BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The Oxford Magazine - ECPv6.16.4//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: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:20260617T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260620T193000 DTSTAMP:20260621T035552 CREATED:20260219T194744Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260614T111833Z UID:10012262-1781724600-1781983800@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Abingdon Drama Club presents Things I Know to Be True DESCRIPTION:Abingdon Drama Club presents Things I Know to Be True by Andrew Bovell\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Abingdon Drama Club presents Things I Know to Be True by Andrew Bovell\n\n\n\nAbingdon Drama Club is proud to present ‘Things I Know to Be True’ by acclaimed Australian playwright Andrew Bovell — a beautifully observed and deeply moving exploration of family\, love\, and identity. \n\n\n\nAt the heart of the play are Bob and Fran\, devoted parents who have worked their fingers to the bone to provide for their four children. With their children now grown\, it may finally be time to slow down and tend to their beloved garden — and perhaps enjoy the fruits of their labour. \n\n\n\nBut as the seasons change\, so too does the landscape of their family life. Long-held assumptions are challenged\, expectations unravel\, and shattering truths emerge\, forcing each member of the family to confront who they are — and what they mean to one another. \n\n\n\nTold through the eyes of the four adult siblings\, Things I Know To Be True is as tender as it is bold. Each child struggles to define themselves beyond the powerful pull of parental love and expectation. As they pursue independence\, they must also navigate the enduring bonds that both sustain and constrain them. \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Abingdon Drama Club presents Things I Know to Be True by Andrew Bovell\n\n\n\nPoetic\, humorous\, and brutally frank\, the play is a complex and intense study of the mechanics of a family — a story that resonates with anyone who has ever loved\, lost\, or longed to be understood. \n\n\n\nBovell’s writing captures the quiet heroism of ordinary lives while asking profound questions: Can love ever be too much? And what does it truly mean to let go? \n\n\n\nAbingdon Drama Club’s production promises an emotionally rich and compelling theatrical experience that will leave audiences reflecting on their own families long after the curtain falls. \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 – £15.00 \n\n\n\nConcessions – £12.00 \n\n\n\nTickets are subject to a booking fee\, and can be purchased online or from The Bookstore \n\n\n\nGood to know: \n\n\n\nPlease note: The production was rescheduled from Wednesday 25 to Saturday 28 March 2026. URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/abingdon-drama-club-presents-things-i-know-to-be-true/ 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-to-stage-powerful-family-drama-Things-I-Know-to-Be-True-at-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:20260617T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260620T235959 DTSTAMP:20260621T035552 CREATED:20260609T034912Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T044457Z UID:10012765-1781654400-1781999999@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Only Human DESCRIPTION:Only Human \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Only Human \n\n\n\nIn a near future where technology knows no limits\, five very different people are drawn into a high-stakes encounter with BlindEye5 — the world’s most advanced artificial intelligence. \n\n\n\nAs secrets surface and alliances shift\, the question isn’t just what BlindEye5 will decide… but what its decision will mean for everyone. \n\n\n\nA sharp\, witty one-hour play that blends suspense\, humour\, and the uneasy question: when the future arrives\, will we be ready? \n\n\n\nSentient AI will change everything\, and humanity is not yet prepared for the opportunities and threats this presents. This short play explores some of the challenges to come\, some of which are already with us. \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 – £25.00 \n\n\n\nPay more – £30.00 \n\n\n\nPay less – £20.00 \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nWednesday 17 to Saturday 20 June 2026 at 7.30pm \n\n\n\nRunning time: \n\n\n\n60 minutes \n\n\n\nAge guidance:  \n\n\n\n16+ \n\n\n\nContent guidance: \n\n\n\nThis show contains violence and death. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout The Old Fire Station\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Old Fire Station in Oxford is an arts centre with a unique social mission\, combining creativity with community impact. Located in the city centre\, it hosts a vibrant programme of theatre\, exhibitions\, music\, comedy\, and workshops. \n\n\n\nIt shares its space with the homelessness charity Crisis Skylight Oxford\, supporting people experiencing homelessness through training and opportunities in the arts. By bringing artists\, audiences\, and vulnerable communities together\, The Old Fire Station aims to challenge inequality and inspire positive change. \n\n\n\nDiscover more about The Old Fire Station\, including travel\, access and venue information. URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/only-human/ LOCATION:Old Fire Station\, Oxford\, 40 George Street\, Oxford\, Oxfordshire\, OX1 2AQ CATEGORIES:Plays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Only-Human.webp GEO:51.7535561;-1.2622196 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Old Fire Station Oxford 40 George Street Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 2AQ;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=40 George Street:geo:-1.2622196,51.7535561 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260616T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260620T235959 DTSTAMP:20260621T035552 CREATED:20260519T180741Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T044926Z UID:10012560-1781568000-1781999999@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:The Zoo Story DESCRIPTION:The Zoo Story\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout The Zoo Story \n\n\n\nUniversity of Oxford Student Season: Trinity Term 2026 \n\n\n\nBy Edward Albee \n\n\n\nOn a quiet Sunday in Central Park\, a chance encounter between two strangers turns into a gripping psychological duel. \n\n\n\nEdward Albee’s The Zoo Story is a razor-sharp one-act drama about loneliness\, class\, and the desperate need to be heard. Darkly funny and increasingly unsettling\, this explosive two-hander builds to a shocking climax. \n\n\n\nAs Jerry drives him beyond the safety of his bourgeois certainties\, both Peter and the audience begin to sense an intellectual precipice. Will Jerry\, reckless and angry\, pull him over the ever-closer edge? \n\n\n\nThe Zoo Story was the remarkable debut of the Pulitzer award-winning dramatist\, Edward Albee\, writer of Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?. \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£6.00 to £8.00 \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nTuesday 16 to Saturday 20 June 2026 at 7.30pm \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\n14+ \n\n\n\nContent guidance: \n\n\n\nThis show contains themes of violence and sexual references. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Oxford Playhouse\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nOxford Playhouse and its Burton Taylor Studio present and produce several live performances and feature a rich array of British and international dramas\, family entertainment\, contemporary dance and music\, student and amateur shows\, comedy\, lectures and poetry. \n\n\n\nThe Playhouse not only produces and tours its own theatrical productions\, but it also fosters creativity through its Artists in Residence program and the Playhouse Plays Out series\, which brings unique events to various locations across the county. \n\n\n\nThe theatre’s Participation Team engages over 15\,000 individuals annually\, offering an extensive range of activities\, including post-show discussions\, workshops\, work experience opportunities\, holiday programs\, a youth theatre\, and a company for young performers. \n\n\n\nOxford Playhouse stands dedicated to its mission of being a Playhouse for all\, striving to ignite inspiration and bring about transformative experiences through its commitment to creativity on its stages\, within its community and online. \n\n\n\nDiscover more about Oxford Playhouse\, including travel\, access and venue information. URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/the-zoo-story/ LOCATION:Oxford Playhouse\, Beaumont Street\, Oxford\, Oxfordshire\, OX1 2LW\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Plays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/The-Zoo-Story.