Abingdon Farmers’ Market
2024-01-19 08:30 - 13:30 (Europe/London) | 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

HMS Pinafore
2024-01-19 00:00 - 2024-01-20 23:59 | Oxford Playhouse, Beaumont Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 2LW, United Kingdom
HMS Pinafore by Opera della Luna

About HMS Pinafore

By Gilbert & SullivanDirected by Jeff ClarkeConducted by Michael Waldron

Opera della Luna makes a welcome return to The Playhouse with one of its most iconic productions.

HMS Pinafore is one of the greatest successes of the Gilbert & Sullivan partnership, and in Opera della Luna’s hands, it becomes a fast-moving, totally delightful, and hilarious re-creation of the original hit that took the UK and all of America by storm.

Gorgeous costumes, a chamber orchestra, and an ingenious and imaginative production.

The cast includes Louise Crane, Martin George, Paul Featherstone, Matthew Siveter,Lynsey Docherty, Lawrence Olsworth-Peter, John Lofthouse and Georgina Stalbow, plus the orchestra of Opera della Luna.

Tickets

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Booking information

Times:Friday 19 January at 8.00pm.Saturday 20 January at 2.30pm and 7.30pm.

Age guidance:Suitable for all ages.

Duration:TBC.

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.

Ellen Kent’s Carmen
2024-01-17 19:30 | New Theatre Oxford, 24-26 George Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 2AG
Ellen Kent’s Carmen at New Theatre Oxford

Ellen Kent’s Carmen

Senbla presents Opera International’s award-winning Ellen Kent production featuring the Ukrainian Opera & Ballet Theatre Kyiv with international soloists, a highly-praised chorus and a full orchestra.

An evening of passion, sexual jealousy, death and unforgettable arias.

This dazzling production with orchestra features Bizet’s unforgettable melodies, including The Toreador’s Song, Carmen’s enticing Habanera, and Don José’s lyrical Flower Song in a setting evoking the stunning architecture of Seville and its main square with Roman and Moorish influences.

Sung in French with English surtitles.

*Cast subject to Change

Watch the trailer

Reviews

Impassioned and sultry
The Observer

Hot-blooded, a joy
The Independent

Tickets

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Booking information

Prices:From £13.00Tickets are subject to a transaction fee

Time:Doors open at 7.00pm

Duration:2 hours 55 minutes, including an interval

Good to know:Some seats may have a restricted view of the surtitles. Please check when booking tickets. All information is correct at the time of release.

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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Miles Jupp: On I Bang
2024-01-16 19:30 - 21:20 | Oxford Playhouse, Beaumont Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 2LW, United Kingdom
Miles Jupp: On I Bang

About Miles Jupp: On I Bang

Since Miles Jupp’s last tour finished at The London Palladium in 2017, he’s been in The Full Monty on Disney Plus, The Durrells and Why Didn’t They Ask Evans? as well as many episodes of Frankie Boyle’s New World Order and Have I Got News For You.

Yet one sunny day in the middle of all this, he suddenly suffered a brain seizure. This led to the discovery of a tumour the size of a cherry tomato, and a rather pressing need to undergo major neurosurgery.

Obviously, one doesn’t wish to make a big deal of it, but the experience has left him with a story to tell and a few things that he’d like to share with the room. So that’s exactly what he’s doing in his new show On I Bang – a tale about surprise, fear, luck, love and qualified medical practitioners.

Tickets

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Booking information

Age guidance: 16+This production may contain adult language.

Duration:110 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.

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

Yippee Ki Yay
2024-01-14 19:30 - 20:45 | Oxford Playhouse, Beaumont Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 2LW, United Kingdom
Yippee Ki Yay

About Yippee Ki Yay

By Richard Marsh

An acclaimed retelling of the classic film Die Hard from Richard Marsh – Fringe First-winner, London poetry slam champion, BBC Audio Drama Best Scripted Comedy Drama award-winner and New York cop (one of these is untrue). This joyfully funny show tours following rave reviews for its premiere at the Edinburgh Fringe and 2023 UK and USA tours.

Content warning: divorce, foot trauma, German terrorists.

https://youtu.be/XBCm5oJUGPI

Tickets

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Booking information

Age guidance: 14+

Duration:75 minutes, with no 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.

