YouthLab: Devising Theatre
2025-05-27 00:00 - 2025-05-28 23:59 (Europe/London) | The North Wall Arts Centre, South Parade, Oxford, OX2 7JN
YouthLab: Devising Theatre

About YouthLab: Devising Theatre

Learn the building blocks and techniques used when devising theatre and creating a play without a playwright! This is a collaborative process, and participants can expect to develop their improvisation, storytelling, and physical theatre skills. Prepare to have fun!

About the workshop

This two-day in-person course runs from 1.00pm – 4.00pm each day in the Drama Studio at The North Wall. Participants must book for the full two days. Our experienced workshop facilitators are DBS checked, and there is always a first aider and fire marshal in The North Wall building.

Tickets

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Booking information

Ticket prices:

£40.00 (For 2 half days)

Dates & times:

Tuesday 27 to Wednesday 28 May 2025 at 1.00pm

Running time:

3 hours

Age guidance:

12-17

Good to know:

Full bursary places available: email our Participation Manager, Laura on howellsgreenl@thenorthwall.com to apply.

About The North Wall Arts Centre

The 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.

The 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.

Discover more about The North Wall Arts Centre, including travel, access and venue information.

NW Inventors: Physical Theatre
2025-05-27 00:00 - 2025-05-28 23:59 | The North Wall Arts Centre, South Parade, Oxford, OX2 7JN
NW Inventors: Physical Theatre

About NW Inventors: Physical Theatre

Join us for a playful and electrifying exploration of physical theatre, movement, and devising ensemble choreography. Expect plenty of games, sweat, silliness, and to push the boundaries of how we tell stories.

About the workshop

This two-day workshop runs from 9.00am – 12.00pm each day in the Dance Studio at The North Wall. Participants must book for the full three days. Our experienced workshop facilitators are DBS checked, and there is always a first aider and fire marshal in The North Wall building. We aim to create a welcoming and inclusive space for all young people to flourish and work alongside industry professionals.

Tickets

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Booking information

Ticket prices:

£40.00 (For 2 half days)

Dates & times:

Tuesday 27 to Wednesday 28 May 2025 at 9.00am

Age guidance:

8 – 11

Good to know:

Full bursary places available: email the Participation Manager, Laura on howellsgreenl@thenorthwall.com to apply.

About The North Wall Arts Centre

The 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.

The 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.

Discover more about The North Wall Arts Centre, including travel, access and venue information.

Little Women
2025-05-27 00:00 - 2025-05-31 23:59 | Oxford Playhouse, Beaumont Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 2LW, United Kingdom
Little Women

About Little Women

Presented by Faraway Productions Ltd

By Louisa May Alcott

Adapted by Anne-Marie Casey

Starring Belinda Lang and Honeysuckle Weeks

Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women, inspired by her own experiences growing up, was an immediate critical and commercial success when published and went on to become one of the best-loved novels of all time.

Join the March sisters – tomboy Jo, beautiful Meg, sensitive Beth, and spoilt Amy, as they navigate the challenges of the American Civil War era, forging unbreakable bonds of love and family. Step into their world of sisterhood, courage, and ambition as they progress into womanhood.

Still relevant today, Little Women is a celebration of women proving that they can be heroes of their own story. Daring to be bold, persistent, self-assured, and standing strong in who they are and what they desire for their present and future.

Anne-Marie Casey’s masterful new adaptation of the story offers a captivating rendition that breathes new life into this cherished classic.

Little Women stars Belinda Lang (2point4 Children, Sister Boniface Mysteries), Honeysuckle Weeks (Foyles War, Calendar Girls the Musical), Jack Ashton (Call the Midwife, The Archers), and Grace Molony (Country Girls, The Great). With Cillian Lenaghan (The Woman in the Wall), Jade Kennedy (Rebus: A Game Called Malice); Catherine Chalk (Hilma), and Imogen Elliott (Grantchester).

Reviews

“Stylish, humorous and compassionate, this is a lovingly crafted adaptation.”

The Telegraph

“A delight for fans of Louisa May Alcott’s enduring novel.”

The Guardian

Tickets

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Booking information

Ticket prices:

£14.00

Dates & times:

Tuesday 27 to Saturday 31 May 2025

Tuesday and Friday at 7.30pm

Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday at 2.30pm and 7.30pm

Good to know:

This show has an interval

About Oxford Playhouse

Oxford 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.

The 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.

The 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.

Oxford 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.

Discover more about Oxford Playhouse, including travel, access and venue information.

Are You Sure?
2025-05-27 00:00 - 2025-05-31 23:59 | Oxford Playhouse, Beaumont Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 2LW, United Kingdom
Are You Sure?

About Are You Sure?

By F. C. Zeri

Have you ever stood in front of a big decision? Have you ever been incapable of making said decision, afraid to regret it? Have you ever asked yourself, Are you sure?

A mathematician with a generalised anxiety disorder finds themselves at a crossroads, followed, or perhaps haunted, by three mysterious figures. As time passes, childhood dreams fade, and family ties show their weight, they must face their doubts or risk remaining stuck.

Tickets

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Booking information

Ticket prices:

£6.00 – £8.00

Dates & times:

Tuesday 27 to Saturday 31 May 2025 at 7.30pm

Running time:

1 hour

Age guidance:

15+

Location:

BT Studio

Warning:

Depiction of mental health, queerphobia.

About Oxford Playhouse

Oxford 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.

The 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.

The 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.

Oxford 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.

Discover more about Oxford Playhouse, including travel, access and venue information.

The Penguin Lessons
2025-05-27 00:00 - 2025-06-01 23:59 | The Theatre Chipping Norton, 2 Spring Street, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, OX7 5NL
The Penguin Lessons

About The Penguin Lessons

Inspired by the true story of a disillusioned Englishman who went to work in a school in Argentina in 1976. Expecting an easy ride, Tom discovers a divided nation and a class of unteachable students. However, after he rescues a penguin from an oil-slicked beach, his life is turned upside-down.

Watch the trailer

Tickets

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Booking information

Ticket prices:

General – £11.00

Under 16s – £8.00

All prices include any booking fees

Dates & times:

Tuesday 27 May and Sunday 01 June 2025

Tuesday at 7.30pm, Sunday at 4.00pm

Running time:

1 hour 50 minutes

Age guidance:

15+

Location:

The Theatre

Film rating:

12A

About The Theatre Chipping Norton

The 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.

The 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.

It 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.

It is not a little theatre. It likes to make a big noise.

Discover more about The Theatre Chipping Norton, including travel, access and venue information.

Hands-on history!
2025-05-27 11:00 - 14:00 | Museum of Oxford, Oxford Town Hall, St Aldate's, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 1BX
Hands-on history!

About Hands-on history!

Come and have a go at handling some of the museum objects at a hands-on history drop-in session!

Volunteers will help you to touch, feel, and handle objects ranging from Roman pottery to Second World War helmets. You’ll also get to learn about the stories behind the objects and what they can tell us about our city’s amazing past.

Find the hands-on history station in Gallery One of the Museum of Oxford.

Please note this activity is subject to volunteer availability.

Access

There is step-free, level entry access to the Town Hall via the entrance closest to Carfax Tower (to the left of the main steps as you face the Town Hall). Inside the Museum, Museum Makers is accessible via a platform lift to the Galleries and then a lift to the basement.

Accessible toilets are available in the Museum (close to Museum Makers) and in the Town Hall on the ground floor, before entering the Museum. Please contact the Museum team if you’d like to talk to a member of staff about your access requirements. Further access information can be found on our page dedicated to access at the museum.

Photo consent

Please be aware that photographs will be taken at this event for use in marketing. If you (or a member of your group) would prefer not to be photographed, please let a member of staff know during the event.

Tickets

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Booking information

This is a free, drop-in session with no need to book.

Dates & times:

Tuesday 15 April 2025 at 11.00am

Running time:

3 hours

About Museum of Oxford

The 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.

The 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.

Discover more about the Museum of Oxford.

Sara Pascoe: I Am A Strange Gloop (Tour Preview)
2025-05-28 00:00 - 23:59 | The Theatre Chipping Norton, 2 Spring Street, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, OX7 5NL
Sara Pascoe: I Am A Strange Gloop (Tour Preview)

About Sara Pascoe: I Am A Strange Gloop (Tour Preview)

Join Sara as she warms up ahead of her major new nationwide tour.

Have you ever been awake in the middle of the night and thought something so smart and astute that you couldn’t wait for the world to wake up so you could tell them?

This show is that thought.

In that it doesn’t make much sense and is a bit weird on reflection.

Sara Pascoe is a comedian, and her children don’t sleep, and her kitchen won’t clean itself, and her husband “doesn’t want to be in it”.

As seen and heard on Taskmaster, Live at the Apollo, The Great British Sewing Bee, Last One Laughing UK, QI, 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown, Mock the Week, and co-host of Sara & Cariad’s Weirdos Book Club podcast.

Reviews

“Gloriously funny” ★★★★

Evening Standard

Tickets

Please see important booking information below.

Booking information

Ticket prices:

£18.50

All prices include any booking fees

Dates & times:

Wednesday 28 May 2025 at 7.00pm and 9.00pm

Running time:

1 hour 35 minutes

Age guidance:

14+ only

Location:

The Theatre

About The Theatre Chipping Norton

The 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.

The 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.

It 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.

It is not a little theatre. It likes to make a big noise.

Discover more about The Theatre Chipping Norton, including travel, access and venue information.

Reginald D Hunter & Special Guests
2025-05-28 19:30 | The Mill Arts Centre, Banbury, Spiceball Park, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX16 5QE
Reginald D Hunter & Special Guests

About Reginald D Hunter & Special Guests

Join star comedian Reginald D Hunter (Have I Got News For You, The Graham Norton Show) with a support bill of side-splitting guests for this special night of hilarity!

Since his first UK comedy gig twenty-one years ago, Georgia-born Reginald D Hunter’s searingly honest observations both onstage and on TV and Radio have garnered him a cross-generational fan base. During that time, he has become one of the comedy industry’s best-known performers for his distinctive take on the most diverse range of subjects. Sometimes controversial, always hilarious, the only place to experience Reg at his best is the live stage!

Support acts:

Jacob Hawley (The Russell Howard Hour)

Dinesh Nathan (Comedy Central)

Reviews

“Stand up comedy’s coolest customer.”

The Telegraph

“A dangerously funny man.”

The Independent

Tickets

Please see important booking information below.

Booking information

Ticket prices:

£23.00

Dates & times:

Wednesday 28 May 2025 at 7.30pm

Good to know:

Please note that support acts are subject to change due to circumstances beyond our control.

About The Mill Arts Centre

The Mill Arts Centre is the cultural hub for Banbury and the surrounding area.

As 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.

It 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.

The 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.

You 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.

Alternatively, 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.

Discover more about The Mill Arts Centre, including travel, access and venue information.

Ernest Aines: Shifting Scenes
2025-05-28 19:30 - 21:00 | SJE Arts Oxford, St John the Evangelist Church, 109A Iffley Road, Oxford, OX4 1EH
Ernest Aines: Shifting Scenes

About Ernest Aines: Shifting Scenes

Acclaimed Australian singer-songwriter Ernest Aines is bringing his heartfelt storytelling, intricate guitar work, and soaring vocals to SJE Arts, Oxford, as part of his highly anticipated fourth UK tour. Known for his deeply personal songs and mesmerizing live performances, this intimate concert promises to be a highlight of the tour.

SJE Arts, housed in the stunning St John the Evangelist Church, is renowned for its beautiful acoustic and atmospheric setting, making it the perfect venue for Aines’ moving alt-folk sound. The historic space will provide a breathtaking backdrop for an evening of soulful music and connection.

About Ernest Aines

Ernest Aines has been making waves in the folk music world with his evocative lyrics and powerful voice, drawing comparisons to legends like James Taylor, Ray LaMontagne, and Jeff Buckley. His debut album, Spiral Bound, has already surpassed half a million streams, earning him nominations for Solo Folk Artist of the Year (2023 and 2024) in Australia and Folk Work of the Year at the Music Victoria Awards.

From Melbourne’s streets to international stages, Aines’ journey has been extraordinary. His artistry has been recognized globally, including a song archived by the Library of Congress and praise from folk legend Tom Paxton. Reflecting on his mission, Aines shares: “It’s a beautiful feeling when people tell me my songs have spoken to them personally. That is my mission—to connect and bring comfort through my music.”

What to Expect in Oxford

This solo performance will showcase Aines’ raw talent and emotional depth in an intimate setting. Audiences can expect a captivating setlist featuring new music alongside fan favourites. His intricate fingerstyle guitar playing and soaring vocals are sure to resonate within the acoustically rich space of SJE Arts, Oxford.

Watch the trailer

Reviews

“A sonic tapestry that is just breathtaking.”

Rhythms Magazine

“Tonight, this Melbourne man held the audience in his hands, captivated.”

Sky’s Edge Magazine, Sheffield

Tickets

Please see important booking information below.

Booking information

Ticket prices:

Early bird – £24.00

Group booking (4 or more) – £20.00

Dates & times:

Wednesday 28 May 2025 at 7.30pm

Running time:

1 hour 30 minutes

About SJE Arts Oxford

SJE Arts Oxford is a concert venue and arts organisation based at St John the Evangelist Church on Iffley Road, Oxford.

The church itself was built in the 19th century as part of a monastery established by the Cowley Fathers, an Anglican religious community. Its striking Victorian Gothic architecture and serene atmosphere provide an exceptional setting for artistic and cultural events.

Since its transformation into an arts venue, SJE Arts has become known for its outstanding acoustics and diverse programming. It regularly hosts classical music concerts, jazz performances, choral recitals, and more, attracting internationally acclaimed musicians and ensembles. The venue also contributes to the cultural vibrancy of Oxford by offering visual arts exhibitions, lectures, and community events.

Conveniently located near the city centre, SJE Arts blends history and culture, making it a favourite destination for locals and visitors seeking enriching artistic experiences.

Find out more SJE Arts Oxford, including facilities, access and venue information.

Cinema Bambino: Snow White
2025-05-29 10:30 - 12:10 | The Theatre Chipping Norton, 2 Spring Street, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, OX7 5NL
Cinema Bambino: Snow White

About Cinema Bambino: Snow White

A princess joins forces with seven dwarfs to liberate her kingdom from her cruel stepmother, the Evil Queen. A live-action adaptation of the 1937 Disney animated film ‘Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs’.

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Tickets

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Booking information

Ticket prices:

£5.00, Bambino free

All prices include any booking fees

Dates & times:

Thursday 29 May 2025 at 10.30am

Running time:

1 hour 50 minutes

Film rating:

PG

About Cinema Bambino

Cinema Bambino is a film club for parents and carers with babies, aged up to and including 18 months – a chance to socialise and enjoy a worry-free film experience. You don’t have to worry about who you or your baby disturbs – everyone is in it together!

How it works

Adults may only attend when accompanying a child of up to 18 months.

The adult may be a parent or guardian, including friends and relatives of the child.

The adult accompanying the child may bring up to two friends to be paid for at the adult rate.

Elder siblings may only be admitted in accordance with the BBFC film certification.

Children aged between 18 months and 2 years will need a free ticket

Children aged 2 and over will need a ticket, charged at the standard price.

Benefits

Free pre-show tea or coffee

Parking area for prams and buggies

Car seats can be brought into the auditorium

Baby changing facilities

Breast or bottle feeding anywhere in the theatre

About The Theatre Chipping Norton

The 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.

The 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.

It 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.

It is not a little theatre. It likes to make a big noise.

Discover more about The Theatre Chipping Norton, including travel, access and venue information.

Tony Visconti and Woody Woodmansey - HOLY HOLY ... A Celebration of Bowie Featuring: Glenn Gregory
2025-05-29 19:00 | O2 Academy Oxford, 190 Cowley Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX4 1UE, United Kingdom
Tony Visconti and Woody Woodmansey – HOLY HOLY … A Celebration of Bowie

About Tony Visconti and Woody Woodmansey – HOLY HOLY … A Celebration of Bowie Featuring: Glenn Gregory

Holy Holy is the authentic sound of David Bowie’s early songs, starring Woody Woodmansey, legendary Spider from Mars & David Bowie’s drummer from 1970-1973, and Tony Visconti, Bowie’s long-time producer, friend and bass player on The Man Who Sold The World. Together, they dragged the whole world through musical technicolour – in a career that defined a generation and inspired countless others.

This phenomenal show will take you through Bowie’s biggest hits and more.

Tickets

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Booking information

Ticket prices:

£41.50

A handling fee of up to £3.25 may be added to each order.

Dates & times:

Thursday 29 May 2025 at 7.00pm

Age guidance:

No under 8s.

Under 14s must be accompanied at all times by an adult over 18.

Under 25s require ID to purchase alcohol.

Location:

O2 Academy Oxford

Security – bag policy:

Large bags including rucksacks are not allowed. There are no facilities for leaving large bags or luggage. If you really have to bring a bag – and it’s preferable you don’t, please make sure it’s small. Only one small bag per person is permitted and it must not be bigger than A4 size. Height: 28.7cm Width: 21cm Depth 15 cm

Ticket limits:

Please note that there is a ticket limit of 10 tickets per person, per household, and per credit card on this event. Please adhere to published ticket limits. Persons who exceed the ticket limit may have any or all of their orders and tickets cancelled without notice by Ticketmaster at its discretion. This includes orders associated with the same name, e-mail address, billing address, credit card number, or other information.

Ticket fees:

Per order delivery fees may apply and will vary depending on the selected delivery method (eTicket free of charge).

About O2 Academy Oxford

The Edwardian building on Cowley Road has been hosting live music for decades. But prior to being a music venue, it was a Cooperative party hall. It was originally known as The Venue and then the much-respected Zodiac, both of which paved the way for O2 Academy Oxford, which officially launched in September 2007, with performances from New Young Pony Club, The Magic Numbers and Young Knives.

Since then, the O2 Academy Oxford has established itself as one of the city’s greatest venues for live music and club nights, with some of the best gigs to date coming from Ed Sheeran, Foals, Stereophonics, Ozzy Osbourne, Babyshambles, Hozier and Royal Blood. Visit the venue information page for further details, including opening times, getting there, age restrictions and more.

Nick Mohammed is Mr Swallow: Show Pony
2025-05-29 19:30 | New Theatre Oxford, 24-26 George Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 2AG
Nick Mohammed is Mr. Swallow: Show Pony

About Nick Mohammed is Mr. Swallow: Show Pony

After a sell-out 2023 UK tour and an extended run in London’s West End, Taskmaster loser Nick Mohammed returns as his critically acclaimed alter-ego Mr. Swallow with a brand new show.

Show Pony has been described by Mr. Swallow as “payback for everyone who didn’t come to the last tour” and will cover everything from not having his own sitcom to not having his own sitcom… and everything in between (critical race theory). As per – expect magic, music, and a whole load of brand-new mistakes.

Nick Mohammed is Mr. Swallow

Nick Mohammed is one of the UK’s most celebrated comedians, actors, and writers. Nick has received feverish critical acclaim for his previous Mr. Swallow shows Dracula, Houdini, and A Christmas Carol-ish… alongside his first UK tour The Very Best & Worst of Mr. Swallow.

Mr. Swallow has appeared in Dictionary Corner on numerous episodes of 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown, with clips of his performances quickly going viral, along with entertaining the great and the good at the 2024 BAFTA Film Awards, with frankly terrifying results!

Nick plays Nate in Apple TV’s hit multi-award-winning series Ted Lasso, for which he was nominated twice for Outstanding Supporting Actor at the Emmy Awards. He has recently been seen starring in Sally Wainwright’s Renegade Nell (Disney+) and Steven Moffat’s Douglas Is Cancelled (ITV).

Nick created, wrote, and starred (alongside David Schwimmer) in his own Sky TV hit show Intelligence. Other appearances include Stath Lets Flats (Channel 4), Inside No. 9 (BBC), This Time with Alan Partridge (BBC), and he’ll soon be seen starring alongside Bryce Dallas Howard and Orlando Bloom in Prime Video’s Deep Cover. He was one of the worst contestants in the history of Channel 4’s Taskmaster.

Tickets

Booking information

Ticket prices:

From £24.10

Tickets are subject to a transaction fee of £3.95.

Date and time:

Thursday 29 May 2025 at 7.30pm

This show includes an interval.

Age guidance:

14+

What the critics say

“Split-your-sides hilarious”.

Evening Standard

“Giddy, draft, and dazzling… incontrovertibly hilarious”.

The Guardian

“Go and see it!”

Time Out

About New Theatre Oxford

There 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.

The 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.

On 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.

There 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.

There 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.

See important information about Getting there and Access here

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Matt Forde: End Of An Era
2025-05-29 19:30 | The Theatre Chipping Norton, 2 Spring Street, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, OX7 5NL
Matt Forde: End Of An Era

About Matt Forde: End Of An Era

Finally, the UK has a new government. That can only mean one thing: new people to take the piss out of.

Returning to The Theatre after a sell-out show in 2024, leading political comedian and satirist Matt Forde (British Scandal, Spitting Image, The Last Leg) makes this his personal mission.

Reviews

“Possibly the best political comedy show on the Fringe.” ★★★★★

The Telegraph

Tickets

Please see important booking information below.

Booking information

Ticket prices:

£25.00

All prices include any booking fees

Dates & times:

Thursday 29 May 2025 at 7.30pm

Running time:

1 hour 50 minutes

Age guidance:

16+

Good to know:

This is a repeat visit for Matt Forde’s show from 2024.

About The Theatre Chipping Norton

The 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.

The 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.

It 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.

It is not a little theatre. It likes to make a big noise.

Discover more about The Theatre Chipping Norton, including travel, access and venue information.

Buff
2025-05-29 19:30 | The Mill Arts Centre, Banbury, Spiceball Park, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX16 5QE
Buff

About Buff

After a bad break-up from a six-year relationship, a plus-sized, gay, primary school teacher decides to sublet his flat to buff Instagram model Jamie. At the same time, he launches himself into dating again but finds the world of apps a much crueller place to people like him than he remembers.

As the humiliations he experiences online build, his feelings toward his new flatmate grow, until he is forced to face up to his own prejudices, toxicity, and failures to the people who matter most.

Funny yet poignant, this solo-performed play tackles body image pressures, social media jealousy, and one gay man’s journey to self-acceptance head-on, whilst navigating the toxic universal world of online dating.

Buff is written by new up-and-coming playwright Ben Fensome, presented by Emmerson and Ward Productions, and directed by The Stage Debut Award shortlisted Scott Le Crass (Rose, West End; Toxic, Home, Manchester)

Watch the trailer

https://www.themillartscentre.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Rehearsal-Trailer-1.mp4?_=1

Tickets

Please see important booking information below.

Booking information

Ticket prices:

General – £18.00

Members – £15.00

Dates & times:

Thursday 29 May 2025 at 7.30pm

Good to know:

Delicious Jude’s ice cream tubs only £2.00 during this show.

About The Mill Arts Centre

The Mill Arts Centre is the cultural hub for Banbury and the surrounding area.

As 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.

It 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.

The 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.

You 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.

Alternatively, 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.

Discover more about The Mill Arts Centre, including travel, access and venue information.

Jigsaw Stage Productions – Fiddler on the Roof
2025-05-30 00:00 - 2025-05-31 23:59 | The Beacon, Wantage, Portway, Wantage, Oxfordshire, OX12 9BX
Jigsaw Stage Production – Fiddler on the Roof

About Jigsaw Stage Productions – Fiddler on the Roof

It’s 1905 in the tiny village of Anatevka where Tevye, a Jewish milkman, lives his life by their proud traditions. For his five daughters, that means a visit from the matchmaker…

But as each daughter challenges his beliefs, against the backdrop of a changing world, can Tevye hold on to his roots, or must he bend to the will of his children and learn to embrace the unfamiliar? Featuring glorious songs, ‘If I Were A Rich Man’, ‘Tradition’, ‘Matchmaker’, and ‘Sunrise, Sunset’.

About Jigsaw Stage Productions

We are a small, friendly group of performers and backstage helpers who stage productions such as Musicals, Pantos, Concerts, etc. twice a year. We are always looking for singers, actors, and helpers to join our group. Rehearsals are usually on Sunday afternoons at Challow Village Hall, and sometimes one weekday evening. If you are interested, please call 07765 057107 and we will be only too happy to welcome you for a taster session.

Tickets

Find out more here JigsawStageProductions.co.uk

Tickets

Please see important booking information below.

Booking information

Ticket prices:

Adults – £18.00

Concession – £17.00

Dates & times:

Friday 30 to Saturday 31 May 2025

Friday at 7.30pm, Saturday at 2.30pm and 7.30pm

About The Beacon, Wantage

The Beacon is a community centre in Wantage offering live events, cinema screenings, room hire, coffee shop, children’s parties, class timetable, receptions and more.

As a vibrant gathering place for the local community, it offers a varied programme of events from film screenings, live music, theatre and stand-up comedy to a range of classes and workshops.

At The Beacon, there is also a regular programme of events for the local community to participate in and enjoy, including stand-up comedy, live music, theatre productions, guest speakers, film screenings and pantomime.

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Spiral House
2025-05-30 00:00 - 2025-05-31 23:59 | The North Wall Arts Centre, South Parade, Oxford, OX2 7JN
Spiral House

About Spiral House

A multi-sensory spectacular for audiences with profound and multiple learning disabilities and their families.

Wander through the Spiral House, the sensory nightclub of dreams, where magic and wonder await you.

Meet characters both old and new who’ll guide you on your journey. Visit the music dome, the sensory world of stories, the DJ day rave, the museum of spirals, and journey through space and time with a flying visit from The Bar at the Edge of Time. Then gather in the heart of the Spiral House for one big beat-dropping celebration.

Follow your mood wherever it takes you, be that the comfort of the cocktail bar, the chill out area, the quiet of a sensory story, or the heart of the party. In Spiral House, you can be who you want to be and do whatever you need to do.

We can’t wait to welcome you in….

Spiral House is a collaboration between Frozen Light and The North Wall Arts Centre. It is a four-hour immersive nightclub experience for people with profound and multiple learning disabilities. Bring your own lunch to enjoy in our outdoor picnic area.

How to Book

There are two ticket options:

Audience tickets cost £15.00, which is inclusive of one audience member with PMLD and up to two carers/companions.

A Group Ticket costs £25.00, which is inclusive of one audience member with PMLD, up to two carers/companions, and up to two family members/friends.

The capacity for each day is 30 audience members and their carer(s), plus family and friends.

Please fill out this booking form if you would like to book tickets. A member of the North Wall team will then contact you by phone to confirm your booking. Tickets are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

Access Information

The North Wall is fully accessible for wheelchair users – please see our Access pages for more information.

Detailed venue access information can be found on Accessible

An Access Loo will be available on site for this event

A visual story will be available for Spiral House – check back here soon!

Tickets

Please see important booking information below.

Booking information

Ticket prices:

Audience ticket – £15.00

Group ticket – £25.00

Dates & times:

Friday 30 to Saturday 31 May 2025 at 11.00am

Running time:

4 hours

Age guidance:

12+

About The North Wall Arts Centre

The 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.

The 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.

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Good Times: A Tribute to Music of Nile Rodgers & Chic
2025-05-30 19:30 | Cornerstone Arts Centre, Didcot, 25 Station Road, Didcot, Oxfordshire, OX11 7NE
Good Times: A Tribute to Music of Nile Rodgers & Chic

About Good Times: A Tribute to Music of Nile Rodgers & Chic

Good Times go to every length to capture the raw funk, soul & disco dynamics of Nile Rodgers’ & Chic’s music and bring it to life on stage with a full 90-minute stage show. This energy-packed experience comes complete with dazzling sequins, stylish outfits, engaging crowd interactions, and all the signature elements that make the Good Times experience unforgettable for fans.

It is this attention to detail that makes Good Times the most authentic tribute band on the circuit today.

Their setlist is a celebration of timeless classics, featuring hits like ‘Good Times,’ ‘Le Freak,’ and ‘Everybody Dance,’ alongside iconic productions for Sister Sledge, Diana Ross, David Bowie, Daft Punk, and many more!

Good Times will have you on your feet all night long.

Watch the trailer

Tickets

Please see important booking information below.

Booking information

Ticket prices:

Standard – £25.00

Concessions – £22.50

All orders will be subject to a fee of £2.00

Dates & times:

Friday 30 May 2025 at 7.30pm

Running time:

1 hour 30 minutes

About Cornerstone Arts Centre

Cornerstone 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.

Opened 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.

The 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.

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Stereotonics
2025-05-30 19:30 | The Mill Arts Centre, Banbury, Spiceball Park, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX16 5QE
Stereotonics

About Stereotonics

Since forming in mid-1999, Stereotonics has fast become one of the UK’s leading tribute bands.

With the same vocal style as Kelly Jones, lead singer, Paul has fine-tuned the sound of the band to make it as close to the real thing as possible.

Using the same guitars and wearing the same clothes, watching Stereotonics could almost be like watching the real Stereophonics! In fact, Stereotonics are the ONLY tribute that uses the same (very expensive) guitar amp as Kelly Jones himself!

The band have a wealth of experience and have done over 1500 gigs since they started!

They are often seen on the festival scene throughout the spring and summer months and play to large crowds that can range from anything from 500 people to a staggering 10,000!!

They have also travelled the globe performing all over the UK, Bahrain, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Oman, France, Belgium, Ireland, Holland, and even one memorable trip to the Caribbean!

It’s safe to say that being the most established Stereophonics tribute band in the whole of the UK, Stereotonics are the only band to book if you’re looking to fill your venue or festival line-up!

Even Kelly Jones (from the REAL Stereophonics) has heard the band and his first reaction was, “Yeah! They are good!! They sound just like we did years ago!”

If it’s good enough for Kelly, we’re sure it’s good enough for everyone else!!

Tickets

Please see important booking information below.

Booking information

Ticket prices:

From £28.00

Dates & times:

Friday 30 May 2025 at 7.30pm

About The Mill Arts Centre

The Mill Arts Centre is the cultural hub for Banbury and the surrounding area.

As 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.

It 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.

The 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.

You 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.

Alternatively, 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.

Discover more about The Mill Arts Centre, including travel, access and venue information.

Yale Concert Band - ON TOUR!
2025-05-30 19:30 | Sheldonian Theatre, Broad Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 3AZ
Yale Concert Band – ON TOUR!

About Yale Concert Band – ON TOUR!

Join the Yale Concert Band for an evening of impactful music featuring a diverse program that spans genres, eras, and global influences. It’s a concert you don’t want to miss!

Under the leadership of Dr. Thomas C. Duffy, renowned conductor, composer, and educator, the Yale Concert Band upholds its legacy of excellence, innovation, and cultural dialogue through music.

The Concert Band, known for its adventurous spirit, innovative programming, and exceptional musicianship, is Yale University’s premier wind ensemble, comprised of over sixty wind, brass, and percussion students primarily from Yale’s undergraduate population.

The band has gained national and international acclaim for its performances, including historical recreations, collaborations with notable figures, and premieres of significant works.

In typical fashion, this exciting tour program features a repertoire that balances tradition and innovation, combining energetic fanfares, historical and philosophical reflections, and collaborations to create a bold and engaging experience.

Selections include:

Fanfare Ritmico – Jennifer Higdon

L’Homme Armé Diptych: The Armed Man – Karl Jenkins

The Philosopher’s Stone – Thomas C. Duffy

Country Band March – Charles Ives

First Suite in E-flat – Gustav Holst

Deciduous – Viet Cuong

The Other Side of Silence – Stephan Roberts

The Pursuit of Happiness – Jim Colonna

Goodbye Yellow Brick Road

Tickets

Please see important booking information below.

Booking information

Ticket prices:

Floor Chairs – £20.00

Semi-Circle and Lower Gallery – £15.00

Upper Gallery – £10.00

Student and concession tickets – £5.00 (sit anywhere, excluding Floor Chairs)

Dates & times:

Friday 30 May 2025 at 7.30pm

Doors at 7.00pm

Running time:

2 hours

About the Sheldonian Theatre

Home to ceremonial occasions and a raft of exciting events, the magnificent and versatile Sheldonian Theatre is the focal point of the University of Oxford and is a unique space to experience live music.

To see an interactive map of the theatre, click here.

Find out more about the Sheldonian Theatre, including facilities, access and venue information.

Woodland Tales with Granddad
2025-05-31 00:00 - 23:59 | Cornerstone Arts Centre, Didcot, 25 Station Road, Didcot, Oxfordshire, OX11 7NE
Woodland Tales with Granddad

About Woodland Tales with Granddad

Olivier-nominated Hattie Naylor has teamed up with Pickled Image once again, crafting a magical tale with an urgent environmental message.

Something is happening in the woods, voices can be heard, and a strange metallic smell fills the air. Machines are gathering at its edge, and a mysterious call is heard across the valley.

Laura the ladybird, Jeffrey the spider, Brett the Woodlouse, and Willoughby the Woodpecker are worried. Velda the Vixen knows there’s only one person who can help them – Granddad. But is there enough time? Can they save the wood? And will the mysterious stranger help?

Featuring a cast of extraordinary puppets, this uproarious family show not only entertains but has an important and timely environmental message to share.

Generously supported by the Arts Council England.

Reviews

“A delightfully designed family show.”

The Stage

“Magical, beguiling, emotional and eye-wideningly beautiful.”

Bristol 24/7

“Utterly magical story of friendship told through beautiful puppetry.”

Bristol Arts Monster

Tickets

Please see important booking information below.

Booking information

Ticket prices:

£10.00

Dates & times:

Saturday 31 May 2025 at 12.00pm

Doors at 7.00pm

Running time:

50 minutes

Age guidance:

3+

Good to know:

Linda Benton, our artist exhibiting in our gallery in May, will be gathering some musicians together to play live music in the gallery from 1.00pm – 3.00pm. Children and families can also listen to the music when you visit!

About Cornerstone Arts Centre

Cornerstone 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.

Opened 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.

The 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.

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Puss in Boots
2025-05-31 00:00 - 23:59 | The Mill Arts Centre, Banbury, Spiceball Park, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX16 5QE
Puss in Boots

About Puss in Boots

Treat your children to the magic of live, professional dance and fire their imaginations with this lovely new show for the whole family!

Based on the original version by Charles Perrault, the Let’s All Dance Ballet Company brings a new version of Puss in Boots about a friendship between a magical cat and a young man with a talent for music.

With Puss’ help, the man finds the confidence to use his talent and to be himself, winning the heart of the Princess, her mother, the Queen, and the rather snooty Marquis de Carabas.

Watch the trailer

https://www.themillartscentre.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Untitled-design-2-1.mp4?_=1

Tickets

Please see important booking information below.

Booking information

Ticket prices:

£12.50

Dates & times:

Saturday 31 May 2025 at 11.00am and 1.00pm

Running time:

50 minutes

Age guidance:

Suitable for all, especially 2-14 year olds, including those with special needs.

Good to know:

There is photo opportunity.

About The Mill Arts Centre

The Mill Arts Centre is the cultural hub for Banbury and the surrounding area.

As 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.

It 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.

The 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.

You 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.

Alternatively, 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.

Discover more about The Mill Arts Centre, including travel, access and venue information.

Panto Young Company Auditions
2025-05-31 00:00 - 23:59 | Oxford Playhouse, Beaumont Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 2LW, United Kingdom
Panto Young Company Auditions

About Panto Young Company Auditions

Would you like to be part of the magic of pantomime?

Young people from across Oxfordshire are invited to audition to perform alongside our professional cast in this year’s Oxford Playhouse pantomime, Dick Whittington.

If you’re passionate about acting, singing, and dancing, and would like to be on stage this Christmas, then why not take part in one of our group auditions, run by members of our pantomime creative team? Audition places are limited, so early booking is recommended!

If selected, you will need to be available for rehearsals and performances from Monday 06 October 2025 to Sunday 04 January 2026, and be aged 11 to 15.

Tickets

Please see important booking information below.

Booking information

Ticket prices:

Free, but booking is essential

Dates & times:

Saturday 31 May 2025 at 11.00am, 1.00pm, and 4.00pm

Age guidance:

11 to 15

Location:

Top Room

Good to know:

If you would like more information before signing up, please email participation@oxfordplayhouse.com

Please note that our Top Room is only accessible by stairs.

An audition time slot will be allocated to you when you book.

About Oxford Playhouse

Oxford 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.

The 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.

The 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.

Oxford 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.

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East Oxford Farmers’ & Community Market
2025-05-31 10:00 - 13:00 | East Oxford Primary School, Union Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX4 1JP
East Oxford Farmers’ & Community Market

About the East Oxford Farmers’ & Community Market

The East Oxford Farmers’ & Community Market is a small, friendly local market with plenty of fresh food, delicious sweet and savoury takeaways, dried foods, and a plant-based café. The market also features stalls non-food stalls selling antiques, scarves and shawls, non-plastic household goods, and makeup, plus cleaners and detergents.

The majority of the producers are from within 30 miles of Oxford.

The market began in August 2006 with just six stalls, and it has since grown into a local institution. Today, regular stalls include:

Mighty Pie Co – artisan traditional hand made meat & vegetarian flat & raised pies made from local ingredients

Crudges Cheese – a range of cheeses hand made by ethical & sustainable cheese makers known personally to award-winning Crudges

Willowbrook Farm – free-range chicken, lamb, beef, organic eggs & local honey

Natural Bread – handcrafted speciality breads

Mrs B’s Antiques – antique jewellery & vintage household goods

Jericho Coffee Traders – premium coffee roasted in Jericho & served from a vivid turquoise tuk-tuk

Jason’s Book Box – second-hand books

Sandy Lane Farm – seasonal, fresh, local organic fruit & veg, lamb & pork

SESI Food & Detergent Filling Station – refilling empty containers for fairtrade, organic dried foods; household detergents & hair-care products

The market also has a cafe which runs each week selling delicious breakfasts, lunches, cakes and fair-trade teas and coffee. This is a lovely place to meet up and take a break from shopping.

The market is wheelchair accessible both inside and outside.

The East Oxford Farmers’ & Community Market is a non-profit making organisation (a Society for the Benefit of the Community). It is run by a committee and a group of volunteers.

Getting there

The market takes place every Saturday from 10.00am to 1.00pm at East Oxford Primary School. Head down Cowley Road until you reach Tesco – the school borders on the car park directly behind it.

Totally 90s Festival
2025-05-31 12:00 - 20:00 | Cutteslowe and Sunnymead Park, Oxford, Elsfield Way, Oxford, OX2 8NP
Totally 90s Festival

About Totally 90s Festival

Oxford’s number-one tribute festival for everything 90s!

Bringing you a whole day of live music with tributes to your favourite 90s artists with live DJs, a Retro 90s Gaming tent, kids rides, bouncy castles, food stalls, and festival traders.

Expect tributes to The Chemical Brothers, Oasis, Eminem, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Jamiroquai, Alanis Morissette and more, alongside top DJs playing the very best of 90s Drum & Bass, Garage, Club and Pop Classics.

Fun for all the family!

Tickets

Booking information

Prices:

General Admission (12yrs+) – £22.00General Admission (12yrs+) EARLY BIRD – £18.00Under 12s – FreeCarer ticket – 1 free ticket permitted to 1 full paying adult ticket

Getting there:Festival goers are advised that there is no designated parking available at Cutteslowe Park for the Totally 90s Festival. The nearby residential areas are also permit holders only and are not to be used by unauthorised vehicles. But fear not, there are several simple options available to get you to and from the event with ease…

By bus: The park has regular bus services, run by the Oxford Bus Company and Stagecoach (routes 2, 2A and 2B). Park & Ride: The nearest Park & Ride is Water Eaton. Buses stop at the top of Harbord Road, which is a 10-minute walk to the park.

By Bike: We will have a secure area on site fenced off and monitored by security, so you can come by bike and leave your bike in a secure area.

​By Train: Oxford Parkway station is a 20-minute walk away, operated by Chiltern railways

Museum of Oxford Walks: Shakespeare and Oxford
2025-05-31 14:00 - 15:30 | Museum of Oxford, Oxford Town Hall, St Aldate's, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 1BX
Museum of Oxford Walks: Shakespeare and Oxford

About Museum of Oxford Walks: Shakespeare and Oxford

New for 2025, celebrating the Museum of Oxford’s 50th birthday!

Shakespeare came to Oxford when travelling between work (London) and his family (Stratford-upon-Avon) – what a commute! What was Oxford like during his lifetime? What did he get up to while he was in town?

This is an opportunity to pause and look carefully at Oxford city centre, noticing Elizabethan and Jacobean details you might pass by every day. The tour includes a unique Tudor bedroom above Cornmarket Street, the famous Painted Room which will be opened specially by Oxford Preservation Trust, just for us!

Want to know more about Elizabethan eating and drinking, entertainment, and travel? Or the rollercoaster of religious change in Tudor and Stuart England? Led by historian Dr Elizabeth Sandis, this is a Shakespeare-themed journey through Oxford’s famous streets.

At the end there will be an optional 20-minute extension to the tour (included in the price), exploring Tudor and Stuart treasures in the Museum of Oxford’s galleries.

Accessibility and further information

Meeting 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.

The walk lasts for approximately 90 minutes and is a circular walk around central Oxford. Length: approximately 1.2 miles / 1.9 km. Two toilet stops are available along the way.

Please note the Tudor Painted Room is up a steep flight of stairs without a lift; it is sadly not accessible to wheelchairs. The rest of the tour can be adapted to offer a more wheelchair-friendly route, avoiding narrow doorways and cobbles (please let us know if you would prefer this option by emailing museum@oxford.gov.uk).

Meet your tour guide: Elizabeth Sandis

Shakespeare and Oxford

Dr Elizabeth Sandis works at the Ashmolean Museum and is the author of Early Modern Drama at the Universities: Institutions, Intertexts, Individuals (Oxford University Press, 2022). She researches the way in which the Classical culture of Greece and Rome impacted English society and values during the early modern period. With a passion for local history and theatre, she enjoys translating and staging examples of the kind of plays students were producing in Oxford during the time of Shakespeare.

Access at the Museum

The 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.

Please contact the Museum team if you’d like to talk to a member of staff about your access requirements. Further access information can be found on our website: https://museumofoxford.org/plan-your-visit/access

Tickets

Please see important booking information below.

Booking information

Ticket prices:

From £15.00

Tickets can be purchased online via Eventbrite (booking fee of £1.96 applies) or at the Museum Shop.

Dates & times:

Wednesday 23 April 2025 at 2.00pm

Saturday 31 May 2025 at 2.00pm

Saturday 12 July 2025 at 2.00pm

Saturday 16 August 2025 at 2.00pm

Running time:

1 hour 30 minutes

Age guidance:

16+

About Museum of Oxford

The 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.

The 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.

Discover more about the Museum of Oxford.

Music of the Movies: Lord of the Rings, Game of Thrones and Beyond
2025-05-31 15:00 - 17:15 | New Theatre Oxford, 24-26 George Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 2AG
Music of the Movies: Lord of the Rings, Game of Thrones and Beyond

About Music of the Movies: Lord of the Rings, Game of Thrones and Beyond

Experience epic and inspirational music from The Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit, Game of Thrones, and beyond as the worlds of TV, film, and fantasy are brought to life by the Welsh Concert Orchestra and Côr choir, in this unmissable concert featuring the greatest movie music of all time.

Music of the Movies: Lord of the Rings, Game of Thrones and Beyond

Featuring music from The Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit, The Witcher, Game of Thrones, Dragonheart, The Chronicles of Narnia, How To Train Your Dragon, Pirates of the Caribbean, Star Wars, Avatar, and more.

Conductor – Toby Purser

Tickets

Please see important booking information below.

Booking information

Ticket prices:

From £46.50

Tickets are subject to a transaction fee of £3.95

Dates and times:

Saturday 31 May 2025 at 3.00pm

Running time:

This show has an interval

About New Theatre Oxford

There 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.

The 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.

On 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.

There 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.

There 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.

See important information about Getting there and Access here

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Jon Boden & The Remnant Kings
2025-05-31 19:30 | The Theatre Chipping Norton, 2 Spring Street, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, OX7 5NL
Jon Boden & The Remnant Kings

About Jon Boden & The Remnant Kings

Following the release of their new album ‘Parlour Ballads’(Hudson Records), Jon Boden & The Remnant Kings return to the live arena with their unique brand of post-apocalyptic folk played in a traditional style vs. traditional folk played with post-apocalyptic swagger.

Boden’s Waitsian parlour ballads and Napoleonic power-pop will be performed alongside the band’s fifteen-year back-catalogue of traditional and original songs and tunes.

The band combines a deep understanding of traditional music with musical audacity and theatrical brio, and features the enormous talents of Sam Sweeney (Bellowhead), Rob Harbron (Leveret), Ben Nicholls (Seth Lakeman Band), Sally Hawkins (Bellowhead), and the vocals and pedal-steel guitar of cult singer-songwriter M.G. Boulter.

Tickets

Please see important booking information below.

Booking information

Ticket prices:

£25.00

All prices include any booking fees

Dates & times:

Saturday 31 May 2025 at 7.30pm

About The Theatre Chipping Norton

The 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.

The 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.

It 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.

It is not a little theatre. It likes to make a big noise.

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1971- The Greatest Year in Rock and Roll
2025-05-31 19:30 - 21:40 | Kenton Theatre, Henley-on-Thames, 19 New Street, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, RG9 2BP
1971- The Greatest Year in Rock and Roll

About 1971- The Greatest Year in Rock and Roll

Jesse Smith presents 1971 – The Greatest Year in Rock and Roll.

After the collapse of the Beatles, a new generation of artists were posturing for the top spot; leading to an avalanche of creation and the greatest songs in the history of popular music.

Featuring the greatest songs from Carole King, David Bowie, Led Zeppelin, T-Rex, Joni Mitchell, James Taylor, The Who, The Rolling Stones, Elton John, John Lennon, George Harrison, Rod Stewart, The Carpenters and dozens more.

This new show celebrates the pinnacle of rock n roll music from the year that changed everything.

Jesse Smith has been the voice of dozens of projects including The Classic Rock Show, Led Zeppelin Symphonic, The SAS Band (with Roger Taylor), Earl Slick, Gutterdammerung, the West End’s Thriller Live and since 2022 has performed to millions on the UK’s biggest television show – Strictly Come Dancing.

Joining Jesse is a seven-piece all-star band featuring very special guest Hayley Sanderson who has been the voice of Strictly Come Dancing for the last decade, she has also toured and worked with the likes of Rick Wakeman, Niles Rodgers & Gilbert O’Sullivan to name but a few. In 2023 she co-wrote the single ‘Golden’ for Joss Stone & the Lorraine change + check campaign which went to #1 in the UK.

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Tickets

Please see important booking information below.

Booking information

Tickets prices:£27.25

Ticket prices include a £1.00 Restoration Levy, a £1.50 Booking Fee, and a 25p Community Fund Levy.

Dates & times:Saturday 31 May 2025 at 7.30pm

Running time: 2 hours 10 minutes

About Kenton Theatre

Situated 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.

The 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.

The 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.

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South Oxford Farmers and Community Market
2025-06-01 10:00 - 14:00 | South Oxford Community Centre, Lake Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 4RP
South Oxford Farmers and Community Market

About the South Oxford Farmers and Community Market

The South Oxford Farmers and Community Market is a weekly market selling local, seasonal food and non-food goods.

‘Local’ means produced within a 30-mile radius of Oxford and ‘produced’ means containing a significant quantity of local ingredients and labour although locality rules do not necessarily apply to ethical enterprises such as Fairtrade or similar organisations.

The market also supports the resale of locally-sourced second-hand products such as books and clothing.

The market is held every Sunday from 10.00am to noon in the courtyard of the South Oxford Community Centre on Lake Street.

Weekly/regular vendors include:

Natural Bread Company

Clays Organic Vegetables

Brill Organic Vegetables

Eadles of Beckley

Sofacoma Wholefoods

Celia’s Bakery

FAI Eggs

Raffaele Pepe

Jericho Coffee Traders

The South Oxford Farmers and Community Market is an initiative of the Low Carbon South Oxford (LCSO) Community Action Group, and it is run by a small group of dedicated volunteers – all residents of South Oxford.

Samantha Fish
2025-06-01 19:00 | O2 Academy Oxford, 190 Cowley Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX4 1UE, United Kingdom
Samantha Fish

About Samantha Fish

For Samantha Fish, live performances are where her music truly comes to life, ensuring her unique blend of raw blues, punchy vocals, and energetic guitar work continues to captivate ever-growing audiences.

Tickets

Please see important booking information below.

Booking information

Ticket prices:

£32.35

A handling fee of up to £3.25 may be added to each order.

Dates & times:

Sunday 01 June 2025 at 7.00pm

Age guidance:

Over 8s only.

Under 14s must be accompanied by an adult over 18.

Under 25s require ID (passport/ driving licence) to purchase alcohol.

Location:

O2 Academy Oxford

Security – bag policy:

Large bags including rucksacks are not allowed. There are no facilities for leaving large bags or luggage. If you really have to bring a bag – and it’s preferable you don’t, please make sure it’s small. Only one small bag per person is permitted and it must not be bigger than A4 size. Height: 28.7cm Width: 21cm Depth 15 cm

Ticket limits:

Please note that there is a ticket limit of 4 tickets per person, per household, and per credit card on this event. Please adhere to published ticket limits. Persons who exceed the ticket limit may have any or all of their orders and tickets cancelled without notice by Ticketmaster at its discretion. This includes orders associated with the same name, e-mail address, billing address, credit card number, or other information.

Ticket fees:

Per order delivery fees may apply and will vary depending on the selected delivery method (eTicket free of charge).

About O2 Academy Oxford

The Edwardian building on Cowley Road has been hosting live music for decades. But prior to being a music venue, it was a Cooperative party hall. It was originally known as The Venue and then the much-respected Zodiac, both of which paved the way for O2 Academy Oxford, which officially launched in September 2007, with performances from New Young Pony Club, The Magic Numbers and Young Knives.

Since then, the O2 Academy Oxford has established itself as one of the city’s greatest venues for live music and club nights, with some of the best gigs to date coming from Ed Sheeran, Foals, Stereophonics, Ozzy Osbourne, Babyshambles, Hozier and Royal Blood. Visit the venue information page for further details, including opening times, getting there, age restrictions and more.
