BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The Oxford Magazine - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:The Oxford Magazine X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for The Oxford Magazine REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20270328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20271031T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260419T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260419T160000 DTSTAMP:20260423T023306 CREATED:20260222T151506Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T120845Z UID:10011627-1776607200-1776614400@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Bear Grylls: Never Give Up DESCRIPTION:Bear Grylls: Never Give Up\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Bear Grylls: Never Give Up\n\n\n\nJoin globally renowned adventurer\, Chief Scout to millions of young people\, TV host and No.1 bestselling author Bear Grylls for an unforgettable evening of stories\, survival\, and inspiration – a fun\, thrilling\, and family-friendly live show for adventurers of all ages. \n\n\n\nBear is best known for pushing the limits of human endurance – but he’s also spent his life helping young people and families build courage\, resilience\, and a love of the wild. From his adventures as a young soldier to becoming Chief Scout\, Bear has dedicated himself to inspiring the next generation to explore\, grow\, and never give up. \n\n\n\nThis uplifting show will take audiences behind the scenes of Bear’s incredible life. From hosting hit TV series like You vs. Wild\, Man vs. Wild and Celebrity Bear Hunt\, to writing adventure books for children\, and sharing survival tips with some of the world’s most recognisable figures – including Barack Obama in the Alaskan wilderness! \n\n\n\nExpect never-before-seen footage\, gripping stories\, and amazing images from his biggest adventures. Plus heartwarming tales of perseverance\, courage\, and kindness\, including his dramatic recovery from a near-fatal parachuting accident and the challenges he’s faced in the wild. \n\n\n\nPerfect for families\, scout groups\, and young explorers\, this high-energy live event will inspire everyone to face their fears\, stay true to their values\, and above all to Never Give Up. \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 £41.00 \n\n\n\nTickets are subject to a transaction fee of £3.95 \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nSunday 19 April 2026 at 2.00pm \n\n\n\nRunning time: \n\n\n\n1 hour 50 minutes\, including an interval \n\n\n\nLocation: \n\n\n\nMain Auditorium \n\n\n\nAge guidance: \n\n\n\n8+ \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Aylesbury Waterside Theatre\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nAylesbury Waterside Theatre is a stunning modern venue at the heart of Buckinghamshire’s cultural scene. \n\n\n\nOpened in 2010\, its striking wooden interior takes inspiration from the rolling Chiltern Hills\, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. The theatre regularly hosts top touring productions\, offering audiences the chance to enjoy big-name shows and world-class entertainment without heading to London. \n\n\n\nDesigned for comfort and accessibility\, the venue features step-free access\, wheelchair spaces\, and hearing loop systems. Whether you’re after a hit musical\, stand-up comedy\, or a magical Christmas pantomime\, Waterside Theatre has something for everyone. \n\n\n\nSee important information about Getting there and Access here \n\n\n\nSee other shows at this venue URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/bear-grylls-never-give-up/ LOCATION:Aylesbury Waterside Theatre\, Exchange Street\, Aylesbury\, Buckinghamshire\, HP20 1UG CATEGORIES:Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/BearGrylls_2026-1920X1080_Prod-Shot.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:20260420T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260421T235959 DTSTAMP:20260423T023306 CREATED:20251117T115732Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T123747Z UID:10010286-1776643200-1776815999@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Revision on Tour: Macbeth DESCRIPTION:Revision on Tour: Macbeth\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Revision on Tour: Macbeth\n\n\n\nCalling all English GCSE students\, teachers\, and lovers of great literature! The Dickens Theatre Company brings Shakespeare’s bloodiest and most gripping tragedy to Aylesbury Waterside Theatre in April 2026. \n\n\n\nIn this dynamic and cleverly crafted adaptation\, the infamous Porter steps into the role of narrator\, guiding audiences through a tightening web of ambition\, betrayal\, tyranny\, and dark magic. \n\n\n\nWith an ensemble of just six versatile actors\, this production conjures a whole cast of characters\, recreating the tension and atmosphere of the Scottish Play with striking clarity. \n\n\n\nSet against a world of war\, witchcraft\, and treason\, Macbeth remains chillingly relevant in the 21st century – making this an unmissable experience for students studying the text and theatre fans alike. \n\n\n\n“What’s done cannot be undone!” \n\n\n\nAs part of DTC’s highly acclaimed Revision on Tour (alongside Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde)\, this accessible Macbeth entertains and educates to the bitter end. \n\n\n\nPost-matinee Q&A session with the cast & director available upon request. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Revision on Tour: Macbeth\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReviews\n\n\n\n\n“If you are studying Macbeth at GCSE… it all starts with this show. A revelation for my English students.” \n\n\n\nDarren Pacey\, English Team Leader\, Crompton House School \n\n\n\n\n\n“All the quotes\, all the context and a lot more! A must for all GCSE students.” \n\n\n\nLynn Walsh\, MORNING STAR \n\n\n\n\n\nAs one of my students put it\, “NOW I GET IT!’ \n\n\n\nAlison Morgan\, Carshalton Sports College \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 £20.00 \n\n\n\nTickets are subject to a transaction fee of £3.95 \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nMonday 20 April 2026 at 7.00pm \n\n\n\nTuesday 21 April 2026 at 1.00pm and 7.00pm \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\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/revision-on-tour-macbeth/ LOCATION:Aylesbury Waterside Theatre\, Exchange Street\, Aylesbury\, Buckinghamshire\, HP20 1UG CATEGORIES:Plays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/revision-on-tour-macbeth-01-1920x1080-1.webp GEO:51.7539238;-1.2606005 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Aylesbury Waterside Theatre Exchange Street Aylesbury Buckinghamshire HP20 1UG;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Exchange Street:geo:-1.2606005,51.7539238 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260421T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260422T235959 DTSTAMP:20260423T023306 CREATED:20260222T153119Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260222T153126Z UID:10011919-1776729600-1776902399@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Alistair McGowan: 3 in 1 DESCRIPTION:Alistair McGowan: 3 in 1\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Alistair McGowan: 3 in 1\n\n\n\nAn evening of classic comedy\, poetry and beautiful piano music – three great shows in one! \n\n\n\nFollowing his Sony album reaching No 1 in the Classical charts\, Alistair McGowan combined his talents as master impressionist and comedian with his new-found talents as a classical pianist. Last year he published a book of poetry\, Not What We were Expecting. \n\n\n\nExpect the comedy and impressions for which Alistair is known and loved\, poignant and clever poetry\, and much-loved piano gems by Chopin\, Elgar\, Grieg\, Satie and Bill Evans\, to name but a few. Beautiful music\, beautiful words\, and a large dose of Alistair’s trademark comedy! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReviews\n\n\n\n\n“Alistair McGowan’s impressions are faultless.” \n\n\n\nThe Sunday Times \n\n\n\n\n\n“He plays the piano splendidly.” \n\n\n\nThe Observer \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£30.00 \n\n\n\nAll prices include any booking fees \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nTuesday 21 and Wednesday 22 April 2026 at 7.30pm \n\n\n\nLocation: \n\n\n\nThe Theatre \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/alistair-mcgowan-3-in-1/ LOCATION:The Theatre Chipping Norton\, 2 Spring Street\, Chipping Norton\, Oxfordshire\, OX7 5NL CATEGORIES:Comedy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Alistair-McGowan-3-in-1.webp GEO:51.9431406;-1.5450005 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Theatre Chipping Norton 2 Spring Street Chipping Norton Oxfordshire OX7 5NL;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2 Spring Street:geo:-1.5450005,51.9431406 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260421T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260425T235959 DTSTAMP:20260423T023307 CREATED:20260222T184258Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T033927Z UID:10011589-1776729600-1777161599@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Murder in the Cathedral DESCRIPTION:Murder in the Cathedral\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Murder in the Cathedral\n\n\n\nPresented by Oxford Theatre Guild \n\n\n\nBy T.S. Eliot \n\n\n\n“Saints are not made by accident.” \n\n\n\nA radical priest returns from exile to an uncertain welcome. Women gather by the Cathedral to seek sanctuary from an increasingly dangerous world. The church is in conflict with the state and shadowy forces seek to take matters into their own hands. \n\n\n\nWritten against the backdrop of the rise of fascism in the 1930s\, T.S. Eliot’s powerful retelling of the final days of Thomas Becket is one of the most influential plays of the twentieth century. \n\n\n\nThe resolute Women of Canterbury are at the heart of the performance\, their voices and watchful presence a constant reminder of the human cost of conflict\, forcing us to bear witness to a nation in turmoil. \n\n\n\nFollowing their acclaimed Pygmalion\, Oxford Theatre Guild\, Oxford’s leading amateur theatre company\, returns to The Playhouse with a bold and evocative production of Eliot’s thought-provoking and relevant masterpiece. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease see important booking information below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\nTicket prices: \n\n\n\n£15.00 \n\n\n\nA £2.75 booking fee per transaction applies to this event across all channels – website\, phone and in-person bookings at the Box Office. The fee is waived for members\, schools\, groups and access bookers. \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nTuesday 21 to Saturday 25 April 2026 \n\n\n\nTuesday to Saturday at 7.30pm \n\n\n\nSaturday at 2.30pm \n\n\n\nRunning time: \n\n\n\n2 hours 20 minutes\, including an interval \n\n\n\nAge guidance: \n\n\n\n12+ \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Oxford Playhouse\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nOxford Playhouse and its Burton Taylor Studio present and produce several live performances and feature a rich array of British and international dramas\, family entertainment\, contemporary dance and music\, student and amateur shows\, comedy\, lectures and poetry. \n\n\n\nThe Playhouse not only produces and tours its own theatrical productions\, but it also fosters creativity through its Artists in Residence program and the Playhouse Plays Out series\, which brings unique events to various locations across the county. \n\n\n\nThe theatre’s Participation Team engages over 15\,000 individuals annually\, offering an extensive range of activities\, including post-show discussions\, workshops\, work experience opportunities\, holiday programs\, a youth theatre\, and a company for young performers. \n\n\n\nOxford Playhouse stands dedicated to its mission of being a Playhouse for all\, striving to ignite inspiration and bring about transformative experiences through its commitment to creativity on its stages\, within its community and online. \n\n\n\nDiscover more about Oxford Playhouse\, including travel\, access and venue information. URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/murder-in-the-cathedral/ LOCATION:Oxford Playhouse\, Beaumont Street\, Oxford\, Oxfordshire\, OX1 2LW\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Plays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Murder-in-the-Cathedral.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:20260421T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260502T235959 DTSTAMP:20260423T023307 CREATED:20260222T190329Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T034141Z UID:10012031-1776729600-1777766399@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Helena Clews: From Seascape to Landscape DESCRIPTION:Helena Clews: From Seascape to Landscape\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Helena Clews: From Seascape to Landscape\n\n\n\nHelena’s paintings explore colour\, line and texture\, drawing inspiration from the sea\, light\, and natural beauty of Devon. \n\n\n\nThis exhibition presents a new collection that brings together the familiar landscapes of Oxfordshire with the dramatic coastline of Devon – returning her work to where her artistic journey first began. \n\n\n\nHelena Clews is a former pupil of St Edward’s School and studied Fine Art at Manchester Metropolitan University. She was awarded the Ken Billany Prize in 2007. \n\n\n\nShe went on to complete an MA in Fine Art at Central Saint Martins before leaving her North London studio to fulfil a long-held dream of moving to Devon to paint by the sea. Helena has exhibited widely across the UK and her work is held in many private collections. \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. No booking required. \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nTuesday 21 April to Saturday 02 May 2026 at 6.00pm \n\n\n\nExhibition Opening: \n\n\n\nTuesday 21 April from 6.00pm to 8.00pm \n\n\n\nPlease join in for drinks to celebrate the opening of this exhibition \n\n\n\nFree event. No booking required \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/helena-clews-from-seascape-to-landscape/ LOCATION:The North Wall Arts Centre\, South Parade\, Oxford\, OX2 7JN CATEGORIES:Exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Helena-Clews-From-Seascape-to-Landscape.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:20260422T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260422T235959 DTSTAMP:20260423T023307 CREATED:20251117T115724Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251117T115730Z UID:10010287-1776816000-1776902399@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Revision On Tour: Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde DESCRIPTION:Revision On Tour: Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Revision On Tour: Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde\n\n\n\nCalling all English students\, teachers\, and admirers of classic literature! Dickens Theatre Company’s acclaimed stage adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson’s Gothic masterpiece returns to Aylesbury Waterside Theatre in April 2026. \n\n\n\nLondon\, 1888. A dense Fitzrovia fog smothers the city. In the murky streets\, a sinister figure prowls. A young child is brutally attacked. But who is this “sneering Satan”—and will he strike again? \n\n\n\nWith a talented ensemble of just six actors\, this fast-paced and inventive production brings Stevenson’s chilling novella to life\, capturing the dark heart of Victorian London while delivering a gripping\, atmospheric experience for audiences and GCSE students alike. \n\n\n\nThis gripping adaptation is part of DTC’s Revision on Tour\, touring alongside Macbeth. Tailored to support GCSE study\, the production highlights key characters\, quotes\, and themes\, making it ideal for students and compelling for literature fans alike. \n\n\n\nPost-matinee Q&A with the cast and director available on request. \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Revision On Tour: Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReviews\n\n\n\n\n“At last! DTC has finally given GCSE students the stage adaptation of J&H we have all been crying out for. The characters\, the key quotes\, Stevenson’s London…leapt from the page. The kids loved it.” \n\n\n\nBen Jefferies\, Westcliff High School for Boys \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 £20.00 \n\n\n\nTickets are subject to a transaction fee of £3.95 \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nWednesday 22 April 2026 at 1.00pm and 7.00pm \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\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/revision-on-tour-dr-jekyll-mr-hyde/ LOCATION:Aylesbury Waterside Theatre\, Exchange Street\, Aylesbury\, Buckinghamshire\, HP20 1UG CATEGORIES:Plays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/revision-on-tour-dr-jekyll-mr-hyde-01-1920x1080-1.webp GEO:51.7539238;-1.2606005 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Aylesbury Waterside Theatre Exchange Street Aylesbury Buckinghamshire HP20 1UG;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Exchange Street:geo:-1.2606005,51.7539238 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260422T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260424T235959 DTSTAMP:20260423T023307 CREATED:20260222T195020Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T034157Z UID:10011590-1776816000-1777075199@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:An Adequate Abridgement of Boarding School Life as a Homo DESCRIPTION:An Adequate Abridgement of Boarding School Life as a Homo\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout An Adequate Abridgement of Boarding School Life as a Homo\n\n\n\nWritten by Ned Blackburn \n\n\n\nMeet Johnny\, 18\, at an all-boys boarding school\, struggling to fit in and in an intense relationship with rugby golden boy\, Harry. \n\n\n\nIt is life through the lens of a young queer man navigating Grindr\, hyper-masculinity and institutional shame. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease see important booking information below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\nTicket prices: \n\n\n\n£12.00 – £14.00 \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nWednesday 22 to Friday 24 April 2026 at 7.30pm \n\n\n\nLocation: \n\n\n\nBurton Taylor Studio \n\n\n\nAge guidance: \n\n\n\n14+ \n\n\n\nContent guidance: \n\n\n\nThis show includes strong language\, scenes of a sexual nature and partial nudity. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Oxford Playhouse\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nOxford Playhouse and its Burton Taylor Studio present and produce several live performances and feature a rich array of British and international dramas\, family entertainment\, contemporary dance and music\, student and amateur shows\, comedy\, lectures and poetry. \n\n\n\nThe Playhouse not only produces and tours its own theatrical productions\, but it also fosters creativity through its Artists in Residence program and the Playhouse Plays Out series\, which brings unique events to various locations across the county. \n\n\n\nThe theatre’s Participation Team engages over 15\,000 individuals annually\, offering an extensive range of activities\, including post-show discussions\, workshops\, work experience opportunities\, holiday programs\, a youth theatre\, and a company for young performers. \n\n\n\nOxford Playhouse stands dedicated to its mission of being a Playhouse for all\, striving to ignite inspiration and bring about transformative experiences through its commitment to creativity on its stages\, within its community and online. \n\n\n\nDiscover more about Oxford Playhouse\, including travel\, access and venue information. URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/an-adequate-abridgement-of-boarding-school-life-as-a-homo/ LOCATION:Oxford Playhouse\, Beaumont Street\, Oxford\, Oxfordshire\, OX1 2LW\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Plays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/An-Adequate-Abridgement.webp GEO:51.7550368;-1.2605435 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Oxford Playhouse Beaumont Street Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 2LW United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Beaumont Street:geo:-1.2605435,51.7550368 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260422T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260425T235959 DTSTAMP:20260423T023307 CREATED:20260223T170301Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T035231Z UID:10011986-1776816000-1777161599@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Sweet Charity DESCRIPTION:Sweet Charity\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Sweet Charity\n\n\n\nMaidenhead Musical Comedy Society presents… Sweet Charity \n\n\n\nBased on the book by Neil Simon\, Sweet Charity is a Tony Award-winning musical and follows the story of Charity Hope Valentine\, a gullible\, hopeless romantic who has big dreams. \n\n\n\nTrapped in the tawdry world of the Fan-Dango Ballroom – a taxi-dance-hall\, where the girls are paid per song to dance with men\, but Charity aspires to greater things. One of the most famous shows by legendary director/choreographer Bob Fosse\, every audience is destined to fall in love with Charity’s limitless spirit\, as she lives life “hopefully ever after.” \n\n\n\nSweet Charity features the toe-tapping hits such as ‘Big Spender’\, ‘If My Friends Could See Me Now’ and ‘The Rhythm of Life’. \n\n\n\nWill Charity find true love at last? Find out by buying your tickets today and letting MMCS put a tingle in your fingers and a tingle in your feet! \n\n\n\nThis amateur production of Sweet Charity is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals Ltd. on behalf of Tams-Witmark LLC. \n\n\n\nSweet Charity \n\n\n\nBook by Neil Simon \n\n\n\nMusic by Cy Coleman \n\n\n\nLyrics by Dorothy Fields \n\n\n\nBased on an original screenplay by Federico Fellini\, Tullio Pinelli and Ennio Flaiano \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease see important booking information below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\nTicket prices: \n\n\n\nAdult – £24.75 \n\n\n\nSenior Citizen – £22.75 \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: \n\n\n\nWednesday 22 to Saturday 25 April 2026 \n\n\n\nWednesday to Friday at 7.30pm \n\n\n\nSaturday at 7.00pm \n\n\n\nRunning time: \n\n\n\n2 hours 30 minutes \n\n\n\nAge guidance: \n\n\n\n11+ \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/sweet-charity/ LOCATION:Kenton Theatre\, Henley-on-Thames\, 19 New Street\, Henley-on-Thames\, Oxfordshire\, RG9 2BP CATEGORIES:Variety ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Sweet-Charity.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:20260422T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260422T153000 DTSTAMP:20260423T023307 CREATED:20260316T152209Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T152248Z UID:10012305-1776866400-1776871800@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Museum of Oxford Walks: Pre-Raphaelite Adventures in Oxford DESCRIPTION:Museum of Oxford Walks: Pre-Raphaelite Adventures in Oxford\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Museum of Oxford Walks: Pre-Raphaelite Adventures in Oxford\n\n\n\nOxford is exceptionally rich in its associations with the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood\, a 19th-century artistic movement known for its veneration of detail\, elegance and beauty. This insightful 90-minute walk will bring the artistic spirit of mid-19th century Oxford to life\, taking you to the key locations in Oxford associated with the movement and its artists\, and with particular reference to Oxford-inspired paintings. \n\n\n\nYou’ll see where Jane Burden\, embroiderer and muse\, once lived at ‘Hell’s Passage’\, the Oxford Union\, home to Pre-Raphaelite murals and a noteworthy debacle involving Dante Gabriel Rossetti\, Magdalen College Tower and the story of a particular May Morning\, plus more locations significant to the works and lives of John Everett Millais\, William Holman Hunt\, Dante Gabriel Rossetti\, Edward Burne-Jones\, William Morris\, Jane Burden\, Elizabeth Siddall – and not forgetting author-cum-photographer Lewis Carroll – plus their important patrons\, John Ruskin and Thomas Combe. \n\n\n\nThe walk is near-circular\, beginning at the Museum of Oxford and ending outside the Oxford Union (St Michael’s Street). \n\n\n\nJoin a tour of Pre-Raphaelite Artists in Oxford to see Oxford through the eyes of an expert and uncover the artistic histories embedded in our city. \n\n\n\nAccessibility and further information: \n\n\n\nMeeting point: Museum of Oxford shop (located inside the Oxford Town Hall). Please arrive 5 minutes before the start of the walk and check in at the Museum Shop with our friendly front of house team. \n\n\n\nThe walk lasts 1.5 hours. \n\n\n\nThe itinerary includes cobbled streets\, uneven surfaces and narrow pavements. Additionally\, one of the stops is accessed via a very narrow passageway (optional). Please email museum@oxford.gov.uk if you would like to discuss any access requirements ahead of booking a walk. \n\n\n\nPlease note that this walk is recommended for ages 16+. \n\n\n\nYour ticket also gives you access to the MOX galleries on the day of the walk\, at any time during opening hours. \n\n\n\nMeet Your Tour Guide: Mark Davies \n\n\n\nMark Davies is an Oxford local historian\, public speaker\, and guide. His publications include the social and cultural importance of the city’s waterways (A Towpath Walk in Oxford; Alice in Waterland; Alice’s Oxford on Foot; What a Liberty!); historical crime (Stories of Oxford Castle; The Abingdon Waterturnpike Murder); a biography of the Oxford pastry cook who was the first Englishman to fly (King of all Balloons); and the insightful A Jericho Scrapbook and Jericho – a Celebration. \n\n\n\nUntil 2020 he had lived on an Oxford residential narrowboat for nearly 30 years\, and he is the Chair of the Jericho (Oxford) Living Heritage Trust. He is also a trustee of the Lewis Carroll Society\, a member of the Society of Authors\, and on the committee of the Alliance of Literary Societies. \n\n\n\nAccess at the Museum \n\n\n\nThe Museum is accessible for wheelchair users\, buggies\, and baby carriers. There is step-free\, level entry access to the Town Hall via the entrance closest to Carfax (to the left of the main steps as you face the Town Hall). Inside the Museum\, Museum Makers is accessible via a platform lift and lift to the basement level. Accessible toilets are available in the Museum (close to Museum Makers) and in the Town Hall on the ground floor\, before entering the Museum. \n\n\n\nPlease 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 the website: https://museumofoxford.org/plan-your-visit/access \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease see important booking information below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\nTicket prices: \n\n\n\n£15.00 \n\n\n\nTickets are available to purchase online (booking fee applies) or at the Museum shop. Tickets for this event include access to the Museum’s Galleries. \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nWednesday 22 April and Wednesday 27 May 2026 at 2.00pm \n\n\n\nRunning time: \n\n\n\n1 hour 30 minutes \n\n\n\nAge guidance: \n\n\n\n16+ \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/museum-of-oxford-walks-pre-raphaelite-adventures-in-oxford/2026-04-22/ LOCATION:Museum of Oxford\, Oxford Town Hall\, St Aldate's\, Oxford\, Oxfordshire\, OX1 1BX CATEGORIES:Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Museum-of-Oxford-Walks-Pre-Raphaelite-Adventures-in-Oxford.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:20260423T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260423T193000 DTSTAMP:20260423T023307 CREATED:20260301T011206Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260301T011214Z UID:10011757-1776972600-1776972600@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Jon Udry is Having a Ball DESCRIPTION:Jon Udry is Having a Ball\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Jon Udry is Having a Ball\n\n\n\nThere are jugglers. There are comedians. And there is Jon Udry. \n\n\n\nJon combines the two to such a brilliant effect that his unique performance has his audience roaring with laughter from the entrance to the final curtain. \n\n\n\nFormerly the British Young Juggler Of The Year and New Act of the Year Finalist 2018\, Jon’s skills and stage persona have brought his show onto various television and radio shows\, as well as being a regular on the bill at prestigious festivals like Glastonbury. \n\n\n\nJon travels internationally\, working on a host of luxury cruise lines\, at festivals and events\, and due to his unique comedy style\, his show is also at home on the domestic comedy club circuit. \n\n\n\nJon’s repertoire is not the normal type of specialty act\, instead\, it’s young\, offbeat\, quirky and hugely impressive. His current show\, ‘Jon Udry Punches Gravity in the Face’ is quickly becoming his most successful to date with a host of bookings around the UK\, Europe and beyond. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease see important booking information below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\nTicket prices: \n\n\n\nFrom £18.50 \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nThursday 23 April 2026 at 7.30pm \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout The Mill Arts Centre\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nThe Mill Arts Centre is the cultural hub for Banbury and the surrounding area. \n\n\n\nAs the only dedicated arts provision in the area\, it aims to inspire creativity and enrich the lives of the communities by providing a high-quality\, varied artistic\, educational and participatory programme. \n\n\n\nIt plays a significant role in the town’s cultural\, social and economic development by offering the community the chance to engage with and be entertained by several art forms. \n\n\n\nThe Mill Arts Centre offers an exciting live events programme\, including theatre\, dance\, music\, comedy\, film\, workshops and classes. Alongside this\, it runs several community projects and initiatives with partner organisations. \n\n\n\nYou can visit our Café Bar for delicious hot and cold drinks and light refreshments – and while you’re there\, the Gallery is home to a fantastic programme of exhibitions from local artists. \n\n\n\nAlternatively\, if you’re looking for meeting rooms or spaces for hire in Banbury\, our wide range of spaces – including our theatre\, art studio\, dance studio and meeting rooms – are available for hire. \n\n\n\nDiscover more about The Mill Arts Centre\, including travel\, access and venue information. URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/jon-udry-is-having-a-ball/ LOCATION:The Mill Arts Centre\, Banbury\, Spiceball Park\, Banbury\, Oxfordshire\, OX16 5QE CATEGORIES:Variety ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Jon-Udry-is-Having-a-Ball.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:20260424T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260425T235959 DTSTAMP:20260423T023307 CREATED:20260301T012937Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260301T012944Z UID:10011920-1776988800-1777161599@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Tales From Acorn Wood DESCRIPTION:Tales from Acorn Wood\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Tales From Acorn Wood\n\n\n\nJulia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s beloved Tales from Acorn Wood stories are brought to life on stage for the first time in an enchanting lift-the-flap experience. \n\n\n\nPoor old Fox has lost his socks! Are they in the kitchen or inside the clock? And Rat-a-tat-tat! Who’s that keeping tired Rabbit awake? You can also join in with Pig and Hen’s game of hide-and-seek and discover the special surprise Postman Bear is planning for his friends. \n\n\n\nPacked full of toe-tapping songs\, puppetry\, and all the friends from Acorn Wood\, this beautiful show from the team that brought you Dear Zoo Live promises to be the perfect treat for children of all ages. \n\n\n\nTales from Acorn Wood © Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler 2000\, 2022 – Macmillan Children’s Books \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease see important booking information below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\nTicket prices: \n\n\n\nStandard – £16.50 \n\n\n\nUnder 16s – £14.50 \n\n\n\nAll prices include any booking fees \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nFriday 24 and Saturday 25 April 2026 \n\n\n\nFriday at 1.30pm and 4.00pm \n\n\n\nSaturday at 11.00am and 2.00pm \n\n\n\nRunning time: \n\n\n\n55 minutes \n\n\n\nLocation: \n\n\n\nThe Theatre \n\n\n\nAge guidance: \n\n\n\n2+ \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout The Theatre Chipping Norton\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nThe Theatre Chipping Norton\, sometimes called The Theatre\, Chipping Norton or Chipping Norton Theatre\, is a theatre\, an arthouse cinema\, a gallery and a concert hall in Chipping Norton. \n\n\n\nThe theatre has has 217 seats\, including stalls and a balcony. It is a resource for the community\, and it is also a professional venue\, welcoming over 55\,000 customer visits every year. \n\n\n\nIt is something unique\, but it is also different things to different people. It is the cause and subject of many arguments and debates; and a fair amount of acclaim and affection. It is complicated and a little eccentric. \n\n\n\nIt is not a little theatre. It likes to make a big noise. \n\n\n\nDiscover more about The Theatre Chipping Norton\, including travel\, access and venue information. URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/tales-from-acorn-wood-3/ LOCATION:The Theatre Chipping Norton\, 2 Spring Street\, Chipping Norton\, Oxfordshire\, OX7 5NL CATEGORIES:Plays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Tales-from-Acorn-Wood-1.webp GEO:51.9431406;-1.5450005 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Theatre Chipping Norton 2 Spring Street Chipping Norton Oxfordshire OX7 5NL;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2 Spring Street:geo:-1.5450005,51.9431406 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260424T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260424T193000 DTSTAMP:20260423T023307 CREATED:20260301T102858Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T125543Z UID:10011758-1777059000-1777059000@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:The Bluetones (Acoustic) DESCRIPTION:The Bluetones (Acoustic)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout The Bluetones (Acoustic)\n\n\n\nThe Bluetones Acoustic show is two members of Brit Pop legends The Bluetones. \n\n\n\nMark Morriss and Adam Devlin have spent the best part of 3 decades honing their craft as a live performers\, with 6 Bluetones albums under their belts including 14 Top 40 singles. \n\n\n\nIt is 2 hours of music interspersed with the banter and story telling of two musicians who have been working together successfully for over 30 years. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReviews\n\n\n\n\n“… brilliant as always\, great music and as always very engaging with the audience. Mark still has a great voice\, and both him and Adam are very good guitarists. Brilliant night!” \n\n\n\nAudience member review\, The Old Fire Station\, Carlisle \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 £28.50 \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nFriday 24 April 2026 at 7.30pm \n\n\n\nRunning time: \n\n\n\n2 hours \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout The Mill Arts Centre\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nThe Mill Arts Centre is the cultural hub for Banbury and the surrounding area. \n\n\n\nAs the only dedicated arts provision in the area\, it aims to inspire creativity and enrich the lives of the communities by providing a high-quality\, varied artistic\, educational and participatory programme. \n\n\n\nIt plays a significant role in the town’s cultural\, social and economic development by offering the community the chance to engage with and be entertained by several art forms. \n\n\n\nThe Mill Arts Centre offers an exciting live events programme\, including theatre\, dance\, music\, comedy\, film\, workshops and classes. Alongside this\, it runs several community projects and initiatives with partner organisations. \n\n\n\nYou can visit our Café Bar for delicious hot and cold drinks and light refreshments – and while you’re there\, the Gallery is home to a fantastic programme of exhibitions from local artists. \n\n\n\nAlternatively\, if you’re looking for meeting rooms or spaces for hire in Banbury\, our wide range of spaces – including our theatre\, art studio\, dance studio and meeting rooms – are available for hire. \n\n\n\nDiscover more about The Mill Arts Centre\, including travel\, access and venue information. URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/the-bluetones-acoustic/ LOCATION:The Mill Arts Centre\, Banbury\, Spiceball Park\, Banbury\, Oxfordshire\, OX16 5QE CATEGORIES:Concerts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/The-Bluetones-Acoustic.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:20260424T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260424T193000 DTSTAMP:20260423T023307 CREATED:20260301T104505Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T142849Z UID:10012101-1777059000-1777059000@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:The Man Who Was Magic DESCRIPTION:The Man Who Was Magic\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout The Man Who Was Magic\n\n\n\nDare to believe in magic as the UK’s #1 magic show returns with a completely new and uplifting production for 2025. \n\n\n\nYou’re invited to a night of wonder\, as secrets unravel and the impossible becomes possible. \n\n\n\nFollowing an unprecedented 5 years of sold-out shows around the world – this five star magic show guarantees to leave you aching with laughter & dizzy in disbelief. \n\n\n\nPresented by world-renowned award winning magician James Phelan\, the first magician in history to sell out a solo-run at The Magic Circle – and most infamous for jamming the BBC switchboard after he correctly predicted the lottery. \n\n\n\nDon’t miss what The Standard calls “An unforgettable evening we can’t stop talking about”. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReviews\n\n\n\n\n“Magic is in his bones. Disbelief. Flabbergasted. Stunned.” ★★★★★ \n\n\n\nHenley Herald \n\n\n\n\n\n“Joel Dommett meets David Blaine.” \n\n\n\nThe Sun \n\n\n\n\n\n“Barely skips a beat. One to watch in the world of magic.” ★★★★★ \n\n\n\nThe List \n\n\n\n\n\n“This isn’t a show for people who want to see magic on stage. This is for people who want to feel it” \n\n\n\nWorld Magic Review \n\n\n\n\n\n“One of the most endearing factors is seeing amazed faces young and old. This show has many moments like that.” ★★★★★ \n\n\n\nBBC Sounds \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 – £29.00 \n\n\n\nConcessions (Student\, disability\, benefits) – £26.10 \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nFriday 24 April 2026 at 7.30pm \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-man-who-was-magic-3/ LOCATION:Cornerstone Arts Centre\, Didcot\, 25 Station Road\, Didcot\, Oxfordshire\, OX11 7NE CATEGORIES:Variety ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/The-Man-Who-Was-Magic.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:20260425T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260425T235959 DTSTAMP:20260423T023307 CREATED:20260323T091634Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T034052Z UID:10011591-1777075200-1777161599@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Hickory Dickory Dock DESCRIPTION:Hickory Dickory Dock\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Hickory Dickory Dock\n\n\n\nPresented by Garlic Theatre \n\n\n\nIn a marvellous museum of clocks is the wonderful Mouse Clock for all to see. One day\, the clock gets broken\, and a brave little mouse runs away… \n\n\n\nIn another part of town\, Mrs Hickory orders a new alarm clock\, and a huge box arrives on her doorstep. Why is it so big? And what is that squeaking sound inside? \n\n\n\nAs time ticks by\, can Mrs Hickory and her cat Dickory catch the mouse running all over the house and will the beautiful old clock ever chime again? \n\n\n\nJoin the show for a merry slapstick show\, starring glove puppets\, silly museum curators\, dozy delivery drivers\, a magnificent clock and that song you’ve all been waiting for. \n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease see important booking information below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\nTicket prices: \n\n\n\n£9.50 – £11.50 \n\n\n\nA £1.50 booking fee per transaction applies to this event across all channels – website\, phone and in-person bookings at the Box Office. The fee is waived for members\, schools\, groups and access bookers. \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nSaturday 25 April 2026 at 11.00am\, 1.00pm and 3.00pm \n\n\n\nRunning time: \n\n\n\n50 minutes \n\n\n\nLocation: \n\n\n\nBurton Taylor Studio \n\n\n\nAge guidance: \n\n\n\n3 to 8 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Oxford Playhouse\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nOxford Playhouse and its Burton Taylor Studio present and produce several live performances and feature a rich array of British and international dramas\, family entertainment\, contemporary dance and music\, student and amateur shows\, comedy\, lectures and poetry. \n\n\n\nThe Playhouse not only produces and tours its own theatrical productions\, but it also fosters creativity through its Artists in Residence program and the Playhouse Plays Out series\, which brings unique events to various locations across the county. \n\n\n\nThe theatre’s Participation Team engages over 15\,000 individuals annually\, offering an extensive range of activities\, including post-show discussions\, workshops\, work experience opportunities\, holiday programs\, a youth theatre\, and a company for young performers. \n\n\n\nOxford Playhouse stands dedicated to its mission of being a Playhouse for all\, striving to ignite inspiration and bring about transformative experiences through its commitment to creativity on its stages\, within its community and online. \n\n\n\nDiscover more about Oxford Playhouse\, including travel\, access and venue information. URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/hickory-dickory-dock/ LOCATION:Oxford Playhouse\, Beaumont Street\, Oxford\, Oxfordshire\, OX1 2LW\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Plays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Hickory-Dickory-Dock.webp GEO:51.7550368;-1.2605435 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Oxford Playhouse Beaumont Street Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 2LW United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Beaumont Street:geo:-1.2605435,51.7550368 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260425T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260426T235959 DTSTAMP:20260423T023307 CREATED:20240426T113628Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T033834Z UID:10009558-1777075200-1777247999@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Phoenix Fest 2026: Oxford DESCRIPTION:Phoenix Fest 2026: Oxford\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Phoenix Fest 2026: Oxford\n\n\n\nIf your kids are comic book obsessed\, or you’re looking for an exciting way to help them fall in love with reading again\, then look no further than Phoenix Fest!\, run by The Phoenix comic over the weekend of 25 & 26 April 2026. \n\n\n\nIn-person tickets sell out faster than Glastonbury\, but you can still get involved by booking a digital ticket that includes livestreams with Bunny Vs Monkey superstar\, Jamie Smart\, and creator of the bestselling Donut Squad series\, Neill Cameron\, plus access to an exclusive Greatest Hits 750th issue of The Phoenix comic featuring some of their best loved stories from past comics. \n\n\n\nThis is an unmissable event for children aged 7-13 \n\n\n\nPlease note that the Festival takes place in several venues. \n\n\n\nSheldonian Theatre events: these are the big centre piece shows. Tickets to these grant access to the show but do not include access to the Festival Village. \n\n\n\nFestival Village at the Examination Schools: This is where workshops take place. Workshop tickets include access to Phoenix Comic Con. \n\n\n\nSignings: Artists will be signing in the Festival Village. As long as you have purchased a Festival Village workshop ticket\, you will have access to these. \n\n\n\nJamie Smart and Neill Cameron Signings: They will be signing at The Weston Library. It is free to reserve a spot on the signing queue for Jamie or Neill. \n\n\n\n(The Festival Village and Phoenix Comic Con can only be accessed with a workshop ticket.) \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\nSheldonian Theatre events – From £25.00 \n\n\n\nFestival Village workshop tickets – From £15.00 \n\n\n\nDigital tickets – From £16.26 \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nSaturday 25 and Sunday 26 April 2026 \n\n\n\nGood to know: \n\n\n\nWorkshop tickets in the Festival Village\, include access to Phoenix Comic Con. Sheldonian Theatre tickets do not. URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/phoenix-fest/ LOCATION:Sheldonian Theatre\, Broad Street\, Oxford\, Oxfordshire\, OX1 3AZ CATEGORIES:Variety ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Phoenix-Fest-2026-Oxford.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:20260425T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260425T193000 DTSTAMP:20260423T023307 CREATED:20250713T003827Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T122918Z UID:10011022-1777145400-1777145400@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:80s Night with Sledgehammer! DESCRIPTION:80s Night with Sledgehammer!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout 80s Night with Sledgehammer!\n\n\n\n3 hours of non-stop 80s hits with Sledgehammer playing the best of the 80s at the Norman Bragg Studio\, Waterside Theatre\, Aylesbury \n\n\n\nSledgehammer bring the best music of the 1980s back to life\, with a huge lightshow\, and highly entertaining stage show! Not to be missed! You’ve seen the rest\, now see the best! \n\n\n\nWith 3 hours of non-stop classic 80s hits\, from the decade that brought you shoulder pads\, big hair\, and big tunes\, come and party like it’s 1989! With a pulsating massive lighting show\, highly engaging and entertaining performances\, you don’t want to miss it! \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n 80s Night with Sledgehammer!\n\n\n\nSledgehammer are the best 80s tribute band around – you are promised a night you won’t forget in a hurry! \n\n\n\nThe decade that we all secretly love – the 1980s! Come and relive the best music of the decade\, dance and sing along to the songs you know and love\, and even the ones you’d forgotten you loved! \n\n\n\nOver the last 10 years\, Sledgehammer have established themselves as one of the best 80s tribute bands around\, with appearances at venues across Oxfordshire\, Buckinghamshire\, and beyond\, including major festivals. \n\n\n\nSledgehammer are making a one-off appearance at the Waterside Theatre in 2026\, in the Norman Bragg Studio\, and can’t wait to bring the 80s back to Aylesbury! \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“80s sublime\, Sledgehammer; you gotta catch them!” \n\n\n\nTony Hadley (Spandau Ballet) \n\n\n\n\n\n“You guys smashed it!” \n\n\n\nBear Grylls \n\n\n\n\n\n“This is what it’s all about!” \n\n\n\nDJ Pat Sharp \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 £20.35 \n\n\n\nNo transaction fees \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nSaturday 25 April 2026 at 7.30pm \n\n\n\nRunning time: \n\n\n\n3 hours \n\n\n\nLocation: \n\n\n\nNorman Bragg Studio \n\n\n\nAge guidance:  \n\n\n\nSuitable for all ages. Guide age range 7+ \n\n\n\nWarning: \n\n\n\nSmoke\, haze\, and strobe lighting will be used. \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/80s-night-with-sledgehammer-2/ LOCATION:Aylesbury Waterside Theatre\, Exchange Street\, Aylesbury\, Buckinghamshire\, HP20 1UG CATEGORIES:Concerts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/80sNightwithSledgehammer_Prod-Shot_1920x1080.webp GEO:51.7539238;-1.2606005 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Aylesbury Waterside Theatre Exchange Street Aylesbury Buckinghamshire HP20 1UG;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Exchange Street:geo:-1.2606005,51.7539238 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260425T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260425T193000 DTSTAMP:20260423T023307 CREATED:20251117T120947Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T123547Z UID:10010291-1777145400-1777145400@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Queen of the Night - A Tribute to Whitney Houston DESCRIPTION:Queen of the Night – A Tribute to Whitney Houston\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Queen of the Night – A Tribute to Whitney Houston\n\n\n\nQueen of the Night – A Tribute to Whitney Houston returns in 2026 with another show-stopping celebration of the music\, legacy\, and once-in-a-generation talent of Whitney Houston. \n\n\n\nFollowing sold-out UK tours – including an arena tour and performances at iconic venues such as the Royal Albert Hall and The London Palladium – this acclaimed production is back and bigger than ever. \n\n\n\nFirmly established as the UK’s premier Whitney Houston tribute show\, this breathtaking production showcases Whitney’s extraordinary repertoire with sensational vocalists\, a full live band\, and stunning choreography that brings her greatest hits to life on stage. \n\n\n\nPrepare to be swept away by three decades of timeless classics\, including “I Wanna Dance with Somebody\,” “One Moment in Time\,” “I’m Every Woman\,” “I Will Always Love You\,” “My Love Is Your Love\,” “So Emotional\,” “Run to You\,” “Saving All My Love\,” “How Will I Know\,” “Million Dollar Bill\,” “The Greatest Love of All\,” and many more audience favourites. \n\n\n\nJoin the show for an unmissable evening of spectacular live music and powerful performances\, as we pay tribute to the one and only Queen of the Night. \n\n\n\nPlease note that thisis a tribute production not associated with the Estate of Whitney Houston. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Queen of the Night – A Tribute to Whitney Houston\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 £23.65 \n\n\n\nTickets are subject to a transaction fee of £3.95 \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nSunday 25 April 2025 at 7.30pm \n\n\n\nRunning time: \n\n\n\nThis show has an interval \n\n\n\nLocation: \n\n\n\nMain auditorium \n\n\n\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/queen-of-the-night-a-tribute-to-whitney-houston/ LOCATION:Aylesbury Waterside Theatre\, Exchange Street\, Aylesbury\, Buckinghamshire\, HP20 1UG CATEGORIES:Concerts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Queen-of-the-Night-A-Tribute-to-Whitney-Houston.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:20260425T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260425T214000 DTSTAMP:20260423T023307 CREATED:20250208T002632Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T034217Z UID:10010111-1777145400-1777153200@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Josh Widdicombe: Not My Cup of Tea DESCRIPTION:Josh Widdicombe: Not My Cup of Tea\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Josh Widdicombe: Not My Cup of Tea\n\n\n\nJosh Widdicombe is back on tour\, not again! \n\n\n\nBy now he has almost certainly mastered the art of stand-up\, either that or he has wasted the last 15 years of his life. Come along and decide for yourself. Expect it to be shorter and with lower production values than Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour\, but funnier and with more references to tea. \n\n\n\nJosh Widdicombe: Not My Cup of Tea\n\n\n\nJosh co-hosts the hugely popular podcast Parenting Hell with Rob Beckett\, which has somehow become so popular that they undertook a live arena tour in 2023 and released a book that topped the Sunday Times Bestseller Charts. \n\n\n\nHe’s co-hosted over 30 series of the multi-award-winning Channel 4 series The Last Leg\, is a team captain on Sky Max’s Rob Beckett’s Smart TV \, and co-hosts Sky’s Hold The Front Page. And he has an almost complete collection of Panini football sticker books. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease see important booking information below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\nTickets 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\nSaturday 25 April 2026 \n\n\n\nRunning time: \n\n\n\n2 hours 10 minutes\, including an interval \n\n\n\nAge guidance:  \n\n\n\nStrictly 14+ \n\n\n\nChildren under 14 will not be admitted. \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 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/josh-widdicombe-not-my-cup-of-tea/ LOCATION:New Theatre Oxford\, 24-26 George Street\, Oxford\, Oxfordshire\, OX1 2AG CATEGORIES:Comedy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Josh-Widdicombe-Not-My-Cup-of-Tea-2.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:20260426T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260426T235959 DTSTAMP:20260423T023307 CREATED:20260324T145522Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T145530Z UID:10011987-1777161600-1777247999@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:The Dreaming Princess DESCRIPTION:The Dreaming Princess\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout The Dreaming Princess\n\n\n\nJaz Dance Productions presents: The Dreaming Princess \n\n\n\nThe Dreaming Princess tells the story of Celeste\, a young girl whose dreams mysteriously come true. \n\n\n\nEnvious of her gift\, her older sister’s jealousy drives Celeste into a dark\, enchanted forest. There\, she meets a cunning wizard who deceives her into servitude in his cottage. \n\n\n\nWith the help of the wizard’s gentle wife\, Celeste bravely escapes and wanders deeper into the woods. Lost but hopeful\, she encounters a charming Prince whose kindness and courage may finally turn her dreams into reality. \n\n\n\nA tale of betrayal and destiny unfolds through JDP’s magical dance production. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease see important booking information below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\nTicket prices: \n\n\n\nAdult\, Senior & Student – £22.75 \n\n\n\nUnder 16 – £16.75 \n\n\n\nOffer: Family Price £67.00 (2x Adults\, 2x Children) £12 saving! \n\n\n\nTicket prices include a £1.00 Restoration Levy\, a £1.50 Booking Fee and a 25p Community Fund Levy. \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nSunday 26 April 2026 at 12.00pm\, 3.30pm and 7.00pm \n\n\n\nRunning time: \n\n\n\n1 hour 10 minutes \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Kenton Theatre\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nSituated in the centre of Henley-on-Thames\, the Kenton Theatre is the fourth-oldest working theatre in the UK and a registered charity. Seating 240\, the theatre today offers a varied programme of comedy\, drama\, music\, talks and more – as well as being available for hire. \n\n\n\nThe theatre is home to annual performances from Henley Amateur Operatic and Drama Society (HAODS)\, Henley Children’s Theatre\, Henley Drama Festival\, Henley Literary Festival\, Henley Players\, Henley Youth Festival\, Mike Hurst\, the National Youth Jazz Orchestra (NYJO)\, Woodley Light Operatic Society\, amongst others. High-profile performers at the Kenton in recent years include Michael McIntyre\, Georgie Fame\, Haley Mills\, Chris Barber\, Dara O’Briain\, Diana Rigg\, Russell Brand\, PP Arnold and Marti Webb. \n\n\n\nThe theatre’s first production\, the farce The School of Reform took place on 07 November 1805. Celebrated performers who have graced the Kenton stage over the last five decades include Celia Johnson\, John Mortimer\, Anthony Newley\, Kate Winslet\, Tom Baker\, Joe Brown\, Diana Dors\, David Essex\, Roy Hudd and Jeremy Irons. \n\n\n\nDiscover more about the Kenton Theatre\, including travel\, access and venue information. URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/the-dreaming-princess/ 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/The-Dreaming-Princess.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:20260426T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260426T160000 DTSTAMP:20260423T023307 CREATED:20220423T090000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T040037Z UID:10004600-1777194000-1777219200@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Bicester Heritage April 2026 Scramble DESCRIPTION:Bicester Heritage April 2026 Scramble\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Bicester Heritage April 2026 Scramble\n\n\n\nThe second Scramble of the year will celebrate 100 years of the Technical Site of Bicester Motion\, honouring the rich history of the former RAF Bicester that first began to take shape in 1926. \n\n\n\nThis was a time when Bentley ruled Le Mans and the marques such as Sunbeam chased Land Speed Records\, and Bugatti was the team to beat in Grand Prix racing. \n\n\n\nThe Orchard Lawn\, meanwhile\, will shine a light on the vee engine\, from the screaming v-twin to high-output multi-cylinder powerplants with familiar favourites to surprising uses of the set-up on two wheels and more. \n\n\n\nFamily entertainment will be provided by The Little Top\, with more hands-on activities courtesy of the ever-popular Mini Landers and Reserve Rangers. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReviews\n\n\n\n\n“The uniquely cheerful\, sociably and unthreatening atmosphere of Bicester Heritage is ideal for offsetting some of life’s other difficulties.” \n\n\n\nSteve Cropley\, Autocar \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£5.20 – £30.16 \n\n\n\nAdditional fees of £1.00 will be added to each paid order \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nSunday 26 April 2026 at 9.00am \n\n\n\nRunning time: \n\n\n\n7 hours \n\n\n\nPlease note that this is a ticketed event\, with passes available for purchase in advance only. Tickets are sold per person (not per car) and will not be available at the gate on the day. Please ensure you select the tickets required for all attending the event (including children & infants). Be sure to book early to secure your place. \n\n\n\nEach ticket includes a £1 donation to Starter Motor\, a Bicester Heritage-based charity dedicated to helping young enthusiasts get behind the wheel. Learn more at www.startermotor.co. \n\n\n\nWell-behaved dogs are welcome but must be kept on a lead at all times. \n\n\n\nVisitor parking\, including spaces for pre-1990 vehicles\, will be located on the airfield. \n\n\n\nThe Bicester Heritage Technical Site will feature a curated collection of display cars from the Bicester Heritage specialist businesses. Unless specifically invited to display\, please do not arrive early\, as access to the Technical Site will not be permitted. \n\n\n\nAs this is an outdoor event\, please dress appropriately and wear comfortable shoes suitable for exploring the site. \n\n\n\nTickets will be scanned through your car windows\, so please ensure all attendees have their tickets ready at the check-in\, either on their phones or printed on paper. URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/bicester-heritage-april-scramble/ LOCATION:Oxfordshire CATEGORIES:Exhibitions,Festivals & Fairs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/scramble-april-7.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260426T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260426T140000 DTSTAMP:20260423T023307 CREATED:20260326T044508Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T034245Z UID:10011858-1777212000-1777212000@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Schola Cantorum of Oxford DESCRIPTION:Schola Cantorum of Oxford\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Schola Cantorum of Oxford\n\n\n\nSchola Cantorum\, the University of Oxford’s Chamber Choir\, has built an international reputation through its extensive tours and recordings. \n\n\n\nMany of its members go on to successful international careers as professional singers and choral conductors. The Choir’s hallmark is presenting some of the most wide-ranging repertoire for chamber choir. \n\n\n\nSchola will perform a varied programme of settings of William Shakespeare\, including texts from his Sonnets\, A Midsummer Night’s Dream\, and The Tempest. \n\n\n\nFeatured composers include Cheryl Frances-Hoad\, Grayston Ives\, Jaakko Mäntyjärvi and Judith Weir. The programme concludes with Vaughan Williams’ ravishing setting of Serenade to Music. Come and Brush Up Your Shakespeare! \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 £27.00 \n\n\n\nA fee of £1.50 per transaction applies to bookings for this event across all channels – website\, phone and in-person bookings at the Box Office. The fee is waived for Oxford Playhouse members. \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nSunday 26 April 2026 at 2.00pm \n\n\n\nRunning time: \n\n\n\n1 hour without an interval \n\n\n\nGood to know: \n\n\n\nPlease be aware that\, as entry may be limited once the event begins\, it is advised to arrive between 1.30pm and 2.00pm URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/schola-cantorum-of-oxford/ LOCATION:Oxford Playhouse\, Beaumont Street\, Oxford\, Oxfordshire\, OX1 2LW\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Concerts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Schola-Cantorum-of-Oxford.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:20260426T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260426T140000 DTSTAMP:20260423T023307 CREATED:20260326T050032Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T050040Z UID:10011921-1777212000-1777212000@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Royal Ballet and Opera: The Magic Flute DESCRIPTION:Royal Ballet and Opera: The Magic Flute\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Royal Ballet and Opera: The Magic Flute\n\n\n\nPrincess Pamina has been captured. Her mother\, the Queen of the Night\, tasks the young Prince Tamino with her daughter’s rescue. But when Tamino and his friendly sidekick\, Papageno\, embark on their adventure\, they soon learn that when it comes to the quest for love\, nothing is as it really seems. \n\n\n\nGuided by a magic flute\, they encounter monsters\, villains\, and a mysterious brotherhood of men – but help\, it turns out\, comes when you least expect it. \n\n\n\nMozart’s fantastical opera glitters in David McVicar’s enchanting production. A star cast including Julia Bullock as Pamina\, Amitai Pati as Tamino\, Huw Montague Rendall as Papageno\, Kathryn Lewek as the Queen of the Night\, and Soloman Howard as Sarastro\, led by French conductor Marie Jacquot in her Covent Garden debut. \n\n\n\nCast: \n\n\n\nPamina Julia Bullock \n\n\n\nTamino Amitai Pati \n\n\n\nPapageno Huw Montague Rendall \n\n\n\nQueen Of The Night Kathryn Lewek \n\n\n\nSarastro Soloman Howard \n\n\n\nMonostatos Gerhard Siegel \n\n\n\nCreatives: \n\n\n\nMusic Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart \n\n\n\nConductor Marie Jacquot \n\n\n\nDirector David Mcvicar \n\n\n\nDesigner John Macfarlane \n\n\n\nLighting Designer Paule Constable \n\n\n\nMovement Director Leah Hausman \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease see important booking information below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\nTicket prices: \n\n\n\nStandard – £19.50 \n\n\n\nUnder 16s – £14.50 \n\n\n\nAll prices include any booking fees \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nSunday 26 April 2026 at 2.00pm \n\n\n\nRunning time: \n\n\n\n3 hours 30 minutes \n\n\n\nFilm rating: \n\n\n\n12A \n\n\n\nLocation: \n\n\n\nThe Theatre \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/royal-ballet-and-opera-the-magic-flute/ 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/Royal-Ballet-and-Opera-The-Magic-Flute.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:20260427T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260427T193000 DTSTAMP:20260423T023307 CREATED:20260326T051422Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T143421Z UID:10011859-1777318200-1777318200@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:St John's International Piano Series: Alexander Gavrylyuk DESCRIPTION:St John’s International Piano Series: Alexander Gavrylyuk\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout St John’s International Piano Series: Alexander Gavrylyuk\n\n\n\nMozart Sonata in C major\, K.330 \n\n\n\nChopin Fantasie in f minor op.49 \n\n\n\nLiszt Tarantella Venezia e Napoli \n\n\n\nInterval \n\n\n\nMussorgsky Pictures at an Exhibition \n\n\n\nAlexander Gavrylyuk’s big break came when he won Gold Medal at the 2005 Arthur Rubenstein Piano Masters. He has been a sought-after presence on the international stage ever since. \n\n\n\nTonight’s programme begins with Mozart’s sunny sonata in C major\, written when he was newly married and all was going well for him in Vienna. Chopin’s Fantasie in f minor follows\, a mysterious and contemplative piece despite its marching rhythms. Then – dancing to the interval – Liszt’s fast and furious Tarantella. \n\n\n\nThe second half is Pictures at an Exhibition. This came about after Mussorgsky’s close friend\, artist Viktor Hartmann\, died suddenly at the age of 39. \n\n\n\nIn the form of a stroll through an exhibition of Hartmann’s work\, with a pause to look at each picture\, it is one of those pieces that is so special it can seem too familiar. It is certain that tonight it won’t. Presenting the piece at Wigmore Hall in 2023\, Alexander Gavrylyuk received not one but two standing ovations. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease see important booking information below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\nTicket prices: \n\n\n\nFrom £18.00 to £40.00 \n\n\n\nA fee of £1.50 per transaction applies to bookings for this event across all channels – website\, phone and in-person bookings at the Box Office. The fee is waived for Oxford Playhouse members. \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nMonday 27 April 2026 at 7.30pm \n\n\n\nDoors open at 7.00pm \n\n\n\nRunning time: \n\n\n\n2 hours\, including an interval URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/st-johns-international-piano-series-alexander-gavrylyuk/ LOCATION:JdP Music Building\, St Hilda's College\, Cowley Place\, Oxford\, OX4 1DY CATEGORIES:Concerts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/St-Johns-International-Piano-Series.webp GEO:51.748581;-1.245545 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=JdP Music Building St Hilda's College Cowley Place Oxford OX4 1DY;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=St Hilda's College\, Cowley Place:geo:-1.245545,51.748581 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260428T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260428T235959 DTSTAMP:20260423T023307 CREATED:20260326T055251Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T040459Z UID:10011592-1777334400-1777420799@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Mike Wozniak: The Bench DESCRIPTION:Mike Wozniak: The Bench\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Mike Wozniak: The Bench\n\n\n\nAvalon UK presents \n\n\n\nMike Wozniak returns to Oxford with his show\, in which a story about a bench will be prominent. Previous experience of or strong opinions about benches are not required. Let Mike worry about that. \n\n\n\nAs seen on Taskmaster\, Man Down and Junior Taskmaster. As heard on Three Bean Salad podcast. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReviews\n\n\n\n\n“A comic of adorably skewwhiff charm.” \n\n\n\nThe Times \n\n\n\n\n\n“Deliciously distinctive fun… The story of Wozniak might be the shaggiest of shaggy dog stories you will ever hear.” \n\n\n\nThe Evening Standard \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease see important booking information below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\nTicket prices: \n\n\n\nFrom £26.50 \n\n\n\nA fee of £1.50 per transaction applies to bookings for this event across all channels – website\, phone and in-person bookings at the Box Office. The fee is waived for Oxford Playhouse members. \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nTuesday 28 April and Thursday 10 September 2026 at 7.30pm \n\n\n\nRunning time: \n\n\n\n1 hour 50 minutes\, including an interval \n\n\n\nAge guidance: \n\n\n\n14+ \n\n\n\nContent guidance: \n\n\n\nThis show contains strong language. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Oxford Playhouse\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nOxford Playhouse and its Burton Taylor Studio present and produce several live performances and feature a rich array of British and international dramas\, family entertainment\, contemporary dance and music\, student and amateur shows\, comedy\, lectures and poetry. \n\n\n\nThe Playhouse not only produces and tours its own theatrical productions\, but it also fosters creativity through its Artists in Residence program and the Playhouse Plays Out series\, which brings unique events to various locations across the county. \n\n\n\nThe theatre’s Participation Team engages over 15\,000 individuals annually\, offering an extensive range of activities\, including post-show discussions\, workshops\, work experience opportunities\, holiday programs\, a youth theatre\, and a company for young performers. \n\n\n\nOxford Playhouse stands dedicated to its mission of being a Playhouse for all\, striving to ignite inspiration and bring about transformative experiences through its commitment to creativity on its stages\, within its community and online. \n\n\n\nDiscover more about Oxford Playhouse\, including travel\, access and venue information. URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/mike-wozniak-the-bench/2026-04-28/ LOCATION:Oxford Playhouse\, Beaumont Street\, Oxford\, Oxfordshire\, OX1 2LW\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Plays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Mike-Wozniak-The-Bench.webp GEO:51.7550368;-1.2605435 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Oxford Playhouse Beaumont Street Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 2LW United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Beaumont Street:geo:-1.2605435,51.7550368 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260428T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260501T235959 DTSTAMP:20260423T023307 CREATED:20260326T091348Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T091354Z UID:10012032-1777334400-1777679999@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Party Season DESCRIPTION:Party Season\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Party Season\n\n\n\nThree parties. One weekend. The invitations have been sent and there’s no going back… it’s Party Season! \n\n\n\nXander is back in town\, and this weekend he’s on parenting duty. The kids are in the ball pit; the Entertainer is blowing bubbles; the adults gobble Perelló olives and pretend to like each other. \n\n\n\nAs ancient grudges rear their heads\, the tension rises like a helium balloon. Caught between who he was and who he’s supposed to be\, Xander must decide whether he’s going to grow up or just pass the parcel. \n\n\n\nFrom the multi-award-winning creators of Education\, Education\, Education and The Last of the Pelican Daughters comes a sugar-fuelled\, bobbin-winding fever dream where class identities collide\, social niceties unravel\, and underslept parents do their best to hold it all together. \n\n\n\nParty Season is a razor-sharp new comedy about privilege\, party rings and the pressures of being a parent. RSVP! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease see important booking information below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\nTicket prices: \n\n\n\nStandard – £18.00 \n\n\n\nPay More – £22.00 \n\n\n\nPay Less – £14.00 \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nTuesday 28 April to Friday 01 May 2026 at 7.30pm \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout The North Wall Arts Centre\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nThe North Wall Arts Centre is an an award-winning theatre\, gallery and performing arts centre located in Summertown\, North Oxford. The facility was opened in 2007\, and offers a fully flexible 200-seat theatre\, a public art gallery\, as well as studios for dance and drama. \n\n\n\nThe centre is owned by St Edward’s School and shared with the city\, and it was created for the benefit of emerging artists across a range of disciplines. The programme of events at The North Wall places emphasis on new and innovative work. \n\n\n\nDiscover more about The North Wall Arts Centre\, including travel\, access and venue information. URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/party-season/ LOCATION:The North Wall Arts Centre\, South Parade\, Oxford\, OX2 7JN CATEGORIES:Plays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Party-Season.webp GEO:51.7781313;-1.2676696 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The North Wall Arts Centre South Parade Oxford OX2 7JN;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=South Parade:geo:-1.2676696,51.7781313 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260428T144500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260428T154500 DTSTAMP:20260423T023307 CREATED:20260326T093407Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T093719Z UID:10011860-1777387500-1777391100@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Gardens In Bloom: Tours of Trinity College DESCRIPTION:Gardens In Bloom: Tours of Trinity College\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Gardens In Bloom: Tours of Trinity College\n\n\n\nAn informal walk around Trinity’s famous gardens\, focusing on recent developments which have updated the historic gardens and adopted more sustainable practices. \n\n\n\nHead Gardener Kate Burtonwood and her team will share the restoration of the lawns and impactful 120m border\, while touring around the college’s open spaces and private gardens. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease see important booking information below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\nTicket prices: \n\n\n\nStandard – £10.00 \n\n\n\nTickets including optional cream tea – £18.50 \n\n\n\nA fee of £1.50 per transaction applies to bookings for this event across all channels – website\, phone and in-person bookings at the Box Office. The fee is waived for Oxford Playhouse members. \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nTuesday 28 April\, Tuesday 07 July\, Tuesday 08 September and Tuesday 15 September 2026 at 2.45pm \n\n\n\nRunning time: \n\n\n\n1 hour\, without an interval \n\n\n\nGood to know: \n\n\n\nAdd an optional cream tea snack with home-baked scones in the café! Please check times carefully when booking\, as the cream tea will take place at 2.00pm\, before the advertised tour start time. URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/gardens-in-bloom-tours-of-trinity-college/2026-04-28/ LOCATION:Trinity College Gardens\, Oxford\, Broad Street\, Oxford\, OX1 3BH\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Gardens-In-Bloom-Tours-of-Trinity-College.webp GEO:51.7543894;-1.2567075 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Trinity College Gardens Oxford Broad Street Oxford OX1 3BH United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Broad Street:geo:-1.2567075,51.7543894 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260428T173000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260428T183000 DTSTAMP:20260423T023307 CREATED:20260326T100605Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T100612Z UID:10011861-1777397400-1777401000@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:The State of the Union DESCRIPTION:The State of the Union\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout The State of the Union\n\n\n\nIn the run up to the May 2026 elections to the Scottish Parliament\, Welsh Senedd\, and English councils\, this distinguished panel will discuss what the campaigns in the three nations tell us about what is at stake\, possible outcomes\, and the unity — or otherwise — of the United Kingdom. \n\n\n\nThe panel brings together the leading academic election analysts for the BBC and ITN (Professors John Curtice and JaneGreen)\, the award-winning Financial Times journalist (StephenBush)\, and the Plaid Cymru MP — and Trinity alumnus — Ben Lake. \n\n\n\nThe panel will be chaired by Trinity’s Fellow and Tutor in Politics\, Professor StephenFisher. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease see important booking information below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\nTicket prices: \n\n\n\nFrom £10.00 \n\n\n\nA fee of £1.50 per transaction applies to bookings for this event across all channels – website\, phone and in-person bookings at the Box Office. The fee is waived for Oxford Playhouse members. \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nTuesday 28 April 2026 at 5.30pm \n\n\n\nDoors open at 5.00pm \n\n\n\nRunning time: \n\n\n\n1 hour\, without an interval \n\n\n\nGood to know: \n\n\n\nPlease be aware that\, as entry may be limited once the event begins\, it is advised to arrive between 5.00pm and 5.30pm. URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/the-state-of-the-union/ LOCATION:de Jager Auditorium\, Trinity College\, Broad Street\, Oxford\, OX1 3BH CATEGORIES:Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/The-State-of-the-Union.webp GEO:51.7544085;-1.256706 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=de Jager Auditorium Trinity College Broad Street Oxford OX1 3BH;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Broad Street:geo:-1.256706,51.7544085 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260428T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260428T193000 DTSTAMP:20260423T023307 CREATED:20260326T102700Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T102708Z UID:10011922-1777404600-1777404600@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Hackney Colliery Band DESCRIPTION:Hackney Colliery Band\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Hackney Colliery Band\n\n\n\nSince 2009\, East London musical pioneers Hackney Colliery Band have pushed the boundaries of brass band conventions\, building a steadfast fanbase with their joyous live shows and slew of heralded releases. \n\n\n\nNow fifteen years deep into their collective journey\, and with some incredible career highlights to note (such as performing to 80\,000 people at the opening of the 2012 Olympic Games in London)\, the 9 piece outfit prepare to announce their 6th full-length offering\, the hotly anticipated ‘Collaborations: Volume Two’. \n\n\n\nWhereas their fifth album ‘Collaborations: Volume One featured a range of World Music legends\, including Grammy-winning Beninese vocalist Angélique Kidjo and godfather of Ethiopian jazz Mulatu Astatke\, ‘Volume Two’ sees HCB focus on songs and singers\, alongside a sprinkling of instrumentals featuring harp\, guitar\, cello\, and even conch shells. \n\n\n\nAs anyone who has attempted any degree of social organisation will attest\, it is no mean feat to gather nine people in one place\, at the same time\, on a semi-regular basis\, never mind taking this group of people all over the world to play instrumental music. \n\n\n\nAdd into the mix an industry where artists are encouraged to find a genre niche and stick to it – advice HCB have joyously ignored for their fifteen-year career – and the community and kinship that HCB have built up over this time seems even more remarkable. \n\n\n\nFrontman/composer Steve Pretty and composers Olly Blackman and Luke Christie say of this release: “It’s a privilege and joy to still be playing together after all these years\, and especially to be pushing each other to be as creative and innovative as we can be. \n\n\n\n“The process of collaborating with so many amazing artists and the freshness that’s brought to the project is endlessly inspiring. Some of this music started life almost a decade ago\, and other tracks are only a few months old\, but we’re so proud of the breadth of musical talent on display with this record.” \n\n\n\nA testament to their tenure and calibre as musicians\, ‘Collaborations: Volume Two’ is an exuberant and original addition to HCB’s already impressive and varied catalogue\, highlighting their restlessly collaborative and creative instincts. \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£25.00 \n\n\n\nAll prices include any booking fees \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nTuesday 28 April 2026 at 7.30pm \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/hackney-colliery-band/ LOCATION:The Theatre Chipping Norton\, 2 Spring Street\, Chipping Norton\, Oxfordshire\, OX7 5NL CATEGORIES:Concerts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Hackney-Colliery-Band.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:20260429T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260502T235959 DTSTAMP:20260423T023307 CREATED:20251111T164609Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T050225Z UID:10011458-1777420800-1777766399@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Midsomer Murders: The Killings at Badger's Drift DESCRIPTION:Midsomer Murders: The Killings at Badger’s Drift\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Midsomer Murders: The Killings at Badger’s Drift\n\n\n\nMurder comes to the countryside in the theatrical world premiere of the critically acclaimed television favourite Midsomer Murders. \n\n\n\nWhen well-loved spinster Emily Simpson is found dead in the picturesque village of Badger’s Drift\, her friend Lucy Bellringer refuses to accept it was an accident. DCI Tom Barnaby and Sergeant Gavin Troy are called in to investigate\, uncovering a world of hidden passions\, long-buried secrets\, and deadly rivalries. \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Midsomer Murders: The Killings at Badger’s Drift\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWith eccentric villagers\, shocking twists\, and an unforgettable reveal\, The Killings at Badger’s Drift is a classic whodunnit that will keep audiences on the edge of their seats. Bringing to life the wit\, charm\, and chilling suspense of the beloved TV series and original series of books\, this gripping and thrilling new show is set to delight audiences. \n\n\n\nDaniel Casey\, who created the role of Sergeant Troy in ITV’s Midsomer Murders\, now returns to play the role of Inspector Tom Barnaby. Daniel’s recent television credits include Emmerdale\, EastEnders and Coronation Street. Daniel’s recent theatre credits include Bernard in Yes\, Prime Minister (Theatre Clywd)\, Laurence in Abigail’s Party (UK Tour)\, and Roger in The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time (National Theatre). \n\n\n\nSpend an evening in England’s deadliest county… \n\n\n\nWritten and directed by Guy Unsworth\, this new theatrical adaptation is based on the book by Caroline Graham\, The Killings at Badger’s Drift\, and the television series Midsomer Murders produced by Bentley Productions [for ITV] in association with All3 Media International. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWatch the trailer\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease see important booking information below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\nTicket prices: \n\n\n\nFrom £15.00 \n\n\n\nTickets are subject to a transaction fee of £3.95 \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\n\nWednesday 29 March 2026 at 2.30pm and 7.30pm\n\n\n\nThursday 30 March 2026 at 2.30pm and 7.30pm\n\n\n\nFriday 01 April 2026 at 7.30pm\n\n\n\nSaturday 02 April 2026 at 2.30pm and 7.30pm\n\n\n\n\nRunning time: \n\n\n\nThis show has an interval \n\n\n\nGood to know: \n\n\n\nThe producers cannot guarantee the appearance of any individual artist at all performances. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout New Theatre Oxford\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nThere has been a theatre on George Street for almost 170 years. The first theatre was built in 1836\, and a second in 1886. In 1934\, the third New Theatre opened. \n\n\n\nThe theatre has been owned by several different companies and undergone several name changes. It is now owned by the Ambassador Theatre Group and hosts everything from ballet and opera to musicals. \n\n\n\nOn performance days\, the Box Office opens at noon and closes 15 minutes after the show starts. If there is a performance on a Sunday or Bank Holiday\, Box Office will open 2 hours before the show begins and close 15 minutes after the show starts. \n\n\n\nThere is a large air-conditioned bar with seating located below the Stalls Foyer\, two further bars in the Circle Foyer and an additional one at the back of the balcony. All stocked with an array of drinks and snacks. \n\n\n\nThere is a cloakroom located in the stalls bar. If this is closed\, please speak to a member of staff. £1 per item. It is free to ATG Theatre Card members. \n\n\n\nSee important information about Getting there and Access here \n\n\n\nSee other shows at this venue URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/midsomer-murders-the-killings-at-badgers-drift/ LOCATION:New Theatre Oxford\, 24-26 George Street\, Oxford\, Oxfordshire\, OX1 2AG CATEGORIES:Plays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/MidsomerMurders_1920x1080_Prod-Shot.webp GEO:51.7539238;-1.2606005 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=New Theatre Oxford 24-26 George Street Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 2AG;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=24-26 George Street:geo:-1.2606005,51.7539238 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260429T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260429T120000 DTSTAMP:20260423T023307 CREATED:20260326T105529Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T110113Z UID:10011809-1777464000-1777464000@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Organ Recital with Richard Moore DESCRIPTION:Organ Recital with Richard Moore\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Organ Recital with Richard Moore\n\n\n\nJoin Organ Recital with Richard Moore at Oxford Town Hall in the stunning Main Hall for some beautiful music performed on the famous Father Willis Organ.  \n\n\n\nWhy not take a special lunch break and bring your pack up with you? Alternatively\, tea and coffee is provided! \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£7.00 – cash only (change is encouraged!)  \n\n\n\nTickets available on the door  \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nWednesday 29 April 2026 at 12.00pm URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/organ-recital-with-richard-moore/ LOCATION:Oxford Town Hall\, Oxford Town Hall\, St Aldate's\,\, Oxford\, OX1 1BX\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Concerts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Organ-Recital-with-Ian-Hockley.webp GEO:51.7515381;-1.2572431 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Oxford Town Hall Oxford Town Hall St Aldate's Oxford OX1 1BX United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Oxford Town Hall\, St Aldate's\,:geo:-1.2572431,51.7515381 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR