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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/
LOCATION:Ashmolean Museum\, 35 Beaumont Street\, Oxford\, Oxfordshire\, OX1 2PH
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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
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LOCATION:Bodleian Library – Old Library\, Broad Street\, Oxford\, OX1 3BG\, United Kingdom
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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
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SUMMARY:Henley Festival 2026
DESCRIPTION:About Henley Festival 2026\n\n\n\nMark your diaries. Henley Festival 2026 will take place from 08 to 12 July 2026. \n\n\n\nHenley Festival is an exclusive boutique black-tie festival that takes place over five days\, celebrating the best of the UK and International music and arts. \n\n\n\nThe festival is a truly unique event. It embraces a vibrant programme from pop to world music\, classical to jazz where art and gastronomy share equal billing with music. \n\n\n\nIndulge in a whole range of dining and drinking options at Henley Festival\, from riverside fine-dining to grazing\, plus a wealth of bars throughout the site. \n\n\n\nThis event listing still contains information from previous festivals to give you a sense of what to expect in 2026. The page will be updated with information about the 2026 festival when it becomes available. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYou’ll be able to purchase your Henley Festival tickets as follows: \n\n\n\n\nPatrons – Monday 27 January 10.00am\n\n\n\nPlatinum Friends – Thursday 30 January 10.00am\n\n\n\nGold Friends – Friday 31 January 10.00am\n\n\n\nSilver Friends – Monday 03 February 10.00am\n\n\n\nBronze Friends – Tuesday 04 February 10.00am\n\n\n\nGeneral Public – Thursday 06 February 10.00am\n\n\n\n\nPlease see important booking information below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHenley Festival 2026 lineup\n\n\n\nFloating stage headlinersBoy George & Culture Club / Sugababes / Lulu / Björn Again / Alex James’ Britpop Classical / Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Orchestra with very special guest\, Laura Mvula / Bootleg Beatles \n\n\n\nPure Heaven – The Festival ClubEzra Collective / Jo Whiley’s 90s Anthems / Resident DJ  \n\n\n\nComedy at the Paradiso & RiversideAlan Davies / Shappi Khorsandi / Russell Kane / Geoff Norcott / Suzi Ruffell / Julian Clary \n\n\n\nRise by Henley FestivalCreating opportunities for emerging talent to learn\, perform and flourishEmily Wishart / Llinos Emanuel / The Public Eye / Josephine Shaw / Emre / 3 Days of Wonder / Charlotte Campbell / Tony Mac / Bruna Garcia / Natalie McCool / Adjua / Black Gloss Wardrobe / Jack Browett \n\n\n\nJazz & swing at the ParadisoFlash Mob Jazz / Saint Six / Natty Congeroo & The Flames of Rhythm / Brad Kella / Acantha Lang \n\n\n\nWorld in the Bedouin TentDarwin and The Finches / The Dominos / Katya / Alex Francis / Leila McKenzie / JG Collective / Remi Bankyln / Vince Freeman / St. Catherine’s Child / Fresh Collective \n\n\n\nVisual arts in Henley Festival’s Galleries & Sculpture GardenHaut de Gamme | The Barker GalleryCircus Gallery | Harriet Gosling | Catriona WoodRock Legends Live | Hypergallery | The Drang GalleryAmber Gallery | Tommy Gurr | Superstars | James Marshall \n\n\n\nPlaydate @ Henley FestivalTweedy’s Massive Solo Show / Exciting Science / The Giant Balloon Show / Pirate Party with Gem\, from CBeebies Swashbuckle / MC Grammar / Bubbles Man / Doodle Jam / The Fire Fighters / Raindrops on Roses / Shed of Stories / The Party Poppers / Wally Wonky / Circus Skills Workshops \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRoving Troupe at Henley Festival\n\n\n\nAs you explore the Henley Festival site\, you will once again be dazzled and amazed by a roaming troupe of entertainers. Here’s what’s in store for when you arrive… \n\n\n\nAcro Chaps (a trio of mustachioed acrobats)\, Bad Nana’s (Granny Turismo)\, Cirque Pyromantic (Electroglide Butterflies)\, Elton Wrong (rock/pop icon driving along on a piano at a speed of 4 mph)\, Super Tenants (band and interactive party starters)\, The Bouncers (stilts)\, The Miniscule of Sound (The Worlds Smallest Nightclub)\, Tommy Gurr Painting Live \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nArt at Henley Festival\n\n\n\nThe visual arts programme will see stunning contemporary art\, sculpture and installation right across the site. There will be remarkable installations from artists all over the world with artwork like you’ve never seen before. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFamily Sunday at Henley Festival\n\n\n\nFamily Sunday is a daytime ticketed fun-filled music\, comedy\, visual and performance art event for our younger audience. Entry to the evening festival event is not included. Family Sunday opens at 10.00am and closes at 1.30pm. There is free parking for Family Sunday only between 9.30am and 2.00pm. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\nEvent website \n\n\n\nPlease see important ticketing information below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\nGeneral public booking will be available from February 2026. \n\n\n\nSee the FAQs section below for information about the various ticket options available for you to experience Henley Festival. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGood to know\n\n\n\nDress code:The Henley Festival has a dress code of Black Tie. Everyone is encouraged to get dressed to the nines – think dinner jackets\, evening trousers and bow ties for men\, long or short evening wear for ladies\, sequins and sparkle! The only exception is for the Henley Symphony Orchestra Saturday Lunchtime Concert and the Family Sunday children’s event. \n\n\n\nAge limits:There is a lower age limit for the festival. On Wednesday\, Thursday and Friday\, it is 14+ years\, and on Saturday and Sunday\, it is 12+ years. Those under 18 years old must be accompanied by a responsible adult at all times. \n\n\n\nWeather:The Henley Festival gates open at 6.00pm. There are many covered areas within the enclosure\, but if you are on the Lawn or have a General Admission ticket\, make sure you bring some protective outerwear for the Main Stage concert. In exceptional weather\, no umbrellas are allowed\, but Wellington boots are welcome – the more colourful\, the better. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFAQs\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat are the different ticket types?+\n\n\n\n\nThere are various ticket options for you to experience Henley Festival. \n\n\n\nGrandstand (A\, B and C) tickets offer the opportunity to see everything at the festival and enjoy the Floating Stage concert from an allocated\, undercover seat in the Grandstand. These tickets are priced according to their view (in varying degrees) of the Floating Stage. \n\n\n\nLawn (Premier\, A\, B\, C and Restricted View) tickets give you the chance to see everything at the festival and view the Floating Stage concert under the stars in an allocated seat on the grassed Lawn area. These tickets are priced according to their view (in varying degrees) of the Floating Stage. \n\n\n\nGeneral Admission tickets provide a perfect way to enjoy the events\, performances\, restaurants and bars around the site – a great ticket if you want to wander around. Please be aware that this is not a ticket suitable for viewing the Headline Floating Stage concert and will not give access to the Lawn and Grandstand seats. General Admission ticket holders will be able to hear the performance and may be able to see the stage from a distance\, but this is not guaranteed. \n\n\n\nWhat is an Under 18’s ticket? \n\n\n\nHenley Festival offers an evening ticket for visitors aged under 18. Age limits for this ticket type are 14 to 17 years on Wednesday\, Thursday and Friday and 12 to 17 years on Saturday and Sunday. An Under 18s wristband will be allocated at the festival entrance upon arrival. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nCan I buy tickets on the night?+\n\n\n\n\nYes\, you can buy tickets throughout the festival week\, either online or at the box office during opening times (subject to availability). \n\n\n\n\n\n\nDoes everyone in my party have to have their own e-ticket?+\n\n\n\n\nYes\, everyone must have their own individual tickets ready to be scanned at the front gates. Please keep your ticket safe and remember to bring it to the event with you. \n\n\n\nYou will need to keep your ticket with you throughout the night\, particularly for the Floating Stage concert as Lawn and Grandstand ticket holders will need their seat and row number. You may be asked by security to show your e-ticket at any point during the evening. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nDo I need a wristband?+\n\n\n\n\nWristbands will be given out at the Festival gates upon presentation of a valid ticket. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat can I do with a spare ticket on the night?+\n\n\n\n\nThe Box Office is unable to help customers with the re-sale of any spare tickets. Please ensure you buy only the amount of tickets you need. You are welcome to pass them on to Friends or Family. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat time should I arrive?+\n\n\n\n\nThe car park opens at 4.00pm. The festival gates open at 5.00pm. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat should I wear?+\n\n\n\n\nThe Henley Festival has a dress code of Black Tie. Everyone is encouraged to get dressed to the nines. So dig out your best frock. You can never be overdressed at Henley! \n\n\n\n\n\n\nHow can I make a restaurant reservation?+\n\n\n\n\nDining reservations are only available to those who have purchased a valid festival ticket. Reservations can be made (subject to availability) when booking your tickets\, by telephone or online. Please contact the Box Office on 01491 843404 if you have already purchased your festival tickets and subsequently would like to make a dining reservation. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nIs there car parking available?+\n\n\n\n\nYes\, and you will be able to purchase a car park pass at the time of your booking\, which will then be sent to you via your e-ticket in June. \n\n\n\nIf you have booked in advance\, you will be directed to either Car Park 1 or Car Park 2 as requested. Once there\, you will be pointed to the next available car parking space. \n\n\n\nFestival guests who purchase a Car Park Pass on the night will be directed to the next available area in Car Park 2 (subject to availability). \n\n\n\nEach evening the car parks will open from 4.00pm. \n\n\n\nOn Family Sunday\, Car Park 1 will open at 9.30am\, and all cars must be removed by 2.00pm. Free parking is available for Family Sunday only. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nCan I bring a boat?+\n\n\n\n\nThere are limited moorings within the Henley Festival enclosure available to purchase and for the exclusive use of festival ticket holders only. All guests on board must have a valid festival ticket and abide by the Black Tie dress code. \n\n\n\nAvailable moorings must be paid for at the time of booking. Following on\, you will be contacted by the Henley Festival Mooring Team and asked to complete and return a mooring form. Mooring positions are allocated by Henley Festival and cannot be chosen by the customer. Moorings are not transferable or refundable. \n\n\n\nBoats with pre-booked moorings may arrive from 3.00pm on the day of their booking and must leave by midday the following day. You can access your boat throughout the evening – you must retain both ticket and wristband to regain access to the festival. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nCan I get to the festival from the riverbank?+\n\n\n\n\nYou can get into the festival from the riverbank if you have a valid ticket and a wristband which can be collected from one of the wristband exchange points on the towpath. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nCan we be dropped off and collected by boat?+\n\n\n\n\nPlease contact Hobbs of Henley on 01491 572035 for further advice. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhere is the Henley Festival Site Box Office?+\n\n\n\n\nThe Henley Festival Site Box Office is located on the left-hand side\, towards the festival entrance. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat time does the festival Box Office open and close?+\n\n\n\n\nThe site Box Office is open from 2.00pm to 9.00pm from Wednesday to Sunday during festival week. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGallery\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				\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\nRead more about Henley Festival\n\n\n\n Arts & Entertainment\nHenley Festival unveils spectacular 2026 line up for five summer nights\n\n Arts & Entertainment\nSubmissions open for RISE by Henley Festival Emerging Artist Prize 2026\n\n Arts & Entertainment\nRISE by Henley Festival opens 2026 Emerging Artist Prize applications\n\n Arts & Entertainment\nHemani announced as Henley Festival’s Headline Sponsor for 2026			\n			\n\n\n\nView more
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SUMMARY:The Visit
DESCRIPTION:The Visit \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout The Visit \n\n\n\nAn Oxford Playhouse Adult Company production \n\n\n\nBy Friedrich Dürrenmatt. Translated by Maurice Valency \n\n\n\nDirected by Emma Webb \n\n\n\nIn the struggling town of Güllen\, hope arrives. Claire\, once dismissed\, now returns; impossibly wealthy and\, promising prosperity — hospitals restored\, schools revived\, lives rebuilt. But her generosity carries a chilling condition.  \n\n\n\nWith vengeance in her heart\, she delivers the ultimatum forcing the town to confront its past. As temptation tightens its grip\, morality wavers. Friedrich Dürrenmatt’s The Visit is a searing tale of politics\, past loves and revenge. Salvation has never seemed so sinister. \n\n\n\nPerformed by The Playhouse Adult Company\, the multi-generational ensemble for those aged 26 and over\, this performance transforms the Main Stage into an intimate studio space placing the audience at the heart of the action. \n\n\n\nThis amateur production of The Visit is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals Ltd. on behalf of Samuel French\, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.co.uk \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 \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nFriday 10 and Saturday 11 July 2026 \n\n\n\nFriday at 7.30pm \n\n\n\nSaturday at 2.30pm and 7.30pm \n\n\n\nAge guidance: \n\n\n\n14+ \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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SUMMARY:Lord of the Dance: 30th Anniversary
DESCRIPTION:Lord of the Dance: 30th Anniversary\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Lord of the Dance: 30th Anniversary\n\n\n\nLord of the Dance\, the global phenomenon that redefined Irish dance\, is set to return to the United Kingdom in 2026 to celebrate its 30th Anniversary with an extraordinary new tour. This milestone event promises to be a grand celebration of the production’s legacy\, captivating over 60 million fans in 60 countries since its debut in 1996. \n\n\n\nSince its inception\, Lord of the Dance has transformed Irish dance into a global cultural phenomenon\, setting new standards for creativity and theatrical productions. Michael Flatley’s visionary show has been celebrated as a ‘showpiece extravaganza’ and continues to awe audiences worldwide with its captivating blend of dance\, music\, and storytelling. \n\n\n\nLord of the Dance: 30th Anniversary\n\n\n\nThe 30th Anniversary Tour will feature brand-new choreography\, stunning costumes\, state-of-the-art special effects\, and cutting-edge lighting\, ensuring that the production continues to push boundaries and deliver an unforgettable experience. \n\n\n\nHailed for its dazzling combination of precision dance\, powerful music\, pyrotechnics\, and emotional storytelling\, Lord of the Dance remains a true marvel of the theatrical world. The show features over 150\,000 taps per performance\, with the dancers’ energy and passion promising an electrifying experience. \n\n\n\nSince its inception three decades ago\, Michael Flatley’s Lord of the Dance has achieved global success. As the creator\, producer\, and choreographer of the iconic show\, Flatley is preparing a spectacular celebration to mark its 30th Anniversary. Though he retired from performing during his final tour in 2016\, which culminated in a memorable performance at Caesar’s Colosseum in Las Vegas\, he has remained at the helm of the production. \n\n\n\nMichael Flatley is set to elevate Lord of the Dance to new heights with this anniversary tour. He reflected\, “The magic of Lord of the Dance lives on in the hearts of our audience\, and I am thrilled to bring this iconic show back to the UK in 2026.  \n\n\n\nThis 30th Anniversary Tour is a celebration of the incredible journey we’ve shared with fans over the years. It’s a testament to the enduring power of dreams and the spirit of dance. With fresh choreography\, innovative staging\, and an electrifying cast\, we’re taking this show to the next level once again. \n\n\n\nThis tour is not just a tribute to our past but a bold leap into the future—a love letter to our fans and a reminder of the magic that dance can bring to the world.” \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\nTickets prices: \n\n\n\nFrom £16.62 \n\n\n\nTickets are subject to a transaction fee of £3.95 \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nFriday 10 July at 7.45pmSaturday 11 July at 2.30pm and 7.45pmSunday 12 July at 4.00pm \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/lord-of-the-dance-30th-anniversary/
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