\, the hilarious and heart-warming new musical based on the songs of the multi-million-selling pop phenomenon\, Steps. \n\n\n\nDon’t miss this sparkling celebration of love and friendship when it comes to New Theatre Oxford following its record-breaking world premiere this year! \n\n\n\nWelcome to the seaside superstore Better Best Bargains\, where it’s Friday night\, the vibe is right\, and everyone’s dancing in the aisles. \n\n\n\nBut when Caz discovers the shelves are stocked with lies and betrayal\, the summer of love she and her friends dreamed of suddenly feels like a tragedy. Have they all lost their chance of a ‘happy ever after’? Or does love have other plans in store…? \n\n\n\nDirected by the award-winning Rachel Kavanaugh (Half a Sixpence\, The Great British Bake Off Musical) and written by Shaun Kitchener (Hollyoaks)\, HERE & NOW features many of Steps’ iconic hits\, including 5\, 6\, 7\, 8\, Stomp\, Better Best Forgotten\, and Last Thing On My Mind. \n\n\n\nThis brand-new musical is produced by Steps\, ROYO and pop legend Pete Waterman. \n\n\n\nBook your tickets now – it’d be a tragedy to miss it! \n\n\n\nPlease note: production images feature a previous cast. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\nPrices:Tickets available from £15.00 \n\n\n\nTickets are subject to a transaction fee of £3.95 \n\n\n\nDates & times:Tuesday 17 February at 7.30pmWednesday 18 February at 2.30pm and 7.30pmThursday 19 February at 7.30pmFriday 20 February at 7.30pmSaturday 21 February at 2.30pm and 7.30pmSunday 22 February at 3.00pm \n\n\n\nDuration:2 hours and 27 minutes\, including an interval \n\n\n\nAge guidance: TBC \n\n\n\nContent warning:This production features flashing lights \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout New Theatre Oxford\n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n			\n		\n\n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n			\n		\n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n			\n		\n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n			\n		\n\n\n\n\nThere 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. \n\n\n\nThe 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. \n\n\n\nOn 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. \n\n\n\nThere 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. \n\n\n\nThere 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. \n\n\n\nSee important information about Getting there and Access here \n\n\n\nSee other shows at this venue
URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/here-now-the-steps-musical/
LOCATION:New Theatre Oxford\, 24-26 George Street\, Oxford\, Oxfordshire\, OX1 2AG
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SUMMARY:Artist Coffee Morning
DESCRIPTION:Artist Coffee Morning\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Artist Coffee Morning\n\n\n\nThe Artist Coffee Morning invites Oxford-based creatives to expand their network of theatre-makers\, writers and artists.  \n\n\n\nThe event offers an opportunity to connect with fellow creatives\, share and promote work\, and discuss upcoming opportunities with the Playhouse team in a relaxed\, welcoming setting. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease see important booking information below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\nTicket prices: \n\n\n\nFree event \n\n\n\nHow to register: \n\n\n\nPlease register your free attendance by emailing artistdevelopment@oxfordplayhouse.com (walk-ins are also welcome). \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nTuesday 17 February and Tuesday 23 June 2026 at 10.30am \n\n\n\nRunning time: \n\n\n\n1 hour 30 minutes \n\n\n\nLocation: \n\n\n\nMain Foyer at Oxford Playhouse \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Oxford Playhouse\n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n			\n		\n\n\n\nOxford Playhouse and its Burton Taylor Studio present and produce several live performances and feature a rich array of British and international dramas\, family entertainment\, contemporary dance and music\, student and amateur shows\, comedy\, lectures and poetry. \n\n\n\nThe Playhouse not only produces and tours its own theatrical productions\, but it also fosters creativity through its Artists in Residence program and the Playhouse Plays Out series\, which brings unique events to various locations across the county. \n\n\n\nThe theatre’s Participation Team engages over 15\,000 individuals annually\, offering an extensive range of activities\, including post-show discussions\, workshops\, work experience opportunities\, holiday programs\, a youth theatre\, and a company for young performers. \n\n\n\nOxford Playhouse stands dedicated to its mission of being a Playhouse for all\, striving to ignite inspiration and bring about transformative experiences through its commitment to creativity on its stages\, within its community and online. \n\n\n\nDiscover more about Oxford Playhouse\, including travel\, access and venue information.
URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/artist-coffee-morning/2026-02-17/
LOCATION:Oxford Playhouse\, Beaumont Street\, Oxford\, Oxfordshire\, OX1 2LW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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