BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The Oxford Magazine - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for The Oxford Magazine REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20240331T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20241027T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD 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:20260122T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260124T235959 DTSTAMP:20260506T184554 CREATED:20251120T220440Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T042545Z UID:10011570-1769040000-1769299199@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Nowhere DESCRIPTION:Nowhere\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Nowhere\n\n\n\nA Fuel production \n\n\n\nWritten and performed by Khalid Abdalla \n\n\n\nDirected by Omar Elerian \n\n\n\n“Welcome to Nowhere. \n\n\n\nI’m going to share with you how I got here \n\n\n\nAnd what ‘here’ actually means to me”. \n\n\n\nIn this intricate and playful solo show\, inspired by his involvement in the Egyptian revolution of 2011\, and his experience of the counter-revolution that followed\, actor and activist Khalid Abdalla (United 93\, The Kite Runner\, The Crown) takes us on a surprising journey into his own history\, set against a cartography of seismic world events. \n\n\n\nFrom the histories of colonialism and decolonisation\, friendship and loss\, protests and uprising against regimes across the world\, to the violence in Gaza following the events of 07 October 2023\, Khalid brings together the personal and the political in an act of anti-biography that asks how we got here and how we find agency amidst the mazes of history. \n\n\n\nCommissioned and produced by Fuel. \n\n\n\nFunded by Arts Council England and CVC. Originally supported by Battersea Arts Centre. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWatch the trailer\n\n\n\n\n“An audacious and radical message for peace.”  \n\n\n\nThe Guardian \n\n\n\n\n\n“A triumph of modern theatre.”  \n\n\n\nThe Reviews Hub \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 £15.00 \n\n\n\nA £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. \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nThursday 22 to Saturday 24 January 2026 \n\n\n\nThursday and Friday at 7.30pm\, Saturday at 2.30pm and 7.30pm \n\n\n\nRunning time: \n\n\n\n1 hour 35 minutes \n\n\n\nAge guidance: \n\n\n\n14+ \n\n\n\nContent guidance: \n\n\n\nThis show contains scenes of violence\, strong language and distressing themes. \n\n\n\nWarning: \n\n\n\nThis show contains flashing lights\, haze and loud music. \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/nowhere/ LOCATION:Oxford Playhouse\, Beaumont Street\, Oxford\, Oxfordshire\, OX1 2LW\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Plays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Nowhere.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:20260122T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260124T235959 DTSTAMP:20260506T184554 CREATED:20251030T061822Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251224T084404Z UID:10011485-1769040000-1769299199@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:RARE presents The Addams Family: Young@Part DESCRIPTION:RARE presents The Addams Family: Young@Part\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout RARE presents The Addams Family: Young@Part\n\n\n\nIn the kooky\, upside-down world of the Addams Family\, to be sad is to be happy\, to feel pain is to feel joy\, and death and suffering are the stuff of their dreams. \n\n\n\nNonetheless\, this quirky family still has to deal with many of the same challenges faced by any other family\, and the spookiest nightmare faced by every family creates the focus Lippa\, Brickman\, and Elice’s musical: the Addams kids are growing up. \n\n\n\nThe Addamses have lived by their unique values for hundreds of years and Gomez and Morticia\, the patriarch and matriarch of the clan\, would be only too happy to continue living that way. \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n RARE presents The Addams Family: Young@Part\n\n\n\nTheir dark\, macabre\, beloved daughter Wednesday\, however\, is now an eighteen year-old young woman who is ready for a life of her own. She has fallen in love with Lucas Beineke\, a sweet\, smart boy from a normal\, respectable Ohio family — the most un-Addams sounding person one could be! \n\n\n\nAnd to make matters worse\, she has invited the Beinekes to their home for dinner. In one fateful\, hilarious night\, secrets are disclosed\, relationships are tested\, and the Addams family must face up to the one horrible thing they’ve managed to avoid for generations: change. \n\n\n\nRARE Productions: \n\n\n\nRARE Productions is a youth musical theatre company that provides opportunities for young people ages 8-21 years old to perform in full-scale musical productions in professional theatres across the UK. There is a striving to make being part of a RARE show a great experience for all cast members. \n\n\n\nFrom the very first rehearsal to the last live performance\, the emphasis is on teamwork\, fun and friendships\, whilst learning new skills and performance techniques. \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 £17.60 \n\n\n\nTickets are subject to a transaction fee of £3.95 \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nThursday 22 to Saturday 24 January 2026 \n\n\n\nThursday and Friday at 7.30pm \n\n\n\nSaturday at 2.00pm and 6.30pm \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/rare-presents-the-addams-family-youngpart/ LOCATION:Aylesbury Waterside Theatre\, Exchange Street\, Aylesbury\, Buckinghamshire\, HP20 1UG CATEGORIES:Plays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Aylesbury_-_Addams_-_Show_-_Web_Production_Shot_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:20260120T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260124T235959 DTSTAMP:20260506T184554 CREATED:20250713T003151Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T042528Z UID:10010765-1768867200-1769299199@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Inspector Morse: House of Ghosts DESCRIPTION:Inspector Morse: House of Ghosts\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Inspector Morse: House of Ghosts\n\n\n\nA chilling mystery unfolds when a young actress suddenly dies on stage during a performance\, and Detective Chief Inspector Morse embarks on a gripping investigation. What begins as a suspicious death inquiry takes a darker turn when the legendary inspector\, together with DS Lewis\, uncovers a connection to sinister events in his own past\, twenty-five years earlier. \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Inspector Morse: House of Ghosts\n\n\n\nInspector Morse: House of Ghosts marks the first-ever stage adaptation of the iconic detective. ITV’s long-running Inspector Morse\, hailed by Radio Times as ‘The greatest British crime series of all time’\, has inspired equally beloved spin-offs\, Lewis and Endeavour. Starring Tom Chambers (Father Brown\, Strictly Come Dancing) as Inspector Morse\, this original story written for the stage is a must-see for fans of compelling detective stories and thrilling mysteries. \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 £15.00 \n\n\n\nTickets are subject to a transaction fee of £3.95 \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\n\nTuesday 20 January 2026 at 7.30pm\n\n\n\nWednesday 21 January 2026 at 2.30pm & 7.30pm\n\n\n\nThursday 22 January 2026 at 2.30pm & 7.30pm\n\n\n\nFriday 25 January 2026 at 7.30pm\n\n\n\nSaturday 24 January 2026 at 2.30pm & 7.30pm\n\n\n\n\nRunning time: \n\n\n\n2 hours\, including an interval \n\n\n\nAge guidance:  \n\n\n\n12+ \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/inspector-morse-house-of-ghosts-2/ LOCATION:New Theatre Oxford\, 24-26 George Street\, Oxford\, Oxfordshire\, OX1 2AG CATEGORIES:Plays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Inspector-Morse-House-of-Ghosts.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:20260117T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260117T235959 DTSTAMP:20260506T184554 CREATED:20251120T220151Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T044417Z UID:10011568-1768608000-1768694399@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Jack and the Beanstalk (Sort Of) DESCRIPTION:Jack and the Beanstalk (Sort Of)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Jack and the Beanstalk (Sort Of)\n\n\n\nHalf Moon presents A Kid Carpet & The Noisy Animals production \n\n\n\nFamily theatre and rock star legend Kid Carpet is back with a totally brand new show! \n\n\n\nKid Carpet hates panto. The Noisy Animals absolutely love it. So guess what they’re doing? Yep. A panto. Now there’s a beanstalk in the middle of everything and nobody’s quite sure what’s going on. \n\n\n\nFeaturing Bear\, Gorilla\, Badger and Hedgehog\, this is Jack & the Beanstalk like it’s been thrown in a blender with a drum machine and dodgy celebrity lookalikes. Part air guitar workshop\, part magical mess\, this lo-fi\, hi-tech\, big-beat bonkers panto is stuffed with songs\, silliness and surprise grannies. \n\n\n\nIt’s loud\, proud and completely off its bean(stalk)! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease see important booking information below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\nTicket prices: \n\n\n\n£9.50 – £11.50 \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\nSaturday 17 January 2026 at 11.00am and 2.00pm \n\n\n\nRunning time: \n\n\n\nThis show does not have an interval \n\n\n\nLocation: \n\n\n\nBurton Taylor Studio \n\n\n\nAge guidance: \n\n\n\n3 to 10 \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/jack-and-the-beanstalk-sort-of/ LOCATION:Oxford Playhouse\, Beaumont Street\, Oxford\, Oxfordshire\, OX1 2LW\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Plays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Jack-and-the-Beanstalk-Sort-Of.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:20260115T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260115T193000 DTSTAMP:20260506T184554 CREATED:20251120T215757Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251120T215804Z UID:10011565-1768505400-1768505400@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Sláine: The Horned God DESCRIPTION:Sláine: The Horned God\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Sláine: The Horned God\n\n\n\nBack by popular demand! \n\n\n\nA tale of Ancient Celtic heroes\, villains\, monsters\, magic\, dragons\, demons\, goddesses\, and gods. \n\n\n\nSet in a time which is not a time\, when Britain was rife with magic and mischief\, the original graphic novel is brought to life through traditional storytelling for modern audiences. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease see important booking information below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\nTicket prices: \n\n\n\n£12.00 – £14.00 \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\nThursday 15 January 2026 at 7.30pm \n\n\n\nRunning time: \n\n\n\nThis show does not have an interval \n\n\n\nLocation: \n\n\n\nBurton Taylor Studio \n\n\n\nAge guidance: \n\n\n\n12+ \n\n\n\nContent guidance: \n\n\n\nThis show contains fantasy violence and allusions to adult themes. \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/slaine-the-horned-god/ LOCATION:Oxford Playhouse\, Beaumont Street\, Oxford\, Oxfordshire\, OX1 2LW\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Plays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Slaine-The-Horned-God.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:20260115T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260124T235959 DTSTAMP:20260506T184554 CREATED:20251111T134847Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251224T095715Z UID:10011549-1768435200-1769299199@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Abingdon Drama Club presents The Snow Queen DESCRIPTION:Abingdon Drama Club presents The Snow Queen by Hans Christian Andersen | Adapted by Ron Nicol\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Abingdon Drama Club presents The Snow Queen\n\n\n\nThe Snow Queen – A grunge-fuelled fairy tale for all ages \n\n\n\nBased on the Classic Tale by Hans Christian Andersen\, adapted by Ron Nicol and presented by Abingdon Drama Club. \n\n\n\nPut the dates in your diary\, you don’t want to miss this one! \n\n\n\nThis winter\, step into a world of ice\, music\, and magic as The Snow Queen storms the stage in a bold new production. \n\n\n\nInspired by Hans Christian Andersen’s timeless tale and brought to life through Ron Nicol’s theatrical adaptation\, this epic interpretation blends family friendly storytelling with a raw\, atmospheric edge. \n\n\n\nWith an original score\, a magical cast of characters\, Abingdon Drama Club would like to invite you to the Unicorn Theatre in Abingdon to witness a sensory experience that’s both haunting and heartwarming. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n The Snow Queen\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Abingdon Drama Club \n\n\n\nFounded in 1944\, Abingdon Drama Club is one of Oxfordshire’s longest-running amateur theatre groups. Based in the historic Unicorn Theatre\, the club stages a wide variety of productions each year—from classic plays and comedies to contemporary dramas and original works. \n\n\n\nADC is proud to be a creative hub for local talent\, welcoming actors\, directors\, designers\, and technicians of all experience levels. With a strong community spirit and a passion for storytelling\, ADC continues to bring high-quality theatre to the heart of Abingdon. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease see important booking information below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\nTicket prices: \n\n\n\nFull price – £15.00Concessions – £12.00 \n\n\n\nTickets are available at The Bookstore\, 15 Bury Street (The Precinct) \n\n\n\nDates and times: \n\n\n\nThursday 15 to Saturday 17 January 2026 at 7.30pmWednesday 21 to Saturday 24 January 2026 at 7.30pmSaturday 17 and Saturday 24 January at 2.30pm \n\n\n\nGood to know: \n\n\n\n\nAll tickets are sold as unreserved seating.\n\n\n\nThere is a group discount for 10+ tickets.\n\n\n\nThe Unicorn Theatre has steps and awkward changes of level throughout. Please get in touch if you would like to attend a performance in a wheelchair or would like to discuss accessibility at The Abingdon Abbey Buildings. URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/abingdon-drama-club-the-snow-queen-by-hans-christian-andersen-adapted-by-ron-nicol/ LOCATION:Unicorn Theatre\, Abingdon\, Checker Walk\, Abingdon-on-Thames\, OX14 3HZ CATEGORIES:Plays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Abingdon-Drama-Club-brings-grunge-fuelled-fairytale-The-Snow-Queen-to-the-Unicorn-Theatre.webp GEO:51.6701031;-1.2794783 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Unicorn Theatre Abingdon Checker Walk Abingdon-on-Thames OX14 3HZ;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Checker Walk:geo:-1.2794783,51.6701031 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260113T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260114T235959 DTSTAMP:20260506T184554 CREATED:20240101T011324Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251116T203102Z UID:10006310-1768262400-1768435199@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Black Is The Color Of My Voice DESCRIPTION:Black Is The Color Of My Voice\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Black Is The Color Of My Voice\n\n\n\nWritten by Apphia Campbell \n\n\n\nInspired by the life of Nina Simone\, and featuring many of her most iconic songs performed live. \n\n\n\nApphia Campbell’s acclaimed play follows a successful singer and civil rights activist as she seeks redemption after the untimely death of her father. \n\n\n\nShe reflects on the journey that took her from a young piano prodigy destined for a life in the service of the church\, to a renowned jazz vocalist at the forefront of the Civil Rights Movement. \n\n\n\nThe show has toured the UK and Australia to standing ovations and played sell-out seasons in Shanghai\, New York\, Edinburgh and the West End of London. \n\n\n\nWinner: Best Theatre Award\, Adelaide Fringe 2024 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReviews\n\n\n\n\n★★★★ “Moving portrayal of determination and survival.” \nTimes\n\n\n\n\n★★★★ “A compelling and heartbreaking story\, punctuated with bursts of song.” \nEdinburgh Festival Magazine\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\nAge guidance: 12+This production contains references to violence and racism. \n\n\n\nDuration: 1 hour 15 minutes with no interval. \n\n\n\nWarning:Contains discussions of racism and violence \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/black-is-the-color-of-my-voice/ LOCATION:Oxford Playhouse\, Beaumont Street\, Oxford\, Oxfordshire\, OX1 2LW\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Plays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/black-is-the-color-of-my-voice-01-1920x1080-2.webp GEO:51.7550368;-1.2605435 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Oxford Playhouse Beaumont Street Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 2LW United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Beaumont Street:geo:-1.2605435,51.7550368 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260108T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260110T235959 DTSTAMP:20260506T184554 CREATED:20251120T215522Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T005318Z UID:10011561-1767830400-1768089599@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Wilde Without the Boy DESCRIPTION:Wilde Without the Boy\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Wilde Without the Boy\n\n\n\nDirected by Gareth Armstrong \n\n\n\nStarring Gerard Logan \n\n\n\nThe award-winning Wilde Without the Boy is Gareth Armstrong’s staging of ‘De Profundis’\, Oscar Wilde’s searing letter to his gay lover\, written from Reading Gaol. \n\n\n\nIt’s followed by a staging of Wilde’s brilliant poem The Ballad of Reading Gaol\, which narrates the execution of a soldier convicted of murdering his wife. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReviews\n\n\n\n\n“Watching Logan work is like being privy to a wonder of nature and remains with you … A true masterpiece of solo performance.” ★★★★★ \n\n\n\nEdinburgh Festival Review \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease see important booking information below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\nTicket prices: \n\n\n\n£12.00 – £14.00 \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\nThursday 08 to Saturday 10 January 2026 at 7.30pm \n\n\n\nRunning time: \n\n\n\n1 hour 50 minutes\, including an interval \n\n\n\nLocation: \n\n\n\nBurton Taylor Studio \n\n\n\nAge guidance: \n\n\n\n12+ \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/wilde-without-the-boy/ LOCATION:Oxford Playhouse\, Beaumont Street\, Oxford\, Oxfordshire\, OX1 2LW\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Plays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Wilde-Without-The-Boy.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:20260102T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260104T235959 DTSTAMP:20260506T184554 CREATED:20251130T125233Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251130T125238Z UID:10011945-1767312000-1767571199@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Jack and the Beanstalk DESCRIPTION:Jack and the Beanstalk\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Jack and the Beanstalk\n\n\n\nMuffin Hurst presents Henley Children’s Theatre in their 55th pantomime – Jack and the Beanstalk! \n\n\n\nJoin the hapless hero Jack as he trades the family cow for ‘magic’ beans\, sending his mother Dame Trot into despair. When Jack’s courage outweighs his common sense\, he climbs an enormous beanstalk to the Giant’s castle above the clouds. What awaits? \n\n\n\nA thundering Giant\, a magical Golden Harp\, mischievous Gremlins\, a spooky ghost\, and more. Watch our plucky hero “borrow” what he can to save the day (it’s not theft – it’s panto!). \n\n\n\nFeaturing a cast of enthusiastic youngsters\, this pantomime continues the HCT special blend of traditional storytelling with modern twists and jokes for all ages. Irresistible family entertainment! \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 – £17.75 \n\n\n\nUnder 16 – £13.75 \n\n\n\nTicket prices include a £1 Restoration Levy\, a £1.50 Booking Fee and a 25p Community Fund Levy \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nFriday 02 to Sunday 04 January 2026Friday and Saturday at 1.00pm and 6.00pmSunday at 11.00am and 4.00pm \n\n\n\nRunning time: \n\n\n\n2 hours 05 minutes \n\n\n\nAge guidance: \n\n\n\nSuitable for all ages \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/jack-and-the-beanstalk-3/ LOCATION:Kenton Theatre\, Henley-on-Thames\, 19 New Street\, Henley-on-Thames\, Oxfordshire\, RG9 2BP CATEGORIES:Plays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Jack-and-the-Beanstalk.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:20251219T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251222T235959 DTSTAMP:20260506T184554 CREATED:20251219T094727Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T094730Z UID:10012074-1766102400-1766447999@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Jack and The Beanstalk DESCRIPTION:Jack and The Beanstalk\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Jack and The Beanstalk\n\n\n\nA giant festive adventure is coming to The Beacon in Wantage this Christmas \n\n\n\nJoin professional pantomime company TaleGate Theatre Productions this Christmas for the GIANT family favourite Jack and the Beanstalk. Follow Jack and his daft mum Dame Trott as they climb the beanstalk\, outwit the giant and rescue their beloved Daisy the Cow. \n\n\n\nPromising its funniest and most spectacular production yet\, this laugh-out-loud pantomime is packed with songs\, slapstick comedy\, audience participation and all the magical ingredients of a traditional festive treat. Expect plenty of Fe-Fi-Fo-FUN for all ages. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease see important booking information below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\nTicket prices: \n\n\n\n£12.00 \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nFriday 19 to Monday 22 December 2025 \n\n\n\n\nRunning times:\n\n\n\nAct 1 45 minutes\n\n\n\nInterval 20 minutes\n\n\n\nAct 2 35 minutes\n\n\n\n\nRunning times are approximate \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout The Beacon\, Wantage\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nThe Beacon is a community centre in Wantage offering live events\, cinema screenings\, room hire\, coffee shop\, children’s parties\, class timetable\, receptions and more. \n\n\n\nAs a vibrant gathering place for the local community\, it offers a varied programme of events from film screenings\, live music\, theatre and stand-up comedy to a range of classes and workshops. \n\n\n\nAt The Beacon\, there is also a regular programme of events for the local community to participate in and enjoy\, including stand-up comedy\, live music\, theatre productions\, guest speakers\, film screenings and pantomime. \n\n\n\nDiscover more about The Beacon\, including travel\, access and venue information. URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/jack-and-the-beanstalk-4/ LOCATION:The Beacon\, Wantage\, Portway\, Wantage\, Oxfordshire\, OX12 9BX CATEGORIES:Plays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/jack-and-the-beanstalk-1600x900-1.webp GEO:51.5863034;-1.4276128 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Beacon Wantage Portway Wantage Oxfordshire OX12 9BX;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Portway:geo:-1.4276128,51.5863034 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251210T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251213T235959 DTSTAMP:20260506T184554 CREATED:20251027T124317Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T203856Z UID:10011479-1765324800-1765670399@theoxfordmagazine.com 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/ LOCATION:Aylesbury Waterside Theatre\, Exchange Street\, Aylesbury\, Buckinghamshire\, HP20 1UG CATEGORIES:Plays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/a-christmas-carol-01-1920x1080-1.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:20251209T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251214T235959 DTSTAMP:20260506T184554 CREATED:20251124T034744Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251124T034748Z UID:10011713-1765238400-1765756799@theoxfordmagazine.com 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 CATEGORIES:Plays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Stick-Man.webp GEO:52.0639491;-1.3328105 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Mill Arts Centre Banbury Spiceball Park Banbury Oxfordshire OX16 5QE;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Spiceball Park:geo:-1.3328105,52.0639491 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251202T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251228T235959 DTSTAMP:20260506T184555 CREATED:20251117T195034Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251231T045217Z UID:10011560-1764633600-1766966399@theoxfordmagazine.com 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 CATEGORIES:Plays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Wheres-Father-Christmas.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:20251129T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260103T235959 DTSTAMP:20260506T184555 CREATED:20251130T124010Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T054142Z UID:10011994-1764374400-1767484799@theoxfordmagazine.com 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. URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/the-nutcracker-3/ LOCATION:The North Wall Arts Centre\, South Parade\, Oxford\, OX2 7JN CATEGORIES:Plays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/The-Nutcracker-1.webp GEO:51.7781313;-1.2676696 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The North Wall Arts Centre South Parade Oxford OX2 7JN;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=South Parade:geo:-1.2676696,51.7781313 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251125T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251129T235959 DTSTAMP:20260506T184555 CREATED:20250322T123534Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251026T053719Z UID:10010385-1764028800-1764460799@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Inspector Morse: House of Ghosts DESCRIPTION:Inspector Morse: House of Ghosts\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Inspector Morse: House of Ghosts\n\n\n\nA chilling mystery unfolds when a young actress suddenly dies on stage during a performance\, and Detective Chief Inspector Morse embarks on a gripping investigation. What begins as a suspicious death inquiry takes a darker turn when the legendary inspector\, together with DS Lewis\, uncovers a connection to sinister events in his own past\, twenty-five years earlier. \n\n\n\nInspector Morse: House of Ghosts\n\n\n\nInspector Morse: House of Ghosts marks the first-ever stage adaptation of the iconic detective. ITV’s long-running Inspector Morse\, hailed by Radio Times as ‘The greatest British crime series of all time’\, has inspired equally beloved spin-offs\, Lewis and Endeavour. Starring Tom Chambers (Father Brown\, Strictly Come Dancing) as Inspector Morse\, this original story written for the stage is a must-see for fans of compelling detective stories and thrilling mysteries. \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 £15.00 \n\n\n\nTickets are subject to a transaction fee of £3.95 \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nTuesday 25 to Saturday 29 November 2025 \n\n\n\nTuesday to Saturday at 7.30pm \n\n\n\nThursday and Saturday at 2.30pm \n\n\n\nRunning time: \n\n\n\n2 hours\, including an interval \n\n\n\nLocation: \n\n\n\nMain auditorium \n\n\n\nAge guidance:  \n\n\n\n12+ \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/inspector-morse-house-of-ghosts/ LOCATION:Aylesbury Waterside Theatre\, Exchange Street\, Aylesbury\, Buckinghamshire\, HP20 1UG CATEGORIES:Plays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Inspector-Morse-House-of-Ghosts.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:20251112T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251112T193000 DTSTAMP:20260506T184555 CREATED:20250713T001829Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250713T001833Z UID:10010934-1762975800-1762975800@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Ghost Stories of M. R. James DESCRIPTION:Ghost Stories of M. R. James\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Ghost Stories of M. R. James\n\n\n\nGhost Stories of M.R. James \n\n\n\nAn evening of classic ghost stories where you\, the audience\, choose which tales are performed! \n\n\n\nNo two performances will be the same\, guaranteed! \n\n\n\nCasting the Runes\, A Warning to the Curious\, Count Magnus\, The Fenstanton Witch\, and many more! \n\n\n\nJonathan Goodwin plays Montague Rhodes James in a show scripted by himself! \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 £19.50 \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nWednesday 12 November 2025 at 7.30pm \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout The Mill Arts Centre\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nThe Mill Arts Centre is the cultural hub for Banbury and the surrounding area. \n\n\n\nAs the only dedicated arts provision in the area\, it aims to inspire creativity and enrich the lives of the communities by providing a high-quality\, varied artistic\, educational and participatory programme. \n\n\n\nIt plays a significant role in the town’s cultural\, social and economic development by offering the community the chance to engage with and be entertained by several art forms. \n\n\n\nThe Mill Arts Centre offers an exciting live events programme\, including theatre\, dance\, music\, comedy\, film\, workshops and classes. Alongside this\, it runs several community projects and initiatives with partner organisations. \n\n\n\nYou can visit our Café Bar for delicious hot and cold drinks and light refreshments – and while you’re there\, the Gallery is home to a fantastic programme of exhibitions from local artists. \n\n\n\nAlternatively\, if you’re looking for meeting rooms or spaces for hire in Banbury\, our wide range of spaces – including our theatre\, art studio\, dance studio and meeting rooms – are available for hire. \n\n\n\nDiscover more about The Mill Arts Centre\, including travel\, access and venue information. URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/ghost-stories-of-m-r-james/ LOCATION:The Mill Arts Centre\, Banbury\, Spiceball Park\, Banbury\, Oxfordshire\, OX16 5QE CATEGORIES:Plays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Ghost-Stories-of-M.-R.-James.webp GEO:52.0639491;-1.3328105 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Mill Arts Centre Banbury Spiceball Park Banbury Oxfordshire OX16 5QE;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Spiceball Park:geo:-1.3328105,52.0639491 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251104T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251108T235959 DTSTAMP:20260506T184555 CREATED:20250713T001616Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T010837Z UID:10010764-1762214400-1762646399@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Inside No. 9 Stage/Fright DESCRIPTION:Inside No. 9 Stage/Fright\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Inside No. 9 Stage/Fright\n\n\n\nWelcome to a world of intrigue\, as we invite you to step Inside Number 9 for a theatrical experience like no other. \n\n\n\nExpect the unexpected as the acclaimed BBC TV series comes to life on stage\, fresh from a sell-out West End run\, weaving its signature web of twisted tales and black humour. From the eerie to the absurd\, the Olivier Award nominated smash hit Inside Number 9 – Stage/Fright combines comedy and horror with a dramatic script that will leave you guessing until the very end. \n\n\n\nInside No. 9 Stage/Fright\n\n\n\nFamiliar characters and stories mix with brand new material by the genius of creators Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith\, who will also perform in the production\, as they bring their unique brand of storytelling to a theatre near you. \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“Absurdly entertaining. There’s simply nothing like it.” \n\n\n\nMail on Sunday \n\n\n\n\n\n“A thrilling ride that shouldn’t be missed.” \n\n\n\nRadio Times \n\n\n\n\n\n“Dazzlingly Entertaining.” \n\n\n\nThe Sunday Times \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease see important booking information below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\nTicket prices: \n\n\n\nFrom £40.00 \n\n\n\nTickets are subject to a transaction fee of £3.95 \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nTuesday 04 to Saturday 08 November 2025 \n\n\n\nTuesday to Saturday at 7.30pm \n\n\n\nSaturday at 2.30pm \n\n\n\nRunning time: \n\n\n\nThis show has an interval \n\n\n\nAge guidance:  \n\n\n\n12+ \n\n\n\nWarning: \n\n\n\nThis production includes blackouts\, sudden loud noises\, gunshots\, flashing lights\, and the use of pyrotechnics. \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/inside-no-9-stage-fright/ LOCATION:New Theatre Oxford\, 24-26 George Street\, Oxford\, Oxfordshire\, OX1 2AG CATEGORIES:Plays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/InsideNo9_Prod_1920x1080.webp GEO:51.7539238;-1.2606005 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=New Theatre Oxford 24-26 George Street Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 2AG;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=24-26 George Street:geo:-1.2606005,51.7539238 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251029T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251029T193000 DTSTAMP:20260506T184555 CREATED:20250712T235604Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250712T235609Z UID:10010931-1761766200-1761766200@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Discovering Antarctica: Heroic Tales of Shackleton\, Crean & Scott DESCRIPTION:Discovering Antarctica: Heroic Tales of Shackleton\, Crean & Scott\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Discovering Antarctica: Heroic Tales of Shackleton\, Crean & Scott\n\n\n\nTom Crean\, the intrepid Antarctic explorer and one of Ireland’s unsung heroes\, is brought to life in this dramatic and humorous solo performance by Aidan Dooley. \n\n\n\nSet during The Golden Age of Antarctic Exploration (1901- 1916)\, discover the riveting stories of the only man who served standing alongside Scott and Shackleton in three of the most daring and challenging expeditions to the great white continent including Shackleton’s ill-fated Endurance expedition. \n\n\n\nCrean’s story is a testament of human fortitude against all the elements of Antarctica. The play takes you to the edge of your seat and beyond\, as it reenacts many of the era’s heroic endeavours. This includes Crean’s infamous 36-mile solitary trek to base camp during the Terra Nova expedition to rescue his comrades. Described by Antarctic historians as “the finest feat of individual heroism from the entire age of exploration”. \n\n\n\nThe show has won critical acclaim\, and multiple awards and continues to enjoy sell-out performances and standing ovations. Having toured globally\, including a stop in Antarctica\, nearly a quarter of a million people have been captivated by the show and the heroic tales it brings to life. \n\n\n\nThis show has extensively toured under the name ‘Tom Crean\, Antarctic Explorer’ in Ireland\, USA \, and Australasia\, where the legendary status of Tom Crean is more widely known. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReviews\n\n\n\n\nBest Solo Performance Award Winner \n\n\n\n\n\nNew York International Fringe Festival \n\n\n\n\n\nOutstanding Performance Award nomination \n\n\n\n\n\nElliot Norton Theatre Critics Award Boston \n\n\n\n\n\nFringe First Award Winner \n\n\n\n\n\nEdinburgh Fringe Festival \n\n\n\n\n\nBest Actor nomination \n\n\n\n\n\nDublin Fringe Festival \n\n\n\n\n\nAdelaide Fringe Award nomination \n\n\n\n\n\nBest Theatre Work by an Established Artist \n\n\n\n\n\n“An Unparalleled portrayal. It isn’t the destination; it is the journey. Mr Dooley’s efforts so vividly embodies that maxim you almost believe it.” \n\n\n\nThe New York Times \n\n\n\n\n\n“Aidan Dooley gives a compelling solo performance in this ripping good yarn about real life adventurer Tom Crean the charismatic Dooley recounts the riveting tale of an ordinary man who showed extraordinary courage.” \n\n\n\nNew York Daily News \n\n\n\n\n\n“Earnest and heartfelt. Dooley’s impassioned chronicle of heroic determination is so satisfying\, theatergoers should be up for the journey.” \n\n\n\nTime Out New York \n\n\n\n\n\n“A banquet for the ears. Words create adventure that’s just as vivid as the special effects in a Hollywood Bonanza” \n\n\n\nVariety \n\n\n\n\n\n“By the end\, you almost believed you’d been there too\, so perfectly does Dooley conjure the jaw dropping battles against the elements and perilous hazards of the frozen south. It’s enough to make your hair stand on end” \n\n\n\nThe Daily Telegraph \n\n\n\n\n\n“This magnificent revelation of a fascinating character simply compels a standing ovation.” \n\n\n\nThe Irish Times \n\n\n\n\n\n“You will go to the end of the earth to find theatre this rewarding” \n\n\n\nThe Australian \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 £19.50 \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nWednesday 29 October 2025 at 7.30pm \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout The Mill Arts Centre\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nThe Mill Arts Centre is the cultural hub for Banbury and the surrounding area. \n\n\n\nAs the only dedicated arts provision in the area\, it aims to inspire creativity and enrich the lives of the communities by providing a high-quality\, varied artistic\, educational and participatory programme. \n\n\n\nIt plays a significant role in the town’s cultural\, social and economic development by offering the community the chance to engage with and be entertained by several art forms. \n\n\n\nThe Mill Arts Centre offers an exciting live events programme\, including theatre\, dance\, music\, comedy\, film\, workshops and classes. Alongside this\, it runs several community projects and initiatives with partner organisations. \n\n\n\nYou can visit our Café Bar for delicious hot and cold drinks and light refreshments – and while you’re there\, the Gallery is home to a fantastic programme of exhibitions from local artists. \n\n\n\nAlternatively\, if you’re looking for meeting rooms or spaces for hire in Banbury\, our wide range of spaces – including our theatre\, art studio\, dance studio and meeting rooms – are available for hire. \n\n\n\nDiscover more about The Mill Arts Centre\, including travel\, access and venue information. URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/discovering-antarctica-heroic-tales-of-shackleton-crean-scott/ LOCATION:The Mill Arts Centre\, Banbury\, Spiceball Park\, Banbury\, Oxfordshire\, OX16 5QE CATEGORIES:Plays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Discovering-Antarctica-Heroic-Tales-of-Shackleton-Crean-Scott.webp GEO:52.0639491;-1.3328105 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Mill Arts Centre Banbury Spiceball Park Banbury Oxfordshire OX16 5QE;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Spiceball Park:geo:-1.3328105,52.0639491 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251029T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251102T235959 DTSTAMP:20260506T184555 CREATED:20251016T195125Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T050615Z UID:10011529-1761696000-1762127999@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Uncle Vanya DESCRIPTION:Uncle Vanya at Keble O’Reilly Theatre\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Uncle Vanya\n\n\n\n\n‘There’s a dark\, demon thing – desperate to destroy – lurking in all of you. Nothing is spared. Not trees\, not birds\, not women\, not each other…’ \n\n\n\nOn the edge of what’s left of a forest\, Sonya is waiting for her life to start. Her Uncle Johnny is waiting for his life to end. In the meantime\, they work and work and work. What else can they do? \n\n\n\nPerformed in Robert Icke’s lucid\, luminous translation\, Anton Chekhov’s tragicomic drama asks what happens to us as the environment breaks down around us. \n\n\n\nHow can we cope knowing we’ve done it to ourselves? \n\n\n\nAfter acclaimed productions of Lucy Kirkwood’s The Children and Ella Hickson’s The Writer\, Fennec Fox Productions returns to tackle Chekhov’s ecological masterpiece. \n\n\n\nContent warnings: gunshots\, use of a replica firearm\, references to suicide and alcoholism \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Uncle Vanya Poster\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPraise for previous Fennec Fox Productions\n\n\n\n\n“This is student theatre at its finest… Honestly\, I was knocked out.” \n\n\n\nPresident’s Husband Reviews on The Writer \n\n\n\n\n\n“utterly absorbing… There’s a supreme level of confidence to every aspect of this production. Fennec Fox Productions have created something very special here: the most challenging\, vivid\, extraordinary production I’ve witnessed this year.” \n\n\n\nThe Oxford Blue on The Writer \n\n\n\n\n\n“superb realism and wit… like peering through a window into these characters’ lives.“ \n\n\n\nThe Oxford Blue on The Children \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTicketing information\n\n\n\nPrices: \n\n\n\n\nGeneral Admission – £13.50 (£12.45 + £1.05 booking fee)\n\n\n\nConcessions/Students – £8.50 (£7.84 + £0.66 booking fee)\n\n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\n\nWednesday 29 October 2025 from 7.30pm to 10.00pm\n\n\n\nThursday 30 October 2025 from 7.30pm to 10.00pm\n\n\n\nFriday 31 October 2025 from 7.30pm to 10.00pm\n\n\n\nSaturday 01 November 2025 from 7.30pm to 10.00pm\n\n\n\nSunday 02 November 2025 from 7.30pm to 10.00pm\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGood to know\n\n\n\nPoster design and linocut print by Emily White URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/uncle-vanya/ LOCATION:O’Reilly Theatre\, Oxford\, Keble College\, Blackhall Road\, Oxford\, Oxfordshire\, OX1 3PG CATEGORIES:Plays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/uncle-vanya-01-1920x1080-1-scaled.webp GEO:51.7588355;-1.257954 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=O’Reilly Theatre Oxford Keble College Blackhall Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 3PG;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Keble College\, Blackhall Road:geo:-1.257954,51.7588355 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251022T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251022T193000 DTSTAMP:20260506T184555 CREATED:20250712T235157Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250712T235201Z UID:10010929-1761161400-1761161400@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Talking Heads DESCRIPTION:Talking Heads\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Talking Heads\n\n\n\nThe Play’s the Thing Theatre Company presents two classic monologues from Alan Bennett’s Talking Heads: \n\n\n\nA Lady Of Letters \n\n\n\nIrene Ruddock is not afraid to speak\, or rather write\, her mind about society’s faults. She writes to her MP\, the Queen\, the police\, the local crematorium\, and the chemist – in fact\, everyone she can to suggest how to remedy these ills. When she suspects a neighbouring couple of child abuse though things become very serious. \n\n\n\nSoldiering On \n\n\n\nStoicism is seen as a particular strength of the British character and no one is more stoical than Muriel who we meet just after husband Ralph’s funeral. She’s part of the posh “country set” and Ralph has left her a very rich widow\, but there’s a liquidity problem according to son Giles\, and Ralph was apparently not all he seemed either. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease see important booking information below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\nTicket prices: \n\n\n\nStandard – £18.00 \n\n\n\nMembers – £15.00 \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nWednesday 22 October 2025 at 7.30pm \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout The Mill Arts Centre\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nThe Mill Arts Centre is the cultural hub for Banbury and the surrounding area. \n\n\n\nAs the only dedicated arts provision in the area\, it aims to inspire creativity and enrich the lives of the communities by providing a high-quality\, varied artistic\, educational and participatory programme. \n\n\n\nIt plays a significant role in the town’s cultural\, social and economic development by offering the community the chance to engage with and be entertained by several art forms. \n\n\n\nThe Mill Arts Centre offers an exciting live events programme\, including theatre\, dance\, music\, comedy\, film\, workshops and classes. Alongside this\, it runs several community projects and initiatives with partner organisations. \n\n\n\nYou can visit our Café Bar for delicious hot and cold drinks and light refreshments – and while you’re there\, the Gallery is home to a fantastic programme of exhibitions from local artists. \n\n\n\nAlternatively\, if you’re looking for meeting rooms or spaces for hire in Banbury\, our wide range of spaces – including our theatre\, art studio\, dance studio and meeting rooms – are available for hire. \n\n\n\nDiscover more about The Mill Arts Centre\, including travel\, access and venue information. URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/talking-heads/ LOCATION:The Mill Arts Centre\, Banbury\, Spiceball Park\, Banbury\, Oxfordshire\, OX16 5QE CATEGORIES:Plays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Talking-Heads.webp GEO:52.0639491;-1.3328105 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Mill Arts Centre Banbury Spiceball Park Banbury Oxfordshire OX16 5QE;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Spiceball Park:geo:-1.3328105,52.0639491 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251021T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251021T193000 DTSTAMP:20260506T184555 CREATED:20250712T235122Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250712T235126Z UID:10010854-1761075000-1761075000@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Revenge: After The Levoyah DESCRIPTION:Revenge: After The Levoyah\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Revenge: After The Levoyah\n\n\n\nMalcolm Spivak’s had enough. Fresh from their grandfather’s funeral\, he corners twins Dan and Lauren with a proposition: help him kidnap Jeremy Corbyn. Yes\, really. What follows is a chaotic Jewish heist comedy that blends madcap comedy and biting political satire. \n\n\n\nNick Cassenbaum’s (Fringe First winner and Popcorn Writer’s Award nominee) explosive ★★★★★ show\, directed by Emma Jude Harris (Stage’s Fringe Five 2024)\, tears through antisemitism in the diaspora\, the dangers of collective hysteria\, and how far you can throw a jar of chraine from a moving vehicle. \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 – £19.50   \n\n\n\nConcessions – £16.50 \n\n\n\nAll prices include any booking fees \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nTuesday 21 October 2025 at 7.30pm \n\n\n\nLocation: \n\n\n\nThe Theatre \n\n\n\nAge guidance: \n\n\n\n16+ \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/revenge-after-the-levoyah/ LOCATION:The Theatre Chipping Norton\, 2 Spring Street\, Chipping Norton\, Oxfordshire\, OX7 5NL CATEGORIES:Plays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Revenge-After-The-Levoyah.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:20251020T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251025T235959 DTSTAMP:20260506T184555 CREATED:20250712T235025Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T115145Z UID:10010996-1760918400-1761436799@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Emma DESCRIPTION:Emma\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Emma\n\n\n\nPresented by Theatre Royal Bath Productions \n\n\n\nBy Jane Austen\, Adapted by Ryan Craig \n\n\n\n“I am going to take a heroine whom no one but myself will much like.” \n\n\n\nThis autumn\, we celebrate Jane Austen’s 250th anniversary with a sparkling new stage adaptation of Emma. This witty and beloved comedy of manners is produced by the Theatre Royal Bath – the city synonymous with so many of Austen’s stories. \n\n\n\nHeadstrong and high-spirited\, Emma Woodhouse – handsome\, clever\, and rich – has sworn never to marry. Instead\, she delights in meddling in the romantic lives of those around her. But as her matchmaking schemes unfold\, could she find herself caught in love’s wake? \n\n\n\nFilled with Austen’s unforgettable characters – Mr. Knightley\, Jane Fairfax\, Harriet Smith\, and the delightfully pretentious Augusta Elton. This special 250th anniversary production is adapted by Ryan Craig\, whose acclaimed work includes plays for the National Theatre\, Hampstead Theatre\, and the bestselling stage adaptation of 1984. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease see important booking information below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\nTicket prices: \n\n\n\n£14.00 \n\n\n\nA £2.75 booking fee per transaction applies to this event\, except for members\, schools\, groups\, access bookers\, and tickets priced under £10.00. \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nMonday 20 to Saturday 25 October 2025 \n\n\n\nMonday to Wednesday at 7.30pm \n\n\n\nThursday and Saturday at 2.30pm and 7.30pm \n\n\n\nFriday at 8.00pm \n\n\n\nAge guidance: \n\n\n\n12+ \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/emma/ LOCATION:Oxford Playhouse\, Beaumont Street\, Oxford\, Oxfordshire\, OX1 2LW\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Plays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Emma.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:20251014T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251014T193000 DTSTAMP:20260506T184555 CREATED:20250504T153216Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T094119Z UID:10010473-1760470200-1760470200@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:The Return Of The Legends DESCRIPTION:The Return Of The Legends\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout The Return Of The Legends\n\n\n\nThe Return of the Legends. Brendan\, James\, Pasha\, Vincent\, and Ian. \n\n\n\nAll household names\, all Strictly favourites\, all kings of the ballroom\, and all re-uniting again in the ‘Return of The Legends’! \n\n\n\nThe Return Of The Legends\n\n\n\nThe boys return\, following the incredible success of last year’s sold-out Legends of The Dancefloor tour\, described by Strictly Head Judge\, Shirley Ballas as “By far one of the funniest shows that I’ve ever seen in my life. A great evening out!” \n\n\n\nBrendan Cole\, James Jordan\, Pasha Kovalev\, Vincent Simone\, and Ian Waite\, together with a supporting cast are back to create another evening of spectacular dancing\, hilarious camaraderie\, great music\, and a huge amount of laughter! They have all headlined their own solo tours but together they create what one journalist described as “a show that was nothing short of spectacular.” \n\n\n\nAll five thoroughly enjoyed their reunion last year and feel that they still have stories to tell\, secrets to reveal\, and more dances to perform. \n\n\n\nPerforming Latin\, ballroom\, tango\, rumba and so much more…our Legends are back with new routines and more hilarious strictly and life stories. \n\n\n\nIt is show business at its very best! \n\n\n\nIf you loved Legends of the Dancefloor and you want more of the same\, then grab your tickets now. If you didn’t see it last year\, what are you waiting for…get your dancing shoes on! \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\n£41.00 \n\n\n\nTickets are subject to a transaction fee of £3.95 \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nTuesday 14 October 2025 at 7.30pm \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/the-return-of-the-legends/ LOCATION:New Theatre Oxford\, 24-26 George Street\, Oxford\, Oxfordshire\, OX1 2AG CATEGORIES:Plays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/The-Return-Of-The-Legends.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:20251010T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251010T193000 DTSTAMP:20260506T184555 CREATED:20250712T233237Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250712T233240Z UID:10010848-1760124600-1760124600@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Lucy Pearman: Lunartic DESCRIPTION:Lucy Pearman: Lunartic\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Lucy Pearman: Lunartic\n\n\n\nLucy Pearman (BAFTA & Edinburgh Comedy Award Nominee) returns home to Chippy\, bringing her new show to The Theatre! \n\n\n\nThe Moon dreams of stardom so she pops down from the sky to perform her new show. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease see important booking information below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\nTicket prices: \n\n\n\n£18.50 \n\n\n\nAll prices include any booking fees \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nFriday 10 October 2025 at 7.30pm \n\n\n\nLocation: \n\n\n\nThe Theatre \n\n\n\nAge guidance: \n\n\n\n14+ \n\n\n\nWarning: \n\n\n\nThis show contains optimism and interactive lunacy. \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/lucy-pearman-lunartic/ LOCATION:The Theatre Chipping Norton\, 2 Spring Street\, Chipping Norton\, Oxfordshire\, OX7 5NL CATEGORIES:Plays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Lucy-Pearman-Lunartic.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:20251009T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251009T193000 DTSTAMP:20260506T184555 CREATED:20250712T233147Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250712T233151Z UID:10010923-1760038200-1760038200@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:That Knave\, Raleigh DESCRIPTION:That Knave\, Raleigh\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout That Knave\, Raleigh\n\n\n\nFollowing their five-star show\, I\, Elizabeth\, the award-winning Dyad Productions (A Christmas Carol\, Lady Susan\, A Room of One’s Own\, Christmas Gothic\, Austen’s Women\, Female Gothic) return to the Elizabethan era. To the famous and fabulous Elizabethan explorer\, sailor\, dandy\, and warrior\, Sir Walter Raleigh. Elizabeth I’s favourite and James I’s knave. \n\n\n\nThis is a journey through the astonishing highs and lows of one of Britain’s most famous historical figures. But there’s so much you don’t know… \n\n\n\nFather\, husband\, writer\, poet\, adventurer\, philosopher\, soldier\, tyrant\, egotist\, lover\, traitor\, alchemist\, visionary\, victim. \n\n\n\nIn a life spanning around 65 years\, Sir Walter Raleigh achieved more than others might do in a hundred lifetimes. Over a decade in the tower and still he held power. The Huguenots\, America\, The Armada\, and execution. Is that the whole story? The final chapter of Raleigh’s life is perhaps the most daring\, strange\, and utterly heartbreaking. \n\n\n\nSee the fall from grace taken directly from the historical record\, marvel at the magnetism of a man who seized every opportunity to create a legacy which spans the centuries\, and at every wrenching\, exalting\, and personal moment\, you will be witnesses. \n\n\n\nWritten and performed by Andrew Margerison (A Christmas Carol\, Frantic Assembly’s Fatherland\, Macbeth)\, and directed by Rebecca Vaughan (A Christmas Carol). \n\n\n\nCreated in collaboration with The Old Town Hall\, Hemel Hempstead. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWatch the trailer\n\n\n\n\nhttps://www.themillartscentre.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/that_knave_raleigh_trailer-1080p.mp4?_=1\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReviews\n\n\n\n\n“If you haven’t seen Dyad Productions’ work before\, you simply must.”  \n\n\n\nBritish Theatre Guide \n\n\n\n\n\nTHREE WEEKS Cumulative Body of Work Award-Winners\, 2018 \n\n\n\n\n\n“Beautifully performed… entrancing.” ★★★★★ \n\n\n\nBritish Theatre Guide \n\n\n\n\n\n“Richly re-imagined\, exquisitely evocative.” ★★★★★ \n\n\n\nEdinburgh Guide \n\n\n\n\n\n“A towering performance…assured…rich.” ★★★★★ \n\n\n\nThe Scotsman \n\n\n\n\n\n“Outstanding… gripping… never less than magnetic.” ★★★★★  \n\n\n\nThree Weeks \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 £18.00 \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nThursday 09 October 2025 at 7.30pm \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout The Mill Arts Centre\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nThe Mill Arts Centre is the cultural hub for Banbury and the surrounding area. \n\n\n\nAs the only dedicated arts provision in the area\, it aims to inspire creativity and enrich the lives of the communities by providing a high-quality\, varied artistic\, educational and participatory programme. \n\n\n\nIt plays a significant role in the town’s cultural\, social and economic development by offering the community the chance to engage with and be entertained by several art forms. \n\n\n\nThe Mill Arts Centre offers an exciting live events programme\, including theatre\, dance\, music\, comedy\, film\, workshops and classes. Alongside this\, it runs several community projects and initiatives with partner organisations. \n\n\n\nYou can visit our Café Bar for delicious hot and cold drinks and light refreshments – and while you’re there\, the Gallery is home to a fantastic programme of exhibitions from local artists. \n\n\n\nAlternatively\, if you’re looking for meeting rooms or spaces for hire in Banbury\, our wide range of spaces – including our theatre\, art studio\, dance studio and meeting rooms – are available for hire. \n\n\n\nDiscover more about The Mill Arts Centre\, including travel\, access and venue information. URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/that-knave-raleigh/ LOCATION:The Mill Arts Centre\, Banbury\, Spiceball Park\, Banbury\, Oxfordshire\, OX16 5QE CATEGORIES:Plays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/That-Knave-Raleigh.webp GEO:52.0639491;-1.3328105 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Mill Arts Centre Banbury Spiceball Park Banbury Oxfordshire OX16 5QE;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Spiceball Park:geo:-1.3328105,52.0639491 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251007T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251011T235959 DTSTAMP:20260506T184555 CREATED:20250322T120320Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T061454Z UID:10010370-1759795200-1760227199@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:The Lion\, The Witch And The Wardrobe DESCRIPTION:The Lion\, The Witch And The Wardrobe\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout The Lion\, The Witch And The Wardrobe\n\n\n\nGet ready for the adventure of a lifetime as the West End smash-hit production of The Lion\, The Witch and The Wardrobe comes to Aylesbury. \n\n\n\nStep through the wardrobe into the magic kingdom of Narnia where a world of wonder awaits. \n\n\n\nThe Lion\, The Witch And The Wardrobe\n\n\n\nJoin Lucy\, Edmund\, Susan\, and Peter as they meet new friends\, face dangerous foes\, and learn the lessons of courage\, sacrifice\, and the power of love. \n\n\n\nCelebrating the 75th anniversary of C.S. Lewis’s classic novel\, watch The Lion\, The Witch and The Wardrobe come to life in this spectacular production—a delight for all ages. \n\n\n\nDownload the Education Pack here. \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“Spectacular” \n\n\n\nMetro \n\n\n\n\n\n“A fantastical family treat.” \n\n\n\nThe Telegraph \n\n\n\n\n\n“Exhilarating production\, spellbinding spectacle\, and perfect puppetry.” \n\n\n\nThe Guardian \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 £15.00 \n\n\n\nTickets are subject to a transaction fee of £3.95 \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nTuesday 07 to Saturday 11 October 2025 \n\n\n\nTuesday to Saturday at 7.00pm \n\n\n\nWednesday\, Thursday\, and Saturday at 2.00pm \n\n\n\nRunning time: \n\n\n\n2 hours 15 minutes\, including an interval \n\n\n\nLocation: \n\n\n\nMain auditorium \n\n\n\nAge guidance: \n\n\n\n6+ \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/the-lion-the-witch-and-the-wardrobe/ LOCATION:Aylesbury Waterside Theatre\, Exchange Street\, Aylesbury\, Buckinghamshire\, HP20 1UG CATEGORIES:Family,Plays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/The-Lion-The-Witch-And-The-Wardrobe.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:20251007T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251011T235959 DTSTAMP:20260506T184555 CREATED:20241221T143353Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T061439Z UID:10009806-1759795200-1760227199@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Breaking the Code DESCRIPTION:Breaking the Code\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Breaking the Code\n\n\n\nBy Hugh Whitemore \n\n\n\nBased on the book Alan Turing: The Enigma by Andrew Hodges \n\n\n\nDirected by Jesse Jones \n\n\n\n“It’s not breaking a code that matters\, it’s where you go from there.” \n\n\n\nMastermind. Code breaker. Maverick. Arguably one of the most important and inquisitive minds of the 20th century. Alan Turing is famed for cracking the Enigma code at Bletchley Park\, effectively securing victory for the Allied forces in World War Two. \n\n\n\nFrom triumph to tragedy\, get to know a human being who loved\, lost\, and never stopped asking questions in a quest for truth and understanding in this new production of Hugh Whitemore’s Breaking the Code. \n\n\n\nFor the first time\, considering his recent Royal pardon and the development of Turing’s law\, the original play will feature new material that speaks to Turing’s lasting legacy in modern Britain. \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 £14.00 \n\n\n\nDate & time: \n\n\n\nTuesday 07 October at 7.30pmWednesday 08 October at 7.30pm (Captioned\, Post-show Talk)Thursday 09 October at 2.30pm and 7.30pmFriday 10 October at 7.00pmSaturday 11 October at 2.30pm (Audio Described) and 7.30pm \n\n\n\nInterval:This show includes an interval. \n\n\n\nAge guidance: 12+ \n\n\n\nContent guidance:This show contains adult themes. \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/breaking-the-code/ LOCATION:Oxford Playhouse\, Beaumont Street\, Oxford\, Oxfordshire\, OX1 2LW\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Plays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/BTC_master-landscape-NO-TEXT-760-x-535-OP-web-aw.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:20251007T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251008T235959 DTSTAMP:20260506T184555 CREATED:20250712T233012Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250712T233016Z UID:10010745-1759795200-1759967999@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:The Ancient Oak of Baldor DESCRIPTION:The Ancient Oak of Baldor\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout The Ancient Oak of Baldor\n\n\n\nA folk tale of love\, loss\, and the interconnectedness of all things.  \n\n\n\nThe Ancient Oak stands strong in the Forest of Baldor\, in the land of Earten.  There it has stood for millennia\, rooted deeply to both the land and people of the forest. On this day\, at the cusp of winter\, the people of Baldor are celebrating The Great Cracking of the Ancient Oak.  \n\n\n\nElspeth hoped this was the day that Lars would return.  But when he doesn’t she is taken on an unexpected journey. One that she will never forget.   \n\n\n\nFrozen Light welcomes you into their latest fantasy realm\, where we discover that what truly nourishes us through the long nights is our capacity for love in all its different forms.  \n\n\n\nA multi-sensory experience for audiences with profound and multiple learning disabilities and their companions\, offering the chance to gather and experience the collective power of shared stories.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWatch the visual story\n\n\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\n£10.00 (adult + up to 2 carers) \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nTuesday 07 and Wednesday 08 October 2025 at 11.00am and 1.30pm \n\n\n\nRunning time: \n\n\n\n1 hour \n\n\n\nAge guidance: \n\n\n\n13+ \n\n\n\nHow to book: \n\n\n\nTickets cost £10.00\, which is inclusive of one audience member with PMLD and up to two carers. \n\n\n\nPlease fill out this booking form if you would like to book tickets. A member of the North Wall team will then contact you by phone to confirm your booking. \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\nAbout The North Wall Arts Centre\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nThe North Wall Arts Centre is an an award-winning theatre\, gallery and performing arts centre located in Summertown\, North Oxford. The facility was opened in 2007\, and offers a fully flexible 200-seat theatre\, a public art gallery\, as well as studios for dance and drama. \n\n\n\nThe centre is owned by St Edward’s School and shared with the city\, and it was created for the benefit of emerging artists across a range of disciplines. The programme of events at The North Wall places emphasis on new and innovative work. \n\n\n\nDiscover more about The North Wall Arts Centre\, including travel\, access and venue information. URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/the-ancient-oak-of-baldor/ LOCATION:The North Wall Arts Centre\, South Parade\, Oxford\, OX2 7JN CATEGORIES:Plays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/The-Ancient-Oak-of-Baldor.webp GEO:51.7781313;-1.2676696 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The North Wall Arts Centre South Parade Oxford OX2 7JN;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=South Parade:geo:-1.2676696,51.7781313 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251005T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251005T193000 DTSTAMP:20260506T184555 CREATED:20250712T232214Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T001511Z UID:10010994-1759692600-1759692600@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Eddie Izzard: Hamlet DESCRIPTION:Eddie Izzard: Hamlet\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Eddie Izzard: Hamlet\n\n\n\nMick Perrin Worldwide Ltd in association with PBJ Management \n\n\n\nAdapted by Mark Izzard and directed by Selina Cadell \n\n\n\nFollowing critically acclaimed\, extended solo runs in New York\, Chicago\, and London. In the spirit of the play’s original performances\, Eddie takes to a bare stage\, allowing Shakespeare’s words and storytelling to shine. \n\n\n\nNominated for New York’s Drama League Distinguished Performance Award and the Outer Critics Circle Outstanding Solo Performance Award. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReviews\n\n\n\n\n“An impressive sweeping performance.” ★★★★   \n\n\n\nThe Telegraph \n\n\n\n\n\n“Eddie Izzard’s Hamlet is spectacular.” \n\n\n\nDame Judi Denchs \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease see important booking information below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\nTicket prices: \n\n\n\n£14.00 \n\n\n\nA £2.75 booking fee per transaction applies to this event\, except for members\, schools\, groups\, access bookers\, and tickets priced under £10.00. \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nSunday 05 October 2025 at 7.30pm   \n\n\n\nAge guidance: \n\n\n\n9+ \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/eddie-izzard-hamlet/ LOCATION:Oxford Playhouse\, Beaumont Street\, Oxford\, Oxfordshire\, OX1 2LW\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Plays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Eddie-Izzard-Hamlet.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:20251001T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251004T235959 DTSTAMP:20260506T184555 CREATED:20250816T194722Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T235630Z UID:10011146-1759276800-1759622399@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Abingdon Drama Club - ROPE by Patrick Hamilton DESCRIPTION:Abingdon Drama Club – ROPE by Patrick Hamilton\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Abingdon Drama Club – ROPE by Patrick Hamilton\n\n\n\nThis October\, Abingdon Drama Club (ADC) invites audiences to experience Rope\, Patrick Hamilton’s gripping psychological thriller\, in the evocative setting of the Unicorn Theatre. First staged in 1929 and later immortalised by Alfred Hitchcock\, Rope remains a masterclass in suspense\, guilt\, and the dark thrill of danger. \n\n\n\nSet in a 1920s Mayfair flat\, Rope follows Wyndham Brandon and Charles Granillo—two privileged young men who murder a fellow student for the intellectual thrill of it. Concealing the body in a chest\, they host a dinner party with the victim’s father among the guests\, using the chest as the supper table. As the evening unfolds\, tension rises. Will their secret remain hidden\, or will guilt—and a suspicious guest—unravel their perfect crime? \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Abingdon Drama Club – ROPE by Patrick Hamilton Poster\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Abingdon Drama Club \n\n\n\nFounded in 1944\, Abingdon Drama Club is one of Oxfordshire’s longest-running amateur theatre groups. Based in the historic Unicorn Theatre\, the club stages a wide variety of productions each year—from classic plays and comedies to contemporary dramas and original works. \n\n\n\nADC is proud to be a creative hub for local talent\, welcoming actors\, directors\, designers\, and technicians of all experience levels. With a strong community spirit and a passion for storytelling\, ADC continues to bring high-quality theatre to the heart of Abingdon. \n\n\n\nA Director’s Vision \n\n\n\nDirector Lee Orchard brings a unique perspective to this production\, having first encountered Rope through a darkly comic homage in the TV series Psychoville\, rather than on stage. “I was instantly hooked by the script\,” they explain. “It’s dark\, twisted\, and full of suspense—everything I love in a play. The characters are rich\, the stakes are high\, and the setting is perfect for our beloved Unicorn Theatre.” \n\n\n\nDespite the challenges of staging a full 1920s flat on a compact stage—complete with a trunk large enough to hide a body—the director is confident: “A lot of thought has gone into the set. It’s tight\, but it works. And no\, we won’t be using a real body!” \n\n\n\nCast \n\n\n\n\nWyndham Brandon – John Hawkins\n\n\n\nCharles Granillo – Darren Fellerdale\n\n\n\nKenneth Raglan – David Fardon\n\n\n\nLeila Arden – Sara Phoenix\n\n\n\nSir Johnstone Kentley – Martin Egglestone\n\n\n\nMrs Debenham – Maria Crocker\n\n\n\nRupert Cadell – Kieran Madden\n\n\n\nSabot – Richard Wilson\n\n\n\n\nA Forgotten Classic Reimagined \n\n\n\nRope is widely regarded as a ‘forgotten classic’ of British theatre. Its enduring appeal lies in its chilling premise\, razor-sharp dialogue\, and psychological complexity. This production promises to be a thrilling night of theatre that will leave audiences questioning morality\, guilt\, and the thrill of danger. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease see important booking information below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\nTicket prices: \n\n\n\nFull price – £15.00 \n\n\n\nConcessions – £12.00    \n\n\n\nTickets are available at The Bookstore\, 15 Bury Street (The Precinct) \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nWednesday 01 to Saturday 04 October 2025 \n\n\n\nWednesday\, Thursday\, and Friday at 7.30pm \n\n\n\nSaturday at 2:30pm and 7.30pm \n\n\n\nRunning time: \n\n\n\n2 hours 30 minutes \n\n\n\nGood to know: \n\n\n\n\nAll tickets are sold as unreserved seating.\n\n\n\nThere is a group discount for 10+ tickets.\n\n\n\nThe Unicorn Theatre has steps and awkward changes of level throughout. Please get in touch if you would like to attend a performance in a wheelchair or would like to discuss mobility problems. URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/abingdon-drama-club-rope-by-patrick-hamilton/ LOCATION:Unicorn Theatre\, Abingdon\, Checker Walk\, Abingdon-on-Thames\, OX14 3HZ CATEGORIES:Plays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Abingdon-Drama-Club-ROPE.webp GEO:51.6701031;-1.2794783 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Unicorn Theatre Abingdon Checker Walk Abingdon-on-Thames OX14 3HZ;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Checker Walk:geo:-1.2794783,51.6701031 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR