This free exhibition explores the portraits of three rulers – Fath Ali Shah Qajar, King George III, and Napoleon Bonaparte – revealing how art conveyed their authority, ambition, and personality
This exhibition at the Ashmolean showcases Pat Suet-Bik Hui and the tradition of the ‘three perfections’, blending poetry, calligraphy, and painting across centuries.
The Drawing Project brings together sixteen artists who collaboratively reinterpret two Ashmolean masterpieces through large-scale drawings. Created over eight months, the exhibition features full-size assembled works alongside additional responses, plus inspiring workshops for families and adults.
This february half-term, hop aboard the miniature train to the Walled Garden and Adventure Play, wind your way through the Marlborough Maze, explore the 2,000-acre ‘Capability’ Brown landscaped parkland and meet some of the friendly Blenheim sheep.
Travel back in time to the golden age of the Great Western Railway and savour the sights, sounds and smells of steam as you explore this 21-acre living museum with trains dating from Victorian times to the 1960s.
Join NW Inventors this February half term for Character Creations, an interactive two-day drama workshop exploring character development. Young participants will invent, design and perform original characters using voice, movement and imagination in a fun, supportive studio environment at The North Wall.
Based on Emily Gravett’s beloved book Tidy, this gentle, playful show follows Pete the badger as his love of neatness goes too far. Featuring beautiful puppets, original music and humour, it explores nature, balance and the joy of a little wild chaos.
Fun, Theatre and Family Days Out – some of the free and low-cost activities to enjoy this February half-term.
HERE & NOW is the hilarious and heart-warming new musical based on the songs of the multi-million-selling pop phenomenon, Steps.
Artist Coffee Morning is a relaxed networking event for Oxford-based creatives to meet fellow theatre-makers, writers and artists. Enjoy coffee, share ideas, promote your work and learn about upcoming opportunities with the Playhouse team in a friendly, informal setting.
Join Ray in The Ultimate Bubble Show as he uses various gases to create incredible bubble sculptures, effects, and magical displays.
YouthLab: Dance Masterclass invites young dancers to train with Company Chameleon during a high-energy February half-term intensive. Participants will explore the company’s distinctive movement style, create original choreography with professional dancers, and perform live at Pegasus Theatre as part of Dancin’ Oxford’s 20th Anniversary Spring Dance Festival.
The Theatre Chipping Norton and Selladoor Worldwide present a bold new version of The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged). Rebooted for 2026, this wildly funny, high-speed romp through all 37 plays delivers irreverent humour, theatrical chaos and nonstop laughter before heading out on a major UK tour.
The NW Inventors youth theatre offers young people the chance to build confidence, make friends and develop drama skills, with a year-long journey that includes performance training, devising a show and rehearsing for a Summer Showcase at The North Wall.
NW Inventors youth theatre helps young people in Kidlington build confidence, make friends and develop drama skills. Across the year, members train, devise a new show and rehearse for a lively Summer Showcase at The North Wall.
YouthLab youth theatre helps young people build performance skills, explore their artistic style and create original work. Across the year, members train, devise a new show and rehearse for an exciting Summer Showcase at The North Wall.
YouthLab youth theatre helps young people build performance skills, explore their artistic style and create original work. Across the year, members train, devise a new show and rehearse for a vibrant Summer Showcase at The North Wall.
Mark 100 years of Laurel & Hardy with an entertaining live show presented by Neil Brand. Featuring film clips, rare stills and brilliant piano accompaniment, this joyful tribute explores the legacy of the legendary comedy duo, promising laughter and insight throughout.
Get ready for Exciting Science, a thrilling live show bursting with explosive experiments and interactive fun. From volcanic eruptions to smoke blasters, this action-packed experience puts the “exciting” back into science and promises amazement for audiences aged four and upwards.
Immersion Theatre brings Rapunzel to life in a brand-new musical packed with laughter, catchy songs and audience interaction. Featuring dazzling costumes, animated scenery and plenty of magic, this hair-raising family adventure is perfect for audiences of all ages.
Oxford Playhouse stages Edward Albee’s Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, a fierce and darkly comic masterpiece. Directed by Mike Tweddle, this explosive drama explores marriage, power and illusion through one unforgettable night between two couples.
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KEMF Baroque String Workshop opens for secondary-school-aged students grades 6+ led by Instruments of Time & Truth.
An explosive celebration of emo and pop punk brings Fell Out Boy, The Black Charade, L1NKN P4RK and Dookie Green Day Tribute together for one unforgettable night. Expect authentic costumes, dynamic choreography and powerful performances that channel the spirit of the genre at its peak.