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SUMMARY:The Nutcracker
DESCRIPTION:The Nutcracker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout The Nutcracker\n\n\n\nThis Christmas\, Creation Theatre presents a brand-new theatrical take on The Nutcracker.  Step into a world of twinkling lights\, ticking clocks\, and toys that might just come to life… \n\n\n\nFollow young Marie as she’s swept from her family’s festive parlour into an enchanting adventure\, where she must journey through a magical land of sweets\, face the fearsome Mouse King\, and join forces with a brave Nutcracker in the battle of a lifetime. \n\n\n\nExpect dancing (not always by ballerinas)\, magical transformations\, and a generous helping of nutty humour — all wrapped up in a glorious score\, with live music and toe-tapping tunes. \n\n\n\nAdapted from the original E.T.A. Hoffmann tale and filled with wonder\, mischief\, and festive adventure.  It’s not the ballet — but it’s every bit as magical! \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 £16.00 to £35.00 \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nSaturday 29 November to Saturday 03 January 2026. Times vary. \n\n\n\nCaptioned performance – Tuesday 30 December at 8.00pm \n\n\n\nTouch Tour – Saturday 13 December 1.15pm (in advance of the 2.00pm show) \n\n\n\nRelaxed performances – Tuesday 23 December 2.00pm and Monday 29 December 2.00pm \n\n\n\nRunning time: \n\n\n\n2 hours\, including an interval \n\n\n\nAge guidance: \n\n\n\n5 to 105 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout The North Wall Arts Centre\n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n			\n		\n\n\n\nThe North Wall Arts Centre is an an award-winning theatre\, gallery and performing arts centre located in Summertown\, North Oxford. The facility was opened in 2007\, and offers a fully flexible 200-seat theatre\, a public art gallery\, as well as studios for dance and drama. \n\n\n\nThe centre is owned by St Edward’s School and shared with the city\, and it was created for the benefit of emerging artists across a range of disciplines. The programme of events at The North Wall places emphasis on new and innovative work. \n\n\n\nDiscover more about The North Wall Arts Centre\, including travel\, access and venue information.
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LOCATION:The North Wall Arts Centre\, South Parade\, Oxford\, OX2 7JN
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SUMMARY:Where's Father Christmas?
DESCRIPTION:Where’s Father Christmas?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Where’s Father Christmas?\n\n\n\nAn Oxford Playhouse production \n\n\n\nWritten by Helen Eastman \n\n\n\nDirected by Samuel Rayner \n\n\n\nIt’s never too early to introduce your little ones to the magic of theatre! With more presents than ever to deliver\, the elves are wrapping as fast as they can.  \n\n\n\nThey’re nearly ready for the big day\, but where has Father Christmas got to? And will he be back in time to deliver all the presents? \n\n\n\nJoin Father Christmas’ wrapping room for stories\, songs\, and activities… and maybe even meet Father Christmas himself… if you can find him!  \n\n\n\nFrom the team that created last year’s sell out show\, Hurry Up Father Christmas! comes this delightful\, interactive\, festive adventure for children aged 3 to 6 and their families. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReviews\n\n\n\n\n“A gorgeous way to start the festivities!”  \n\n\n\nHeart Radio (Hurry Up Father Christmas!\, 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\nOff-Peak:  \n\n\n\nAdult – £16.00 \n\n\n\nChildren – £12.00 \n\n\n\nPeak:  \n\n\n\nAdult £20.00 \n\n\n\nChildren £16.00 \n\n\n\nA £1.50 booking fee per transaction applies to this event across all channels – website\, phone and in-person bookings at the Box Office. The fee is waived for members\, schools\, groups and access bookers. \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nWednesday 03 to Sunday 28 December 2025 \n\n\n\nRunning time: \n\n\n\n1 hour \n\n\n\nLocation: \n\n\n\nBurton Taylor Studio \n\n\n\nAge guidance: \n\n\n\n3 to 6 \n\n\n\nChildren must be accompanied by an adult. \n\n\n\nGood to know: \n\n\n\nAll performances are relaxed. \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/wheres-father-christmas/
LOCATION:Oxford Playhouse\, Beaumont Street\, Oxford\, Oxfordshire\, OX1 2LW\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Stick Man
DESCRIPTION:Stick Man\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Stick Man\n\n\n\nTouching\, funny and utterly original\, Freckle Productions’ delightful adaptation of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s Stick Man is back in town! \n\n\n\nWhat starts off as a morning jog becomes quite the misadventure for Stick Man: a dog wants to play fetch with him\, a swan builds a nest with him\, and he even ends up on a fire! How will Stick Man ever get back to the family tree? \n\n\n\nThis award-winning production\, from the team behind Zog and Zog and the Flying Doctors\, features a trio of top actors and is packed full of puppetry\, songs\, live music and funky moves. \n\n\n\nAll ages welcome! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReviews\n\n\n\n\n“Wonderfully exuberant and imaginative! Our 3-year-old was engrossed from start to finish”. ★★★★★ \n\n\n\nTime Out Critics’ Choice \n\n\n\n\n\n“Zesty and delightful. A clever compelling treat”. ★★★★ \n\n\n\nIndependent \n\n\n\n\n\n“More fun than you can shake a stick at”. ★★★★ \n\n\n\nDaily Mail \n\n\n\n\n\n“Julia Donaldson’s miniature epic. Sally Cookson and her team recreate the book with vigour and imagination”. ★★★★ \n\n\n\nTimes \n\n\n\n\n\n★★★★★  \n\n\n\nSunday Express  \n\n\n\n\n\n★★★★★  \n\n\n\nWhatsOnStage \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWatch the trailer\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease see important booking information below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\nTicket prices: \n\n\n\nFrom £17.50 \n\n\n\n£16.00 when booking 4+ tickets (discount automatically applied in basket) \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nTuesday 09 to Sunday 14 December 2025 \n\n\n\nTuesday at 4.30pm \n\n\n\nWednesday to Saturday at 10.30pm and 1.00pm \n\n\n\nSaturday at 2.30pm\, 3.30pm and 4.30pm \n\n\n\nRunning time:  \n\n\n\n1 hour \n\n\n\nGood to know: \n\n\n\nBabes in Arms (under 18 months) go free when sharing a paid seat – please add a free Babes in Arms pass at checkout. \n\n\n\nBSL Interpreted Performance (inte.rpreted by Marie Biswell): Saturday 13 December at 3.30pm \n\n\n\nRelaxed Performance: Sunday 14 December at 4.30pm. \n\n\n\nFor all performances\, there’s a relaxed attitude towards audience noise and audiences can come and go as they wish.  \n\n\n\nFor the Relaxed Performance (4.30pm Sunday 14 December) as well as this\, house lights remain partially on; sound levels are slightly lowered; a breakout space is available outside the auditorium if needed; and the cast enter stage ‘out of character’ at the start of the show to introduce themselves and run through any instruments/items that may make unusual sounds.
URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/stick-man/
LOCATION:The Mill Arts Centre\, Banbury\, Spiceball Park\, Banbury\, Oxfordshire\, OX16 5QE
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SUMMARY:A Christmas Carol
DESCRIPTION:A Christmas Carol\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout A Christmas Carol\n\n\n\nCelebrating their 10th year delighting UK audiences with this unique and highly acclaimed production\, Dickens Theatre Company arrives at Norman Bragg Studio\, Aylesbury. \n\n\n\nWith the rest of the acting cast stuck on a train\, the great Charles Dickens himself—aided by his faithful tour manager George Dolby—takes on the daunting challenge of portraying not just Ebenezer Scrooge\, but over 30 characters in this classic festive tale. \n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n			\n		A Christmas Carol\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSurely it can’t be done? \n\n\n\nDickens Theatre Company presents A Christmas Carol as part of their Revision on Tour programme\, staging exciting theatre adaptations of classic texts for both students and lovers of literature alike. \n\n\n\nDirected by Joe Harmston \n\n\n\nMusic by Paul Higgs \n\n\n\nAdapted by Ryan Philpott \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWatch the trailer\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat the critics say\n\n\n\n\n“Joyously uplifting. The perfect way to welcome in the festive season. Funny. Magical. Simply stunning”. \n\n\n\nMorning Star \n\n\n\n\n\n“Without doubt\, this combines fun\, education and history.” \n\n\n\nApple Radio \n\n\n\n\n\n“A superbly entertaining way to present classic plays.” \n\n\n\nThe View From The Stalls \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReviews\n\n\n\n\n“DTC’s A Christmas Carol is so authentic\, staying very close to the original story. It is smooth and seamless. Eery\, haunting\, heart-warming.” \n\n\n\nLove London.com \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 £22.00 \n\n\n\nNo transaction fees \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nWednesday 10 to Saturday 13 December 2025 \n\n\n\nWednesday at 1.00pm and 7.00pm \n\n\n\nThursday at 10.30pm \n\n\n\nFriday at 5.00pm and 7.45pm \n\n\n\nSaturday at 2.00pm \n\n\n\nRunning time: \n\n\n\n1 hour 15 minutes\, with no interval \n\n\n\nLocation: \n\n\n\nNorman Bragg Studio \n\n\n\nAge guidance: \n\n\n\n8+ \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/a-christmas-carol-2/
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