BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The Oxford Magazine - ECPv6.17.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:The Oxford Magazine X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for The Oxford Magazine REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20240331T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20241027T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250518T150000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250518T150000 DTSTAMP:20260426T141832Z CREATED:20241116T100820Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260426T141832Z UID:10009634-1747580400-1747580400@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Gyles Brandreth: Can't Stop Talking!!! DESCRIPTION:Gyles Brandreth: Can’t Stop Talking!!!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Gyles Brandreth: Can’t Stop Talking!!!\n\n\n\nHe is back – and he is unstoppable. Gyles Brandreth can’t stop talking. \n\n\n\nThe jumper-loving This Morning star\, who keeps popping up on Pointless\, QI\, Would I Lie To You?\, Sunday Brunch\, and The One Show\, has been burbling and babbling since he was a baby\, and in his hilarious new one-man show the award-winning raconteur (and holder of the world record for the longest-ever after-dinner speech – 12 and a half hours!) is trying to work out why. \n\n\n\nFrom 40 years on Radio 4’s Just A Minute to 4 years on Channel 4’s Celebrity Gogglebox\, he can’t keep his mouth shut. He even talks in his sleep. What’s it all about? He will tell you – because this is his life story: a roller-coaster of tales and revelations from his unlikely life in show business and politics. \n\n\n\nThere will be surprises too (for him and you) when the audience spins a wheel to decide what he will talk about next. \n\n\n\nDon’t miss him – novelist\, actor\, ex-MP\, podcaster\, No. 1 best-selling biographer\, wordsmith\, and verbivore (he suffers from logorrhea – knows how to spell it and knows what it means) – he’s won the Audience Award for Most Popular Show on the Fringe\, multiple 5-star reviews and every time he’s been to Edinburgh his shows have sold out. Fast. So book now. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReviews\n\n\n\n\n“Wildly funny” \n\n\n\nDaily Mail \n\n\n\n\n\n“Absolute joy” \n\n\n\nScotsman \n\n\n\n\n\n“Genius” \n\n\n\nTelegraph \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\nTicket prices: \n\n\n\nFrom £37.40 \n\n\n\nTickets are subject to a transaction fee of £3.95. \n\n\n\nDate and time: \n\n\n\nSunday 18 May 2025 at 3.00pm \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTrigger warning\n\n\n\nThere may be name-dropping. \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/gyles-brandreth-cant-stop-talking/ LOCATION:New Theatre Oxford\, 24-26 George Street\, Oxford\, Oxfordshire\, OX1 2AG CATEGORIES:Comedy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/GylesBrandrethCantStopTalking_Prod_1920x1080.webp GEO:51.7539238;-1.2606005 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=New Theatre Oxford 24-26 George Street Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 2AG;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=24-26 George Street:geo:-1.2606005,51.7539238 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250517T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250517T212000 DTSTAMP:20260426T141550Z CREATED:20250207T232027Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260426T141550Z UID:10010089-1747510200-1747516800@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Jenny Eclair: Jokes\, Jokes\, Jokes\, Live! DESCRIPTION:Jenny Eclair: Jokes\, Jokes\, Jokes\, Live!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Jenny Eclair: Jokes\, Jokes\, Jokes\, Live!\n\n\n\nIn celebration of the release of her hilarious memoir of the same name\, comedian\, novelist\, and professional show-off Jenny Eclair comes to venues nationwide with a brand-new autobiographical show. \n\n\n\nFrom drama school\, (mostly drinking cider and eating sausage rolls)\, sleeping with men who looked like they lived under a carpet\, punk poetry\, anorexia\, bedsit misery\, waitressing and not really having a clue about anything\, to being the first woman to win the Perrier Award\, becoming a mother\, author\, grumpy old woman\, podcaster and nana! \n\n\n\nStill gigging to sell-out crowds forty years later\, Jenny invites you to look back at what she can remember before she forgets everything. Warning\, punk poetry\, animal impressions\, and baritone nursery rhyme singing may feature. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReviews\n\n\n\n\n“Ruthlessly funny” \n\n\n\nThe Times \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\nTickets prices:£25.00 \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:Saturday 17 May 2025 at 7.30pm \n\n\n\nRunning time: 1 hour 50 minutes \n\n\n\nAge guidance:14+ \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. URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/jenny-eclair-jokes-jokes-jokes-live/ LOCATION:Kenton Theatre\, Henley-on-Thames\, 19 New Street\, Henley-on-Thames\, Oxfordshire\, RG9 2BP CATEGORIES:Comedy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Jenny-Eclair-Jokes-Jokes-Jokes-Live.webp GEO:51.5394065;-0.9033617 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Kenton Theatre Henley-on-Thames 19 New Street Henley-on-Thames Oxfordshire RG9 2BP;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=19 New Street:geo:-0.9033617,51.5394065 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250516T200000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250516T200000 DTSTAMP:20260426T145107Z CREATED:20250322T100217Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260426T145107Z UID:10010328-1747425600-1747425600@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Rob Beckett: Giraffe DESCRIPTION:Rob Beckett: Giraffe\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Rob Beckett: Giraffe\n\n\n\nYes! Bobby Beckles is back on tour. Smashing the life out of the M25\, M1\, M5\, and any other road that’s in his way. From Bromley to Brisbane\, Rob Beckett’s new show Giraffe is going worldwide. \n\n\n\nExpectations on Rob: put on 3 stone from takeaways and post-show drinking. \n\n\n\nRob Beckett: Giraffe\n\n\n\nExpectations of you: leave the gig happier than when you arrived. \n\n\n\nMy wife thinks it’s going to be tough for me to be away from the family and don’t get me wrong\, I do love my children/podcast content providers… but I also enjoy a lie-in and a hotel buffet breakfast. I think I’ll cope. \n\n\n\nWhat else is there to do? Sit next to your partner on the sofa scrolling TikTok in silence again? You did that the last three nights. See you there! \n\n\n\nHost of Sky’s Rob Beckett’s Smart TV and Rob & Romesh Vs. He’s also the unmistakable voice of Channel 4’s Celebs Go Dating and the smash-hit podcast Parenting Hell. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReviews\n\n\n\n\n“Hilarious.” \n\n\n\nThe Mirror \n\n\n\n\n\n“Naturally funny.” \n\n\n\nThe Times \n\n\n\n\n\n“Hilariously observational comic… brings roars of laughter.” \n\n\n\nArts Desk \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\nFrom £35.18 \n\n\n\nTickets are subject to a transaction fee of £3.95 \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nFriday 16 May 2025 at 8.00pm \n\n\n\nRunning time: \n\n\n\n1 hour 40 minutes\, including an interval \n\n\n\nLocation: \n\n\n\nMain auditorium \n\n\n\nAge guidance:  \n\n\n\nStrictly 14+ \n\n\n\nContent guidance: \n\n\n\nLikely to be swearing and adult content. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Aylesbury Waterside Theatre\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nAylesbury Waterside Theatre is a stunning modern venue at the heart of Buckinghamshire’s cultural scene. \n\n\n\nOpened in 2010\, its striking wooden interior takes inspiration from the rolling Chiltern Hills\, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. The theatre regularly hosts top touring productions\, offering audiences the chance to enjoy big-name shows and world-class entertainment without heading to London. \n\n\n\nDesigned for comfort and accessibility\, the venue features step-free access\, wheelchair spaces\, and hearing loop systems. Whether you’re after a hit musical\, stand-up comedy\, or a magical Christmas pantomime\, Waterside Theatre has something for everyone. \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/rob-beckett-giraffe-2/ LOCATION:Aylesbury Waterside Theatre\, Exchange Street\, Aylesbury\, Buckinghamshire\, HP20 1UG CATEGORIES:Comedy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Rob-Beckett-Giraffe.webp GEO:51.7539238;-1.2606005 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Aylesbury Waterside Theatre Exchange Street Aylesbury Buckinghamshire HP20 1UG;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Exchange Street:geo:-1.2606005,51.7539238 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250516T200000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250516T200000 DTSTAMP:20260426T145049Z CREATED:20250112T195222Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260426T145049Z UID:10009873-1747425600-1747425600@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Mostly Comedy: Arthur Smith/Rosie Holt DESCRIPTION:Mostly Comedy: Arthur Smith/Rosie Holt\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Mostly Comedy: Arthur Smith/Rosie Holt\n\n\n\nThe Olivier-Award-nominated Arthur Smith (’QI’\, ‘HIGNFY’) and 9-million-viewed satirist\, Rosie Holt\, join host David Ephgrave for a comic mixed bill. \n\n\n\nStand-up from Arthur Smith \n\n\n\nOlivier Award Nominee. Featured on BBC’s ‘Grumpy Old Men’\, ‘QI’\, ‘Have I Got News For You’ and ‘The One Show’. Regular host on BBC Radio 4 and 4 Extra \n\n\n\nReviews\n\n\n\n\n“An elder statesman of British comedy.” \n\n\n\nChortle \n\n\n\n\n\n“Legendary grump” \n\n\n\nTime Out \n\n\n\n\n\n“Rough-round-the-edges with a sensitive interior.” ★★★★ \n\n\n\nTelegraph \n\n\n\n\n\n“Inevitably lugubrious but also touching\, uplifting\, and very funny.” ★★★★ \n\n\n\nEvening Standard \n\n\n\n\n\n“The funniest and most honest comic of his generation.” \n\n\n\nThe List \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCharacter comedy from Rosie Holt \n\n\n\nA popular political satirist with over 6.5 million views \n\n\n\nFeatured on ‘The Russell Howard Hour’\, ‘Museum of Curiosity’ and ‘The News Quiz’ \n\n\n\nHost of the hit podcast\, ‘Noncensored’ \n\n\n\nReviews\n\n\n\n\n★★★★★ \n\n\n\nLost In Theatreland \n\n\n\n\n\n“A character comedy treat.” ★★★★ \n\n\n\nTime Out \n\n\n\n\n\n“The Thick of It levels of writing and performance.” \n\n\n\nTimes \n\n\n\n\n\n“Beautifully observed\, performed – and timed” \n\n\n\nGuardian \n\n\n\n\n\n“If she can stay in character long enough\, she’ll have a Telegraph column & a seat on Question Time by teatime.” \n\n\n\nJames O’Brien \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHosted by David Ephgrave \n\n\n\nFeatured in The Times\, Daily Telegraph\, Comedy Central\, i Newspaper\, Scotsman\, and Edinburgh Evening News best Fringe jokes lists. \n\n\n\nReviews\n\n\n\n\n“Devastatingly witty” \n\n\n\nEdFest Magazine \n\n\n\n\n\n“A very likable stand-up\, confident but not cocky\, and a lot of fun to spend time with…a natural entertainer.” \n\n\n\nView From the Gods \n\n\n\n\n\n“Fringe veteran.” \n\n\n\nThreeWeeks \n\n\n\n\n\n“Wonderfully innovative comedy.” \n\n\n\nBroadway Baby \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 prices:From £21.00 \n\n\n\nDates & times:Friday 16 May 2025 at 8.00pm \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout The Mill Arts Centre\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nThe Mill Arts Centre is the cultural hub for Banbury and the surrounding area. \n\n\n\nAs the only dedicated arts provision in the area\, it aims to inspire creativity and enrich the lives of the communities by providing a high-quality\, varied artistic\, educational and participatory programme. \n\n\n\nIt plays a significant role in the town’s cultural\, social and economic development by offering the community the chance to engage with and be entertained by several art forms. \n\n\n\nThe Mill Arts Centre offers an exciting live events programme\, including theatre\, dance\, music\, comedy\, film\, workshops and classes. Alongside this\, it runs several community projects and initiatives with partner organisations. \n\n\n\nYou can visit our Café Bar for delicious hot and cold drinks and light refreshments – and while you’re there\, the Gallery is home to a fantastic programme of exhibitions from local artists. \n\n\n\nAlternatively\, if you’re looking for meeting rooms or spaces for hire in Banbury\, our wide range of spaces – including our theatre\, art studio\, dance studio and meeting rooms – are available for hire. \n\n\n\nDiscover more about The Mill Arts Centre\, including travel\, access and venue information. URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/mostly-comedy-arthur-smith-rosie-holt/ LOCATION:The Mill Arts Centre\, Banbury\, Spiceball Park\, Banbury\, Oxfordshire\, OX16 5QE CATEGORIES:Comedy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/arthur-smith-rosie-holt-01-1920x1080-1.webp GEO:52.0639491;-1.3328105 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Mill Arts Centre Banbury Spiceball Park Banbury Oxfordshire OX16 5QE;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Spiceball Park:geo:-1.3328105,52.0639491 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250515T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250515T213000 DTSTAMP:20260426T144949Z CREATED:20250207T230113Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260426T144949Z UID:10010087-1747337400-1747344600@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Rich Hall: Chin Music DESCRIPTION:Rich Hall: Chin Music\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Rich Hall: Chin Music\n\n\n\n“Chin Music” has two meanings. One is idle talk. The other is a brushback throw in baseball or cricket to intimidate the batter. Both describe Rich Hall’s comedy. Idle but intimidating. \n\n\n\nSharp\, quick\, splenetic\, and sublimely improvisational. If you’ve never seen him\, you need to hustle down to your local venue and grab a seat because he never disappoints. Ever. \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:All tickets £20.75 \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:Thursday 15 May 2025 at 7.30pm \n\n\n\nRunning time: 2 hours \n\n\n\nAge guidance:Strictly 14+Children under 14 will not be admitted even if accompanied by an adult. \n\n\n\nContent guidance: Likely to be swearing and adult content. \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. URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/rich-hall-chin-music/ LOCATION:Kenton Theatre\, Henley-on-Thames\, 19 New Street\, Henley-on-Thames\, Oxfordshire\, RG9 2BP CATEGORIES:Comedy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Rich-Hall-Chin-Music-1.webp GEO:51.5394065;-0.9033617 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Kenton Theatre Henley-on-Thames 19 New Street Henley-on-Thames Oxfordshire RG9 2BP;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=19 New Street:geo:-0.9033617,51.5394065 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250515T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250515T193000 DTSTAMP:20260426T144929Z CREATED:20250105T134250Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260426T144929Z UID:10009854-1747337400-1747337400@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Nabil Abdulrashid: Urban Battuta DESCRIPTION:Nabil Abdulrashid: Urban Battuta\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Nabil Abdulrashid: Urban Battuta\n\n\n\nChambers Touring Proudly Presents \n\n\n\nNabil Abdulrashid: Urban Battuta \n\n\n\nAward-winning\, international touring comedian Nabil Abdulrashid returns with a riotous new stand-up show. \n\n\n\nAs seen on ‘Live at the Apollo’\, ‘Have I Got News For You’\, ‘8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown’\, and ‘The Last Leg’. As heard on ‘Off Menu’ with James Acaster and Ed Gamble\, and ‘Hoovering’ with Jessica Fostekew. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReviews\n\n\n\n\n“A potent\, mischievously entertaining voice.” ★★★★ \n\n\n\nScotsman \n\n\n\n\n\n“Abdulrashid is emerging as one of comedy’s most honest chroniclers of life’s complexities and contradictions.” ★★★★ \n\n\n\nGuardian \n\n\n\n\n\n“Pinch-me clever and painstakingly bold…never predictable\, often hysterical – and overall a joy.” ★★★★ \n\n\n\nTime Out \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 prices:Standard tickets – £20.50 \n\n\n\nDates & times:Thursday 15 May 2025 at 7.30pm \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout The Mill Arts Centre\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nThe Mill Arts Centre is the cultural hub for Banbury and the surrounding area. \n\n\n\nAs the only dedicated arts provision in the area\, it aims to inspire creativity and enrich the lives of the communities by providing a high-quality\, varied artistic\, educational and participatory programme. \n\n\n\nIt plays a significant role in the town’s cultural\, social and economic development by offering the community the chance to engage with and be entertained by several art forms. \n\n\n\nThe Mill Arts Centre offers an exciting live events programme\, including theatre\, dance\, music\, comedy\, film\, workshops and classes. Alongside this\, it runs several community projects and initiatives with partner organisations. \n\n\n\nYou can visit our Café Bar for delicious hot and cold drinks and light refreshments – and while you’re there\, the Gallery is home to a fantastic programme of exhibitions from local artists. \n\n\n\nAlternatively\, if you’re looking for meeting rooms or spaces for hire in Banbury\, our wide range of spaces – including our theatre\, art studio\, dance studio and meeting rooms – are available for hire. \n\n\n\nDiscover more about The Mill Arts Centre\, including travel\, access and venue information. URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/nabil-abdulrashid-urban-battuta/ LOCATION:The Mill Arts Centre\, Banbury\, Spiceball Park\, Banbury\, Oxfordshire\, OX16 5QE CATEGORIES:Comedy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/42029377-bbab-47c4-be04-d25ef03c21b7.webp GEO:52.0639491;-1.3328105 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Mill Arts Centre Banbury Spiceball Park Banbury Oxfordshire OX16 5QE;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Spiceball Park:geo:-1.3328105,52.0639491 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250510T200000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250510T200000 DTSTAMP:20260426T145503Z CREATED:20250322T094248Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260426T145503Z UID:10010415-1746907200-1746907200@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Thinking Drinkers: The Booze-ical DESCRIPTION:Thinking Drinkers: The Booze-ical\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Thinking Drinkers: The Booze-ical\n\n\n\nFollowing last year’s sell-out Edinburgh run\, the self-styled hardest-working beefcakes in alcohol-based infotainment are back… with a brand-new musical extravaganza complete with five free drinks for every audience member! \n\n\n\nSip back and marvel as the award-winning drinks experts embark on an all-singing\, all-dancing musical mission to prove that the pub\, indeed alcohol\, is the cornerstone of civilisation. \n\n\n\nAccompanied by talented West-End singers Flat and the Curves\, Ben and Tom raise a glass to a heady\, hilarious cocktail of historical characters in the greatest\, most intoxicating\, lock-in of your life. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReviews\n\n\n\n\n“Pioneers of alcohol-based comedy.”  \n\n\n\nTimes  \n\n\n\n\n\n“Great fun as always and another chance to sample some excellent drinks.” ★★★★★ \n\n\n\nUK Theatre Web  \n\n\n\n\n\n“Go and see it and save a pub.” ★★★★★ \n\n\n\nOne4review  \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\nFull price – £22.00 \n\n\n\nConcessions – £19.80 \n\n\n\nMembers – £17.60 \n\n\n\nAll orders will be subject to a fee of £2.00 \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nSaturday 10 May 2025 at 8.00pm \n\n\n\nLocation: \n\n\n\nAuditorium \n\n\n\nAge guidance: \n\n\n\n18+ \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Cornerstone Arts Centre\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCornerstone Arts Centre is a purpose-built\, professional arts\, culture and entertainment venue in the heart of Didcot\, brought to you by the South Oxfordshire District Council. \n\n\n\nOpened in 2008\, it presents a high-quality programme of live performances\, participatory activities\, exhibitions and outreach work that meet the needs and enhance the experiences of the local community and beyond. \n\n\n\nThe RIBA award-nominated building comprises a 220-seat auditorium\, an art gallery\, a dance studio\, and spaces for workshops and community activities. The centre also has a café and bar\, making it a welcoming space for audiences and artists. \n\n\n\nSee other shows at this venue URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/thinking-drinkers-the-booze-ical/ LOCATION:Cornerstone Arts Centre\, Didcot\, 25 Station Road\, Didcot\, Oxfordshire\, OX11 7NE CATEGORIES:Comedy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Thinking-Drinkers-The-Booze-ical.webp GEO:51.6068199;-1.2405341 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Cornerstone Arts Centre Didcot 25 Station Road Didcot Oxfordshire OX11 7NE;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=25 Station Road:geo:-1.2405341,51.6068199 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250509T200000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250509T200000 DTSTAMP:20250517T124913Z CREATED:20250517T124911Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250517T124913Z UID:10010722-1746820800-1746820800@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Jericho Comedy Live - May 2025 DESCRIPTION:Jericho Comedy Live – May 2025\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Jericho Comedy Live – May 2025\n\n\n\nThe well-loved\, award-winning Jericho Comedy club are back with another one of their ever-inventive and ‘very funny’ (Daily Telegraph) comedy gigs. \n\n\n\nHosted by a Jericho Comedy MC\, every night the line-up is different\, with a wide range of performers\, from award-nominated newcomers to surprise visits from big-name headliners. You never know who will perform at a Jericho Comedy show but you can always guarantee a great night. \n\n\n\nRecommended by the Sunday Times and featured on BBC Radio 4’s The Circuit celebrating the UK’s best independent comedy clubs\, Jericho Comedy won the 2019 and 2020 Chortle Comedy Award as one of the top six comedy nights in the UK\, and the best comedy night in the region. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReviews\n\n\n\n\n“Hilarious… fun in the first degree.” \n\n\n\nOxford Mail \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£12.00   \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nFriday 09 May 2025 at 8.00pm \n\n\n\nDoors at 7.45pm \n\n\n\nAge guidance: \n\n\n\n16+ \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/jericho-comedy-live-may-2025/ LOCATION:The North Wall Arts Centre\, South Parade\, Oxford\, OX2 7JN CATEGORIES:Comedy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Jericho-Comedy-Live-May-2025.webp GEO:51.7781313;-1.2676696 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The North Wall Arts Centre South Parade Oxford OX2 7JN;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=South Parade:geo:-1.2676696,51.7781313 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250509T200000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250509T200000 DTSTAMP:20260426T145238Z CREATED:20250105T131500Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260426T145238Z UID:10009871-1746820800-1746820800@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Confessions of a Teletubby DESCRIPTION:Confessions of a Teletubby\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Confessions of a Teletubby\n\n\n\nArguments and poo! Sex and swearing! Blood\, sweat\, tears\, and giant rabbits! Life on the set of Teletubbies might not have been quite as you imagined… \n\n\n\nFresh from sell-out shows at Edinburgh Fringe\, Confessions of a Teletubby lifts the lid on what went on behind the scenes of one of the most globally successful TV shows ever. \n\n\n\nNikky Smedley played LaaLaa (the yellow one) in the original series of Teletubbies for six years – that’s a lot of custard for a grown woman to get excited about. \n\n\n\nCome and hear how she got the job by dressing as a bistro table; what it was really like inside one of those (surprisingly large) Tubby suits; how the NooNoo really worked and why children loved the show so much. \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 prices:Standard tickets – £15.00 \n\n\n\nDates & times:Friday 09 May 2025 at 8.00pm \n\n\n\nRunning time:1 hour 15 minutes \n\n\n\nAge guidance:16+ \n\n\n\nContent guidance:This show includes some swearing. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout The Mill Arts Centre\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nThe Mill Arts Centre is the cultural hub for Banbury and the surrounding area. \n\n\n\nAs the only dedicated arts provision in the area\, it aims to inspire creativity and enrich the lives of the communities by providing a high-quality\, varied artistic\, educational and participatory programme. \n\n\n\nIt plays a significant role in the town’s cultural\, social and economic development by offering the community the chance to engage with and be entertained by several art forms. \n\n\n\nThe Mill Arts Centre offers an exciting live events programme\, including theatre\, dance\, music\, comedy\, film\, workshops and classes. Alongside this\, it runs several community projects and initiatives with partner organisations. \n\n\n\nYou can visit our Café Bar for delicious hot and cold drinks and light refreshments – and while you’re there\, the Gallery is home to a fantastic programme of exhibitions from local artists. \n\n\n\nAlternatively\, if you’re looking for meeting rooms or spaces for hire in Banbury\, our wide range of spaces – including our theatre\, art studio\, dance studio and meeting rooms – are available for hire. \n\n\n\nDiscover more about The Mill Arts Centre\, including travel\, access and venue information. URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/confessions-of-a-teletubby/ LOCATION:The Mill Arts Centre\, Banbury\, Spiceball Park\, Banbury\, Oxfordshire\, OX16 5QE CATEGORIES:Comedy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/99151c5b-deab-4c5c-b8da-e094d367e9fc.webp GEO:52.0639491;-1.3328105 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Mill Arts Centre Banbury Spiceball Park Banbury Oxfordshire OX16 5QE;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Spiceball Park:geo:-1.3328105,52.0639491 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250508T200000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250508T200000 DTSTAMP:20250517T110000Z CREATED:20250517T105956Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250517T110000Z UID:10010720-1746734400-1746734400@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Kane Brown: Don’t Listen To Me DESCRIPTION:Kane Brown: Don’t Listen To Me\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Kane Brown: Don’t Listen To Me\n\n\n\nFearlessly hilarious delivery combined with honesty and sincerity. Kane Brown is 19 years in the game\, has performed around the world\, has opened for Guz Khan on his UK Tour\, and can be seen on Man Like Mobeen (Netflix)\, Deepfake (Channel 4)\, She’s the One (Amazon) and heard on his hit Podcast\, Rated 18. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReviews\n\n\n\n\n“The most naturally talented standup with a crowd I’ve ever seen.”  \n\n\n\nGuz Khan \n\n\n\n\n\n“Kane is quite simply a comedy force of nature.” \n\n\n\nRomesh Ranganathan \n\n\n\n\n\n“Kane will make you laugh till you cry!”  \n\n\n\nBabatunde Aléshé \n\n\n\n\n\n“Kane Brown commands the comedy stage with an irresistible blend of warm\, charismatic allure and electrifying\, razor-sharp truth. His magnetic presence and seamless delivery captivate audiences\, leaving them in fits of laughter and craving more. Kane Brown is the comedian’s comedian.”  \n\n\n\nMo Gilligan \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\nStandard – £18.50 \n\n\n\nMeet & Greet – £33.50 \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nThursday 08 May 2025 at 8.00pm \n\n\n\nGood to know: \n\n\n\nSelect the Meet & Greet Ticket option and your ticket will include the best seats in the house and the opportunity to meet Kane himself. URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/kane-brown-dont-listen-to-me/ LOCATION:The North Wall Arts Centre\, South Parade\, Oxford\, OX2 7JN CATEGORIES:Comedy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Kane-Brown-Dont-Listen-To-Me.webp GEO:51.7781313;-1.2676696 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The North Wall Arts Centre South Parade Oxford OX2 7JN;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=South Parade:geo:-1.2676696,51.7781313 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250508T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250508T193000 DTSTAMP:20260426T145950Z CREATED:20241221T145838Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260426T145950Z UID:10009801-1746732600-1746732600@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Kerry Godliman - Bandwidth DESCRIPTION:Kerry Godliman – Bandwidth\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Kerry Godliman – Bandwidth\n\n\n\nWhile parenting teenagers\, bogged down with knicker admin and considering dealing HRT on the black market\, Kerry’s lost her mum bag but can’t remember what was in it as she’s outsourced her memory to her phone. The life of a middle-aged woman who hasn’t got the bandwidth for any of this. \n\n\n\nKerry Godliman\, comedian\, actor\, writer\, podcaster\, and broadcaster\, returns to the stage with her straight-talking charm and quick wit on a brand new stand-up show. \n\n\n\nAs seen on Afterlife\, Whitstable Pearl\, Taskmaster\, Trigger Point\, Live At The Apollo\, and more. As heard on Radio 4 and Jon Richardson’s Absolute Radio Show. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReviews\n\n\n\n\n“Some sublime culture clash material”. ★★★★ \n\n\n\nEvening Standard \n\n\n\n\n\n“Vigour\, charm\, and plenty good gags”.  \n\n\n\nThe Guardian \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\nFrom £24.00 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\nTicket prices:From £24.00 \n\n\n\nDates & times:Thursday 08 May 2025 at 7.30pm. \n\n\n\nRunning time:90 minutes\, including an interval. \n\n\n\nAge guidance: 14+ \n\n\n\nContent guidanceThis show includes strong language. \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/kerry-godliman-bandwidth/ LOCATION:Oxford Playhouse\, Beaumont Street\, Oxford\, Oxfordshire\, OX1 2LW\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Comedy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/KerryGodliman-208-Edit-stz1.webp GEO:51.7550368;-1.2605435 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Oxford Playhouse Beaumont Street Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 2LW United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Beaumont Street:geo:-1.2605435,51.7550368 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250507T200000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250507T200000 DTSTAMP:20260426T145931Z CREATED:20241221T141852Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260426T145931Z UID:10009800-1746648000-1746648000@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Mark Steel - The Leopard in My House DESCRIPTION:Mark Steel – The Leopard in My House\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Mark Steel – The Leopard in My House\n\n\n\nJoin multi-award-winning\, BAFTA-nominated writer and comedian Mark Steel for his new tour The Leopard in My House. The topic? His battle with throat cancer. A battle he is winning (thankfully) and which only his rapier wit could fashion a comedy tour show out of. \n\n\n\nCancer has done nothing to dull Mark’s acute political observations or quash his “frankly bonkers” energy: you will laugh\, you will cry\, but you’ll laugh again\, and again\, and again. The Leopard in My House is proof that this leftie\, working-class\, Radio 4 favourite truly deserves his place in the UK comedy pantheon. \n\n\n\nMark is best known for his critically acclaimed BBC Radio 4 show Mark Steel’s in Town (now in its 13th series)\, as well as his hit podcast What The F*** Is Going On..?. He has also written several acclaimed books\, including an adaptation of his critically acclaimed stand-up show Who Do I Think I Am? for Audible. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\nFrom £25.00 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\nTicket prices:From £25.00 \n\n\n\nDate & time:Wednesday 07 May 2025 at 8.00pm \n\n\n\nRunning time:120 minutes\, including an interval. \n\n\n\nAge guidance: 14+ \n\n\n\nContent guidance:This show includes strong language. \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/mark-steel-the-leopard-in-my-house/ LOCATION:Oxford Playhouse\, Beaumont Street\, Oxford\, Oxfordshire\, OX1 2LW\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Comedy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/MS_1500widex800tall.webp GEO:51.7550368;-1.2605435 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Oxford Playhouse Beaumont Street Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 2LW United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Beaumont Street:geo:-1.2605435,51.7550368 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250503T200000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250503T200000 DTSTAMP:20260426T145801Z CREATED:20241124T225429Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260426T145801Z UID:10009696-1746302400-1746302400@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Dara Ó Briain: Re:Creation DESCRIPTION:Dara Ó Briain: Re:Creation\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Dara Ó Briain: Re:Creation\n\n\n\nDara Ó Briain is back with a brand new live show! \n\n\n\nAfter the huge international success of his last tour\, ‘So\, Where Were We?’ which sold out 173 venues across 20 countries and was named UK Comedy Tour of the Year 2023 (Chortle)\, Dara’s new show ‘Re:Creation’ sees one of Ireland’s finest live comedians back doing his favourite thing: standing in a theatre\, telling stories and creating madness with the audience. \n\n\n\nDara Ó Briain: Re:Creation\n\n\n\nIt’s guaranteed to be a very\, very\, funny night. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReviews\n\n\n\n\n“Pure\, undiluted comic genius”. \n\n\n\nEvening Standard \n\n\n\n\n\n“His set is a masterclass in intelligent\, no-frills stand-up”. \n\n\n\nThe Guardian \n\n\n\n\n\n“If you want a comic who can hold an audience in the palm of his hand for two hours\, here’s your man”. \n\n\n\nThe Times \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\nTicket prices:From £35.18 \n\n\n\nTickets are subject to a transaction fee of £3.95. \n\n\n\nDate and time:Saturday 3 May 2025 at 8.00pm \n\n\n\nRunning time:2 hours 10 minutes including an interval. \n\n\n\nAge guidance:Strictly 14+.Children younger than this will not be admitted even if accompanied with an adult \n\n\n\nContent guidance:Likely to be swearing and adult content. \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/dara-o-briain-recreation/ LOCATION:New Theatre Oxford\, 24-26 George Street\, Oxford\, Oxfordshire\, OX1 2AG CATEGORIES:Comedy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/DaraOBriainRe_Creation_Title_1920x1080.webp GEO:51.7539238;-1.2606005 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=New Theatre Oxford 24-26 George Street Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 2AG;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=24-26 George Street:geo:-1.2606005,51.7539238 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250501T200000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250501T200000 DTSTAMP:20260426T150328Z CREATED:20250105T130557Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260426T150328Z UID:10009869-1746129600-1746129600@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:The Thinking Drinkers & FATC’s The Booz-ical DESCRIPTION:The Thinking Drinkers & FATC’s The Booz-ical\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout The Thinking Drinkers & FATC’s The Booz-ical\n\n\n\nFollowing last year’s sell-out Edinburgh run\, the self-styled hardest-working beefcakes in alcohol-based infotainment are back… with a brand-new musical extravaganza complete with five free drinks for every audience member! \n\n\n\nSip back and marvel as the award-winning drinks experts embark on an all-singing\, all-dancing musical mission to prove that the pub\, indeed alcohol\, is the cornerstone of civilisation. \n\n\n\nAccompanied by talented West-End singers Flat and the Curves\, Ben and Tom raise a glass to a heady\, hilarious cocktail of historical characters in the greatest\, most intoxicating\, lock-in of your life. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReviews\n\n\n\n\n“Pioneers of alcohol-based comedy.” \n\n\n\nTimes \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 prices:Standard tickets – £23.00 \n\n\n\nDates & times:Thursday 01 May 2025 at 8.00pm \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout The Mill Arts Centre\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nThe Mill Arts Centre is the cultural hub for Banbury and the surrounding area. \n\n\n\nAs the only dedicated arts provision in the area\, it aims to inspire creativity and enrich the lives of the communities by providing a high-quality\, varied artistic\, educational and participatory programme. \n\n\n\nIt plays a significant role in the town’s cultural\, social and economic development by offering the community the chance to engage with and be entertained by several art forms. \n\n\n\nThe Mill Arts Centre offers an exciting live events programme\, including theatre\, dance\, music\, comedy\, film\, workshops and classes. Alongside this\, it runs several community projects and initiatives with partner organisations. \n\n\n\nYou can visit our Café Bar for delicious hot and cold drinks and light refreshments – and while you’re there\, the Gallery is home to a fantastic programme of exhibitions from local artists. \n\n\n\nAlternatively\, if you’re looking for meeting rooms or spaces for hire in Banbury\, our wide range of spaces – including our theatre\, art studio\, dance studio and meeting rooms – are available for hire. \n\n\n\nDiscover more about The Mill Arts Centre\, including travel\, access and venue information. URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/the-thinking-drinkers-fatcs-the-booz-ical/ LOCATION:The Mill Arts Centre\, Banbury\, Spiceball Park\, Banbury\, Oxfordshire\, OX16 5QE CATEGORIES:Comedy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/11f5c6f7-db6d-46ea-a281-fc0c3488a9c0.webp GEO:52.0639491;-1.3328105 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Mill Arts Centre Banbury Spiceball Park Banbury Oxfordshire OX16 5QE;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Spiceball Park:geo:-1.3328105,52.0639491 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250424T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250424T120000 DTSTAMP:20250315T151439Z CREATED:20250315T151435Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250315T151439Z UID:10010414-1745496000-1745496000@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:BYOB - Bring Your Own Baby DESCRIPTION:BYOB – Bring Your Own Baby\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout BYOB – Bring Your Own Baby\n\n\n\nGrown-Up Comedy… Babies Welcome! \n\n\n\nJoin us for an afternoon of hilarious comedy\, where you can relax and have a good laugh at the best comedians in the UK\, without needing childcare! There’s buggy parking\, baby changing\, and more at all our venues so that you can take some time for yourself and just be entertained. \n\n\n\nThe bar is fully stocked\, whether you fancy a cuppa or even something a bit stronger (G&T anyone?). If you need to whip out a bum (the baby’s please!)\, a boob\, or a bottle\, then please feel free… and our comics won’t mind being heckled by our younger guests! \n\n\n\nEach show features two brilliant comedians plus a compere\, and the whole show will last approximately 75 minutes including an interval. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReviews\n\n\n\n\nWinner \n\n\n\nBest bring-along Baby Event (HOOP Awards) \n\n\n\n\n\nWinner  \n\n\n\nBest Mental Health Boost for New Parents 2022 (UK Enterprise Awards) \n\n\n\n\n\nWinner \n\n\n\nBest Comedy Event for Families 2023 (Prestige Awards) \n\n\n\n\n\nNominated \n\n\n\nFeed With Confidence Award 2018 (Lansinoh Awards: celebrating the people and places who support mums without prejudice) \n\n\n\n\n\n“Yaaaas! This is the maternity leave I have dreamed of!”  \n\n\n\nMichelle\, BYOB Guest \n\n\n\n\n\n“Bring Your Own Baby Comedy have transformed parental leave” \n\n\n\ni paper \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\nFull price – £15.00 \n\n\n\nConcessions – £13.50 \n\n\n\nMembers – £12.00 \n\n\n\nAll orders will be subject to a fee of £2.00 \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nThursday 24 April 2025 at 12.00pm \n\n\n\nRunning time \n\n\n\n1 hour 15 minutes\, including an interval \n\n\n\nLocation: \n\n\n\nAuditorium \n\n\n\nAge guidance: \n\n\n\n15-month+ \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Cornerstone Arts Centre\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCornerstone Arts Centre is a purpose-built\, professional arts\, culture and entertainment venue in the heart of Didcot\, brought to you by the South Oxfordshire District Council. \n\n\n\nOpened in 2008\, it presents a high-quality programme of live performances\, participatory activities\, exhibitions and outreach work that meet the needs and enhance the experiences of the local community and beyond. \n\n\n\nThe RIBA award-nominated building comprises a 220-seat auditorium\, an art gallery\, a dance studio\, and spaces for workshops and community activities. The centre also has a café and bar\, making it a welcoming space for audiences and artists. \n\n\n\nSee other shows at this venue URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/byob-bring-your-own-baby/ LOCATION:Cornerstone Arts Centre\, Didcot\, 25 Station Road\, Didcot\, Oxfordshire\, OX11 7NE CATEGORIES:Comedy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/BYOB-Bring-Your-Own-Baby.webp GEO:51.6068199;-1.2405341 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Cornerstone Arts Centre Didcot 25 Station Road Didcot Oxfordshire OX11 7NE;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=25 Station Road:geo:-1.2405341,51.6068199 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250423T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250423T193000 DTSTAMP:20260327T032243Z CREATED:20241221T144132Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T032243Z UID:10009796-1745436600-1745436600@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Joel Dommett - Happy Idiot DESCRIPTION:Joel Dommett – Happy Idiot\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Joel Dommett – Happy Idiot\n\n\n\nJoel returns to his stand-up roots with a brand-new show. With glamorous tales from behind the camera and less glamorous anecdotes of first-time fatherhood\, Joel remains a charming\, exhausted\, happy idiot. \n\n\n\nAs one of the nation’s most familiar faces on television\, Joel has established himself as one of the UK’s most trusted and beloved presenters and a firm favourite in UK households. \n\n\n\nAs presenter of Saturday night’s smash-hit The Masked Singer\, ITV2’s I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here: Extra Camp\, BBC’s reboot of Survivor\, the hugely popular quiz show InWith A Shout and the frontman of the National Television Awards\, Joel has also hosted BBC’s Live at the Apollo and co-hosts hit podcast\, Never Have I Ever with his wife\, Hannah. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReviews\n\n\n\n\n“Excellent storytelling comic “.  \n\n\n\nThe Guardian \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\nTicket prices:From £29.00 \n\n\n\nDates & times:Wednesday 23 April 2025 at 7.30pm \n\n\n\nRunning time:110 minutes\, including an interval. \n\n\n\nAge guidance: 14+ \n\n\n\nContent guidance:This show contains strong language and adult 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/joel-dommett-happy-idiot/ LOCATION:Oxford Playhouse\, Beaumont Street\, Oxford\, Oxfordshire\, OX1 2LW\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Comedy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Copy-of-Untitled-3_2024-11-12-163451_azne.webp GEO:51.7550368;-1.2605435 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Oxford Playhouse Beaumont Street Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 2LW United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Beaumont Street:geo:-1.2605435,51.7550368 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250418T220000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250418T220000 DTSTAMP:20260327T005744Z CREATED:20241207T121249Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T005744Z UID:10009812-1745013600-1745013600@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Comedy Ladder - Easter Special DESCRIPTION:Comedy Ladder – Easter Special\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Comedy Ladder – Easter Special\n\n\n\nCome and cosy up in the beautiful Piano Bar at New Theatre Oxford for an evening of heart-warming stand-up comedy that’s sure to lift your spirits. \n\n\n\nEnjoy a relaxed and intimate atmosphere as some of the best stand-ups on the circuit take to the stage\, delivering sharp wit\, hilarious observations\, and feel-good laughter. \n\n\n\nWhether you’re a comedy aficionado or just looking for a fun night out\, this is the perfect way to unwind and enjoy top-tier entertainment in a stylish setting. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\nFrom £17.50 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\nTicket prices:From £17.50 \n\n\n\nDate & time:Friday 18 April 2025 at 10.00pm \n\n\n\nAge guidance: 18+This event is 18+ only. ID maybe asked for by staff on arrival. \n\n\n\nLocation:Piano bar \n\n\n\nAccessibility:Location is only accessible via stairs. \n\n\n\nRunning time:1 hour 30 minutes \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/comedy-ladder-easter-special/ LOCATION:New Theatre Oxford\, 24-26 George Street\, Oxford\, Oxfordshire\, OX1 2AG CATEGORIES:Comedy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/comedy-club-easter-special-01-1920x1080-2.webp GEO:51.7539238;-1.2606005 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=New Theatre Oxford 24-26 George Street Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 2AG;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=24-26 George Street:geo:-1.2606005,51.7539238 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250416T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250417T235959 DTSTAMP:20260327T005448Z CREATED:20241214T150627Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T005448Z UID:10009793-1744761600-1744934399@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Imaginary Friends DESCRIPTION:Imaginary Friends\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Imaginary Friends\n\n\n\nWritten and performed by Daniel Bye \n\n\n\nAfter a personal tragedy\, a floundering TV comic starts listening to the wrong voices in his head. His moral compass is getting derailed. He kind of knows it\, but all these ideas for his new show are brilliant. \n\n\n\nIs it okay to go too far so long as you’re on the right side of history? How far would you go? \n\n\n\nDaniel Bye’s award-winning stand-up storytelling is at its best in this startling new show. Book now for a wild ride through the warped mirror of twenty-first-century culture. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\nTicket Prices:Full Price – £14.0018 and Under\, Disability\, Companion to Disability Patron\, Full Time Student\, NHS Staff\, and Universal Credit – £12.00 \n\n\n\nDate & time:Wednesday 16 April 2025 at 7.30pmThursday 17 April 2025 at 7.30pm \n\n\n\nRunning time:90 minutes \n\n\n\nAge Guidance:12+ \n\n\n\nContent guidance:This event contains references to grief and suicide. \n\n\n\nLocation:BT Studio \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/imaginary-friends/ LOCATION:Oxford Playhouse\, Beaumont Street\, Oxford\, Oxfordshire\, OX1 2LW\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Comedy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Copy-of-Copy-of-Untitled-2.webp GEO:51.7550368;-1.2605435 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Oxford Playhouse Beaumont Street Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 2LW United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Beaumont Street:geo:-1.2605435,51.7550368 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250415T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250415T193000 DTSTAMP:20241214T145552Z CREATED:20241214T145549Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241214T145552Z UID:10009792-1744745400-1744745400@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Marcus Brigstocke: Vitruvian Mango DESCRIPTION:Marcus Brigstocke: Vitruvian Mango\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Marcus Brigstocke: Vitruvian Mango\n\n\n\nWhat are men for? Most heavy things can be lifted by machines\, and most problems can be solved by computers and most puddles can be crossed without us gallantly draping our capes over them – so are we fellas of any use at all? \n\n\n\nAward-winning MAN Marcus Brigstocke thinks we might still serve some useful function. But what is it? This new tour show will resolve the entire issue once and for all (in a non-patriarchal\, open-minded\, progressive sort of way). \n\n\n\nDaVinci’s Vitruvian Man is the image of the ideal male form. Marcus’ Vitruvian Mango is the same\, but sweeter\, softer\, seasonally available\, and\, when ripe\, delicately perfumed. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReviews\n\n\n\n\n“Charming\, hilarious\, and utterly refreshing”.  \n\n\n\nThe Sunday Mirror   \n\n\n\n\n\n“Sharpest one-liner merchant”.  \n\n\n\nThe Sunday Times \n\n\n\n\n\n“If you haven’t seen him live\, then you haven’t seen him at his very best”.  \n\n\n\nThe Mirror \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\nTicket prices:From £22.00 \n\n\n\nDates & times:Tuesday 15 April 2025 at 7.30pm \n\n\n\nRunning time:110 minutes\, with an interval \n\n\n\nAge guidance: 14+ \n\n\n\nContent guidance:This show includes strong language. \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/marcus-brigstocke-vitruvian-mango/ LOCATION:Oxford Playhouse\, Beaumont Street\, Oxford\, Oxfordshire\, OX1 2LW\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Comedy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/MB_VitruvianMango_1600x1200_LST.webp GEO:51.7550368;-1.2605435 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Oxford Playhouse Beaumont Street Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 2LW United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Beaumont Street:geo:-1.2605435,51.7550368 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250413T150000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250413T150000 DTSTAMP:20260327T005340Z CREATED:20250315T145833Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T005340Z UID:10010295-1744556400-1744556400@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Gyles Brandreth: Can't Stop Talking!!! DESCRIPTION:Gyles Brandreth: Can’t Stop Talking!!!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Gyles Brandreth: Can’t Stop Talking!!!\n\n\n\nHe’s back – and he’s unstoppable. Gyles Brandreth just can’t stop talking. The jumper-loving This Morning star\, who keeps popping up on Pointless\, QI\, Would I Lie To You?\, Sunday Brunch\, and The One Show\, has been burbling and babbling since he was a baby\, and in his hilarious new one-man show the award-winning raconteur (and holder of the world record for the longest-ever after-dinner speech – 12 and a half hours!) is trying to work out why. \n\n\n\nFrom 40 years on Radio 4’s Just A Minute to 4 years on Channel 4’s Celebrity Gogglebox\, he can’t keep his mouth shut. He even talks in his sleep. What’s it all about? He’s going to tell you – because this is his life story: a roller-coaster of tales and revelations from his unlikely life in show business and politics. There will be surprises too (for him and you) when the audience spins a wheel to decide what he’s going to talk about next. \n\n\n\nDon’t miss him – novelist\, actor\, ex-MP\, podcaster\, No. 1 best-selling biographer\, wordsmith\, and verbivore (he suffers from logorrhea – knows how to spell it and knows what it means) – he’s won the Audience Award for Most Popular Show on the Fringe\, multiple 5-star reviews and every time he’s been to Edinburgh his shows have sold out. Fast. So book now. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReviews\n\n\n\n\n“Wildly funny” \n\n\n\nDaily Mail \n\n\n\n\n\n“Absolute joy” \n\n\n\nScotsman \n\n\n\n\n\n“Genius” \n\n\n\nTelegraph \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\nFrom £37.40 \n\n\n\nTickets are subject to a transaction fee of £3.95 \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nSunday 13 April 2025 at 3.00pm \n\n\n\nRunning time: \n\n\n\nThis show has an interval \n\n\n\nLocation: \n\n\n\nMain auditorium \n\n\n\nAge guidance: \n\n\n\n12+ \n\n\n\nTrigger warning: \n\n\n\nThere may be name-dropping \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Aylesbury Waterside Theatre\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nAylesbury Waterside Theatre is a stunning modern venue at the heart of Buckinghamshire’s cultural scene. \n\n\n\nOpened in 2010\, its striking wooden interior takes inspiration from the rolling Chiltern Hills\, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. The theatre regularly hosts top touring productions\, offering audiences the chance to enjoy big-name shows and world-class entertainment without heading to London. \n\n\n\nDesigned for comfort and accessibility\, the venue features step-free access\, wheelchair spaces\, and hearing loop systems. Whether you’re after a hit musical\, stand-up comedy\, or a magical Christmas pantomime\, Waterside Theatre has something for everyone. \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/gyles-brandreth-cant-stop-talking-2/ LOCATION:Aylesbury Waterside Theatre\, Exchange Street\, Aylesbury\, Buckinghamshire\, HP20 1UG CATEGORIES:Comedy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/GylesBrandrethCantStopTalking_Prod_1920x1080.webp GEO:51.7539238;-1.2606005 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Aylesbury Waterside Theatre Exchange Street Aylesbury Buckinghamshire HP20 1UG;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Exchange Street:geo:-1.2606005,51.7539238 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250412T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250412T193000 DTSTAMP:20260327T005323Z CREATED:20250315T145512Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T005323Z UID:10010293-1744486200-1744486200@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Nabil Abdulrashid's Urban Battuta Tour DESCRIPTION:Nabil Abdulrashid’s Urban Battuta Tour\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Nabil Abdulrashid’s Urban Battuta Tour\n\n\n\nAward-winning\, international touring comedian Nabil Abdulrashid returns with a riotous new stand-up show. \n\n\n\nNabil Abdulrashid’s Urban Battuta Tour\n\n\n\nAs seen on Live at the Apollo\, Have I Got News For You\, 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown and The Last Leg. As heard on Off Menu with James Acaster and Ed Gamble and Hoovering with Jessica Fostekew. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat the critics say\n\n\n\n\n“A potent\, mischievously entertaining voice.” \n\n\n\nScotsman \n\n\n\n\n\n“Abdulrashid is emerging as one of comedy’s most honest chroniclers of life’s complexities and contradictions.” \n\n\n\nGuardian \n\n\n\n\n\n“Pinch-me clever and painstakingly bold…never predictable\, often hysterical – and overall a joy.” \n\n\n\nTime Out \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\nFrom £21.18 \n\n\n\nNo transaction fees \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nSaturday 12 April 2025 at 7.30pm \n\n\n\nLocation: \n\n\n\nNorman Bragg Studio \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Aylesbury Waterside Theatre\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nAylesbury Waterside Theatre is a stunning modern venue at the heart of Buckinghamshire’s cultural scene. \n\n\n\nOpened in 2010\, its striking wooden interior takes inspiration from the rolling Chiltern Hills\, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. The theatre regularly hosts top touring productions\, offering audiences the chance to enjoy big-name shows and world-class entertainment without heading to London. \n\n\n\nDesigned for comfort and accessibility\, the venue features step-free access\, wheelchair spaces\, and hearing loop systems. Whether you’re after a hit musical\, stand-up comedy\, or a magical Christmas pantomime\, Waterside Theatre has something for everyone. \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/nabil-abdulrashids-urban-battuta-tour/ LOCATION:Aylesbury Waterside Theatre\, Exchange Street\, Aylesbury\, Buckinghamshire\, HP20 1UG CATEGORIES:Comedy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Nabil-Abdulrashids-Urban-Battuta-Tour1.webp GEO:51.7539238;-1.2606005 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Aylesbury Waterside Theatre Exchange Street Aylesbury Buckinghamshire HP20 1UG;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Exchange Street:geo:-1.2606005,51.7539238 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250411T200000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250411T220000 DTSTAMP:20260327T005152Z CREATED:20250204T212449Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T005152Z UID:10010081-1744401600-1744408800@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Mrs Smith – See Me! DESCRIPTION:Mrs Smith – See Me!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Mrs Smith – See Me!\n\n\n\nEver wondered what your teacher was thinking? \n\n\n\nLet Facebook’s Mrs Smith enlighten you! \n\n\n\nMrs Smith was an ordinary teacher in an ordinary school until she went viral on Facebook and accidentally became a stand-up comedian. Her wit and insights into daily school life\, politics\, socks\, swearing\, the side effects of a full moon\, and more inspired the sell-out show Mrs Smith – See Me! which debuted at the 2023 Edinburgh Fringe. \n\n\n\nChild 1. “I’ve got 20 subscribers to my YouTube channel.” \n\n\n\nChild 2. “Yeh\, so\, my cousin’s got 36 subscribers on Twitch.” \n\n\n\nChild 3. “My sister got almost 50 views on her dance TikTok.” \n\n\n\nMrs Smith shakes her head and walks away. Is that it??? You have no idea\, she mutters to herself. No idea at all. \n\n\n\nMrs Smith is 10 away from 78\,000 followers. Year 6 would be soooooooo annoyed if they knew. \n\n\n\n‘Absolutely brilliant night\, a gold star for Mrs Smith’ \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:£20.75 \n\n\n\nTicket prices include a £1 Restoration Levy\, a £1.50 Booking Fee\, and a 25p Community Fund Levy. \n\n\n\nDates & times:Friday 11 April 2025 at 8.00pm \n\n\n\nRunning time: 1 hour 50 minutes \n\n\n\nAge guidance: 18 + \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. URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/mrs-smith-see-me/ LOCATION:Kenton Theatre\, Henley-on-Thames\, 19 New Street\, Henley-on-Thames\, Oxfordshire\, RG9 2BP CATEGORIES:Comedy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/mrs-smith-see-me.webp GEO:51.5394065;-0.9033617 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Kenton Theatre Henley-on-Thames 19 New Street Henley-on-Thames Oxfordshire RG9 2BP;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=19 New Street:geo:-0.9033617,51.5394065 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250411T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250411T235959 DTSTAMP:20250425T150557Z CREATED:20241214T144639Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250425T150557Z UID:10009790-1744329600-1744415999@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Edy Hurst’s Wonderfull Discoverie of Witches in the Countie of Himself DESCRIPTION:Edy Hurst’s Wonderfull Discoverie of Witches in the Countie of Himself\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Edy Hurst’s Wonderfull Discoverie of Witches in the Countie of Himself\n\n\n\nGrab your broom sticks and join Edy Hurst (‘Bursts with Comedic Energy’ – The Skinny) on a wyrd and wonderfull journey of self-discoverie through the realms of the Lancashire Witch Trials\, the Vengaboys and nothing else. \n\n\n\nStartling revelations about Edy’s ancestry have led him upon a pathway to convene with powers beyond our world\, and now Edy must attempt to harness the power of his ancestors to navigate modern society. But around every corner there seems to lurk a darkness\, the siren call of the Vengaboys\, what’s all that about? \n\n\n\nCombining comedy\, clowning\, live music and a giant cauldron\, Edy Hurst’s Wonderfull Discoverie of Witches in the Countie of Himself is a new magical and mystical comedy theatre show that offers a humorous\, heartfelt and unique insight into the shifting and sometimes mysterious world of late-stage ADHD diagnosis. \n\n\n\nCommissioned as part of The Lowry’s ‘Developed With’ Programme and supported by Arts Council England. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReviews\n\n\n\n\n“One of the hottest comedians on the scene today”.  \n\n\n\nStarburst Magazine \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\nTicket prices:From £10.50 \n\n\n\nDate & time:Friday 11 April 2025 at 7.00pm and 8.30pm \n\n\n\nAge guidance: 12+ \n\n\n\nRunning time:60 minutes \n\n\n\nContent guidance:This show includes strong language\, flashing lights\, and fog effects. It contains discussions of capital punishment. \n\n\n\nLocation:BT Studio \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/edy-hursts-wonderfull-discoverie-of-witches/ LOCATION:Oxford Playhouse\, Beaumont Street\, Oxford\, Oxfordshire\, OX1 2LW\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Comedy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Copy-of-Copy-of-Untitled-1.webp GEO:51.7550368;-1.2605435 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Oxford Playhouse Beaumont Street Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 2LW United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Beaumont Street:geo:-1.2605435,51.7550368 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250405T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250405T193000 DTSTAMP:20260327T004804Z CREATED:20250315T145001Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T004804Z UID:10010290-1743881400-1743881400@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Paul Chowdhry: Englandia DESCRIPTION:Paul Chowdhry: Englandia\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Paul Chowdhry: Englandia\n\n\n\nMulti-award-winning stand-up comedian\, actor\, and writer Paul Chowdhry has announced his brand-new Englandia UK stand-up tour for 2025. \n\n\n\nRenowned as the most successful British Indian stand-up comedian in British history\, Paul’s career is marked by numerous accolades and groundbreaking achievements. In a remarkable feat\, Paul completed his Family-Friendly Comedian nationwide UK tour from 2021 to 2023\, which saw three extensions due to overwhelming demand. \n\n\n\nThis tour garnered widespread praise\, culminating in a sold-out run at the prestigious Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 2023\, where it earned rave reviews and ratings ranging from 4 to 5 stars. \n\n\n\nPaul Chowdhry: Englandia\n\n\n\nThis follows Live Innit\, a record-breaking tour that saw Paul perform five nights at the Hammersmith Apollo and become the first British-Asian stand-up to sell out London’s Wembley Arena.  \n\n\n\nPaul’s talent has earned him prestigious awards\, including ‘Best Live Event’ at the ITV Asian Media Awards\, ‘Comedian of the Year’ at the Asian Voice Awards\, and the esteemed ‘Eastern Eye Comedian of the Year’ award. Described by The Eastern Eye as “the greatest British Asian comedian of all time”\, Paul’s impact on the comedy scene is undeniable. \n\n\n\nBeyond stand-up\, Paul shines as an actor and has starred in the international series Devils as well as countless TV shows such as Stand Up for the Week\, Live at the Apollo\, and the multi-award nominated show Taskmaster. Paul also hosts his own podcast The Paul Chowdhry PudCast\, interviewing celebrities on life’s turning points with guests including Russell Howard\, London Hughes\, and Stewart Lee. \n\n\n\nPaul’s influence extends online and he maintains a vibrant social media presence with his videos amassing millions of views. With his boundless talent and undeniable charisma\, Paul Chowdhry continues to captivate audiences worldwide\, leaving an indelible mark on the world of comedy. \n\n\n\nSpeaking on his new UK tour Paul said: “After more than a quarter of a century and half my life on comedy stages\, it’s time to embark on my biggest tour ever. I hope to see you there—the audience who made this dream possible. If not\, I’ll be in massive debt and doing benefit gigs for the foreseeable future.” \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 £29.64 \n\n\n\nTickets are subject to a transaction fee of £3.95 \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nSaturday 05 April 2025 at 7.30pm \n\n\n\nRunning time: \n\n\n\nThis show has an interval \n\n\n\nAge guidance:  \n\n\n\n14+ \n\n\n\nUnder 16s must be sat next to an accompanying adult. \n\n\n\nLocation: \n\n\n\nMain auditorium \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Aylesbury Waterside Theatre\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nAylesbury Waterside Theatre is a stunning modern venue at the heart of Buckinghamshire’s cultural scene. \n\n\n\nOpened in 2010\, its striking wooden interior takes inspiration from the rolling Chiltern Hills\, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. The theatre regularly hosts top touring productions\, offering audiences the chance to enjoy big-name shows and world-class entertainment without heading to London. \n\n\n\nDesigned for comfort and accessibility\, the venue features step-free access\, wheelchair spaces\, and hearing loop systems. Whether you’re after a hit musical\, stand-up comedy\, or a magical Christmas pantomime\, Waterside Theatre has something for everyone. \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/paul-chowdhry-englandia/ LOCATION:Aylesbury Waterside Theatre\, Exchange Street\, Aylesbury\, Buckinghamshire\, HP20 1UG CATEGORIES:Comedy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Paul-Chowdhry-Englandia1.webp GEO:51.7539238;-1.2606005 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Aylesbury Waterside Theatre Exchange Street Aylesbury Buckinghamshire HP20 1UG;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Exchange Street:geo:-1.2606005,51.7539238 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250403T200000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250403T220000 DTSTAMP:20260327T004533Z CREATED:20250204T204847Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T004533Z UID:10010077-1743710400-1743717600@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Kenton Comedy Club Spring DESCRIPTION:Kenton Comedy Club Spring\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Kenton Comedy Club Spring\n\n\n\nWelcome to Henley’s newest and funniest spot – our brand-new comedy club will leave you in stitches! \n\n\n\nIf you’re looking for a night of laughter and good times\, look no further. \n\n\n\nThe Kenton Comedy Club features the best comedians in the UK & some you’ll even recognise off the telly! \n\n\n\nOn Thursday 3rd April we are joined by Robert White (Britain’s Got Talent & Comedy Central)\, Kayleigh Jones & regular host Ryan Mold. \n\n\n\nOur comedy club is the perfect place to unwind after a long week\, celebrate a special occasion\, or simply enjoy a night out with friends. \n\n\n\nDon’t miss out on the very best comedy in Henley – book your tickets and get ready to laugh! \n\n\n\nThe event partnered with Atic Stand-up Comedy. \n\n\n\n*Line-up subject to change. \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:£18.75 \n\n\n\nTicket prices include a £1 Restoration Levy\, a £1.50 Booking Fee\, and a 25p Community Fund Levy. \n\n\n\nDates & times:Thursday 03 April 2025 at 8.00pm \n\n\n\nRunning time:1 hour 50 minutes \n\n\n\nAge guidance:16+ \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. URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/kenton-comedy-club-spring/ LOCATION:Kenton Theatre\, Henley-on-Thames\, 19 New Street\, Henley-on-Thames\, Oxfordshire\, RG9 2BP CATEGORIES:Comedy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/kenton-comedy-club-spring-2.webp GEO:51.5394065;-0.9033617 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Kenton Theatre Henley-on-Thames 19 New Street Henley-on-Thames Oxfordshire RG9 2BP;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=19 New Street:geo:-0.9033617,51.5394065 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250403T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250403T193000 DTSTAMP:20260327T004445Z CREATED:20250104T140630Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T004445Z UID:10009859-1743708600-1743708600@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Knightmare Live: 10th Anniversary DESCRIPTION:Knightmare Live: 10th Anniversary\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Knightmare Live: 10th Anniversary\n\n\n\nThe hilarious\, award winning show returns for its 10th anniversary (now in its 2nd year!) Based on the cult TV classic\, Knightmare. \n\n\n\nLight the beacons! Rouse the villagers! Gather all your courage… for the smash hit comedy show of the cult 90s TV classic is back! \n\n\n\nDare you to face the perils of the dungeon? Bloodthirsty goblins\, terrifying traps\, and worst of all… some tricky word puzzles! Sidestep left into adventure as dungeon master Treguard opens the doors once more for the very special\, 10th-anniversary tour of the hilarious homage to the TV show that dared to say\, what if we put children in a helmet and led them to their death? \n\n\n\nStarring Tom Bell (The Mash Report) and Paul Flannery (Ghosts of Darkness) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReviews\n\n\n\n\n“A Nostalgic Dream Come True” \n\n\n\nTIMEOUT \n\n\n\n\n\n“Spellcasting A-W-E-S-O-M-E” ★★★★ \n\n\n\nThe Independent \n\n\n\n\n\n★★★★ \n\n\n\nDen of Geek \n\n\n\n\n\n★★★★ \n\n\n\nMetro \n\n\n\n\n\n★★★★ \n\n\n\nScotsman \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\nTicket prices:£19.50 \n\n\n\nDates & times:Thursday 03 April 2025 at 7.30pm \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout The Mill Arts Centre\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nThe Mill Arts Centre is the cultural hub for Banbury and the surrounding area. \n\n\n\nAs the only dedicated arts provision in the area\, it aims to inspire creativity and enrich the lives of the communities by providing a high-quality\, varied artistic\, educational and participatory programme. \n\n\n\nIt plays a significant role in the town’s cultural\, social and economic development by offering the community the chance to engage with and be entertained by several art forms. \n\n\n\nThe Mill Arts Centre offers an exciting live events programme\, including theatre\, dance\, music\, comedy\, film\, workshops and classes. Alongside this\, it runs several community projects and initiatives with partner organisations. \n\n\n\nYou can visit our Café Bar for delicious hot and cold drinks and light refreshments – and while you’re there\, the Gallery is home to a fantastic programme of exhibitions from local artists. \n\n\n\nAlternatively\, if you’re looking for meeting rooms or spaces for hire in Banbury\, our wide range of spaces – including our theatre\, art studio\, dance studio and meeting rooms – are available for hire. \n\n\n\nDiscover more about The Mill Arts Centre\, including travel\, access and venue information. URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/knightmare-live-10th-anniversary/ LOCATION:The Mill Arts Centre\, Banbury\, Spiceball Park\, Banbury\, Oxfordshire\, OX16 5QE CATEGORIES:Comedy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/c3715bd3-edcc-4b0b-801a-3fe1925b3251.webp GEO:52.0639491;-1.3328105 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Mill Arts Centre Banbury Spiceball Park Banbury Oxfordshire OX16 5QE;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Spiceball Park:geo:-1.3328105,52.0639491 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250402T200000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250402T200000 DTSTAMP:20260327T004508Z CREATED:20250104T135708Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T004508Z UID:10009858-1743624000-1743624000@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Lucy Porter: No Regrets! DESCRIPTION:Lucy Porter: No Regrets!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Lucy Porter: No Regrets!\n\n\n\nThe irrepressible Lucy Porter bounces back into action with a show all about regrets. Frank Sinatra had too few to mention\, but Lucy’s got hundreds\, and she’s prepared to go into graphic detail about all of them. Disastrous dates\, professional calamities\, ruined friendships\, and parenting fails. \n\n\n\nLucy describes all the mistakes she’s made\, works out why they happened\, and ponders how her life would have turned out if she’d acted differently. \n\n\n\nLucy looks at the things we might all collectively regret – not sticking to the work-life balance we strove for during lockdown\, not realising that clapping for the NHS wouldn’t be enough to save it\, allowing people we thought were quite fun on TV to become politicians. \n\n\n\nHow does regret tie in with guilt and shame? As a middle-aged\, middle-class\, left-leaning ex-Catholic\, guilt is one of Lucy’s top five hobbies (along with going to the garden centre\, doing jigsaws\, making bread\, and watching subtitled foreign dramas on Netflix. She’s also ashamed of all these hobbies.) \n\n\n\nIt’s not all negative though. If you regret something\, you can use it to change your ways: see the thing you regret as your rock bottom\, and let it spur you on to become a better person. Lucy looks at how she can use shameful or annoying things from her past to change her future. \n\n\n\nLucy regrets volunteering at the school fete when her kids were younger because now she’s committed to being the Hook a Duck Lady twice a year for the rest of her life. Maybe she could learn to say No a bit more? \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReviews\n\n\n\n\n“Impeccably punch-lined anecdotes… Genuinely delightful.” ★★★★ \n\n\n\nThe Telegraph \n\n\n\n\n\n“A treat from start to finish.” ★★★★★ \n\n\n\nThe Herald \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\nTicket prices:£23.00 \n\n\n\nDates & times:Wednesday 02 April 2025 at 8.00pm \n\n\n\nRunning time:1 hour 40 minutes \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout The Mill Arts Centre\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nThe Mill Arts Centre is the cultural hub for Banbury and the surrounding area. \n\n\n\nAs the only dedicated arts provision in the area\, it aims to inspire creativity and enrich the lives of the communities by providing a high-quality\, varied artistic\, educational and participatory programme. \n\n\n\nIt plays a significant role in the town’s cultural\, social and economic development by offering the community the chance to engage with and be entertained by several art forms. \n\n\n\nThe Mill Arts Centre offers an exciting live events programme\, including theatre\, dance\, music\, comedy\, film\, workshops and classes. Alongside this\, it runs several community projects and initiatives with partner organisations. \n\n\n\nYou can visit our Café Bar for delicious hot and cold drinks and light refreshments – and while you’re there\, the Gallery is home to a fantastic programme of exhibitions from local artists. \n\n\n\nAlternatively\, if you’re looking for meeting rooms or spaces for hire in Banbury\, our wide range of spaces – including our theatre\, art studio\, dance studio and meeting rooms – are available for hire. \n\n\n\nDiscover more about The Mill Arts Centre\, including travel\, access and venue information. URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/lucy-porter-no-regrets/ LOCATION:The Mill Arts Centre\, Banbury\, Spiceball Park\, Banbury\, Oxfordshire\, OX16 5QE CATEGORIES:Comedy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Lucy-Porter-No-Regrets.webp GEO:52.0639491;-1.3328105 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Mill Arts Centre Banbury Spiceball Park Banbury Oxfordshire OX16 5QE;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Spiceball Park:geo:-1.3328105,52.0639491 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250330T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250330T193000 DTSTAMP:20260224T112648Z CREATED:20250104T135529Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T112648Z UID:10009857-1743363000-1743363000@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Shaparak Khorsandi: Scatterbrain DESCRIPTION:Shaparak Khorsandi: Scatterbrain\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Shaparak Khorsandi: Scatterbrain\n\n\n\nHaving reassessed her life through the prism of an ADHD diagnosis in last year’s funny and moving memoir\, one of Britain’s most beloved and most scatterbrained stand-ups lets you back into her mind (warning: it’s cluttered in there). \n\n\n\nAmong other things\, this show will be a love letter to letter-writing\, a trip back through her early years as a comic and woman-about-town\, and a whirlwind tour of a chaotic\, hilarious brain. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReviews\n\n\n\n\n“She has plenty to say and says it with pointedness and potency.” \n\n\n\nGuardian \n\n\n\n\n\n“Has the crowd in the palm of her hand.” \n\n\n\nThe List \n\n\n\n\n\n“Makes live comedy thrilling.” \n\n\n\nEvening Standard \n\n\n\n\n\n“I laughed all the way through and left inspired.” \n\n\n\nFunny Women \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\nTicket prices:£21.00 \n\n\n\nDates & times:Sunday 30 March 2025 at 7.30pm \n\n\n\nRunning time:1 hour 20 minutes \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout The Mill Arts Centre\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nThe Mill Arts Centre is the cultural hub for Banbury and the surrounding area. \n\n\n\nAs the only dedicated arts provision in the area\, it aims to inspire creativity and enrich the lives of the communities by providing a high-quality\, varied artistic\, educational and participatory programme. \n\n\n\nIt plays a significant role in the town’s cultural\, social and economic development by offering the community the chance to engage with and be entertained by several art forms. \n\n\n\nThe Mill Arts Centre offers an exciting live events programme\, including theatre\, dance\, music\, comedy\, film\, workshops and classes. Alongside this\, it runs several community projects and initiatives with partner organisations. \n\n\n\nYou can visit our Café Bar for delicious hot and cold drinks and light refreshments – and while you’re there\, the Gallery is home to a fantastic programme of exhibitions from local artists. \n\n\n\nAlternatively\, if you’re looking for meeting rooms or spaces for hire in Banbury\, our wide range of spaces – including our theatre\, art studio\, dance studio and meeting rooms – are available for hire. \n\n\n\nDiscover more about The Mill Arts Centre\, including travel\, access and venue information. URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/shaparak-khorsandi-scatterbrain/ LOCATION:The Mill Arts Centre\, Banbury\, Spiceball Park\, Banbury\, Oxfordshire\, OX16 5QE CATEGORIES:Comedy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Scatterbrain-1400-x-1400.webp GEO:52.0639491;-1.3328105 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Mill Arts Centre Banbury Spiceball Park Banbury Oxfordshire OX16 5QE;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Spiceball Park:geo:-1.3328105,52.0639491 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250328T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250328T193000 DTSTAMP:20250125T230619Z CREATED:20250125T230617Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250125T230619Z UID:10009932-1743190200-1743190200@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Angela Barnes: Angst DESCRIPTION:Angela Barnes: Angst\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Angela Barnes: Angst\n\n\n\nAngela is a worrier. Whatever it is\, she’ll worry about it. But don’t let that worry you – she’ll worry enough for the both of you. \n\n\n\nThis hilarious show has some stories of success and sound logic but mostly features stories of unmitigated failure\, a distinct lack of wisdom\, a little bit of German\, and loads of jokes. \n\n\n\nAward winning comedian Angela’s last tour Hot Mess received critical acclaim and was filmed as a special available on ITVX. Angela has also appeared on Channel 4’s 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown\, BBC’s House of Games\, and is a regular guest on Radio 4’s The News Quiz. Angela also co-hosts the popular comedy history podcast We Are History. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReviews\n\n\n\n\n“She’s just a gloriously down-to-earth\, straight-talking talking and extremely funny comic”. \n\n\n\nThe Guardian \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n£19.00 \n\n\n\nPlease see important booking information below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\nTickets prices:£19.00 \n\n\n\nAll prices include any booking fees \n\n\n\nDates & times:Friday 28 March 2025 at 7.30pm \n\n\n\nRunning time:2 hours 10 minutes \n\n\n\nAge guidance:14+ \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/angela-barnes-angst/ LOCATION:The Theatre Chipping Norton\, 2 Spring Street\, Chipping Norton\, Oxfordshire\, OX7 5NL CATEGORIES:Comedy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/angela-barnes-angst.webp GEO:51.9431406;-1.5450005 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Theatre Chipping Norton 2 Spring Street Chipping Norton Oxfordshire OX7 5NL;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2 Spring Street:geo:-1.5450005,51.9431406 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250325T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250325T193000 DTSTAMP:20241214T143107Z CREATED:20241214T143104Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241214T143107Z UID:10009785-1742931000-1742931000@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Iain Stirling: Relevant DESCRIPTION:Iain Stirling: Relevant \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Iain Stirling: Relevant\n\n\n\nThe BAFTA-winning comedian\, “national sensation” (Evening Standard) and “extremely funny” (Daily Telegraph) Iain Stirling\, is bringing his intuitive razor-sharp humour to Oxford with a brand-new stand-up show. \n\n\n\nAs the iconic voice of Love Island\, star and writer of sitcom Buffering on ITV\, and with his stand-up special\, Failing Upwards\, on Prime Video\, Iain hits the road once more with an hour (of jokes) in his biggest tour to date! (It is called Relevant if you are interested). \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReviews\n\n\n\n\n“A comic who is as sharp as he is self-aware… Stirling finds an expert balance between braggadocio and humility”. \n\n\n\n★★★★ \n\n\n\nThe List \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\nTicket Prices:£26.50 \n\n\n\nDate & time:Tuesday 25 March 2025 at 7:30pm \n\n\n\nRunning time:120 minutes\, including an interval. \n\n\n\nAge Guidance:14+ \n\n\n\nContent Guidance:This show includes strong language. \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/iain-stirling-relevant/ LOCATION:Oxford Playhouse\, Beaumont Street\, Oxford\, Oxfordshire\, OX1 2LW\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Comedy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/714_475.webp GEO:51.7550368;-1.2605435 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Oxford Playhouse Beaumont Street Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 2LW United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Beaumont Street:geo:-1.2605435,51.7550368 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR