The Oxford Magazine

Cillian O’connor: My World Of Magic
2024-07-26 19:30 (Europe/London) | Kenton Theatre, Henley-on-Thames, 19 New Street, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, RG9 2BP
Cillian O’connor: My World Of Magic

About Cillian O’connor: My World Of Magic

Cillian O’Connor is bringing his first ever live stage show on tour to the UK and Ireland in 2024.

Cillian literally burst onto an unsuspecting world during Britain’s Got Talent in 2023 and immediately captivated the hearts of the entire nation, reaching the top three in the final.

His performances online have now been the most watched of the entire series, reaching over 500 million views in just a few weeks.

With appearances in Monte Carlo and the USA lined up, this is the first time to catch Cillian live on stage.

His show features his special guest, Ryland Petty, from America’s Got Talent.

Cillian promises to enchant and amaze audiences across the UK and Ireland with a show for the entire family.

“An Incredible Talent” —Simon Cowell

Tickets

Please see important booking information below.

Booking information

Prices:Full price – £20.00Concession – £19.00

Concessions are Under 16s, Seniors, Friends and Keepers.

Ticket prices include a £1.00 Restoration Levy, a £1.25 Booking Fee and a 25p Community Fund Levy.

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.

Discover more about the Kenton Theatre, including travel, access and venue information.

Pitt Rivers Museum Guided Tours
2024-07-26 15:00, 2024-07-19 15:00, 2024-07-12 15:00, 2024-07-05 15:00 | Pitt Rivers Museum, Oxford, South Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3PP
Pitt Rivers Museum Guided Tours

About Pitt Rivers Museum Guided Tours

Founded in 1884, the Pitt Rivers Museum holds some of the world’s finest collections of anthropology and archaeology from across the globe and throughout human history.

Housed in its original Grade 1-listed Victorian building with its elaborate galleries, the collection is displayed in densely filled cases, creating a unique and magical atmosphere that retains its historical integrity.

Join a 40-minute guided highlight tour of some standout objects in the museum’s collections. The tour guides have selected 8 of their favourite objects to share with you!

Learn more about the history of the collections, how the museum started and where it is headed in the future. Hear little-known facts and histories of cultures from all over the world.

Indulge your curiosity by asking questions and discovering the stories behind individual objects amongst the myriad of artefacts on display.

Tickets

Booking information

Dates & times:Tours are held every Friday at 3.00pm.

Prices:Adult – £5.00, Child – £3.00, Members – Free

Witney Farmers’ Market
2024-07-26 08:30 - 13:30 | Witney Market Square, Market Square, Witney, Oxfordshire, OX28 6AP
Witney Farmers‘’’ Market, Witney Market Square

About Witney Farmers’ Market

Witney Farmer’s Market takes place on the 4th Friday of the month in the Market Place from 8.30am to 1.30pm.

Previously, the market was held on the fourth Friday of the month at the Marriots Walk Shopping Centre (after moving from the third Wednesday of the month in the Market Place).

The Witney Farmers’ Market provides a wide range of products including seasonal organic fruits and vegetables, fresh-cut flowers, jams and pickles, pork, lamb, eggs, bread, cakes, pastries and other baked goods.

All producers and products follow these guidelines:

Locally produced – either a county boundary or a radius of 30 to 50 miles.

Principle producer – the stallholder must be directly involved in the production.

Primary produce – produce must be grown, reared or caught within the defined local area.

Secondary produce – produce must be brewed, pickled, baked, smoked or processed using ingredients from the defined local area.

King Arthur: A Legendary Comedy
2024-07-25 00:00 - 2024-07-27 23:59 | Oxford Playhouse, Beaumont Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 2LW, United Kingdom
King Arthur: A Legendary Comedy

About King Arthur: A Legendary Comedy

Presented by Le Navet Bete

Camelot is in trouble.

king arthur knows that if he doesn’t turn things around, this civilisation will be forgotten and be known as nothing more than a rather dull time in british history.

But when three hapless squires approach him about changing that legacy… a legend is born.

Teaming up with one of UK theatre’s best comedy writers and directors, John Nicholson (Peepolykus), award-winning funny men Le Navet Bete (The Three Musketeers, Treasure Island, Dracula: The Bloody Truth) are back with a brand-new laugh-out-loud show for the ages.

A comedy for the whole family, this hilarious retelling of the Arthurian legends will have audiences crying with laughter and become part of the legend themselves.

Trailer

Reviews

“King Arthur is frantic fun, chaotic, comedy and very, very slick.”
British Theatre Guide

“It is Horrible Histories meets Monty Python and the Holy Grail and is, without a doubt, one of the best comedic theatre performances we have seen in the last few years.”
Exepose

Tickets

Please see important booking information below.

Booking information

Age guidance: 7+

Duration: 130 minutes, including an interval.

Additional Information: Free lap tickets available to book for under 2s.

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.

South Oxford Farmers and Community Market
2024-07-21 10:00 - 14:00, 2024-07-14 10:00 - 14:00, 2024-07-07 10:00 - 14:00, 2024-06-30 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.

East Oxford Farmers’ & Community Market
2024-07-20 10:00 - 13:00, 2024-07-13 10:00 - 13:00, 2024-07-06 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.

Abingdon Farmers’ Market
2024-07-19 08:30 - 13:30 | Market Place, Abingdon, Market Place,, Abingdon-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, OX14 ‎3HG
Abingdon Farmers’ Market

About Abingdon Farmers’ Market

Abingdon Farmers’ Market is run by the Thames Valley Farmers’ Market Co-operative which exists to manage and promote Farmers’ Markets, enabling farmers and small producers to sell their produce directly to you.

The market showcases lots of local producers who would love to tell you about their products. Buying at farmers’ markets helps to support local farmers and producers. There are no middlemen involved, and no profits for supermarkets and their shareholders.

Come to Abingdon and enjoy its friendly atmosphere and unique setting. Sample and savour the fresh produce of our local district. Meet local farmers, growers and producers.

The market moved to Market Place in November 2008 and takes place on the third Friday of every month from 8.30am to 1.30pm.

Abingdon Farmers’ Market

Zog and the Flying Doctors
2024-07-17 00:00 - 2024-07-21 23:59 | Oxford Playhouse, Beaumont Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 2LW, United Kingdom
Zog and the Flying Doctors

About Zog and the Flying Doctors

Based on the book by Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffler.

The crew are back with another ROAR-some adventure.

Zog, a super keen student turned air-ambulance, still lands with a bang-crash-thump.

Together with his Flying Doctor crew, Princess Pearl and Sir Gadabout, they tend to a sunburnt mermaid, a unicorn with one too many horns and a lion with the flu.

However, Pearl’s uncle, the King, has other ideas about whether princesses should be doctors, and she’s soon locked up in the castle back in a crown and a silly frilly dress.

With a bit of help from some friends and half a pound of cheese, can Pearl make her uncle better and prove princesses can be doctors, too?

Based on Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s bestselling sequel, Freckle Productions (Zog, Stick Man, Tiddler & Other Terrific Tales) are back, with music and lyrics by Joe Stilgoe (Zog), for this truly modern take on the classic fairy tale.

Tickets

Please see important booking information below.

Booking information

Prices:Adults – £18.00Children – £16.00

Dates & times:Wednesday 17 July at 4.30pmThursday 18 July at 10.30am and 1.30pmFriday 19 July at 10.30am, 1.30pm, and 4.30pmSaturday 20 July at 10.30am, 1.30pm, and 3.30pmSunday 21 July at 10.30am, 1.30pm, and 3.30pm

Age guidance: 3+

Duration: 60 minutes with no interval.

Additional Information: Free lap tickets available to book for under 2s.

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.

Uncanny: I Know What I Saw
2024-07-14 00:00 - 2024-07-15 23:59 | Oxford Playhouse, Beaumont Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 2LW, United Kingdom
Uncanny: I Know What I Saw with Danny Robins

About Uncanny: I Know What I Saw

Due to phenomenal demand, the sell-out hit show is back… Uncanny: I Know What I Saw with Danny Robins.

Danny asks the question – do ghosts exist? And if not, why do we see them? In 2023, 25,000 people at theatres across the country came to find out the answers in the biggest live investigation into the paranormal. Ever.

Another chance to join Danny and his team of experts for this terrifying and thought-provoking evening, featuring chilling real-life stories of the supernatural experienced by ordinary people from ordinary places, brought to life on stage through thrilling theatrical invention in a mix of projection, sound and spellbinding storytelling.

Whether you are #TeamBeliever or #TeamSceptic, a long-term Uncanny fan or just interested in the paranormal, you’re welcome to Uncanny: I Know What I Saw.

Tickets

Please see important booking information below.

Booking information

Age guidance: 10+

Duration: 110 minutes, including an interval.

Dates & times:Sunday 14 July at 4.00pmMonday 15 July at 7.30pm

Please be aware this is the same production from November 2023.

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.

North Parade Market on 2nd Saturdays
2024-07-13 10:00 - 14:00 | North Parade Avenue, North Parade Avenue, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX2 6LX
North Parade Market Oxford

About the North Parade Market

Established in July 2012, the first market was held the following October. Since then, market has quickly become one of the most highly regarded markets in the North Oxford area.

The market features organic and artisan producers from the local area, who bring life and colour to this pleasant avenue in the central north Oxford area.

The North Parade Market takes place every 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month on North Parade Avenue which runs between the Woodstock Road (Church Walk, leading to North Parade Avenue) and Banbury Road.

Thame Local Produce Market
2024-07-09 08:30 - 13:30 | Thame Town Centre, Thame, Oxfordshire, OX9 3DP
Thame Local Produce Market

About Thame Local Produce Market

Thame’s monthly local produce markets at the Upper High Street Car Park runs on the second Tuesday of each month with local farmers and producers selling all they have grown or made.

Mohammed Sami: ‘After the Storm’
2024-07-09 00:00 - 2024-10-20 23:59 | Blenheim Palace, Woodstock, Blenheim Park, Woodstock, Oxfordshire, OX20 1PP
Mohammed Sami: ‘After the Storm’ Exhibition

About Mohammed Sami: ‘After the Storm’

Blenheim Art Foundation is pleased to announce a major solo exhibition by Mohammed Sami coming to Blenheim Palace.

The exhibition, ‘After the Storm’, will take place from Tuesday, 09 July, to Sunday, 20 October, 2024, marking a decade of Blenheim Art Foundation’s award-winning contemporary art programme.

Through exploring retroactive memories, his paintings capture a world shaped not just by the weight of the past but also the present, creating scenarios that are often left to the viewer to interpret through the lens of their own experiences.

As Sami has previously written, “Painting becomes the only medium to grasp what is not there in painting anymore”.

Sami’s paintings feature landscapes, interiors and more abstracted scenes whilst always being devoid of the human figure. They blur the line between reality and artifice, conjuring the disquieting sensation of both presence and absence.

Blenheim Palace, a gift from Queen Anne to the First Duke of Marlborough in recognition of his triumph at the Battle of Blenheim in 1704 and later the birthplace of wartime prime minister Winston Churchill, stands as an architectural testament to military glory.

Placed within the context of Blenheim Palace and its world-renowned collection of portraiture and narrative artworks, Sami’s enigmatic paintings challenge viewers to reconsider the didactic nature of these traditional genres.

Michael Frahm, Director of Blenheim Art Foundation, said: “We are thrilled to bring the exceptional work of Mohammed Sami to Blenheim Palace for his major solo exhibition.

“Sami’s unique visual language, which merges the personal and historical, the fragmented and the surreal, is set to engage audiences in a profound dialogue with the Palace’s storied past and its impressive art collection.

“This exhibition not only celebrates a decade of contemporary art within our walls but also reaffirms our commitment to showcasing groundbreaking artists whose work resonates with the times and places they inhabit.”

Tickets

Please see below for important booking information.

Booking information

Location:Inside the Palace.

Tickets required:Entry is valid with an Annual or Privilege Pass or a Palace, Park and Gardens day ticket.

Dogs:No dogs allowed in the Palace.

About Mohammed Sami

Mohammed Sami was born in Baghdad in 1984, later immigrating to Sweden in 2007, and now lives and works in London. In 2023, Sami’s work was the subject of a solo exhibition at Camden Art Centre, London, his first solo institutional exhibition in the UK, which toured to De La Warr Pavilion, Bexhill-on-Sea.

He has participated in group exhibitions at the Carnegie Museum of Art, Pittsburgh (2022); Aichi Triennale (2022); the Whitechapel Gallery, London (2022); the Hayward Gallery, London (2021); and Towner Eastbourne (2020) and his paintings are held in many notable places such as the Tate, London; Museum of Modern Art, New York; and Moderna Museet, Stockholm.

OxTrail 2024
2024-07-06 00:00 - 2024-08-31 23:59 | Oxford City Centre, Oxford City Centre, Oxford, Oxfordshire
A decorated ox for OxTrail 2024 outsidethe Radcliffe Theatre

About OxTrail 2024

Ready to ‘hoof’ loads of fun next summer? For eight ox-traordinary weeks, Oxford’s city streets will be home to over 30 bold and beautiful ox sculptures. Each unique ox will be intricately designed by local and international artists.

OxTrail is a fun and free art trail where herds of life-sized and mini oxen will be taking over Oxfordshire for the summer.

Whether you’re a lifelong local or a new visitor, OxTrail is a new and exciting adventure in celebration of our city of spires and the local community, which makes it special.

The life-sized oxen will be intricately designed by local and international artists, while the mini oxen will be lovingly decorated by local schools and youth groups.

Once the trail is over, the oxen will be herded together for a final time and auctioned off to graze in their forever homes. The funds raised through the auction will help to fund the life-enhancing care that Sobell House Hospice provides.

OxTrail is being held in partnership with Wild in Art. Cities across the world have famously brought their streets to life via Wild in Art installations, including Manchester, Sydney, Cape Town and São Paulo.

Tickets

OxTrail is a fun and free art trail

Ticketing information

OxTrail is raising funds for Sobell House, your local hospice. It is completely free to take part in the trail and suitable for all ages.

Read more about OxTrail

Community & Charity
Sobell House Hospice auction off OxTrail art herd raising more than £150k

Community & Charity
OxTrail auction date is set to raise funds for Sobell House Hospice

Education & Training
Oxford Brookes University develops ‘grief and loss’ resources for school children for OxTrail

Community & Charity
Oxford Bus Company HQ welcomes Mini Ox Roxy ahead of OxTrail 2024

Waddesdon Cellar Tour & History of Rothschild Wines
2024-07-05 00:00 - 23:59 | Waddesdon Manor, Aylesbury, Waddesdon Manor, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP18 0JH
Waddesdon Cellar Tour & History of Rothschild Wines

About Waddesdon Cellar Tour & History of Rothschild Wines

Take a tour of the historic cellars at Waddesdon Manor.

Taking place on the first Friday of the month, the cellar tour and wine-tasting events are held in the Vault Room and surrounded by one of the most historic collections of Rothschild Wines in the world.

The Wine Team will take you through the history of wine production that interweaves the three wine-producing arms of the Rothschild Family.

This will be then followed by an introduction to tasting wines professionally by sampling two wines from the unparalleled portfolio of wines to showcase the Rothschild history of winemaking.

Tickets

Please see important booking information below.

Booking information

Prices:Adult – £12.50Adult grounds admission applies

Accessibility:If you will require assistance or level access, kindly email enquiries@waddesdon.org.uk so they can organise this in advance of your visit.

This is a standing event with limited seating.

Dress code:No dress code is required.

Age guidance:This event is suitable for ages 18+. Please be aware that the organisers will be operating a Challenge 25 policy.

About Waddesdon Manor

Waddesdon Manor is an extraordinary French Renaissance-style chateau located in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, approximately 14 miles from Bicester and 25 miles from Oxford.

Built between 1874 and 1889 by Baron Ferdinand de Rothschild, a member of the prominent Rothschild banking family, the manor is renowned for its opulent architecture, exquisite interiors, and extensive collections of art and decorative objects.

Set amidst picturesque gardens and parklands, Waddesdon Manor offers visitors a glimpse into the lavish lifestyle of the late 19th-century European aristocracy.

Today, it is managed by the Rothschild Foundation, a family charitable trust, on behalf of the National Trust, which took over ownership in 1957. It serves as a cultural destination, hosting exhibitions, events, and educational programs while maintaining its status as one of England’s most cherished historic houses.

Discover more about Waddesdon Manor, including opening hours and access information.

Open Mic Night
2024-07-04 19:30 - 22:00 | Corn Exchange, Witney, Market Square, Witney, OX28 6AB
Corn Exchange Witney Open Mic Night

About Corn Exchange Witney Open Mic Night

You’re invited to the monthly Open Mic Night in the Corn Exchanges’ 1863 café bar area.

With future performance opportunities at 1863 and The Corn Exchange, the Open Mic Night are a great opportunity to showcase your talent to the Corn Exchanges’ in-house events team.

Tickets

No need to book. Simply turn up and play.

Booking information

No need to book. Simply turn up and play.

Dates & times:First Thursday of every month.Doors open at 7.00pm. The event starts at 7.30pm.

Age guidance:All ages and all abilities are welcomed.

About Corn Exchange, Witney

The Corn Exchange is a public hall in the centre of Witney, located in West Oxfordshire. A community space and multi-purpose arts venue. Whether you are looking for music, theatre, comedy nights, lectures, conferences or even weddings, it is the venue for you.

The Corn Exchange, Witney, was built by the private Corn Exchange Company in 1863, replacing a 16th-century building used in the 1850s as a corn returns office. This beautiful stone building was designed by architect J. Collier of Putney in an Italianate style and, by 1875, was Witney’s leading building.

From the outset, it was used for social events and meetings as well as corn dealings and housed several clubs and societies. The building continues to fulfil this purpose and will continue to do so in the future.

With the 19th-century building incorporating all the character you would expect, plus the addition of modern facilities, and not forgetting the in-house café and bar 1863, The Corn Exchange is a destination and focal point for the people of West Oxfordshire and beyond.

Discover more about the Corn Exchange, Witney, including travel, access and venue information.

Clive Anderson: My Seven Wonders
2024-07-04 19:30 | The Theatre Chipping Norton, 2 Spring Street, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, OX7 5NL
Clive Anderson: My Seven Wonders

About Clive Anderson: My Seven Wonders

The host of Whose Line Is It Anyway, Talks Back, and Loose Ends takes to the road as the live version of his hit podcast for the first time!

Join the legendary comedian and chat show host, Clive Anderson, who invites different guests daily to choose their own personal wonders of the world.

The Seven Wonders of the World catalogue the world’s most spectacular natural wonders and man-made structures. But, if you could choose your own personal Seven Wonders of the World, what would they be?

Previous guests have included Stephen Fry, Dara O Briain, David Baddiel, Eddie Izzard, John Bishop, Shapparak Khorsandi, Greg Proops, Omid Djalili, and Reuben Kaye, among many others.

“A complete delight.”
The Telegraph

Tickets

All prices include any booking fees.

Please see important booking information below.

Booking information

Age guidance: 16+

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.

Treehouse Music and Arts Festival
2024-07-04 00:00 - 2024-07-07 23:59 | Britchcombe View, Uffington, Britchcombe View, Uffington, Faringdon, Oxfordshire, SN7 7QJ
About Treehouse Music and Arts Festival

Treehouse is a boutique Music & Arts festival centred around the magnificent Treehouse in the heart of Curtis’ Copse in the beautiful Oxfordshire countryside near Faringdon. Lose yourself amongst the trees and forget about the chaos for a magical weekend of revelry.

Treehouse is curated by Treehouse AF, a group of passionate festival aficionados who are on a mission to create the most intimate, experiential music festival. Inspired by the likes of Burning Man, Secret Garden Party and Wilderness, Treehouse AF is building something special, and they hope you’ll join them on this journey.

The Treehouse AF team’s been working hard behind the scenes to ensure that the festival is bigger and better than ever before. You can expect more music, more workshops and more boutique experiences. Grab a ticket and prepare for another truly unique weekend of dancing in the shadow of the Uffington White Horse.

Music

The music of Treehouse is as eclectic as the experiences. With no fixed genre, they value spectacle, entertainment and pure talent in their musicians and performers. Bring your dancing shoes and get ready to groove to Treehouse regulars and new faces alike.

Workshops

Workshops and experiences are the lifeblood of Treehouse. Whether it’s a life drawing class, meditation, yoga, ecstatic dance or Wim Hof breathing, a full schedule awaits you throughout the weekend. You’re encouraged to dive in, leave your preconceptions at the door and surrender to the carefully curated experiences.

Connection

Treehouse will always hold intimacy at its heart. The beautiful four-acre woodland site means Treehouse AF will never be tempted to expand beyond its bounds. Over time, the festival will mature alongside the guests, keeping pace with expectations in an ever-changing world.

Treehouse is a family, and everyone is welcome. You can expect to bump into the same friendly faces over and over throughout the weekend, and they’re confident you’ll leave with more than a handful of new friends.

New for 2022

The festival is increasing capacity in 2022 to bring even more Treehousers into the family. Expect two new areas within the woods and the addition of the Treehouse Spa, featuring a wood-fired hot tub, sauna and cold plunge pool. Glamping and hot showers will be available for those looking for a bit of luxury in their experience.

Tickets

Please see important ticketing information below.

Please note that full weekend Glamping tickets must be booked separately and do not include admission to Treehouse 2023 and must be booked in addition to admission tickets. You can book Glamping tickets click here.

Ticketing information

General tickets include the four-day festival pass with general camping. If you are driving to the festival or intend to bring a campervan, you need to purchase a car or campervan ticket.

Day tickets will be available for each of the days. Car parking tickets must be booked separately.

eTickets will be emailed through the TicketTailor platform and will include a QR code, which will be scanned on entry. Wristbands will be issued and must remain in place, untampered throughout the weekend.

There will be no ticket sales on the door.

In order to facilitate the security, safety and comfort of all, the event organiser reserves the right to refuse admission.

Treehouse Festival gate opening times:Thursday from 3.00pm to 10.00pmFriday from 9.00am to 10.00pmSaturday from 9.00am to 10.00pmSunday from 9.00am to 6.00pm

Re-entry is allowed during the gate opening hours. However if you leave you may be subject to a bag search on re-entry. Additional alcohol cannot be brought back on site.

Age guidance:Under 18s are permitted to attend TH24 if accompanied by a parent or guardian over the age of 18.

Passports or Driving License will be required as proof of ID for anyone wishing to purchase alcohol on site and the bar will operate a challenge 25 policy. Those under 18 are not permitted to bring alcohol to the site.

Food:You are permitted to bring your own food on-site. However, for fire safety reasons barbecues and camping stoves are prohibited. Security staff will confiscate any barbeques or stoves found in the campsite. There will be a selection of delicious, local food vendors to keep you well fed throughout the festival.

Pets:Pets are not permitted at the festival to ensure all of human guests feel comfortable and undisturbed, as well as to minimise the impact on the local fauna. Assistant dogs are of course permitted.

Treehouse AF accommodation

CampingCamping is included with all weekend tickets. You’ll find yourself camped in the shadow of the ancient White Horse Hill. The campsite will be open from 3.00pm on Thursday, 04 July, and will shut at 6.00pm on Sunday, 07 July. Amenities include toilets, cold shower facilities and fresh water taps.

Please note, space is limited in the campsite so please be respectful when choosing the size of your tent. The Event Organiser reserves the right to refuse tents which are considered to be disproportionately large for the number of occupants. There will be no space for gazebos in general camping.

In 2024, there will not be a family-designated camping area. Instead, families are welcome to camp in general camping. Festival stewards will be able to direct you to quieter camping areas if this is your preference.

Camper vansYou are welcome to bring your camper van to TH24. You will need to purchase a Camper Van ticket here, which will be sold on a first come, first served basis. Tickets are limited. All vehicles entering the site may be subject to searches and all passengers are required to present a valid festival ticket.

Each vehicle is allocated 7m x 4m to fit all vehicles and living space. Awnings may only be used if they fit within this footprint. If you require a bigger pitch you may purchase two spaces. Tent camping will not be permitted inside the camper van area. The camper van area is on a gradual slope, so you are encourages to bring levelling ramps.

GlampingSadly, the team will not be offering glamping this year. Treehouse is a small festival limited by its land capacity. Space is therefore at a premium and the organisers want to prioritise general camping areas and car parking space. By choosing not to offer glamping this year, they are able to make better use of the festival site.

Getting there

By carThe easiest way to get to Treehouse is by car, we’re a 45 minute drive from Oxford, 1 hour from Bristol or 1.5 hours from London. The site does not have a formal address to please use this What3words address to direct you to the site entrance. Car parking tickets are limited and will need to be pre-purchased.

By train/busThe easiest train station is Oxford, 50 minutes direct from Paddington. Public buses can also be taken from Oxford to Wantage, from which a 15 minute taxi gets you to the site.

For the real heroes, the site is a 25 mile cycle from Oxford through the rolling Oxfordshire countryside. Join the Treehouse WhatsApp group to link up with fellow cyclists.

Sustainability

TreehouseAF is striving to become the first BCorp accredited UK Festival. Every aspect of the festival is being measured, quantified and analysed to see how the consumption, pollution, waste and impact can be reduced and mitigated.

Oxford Life Drawing
2024-07-03 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-07-02 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-07-01 19:00 - 21:00 | NewGround Coffee Cafe, Oxford, 6 Ship Street, Oxford, OX1 3DE
Oxford Life Drawing

About Oxford Life Drawing

Oxford Life Drawing is a series of life drawing sessions hosted every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday at NewGround Coffee Cafe in Oxford.

It’s easy to get involved, so come and join a growing artistic community in the heart of Oxford!

Sessions run from 7.00pm to 9.00pm. Drawing boards and a wide array of art equipment are provided, but feel free to bring your own tools and get as experimental as you like. The sessions are relaxed and untutored.

The model will sit in a variety of different nude poses, including some short and some long poses. There will be a 15-minute break in the middle of the session.

Feel free to grab a drink at the bar and bring it to the session.

Tickets

Additional event information

If tickets are sold out on Eventbrite, you can still come down, as there are usually some tickets available at the door.

Please arrive promptly, as the organisers may not be able to accommodate latecomers.

The organisers reserve the right to non-admission at their discretion.

Refunds/date changes may be possible at the organiser’s discretion.

Participants are not allowed to take photos during the session.

The organiser may take photos during the session with prior agreement from the model. If you would like to not be featured, please speak directly with the organiser.

The current price for the event via Eventbrite is £8.14 as this includes a booking fee. The price on the door is £7.00 and reservations can be made directly with the organiser through facebook.com/oxfordlifedrawing and Instagram @oxfordlifedrawing.

Sophie Duker and Chloe Petts: Edinburgh Comedy Preview Double Bill
2024-07-02 19:30 | The Theatre Chipping Norton, 2 Spring Street, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, OX7 5NL
Sophie Duker and Chloe Petts: Edinburgh Comedy Preview Double Bill

About Sophie Duker and Chloe Petts: Edinburgh Comedy Preview Double Bill

Join Sophie Duker and Chloe Petts as they preview their Edinburgh Fringe shows at the Theatre.

Sophie Duker

Hot comedy weirdo Sophie Duker hits Chipping Norton to rustle up a new hour of comedy fire for 2024. What, like it’s hard? All this race-baiter / big ol’ freak needs is a working microphone, a tequila-based cocktail, and a captive audience – honey, that’s you.

As seen winning Taskmaster, Celebrity Pointless, Celebrity Mastermind – and the moral victory on House of Games.

Host of the Wacky Racists Comedy Club, Obsessed with… I May Destroy You and Everything I Know About Love.

“An incomparable stand-up voice of our time.” —Voice Magazine

“Laugh-out loud funny.” —The Telegraph

“Extremely funny.” —Scotsman

“Not scared to push the boundaries, she has perfected a cool-girl persona that has us clinging to her every word.” —Fest

Chloe Petts

Chloe Petts’ “inexhaustibly funny mind” (Diva Magazine) and “compelling presence” (Steve Bennett, Chortle) have established her as one of the most exciting new acts on the circuit.

Chloe is an alumna of the prestigious Pleasance Comedy Reserve, has been shortlisted for the BBC Comedy Award, was a finalist in the Leicester Square New Comedian of the Year Awards 2017 and came runner-up in the Funny Women Awards 2017.

She was recently seen on ITV’s Jonathan Ross’s Comedy Club, Dave’s Hypothetical, has been heard on BBC Five Live’s Fighting Talk and has appeared on Channel 4’s Random Acts and BBC 3 Quickies.

Tickets

All prices include any booking fees.

Please see important booking information below.

Booking information

Age guidance: 14+

Duration: 120 minutes, including an interval.

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.

Maggie’s Oxford Dragon Boat Racing 2024
2024-06-30 10:00 - 15:15 | Queenford Lake, Queenford Lakes, Drayton Road, Berinsfield, Wallingford, Oxfordshire, OX10 7PQ
Maggie’s Oxford Dragon Boat Racing

Maggie’s Oxford Dragon Boat Racing 2024

Take on the challenge of Dragon Boat Racing in 2024! Get your team of 10 people and race in this stunning location at Queenford Lakes.

Maggie’s Oxford Dragon Boat Racing is a great opportunity for team building and competition between Oxford businesses and groups.

Registration fee: £500 for a team of 10

Fundraising target: £500 per team

Racing will take place between 10.00am and 3.15pm, with each team taking part in at least 3 races.

Teams are of 10 people, but you don’t have to be from the same company or group – feel free to join forces or include friends and family in your team.

Tickets

Booking information

No training is required, and a full health and safety briefing will be given to each participant on the day.

Every participant will be required to sign the terms and conditions before taking part.

Dragon Boat racing is accessible to all.

Friends and family are very welcome to come and cheer you on!

Refreshments will be available to buy at an additional cost.

Medals will be provided for 3rd, 2nd and 1st places – plus a trophy for the overall winners.

Fundraising

All teams are tasked with raising at least £500. Maggie’s has orange resources (T-shirts, balloons, banners, etc.) to help you fundraise and lots of advice – from setting up a JustGiving page to things you can do in the office in the run-up to the event. Reach out to Pip at any time at pip.dingle@maggies.org for help and support.

Every penny raised goes to Maggie’s Oxford on the grounds of the Churchill Hospital. They provide free professional support for people with cancer and their loved ones. Visit the Maggie’s website for more information.