South Oxford Farmers and Community Market
2024-01-14 10:00 - 14:00, 2024-01-07 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 Alchemist: Magnificats of Orlandus Lassus
2024-01-13 19:30 - 21:30 | SJE Arts Oxford, St John the Evangelist Church, 109A Iffley Road, Oxford, OX4 1EH
The Alchemist: Magnificats of Orlandus Lassus

About The Alchemist: Magnificats of Orlandus Lassus

Magnificat returns to Oxford to celebrate the genius and creativity of Orlandus Lassus, whose Magnificats paid tribute to other Renaissance masters by reimagining their music. Rich, dark-hued compositions by Josquin, Morales and Verdelot contrast with exuberant polychoral works, culminating in Lassus’ brilliant 10-voice setting, Aurora lucis rutilat.

Josquin Benedicta esLassus Magnificat Benedicta esVerdelot Ultimi miei sospiriLassus Magnificat Ultimi miei sospiriLassus Motet & Magnificat Deus in adjutorium meum

Interval

Josquin Praeter rerum seriemLassus Magnificat Praeter rerum seriemMorales Quando lieta speraiLassus Magnificat Quando lieta speraiLassus Motet & Magnificat Aurora lucis rutilat

Charlotte Ashley, Amy Haworth, sopranoHugh Cutting, altoGuy Cutting, Steven Harrold, Nick Todd, tenorBen Davies, Will Gaunt, Giles Underwood, bassMartin Bolterauer, Clément Gester, cornetMaximilien Brisson, Susanna Defendi, Emily Saville, Henry Van Engen, sackbutEdward Higginbottom, organ

Philip Cave, conductor

Tickets

Booking information

Prices:Standard tickets – £15 to £25, Concession tickets (over 60s, students & the disabled) £5 to £25.

Duration: 20 minutes, with an interval

Doors open: 7.00pm

North Parade Market on 2nd Saturdays
2024-01-13 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.

Oxfordshire Mind Comedy Gala 2024
2024-01-13 00:00 - 23:59 | Oxford Playhouse, Beaumont Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 2LW, United Kingdom
Oxfordshire Mind Comedy Gala 2023

About Oxfordshire Mind Comedy Gala

Oxfordshire Mind and Jericho Comedy are taking over Oxford Playhouse for their annual Comedy Gala! Check out the lineup below.

Raising money for the vital support Oxfordshire Mind offers those with mental health problems, don’t miss this hilarious event of belly-laughing comedy.

An incredible line up has been confirmed, including Adam Kay, Ed Patrick, Celya AB, Huge Davies. As well as Oxfordshire Mind Comedy Gala legends Chelsea Birkby and Alex Farrow.

Adam KayAdam is a BAFTA-winning author, TV writer, comedian and former junior doctor. As a live performer, Adam has sold out numerous West End seasons and UK tours. His tour of This is Going to Hurt was attended by over 300,000 people, and Undoctored was the bestselling show of the 2023 Edinburgh Fringe.

Ed PatrickEd is a comedian, author and NHS anaesthetist. He has performed across the UK, including at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Ed created and presented Infectious Personalitieson BBC Radio 2, written and performed on BBC Radio 4, for shows such as Now Wash Your Hands and Newsjack, while also writing for the Guardian about the intersection between medicine and comedy.

Celya AbCelya is a unique emerging talent on the UK circuit. Celya’s sharp writing brings a unique look into life as an EU expat living in post-Brexit Britain. With a very likeable stage presence and natural ability, she is a regular guest on The Guilty Feminist and Global Pillage. Writing for BBC Radio’s The News Quiz and Comedy Central’s Guessable.

Huge DaviesHuge is a musical comedian known for deadpan delivery whilst wearing a full-size Yamaha keyboard strapped to himself. He appears regularly on television, including his Channel 4 sitcom ‘The Artists’, which he created, wrote, and starred in. Other television appearances include 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown, Harry Hill’s Clubnite, Roast Battle, Jools Holland, and Hypothetical.

Chelsea BirkbyChelsea regularly performs her smart, silly and open-hearted stand-up at the UK’s top comedy clubs. She can be seen on BBC, has written for BBC’s Mock The Week and was listed in the funniest jokes of the Edinburgh Fringe (The Times and The Telegraph). There’s a sharp mind behind the sweet exterior. (The Telegraph).

Alex FarrowMr Saturday night himself, Alex is the resident host of Jericho Comedy’s weekly Saturday night shows. His quick wit, smooth charm and controlled MCing have helped Jericho Comedy gain a reputation as one of the best comedy clubs in the UK (Chortle Award Best Comedy Night in the region – 2019 & 2020).

All proceeds from the show go to supporting local mental health, and to date Jericho Comedy have raised over £136,000 for Oxfordshire Mind! So grab yourselves a ticket to raise even more to support this great cause.

Reviews

The event – a Live at the Apollo-style show – has become a local institution, a jolly beacon of cheer
Oxford Mail

Tickets

Sat 13 Jan at 2.30pm

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Sat 13 Jan at 7.30pm

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Ticketing information

Pricing:Standard ticket – £28.00Disability & Companion to Disability Patron – £15.00

Times:Matinee from 2.30pm to 5.00pm Evening from 7.30pm to 10.00pm

Runtime:150 minutes, with an interval.

Age guidance:16+

Please note: Daman Bamrah is scheduled for the matinee performance only, with Nick Page for the evening performance.

Pitt Rivers Museum Guided Tours
2024-01-12 15:00, 2024-01-05 15:00, 2023-12-29 15:00, 2023-12-22 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

Landsale 2.0 Exhibition
2024-01-11 00:00 - 2024-02-10 23:59 | Old Fire Station, Oxford, 40 George Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 2AQ
LANDSALE 2.0 exhibition. Image: ‘Landing’ painting, oil and watercolour on shoji paper, 400 x 240cm, 2021

About LANDSALE 2.0 Exhibition

LANDSALE 2.0 considers the role of territory in the collective past of Britain and South Africa.

This exhibition of paintings and installations explores how the violence of invasion and vested interests of exploitation have been embedded in maps.

Ava Grauls (1982) is a South African / Belgian multimedia artist based in London who has recently graduated from the Royal College of Art.

Her research is aimed at decolonising her past through speculative questions about the legacy of culture and how geography influences identity.

LANDSALE 2.0 follows her journey through the past, winding between the deserted roads of ex-mining lands towards the memory of the British Empire.

The Old Fire Station hosts LANDSALE 2.0 from 11 January to 10 February 2024.

Join the artist for the opening on 11 January 2024 from 6.00 to 8.00pm.

Ava Grauls in her studio

Tickets

No tickets required

Booking information

Price: All exhibitions are free to visit

Location: Upper Gallery

Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday from 10.00am to 4.00pm

The Wizard of Oz
2024-01-10 00:00 - 2024-01-14 23:59 | New Theatre Oxford, 24-26 George Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 2AG
The Wizard of Oz at New Theatre Oxford

The Wizard of Oz

Direct from The London Palladium, the sensational new production of one of the world’s most beloved musicals is embarking on a UK tour.

Featuring the iconic original score from the Oscar-winning MGM film, including Over The Rainbow, Follow The Yellow Brick Road, and We’re Off

To See The Wizard with additional songs from Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice, this spectacular production of The Wizard of Oz will be a truly magical experience for all the family.

Join Dorothy, Toto, and friends on an unforgettable adventure down the yellow brick road to the merry old land of Oz.

The Wizard of Oz at New Theatre Oxford

What the critics say

Pure joyous escapism
Theatre Weekly

A feel – good show that is fun for all the family and a truly wonderful cast
All That Dazzles

Audiences will be flocking to oz in droves this summer
WhatsOnStage

Tickets

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Ticketing information

Prices: From £13.00Tickets are subject to a transaction fee

Dates and times:Wednesday 10 January at 7.30pmThursday 11 January at 2.30pm & 7.30pmFriday 12 January at 7.30pmSaturday 13 January at 2.30pm & 7.30pmSunday 14 January at 1.00pm

Age guidance: 6+

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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The Household Cavalry Exhibition
2024-01-08 00:00 - 2024-02-29 23:59 | Blenheim Palace, Woodstock, Blenheim Park, Woodstock, Oxfordshire, OX20 1PP
The Household Cavalry Exhibition. Image: The Squadron Leader of the Blues and Royals. Pictured from Canary Wharf looking toward The City of London. 40″ x 93.7″ / 101.6cm x 238cm

About The Household Cavalry Exhibition

British photographic artist Ripley has created twelve large-scale portraits of the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment.

The imagery features soldiers from The Life Guards and the Blues and Royals mounted on their horses and posed on buildings throughout London, overlooking the capital from Trafalgar Square to Canary Wharf.

A boxed set of the twelve portraits was the official Coronation present from the Household Cavalry to His Majesty King Charles III. This was presented by Ripley and senior officers from the Household Cavalry to King Charles III at Buckingham Palace on 15 June 2023.

Ripley works with high-resolution digital composite photography to create large-scale portraits. His primary focus is working with Thoroughbred Racehorses, creating a feel of the equine master painters but using modern methods to create works of incredible detail and clarity.

Notable works include the portrait of ‘Estimate’, which Ripley created for Queen Elizabeth II in 2016. ‘Estimate’ was owned by the late Queen and won the Gold Cup at Royal Ascot in 2013.

Ripley supports The Household Cavalry Foundation, whose “Duty of Care” includes operational casualties, veterans, serving soldiers and their dependents, and the Cavalry’s four centuries’ heritage and the welfare of their horses. A percentage of profits raised through sales of these portraits go to this worthy cause.

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Booking information

Location:The exhibition is in the Great Hall at Blenheim Palace.

Tickets required:Palace, Park and Gardens day ticket, Annual Pass or Privilege Pass.

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All pictures © Ripley

Kevin McCloud’s Home Truths
2024-01-07 19:30 | New Theatre Oxford, 24-26 George Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 2AG
Kevin McCloud’s Home Truths at New Theatre Oxford

Kevin McCloud’s Home Truths

Get ready for a historic moment as New Theatre Oxford brings you Kevin McCloud’s very first live shows in the UK. Renowned host of Grand Designs, Kevin is stepping out of the screen and onto the stage for an extraordinary evening where design meets curiosity, and your questions shape the journey.

Kevin will share tales from his illustrious TV career, as he delves into the universe of Grand Designs, revealing behind-the-scenes stories and clips. With his charismatic charm and vast knowledge, he will take you on a mesmerizing journey through some of his most iconic TV projects, unveiling the secrets, the triumphs, and the disasters.

Along the way, he will explore the concept of consuming and enjoying good design while being environmentally conscious. Stand by for Kevin’s ‘Just Enough’ theory.

But that’s not all! This show is about you and your design questions and knowledge! Come armed with your burning questions and design dilemmas because Kevin will be taking your queries, offering advice and insight to make your own design aspirations a reality.

Don’t miss this unforgettable evening with Kevin, or as he puts it on his Twitter (now X) bio–design nut and medium-to-big-sized architecture cheese. Lactose-free. A veritable architectural feast!

Tickets

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Booking information

Prices:From £32.18Tickets are subject to a transaction fee

Time:Doors open at 7.00pm

Duration:1 hour 50 minutes, including an interval

Age guidance: 10+

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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Henley Farmers Market (5th Sundays)
2023-12-31 08:00 - 13:00 | Henley-on-Thames Town Centre, Market Place, RG9 2AQ, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, RG9 2AQ
Henley Farmers Market, Henly on Thames, Oxfordshire

About Henley Farmers Market

The Farmers Market takes place in Henley Market Place the 2nd Saturday, 4th Thursday and 5th Sunday (if there be one) of the month from 8.00am to 1.30pm

Expect stalls with delicious, fresh, locally produced, seasonal food as well as crafts and non-food items from suppliers in and around the Henley-on-Thames area.

Good to know

The Town Council organises several weekend / Continental-style Markets each year, and the Charter Market is held in Market Place every Thursday (except on the 4th Thursday of the Month when it is replaced by the Farmers Market).

Festive Fun Run at Ladygrove Park Didcot
2023-12-23 08:30 | Ladygrove Park, Didcot, Tyne Avenue, Didcot, Oxfordshire, OX11 7UL
Festive Fun Run at Ladygrove Park Didcot

About the Festive Fun Run at Ladygrove Park Didcot

Didcot Town Council have partnered with Park Run to organise a charity 5k Festive Fun Run.

The charity 5K fun run will be raising money for Didcot Food Bank and Felix Fund – The Bomb Disposal Charity.

The 5k follows the park run route on Ladygrove Park, which you can see here.

Everyone who signs up will receive a medal, certificate and a Santa suit.

Tickets

You can still participate in the park run for free if you do not wish to join the Santa Run.

Booking information

Prices:Adults – £10.00Children (under 15) – £5.00

You can still participate in the park run for free if you do not wish to join the Santa Run.

Dates & times:Saturday, 23 December 2023, from 8.30amThe run starts at 9.00am

The course:The event starts on Ladygrove Park in the centre of the Ladygrove Estate in Didcot. The course starts at the clump of trees in the middle of the sports field.

Suit pick:Willowbrook Leisure Centre, Bowmont Water, Ladygrove.

Slade
2023-12-22 18:30 | O2 Academy Oxford, 190 Cowley Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX4 1UE, United Kingdom
Slade at O2 Academy Oxford

About Slade at O2 Academy Oxford

Slade, without doubt are one of the most exciting bands to come out of Great Britain in the past 50 years.

With their unique blend of perfect pop and rock & roll, outrageous flamboyance and pure fun, and no less than 23 Top 20 singles, of which six were number one smash hits, Slade have become a firm favourite in the hearts of pop fans all over the world.

Led by founder member Dave Hill on lead guitar with John Berry, who joined in 2003 on lead vocals, bass, acoustic guitar and violin. Joining John on lead vocals and keys is Russell Keefe. Alex Bines joins on drums.

In 2023, they celebrate 50 years of “Cum on Feel the Noize” & “Merry Christmas Everybody”, reaching Number one in 1973.

Tickets

Handling and delivery fees may apply to your order.

Booking information

Curfew 10.00pm

No under 8s.

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

Under 25s require ID to purchase alcohol.

No smoking.

A max of 4 tickets per person and per household applies.

Tickets in excess of 4 will be cancelled.

Tom Thumb at The Story Museum
2023-12-21 00:00 - 2023-12-29 23:59 | The Story Museum, Oxford, 42 Pembroke Street, Oxford, OX1 1BP
About Tom Thumb at The Story Museum

Lyngo Theatre presents Tom Thumb, The Story Museum’s Christmas show for families, inspired by the traditional tale of Tom Thumb.

One night, tiny Tom overhears Mum and Dad talking – there’s nothing left to eat, so they are going to leave him and his six brothers in the forest!

Outwitting his parents and the ogre, Tom shows everybody that even though he is small, he is still mighty as he protects his brothers, finds the treasure, and makes sure they’ll never be hungry again.

Performed entirely on and under a kitchen table, this classic story is brought to life in a playful and fascinating show full of Lyngo’s magic with feathery spinning birds, a flying house and a portable forest.

Come and join tiny Tom on his very big adventure!

A show by Marcello Chiarenza, adapted by Patrick Lynch, with original music by Carlo Cialdo Capelli.

Tickets

Ticketing information

Age guidance:Suitable for children aged 4+ and their families

Dates & times:11.00am and 2.30pm from 21 to 29 DecemberClosed 25 and 26 December

Duration:The expected runtime of this event is 45 minutes without an interval

Morgan and West’s Great Big Christmas Magic Show
2023-12-21 00:00 - 2023-12-23 23:59 | Pegasus Theatre, Oxford, Magdalen Road, Oxford, OX4 1RE
Morgan and West’s Great Big Christmas Magic Show at Pegasus Theatre Oxford

About Morgan and West’s Great Big Christmas Magic Show

What better way to enjoy the festive season than with time-travelling magicians Morgan & West!

Morgan & West crash into Christmas with a show full of fabulous family fun, festive frolics and fantastic facial furniture!

The dynamic duo deal out a delightful dollop of deception, deftly delivered with a dash of derring-do.

Awesomely alliterative acts of amazement and astounding asymmetry* await!

There’s fun for all the family in this utterly splendid (and totally silly) Christmas magic extravaganza at Pegasus Theatre, Oxford!

*Mr Morgan is much taller than Mr West, after all.

Reviews

★★★★ “Hilarious and good for all ages”
Primary Times

★★★★ “hugely talented”
Daily Mirror

“superbly crafted”
The Stage

Tickets

Please see important booking information below.

Booking information

Prices:Full price – £15.00Concessions – £12.00

Concessions are for Under 25s, Benefit recipients (over 25), Seniors (over 60), NUS Student (over 25), Equity members (over 25).

Dates & timesThursday 21 December at 6.00pmFriday 22 and Saturday 23 December at 11.00am and 2.00pm

Age guidance:Suitable for age 5+ and their families

Running time:60 minutes, with no interval.

Bampton Christmas concert: Feliz Navidad - Christmas Music from the New World
2023-12-19 19:30 | St Mary’s Church, Bampton, Church View, Bampton, Witney, OX18 2LZ
Bampton Christmas concert: Feliz Navidad – Christmas Music from the New World

About Bampton Christmas concert: Feliz Navidad – Christmas Music from the New World

Bampton Classical VoicesDirector: Andrew Griffiths

For their annual concert in commemoration of the village’s patron Saint, Beornwald, Bampton Classical Opera presents a festive programme exploring the remarkable musical life of the New World during the seventeenth century, at the height of the Spanish Golden Age.

The Company’s vocal ensemble Bampton Classical Voices makes a welcome return to Bampton for this seasonal event, directed by Andrew Griffiths.

The centrepiece of the programme is the wonderful eight-voice Missa Joseph fili David by Juan Gutiérrez de Padilla, a Spaniard who spent much of his career working at Puebla Cathedral in Mexico.

Alongside the mass, there are performances of motets and villancicos (Spanish-language carols) by other composers who worked in the New World, including Antonio de Salazar, and the Mexican-born Francisco López Capillas and Gaspar Fernandes.

Bampton Christmas concert: Feliz Navidad – Christmas Music from the New World

The programme is completed by works from the libraries of the great Mexican cathedrals by such Spanish masters as Victoria, Guerrero and Vivanco.

Anon: Hanacpachap cussicuininJuan Gutiérrez de Padilla: Kyrie from Missa Joseph fili DavidFrancisco López Capillas: Cui luna, sol et omniaPadilla: Gloria from Missa Joseph fili Davidattrib. Hernando Franco: Sancta MariaManuel de Zumaya: La bella incorruptaFrancisco Guerrero: Ave Maria a8Gaspar Fernandes: Xicochi, xicochiTomás Luis de Victoria: Quem vidistis, pastoresGaspar Fernandes: Tleycantimo choquiliya

INTERVAL

Padilla: Credo from Missa Joseph fili DavidAntonio de Salazar: Angélicos coros con gozo cantadPadilla: Sanctus from Missa Joseph fili DavidJuana Inés de la Cruz: Madre, la de los primoresSebastián de Vivanco: Magnificat Octavi toniJuan García de Zéspedes: Convidando está la noche

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Booking information

Prices:Tickets are £20.00 (half price for students) and are available by telephone (01993 851142) or online (Buy tickets link above).

Bach’s Christmas Oratorio (Parts I - III) by Choir of New College Oxford
2023-12-19 18:30 - 20:30 | University Church of St Mary the Virgin, Oxford, The High Street, Oxford, OX1 4BJ
Bach’s Christmas Oratorio (Parts I – III) by Choir of New College Oxford

About Bach’s Christmas Oratorio (Parts I – III) by Choir of New College Oxford

Robert Quinney Director

Sebastian Hill Evangelist

Join New College Choir, accompanied by the Instruments of Time & Truth, for their annual performance featuring Parts I-III of Bach’s Christmas Oratorio.

Under the direction of Robert Quinney, the choir returns after last year’s sell-out performance to deliver the first three parts of Bach’s vibrant and colorful rendition of the Christmas Story.

Don’t miss this festive celebration of music and tradition, where Sebastian Hill will take on the role of Evangelist, bringing Bach’s masterful composition to life.

Bach’s Christmas Oratorio, officially titled “Oratorio Tempore Nativitatis Christi” (Oratorio for the Time of the Nativity of Christ), is a magnificent musical composition that tells the story of the birth of Jesus Christ.

Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach in 1734, it is a set of six cantatas written for performance on specific feast days during the Christmas season.

The Christmas Oratorio reflects the traditional narrative of the Nativity, incorporating biblical texts and chorales. Each cantata is designed to be performed on a different day of the Christmas season, from Christmas Day to the Feast of the Epiphany.

The composition skillfully weaves together recitatives, arias, choruses, and chorales, showcasing Bach’s mastery in creating complex and emotionally rich musical tapestries.

Bach’s Christmas Oratorio is celebrated for its uplifting and joyous character, capturing the festive spirit of the Christmas story through its intricate musical structure and sublime melodies.

It remains a cherished work in the classical choral and orchestral repertoire, frequently performed during the holiday season.

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Prices:From £0 to £41.88

Duration: 120 minutes

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Heart Of Winter at Cornerstone Arts Centre
2023-12-18 00:00 - 2023-12-24 23:59 | Cornerstone Arts Centre, Didcot, 25 Station Road, Didcot, Oxfordshire, OX11 7NE
Heart Of Winter at Cornerstone Arts Centre

About Heart Of Winter at Cornerstone Arts Centre

Christmas is coming, and Sally can’t sleep – it’s far too hot!

The weather has gone topsy-turvy.

No-one can remember the last time it snowed or even rained, and her father can’t sell any of his umbrellas.

To help her sleep, Dad reads her a story about the last snowflake.

That night, Sally has a dream that changes everything – a mysterious silver spark transforms her bedroom into a glistening, white field where she meets the glowing heart of winter.

Heart of Winter at Cornerstone Arts Centre is Lyngo’s magical new musical show, which warmly celebrates family, friendship and the good fortune of finding the winter we really need and want…with the precious festive offering of lots of fluffy snow!

Tickets

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Ticketing information

Public performances:Monday 18 to Sunday 24 December at 10.00am and 1.30pm

Prices:Standard tickets – £17.50Concessions – £15.30Under 16s – £10.00

Running time:Running time is approximately 90 minutes, including an interval.

Age guidance:Suitable for ages 3 to 8 and their families.

Please contact the Box Office for more information and how to book your school at cornerstone@southoxon.gov.uk or call 01235 515144.

Watch the trailer

https://youtu.be/OqhKQwjjZzg

Flyte
2023-12-17 19:00 | O2 Academy Oxford, 190 Cowley Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX4 1UE, United Kingdom
Flyte at O2 Academy Oxford

About Flyte at O2 Academy Oxford

Flyte is the project of English songwriters Will Taylor and Nick Hill. The pair met at secondary school and take their name from Sebastian Flyte of Evelyn Waugh’s Brideshead Revisited.

After the release of two critically acclaimed albums, 2017’s The Loved Ones and 2021’s This Is Really Going To Hurt, they are back with new music. The upcoming album is their most confident and collaborative work to date, featuring artists such as Laura Marling, Bombay Bicycle Club and M Field.

Tickets

Handling and delivery fees may apply to your order.

Booking information

No under 8s.

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

A ticket limit of 4 per person and per card applies.

Tickets in excess of 4 will be cancelled.

Under 25s require ID to purchase alcohol.

No smoking.

H Natural Xmas in Oxford – night two
2023-12-16 19:00 - 23:30 | SJE Arts Oxford, St John the Evangelist Church, 109A Iffley Road, Oxford, OX4 1EH
H Natural Xmas in Oxford – night two

About H Natural Xmas in Oxford – night two

Steve Hogarth is back in Oxford with his brilliant Christmas show. For two nights this year!

Lead singer, co-songwriter and lyricist for Marillion since 1989, during which the band have produced 16 studio albums, the latest ‘An Hour Before It’s Dark’ reaching #2 in the UK album chart and #1 in the rock chart.

H first performed solo as an experiment to pair his favourite songs back to the bare bones: “It’s liberating to occasionally escape the discipline of Marillion’s heavily-programmed music.

It’s great to be able to expose the voice and the nuance of it, to be able to do anything in the moment, follow the energy of the audience, and know they can hear the words.

When I sing with the band it’s like riding a monster – very exciting – but by necessity quite “nailed-down” structurally-speaking, and so working alone is a chance for intimacy, tenderness and spontaneity.. a more volatile and audience-influenced performance.

“I play whatever I feel like playing during the show. I try to get a dialogue going with the audience so feel free to ask me a question or two.

Don’t just ask me to play this song or that song, ASK me something! Having said that, I often play requests too. I play songs which, for whatever reason, have been significant in my life.”

A chance then to witness Marillion’s voice up close and (very) personal.

Tickets

Booking information

Tickets are subject to a booking fee

Under 14s must be accompanied by an adult

Doors open at 7.00pm.

Banbury Christmas Tractor Run
2023-12-16 17:00 - 20:00 | Banbury Cross, South Bar, Banbury, OX16 9AA
Banbury Christmas Tractor Run

About Christmas Tractor Run 2023

On Saturday, 16 December, the festive fleet of fairy-lit tractors will be taking a tour around local villages to spread some Christmas cheer and raise money for Katharine House Hospice.

The festive convoy will depart from Spring Hill Farm, Barford St Michael, at around 5.00pm and will take to the roads travelling through the local villages, chugging along into Banbury, as well as driving by Katharine House Hospice to wave hello! T

Since the first Christmas Tractor Run in December 2016, R C Baker, along with friends, family and customers from the local farming community, have continued to light up the streets of Banbury each year with its festive fleet raising over £97,000 so far for Katharine House Hospice – with £27,000 of that in the last year alone.

Donate

Donate through JustGiving:

Text to donate:Text TRACTORLIGHTS followed by a space and the donation amount as a number to 70085. Texts will cost the donation amount plus one standard network rate message.

Any amount can be donated, but examples you might like to use are below:

To donate £1, text TRACTORLIGHTS 1 to 70085

To donate £5, text TRACTORLIGHTS 5 to 70085

To donate £10, text TRACTORLIGHTS 10 to 70085

To donate £20, text TRACTORLIGHTS 20 to 70085

Enter the text raffle:There’ll be a raffle that you can enter via text from Friday, 01 December to Monday, 18 December, at 9.00am.

Text 2023TR to 70215 to enterEntries are £1.00, and any amount of entries can be chosen. All is explained for the raffle in the response received when the first text is sent.

Christmas Tractor Run route & timings

Where to watch the convoy

The festive convoy departs from Spring Hill Farm in Barford St Michael at 5.00pm and will take to the roads travelling through the villages of South Newington, Milcombe and Bloxham. When reaching Bloxham, the convoy will continue along the A361 into Banbury.

Upon reaching the traffic lights in Banbury that meet the Oxford Road, the tractors will turn left, down to the Banbury Cross. They will drive around the Cross and back up the South Bar (retracing their steps) to continue along the Oxford Road (A4260) to Adderbury.

Once in Adderbury the convoy will re-join the previous route, turning left at the traffic lights in the centre of the village onto the B4100 (Aynho Road). After passing the home that this event is all in aid of, Katharine House Hospice, the convoy will continue to Aynho.

From here, the convoy will turn right to Clifton, pass through Deddington (via the marketplace) and then travel to Hempton and back through Barford St Michael, returning to Spring Hill Farm. See approximate timing details below.

Route map

Banbury Christmas Tractor Run Route Map

Approximate timings

The following are approximate timings which very much depend on traffic:

5.00pm: depart from Spring Hill Farm (please do not come to the farm for the departure as it is very busy getting the convoy assembled!)

5.15pm: arrive at South Newington

5.25pm: arrive at Milcombe

5.40pm: arrive at Bloxham

6.05pm: arrive at Banbury

6.15pm: arrive at Banbury Cross

6.30pm: arrive at Sainsburys

6.45pm: arrive at Banbury Rugby Club

7.00pm: arrive at Adderbury

7.20pm: arrive at Aynho

7.40pm: arrive at Clifton

7.55pm: arrive at Deddington

8.15pm: arrive at Hempton

8.25pm: arrive at Barford St Michael

8.30pm: return to Spring Hill Farm

Video highlights

https://youtu.be/MKJ4qoYYnv8

Photo gallery

H Natural Xmas in Oxford – night one
2023-12-15 19:00 - 23:30 | SJE Arts Oxford, St John the Evangelist Church, 109A Iffley Road, Oxford, OX4 1EH
H Natural Xmas in Oxford – night one

About H Natural Xmas in Oxford – night one

Steve Hogarth is back in Oxford with his brilliant Christmas show. For two nights this year!

Lead singer, co-songwriter and lyricist for Marillion since 1989, during which the band have produced 16 studio albums, the latest ‘An Hour Before It’s Dark’ reaching #2 in the UK album chart and #1 in the rock chart.

H first performed solo as an experiment to pair his favourite songs back to the bare bones: “It’s liberating to occasionally escape the discipline of Marillion’s heavily-programmed music.

It’s great to be able to expose the voice and the nuance of it, to be able to do anything in the moment, follow the energy of the audience, and know they can hear the words.

When I sing with the band it’s like riding a monster – very exciting – but by necessity quite “nailed-down” structurally-speaking, and so working alone is a chance for intimacy, tenderness and spontaneity.. a more volatile and audience-influenced performance.

“I play whatever I feel like playing during the show. I try to get a dialogue going with the audience so feel free to ask me a question or two.

Don’t just ask me to play this song or that song, ASK me something! Having said that, I often play requests too. I play songs which, for whatever reason, have been significant in my life.”

A chance then to witness Marillion’s voice up close and (very) personal.

Tickets

Booking information

Tickets are subject to a booking fee

Under 14s must be accompanied by an adult

Doors open at 7.00pm.
