Pitt Rivers Museum Guided Tours
2024-09-20 15:00, 2024-09-13 15:00, 2024-09-06 15:00 (Europe/London) | 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.

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

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

Abingdon Farmers’ Market
2024-09-20 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

The Rest Is History - Book Tour 2024
2024-09-19 19:00 | New Theatre Oxford, 24-26 George Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 2AG
The Rest Is History – Book Tour 2024

About The Rest Is History – Book Tour 2024

The Rest Is History is a top-charting podcast hosted by legendary historians Tom Holland and Dominic Sandbrook, discussing topics of human history from the Romans to US presidents. The show has since been adapted into a live show that debuted in 2023.

The Rest Is History will head to Cambridge and Oxford in September 2024, ahead of a special show at the Royal Albert Hall in October, where they will discuss the works of Mozart and Beethoven alongside a live orchestra.

Join Tom and Dominic as they delve into the past to unravel its links to the present with their new book, The Rest Is History Returns.

In conversation with a special guest, Tom and Dominic will present various alphabetical miscellany, tackling some of history’s most fascinating and quirky moments!

Charge forth against the traitors of the American Revolution, journey through Baghdad to uncover the origins of the Arabian Nights, and head to Sicily to witness the first epic showdown between Carthage and Rome.

During the evening, Tom and Dominic will ask the questions you never thought to ask:

Who was Jesus’s wife?

What would it have been like to live-tweet through the eruption of Vesuvius?

Why did the Romans inspire so much American science fiction?

Which Mitford sister tried to seduce her girlish crush, Adolf Hitler?

What are history’s top 10 monkeys?

Was Henry V’s great-grandfather, Edward III, the biggest ‘lad’ in British history?

With an opportunity to ask your own questions, don’t miss this chance to dust off your tricorne hat, grab your lasso and get ready for a rollicking rollercoaster through the past.

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Age guidance:No under 3s allowed in venue.Under 16s to be accompanied by an adult 21+.

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.

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Ryan Adams: Solo 2024
2024-09-18 19:00 | New Theatre Oxford, 24-26 George Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 2AG
Ryan Adams: Solo 2024

About Ryan Adams: Solo 2024

Multi-Grammy nominated singer-songwriter Ryan Adams has announced his long-awaited return to the UK, where he will play an intimate eight-date solo tour.

The concerts will feature Ryan, his guitars and a piano in an acoustic tour-de-force – playing songs across his awe-inspiring catalogue. During Spring 2022’s East-Coast US run, he performed a stunning 168 songs over five nights in shows that averaged two hours and forty minutes.

Alone on the stage, the shows will be an intimate showcase of Ryan’s lifelong dedication to songwriting in which his abilities are highly adored by artistic peers and cherished fans alike.

Bewitching vocals and captivating guitar playing combined with a new setlist at each show – ensure that the performances will be truly unique and unmissable occasions for all of those who appreciate the craft and performance of Adams’ unique soulfulness.

In addition to touring prep, Adams has sensationally released four studio albums so far under his PAX-AM Recordings label: Chris – a tribute to his late brother, Romeo & Juliet – another double album following shortly, FM – a more traditional rock-and-roll record and Devolver – an album Ryan gave away for free, dedicated to his fans to mark their contribution and commitment to mark his one year of sobriety.

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Age guidance: 14+

Please note:This is a seated venue. Standing is not permitted during the performance.

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.

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Patti Smith Quartet
2024-09-17 19:00 | New Theatre Oxford, 24-26 George Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 2AG
Patti Smith Quartet

About Patti Smith Quartet

Born in Chicago and raised in South Jersey, Patti Smith’s artistic fortunes are indelibly entwined with New York City, where she migrated in 1967. Her first recording, Horses, was released in 1975 and featured Robert Mapplethorpe’s unforgettable cover portrait of Smith gazing defiantly back at the camera.

It changed the course of music in just eight songs and has inspired countless artists. The LP was inducted into the National Recording Registry at the Library of Congress in 2010 and remains a constant fixture on essential album lists.

Across 11 studio albums, celebrated fan touchstones from her acclaimed discography include the seminal recording of Gloria, Because the Night, co-written with Bruce Springsteen, and People Have the Power, co-written with her late husband Fred Sonic Smith, sitting alongside towering tracks from every decade of her recording career.

A four-time Grammy nominee, Smith has authored over 20 books and was awarded the prestigious 2010 National Book Award for her bestselling memoir, Just Kids. Her seer-like status and irrepressible thirst for new experiences saw her curate an inspiring and memorable 2005 Meltdown.

She was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2007 and has been honoured with numerous international lifetime achievement awards for her contributions to music and the arts, while her photographs, drawings and installations have been exhibited in galleries and museums worldwide.

The Patti Smith Quartet touring band includes Tony Shanahan on bass and keys, her son Jackson Smith on guitar and Seb Rochford on drums.

There’s no classier way to round off this year’s summer than spending an intimate evening with a career-spanning show from one of music’s most fascinating and iconic figures.

Patti Smith in 2023

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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.

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The Chris Weeks Trio - Live at The Spire and Spoke
2024-09-15 19:30 - 22:30 | Spire & Spoke, 21 Hill Road, Watlington, Oxfordshire, OX49 5AD
The Chris Weeks Trio – Live at The Spire and Spoke

The Chris Weeks Trio – Live at The Spire and Spoke

Join the star of ‘The Rat Pack’ and ‘Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story’ Chris Weeks and his fabulous trio, as they bring you the music of Frank Sinatra, Buddy Holly, Dean Martin, Chuck Berry, Nat King Cole and many other classic vintage stars.

With a relaxed atmosphere, beautiful surroundings, delicious food and drink and great music, this evening is not to be missed – so grab your tickets now!

‘Weeks leads the show in all-action style, his singing and guitar playing top notch’.

York Press

‘Weeks gives us a flawless performance with unending energy and mellifluous croonings’.

Sardines Magazine

‘Weeks was on top form, especially in the second act, where he displayed mastery in vocals and showmanship’.

It’s On Cardiff

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Age guidance:All ages

Times:Door time – 7.00pm, Start time – 7.30pm

Elvis Costello & Steve Nieve
2024-09-15 19:00 | New Theatre Oxford, 24-26 George Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 2AG
Elvis Costello & Steve Nieve at New Theatre Oxford

About Elvis Costello and Steve Nieve

Elvis Costello and Steve Nieve have announced a 15-date tour of the UK and Ireland for September 2024, playing selections from a songbook that is fifty years long and twice as deep.

The collaboration of Elvis Costello and Steve Nieve has spanned over 45 years, with appearances together on 25 record albums – from “Watching The Detectives” to “The Boy Named If” – and on countless stages.

Yet twenty years have elapsed since Costello and Nieve made their last full-length appearance in the UK at the Cafe de Paris, London, in 2004.

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Times:Doors open at 7.00pm.

This is a seated venue. Standing is not permitted during the performance.

Age guidance:Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult 18+.

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.

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South Oxford Farmers and Community Market
2024-09-15 10:00 - 14:00, 2024-09-08 10:00 - 14:00, 2024-09-01 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.

The Night Sky Show
2024-09-14 19:00 | New Theatre Oxford, 24-26 George Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 2AG
The Night Sky Show

Bringing his successful sell-out and highly praised show. Astronomer and author Adrian West (aka VirtualAstro) presents a glorious visual and thought-provoking experience for everyone who looks up and wonders.

With sell-out shows around the UK, The Night Sky Show is truly a fantastic night to remember. The Universe has never been so much fun!

Using amazing visual effects, The Night Sky Show will take you on a fantastic and epic journey across the cosmos from our celestial backyard.

A fun, entertaining and memorable performance that will help you understand and enjoy the heavens above and beyond.

A show for all without any heavy-going science. Science fiction and science fact are combined and presented in an entertaining and easy way.

A spectacular theatrical experience for all. A journey around the constellations, stars, planets and more. With entertaining tours, stories, and the endless possibilities of our future with the night sky and beyond.

Presented by Adrian West – A passionate and experienced astronomer, presenter and author. Better known as VirtualAstro on social media. He has one of the largest independent astronomy and space accounts on Twitter.

Adrian has written astronomy and space-related articles for popular online science magazines and, more recently, his new book – The Secret World of Stargazing. He has also written guides and articles for the BBC, Met Office and National Trust, to name a few.

If you look up and wonder, The Night Sky Show is for you.

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Duration: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.

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North Parade Market on 2nd Saturdays
2024-09-14 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.

East Oxford Farmers’ & Community Market
2024-09-14 10:00 - 13:00, 2024-09-07 10:00 - 13:00, 2024-08-31 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.

Charlbury Farmers’ Market
2024-09-14 09:00 - 13:00 | The Playing Close, Chalbury, Pooles Lane, Charlbury, Oxfordshire, OX7 3RJ
Charlbury Farmers’ Market

About Charlbury Farmers’ Market

Charlbury is a Cotswold Market Town with a Charter granted by King Henry III in 1256.

The original market place was in Church Street, but nowadays, there is too much traffic, and street closure is not an option.

The Playing Close is a superb location, and the Trustees of Thomas Gifford’s Charity (the landowner) has agreed that the markets can take place there.

All the produce comes from within a 50-mile radius of Charlbury and complies with TVFMC rules. The market also allows stalls that promote Charlbury’s many activities, such as the annual Street Fair, Beer Festival and Children’s Playgroup.

The market takes place quarterly – on the 2nd Saturday of March, June, September and December.

Alfie Moore: A Face for Radio
2024-09-13 19:30 - 21:30 | Oxford Playhouse, Beaumont Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 2LW, United Kingdom
Alfie Moore: A Face For Radio

About Alfie Moore: A Face for Radio

This is the true story of ‘Fair Cop’ Alfie’s big plan to transition from the BBC radio waves to TV star. Could it be done? Or had Father Time decided that his time had passed?

Somewhere in a parallel universe, little Alfie’s natural comedic performance skills were recognised by his doting parents, who encouraged and developed his blossoming talent. After several years as a stage school brat, Alfie’s angelic face was launched on stage and screen, and the rest is history.

Meanwhile, in this universe, Alfie Moore was told to stop messing about in class before being ‘encouraged’ into the grinding, grimy world of an apprenticeship in the Sheffield steelworks. When the recession hit, he traded steel for copper by joining Humberside Police.

Thirty years of shift work, initially in the Sheffield steelworks and then as a copper on the beat (where he was punched in the face quite a lot), has left him with “a face for radio”. A face is not so much ‘lived in’ as inhabited by a settlement of squatters with little regard to property maintenance and repair.

In his 40s, a surprising career shift turned middle-aged Alfie from street cop to BBC radio star. But when TV fame beckoned, could he grasp it, or was he past it?

Reviews

“…offbeat, revealing and very funny.”
You Magazine

“…thoroughly engaging, endlessly funny.”
Mature Times

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Age guidance: 14+

Duration: 120 minutes, including 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.

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Calling Planet Earth
2024-09-13 19:30 | New Theatre Oxford, 24-26 George Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 2AG
Calling Planet Earth at New Theatre Oxford

About Calling Planet Earth

A new romantic symphony that goes on a journey through one of the greatest musical eras of all time – The Electrifying 80s.

The show features songs from now legendary artists such as DURAN DURAN, SPANDAU BALLET, THE HUMAN LEAGUE, ULTRAVOX, TEARS FOR FEARS, DEPECHE MODE, OMD, JAPAN, ABC, SOFT CELL and many, many more.

Performed by an incredible live band with awesome symphonic arrangements combined with stunning vocals and cast, this is the must-see show that simply defines a decade.

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Duration:2 hours 20 minutes, including an interval

Age guidance:Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult 18+

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.

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An Evening Without Kate Bush
2024-09-12 19:30 - 21:20 | Oxford Playhouse, Beaumont Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 2LW, United Kingdom
An Evening Without Kate Bush

About An Evening Without Kate Bush

Performed by Sarah-Louise YoungMade with Russell LucasPresented by John Mackay

Howl with the Hounds of Love and dance on the moors with Wuthering Heights! She’s not there – but you are. Whether you’ve been a fan for decades or recently joined the shoal via the Stranger Things phenomenon, there has never been a better time to release your inner Bush and celebrate with this joyful, unique, and mind-blowing show.

Following its sold-out, critically acclaimed Edinburgh Fringe première, London seasons, and UK and Australian tours, this smash-hit, award-winning show is back! Sarah-Louise Young and co-creator Russell Lucas pay glorious homage to the music, fans, and mythology of one of the most influential voices in British music.

Reviews

★★★★★ “Re-inventing the tribute act”

The Stage

★★★★★ “Spellbinding”

The Daily Telegraph

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Age guidance:10+

Duration:110 minutes, with 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.

Looking For Me Friend: The Music Of Victoria Wood
2024-09-12 19:30 - 21:15 | Kenton Theatre, Henley-on-Thames, 19 New Street, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, RG9 2BP
Looking For Me Friend: The Music Of Victoria Wood

About Looking For Me Friend: The Music Of Victoria Wood

“The most feel-good show in town” (★★★★ Daily Mail) has spread nostalgia and laughs throughout the UK and has the seal of approval from Victoria’s own colleagues and school chums.

Featuring the star of BBC1’s ‘All Together Now’, Paulus The Cabaret Geek with Michael Roulston (Fascinating Aïda) on piano, it’s an evening of pure joy filled with Victoria’s best-loved songs.

This show is for fans of Victoria and for those yet to discover her, to come together and relish her breathtaking wizardry with words.

So, pair your stilettos with your oven glove, zip up your cocktail slacks and get booking!

Reviews

“Vic would have loved this”

Sue Devaney, dinnerladies

“We loved it!”

Fascinating Aïda

★★★★ “Poignancy and heart”

The Scotsman

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

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Running time:1 hour 45 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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Red Richardson: Bugatti Live
2024-09-12 18:45 | The Glee Club, Oxford, The Bullingdon, 162 Cowley Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX4 1UE
Red Richardson: Bugatti Live

About Red Richardson: Bugatti Live

Red Richardson is one of the UK’s most exciting new stand-up comedians. His online ‘Stay Toxic’ sketches have garnered over 30 million views at the time of writing (12.38pm on 08/11/23).

Join him on his first-ever UK tour for a hilarious hour of stand-up comedy where, at the time of writing (12.46pm on 08/11/23), he will cover topics as wide-ranging as Saudi Arabia, Drugs, Armitage and Shanks, Mullets, Dictators and the benefits of Drinking alone.

As seen on Ricky Gervais and Friends (Live), The Stand Up Sketch Show (ITV2), and The Red Richardson Special (YouTube).

About Red…

Red Richardson is a critically acclaimed stand-up comedian and podcaster and is now recognised as one of the most exciting new comics in The UK.

Red has appeared twice on The Stand Up Sketch Show on ITV2, is a regular joke writer for Never Mind the Buzzcocks, 8 out of Ten Cats, 8 out of Ten Cats Does Countdown and Live at The Comedy Store on Comedy Central and has written on Mock The Week.

Last year, Red appeared twice on Ricky Gervais’s live stand-up show Ricky Gervais and Friends.

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Prices:£16.00 plus a booking fee per ticket

Times:Doors open at 6.45pmLast entry at 7.15pm

Seating:Unallocated seating

Age guidance: 16+This event is for over 16s only – no refunds will be issued for under 16s. All under 25s may require government-issued photo ID to gain entry.

Thame Local Produce Market
2024-09-10 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.

Totally Blondie
2024-09-06 19:30 - 21:40 | Kenton Theatre, Henley-on-Thames, 19 New Street, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, RG9 2BP
Totally Blondie

About Totally Blondie

Totally Blondie is a group of fantastic musicians fronted by a stunning and charismatic Debbie Harry lookalike.

Between them, they’ve worked with some of the biggest names in the business – artists like Katrina (And The Waves), Craig David, John Legend, Beverley Knight, Ronan Keating, Chris De Burgh, The Feeling, and D-Ream, to name but a few.

Blondie was one of the most iconic bands to emerge in the Seventies and has continued to turn out hits and great music to this day.

Totally Blondie celebrates this rich history with a selection of material – from the very first eponymously titled album ‘Blondie’ right up to the latest songs.

So, treat yourself to an exciting, passionate, high-energy show – it’s totally authentic, totally awesome, and Totally Blondie!

Expect a blistering performance from one of the highest regarded professional tribute bands working in the UK.

Tickets

Ticket prices include a £1 Restoration Levy, a £1.25 Booking Fee and a 25p Community Fund Levy.

Please see important booking information below.

Booking information

Running time:

2 hours

Age guidance:

14+

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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Heritage Open Days at Greys Court
2024-09-06 00:00 - 2024-09-15 23:59 | Greys Court, Henley-on-Thames, Rotherfield Greys, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, RG9 4PG
Greys Court Henley-on-Thames Oxfordshire

About Heritage Open Days at Greys Court

Greys Court is taking part in Heritage Open Days, which means free entry to the site on specified days.

Greys Court is a Tudor country house and delightful gardens in the idyllic setting of the southern Chiltern Hills at Rotherfield Greys, near Henley-on-Thames in Oxfordshire. It is now owned by the National Trust and open to the public.

Tickets

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Booking information

Booking is not needed.

Waddesdon Cellar Tour & History of Rothschild Wines
2024-09-06 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

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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.

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Open Mic Night
2024-09-05 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.

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Cotswold Networking Witney
2024-09-05 19:00 - 21:30 | Minster Mill, Minster Lovell, Minster Lovell, Witney, Oxfordshire, OX29 0RN
Cotswold Networking Witney

Cotswold Networking Witney

In a move set to energise the local Oxfordshire business community, Cotswold Networking is launching a new group in Witney, with a highly anticipated inaugural event scheduled for Thursday, 05 September at 7.00pm.

The event will take place at the picturesque Minster Mill Hotel & Spa.

The launch night, priced at £25.00 per ticket, includes a welcome drink to kick off the evening.

Attendees will be treated to a lineup of distinguished speakers, including Stefan Thomas, a leading local figure in business networking and the author of ‘Business Networking for Dummies.’

Thomas will deliver a keynote address filled with insights and strategies for enhancing networking skills and expanding professional connections.

The networking events will be run monthly at Minster Mill, and all businesses and aspiring business professionals are welcome.

Tickets

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Booking information

Refund policy:No refunds

Parking:There is parking at the Minster Mill Hotel or at its sister hotel – The Old Swan.

Good to know:You do not need to have your own business or even work in a business to attend. The events are open to everyone to get inspired and make business connections.

& Juliet
2024-09-02 00:00 - 2024-09-07 23:59 | New Theatre Oxford, 24-26 George Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 2AG
& Juliet at New Theatre Oxford

About & Juliet

The most famous love story of all time. Remixed

What if Juliet’s famous ending was really just her beginning? What if she decided to choose her own fate?

& Juliet at New Theatre Oxford

Join Juliet on this sensational journey of self-discovery and second chances, told through some of the most glittering pop anthems of the last three decades from legendary songwriter Max Martin, including …Baby One More Time, Since U Been Gone, Roar, Everybody (Backstreet’s Back), Love Me Like You Do and Can’t Feel My Face.

& Juliet is the hilariously irreverent new musical that proves when it comes to love, there’s always life after Romeo…

Lorna Courtney and the cast of & JULIET – Original Broadway Cast – Photo Credit Matthew Murphy

Watch the trailer

Tickets

Tickets are subject to a transaction fee.

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Booking information

Times:Monday 02 September at 7.30pmTuesday 03 September at 7.30pmWednesday 04 September at 2.30pm and 7.30pmThursday 05 September at 7.30pmFriday 06 September at 7.30pmSaturday 07 September at 2.30pm and 7.30pm

Doors open 30 minutes before the show starts.

Duration:2 hours 30 minutes, including 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.

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