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:20260611T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260611T193000 DTSTAMP:20260621T035552 CREATED:20260514T135218Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T140323Z UID:10011936-1781206200-1781206200@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Pride and Prejudice (but funny) DESCRIPTION:Pride and Prejudice (but funny)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Pride and Prejudice (but funny)\n\n\n\nWhat do you get if you cross Jane Austen’s most famous novel with a bunch of buffoons? Pride and Prejudice… But Funny! \n\n\n\nA ridiculous romp through all the Bennets\, Bingleys\, bachelors and balls (not that kind)\, and not forgetting the De Bourghs and Darcys. Featuring at least one soaking wet shirt and some excellent boiled potatoes\, this hilarious retelling of Austen’s most loved story is not to be missed! \n\n\n\nFrom the makers of Frankenstein (On A Budget) and Journey To The Centre Of The Earth\, this hilarious new take on Jane Austen’s classic love story will be one side-splitting night out\, full of belly laughs\, brand new music and bonkers bonnets. \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£5.00 to £25.00 through the Pick A Price scheme \n\n\n\nAll prices include any booking fees \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nThursday 11 June 2026 at 7.30pm \n\n\n\nRunning time: \n\n\n\n1 hour 30 minutes \n\n\n\nLocation: \n\n\n\nThe Theatre \n\n\n\nAge guidance: \n\n\n\n10+ \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/pride-and-prejudice-but-funny/ 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/Pride-Prejudice.-But-Funny-jpg.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:20260609T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260613T235959 DTSTAMP:20260621T035552 CREATED:20260519T175546Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T043804Z UID:10012559-1780963200-1781395199@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:The Slip DESCRIPTION:The Slip \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout The Slip \n\n\n\nUniversity of Oxford Student Season: Trinity Term 2026 \n\n\n\nBy Orla Wyatt \n\n\n\nFour friends. A collision. A truth that threatens to eat them alive. Orla Wyatt’s second play is a dark and gripping drama about friendship\, deceit\, and betrayal. \n\n\n\nThe Slip invites the audience into the friends’ living room the day after a terrible accident as they comfort\, question and backstab each other. It explores what happens when a life altering event tugs at the frayed rope of long-term friendship\, and asks what is better: to double down or snap? \n\n\n\nWide Eye Productions presents a suspenseful and chilling fly on the wall perspective of the deterioration of trust amongst four people who thought they knew each other… \n\n\n\nIn the aftermath of the interrogation room\, who will stick to the story and who will slip? \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£6.00 – £8.00 \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nTuesday 09 to Saturday 13 June 2026 at 9.30pm \n\n\n\nRunning time: \n\n\n\n1 hour \n\n\n\nLocation: \n\n\n\nBurton Taylor Studio \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Oxford Playhouse\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nOxford Playhouse and its Burton Taylor Studio present and produce several live performances and feature a rich array of British and international dramas\, family entertainment\, contemporary dance and music\, student and amateur shows\, comedy\, lectures and poetry. \n\n\n\nThe Playhouse not only produces and tours its own theatrical productions\, but it also fosters creativity through its Artists in Residence program and the Playhouse Plays Out series\, which brings unique events to various locations across the county. \n\n\n\nThe theatre’s Participation Team engages over 15\,000 individuals annually\, offering an extensive range of activities\, including post-show discussions\, workshops\, work experience opportunities\, holiday programs\, a youth theatre\, and a company for young performers. \n\n\n\nOxford Playhouse stands dedicated to its mission of being a Playhouse for all\, striving to ignite inspiration and bring about transformative experiences through its commitment to creativity on its stages\, within its community and online. \n\n\n\nDiscover more about Oxford Playhouse\, including travel\, access and venue information. URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/the-slip/ LOCATION:Oxford Playhouse\, Beaumont Street\, Oxford\, Oxfordshire\, OX1 2LW\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Plays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/The-Slip.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:20260609T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260613T235959 DTSTAMP:20260621T035552 CREATED:20260519T151334Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T043542Z UID:10012558-1780963200-1781395199@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Scenes with Girls DESCRIPTION:Scenes with Girls\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Scenes with Girls \n\n\n\nUniversity of Oxford Student Season: Trinity Term 2026 \n\n\n\nBy Miriam Battye \n\n\n\nTosh and Lou. 22 scenes. \n\n\n\nOther friends have come\, got boyfriends and gone. So what? \n\n\n\nTosh and Lou have each other. This is love. This is enough. \n\n\n\nMiriam Battye’s Scenes with Girls is a sharp\, funny\, and quietly devastating look at female friendship\, desire\, and the stories women are taught to tell about themselves. \n\n\n\nAs one of them starts to slip towards the very life they promised to reject\, the pair are forced to ask: what happens when your soulmate is your best friend\, and that stops being enough? \n\n\n\nLabyrinth Productions and Full Moon Theatre return to the BT Studio for their final Oxford student theatre production. Following a run of acclaimed work—including A View from the Bridge and Blood Wedding—the companies reunite in the space that launched their Oxford careers for a final farewell. \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£6.00 to £8.00 \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nTuesday 09 to Saturday 13 June 2026 at 7.30pm \n\n\n\nRunning time: \n\n\n\n1 hour 30 minutes \n\n\n\nLocation: \n\n\n\nBurton Taylor Studio \n\n\n\nAge guidance: \n\n\n\n14+ \n\n\n\nContent guidance: \n\n\n\nThis show contains strong language\, conversations about sex\, sexual fantasies/fetishes\, bullying\, mention of mental illness\, a derogatory comment about mental disability\, fatphobia. \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/scenes-with-girls/ LOCATION:Oxford Playhouse\, Beaumont Street\, Oxford\, Oxfordshire\, OX1 2LW\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Plays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Scenes-with-Girls.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:20260609T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260613T235959 DTSTAMP:20260621T035552 CREATED:20260519T143600Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T043458Z UID:10012557-1780963200-1781395199@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:The Marquise DESCRIPTION:The Marquise \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout The Marquise \n\n\n\nPresented by Theatre Royal Windsor \n\n\n\nBy Noël Coward \n\n\n\nDirected by Philip Wilson \n\n\n\nNoël Coward’s witty romantic comedy gets a vibrant 1930s twist! \n\n\n\nWhen a widowed count tries to marry off his daughter to the son of his best friend\, it seems like a perfectly sensible plan. But with both young lovers secretly pining for others\, their entangled affections cause chaos. \n\n\n\nJust as their scheme to break free begins the Countess\, Raoul’s former love\, the spirited Marquise Eloise de Kestournel\, bursts back into their lives\, wielding her wit and charm\, she turns their carefully laid plans upside down\, reminding everyone that love truly can conquer all. \n\n\n\nThis is a sparkling and sophisticated tale of old secrets\, impulsive passion and eternal youth. \n\n\n\nThe production features a remarkable ensemble of acclaimed stage and screen talent\, led by BAFTA Award winner Juliet Aubrey as The Marquise Eloise de Kestournel\, alongside Simon Shepherd as Raoul de Vriaac and Tristan Gemmill as Esteban el Duco Santaguano\, who together bring Coward’s world to life with charm\, wit and irresistible chemistry. \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£15.00 to £42.00 \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nTuesday 09 to Saturday 13 June 2026 \n\n\n\nTuesday to Saturday at 7.30pm \n\n\n\nWednesday\, Thursday and Saturday at 2.30pm \n\n\n\nRunning time: \n\n\n\nThis show has an interval \n\n\n\nAge guidance: \n\n\n\n16+ \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/the-marquise/ LOCATION:Oxford Playhouse\, Beaumont Street\, Oxford\, Oxfordshire\, OX1 2LW\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Plays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/The-Marquise.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:20260608T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260613T235959 DTSTAMP:20260621T035552 CREATED:20250322T125813Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260525T174025Z UID:10010391-1780876800-1781395199@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:2:22 A Ghost Story DESCRIPTION:2:22 A Ghost Story\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout 2:22 A Ghost Story\n\n\n\nFollowing seven West End seasons\, a record-breaking UK and Ireland tour and twelve productions across the globe\, the stage phenomenon 2:22 A Ghost Story now comes on a UK tour. \n\n\n\nWinner of Best New Play at the WhatsOnStage Awards\, this edge-of-your-seat\, supernatural thriller is written by Danny Robins\, creator of the hit BBC podcasts Uncanny and The Battersea Poltergeist\, and has featured a host of acclaimed star performances (including Lily Allen\, Cheryl\, Stacey Dooley\, Tom Felton\, Jake Wood and James Buckley). \n\n\n\nIt’s a brilliantly funny and adrenaline-filled night where secrets emerge and ghosts may or may not appear… What do you believe? And do you dare discover the truth? \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n 2:22 A Ghost Story\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“There’s something in our house. I hear it every night at the same time.” \n\n\n\nJenny believes her new home is haunted\, but her husband Sam isn’t having any of it. They argue with their first dinner guests\, old friend Lauren and new partner Ben. Can the dead really walk again? Belief and scepticism clash\, but something feels strange and frightening\, and that something is getting closer\, so they’re going to stay up… until 2:22… and then they’ll know. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n★★★★ A modern classic” \n\n\n\nSunday Times \n\n\n\n\n\n★★★★ “Danny Robins’s gripping ghost story” \n\n\n\nThe Times \n\n\n\n\n\n★★★★ “Sheer nerve-shredding escapism! I jumped out of my skin several times” \n\n\n\nMail on Sunday \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\n\nMonday 08 June 2026 at 7.30pm \n\n\n\nTuesday 09 June 2026 at 7.30pm\n\n\n\nWednesday 10 June 2026 at 7.30pm\n\n\n\nThursday 11 June 2026 at 2.30pm & 7.30pm\n\n\n\nFriday 12 June 2026 at 7.30pm\n\n\n\nSaturday 13 June 2026 at 2.30pm & 7.30pm\n\n\n\n\nRunning time: \n\n\n\nThis show has an interval \n\n\n\nLocation: \n\n\n\nMain auditorium \n\n\n\nAge guidance:  \n\n\n\n12+ \n\n\n\nUnder 16s must be sat next to an accompanying adult. \n\n\n\nContent warning: \n\n\n\nContains a fair amount of strobe lighting effects throughout the show. \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/222-a-ghost-story-2/ LOCATION:Aylesbury Waterside Theatre\, Exchange Street\, Aylesbury\, Buckinghamshire\, HP20 1UG CATEGORIES:Plays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/222-A-Ghost-Story1.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:20260604T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260605T235959 DTSTAMP:20260621T035552 CREATED:20260512T023121Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260525T162602Z UID:10011769-1780531200-1780703999@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:The Cat In The Hat DESCRIPTION:The Cat In The Hat\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout The Cat In The Hat\n\n\n\nFrom the producers of ‘Spot’s Birthday Party.’ \n\n\n\nExperience the mischief with the acclaimed stage adaptation of Dr Seuss’ The Cat In The Hat. \n\n\n\nFrom the moment his tall\, red and white striped hat appears\, Sally and her brother know that the cat in the hat is the funniest\, most mischievous cat they have ever met. \n\n\n\nWith the trickiest of tricks and craziest of ideas\, he turns a rainy afternoon into an amazing adventure. \n\n\n\nThe Cat in the Hat is a lively and engaging first theatre experience for young children. \n\n\n\nMeet the Cat in the Hat after the show! \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\nStandard – £17.00 \n\n\n\nWhen booking 4+ tickets – £15.50 \n\n\n\nSchools Rate – £14.50 (with a free teacher ticket for every 10 students) \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nThursday 04 to Friday 05 June 2026 \n\n\n\nThursday at 2.00pm and 4.30pm \n\n\n\nFriday at 10.30am and 1.30pm \n\n\n\nRunning time: \n\n\n\n50 minutes \n\n\n\nAge guidance: \n\n\n\n3+ \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout The Mill Arts Centre\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nThe Mill Arts Centre is the cultural hub for Banbury and the surrounding area. \n\n\n\nAs the only dedicated arts provision in the area\, it aims to inspire creativity and enrich the lives of the communities by providing a high-quality\, varied artistic\, educational and participatory programme. \n\n\n\nIt plays a significant role in the town’s cultural\, social and economic development by offering the community the chance to engage with and be entertained by several art forms. \n\n\n\nThe Mill Arts Centre offers an exciting live events programme\, including theatre\, dance\, music\, comedy\, film\, workshops and classes. Alongside this\, it runs several community projects and initiatives with partner organisations. \n\n\n\nYou can visit our Café Bar for delicious hot and cold drinks and light refreshments – and while you’re there\, the Gallery is home to a fantastic programme of exhibitions from local artists. \n\n\n\nAlternatively\, if you’re looking for meeting rooms or spaces for hire in Banbury\, our wide range of spaces – including our theatre\, art studio\, dance studio and meeting rooms – are available for hire. \n\n\n\nDiscover more about The Mill Arts Centre\, including travel\, access and venue information. URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/the-cat-in-the-hat/ LOCATION:The Mill Arts Centre\, Banbury\, Spiceball Park\, Banbury\, Oxfordshire\, OX16 5QE CATEGORIES:Plays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/TheCatInTheHat.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:20260602T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260606T235959 DTSTAMP:20260621T035552 CREATED:20260519T142213Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260610T013423Z UID:10012556-1780358400-1780790399@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:The Harrowing of Hell.26 DESCRIPTION:The Harrowing of Hell.26 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout The Harrowing of Hell.26 \n\n\n\nUniversity of Oxford Student Season: Trinity Term 2026 \n\n\n\nFrom the York Mystery Cycle \n\n\n\nA contemporary\, experimental rewriting inspired by medieval mystery cycles. \n\n\n\nAdam and Eve have awaited the coming of Christ for over four thousand years. After his crucifixion\, Christ descends into Hell to free the righteous. He whom Satan thought he had defeated comes to shatter the gates of Hell. \n\n\n\nA bold new production featuring an original text and newly composed music\, offering a reimagining of biblical figures and new perspectives on their embodied presence. \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£6.00 to £8.00 \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nTuesday 02 to Saturday 06 June 2026 at 9.30pm \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\n15+ \n\n\n\nContent guidance: \n\n\n\nThis show contains religious (Christian) themes\, elements of irreverence\, and depictions of psychological distress. \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/the-harrowing-of-hell-26/ LOCATION:Oxford Playhouse\, Beaumont Street\, Oxford\, Oxfordshire\, OX1 2LW\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Plays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/The-Harrowing-of-Hell.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:20260602T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260606T235959 DTSTAMP:20260621T035552 CREATED:20260519T055656Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260610T013409Z UID:10012555-1780358400-1780790399@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:The Effect DESCRIPTION:The Effect \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout The Effect \n\n\n\nUniversity of Oxford Student Season: Trinity Term 2026 \n\n\n\nBy Lucy Prebble \n\n\n\n‘There’s no such thing as side effects\, they’re just effects you can’t sell.’ \n\n\n\nIn a clinic in a London suburb\, Raushen Pharmaceuticals are trialling an experimental new drug. It might cure depression. It might make you fall in love. Or it might just be a placebo. \n\n\n\nLucy Prebble’s searching\, romantic play probes medical ethics\, whether we can ever trust our emotions\, and the messy human business of falling in love. \n\n\n\nFollowing this year’s acclaimed runs of Uncle Vanya\, Company and The Flick\, Fennec Fox Productions returns with a striking interpretation of a contemporary classic. \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£6.00 to £8.00 \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nTuesday 02 to Saturday 06 June 2026 at 7.30pm \n\n\n\nFilm rating: \n\n\n\n1 hour 30 minutes \n\n\n\nLocation: \n\n\n\nBurton Taylor Studio \n\n\n\nAge guidance: \n\n\n\n14+ \n\n\n\nContent guidance: \n\n\n\nThis show contains themes of sex\, extended discussion of depression\, illness and suicide\, simulation of medical procedures\, including the use of needles. \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/the-effect/ LOCATION:Oxford Playhouse\, Beaumont Street\, Oxford\, Oxfordshire\, OX1 2LW\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Plays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/The-Effect.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:20260529T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260529T190000 DTSTAMP:20260621T035552 CREATED:20260528T191546Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T035259Z UID:10012690-1780081200-1780081200@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Suzan-Lori Parks: Sally & Tom DESCRIPTION:Suzan-Lori Parks: Sally & Tom\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Suzan-Lori Parks: Sally & Tom\n\n\n\nA rehearsed reading of Sally & Tom by Pulitzer Prize–winning playwright Suzan-Lori Parks. \n\n\n\nA contemporary theatre company comes together to stage a play exploring the relationship between Sally Hemings and Thomas Jefferson — a story viewed through multiple perspectives\, acknowledging its complexity and contested legacy. \n\n\n\n“Like the two hemispheres of the brain\, this is a play that reaches across divides. It extends a hand across the aisle\, inviting connection rather than certainty.” \n\n\n\nA work that activates the whole person — and\, in doing so\, the entire body politic. \n\n\n\nThe reading will be followed by a Q&A with Suzan-Lori Parks. \n\n\n\nPart of Unfinished Revolutions\, a season tracing the living legacy of 1776. \n\n\n\nCredits \n\n\n\nA Headlong and Schwarzman Centre Event \n\n\n\nWritten by – Suzan-Lori Parks \n\n\n\nDirected by – Ola Ince \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\nTimes: \n\n\n\nThe reading is expected to finish at approximately 9.30pm\, followed by a Q&A. \n\n\n\nRunning time: \n\n\n\n\nAct 1 – 1 hour 17 minutes\n\n\n\nInterval – 20 minutes\n\n\n\nAct 2 – 50 minutes\n\n\n\n\nAge guidance: \n\n\n\nRecommended age 14+ \n\n\n\nLocation: \n\n\n\nTheatre \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nSchwarzman Centre for the Humanities is a major new cultural and academic landmark for the University of Oxford\, bringing together seven humanities faculties with performance\, exhibition\, and public engagement spaces under one roof. Located in the Radcliffe Observatory Quarter\, it is designed to foster interdisciplinary collaboration while opening the humanities to a wider public through events\, performances\, and year-round programming. \n\n\n\nAt its heart are world-class venues including a concert hall\, theatre\, cinema\, recital spaces\, and galleries\, supported by flexible teaching and meeting facilities. A central atrium acts as a social hub\, blending academic life with informal gathering spaces\, cafés\, and exhibitions. More than a university facility\, the Centre functions as a civic cultural destination\, connecting scholarship with creative practice and strengthening Oxford’s wider cultural life. \n\n\n\nView venue information URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/suzan-lori-parks-sally-tom/ LOCATION:Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities\, Radcliffe Observatory Quarter\, Woodstock Road\, Oxford\, OX2 6GG CATEGORIES:Plays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/suzan-lori-parks-01-1920x1080-1.webp GEO:51.7604705;-1.2621148 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities Radcliffe Observatory Quarter Woodstock Road Oxford OX2 6GG;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Radcliffe Observatory Quarter\, Woodstock Road:geo:-1.2621148,51.7604705 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260528T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260530T235959 DTSTAMP:20260621T035552 CREATED:20260425T013310Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T035208Z UID:10011597-1779926400-1780185599@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) DESCRIPTION:The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged)\n\n\n\nThe Theatre Chipping Norton and Selladoor Worldwide present \n\n\n\nReduced Shakespeare Company in \n\n\n\nThe Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) \n\n\n\nBy Adam Long\, Daniel Singer and Jess Winfield \n\n\n\nThe Theatre Chipping Norton and Selladoor Worldwide present a new version of the West End classic – rebooted and reimagined for 2026. \n\n\n\nAll 37 plays. Three actors. One wildly funny show. \n\n\n\nThe worldwide comedy hit returns with a brand-new\, updated version of The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged)\, a fast\, furious and gloriously absurd sprint through all of the Bard’s tragedies\, comedies and histories. \n\n\n\nExpect Hamlet performed backwards\, Titus Andronicus as a YouTube cooking tutorial\, and all of the History plays turned into a chaotic football match where the crown is kicked from king to king. \n\n\n\nThrow in lightning-fast costume changes\, sword fights\, outrageous improvisation and the result is a wildly inventive and hilarious celebration of Shakespeare. \n\n\n\nAfter nine years in London’s West End\, two TV specials\, and performances in over 20 countries\, the Reduced Shakespeare Company bring their legendary Shakespeare spoof to a new generation of audiences. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReviews\n\n\n\n\n“Irreverent\, fresh and fun.” \n\n\n\nOx in a Box \n\n\n\n\n\n“A madcap condensation that features non-stop laughs.” \n\n\n\nVariety \n\n\n\n\n\n“Wildly funny. Masterful.” \n\n\n\nLos Angeles 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 £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 28 to Saturday 30 May 2026 at 7.30pm \n\n\n\nRunning time: \n\n\n\n1 hour 40\, including an interval \n\n\n\nAge guidance: \n\n\n\nSuitable for all ages \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/the-complete-works-of-william-shakespeare-abridged-2/ LOCATION:Oxford Playhouse\, Beaumont Street\, Oxford\, Oxfordshire\, OX1 2LW\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Plays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/The-Complete-Works-of-Shakespeare-Abridged-Website-Artwork-1.webp GEO:51.7550368;-1.2605435 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Oxford Playhouse Beaumont Street Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 2LW United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Beaumont Street:geo:-1.2605435,51.7550368 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260526T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260530T235959 DTSTAMP:20260621T035552 CREATED:20260519T045005Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T035120Z UID:10012553-1779753600-1780185599@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:The Magic Tower DESCRIPTION:The Magic Tower \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout The Magic Tower \n\n\n\nUniversity of Oxford Student Season: Trinity Term 2026 \n\n\n\nBy Tennessee Williams \n\n\n\n“Make-believe? Of course it isn’t! It’s absolutely real.” \n\n\n\nLinda and Jim live in a run-down garret. They have made the room into their refuge\, a hidey-hole from landladies and late bills. Together they imagine magical forests\, laugh among their unpacked boxes\, safe in their room\, curtains closed. But when Jim leaves in pursuit of his big break\, the tower begins to crumble. \n\n\n\nThis is Tennessee Williams’ rarely staged one-act play. Distilling his rich characterisation into under an hour\, it powerfully lays bare how economic realities come knocking and escapism is nothing but a thin\, flimsy sheet. \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£6.00 to £8.00 \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nTuesday 26 to Saturday 30 May 2026 at 9.30pm \n\n\n\nRunning time: \n\n\n\n45 minutes \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 themes of emotional distress and allusions to states of poor mental health. \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/the-magic-tower/ LOCATION:Oxford Playhouse\, Beaumont Street\, Oxford\, Oxfordshire\, OX1 2LW\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Plays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Magic-Tower.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:20260526T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260530T235959 DTSTAMP:20260621T035552 CREATED:20260519T043821Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T035105Z UID:10012552-1779753600-1780185599@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:No Peace on St Jude DESCRIPTION:No Peace on St Jude\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout No Peace on St Jude \n\n\n\nUniversity of Oxford Student Season: Trinity Term 2026 \n\n\n\nBy Gabriel Meadowcroft \n\n\n\nPeople have come from all over to start their lives again on the Isle of St Jude – a namesake that means hope. \n\n\n\nWhen an American doctor comes to take a break from his stressful job to stay with a cousin\, he says he will only stay a while. But the longer he stays the more he finds himself wrapped up amid the tales of the locals – an ex-policeman\, a drunkard\, a mother and her son… \n\n\n\nHave pasts really been left behind\, or are the people of St Jude still running? \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£6.00 to £8.00 \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nTuesday 26 to Saturday 30 May 2026 at 7.30pm \n\n\n\nRunning time: \n\n\n\n1 hour 20 minutes \n\n\n\nLocation: \n\n\n\nBurton Taylor Studio \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Oxford Playhouse\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nOxford Playhouse and its Burton Taylor Studio present and produce several live performances and feature a rich array of British and international dramas\, family entertainment\, contemporary dance and music\, student and amateur shows\, comedy\, lectures and poetry. \n\n\n\nThe Playhouse not only produces and tours its own theatrical productions\, but it also fosters creativity through its Artists in Residence program and the Playhouse Plays Out series\, which brings unique events to various locations across the county. \n\n\n\nThe theatre’s Participation Team engages over 15\,000 individuals annually\, offering an extensive range of activities\, including post-show discussions\, workshops\, work experience opportunities\, holiday programs\, a youth theatre\, and a company for young performers. \n\n\n\nOxford Playhouse stands dedicated to its mission of being a Playhouse for all\, striving to ignite inspiration and bring about transformative experiences through its commitment to creativity on its stages\, within its community and online. \n\n\n\nDiscover more about Oxford Playhouse\, including travel\, access and venue information. URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/no-peace-on-st-jude/ LOCATION:Oxford Playhouse\, Beaumont Street\, Oxford\, Oxfordshire\, OX1 2LW\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Plays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/St-Jude.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:20260519T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260523T235959 DTSTAMP:20260621T035552 CREATED:20260519T040849Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T025113Z UID:10012549-1779148800-1779580799@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:William Street DESCRIPTION:William Street \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout William Street \n\n\n\nUniversity of Oxford Student Season: Trinity Term 2026 \n\n\n\nBy Chloe Downes and The Fifth Act.co \n\n\n\nWhen conflict enters the home\, survival becomes a matter of who you can trust. \n\n\n\nWilliam Street is a gripping drama set in Derry during the Troubles. The O’Shea family is thrown into crisis when Sean\, a high-ranking IRA member\, discovers his wife’s dangerous connection to an English soldier. \n\n\n\nAs tensions rise\, their daughter Jane enters a secret relationship across enemy lines\, while her brother Ruairi is drawn deeper into violence. Loyalties fracture\, and trust unravels. \n\n\n\nA bold new play\, William Street blends intimate family drama with political tension\, offering a powerful and unmissable theatrical experience. \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£6.00 to £8.00 \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nTuesday 19 to Saturday 23 May 2026 at 9.30pm \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\n16+ \n\n\n\nContent guidance: \n\n\n\nThis show contains violence\, domestic violence\, strong language\, blood\, references to terrorism\, and the use of weapons. It also includes implications of tobacco use and alcohol consumption. Viewer discretion is advised. \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/william-street/ LOCATION:Oxford Playhouse\, Beaumont Street\, Oxford\, Oxfordshire\, OX1 2LW\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Plays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/William-Street.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:20260519T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260523T235959 DTSTAMP:20260621T035552 CREATED:20260519T035617Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T025055Z UID:10012548-1779148800-1779580799@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Ulster American DESCRIPTION:Ulster American \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Ulster American \n\n\n\nBy David IrelandYou’re not supposed to be here… \n\n\n\nJay Conway\, Oscar-winner\, in the cosy London flat of Leigh Carver\, acclaimed director. Two of the arts’ most powerful men. \n\n\n\nThey are waiting for Ruth Davenport\, the “Irish writer” whose play they begin rehearsals for the next morning. \n\n\n\n“Would you mind if I asked you a troubling question?” \n\n\n\nJay and Leigh are aware they are unobserved – their conversation spans racism\, rape\, Alcoholics Anonymous… \n\n\n\nThen Ruth enters. She is not what the men had expected. Secrets come out. True colours begin to show. There will be blood. \n\n\n\nUlster American is a play that has run successfully at Fringe\, West End and Broadway – not without dividing audiences to the point of walk-outs. David Ireland’s black satire will make you laugh\, gasp\, question why you’re laughing\, and laugh some more. \n\n\n\nThis is a conversation you were never supposed to hear. This is a conversation you don’t want to miss. \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£6.00 to £8.00 \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nTuesday 19 to Saturday 23 May 2026 at 7.30pm \n\n\n\nRunning time: \n\n\n\n1 hour 30 minutes \n\n\n\nLocation: \n\n\n\nBurton Taylor Studio \n\n\n\nAge guidance: \n\n\n\n15+ \n\n\n\nContent guidance: \n\n\n\nThis show contains discussions of sexual assault\, racism\, misogyny\, homophobia\, 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/ulster-american/ LOCATION:Oxford Playhouse\, Beaumont Street\, Oxford\, Oxfordshire\, OX1 2LW\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Plays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Ulster-American.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:20260517T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260517T211000 DTSTAMP:20260621T035552 CREATED:20260330T155252Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T000429Z UID:10010474-1779046200-1779052200@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Austentatious DESCRIPTION:Austentatious\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Austentatious\n\n\n\nThe award-winning West End smash-hit comedy\, Austentatious\, comes to Oxford on a strictly limited tour. \n\n\n\nIn this delightful show\, the all-star Austentatious cast will improvise a hilarious new Jane Austen novel\, inspired entirely by a title from the audience. Performed in period costume with live musical accompaniment\, it’s a riotous\, razor-sharp show where swooning is guaranteed. \n\n\n\nThe revolving Austentatious cast includes numerous\, award-winning TV and Radio starring performers\, including Cariad Lloyd (QI\, Inside No.9\, Griefcast\, The Witchfinder)\, Joseph Morpurgo (Radio 4\, Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee)\, Rachel Parris (The Mash Report\, Live at the Apollo)\, Graham Dickson (After Life\, The Witchfinder) and more. \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Austentatious\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 £22.96 \n\n\n\nTickets are subject to a transaction fee of £3.95 \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nSaturday 17 May 2026 at 7.30pm \n\n\n\nRunning time: \n\n\n\nThis show has an interval \n\n\n\nAge guidance:  \n\n\n\n14+ \n\n\n\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/austentatious/ LOCATION:New Theatre Oxford\, 24-26 George Street\, Oxford\, Oxfordshire\, OX1 2AG CATEGORIES:Plays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Austentatious.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:20260515T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260516T235959 DTSTAMP:20260621T035552 CREATED:20260421T104623Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T224557Z UID:10011634-1778803200-1778975999@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Horrible Histories - Awful Egyptians DESCRIPTION:Horrible Histories – Awful Egyptians\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Horrible Histories – Awful Egyptians\n\n\n\nWe all want to meet people from history. The trouble is\, everyone is dead! \n\n\n\nSo it’s time to prepare yourselves for two amazing shows with Horrible Histories live on stage! \n\n\n\nUsing actors and eye-popping 3D special effects\, these astounding shows are guaranteed to thrill you and your children. Historical figures and events will come alive on stage and hover at your fingertips! \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Horrible Histories – Awful Egyptians\n\n\n\nAwful Egyptians: From the fascinating Pharaohs to the power of the pyramids\, discover the foul facts of death and decay with the meanest mummies in Egypt. Are you ready to rumble with Ramesses the Great? Dare you enter through the Gates of the afterlife? \n\n\n\nIt’s the history of Egypt with the nasty bits left in! \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“The auditorium seems fit to combust spontaneously in an explosion of joy and excitement!” ★★★★★ \n\n\n\nThe Times \n\n\n\n\n\n“Wholly accessible\, educating\, entertaining and enjoyable\, Horrible Histories live on stage is a tour de force!” ★★★★ \n\n\n\nBBC \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReviews\n\n\n\n\n“Both shows are incredibly lively\, fun and genuinely educational. I loved it and you’d surely love it too!” \n\n\n\nManchester Evening News \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 £19.95 \n\n\n\nTickets are subject to a transaction fee of £3.95 \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nFriday 15 and Saturday 16 May 2026 \n\n\n\nFriday at 10.30am \n\n\n\nSaturday at 2.30pm \n\n\n\nRunning time: \n\n\n\n1 hour 45 minutes\, including an interval \n\n\n\nLocation: \n\n\n\nMain Auditorium \n\n\n\nAge guidance: \n\n\n\n5+ \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/horrible-histories-awful-egyptians/ LOCATION:Aylesbury Waterside Theatre\, Exchange Street\, Aylesbury\, Buckinghamshire\, HP20 1UG CATEGORIES:Plays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/HHAwfulEgiptyans_AylesTitle_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:20260514T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260514T193000 DTSTAMP:20260621T035552 CREATED:20260421T095405Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T095412Z UID:10011765-1778787000-1778787000@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Where is Mrs Christie? DESCRIPTION:Where is Mrs Christie?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Where is Mrs Christie?\n\n\n\n‘Where Is Mrs Christie?’ starring Liz Grand \n\n\n\nAgatha Christie was one of the greatest thriller writers of all time and certainly the most prolific. In 1926\, she was at the centre of a mystery as perplexing as any of her fiction\, a series of events which sparked one of the biggest and most extensive police hunts in history. \n\n\n\nHer crashed car was discovered in Surrey and the famous author was missing\, presumed dead by many\, for eleven days. However\, she was eventually found at a luxury hotel in Harrogate. She claimed then\, and for the rest of her life\, that she was suffering from amnesia and remembered nothing. Neither the press nor the police believed her. \n\n\n\nActor Liz Grand presents her one-woman show ‘Where Is Mrs Christie?’ Did she suffer from amnesia? Was it a publicity stunt? Or was there a darker secret involved? In true thriller style\, all will be revealed. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease see important booking information below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\nTicket prices: \n\n\n\nFrom £23.50 \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nThursday 14 May 2026 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/where-is-mrs-christie-2/ LOCATION:The Mill Arts Centre\, Banbury\, Spiceball Park\, Banbury\, Oxfordshire\, OX16 5QE CATEGORIES:Plays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Mrs-Christie-at-desk.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:20260514T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260516T235959 DTSTAMP:20260621T035552 CREATED:20260421T061957Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T104005Z UID:10011633-1778716800-1778975999@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Horrible Histories - Terrible Tudors DESCRIPTION:Horrible Histories – Terrible Tudors\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Horrible Histories – Terrible Tudors\n\n\n\nWe all want to meet people from history. The trouble is\, everyone is dead! \n\n\n\nSo it’s time to prepare yourselves for two amazing shows with Horrible Histories live on stage! \n\n\n\nUsing actors and eye-popping 3D special effects\, these astounding shows are guaranteed to thrill you and your children. Historical figures and events will come alive on stage and hover at your fingertips! \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Horrible Histories – Terrible Tudors\n\n\n\nTerrible Tudors: From the horrible Henries to the end of evil Elizabeth\, hear the legends (and the lies!) about the torturing Tudors. Find out the fate of Henry’s headless wives and his punch-up with the Pope. \n\n\n\nMeet Bloody Mary and see Ed fall dead in his bed. Survive the Spanish Armada as it sails into the audience! \n\n\n\nIt’s Tudor history with the nasty bits left in! \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“The auditorium seems fit to combust spontaneously in an explosion of joy and excitement!” ★★★★★ \n\n\n\nThe Times \n\n\n\n\n\n“Wholly accessible\, educating\, entertaining and enjoyable\, Horrible Histories live on stage is a tour de force!” ★★★★ \n\n\n\nBBC \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReviews\n\n\n\n\n“Both shows are incredibly lively\, fun and genuinely educational. I loved it and you’d surely love it too!” \n\n\n\nManchester Evening News \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 £19.95 \n\n\n\nTickets are subject to a transaction fee of £3.95 \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nThursday 14 and Saturday 16 May 2026 \n\n\n\nThursday at 10.30am \n\n\n\nSaturday at 6.30pm \n\n\n\nRunning time: \n\n\n\n1 hour 30 minutes\, including an interval \n\n\n\nLocation: \n\n\n\nMain Auditorium \n\n\n\nAge guidance: \n\n\n\n5+ \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/horrible-histories-terrible-tudors/ LOCATION:Aylesbury Waterside Theatre\, Exchange Street\, Aylesbury\, Buckinghamshire\, HP20 1UG CATEGORIES:Plays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/HHTerribleTudors_AylesTitle_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:20260513T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260516T235959 DTSTAMP:20260621T035552 CREATED:20260420T151353Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T003659Z UID:10011595-1778630400-1778975999@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Perfect Show For Rachel DESCRIPTION:Perfect Show For Rachel\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Perfect Show For Rachel\n\n\n\nCreated by Zoo Co Theatre. Produced by Zoo Co and Improbable \n\n\n\nMeet the O’Mahony sisters. Flo is an award-winning theatre director. Rachel is an enigmatic\, learning-disabled 35-year-old who loves Kylie and seeing people fall over. So they decided to create Rachel’s perfect show: fast-paced\, funny\, and different every night. \n\n\n\nExpect physical comedy\, live music\, home movies\, dancing and a lot of Rachel soaking her sister with a watergun in this critically acclaimed\, award-winning show. \n\n\n\nAs Rachel creates the show on her own terms every night\, the cast has to be ready for anything – including fart jokes\, becoming singing biscuits\, bar room brawls and being fired on the spot. \n\n\n\nThis is ‘An absolute joy to watch’ (A Young(ish) Perspective) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWatch the trailer\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReviews\n\n\n\n\n“Why can’t more theatre be like this? Open\, relaxed\, fun and full of love.” ★★★★★  \n\n\n\nThe Guardian \n\n\n\n\n\n“Bright\, funny\, musical\, silly scenes… try not beaming.” ★★★★  \n\n\n\nThe Times \n\n\n\n\n\n“A joyous celebration of theatre without the rules.” ★★★★★ \n\n\n\nThe Stage \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\nWednesday 13 to Saturday 16 May 2026 \n\n\n\nWednesday to Saturday at 7.30pm \n\n\n\nSaturday at 2.30pm \n\n\n\nRunning time: \n\n\n\n1 hour 15 minutes\, without an interval. \n\n\n\nAge guidance: \n\n\n\n14+ \n\n\n\nContent guidance: \n\n\n\nThis show contains strong language. \n\n\n\nWarning: \n\n\n\nFlashing lights may be used during this performance. \n\n\n\nGood to know: \n\n\n\nPerfect Show explores who defines artistic taste\, and questions who that currently excludes\, winning Zoo Co the Oxford Samuel Beckett Theatre Trust Award in 2022. Created by Zoo Co Theatre\, a multi-award-winning company creating theatre that loudly champions access\, co-produced with Improbable\, a pioneering company of improvisers and theatre-makers who have been making ground-breaking work for the past 25 years. \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/perfect-show-for-rachel/ LOCATION:Oxford Playhouse\, Beaumont Street\, Oxford\, Oxfordshire\, OX1 2LW\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Plays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Perfect-Show-For-Rachel.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:20260507T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260509T235959 DTSTAMP:20260621T035552 CREATED:20260412T211818Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260412T211840Z UID:10011925-1778112000-1778371199@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:CHAOS: Anything Goes DESCRIPTION:CHAOS: Anything Goes\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout CHAOS: Anything Goes\n\n\n\nAll aboard for Chipping Norton Amateur Operatic Society’s sparkling production of Cole Porter’s classic Anything Goes. \n\n\n\nHis joyful musical features shipboard romance\, sassy dancers\, gangsters in disguise\, and unforgettable songs\, including ‘You’re the Top’\, ‘I Get a Kick out of You’ and the showstopping ‘Blow\, Gabriel Blow’ \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£19.50 \n\n\n\nAll prices include any booking fees \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nThursday 07 to Saturday 09 May 2026 at \n\n\n\nThursday to Saturday at 7.30pm \n\n\n\nSaturday at 2.30pm \n\n\n\nLocation: \n\n\n\nThe Theatre \n\n\n\nGood to know: \n\n\n\nThis amateur production of Anything Goes is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals Ltd on behalf of Tams-Witmark LLC \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/chaos-anything-goes/ 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/CHAOS_Anything_Goes.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:20260505T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260509T235959 DTSTAMP:20260621T035552 CREATED:20260301T005131Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T043910Z UID:10011594-1777939200-1778371199@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:The Beekeeper of Aleppo DESCRIPTION:The Beekeeper of Aleppo\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout The Beekeeper of Aleppo\n\n\n\nProudly presented by Martin Dodd for UK Productions Ltd in association with Nottingham Playhouse\, adapted by Nesrin Alrefaai and Matthew Spangler\, from the International No.1 Bestseller Christy Lefteri. \n\n\n\n‘I was scared of the bees at first\, but now\, they make me feel alive. They are like a society in complete harmony with itself. Not like people at all\, but maybe what people have the potential to be.’ \n\n\n\nNuri is a beekeeper; his wife\, Afra\, an artist. They live a simple life\, rich in family and friends\, in the beautiful Syrian city of Aleppo – until the unthinkable happens. When all they care for is destroyed by war\, they are forced to escape. \n\n\n\nOn their terrifying journey\, they must face the pain of their own unbearable loss alongside incredible danger. Above all\, they must journey to find each other again. This compassionate and beautiful play is a story of connection – between friends\, families and strangers. \n\n\n\nWinner of the Aspen Words Award\, Runner up for the Dayton Literary Peace Prize\, and one of The Times top three bestselling books of 2020\, Christy Lefteri’s best-selling novel is adapted by Nesrin Alrefaai\, and Matthew Spangler who adapted The Kite Runner. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReviews\n\n\n\n\n“Sparklingly assured… impressive show… anchored in strong performances from a uniformly excellent ensemble cast.” ★★★★ \n\n\n\nThe Telegraph \n\n\n\n\n\n“A story of loss\, love\, resilience and hope. … it’s impossible not to be moved.” \n\n\n\nThe Observer \n\n\n\n\n\n“Fast-moving inventive production is epic in ambition and human in scale .” ★★★★ \n\n\n\nThe Scotsman \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\nTuesday 05 to Saturday 09 May 2026 \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\nThis show has an interval \n\n\n\nAge guidance: \n\n\n\n14+ \n\n\n\nContent guidance: \n\n\n\nThis show contains themes of war\, violence & murder\, loss of a child. References to sexual abuse\, mental illness & forced migration. \n\n\n\nWarning: \n\n\n\nThis show contains strobe and flashing lights\, haze\, and sudden loud noises. \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/the-beekeeper-of-aleppo-2/ LOCATION:Oxford Playhouse\, Beaumont Street\, Oxford\, Oxfordshire\, OX1 2LW\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Plays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/TheBeekeeperOfAleppo_Prod_1920x1080.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:20260429T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260502T235959 DTSTAMP:20260621T035552 CREATED:20251111T164609Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T090752Z UID:10011458-1777420800-1777766399@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Midsomer Murders: The Killings at Badger's Drift DESCRIPTION:Midsomer Murders: The Killings at Badger’s Drift\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Midsomer Murders: The Killings at Badger’s Drift\n\n\n\nMurder comes to the countryside in the theatrical world premiere of the critically acclaimed television favourite Midsomer Murders. \n\n\n\nWhen well-loved spinster Emily Simpson is found dead in the picturesque village of Badger’s Drift\, her friend Lucy Bellringer refuses to accept it was an accident. DCI Tom Barnaby and Sergeant Gavin Troy are called in to investigate\, uncovering a world of hidden passions\, long-buried secrets\, and deadly rivalries. \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Midsomer Murders: The Killings at Badger’s Drift\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWith eccentric villagers\, shocking twists\, and an unforgettable reveal\, The Killings at Badger’s Drift is a classic whodunnit that will keep audiences on the edge of their seats. Bringing to life the wit\, charm\, and chilling suspense of the beloved TV series and original series of books\, this gripping and thrilling new show is set to delight audiences. \n\n\n\nDaniel Casey\, who created the role of Sergeant Troy in ITV’s Midsomer Murders\, now returns to play the role of Inspector Tom Barnaby. Daniel’s recent television credits include Emmerdale\, EastEnders and Coronation Street. Daniel’s recent theatre credits include Bernard in Yes\, Prime Minister (Theatre Clywd)\, Laurence in Abigail’s Party (UK Tour)\, and Roger in The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time (National Theatre). \n\n\n\nSpend an evening in England’s deadliest county… \n\n\n\nWritten and directed by Guy Unsworth\, this new theatrical adaptation is based on the book by Caroline Graham\, The Killings at Badger’s Drift\, and the television series Midsomer Murders produced by Bentley Productions [for ITV] in association with All3 Media International. \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\nWednesday 29 March 2026 at 2.30pm and 7.30pm\n\n\n\nThursday 30 March 2026 at 2.30pm and 7.30pm\n\n\n\nFriday 01 April 2026 at 7.30pm\n\n\n\nSaturday 02 April 2026 at 2.30pm and 7.30pm\n\n\n\n\nRunning time: \n\n\n\nThis show has an interval \n\n\n\nGood to know: \n\n\n\nThe producers cannot guarantee the appearance of any individual artist at all performances. \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/midsomer-murders-the-killings-at-badgers-drift/ LOCATION:New Theatre Oxford\, 24-26 George Street\, Oxford\, Oxfordshire\, OX1 2AG CATEGORIES:Plays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/MidsomerMurders_1920x1080_Prod-Shot.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:20260428T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260501T235959 DTSTAMP:20260621T035552 CREATED:20260326T091348Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T095852Z UID:10012032-1777334400-1777679999@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Party Season DESCRIPTION:Party Season\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Party Season\n\n\n\nThree parties. One weekend. The invitations have been sent and there’s no going back… it’s Party Season! \n\n\n\nXander is back in town\, and this weekend he’s on parenting duty. The kids are in the ball pit; the Entertainer is blowing bubbles; the adults gobble Perelló olives and pretend to like each other. \n\n\n\nAs ancient grudges rear their heads\, the tension rises like a helium balloon. Caught between who he was and who he’s supposed to be\, Xander must decide whether he’s going to grow up or just pass the parcel. \n\n\n\nFrom the multi-award-winning creators of Education\, Education\, Education and The Last of the Pelican Daughters comes a sugar-fuelled\, bobbin-winding fever dream where class identities collide\, social niceties unravel\, and underslept parents do their best to hold it all together. \n\n\n\nParty Season is a razor-sharp new comedy about privilege\, party rings and the pressures of being a parent. RSVP! \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\nPay More – £22.00 \n\n\n\nPay Less – £14.00 \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nTuesday 28 April to Friday 01 May 2026 at 7.30pm \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/party-season/ LOCATION:The North Wall Arts Centre\, South Parade\, Oxford\, OX2 7JN CATEGORIES:Plays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Party-Season.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:20260428T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260428T235959 DTSTAMP:20260621T035552 CREATED:20260326T055251Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T040459Z UID:10011592-1777334400-1777420799@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Mike Wozniak: The Bench DESCRIPTION:Mike Wozniak: The Bench\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Mike Wozniak: The Bench\n\n\n\nAvalon UK presents \n\n\n\nMike Wozniak returns to Oxford with his show\, in which a story about a bench will be prominent. Previous experience of or strong opinions about benches are not required. Let Mike worry about that. \n\n\n\nAs seen on Taskmaster\, Man Down and Junior Taskmaster. As heard on Three Bean Salad podcast. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReviews\n\n\n\n\n“A comic of adorably skewwhiff charm.” \n\n\n\nThe Times \n\n\n\n\n\n“Deliciously distinctive fun… The story of Wozniak might be the shaggiest of shaggy dog stories you will ever hear.” \n\n\n\nThe Evening Standard \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 £26.50 \n\n\n\nA fee of £1.50 per transaction applies to bookings for this event across all channels – website\, phone and in-person bookings at the Box Office. The fee is waived for Oxford Playhouse members. \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nTuesday 28 April and Thursday 10 September 2026 at 7.30pm \n\n\n\nRunning time: \n\n\n\n1 hour 50 minutes\, including an interval \n\n\n\nAge guidance: \n\n\n\n14+ \n\n\n\nContent guidance: \n\n\n\nThis show contains strong language. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Oxford Playhouse\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nOxford Playhouse and its Burton Taylor Studio present and produce several live performances and feature a rich array of British and international dramas\, family entertainment\, contemporary dance and music\, student and amateur shows\, comedy\, lectures and poetry. \n\n\n\nThe Playhouse not only produces and tours its own theatrical productions\, but it also fosters creativity through its Artists in Residence program and the Playhouse Plays Out series\, which brings unique events to various locations across the county. \n\n\n\nThe theatre’s Participation Team engages over 15\,000 individuals annually\, offering an extensive range of activities\, including post-show discussions\, workshops\, work experience opportunities\, holiday programs\, a youth theatre\, and a company for young performers. \n\n\n\nOxford Playhouse stands dedicated to its mission of being a Playhouse for all\, striving to ignite inspiration and bring about transformative experiences through its commitment to creativity on its stages\, within its community and online. \n\n\n\nDiscover more about Oxford Playhouse\, including travel\, access and venue information. URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/mike-wozniak-the-bench/2026-04-28/ LOCATION:Oxford Playhouse\, Beaumont Street\, Oxford\, Oxfordshire\, OX1 2LW\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Plays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Mike-Wozniak-The-Bench.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:20260425T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260425T235959 DTSTAMP:20260621T035552 CREATED:20260323T091634Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T055149Z UID:10011591-1777075200-1777161599@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Hickory Dickory Dock DESCRIPTION:Hickory Dickory Dock\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Hickory Dickory Dock\n\n\n\nPresented by Garlic Theatre \n\n\n\nIn a marvellous museum of clocks is the wonderful Mouse Clock for all to see. One day\, the clock gets broken\, and a brave little mouse runs away… \n\n\n\nIn another part of town\, Mrs Hickory orders a new alarm clock\, and a huge box arrives on her doorstep. Why is it so big? And what is that squeaking sound inside? \n\n\n\nAs time ticks by\, can Mrs Hickory and her cat Dickory catch the mouse running all over the house and will the beautiful old clock ever chime again? \n\n\n\nJoin the show for a merry slapstick show\, starring glove puppets\, silly museum curators\, dozy delivery drivers\, a magnificent clock and that song you’ve all been waiting for. \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 25 April 2026 at 11.00am\, 1.00pm and 3.00pm \n\n\n\nRunning time: \n\n\n\n50 minutes \n\n\n\nLocation: \n\n\n\nBurton Taylor Studio \n\n\n\nAge guidance: \n\n\n\n3 to 8 \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/hickory-dickory-dock/ LOCATION:Oxford Playhouse\, Beaumont Street\, Oxford\, Oxfordshire\, OX1 2LW\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Plays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Hickory-Dickory-Dock.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:20260424T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260425T235959 DTSTAMP:20260621T035552 CREATED:20260301T012937Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260301T012944Z UID:10011920-1776988800-1777161599@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Tales From Acorn Wood DESCRIPTION:Tales from Acorn Wood\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Tales From Acorn Wood\n\n\n\nJulia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s beloved Tales from Acorn Wood stories are brought to life on stage for the first time in an enchanting lift-the-flap experience. \n\n\n\nPoor old Fox has lost his socks! Are they in the kitchen or inside the clock? And Rat-a-tat-tat! Who’s that keeping tired Rabbit awake? You can also join in with Pig and Hen’s game of hide-and-seek and discover the special surprise Postman Bear is planning for his friends. \n\n\n\nPacked full of toe-tapping songs\, puppetry\, and all the friends from Acorn Wood\, this beautiful show from the team that brought you Dear Zoo Live promises to be the perfect treat for children of all ages. \n\n\n\nTales from Acorn Wood © Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler 2000\, 2022 – Macmillan Children’s Books \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 – £16.50 \n\n\n\nUnder 16s – £14.50 \n\n\n\nAll prices include any booking fees \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nFriday 24 and Saturday 25 April 2026 \n\n\n\nFriday at 1.30pm and 4.00pm \n\n\n\nSaturday at 11.00am and 2.00pm \n\n\n\nRunning time: \n\n\n\n55 minutes \n\n\n\nLocation: \n\n\n\nThe Theatre \n\n\n\nAge guidance: \n\n\n\n2+ \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\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/tales-from-acorn-wood-3/ 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/Tales-from-Acorn-Wood-1.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:20260422T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260424T235959 DTSTAMP:20260621T035552 CREATED:20260222T195020Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T055127Z UID:10011590-1776816000-1777075199@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:An Adequate Abridgement of Boarding School Life as a Homo DESCRIPTION:An Adequate Abridgement of Boarding School Life as a Homo\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout An Adequate Abridgement of Boarding School Life as a Homo\n\n\n\nWritten by Ned Blackburn \n\n\n\nMeet Johnny\, 18\, at an all-boys boarding school\, struggling to fit in and in an intense relationship with rugby golden boy\, Harry. \n\n\n\nIt is life through the lens of a young queer man navigating Grindr\, hyper-masculinity and institutional shame. \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\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nWednesday 22 to Friday 24 April 2026 at 7.30pm \n\n\n\nLocation: \n\n\n\nBurton Taylor Studio \n\n\n\nAge guidance: \n\n\n\n14+ \n\n\n\nContent guidance: \n\n\n\nThis show includes strong language\, scenes of a sexual nature and partial nudity. \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/an-adequate-abridgement-of-boarding-school-life-as-a-homo/ LOCATION:Oxford Playhouse\, Beaumont Street\, Oxford\, Oxfordshire\, OX1 2LW\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Plays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/An-Adequate-Abridgement.webp GEO:51.7550368;-1.2605435 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Oxford Playhouse Beaumont Street Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 2LW United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Beaumont Street:geo:-1.2605435,51.7550368 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR