The Tumbling Paddies
2025-01-24 18:30 (Europe/London) | O2 Academy Oxford, 190 Cowley Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX4 1UE, United Kingdom
The Tumbling Paddies

About The Tumbling Paddies

One of Ireland’s most popular music acts, song-writing and original material are a major part of the success of The Tumbling Paddies, with hit songs including “Pretty Girl”, “Night On The Town” and “The Way I Am”; which topped the Irish charts for 10 consecutive weeks.

With an exuberant, energy-filled, live show, they’ll perform a mix of original songs and classic Irish hits, in what promises to be an incredibly uplifting night of live music.

Tickets

£28.60

Booking information

Ticket prices:£28.60

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

Date & time:Friday 24 January 2025 at 6.30pm

Age guidance:

No under 8s.

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

Under 25s require ID to purchase alcohol.

No smoking.

Location:O2 Academy Oxford

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

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

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

About O2 Academy Oxford

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

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

Witney Farmers’ Market
2025-01-24 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.

Miles Jupp: On I Bang
2025-01-23 19:30 | Kenton Theatre, Henley-on-Thames, 19 New Street, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, RG9 2BP
Miles Jupp: On I Bang

About Miles Jupp: On I Bang

Following his sell-out visit in February 2024 we are delighted to announce the welcome return of Miles Jupp with his show On I Bang.

Since Miles’ 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? on ITV, as well as a heap of episodes of Frankie Boyle’s New World Order and Have I Got News For You.

He’s made an award-winning radio series, he’s published a novel and he’s played the Emperor of Austria and Europe in Ridley Scott’s Napoleon.

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.

Reviews

“Joyful show about the near-death is his best yet.”

The Times 2024

“Elegantly funny, terribly English account of a tumour.”

The Guardian 2024

★★★★

The Telegraph

★★★★

Chortle 2024

★★★★★

The Arts Desk 2024

Tickets

£30.00

Please see important booking information below.

Booking information

Tickets prices:All tickets £30.00

Ticket prices include a £1 Restoration Levy, a £1.50 Booking Fee, and a 25p Community Fund Levy.

Dates & times:Thursday 23 January 2025 at 7.30pm

Running time: 1 hour 40 mins

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.

The Shark is Broken
2025-01-23 00:00 - 2025-01-25 23:59 | Oxford Playhouse, Beaumont Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 2LW, United Kingdom
The Shark is Broken

About The Shark is Broken

By Ian Shaw and Joseph NixonPresented by Sonia Friedman Productions, Scott Landis, GFour Productions and Kenny Wax

Fade In: The Open Ocean, 1974. Filming is delayed… again. The lead actors – theatre veteran Robert Shaw and young Hollywood hotshots Richard Dreyfuss and Roy Scheider – are crammed into a too-small boat, entirely at the mercy of foul weather and a faulty mechanical co-star.

Alcohol flows, egos collide, and tempers flare on a chaotic voyage that just might lead to cinematic magic… if it doesn’t sink them all.

Step aboard the Orca and into The Shark is Broken, a “profound dive behind the scenes of the making of Jaws” (The Daily Telegraph, ★★★★). This Olivier Award-nominated new play is “hilariously brilliant and pure genius” raves the Sunday Express (★★★★★) and stars Ian Shaw (War Horse, Common) as his father, Robert Shaw.

Short tempers. Short circuits. 95 minutes, no intermission.

A smash hit in the West End and on Broadway, The Shark is Broken celebrates movie history and peeks at the choppy waters behind Hollywood’s first blockbuster.

Reviews

“Ian Shaw gives one of the most exhilarating theatrical performances of the year”. ★★★★★

Evening Standard

“Sensational fun” ★★★★★

Sunday Express

“Witty wonderful wordplay” ★★★★★

Sunday Mirror

Tickets

From £14.00

Booking information

Ticket prices:From £14.00

Dates & times:Thursday 23 January 2025 at 7.30pmFriday 24 January 2025 at 8.00pmSaturday 25 January 2025 at 2.30pm and 7.30pm.

Running time:95 minutes

Age guidance:14+

Content guidance:This show includes strong language and references to drugs and alcohol.

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.

Greener Henley – Big Green Conversation
2025-01-22 19:30 | Kenton Theatre, Henley-on-Thames, 19 New Street, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, RG9 2BP
Greener Henley – Big Green Conversation

About Greener Henley – Big Green Conversation

Join your local climate and nature action group, Greener Henley, for their first-ever “Big Green Conversation”. An evening of thought-provoking and lively discussion, this event focuses on urgent concerns over our river, the precious ecosystem, and the habitat at the very heart of our community.

Greener Henley will be joined by a panel of experts, including (among others):

Olympic rowing champion Dr Imogen Grant

local activist / Henley Mermaid Laura Reineke

local river pollution campaigner / WWF International Director Richard Caines

To discuss why the river is in such decline, why it matters, and what we can do as a community to bring it back from the brink.

Experienced facilitator and panel host, and Greener Henley member, Kate Lloyd will chair this discussion.

Tickets

£10.00

Please see important booking information below.

Booking information

Tickets prices:All Ttickets £10.00

Ticket prices include a £1 Restoration Levy, a £1.50 Booking Fee, and a 25p Community Fund Levy.

Dates & times:Wednesday 22 January 2025 at 7.30pm

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.

Angela Hewitt – SJE Arts International Piano Series
2025-01-21 19:30 - 21:30 | SJE Arts Oxford, St John the Evangelist Church, 109A Iffley Road, Oxford, OX4 1EH
Angela Hewitt – SJE Arts International Piano Series

About Angela Hewitt – SJE Arts International Piano Series

Handel Suite no.2 in F major, HWV427

J.S. Bach French Suite no. 6 in E major, BWV817

Haydn Sonata in E-flat major, Hob. XVI`

Interval

Handel Chaconne in G major, HWV435

Brahms Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Handel, op. 24

Angela Hewitt occupies a commanding position on the international stage, sought after as a recitalist and for collaboration with leading orchestras. Her many awards include Companion of the Order of Canada; an OBE from Queen Elizabeth II, and the Bach Medal of the City of Leipzig, given in recognition of a lifetime’s dedication to the music of J.S. Bach.

Angela’s programme is a joyful celebration of the Baroque. A lovely Italianate suite by Handel, with more than a hint of the opera aria, is followed by Bach’s sparkling baroque dances. The Haydn sonata brings a change of mood: grand and spacious, it is his final piano sonata and is generally accepted as his greatest.

Post interval, Handel’s delightful Chaconne precedes Brahms’ Variations and Fugue on a theme by Handel. The theme is the Air from Handel’s B-flat major harpsichord suite, a simple melody Brahms teases, and toys with through twenty-five kaleidoscopic and brilliantly structured variations. Brahms greatly admired Handel. This is a wonderful tribute.

Tickets

£25.00 – £40.00

Please see important booking information below.

Booking information

Tickets prices:

£25.00 – £40.00

Dates & times:Tuesday 21 January 2025 at 7.30pmDoors open at 7.00pm

Running time:120 minutes, including an interval

Age guidance:5+

About SJE Arts Oxford

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

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

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

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

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

Corn Exchange Daytime Cinema Presents – Hunt For The Wilderpeople (2016)
2025-01-21 13:00 | Corn Exchange, Witney, Market Square, Witney, OX28 6AB
Corn Exchange Daytime Cinema Presents – Hunt For The Wilderpeople

About Corn Exchange Daytime Cinema Presents – Hunt For The Wilderpeople (2016)

A boy (Julian Dennison) and his foster father (Sam Neill) become the subjects of a manhunt after they get stranded in the New Zealand wilderness.

Tickets

£4.00 – £5.00

Please see important booking information below.

Booking information

Tickets prices:Standard tickets – £4.00Extra legroom tickets – £5.00

All prices include any booking fees

Dates & times:Tuesday 21 January 2025 at 1.00pmDoors open at 12.30pm

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.

Andy Zaltzman: The Zaltgeist
2025-01-19 19:30 | Oxford Playhouse, Beaumont Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 2LW, United Kingdom
Andy Zaltzman: The Zaltgeist

About Andy Zaltzman: The Zaltgeist

With the 3rd millennium almost 2.5% complete, Andy Zaltzman, one of the UK’s leading satirical comedians, assesses the state of Planet Earth and its most famous and controversial species –the human race.

In the biggest stand-up tour of his career, Andy will attempt to concoct vaguely plausible answers to perennial questions such as What? Who?, Where?, and above all Why?

As chair of The News Quiz since 2020, Andy has brought his inventive brand of satirical comedy to BBC Radio 4’s long-running flagship topical comedy show, earning the show multiple awards, critical acclaim, and a growing listenership.

Watch the Trailer

Reviews

“Outright hilarious… beautifully formed”.

The Times

“The Bugle: Silliness and laughter…Zaltzman is a sharp writer and an excellent satirist who combines political observation with daft whimsy”.

Financial Times

Tickets

£21.50

Booking information

Ticket prices:£21.50

Date & time:Sunday 19 January 2025 at 7:30pm

Running time:110 minutes, including an interval

Age guidance:14+

Content Guidance:This show includes strong language

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.

80s Live
2025-01-19 19:30 | New Theatre Oxford, 24-26 George Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 2AG
80s Live

About 80s Live

You’ve made it through the wilderness. Somehow, you’ve made it through and now we’ll never give you up! Direct from London’s West End, we will be heading down the Atlanta Highway, so bring your jukebox money and get ready to Jitterbug.

80s Live

The ultimate 80s night out, so come dressed to impress as we spin you around and around for a night to remember.

This is a tribute show and is not affiliated with any original artists/estates/management companies or similar shows. Promoter reserves the right to alter the program.

Watch the trailer

Reviews

“Wake Me up Before You Go-go, Take on Me, Girls Just Want to Have Fun… for those of you who agree that 80s pop tunes are the best, you’ll be in Heaven 17 at new retro show 80s Live!”

Sunday Mirror

“A feel-good and fun night which is impossible not to enjoy”.

The Reviews Hub

“Judging by the audience response at the end, did they have a retro party? Yes, absolutely. Would the majority of the audience book again? In a heartbeat”.

The Recs

Tickets

Booking information

Ticket prices:

From £22.50

Tickets are subject to a transaction fee of £3.95.

Date:

Sunday 19 January 2025

Running time:

2 hours 20 minutes, including an interval.

What the critics say

“A riotously fun evening. . . exuberates energy and radiates good vibes”. ★★★★★

Adventures in Theatreland

“Flawless performances. . . a show not to be missed!” ★★★★★

Musical Theatre Musings

“It’s a great night out. Wherever you are in the country, get yourself a ticket and ‘go-go’ along. Superb”. ★★★★★

Theatre and Tonic

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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Elf the Musical Jr
2025-01-19 17:00 | The Mill Arts Centre, Banbury, Spiceball Park, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX16 5QE
Elf the Musical Jr

About Elf the Musical Jr

The performance originally scheduled for Monday 25th November has been rescheduled to 7pm Monday 20th January 2025 (Saturday morning Banbury school)

The performance originally scheduled for Tuesday 26th November has been rescheduled to 5pm Sunday 19th January 2025 (Saturday afternoon Banbury and Saturday morning Brackley schools)

Join Stagecoach Banbury for their production of Elf the Musical Jr!

Sunday 19th January: This performance is for the Saturday afternoon Banbury and Saturday Morning Brackley schools. There are no limits to the number of tickets that can be booked per student.

Monday 20th January: This performance is for the Saturday morning Banbury school. There are no limits to the number of tickets that can be booked per student.

Tickets may only be booked by using a password provided by Stagecoach Banbury.

For access and wheelchair bookings, please contact the Box Office on 01295 279002 (password required).

Tickets may still be available even when the event appears as “Sold Out” below – please click here to book your tickets and enter the password at checkout in the box that says “Enter a promotion code here if you have one” to view available tickets.

Tickets

Booking information

Ticket prices:From £13.00

Dates & times:Sunday 19 January at 5.00pmMonday 20 January at 7.00pm

About The Mill Arts Centre

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

As the only dedicated arts provision in the area, it aims to inspire creativity and enrich the lives of the communities by providing a high-quality, varied artistic, educational and participatory programme.

It plays a significant role in the town’s cultural, social and economic development by offering the community the chance to engage with and be entertained by several art forms.

The Mill Arts Centre offers an exciting live events programme, including theatre, dance, music, comedy, film, workshops and classes. Alongside this, it runs several community projects and initiatives with partner organisations.

You can visit our Café Bar for delicious hot and cold drinks and light refreshments – and while you’re there, the Gallery is home to a fantastic programme of exhibitions from local artists.

Alternatively, if you’re looking for meeting rooms or spaces for hire in Banbury, our wide range of spaces – including our theatre, art studio, dance studio and meeting rooms – are available for hire.

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

Royal Ballet and Opera: The Tales of Hoffman
2025-01-19 14:00 | The Theatre Chipping Norton, 2 Spring Street, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, OX7 5NL
Royal Ballet and Opera: The Tales of Hoffman

About Royal Ballet and Opera: The Tales of Hoffman

Through the haze of the years, a poet remembers the women he loved. But when it comes to matters of the heart, nothing is as it seems. Particularly when the devil himself is involved…

Journeying back to his school days, Hoffmann relives his childhood romance with Olympia, a model student in every sense. Doomed love follows him into adulthood, where the dancer, Antonia, is taken from him too soon. Meanwhile, the sensual courtesan Giulietta has her own secret agenda. As memory and fantasy become increasingly blurred, will Hoffmann find the enigmatic Stella before it is too late?

Cast:

Hoffmann: Juan Diego FlórezLindorf/Coppélius/Dr Miracle/Dapertutto: Alex EspositoOlympia: Olga PudovaAntonia: Ermonela JahoGiulietta: Marina Costa-JacksonNicklausse: Julie BoulianneAndrès/Cochenille/Frantz/Pitichinaccio: Christophe MortagneSpalanzani: Vincent OrdonneauCrespel: Alastair MilesMuse of poetry/Spirit of Antonia’s mother: Christine RiceLuther: Jeremy WhiteHermann/Schlemil: Grisha MartirosyanNathanael: Ryan Vaughan DaviesOrchestra: Orchestra of the Royal Opera HouseConcert master: Sergey LevitinChorus director: William SpauldingChorus: Royal Opera Chorus

Creatives

Director: Damiano MichielettoConductor: Antonello ManacordaMusic: Jacques OffenbachLibretto: Jules BarbierSet designer: Paolo FantinCostume designer: Carla TetiLighting designer: Alessandro CarlettiChoreographer: Chiara Vecchi

Watch the trailer

Tickets

£18.50

Please see important booking information below.

Booking information

Tickets prices:£18.50

All prices include any booking fees

Dates & times:Sunday 19 January 2025 at 2.00pm

Running time:4 hours 5 minutes

Film Rating:12A

About The Theatre Chipping Norton

The Theatre Chipping Norton, sometimes called The Theatre, Chipping Norton or Chipping Norton Theatre, is a theatre, an arthouse cinema, a gallery and a concert hall in Chipping Norton.

The theatre has has 217 seats, including stalls and a balcony. It is a resource for the community, and it is also a professional venue, welcoming over 55,000 customer visits every year.

It is something unique, but it is also different things to different people. It is the cause and subject of many arguments and debates; and a fair amount of acclaim and affection. It is complicated and a little eccentric.

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

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

Oxford Coffee Concerts: Mithras Piano Trio
2025-01-19 11:15 - 12:15 | Holywell Music Room, Holywell Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 3SD
Oxford Coffee Concerts: Mithras Piano Trio

About Oxford Coffee Concerts: Mithras Piano Trio

Oxford Coffee Concerts

Haydn: Trio in E flat major, Hob. XV:10

Shostakovich: Trio No. 1 in C minor, Op. 8

Korngold: Trio in D major, Op. 1

This superb series of chamber music concerts was established in 1986 in the amazing Holywell Music Room – the oldest concert hall in Europe.

The concerts are every Sunday morning at 11.15am with coffee available at a local pub before and after the concert.

Tickets

£15.00

Please see important booking information below.

Booking information

Tickets prices:£15.00

Tickets are free for children between 5 and 10 when accompanied by an adult.

Dates & times:Sunday 19 January 2025 at 11.15amDoors open at 11.00am

Running time:60 minutes

Age guidance:5+

About Holywell Music Room

The Holywell Music Room in Oxford is one of the oldest purpose-built concert halls in Europe and a treasured cultural landmark in the city. Situated on Holywell Street, close to the heart of the University of Oxford, it was constructed in 1748 and is celebrated for its remarkable acoustics and intimate atmosphere.

Often considered the first dedicated music venue in England, the Holywell Music Room has hosted performances for over two centuries. It has historical ties to esteemed composers like Haydn and has been a key location for classical music in the region. The building’s interior reflects the elegance of Georgian architecture, with a design that prioritises sound quality. Seating around 200 people, it provides an immersive and personal concert experience.

The venue remains an active hub for musical performances, regularly showcasing chamber music, solo recitals, and other classical events. It is used extensively by the University of Oxford and local cultural organisations. Conveniently located in central Oxford, the Holywell Music Room continues to attract music lovers and visitors who appreciate its historical and artistic significance.

Visit the venue information page for further details.

South Oxford Farmers and Community Market
2025-01-19 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.

Montmorency In Concert
2025-01-18 19:30 - 21:30 | Oxford Playhouse, Beaumont Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 2LW, United Kingdom
Montmorency In Concert

About Montmorency In concert

Following on from their sellout show in January 2024, Montmorency is back at Oxford Playhouse in 2025.

Montmorency, an Oxfordshire-based folk, blues, rock, and country ensemble, presents a one-of-a-kind performance at the Oxford Playhouse’s Burton Taylor Studio. Their unique take on classic folk music, blended with sounds from the world of blues, rock, pop and country has created a popular evening for all the family.

With a rich history of regular performances on the Oxfordshire music scene and the release of their debut EP in 2022, this event offers more than just music – it provides insights into the experience of being part of a performing band.

The band, comprising Andy Roughton on vocals and rhythm guitar, Stuart Homer on lead guitar, Steve Kendall on double-bass, and Teresa Hambrey-Hatton on percussion, play upbeat music from the UK, Ireland and America, which will make you dance and sing.

Tickets

Please see important booking information below.

Booking information

Age guidance:Suitable for all ages.

Duration:120 minutes, including an interval.

Location:BT Studio

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.

Back to Black: The Music of Amy Winehouse
2025-01-18 19:30 | Kenton Theatre, Henley-on-Thames, 19 New Street, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, RG9 2BP
Back to Black: The Music of Amy Winehouse

About Back to Black: The Music of Amy Winehouse

Amy Winehouse captured the world with her unique vocal stylings and unapologetic lyrics combined with a sassy, yet dark brooding personality. This show tells the story of Amy’s love of music and the influences that shaped her own writing.

Following sensational sell-out runs at Edinburgh, Brighton, and Adelaide Fringes, Back To Black: The Music Of Amy Winehouse takes you on a moving yet energising journey through the career of a modern legend. This captivating show is delivered in the Night Owl trademark ‘show-umentary’ format giving a fascinating insight into Amy’s sharp rise to fame and stardom.

Experience the hits delivered by the dynamic and soulful Reine Beau Anderson Dudley.

Includes Back To Black, Valerie, Rehab, Me & Mr Jones, Monkey Man, and many more.

Reviews

“A heartfelt, gutsy, and justifiably packed performance … Simply superb.” ★★★★★

Edinburgh Review

“The sell-out audience loved every song.” ★★★★★

Edinburgh Guide

“This show is an absolute stunner.” ★★★★★

Upside News

Tickets

£25.00

Please see important booking information below.

Booking information

Tickets prices:All tickets £25.00

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

Dates & times:Saturday 18 January 2025 at 7.30pm

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.

Legends of Motown
2025-01-18 19:30 | The Mill Arts Centre, Banbury, Spiceball Park, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX16 5QE
Legends of Motown

About Legends of Motown

Legends of Motown is a high-energy tribute show jam-packed with all of Motown’s biggest hits, with stunning vocals and an amazing live band, celebrating the music of the iconic and timeless Motown era.

Undoubtedly the golden era of music, the show pays tribute to the legendary artists that appeared on the Motown label at that time. Get ready to be wowed with a song list that won’t fail to have you up and out of your seats and dancing in the aisles.

Make it a night to remember with the music authentic to the Motown label from artists such as Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, The Supremes, Smokey Robinson, The Four Tops, Martha Reeves, The Temptations, Jimmy Ruffin, and many more!

Watch the trailer

Reviews

“Legends of Motown delivered a powerful performance with stellar musicianship and contagious energy. Superb vocals, pitch-perfect harmonies, classic tunes, and undeniable musical talent ensured an enjoyable atmosphere and experience for all in attendance.” ★★★★★

backseatmafia.com

Tickets

Booking information

Ticket prices:From £23.00

Members:£20.00

Dates & times:Saturday 18 January 2025 at 7.30pm

Running time:2 hours 20 minutes

About The Mill Arts Centre

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

As the only dedicated arts provision in the area, it aims to inspire creativity and enrich the lives of the communities by providing a high-quality, varied artistic, educational and participatory programme.

It plays a significant role in the town’s cultural, social and economic development by offering the community the chance to engage with and be entertained by several art forms.

The Mill Arts Centre offers an exciting live events programme, including theatre, dance, music, comedy, film, workshops and classes. Alongside this, it runs several community projects and initiatives with partner organisations.

You can visit our Café Bar for delicious hot and cold drinks and light refreshments – and while you’re there, the Gallery is home to a fantastic programme of exhibitions from local artists.

Alternatively, if you’re looking for meeting rooms or spaces for hire in Banbury, our wide range of spaces – including our theatre, art studio, dance studio and meeting rooms – are available for hire.

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

East Oxford Farmers’ & Community Market
2025-01-18 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.

California Dreams
2025-01-17 19:30 | Kenton Theatre, Henley-on-Thames, 19 New Street, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, RG9 2BP
California Dreams

About California Dreams

Enjoy a trip through the music of California in the 60’s and 70’s.

Recording just a stone’s throw from each other and guesting on each other’s records, a group of musical legends worked simultaneously to turn out some of the greatest songs of all time.

Hits by The Mamas and The Papas, Eagles, Joni Mitchell, Neil Young, Linda Ronstadt, The Byrds, Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, and many more.

Brought to you by the multi-award-winning cast of Night Owl Shows who have enjoyed sell-out runs at Fringe events around the world.

Reviews

“An uplifting show.” ★★★★★

Threeweeks in Edinburgh

Tickets

£25.00

Please see important booking information below.

Booking information

Tickets prices:All tickets £25.00 including fees

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

Dates & times:Friday 17 January 2025 at 7.30pm

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.

Conclave
2025-01-17 19:30 | The Theatre Chipping Norton, 2 Spring Street, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, OX7 5NL
Conclave

About Conclave

Conclave follows one of the world’s most secretive and ancient events – selecting the new Pope. Cardinal Lawrence (Ralph Fiennes) is tasked with running this covert process after the unexpected death of the beloved Pope.

Once the Catholic Church’s most powerful leaders have gathered from around the world and are locked together in the Vatican halls, Lawrence uncovers a trail of deep secrets left in the dead Pope’s wake, secrets which could shake the foundations of the Church.

Tickets

Please see important booking information below.

Booking information

Tickets prices:Standard tickets – £11.00Under 16s – £8.00

All prices include any booking fees

Dates & times:Friday 17 & Saturday 18 January 2025 at 7.30pm

Running time:2 hours

Film rating:12A

About The Theatre Chipping Norton

The Theatre Chipping Norton, sometimes called The Theatre, Chipping Norton or Chipping Norton Theatre, is a theatre, an arthouse cinema, a gallery and a concert hall in Chipping Norton.

The theatre has has 217 seats, including stalls and a balcony. It is a resource for the community, and it is also a professional venue, welcoming over 55,000 customer visits every year.

It is something unique, but it is also different things to different people. It is the cause and subject of many arguments and debates; and a fair amount of acclaim and affection. It is complicated and a little eccentric.

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

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

Hometown Glory Candlelit Concert: A Tribute to Adele
2025-01-17 19:30 | The Mill Arts Centre, Banbury, Spiceball Park, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX16 5QE
Hometown Glory Candlelit Concert: A Tribute to Adele

About Hometown Glory Candlelit Concert: A Tribute to Adele

The Award-winning Adele Tribute Starring Natalie Black

The most intimate of evenings - a candlelit recital of Adele’s delightful songbook, performed absolutely live in concert.

Touring this show supported by her superbly talented pianist delicately accompanying the devastatingly talented Natalie Black as Adele.

A gorgeous must-see, not only for Adele fans but for anyone wishing to enjoy a very special, golden evening of hits to take your breath away.

Multi-award-winning Natalie delivers her most vulnerable performance yet, taking her lavish production – which has toured the globe since 2011 – to the next, absorbing level.

Natalie’s unrivalled likeness in both vocal quality and appearance will make this a night to remember.

All your most-loved Adele songs, from Adele’s four platinum-selling albums, feature: ’Set Fire to the Rain’, ‘Make You Feel My Love’, ‘Someone Like You’, ‘I Drink Wine’, and so many more.

Showcasing the talents of the music industry’s finest musicians, the world’s most in-demand costume makers, musical arrangements to die for, and production values that are the best bar none. . . the stage is perfectly set for Natalie’s pitch-perfect vocals.

Expect not only a glamorous evening of incredible music – including Adele’s famous frocks! – but also a night of fun and warmth as the singer’s inimitable personality is brought to life – all warmly wrapped up with beautiful storytelling. Even the infamous Adele cackle features!!!

Natalie’s meticulously crafted resemblance has resulted in many screen appearances, including a cameo role in the 2020 hit film Greed, alongside Steve Coogan; ITV’s This Morning, and the video for the Christmas No1 by LadBaby.

So, come and see what all the fuss is about, and get involved in a night of pure fun and entertainment not to be missed.

Watch the trailer

Reviews

Multi-award Winner, The Best Tribute Act to Adele.

National Tribute Music Awards, National Agents Association

“Right at the top of the tribute apex of sheer talent”.

UK Review

“True live music being played by real professionals”.

UK Review

Tickets

Booking information

Ticket prices:From £25.00

Dates & times:Friday 17 January 2025 at 7.30pm

Running time:2 hours

About The Mill Arts Centre

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

As the only dedicated arts provision in the area, it aims to inspire creativity and enrich the lives of the communities by providing a high-quality, varied artistic, educational and participatory programme.

It plays a significant role in the town’s cultural, social and economic development by offering the community the chance to engage with and be entertained by several art forms.

The Mill Arts Centre offers an exciting live events programme, including theatre, dance, music, comedy, film, workshops and classes. Alongside this, it runs several community projects and initiatives with partner organisations.

You can visit our Café Bar for delicious hot and cold drinks and light refreshments – and while you’re there, the Gallery is home to a fantastic programme of exhibitions from local artists.

Alternatively, if you’re looking for meeting rooms or spaces for hire in Banbury, our wide range of spaces – including our theatre, art studio, dance studio and meeting rooms – are available for hire.

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

Ed Byrne: Tragedy Plus Time
2025-01-17 19:30 | Oxford Playhouse, Beaumont Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 2LW, United Kingdom
Ed Byrne: Tragedy Plus Time

About Ed Byrne: Tragedy Plus Time

From the quote attributed to Mark Twain, humour is defined as Tragedy Plus Time. Come and join Ed Byrne as he tests that formula by mining the most tragic event in his life for laughs.

5-star reviews came in thick and fast alongside outstanding critical acclaim for this exceptionally funny, ‘Best Reviewed Stand-Up Show at Edinburgh 2023’ (British Comedy Guide).

As seen hosting Live at the Apollo and regular appearances on QI and Mock the Week (BBC).

Reviews

Hilarious… verging on greatness ★★★★★

Rolling Stone

A delicate, sensitive high-wire act of a show ★★★★★

Mail on Sunday

Tickets

£36.50

Booking information

Ticket prices:£36.50

Date & time:Friday 17 January at 7.30pm, including an interval.

Age guidance:14+

Content guidance:This performance contains strong language and themes of death.

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.

Abingdon Farmers’ Market
2025-01-17 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 Room Next Door
2025-01-16 19:30 | The Theatre Chipping Norton, 2 Spring Street, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, OX7 5NL
The Room Next Door

About The Room Next Door

Ingrid (Julianne Moore) and Martha (Tilda Swinton) were close friends in their youth, when they worked together at the same magazine.

Ingrid went on to become an autofiction novelist while Martha became a war reporter, and they were separated by the circumstances of life. After years of being out of touch, they meet again in an extreme but strangely sweet situation.

Watch the trailer

Tickets

Please see important booking information below.

Booking information

Tickets prices:Standard tickets – £11.00Under 16s – £8.00 Friends 2 for 1/half price

All prices include any booking fees

Dates & times:Thursday 16 January 2025 at 7.30pm

Running time:1 hour 47 minutes

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.

Sarah Keyworth: My Eyes are Up Here
2025-01-16 19:30 | Oxford Playhouse, Beaumont Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 2LW, United Kingdom
Sarah Keyworth: My Eyes are Up Here. Photo credit: Matt Crockett

About Sarah Keyworth: My Eyes are Up Here

Sarah Keyworth is back with a brand new, joyous show about family, acceptance, and a pair of big (well, not super big) losses. This show has recently become the Winner of the Most Outstanding Show at The Melbourne Comedy Festival 2024.

As seen on Live at the Apollo (BBC Two), Mock the Week (BBC Two), and 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown (Channel 4).

Reviews

“Achingly funny” ★★★★★

The Herald

“Gales of laughter” ★★★★★

The Guardian

“Utterly engaging” ★★★★

The Telegraph

Tickets

Booking information

Tickets:£25.00

Date & time:Thursday 16 January 2025 at 7.30pm

Running time:100 minutes, including an interval

Age guidance:16+

Content guidance:Includes strong language

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.

Sound of Sibford
2025-01-16 19:00 | The Mill Arts Centre, Banbury, Spiceball Park, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX16 5QE
Sound of Sibford

About Sound of Sibford

Join us for an evening celebrating the exciting talent from the Sibford School community, with performers from Year 7 to Sixth Form presenting a selection of current and classic songs.

This is an evening not to miss!

Tickets

Booking information

Ticket prices:From £10.00

This event is sold out

Dates & times:Thursday 16 January 2025 at 7.00pm

About The Mill Arts Centre

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

As the only dedicated arts provision in the area, it aims to inspire creativity and enrich the lives of the communities by providing a high-quality, varied artistic, educational and participatory programme.

It plays a significant role in the town’s cultural, social and economic development by offering the community the chance to engage with and be entertained by several art forms.

The Mill Arts Centre offers an exciting live events programme, including theatre, dance, music, comedy, film, workshops and classes. Alongside this, it runs several community projects and initiatives with partner organisations.

You can visit our Café Bar for delicious hot and cold drinks and light refreshments – and while you’re there, the Gallery is home to a fantastic programme of exhibitions from local artists.

Alternatively, if you’re looking for meeting rooms or spaces for hire in Banbury, our wide range of spaces – including our theatre, art studio, dance studio and meeting rooms – are available for hire.

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

L1nkn P4rk
2025-01-16 19:00 | O2 Academy Oxford, 190 Cowley Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX4 1UE, United Kingdom
L1nkn P4rk

About L1nkn P4rk

Leading Linkin Park tribute band, L1nkn P4rk pride themselves on bringing fans an authentic, live Linkin Park experience through their raw and high-energy performances, playing all the hits that span the band’s catalogue.

Tickets

£19.95

Booking information

Ticket prices:£19.95

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

Date & time:Thursday 16 January 2025 at 7.00pm

Age guidance:

No under 8s.

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

Under 25s require ID to purchase alcohol.

Location:O2 Academy2 Oxford

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

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

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

About O2 Academy Oxford

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

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

Cinema Bambino: Wicked
2025-01-16 10:30 | The Theatre Chipping Norton, 2 Spring Street, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, OX7 5NL
Cinema Bambino: Wicked

About Cinema Bambino: Wicked

After two decades as one of the most beloved and enduring musicals on the stage, Wicked makes its long-awaited journey to the big screen.

Wicked, the untold story of the witches of Oz, stars award-winning Cynthia Erivo (Harriet, Broadway’s The Colour Purple) as Elphaba, a young woman, misunderstood because of her unusual green skin, who has yet to discover her true power, and global superstar Ariana Grande as Glinda, a popular young woman, gilded by privilege and ambition, who has yet to discover her true heart.

Their extraordinary adventures in Oz will ultimately see them fulfil their destinies as Glinda the Good and the Wicked Witch of the West.

Watch the trailer

Tickets

All prices include any booking fees

Booking information

Tickets prices:£5.00, Bambino free

Dates & times:Thursday 16 January 2025 at 10.30am

Running time:2 hours 40 minutes

Age guidance:Adults and babies up to 18 months

About Cinema Bambino

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

How it works

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

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

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

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

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

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

Benefits

Free pre-show tea or coffee

Parking area for prams and buggies

Car seats can be brought into the auditorium

Baby changing facilities

Breast or bottle feeding anywhere in the theatre

About The Theatre Chipping Norton

The Theatre Chipping Norton, sometimes called The Theatre, Chipping Norton or Chipping Norton Theatre, is a theatre, an arthouse cinema, a gallery and a concert hall in Chipping Norton.

The theatre has has 217 seats, including stalls and a balcony. It is a resource for the community, and it is also a professional venue, welcoming over 55,000 customer visits every year.

It is something unique, but it is also different things to different people. It is the cause and subject of many arguments and debates; and a fair amount of acclaim and affection. It is complicated and a little eccentric.

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

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

Lessons from History
2025-01-16 00:00 - 2025-01-17 23:59 | Oxford Playhouse, Beaumont Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 2LW, United Kingdom
Lessons from History

About Lessons from History

Lessons from History is a Double Bill of two short new plays.

Paddy HitlerBy Kieran Cooke

This new play looks at the often-tortured life of Paddy Hitler, son of Hitler’s elder half-brother and an Irish mother.

An Innocuous PrickBy Ian Cox

The second play focuses on local rows, riots, and politics as compulsory smallpox inoculations are introduced in the late 19th century and the impact on the small Oxfordshire town of Charlbury.

Tickets

Booking information

Tickets:From £10.50 to £12.50

Date & time:Thursday 16 & Friday 17 January 2025 at 7.30pm

Running time:115 minutes, including an interval

Age guidance:12+

Location:BT Studio

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.

Chinese New Year Festival 2025
2025-01-15 19:00 | Oxford Playhouse, Beaumont Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 2LW, United Kingdom
Chinese New Year Festival 2025

About Chinese New Year Festival 2025

Come join the celebration as Chinese New Year Festival returns to Oxford Playhouse in 2025 with incredible brand-new acts!

Touring across the country to celebrate the biggest festive event in the Chinese calendar, the Chinese New Year Extravaganza is a unique festive spectacle showcasing the best in Chinese performing arts.

From the lively fun of the Lion Dance to an amazing Kung Fu display, the show is a fantastic showpiece of Chinese cultural tradition. Witness the daring stunts of Chinese acrobats alongside the magnificent 18-metre-long Dragon Dance – and much more.

This colourful and action-packed show is the perfect entertainment for all ages to enjoy. You don’t want to miss it!

Tickets

£14.00

Booking information

Ticket Prices:From £14.00

Date & time:Wednesday 15 January 2025 at 7.00pm

Running time:100 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.

Thame Local Produce Market
2025-01-14 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.
