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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/
LOCATION:Ashmolean Museum\, 35 Beaumont Street\, Oxford\, Oxfordshire\, OX1 2PH
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SUMMARY:In Bloom: How Plants Changed Our World
DESCRIPTION:About In Bloom: How Plants Changed Our World\n\n\n\nWhat do we really know about the plants and flowers in our gardens and window boxes? Beyond their beauty\, many hold hidden histories – tales of exploration\, obsession\, and knowledge. \n\n\n\nIn Bloom: How Plants Changed Our World is a major new exhibition that takes visitors on a journey from Oxford to the farthest corners of the globe\, uncovering the fascinating stories behind some of Britain’s most beloved blooms\, from roses and tulips to camellias and peonies. \n\n\n\nFeaturing over 100 artworks and objects – including drawings\, paintings\, rare prints\, and ceramics – the exhibition explores our changing relationship with the natural world. \n\n\n\nFrom the curiosity and ingenuity of early plant explorers to the global networks that shaped trade\, In Bloom reveals how the pursuit of exotic plants transformed landscapes\, economies\, and cultures\, leaving a legacy that continues to influence our world today. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets for this major exhibition will be available to book later in the year. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\nTickets for In Bloom: How Plants Changed Our World will be available to book later in the year.  \n\n\n\nVisitors who are Ashmolean Members can enjoy unlimited free access to this major exhibition\, along with exclusive benefits including Members’ Exhibition Previews\, special events\, and discounts in the museum shop\, café\, and restaurant. \n\n\n\nAshmolean Members are invited to the Members’ Exhibition Preview on 18 March 2026\, offering an early opportunity to explore the exhibition before it opens to the public.  \n\n\n\nMembership also includes a twice-yearly magazine and helps support the museum’s work and programmes. For those considering joining\, becoming a Member ensures free access to all exhibitions and a range of exclusive experiences throughout the year. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGallery\n\n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n			\n		A Vase of Flowers\, Simon Verelst\, c. 1669–1675\, oil on canvas\, © Ashmolean Museum \n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n			\n		John Tradescant the Younger as a Gardener\, attributed to Thomas de Critz\, 1648–1653\, oil on canvas © Ashmolean Museum \n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n			\n		Nelumbo lutea (yellow lotus)\, herbarium biological drawing\, Mark Catesby\, 1722\, ink on paper © Oxford University Herbaria\, Department of Biology \n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n			\n		Kew Wardian case\, c. 1870\, wood & glass. Courtesy Royal Botanic Gardens\, Kew\n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n			\n		Study of an Oriental poppy\, May Morris\, 1879\, watercolour & some bodycolour over indications in graphite © Ashmolean Museum\n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n			\n		Girl Smelling Orchids\, Sir Lawrence Alma Tadema\, 1879\, oil on panel. Courtesy the Richard Green Gallery\, London \n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n			\n		Pharmacy jar for mithridate\, Lambeth Pottery Factory\, c. 1738\, tin-glazed ceramic © Ashmolean Museum \n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n			\n		Plant model of Hypericum/St John’s Wort (detail)\, Robert Brendel\, c. 1860–1880\, papier mâché & wood © Oxford University Herbaria\, Department of Biology \n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n			\n		Duncan Grant\, Hollyhock\, Charleston\, Kate Friend\, 2019\, C-type print. Courtesy of the artist & Lyndsey Ingram \n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n			\n		‘What Is It In A Name’\, Anahita Norouzi\, 2022\, glass & brass. Courtesy of the artist & Galerie Nicolas Robert
URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/in-bloom-how-plants-changed-our-world/
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SUMMARY:Wonder of Birds Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Wonder of Birds Exhibition\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Wonder of Birds Exhibition\n\n\n\nA major new exhibition at the Bodleian Libraries invites visitors to step into the remarkable world of birds\, exploring their beauty\, symbolism and fragility through art\, literature and science. \n\n\n\nWonder of Birds draws inspiration from The Book of Birds\, created by artist Jackie Morris and writer Robert Macfarlane. Both the exhibition and the book reflect on the decline of bird populations while celebrating their cultural and natural significance. \n\n\n\nCurated by Antonia Harrison\, the exhibition unfolds through seven themed sections – from nest and egg to feather\, flight and migration – combining original artwork and writing with treasures from the Bodleian’s extensive collections. \n\n\n\nVisitors can explore rare and historic material\, including previously unseen glass plate negatives by pioneering wildlife photographer Emma Louisa Turner\, alongside early nature photography from Richard Kearton and his brother Cherry. \n\n\n\nAlso on display are striking life-size illustrations from Birds of America by John James Audubon\, as well as a rare Great Auk egg on loan from Oxford University Museum of Natural History. \n\n\n\nThe exhibition also highlights birds’ enduring influence on culture\, featuring works such as Maya Angelou’s ‘Caged Bird’ and Percy Bysshe Shelley’s handwritten notes on ‘To a Skylark’. Global perspectives include imagery from The Book of the Fixed Stars and the poetic journey of The Conference of the Birds. \n\n\n\nEnhancing the experience\, a specially commissioned soundscape by sound artist Jason Singh immerses visitors in birdsong and natural environments\, while artist duo Daniel & Clara present an interactive ‘Rewilding Imagination field guide’. \n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n			\n		Wonder of Birds poster\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 admission\, no ticket required \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nSaturday 02 May 2026 to Sunday 03 January 2027 \n\n\n\nMonday to Friday from 9.00am to 5.00pmSaturday from 10.00am to 5.00pmSunday from 11.00am to 4.00pm \n\n\n\nLocation: \n\n\n\nThe Treasury\, Weston Library
URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/wonder-of-birds/
LOCATION:Bodleian Library – Old Library\, Broad Street\, Oxford\, OX1 3BG\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:We're Going On A Bear Hunt
DESCRIPTION:We’re Going On A Bear Hunt\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout We’re Going On A Bear Hunt\n\n\n\nGet ready to swish\, splash and squelch your way through the new sensory trail to find the bear. \n\n\n\nThe much-loved picture book and award-winning animation will be brought to life through a series of interactive installations\, emulating the journey undertaken by the family at the heart of the story. \n\n\n\nPick up a trail booklet and follow in the characters’ footsteps to brave the elements. Roam through swishy swashy grass\, conquer thick oozy mud\, brave swirling whirling snowstorms\, and tiptoe through a cave in search of the bear. \n\n\n\nAs you follow the trail\, scan the QR codes to discover the AR filters. Don’t forget to snap photos along the way! You can’t go over it. You can’t go under it. You’ve got to go through it! \n\n\n\nFantastic fun for all ages\, round up your friends and family and see who will be the first one to spot the bear. \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\nThe trail is free with normal admission to Cliveden \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nSaturday 09 May to Sunday 05 July 2026 2026  \n\n\n\nAge guidance: \n\n\n\nAll ages \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\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 Theatre Chipping Norton\n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n			\n		\n\n\n\nThe Theatre Chipping Norton\, sometimes called The Theatre\, Chipping Norton or Chipping Norton Theatre\, is a theatre\, an arthouse cinema\, a gallery and a concert hall in Chipping Norton. \n\n\n\nThe theatre has has 217 seats\, including stalls and a balcony. It is a resource for the community\, and it is also a professional venue\, welcoming over 55\,000 customer visits every year. \n\n\n\nIt is something unique\, but it is also different things to different people. It is the cause and subject of many arguments and debates; and a fair amount of acclaim and affection. It is complicated and a little eccentric. \n\n\n\nIt is not a little theatre. It likes to make a big noise. \n\n\n\nDiscover more about The Theatre Chipping Norton\, including travel\, access and venue information.
URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/were-going-on-a-bear-hunt/
LOCATION:Cliveden House\, Berkshire\, Cliveden Road\, Taplow\, Berkshire\, SL6 0JF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Variety
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SUMMARY:Hampton Court Palace Festival
DESCRIPTION:Hampton Court Palace Festival\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHampton Court Palace Festival\n\n\n\nHampton Court Palace Festival has been running nearly 30 years\, with a lineup of world-class artists taking to the stage in the intimate surrounds of the historic Base Court for an unforgettable evening like no other. \n\n\n\nArtists who have previously performed at the festival include Elton John\, Kylie\, Eric Clapton\, Tom Jones\, Lionel Richie\, Tears for Fears\, Van Morrison\, Bryan Adams\, Andrea Bocelli\, Tracy Chapman\, Grace Jones\, Simple Minds\, Bastille\, Elbow\, Keane and Crowded House to name a few. \n\n\n\nAccompanying each performance is an array of delicious food and drink\, from exclusive VIP dining packages in the historic State Apartments to luxury picnics by British Fine Foods and the hottest street food traders in the capital. Wash it all down with a glass of champagne\, a cocktail or a craft beer in the summer sunshine. \n\n\n\nJoin in for another sensational series of concerts in the breathtaking location of Hampton Court Palace in June 2026. With Nile Rodgers & CHIC now on sale\, six incredible nights are ready to book – including two shows from David Gray\, plus OMD\, Pete Tong Ibiza Classics and Sophie Ellis-Bextor. \n\n\n\nSecure your seats and start planning an unforgettable summer in the Palace \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWatch a highlight\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHeadliners\n\n\n\nDavid Gray / OMD / Pete Tong / Nile Rodgers & CHIC / Sophie Ellis-Bextor and more to be announced soon. \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\nDates confirmed so far:  \n\n\n\nWednesday 10 & Thursday 11 June – David GrayFriday 12 June – OMDSaturday 13 June – Pete Tong Ibiza ClassicsWednesday 17 June – Nile Rodgers & ChicFriday 19 June – Sophie Ellis-Bextor \n\n\n\nDate ArtistPrices FromWednesday 10 JuneDavid Gray£75.00Thursday 11 JuneDavid Gray£75.00Friday 12 JuneOMD£65.00Saturday 13 JunePete Tong Ibiza Classics £85.00Tuesday 16 JuneThe Stranglers£59.00Wednesday 17 JuneNile Rodgers & Chic£85.00Thursday 18 JuneElvis Costello & The Imposters with Charlie Sexton£75.00Friday 19 JuneSophie Ellis-Bextor£55.00Saturday 20 June80s Classical ft Special Guests£65.00\n\n\n\nTimes:Each headline performance begins at 9.00pm and lasts approximately 1.5 hours\, giving you exceptional facetime with your heroes in a uniquely intimate setting. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHeadliners and lineup\n\n\n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n			\n		David Gray\n\n\n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n			\n		Sophie Ellis-Bextor \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n			\n		Pete Tong\n\n\n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n			\n		OMD\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRead more about Hampton Court Palace Festival\n\n\n\n Arts & Entertainment\nHampton Court Palace Festival prepares to return with star-studded 2026 lineup\n\n Arts & Entertainment\nThe Stranglers\, Elvis Costello and 80s Classical join Hampton Court Palace Festival 2026 lineup\n\n Arts & Entertainment\nNile Rodgers & Chic announced for 2026 Hampton Court Palace Festival lineup\n\n Arts & Entertainment\nHampton Court Palace Festival 2025 ends with sold-out Elbow shows			\n			\n\n\n\nView more
URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/hampton-court-palace-festival/
LOCATION:Hampton Court Palace\, Surrey\, Hampton Court Palace\, East Molesey\, Surrey\, KT8 9AU\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:The Zoo Story
DESCRIPTION:The Zoo Story\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout The Zoo Story \n\n\n\nUniversity of Oxford Student Season: Trinity Term 2026 \n\n\n\nBy Edward Albee \n\n\n\nOn a quiet Sunday in Central Park\, a chance encounter between two strangers turns into a gripping psychological duel. \n\n\n\nEdward Albee’s The Zoo Story is a razor-sharp one-act drama about loneliness\, class\, and the desperate need to be heard. Darkly funny and increasingly unsettling\, this explosive two-hander builds to a shocking climax. \n\n\n\nAs Jerry drives him beyond the safety of his bourgeois certainties\, both Peter and the audience begin to sense an intellectual precipice. Will Jerry\, reckless and angry\, pull him over the ever-closer edge? \n\n\n\nThe Zoo Story was the remarkable debut of the Pulitzer award-winning dramatist\, Edward Albee\, writer of Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?. \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£6.00 to £8.00 \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nTuesday 16 to Saturday 20 June 2026 at 7.30pm \n\n\n\nRunning time: \n\n\n\n1 hour \n\n\n\nLocation: \n\n\n\nBurton Taylor Studio \n\n\n\nAge guidance: \n\n\n\n14+ \n\n\n\nContent guidance: \n\n\n\nThis show contains themes of violence and sexual references. \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/the-zoo-story/
LOCATION:Oxford Playhouse\, Beaumont Street\, Oxford\, Oxfordshire\, OX1 2LW\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Venus & Adonis
DESCRIPTION:Venus & Adonis\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Venus & Adonis \n\n\n\nBy William Shakespeare \n\n\n\nNarrated live by Simon Russell Beale \n\n\n\nDirected by Sir Greg Doran \n\n\n\nPuppets designed and created by Lyndie Wright \n\n\n\nFormer Artistic Director of the Royal Shakespeare Company and renowned Shakespearean\, Greg Doran\, revives his celebrated production of Venus & Adonis\, Shakespeare’s great narrative poem. \n\n\n\nNarrated by Simon Russell Beale and animated by a team of world-class puppeteers with live musical accompaniment\, this unique production blends comedy\, tragedy and Shakespeare’s incredible poetry to bring the famous story of Venus and her obsession with the handsome Adonis thrillingly to life in a rich\, immersive theatrical experience. \n\n\n\nDrawing inspiration from the bewitching artistry of Japanese Bunraku puppets and the Jacobean Court Masque\, this spellbinding production tells the story using marionettes\, rod\, shadow and table-top puppets. \n\n\n\nAs part of a limited UK and European tour\, this is an exclusive and rare opportunity to witness\, close at hand\, this powerful erotically-charged story of unrequited love. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReviews\n\n\n\n\n★★★★★ \n\n\n\nWhatsOnStage \n\n\n\n\n\n“Shakespeare’s racy verse turned into a terrific puppet show.” ★★★★ \n\n\n\nDaily Telegraph \n\n\n\n\n\n“Witty\, erotic and ingenious.” ★★★★ \n\n\n\nThe Guardian \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\n£15.00 to £42.00 \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nWednesday 17 to Saturday 20 June 2026 \n\n\n\nWednesday to Saturday at 7.30pm \n\n\n\nThursday and Saturday at 2.30pm \n\n\n\nRunning time: \n\n\n\nThis show does not include an interval. \n\n\n\nLocation: \n\n\n\nBurton Taylor Studio \n\n\n\nAge guidance: \n\n\n\n14+ \n\n\n\nContent guidance: \n\n\n\nThis show contains mature themes and imagery. \n\n\n\nGood to know: \n\n\n\nPost-Show Talk – Thursday 18 June \n\n\n\nGreg Doran shares insights into the evolution of this production of Venus & Adonis from his book\, My Shakespeare: A Director’s Journey through the First Folio and discusses his latest publication\, Walking Shadow – Love\, Loss and Shakespeare. Both books are published by Bloomsbury\, and he will be available to sign copies following the event. \n\n\n\nPost-Show Talk- Friday 19 June \n\n\n\nPost-show Talk with Greg Doran and members of the company. \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.
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LOCATION:Oxford Playhouse\, Beaumont Street\, Oxford\, Oxfordshire\, OX1 2LW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Variety
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SUMMARY:34: The critical raw materials shaping our future
DESCRIPTION:34: The critical raw materials shaping our future\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Breaking Ground\n\n\n\n34: The Critical Raw Materials Shaping Our Future is a major new exhibition at Oxford University Museum of Natural History explores the hidden materials that power modern life — from smartphones and batteries to medical equipment and jet engines. \n\n\n\nThe exhibition examines the 34 raw materials considered essential to the UK’s future\, revealing the global supply chains\, ethical challenges and scientific innovations behind the minerals that underpin everyday technology. \n\n\n\nDeveloped in collaboration with researchers from the University of Oxford’s Oxford EARTH Programme and departments across the physical\, life and social sciences\, the exhibition explores how increasing demand for green energy and digital technology is transforming the global race for critical materials. \n\n\n\nVisitors can discover why substances such as lithium\, cobalt and rare earth elements are so important to modern society\, why supply chains are becoming increasingly fragile\, and how scientists and industry are searching for more sustainable and ethical ways to source\, use and recycle these materials. \n\n\n\nThrough interactive displays\, scientific research\, historic objects and contemporary technologies\, the exhibition examines the future of extraction\, sustainability and resource security\, while highlighting the environmental and geopolitical challenges linked to critical raw materials. \n\n\n\nDesigned for audiences of all ages\, the exhibition is accompanied by a programme of talks\, workshops\, tours and family activities exploring the science\, ethics and global impact of the materials shaping our future. \n\n\n\nWhat are critical raw materials?\n\n\n\nCritical raw materials are those essential to key technologies but their supply may be limited\, unsustainable or unethical. Critical raw materials tend to have unique chemical properties which make them difficult to replace in technology. The UK government includes 34 raw materials on its designated critical list\, but lists vary from country to country. \n\n\n\n\n\n\naluminium\n\n\n\nantimony\n\n\n\nbismuth\n\n\n\nborates\n\n\n\ncobalt\n\n\n\ngallium\n\n\n\ngermanium\n\n\n\nhafnium\n\n\n\nhelium\n\n\n\nindium\n\n\n\niridium\n\n\n\niron\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nlithium\n\n\n\nmagnesite\n\n\n\nmagnesium\n\n\n\nmanganese\n\n\n\nnatural graphite\n\n\n\nnickel\n\n\n\nniobium\n\n\n\nphosphorus\n\n\n\nplatinum\n\n\n\nrare earth elements (REEs)\n\n\n\nrhenium\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nrhodium\n\n\n\nruthenium\n\n\n\nsilicon\n\n\n\nsodium\n\n\n\ntantalum\n\n\n\ntellurium\n\n\n\ntin\n\n\n\ntitanium\n\n\n\ntungsten\n\n\n\nvanadium\n\n\n\nzinc\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\nPrices: \n\n\n\n\nEntry to the Museum is FREE and not ticketed.\n\n\n\nNo booking required.\n\n\n\nBooking is required for organisations/groups of more than ten people visiting on the same day.\n\n\n\n\nOpening hours: \n\n\n\n\nMonday to Sunday from 10.00am to 5.00pm\n\n\n\nLast entry at 4.45pm\n\n\n\nClosed on 24\, 25\, & 26 December\n\n\n\n\nAccessibility: \n\n\n\nPlease contact the friendly team at the museum by telephone (01865 272 950) or email (foh@oum.ox.ac.uk) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGallery\n\n\n\nClick images to expand \n\n\n\n\nBattery Ores\n\n\n\nBismuth\n\n\n\nCobalt\n\n\n\nDysprosium\n\n\n\nHalite\n\n\n\nREEs\n\n\n\n\nImage credit: Sarah Bell
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LOCATION:Oxford University Museum of Natural History\, Parks Road\, Oxford\, Oxfordshire
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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SUMMARY:Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra: Gidon Kremer
DESCRIPTION:Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra: Gidon Kremer\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra: Gidon Kremer\n\n\n\nMozart Divertimento for Strings in D major\, K. 136 \n\n\n\nSchnittke Violin Concerto No. 3 \n\n\n\nGubaidulina Impromptu \n\n\n\nMozart Symphony No. 35 in D major\, ‘Haffner’\, K. 385 \n\n\n\nGidon Kremer violin \n\n\n\nStathis Karapanos flute \n\n\n\nMarios Papadopoulos conductor \n\n\n\nViolin virtuoso Gidon Kremer joins the Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra alongside conductor and Music Director Marios Papadopoulos for an evening of exceptional music.  \n\n\n\nThe programme will include music by Gubaidulina and Schnittke\, both of whom composed for Kremer and are an integral part of his musical universe.  \n\n\n\nKnown for his passionate playing\, Kremer brings his brilliance to the stage in a performance full of intensity and emotional depth. \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\nFrom £20.00 \n\n\n\nStudents from £5.00 \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nThursday 18 June 2026 at 7.30pm \n\n\n\nRunning time: \n\n\n\n2 hours \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Sheldonian Theatre\n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n			\n		\n\n\n\nHome to ceremonial occasions and a raft of exciting events\, the magnificent and versatile Sheldonian Theatre is the focal point of the University of Oxford and is a unique space to experience live music. \n\n\n\nTo see an interactive map of the theatre\, click here. \n\n\n\nFind out more about the Sheldonian Theatre\, including facilities\, access and venue information.
URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/oxford-philharmonic-orchestra-gidon-kremer/
LOCATION:Sheldonian Theatre\, Broad Street\, Oxford\, Oxfordshire\, OX1 3AZ
CATEGORIES:Concerts
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