BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The Oxford Magazine - ECPv6.15.20//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:20220327T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20221030T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20230326T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20231029T010000 END:STANDARD 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 BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20270328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20271031T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260401T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260404T000000 DTSTAMP:20260507T020451 CREATED:20260217T024451Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260329T090640Z UID:10011977-1775001600-1775260800@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Seussical DESCRIPTION:Seussical\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Seussical\n\n\n\nThe Award–Winning Reading Operatic Society is privileged to return to The Kenton Theatre with the Creative Team of Nicky Jaggar–Ryan\, Caroline Webb and Mark Webb for a special fun filled Easter treat for the whole family. \n\n\n\n‘Seussical’ is a fantastical\, magical\, musical extravaganza\, which tells the story of Dr. Seuss’s favourite characters\, including Horton the Elephant\, The Cat in the Hat\, Gertrude McFuzz\, Mayzie LaBird\, and a child with a big imagination – Jojo. \n\n\n\nThe colourful characters transport us from the Jungle of Nool to the Circus McGurkus to the invisible world of the Whos as Horton discovers a speck of dust containing Whos\, including Jojo\, a Who child sent off to military school for thinking too many “thinks.” \n\n\n\nHorton faces a double challenge – not only must he protect the Whos from a world of naysayers and dangers\, but he must guard an abandoned egg\, left to his care by the irresponsible Mayzie. Although Horton faces ridicule\, danger\, kidnapping\, and a trial\, the intrepid Gertrude never loses faith in him. \n\n\n\nUltimately\, the powers of friendship\, loyalty\, family\, and community are challenged and emerge triumphant. \n\n\n\nMusic by Stephen Flaherty \n\n\n\nLyrics by Lynn Ahrens \n\n\n\nBook by Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty \n\n\n\nCo-Conceived by Lynn Ahrens\, Stephn Flaherty and Eric Idle \n\n\n\nBased on the Works of Dr. Seuss \n\n\n\nThis amateur production is presented by arrangement with Music Theatre International \n\n\n\nAll authorised performance materials are also supplied by MTI \n\n\n\nwww.mtishows.co.uk \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease see important booking information below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\nTicket prices: \n\n\n\nAdult – £24.75 \n\n\n\nSenior\, Students and U16 – £18.00 \n\n\n\nTicket prices include a £1.00 Restoration Levy\, a £1.50 Booking Fee and a 25p Community Fund Levy \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nWednesday 01 to Saturday 04 April 2026 \n\n\n\nWednesday and Thursday at 7.30pm \n\n\n\nFriday and Saturday at 2.00pm and 7.00pm \n\n\n\nRunning time: \n\n\n\n2 hours 30 minutes \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/seussical/ LOCATION:Kenton Theatre\, Henley-on-Thames\, 19 New Street\, Henley-on-Thames\, Oxfordshire\, RG9 2BP CATEGORIES:Opera ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Seussical.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:20260315T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260315T193000 DTSTAMP:20260507T020451 CREATED:20250927T145440Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T121115Z UID:10011465-1773603000-1773603000@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Ellen Kent: The Farewell Tour - Carmen DESCRIPTION:Ellen Kent: The Farewell Tour – Carmen\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Ellen Kent: The Farewell Tour – Carmen\n\n\n\nSenbla presents Ellen Kent’s Farewell Opera Tour featuring Opera International Kyiv\, Ukraine\, with Highly-Praised Soloists and Full Orchestra. \n\n\n\nAn evening of passion\, sexual jealousy\, death\, and unforgettable arias. \n\n\n\nThis dazzling production with orchestra features Bizet’s unforgettable melodies\, including ‘The Toreador’s Song’\, Carmen’s enticing ‘Habanera’\, and Don José’s lyrical ‘Flower Song’ in a setting evoking the stunning architecture of Seville and its main square with Roman and Moorish influences. \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Ellen Kent: The Farewell Tour – Carmen\n\n\n\nDirected by Ellen Kent. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReviews\n\n\n\n\n“Impassioned and sultry.” \n\n\n\nThe Observer \n\n\n\n\n\n“Hot-blooded\, a joy.” \n\n\n\nThe Independent \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 £23.00 \n\n\n\nTickets are subject to a transaction fee of £3.95 \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nWednesday 04 March 2026 at 7.30pm \n\n\n\nRunning time: \n\n\n\n3 hours 7 minutes including an interval \n\n\n\nGood to know: \n\n\n\n\nSung in French with English surtitles.\n\n\n\nCast subject to Change.\n\n\n\nPlease note that certain seats may have restricted views of the surtitles. Please check when booking tickets. All information is correct at the time of release.\n\n\n\n\nWarning: \n\n\n\nAll seats with a restricted view\, and any seats on a higher level\, may not be able to see the surtitles. \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/ellen-kent-the-farewell-tour-carmen-2/ LOCATION:Aylesbury Waterside Theatre\, Exchange Street\, Aylesbury\, Buckinghamshire\, HP20 1UG CATEGORIES:Opera ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Carmen_Title_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:20260305T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260305T220500 DTSTAMP:20260507T020451 CREATED:20250817T133233Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T130722Z UID:10011172-1772739000-1772748300@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Ellen Kent: The Farewell Tour - Madama Butterfly DESCRIPTION:Ellen Kent: The Farewell Tour – Madama Butterfly\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Ellen Kent: The Farewell Tour – Madama Butterfly\n\n\n\nSenbla presents Ellen Kent’s Farewell Opera Tour featuring Opera International Kyiv\, Ukraine\, with Highly-Praised Soloists and Full Orchestra. \n\n\n\nBack by overwhelming public demand\, this award-winning Opera returns in a new production with exquisite sets including a spectacular Japanese garden and fabulous costumes including antique wedding kimonos from Japan. \n\n\n\nEllen Kent: The Farewell Tour – Madama Butterfly\n\n\n\nOne of the world’s most popular operas\, Puccini’s Madama Butterfly tells the heartbreaking story of the beautiful young Japanese girl who falls in love with an American naval lieutenant – with dramatic results. \n\n\n\nHighlights include the melodic ‘Humming Chorus’\, the moving aria ‘One Fine Day’\, and the unforgettable ‘Love Duet’. \n\n\n\nDirected by Ellen Kent. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReviews\n\n\n\n\n“Above all\, it was a production which captured the raw emotion at the centre of the opera. Don’t take a handkerchief with you\, take a box of them.” \n\n\n\nThe Independent \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 £23.00 \n\n\n\nTickets are subject to a transaction fee of £3.95 \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nThursday 05 March 2026 at 7.30pm \n\n\n\nRunning time: \n\n\n\n2 hours 35 minutes\, including an interval \n\n\n\nGood to know: \n\n\n\n\nSung in Italian with English surtitles\n\n\n\nCast subject to change.\n\n\n\nPlease note that certain seats may have restricted views of the surtitles. Please check when booking tickets. All information is correct at the time of release.