BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The Oxford Magazine - ECPv6.17.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for The Oxford Magazine REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20230326T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20231029T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20240331T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20241027T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20270328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20271031T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241018T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250901T235959 DTSTAMP:20260519T193658Z CREATED:20241012T113234Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T193658Z UID:10009665-1729209600-1756771199@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Breaking Ground DESCRIPTION:Breaking Ground Exhibition at Oxford University Museum of Natural History. Image: Watercolour by Mary Buckland (nee Morland)\, possibly painted in 1817\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Breaking Ground\n\n\n\nFrom the first-ever scientific description of a dinosaur to the revelation that Earth is much older than the Biblical 6\,000 years\, the 19th century saw a network of naturalists forge new ways of thinking about the history of life and our planet. \n\n\n\nBreaking Ground is a new exhibition at the Oxford University Museum of Natural History that charts these significant developments in palaeontology and geology through a cast of characters – both the celebrated and the unsung – who helped to establish new scientific methods and ideas. \n\n\n\nCentred on an Oxford couple – William Buckland\, geologist and palaeontologist\, and Mary Buckland (née Morland)\, a scientific illustrator\, it explores some of the most historically important dinosaur discoveries ever made. \n\n\n\nMarking the 200th anniversary of the first description of a dinosaur\, Breaking Ground presents fossil material from the first three dinosaurs to be scientifically named – Megalosaurus\, Iguanodon\, and Hylaeosaurus\, including the iconic jaw that started it all. \n\n\n\nAlongside these historic specimens are more than 100 other objects\, including fossils\, skeletons\, casts\, and models. There is also archival material such as lithograph prints and watercolour paintings beautifully documenting the fieldwork\, landscapes\, and discoveries made during this fertile period of early palaeontology. \n\n\n\nWhile celebrating these important scientific developments\, Breaking Ground also investigates some inequalities of the period. William and Mary Buckland were married in 1825 and worked together to lay the foundations of modern palaeontology\, though history tends to remember their contributions differently. \n\n\n\nFamiliar names from 19th-century palaeontology are typically those of powerful people associated with certain institutions and publications; lost to history are workers in other\, often colonised\, countries who dug for specimens\, lower-status miners and quarriers around the UK\, and most women\, regardless of class or wealth. \n\n\n\nThese include Mary Anning\, who\, though more recently celebrated\, faced financial struggles for most of her life and\, as a woman\, was unable to join the Geological Society of London or present her own ideas. This is despite making some of the most important fossil discoveries of the century\, several of which will be on display in the exhibition. \n\n\n\nBreaking Ground will also offer the first showcase of items from the newly acquired Buckland archive. The drawings\, prints and paintings made by Mary Buckland include those used in the description of Megalosaurus by William Buckland in 1824. \n\n\n\nAs these illustrations helped to spread understanding of extinct groups of animals and plants among the 19th-century scientific community\, they challenged any literal interpretations of the Bible. A much older planet was revealed\, one that had undergone periods of glaciation – a controversial idea at the time – and in which hyaenas once populated the caves of Britain. \n\n\n\nComplementing the exhibition is a sculptural installation by British artist Angela Palmer. Torus of Time is a visual and tactile symbol of the deep time that was being uncovered by these pioneering 19th-century palaeontologists. An elegant ring of 16 quarry stones drawn from across the United Kingdom\, the piece represents three billion years of geological time. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease see important booking information below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\nPrices:Entry to the Museum is FREE and not ticketed. No booking required.Booking is required for organisations/groups of more than ten people visiting on the same day. \n\n\n\nOpening hours:Monday to Sunday from 10.00am to 5.00pmLast entry at 4.45pmClosed on 24\, 25\, & 26 DecemberAccessibility:Please contact the friendly team at the museum by telephone (01865 272 950) or email (foh@oum.ox.ac.uk) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGallery\n\n\n\nClick images to expand with captions \n\n\n\n\nCave Hyaena Jaw. This hyaena jaw was found by William Buckland in Kirkdale cave in North Yorkshire in the 1820s. He initially thought the fossil showed evidence of the Great Flood having transported the animal to England. However\, further analysis showed the cave to have been a hyaena den from the Late Pleistocene\, 120\,000 years ago\, when Yorkshire would have been a lot warmer.\n\n\n\nHippopotamus. This watercolour by Mary Buckland (nee Morland)\, possibly painted in 1817\, is marked ‘MM’ – one of the few drawings signed with Mary’s maiden name. Morland was a gifted scientific illustrator whose drawings were used in scientific publications for William Buckland and others including Georges Cuvier.\n\n\n\nIchthyosaur with stomach contents. Exceptionally preserved\, this is one of Mary Anning’s finds of an ichthyosaur. Fish bones and scales\, visible inside the stomach area of the animal\, reveal the last meal of this marine reptile.\n\n\n\nMegalosaurus Jaw. This is the iconic fossilised jaw of Megalosaurus\, found in Stonesfield\, Oxfordshire\, and was used by William Buckland in the first ever scientific description of a dinosaur\, in 1824.\n\n\n\nProfessor and Mrs. Buckland and Frank. This silhouette of the Bucklands\, created by Auguste Edouart in 1829\, celebrates how the whole family was involved in the study of palaeontology.\n\n\n\nSynoptic view of the leading phenomena of Geology. The first plate in William Buckland’s Bridgewater Treatise VI: Geology and mineralogy considered with reference to natural theology. The Bridgewater Treatises was a series of eight volumes highlighting how science and faith could coexist. Buckland’s contribution argued that geology and palaeontology were consistent with the Bible and natural theology. URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/breaking-ground/ LOCATION:Oxford University Museum of Natural History\, Parks Road\, Oxford\, Oxfordshire CATEGORIES:Exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/breaking-ground-exhibition-01-1920x1080-hippopotamus.webp GEO:51.7586144;-1.2567354 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Oxford University Museum of Natural History Parks Road Oxford Oxfordshire;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Parks Road:geo:-1.2567354,51.7586144 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241018T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250511T235959 DTSTAMP:20250620T160534Z CREATED:20241123T154204Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250620T160534Z UID:10009708-1729209600-1747007999@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Ashmolean NOW: Bettina von Zwehl DESCRIPTION:Ashmolean NOW: Bettina von Zwehl\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Ashmolean NOW: Bettina von Zwehl\n\n\n\nAshmolean NOW: Bettina von Zwehl is the third in the Ashmolean NOW exhibition series\, where contemporary artists are invited to create new work inspired by the Ashmolean’s historical collections. \n\n\n\nThis exhibition features photographs by London-based artist Bettina von Zwehl (b. 1971)\, whose aim is to rekindle wonder and curiosity as critical tools for exploring new ideas and practices. \n\n\n\nDuring a residency in Oxford from 2022 to 2023\, von Zwehl spent time researching the Ashmolean’s founding collections – the wonderfully diverse objects and works of art which were displayed when the museum first opened in the 17th century. \n\n\n\nThe artist’s time at the Ashmolean served as inspiration for a unique photographic ‘Wunderkammer’ installation that moves between portraiture\, silhouetted fragments\, still-life\, monumental and miniature elements\, as well as non-art objects and specimens from natural history collections. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\nPrices:Admission is FREE \n\n\n\nDate and times:From 18 October 2024 to 11 May 2025The museum is open every day from 10.00am to 5.00pm \n\n\n\nLocation:Gallery 8 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBehind-the-scenes with the artist URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/ashmolean-now-bettina-von-zwehl/ LOCATION:Ashmolean Museum\, 35 Beaumont Street\, Oxford\, Oxfordshire\, OX1 2PH CATEGORIES:Exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/ashmolean-now-bettina-von-zwehl-1920x1080-1.webp GEO:51.7550824;-1.2611489 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Ashmolean Museum 35 Beaumont Street Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 2PH;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=35 Beaumont Street:geo:-1.2611489,51.7550824 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241130T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251109T235959 DTSTAMP:20251224T132724Z CREATED:20241123T172007Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251224T132724Z UID:10009710-1732924800-1762732799@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Cheung Yee and his 1960s Hong Kong contemporaries DESCRIPTION:Cheung Yee and his 1960s Hong Kong Contemporaries. Images (left to right): Everlasting 2/50\, Cheung Yee\, 1977\, red relief on cast paper. Family\, Cheung Yee\, 1960-1969. Chan Painting\, Lui Shou-Kwan\, 1969.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Cheung Yee and his 1960s Hong Kong Contemporaries\n\n\n\nThis exhibition showcases newly-acquired works for the Ashmolean by the Hong Kong artist Cheung Yee (1936–2019). It will be the first substantial display of his work outside Hong Kong\, including sculpture and works on paper. \n\n\n\nCheung Yee was a leading figure of innovation in the Hong Kong art scene\, especially during the 1960s\, when the city established its own identity as an artistic centre. \n\n\n\nHis work will be shown alongside those by Lui Shou-Kwan (1919–75)\, Wucius Wong (b.1936)\, Liu Kuo-sung (b.1932) and others from the avant-garde Circle Art Group. \n\n\n\nDisplayed with his peers\, the works highlight Cheung Yee’s connection with a generation of modern art pioneers from Hong Kong and Taiwan in the latter 20th century. \n\n\n\nAlthough Cheung Yee is mainly known as a sculptor\, the Ashmolean exhibition will include some outstanding examples of his experiments with works on paper. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\nPrices:Admission is FREE \n\n\n\nDate and times:From 30 November 2024 to 09 November 2025 \n\n\n\nThe museum is open every day from 10.00am to 5.00pm \n\n\n\nLocation:Gallery 11\, ground floor URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/cheung-yee-and-his-1960s-hong-kong-contemporaries/ LOCATION:Ashmolean Museum\, 35 Beaumont Street\, Oxford\, Oxfordshire\, OX1 2PH CATEGORIES:Exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/cheung-yee-01-1920x1080-1.webp GEO:51.7550824;-1.2611489 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Ashmolean Museum 35 Beaumont Street Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 2PH;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=35 Beaumont Street:geo:-1.2611489,51.7550824 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250214T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250615T235959 DTSTAMP:20250715T002822Z CREATED:20241123T133050Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250715T002822Z UID:10009706-1739491200-1750031999@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Anselm Kiefer: Early Works DESCRIPTION:Anselm Kiefer: Early Works exhibition at Ashmolean Museum Oxford\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Anselm Kiefer: Early Works\n\n\n\nAnselm Kiefer: Early Works will be a landmark survey of the artist’s work produced between 1969 and 1982.  \n\n\n\nOrganised in collaboration with the Hall Art Foundation and drawn from the Hall Collection\, the exhibition will show approximately 45 works rarely displayed in public before. \n\n\n\nThis major exhibition will return to Anselm Kiefer’s roots\, featuring important early paintings\, photos\, prints\, artist books\, watercolours and mixed-media work\, including less well-known\, intimate pieces. \n\n\n\nRead more: Ashmolean Museum to present early works by Anselm Kiefer in landmark exhibition \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\nPrices:Standard tickets – £15.30 or £17.00 with Gift AidConcession rate tickets – £14.30 or £16 with Gift AidHalf-price tickets – £7.65 or £8.50 with Gift AidMember tickets – FreeCarer tickets – Free \n\n\n\nTickets go on sale for shortly. \n\n\n\nConcession rate tickets are for Senior citizens and University of Oxford staff & alumni. Proof of eligibility must be presented with your ticket when you visit. \n\n\n\nHalf-price tickets are for Art Fund members\, children aged 12 to 17 years and under 25s\, Blue Light cardholders (key workers)\, and those who are unemployed/jobseekers. Proof of eligibility must be presented with your ticket when you visit. \n\n\n\nFree member tickets – Entry to the exhibition is free for members but we advise pre-booking a timed slot\, especially at busier periods\, to guarantee entry. You will need your 13- or 14-digit membership number to book. \n\n\n\nDisabled visitors & carers – Disabled visitors should book a regular exhibition ticket at full or concession price\, depending on eligibility. Accompanying carers can access the exhibition for free with a ticket-holding disabled visitor\, but should please book a free ‘Carer’ tickets for the same time slot. \n\n\n\nDates and times:The exhibition is open from 10.00am to 5.00pm daily from 14 February to 15 June 2025. \n\n\n\nThere is a free Members Preview for Anselm Kiefer: Early Works on Thursday\, 13 February\, from 10.00am to 5.00pm. No booking is required\, but you need to show your membership card on arrival. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFeatured images from left to right: Portrait of Anselm Kiefer by Till Brönner\, 2023. Anselm Kiefer (b. 1945)\, Untitled\, 1974. Mixed media on paper\, 62.5 x 44 cm. Hall Collection. Courtesy of the Hall Art Foundation.  © Anselm Kiefer. Photo: Adam Reich. Anselm Kiefer (b. 1945). Die Etsch (The Adige)\, early-1970s. Watercolour\, gouache and ink on paper\, 56 x 41 cm. Hall Collection. Courtesy of the Hall Art Foundation. © Anselm Kiefer. Photo: Mark-Woods.com URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/anselm-kiefer-early-works/ LOCATION:Ashmolean Museum\, 35 Beaumont Street\, Oxford\, Oxfordshire\, OX1 2PH CATEGORIES:Exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/ashmolean-museum-oxford-05-1920x1080-anselm-kiefer-early-works.webp GEO:51.7550824;-1.2611489 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Ashmolean Museum 35 Beaumont Street Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 2PH;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=35 Beaumont Street:geo:-1.2611489,51.7550824 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250301T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260315T235959 DTSTAMP:20260327T144124Z CREATED:20251121T002047Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T144124Z UID:10011683-1740787200-1773619199@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Images of Authority: Portraits Between Iran and Europe DESCRIPTION:Images of Authority: Portraits Between Iran and Europe\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Images of Authority: Portraits Between Iran and Europe\n\n\n\nThis free exhibition examines the power of portraits in shaping the image of three contemporaneous rulers: Fath Ali Shah Qajar (1797–1834)\, King George III (1760–1820)\, and Napoleon Bonaparte (1799–1814)\, offering a fascinating reflection on the role of imagery in both personal and political life. \n\n\n\nJuxtaposing works on different media from Iran\, Britain\, and France\, the display reveals the strategies these leaders and their image-makers used to convey authority\, ambition\, and personality. \n\n\n\nFor the first time in over a century\, the exhibition also presents two recently restored Qajar paintings\, alongside insights from their conservation discoveries. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking informatio\n\n\n\nPrices: \n\n\n\nFree \n\n\n\nLocation: \n\n\n\nGallery 29 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSelected artworks on display\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Seated Portrait of Fath Ali Shah of Iran retouched & conserved\, about 1798\, oil on canvas © Ashmolean Museum\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Portrait of a setar player\, 1797–1798. Detail from the retouched and conserved portrait of a setar player\, signed Mirza Muhammad\, oil on canvas © Ashmolean Museum\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Portrait of King George III\, after 1800. Engraving by Anthony Cardon\, after William Beechey © Ashmolean Museum\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Miniature Portrait of Napoleon I\, 19th century. Watercolour on ivory miniature by Jean-Baptiste Isabey © Ashmolean Museum\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Caricature of George III as Cheyt Singh\, about 1786. Hand-coloured engraving © Ashmolean Museum\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Mirror case depicting Fath ‘Ali Shah’. Carved ivory mirror case from Iran by Muhammad Ali © Ashmolean Museum URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/images-of-authority-portraits-between-iran-and-europe/ LOCATION:Ashmolean Museum\, 35 Beaumont Street\, Oxford\, Oxfordshire\, OX1 2PH CATEGORIES:Exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/images-of-authority-01-1600x900-1.webp GEO:51.7550824;-1.2611489 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Ashmolean Museum 35 Beaumont Street Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 2PH;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=35 Beaumont Street:geo:-1.2611489,51.7550824 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250406T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251018T235959 DTSTAMP:20250803T000755Z CREATED:20250803T000749Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250803T000755Z UID:10011138-1743897600-1760831999@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Harcourt Arboretum Activity Backpack DESCRIPTION:Arboretum Activity Backpack\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Arboretum Activity Backpack\n\n\n\nEnjoy a backpack filled with activities. Enjoy games\, things to make\, spot\, and discover on your adventure around the Arboretum. Activity backpacks are ideal for children aged 3 to 8. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease see important booking information below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\nTicket prices: \n\n\n\n£2.00 per pack (accompanying adults will need to pay standard entry). \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nSunday 06 April to Saturday 18 October 2025 \n\n\n\nDuring opening hours – 10.00am to 5.00pm\, with last entry at 4.00pm \n\n\n\nAge guidance: \n\n\n\n3-8 years \n\n\n\nGood to know: \n\n\n\nPay on arrival (please note there is a limited number of packs available at any time and we cannot guarantee these will always be available). URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/harcourt-arboretum-activity-backpack/ LOCATION:Harcourt Arboretum\, Oxford Lodge\, Peacock Gate\, Nuneham Courtenay\, OX44 9PX CATEGORIES:Family,Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Arboretum-Activity-Backpack.webp GEO:51.6846322;-1.1985084 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Harcourt Arboretum Oxford Lodge Peacock Gate Nuneham Courtenay OX44 9PX;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Oxford Lodge\, Peacock Gate:geo:-1.1985084,51.6846322 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250423T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250511T235959 DTSTAMP:20250517T103651Z CREATED:20250517T103447Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250517T103651Z UID:10010719-1745366400-1747007999@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Marjorie Collins: A Retrospective 1975-2025 DESCRIPTION:Marjorie Collins: A Retrospective 1975-2025\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Marjorie Collins: A Retrospective 1975-2025\n\n\n\nLight\, and the abstract shadows\, shapes\, and reflections that it can impart on objects or surfaces\, is the unifying theme that runs through the work in Marjorie Collins’ retrospective exhibition. \n\n\n\nAlthough she started out painting people and places\, today Marjorie is better known for her colourful contemporary watercolours of still lifes and florals\, often painting objects larger than life. Marjorie still paints urban scenes\, many from unusual angles to create abstract shapes\, but with the resulting image still representational. \n\n\n\nAbout the Artist  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMarjorie grew up in Chicago and trained at the University of Michigan\, where she gained a Bachelor’s degree in Design\, followed by part-time graduate courses at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. It was in Chicago that her interest in how light falls on buildings led to the style that characterises her work. She moved to Oxford in 1975\, and this exhibition follows the refinement of that technique. \n\n\n\nShe has exhibited widely\, and her work can be found in a number of corporate and private collections both in the UK and the US. Images of her work have appeared in a number of art publications and on the artuk.org website. Marjorie is a Member of the Society of Women Artists\, the Society of Botanical Artists\, and the Oxford Art Society.  \n\n\n\nThis exhibition represents a selection of the paintings Marjorie has completed since moving to Oxford from Chicago in 1975 until the present. During this time\, she has exhibited her paintings widely in galleries in solo and group shows both in the United States and in England\, where her work can be found in corporate\, private\, and public collections.  \n\n\n\nOpen exhibitions include The Royal Academy Summer Exhibition\, Sunday Times Watercolour Competition\, Royal Institute of Painters in Watercolours\, and the Royal Watercolour Society. \n\n\n\nAmong the many prizes her work has received are:  \n\n\n\n\nWinsor and Newton Grand Award – Celebration 2000 Competition (Artist Magazine) \n\n\n\nRunner Up St Cuthbert’s Mill Award – Society of Botanical Artists Competition 2007 \n\n\n\nDaler Rowney Purchase Prize – Society of Women Artists 2008 \n\n\n\nFinalist Flowers and Garden Competition – International Artist Magazine 2009 \n\n\n\nWinsor and Newton First Prize – Royal Watercolour Society 2011 \n\n\n\nDaniel Smith Excellence in Colour Award – Society of Women Artists 2011 \n\n\n\nShortlisted Artist of the Year Award – Artist and Illustrator Magazine 2013\, 2014 \n\n\n\nShortlisted Artist – Jacksons Open Art Prize 2018 \n\n\n\nSt Cuthbert’s Paper Mill Award – Society of Women Artists 2018 \n\n\n\nWinner – Artist Magazine’s 90th Anniversary Challenge (to paint a city scene) \n\n\n\nHighly Commended – The Artist and Leisure Painter Open Art Competition \n\n\n\nFaso Boldbrush Merchandise Award – Women in Watercolour (US Int. Juried Competition 2022) \n\n\n\nDerwent Special Fine Art Award  \n\n\n\nEstablished Artist Award – Society of Women’s Artists Exhibition 2022 \n\n\n\nFinalist – Broadway Arts Festival Open Art Competition \n\n\n\nEntry selected – Publicity of Broadway Arts Festival June 2023 \n\n\n\nGuest Selector’s Prize – Oxford Art Society Member’s Exhibition 2023 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease see important booking information below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\nTicket prices:Free entry. No booking required. \n\n\n\nDates & times:Wednesday 23 April to Sunday 11 May 2025 at 7.30pm \n\n\n\nExhibition openingThursday 24 April 6.00pm to 8.00pmPlease join us to celebrate the opening of the exhibition. \n\n\n\nSpecial Sunday openingSunday 11 May 12.00pm to 4.00pmPlease join the artist in the gallery from 2.00pm to 4.00pm \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGallery URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/marjorie-collins-a-retrospective-1975-2025/ LOCATION:The North Wall Arts Centre\, South Parade\, Oxford\, OX2 7JN CATEGORIES:Exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Marjorie.webp GEO:51.7781313;-1.2676696 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The North Wall Arts Centre South Parade Oxford OX2 7JN;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=South Parade:geo:-1.2676696,51.7781313 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250504T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250504T140000 DTSTAMP:20240116T170731Z CREATED:20220909T120824Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240116T170731Z UID:10007370-1746352800-1746367200@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:South Oxford Farmers and Community Market DESCRIPTION:South Oxford Farmers and Community Market\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the South Oxford Farmers and Community Market\n\n\n\nThe South Oxford Farmers and Community Market is a weekly market selling local\, seasonal food and non-food goods. \n\n\n\n‘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. \n\n\n\nThe market also supports the resale of locally-sourced second-hand products such as books and clothing. \n\n\n\nThe market is held every Sunday from 10.00am to noon in the courtyard of the South Oxford Community Centre on Lake Street. \n\n\n\nWeekly/regular vendors include: \n\n\n\n\nNatural Bread Company\n\n\n\nClays Organic Vegetables\n\n\n\nBrill Organic Vegetables\n\n\n\nEadles of Beckley\n\n\n\nSofacoma Wholefoods\n\n\n\nCelia’s Bakery\n\n\n\nFAI Eggs\n\n\n\nRaffaele Pepe\n\n\n\nJericho Coffee Traders\n\n\n\n\nThe 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. URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/south-oxford-farmers-and-community-market/2025-05-04/ LOCATION:South Oxford Community Centre\, Lake Street\, Oxford\, Oxfordshire\, OX1 4RP CATEGORIES:Farmers Markets ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/south-oxford-farmers-and-community-market-1600x900.webp GEO:51.7393714;-1.2556906 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=South Oxford Community Centre Lake Street Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 4RP;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Lake Street:geo:-1.2556906,51.7393714 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250505T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250505T213000 DTSTAMP:20260426T145834Z CREATED:20250322T092601Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260426T145834Z UID:10010317-1746473400-1746480600@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Murder\, She Didn't Write DESCRIPTION:Murder\, She Didn’t Write\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Murder\, She Didn’t Write\n\n\n\nDon your deerstalker\, grab your magnifying glass\, and get your ‘finger of suspicion’ ready because Edinburgh Fringe favourites\, Degrees of Error\, are bringing back their multiple sell-out show for your sleuthing pleasure. \n\n\n\nThey’ll create a classic murder mystery on the spot in this ingenious improvised comedy. You\, the audience\, become the author as the cast acts out your very own Agatha Christie-inspired masterpiece live on stage. At each show\, this extraordinarily talented company uses audience suggestions to create a unique\, original\, and extremely comical murder mystery just for you. All you have to do… is solve it! \n\n\n\nMurder\, She Didn’t Write\n\n\n\nMs. Gold poisoned at a synchronised swimming gala? Dr Blue exploded by cannon during a hot air balloon race? Professor Violet crushed to death at a Love Island recoupling? You decide! \n\n\n\nBut will you guess whodunnit before the killer is revealed? \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWatch the trailer\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease see important booking information below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\nTicket prices: \n\n\n\nFrom £16.50 \n\n\n\nTickets are subject to a transaction fee of £3.95 \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nMonday 05 May 2025 at 7.30pm \n\n\n\nRunning time: \n\n\n\n2 hours\, including an interval \n\n\n\nLocation: \n\n\n\nMain auditorium \n\n\n\nAge guidance: \n\n\n\n12+ \n\n\n\nWarning: \n\n\n\nThis show contains some strong language and sexual references. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Aylesbury Waterside Theatre\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nAylesbury Waterside Theatre is a stunning modern venue at the heart of Buckinghamshire’s cultural scene. \n\n\n\nOpened in 2010\, its striking wooden interior takes inspiration from the rolling Chiltern Hills\, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. The theatre regularly hosts top touring productions\, offering audiences the chance to enjoy big-name shows and world-class entertainment without heading to London. \n\n\n\nDesigned for comfort and accessibility\, the venue features step-free access\, wheelchair spaces\, and hearing loop systems. Whether you’re after a hit musical\, stand-up comedy\, or a magical Christmas pantomime\, Waterside Theatre has something for everyone. \n\n\n\nSee important information about Getting there and Access here \n\n\n\nSee other shows at this venue URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/murder-she-didnt-write-2/ LOCATION:Aylesbury Waterside Theatre\, Exchange Street\, Aylesbury\, Buckinghamshire\, HP20 1UG CATEGORIES:Plays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Murder-She-Didnt-Write.webp GEO:51.7539238;-1.2606005 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Aylesbury Waterside Theatre Exchange Street Aylesbury Buckinghamshire HP20 1UG;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Exchange Street:geo:-1.2606005,51.7539238 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250506T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250506T210000 DTSTAMP:20250517T105108Z CREATED:20250517T105104Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250517T105108Z UID:10010795-1746559800-1746565200@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Flow DESCRIPTION:Flow\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Flow\n\n\n\nA wondrous journey\, through realms natural and mystical\, Flow follows a courageous cat after his home is devastated by a great flood. \n\n\n\nTeaming up with a capybara\, a lemur\, a bird\, and a dog to navigate a boat in search of dry land\, they must rely on trust\, courage\, and wits to survive the perils of a newly aquatic planet. \n\n\n\nFrom the boundless imagination of the award-winning Gints Zilbalodis (Away) comes a thrilling animated spectacle as well as a profound meditation on the fragility of the environment and the spirit of friendship and community. \n\n\n\nSteeped in the soaring possibilities of visual storytelling\, Flow is a feast for the senses and a treasure for the heart. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWatch the trailer\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReviews\n\n\n\n\n“This Oscar-winning Latvian animation is utterly dreamy.” ★★★★★ \n\n\n\nThe Times \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease see important booking information below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\nTicket prices: \n\n\n\n£8.00 \n\n\n\nAll prices include any booking fees \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nTuesday 06 May 2025 at 7.30pm \n\n\n\nRunning time: \n\n\n\n1 hour 25 minutes \n\n\n\nFilm rating: \n\n\n\nU \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout The Theatre Chipping Norton\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nThe 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. \n\n\n\nThe 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. \n\n\n\nIt 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. \n\n\n\nIt is not a little theatre. It likes to make a big noise. \n\n\n\nDiscover more about The Theatre Chipping Norton\, including travel\, access and venue information. URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/flow/ LOCATION:The Theatre Chipping Norton\, 2 Spring Street\, Chipping Norton\, Oxfordshire\, OX7 5NL CATEGORIES:Film & Screen ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Flow.webp GEO:51.9431406;-1.5450005 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Theatre Chipping Norton 2 Spring Street Chipping Norton Oxfordshire OX7 5NL;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2 Spring Street:geo:-1.5450005,51.9431406 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250506T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250506T220000 DTSTAMP:20260426T145850Z CREATED:20250322T092712Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260426T145850Z UID:10010318-1746559800-1746568800@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Luther Live DESCRIPTION:Luther Live\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Luther Live\n\n\n\nLuther Vandross\, the legend lives on. \n\n\n\nThe world’s premier show in celebration of ‘The Velvet Voice’. Experience all the hits from his amazing career\, culminating in over 40 million album sales and eight Grammy awards including many of the greatest dance anthems and love songs ever written\, fronted by international Luther Vandross tribute Harry Cambridge and his 10-piece band. \n\n\n\nLuther Live\n\n\n\nPerforming hits like Never Too Much\, Here and Now\, Give Me the Reason\, I Really Didn’t Mean It\, Stop to Love\, So Amazing\, The Best Things in Life Are Free\, Always and Forever\, Endless Love\, Ain’t No Stoppin’ Us Now\, Your Secret Love\, Shine\, The Closer I Get To You\, Love The One You’re With\, Any Love\, Superstar\, Until You Come Back to Me\, Dance with My Father and many many more. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWatch the trailer\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease see important booking information below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\nTicket prices: \n\n\n\nFrom £25.25 \n\n\n\nTickets are subject to a transaction fee of £3.95 \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nTuesday 06 May 2025 at 7.30pm \n\n\n\nRunning time \n\n\n\n2 hours 30 minutes\, including an interval \n\n\n\nLocation: \n\n\n\nMain auditorium \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Aylesbury Waterside Theatre\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nAylesbury Waterside Theatre is a stunning modern venue at the heart of Buckinghamshire’s cultural scene. \n\n\n\nOpened in 2010\, its striking wooden interior takes inspiration from the rolling Chiltern Hills\, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. The theatre regularly hosts top touring productions\, offering audiences the chance to enjoy big-name shows and world-class entertainment without heading to London. \n\n\n\nDesigned for comfort and accessibility\, the venue features step-free access\, wheelchair spaces\, and hearing loop systems. Whether you’re after a hit musical\, stand-up comedy\, or a magical Christmas pantomime\, Waterside Theatre has something for everyone. \n\n\n\nSee important information about Getting there and Access here \n\n\n\nSee other shows at this venue URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/luther-live/ LOCATION:Aylesbury Waterside Theatre\, Exchange Street\, Aylesbury\, Buckinghamshire\, HP20 1UG CATEGORIES:Concerts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Luther-Live.webp GEO:51.7539238;-1.2606005 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Aylesbury Waterside Theatre Exchange Street Aylesbury Buckinghamshire HP20 1UG;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Exchange Street:geo:-1.2606005,51.7539238 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250507T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250510T235959 DTSTAMP:20260426T150746Z CREATED:20250426T150319Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260426T150746Z UID:10010543-1746576000-1746921599@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Think Human Festival 2025: A celebration of ideas\, creativity\, and community DESCRIPTION:Think Human Festival 2025: A celebration of ideas\, creativity\, and community\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Think Human Festival 2025: A celebration of ideas\, creativity\, and community\n\n\n\nOxford Brookes University will host the Think Human Festival 2025 from Wednesday 7 to Saturday 10 May\, offering a four-day programme of free public events exploring contemporary social issues\, creativity\, and what it means to be human. \n\n\n\nThink Human events provide opportunities to discuss and reflect on the importance of understanding ourselves as human beings\, our relationships with others\, and the challenges we face as part of a changing society in a complex world. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvents in this collection\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWar and Peace in Ukraine \n\n\n\nWednesday 07 May at 3.00pm \n\n\n\nLeading experts will discuss the rapidly evolving situation in Ukraine following the re-election of Donald Trump as US President\, examining the potential for peace deals\, developments in Russian-occupied territories\, and post-war reconstruction. Acclaimed designer Yurko Gutsulyak’s ‘Blue-Yellow Series’ posters will also be on display. \n\n\n\nFIND OUT MORE \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNew Labour in Power: Taking the Long View \n\n\n\nWednesday 07 May at 6.00pm \n\n\n\nNearly two decades after Tony Blair left office\, what can we learn from his government? Professor Glen O’Hara and former Minister John Denham will reflect on the successes\, challenges\, and relevance of New Labour to today’s political landscape. \n\n\n\nFIND OUT MORE \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNavigating hybrid work: Young people’s stories \n\n\n\nThursday 08 May at 2.00am \n\n\n\nExperience an interactive exhibition showcasing multimedia stories of young professionals adapting to hybrid work. Through short films and engaging activities\, participants will share their struggles\, resilience\, and creativity in the modern workplace. \n\n\n\nFIND OUT MORE \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOlive Gibbs: A Remarkable Woman – Film screening and discussion \n\n\n\nThursday 08 May at 6.00pm \n\n\n\nDiscover the remarkable legacy of Olive Gibbs—peace campaigner\, politician\, and education advocate—through an exclusive screening of ‘Olive Gibbs: A Remarkable Woman’ followed by a panel discussion on her enduring impact. \n\n\n\nFIND OUT MORE \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFuture You Revisited \n\n\n\nFriday 09 May 5.00pm \n\n\n\nLetters written by young people in 2017-2019 to their future selves will be opened\, offering an emotional reflection on personal growth. The event will feature a short film documenting their reactions and invite a new generation to take part in this thought-provoking project. \n\n\n\nFIND OUT MORE \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWho did It? \n\n\n\nSaturday 10 May at 12.00pm \n\n\n\nTouching on two murders that took place in 1959\, this talk deals with the issues encountered in researching a book that deals with the potential for miscarriages of justice around historical events.  \n\n\n\nFIND OUT MORE \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCraft and Creativity for Social Change \n\n\n\nSaturday 10 May at 2.00pm \n\n\n\nExplore sustainable fashion and traditional textile techniques in a hands-on workshop focused on creativity\, heritage\, and social impact.  \n\n\n\nFIND OUT MORE \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Magic of Film Music \n\n\n\nSaturday 10 May at 6.30pm \n\n\n\nDiscover how music shapes cinema in an engaging public lecture that explores the evolution of film scores. With a mix of history\, humour\, and audiovisual examples\, this event will immerse audiences in the magic of movie soundtracks. \n\n\n\nFIND OUT MORE \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis festival is free. No booking required. URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/think-human-festival-2025-a-celebration-of-ideas-creativity-and-community/ LOCATION:Oxford Brookes University\, Oxford Brookes University\, Headington\, Oxford\, OX3 0BP CATEGORIES:Variety ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Think-Human-Festival-2025-A-celebration-of-ideas-creativity-and-community.webp GEO:51.7550841;-1.2243008 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Oxford Brookes University Oxford Brookes University Headington Oxford OX3 0BP;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Oxford Brookes University\, Headington:geo:-1.2243008,51.7550841 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250507T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250507T183000 DTSTAMP:20250517T105202Z CREATED:20250517T105155Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250517T105202Z UID:10011023-1746642600-1746642600@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Bach 1725 DESCRIPTION:Bach 1725\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Bach 1725\n\n\n\nA unique celebration marking 300 years since the composition and first performance of Johann Sebastian Bach’s 1725 Ascension Day Cantata Auf Christi Himmelfahrt allein.  \n\n\n\nThis momentous occasion also marks the arrival of Bach’s rare original manuscript of the cantata\, bequeathed to the Bodleian Library\, one of only four of the composer’s manuscripts in the UK. This colourful cantata for orchestra\, chorus\, and soloists was written for its first performance on Ascension Day in May 1725. \n\n\n\nThree hundred years later\, it is the center-piece of a celebratory concert exploring Bach’s compositions from this post-Easter period in 1725\, alongside a newly commissioned piece by Judith Weir and student compositions inspired by Auf Christi Himmelfahrt allein.   \n\n\n\nWorld-leading Bach scholar and performer John Butt directs the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment and the Choir of New College Oxford\, whose director Robert Quinney has used his extensive knowledge of the manuscript to prepare the choir for this performance.  \n\n\n\nThe manuscript\, a tangible link to the past\, will be on display in the Weston Library\, Bodleian Libraries.  \n\n\n\nPresented by the Cultural Programme at Oxford University and the Bodleian Libraries.   \n\n\n\nPerformers  \n\n\n\n\nOrchestra of the Age of Enlightenment \n\n\n\nChoir of New College Oxford \n\n\n\nJohn Butt (director) \n\n\n\n\nProgramme  \n\n\n\n\nJ. S. Bach Sinfonia to Cantata BWV42 Am Abend aber desselbigen Sabbats\n\nNew piece by University of Oxford composition student \n\n\n\n\n\nJ.S. Bach Cantata BWV103 Ihr werdet weinen und heulen\n\nNew piece by University of Oxford composition student \n\n\n\n\n\nJ.S. Bach Motet: Der Geist hilft unser Schwachheit auf\, BWV226\n\nJudith Weir Upwards (premiere) \n\n\n\n\n\nJ.S. Bach Cantata BWV128 Auf Christi Himmelfahrt allein\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease see important booking information below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\nTicket prices: \n\n\n\nGeneral – £15.00 – £40.00 \n\n\n\nStudent & U25 – £10.00 \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nWednesday 07 May 2025 at 6.30pm \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Sheldonian Theatre\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nHome to ceremonial occasions and a raft of exciting events\, the magnificent and versatile Sheldonian Theatre is the focal point of the University of Oxford and is a unique space to experience live music. \n\n\n\nTo see an interactive map of the theatre\, click here. \n\n\n\nFind out more about the Sheldonian Theatre\, including facilities\, access and venue information. URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/bach-1725/ LOCATION:Sheldonian Theatre\, Broad Street\, Oxford\, Oxfordshire\, OX1 3AZ CATEGORIES:Concerts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Bach-1725.webp GEO:51.7545274;-1.2555493 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Sheldonian Theatre Broad Street Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 3AZ;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Broad Street:geo:-1.2555493,51.7545274 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250507T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250507T193000 DTSTAMP:20250517T105339Z CREATED:20250517T105333Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250517T105339Z UID:10010879-1746646200-1746646200@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Murder\, She Didn’t Write DESCRIPTION:Murder\, She Didn’t Write\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Murder\, She Didn’t Write\n\n\n\nDon your deerstalker\, grab your magnifying glass\, and get your ‘finger of suspicion’ at the ready because Edinburgh Fringe favourites\, Degrees of Error\, are bringing back their multiple sell-out show for your sleuthing pleasure. \n\n\n\nThey’ll create a classic murder mystery on the spot in this ingenious improvised comedy. You\, the audience\, become the author as the cast acts out your very own Agatha Christie-inspired masterpiece live on stage. At each show\, this extraordinarily talented company uses audience suggestions to create a unique\, original\, and extremely comical murder mystery just for you. All you have to do… is solve it! \n\n\n\nMs Gold poisoned at a synchronised swimming gala? Dr Blue exploded by cannon during a hot air balloon race? Professor Violet crushed to death at a Love Island recoupling? You decide! \n\n\n\nBut will you guess whodunnit before the killer is revealed? \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReviews\n\n\n\n\n“Outstanding performances delivered by a seriously talented cast!” ★★★★★ \n\n\n\nThreeWeeks \n\n\n\n\n\n“Absolutely fantastic… incredibly clever… laugh-out-loud funny… a truly entertaining and hilarious take on the murder mystery and absolutely not one to miss.” ★★★★★ \n\n\n\nVoiceMag.uk \n\n\n\n\n\n“Hilarious… the show is a riot.” ★★★★★ \n\n\n\nScottish Daily Mail \n\n\n\n\n\n“By far the best-improvised show I have ever seen!” ★★★★★ \n\n\n\nInter:Mission \n\n\n\n\n\n“A fully-fledged play that still leaves its audience gasping with shock when the truth is revealed.” ★★★★★ \n\n\n\nNorth West End \n\n\n\n\n\n“Hilarious and an absolute must-see.” ★★★★★ \n\n\n\nThe Student Newspaper \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease see important booking information below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\nTicket prices: \n\n\n\n£28.00 \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nWednesday 07 May 2025 at 7.30pm \n\n\n\nRunning time: \n\n\n\n2 hours\, including a 20-minute interval \n\n\n\nAge guidance: \n\n\n\n12+ \n\n\n\nWarning: \n\n\n\nThis show includes some strong language and sexual references. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout The Mill Arts Centre\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nThe Mill Arts Centre is the cultural hub for Banbury and the surrounding area. \n\n\n\nAs 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. \n\n\n\nIt 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. \n\n\n\nThe 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. \n\n\n\nYou 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. \n\n\n\nAlternatively\, 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. \n\n\n\nDiscover more about The Mill Arts Centre\, including travel\, access and venue information. URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/murder-she-didnt-write-3/ LOCATION:The Mill Arts Centre\, Banbury\, Spiceball Park\, Banbury\, Oxfordshire\, OX16 5QE CATEGORIES:Plays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Murder-She-Didnt-Write.webp GEO:52.0639491;-1.3328105 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Mill Arts Centre Banbury Spiceball Park Banbury Oxfordshire OX16 5QE;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Spiceball Park:geo:-1.3328105,52.0639491 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250507T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250507T204500 DTSTAMP:20250517T105517Z CREATED:20250517T105514Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250517T105517Z UID:10011031-1746646200-1746650700@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:FLAMENCO: Grisha Goryachev DESCRIPTION:FLAMENCO: Grisha Goryachev\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout FLAMENCO: Grisha Goryachev\n\n\n\nHailing from St. Petersburg\, Russia\, Grisha Goryachev is renowned for his extraordinary talent in both classical and flamenco guitar. Beginning his musical journey at the age of six under the guidance of his father\, Grisha quickly emerged as a child prodigy. \n\n\n\nBy nine\, he was already performing in prestigious concert halls across the Soviet Union\, captivating audiences with his technical brilliance and emotional depth. \n\n\n\nHis early success led to international recognition\, including second prize at the Danny Kaye International Children’s Awards and high-profile performances at the United Nations and for the Royalty of Iceland. \n\n\n\nGrisha’s passion for flamenco deepened during a transformative tour of Spain\, where he was invited to play for flamenco legend Paco de Lucía. Impressed by Grisha’s artistry\, de Lucía personally supported his application for an American visa for “Extraordinary Ability\,” enabling him to share his unique blend of flamenco and classical guitar with audiences in the United States. \n\n\n\nGrisha’s dedication to his craft earned him the Best Performance of Spanish Music at the VI International Classical Guitar Competition “Julian Arcás” in Almería\, Spain. \n\n\n\nNow based in the U.S.\, Grisha is one of the few guitarists committed to reviving the tradition of solo flamenco guitar\, a practice once mastered by legends like Ramón Montoya and Sabicas. His repertoire\, which includes more than six hours of flamenco solos transcribed entirely by ear\, showcases his ability to blend the precision of classical music with the fiery passion of flamenco. \n\n\n\nGrisha’s performances are not just concerts; they are a journey through the rich history and vibrant soul of flamenco. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReviews\n\n\n\n\n“One of the most astonishing flamenco guitarists in the world!”  \n\n\n\nAustin Classical Guitar \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease see important booking information below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\nTicket prices: \n\n\n\nSuper Early Bird – £20.00 \n\n\n\nEarly Bird – £24.00 \n\n\n\nGeneral – £32.00 \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nWednesday 07 May 2025 at 7.30pm \n\n\n\nRunning time: \n\n\n\n1 hour 15 minutes with no interval \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout SJE Arts Oxford\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSJE Arts Oxford is a concert venue and arts organisation based at St John the Evangelist Church on Iffley Road\, Oxford. \n\n\n\nThe 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. \n\n\n\nSince 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. \n\n\n\nConveniently located near the city centre\, SJE Arts blends history and culture\, making it a favourite destination for locals and visitors seeking enriching artistic experiences. \n\n\n\nFind out more SJE Arts Oxford\, including facilities\, access and venue information. URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/flamenco-grisha-goryachev/ LOCATION:SJE Arts Oxford\, St John the Evangelist Church\, 109A Iffley Road\, Oxford\, OX4 1EH CATEGORIES:Concerts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/FLAMENCO-Grisha-Goryachev.webp GEO:51.7466409;-1.2399875 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=SJE Arts Oxford St John the Evangelist Church 109A Iffley Road Oxford OX4 1EH;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=St John the Evangelist Church\, 109A Iffley Road:geo:-1.2399875,51.7466409 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250507T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250507T213000 DTSTAMP:20250517T105620Z CREATED:20250517T105617Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250517T105620Z UID:10010796-1746646200-1746653400@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Solve Along A Murder She Wrote DESCRIPTION:Solve Along A Murder She Wrote\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Solve Along A Murder She Wrote\n\n\n\nCult hit event Solve-Along-A-Murder-She-Wrote comes to Chipping Norton with an interactive screening of the classic Murder\, She Wrote episode ‘Sing a Song of Murder’. Jessica Fletcher heads to but soon there’s a murder that only she (or you!) can solve! \n\n\n\nSolve-Along-A-Murder-She-Wrote is a unique and hilarious night featuring games\, prizes\, and audience participation\, with special permission from NBC Universal Television. See the show Time Out rated one of 2021 and 2019’s 50 Great Nights Out in London that has played to sell-out audiences across the UK and Australia and a hit of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2023 and 2024. \n\n\n\nHosted by super-fan Tim Benzie\, Solve-Along-A-Murder-She-Wrote features: \n\n\n\n\nA race to solve the crime\, via the Fameometer and the Suspiciometer!\n\n\n\nA Cabot Cove quiz!\n\n\n\nA singalong to the theme tune with new lyrics!\n\n\n\nClips and biogs of the campy guest stars!\n\n\n\n\nTim Benzie is obsessed with Murder\, She Wrote\, having watched the original series when it was first broadcast\, and now relishing the repeats on television everywhere. \n\n\n\nAn award-winning playwright and co-writer of the Royal Vauxhall Tavern’s 2017-2024 pantos (‘Goosed’\, ‘Rubbed’\, ‘Slipped’\, ‘Pricked’\, ‘Cracked’ and the Offie Award-winning ‘Tossed’.). He is the co-producer of the camp club night PopHorror. \n\n\n\nVisit us at www.solvealongamurdershewrote.com for more info! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease see important booking information below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\nTicket prices: \n\n\n\n£22.50 \n\n\n\nAll prices include any booking fees \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nWednesday 07 May 2025 at 7.30pm \n\n\n\nRunning time: \n\n\n\n2 hours \n\n\n\nAge guidance: \n\n\n\n18+ \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout The Theatre Chipping Norton\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nThe 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. \n\n\n\nThe 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. \n\n\n\nIt 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. \n\n\n\nIt is not a little theatre. It likes to make a big noise. \n\n\n\nDiscover more about The Theatre Chipping Norton\, including travel\, access and venue information. URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/solve-along-a-murder-she-wrote/ LOCATION:The Theatre Chipping Norton\, 2 Spring Street\, Chipping Norton\, Oxfordshire\, OX7 5NL CATEGORIES:Plays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Solve-Along.webp GEO:51.9431406;-1.5450005 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Theatre Chipping Norton 2 Spring Street Chipping Norton Oxfordshire OX7 5NL;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2 Spring Street:geo:-1.5450005,51.9431406 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250507T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250507T220000 DTSTAMP:20260426T145912Z CREATED:20250322T092955Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260426T145912Z UID:10010319-1746646200-1746655200@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Meat Loaf by Candlelight DESCRIPTION:Meat Loaf by Candlelight\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Meat Loaf by Candlelight\n\n\n\nFeaturing an epic cast of West End singers\, including stars of the West End production of Bat Out of Hell\, accompanied by an incredible live rock band\, experience the music of Meat Loaf\, like never before! \n\n\n\nMeat Loaf by Candlelight\n\n\n\nThis concert features some of the most iconic songs of all time\, including Anything For Love\, Bat Out of Hell\, Two Out of Three Ain’t Bad\, Dead Ringer for Love\, and many more! \n\n\n\nFor Crying Out Loud… book your tickets now! This unforgettable experience is guaranteed to make your Rock and Roll Dreams Come Through! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease see important booking information below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\nTicket prices: \n\n\n\nFrom £32.00 \n\n\n\nTickets are subject to a transaction fee of £3.95 \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nWednesday 07 May 2025 at 7.30pm \n\n\n\nRunning time \n\n\n\n2 hours 30 minutes\, including an interval \n\n\n\nLocation: \n\n\n\nMain auditorium \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Aylesbury Waterside Theatre\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nAylesbury Waterside Theatre is a stunning modern venue at the heart of Buckinghamshire’s cultural scene. \n\n\n\nOpened in 2010\, its striking wooden interior takes inspiration from the rolling Chiltern Hills\, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. The theatre regularly hosts top touring productions\, offering audiences the chance to enjoy big-name shows and world-class entertainment without heading to London. \n\n\n\nDesigned for comfort and accessibility\, the venue features step-free access\, wheelchair spaces\, and hearing loop systems. Whether you’re after a hit musical\, stand-up comedy\, or a magical Christmas pantomime\, Waterside Theatre has something for everyone. \n\n\n\nSee important information about Getting there and Access here \n\n\n\nSee other shows at this venue URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/meat-loaf-by-candlelight/ LOCATION:Aylesbury Waterside Theatre\, Exchange Street\, Aylesbury\, Buckinghamshire\, HP20 1UG CATEGORIES:Concerts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Meat-Loaf-by-Candlelight-1.webp GEO:51.7539238;-1.2606005 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Aylesbury Waterside Theatre Exchange Street Aylesbury Buckinghamshire HP20 1UG;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Exchange Street:geo:-1.2606005,51.7539238 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250507T200000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250507T200000 DTSTAMP:20260426T145931Z CREATED:20241221T141852Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260426T145931Z UID:10009800-1746648000-1746648000@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Mark Steel - The Leopard in My House DESCRIPTION:Mark Steel – The Leopard in My House\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Mark Steel – The Leopard in My House\n\n\n\nJoin multi-award-winning\, BAFTA-nominated writer and comedian Mark Steel for his new tour The Leopard in My House. The topic? His battle with throat cancer. A battle he is winning (thankfully) and which only his rapier wit could fashion a comedy tour show out of. \n\n\n\nCancer has done nothing to dull Mark’s acute political observations or quash his “frankly bonkers” energy: you will laugh\, you will cry\, but you’ll laugh again\, and again\, and again. The Leopard in My House is proof that this leftie\, working-class\, Radio 4 favourite truly deserves his place in the UK comedy pantheon. \n\n\n\nMark is best known for his critically acclaimed BBC Radio 4 show Mark Steel’s in Town (now in its 13th series)\, as well as his hit podcast What The F*** Is Going On..?. He has also written several acclaimed books\, including an adaptation of his critically acclaimed stand-up show Who Do I Think I Am? for Audible. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\nFrom £25.00 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\nTicket prices:From £25.00 \n\n\n\nDate & time:Wednesday 07 May 2025 at 8.00pm \n\n\n\nRunning time:120 minutes\, including an interval. \n\n\n\nAge guidance: 14+ \n\n\n\nContent guidance:This show includes strong language. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Oxford Playhouse\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nOxford 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. \n\n\n\nThe 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. \n\n\n\nThe 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. \n\n\n\nOxford 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. \n\n\n\nDiscover more about Oxford Playhouse\, including travel\, access and venue information. URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/mark-steel-the-leopard-in-my-house/ LOCATION:Oxford Playhouse\, Beaumont Street\, Oxford\, Oxfordshire\, OX1 2LW\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Comedy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/MS_1500widex800tall.webp GEO:51.7550368;-1.2605435 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Oxford Playhouse Beaumont Street Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 2LW United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Beaumont Street:geo:-1.2605435,51.7550368 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250508T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250508T235959 DTSTAMP:20250517T105709Z CREATED:20250517T105705Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250517T105709Z UID:10010880-1746662400-1746748799@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Wonder Gigs DESCRIPTION:Wonder Gigs\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Wonder Gigs\n\n\n\nWonder Gigs\, music for you\, play for them. \n\n\n\nWonder Gigs is a family-friendly\, live event for music-loving grown-ups and little ones aged 0 to 4. \n\n\n\nEach of our themed sessions includes toe-tapping and acoustic covers of well-known pop\, rock\, and folk tunes from a live\, professional musician. At the same time\, one of our experienced play facilitators will ensure that your little one is well-catered for with props\, puppets\, bubbles\, and gentle child-led play. \n\n\n\nAimed at 0 to 4 year olds\, these sessions offer you a chance to unwind and play with your little one in a welcoming and relaxed space. Dancing\, moving\, and singing along is fully encouraged. \n\n\n\nGigs can last for 45 minutes – 1 hour\, including time to stay and play once the music has ended. Seating is on mats and cushions on the floor\, with some standalone chairs available for those who would prefer a seat. \n\n\n\nAs this is an event specifically for Early Years\, everyone attending will need their own ticket. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWatch the trailer\n\n\n\n\nhttps://www.themillartscentre.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Wonder-Gigs-Trailer-1.mp4?_=1\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease see important booking information below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\nTicket prices: \n\n\n\nFrom £7.50 \n\n\n\nAll prices include any booking fees \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nThursday 08 May 2025 at 10.00am and 11.15am \n\n\n\nRunning time: \n\n\n\n45 minutes \n\n\n\nAge guidance: \n\n\n\n0 to 4 years \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout The Mill Arts Centre\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nThe Mill Arts Centre is the cultural hub for Banbury and the surrounding area. \n\n\n\nAs 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. \n\n\n\nIt 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. \n\n\n\nThe 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. \n\n\n\nYou 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. \n\n\n\nAlternatively\, 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. \n\n\n\nDiscover more about The Mill Arts Centre\, including travel\, access and venue information. URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/wonder-gigs/ LOCATION:The Mill Arts Centre\, Banbury\, Spiceball Park\, Banbury\, Oxfordshire\, OX16 5QE CATEGORIES:Variety ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Wonder-Gigs.webp GEO:52.0639491;-1.3328105 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Mill Arts Centre Banbury Spiceball Park Banbury Oxfordshire OX16 5QE;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Spiceball Park:geo:-1.3328105,52.0639491 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250508T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250508T193000 DTSTAMP:20260426T145950Z CREATED:20241221T145838Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260426T145950Z UID:10009801-1746732600-1746732600@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Kerry Godliman - Bandwidth DESCRIPTION:Kerry Godliman – Bandwidth\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Kerry Godliman – Bandwidth\n\n\n\nWhile parenting teenagers\, bogged down with knicker admin and considering dealing HRT on the black market\, Kerry’s lost her mum bag but can’t remember what was in it as she’s outsourced her memory to her phone. The life of a middle-aged woman who hasn’t got the bandwidth for any of this. \n\n\n\nKerry Godliman\, comedian\, actor\, writer\, podcaster\, and broadcaster\, returns to the stage with her straight-talking charm and quick wit on a brand new stand-up show. \n\n\n\nAs seen on Afterlife\, Whitstable Pearl\, Taskmaster\, Trigger Point\, Live At The Apollo\, and more. As heard on Radio 4 and Jon Richardson’s Absolute Radio Show. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReviews\n\n\n\n\n“Some sublime culture clash material”. ★★★★ \n\n\n\nEvening Standard \n\n\n\n\n\n“Vigour\, charm\, and plenty good gags”.  \n\n\n\nThe Guardian \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\nFrom £24.00 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\nTicket prices:From £24.00 \n\n\n\nDates & times:Thursday 08 May 2025 at 7.30pm. \n\n\n\nRunning time:90 minutes\, including an interval. \n\n\n\nAge guidance: 14+ \n\n\n\nContent guidanceThis show includes strong language. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Oxford Playhouse\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nOxford 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. \n\n\n\nThe 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. \n\n\n\nThe 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. \n\n\n\nOxford 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. \n\n\n\nDiscover more about Oxford Playhouse\, including travel\, access and venue information. URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/kerry-godliman-bandwidth/ LOCATION:Oxford Playhouse\, Beaumont Street\, Oxford\, Oxfordshire\, OX1 2LW\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Comedy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/KerryGodliman-208-Edit-stz1.webp GEO:51.7550368;-1.2605435 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Oxford Playhouse Beaumont Street Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 2LW United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Beaumont Street:geo:-1.2605435,51.7550368 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250508T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250508T193000 DTSTAMP:20260426T150022Z CREATED:20250322T093203Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260426T150022Z UID:10010321-1746732600-1746732600@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Tim Rice - My Life in Musicals - I Know Him so Well DESCRIPTION:Tim Rice – My Life in Musicals – I Know Him so Well\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Tim Rice – My Life in Musicals – I Know Him so Well\n\n\n\nDue to popular demand\, following his sell-out tour\, Sir Tim Rice\, the multi-award-winning\, internationally renowned lyricist\, will return to theatre stages with his extraordinary live musical theatre event – My Life In Musicals – I Know Him So Well. \n\n\n\nThe show will see Tim Rice reflect on his illustrious career at the heart of musical theatre\, sharing anecdotes behind the songs – the hits and the misses along with stories of his life and live performances from the wonderful catalogue of songs that are synonymous with his name and that of his collaborators. Musical accompaniment will be from an array of some of the UK’s leading West End singers and musicians led by Musical Director Duncan Waugh. \n\n\n\nTim is associated with writing the lyrics for so many of the world’s much-loved hit musicals – Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat\, Jesus Christ Superstar\, Evita\, Chess\, and the Disney productions The Lion King\, Aladdin\, and Beauty and the Beast. His work has not been limited to musical theatre alone with Evita transferring to the big screen and theme music for the James Bond movie Octopussy. \n\n\n\nWith the show packed full of songs including Don’t Cry For Me Argentina\, Any Dream Will Do\, A Whole New World\, Can You Feel The Love Tonight\, I Don’t Know How To Love Him\, Circle of Life\, Chess\, Hakuna Matata\, Another Suitcase in Another Hall\, I Know Him So Well\, All Time High\, Must Love Me\, One Night In Bangkok\, My Life In Musicals is an absolute must for fans of musical theatre and brilliant music. \n\n\n\nRegarded by many as one of the world’s greatest lyricists Tim Rice commented: “My Life in Musicals is a show in which I reveal all (well\, nearly all) of the secrets behind the creation of some of the best-known songs featuring my lyrics. I have had the good fortune to work with some of the greatest composers of our time\, including Andrew Lloyd Webber\, Bjorn Ulvaeus and Benny Andersson\, Elton John\, and Alan Menken\, without whose wonderful melodies I’d be at home watching television. \n\n\n\nYou’ll probably know quite a few of the songs – and will therefore be relieved to hear I won’t be singing them. All musical aspects of the show I hand over to the outstanding Duncan Waugh Band and West End Singers. There will be plenty of stops in between the hits during which I’ll tell you how they happened and\, in some cases\, nearly didn’t. Actually\, I might sing a little – but not Don’t Cry For Me Argentina.” \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWatch the trailer\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease see important booking information below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\nTicket prices: \n\n\n\nFrom £32.00 \n\n\n\nTickets are subject to a transaction fee of £3.95 \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nThursday 08 May 2025 at 7.30pm \n\n\n\nRunning time: \n\n\n\nThis show has an interval \n\n\n\nLocation: \n\n\n\nMain auditorium \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Aylesbury Waterside Theatre\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nAylesbury Waterside Theatre is a stunning modern venue at the heart of Buckinghamshire’s cultural scene. \n\n\n\nOpened in 2010\, its striking wooden interior takes inspiration from the rolling Chiltern Hills\, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. The theatre regularly hosts top touring productions\, offering audiences the chance to enjoy big-name shows and world-class entertainment without heading to London. \n\n\n\nDesigned for comfort and accessibility\, the venue features step-free access\, wheelchair spaces\, and hearing loop systems. Whether you’re after a hit musical\, stand-up comedy\, or a magical Christmas pantomime\, Waterside Theatre has something for everyone. \n\n\n\nSee important information about Getting there and Access here \n\n\n\nSee other shows at this venue URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/tim-rice-my-life-in-musicals-i-know-him-so-well-2/ LOCATION:Aylesbury Waterside Theatre\, Exchange Street\, Aylesbury\, Buckinghamshire\, HP20 1UG CATEGORIES:Variety ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/TimRice_MyLifeInMusicals_Prod_1920x1080.webp GEO:51.7539238;-1.2606005 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Aylesbury Waterside Theatre Exchange Street Aylesbury Buckinghamshire HP20 1UG;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Exchange Street:geo:-1.2606005,51.7539238 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250508T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250508T213000 DTSTAMP:20250517T105758Z CREATED:20250517T105755Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250517T105758Z UID:10010797-1746732600-1746739800@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Mr Burton DESCRIPTION:Mr Burton\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Mr Burton\n\n\n\nBased on a remarkable true story\, discover how the poor son of a miner became one of the greatest actors the world has ever known\, with the help of an unlikely mentor. \n\n\n\nIn the Welsh town of Port Talbot\, in 1942\, Richard Jenkins (Harry Lawtey) lives as a wayward schoolboy\, caught between the pressures of his struggling family\, a devastating war\, and his own ambitions. However\, a new opportunity arises when Richard’s natural talent for drama catches the attention of his teacher\, Philip Burton (BAFTA winner Toby Jones). \n\n\n\nTaking Richard under his wing\, the young man thrives thanks to Philip’s strict tutelage and the guidance of kindly landlady\, Ma Smith (Academy Award nominee Lesley Manville). However\, as the acting world comes within Richard’s reach\, the burden of his past risks holding him back forever. \n\n\n\nWatch the trailer\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease see important booking information below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\nTicket prices: \n\n\n\nGeneral – £11.00 \n\n\n\nUnder 16s – £8.00 \n\n\n\nAll prices include any booking fees \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nThursday 08 May 2025 at 10.00am and 11.15am \n\n\n\nRunning time: \n\n\n\n2 hours 02 minutes \n\n\n\nFilm rating: \n\n\n\n12A \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout The Theatre Chipping Norton\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nThe 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. \n\n\n\nThe 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. \n\n\n\nIt 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. \n\n\n\nIt is not a little theatre. It likes to make a big noise. \n\n\n\nDiscover more about The Theatre Chipping Norton\, including travel\, access and venue information. URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/mr-burton/ LOCATION:The Theatre Chipping Norton\, 2 Spring Street\, Chipping Norton\, Oxfordshire\, OX7 5NL CATEGORIES:Film & Screen ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Mr-Burton.webp GEO:51.9431406;-1.5450005 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Theatre Chipping Norton 2 Spring Street Chipping Norton Oxfordshire OX7 5NL;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2 Spring Street:geo:-1.5450005,51.9431406 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250508T200000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250508T200000 DTSTAMP:20250517T110000Z CREATED:20250517T105956Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250517T110000Z UID:10010720-1746734400-1746734400@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Kane Brown: Don’t Listen To Me DESCRIPTION:Kane Brown: Don’t Listen To Me\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Kane Brown: Don’t Listen To Me\n\n\n\nFearlessly hilarious delivery combined with honesty and sincerity. Kane Brown is 19 years in the game\, has performed around the world\, has opened for Guz Khan on his UK Tour\, and can be seen on Man Like Mobeen (Netflix)\, Deepfake (Channel 4)\, She’s the One (Amazon) and heard on his hit Podcast\, Rated 18. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReviews\n\n\n\n\n“The most naturally talented standup with a crowd I’ve ever seen.”  \n\n\n\nGuz Khan \n\n\n\n\n\n“Kane is quite simply a comedy force of nature.” \n\n\n\nRomesh Ranganathan \n\n\n\n\n\n“Kane will make you laugh till you cry!”  \n\n\n\nBabatunde Aléshé \n\n\n\n\n\n“Kane Brown commands the comedy stage with an irresistible blend of warm\, charismatic allure and electrifying\, razor-sharp truth. His magnetic presence and seamless delivery captivate audiences\, leaving them in fits of laughter and craving more. Kane Brown is the comedian’s comedian.”  \n\n\n\nMo Gilligan \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease see important booking information below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\nTicket prices: \n\n\n\nStandard – £18.50 \n\n\n\nMeet & Greet – £33.50 \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nThursday 08 May 2025 at 8.00pm \n\n\n\nGood to know: \n\n\n\nSelect the Meet & Greet Ticket option and your ticket will include the best seats in the house and the opportunity to meet Kane himself. URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/kane-brown-dont-listen-to-me/ LOCATION:The North Wall Arts Centre\, South Parade\, Oxford\, OX2 7JN CATEGORIES:Comedy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Kane-Brown-Dont-Listen-To-Me.webp GEO:51.7781313;-1.2676696 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The North Wall Arts Centre South Parade Oxford OX2 7JN;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=South Parade:geo:-1.2676696,51.7781313 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250509T173000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250509T193000 DTSTAMP:20250517T110523Z CREATED:20250517T110039Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250517T110523Z UID:10010721-1746811800-1746819000@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Art Late Spring 2025 DESCRIPTION:Art Late Spring 2025\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Art Late Spring 2025\n\n\n\nThe North Wall\, Turrill Sculpture Garden\, and Sarah Wiseman Gallery are collaborating once again to bring you an evening of exhibition viewings and wine tastings. The experts at Grape Minds will present two different wines to taste in each gallery\, Art-K will run an interactive art-making session\, White Coco will be open for late-night shopping and there will be coffee and Indian food at The Meet Point. \n\n\n\nEach venue will conduct a guided tour – starting at Turrill Sculpture Garden at 5.45pm\, then the North Wall at 6.15pm\, then Sarah Wiseman Gallery at 6.45pm. Can’t make the tour times? Not to worry – guests are still welcome to make their own way around if they wish. \n\n\n\nThe Exhibitions \n\n\n\nThe North Wall will present a retrospective of the work of Marjorie Collins; paintings Marjorie has completed since moving to Oxford from Chicago in 1975 until 2025. Although Marjorie started out painting people and places\, she is better known for her colourful contemporary watercolours of still lifes and florals often painting objects larger than life. \n\n\n\nTurrill Sculpture Garden is celebrating their 25th Silver Anniversary. Their show this Art Weeks features silver metal sculpture in many forms by several very talented sculptors\, all set in a peaceful leafy setting. \n\n\n\nSarah Wiseman Gallery are pleased to present Glitch\, a solo show by printmaker Ade Adesina. Growing up in Nigeria and then moving to Aberdeen\, Ade’s works are imaginary compositions of the juxtaposing landscapes. \n\n\n\nHeavy machinery sits among safari wildlife\, clouds are often found suspended from metal chains in a bleak sky\, and baobab trees dominate man-made cityscapes. Visually striking and complex\, Ade’s black & white imagery tells the story of his fascination with the world’s turbulent environment. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease see important booking information below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\nTicket prices: \n\n\n\nFree admission \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nFriday 09 May 2025 at 5.30pm \n\n\n\nRunning time: \n\n\n\n2 hours \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout The North Wall Arts Centre\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe North Wall Arts Centre is an an award-winning theatre\, gallery and performing arts centre located in Summertown\, North Oxford. The facility was opened in 2007\, and offers a fully flexible 200-seat theatre\, a public art gallery\, as well as studios for dance and drama. \n\n\n\nThe centre is owned by St Edward’s School and shared with the city\, and it was created for the benefit of emerging artists across a range of disciplines. The programme of events at The North Wall places emphasis on new and innovative work. \n\n\n\nDiscover more about The North Wall Arts Centre\, including travel\, access and venue information. URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/art-late-spring-2025/ LOCATION:The North Wall Arts Centre\, South Parade\, Oxford\, OX2 7JN CATEGORIES:Exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Art-Late-Spring-2025.webp GEO:51.7781313;-1.2676696 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The North Wall Arts Centre South Parade Oxford OX2 7JN;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=South Parade:geo:-1.2676696,51.7781313 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250509T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250509T193000 DTSTAMP:20250517T124803Z CREATED:20250517T124759Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250517T124803Z UID:10010858-1746819000-1746819000@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:The Eras Experience: Taylor Swift by Xenna DESCRIPTION:The Eras Experience: Taylor Swift by Xenna\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout The Eras Experience: Taylor Swift by Xenna\n\n\n\nStep into the unparalleled world of Taylor Swift in this electrifying show featuring the incredible: Xenna. A celebration of the iconic pop sensation’s music\, style\, and unrivalled stage presence. \n\n\n\nXenna embodies every essence of Taylor Swift\, capturing her voice\, signature looks\, and magnetic charisma.  \n\n\n\nWhether you’re a die-hard Swiftie or simply love great music\, this is the ultimate homage to one of the biggest stars in the world. Get ready to relive Taylor Swift’s greatest hits in a show that’s as close to the real thing as it gets! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease see important booking information below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\nTicket prices: \n\n\n\nGeneral – £22.00   \n\n\n\nConcessions – £19.80   \n\n\n\nMembers – £17.60 \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nFriday 09 May 2025 at 7.30pm \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Cornerstone Arts Centre\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCornerstone Arts Centre is a purpose-built\, professional arts\, culture and entertainment venue in the heart of Didcot\, brought to you by the South Oxfordshire District Council. \n\n\n\nOpened in 2008\, it presents a high-quality programme of live performances\, participatory activities\, exhibitions and outreach work that meet the needs and enhance the experiences of the local community and beyond. \n\n\n\nThe RIBA award-nominated building comprises a 220-seat auditorium\, an art gallery\, a dance studio\, and spaces for workshops and community activities. The centre also has a café and bar\, making it a welcoming space for audiences and artists. \n\n\n\nSee other shows at this venue URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/the-eras-experience-taylor-swift-by-xenna/ LOCATION:Cornerstone Arts Centre\, Didcot\, 25 Station Road\, Didcot\, Oxfordshire\, OX11 7NE CATEGORIES:Concerts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/The-Eras-Experience-Taylor-Swift-by-Xenna.webp GEO:51.6068199;-1.2405341 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Cornerstone Arts Centre Didcot 25 Station Road Didcot Oxfordshire OX11 7NE;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=25 Station Road:geo:-1.2405341,51.6068199 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250509T194500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250509T194500 DTSTAMP:20260426T145218Z CREATED:20250322T093304Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260426T145218Z UID:10010322-1746819900-1746819900@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Hawkwind DESCRIPTION:Hawkwind\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Hawkwind\n\n\n\nPrepare for an unforgettable night as legendary space rock pioneers Hawkwind return to Aylesbury! \n\n\n\nCelebrating their 37th studio album\, There Is No Space for Us\, the band promises a mesmerizing blend of classic hits and exciting new tracks from their remarkable 50-year career. Known for their spellbinding live concerts and stunning laser shows\, they will transport you to another dimension with their unique soundscapes and captivating performances. \n\n\n\nHawkwind\n\n\n\nThis is a rare opportunity to experience the magic of a band that has defined the genre\, creating an unforgettable experience for fans. \n\n\n\nDon’t let this chance to witness rock history pass you by! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease see important booking information below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\nTicket prices: \n\n\n\nFrom £35.46 \n\n\n\nTickets are subject to a transaction fee of £3.95 \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nFriday 09 May 2025 at 7.45pm \n\n\n\nDoors open at 7.00pm \n\n\n\nRunning time: \n\n\n\nThis show has an interval \n\n\n\nLocation: \n\n\n\nMain auditorium \n\n\n\nWarning: \n\n\n\nThis production contains strobe lighting and laser effects. \n\n\n\nThis is a seated venue. Standing is not permitted during the performance. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Aylesbury Waterside Theatre\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nAylesbury Waterside Theatre is a stunning modern venue at the heart of Buckinghamshire’s cultural scene. \n\n\n\nOpened in 2010\, its striking wooden interior takes inspiration from the rolling Chiltern Hills\, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. The theatre regularly hosts top touring productions\, offering audiences the chance to enjoy big-name shows and world-class entertainment without heading to London. \n\n\n\nDesigned for comfort and accessibility\, the venue features step-free access\, wheelchair spaces\, and hearing loop systems. Whether you’re after a hit musical\, stand-up comedy\, or a magical Christmas pantomime\, Waterside Theatre has something for everyone. \n\n\n\nSee important information about Getting there and Access here \n\n\n\nSee other shows at this venue URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/hawkwind/ LOCATION:Aylesbury Waterside Theatre\, Exchange Street\, Aylesbury\, Buckinghamshire\, HP20 1UG CATEGORIES:Concerts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Hawkwind.webp GEO:51.7539238;-1.2606005 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Aylesbury Waterside Theatre Exchange Street Aylesbury Buckinghamshire HP20 1UG;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Exchange Street:geo:-1.2606005,51.7539238 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250509T200000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250509T200000 DTSTAMP:20260426T145238Z CREATED:20250105T131500Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260426T145238Z UID:10009871-1746820800-1746820800@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Confessions of a Teletubby DESCRIPTION:Confessions of a Teletubby\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Confessions of a Teletubby\n\n\n\nArguments and poo! Sex and swearing! Blood\, sweat\, tears\, and giant rabbits! Life on the set of Teletubbies might not have been quite as you imagined… \n\n\n\nFresh from sell-out shows at Edinburgh Fringe\, Confessions of a Teletubby lifts the lid on what went on behind the scenes of one of the most globally successful TV shows ever. \n\n\n\nNikky Smedley played LaaLaa (the yellow one) in the original series of Teletubbies for six years – that’s a lot of custard for a grown woman to get excited about. \n\n\n\nCome and hear how she got the job by dressing as a bistro table; what it was really like inside one of those (surprisingly large) Tubby suits; how the NooNoo really worked and why children loved the show so much. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\nTickets prices:Standard tickets – £15.00 \n\n\n\nDates & times:Friday 09 May 2025 at 8.00pm \n\n\n\nRunning time:1 hour 15 minutes \n\n\n\nAge guidance:16+ \n\n\n\nContent guidance:This show includes some swearing. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout The Mill Arts Centre\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nThe Mill Arts Centre is the cultural hub for Banbury and the surrounding area. \n\n\n\nAs 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. \n\n\n\nIt 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. \n\n\n\nThe 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. \n\n\n\nYou 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. \n\n\n\nAlternatively\, 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. \n\n\n\nDiscover more about The Mill Arts Centre\, including travel\, access and venue information. URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/confessions-of-a-teletubby/ LOCATION:The Mill Arts Centre\, Banbury\, Spiceball Park\, Banbury\, Oxfordshire\, OX16 5QE CATEGORIES:Comedy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/99151c5b-deab-4c5c-b8da-e094d367e9fc.webp GEO:52.0639491;-1.3328105 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Mill Arts Centre Banbury Spiceball Park Banbury Oxfordshire OX16 5QE;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Spiceball Park:geo:-1.3328105,52.0639491 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250509T200000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250509T200000 DTSTAMP:20250517T124913Z CREATED:20250517T124911Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250517T124913Z UID:10010722-1746820800-1746820800@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Jericho Comedy Live - May 2025 DESCRIPTION:Jericho Comedy Live – May 2025\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Jericho Comedy Live – May 2025\n\n\n\nThe well-loved\, award-winning Jericho Comedy club are back with another one of their ever-inventive and ‘very funny’ (Daily Telegraph) comedy gigs. \n\n\n\nHosted by a Jericho Comedy MC\, every night the line-up is different\, with a wide range of performers\, from award-nominated newcomers to surprise visits from big-name headliners. You never know who will perform at a Jericho Comedy show but you can always guarantee a great night. \n\n\n\nRecommended by the Sunday Times and featured on BBC Radio 4’s The Circuit celebrating the UK’s best independent comedy clubs\, Jericho Comedy won the 2019 and 2020 Chortle Comedy Award as one of the top six comedy nights in the UK\, and the best comedy night in the region. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReviews\n\n\n\n\n“Hilarious… fun in the first degree.” \n\n\n\nOxford Mail \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease see important booking information below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\nTicket prices: \n\n\n\n£12.00   \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nFriday 09 May 2025 at 8.00pm \n\n\n\nDoors at 7.45pm \n\n\n\nAge guidance: \n\n\n\n16+ \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout The North Wall Arts Centre\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nThe North Wall Arts Centre is an an award-winning theatre\, gallery and performing arts centre located in Summertown\, North Oxford. The facility was opened in 2007\, and offers a fully flexible 200-seat theatre\, a public art gallery\, as well as studios for dance and drama. \n\n\n\nThe centre is owned by St Edward’s School and shared with the city\, and it was created for the benefit of emerging artists across a range of disciplines. The programme of events at The North Wall places emphasis on new and innovative work. \n\n\n\nDiscover more about The North Wall Arts Centre\, including travel\, access and venue information. URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/jericho-comedy-live-may-2025/ LOCATION:The North Wall Arts Centre\, South Parade\, Oxford\, OX2 7JN CATEGORIES:Comedy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Jericho-Comedy-Live-May-2025.webp GEO:51.7781313;-1.2676696 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The North Wall Arts Centre South Parade Oxford OX2 7JN;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=South Parade:geo:-1.2676696,51.7781313 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250510T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250510T235959 DTSTAMP:20260426T145315Z CREATED:20241221T150105Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260426T145315Z UID:10009802-1746835200-1746921599@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Heka - Gandini Juggling DESCRIPTION:Heka – Gandini Juggling\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Heka – Gandini Juggling\n\n\n\nDirected by Sean Gandini and Kati Ylä-Hokkala \n\n\n\nEverything is not as it seems. \n\n\n\nJuggling and Magic are like long lost sisters. So similar and yet so different. \n\n\n\nGandini Juggling returns to Oxford with their new show\, Heka which means the Egyptian goddess of magic. \n\n\n\nThis captivating performance blurs the lines between juggling and illusion\, transporting audiences to a mesmerizing realm where objects materialize\, vanish\, and transform. The show poses a tantalizing question: what is real\, and what is simply a trick of perception? \n\n\n\nHeka blends humour and philosophy with contemporary choreography and world-class juggling as it reimagines magic through repetition and misdirection. \n\n\n\nAbove it all it is a celebration of the silliness and absurdity of entertainment\, a homage to the delights of the absurd.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWatch the trailer\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\nTicket prices:From £14.00 \n\n\n\nDates & times:Saturday 10 May 2025 at 2.30pm (Relaxed Performance) and 7.30pm. \n\n\n\nRunning time:60 minutes \n\n\n\nAge guidance: 8+ \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Oxford Playhouse\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nOxford 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. \n\n\n\nThe 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. \n\n\n\nThe 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. \n\n\n\nOxford 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. \n\n\n\nDiscover more about Oxford Playhouse\, including travel\, access and venue information. URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/heka-gandini-juggling/ LOCATION:Oxford Playhouse\, Beaumont Street\, Oxford\, Oxfordshire\, OX1 2LW\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Variety ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Copy-of-Untitled-2.webp GEO:51.7550368;-1.2605435 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Oxford Playhouse Beaumont Street Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 2LW United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Beaumont Street:geo:-1.2605435,51.7550368 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250510T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250511T235959 DTSTAMP:20250517T124951Z CREATED:20250517T124948Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250517T124951Z UID:10010798-1746835200-1747007999@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:The Detective Dog DESCRIPTION:The Detective Dog\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout The Detective Dog\n\n\n\nTiny and Tall Productions brings you Julia Donaldson and Sara Ogilvie’s well-loved story\, The Detective Dog\, on stage for Deaf and hearing family audiences. \n\n\n\nWhether it’s finding a lost shoe or discovering who did a poo on the new gravel path\, Nell’s ever-sniffing nose is always hard at work. So when the books at the school have disappeared one morning\, Detective Dog Nell is ready to sniff out the culprit! \n\n\n\nWith British Sign Language\, creative captions\, and spoken English\, this engaging production celebrates books and the magic of reading in an inclusive and accessible performance. Expect captivating puppetry\, surprising smells\, and toe-tapping music. Suitable for ages 3-103. \n\n\n\nThis dramatisation of The Detective Dog is based on the picture book The Detective Dog © Julia Donaldson and Sara Ogilvie 2016\, published by Macmillan Children’s Books. \n\n\n\nCreative Team \n\n\n\nWritten by Julia Donaldson and Illustrated by Sara Ogilvie \n\n\n\nAdapted and Produced by Tiny & Tall Productions \n\n\n\nDirected by Peta Maurice \n\n\n\nDesigned by Katie Sykes & Ruby Brown \n\n\n\nComposed by Jack Drewry \n\n\n\nBSL Director Lynn Stewart-Taylor \n\n\n\nAccess Consultancy by Jonny Cotsen \n\n\n\nVideo Design by Christopher Harrison \n\n\n\nLighting Design by Joe Price \n\n\n\nPuppet Design by Jess Jones \n\n\n\nR&D Performers: Adam Bassett\, Tessa Bide & Anna Rathbone \n\n\n\nPhotography credit: Paul Blakemore \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWatch the trailer\n\n\n\n\nhttps://youtu.be/cHFGeAWieYc\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease see important booking information below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\nTicket prices: \n\n\n\nGeneral – £14.00   \n\n\n\nUnder 16s – £12.00 \n\n\n\nAll prices include any booking fees   \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nSaturday 10 to Sunday 11 May 2025 \n\n\n\nSaturday at 2.00pm and 4.00pm\, Sunday at 11.00am and 2.00pm \n\n\n\nRunning time: \n\n\n\n55 minutes \n\n\n\nAge guidance: \n\n\n\n3+ \n\n\n\nGood to know: \n\n\n\nThe show is accessible to deaf children and their families by using clever\, dynamic captions and incorporating British Sign Language. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout The Theatre Chipping Norton\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nThe 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. \n\n\n\nThe 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. \n\n\n\nIt 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. \n\n\n\nIt is not a little theatre. It likes to make a big noise. \n\n\n\nDiscover more about The Theatre Chipping Norton\, including travel\, access and venue information. URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/the-detective-dog/ LOCATION:The Theatre Chipping Norton\, 2 Spring Street\, Chipping Norton\, Oxfordshire\, OX7 5NL CATEGORIES:Variety ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/The-Detective-Dog.webp GEO:51.9431406;-1.5450005 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Theatre Chipping Norton 2 Spring Street Chipping Norton Oxfordshire OX7 5NL;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2 Spring Street:geo:-1.5450005,51.9431406 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR