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Glorious!
2026-04-14 00:00 - 2026-04-18 23:59 (Europe/London) | Oxford Playhouse, Beaumont Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 2LW, United Kingdom
Glorious!

About Glorious!

Thomas Hopkins, Craig Haffner & Sherry Wright present the Hope Mill Theatre production

Written by Peter Quilter

Directed by Kirk Jameson

Starring Wendi Peters and Matthew James Morrison

Florence Foster Jenkins is about to blow your mind…and possibly your eardrums.

Glorious! follows Florence’s journey as she prepares for her concerts, builds an unlikely friendship with her accompanist, Cosme, and defies her critics to follow her dreams.

Dubbed ‘the worst singer in the world’, Glorious! is the true story of American socialite Florence Foster Jenkins, who was known for her flamboyant costumes, enigmatic performances, and decidedly off-key voice.

Starring Wendi Peters (Coronation Street) as Florence Foster Jenkins and Matthew James Morrison (EastEnders), as Cosme McMoon, in this 20th anniversary production, this hilarious show played to rave reviews at Manchester’s Hope Mill Theatre and is the feel-good comedy we’ve been waiting for.

Glorious! wowed audiences in its original Olivier-nominated West End long-running production starring Maureen Lipman in 2005, before coming to the silver screen, starring Meryl Streep and Hugh Grant in the film version of the play that critics simply called ‘Glorious!’ The show has since been seen by millions of people around the world, translated into 25 languages, and performed in 36 countries.

Glorious! is written by Peter Quilter (End of the Rainbow and the Oscar-winning film, Judy) and directed by Kirk Jameson (Song From Far Away, Madagascar: The Musical).

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Tickets

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Booking information

Ticket prices:

From £15.00

A £2.75 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.

Dates & times:

Tuesday 14 to Saturday 18 April 2026

Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday at 7.30pm

Thursday and Saturday at 2.30pm and 7.30pm

Running time:

This show has an interval

Age guidance:

14+

About Oxford Playhouse

Oxford 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.

The 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.

The 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.

Oxford 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.

Discover more about Oxford Playhouse, including travel, access and venue information.

Tales from Acorn Wood
2026-04-18 00:00 - 23:59 | The Mill Arts Centre, Banbury, Spiceball Park, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX16 5QE
Tales from Acorn Wood

About Tales from Acorn Wood

Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s beloved Tales from Acorn Wood stories are brought to life on stage for the first time in an enchanting lift-the-flap experience.

Poor old Fox has lost his socks! Are they in the kitchen or inside the clock? Who’s that keeping tired Rabbit awake? You can also join in with Pig and Hen’s game of hide and seek and discover the special surprise Postman Bear is planning for his friends.

Packed full of toe-tapping songs, puppetry, and all the friends from Acorn Wood, this beautiful show from the team that brought you Dear Zoo Live and Dear Santa promises to be the perfect treat for children of all ages.

Tickets

Please see important booking information below.

Booking information

Ticket prices:

From £17.50

£16.00 when booking 4+ tickets

Dates & times:

Saturday 18 April 2026 at 1.30pm and 4.00pm

Age guidance:

All ages

Good to know:

Babes in Arms – Children 12 months and under go free when sharing a paid seat. Please add a free Babes in Arms pass at checkout.

About The Mill Arts Centre

The Mill Arts Centre is the cultural hub for Banbury and the surrounding area.

As the only dedicated arts provision in the area, it aims to inspire creativity and enrich the lives of the communities by providing a high-quality, varied artistic, educational and participatory programme.

It plays a significant role in the town’s cultural, social and economic development by offering the community the chance to engage with and be entertained by several art forms.

The Mill Arts Centre offers an exciting live events programme, including theatre, dance, music, comedy, film, workshops and classes. Alongside this, it runs several community projects and initiatives with partner organisations.

You can visit our Café Bar for delicious hot and cold drinks and light refreshments – and while you’re there, the Gallery is home to a fantastic programme of exhibitions from local artists.

Alternatively, if you’re looking for meeting rooms or spaces for hire in Banbury, our wide range of spaces – including our theatre, art studio, dance studio and meeting rooms – are available for hire.

Discover more about The Mill Arts Centre, including travel, access and venue information.

Flyaway Katie
2026-04-18 00:00 - 23:59 | The North Wall Arts Centre, South Parade, Oxford, OX2 7JN
Flyaway Katie

About Flyaway Katie

Flyaway Katie is an inspiring flight of fancy about the power of imagination based on the popular children’s book by Polly Dunbar with music by Tom Gray of Gomez.

Katie is all alone and feeling grey. The birds in the picture on her wall look so colourful-if only Katie could be as bright as they are, who knows what might happen?

The show is bursting with colour, movement and surprises, with puppets of varying scales acting out the story.

By the makers of Shoe Baby, Penguin and Arthur’s Dream Boat.

Stay and Play

Join in for Stay and Play in the drama studio from 12.00pm to 2.00pm. This free drop-in session is relaxed and gives audiences the opportunity to be playful, creative and explore the themes of the show further. There are always lots of fun craft activities, reading corners and chances to dress up!

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Tickets

Please see important booking information below.

Booking information

Ticket prices:

Adult – £12.00

Child – £8.00

Under 2s go free

Dates & times:

Saturday 18 April 2026 at 11.00am and 2.00pm

Running time:

35 minutes + 15 minutes meet the puppets

Age guidance:

2 to 7

About The North Wall Arts Centre

The 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.

The 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.

Discover more about The North Wall Arts Centre, including travel, access and venue information.
