BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The Oxford Magazine - ECPv6.16.4//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:The Oxford Magazine X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for The Oxford Magazine REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20240331T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20241027T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20270328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20271031T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260210T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260210T193000 DTSTAMP:20260620T123107 CREATED:20251228T132936Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T040902Z UID:10011607-1770751800-1770751800@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Harry Redknapp DESCRIPTION:Harry Redknapp\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Harry Redknapp\n\n\n\nJoin the legendary Harry Redknapp for a night of laugh-out-loud stories\, behind-the-scenes secrets\, and classic football banter. \n\n\n\nFrom managing Premier League greats to winning the nation’s heart as King of the Jungle on I’m a Celebrity…\, Harry’s got a tale for every occasion\, and he tells them like no one else. \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Harry Redknapp\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nExpect: \n\n\n\n– Hilarious anecdotes from the dugout \n\n\n\n– Inside stories from his incredible career \n\n\n\n– Jungle antics and off-the-cuff charm \n\n\n\nWhether you’re a die-hard football fan or just love a good yarn\, this is one night you won’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\nFrom £34.50 \n\n\n\nAdditional £3.95 transaction fee applies per order \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nTuesday 10 February 2026 at 7.30pm \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/harry-redknapp/ LOCATION:Aylesbury Waterside Theatre\, Exchange Street\, Aylesbury\, Buckinghamshire\, HP20 1UG CATEGORIES:Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Harry-Redknapp.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:20260210T173000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260210T183000 DTSTAMP:20260620T123107 CREATED:20251228T135219Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251228T135222Z UID:10011849-1770744600-1770748200@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Lawrence Freedman: What does it take for Europe to lead on defence? DESCRIPTION:Lawrence Freedman: What does it take for Europe to lead on defence?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Lawrence Freedman: What does it take for Europe to lead on defence?\n\n\n\nEurope has long depended on the US to guarantee its security. The experience of the Russo-Ukraine War and the uncertainties surrounding US policy have underlined the need for European states to do more for their own security. \n\n\n\nRenowned historian and strategist Professor Sir Lawrence Freedman asks whether Europe can rise to this challenge. Does it have the political will\, strategic coherence and military capability to protect its own interests? \n\n\n\nWith deep expertise in international strategy\, war and diplomacy\, Freedman offers sharp insight into what Europe must confront — and what it must become — in a dangerously unstable world. \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 £10.00 \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 10 February 2026 at 5.30pm \n\n\n\nDoors open at 5.00pm \n\n\n\nRunning time: \n\n\n\n1 hour\, without an interval \n\n\n\nGood to know: \n\n\n\nPlease be aware that\, as entry may be limited once the event begins\, it is advised to arrive between 5.00pm and 5.30pm. URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/lawrence-freedman-what-does-it-take-for-europe-to-lead-on-defence/ LOCATION:de Jager Auditorium\, Trinity College\, Broad Street\, Oxford\, OX1 3BH CATEGORIES:Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Lawrence-Freedman-What-does-it-take-for-Europe-to-lead-on-defence.webp GEO:51.7544085;-1.256706 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=de Jager Auditorium Trinity College Broad Street Oxford OX1 3BH;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Broad Street:geo:-1.256706,51.7544085 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260205T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260205T235959 DTSTAMP:20260620T123107 CREATED:20250817T095313Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T043339Z UID:10011226-1770249600-1770335999@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:High Sheriff’s Law Lecture 2026 DESCRIPTION:High Sheriff’s Law Lecture 2026\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout High Sheriff’s Law Lecture 2026\n\n\n\nThe High Sheriff’s Law Lecture in Oxfordshire is a key fixture in the county’s calendar\, fostering connections between the legal and academic communities. \n\n\n\nOrganised by the High Sheriff of Oxfordshire\, the event brings together legal professionals\, civic leaders\, law enforcement\, and public figures to explore contemporary issues in justice\, law\, and society. \n\n\n\nThe 2026 lecture takes place on Thursday 05 February 2026 in the afternoon\, with The Rt Hon. the Lord Boateng CVO PC DL as guest speaker. A trailblazing civil rights lawyer\, MP\, Cabinet Minister\, diplomat\, and peer\, Paul Boateng will reflect on Hearing the Young Unheard\, drawing on decades of public service. \n\n\n\nThe event will be hosted in the Gulbenkian Lecture Theatre at Oxford’s Law Faculty\, St Cross Road\, a venue familiar to fans of Inspector Morse as the fictional police HQ. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nThursday 05 February 2026 \n\n\n\nLocation: \n\n\n\nGulbenkian Lecture Theatre at Oxford University’s Law Faculty St Cross Building on St Cross Road. \n\n\n\nGood to know: \n\n\n\nSave the date. Further details to follow. URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/high-sheriffs-law-lecture-2026/ LOCATION:St Cross Building\, St Cross Road\, Oxford\, OX1 3UL CATEGORIES:Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/lord-boateng-01-1920x1080-1.webp GEO:51.7576242;-1.2475177 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=St Cross Building St Cross Road Oxford OX1 3UL;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=St Cross Road:geo:-1.2475177,51.7576242 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260203T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260203T193000 DTSTAMP:20260620T123107 CREATED:20251228T134945Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T075328Z UID:10011845-1770147000-1770147000@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Lions and Tigers and Bears with Gordon Buchanan DESCRIPTION:Lions and Tigers and Bears with Gordon Buchanan\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Lions and Tigers and Bears with Gordon Buchanan\n\n\n\nDue to phenomenal demand\, award-winning wildlife photographer and filmmaker Gordon Buchanan will hit the road again in 2026\, continuing the success of his biggest ever live tour – Lions and Tigers and Bears. \n\n\n\nJoin Gordon as he recounts thrilling encounters with pandas\, grizzlies\, tigers\, jaguars and more. Learn about the heart-stopping moments\, the mud\, sweat\, and tears\, and the tender interactions that have shaped his extraordinary career. \n\n\n\nGordon Buchanan has dedicated his life to exploring the untamed beauty of the natural world\, from the bamboo forests of China to the snowy landscapes of Russia\, from the towering Himalayas to the depths of the Amazon. His mission: to capture the majestic big cats and bears on film and reveal their secrets to a global audience. \n\n\n\nBook your tickets now and don’t miss the opportunity to be inspired in a night of adventure\, awe and wonder! \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 £31.00 to £33.00 \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 03 February 2026 at 7.30pm \n\n\n\nDoors open at 6.55pm \n\n\n\nRunning time: \n\n\n\n2 hours\, including an interval \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Sheldonian Theatre\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nHome to ceremonial occasions and a raft of exciting events\, the magnificent and versatile Sheldonian Theatre is the focal point of the University of Oxford and is a unique space to experience live music. \n\n\n\nTo see an interactive map of the theatre\, click here. \n\n\n\nFind out more about the Sheldonian Theatre\, including facilities\, access and venue information. URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/lions-and-tigers-and-bears-with-gordon-buchanan-2/ LOCATION:Sheldonian Theatre\, Broad Street\, Oxford\, Oxfordshire\, OX1 3AZ CATEGORIES:Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Lions-and-Tigers-and-Bears-with-Gordon-Buchanan-1.webp GEO:51.7545274;-1.2555493 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Sheldonian Theatre Broad Street Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 3AZ;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Broad Street:geo:-1.2555493,51.7545274 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260128T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260128T212000 DTSTAMP:20260620T123107 CREATED:20251215T212116Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251215T212121Z UID:10011955-1769628600-1769635200@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:The Truth in Politics Show DESCRIPTION:The Truth in Politics Show\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout The Truth in Politics Show\n\n\n\nThe Truth In Politics Show: Join bestselling author Mike Berners-Lee and award-winning journalist Jennifer Nadel for an evening that’s as entertaining as it is unsettling\, exploring how political lies have warped our democracy and what it will take to set the record straight. \n\n\n\nDrawing on Mike’s latest book\, A Climate of Truth: Why We Need It and How to Get It and Jennifer’s campaign to introduce a law banning political deception\, the event will expose the machinery of misinformation around and offer hope for how truth can still triumph. \n\n\n\nThey will be joined on stage by Jessica Townsend\, founder of MP Watch\, whose grassroots network seeks to hold politicians to account. Expect lively conversation centring on the climate\, surprising revelations\, and some practical steps to take home with you. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease see important booking information below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\nTicket prices: \n\n\n\nAdult – £24.00 \n\n\n\nStudent – £15.00 \n\n\n\nTicket prices include a £1.00 Restoration Levy\, a £1.50 Booking Fee and a 25p Community Fund Levy. \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nWednesday 28 January 2026 at 7.30pm \n\n\n\nRunning time: \n\n\n\n1 hour 50 minutes \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Kenton Theatre\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nSituated in the centre of Henley-on-Thames\, the Kenton Theatre is the fourth-oldest working theatre in the UK and a registered charity. Seating 240\, the theatre today offers a varied programme of comedy\, drama\, music\, talks and more – as well as being available for hire. \n\n\n\nThe theatre is home to annual performances from Henley Amateur Operatic and Drama Society (HAODS)\, Henley Children’s Theatre\, Henley Drama Festival\, Henley Literary Festival\, Henley Players\, Henley Youth Festival\, Mike Hurst\, the National Youth Jazz Orchestra (NYJO)\, Woodley Light Operatic Society\, amongst others. High-profile performers at the Kenton in recent years include Michael McIntyre\, Georgie Fame\, Haley Mills\, Chris Barber\, Dara O’Briain\, Diana Rigg\, Russell Brand\, PP Arnold and Marti Webb. \n\n\n\nThe theatre’s first production\, the farce The School of Reform took place on 07 November 1805. Celebrated performers who have graced the Kenton stage over the last five decades include Celia Johnson\, John Mortimer\, Anthony Newley\, Kate Winslet\, Tom Baker\, Joe Brown\, Diana Dors\, David Essex\, Roy Hudd and Jeremy Irons. \n\n\n\nDiscover more about the Kenton Theatre\, including travel\, access and venue information. URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/the-truth-in-politics-show/ LOCATION:Kenton Theatre\, Henley-on-Thames\, 19 New Street\, Henley-on-Thames\, Oxfordshire\, RG9 2BP CATEGORIES:Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/The-Truth-in-Politics-Show-1.webp GEO:51.5394065;-0.9033617 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Kenton Theatre Henley-on-Thames 19 New Street Henley-on-Thames Oxfordshire RG9 2BP;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=19 New Street:geo:-0.9033617,51.5394065 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260127T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260127T193000 DTSTAMP:20260620T123107 CREATED:20251215T212240Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251215T212247Z UID:10012005-1769542200-1769542200@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:The Truth in Politics Show DESCRIPTION:The Truth in Politics Show\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout The Truth in Politics Show\n\n\n\nThe Truth in Politics show: join bestselling author Mike Berners-Lee and award-winning journalist Jennifer Nadel for an evening that’s as entertaining as it is unsettling\, exploring how political lies have warped our democracy and what it will take to set the record straight. \n\n\n\nDrawing on Mike’s latest book\, A Climate of Truth: Why We Need It and How to Get It and Jennifer’s campaign to introduce a law banning political deception\, the event will expose the machinery of misinformation and offer hope for how truth can still triumph. \n\n\n\nThey will be joined on stage by Jessica Townsend\, founder of MP Watch\, whose grassroots network aims to hold politicians to account. Expect lively conversation\, surprising revelations\, and a few uncomfortable truths. \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 – £21.00 \n\n\n\nPay more – £25.00 \n\n\n\nPay less – £15.00 \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nTuesday 27 January 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/the-truth-in-politics-show-2/ LOCATION:The North Wall Arts Centre\, South Parade\, Oxford\, OX2 7JN CATEGORIES:Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/The-Truth-in-Politics-Show.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:20260127T173000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260127T173000 DTSTAMP:20260620T123107 CREATED:20251215T212520Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251215T212525Z UID:10011843-1769535000-1769535000@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Melanie Dawes: Regulating Harm DESCRIPTION:Melanie Dawes: Regulating Harm\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Melanie Dawes: Regulating Harm\n\n\n\nDigital platforms now shape everything from childhood social interaction to democracy\, with fears growing that not enough is being done to protect vulnerable users from harmful online content. \n\n\n\nThe UK government’s Online Safety Act promises to tackle illegal and harmful content\, including child sexual exploitation and abuse\, terrorism\, and suicide and self-harm. \n\n\n\nBut critics warn of sweeping state powers\, vague definitions\, and unintended consequences for privacy\, free speech\, and innovation – especially as AI supercharges both risks and regulation. \n\n\n\nDame Melanie Dawes is the Chief Executive of the media regulator Ofcom\, and will explore the growing role of the public sector in keeping users safe online\, the legal and ethical challenges this presents\, and what’s at stake as we redraw the boundaries of digital freedom. \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 £10.00 \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 27 January 2026 at 5.30pm \n\n\n\nDoors open at 5.00pm \n\n\n\nRunning time: \n\n\n\n1 hour\, without an interval \n\n\n\nGood to know: \n\n\n\nPlease be aware that\, as entry may be limited once the event begins\, it is advised to arrive between 5.00pm and 5.30pm. URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/melanie-dawes-regulating-harm/ LOCATION:de Jager Auditorium\, Trinity College\, Broad Street\, Oxford\, OX1 3BH CATEGORIES:Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Melanie-Dawes-Regulating-Harm.webp GEO:51.7544085;-1.256706 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=de Jager Auditorium Trinity College Broad Street Oxford OX1 3BH;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Broad Street:geo:-1.256706,51.7544085 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260123T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260123T180000 DTSTAMP:20260620T123107 CREATED:20251215T213348Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T042100Z UID:10012072-1769176800-1769191200@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Fresh Perceptions on Reality Conference DESCRIPTION:Fresh Perceptions on Reality Conference\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Fresh Perceptions on Reality Conference\n\n\n\n“Until recently\, believing in God seemed incompatible with science. Now\, unexpectedly\, science appears to have become God’s ally.” From the Introduction of God\, The Science\, The Evidence \n\n\n\nFresh Perceptions on Reality is a half-day conference coming to Oxford on Friday 23 January 2026\, running from 2.00pm to 6.00pm at Wolfson College. \n\n\n\nFree and open to the public\, the afternoon event brings together leading scientific and intellectual voices to explore some of humanity’s most enduring questions in the light of modern discoveries. \n\n\n\nThe conference features a distinguished line-up of speakers\, including Sir Roger Penrose\, Andrew Briggs and John C. Lennox\, alongside Michel-Yves Bolloré and Olivier Bonnassies\, authors of the international bestseller God\, The Science\, The Evidence. \n\n\n\nThe book has sold more than 400\,000 copies worldwide and has attracted widespread attention in the UK\, with coverage across The Sunday Times\, The Daily Telegraph\, The London Standard\, BBC Radio 4’s Today programme and BBC News. \n\n\n\nAcross the afternoon\, speakers will examine questions that sit at the heart of both science and philosophy: Where does the universe come from? Are we here by chance? And what do recent advances in quantum physics\, cosmology and artificial intelligence mean for how we understand reality itself? \n\n\n\nOnce seen as incompatible\, science and belief are increasingly being revisited together as new evidence reshapes long-held assumptions. \n\n\n\nDrawing on insights from physics\, cosmology and beyond\, the discussions reflect a growing reassessment of the relationship between scientific discovery and belief\, sometimes described as a “great reversal”. Ideas emerging from relativity\, quantum mechanics\, the Big Bang and the fine-tuning of the universe have reopened debates that many believed were long settled. \n\n\n\nGod\, The Science\, The Evidence distils research and perspectives from more than 100 leading scientists\, including insights linked to 62 Nobel Prize winners\, and extends the conversation beyond science alone to philosophy\, morality and history. \n\n\n\nPraised for being both rigorous and accessible\, the book invites readers – and now conference audiences – to reconsider how science shapes our understanding of existence and whether reality points beyond itself. \n\n\n\nFresh Perceptions on Reality offers an opportunity for Oxford audiences to engage with these ideas firsthand\, in an open and thought-provoking forum that encourages curiosity\, debate and a deeper exploration of one of humanity’s most profound questions. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReviews\n\n\n\n\n“A very welcome\, interesting and easy to read book which argues convincingly that the existence of a creator God\, far from being negated by the scientific understanding of the Universe\, is rationally supported by it. This is a remarkable work with hundreds of references citing leading contemporary scientists.” \n\n\n\nJohn C. Lennox\, Emeritus Professor of Mathematics\, University of Oxford\, author of Can Science Explain Everything? \n\n\n\n\n\n“This book is a very good presentation of the development of the Big Bang theory and its impact on our beliefs and our representation of the world…As the Big Bang theory suggests\, if the Universe had a beginning\, then we cannot avoid the question of creation.” \n\n\n\nRobert Wilson\, Winner of the Nobel Prize in Physics for his discovery of Cosmic Microwave Background Radiation \n\n\n\n\n\n“The book highlights in a remarkable and rigorous manner how the latest scientific advances point towards a creator God. Wonderfully documented\, it also introduces many renowned scientists who advocated for a dynamic harmony and osmosis between their discoveries and the idea of a creator at the origin of all things.” \n\n\n\nStephanie Reader\, Evangelical and specialist in the field of programmed cell death\, author of Is it Possible? When Science and Faith Meet \n\n\n\n\n\n“The amazing advances in science and cosmology over the past century raise fundamental questions about our existence…Michel-Yves Bolloré and Olivier Bonnassies explore these questions in a highly readable way\, and give a personal account of how their answers lead them to a warranted belief in God.” \n\n\n\nAndrew Briggs\, Professor of Physics\, University of Oxford\, author of The Penultimate Curiosity \n\n\n\n\n\n“This book thus provides a strong\, rational argument for the reality of a creator God that is very comforting to those with a scientific mindset. Highly recommended!” \n\n\n\nEben Alexander\, MD\, author of Proof of Heaven \n\n\n\n\n\n“This book represents an innovation. It demonstrates that it is no longer ‘credible’ to pit science against faith…[The book] widens our field of reasoning and is an invitation to wonder.” \n\n\n\nCardinal Robert Sarah\, Prefect Emeritus of the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments \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\nFree event \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nFriday 23 January 2026 at 2.00pm \n\n\n\nRunning time: \n\n\n\n4 hours URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/fresh-perceptions-on-reality-conference/ LOCATION:Leonard Wolfson Auditorium\, Wolfson College\, Linton Road\, Oxford\, OX2 6UD CATEGORIES:Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Fresh-Perceptions-on-Reality-Conference.webp GEO:51.7710407;-1.2556339 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Leonard Wolfson Auditorium Wolfson College Linton Road Oxford OX2 6UD;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Wolfson College\, Linton Road:geo:-1.2556339,51.7710407 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260121T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260121T193000 DTSTAMP:20260620T123107 CREATED:20251215T214414Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251215T214421Z UID:10011717-1769023800-1769023800@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Simon Yates of Touching the Void – My Mountain Life DESCRIPTION:Simon Yates of Touching the Void – My Mountain Life\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Simon Yates of Touching the Void – My Mountain Life\n\n\n\nA fascinating and humorous evening\, acclaimed by both regular theatre patrons and outdoor enthusiasts alike! \n\n\n\nOn the remote Siula Grande in Peru in June 1985\, mountaineer Simon Yates found himself in a desperately unenviable position. He was slowly being pulled off the mountain face by his injured partner\, Joe Simpson\, dangling on the rope 50 metres below. \n\n\n\nHis decision to cut the rope saved both their lives in the epic of survival that followed and with the publication of the book ‘Touching The Void’\, later film and stage play\, both climbers became household names. \n\n\n\nIt was an experience that could have put many off the sport of mountaineering – but not Simon. Over 35 years later\, he is still a very active exploratory climber and guide\, making several expeditions to the mountains each year. From the Arctic to the Antarctic\, Alaska to Central Asia\, there is hardly a significant range that he has not visited. \n\n\n\nCome along and witness Simon’s tireless journey from that mountain in Peru to some of the remotest on the planet and share with him the drama\, excitement and beauty of modern\, lightweight alpinism. Told with wit\, dry humour and lavishly illustrated with images and film collected on his great climbs. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReviews\n\n\n\n\n“Simon is a totally engaging speaker\, who both entertains and inspires.” \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease see important booking information below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\nTicket prices: \n\n\n\n£21.50 \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nWednesday 21 January 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/simon-yates-of-touching-the-void-my-mountain-life/ LOCATION:The Mill Arts Centre\, Banbury\, Spiceball Park\, Banbury\, Oxfordshire\, OX16 5QE CATEGORIES:Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Simon-Yates-of-Touching-the-Void-–-My-Mountain-Life.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:20260120T173000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260120T183000 DTSTAMP:20260620T123107 CREATED:20251215T211129Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251215T211138Z UID:10011838-1768930200-1768933800@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Shabana Basij-Rasikh: Educating women under the Taliban DESCRIPTION:Shabana Basij-Rasikh: Educating women under the Taliban\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Shabana Basij-Rasikh: Educating women under the Taliban\n\n\n\nAs a college freshman\, Shabana Basij-Rasikh co-founded SOLA\, which would become the only boarding school for girls in Afghanistan. \n\n\n\nIn 2021\, days after the fall of Kabul to the Taliban\, she led the dramatic evacuation of the school from Afghanistan to Rwanda\, where it operates as the only boarding school for Afghan girls in the world\, a place of hope and promise. \n\n\n\nShabana describes this haven where Afghan girls will always be free to learn. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease see important booking information below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\nTicket prices: \n\n\n\n£10.00 \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 20 January 2026 at 5.30pm \n\n\n\nDoors open at 5.00pm \n\n\n\nRunning time: \n\n\n\n1 hour\, without an interval \n\n\n\nGood to know: \n\n\n\nPlease be aware that\, as entry may be limited once the event begins\, it is advised to arrive between 5.00pm and 5.30pm. URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/shabana-basij-rasikh-educating-women-under-the-taliban/ LOCATION:de Jager Auditorium\, Trinity College\, Broad Street\, Oxford\, OX1 3BH CATEGORIES:Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Shabana-Basij-Rasikh-Educating-women-under-the-Taliban.webp GEO:51.7544085;-1.256706 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=de Jager Auditorium Trinity College Broad Street Oxford OX1 3BH;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Broad Street:geo:-1.256706,51.7544085 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260106T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260106T190000 DTSTAMP:20260620T123107 CREATED:20251120T215437Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251224T084801Z UID:10011603-1767726000-1767726000@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:An Evening with Kaleb Cooper DESCRIPTION:An Evening with Kaleb Cooper\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout An Evening with Kaleb Cooper\n\n\n\nAn intimate evening filled with honest conversations\, hilarious anecdotes\, and plenty of surprises. \n\n\n\nExpect lots of his famously strong opinions – on everything from sheep (“stupid”) to celebrities\, farming\, alongside unique rural insights. \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n An Evening with Kaleb Cooper\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAsk Kaleb your burning questions\, hear untold stories\, and laugh along with his deadpan humour\, and hear about his entrepreneurial and business ideas that have helped him rise above the challenges that face British farmers today. \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 £32.50 \n\n\n\nTickets are subject to a transaction fee of £3.95 \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nTuesday 06 January 2026 at 7.00pm \n\n\n\nRunning time: \n\n\n\nThis show does not have an interval \n\n\n\nLocation: \n\n\n\nMain Auditorium \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Aylesbury Waterside Theatre\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nAylesbury Waterside Theatre is a stunning modern venue at the heart of Buckinghamshire’s cultural scene. \n\n\n\nOpened in 2010\, its striking wooden interior takes inspiration from the rolling Chiltern Hills\, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. The theatre regularly hosts top touring productions\, offering audiences the chance to enjoy big-name shows and world-class entertainment without heading to London. \n\n\n\nDesigned for comfort and accessibility\, the venue features step-free access\, wheelchair spaces\, and hearing loop systems. Whether you’re after a hit musical\, stand-up comedy\, or a magical Christmas pantomime\, Waterside Theatre has something for everyone. \n\n\n\nSee important information about Getting there and Access here \n\n\n\nSee other shows at this venue URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/an-evening-with-kaleb-cooper/ LOCATION:Aylesbury Waterside Theatre\, Exchange Street\, Aylesbury\, Buckinghamshire\, HP20 1UG CATEGORIES:Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/KALEB-1920x1080-1.webp GEO:51.7539238;-1.2606005 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Aylesbury Waterside Theatre Exchange Street Aylesbury Buckinghamshire HP20 1UG;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Exchange Street:geo:-1.2606005,51.7539238 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251212T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251212T153000 DTSTAMP:20260620T123107 CREATED:20250922T153930Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T120320Z UID:10011443-1765548000-1765553400@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Tea & Talk DESCRIPTION:Tea & Talk\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Tea & Talk\n\n\n\nSimply time for tea and a chat with other older people with support from some of the museum’s lovely volunteers. \n\n\n\nTea and Talk is a great way to meet others\, find out more about what else is happening in the museum\, and enjoy time for a cup of tea in a friendly and supported environment. Sessions are free with no need to book and run from 2.00pm to 3.30pm. Donations are welcome. \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\nSessions are free with no need to book \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\n\nFriday 10 October 2025 at 2.00pm\n\n\n\nFriday 14 November 2025 at 2.00pm\n\n\n\nFriday 12 December 2025 at 2.00pm\n\n\n\n\nRunning time: \n\n\n\n1 hour 30 minutes \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Museum of Oxford\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nThe Museum of Oxford is the only museum dedicated to telling the story of Oxford and its people. Located inside the Oxford Town Hall\, it explores the city’s rich history beyond the university\, focusing on the lives\, industries\, and communities that have shaped Oxford over time. \n\n\n\nThe museum features interactive exhibits\, local artefacts\, and personal stories\, covering topics such as Oxford’s medieval origins\, its diverse communities\, and key moments in its development. It also hosts temporary exhibitions\, events\, and activities for all ages. \n\n\n\nDiscover more about the Museum of Oxford. URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/tea-talk/2025-12-12/ LOCATION:Museum of Oxford\, Oxford Town Hall\, St Aldate's\, Oxford\, Oxfordshire\, OX1 1BX CATEGORIES:Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Tea-Talk-720x405-1.webp GEO:51.7515381;-1.2572431 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Museum of Oxford Oxford Town Hall St Aldate's Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 1BX;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Oxford Town Hall\, St Aldate's:geo:-1.2572431,51.7515381 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251119T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251119T190000 DTSTAMP:20260620T123107 CREATED:20250301T180546Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251026T125639Z UID:10010407-1763578800-1763578800@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Men Speak Up – A Men’s Mental Health Evening DESCRIPTION:Men Speak Up – A Men’s Mental Health Evening\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Men Speak Up – A Men’s Mental Health Evening\n\n\n\nToo many men suffer in silence\, believing that talking about mental health is a weakness. This event with Philip Briscoe who lives in Oxfordshire and is the man behind the podcast Mid-Life Men\, is about changing that narrative and proving that speaking up is powerful\, transformative\, and can save lives. \n\n\n\nJoin Philip and a special guest\, for a powerful evening of real-life stories\, live interviews\, inspiring talks\, and live music\, designed to spark honest conversations about mental health. \n\n\n\nDon’t wait. Be part of the change. \n\n\n\nSpecial Guests include: \n\n\n\n\nBen Smith\, the inspirational endurance athlete who battled bullying and depression to complete 401 marathons in 401 days.\n\n\n\nJohn Houston\, co-founder of The Cornermen at The South Moreton Boxing Club\, a men’s mental health and suicide prevention charity.\n\n\n\nOn-stage interviews with James Grimes (overcoming gambling addiction)\, and Jeff Moore (battling depression) sharing their lived experiences.\n\n\n\nLive Music from The Cornermen.\n\n\n\n\nBook now! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease see important booking information below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\nTicket prices: \n\n\n\nFull price – £17.50 \n\n\n\nConcessions – £12.50 \n\n\n\nAll orders will be subject to a fee of £2.00 \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nWednesday 19 November 2025 at 7.00pm \n\n\n\nLocation: \n\n\n\nAuditorium \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Cornerstone Arts Centre\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCornerstone Arts Centre is a purpose-built\, professional arts\, culture and entertainment venue in the heart of Didcot\, brought to you by the South Oxfordshire District Council. \n\n\n\nOpened in 2008\, it presents a high-quality programme of live performances\, participatory activities\, exhibitions and outreach work that meet the needs and enhance the experiences of the local community and beyond. \n\n\n\nThe RIBA award-nominated building comprises a 220-seat auditorium\, an art gallery\, a dance studio\, and spaces for workshops and community activities. The centre also has a café and bar\, making it a welcoming space for audiences and artists. \n\n\n\nSee other shows at this venue URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/men-speak-up-a-mens-mental-health-evening/ LOCATION:Cornerstone Arts Centre\, Didcot\, 25 Station Road\, Didcot\, Oxfordshire\, OX11 7NE CATEGORIES:Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Men-Speak-Up-–-A-Mens-Mental-Health-Evening.webp GEO:51.6068199;-1.2405341 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Cornerstone Arts Centre Didcot 25 Station Road Didcot Oxfordshire OX11 7NE;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=25 Station Road:geo:-1.2405341,51.6068199 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251114T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251114T153000 DTSTAMP:20260620T123107 CREATED:20250922T153930Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T120320Z UID:10011442-1763128800-1763134200@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Tea & Talk DESCRIPTION:Tea & Talk\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Tea & Talk\n\n\n\nSimply time for tea and a chat with other older people with support from some of the museum’s lovely volunteers. \n\n\n\nTea and Talk is a great way to meet others\, find out more about what else is happening in the museum\, and enjoy time for a cup of tea in a friendly and supported environment. Sessions are free with no need to book and run from 2.00pm to 3.30pm. Donations are welcome. \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\nSessions are free with no need to book \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\n\nFriday 10 October 2025 at 2.00pm\n\n\n\nFriday 14 November 2025 at 2.00pm\n\n\n\nFriday 12 December 2025 at 2.00pm\n\n\n\n\nRunning time: \n\n\n\n1 hour 30 minutes \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Museum of Oxford\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nThe Museum of Oxford is the only museum dedicated to telling the story of Oxford and its people. Located inside the Oxford Town Hall\, it explores the city’s rich history beyond the university\, focusing on the lives\, industries\, and communities that have shaped Oxford over time. \n\n\n\nThe museum features interactive exhibits\, local artefacts\, and personal stories\, covering topics such as Oxford’s medieval origins\, its diverse communities\, and key moments in its development. It also hosts temporary exhibitions\, events\, and activities for all ages. \n\n\n\nDiscover more about the Museum of Oxford. URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/tea-talk/2025-11-14/ LOCATION:Museum of Oxford\, Oxford Town Hall\, St Aldate's\, Oxford\, Oxfordshire\, OX1 1BX CATEGORIES:Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Tea-Talk-720x405-1.webp GEO:51.7515381;-1.2572431 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Museum of Oxford Oxford Town Hall St Aldate's Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 1BX;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Oxford Town Hall\, St Aldate's:geo:-1.2572431,51.7515381 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251107T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251107T193000 DTSTAMP:20260620T123107 CREATED:20250322T122849Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251025T134532Z UID:10010378-1762543800-1762543800@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Jon Ronson: Psychopath Night DESCRIPTION:Jon Ronson: Psychopath Night\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Jon Ronson: Psychopath Night\n\n\n\nWhat happens when a psychopath is in power? Could you learn to spot a psychopath? Are you working for a psychopath? Is there a little bit of psychopath in all of us? Following a box-office-busting\, sell-out tour in 2024\, Jon Ronson’s Psychopath Night returns for 15 brand-new live dates. \n\n\n\nSixteen years have passed since Jon embarked on the adventure that became his ground-breaking and best-selling work\, The Psychopath Test. Now\, the renowned journalist\, filmmaker\, and author reopens the case with exclusive anecdotes and fresh reflections\, taking you on a thrilling exploration of madness and the elusive psychopathic mind. \n\n\n\nJoin Jon in 2025 for another electrifying journey into the enigmatic world of psychopaths and the perplexing concept of normalcy. In an age where society’s rationality is called into question\, Jon will deliver an evening of incisive inquiry\, seasoned with his trademark wit and profound insights. \n\n\n\nThis unmissable show prominently features mystery special guests whose extraordinary\, twist-filled true tales are central to the story but not found in the original edition of the book. The less you know about them\, the better… \n\n\n\nDon’t miss this unforgettable night of revelation\, intrigue\, and mind-bending insights. With a chance to ask Jon your own questions…book your tickets now before they’re gone! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWatch the trailer\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease see important booking information below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\nTickets prices: \n\n\n\nFrom £34.90 \n\n\n\nTickets are subject to a transaction fee of £3.95 \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nFriday 07 November 2025 at 7.30pm \n\n\n\nLocation: \n\n\n\nMain auditorium \n\n\n\nAge guidance: \n\n\n\n14+ at the discretion of a parent or guardian \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/jon-ronson-psychopath-night/ LOCATION:Aylesbury Waterside Theatre\, Exchange Street\, Aylesbury\, Buckinghamshire\, HP20 1UG CATEGORIES:Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Jon-Ronson-Psychopath-Night.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:20251107T143000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251107T160000 DTSTAMP:20260620T123108 CREATED:20251030T060323Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T004155Z UID:10011524-1762525800-1762531200@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Oxford's Black & Muslim migration stories DESCRIPTION:Oxford’s Black & Muslim migration stories\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Oxford’s Black & Muslim migration stories\n\n\n\nThis seminar is one of a new six-part event series taking place this autumn\, hosted by Oxford University’s Community History Hub. The events will showcase a range of innovative local historical projects run by\, or in partnership with\, community historians. \n\n\n\nParticipants will learn about the latest new research being conducted on Oxfordshire’s diverse histories\, as well as gaining new skills that could help shape personal project ideas. \n\n\n\nOn 07 November\, participants will hear about the migration and community histories of local Black and Muslim residents of Oxfordshire\, from two project teams recently funded by the Community History Hub. \n\n\n\n\nThe ‘Place for We’ team has been exploring the ways in which African-Caribbean migrants to Oxford have worked\, played\, protested and built lives in the city\, from the mid-twentieth century to today. Hear from Euton Daley (Unlock the Chains Collective) and Junie James (ACKHI): two of Oxford’s foremost Black History researchers\, who have years of experience between them in building community archives and sharing their histories via plays\, exhibitions\, publications\, and Oxford’s legendary ‘Cowley Road Carnival’.\n\n\n\nThe ‘Muslim History of Oxford’ team has been collecting stories to build a new oral history archive of Muslim community experiences living in Oxfordshire. Sadiya Ahmed (Director of Everyday Muslim) and Dr Aleena Din (postdoctoral researcher at Manchester University) will be discussing the process of building this new archive and will showcase what it tells us about the diverse lived experiences of Muslims who have come to Oxford from all over the world.\n\n\n\n\nThe event is free and everyone is welcome\, but please note that the number of spaces available is limited\, so do book in advance. If you have any questions about the event\, you are welcome to contact Dr Priya Atwal (Community History Fellow) via email at priya.atwal@history.ox.ac.uk. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease see important booking information below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\nTicket prices: \n\n\n\nFree event \n\n\n\nDates and times: \n\n\n\nFriday 07 November 2025 at 2.00pm \n\n\n\nRunning time: \n\n\n\n1 hour 30 minutes \n\n\n\nLocation: \n\n\n\nLearning Studio inside the Stephen A. Scharzman Centre for the Humanities. URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/oxfords-black-muslim-migration-stories/ LOCATION:Radcliffe Observatory Quarter\, Woodstock Road\, Oxford\, OX2 6GG\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Community Events,Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Oxford-Health-Histories-and-Local-Policy.webp GEO:51.80217;-1.2943379 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Radcliffe Observatory Quarter Woodstock Road Oxford OX2 6GG United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Woodstock Road:geo:-1.2943379,51.80217 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251102T200000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251102T200000 DTSTAMP:20260620T123108 CREATED:20250816T201452Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T050412Z UID:10011157-1762113600-1762113600@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:The Good\, The Bad & The Rugby: Lock-In Live DESCRIPTION:The Good\, The Bad & The Rugby: Lock-In Live\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout The Good\, The Bad & The Rugby: Lock-In Live\n\n\n\nWe’re on the road again – in part because our wives want us out of the house and Hask needs the cash right now. But mainly for the laughs. As the three legs of a bar stool\, going on tour is one non-stop laugh. \n\n\n\nOn our kit list includes big egos\, Mike Leadfoot’s driving\, motorway sandwiches\, back stage arguments\, Travel Lodge soaps\, World Class moaning\, and the most underwhelming riders in the history of live entertainment – proudly sponsored by Jaffa cakes. \n\n\n\nBut we promise if you buy a ticket\, come show time\, we’ll be ‘tits and teeth’ as they say in the industry. There will be Lions and World Cup debriefs\, stories of our weirdest\, darkest\, greatest\, and most unforgettable days\, and those who have entertained\, frightened\, stunned\, and broken us during a combined 60 years in the game. \n\n\n\nThe best nights out involve a Lock In. This is no different. \n\n\n\nSee you there! \n\n\n\nUnless Mike loses his driving license yet again. \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 £43.77 \n\n\n\nTickets are subject to a transaction fee of £3.95 \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nSunday 02 November 2025 at 8.00pm \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 New Theatre Oxford\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nThere has been a theatre on George Street for almost 170 years. The first theatre was built in 1836\, and a second in 1886. In 1934\, the third New Theatre opened. \n\n\n\nThe theatre has been owned by several different companies and undergone several name changes. It is now owned by the Ambassador Theatre Group and hosts everything from ballet and opera to musicals. \n\n\n\nOn performance days\, the Box Office opens at noon and closes 15 minutes after the show starts. If there is a performance on a Sunday or Bank Holiday\, Box Office will open 2 hours before the show begins and close 15 minutes after the show starts. \n\n\n\nThere is a large air-conditioned bar with seating located below the Stalls Foyer\, two further bars in the Circle Foyer and an additional one at the back of the balcony. All stocked with an array of drinks and snacks. \n\n\n\nThere is a cloakroom located in the stalls bar. If this is closed\, please speak to a member of staff. £1 per item. It is free to ATG Theatre Card members. \n\n\n\nSee important information about Getting there and Access here \n\n\n\nSee other shows at this venue URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/the-good-the-bad-the-rugby-lock-in-live/ LOCATION:New Theatre Oxford\, 24-26 George Street\, Oxford\, Oxfordshire\, OX1 2AG CATEGORIES:Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/TheGoodTheBad_1920x1080_Title-Shot-2025.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:20251102T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251102T155500 DTSTAMP:20260620T123108 CREATED:20251030T060230Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T060235Z UID:10011476-1762092000-1762098900@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:"Bagels and Bacon" Growing up in Post War East End DESCRIPTION:“Bagels and Bacon” Growing up in Post War East End\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout “Bagels and Bacon” Growing up in Post War East End\n\n\n\n“Bagels and Bacon” – Bang on for Baby Boomers….. but others welcome! \n\n\n\nBased on the book of the same name. An autobiographical account of a boyhood in the East End of London from the late 1940s to 1963. Fern Britton describes it as “A hugely entertaining book ….. a great sudsy wallow in the 1950s.” \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n “Bagels and Bacon” Growing up in Post War East End\n\n\n\nThe delivery is lively and entertaining\, containing a mixture of Cockney and Jewish humour. \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 £15.95 \n\n\n\nTickets are subject to a transaction fee of £3.95 \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nSunday 02 November 2025 at 2.00pm \n\n\n\nPart 1 – 50 minutes \n\n\n\nInterval – 20 minutes \n\n\n\nPart 2 – 45 minutes \n\n\n\nRunning time: \n\n\n\n1 hour 55 minutes\, including an interval \n\n\n\nLocation: \n\n\n\nNorman Bragg Studio \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/bagels-and-bacon-growing-up-in-post-war-east-end/ LOCATION:Aylesbury Waterside Theatre\, Exchange Street\, Aylesbury\, Buckinghamshire\, HP20 1UG CATEGORIES:Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Bagels_And_Bacon_-_Banner_-_Landscape_-_1920_x_1080.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:20251031T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251031T193000 DTSTAMP:20260620T123108 CREATED:20250322T122556Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T140759Z UID:10010374-1761939000-1761939000@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Mark Smith - Antiques Expert on the Road DESCRIPTION:Mark Smith – Antiques Expert on the Road\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Mark Smith – Antiques Expert on the Road\n\n\n\nAntiques Expert on the Road featuring Mark Smith ‘For Valour – The Story of the Victoria Cross’ \n\n\n\n‘For Valour – The Story of the Victoria Cross’. Witness Mark’s extensive knowledge live as he explores and details the instigation of the VC\, expels some of the myths\, and presents some of the breathtaking stories of those men who have been awarded this country’s highest award for bravery. \n\n\n\nMark Smith – Antiques Expert on the Road\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 £32.45 \n\n\n\nNo transaction fees \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nFriday 31 October 2025 at 7.30pm \n\n\n\nLocation: \n\n\n\nNorman Bragg Studio \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/mark-smith-antiques-expert-on-the-road/ LOCATION:Aylesbury Waterside Theatre\, Exchange Street\, Aylesbury\, Buckinghamshire\, HP20 1UG CATEGORIES:Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Mark-Smith-Antiques-Expert-on-the-Road-1.webp GEO:51.7539238;-1.2606005 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Aylesbury Waterside Theatre Exchange Street Aylesbury Buckinghamshire HP20 1UG;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Exchange Street:geo:-1.2606005,51.7539238 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251026T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251026T213000 DTSTAMP:20260620T123108 CREATED:20250504T154355Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T115438Z UID:10010475-1761507000-1761514200@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Merlin Sheldrake - The Secret Life of Fungi DESCRIPTION:Merlin Sheldrake – The Secret Life of Fungi\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Merlin Sheldrake – The Secret Life of Fungi\n\n\n\nJoin renowned biologist and bestselling author Merlin Sheldrake for a mind-expanding journey into the extraordinary world of fungi. \n\n\n\nWhat can we learn from fungi? How might we work with them to adapt to the radical change of our times? What secrets lie beneath our feet? \n\n\n\nSelecting jaw-dropping time-lapse sequences from Fungi: The Web of Life – the award-winning breathtaking IMAX documentary narrated by iconic composer and singer Björk – Merlin Sheldrake guides us beyond the screen. Gain an insight into how fungi shape our understanding of life on Earth\, as Merlin explores the science\, drawing on his research and award-winning book Entangled Life. \n\n\n\nBlending live discussion and audience-led exploration\, this unique event features never-before-seen footage and groundbreaking new research\, revealing the latest discoveries in the world of fungi… how they sustain life on Earth\, change our minds\, heal our bodies\, and help us avoid environmental disaster. \n\n\n\nExpect a dynamic\, immersive experience where science meets storytelling\, ask Merlin your own probing questions\, and prepare to see life on Earth in a completely new way. \n\n\n\nStep into the mycelial web and discover the unseen! \n\n\n\nMerlin Sheldrake said\, “Thinking about fungi makes the world look different. These remarkable organisms have shaped life on Earth for over a billion years and continue to do so. There are so many ways that fungi can help us as we move forward on this changing planet.” \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 £32.13 \n\n\n\nTickets are subject to a transaction fee of £3.95 \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nSunday 26 October 2025 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+ at the discretion of a parent or guardian \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/merlin-sheldrake-the-secret-life-of-fungi/ LOCATION:New Theatre Oxford\, 24-26 George Street\, Oxford\, Oxfordshire\, OX1 2AG CATEGORIES:Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/fungi.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:20251024T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251024T193000 DTSTAMP:20260620T123108 CREATED:20250816T201328Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T115324Z UID:10011156-1761334200-1761334200@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:The Wittering Whitehalls: Barely Alive DESCRIPTION:The Wittering Whitehalls: Barely Alive\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout The Wittering Whitehalls: Barely Alive\n\n\n\nJoin Michael and Hilary for an exclusive show as they bring their hit podcast to the stage. Take a comfy (-ish) seat and garner their thoughts on everything from workouts to weddings\, seaside towns to social media and everything in between! \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n The Wittering Whitehalls: Barely Alive\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 £32.69 \n\n\n\nTickets are subject to a transaction fee of £3.95 \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nFriday 24 October 2025 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\nWarning: \n\n\n\nRants are a strong possibility. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout New Theatre Oxford\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nThere has been a theatre on George Street for almost 170 years. The first theatre was built in 1836\, and a second in 1886. In 1934\, the third New Theatre opened. \n\n\n\nThe theatre has been owned by several different companies and undergone several name changes. It is now owned by the Ambassador Theatre Group and hosts everything from ballet and opera to musicals. \n\n\n\nOn performance days\, the Box Office opens at noon and closes 15 minutes after the show starts. If there is a performance on a Sunday or Bank Holiday\, Box Office will open 2 hours before the show begins and close 15 minutes after the show starts. \n\n\n\nThere is a large air-conditioned bar with seating located below the Stalls Foyer\, two further bars in the Circle Foyer and an additional one at the back of the balcony. All stocked with an array of drinks and snacks. \n\n\n\nThere is a cloakroom located in the stalls bar. If this is closed\, please speak to a member of staff. £1 per item. It is free to ATG Theatre Card members. \n\n\n\nSee important information about Getting there and Access here \n\n\n\nSee other shows at this venue URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/the-wittering-whitehalls-barely-alive/ LOCATION:New Theatre Oxford\, 24-26 George Street\, Oxford\, Oxfordshire\, OX1 2AG CATEGORIES:Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/TheWitteringWhitehalls_Prod_1920x1080.webp GEO:51.7539238;-1.2606005 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=New Theatre Oxford 24-26 George Street Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 2AG;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=24-26 George Street:geo:-1.2606005,51.7539238 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251021T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251021T193000 DTSTAMP:20260620T123108 CREATED:20250712T235047Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T100653Z UID:10010757-1761075000-1761075000@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:James May - Explorers - The Age of Discovery Tour DESCRIPTION:James May – Explorers – The Age of Discovery Tour\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout James May – Explorers – The Age of Discovery Tour\n\n\n\nExplorers – The Age of Discovery with James May – All New Show – Live on Stage \n\n\n\nJames May will premiere a landmark live theatre show in Australia\, New Zealand\, Singapore & the United Kingdom\, bringing to life the stories of the extraordinary explorers who traversed the deserts\, scaled the mountains\, and sailed into the unknown. The live show combines theatrical techniques and James’ charismatic storytelling to create an evening of compelling intellectual entertainment. \n\n\n\nJames May – Explorers – The Age of Discovery Tour\n\n\n\nFrom Ice Age migrations to space travel\, the stories of famous\, infamous\, and unknown explorers will come to life in a theatric style\, presented by British television presenter and award-winning journalist James May. James May is best known as a co-presenter of the motoring programs Top Gear and The Grand Tour and as the host of the Our Man in… TV series. \n\n\n\nFew endeavours have captured the imagination and spirit of humanity as profoundly as exploration. Audiences will embark on an awe-inspiring journey through time and space. They will discover the stories of those who risked (and sometimes gave) everything\, driven by insatiable curiosity and an unquenchable thirst for discovery\, pushing back the boundaries of the unexplored regions of the world\, and now\, the universe. \n\n\n\nLive on stage\, James May will unravel the breathtaking tales of humankind from the earliest wanderings of ancient hunter-gatherers to the intrepid\, often obsessive explorers\, among them Lief Ericson\, John Cabot\, James Cook’s navigator Tupaia\, Stanley\, and Livingstone\, Gertrude Bell\, through to the moonwalkers\, space exploration and the seemingly impossible challenges of interplanetary and intergalactic travel. \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 £45.00 \n\n\n\nTickets are subject to a transaction fee of £3.95 \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nTuesday 21 October 2025 at 7.30pm \n\n\n\nRunning time: \n\n\n\nThis show has an interval \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout New Theatre Oxford\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nThere has been a theatre on George Street for almost 170 years. The first theatre was built in 1836\, and a second in 1886. In 1934\, the third New Theatre opened. \n\n\n\nThe theatre has been owned by several different companies and undergone several name changes. It is now owned by the Ambassador Theatre Group and hosts everything from ballet and opera to musicals. \n\n\n\nOn performance days\, the Box Office opens at noon and closes 15 minutes after the show starts. If there is a performance on a Sunday or Bank Holiday\, Box Office will open 2 hours before the show begins and close 15 minutes after the show starts. \n\n\n\nThere is a large air-conditioned bar with seating located below the Stalls Foyer\, two further bars in the Circle Foyer and an additional one at the back of the balcony. All stocked with an array of drinks and snacks. \n\n\n\nThere is a cloakroom located in the stalls bar. If this is closed\, please speak to a member of staff. £1 per item. It is free to ATG Theatre Card members. \n\n\n\nSee important information about Getting there and Access here \n\n\n\nSee other shows at this venue URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/james-may-explorers-the-age-of-discovery-tour/ LOCATION:New Theatre Oxford\, 24-26 George Street\, Oxford\, Oxfordshire\, OX1 2AG CATEGORIES:Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/JamesMayExplorersTheAgeofDiscovery_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:20251013T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251013T213000 DTSTAMP:20260620T123108 CREATED:20250504T153342Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T094546Z UID:10010472-1760383800-1760391000@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Sandi Toksvig - Friends of Dorothy DESCRIPTION:Sandi Toksvig – Friends of Dorothy\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Sandi Toksvig – Friends of Dorothy\n\n\n\nCome and join the comedian\, broadcaster\, and campaigner (and tiny Danish beacon of hope) for an evening celebrating her love and passion for writers and books. \n\n\n\nAsell-out in 2024\, this show is packed with fascinating stories\, a lively Q&A\, and the much-contested ‘Cleverest Person in the Room’ game. Dive into Sandi’s extraordinary collection as she explores outrageous and bizarre titles such as ‘The Beginners Guide to Sex in the Afterlife’ and ‘Cheese Problems Solved’. \n\n\n\nMarking the paperback publication of her Sunday Times Bestselling novel\, Sandi’s live shows are life-affirming\, smart\, and funny. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReviews\n\n\n\n\n“A breath of fresh air … lots of fun.” \n\n\n\nThe Times \n\n\n\n\n\n“Warm\, witty\, and wise … the perfect balm for these turbulent times.” \n\n\n\nGraham Norton \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 £35.46 \n\n\n\nTickets are subject to a transaction fee of £3.95 \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nMonday 13 October 2025 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\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/sandi-toksvig-friends-of-dorothy/ LOCATION:New Theatre Oxford\, 24-26 George Street\, Oxford\, Oxfordshire\, OX1 2AG CATEGORIES:Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Sandi-Toksvig-Friends-of-Dorothy.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:20251011T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251012T235959 DTSTAMP:20260620T123108 CREATED:20250712T143936Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T115137Z UID:10011112-1760140800-1760313599@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Cliveden Literary Festival  DESCRIPTION:Cliveden Literary Festival\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Cliveden Literary Festival \n\n\n\nEstablished in 2017 and now in its eighth year\, Cliveden Literary Festival will take place from 11 – 12 October 2025. \n\n\n\nHosted at the iconic Cliveden House in Berkshire\, the 2024 festival heard Salman Rushdie talk to Ian McEwan about his storied and courageous literary career; screen stars Rachel Weisz and Emily Maitlis took us behind the scenes of their careers in the spotlight; ex-MI6 chief Alex Younger and Niall Ferguson investigated global threats to the West\, from China and Russia to Islamic extremism; and Simon Sebag Montefiore discussed Jerusalem and holiness in a supposedly secular world with Tom Holland\, and the Mughal and Romanov dynasties with William Dalrymple. \n\n\n\nThere were also panels interrogating everything from the future of fiction with Merve Emre and Elif Shafak to the history of the monarchy with Helen Castor and Robert Hardman; in between discussions of the current state of the Middle East\, the classical world and much more. \n\n\n\nRenowned as a forum for lively discussion\, innovative ideas\, and political debate\, Cliveden Literary Festival has been described by Ian McEwan as ‘probably the world’s best small literary festival\,’ and by Alain de Botton as ‘the most dignified and beautiful literary festival on the planet’. \n\n\n\nRun by a committee of writers and historians – Andrew Roberts\, Natalie Livingstone\, Catherine Ostler and Simon Sebag Montefiore – Cliveden Literary Festival draws on Cliveden House’s unique history as a literary salon frequented by writers and thinkers including Alexander Pope\, Alfred Lord Tennyson\, George Bernard Shaw\, Jonathan Swift and Sir Winston Churchill. \n\n\n\nA sell-out success every year\, priority bookers are given early access to festival tickets\, with the wider public able to book from 10am on Monday 11 August\, on the Cliveden Literary Festival website. \n\n\n\nVisitors to Cliveden Literary Festival will also have the opportunity to explore the beautiful National Trust gardens and enjoy scenic walks down to the River Thames. \n\n\n\nCliveden House\, operated by the Iconic Luxury Hotel group\, has been awarded a Forbes Travel Guide Star Award\, and Condé Nast Johansens Award for Excellence. \n\n\n\n2025 Speakers \n\n\n\nIan Rankin\, Salman Rushdie\, Richard E Grant\, Douglas Murray\, Jung Chang\, Niall Ferguson\, Hallie Rubenhold\, Alain de Botton\, Elif Shafak\, Marlon James\, Anthony Horowitz\, William Boyd\, Sarah Vine\, Michael Gove\, Joanna Coles\, Peter Godwin\, Helen Castor\, Rachel Eliza Griffiths\, Patrick Marber\, Tristram Hunt\, Merve Emre\, Jake Sullivan\, Bari Weiss\, Andrew Davies\, Tina Brown\, Peter Frankopan\, James Marriott\, Alex Burghart\, Charles Moore\, Emily Maitlis\, Jonathan Bate\, David McCloskey\, Dambisa Moyo\, Jonathan Freedland\, Robert Douglas-Fairhurst\, Nicholas Boggs\, Mark Rosenblatt\, Gordon Corera\, Lucy Hughes-Hallett\, Freya Johnston\, Robert Hardman\, Sarah Churchwell\, Geordie Greig\, Georgia Beaufort\, Yana Peel\, Andrei Soldatov\, Adam LeBor\, James McAuley\, Tim Bouverie\, Anne Somerset\, Cindy Yu\, Rachel Kelly\, Anne Sebba\, Jake Wallis Simons\, Alice Loxton\, Luke Pepera\, Carol Woolton and Caroline Derby; and our founders\, Catherine Ostler\, Natalie Livingstone\, Simon Sebag Montefiore and Andrew Roberts. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWatch the highlights\n\n\n\n\nhttps://clivedenliteraryfestival.org/video/Cliveden_2024_FINAL.mp4\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\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\nWeekend – £235.00 plus £8.63 booking fee \n\n\n\nSaturday – £120.00 plus £7.69 booking fee \n\n\n\nSunday – £120.00 plus £7.69 booking fee \n\n\n\nStudent Ticket Weekend – £117.50 plus £7.54 booking fee \n\n\n\nStudent Ticket Saturday and Sunday – £60.00 plus £4.09 booking fee \n\n\n\nStudent Ticket Sunday – £60.00 plus £4.09 booking fee \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nSaturday 11 to Sunday 12 October 2025 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGallery URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/cliveden-literary-festival/ LOCATION:Cliveden House\, Berkshire\, Cliveden Road\, Taplow\, Berkshire\, SL6 0JF\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Cliveden-Literary-Festival.webp GEO:51.5457468;-0.6851959 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Cliveden House Berkshire Cliveden Road Taplow Berkshire SL6 0JF United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Cliveden Road:geo:-0.6851959,51.5457468 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251010T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251010T153000 DTSTAMP:20260620T123108 CREATED:20250922T153930Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T120320Z UID:10011441-1760104800-1760110200@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Tea & Talk DESCRIPTION:Tea & Talk\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Tea & Talk\n\n\n\nSimply time for tea and a chat with other older people with support from some of the museum’s lovely volunteers. \n\n\n\nTea and Talk is a great way to meet others\, find out more about what else is happening in the museum\, and enjoy time for a cup of tea in a friendly and supported environment. Sessions are free with no need to book and run from 2.00pm to 3.30pm. Donations are welcome. \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\nSessions are free with no need to book \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\n\nFriday 10 October 2025 at 2.00pm\n\n\n\nFriday 14 November 2025 at 2.00pm\n\n\n\nFriday 12 December 2025 at 2.00pm\n\n\n\n\nRunning time: \n\n\n\n1 hour 30 minutes \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Museum of Oxford\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nThe Museum of Oxford is the only museum dedicated to telling the story of Oxford and its people. Located inside the Oxford Town Hall\, it explores the city’s rich history beyond the university\, focusing on the lives\, industries\, and communities that have shaped Oxford over time. \n\n\n\nThe museum features interactive exhibits\, local artefacts\, and personal stories\, covering topics such as Oxford’s medieval origins\, its diverse communities\, and key moments in its development. It also hosts temporary exhibitions\, events\, and activities for all ages. \n\n\n\nDiscover more about the Museum of Oxford. URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/tea-talk/2025-10-10/ LOCATION:Museum of Oxford\, Oxford Town Hall\, St Aldate's\, Oxford\, Oxfordshire\, OX1 1BX CATEGORIES:Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Tea-Talk-720x405-1.webp GEO:51.7515381;-1.2572431 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Museum of Oxford Oxford Town Hall St Aldate's Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 1BX;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Oxford Town Hall\, St Aldate's:geo:-1.2572431,51.7515381 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251006T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251006T153000 DTSTAMP:20260620T123108 CREATED:20250922T152521Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250927T154411Z UID:10011444-1759759200-1759764600@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Memory Lane DESCRIPTION:Memory Lane\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Memory Lane\n\n\n\nMemory Lane is a programme of themed reminiscence sessions for older people. There is a short informal presentation on a topic and plenty of time to share your stories\, experiences\, and memories- and to enjoy a cup of tea or coffee afterwards. \n\n\n\nJoin for Andrew’s virtual tour of Oxford. \n\n\n\nSessions are free and run from 2.00pm to 3.30pm. No booking required. \n\n\n\nAccess \n\n\n\nThere is step-free\, level entry access to the Town Hall via the entrance closest to Carfax Tower (to the left of the main steps as you face the Town Hall). Inside the Museum\, Museum Makers is accessible via a platform lift to the Galleries and then a lift to the basement. \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\nSessions are free and no booking required. \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nMonday 06 October 2025 at 2.00pm \n\n\n\nRunning time: \n\n\n\n1 hour 30 minutes \n\n\n\nAge guidance:  \n\n\n\nOlder people \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Museum of Oxford\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nThe Museum of Oxford is the only museum dedicated to telling the story of Oxford and its people. Located inside the Oxford Town Hall\, it explores the city’s rich history beyond the university\, focusing on the lives\, industries\, and communities that have shaped Oxford over time. \n\n\n\nThe museum features interactive exhibits\, local artefacts\, and personal stories\, covering topics such as Oxford’s medieval origins\, its diverse communities\, and key moments in its development. It also hosts temporary exhibitions\, events\, and activities for all ages. \n\n\n\nDiscover more about the Museum of Oxford. URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/__trashed-139/ LOCATION:Museum of Oxford\, Oxford Town Hall\, St Aldate's\, Oxford\, Oxfordshire\, OX1 1BX CATEGORIES:Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Memory-Lane-1.webp GEO:51.7515381;-1.2572431 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Museum of Oxford Oxford Town Hall St Aldate's Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 1BX;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Oxford Town Hall\, St Aldate's:geo:-1.2572431,51.7515381 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251005T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251005T160000 DTSTAMP:20260620T123108 CREATED:20250322T120148Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T142511Z UID:10010369-1759672800-1759680000@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Tim Peake: Astronauts - The Quest To Explore Space DESCRIPTION:Tim Peake: Astronauts – The Quest To Explore Space\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Tim Peake: Astronauts – The Quest To Explore Space\n\n\n\nWith fewer than 650 people having reached Earth’s orbit\, nobody is more qualified than Tim Peake to celebrate the historic achievements and human endeavours of space exploration. \n\n\n\nUp until now\, Tim has brought his own incredible journey to life through unparalleled storytelling and extraordinary archive footage. In this new show\, Tim will share the remarkable stories of some of his fellow astronauts and explore the spectacular evolution of space travel. \n\n\n\nTim Peake: Astronauts – The Quest To Explore Space\n\n\n\nFrom the first forays into space in the 1950s to the first human missions destined for Mars\, Tim will traverse the final frontier. As he recounts the awe-inspiring endeavours of astronauts across the ages\, Tim will reveal what spaceflight is truly like: from the wondrous view of Earth\, living in weightlessness\, the unique dangers and unexpected moments of humour\, to the years of training and psychological and physical pressures that an astronaut has to take on. \n\n\n\nFollowing his sold-out success in 2024\, we are delighted to announce new venues for Astronauts: The Quest to Explore Space this Autumn. The journey has only just begun…come and join Tim for this one-of-a-kind show launching at a venue near you! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWatch the trailer\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReviews\n\n\n\n\n“Space has the capacity to inspire and fascinate people of all ages. It’s an honour to be able to share these unique experiences\, which have forever changed how we look at the universe.” \n\n\n\nTim Peake \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 £42.66 \n\n\n\nTickets are subject to a transaction fee of £3.95 \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nSunday 05 October 2025 at 2.00pm \n\n\n\nRunning time: \n\n\n\n2 hours\, including an interval \n\n\n\nLocation: \n\n\n\nMain auditorium \n\n\n\nAge guidance: \n\n\n\nThe scientific content of the show is best suited to ages 12+ but admission is purely at parental discretion. \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/tim-peake-astronauts-the-quest-to-explore-space-2/ LOCATION:Aylesbury Waterside Theatre\, Exchange Street\, Aylesbury\, Buckinghamshire\, HP20 1UG CATEGORIES:Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Tim-Peake-Astronauts-The-Quest-To-Explore-Space1.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:20251004T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251004T140000 DTSTAMP:20260620T123108 CREATED:20250208T003040Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T001450Z UID:10010107-1759586400-1759586400@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Tim Peake: Astronauts - The Quest To Explore Space DESCRIPTION:Tim Peake: Astronauts – The Quest To Explore Space\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Tim Peake: Astronauts – The Quest To Explore Space\n\n\n\nWith fewer than 650 people having reached Earth’s orbit\, nobody is more qualified than Tim to celebrate the historic achievements and human endeavours of space exploration. \n\n\n\nUp until now\, Tim has brought his own incredible journey to life through unparalleled storytelling and extraordinary archive footage. In this new show\, Tim will share the remarkable stories of some of his fellow astronauts and explore the spectacular evolution of space travel.  \n\n\n\nTim Peake: Astronauts – The Quest To Explore Space\n\n\n\nFrom the first forays into space in the 1950s to the first human missions destined for Mars\, Tim will traverse the final frontier. As he recounts the awe-inspiring endeavours of astronauts across the ages\, Tim will reveal what spaceflight is truly like: from the wondrous view of Earth\, living in weightlessness\, the unique dangers and unexpected moments of humour\, to the years of training and psychological and physical pressures that an astronaut has to take on.  \n\n\n\nFollowing his sold-out success in 2024\, we are delighted to announce ‘Astronauts: The Quest to Explore Space’ is heading to Oxford this Autumn. The journey has only just begun…come and join Tim for this one-of-a-kind show.   \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“Space has the capacity to inspire and fascinate people of all ages. It’s an honour to be able to share these unique experiences\, which have forever changed how we look at the universe.” \n\n\n\nTim Peake \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 £42.66 \n\n\n\nTickets are subject to a transaction fee of £3.95 \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nSaturday 04 October 2025 at 2.00pm \n\n\n\nRunning time: \n\n\n\n2 hours\, including an interval \n\n\n\nAge guidance:  \n\n\n\nThe scientific content of the show is best suited to ages 12+ but admission is purely at parental discretion. \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/tim-peake-astronauts-the-quest-to-explore-space/ LOCATION:New Theatre Oxford\, 24-26 George Street\, Oxford\, Oxfordshire\, OX1 2AG CATEGORIES:Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Tim-Peake-Astronauts-The-Quest-To-Explore-Space.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:20251004T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251004T120000 DTSTAMP:20260620T123108 CREATED:20250927T154159Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260610T013248Z UID:10011438-1759575600-1759579200@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Author Talk: ‘A Jericho Scrapbook’ with Mark Davies - Jericho 200 DESCRIPTION:Author Talk: ‘A Jericho Scrapbook’ with Mark Davies – Jericho 200\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Author Talk: ‘A Jericho Scrapbook’ with Mark Davies – Jericho 200\n\n\n\nThis special event marks the publication of A Jericho Scrapbook: Inside an Oxford Community Saved from Destruction\, originally compiled in 1955 by Constance Hawtrey and published this year with comprehensive notes and appendices by local historian Mark Davies\, as part of the Jericho 200 celebrations. \n\n\n\nFeaturing an astonishingly wide range of reminiscences\, photographs\, sketches\, and ephemera (and even the odd ghost story!) about this sometimes controversial Oxford suburb\, Constance Hawtrey’s A Jericho Scrapbook is now complemented by Mark Davies’ new appraisals of the origins of Jericho\, of the ironworks which became a mainstay of the area\, and of Miss Hawtrey’s own life\, including her time as an early student of St Hilda’s College. \n\n\n\nIn this talk\, Mark will highlight key moments in Jericho’s early history\, from before the University’s purchase of land for its Printing Press in 1825 and the establishment of the future Lucy’s ironworks the same year. \n\n\n\nIt was also in 1825 that the first streets of houses began to replace lush meadowland running down to the Oxford Canal. Jericho’s subsequent unsavoury reputation contrasts with its embrace of cultural icons such as the Pre-Raphaelites\, Thomas Hardy\, Inspector Morse\, Philip Pullman\, and Alice in Wonderland. \n\n\n\nJoin this talk for a journey through Jericho’s inspiring history and discover a unique perspective on Oxford’s ‘dangerously hospitable’ 200-year-old suburb. \n\n\n\nSigned copies of A Jericho Scrapbook: Inside an Oxford Community Saved from Destruction will be available for purchase in the MOX Shop at an exclusive discounted price. \n\n\n\nFurther information \n\n\n\nMark Davies is an Oxford local historian\, public speaker\, and guide. His publications include the social and cultural importance of the city’s waterways (A Towpath Walk in Oxford; Alice in Waterland; Alice’s Oxford on Foot; What a Liberty!)\, historical crime (Stories of Oxford Castle; The Abingdon Waterturnpike Murder)\, and a biography of the first English hot-air balloonist\, James Sadler (King of All Balloons). \n\n\n\nHe is a trustee of the Lewis Carroll Society\, a member of the Society of Authors\, Chair of the Jericho Living Heritage Trust (to which all proceeds of the sale of A Jericho Scrapbook will be donated)\, and on the committee of the Alliance of Literary Societies. \n\n\n\nMeeting point \n\n\n\nThere is step-free\, level entry access to the Town Hall via the entrance closest to Carfax Tower (to the left of the main steps as you face the Town Hall). Inside the Museum\, Museum Makers is accessible via a platform lift to the Galleries and then a lift to the basement. \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 £5.00 \n\n\n\nTickets are subject to a non-refundable transaction fee of £1.96 and are available to purchase online or at the Museum shop. \n\n\n\nSales from tickets help support MOX’s work to deliver fun and accessible family activities\, community engagement projects\, schools workshops\, exhibitions and special events for Oxford’s people in our Museum spaces. \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nSaturday 04 October 2025 at 11.00am \n\n\n\nRunning time: \n\n\n\n1 hour \n\n\n\nGood to know: \n\n\n\nPlease be aware that photographs will be taken at this event for use in marketing. If you (or a member of your group) would prefer not to be photographed\, please let a member of staff know during the event. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Museum of Oxford\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nThe Museum of Oxford is the only museum dedicated to telling the story of Oxford and its people. Located inside the Oxford Town Hall\, it explores the city’s rich history beyond the university\, focusing on the lives\, industries\, and communities that have shaped Oxford over time. \n\n\n\nThe museum features interactive exhibits\, local artefacts\, and personal stories\, covering topics such as Oxford’s medieval origins\, its diverse communities\, and key moments in its development. It also hosts temporary exhibitions\, events\, and activities for all ages. \n\n\n\nDiscover more about the Museum of Oxford. URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/author-talk-a-jericho-scrapbook-with-mark-davies-jericho-200/ LOCATION:Museum of Oxford\, Oxford Town Hall\, St Aldate's\, Oxford\, Oxfordshire\, OX1 1BX CATEGORIES:Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Author-Talk-‘A-Jericho-Scrapbook-with-Mark-Davies-Jericho-200.webp GEO:51.7515381;-1.2572431 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Museum of Oxford Oxford Town Hall St Aldate's Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 1BX;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Oxford Town Hall\, St Aldate's:geo:-1.2572431,51.7515381 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251002T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251002T193000 DTSTAMP:20260620T123108 CREATED:20241124T225733Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T084456Z UID:10009705-1759433400-1759433400@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:An Evening with Mary Beard DESCRIPTION:An Evening with Mary Beard\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout An Evening with Mary Beard\n\n\n\nStep into the world of Ancient Rome with renowned historian Mary Beard as she uncovers the stories that history forgot. \n\n\n\nIn this captivating live event\, Mary Beard takes you beyond the well-worn paths of emperors and battles\, revealing the rich and complex lives of those often left out of the history books. \n\n\n\nAn Evening with Mary Beard\n\n\n\nFrom the gritty reality of a gladiator’s life in the arena to the tumultuous final days of the Roman Republic\, Mary rewrites popular narratives\, casting fresh light on what we think we know. \n\n\n\nAs the excitement builds for the release of Gladiator 2 in 2025\, there’s never been a better time to dive deeper into the world of Ancient Rome’s most iconic figures. But this isn’t just about the past—Mary draws thought-provoking connections between Roman politics and today’s world. \n\n\n\nWhat can we learn from the rise and fall of the Roman Republic\, and how might it resonate with the political landscapes we navigate today? \n\n\n\nDon’t miss the chance to ask your own questions as Mary Beard unpacks the history that shaped one of the greatest empires of all time. \n\n\n\nWhether you’re a history enthusiast or a curious newcomer\, this evening promises to be a spectacular journey through time\, leaving you with fresh insights into both ancient and modern worlds. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\nTicket Prices:From £33.24 \n\n\n\nTickets are subject to a transaction fee of £3.95. \n\n\n\nDate & time:Thursday 02 October 2025 at 7.30pm \n\n\n\nRunning time:1 hour 50 minutes\, including an interval. \n\n\n\nAge guidance:12+ \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/an-evening-with-mary-beard/ LOCATION:New Theatre Oxford\, 24-26 George Street\, Oxford\, Oxfordshire\, OX1 2AG CATEGORIES:Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/AnEveningwithMaryBeard_Prod_1920X1080.webp GEO:51.7539238;-1.2606005 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=New Theatre Oxford 24-26 George Street Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 2AG;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=24-26 George Street:geo:-1.2606005,51.7539238 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR