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SUMMARY:Oxford Literary Festival 2026
DESCRIPTION:All images courtesy of Oxford Literary Festival \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Oxford Literary Festival 2026\n\n\n\nThe Oxford Literary Festival returns from Saturday 21 March to Sunday 29 March 2026\, bringing nine inspiring days of conversation\, culture and ideas to the heart of the city. \n\n\n\nWidely regarded as one of the world’s leading literary celebrations\, the festival gathers renowned authors\, public figures and emerging voices in a series of thought-provoking events set against the magnificent backdrop of Oxford’s historic university quarter. \n\n\n\nThe Oxford Literary Festival is a place where intellectual curiosity is nurtured and standards are set. Long established as a platform for open dialogue\, the festival champions free expression and welcomes speakers from every background\, faith\, field and tradition. \n\n\n\nOver the decades\, it has hosted Nobel\, Booker and Pulitzer Prize winners\, former world leaders\, pioneering scientists\, political thinkers\, environmentalists\, philosophers\, artists and writers from across the globe. \n\n\n\nThe festival also curates a series of international programmes\, shining a spotlight on the literature and culture of nations and regions including India\, Africa\, the USA\, Ireland\, Spain\, Italy and China. Oxford’s richly multicultural character provides an ideal setting for this global exchange of ideas. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFestival hub\n\n\n\nBlackwell Hall at the Weston Library will once again become the beating heart of the festival. The space will feature a dedicated festival bookshop run by Blackwell’s\, alongside the ever-popular café\, comfortable seating areas and access to free Bodleian exhibitions. Visitors can browse books\, meet friends between events and soak up the festival atmosphere. \n\n\n\nTicket holders can also enjoy 10% off in the Bodleian Libraries gift shops (exclusions apply). An information desk will be available in the hall for enquiries\, while last-minute tickets can be purchased at event doors (card only)\, online or by phone. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenues\n\n\n\nEvents take place across a range of iconic Oxford venues\, including the Sheldonian Theatre\, the Bodleian Library\, the Weston Library\, Worcester College\, Trinity College\, St John’s College\, Exeter College\, Lincoln College\, Pusey House and the Oxford Martin School. Many venues are just a few minutes’ walk from Blackwell’s Bookshop\, creating an intimate\, easy-to-navigate festival experience. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProgramme\n\n\n\nPlease visit the festival website for a full line-up of leading authors and public figures in the festival. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOxford Literary Festival venue map\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGetting there\n\n\n\nBy trainOxford is well served from all areas of the country. Chiltern Railways’ service from London Marylebone and High Wycombe terminates in the centre of Oxford. Worcester College is a ten-minute walk from the central station\, and Blackwell’s Marquee is a 20-minute walk. There is a taxi rank at the station. \n\n\n\nBy coachThere are two fast and frequent coach services to Oxford from London (the X90 and the Oxford Tube)\, with departures up to every 15 minutes. In Oxford\, festival-goers can alight at High Street stops and walk a few minutes to the festival venues. The coach station at Gloucester Green is a five-minute walk from Worcester College and a ten-minute walk from the Blackwell’s Marquee. \n\n\n\nBy carStreet parking is extremely limited in Oxford. There are car parks at the Westgate Shopping Centre\, Gloucester Street and Worcester Street\, all within a 10-minute walk of festival venues. Oxford is well served by regular bus services from several Park & Rides sites located around the city perimeter. \n\n\n\nBlue badge parkingFor events at the Bodleian Library\, Weston Library\, Lincoln College\, Oxford Martin School and the Sheldonian Theatre\, disabled badge holder designated parking is available on Broad Street. For The Story Museum\, disabled badge holder designated parking is available in St Aldate’s. Designated parking is available in Beaumont Street for Worcester College and the Ashmolean\, and in St Giles for St Cross College. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccessibility\n\n\n\nAll main festival venues are accessible\, and many provide hearing loops. Full accessibility information can be found on the festival website. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSchools outreach\n\n\n\nThe festival continues its longstanding commitment to inspiring young people through literature. It works closely with local schools to host events led by children’s authors and speakers\, with costs fully covered by the festival. Pupils are also offered free tickets to main festival events\, with an enthusiastic yearly uptake. In 2026\, the festival’s schools programme will expand further to include Cheney School in East Oxford. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRead more about the Oxford Literary Festival\n\n\n\n Arts & Culture\nOwen Mumford joins in sponsorship of 2022 Oxford Literary Festival\n\n Arts & Culture\nChris Packham honours late founder of Compassion in World Farming
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SUMMARY:The Eternal Shame of Sue Perkins
DESCRIPTION:The Eternal Shame of Sue Perkins\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout The Eternal Shame of Sue Perkins\n\n\n\nJohn Mackay & Sally Homer\, in association with Debi Allen/Curtis Brown\, present The Eternal Shame of Sue Perkins. \n\n\n\nYou may know her as Bake-Off Sue\, Taskmaster Sue\, Just A Minute Sue\, or the Sue that gives you travel envy – but stand-up Sue is full of surprises. In this brand-new show\, she shares the unlikely happenings from a career in the spotlight. \n\n\n\nWhat’s the fallout when your pituitary gland goes haywire on live TV? How do you convince the public you didn’t really fall into that Hoover attachment? And when intimate photos get splashed all over the internet\, how do you switch the shame to dignity and joy? \n\n\n\nIn her first live show in over a decade\, Sue delivers a hilarious treatise on stigma\, humiliation\, and misunderstanding. \n\n\n\nThe Eternal Shame of Sue Perkins\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 £34.35 \n\n\n\nTickets are subject to a transaction fee of £3.95 \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nWednesday 25 March 2026 at 7.30pm \n\n\n\nRunning time: \n\n\n\n1 hour 50 minutes\, including an interval \n\n\n\nAge guidance:  \n\n\n\n16+ \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
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SUMMARY:Ruby Wax: Absolutely Famous
DESCRIPTION:Ruby Wax: Absolutely Famous\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Ruby Wax: Absolutely Famous\n\n\n\nIt’s almost easier to say whom Ruby Wax didn’t meet\, interview and coax fascinating insights from in her huge TV shows ‘Ruby Wax Meets’ and ‘Full Wax’. Donald Trump\, OJ Simpson\, Pamela Anderson\, Madonna and many more. \n\n\n\nHer provocative\, abrasive\, incomparable style was – just about – kept in check by lifelong friend and A-list producer\, Clive Tulloh. Together live on stage\, they review clips from the extraordinary shows\, tell scandalous stories never before heard\, and take the audience along for the ride. \n\n\n\nFeaturing Ruby Wax & Clive Tulloh. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReviews\n\n\n\n\n“Deeply thoughtful and resolutely frothy” ★★★★ \n\n\n\nThe Times \n\n\n\n\n\n“Fascinating” ★★★★ \n\n\n\nThe Telegraph \n\n\n\n\n\n★★★★ \n\n\n\nArtsHub \n\n\n\n\n\n“Hilarious” ★★★★★ \n\n\n\nEntertainment Focus \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\nAll Tickets £30.00 \n\n\n\nTicket prices include a £1.00 Restoration Levy\, a £1.50 Booking Fee and a 25p Community Fund Levy. \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nWednesday 25 March 2026 at 7.30pm \n\n\n\nRunning time: \n\n\n\n2 hours \n\n\n\nAge guidance: \n\n\n\n14+ \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Kenton Theatre\n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n			\n		\n\n\n\nSituated in the centre of Henley-on-Thames\, the Kenton Theatre is the fourth-oldest working theatre in the UK and a registered charity. Seating 240\, the theatre today offers a varied programme of comedy\, drama\, music\, talks and more – as well as being available for hire. \n\n\n\nThe theatre is home to annual performances from Henley Amateur Operatic and Drama Society (HAODS)\, Henley Children’s Theatre\, Henley Drama Festival\, Henley Literary Festival\, Henley Players\, Henley Youth Festival\, Mike Hurst\, the National Youth Jazz Orchestra (NYJO)\, Woodley Light Operatic Society\, amongst others. High-profile performers at the Kenton in recent years include Michael McIntyre\, Georgie Fame\, Haley Mills\, Chris Barber\, Dara O’Briain\, Diana Rigg\, Russell Brand\, PP Arnold and Marti Webb. \n\n\n\nThe theatre’s first production\, the farce The School of Reform took place on 07 November 1805. Celebrated performers who have graced the Kenton stage over the last five decades include Celia Johnson\, John Mortimer\, Anthony Newley\, Kate Winslet\, Tom Baker\, Joe Brown\, Diana Dors\, David Essex\, Roy Hudd and Jeremy Irons. \n\n\n\nDiscover more about the Kenton Theatre\, including travel\, access and venue information.
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