BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The Oxford Magazine - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for The Oxford Magazine REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20240331T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20241027T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250511T143000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250511T153000 DTSTAMP:20260420T103901 CREATED:20250517T125209Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250802T093547Z UID:10010881-1746973800-1746977400@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Sharing Event: The Remarkable Dance Company and 201 Dance Company DESCRIPTION:Sharing Event: The Remarkable Dance Company and 201 Dance Company\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Sharing Event: The Remarkable Dance Company and 201 Dance Company\n\n\n\nExperience the power of collaboration through dance as the Remarkable Dance Company and the acclaimed 201 Dance Company join forces for an exclusive research and development sharing of The Last Day\, a bold new work by 201 Dance Company. \n\n\n\nAt this special afternoon sharing\, audiences are invited behind the scenes to witness the early stages of The Last Day and work with dancers of all ages and experience. Through a dynamic blend of movement\, autobiographical narrative\, conversation\, and experimentation\, both companies will share newly devised material\, insights\, and creative processes\, offering a rare glimpse into how groundbreaking dance theatre is made. \n\n\n\n201 Dance Company is renowned for its emotionally charged\, socially responsive productions that tackle pressing issues with honesty and originality\, led by Artistic Director Andrea Walker. From 2021-2023\, Andrea spent a prolonged period back in his birth country of Italy\, caring for his mother\, whose health had been deteriorating slowly after a long battle with cancer. \n\n\n\nWith a limited amount of time\, certainty\, and physical ability\, the relationship of mother and son\, and what it means to live for both of them\, is brought to the forefront: raising powerful questions about autonomy\, identity\, and the forces that shape us. \n\n\n\nThe Remarkable Dance Company (affectionately known as the Remarkables) are The Mill’s dance company for over-50s drawn from Banbury and surrounding areas. Formed in 2017 with support from Arts Council England (ACE)\, the company have had the experience of working with professional choreographers and dance companies including Uchenna Dance\, Yorke Dance and Chhaya Collective to develop their practice and create one-off curtain-raiser performances. \n\n\n\nSince 2023\, led by the company’s Artistic Director Luca Braccia\, the company have created their first full-scale piece Let’s Play Forever and showcased their work at festivals including Host in Ipswich and Dancin’ Oxford’s Summer Festival. \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 \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nSunday 11 May 2025 at 2.30pm \n\n\n\nRunning time: \n\n\n\n1 hour \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/sharing-event-the-remarkable-dance-company-and-201-dance-company/ LOCATION:The Mill Arts Centre\, Banbury\, Spiceball Park\, Banbury\, Oxfordshire\, OX16 5QE CATEGORIES:Dance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Sharing-Event-The-Remarkable-Dance-Company-and-201-Dance-Company.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:20250511T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250511T200500 DTSTAMP:20260420T103901 CREATED:20250322T095623Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250802T104451Z UID:10010325-1746986400-1746993900@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Menopause The Musical 2 DESCRIPTION:Menopause The Musical 2\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Menopause The Musical 2\n\n\n\nStarring Carli Norris (Doctors\, Hollyoaks\, Eastenders)\, Maureen Nolan (The Nolans)\, Rebecca Wheatley (Casualty)\, and Daniele Coombe (West End Star)\, we present the final UK tour of the smash-hit Menopause the Musical 2 – Cruising Through Menopause. In this hilarious sequel to the sell-out hit Menopause the Musical®\, we fast forward five years to catch up with the same four characters for tales of their lives\, loves\, and losses as they set off on the high seas. \n\n\n\nMenopause The Musical 2\n\n\n\nHot flushes\, mood swings\, memory lapses and weight gain Cruising Through Menopause is a truly funny\, heartfelt\, and reassuring look at the ‘joys’ of menopause. When your life is a bumpy ride full of twists and turns\, it’s hard to find and keep true friends. But step on board and we’ll take you on a trip of self-discovery\, love\, and friendship all backed by a soundtrack of hysterical parodied hits! \n\n\n\nFor these four ladies\, menopause was not the beginning of the end but the beginning of a beautiful friendship where love conquers\, and friendships never fail. \n\n\n\nSo\, all aboard and you’ll be laughing and maybe even crying with Menopause the Musical 2 – Cruising Through Menopause. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWatch the trailer\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease see important booking information below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\nTicket prices: \n\n\n\nFrom £36.75 \n\n\n\nTickets are subject to a transaction fee of £3.95 \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nSunday 11 May 2025 at 6.00pm \n\n\n\nRunning time: \n\n\n\n2 hours 5 minutes\, including an interval \n\n\n\nLocation: \n\n\n\nMain auditorium \n\n\n\nAge guidance:  \n\n\n\n16+ \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/menopause-the-musical-2/ LOCATION:Aylesbury Waterside Theatre\, Exchange Street\, Aylesbury\, Buckinghamshire\, HP20 1UG CATEGORIES:Musicals ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Menopause-The-Musical-2.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:20250512T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250512T121000 DTSTAMP:20260420T103901 CREATED:20250517T125306Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250517T125309Z UID:10010804-1747045800-1747051800@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Snow White DESCRIPTION:Snow White\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Snow White\n\n\n\nA princess joins forces with seven dwarfs to liberate her kingdom from her cruel stepmother\, the Evil Queen. A live-action adaptation of the 1937 Disney animated film ‘Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs’. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWatch the trailer\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease see important booking information below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\nTicket prices: \n\n\n\nGeneral – £5.00 \n\n\n\nCarer – Free \n\n\n\nAll prices include any booking fees \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nMonday 12 May 2025 at 10.30am \n\n\n\nRunning time: \n\n\n\n1 hour 40 minutes \n\n\n\nFilm rating: \n\n\n\nPG \n\n\n\nGood to know: \n\n\n\nThis is a relaxed performance \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout The Theatre Chipping Norton\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nThe Theatre Chipping Norton\, sometimes called The Theatre\, Chipping Norton or Chipping Norton Theatre\, is a theatre\, an arthouse cinema\, a gallery and a concert hall in Chipping Norton. \n\n\n\nThe theatre has has 217 seats\, including stalls and a balcony. It is a resource for the community\, and it is also a professional venue\, welcoming over 55\,000 customer visits every year. \n\n\n\nIt is something unique\, but it is also different things to different people. It is the cause and subject of many arguments and debates; and a fair amount of acclaim and affection. It is complicated and a little eccentric. \n\n\n\nIt is not a little theatre. It likes to make a big noise. \n\n\n\nDiscover more about The Theatre Chipping Norton\, including travel\, access and venue information. URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/snow-white/ LOCATION:The Theatre Chipping Norton\, 2 Spring Street\, Chipping Norton\, Oxfordshire\, OX7 5NL CATEGORIES:Film & Screen ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Snow-White.webp GEO:51.9431406;-1.5450005 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Theatre Chipping Norton 2 Spring Street Chipping Norton Oxfordshire OX7 5NL;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2 Spring Street:geo:-1.5450005,51.9431406 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250512T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250512T113000 DTSTAMP:20260420T103901 CREATED:20250517T125338Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250517T125341Z UID:10010960-1747047600-1747049400@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Hey Diddle Diddle - Summer Sessions DESCRIPTION:Hey Diddle Diddle – Summer Sessions\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Hey Diddle Diddle – Summer Sessions\n\n\n\nMonday morning musical fun. Start your week with a dance and a song! \n\n\n\nKickstart your little one’s excitement for creativity and imaginative play with our Hey Diddle Diddle sessions – a perfect introduction to music\, dance\, and performance for early years children and their adults. \n\n\n\nWith a new theme each week\, you and your child are invited to play\, laugh\, and learn in these fun\, interactive sessions. \n\n\n\nPlus\, stay after the session to meet new friends over free hot drinks in The Playhouse’s Circle Bar! \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\nAdvanced booking per session (1 adult & 1 child) – £5.00 \n\n\n\nOn-the-day booking – £7.00 \n\n\n\nEach additional ticket – £3.00 \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nMonday 12 May to Monday 14 July 2025 at 11.00am \n\n\n\nRunning time: \n\n\n\n30 minutes \n\n\n\nAge guidance:. \n\n\n\n5 and under \n\n\n\nLocation:  \n\n\n\nTop Room\, Oxford Playhouse \n\n\n\nGood to know: \n\n\n\n\nBuggy/pushchair space available in the Playhouse Foyer.\n\n\n\nNo session on Monday 05 and Monday 26 May.\n\n\n\nOur Top Room is only accessible by stairs.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Oxford Playhouse\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nOxford Playhouse and its Burton Taylor Studio present and produce several live performances and feature a rich array of British and international dramas\, family entertainment\, contemporary dance and music\, student and amateur shows\, comedy\, lectures and poetry. \n\n\n\nThe Playhouse not only produces and tours its own theatrical productions\, but it also fosters creativity through its Artists in Residence program and the Playhouse Plays Out series\, which brings unique events to various locations across the county. \n\n\n\nThe theatre’s Participation Team engages over 15\,000 individuals annually\, offering an extensive range of activities\, including post-show discussions\, workshops\, work experience opportunities\, holiday programs\, a youth theatre\, and a company for young performers. \n\n\n\nOxford Playhouse stands dedicated to its mission of being a Playhouse for all\, striving to ignite inspiration and bring about transformative experiences through its commitment to creativity on its stages\, within its community and online. \n\n\n\nDiscover more about Oxford Playhouse\, including travel\, access and venue information. URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/hey-diddle-diddle-summer-sessions/ LOCATION:Oxford Playhouse\, Beaumont Street\, Oxford\, Oxfordshire\, OX1 2LW\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/HEY_DIDDLE_DIDDLE_14634.webp GEO:51.7550368;-1.2605435 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Oxford Playhouse Beaumont Street Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 2LW United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Beaumont Street:geo:-1.2605435,51.7550368 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250512T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250512T160000 DTSTAMP:20260420T103901 CREATED:20250517T125412Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250517T125416Z UID:10011024-1747054800-1747065600@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Women in Film: Changemakers of Film and Screen Panel Discussion DESCRIPTION:Women in Film: Changemakers of Film and Screen Panel Discussion\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Women in Film: Changemakers of Film and Screen Panel Discussion\n\n\n\nAn afternoon of talks and conversations from world-leading practitioners and industry professionals\, including actors\, film producers\, casting directors\, executives\, and researchers. \n\n\n\nCelebrate how women are shaping change and progress in the film industry\, and how perceptions of the roles women and those with protected characteristics inhabit\, both on and off screen\, are changing. \n\n\n\nThe afternoon will draw on the ground-breaking research from the University of Southern California’s Annenberg Inclusion Initiative\, which is focused on creating impactful solutions for systemic change. \n\n\n\nHear from an inspiring lineup of industry leaders across talks and conversations\, including a panel discussion with French-British actor and producer Oriane Pick (The Date)\, twice Oscar-nominated and BAFTA-winning producer Finola Dwyer (Brooklyn\, An Education)\, renowned Casting Director Lucy Bevan (Barbie\, The Batman)\, chaired by TV and Radio Broadcaster Neev Spencer. \n\n\n\nDr. Stacy L. Smith\, Founder of the USC Annenberg Inclusion Initiative\, will be in conversation with Bridgerton star Simone Ashley\, who most recently starred in Picture This (Amazon Prime)\, following an interview with BIFA award-winning actor Gugu Mbatha-Raw\, who recently led the second season of Apple TV+’s Surface. \n\n\n\nProduced by the Cultural Programme at the University of Oxford in partnership with Dr Stacy L. Smith\, the University of Southern California’s Annenberg Inclusion Initiative\, and Ghetto Film School. \n\n\n\nTo be first to know when further programme details are announced\, sign up for the Cultural Programme’s exclusive mailing list. \n\n\n\nAbout Women in Film \n\n\n\nProduced by the Cultural Programme at the University of Oxford in partnership with Dr Stacy L. Smith\, the University of Southern California’s Annenberg Inclusion Initiative\, and Ghetto Film School. \n\n\n\nWomen in Film is a day of screenings\, talks\, and conversations celebrating the incredible women working in the film industry – from bold\, new emerging voices to the industry leaders shaping cinema today. Explore how the perception and representation of women and gender minorities\, both on and off screen\, are changing and what more can be done. \n\n\n\nExperience new work by filmmakers in exclusive screenings. Go behind the scenes with filmmakers as they break down their creative process. Follow conversations and hear about research that inspires\, challenges\, and sparks change in the industry. Whether you’re here to learn\, to connect\, or simply to be moved by the future of filmmaking and gender equality\, you’ll leave with new perspectives\, fresh inspiration\, and great connections. \n\n\n\nAll welcome\, come as you are. \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 to attend\, but booking is required. \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nMonday 12 May 2025 at 1.00pm \n\n\n\nDoors open at 12.30pm \n\n\n\nRunning time: \n\n\n\n3 hours\, including an interval \n\n\n\nAge guidance:. \n\n\n\n16+ \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/women-in-film-changemakers-of-film-and-screen-panel-discussion/ LOCATION:Sheldonian Theatre\, Broad Street\, Oxford\, Oxfordshire\, OX1 3AZ CATEGORIES:Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Women-in-Film-Changemakers-of-Film-and-Screen-Panel-Discussion.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:20250513T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250513T235959 DTSTAMP:20260420T103901 CREATED:20241124T223832Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250430T110220Z UID:10009697-1747094400-1747180799@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:The Wiggles DESCRIPTION:The Wiggles\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout The Wiggles\n\n\n\nThat’s right\, the world’s most popular children’s entertainment group\, The Wiggles is back for their biggest global tour ever! For the first time in over 5 years\, The Wiggles will be returning for an extensive tour of the UK\, US\, and Canada with their new show\, based on their smash hit single ‘Bouncing Balls’! \n\n\n\nExperience the magic of this interactive and engaging live show experience set to spark creativity\, curiosity\, and a love of learning through The Wiggles’ signature mix of entertainment and education. \n\n\n\nThe Wiggles\n\n\n\nThat’s right\, the world’s most popular children’s entertainment group\, The Wiggles is back for their biggest global tour ever! For the first time in over 5 years\, The Wiggles will be returning for an extensive tour of the UK\, US\, and Canada with their new show\, based on their smash hit single Bouncing Balls! \n\n\n\nExperience the magic of this interactive and engaging live show experience set to spark creativity\, curiosity\, and a love of learning through The Wiggles’ signature mix of entertainment and education. \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 £23.93 \n\n\n\nTickets are subject to a transaction fee of £3.95. \n\n\n\nDate and times:Tuesday 13 May 2025 at 10.00am and 1.00pm \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-wiggles/ LOCATION:New Theatre Oxford\, 24-26 George Street\, Oxford\, Oxfordshire\, OX1 2AG CATEGORIES:Variety ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/TheWiggles_Title_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:20250513T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250517T235959 DTSTAMP:20260420T103901 CREATED:20241221T142245Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250523T211009Z UID:10009803-1747094400-1747526399@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Kim's Convenience DESCRIPTION:Kim’s Convenience\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Kim’s Convenience\n\n\n\nBy Ins Choi \n\n\n\nDirected by Esther Jun \n\n\n\nFollowing hugely successful runs both in London and internationally\, Kim’s Convenience is heading to Oxford Playhouse. \n\n\n\nThere’s humour and heart in every aisle…Now a global smash hit\, this hilarious and heartwarming drama about a family-run Korean store that inspired the Netflix phenomenon\, is written by Ins Choi\, who calls the play his ‘love letter to his parents and to all first-generation immigrants who now call Canada their home.’ \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReviews\n\n\n\n\n“Its acting superb… its characters lovable… this is popcorn theatre”.  \n\n\n\n★★★★ \n\n\n\nThe Guardian \n\n\n\n\n\n“Kim’s Convenience is a store of wisdom”.  \n\n\n\n★★★★ \n\n\n\nFinancial Times \n\n\n\n\n\n“Ins Choi’s disarming Korean corner store comedy makes a timely return to the stage”.  \n\n\n\n★★★★ \n\n\n\nThe Observer \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\nTicket prices:From £14.00 \n\n\n\nDate & time:Tuesday 13 May at 7.30pmWednesday 14 May at 7.30pmThursday 15 May at 2.30pm & 7.30pm (Captioned)Friday 16 May at 8.00pmSaturday 17 May at 2.30pm (Audio Described\, Touch Tour) & 7.30pm \n\n\n\nAge guidance: 14+ \n\n\n\nContent guidance:Themes of racism are explored. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Oxford Playhouse\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nOxford Playhouse and its Burton Taylor Studio present and produce several live performances and feature a rich array of British and international dramas\, family entertainment\, contemporary dance and music\, student and amateur shows\, comedy\, lectures and poetry. \n\n\n\nThe Playhouse not only produces and tours its own theatrical productions\, but it also fosters creativity through its Artists in Residence program and the Playhouse Plays Out series\, which brings unique events to various locations across the county. \n\n\n\nThe theatre’s Participation Team engages over 15\,000 individuals annually\, offering an extensive range of activities\, including post-show discussions\, workshops\, work experience opportunities\, holiday programs\, a youth theatre\, and a company for young performers. \n\n\n\nOxford Playhouse stands dedicated to its mission of being a Playhouse for all\, striving to ignite inspiration and bring about transformative experiences through its commitment to creativity on its stages\, within its community and online. \n\n\n\nDiscover more about Oxford Playhouse\, including travel\, access and venue information. URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/kims-convenience/ LOCATION:Oxford Playhouse\, Beaumont Street\, Oxford\, Oxfordshire\, OX1 2LW\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Plays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/KIMSOXFORD_760x535.webp GEO:51.7550368;-1.2605435 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Oxford Playhouse Beaumont Street Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 2LW United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Beaumont Street:geo:-1.2605435,51.7550368 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250513T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250517T235959 DTSTAMP:20260420T103901 CREATED:20250517T125516Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250517T125521Z UID:10010961-1747094400-1747526399@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Troilus and Cressida DESCRIPTION:Troilus and Cressida\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Troilus and Cressida\n\n\n\nBy William Shakespeare \n\n\n\nFlawed heroism\, desire\, and reason are foregrounded in Shakespeare’s cynical iteration of the tale from Homer and Chaucer. Under the watchful eyes of Pandarus\, the pair are brought together and torn apart against the backdrop of the Trojan War. \n\n\n\nAn anti-‘garden play’ from Moribayassa Productions. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease see important booking information below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\nTicket prices: \n\n\n\n£6.00 – £8.00 \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nTuesday 13 to Saturday 17 May 2025 at 7.30pm \n\n\n\nRunning time: \n\n\n\n2 hours \n\n\n\nAge guidance:. \n\n\n\n16+ \n\n\n\nLocation: \n\n\n\nBT Studio \n\n\n\nWarning: \n\n\n\nIncludes mild violence and mild sexual references \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Oxford Playhouse\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nOxford Playhouse and its Burton Taylor Studio present and produce several live performances and feature a rich array of British and international dramas\, family entertainment\, contemporary dance and music\, student and amateur shows\, comedy\, lectures and poetry. \n\n\n\nThe Playhouse not only produces and tours its own theatrical productions\, but it also fosters creativity through its Artists in Residence program and the Playhouse Plays Out series\, which brings unique events to various locations across the county. \n\n\n\nThe theatre’s Participation Team engages over 15\,000 individuals annually\, offering an extensive range of activities\, including post-show discussions\, workshops\, work experience opportunities\, holiday programs\, a youth theatre\, and a company for young performers. \n\n\n\nOxford Playhouse stands dedicated to its mission of being a Playhouse for all\, striving to ignite inspiration and bring about transformative experiences through its commitment to creativity on its stages\, within its community and online. \n\n\n\nDiscover more about Oxford Playhouse\, including travel\, access and venue information. URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/troilus-and-cressida/ LOCATION:Oxford Playhouse\, Beaumont Street\, Oxford\, Oxfordshire\, OX1 2LW\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Plays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Troilus-and-Cressida.webp GEO:51.7550368;-1.2605435 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Oxford Playhouse Beaumont Street Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 2LW United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Beaumont Street:geo:-1.2605435,51.7550368 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250513T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250513T193000 DTSTAMP:20260420T103901 CREATED:20250517T125916Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250517T125919Z UID:10010800-1747164600-1747164600@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Duck DESCRIPTION:Duck\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Duck\n\n\n\nIt’s the summer of 2005\, England prepares to win the Ashes\, and Ismail (Smiley to his friends)\, a British Indian schoolboy\, is about to become the youngest-ever player in his elite public school’s First XI cricket team. \n\n\n\nHe sets his sights on immortality\, breaking the school batting record\, and getting his name into Wisden. But things are about to heat up. \n\n\n\nFrom award-winning playwright Maatin\, Duck is about adolescence\, the pressures of sporting competition\, and finding your identity in an environment that doesn’t cater for difference. \n\n\n\nRecipient of the Pleasance’s Charlie Hartill Fund 2024. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWatch the trailer\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease see important booking information below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\nTicket prices: \n\n\n\nGeneral – £18.50 \n\n\n\nUnder 26s – £8.50 \n\n\n\nAll prices include any booking fees \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nTuesday 13 May 2025 at 7.30pm \n\n\n\nRunning time: \n\n\n\n2 hours \n\n\n\nAge guidance:. \n\n\n\n12+ \n\n\n\nLocation: \n\n\n\nThe Theatre \n\n\n\nGood to know: \n\n\n\nCreative captioning – performances are captioned with projected text and illustrations onto the set. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout The Theatre Chipping Norton\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nThe Theatre Chipping Norton\, sometimes called The Theatre\, Chipping Norton or Chipping Norton Theatre\, is a theatre\, an arthouse cinema\, a gallery and a concert hall in Chipping Norton. \n\n\n\nThe theatre has has 217 seats\, including stalls and a balcony. It is a resource for the community\, and it is also a professional venue\, welcoming over 55\,000 customer visits every year. \n\n\n\nIt is something unique\, but it is also different things to different people. It is the cause and subject of many arguments and debates; and a fair amount of acclaim and affection. It is complicated and a little eccentric. \n\n\n\nIt is not a little theatre. It likes to make a big noise. \n\n\n\nDiscover more about The Theatre Chipping Norton\, including travel\, access and venue information. URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/duck/ LOCATION:The Theatre Chipping Norton\, 2 Spring Street\, Chipping Norton\, Oxfordshire\, OX7 5NL CATEGORIES:Plays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Duck.webp GEO:51.9431406;-1.5450005 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Theatre Chipping Norton 2 Spring Street Chipping Norton Oxfordshire OX7 5NL;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2 Spring Street:geo:-1.5450005,51.9431406 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250513T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250513T213000 DTSTAMP:20260420T103902 CREATED:20250301T174720Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250301T174722Z UID:10010429-1747164600-1747171800@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Cornerstone’s Open Mic Night DESCRIPTION:Cornerstone’s Open Mic Night\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Cornerstone’s Open Mic Night\n\n\n\nJoin us for your free monthly fix of musical talent at Cornerstone’s Open Mic Night! \n\n\n\nOnce a month\, Cornerstone’s Nourish café is transformed into Didcot’s hidden gem – a music venue where we host a diverse array of artists from all genres and walks of life in a relaxed and intimate setting. A delightful evening for performers and music lovers alike! \n\n\n\nWhether you’re a seasoned pro with years of experience\, a hobbyist picking up an instrument for the very first time\, or simply somewhere in between\, we’d love to have you perform with us. You’ll get to meet other musicians and spoken word artists in a fun\, friendly\, and supportive environment\, and you might even forge new creative partnerships of your own while you’re at it. \n\n\n\nTo enquire further about Open Mic or to book a performance slot\, please email Mark at cornerstoneopenmic@southoxon.gov.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\nThis is a free event and no booking is required. \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nTuesday 11 March 2025 at 7:30pm \n\n\n\nTuesday 08 April 2025 at 7:30pm \n\n\n\nTuesday 13 May 2025 at 7:30pm \n\n\n\nTuesday 10 June 2025 at 7:30pm \n\n\n\nTuesday 08 July 2025 at 7:30pm \n\n\n\nRunning time: \n\n\n\n2 hours \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/cornerstones-open-mic-night/2025-05-13/ LOCATION:Cornerstone Arts Centre\, Didcot\, 25 Station Road\, Didcot\, Oxfordshire\, OX11 7NE CATEGORIES:Variety ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Cornerstones-Open-Mic-Night.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:20250513T200000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250513T200000 DTSTAMP:20260420T103902 CREATED:20250517T130002Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250517T130005Z UID:10010723-1747166400-1747166400@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:The Rheingans Sisters DESCRIPTION:The Rheingans Sisters\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout The Rheingans Sisters\n\n\n\nThe Rheingans Sisters’ new album Start Close In was released in September 2024 to enthusiastic acclaim; The Guardian declaring it Folk Album of the Month – “a radical leap into darkness” – and MOJO Magazine hailing it one of the Top 10 Folk Albums of 2024.  \n\n\n\nProduced by New York-based Adam Pietrykowski (whose genre-diverse work spans rock\, contemporary classical\, and prog folk)\, the visionary duo’s new album is “wildly expressive; at the forefront of the recent upsurge in experimental\, drone-led folk” (KLOF)   \n\n\n\nThe sisters’ new live show is an immersive and uplifting musical journey. Taking in baroque fiddle tunes and trance beats\, metal-inspired arrangements of traditional ballads and improvisations with phone voicenotes\, Rowan and Anna once again make music like painters; revealing in bold colours the next soaring chapter in their unmistakable brand of avant-garde trad\, blending ancient song and universal stories with future imaginings\, dystopias and dreams.  \n\n\n\nPrevious winners of BBC Radio 2 Folk Award for ‘Best Original Track’ and nominees for ‘Best Band’\, with their uniquely blended sound of fiddles\, voices\, feet\, banjos\, electric guitar\, synths and the powerful bass drones of the medieval tambourin à cordes\, The Rheingans Sisters remain one of the most visionary acts on the British folk scene today. \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“A radical leap into darkness.” ★★★★ \n\n\n\nGuardian \n\n\n\n\n\n“Gorgeous\, vivid songwriting.” ★★★★★ \n\n\n\nMark Radcliffe\, BBC Radio \n\n\n\n\n\n“Joyous – take a bow.” ★★★★ \n\n\n\nMOJO \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£18.00 \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nTuesday 13 May 2025 at 8.00pm URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/the-rheingans-sisters/ LOCATION:The North Wall Arts Centre\, South Parade\, Oxford\, OX2 7JN CATEGORIES:Concerts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Rheingan.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:20250514T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250531T235959 DTSTAMP:20260420T103902 CREATED:20250517T130043Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T164037Z UID:10010729-1747180800-1748735999@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Bill Prosser & Sarah Blair: Inside Out DESCRIPTION:Bill Prosser & Sarah Blair: Inside Out\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Bill Prosser & Sarah Blair: Inside Out\n\n\n\nAn exhibition of drawings\, book pieces\, prints\, and poster poems\, relating in different ways to the notions of outside and in. \n\n\n\nOutside \n\n\n\nSarah Blair specialises in text-image works. Her series of poster poems on the theme of weather invites conversation around our changing climate and any accompanying shifts in our consciousness. \n\n\n\nThis project responds to archival ‘weather diaries’ of the 18th and 19th centuries\, when weather-watching was also becoming something of a fashionable national pastime. Amateur enthusiasts were reaching for barometers and thermometers on verandas and in bedrooms\, confecting a new type of language to pin down observations and hunches. \n\n\n\nThe work featured in this show focuses on the year 1824-25\, precisely 200 years ago. \n\n\n\nInside \n\n\n\nAfter fifty years of trying\, Bill Prosser is still making matter-of-fact drawings about things that don’t matter. \n\n\n\nTalk and tea with the artist Sarah  Blair \n\n\n\n17 May 2.00pm – 3.00pm \n\n\n\nJoin Sarah for a slice of cake and a tour of the exhibition. \n\n\n\nFree Entry / Booking Required \n\n\n\nIn Conversation: Bill Prosser & Sarah  Blair \n\n\n\nThursday 29 May 6.00pm – 7.30pm \n\n\n\nJoin us for drinks at 6.00pm for a 6.30pm start. \n\n\n\nFree Entry / Booking Required \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease see important booking information below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\nTicket prices: \n\n\n\nFree entry \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nWednesday 14 to Saturday 31 May 2025 \n\n\n\nOpening hours: Monday to Saturday at 10.00am – 4.00pm \n\n\n\nClosed: Sunday and Bank Holidays \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/bill-prosser-sarah-blair-inside-out/ LOCATION:The North Wall Arts Centre\, South Parade\, Oxford\, OX2 7JN CATEGORIES:Exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Bill-Prosser-Sarah-Blair-Inside-Out.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:20250514T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250514T140000 DTSTAMP:20260420T103902 CREATED:20250426T151057Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250426T151142Z UID:10010578-1747227600-1747231200@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Lunchtime Talk: 'Lost in the Woods: The Story of Slade Camp' DESCRIPTION:Lost in the Woods: The Story of Slade Camp\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Lunchtime Talk: ‘Lost in the Woods: The Story of Slade Camp’\n\n\n\n‘Lost in the Woods: The story of Slade Camp and a rediscovered Oxford community’ \n\n\n\nThe Slade Camp was set out in open fields on the edge of Shotover in the late 1930s as part of the military preparations for war. The camp saw action during WWII: as a training centre\, for housing returning troops from Dunkirk and assisting in demobbing soldiers. \n\n\n\nBut it was after 1945 that the wooden huts and network of tarmacked roads served their most useful function when the camp was used to help deal with the post-war housing crisis. Army buildings became family homes as hundreds of people arrived to set up a new community. \n\n\n\nThe neighbourhood grew and thrived with Shotover Woods becoming a playground for the children who lived there. The last residents left the camp in the early 1970s\, but the history of the place and the people who lived there mirrors the development of modern-day Oxford and tells us much about social and cultural changes in the city. \n\n\n\nJoin Maurice East to hear how ordinary people built a community in the aftermath of war and how the fascinating story was rediscovered during lockdown fifty years later. \n\n\n\nComplimentary tea and coffee will be available to enjoy during the talk. We recommend arriving before the start of the talk if you would like to grab a refreshment. \n\n\n\nSales from tickets help support our work to deliver fun and accessible family activities\, community engagement projects\, school workshops\, exhibitions\, and special events for Oxford’s people in our Museum spaces. \n\n\n\nMaurice East is a local historian who was born and raised in Oxford. He interprets the social history of the city through the lens of growing up as a ‘townie’ and shines a spotlight on stories far off the usual tourist trail. His main area of research is the history of car making at Cowley and how the arrival of industry\, cars\, and blue-collar workers changed Oxford forever in the early twentieth century. \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\nAccessible toilets are available in the Museum (close to Museum Makers) and in the Town Hall on the ground floor\, before entering the Museum. Please contact the Museum team if you’d like to talk to a member of staff about your access requirements. Further access information can be found on our page dedicated to access at the museum. \n\n\n\nPhoto consent: \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\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 can be purchased online via Eventbrite (booking fee of £1.13 applies) or at the Museum Shop. \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nWednesday 14 May 2025 at 1.00pm \n\n\n\nRunning time: \n\n\n\n1 hour \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/lunchtime-talk-lost-in-the-woods-the-story-of-slade-camp/ 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/Lost.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:20250514T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250514T193000 DTSTAMP:20260420T103902 CREATED:20250322T095751Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250430T112707Z UID:10010327-1747251000-1747251000@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Simon Reeve - To The Ends Of The Earth DESCRIPTION:Simon Reeve – To The Ends Of The Earth\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Simon Reeve – To The Ends Of The Earth\n\n\n\nSimon Reeve is an author and TV presenter and one of the world’s most adventurous travellers. His unique brand of documentary filmmaking combines travel and adventure with current affairs\, history\, wildlife\, culture\, and conservation. His journeys have taken him to more than 130 countries\, across jungles\, deserts\, mountains\, and oceans\, and to some of the most beautiful\, dangerous\, and remote regions of the world. \n\n\n\nOn his UK tour ‘To The Ends Of The Earth’\, Simon offers stories\, surprises\, thrills\, deeper thoughts\, and hearty laughs. He wants to nudge and encourage audiences to get out of their comfort zone\, take a few gentle risks in life\, and embrace the great outdoors and the wider world. \n\n\n\nSimon Reeve – To The Ends Of The Earth\n\n\n\nWith behind-the-scenes footage and stunning imagery\, Simon will inspire and remind audiences that we all need more journeys in our lives and plenty of wild experiences. \n\n\n\nAudiences have hailed To The Ends Of The Earth as a ‘beautiful\, inspiring\, magical show’\, praising Simon’s openness and ‘heartrending’ honesty; and ‘perfectly balanced with joy\, vulnerability\, information\, fun\, and personal challenge’. \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“A man whose very name is a guarantee of interesting television.” \n\n\n\nThe Observer \n\n\n\n\n\n“Reeve is in a class of his own.” \n\n\n\nThe Times \n\n\n\n\n\n“If Simon Reeve is your guide\, you know you’re going to be in for an epic adventure.” \n\n\n\nThe Sun \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 £37.95 \n\n\n\nTickets are subject to a transaction fee of £3.95 \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nWednesday 14 May 2025 at 7.30pm \n\n\n\nRunning time: \n\n\n\n2 hours 20 minutes\, including an interval \n\n\n\nLocation: \n\n\n\nMain auditorium \n\n\n\nAge guidance:  \n\n\n\nUnder 14s at parent/guardian 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/simon-reeve-to-the-ends-of-the-earth-2/ LOCATION:Aylesbury Waterside Theatre\, Exchange Street\, Aylesbury\, Buckinghamshire\, HP20 1UG CATEGORIES:Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Simon-Reeve-To-The-Ends-Of-The-Earth.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:20250514T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250514T213000 DTSTAMP:20260420T103902 CREATED:20250517T130320Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250517T130323Z UID:10011034-1747251000-1747258200@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:SJE Arts International Piano Series: Elisabeth Brauß DESCRIPTION:SJE Arts International Piano Series: Elisabeth Brauß\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout SJE Arts International Piano Series: Elisabeth Brauß\n\n\n\nBach Capriccio in B-flat major BWV 992 \n\n\n\nBeethoven Piano Sonata no. 26\, op. 81a ‘Les Adieux’ \n\n\n\nInterval \n\n\n\nR. Schumann Geistervariationen ‘Ghost Variations’ \n\n\n\nProkofiev Piano Sonata no. 7\, op. 83 ‘Stalingrad’ \n\n\n\nBorn in Hannover in 1995\, Elisabeth Brauß is one of the most exciting musicians of her generation. She performs across Europe and\, as a former BBC New Generation Artist\, is a frequent visitor to the UK. \n\n\n\nHer current season includes a return to Wigmore Hall for a solo recital and concerto engagements with Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra. It also sees her touring North America with concerts in Montreal and across the USA\, ending at the Phillips Collection Museum\, Washington DC. \n\n\n\nElisabeth’s performance of Robert Schumann’s Carnaval in the 2024 Piano Series was so popular that she was instantly invited back. This time she plays his ‘Ghost Variations’\, a work composed in the period immediately before his admission to the asylum for the insane. Schumann was suffering hallucinations\, voices were playing music to him and allowing him\, in his own words\, ‘magnificent revelations’. \n\n\n\nWorks with titles are intriguing\, and Elisabeth gives us two more. ‘Les Adieux’ was Beethoven’s farewell to his patron Archduke Rudolph\, when he was forced to leave Vienna as Napoleon’s army took the city. ‘Stalingrad\,’ one of Prokofiev’s three War Sonatas\, is hard to pin down. It contains some of Prokofiev’s most dissonant and brutal writing but also some of his warmest. The contrast is a perpetually interesting one. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWatch Elisabeth perform Mozart’s Piano Sonata in A minor\, Wigmore Hall\, January 2022\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReviews\n\n\n\n\n“Following a spell as a BBC Radio 3 New Generation Artist\, German pianist Elisabeth Brauß is making a name for herself in the UK. Stylistically assured\, her playing bristles with vitality. I recall a terrific Prokofiev Second Piano Sonata at Wigmore Hall…..” \n\n\n\nBachtrack – Rising Stars: ten to watch in 2024-25 \n\n\n\n\n\n“The maturity and sophistication of her thoughtful interpretations would be the pride of any pianist twice her age.”  \n\n\n\nGramophone \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\nUnder 30s – £15.00-£30.00 \n\n\n\nStudents and carers – £5.00-£20.00 \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nWednesday 14 May 2025 at 7.30pm \n\n\n\nRunning time: \n\n\n\n2 hours \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout SJE Arts Oxford\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSJE Arts Oxford is a concert venue and arts organisation based at St John the Evangelist Church on Iffley Road\, Oxford. \n\n\n\nThe church itself was built in the 19th century as part of a monastery established by the Cowley Fathers\, an Anglican religious community. Its striking Victorian Gothic architecture and serene atmosphere provide an exceptional setting for artistic and cultural events. \n\n\n\nSince its transformation into an arts venue\, SJE Arts has become known for its outstanding acoustics and diverse programming. It regularly hosts classical music concerts\, jazz performances\, choral recitals\, and more\, attracting internationally acclaimed musicians and ensembles. The venue also contributes to the cultural vibrancy of Oxford by offering visual arts exhibitions\, lectures\, and community events. \n\n\n\nConveniently located near the city centre\, SJE Arts blends history and culture\, making it a favourite destination for locals and visitors seeking enriching artistic experiences. \n\n\n\nFind out more SJE Arts Oxford\, including facilities\, access and venue information. URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/sje-arts-international-piano-series-elisabeth-braus/ LOCATION:SJE Arts Oxford\, St John the Evangelist Church\, 109A Iffley Road\, Oxford\, OX4 1EH CATEGORIES:Concerts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/SJE-Arts-International-Piano-Series-Elisabeth-Braus.webp GEO:51.7466409;-1.2399875 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=SJE Arts Oxford St John the Evangelist Church 109A Iffley Road Oxford OX4 1EH;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=St John the Evangelist Church\, 109A Iffley Road:geo:-1.2399875,51.7466409 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250514T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250517T193000 DTSTAMP:20260420T103902 CREATED:20250221T234425Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250430T113620Z UID:10010280-1747251000-1747510200@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Spitfire Girls DESCRIPTION:Spitfire Girls\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Spitfire Girls\n\n\n\n“It’s built for us\, isn’t it? The Spitfire. Built for women.” \n\n\n\nInspired by remarkable true events. \n\n\n\nNew Year’s Eve\, 1959. \n\n\n\nDecades after answering the call\, two women separated by the war meet again as the rain hammers down on the windows of The Spitfire pub. \n\n\n\nAs we hear their story\, we’re transported back to a time when female pioneers defied expectations and soared through the skies. \n\n\n\nSpitfire Girls is inspired by the extraordinary true stories of the women who dared to fly during WWII and the incredible bond that tied them together. \n\n\n\nFunny and heart-warming\, this is an untold story of strength\, courage\, loss\, and\, above all else\, hope. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRead more: Spitfire Girls lands at Chipping Norton Theatre as part of a major UK theatre tour \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\nStandard tickets – £22.00 \n\n\n\nConcessions – £16.00 \n\n\n\nAll prices include any booking fees \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\n\nWednesday 14 May 2025 at 7.30pm\n\n\n\nThursday 15 May 2025 at 2.30pm and 7.30pm\n\n\n\nFriday 16 May 2025 at 7.30pm\n\n\n\nSaturday 17 May 2025 at 2.30pm and 7.30pm\n\n\n\n\nAge guidance:  \n\n\n\n10+ \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout The Theatre Chipping Norton\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nThe Theatre Chipping Norton\, sometimes called The Theatre\, Chipping Norton or Chipping Norton Theatre\, is a theatre\, an arthouse cinema\, a gallery and a concert hall in Chipping Norton. \n\n\n\nThe theatre has has 217 seats\, including stalls and a balcony. It is a resource for the community\, and it is also a professional venue\, welcoming over 55\,000 customer visits every year. \n\n\n\nIt is something unique\, but it is also different things to different people. It is the cause and subject of many arguments and debates; and a fair amount of acclaim and affection. It is complicated and a little eccentric. \n\n\n\nIt is not a little theatre. It likes to make a big noise. \n\n\n\nDiscover more about The Theatre Chipping Norton\, including travel\, access and venue information. URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/spitfire-girls/ LOCATION:The Theatre Chipping Norton\, 2 Spring Street\, Chipping Norton\, Oxfordshire\, OX7 5NL CATEGORIES:Film & Screen ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Spitfire-Girls1.webp GEO:51.9431406;-1.5450005 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Theatre Chipping Norton 2 Spring Street Chipping Norton Oxfordshire OX7 5NL;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2 Spring Street:geo:-1.5450005,51.9431406 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250514T223000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250514T223000 DTSTAMP:20260420T103902 CREATED:20250426T151203Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250802T081816Z UID:10010558-1747261800-1747261800@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Fishies Brits Abroad Beach Party DESCRIPTION:Fishies Brits Abroad Beach Party\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Fishies Brits Abroad Beach Party\n\n\n\nFishies\, the home of Wednesday night\, is back for another term of madness. \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 £8.00 \n\n\n\nAll orders will be subject to a fee of £1.00 \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nWednesday 14 May 2025 \n\n\n\nOpens at 10.30pm \n\n\n\nLast entry at 1.00am \n\n\n\nCloses at 2.00am \n\n\n\nAge guidance: \n\n\n\nOver 18s only \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout O2 Academy Oxford\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Edwardian building on Cowley Road has been hosting live music for decades. But prior to being a music venue\, it was a Cooperative party hall. It was originally known as The Venue and then the much-respected Zodiac\, both of which paved the way for O2 Academy Oxford\, which officially launched in September 2007\, with performances from New Young Pony Club\, The Magic Numbers and Young Knives. \n\n\n\nSince then\, the O2 Academy Oxford has established itself as one of the city’s greatest venues for live music and club nights\, with some of the best gigs to date coming from Ed Sheeran\, Foals\, Stereophonics\, Ozzy Osbourne\, Babyshambles\, Hozier and Royal Blood. Visit the venue information page for further details\, including opening times\, getting there\, age restrictions and more. URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/fishies-brits-abroad-beach-party/ LOCATION:O2 Academy Oxford\, 190 Cowley Road\, Oxford\, Oxfordshire\, OX4 1UE\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Club Nights ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Fishies-Brits-Abroad-Beach-Party.webp GEO:51.7468634;-1.2345014 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=O2 Academy Oxford 190 Cowley Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX4 1UE United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=190 Cowley Road:geo:-1.2345014,51.7468634 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250515T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250515T193000 DTSTAMP:20260420T103902 CREATED:20241124T224035Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T190020Z UID:10009698-1747337400-1747337400@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Tim Rice - My Life in Musicals - I Know Him so Well DESCRIPTION:Tim Rice – My Life in Musicals – I Know Him so Well\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Tim Rice – My Life in Musicals – I Know Him so Well\n\n\n\nDue to popular demand\, following his sell-out tour\, Sir Tim Rice\, the multi-award-winning\, internationally renowned lyricist\, will return to theatre stages with his extraordinary live musical theatre event – My Life In Musicals – I Know Him So Well. \n\n\n\nThe show will see Tim Rice reflect on his illustrious career at the heart of musical theatre\, sharing anecdotes behind the songs – the hits and the misses along with stories of his life and live performances from the wonderful catalogue of songs that are synonymous with his name and that of his collaborators. Musical accompaniment will be from an array of some of the UK’s leading West End singers and musicians led by Musical Director Duncan Waugh. \n\n\n\nTim is associated with writing the lyrics for so many of the world’s much-loved hit musicals – Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat\, Jesus Christ Superstar\, Evita\, Chess\, and the Disney productions The Lion King\, Aladdin\, and Beauty and the Beast. His work has not been limited to musical theatre alone with Evita transferring to the big screen and theme music for the James Bond movie Octopussy. \n\n\n\nWith the show packed full of songs including Don’t Cry For Me Argentina\, Any Dream Will Do\, A Whole New World\, Can You Feel The Love Tonight\, I Don’t Know How To Love Him\, Circle of Life\, Chess\, Hakuna Matata\, Another Suitcase in Another Hall\, I Know Him So Well\, All Time High\, Must Love Me\, One Night In Bangkok\, My Life In Musicals is an absolute must for fans of musical theatre and brilliant music. \n\n\n\nRegarded by many as one of the world’s greatest lyricists Tim Rice commented “My Life in Musicals is a show in which I reveal all (well\, nearly all) of the secrets behind the creation of some of the best-known songs featuring my lyrics. I have had the good fortune to work with some of the greatest composers of our time\, including Andrew Lloyd Webber\, Bjorn Ulvaeus and Benny Andersson\, Elton John\, and Alan Menken\, without whose wonderful melodies I’d be at home watching television. \n\n\n\nYou’ll probably know quite a few of the songs – and will therefore be relieved to hear I won’t be singing them. All musical aspects of the show I hand over to the outstanding Duncan Waugh Band and West End Singers. There will be plenty of stops in between the hits during which I’ll tell you how they happened and\, in some cases\, nearly didn’t. Actually\, I might sing a little – but not Don’t Cry For Me Argentina.” \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 £29.50 \n\n\n\nTickets are subject to a transaction fee of £3.95. \n\n\n\nDate & time:Thursday 15 May 2025 at 7.30pm \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-rice-my-life-in-musicals-i-know-him-so-well/ LOCATION:New Theatre Oxford\, 24-26 George Street\, Oxford\, Oxfordshire\, OX1 2AG CATEGORIES:Variety ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/TimRice_MyLifeInMusicals_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:20250515T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250515T193000 DTSTAMP:20260420T103902 CREATED:20250105T134250Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250430T153551Z UID:10009854-1747337400-1747337400@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Nabil Abdulrashid: Urban Battuta DESCRIPTION:Nabil Abdulrashid: Urban Battuta\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Nabil Abdulrashid: Urban Battuta\n\n\n\nChambers Touring Proudly Presents \n\n\n\nNabil Abdulrashid: Urban Battuta \n\n\n\nAward-winning\, international touring comedian Nabil Abdulrashid returns with a riotous new stand-up show. \n\n\n\nAs seen on ‘Live at the Apollo’\, ‘Have I Got News For You’\, ‘8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown’\, and ‘The Last Leg’. As heard on ‘Off Menu’ with James Acaster and Ed Gamble\, and ‘Hoovering’ with Jessica Fostekew. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReviews\n\n\n\n\n“A potent\, mischievously entertaining voice.” ★★★★ \n\n\n\nScotsman \n\n\n\n\n\n“Abdulrashid is emerging as one of comedy’s most honest chroniclers of life’s complexities and contradictions.” ★★★★ \n\n\n\nGuardian \n\n\n\n\n\n“Pinch-me clever and painstakingly bold…never predictable\, often hysterical – and overall a joy.” ★★★★ \n\n\n\nTime Out \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\nTickets prices:Standard tickets – £20.50 \n\n\n\nDates & times:Thursday 15 May 2025 at 7.30pm \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout The Mill Arts Centre\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nThe Mill Arts Centre is the cultural hub for Banbury and the surrounding area. \n\n\n\nAs the only dedicated arts provision in the area\, it aims to inspire creativity and enrich the lives of the communities by providing a high-quality\, varied artistic\, educational and participatory programme. \n\n\n\nIt plays a significant role in the town’s cultural\, social and economic development by offering the community the chance to engage with and be entertained by several art forms. \n\n\n\nThe Mill Arts Centre offers an exciting live events programme\, including theatre\, dance\, music\, comedy\, film\, workshops and classes. Alongside this\, it runs several community projects and initiatives with partner organisations. \n\n\n\nYou can visit our Café Bar for delicious hot and cold drinks and light refreshments – and while you’re there\, the Gallery is home to a fantastic programme of exhibitions from local artists. \n\n\n\nAlternatively\, if you’re looking for meeting rooms or spaces for hire in Banbury\, our wide range of spaces – including our theatre\, art studio\, dance studio and meeting rooms – are available for hire. \n\n\n\nDiscover more about The Mill Arts Centre\, including travel\, access and venue information. URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/nabil-abdulrashid-urban-battuta/ LOCATION:The Mill Arts Centre\, Banbury\, Spiceball Park\, Banbury\, Oxfordshire\, OX16 5QE CATEGORIES:Comedy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/42029377-bbab-47c4-be04-d25ef03c21b7.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:20250515T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250515T193000 DTSTAMP:20260420T103902 CREATED:20250515T163527Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250523T211002Z UID:10010730-1747337400-1747337400@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Dean Friedman – In Concert DESCRIPTION:Dean Friedman – In Concert\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Dean Friedman – In Concert\n\n\n\nHailed by critics and fans alike as one of the finest songwriters of his generation\, Dean Friedman has achieved legendary\, pop-icon status for chart-topping hits\, ‘Ariel’\, ‘Lucky Stars’\, ‘Lydia’\, ‘McDonald’s Girl’\, and more. \n\n\n\nFollowing Friedman’s sold-out\, 40th Anniversary Tour\, Friedman returns to the stage armed with a stunning collection of his insightful and compelling\, true-to-life ‘story songs’ – songs of pathos and humour that deal with family\, friends\, neighbours\, work\, and the seemingly trivial\, yet ultimately essential stuff of everyday life. \n\n\n\nIn addition to his familiar radio hits\, album releases\, and touring\, Friedman composes and produces music soundtracks for TV and film\, including the music to the hit Central TV series BOON\, NBC’s Eerie Indiana\, Nickelodeon’s Nick Arcade\, and the indie horror classic\, I Bought a Vampire Motorcycle. \n\n\n\nHe’s also published a respected tome on the art and craft of songwriting titled The Songwriter’s Handbook\, based on songwriting workshops and songwriting masterclasses he’s conducted at universities and music conservatories around the world\, including L.I.P.A. (the Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts). \n\n\n\nA consummate entertainer\, Friedman will be performing solo\, on guitar and keyboard\, featuring songs from throughout his four-decade career\, including familiar radio hits and fan favourites\, drawn from his eight studio albums. Invite family and friends and join Friedman for an evening of powerful\, poignant\, and hilarious songs about the ordinary and extraordinary lives we share. \n\n\n\nWith special guest Boothby Graffoe \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReviews for Dean Friedman\n\n\n\n\n“Soundtrack of our lives!” \n\n\n\nNY Times \n\n\n\n“Songsmith extraordinaire!” \n\n\n\nMusicWeek \n\n\n\n“Dean Friedman is entirely unique and utterly brilliant.” \n\n\n\nThreeWeeks \n\n\n\n“Stunning Musicianship!” \n\n\n\nHot Press \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReviews for Boothby Graffoe\n\n\n\n\n“Boothby Graffoe is a multi-talented\, darkly hilarious\, grade A British eccentric\, who can twist your funny bone one minute\, and break your heart the next. A musical comedy act who is more musical than most musicians\, and funnier than most comedians.”  \n\n\n\nStewart Lee \n\n\n\n“If I had to compare him to anyone\, it would be Spike Milligan.”  \n\n\n\nOmid Djalili \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£29.50 \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nThursday 15 May 2025 at 7.30pm URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/dean-friedman-in-concert/ LOCATION:The North Wall Arts Centre\, South Parade\, Oxford\, OX2 7JN CATEGORIES:Concerts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Dean-Friedman-–-In-Concert.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:20250515T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250515T213000 DTSTAMP:20260420T103902 CREATED:20250207T230113Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250430T121928Z UID:10010087-1747337400-1747344600@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Rich Hall: Chin Music DESCRIPTION:Rich Hall: Chin Music\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Rich Hall: Chin Music\n\n\n\n“Chin Music” has two meanings. One is idle talk. The other is a brushback throw in baseball or cricket to intimidate the batter. Both describe Rich Hall’s comedy. Idle but intimidating. \n\n\n\nSharp\, quick\, splenetic\, and sublimely improvisational. If you’ve never seen him\, you need to hustle down to your local venue and grab a seat because he never disappoints. Ever. \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:All tickets £20.75 \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:Thursday 15 May 2025 at 7.30pm \n\n\n\nRunning time: 2 hours \n\n\n\nAge guidance:Strictly 14+Children under 14 will not be admitted even if accompanied by an adult. \n\n\n\nContent guidance: Likely to be swearing and adult content. \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/rich-hall-chin-music/ LOCATION:Kenton Theatre\, Henley-on-Thames\, 19 New Street\, Henley-on-Thames\, Oxfordshire\, RG9 2BP CATEGORIES:Comedy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Rich-Hall-Chin-Music-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:20250516T083000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250516T133000 DTSTAMP:20260420T103902 CREATED:20220909T164225Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250504T181642Z UID:10006368-1747384200-1747402200@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Abingdon Farmers’ Market DESCRIPTION:Abingdon Farmers’ Market \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Abingdon Farmers’ Market\n\n\n\nAbingdon Farmers’ Market is run by the Thames Valley Farmers’ Market Co-operative which exists to manage and promote Farmers’ Markets\, enabling farmers and small producers to sell their produce directly to you. \n\n\n\nThe market showcases lots of local producers who would love to tell you about their products. Buying at farmers’ markets helps to support local farmers and producers. There are no middlemen involved\, and no profits for supermarkets and their shareholders. \n\n\n\nCome to Abingdon and enjoy its friendly atmosphere and unique setting. Sample and savour the fresh produce of our local district. Meet local farmers\, growers and producers. \n\n\n\nThe market moved to Market Place in November 2008 and takes place on the third Friday of every month from 8.30am to 1.30pm. \n\n\n\nAbingdon Farmers’ Market URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/about-abingdon-farmers-market/2025-05-16/ LOCATION:Market Place\, Abingdon\, Market Place\,\, Abingdon-on-Thames\, Oxfordshire\, OX14 ‎3HG CATEGORIES:Farmers Markets ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/abingdon-farmers-market-oxfordshire-1920x1080.webp GEO:51.6700201;-1.2812001 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Market Place Abingdon Market Place Abingdon-on-Thames Oxfordshire OX14 ‎3HG;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Market Place\,:geo:-1.2812001,51.6700201 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250516T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250516T193000 DTSTAMP:20260420T103902 CREATED:20250322T095826Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T191347Z UID:10010416-1747423800-1747423800@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:The Zoots : Sounds of the 60s DESCRIPTION:The Zoots : Sounds of the 60s\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout The Zoots : Sounds of the 60s\n\n\n\nThe Zoots are here to make your whole family bop to the ’60s beats that everybody loves – with legendary music by The Beatles\, The Stones\, The Monkees\, The Beach Boys\, The Kinks\, The Searchers\, The Small Faces\, The Who\, The Drifters\, The Isley Brothers\, The Four Seasons\, Elvis\, and 70 songs from your favourite 60s artists! \n\n\n\nFeel the groove that’s thrilling audiences of stage and screen\, in more than 30 countries. \n\n\n\nDiscover why national critics call The Zoots “impressive”\, “authentic”\, & “impossible not to like”!  \n\n\n\nReviews\n\n\n\n\n“The keyword for the Zoots is fun – they never stand still for a moment and with a brilliant combination of slick and well-polished Shadows-style moves\, makeup and costume changes\, switches of instruments\, and a backdrop of relevant video throughout\, they create a show that entertains wonderfully.” \n\n\n\nN2 Arts & Entertainment review \n\n\n\n\n\n“The Zoots are impossible not to like.”  \n\n\n\nThe Stage \n\n\n\n\n\n“What an amazing night!”  \n\n\n\nStamford Corn Exchange \n\n\n\n\n\n“The Zoots are fantastic.”  \n\n\n\nThe Beacon Theatre \n\n\n\n\n\n“The type of band we have always been looking for.“ \n\n\n\nEastbourne Hippodrome \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\nFull price – £22.00 \n\n\n\nConcessions – £19.80 \n\n\n\nAll orders will be subject to a fee of £2.00 \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nFriday 16 May 2025 at 7.30pm \n\n\n\nLocation: \n\n\n\nMain auditorium \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/the-zoots-sounds-of-the-60s/ LOCATION:Cornerstone Arts Centre\, Didcot\, 25 Station Road\, Didcot\, Oxfordshire\, OX11 7NE CATEGORIES:Concerts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/The-Zoots-Sounds-of-the-60s.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:20250516T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250516T212000 DTSTAMP:20260420T103902 CREATED:20250207T231447Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250802T104659Z UID:10010088-1747423800-1747430400@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Million Dollar Men DESCRIPTION:Million Dollar Men\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Million Dollar Men\n\n\n\nThe forecast is a 100% chance It’s Raining Men! \n\n\n\nThings are heating up\, and it’s not just the temperature! The ‘Million Dollar Men’ are here to turn up the heat with a scorching performance that’s sure to make the room sizzle! No deceiving\, just tantalizing teasing… Giving you exactly what you’re looking for! \n\n\n\nBrace yourself for a night of pulse-pounding excitement as you dive into the atmosphere of a fun\, all-male dance show that will leave you breathless. \n\n\n\nSet to the beat of 90s\, 00s\, and R’n’B classics\, you can expect back-to-back dancing\, playful interactions\, and a whole variety of sexy action from our talented men. \n\n\n\nMillion Dollar Men is the perfect blend of electrifying entertainment\, where fantasy and reality collide\, bringing your wildest dreams to life. \n\n\n\nYou deserve a blazing hot experience\, so stop looking and start booking now! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWatch the trailer\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease see important booking information below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\nTickets prices:Premium (front two rows) – £30.00Standard – £28.00 \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:Friday 16 May 2025 at 7.30pm \n\n\n\nRunning time: 1 hour 50 minutes \n\n\n\nAge guidance:Strictly 18+ \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/million-dollar-men/ LOCATION:Kenton Theatre\, Henley-on-Thames\, 19 New Street\, Henley-on-Thames\, Oxfordshire\, RG9 2BP CATEGORIES:Dance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Million-Dollar-Men1.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:20250516T200000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250516T200000 DTSTAMP:20260420T103903 CREATED:20250112T195222Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T200428Z UID:10009873-1747425600-1747425600@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Mostly Comedy: Arthur Smith/Rosie Holt DESCRIPTION:Mostly Comedy: Arthur Smith/Rosie Holt\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Mostly Comedy: Arthur Smith/Rosie Holt\n\n\n\nThe Olivier-Award-nominated Arthur Smith (’QI’\, ‘HIGNFY’) and 9-million-viewed satirist\, Rosie Holt\, join host David Ephgrave for a comic mixed bill. \n\n\n\nStand-up from Arthur Smith \n\n\n\nOlivier Award Nominee. Featured on BBC’s ‘Grumpy Old Men’\, ‘QI’\, ‘Have I Got News For You’ and ‘The One Show’. Regular host on BBC Radio 4 and 4 Extra \n\n\n\nReviews\n\n\n\n\n“An elder statesman of British comedy.” \n\n\n\nChortle \n\n\n\n\n\n“Legendary grump” \n\n\n\nTime Out \n\n\n\n\n\n“Rough-round-the-edges with a sensitive interior.” ★★★★ \n\n\n\nTelegraph \n\n\n\n\n\n“Inevitably lugubrious but also touching\, uplifting\, and very funny.” ★★★★ \n\n\n\nEvening Standard \n\n\n\n\n\n“The funniest and most honest comic of his generation.” \n\n\n\nThe List \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCharacter comedy from Rosie Holt \n\n\n\nA popular political satirist with over 6.5 million views \n\n\n\nFeatured on ‘The Russell Howard Hour’\, ‘Museum of Curiosity’ and ‘The News Quiz’ \n\n\n\nHost of the hit podcast\, ‘Noncensored’ \n\n\n\nReviews\n\n\n\n\n★★★★★ \n\n\n\nLost In Theatreland \n\n\n\n\n\n“A character comedy treat.” ★★★★ \n\n\n\nTime Out \n\n\n\n\n\n“The Thick of It levels of writing and performance.” \n\n\n\nTimes \n\n\n\n\n\n“Beautifully observed\, performed – and timed” \n\n\n\nGuardian \n\n\n\n\n\n“If she can stay in character long enough\, she’ll have a Telegraph column & a seat on Question Time by teatime.” \n\n\n\nJames O’Brien \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHosted by David Ephgrave \n\n\n\nFeatured in The Times\, Daily Telegraph\, Comedy Central\, i Newspaper\, Scotsman\, and Edinburgh Evening News best Fringe jokes lists. \n\n\n\nReviews\n\n\n\n\n“Devastatingly witty” \n\n\n\nEdFest Magazine \n\n\n\n\n\n“A very likable stand-up\, confident but not cocky\, and a lot of fun to spend time with…a natural entertainer.” \n\n\n\nView From the Gods \n\n\n\n\n\n“Fringe veteran.” \n\n\n\nThreeWeeks \n\n\n\n\n\n“Wonderfully innovative comedy.” \n\n\n\nBroadway Baby \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\nTickets prices:From £21.00 \n\n\n\nDates & times:Friday 16 May 2025 at 8.00pm \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/mostly-comedy-arthur-smith-rosie-holt/ LOCATION:The Mill Arts Centre\, Banbury\, Spiceball Park\, Banbury\, Oxfordshire\, OX16 5QE CATEGORIES:Comedy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/arthur-smith-rosie-holt-01-1920x1080-1.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:20250516T200000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250516T200000 DTSTAMP:20260420T103903 CREATED:20250322T100217Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T195423Z UID:10010328-1747425600-1747425600@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Rob Beckett: Giraffe DESCRIPTION:Rob Beckett: Giraffe\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Rob Beckett: Giraffe\n\n\n\nYes! Bobby Beckles is back on tour. Smashing the life out of the M25\, M1\, M5\, and any other road that’s in his way. From Bromley to Brisbane\, Rob Beckett’s new show Giraffe is going worldwide. \n\n\n\nExpectations on Rob: put on 3 stone from takeaways and post-show drinking. \n\n\n\nRob Beckett: Giraffe\n\n\n\nExpectations of you: leave the gig happier than when you arrived. \n\n\n\nMy wife thinks it’s going to be tough for me to be away from the family and don’t get me wrong\, I do love my children/podcast content providers… but I also enjoy a lie-in and a hotel buffet breakfast. I think I’ll cope. \n\n\n\nWhat else is there to do? Sit next to your partner on the sofa scrolling TikTok in silence again? You did that the last three nights. See you there! \n\n\n\nHost of Sky’s Rob Beckett’s Smart TV and Rob & Romesh Vs. He’s also the unmistakable voice of Channel 4’s Celebs Go Dating and the smash-hit podcast Parenting Hell. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReviews\n\n\n\n\n“Hilarious.” \n\n\n\nThe Mirror \n\n\n\n\n\n“Naturally funny.” \n\n\n\nThe Times \n\n\n\n\n\n“Hilariously observational comic… brings roars of laughter.” \n\n\n\nArts Desk \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 £35.18 \n\n\n\nTickets are subject to a transaction fee of £3.95 \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nFriday 16 May 2025 at 8.00pm \n\n\n\nRunning time: \n\n\n\n1 hour 40 minutes\, including an interval \n\n\n\nLocation: \n\n\n\nMain auditorium \n\n\n\nAge guidance:  \n\n\n\nStrictly 14+ \n\n\n\nContent guidance: \n\n\n\nLikely to be swearing and adult content. \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/rob-beckett-giraffe-2/ LOCATION:Aylesbury Waterside Theatre\, Exchange Street\, Aylesbury\, Buckinghamshire\, HP20 1UG CATEGORIES:Comedy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Rob-Beckett-Giraffe.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:20250516T200000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250516T200000 DTSTAMP:20260420T103903 CREATED:20250517T104145Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250731T231700Z UID:10011060-1747425600-1747425600@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Comedy Club DESCRIPTION:Comedy Club\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Comedy Club\n\n\n\nComedy Club is back by popular demand with even more of the finest up-and-coming comedians from the UK’s prestigious comedy circuit. It’s the hottest Comedy Club in town! \n\n\n\nBook today and join us for a night of stand-up that’s guaranteed to have you aching with laughter! \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 £15.40 \n\n\n\nNo transaction fees \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nThe following Fridays in 2025 at 8.00pm \n\n\n\n\n25 April\n\n\n\n16 May\n\n\n\n30 May\n\n\n\n13 June\n\n\n\n27 June\n\n\n\n11 July\n\n\n\n01 August\n\n\n\n29 August\n\n\n\n12 September\n\n\n\n26 September\n\n\n\n10 October\n\n\n\n24 October\n\n\n\n07 November\n\n\n\n21 November \n\n\n\n\nLocation: \n\n\n\nNorman Bragg Studio \n\n\n\nAge guidance: \n\n\n\n18+ \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/comedy-club/2025-05-16/ LOCATION:Aylesbury Waterside Theatre\, Exchange Street\, Aylesbury\, Buckinghamshire\, HP20 1UG CATEGORIES:Comedy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Comedy-Club.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:20250517T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250517T235959 DTSTAMP:20260420T103903 CREATED:20250517T130744Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250517T130746Z UID:10010805-1747440000-1747526399@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:As I Was A Walking DESCRIPTION:As I Was A Walking\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout As I Was A Walking\n\n\n\nThe sights\, sounds and stories of rural Oxfordshire \n\n\n\nRevel in the past\, present\, and future of the Oxfordshire countryside\, as we restage last year’s sold out performance walks in the stunning venue of FarmED. \n\n\n\nExperience readings and performances including works by Michael Morpurgo\, Flora Thompson\, and poet archaeologist Romola Parish – even try out traditional rural activities. Enjoy traditional Morris tunes from Joshua Newman and Louis Thurman of The Oakstone Trio and harmonious nature-inspired songs from Jenny Mahler\, all in an artful and unique early summer’s walk in the countryside. \n\n\n\nA unique and perfect way to spend an early summer’s day in the countryside and discover places and voices you never knew before. \n\n\n\nDress for all weathers and bring footwear you can explore in! \n\n\n\nDelicious\, sustainable refreshments will be available from the FarmED Cafe before or after your walk (cafe closes at 5.30pm). \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\nGeneral – £20.00 \n\n\n\nConcessions – £15.00 \n\n\n\nAll prices include any booking fees \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nSaturday 17 May 2025 at 11.00am\, 11.20am\, 11.40am\, 12.00pm\, 2.20pm\, 2.40pm\, 3.00pm\, 3.20pm\, 5.00pm and 5.20pm \n\n\n\nRunning time: \n\n\n\n1 hour 15 minutes \n\n\n\nLocation: \n\n\n\nFarmED \n\n\n\nGood to know: \n\n\n\nBooking is essential\, tickets will not be available from FarmED on the day. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout The Theatre Chipping Norton\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nThe Theatre Chipping Norton\, sometimes called The Theatre\, Chipping Norton or Chipping Norton Theatre\, is a theatre\, an arthouse cinema\, a gallery and a concert hall in Chipping Norton. \n\n\n\nThe theatre has has 217 seats\, including stalls and a balcony. It is a resource for the community\, and it is also a professional venue\, welcoming over 55\,000 customer visits every year. \n\n\n\nIt is something unique\, but it is also different things to different people. It is the cause and subject of many arguments and debates; and a fair amount of acclaim and affection. It is complicated and a little eccentric. \n\n\n\nIt is not a little theatre. It likes to make a big noise. \n\n\n\nDiscover more about The Theatre Chipping Norton\, including travel\, access and venue information. URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/as-i-was-a-walking/ LOCATION:FarmED at Honeydale Farm\, Station Road\, Shipton-under-Wychwood\, Chipping Norton\, Oxfordshire\, OX7 6BJ CATEGORIES:Variety ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/As-I-was-walking.webp GEO:51.8651852;-1.5895879 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=FarmED at Honeydale Farm Station Road Shipton-under-Wychwood Chipping Norton Oxfordshire OX7 6BJ;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Station Road\, Shipton-under-Wychwood:geo:-1.5895879,51.8651852 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250517T083000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250517T133000 DTSTAMP:20260420T103903 CREATED:20220909T194239Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250210T231625Z UID:10006890-1747470600-1747488600@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Chipping Norton Farmers’ Market DESCRIPTION:Chipping Norton Farmers’ Market\, Oxfordshire\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Chipping Norton Farmers’ Market\n\n\n\nChipping Norton Farmers’ Market offers a wide range of fresh local produce available in this beautiful Cotswold town. Come along to this popular Oxfordshire market for your fresh\, local\, seasonal produce. \n\n\n\nThe market is held on the 3rd Saturday of the month from 8.30am to 1.30pm on Market Place in Chipping Norton. URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/chipping-norton-farmers-market/2025-05-17/ LOCATION:Market Place\, Chipping Norton\, Market Place\, Chipping Norton\, Oxfordshire CATEGORIES:Farmers Markets ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/chipping-norton-farmers-market-01-1920x1080-1.webp GEO:51.9417228;-1.5457524 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Market Place Chipping Norton Market Place Chipping Norton Oxfordshire;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Market Place:geo:-1.5457524,51.9417228 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250517T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250517T130000 DTSTAMP:20260420T103903 CREATED:20220909T092732Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250906T012405Z UID:10007873-1747476000-1747486800@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:East Oxford Farmers’ & Community Market DESCRIPTION:East Oxford Farmers’ & Community Market\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the East Oxford Farmers’ & Community Market\n\n\n\nThe East Oxford Farmers’ & Community Market is a small\, friendly local market with plenty of fresh food\, delicious sweet and savoury takeaways\, dried foods\, and a plant-based café. The market also features stalls non-food stalls selling antiques\, scarves and shawls\, non-plastic household goods\, and makeup\, plus cleaners and detergents. \n\n\n\nThe majority of the producers are from within 30 miles of Oxford. \n\n\n\nThe market began in August 2006 with just six stalls\, and it has since grown into a local institution. Today\, regular stalls include: \n\n\n\n\nMighty Pie Co – artisan traditional hand made meat & vegetarian flat & raised pies made from local ingredients\n\n\n\nCrudges Cheese – a range of cheeses hand made by ethical & sustainable cheese makers known personally to award-winning Crudges\n\n\n\nWillowbrook Farm – free-range chicken\, lamb\, beef\, organic eggs & local honey\n\n\n\nNatural Bread – handcrafted speciality breads\n\n\n\nMrs B’s Antiques – antique jewellery & vintage household goods\n\n\n\nJericho Coffee Traders – premium coffee roasted in Jericho & served from a vivid turquoise tuk-tuk\n\n\n\nJason’s Book Box – second-hand books\n\n\n\nSandy Lane Farm – seasonal\, fresh\, local organic fruit & veg\, lamb & pork\n\n\n\nSESI Food & Detergent Filling Station – refilling empty containers for fairtrade\, organic dried foods; household detergents & hair-care products\n\n\n\n\nThe market also has a cafe which runs each week selling delicious breakfasts\, lunches\, cakes and fair-trade teas and coffee. This is a lovely place to meet up and take a break from shopping. \n\n\n\nThe market is wheelchair accessible both inside and outside. \n\n\n\nThe East Oxford Farmers’ & Community Market is a non-profit making organisation (a Society for the Benefit of the Community). It is run by a committee and a group of volunteers. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGetting there\n\n\n\nThe market takes place every Saturday from 10.00am to 1.00pm at East Oxford Primary School. Head down Cowley Road until you reach Tesco – the school borders on the car park directly behind it. 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