\n\n\n\n\nWarning: \n\n\n\nAll seats with a restricted view\, and any seats on a higher level\, may not be able to see the surtitles. \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/ellen-kent-the-farewell-tour-madama-butterfly/ LOCATION:New Theatre Oxford\, 24-26 George Street\, Oxford\, Oxfordshire\, OX1 2AG CATEGORIES:Opera ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/MadamaButterfly_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:20260304T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260304T193000 DTSTAMP:20260507T020451 CREATED:20250817T133149Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T130627Z UID:10011171-1772652600-1772652600@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Ellen Kent: The Farewell Tour - Carmen DESCRIPTION:Ellen Kent: The Farewell Tour – Carmen\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Ellen Kent: The Farewell Tour – Carmen\n\n\n\nSenbla presents Ellen Kent’s Farewell Opera Tour featuring Opera International Kyiv\, Ukraine\, with Highly-Praised Soloists and Full Orchestra. \n\n\n\nAn evening of passion\, sexual jealousy\, death\, and unforgettable arias. \n\n\n\nThis dazzling production with orchestra features Bizet’s unforgettable melodies\, including ‘The Toreador’s Song’\, Carmen’s enticing ‘Habanera’\, and Don José’s lyrical ‘Flower Song’ in a setting evoking the stunning architecture of Seville and its main square with Roman and Moorish influences. \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Ellen Kent: The Farewell Tour – Carmen\n\n\n\nDirected by Ellen Kent. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReviews\n\n\n\n\n“Impassioned and sultry.” \n\n\n\nThe Observer \n\n\n\n\n\n“Hot-blooded\, a joy.” \n\n\n\nThe Independent \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 £23.00 \n\n\n\nTickets are subject to a transaction fee of £3.95 \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nWednesday 04 March 2026 at 7.30pm \n\n\n\nRunning time: \n\n\n\nThis show has an interval \n\n\n\nGood to know: \n\n\n\n\nSung in French with English surtitles.\n\n\n\nCast subject to Change.\n\n\n\nPlease note that certain seats may have restricted views of the surtitles. Please check when booking tickets. All information is correct at the time of release.\n\n\n\n\nWarning: \n\n\n\nAll seats with a restricted view\, and any seats on a higher level\, may not be able to see the surtitles. \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/ellen-kent-the-farewell-tour-carmen/ LOCATION:New Theatre Oxford\, 24-26 George Street\, Oxford\, Oxfordshire\, OX1 2AG CATEGORIES:Opera ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Carmen_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:20260224T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260224T220500 DTSTAMP:20260507T020451 CREATED:20250927T150039Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T050124Z UID:10011466-1771961400-1771970700@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Ellen Kent: The Farewell Tour - Madama Butterfly DESCRIPTION:Ellen Kent: The Farewell Tour – Madama Butterfly\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Ellen Kent: The Farewell Tour – Madama Butterfly\n\n\n\nSenbla presents Ellen Kent’s Farewell Opera Tour featuring Opera International Kyiv\, Ukraine\, with Highly-Praised Soloists and Full Orchestra. \n\n\n\nBack by overwhelming public demand\, this award-winning Opera returns in a new production with exquisite sets including a spectacular Japanese garden and fabulous costumes including antique wedding kimonos from Japan. \n\n\n\nEllen Kent: The Farewell Tour – Madama Butterfly\n\n\n\nOne of the world’s most popular operas\, Puccini’s Madama Butterfly tells the heartbreaking story of the beautiful young Japanese girl who falls in love with an American naval lieutenant – with dramatic results. \n\n\n\nHighlights include the melodic ‘Humming Chorus’\, the moving aria ‘One Fine Day’\, and the unforgettable ‘Love Duet’. \n\n\n\nDirected by Ellen Kent. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReviews\n\n\n\n\n“Above all\, it was a production which captured the raw emotion at the centre of the opera. Don’t take a handkerchief with you\, take a box of them.” \n\n\n\nThe Independent \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 £23.00 \n\n\n\nTickets are subject to a transaction fee of £3.95 \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nTuesday 24 February 2026 at 7.30pm \n\n\n\nRunning time: \n\n\n\n2 hours 35 minutes\, including an interval \n\n\n\nGood to know: \n\n\n\n\nSung in Italian with English surtitles\n\n\n\nCast subject to change.\n\n\n\nPlease note that certain seats may have restricted views of the surtitles. Please check when booking tickets. All information is correct at the time of release.\n\n\n\n\nWarning: \n\n\n\nAll seats with a restricted view\, and any seats on a higher level\, may not be able to see the surtitles. \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/ellen-kent-the-farewell-tour-madama-butterfly-2/ LOCATION:Aylesbury Waterside Theatre\, Exchange Street\, Aylesbury\, Buckinghamshire\, HP20 1UG CATEGORIES:Opera ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/MadamaButterfly_Title_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:20260113T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260118T235959 DTSTAMP:20260507T020451 CREATED:20250817T090530Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T050118Z UID:10011165-1768262400-1768780799@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:OXOPS presents The Sound of Music DESCRIPTION:OXOPS presents The Sound of Music\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout OXOPS presents The Sound of Music\n\n\n\nHow do you solve a problem like Maria? That’s exactly what OXOPS tackle in their brand-new production of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s timeless classic\, The Sound of Music. \n\n\n\nFollow the unforgettable journey of Maria\, a free-spirited young woman who brings joy\, music\, and meaning into the lives of seven motherless children and changes the Von Trapp family forever. \n\n\n\nSet against the backdrop of an Austria on the brink of change\, this heart-warming musical is a celebration of love\, resilience\, and the transformative power of song. \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n OXOPS presents The Sound of Music\n\n\n\nPacked with some of the most iconic songs in musical theatre history\, including ‘Do-Re-Mi’\, ‘Edelweiss’\, and ‘Climb Ev’ry Mountain’ – The Sound of Music will have you humming all the way home. \n\n\n\nThis beloved show is perfect for audiences of all ages. Whether you’re discovering it for the first time or revisiting a childhood favourite\, this is your chance to experience the magic live on stage. \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 £22.53 \n\n\n\nTickets are subject to a transaction fee of £3.95 \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nTuesday 13 to Sunday 18 January 2026 \n\n\n\nTuesday to Saturday at 7.30pm \n\n\n\nSaturday and Sunday at 2.30pm \n\n\n\nRunning time: \n\n\n\nThis show has an interval \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/oxops-presents-the-sound-of-music/ LOCATION:New Theatre Oxford\, 24-26 George Street\, Oxford\, Oxfordshire\, OX1 2AG CATEGORIES:Opera ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/OxOpspresentTheSoundofMusic_ProdShot_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:20251217T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251217T190000 DTSTAMP:20260507T020451 CREATED:20251209T011214Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T011221Z UID:10012045-1765998000-1765998000@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Bampton Classical Opera: St Beornwald concert - A Baroque Christmas DESCRIPTION:Bampton Classical Opera’s Annual St Beornwald’s-tide concert – A Baroque Christmas\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Bampton Classical Opera: St Beornwald concert – A Baroque Christmas\n\n\n\nA feast of seasonal baroque music including Charpentier’s Messe de minuit \n\n\n\nPlus music by Buxtehude\, Purcell and more \n\n\n\nBampton Classical Voices \n\n\n\nBampton Classical Players \n\n\n\nAndrew Griffiths (conductor) \n\n\n\nBampton Classical Opera presents their annual concert of the festive season in commemoration of the village’s patron Saint Beornwald.  The company’s vocal consort\, Bampton Classical Voices\, with period-instrument ensemble Bampton Classical Players\, takes us this year to a glorious Baroque feast of seasonal music. \n\n\n\nThe concert is centred around Charpentier’s joyous Messe de minuit pour Noël\, for five voices\, two recorders\, strings and continuo and is based around the melodies of French noëls\, with the mass texts matched with carol tunes. The evening also includes ‘Behold I bring you glad tidings’\, Purcell’s only anthem specifically composed for the Christmas feast\, and Buxtehude’s Cantata for four-part chorus Das neugeborne Kinderlein (The newborn babe/The heavenly child)\, as well as other seasonal works. \n\n\n\nIn the first part of the evening\, be prepared to encounter angels and more angels\, some dancing shepherds and a pastoral nativity: a joyful seasonal box of delights! \n\n\n\nIt promises to be an unmissable evening! Delicious mulled wine will be available beforehand and during the interval\, helping add to a restorative and festive atmosphere. \n\n\n\nBuxtehude – Das neugeborne Kinderlein \n\n\n\nWeckmann – Gegrusset seist du \n\n\n\nPurcell – Behold\, I bring you glad tidings \n\n\n\nRosenmuller – Lieber Herre Gott \n\n\n\nCaresana – Tarantella \n\n\n\nINTERVAL \n\n\n\nManfredini – Concerto Pastorale \n\n\n\nCharpentier – Messe de minuit pour Noël \n\n\n\n(Programme order may change) \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n A Baroque Christmas\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 – £20.00 \n\n\n\nUnder 18s – £10.00 \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nWednesday 17 December 2025 at 7.00pm URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/bampton-classical-opera-st-beornwald-concert-a-baroque-christmas/ LOCATION:St Mary’s Church\, Bampton\, Church View\, Bampton\, Witney\, OX18 2LZ CATEGORIES:Opera ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/A-Baroque-Christmas-returns-to-Bampton-with-festive-musical-masterpieces.webp GEO:51.7274737;-1.5481 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=St Mary’s Church Bampton Church View Bampton Witney OX18 2LZ;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Church View\, Bampton:geo:-1.5481,51.7274737 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251212T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251214T235959 DTSTAMP:20260507T020451 CREATED:20250817T083439Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T204733Z UID:10011145-1765497600-1765756799@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Waterperry Opera Festival’s Magical 2025 Winter Season DESCRIPTION:Waterperry Opera Festival’s Magical 2025 Winter Season\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Waterperry Opera Festival’s Magical 2025 Winter Season\n\n\n\nWe are thrilled to announce the return of the Waterperry Opera Festival Winter Season\, taking place from 12 – 14 December 2025 in the historic surroundings of the Holywell Music Room\, Oxford. \n\n\n\nThis year’s Winter Festival offers three enchanting performances perfect for the season — from uplifting oratorio to toe-tapping jazz and family-friendly classics. \n\n\n\nDon’t Miss Out – Mark Your Calendars! \n\n\n\nExperience the joy\, wonder\, and warmth of the Waterperry Winter Season. We can’t wait to welcome you. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n2025 Winter Programme\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Easy Rollers: A Christmas Jazz Concert \n\n\n\nBack by popular demand\, vintage jazz ensemble The Easy Rollers bring holiday sparkle with a night of Christmas crooners and Jazz Age swing. One night only — prepare to be charmed! \n\n\n\nFriday 12 December\, 7.30pm at Holywell Music Room\, Oxford \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHandel’s Messiah \n\n\n\nA beloved Waterperry tradition since 2021\, Messiah returns with conductor Bertie Baigent\, distinguished soloists\, and period instrument ensemble. A transcendent evening of music in magical venues — don’t miss this seasonal highlight. \n\n\n\nSaturday 13 December\, 7.00pm at Holywell Music Room\, Oxford \n\n\n\nSaturday 20 December\, 5.00pm at St Marylebone Parish Church\, London \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Nutcracker: Family Concerts \n\n\n\nA magical musical retelling for younger audiences and the young at heart. Join the Waterperry Wind Quintet and narrator for a bite-sized\, joyful introduction to The Nutcracker. \n\n\n\nSunday 14 December\, 2.00pm & 3.30pm at Holywell Music Room\, Oxford \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\nPriority Booking (for Waterperry Supporters):Thursday 11 September 2025 at 9.00am \n\n\n\nGeneral Booking:Thursday 18 September 2025 at 9.00am \n\n\n\nGood to know: \n\n\n\nTickets for the London performance on 20 December are on sale now! Book Now at St Marylebone Parish Church URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/waterperry-opera-festivals-magical-2025-winter-season/ LOCATION:Waterperry Gardens\, Waterperry Gardens\, Wheatley\, Oxfordshire\, OX33 1JZ CATEGORIES:Opera ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Waterperry-Opera-Festivals-Magical-2025-Winter-Season.webp GEO:51.7525757;-1.0888286 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Waterperry Gardens Waterperry Gardens Wheatley Oxfordshire OX33 1JZ;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Waterperry Gardens:geo:-1.0888286,51.7525757 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250708T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250713T235959 DTSTAMP:20260507T020451 CREATED:20250531T165759Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250802T091953Z UID:10010979-1751932800-1752451199@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Jesus Christ Superstar DESCRIPTION:Jesus Christ Superstar\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Jesus Christ Superstar\n\n\n\nLyrics by Tim Rice\, Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber \n\n\n\nOxford Operatic Society (OXOPS) is thrilled to bring Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s iconic rock opera\, Jesus Christ Superstar\, to The Playhouse stage. Audiences will be transported into the climactic final days of Jesus of Nazareth\, reimagined through electrifying music and captivating performances. \n\n\n\nRenowned for its dramatic intensity and timeless score\, including hits like I Don’t Know How to Love Him and Superstar\, this production promises to be a compelling exploration of love\, betrayal\, and sacrifice. \n\n\n\nVibrant community group\, OXOPS\, invites everyone to join them for an unforgettable theatrical experience. Whether you’re a longtime fan of the show or new to its remarkable legacy\, this performance is bound to inspire and captivate. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReviews\n\n\n\n\n“Passionately delivered.”  \n\n\n\nOx in a Box (Funny Girl\, 2024) \n\n\n\n\n\n“Endearing and heart-warming.”  \n\n\n\nDaily Info (Funny Girl\, 2024) \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 £14.00 \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nTuesday 08 to Sunday 13 July 2025 at 3.00pm \n\n\n\nTuesday to Saturday at 7.30pm\, Saturday and Sunday at 2.30pm \n\n\n\nRunning time: \n\n\n\nThis show includes an interval \n\n\n\nAge guidance: \n\n\n\n10+ \n\n\n\nGood to know: \n\n\n\nThe amateur production of Jesus Christ Superstar is presented by arrangement with The Really Useful Group Limited. Photography by Simon Vail. \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/jesus-christ-superstar-2/ LOCATION:Oxford Playhouse\, Beaumont Street\, Oxford\, Oxfordshire\, OX1 2LW\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Opera ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Jesus-Christ-Superstar.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:20250613T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250613T193000 DTSTAMP:20260507T020451 CREATED:20250517T202423Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250802T092030Z UID:10010824-1749843000-1749843000@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Opera Anywhere: The Marriage of Figaro DESCRIPTION:Opera Anywhere: The Marriage of Figaro\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Opera Anywhere: The Marriage of Figaro\n\n\n\nIn the Court of Count Almaviva\, there’s a divide. The servants are young\, wild\, and free – but the elders have other ideas and would prefer traditions to stay exactly as they are! \n\n\n\nJust for one day\, however\, the new and the old collide as New Romantics\, Figaro and Susanna\, attempt to escape into a modern world\, while old Romantics\, Almaviva and Bartolo\, very much cling to the rules of the past. \n\n\n\nDelight in Opera Anywhere’s brand new production and fall in love with Mozart’s beloved characters all over again as we ride the waves of comedy and drama together. \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 – £22.00   \n\n\n\nConcessions – £18.00 \n\n\n\nAll prices include any booking fees \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nFriday 13 June 2025 at 7.30pm \n\n\n\nLocation: \n\n\n\nThe Theatre \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/opera-anywhere-the-marriage-of-figaro/ LOCATION:The Theatre Chipping Norton\, 2 Spring Street\, Chipping Norton\, Oxfordshire\, OX7 5NL CATEGORIES:Opera ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Opera-Anywhere-The-Marriage-of-Figaro.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:20250611T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250614T235959 DTSTAMP:20260507T020451 CREATED:20250517T202210Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250802T105359Z UID:10010771-1749600000-1749945599@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Me and My Girl DESCRIPTION:Me and My Girl\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Me and My Girl\n\n\n\nMe and My Girl is a delightful musical comedy that originally premiered in London’s West End in 1937 and was later revived with revisions in 1985. The 1985 revival is the version that finally came to Broadway\, gained significant popularity\, and is the one most commonly performed today. \n\n\n\nSet in the 1930s\, Me and My Girl tells the story of Bill Snibson\, a cheerful and unrefined cockney from Lambeth\, who discovers he is the long-lost heir to the Hareford fortune and title. However\, in order to inherit\, he must conform to the aristocratic lifestyle\, including giving up his girlfriend Sally Smith\, whom he loves dearly. The comedic plot revolves around Bill’s attempts to navigate high society while staying true to himself and his roots. \n\n\n\nHis new-found aunt\, Maria\, the Duchess of Dene\, feels that with a little grooming\, Bill will be suitable to inherit the title – and the money. However\, Bill refuses to accept the title if he cannot keep Sally as his girl. Eventually\, Sally herself is transformed – a la My Fair Lady – and Bill is allowed to inherit the title and keep his girl. \n\n\n\nThe musical features memorable songs such as ‘The Lambeth Walk\,’ which became a major hit and a dance craze of its time. Other popular songs include ‘Leaning on a Lamppost’ and ‘Me and My Girl.’ \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\nAdult – £22.00 \n\n\n\nSenior Citizen and Student – £21.00 \n\n\n\nChild – £17.00 \n\n\n\nGroup Offer: Three for £60.00 on Wednesday only \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: \n\n\n\nWednesday 11 to Saturday 14 June 2025 at 7.45pm \n\n\n\nRunning time: \n\n\n\n2 hours 25 minutes \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/me-and-my-girl-2/ LOCATION:Kenton Theatre\, Henley-on-Thames\, 19 New Street\, Henley-on-Thames\, Oxfordshire\, RG9 2BP CATEGORIES:Opera ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Me-and-My-Girl.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:20250425T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250425T220500 DTSTAMP:20260507T020451 CREATED:20250315T151625Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T033249Z UID:10010304-1745609400-1745618700@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Ellen Kent: Madama Butterfly DESCRIPTION:Ellen Kent: Madama Butterfly\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Ellen Kent: Madama Butterfly\n\n\n\nSenbla presents Opera International’s award-winning Ellen Kent and the Ukrainian Opera & Ballet Theatre Kyiv production\, with international soloists\, a highly-praised chorus\, and a full orchestra. \n\n\n\nBack by overwhelming public demand\, this award-winning Opera returns in a new production with exquisite sets including a spectacular Japanese garden\, and fabulous costumes including antique wedding kimonos from Japan. \n\n\n\nEllen Kent: Madama Butterfly\n\n\n\nOne of the world’s most popular operas\, Puccini’s Madama Butterfly tells the heart-breaking story of a beautiful young Japanese girl who falls in love with an American naval lieutenant – with dramatic results. \n\n\n\nWelcoming back the fabulous Korean soprano Elena Dee\, Ukrainian soprano Viktoria Melnyk\, Ukrainian mezzo-soprano Yelyzaveta Bielous\, Georgian tenor Davit Sumbadze and Armenian tenor Hovhannes Andreasyan.* \n\n\n\n*Cast subject to change. \n\n\n\nHighlights include the melodic Humming Chorus\, the moving aria One Fine Day\, and the unforgettable Love Duet. \n\n\n\nDirected by Ellen Kent. \n\n\n\nSung in Italian with English surtitles \n\n\n\nPlease note: some seats may have a restricted view of the surtitles. Please check when booking tickets \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWatch the trailer\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReviews\n\n\n\n\nWinner ‘Best Opera Award’ \n\n\n\nLiverpool Daily Post Theatre Awards \n\n\n\n\n\n“Above all\, it was a production which captured the raw emotion at the centre of the opera. Don’t take a handkerchief with you\, take a box of them.” \n\n\n\nThe Independent. \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 £25.00 \n\n\n\nTickets are subject to a transaction fee of £3.95 \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nFriday 25 April 2025 at 7.30pm \n\n\n\nRunning time: \n\n\n\n2 hours 35 minutes\, including an interval \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/ellen-kent-madama-butterfly/ LOCATION:Aylesbury Waterside Theatre\, Exchange Street\, Aylesbury\, Buckinghamshire\, HP20 1UG CATEGORIES:Opera ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Ellen-Kent-Madama-Butterfly.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:20250410T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250410T193000 DTSTAMP:20260507T020451 CREATED:20230118T100002Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T005054Z UID:10004351-1744313400-1744313400@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Ellen Kent: Madama Butterfly DESCRIPTION:Ellen Kent: Madama Butterfly\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Ellen Kent: Madama Butterfly\n\n\n\nSenbla presents Opera International’s award-winning Ellen Kent Production featuring the Ukrainian Opera & Ballet Theatre Kyiv\, with international soloists\, a highly-praised chorus and a full orchestra. \n\n\n\nBack by overwhelming public demand\, this award-winning opera returns in a new production with exquisite sets\, including a spectacular Japanese garden and fabulous costumes\, including antique wedding kimonos from Japan. \n\n\n\nEllen Kent: Madama Butterfly\n\n\n\nOne of the world’s most popular operas\, Puccini’s Madama Butterfly tells the heart-breaking story of the beautiful young Japanese girl who falls in love with an American naval lieutenant – with dramatic results. \n\n\n\nHighlights include the melodic Humming Chorus\, the moving aria One Fine Day and the unforgettable Love Duet. \n\n\n\nSung in Italian with English surtitles \n\n\n\n*Cast subject to change. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReviews\n\n\n\n\n“Above all\, it was a production which captured the raw emotion at the centre of the opera. Don’t take a handkerchief with you; take a box of them.” \n\n\n\nThe Independent \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAwards\n\n\n\nWinner “BEST OPERA AWARD” Liverpool Daily Post Theatre Awards \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWatch the trailer\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\nTicket prices: \n\n\n\nFrom £15.00 \n\n\n\nTickets are subject to a transaction fee of £3.95. \n\n\n\nDate and time: \n\n\n\nThursday 10 April 2025 at 7.30pm \n\n\n\nRunning time: \n\n\n\n2 hours 35 minutes\, including an interval \n\n\n\n\n\n\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/ellen-kents-madama-butterfly-at-new-theatre-oxford/ LOCATION:New Theatre Oxford\, 24-26 George Street\, Oxford\, Oxfordshire\, OX1 2AG CATEGORIES:Opera ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/ellen-kents-madama-butterfly-at-new-theatre-oxford-1920x1080-1.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:20250320T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250320T193000 DTSTAMP:20260507T020451 CREATED:20250221T233740Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250802T092425Z UID:10010262-1742499000-1742499000@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Ellen Kent: La Traviata DESCRIPTION:Ellen Kent: La Traviata\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Ellen Kent: La Traviata\n\n\n\nSenbla presents Opera International’s award-winning Ellen Kent production featuring the Ukrainian Opera & Ballet Theatre Kyiv with international soloists\, a highly-praised chorus\, and a full orchestra. \n\n\n\nThe love story that gripped Paris. \n\n\n\nEllen Kent: La Traviata\n\n\n\nA tragic tale of searing passion and memorable music\, La Traviata is Verdi’s outstanding interpretation of one of the most popular love stories of the 19th century\, La Dame aux Camelias. \n\n\n\nBased on a true story\, it tells of the passionate loves and life of the consumptive courtesan\, Violetta. There are many echoes of Verdi’s own life in Traviata and he threw himself into the music. The highlights include the Brindisi\, the best-known drinking song in opera\, the duet Un Di Felice\, and Violetta’s haunting aria Addio Del Passato. \n\n\n\nStarring Ukrainian soprano Viktoria Melnyk\, Korean soprano Elena Dee\, Georgian tenor Davit Sumbadze and Armenian tenor Hovhannes Andreasyan.* \n\n\n\n*Cast subject to change. \n\n\n\nThis magnificent production boasts sumptuous sets and costumes. \n\n\n\nSung in Italian with English subtitles. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWatch the trailer\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease see important booking information below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\nTickets prices: \n\n\n\nFrom £25.00 \n\n\n\nTickets are subject to a transaction fee of £3.95 \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nThursday 20 March 2025 at 7.30pm \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\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/ellen-kent-la-traviata/ LOCATION:Aylesbury Waterside Theatre\, Exchange Street\, Aylesbury\, Buckinghamshire\, HP20 1UG CATEGORIES:Opera ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Ellen-Kent-La-Traviata.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:20250207T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250207T220000 DTSTAMP:20260507T020451 CREATED:20250126T132427Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250802T102935Z UID:10010101-1738956600-1738965600@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Die Fledermaus DESCRIPTION:Die Fledermaus\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Die Fledermaus\n\n\n\nRevel in the sparkling wit and delicious mischief of Strauss’ timeless operetta. Whether you’re a seasoned opera lover or a newcomer to the world of operetta\, Merry Opera’s brilliant singers\, directed by Guido Martin-Brandis with a witty English translation\, promise a night of unforgettable melodies\, fizzy frolics\, and cheeky capers. \n\n\n\nDon’t miss your chance to be swept away by this operatic masterpiece! \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:Standard tickets – £30.00 \n\n\n\nTicket prices include a £1.00 Restoration Levy\, a £1.25 Booking Fee and a 25p Community Fund Levy \n\n\n\nDates & times:Friday 07 February 2025 at 7.30pm \n\n\n\nRunning time:2 hours 25 mins \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/die-fledermaus-2/ LOCATION:Kenton Theatre\, Henley-on-Thames\, 19 New Street\, Henley-on-Thames\, Oxfordshire\, RG9 2BP CATEGORIES:Opera ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/die-fledermaus.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:20250206T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250206T220000 DTSTAMP:20260507T020451 CREATED:20250125T010045Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250802T102949Z UID:10009903-1738870200-1738879200@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Die Fledermaus DESCRIPTION:Die Fledermaus\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Die Fledermaus\n\n\n\nRevel in the sparkling wit and delicious mischief of Strauss’ timeless operetta. Whether you’re a seasoned opera lover or a newcomer to the world of operetta\, Merry Opera’s brilliant singers\, directed by Guido Martin-Brandis with a witty English translation\, promise a night of unforgettable melodies\, fizzy frolics\, and cheeky capers. \n\n\n\nDon’t miss your chance to be swept away by this operatic masterpiece! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n£16.00 – £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:Standard tickets – £19.00Concessions – £16.00   \n\n\n\nAll prices include any booking fees. \n\n\n\nDates & times:Thursday 06 February 2025 at 7.30pm \n\n\n\nRunning time:2 hours 25 mins \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/die-fledermaus/ LOCATION:The Theatre Chipping Norton\, 2 Spring Street\, Chipping Norton\, Oxfordshire\, OX7 5NL CATEGORIES:Opera ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/die-fledermaus.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:20250114T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250118T235959 DTSTAMP:20260507T020451 CREATED:20241124T222247Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251224T022250Z UID:10009688-1736812800-1737244799@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:OXOPS presents Cinderella DESCRIPTION:OXOPS presents Cinderella\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout OXOPS presents Cinderella\n\n\n\nOXOPS is thrilled to return to the New Theatre\, Oxford\, with Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella. \n\n\n\nBased upon the classic fairy tale\, Cinderella tells the story of a young woman forced into servitude who dreams of and achieves a better life. \n\n\n\nOXOPS presents Cinderella\n\n\n\nCinderella features some of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s most beloved songs\, including In My Own Little Corner\, Impossible\, and Ten Minutes Ago. There is something for all ages to enjoy. \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 £21.00 \n\n\n\nTickets are subject to a transaction fee of £3.95 \n\n\n\nDates:Tuesday January 14 to Saturday January 18 2025 \n\n\n\nTimes:Tuesday to Friday at 7.30pmSaturday at 2.30pm and 7.30pm \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/oxops-presents-cinderella/ LOCATION:New Theatre Oxford\, 24-26 George Street\, Oxford\, Oxfordshire\, OX1 2AG CATEGORIES:Opera ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/OXOPSCinderella_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:20241207T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241207T213000 DTSTAMP:20260507T020451 CREATED:20241107T175919Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250802T095059Z UID:10009684-1733598000-1733607000@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Bampton Classical Opera’s Annual St Beornwald’s-tide concert - A Musical Celebration DESCRIPTION:Bampton Classical Opera ‘A Musical Celebration’ – the annual St Beornwald’s-tide concert\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Bampton Classical Opera’s Annual St Beornwald’s-tide concert – A Musical Celebration\n\n\n\nChamber music and songs by Mozart\, Poulenc and others. \n\n\n\nKieron-Connor Valentine (countertenor)André Bertoncini\, Jeremy Gray (piano)Bampton Winds \n\n\n\nMozart – Quintet in E flat major for piano and windPoulenc – Trio for oboe\, bassoon and pianoSongs and arias for countertenor and piano \n\n\n\nBampton Classical Opera presents its annual concert for the festive season in commemoration of the village’s patron\, Saint Beornwald. \n\n\n\nThe eclectic programme of music is based around two majestic works by Mozart and Poulenc for piano and wind\, played by artistic director Jeremy Gray and the wind instruments of the Orchestra of Bampton Classical Opera. \n\n\n\nMozart’s beautiful quintet\, for an unusual scoring\, was considered by the composer at the time to be ‘the best thing I have written in my life’. Poulenc’s trio\, his first major chamber work\, is noted for its depth of feeling\, with touches of Mozartian flavour and echoes of other composers’ styles yet retaining its youthful verve. \n\n\n\nKieron-Connor Valentine and André Bertoncini\, prize-winners in the 2023 Bampton Young Singers’ Competition\, join with songs and arias by the same composers as well as a foray into some contrasting light music\, including some Welsh songs. \n\n\n\nPoulenc: Trio for oboe\, bassoon and piano \n\n\n\nMozart: Arias from Mitridate\, re di Ponto:‘Son Reo L’error Confesso’‘Gia dagli occhi il velo e tolto’ \n\n\n\nRhys Jones: Cilfan y coedT Osborne Roberts: Y Gwanwyn Du \n\n\n\nAlain Boublil/Claude-Michel Schoenberg: I Dreamed a Dream (from ‘Les Misérables’) \n\n\n\nJake Heggie/Frederica von Stade: Paper Wings: A Route to the Sky \n\n\n\nINTERVAL \n\n\n\nPoulenc: Hotel \n\n\n\nAmanda McBroom: Calon Lan / The Rose \n\n\n\nCharlie Chaplin: Smile (from ‘Modern Times’) \n\n\n\nIrving Berlin: White Christmas \n\n\n\nW A Mozart: Quintet in E flat major for piano and wind \n\n\n\n(programme order may change) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\nPrices:Standard ticktets – £20.00Under 18s tickets – £10.00 \n\n\n\nTickets are available from the Box Office at 01993 851142 or online URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/bampton-classical-operas-annual-st-beornwalds-tide-concert-a-musical-celebration/ LOCATION:St Mary’s Church\, Bampton\, Church View\, Bampton\, Witney\, OX18 2LZ CATEGORIES:Opera ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/kieron-connor-valentine-accompanist-andre-bertoncini-photo-credit-sisi-burn-1920x1080-1.webp GEO:51.7274737;-1.5481 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=St Mary’s Church Bampton Church View Bampton Witney OX18 2LZ;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Church View\, Bampton:geo:-1.5481,51.7274737 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241026T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241026T223000 DTSTAMP:20260507T020451 CREATED:20241025T162051Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250802T095111Z UID:10009675-1729971000-1729981800@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Welsh National Opera - Rigoletto DESCRIPTION:Welsh National Opera – Rigoletto\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Welsh National Opera – Rigoletto\n\n\n\nDepravity and deceit: a life disintegrating… \n\n\n\nStep into the raucous court of the Duke of Mantua\, where Rigoletto\, the court jester\, uses vicious wit to conceal his tormented heart. In a world teetering on the edge of debauchery and deceit\, his only joy is his daughter\, Gilda.  \n\n\n\nWhen the charming but womanising Duke sets his sights on Gilda\, his actions set in motion a tragic chain of events where a father’s love and treachery collide in a crescendo of passion and heartbreak. \n\n\n\nWelsh National Opera\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSet against the backdrop of a decadent and ruthless court\, this heart-wrenching tale explores the intricate web of love\, betrayal\, and the consequences of power.  \n\n\n\nVerdi wrote that Rigoletto was his best opera. With its rich tapestry of emotions and unforgettable melodies\, including opera’s most famous quartet and the instantly recognisable ‘La donna è mobile’\, it’s easy to see why it transcends time and continues to resonate long after the curtain falls. \n\n\n\nSung in Italian\, with English surtitles. \n\n\n\nConductor Pietro Rizzo. \n\n\n\nDirector Adele Thomas. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets are subject to a transaction fee. \n\n\n\nPlease see important booking information below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\nDates & times:Thursday 24 October at 7.300pmSaturday 26 October at 7.30pm \n\n\n\nDuration:2 hours 45 minutes\, including an interval \n\n\n\nAge guidance:16+ \n\n\n\nWarning:Contains sex and violence and other scenes that some people might find upsetting. \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/welsh-national-opera-rigoletto-2/ LOCATION:New Theatre Oxford\, 24-26 George Street\, Oxford\, Oxfordshire\, OX1 2AG CATEGORIES:Opera ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/welsh-national-opera-rigoletto-01-1920x1080-1.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:20241025T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241025T223500 DTSTAMP:20260507T020451 CREATED:20240206T184814Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250802T095130Z UID:10009251-1729882800-1729895700@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Welsh National Opera - Il trittico In Concert DESCRIPTION:Welsh National Opera – Il trittico In Concert\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Welsh National Opera – Il trittico In Concert\n\n\n\nThe best things come in threes. \n\n\n\nBuckle up as Puccini’s trio of one-act operas\, Il trittico\, takes you on an unforgettable rollercoaster of high emotion\, intense drama\, and black comedy.  \n\n\n\nFor one night only\, this concert performance brings together wonderful guest singers with the internationally acclaimed WNO Chorus and Orchestra for a truly special evening at New Theatre Oxford. \n\n\n\nWelsh National Opera\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIl tabarro (The Cloak) gazes upon an unhappy marriage with murderous consequences\, Suor Angelica (Sister Angelica) follows a nun’s sacrifice and familial yearning when sent to a convent to repent her sins\, and Gianni Schicchi is full of deception and greed as a family dispute over a missing will. \n\n\n\nSublime music\, including the much-loved ‘O mio babbino caro’\, contrasts and complements in equal measure. Revel in an extraordinary evening where emotions soar and the magic of Puccini’s masterpieces come to life on the concert stage. \n\n\n\nConductor Alexander Joel. \n\n\n\nSung in Italian\, with English surtitles. \n\n\n\nCo-production with Scottish Opera. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGeneral ticket sale opens on Fri 01 March at 10.00am \n\n\n\nTickets are subject to a transaction fee. \n\n\n\nPlease see important booking information below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\nDuration:3 hours 35 minutes\, including an interval \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/welsh-national-opera-il-trittico/ LOCATION:New Theatre Oxford\, 24-26 George Street\, Oxford\, Oxfordshire\, OX1 2AG CATEGORIES:Plays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/welsh-national-opera-il-trittico-in-concert-01-1920x1080-1.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:20241024T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241024T223000 DTSTAMP:20260507T020451 CREATED:20241025T161637Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250802T095121Z UID:10009674-1729798200-1729809000@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Welsh National Opera - Rigoletto DESCRIPTION:Welsh National Opera – Rigoletto\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Welsh National Opera – Rigoletto\n\n\n\nDepravity and deceit: a life disintegrating… \n\n\n\nStep into the raucous court of the Duke of Mantua\, where Rigoletto\, the court jester\, uses vicious wit to conceal his tormented heart. In a world teetering on the edge of debauchery and deceit\, his only joy is his daughter\, Gilda.  \n\n\n\nWhen the charming but womanising Duke sets his sights on Gilda\, his actions set in motion a tragic chain of events where a father’s love and treachery collide in a crescendo of passion and heartbreak. \n\n\n\nWelsh National Opera\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSet against the backdrop of a decadent and ruthless court\, this heart-wrenching tale explores the intricate web of love\, betrayal\, and the consequences of power.  \n\n\n\nVerdi wrote that Rigoletto was his best opera. With its rich tapestry of emotions and unforgettable melodies\, including opera’s most famous quartet and the instantly recognisable ‘La donna è mobile’\, it’s easy to see why it transcends time and continues to resonate long after the curtain falls. \n\n\n\nSung in Italian\, with English surtitles. \n\n\n\nConductor Pietro Rizzo. \n\n\n\nDirector Adele Thomas. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets are subject to a transaction fee. \n\n\n\nPlease see important booking information below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\nDates & times:Thursday 24 October at 7.300pmSaturday 26 October at 7.30pm \n\n\n\nDuration:2 hours 45 minutes\, including an interval \n\n\n\nAge guidance:16+ \n\n\n\nWarning:Contains sex and violence and other scenes that some people might find upsetting. \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/welsh-national-opera-rigoletto-1/ LOCATION:New Theatre Oxford\, 24-26 George Street\, Oxford\, Oxfordshire\, OX1 2AG CATEGORIES:Opera ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/welsh-national-opera-rigoletto-01-1920x1080-1.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:20240327T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240327T193000 DTSTAMP:20260507T020451 CREATED:20231022T123702Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250802T095151Z UID:10006102-1711567800-1711567800@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Così fan Tutte by Welsh National Opera DESCRIPTION:Cosi fan Tutte by Welsh National Opera at New Theatre Oxford\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Così fan Tutte by Welsh National Opera\n\n\n\nWhat does love teach you? \n\n\n\nWelsh National Opera takes you back to school with a brand new production of Mozart’s comic opera Così fan tutte\, also known as The School for Lovers\, directed by Max Hoehn (The Consul). \n\n\n\nSet in the early 1970s\, four sixth formers discover that falling in love can be incredible\, awkward\, and complicated in this coming-of-age tale. \n\n\n\nThe students are given a valuable lesson in love\, life and liberty when their teacher involves them in a secret experiment.  \n\n\n\nPlayed out to some of Mozart’s most ravishing music\, they are challenged to re-think their own identities and relationships with each other as they are confronted with a series of amusing scenarios designed to deceive. \n\n\n\nSung in Italian\, with subtitles in English. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease see important booking information below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\nPrices:From £13.00Tickets are subject to a transaction fee \n\n\n\nDates & times:Doors open at 7.00pm \n\n\n\nAge guidance:Under 16s must be accompanied by an adultNo under 5s will be admitted into the venue. \n\n\n\nDuration: 2 hours 40 minutes\, including an interval \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGood to know\n\n\n\n\nViewing and Sound quality may be significantly affected on stalls rows H and J due to the position of the orchestra. \n\n\n\nSurtitles may not be visible from stalls row V to Z due to the overhang of the circle.\n\n\n\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/cosi-fan-tutte-by-welsh-national-opera/ LOCATION:New Theatre Oxford\, 24-26 George Street\, Oxford\, Oxfordshire\, OX1 2AG CATEGORIES:Opera ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/cosi-fan-tutte-welsh-national-opera-01-1920x1080-1.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:20240326T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240326T193000 DTSTAMP:20260507T020452 CREATED:20230326T090000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250802T095201Z UID:10006101-1711481400-1711481400@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Death In Venice by Welsh National Opera DESCRIPTION:Death In Venice by Welsh National Opera at New Theatre Oxford\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Death In Venice by Welsh National Opera\n\n\n\nWould you pursue love for inspiration? \n\n\n\nIn the search for beauty and meaning\, the renowned author Gustav von Aschenbach travels to Venice on a whim.  \n\n\n\nIn the sultry atmosphere of a cholera epidemic\, with the scirocco blowing\, he falls in love with Tadzio\, a youthful aristocrat who is staying in the same hotel with his family.  \n\n\n\nAs Aschenbach projects his loneliness and desire on him\, fantasy and imagination intermingle with existence. His obsession progresses to a fever pitch as he becomes increasingly divorced from reality. \n\n\n\nInspired by the original Thomas Mann novella\, Britten’s magnificently atmospheric opera comes to life in this new production from WNO\, creating images of ravishing beauty and exploring the grotesque hidden beneath the search for the sublime. \n\n\n\nAs poetic worlds of the imagination collide with reality\, the early 20th century acts as a mirror to our times. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease see important booking information below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\nPrices:From £13.00Tickets are subject to a transaction fee \n\n\n\nDates & times:Doors open at 7.00pm \n\n\n\nAge guidance:Under 16s must be accompanied by an adultNo under 5s will be admitted into the venue. \n\n\n\nDuration: 2 hours 40 minutes\, including an interval \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGood to know\n\n\n\n\nViewing and Sound quality may be significantly affected on stalls rows H and J due to the position of the orchestra. \n\n\n\nSurtitles may not be visible from stalls row V to Z due to the overhang of the circle.\n\n\n\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/death-in-venice-by-welsh-national-opera/ LOCATION:New Theatre Oxford\, 24-26 George Street\, Oxford\, Oxfordshire\, OX1 2AG CATEGORIES:Opera ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/death-in-venice-welsh-national-opera-01-1920x1080-1.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:20240117T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240117T193000 DTSTAMP:20260507T020452 CREATED:20230117T100000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250802T094809Z UID:10006093-1705519800-1705519800@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Ellen Kent’s Carmen DESCRIPTION:Ellen Kent’s Carmen at New Theatre Oxford\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEllen Kent’s Carmen\n\n\n\nSenbla presents Opera International’s award-winning Ellen Kent production featuring the Ukrainian Opera & Ballet Theatre Kyiv with international soloists\, a highly-praised chorus and a full orchestra. \n\n\n\nAn evening of passion\, sexual jealousy\, death and unforgettable arias. \n\n\n\nThis dazzling production with orchestra features Bizet’s unforgettable melodies\, including The Toreador’s Song\, Carmen’s enticing Habanera\, and Don José’s lyrical Flower Song in a setting evoking the stunning architecture of Seville and its main square with Roman and Moorish influences. \n\n\n\nSung in French with English surtitles.  \n\n\n\n*Cast subject to Change \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWatch the trailer\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReviews\n\n\n\n\nImpassioned and sultry \nThe Observer\n\n\n\n\nHot-blooded\, a joy \nThe Independent\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease see important booking information below. \n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\nPrices:From £13.00Tickets are subject to a transaction fee \n\n\n\nTime:Doors open at 7.00pm \n\n\n\nDuration:2 hours 55 minutes\, including an interval \n\n\n\nGood to know:Some seats may have a restricted view of the surtitles. Please check when booking tickets. All information is correct at the time of release. \n\n\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/ellen-kents-carmen/ LOCATION:New Theatre Oxford\, 24-26 George Street\, Oxford\, Oxfordshire\, OX1 2AG CATEGORIES:Opera ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/ellen-kents-carmen-at-new-theatre-oxford-01-1920x1080-1.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:20231206T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231210T170000 DTSTAMP:20260507T020452 CREATED:20231126T152902Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250802T095143Z UID:10006180-1701849600-1702227600@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Waterperry Opera Winter Festival 2023 DESCRIPTION:Waterperry Opera Winter Festival\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Waterperry Opera Winter Festival 2023\n\n\n\nWaterperry Opera Festival is excited to announce its first Winter Festival. ​From 06 to 10 December 2023\, Waterperry House will be filled with festive cheer by a variety of Christmas classical music concerts & events. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMessiah by Candlelight\n\n\n\n06\, 08 and 09 December from 7.00pm \n\n\n\nJoin in 3 performances of Handel’s choral masterpiece Messiah at Waterperry House on the 06\, 08 and 09 December. Now a Waterperry Opera Festival annual Christmas tradition\, our Messiah by Candlelight concerts have delighted sold-out audiences since 2021. Exquisite evenings await you\, surrounded by candlelight and festive decorations with an ensemble of renowned singers and period instrumentalists. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Snowman (by Howard Blake)\n\n\n\n09 and 10 December at 2.00pm and 4.00pm \n\n\n\nWaterperry’s Winter Festival will present a Christmas production of The Snowman\, featuring Howard Blake’s iconic music. The cherished soundtrack\, known for its role in Channel 4’s 1982 film\, including the timeless “Walking in the Air\,” will take centre stage in a new live-staged performance in the ballroom under the impressive Waterperry Christmas Tree. This festive event is a must-attend for families and a delightful introduction to classical music for children. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Easy Rollers Christmas Jazz Concert\n\n\n\n07 December at 7.00pm​ \n\n\n\nCelebrated Jazz Ensemble\, The Easy Rollers\, are stopping off at Waterperry House for one night only to perform a bespoke programme of Christmas Jazz and Crooner classics in the beautiful surroundings of the Waterperry Ballroom. The repertoire will include many familiar favourites such as Have Yourself A Merry Christmas\, Santa Baby\, and Let It Snow. For one night only\, Waterperry House will be transformed into a Speakeasy from the Golden Age of Jazz. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/waterperry-opera-winter-festival-2023/ LOCATION:Waterperry House\, Waterperry\, Oxford\, OX33 1JY CATEGORIES:Opera ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/waterperry-opera-winter-festival-01-1920x1080-1.webp GEO:51.753124;-1.091075 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Waterperry House Waterperry Oxford OX33 1JY;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Waterperry:geo:-1.091075,51.753124 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231125T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231125T180000 DTSTAMP:20260507T020452 CREATED:20221125T100000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250802T095210Z UID:10006148-1700935200-1700935200@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Public final of Bampton Classical Opera Young Singers’ Competition 2023 DESCRIPTION:The eight singers in the public final of the Bampton Classical Opera Young Singers’ Competition 2023\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the public final of Bampton Classical Opera Young Singers’ Competition 2023\n\n\n\nAfter an exciting first round of the Bampton Classical Opera Young Singers’ Competition 2023 in London on 28 and 29 October\, eight singers have been chosen for the public final in the Leonard Wolfson Auditorium\, Wolfson College\, Linton Road\, Oxford\, on 25 November at 6.00pm.  \n\n\n\nThe eight finalists (pictured above from left to right\, top to bottom) are: \n\n\n\n\nSarah Chae soprano\n\n\n\nAleksandra Dunaeva soprano\n\n\n\nMelissa Gregory mezzo-soprano\n\n\n\nRhydian Jenkins tenor\n\n\n\nGeorgie Malcolm soprano\n\n\n\nDan D’Souza baritone\n\n\n\nMyrna Tennant mezzo-soprano\n\n\n\nKieron-Connor Valentine countertenor\n\n\n\n\nThe public final is always an entertaining and thrilling event and a chance to hear some remarkable performances. Each finalist will present a programme of around 15 minutes. \n\n\n\nJudges for the competition include the internationally renowned British singers tenor Bonaventura Bottone and mezzo-soprano Jean Rigby.  \n\n\n\nThey are joined by the esteemed vocal coach\, pianist and accompanist Ingrid Surgenor\, who is the senior coach at Glyndebourne Festival Opera\, the Young Artists Programme at the Royal Opera House\, Covent Garden and principal opera coach at the Royal Academy of Music. For many years\, she was the official accompanist to the BBC Cardiff Singer of the World. \n\n\n\nThe winner will receive a cash prize of £2\,000\, and the runner-up £1\,000. There will also be a £600 Accompanists’ Prize. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\nPrices:Event only – £15.00Event and post-event reception – £30.00Friends only – to include reception – £15.00Students only – £5.00 (available on the door only) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Bampton Classical Opera Young Singers’ Competition 2023\n\n\n\nThe Bampton Classical Opera Young Singers’ Competition was launched in 2013 to celebrate the company’s 20th birthday. \n\n\n\nIt is now well established and identifies\, rewards and nurtures some of the country’s most talented young professional singers aged 21 to 32 and their accompanists.  \n\n\n\nThe previous winners were mezzo-soprano Anna Starushkevych (2013)\, soprano Galina Averina (2015)\, mezzo-soprano Emma Stannard (2017)\, soprano Lucy Anderson (2019) and soprano Cassandra Wright (2021). \n\n\n\nIn 2017\, an Accompanists’ Prize was introduced\, and the first winner was Keval Shah\, followed by Dylan Perez in 2019 and Ilan Kurtser in 2021. \n\n\n\nBampton Classical Opera has a reputation for its commitment to young talent\, and several singers who have appeared on the Bampton stage have gone on to work with national companies such as The Royal Opera\, English National Opera and Opera North. \n\n\n\nVisit the Bampton Classical Opera website for further information. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nImages courtesy/copyright of the individual artists and used here to promote their involvement in the public final of the Bampton Classical Opera Young Singers’ Competition 2023. URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/public-final-of-bampton-classical-opera-young-singers-competition-2023/ LOCATION:Leonard Wolfson Auditorium\, Wolfson College\, Linton Road\, Oxford\, OX2 6UD CATEGORIES:Opera ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/bampton-classical-opera-young-singers-competition-2023-03-1920x1080-1.webp GEO:51.7710407;-1.2556339 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Leonard Wolfson Auditorium Wolfson College Linton Road Oxford OX2 6UD;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Wolfson College\, Linton Road:geo:-1.2556339,51.7710407 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230708T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230708T193000 DTSTAMP:20260507T020452 CREATED:20220708T090018Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250802T095450Z UID:10004577-1688844600-1688844600@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Welsh National Opera - Candide DESCRIPTION:Welsh National Opera – Candide at New THeatre Oxford\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Welsh National Opera – Candide\n\n\n\nLeonard Bernstein’s Candide is a supercharged wild ride in which 18th-century France crashes into 20th-century post-war America. \n\n\n\nTake a seat and strap in tight for a mind-boggling journey that hurtles through a fantastical world of chaos – from castles in the Alps to skyscrapers in Montevideo\, from earthquakes in Lisbon to the Amazonian jungles beyond the Andes.  \n\n\n\nWith societies riven by inequality and families displaced by war today\, the story remains as relevant now as when it was first written in 1759. \n\n\n\nFrom Bernstein’s compositional brilliance to the razor wit of Dorothy Parker\, Candide is an ebullient romp that pulls together the best of Broadway\, the champagne froth of operetta and the timeless satire of Voltaire’s original novella.  \n\n\n\nWNO’s new production welcomes an award-winning team\, who won the National French Critics’ award in 2022 for their production of The Snow Queen\, and brings this zany\, imaginative world to life and up to date with music\, animation\, dance and political bite. \n\n\n\nSung in English \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease see important ticketing information below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTicketing information\n\n\n\nPrices: From £13.00 \n\n\n\nTickets are subject to a transaction fee \n\n\n\nWarning: Contains anachronistic themes and language that some people may find upsetting \n\n\n\nRunning time: TBC \n\n\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/welsh-national-opera-candide/ LOCATION:New Theatre Oxford\, 24-26 George Street\, Oxford\, Oxfordshire\, OX1 2AG CATEGORIES:Opera ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/welsh-national-opera-candide-01-1920x1080-1.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 END:VCALENDAR