Images of Authority: Portraits Between Iran and Europe
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 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.
The Drawing Project brings together sixteen artists who collaboratively reinterpret two Ashmolean masterpieces through large-scale drawings. Created over eight months, the exhibition features full-size assembled works alongside additional responses, plus inspiring workshops for families and adults.
The Theatre Chipping Norton and Selladoor Worldwide present a bold new version of The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged). Rebooted for 2026, this wildly funny, high-speed romp through all 37 plays delivers irreverent humour, theatrical chaos and nonstop laughter before heading out on a major UK tour.
Oxford Playhouse stages Edward Albee’s Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, a fierce and darkly comic masterpiece. Directed by Mike Tweddle, this explosive drama explores marriage, power and illusion through one unforgettable night between two couples.
2:22 A Ghost Story is a brilliantly funny and adrenaline-filled night where secrets emerge and ghosts may or may not appear.
a.pt-cv-readmore, a.pt-cv-readmore:hover {transition: 1s;} About Keble Early Music Festival 2026 The Keble Early Music Festival is an annual celebration of early music held at Keble College, Oxford. The festival showcases […]
Direct from the West End, the Olivier Award nominated smash hit show, The Tiger Who Came to Tea returns on tour.
As the Shipping Forecast enters its second century, Charlie Connelly brings this much-loved broadcast vividly to life. Blending history, humour and personal adventure, this entertaining show reveals why a simple weather report has captured the nation’s heart.
After 20 years as a Wimbledon line judge, Pauline Eyre spills the Pimms on tennis’s hidden world. Packed with ace anecdotes, court-side gossip and laugh-out-loud insights, this smash-hit comedy serves up a love letter to the game.
Junyan Chen brings a dazzling programme of French masterworks and Amy Beach’s bold variations, culminating in Ravel’s dramatic La Valse—a thrilling showcase from an exciting new voice on the international stage.
The Fleetwood Mac Experience brings the iconic band’s greatest hits to life in a stunning tribute show, praised for its authentic sound and musicianship. Enjoy a sing-along, dance-along night celebrating classics from one of the world’s best-selling bands.
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