BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The Oxford Magazine - ECPv6.16.4//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: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 BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20280326T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20281029T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250920T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260628T235959 DTSTAMP:20260625T172426 CREATED:20251120T235310Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T042042Z UID:10011682-1758326400-1782691199@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Pat Suet-Bik Hui & the Three Perfections DESCRIPTION:Pat Suet-Bik Hui & the Three Perfections\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Pat Suet-Bik Hui & the Three Perfections\n\n\n\nThis exhibition celebrates the work of Pat Suet-Bik Hui 許雪碧 (b. 1943)\, a US-based Hong Kong artist\, shown alongside others who explore the tradition of the ‘three perfections’ 三絕 – the harmonious blending of poetry\, calligraphy\, and painting. \n\n\n\nFeaturing works by Hui\, her contemporaries\, her teacher Lui Shou-Kwan\, and artists of his generation\, as well as earlier examples from the 17th to 19th centuries\, the exhibition offers a rich context for understanding Hui as both an innovator and a guardian of tradition. \n\n\n\nIn this artistic lineage\, calligraphic brushstrokes carry as much compositional weight as painted forms\, while poetry and imagery combine to create expressions neither can achieve alone. \n\n\n\nHui’s contemporary approach merges abstract and semi-abstract ink and colour washes with understated calligraphy\, inscribing poems that reflect on themes including love\, loss\, and the quiet joys of drinking. \n\n\n\nVisitors will find translations of many inscribed poems and guidance on interpreting the interplay of painting\, calligraphy\, and poetry within individual works. \n\n\n\nHui gifted her paintings to art historian Michael Sullivan\, whose collection was bequeathed to the Ashmolean Museum in 2013. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\nPrice: \n\n\n\nFree \n\n\n\nLocation: \n\n\n\nGallery 11 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Painting with Poem by Xin Qiji\, Pat Suet-Bik Hui & Wucius Wong\, 1987\, ink & colour on paper © Ashmolean Museum\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Painting with poem by Paul Ka-Yin Kwok\, Pat Suet-Bik Hui & Paul Ka-Yin Kwok\, 1999\, ink colour on paper © Ashmolean Museum\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Painting with poem by Nara Singde\, Pat Suet-Bik Hui\, 1991\, ink & colour on paper © Ashmolean Museum URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/pat-suet-bik-hui-the-three-perfections/ LOCATION:Ashmolean Museum\, 35 Beaumont Street\, Oxford\, Oxfordshire\, OX1 2PH CATEGORIES:Exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/pat-suet-bik-hui-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:20260319T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260816T235959 DTSTAMP:20260625T172426 CREATED:20251117T212630Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T042105Z UID:10011663-1773878400-1786924799@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:In Bloom: How Plants Changed Our World DESCRIPTION:About In Bloom: How Plants Changed Our World\n\n\n\nWhat do we really know about the plants and flowers in our gardens and window boxes? Beyond their beauty\, many hold hidden histories – tales of exploration\, obsession\, and knowledge. \n\n\n\nIn Bloom: How Plants Changed Our World is a major new exhibition that takes visitors on a journey from Oxford to the farthest corners of the globe\, uncovering the fascinating stories behind some of Britain’s most beloved blooms\, from roses and tulips to camellias and peonies. \n\n\n\nFeaturing over 100 artworks and objects – including drawings\, paintings\, rare prints\, and ceramics – the exhibition explores our changing relationship with the natural world. \n\n\n\nFrom the curiosity and ingenuity of early plant explorers to the global networks that shaped trade\, In Bloom reveals how the pursuit of exotic plants transformed landscapes\, economies\, and cultures\, leaving a legacy that continues to influence our world today. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets for this major exhibition will be available to book later in the year. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\nTickets for In Bloom: How Plants Changed Our World will be available to book later in the year. \n\n\n\nVisitors who are Ashmolean Members can enjoy unlimited free access to this major exhibition\, along with exclusive benefits including Members’ Exhibition Previews\, special events\, and discounts in the museum shop\, café\, and restaurant. \n\n\n\nAshmolean Members are invited to the Members’ Exhibition Preview on 18 March 2026\, offering an early opportunity to explore the exhibition before it opens to the public. \n\n\n\nMembership also includes a twice-yearly magazine and helps support the museum’s work and programmes. For those considering joining\, becoming a Member ensures free access to all exhibitions and a range of exclusive experiences throughout the year. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGallery\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n A Vase of Flowers\, Simon Verelst\, c. 1669–1675\, oil on canvas\, © Ashmolean Museum \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n John Tradescant the Younger as a Gardener\, attributed to Thomas de Critz\, 1648–1653\, oil on canvas © Ashmolean Museum \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Nelumbo lutea (yellow lotus)\, herbarium biological drawing\, Mark Catesby\, 1722\, ink on paper © Oxford University Herbaria\, Department of Biology \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Kew Wardian case\, c. 1870\, wood & glass. Courtesy Royal Botanic Gardens\, Kew\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Study of an Oriental poppy\, May Morris\, 1879\, watercolour & some bodycolour over indications in graphite © Ashmolean Museum\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Girl Smelling Orchids\, Sir Lawrence Alma Tadema\, 1879\, oil on panel. Courtesy the Richard Green Gallery\, London \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Pharmacy jar for mithridate\, Lambeth Pottery Factory\, c. 1738\, tin-glazed ceramic © Ashmolean Museum \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Plant model of Hypericum/St John’s Wort (detail)\, Robert Brendel\, c. 1860–1880\, papier mâché & wood © Oxford University Herbaria\, Department of Biology \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Duncan Grant\, Hollyhock\, Charleston\, Kate Friend\, 2019\, C-type print. Courtesy of the artist & Lyndsey Ingram \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n ‘What Is It In A Name’\, Anahita Norouzi\, 2022\, glass & brass. Courtesy of the artist & Galerie Nicolas Robert URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/in-bloom-how-plants-changed-our-world/ LOCATION:Ashmolean Museum\, 35 Beaumont Street\, Oxford\, Oxfordshire\, OX1 2PH CATEGORIES:Exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/in-bloom-ashnomloean-exhibition-01-1920x1080-1-scaled.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:20260327T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260614T235959 DTSTAMP:20260625T172426 CREATED:20260606T010634Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T062511Z UID:10012784-1774569600-1781481599@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Foraging Connections DESCRIPTION:Foraging Connections\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Foraging Connections\n\n\n\nForaging Connections is a collaborative exhibition blending art\, science\, nature and community. \n\n\n\nThe exhibition displays a collection of work created using foraged plants\, transformed through ancient techniques such as cordage and weaving\, to reflect the raw beauty and cyclical nature of the natural world\, that is both ephemeral and enduring. \n\n\n\nSince spring 2025\, artists Lilli Tranborg and Arbie Edward have been working with children from local charity\, Children Heard And Seen\, at both Modern Art Oxford and Wytham Woods. \n\n\n\nExploring the theme of connectedness\, to both each other and nature\, the workshops have encouraged a tactile engagement with natural materials in the spirit of innovation\, inclusion and growth\, and with a focus on the importance of trees and forests. \n\n\n\nDuring these workshops\, a sculpture in Wytham Woods has been repurposed\, to reflect on themes of refuge and repair\, and will forge a connection between the woods and the gallery space at Modern Art Oxford. \n\n\n\nThe workshops delivered in the run up to this exhibition were a partnership with IF Oxford and Oxford North\, and formed part of Oxford North’s Engage Programme. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Modern Art Oxford\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nModern Art Oxford is one of the UK’s leading contemporary art spaces. At the heart of the gallery’s programme is a commitment to education\, internationalism and inclusion\, founded on the power of visual art and culture to enact positive social change. \n\n\n\nIt offers educational experiences for visitors of all ages\, using art and creativity to reach thousands of people from Oxfordshire and beyond every year. These participatory activities are designed to help visitors explore our exhibitions\, experiment with creative processes and celebrate the relevance of contemporary visual culture to society today. \n\n\n\nModern Art Oxford was founded in 1965\, and has a rich history of bold and progressive programming that promotes diversity and internationalism\, encourages public engagement with creativity and the arts\, and celebrates the importance of contemporary visual culture in today’s society. \n\n\n\nDiscover more about Modern Art Oxford URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/foraging-connections/ LOCATION:Modern Art Oxford\, 30 Pembroke Street\, Oxford\, OX1 1BP\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/modern-art-oxford-10-1920x1080-wytham-sculptures-jan-2026.webp GEO:51.7508892;-1.2591357 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Modern Art Oxford 30 Pembroke Street Oxford OX1 1BP United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=30 Pembroke Street:geo:-1.2591357,51.7508892 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260425T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260606T235959 DTSTAMP:20260625T172426 CREATED:20260528T204101Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260610T020338Z UID:10012692-1777075200-1780790399@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Refik Anadol: Archive Dreaming DESCRIPTION:Refik Anadol: Archive Dreaming\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Refik Anadol: Archive Dreaming\n\n\n\nArchive Dreaming is an immersive fusion of art and machine intelligence. \n\n\n\nThe installation transforms a vast digital archive into a dream-like\, ever-evolving environment\, using AI algorithms to reimagine millions of documents in real time. \n\n\n\nAs viewers move through the space\, they are surrounded by shifting visuals\, patterns\, text\, and imagery that evoke the sensation of walking through a living\, thinking mind. \n\n\n\nCreated using Refik Anadol Studio’s Large Nature Model — a generative AI system dedicated to interpreting natural data — the work reframes archives not as static repositories\, but as dynamic\, responsive entities. \n\n\n\nThrough machine learning\, raw data becomes a poetic\, immersive experience that blurs the boundaries between human memory and artificial intelligence. \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\nDates & times: \n\n\n\n\nOpen daily from 10.00am to 5.00pm.\n\n\n\nClosed until 12.30 pm on Thursday 28 May.\n\n\n\nNo booking required.\n\n\n\n\nLocation: \n\n\n\nWhite Box \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nSchwarzman Centre for the Humanities is a major new cultural and academic landmark for the University of Oxford\, bringing together seven humanities faculties with performance\, exhibition\, and public engagement spaces under one roof. Located in the Radcliffe Observatory Quarter\, it is designed to foster interdisciplinary collaboration while opening the humanities to a wider public through events\, performances\, and year-round programming. \n\n\n\nAt its heart are world-class venues including a concert hall\, theatre\, cinema\, recital spaces\, and galleries\, supported by flexible teaching and meeting facilities. A central atrium acts as a social hub\, blending academic life with informal gathering spaces\, cafés\, and exhibitions. More than a university facility\, the Centre functions as a civic cultural destination\, connecting scholarship with creative practice and strengthening Oxford’s wider cultural life. \n\n\n\nView venue information URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/refik-anadol-archive-dreaming/ LOCATION:Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities\, Radcliffe Observatory Quarter\, Woodstock Road\, Oxford\, OX2 6GG CATEGORIES:Exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/refik-anadol-archive-dreaming-01-1920x1080-1.webp GEO:51.7604705;-1.2621148 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities Radcliffe Observatory Quarter Woodstock Road Oxford OX2 6GG;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Radcliffe Observatory Quarter\, Woodstock Road:geo:-1.2621148,51.7604705 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260425T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260831T235959 DTSTAMP:20260625T172426 CREATED:20260528T195235Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T204649Z UID:10012691-1777075200-1788220799@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Anna Ridler: A Perfect Language of Images DESCRIPTION:Anna Ridler: A Perfect Language of Images\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Anna Ridler: A Perfect Language of Images\n\n\n\nAnna Ridler is an artist whose work explores the creative and societal possibilities of artificial intelligence\, often through self-built datasets that question how knowledge is constructed\, classified\, and shared. \n\n\n\nAn Oxford University alumna\, her work has been exhibited internationally at institutions including the V&A and the Centre Pompidou\, and she has been recognised by Ars Electronica and Artnet as one of nine pioneering artists working with AI. \n\n\n\nThe digital artwork\, created in collaboration with Dr William Poole from the Faculty of English at the University of Oxford\, brings together three pieces by Ridler under the title A Perfect Language of Images. \n\n\n\nIt is inspired by Oxford scholar John Wilkins’ 1668 attempt to classify the world through a universal philosophical language\, and Jorge Luis Borges’ later critique of such systems as inherently incomplete and unstable. \n\n\n\nDrawing these ideas into conversation with contemporary machine learning\, the work reflects on how generative systems inherit the same ambition towards totalising order\, while continually revealing its limits. \n\n\n\nIn doing so\, Ridler’s installation exposes the tension between classification and complexity\, highlighting what can be approximated\, what resists categorisation\, and what ultimately escapes representation. \n\n\n\n\n\nWork 1:+\n\n\n\n\nA Catalogue of Exceptions shows some of the things that strain or fail to fit within Wilkins’ taxonomy. Throughout the system there are acknowledged difficulties; organisms that are “imperfect”\, “strange originals” and things suspended in “betwixt” categories: coral that is neither mineral nor plant\, fungi that “seem to want” essential parts\, zoophytes suspended between kingdoms. \n\n\n\nCreated using roughly a decade of different generative systems (2016–2025)\, each with its own unique aesthetic\, and trained on imagery drawn from Wilkins’ own descriptions\, it becomes almost a cabinet of curiosities\, even as the logic that links each image remains unstable or not immediately legible. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nWork 2:+\n\n\n\n\nBetween Things displays Wilkins’ phrases as evidence of classification under pressure—instances where his system hesitates\, hedges\, and cannot decide. Handwritten text is rendered large and placed into the environment as a record of doubt\, but one that is only visible at 3am\, for an hour. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nWork 3:+\n\n\n\n\nAn Infinity of Lists assembles Wilkins’ language itself\, showing every word used in his system\, first mapped to the hierarchy he imposed\, then gradually reframed through the logic of word2vec. \n\n\n\nOver the duration of the work the mapping shifts from the symbolic architecture of Wilkins’ invented order toward statistical relations in learned embedding space. The piece flutters between word\, image\, and symbol\, making visible how translation across systems and across time changes what counts as related. \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\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nOpen daily. No booking needed. \n\n\n\nLocation: \n\n\n\nGreat Hall \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nSchwarzman Centre for the Humanities is a major new cultural and academic landmark for the University of Oxford\, bringing together seven humanities faculties with performance\, exhibition\, and public engagement spaces under one roof. Located in the Radcliffe Observatory Quarter\, it is designed to foster interdisciplinary collaboration while opening the humanities to a wider public through events\, performances\, and year-round programming. \n\n\n\nAt its heart are world-class venues including a concert hall\, theatre\, cinema\, recital spaces\, and galleries\, supported by flexible teaching and meeting facilities. A central atrium acts as a social hub\, blending academic life with informal gathering spaces\, cafés\, and exhibitions. More than a university facility\, the Centre functions as a civic cultural destination\, connecting scholarship with creative practice and strengthening Oxford’s wider cultural life. \n\n\n\nView venue information URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/anna-ridler-a-perfect-language-of-images/ LOCATION:Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities\, Radcliffe Observatory Quarter\, Woodstock Road\, Oxford\, OX2 6GG CATEGORIES:Exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/anna-ridler-a-perfect-language-of-images-01-1920x1080-1.webp GEO:51.7604705;-1.2621148 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities Radcliffe Observatory Quarter Woodstock Road Oxford OX2 6GG;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Radcliffe Observatory Quarter\, Woodstock Road:geo:-1.2621148,51.7604705 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260502T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270103T235959 DTSTAMP:20260625T172426 CREATED:20260429T140948Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T051015Z UID:10012335-1777680000-1799020799@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Wonder of Birds Exhibition DESCRIPTION:Wonder of Birds Exhibition\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Wonder of Birds Exhibition\n\n\n\nA major new exhibition at the Bodleian Libraries invites visitors to step into the remarkable world of birds\, exploring their beauty\, symbolism and fragility through art\, literature and science. \n\n\n\nWonder of Birds draws inspiration from The Book of Birds\, created by artist Jackie Morris and writer Robert Macfarlane. Both the exhibition and the book reflect on the decline of bird populations while celebrating their cultural and natural significance. \n\n\n\nCurated by Antonia Harrison\, the exhibition unfolds through seven themed sections – from nest and egg to feather\, flight and migration – combining original artwork and writing with treasures from the Bodleian’s extensive collections. \n\n\n\nVisitors can explore rare and historic material\, including previously unseen glass plate negatives by pioneering wildlife photographer Emma Louisa Turner\, alongside early nature photography from Richard Kearton and his brother Cherry. \n\n\n\nAlso on display are striking life-size illustrations from Birds of America by John James Audubon\, as well as a rare Great Auk egg on loan from Oxford University Museum of Natural History. \n\n\n\nThe exhibition also highlights birds’ enduring influence on culture\, featuring works such as Maya Angelou’s ‘Caged Bird’ and Percy Bysshe Shelley’s handwritten notes on ‘To a Skylark’. Global perspectives include imagery from The Book of the Fixed Stars and the poetic journey of The Conference of the Birds. \n\n\n\nEnhancing the experience\, a specially commissioned soundscape by sound artist Jason Singh immerses visitors in birdsong and natural environments\, while artist duo Daniel & Clara present an interactive ‘Rewilding Imagination field guide’. \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Wonder of Birds poster\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\, no ticket required \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nSaturday 02 May 2026 to Sunday 03 January 2027 \n\n\n\nMonday to Friday from 9.00am to 5.00pmSaturday from 10.00am to 5.00pmSunday from 11.00am to 4.00pm \n\n\n\nLocation: \n\n\n\nThe Treasury\, Weston Library URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/wonder-of-birds/ LOCATION:Bodleian Library – Old Library\, Broad Street\, Oxford\, OX1 3BG\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Wonder-of-Birds.webp GEO:51.7545707;-1.2553262 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bodleian Library – Old Library Broad Street Oxford OX1 3BG United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Broad Street:geo:-1.2553262,51.7545707 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260505T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260531T235959 DTSTAMP:20260625T172426 CREATED:20250403T043550Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260426T135733Z UID:10010455-1777939200-1780271999@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Dogs in May 2026 at Blenheim Palace DESCRIPTION:Dogs in May 2026 at Blenheim Palace\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Dogs in May 2026 at Blenheim Palace\n\n\n\nThis May\, visitors are invited to explore the Courtyards\, Formal Gardens and Walled Gardens with their four-legged companions\, as dogs are welcomed into some of the most beautiful grounds in England. \n\n\n\nGuests are encouraged to bring their dogs along for the experience\, with a few simple guidelines in place to ensure everyone enjoys their visit. As wildlife and livestock roam freely\, dogs must be kept on a short lead at all times. \n\n\n\nWater stations will be available across the Courtyards and Walled Garden for thirsty companions\, and visitors are asked to dispose of waste responsibly in general rubbish bins. Dogs should not be left unattended in vehicles. \n\n\n\nDogs are also welcome year-round in the Pantry Café\, Shop and Pizzeria\, offering visitors the chance to relax and enjoy refreshments with their pets after exploring the grounds. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\nFrom £15.00 \n\n\n\nPlease see important booking information below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\nTickets required: \n\n\n\nEntrance is free with a valid Pass or day ticket \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nTuesday 05 to Sunday 31 May 2026 \n\n\n\nFrom 10.15am to 3.15pm \n\n\n\nLocation: \n\n\n\nThe Formal Gardens\, Walled Garden and Parkland URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/dogs-in-may-2025-at-blenheim-palace/ LOCATION:Blenheim Palace\, Woodstock\, Blenheim Park\, Woodstock\, Oxfordshire\, OX20 1PP CATEGORIES:Exhibitions,Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Dogs-in-May-2026-at-Blenheim-Palace.webp GEO:51.8463865;-1.3622664 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Blenheim Palace Woodstock Blenheim Park Woodstock Oxfordshire OX20 1PP;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Blenheim Park:geo:-1.3622664,51.8463865 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260509T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260705T235959 DTSTAMP:20260625T172426 CREATED:20251228T131752Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T160603Z UID:10011899-1778284800-1783295999@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:We're Going On A Bear Hunt DESCRIPTION:We’re Going On A Bear Hunt\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout We’re Going On A Bear Hunt\n\n\n\nGet ready to swish\, splash and squelch your way through the new sensory trail to find the bear. \n\n\n\nThe much-loved picture book and award-winning animation will be brought to life through a series of interactive installations\, emulating the journey undertaken by the family at the heart of the story. \n\n\n\nPick up a trail booklet and follow in the characters’ footsteps to brave the elements. Roam through swishy swashy grass\, conquer thick oozy mud\, brave swirling whirling snowstorms\, and tiptoe through a cave in search of the bear. \n\n\n\nAs you follow the trail\, scan the QR codes to discover the AR filters. Don’t forget to snap photos along the way! You can’t go over it. You can’t go under it. You’ve got to go through it! \n\n\n\nFantastic fun for all ages\, round up your friends and family and see who will be the first one to spot the bear. \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\nThe trail is free with normal admission to Cliveden \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nSaturday 09 May to Sunday 05 July 2026 2026 \n\n\n\nAge guidance: \n\n\n\nAll ages \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\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\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/were-going-on-a-bear-hunt/ LOCATION:Cliveden House\, Berkshire\, Cliveden Road\, Taplow\, Berkshire\, SL6 0JF\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Variety ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Were-Going-On-A-Bear-Hunt.webp GEO:51.5457468;-0.6851959 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Cliveden House Berkshire Cliveden Road Taplow Berkshire SL6 0JF United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Cliveden Road:geo:-0.6851959,51.5457468 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260523T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260816T235959 DTSTAMP:20260625T172426 CREATED:20260606T011424Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260610T014116Z UID:10012785-1779494400-1786924799@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Kira Freije: Unspeak the Chorus DESCRIPTION:Kira Freije: Unspeak the Chorus. Photo: Installation image of Kira Freije: Unspeak the Chorus\, The Hepworth Wakefield\, November 2025. Photo credit: Lewis Ronald\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Kira Freije: Unspeak the Chorus\n\n\n\nWalk amongst Kira Freije’s life-sized figures within an atmospheric and emotionally charged space\, where groupings suggest fragments of larger imagined narratives. \n\n\n\nModern Art Oxford presents Unspeak the Chorus\, the Turner Prize nominated solo exhibition by British artist Kira Freije (b.1985\, lives and works in London)\, featuring a new body of work co-commissioned by Modern Art Oxford and The Hepworth Wakefield. \n\n\n\nThe exhibition is Freije’s first major solo presentation in the UK\, bringing together around twenty hand-welded\, life-size metal figures\, with the artist expanding her practice through the inclusion of animals and textiles. The resulting work transforms the Upper Gallery into an immersive and emotionally charged environment in which human and animal worlds meet. \n\n\n\nFreije’s hand-welded metal figures\, arranged in intimate groupings\, suggest fragments of a story without ever resolving into a fixed narrative. United by a palpable sense of kinship\, the figures appear at once connected and self-contained – celebrating\, loving\, grieving\, guiding\, resting\, reaching and exhaling. While subtle interactions unfold between the sculptures\, Freije deliberately leaves the scene open\, inviting viewers to bring their own interpretations and emotional responses to the work. \n\n\n\nTo create her life-size sculptures\, Freije casts her own hands and feet in aluminium before constructing each figure from the ground up. Welding strips of steel together in a process akin to drawing an outline in space\, she builds skeletal forms that are at once delicate and robust. Faces\, or fragments of faces\, are cast from people close to her; fabric\, found materials and hand-blown glass elements are incorporated to complete materially layered scenes that combine strength and vulnerability. \n\n\n\nDeveloped in collaboration with lighting designer Matt Daw\, Unspeak the Chorus responds directly to the distinctive architecture of Modern Art Oxford’s Upper Gallery\, using atmospheric lighting and staging to heighten the emotional presence of the sculptures. \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 for this exhibition can be purchased on the day of your visit at Modern Art Oxford’s Welcome Desk\, or pre-booked online via eventbrite \n\n\n\nBuy tickets \n\n\n\nLocation: \n\n\n\nUpper Gallery 1 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Modern Art Oxford\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nModern Art Oxford is one of the UK’s leading contemporary art spaces. At the heart of the gallery’s programme is a commitment to education\, internationalism and inclusion\, founded on the power of visual art and culture to enact positive social change. \n\n\n\nIt offers educational experiences for visitors of all ages\, using art and creativity to reach thousands of people from Oxfordshire and beyond every year. These participatory activities are designed to help visitors explore our exhibitions\, experiment with creative processes and celebrate the relevance of contemporary visual culture to society today. \n\n\n\nModern Art Oxford was founded in 1965\, and has a rich history of bold and progressive programming that promotes diversity and internationalism\, encourages public engagement with creativity and the arts\, and celebrates the importance of contemporary visual culture in today’s society. \n\n\n\nDiscover more about Modern Art Oxford URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/kira-freije-unspeak-the-chorus/ LOCATION:Modern Art Oxford\, 30 Pembroke Street\, Oxford\, OX1 1BP\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/modern-art-oxford-11-1920x1080-kira-freije-unspeak-the-chorus.webp GEO:51.7508892;-1.2591357 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Modern Art Oxford 30 Pembroke Street Oxford OX1 1BP United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=30 Pembroke Street:geo:-1.2591357,51.7508892 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260523T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260816T235959 DTSTAMP:20260625T172426 CREATED:20260606T012348Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260606T012547Z UID:10012786-1779494400-1786924799@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Olivia Plender: Little Fennel's Complaint DESCRIPTION:Olivia Plender: Little Fennel’s Complaint. Image: Olivia Plender\, title TBC\, 2026\, Embroidered textile © Olivia Plender\, courtesy Maureen Paley\, London\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Olivia Plender: Little Fennel’s Complaint\n\n\n\nDiscover the hidden history of women’s bodies\, medicine and resistance through Olivia Plender’s major new solo exhibition. \n\n\n\nModern Art Oxford is delighted to present Little Fennel’s Complaint\, a major solo exhibition by Olivia Plender (b. 1977\, London)\, exploring historic and ongoing inequalities in women’s healthcare\, from early modern witchcraft to contemporary debates on reproductive rights and medical authority. \n\n\n\nPlender developed the exhibition through research with leading Oxford institutions\, including the Bodleian Library\, Oxford Botanic Garden and John Radcliffe Hospital. Across embroidered textiles\, watercolours\, drawings\, mobiles\, and sound works\, she examines how women’s healthcare has been recorded\, classified\, and practised over time. \n\n\n\nThe exhibition combines new commissions\, existing works\, and historic manuscripts to highlight Plender’s multidisciplinary\, research-led practice. Installations trace shifting approaches to medicine and diagnosis\, opening with a presentation inspired by contemporary hospital architectures and waiting rooms. This builds on Plender’s ongoing project Our Bodies are Not the Problem (2021–)\, developed with the Glasgow Women’s Library\, exploring the links between ill health\, disability and structural inequalities. \n\n\n\nHistorical perspectives include Plender’s series Bringing Down the Flowers (2023–)\, watercolours in the style of genteel 19th-century flower paintings of plants historically used to induce abortion\, referencing orally transmitted reproductive knowledge. Three 17th-century manuscripts by astrologer-physician Richard Napier\, on loan from the Bodleian Library\, document consultations with women about their reproductive health\, alongside other ‘women’s problems’ such as ‘green sickness’\, a diagnosis formerly given only to unmarried women. \n\n\n\nDisplayed alongside these is Plender’s hanging mobile (2024) reflecting on humoral medicine (based on the ancient theory of the humours) and other systems of classification from the Renaissance to today. The exhibition culminates in a large-scale embroidered textile loosely based on scenes from the Malleus Maleficarum\, a notorious treatise on witchcraft written by Heinrich Kramer (1486)\, which portrayed women – particularly midwives and healers – as susceptible to demonic influence. \n\n\n\nBy placing historic manuscripts alongside contemporary artworks\, the exhibition asks who has the authority to define what is rational\, legitimate\, and true\, and explores how systems of knowledge shape lived experience while opening possibilities for alternative understandings. \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 for this exhibition can be purchased on the day of your visit at Modern Art Oxford’s Welcome Desk\, or pre-booked online via eventbrite \n\n\n\nBuy tickets \n\n\n\nLocation: \n\n\n\nUpper Galleries 2 & 3 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Modern Art Oxford\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nModern Art Oxford is one of the UK’s leading contemporary art spaces. At the heart of the gallery’s programme is a commitment to education\, internationalism and inclusion\, founded on the power of visual art and culture to enact positive social change. \n\n\n\nIt offers educational experiences for visitors of all ages\, using art and creativity to reach thousands of people from Oxfordshire and beyond every year. These participatory activities are designed to help visitors explore our exhibitions\, experiment with creative processes and celebrate the relevance of contemporary visual culture to society today. \n\n\n\nModern Art Oxford was founded in 1965\, and has a rich history of bold and progressive programming that promotes diversity and internationalism\, encourages public engagement with creativity and the arts\, and celebrates the importance of contemporary visual culture in today’s society. \n\n\n\nDiscover more about Modern Art Oxford URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/olivia-plender-little-fennels-complaint/ LOCATION:Modern Art Oxford\, 30 Pembroke Street\, Oxford\, OX1 1BP\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/modern-art-oxford-12-1920x1080-olivia-plender-little-fennels-complaint.webp GEO:51.7508892;-1.2591357 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Modern Art Oxford 30 Pembroke Street Oxford OX1 1BP United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=30 Pembroke Street:geo:-1.2591357,51.7508892 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260526T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260526T235900 DTSTAMP:20260625T172426 CREATED:20250816T163522Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260509T063359Z UID:10011151-1779753600-1779839940@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Fam Jam DESCRIPTION:Fam Jam\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Fam Jam\n\n\n\nDon’t miss the springtime Fam Jam! Dance\, activities\, making and sensory play for you and your little ones in a fun disco party atmosphere. Come and join the party\, show off your moves and make new friends\, everyone’s welcome! \n\n\n\nSessions are led by Roly Carline. \n\n\n\nThere are two sessions. Each session is 60 minutes. 11.00am to 12.00pm and 2.00pm to 3.00pm. \n\n\n\nPlease make sure to arrive on time. A 10-minute grace period is allowed for late arrivals. After this point\, admission to the activity cannot be guaranteed. \n\n\n\nThis workshop is focused on children aged 5 and under and their carers. But brothers and sisters are welcome too! \n\n\n\nThis session will include disco lighting and loud music. Children’s ear defenders will be on hand . A separate quiet space will be available for all families attending the session. Please contact the museum if you have a specific questions about how we can make your visit more accessible. \n\n\n\nTickets cost £3.00 and can be purchased online or at the Museum Shop. \n\n\n\nEach child ticket includes free entry for one accompanying adult. This event ticket includes access to the Galleries for one child and one adult. Children must be supervised at all times by a parent or carer. Please ensure all children have their own ticket. \n\n\n\nBooking in advance is recommended to secure your place. \n\n\n\nSales from tickets help support the Museum’s work to deliver fun and accessible family activities\, community engagement projects\, schools workshops\, exhibitions and special events for Oxford’s people in the Museum spaces. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFurther information\n\n\n\nAccess: \n\n\n\nThere is step-free\, level entry access to the Town Hall via the entrance closest to Carfax Tower (to the left of the main steps as you face the Town Hall). Inside the Museum\, Museum Makers is accessible via a platform lift to the Galleries and then a lift to the basement. \n\n\n\nAccessible toilets are available in the Museum (close to Museum Makers) and in the Town Hall on the ground floor\, before entering the Museum. Please contact the Museum team if you’d like to talk to a member of staff about your access requirements. Further access information can be found on our page dedicated to access at the museum. \n\n\n\nPhoto consent: \n\n\n\nPlease be aware that photographs will be taken at this event for use in marketing. If you (or a member of your group) would prefer not to be photographed\, please let a member of staff know during the event. \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\nChild tickets – £3.00 \n\n\n\nTickets can be purchased online or at the Museum Shop. \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nTuesday 26 May 2026 at 11.00am and 2.00pm \n\n\n\nRunning time: \n\n\n\n1 hour \n\n\n\nAge guidance: \n\n\n\n5 and under \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Museum of Oxford\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nThe Museum of Oxford is the only museum dedicated to telling the story of Oxford and its people. Located inside the Oxford Town Hall\, it explores the city’s rich history beyond the university\, focusing on the lives\, industries\, and communities that have shaped Oxford over time. \n\n\n\nThe museum features interactive exhibits\, local artefacts\, and personal stories\, covering topics such as Oxford’s medieval origins\, its diverse communities\, and key moments in its development. It also hosts temporary exhibitions\, events\, and activities for all ages. \n\n\n\nDiscover more about the Museum of Oxford. URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/fam-jam/ LOCATION:Museum of Oxford\, Oxford Town Hall\, St Aldate's\, Oxford\, Oxfordshire\, OX1 1BX CATEGORIES:Family ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/mox-famjam.webp GEO:51.7515381;-1.2572431 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Museum of Oxford Oxford Town Hall St Aldate's Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 1BX;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Oxford Town Hall\, St Aldate's:geo:-1.2572431,51.7515381 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260526T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260530T235959 DTSTAMP:20260625T172426 CREATED:20260425T004649Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260425T004705Z UID:10011640-1779753600-1780185599@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:The Rocky Horror Show DESCRIPTION:The Rocky Horror Show\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout The Rocky Horror Show\n\n\n\nReady to thrill you with fun and naughty moments\, Richard O’Brien’s legendary rock ‘n’ roll musical\, The Rocky Horror Show\, comes to Aylesbury as part of a new world tour. \n\n\n\nHaving been seen by over 35 million theatregoers\, The Rocky Horror Show is the story of two squeaky clean college kids – Brad and his fiancée Janet. \n\n\n\nWhen\, by a twist of fate\, their car breaks down outside a creepy mansion whilst on their way to visit their former college professor\, they meet the charismatic Dr Frank-n-Furter. It is an adventure they’ll never forget\, filled with fun\, frolics\, frocks\, and frivolity. \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n The Rocky Horror Show\n\n\n\nDirected by Christopher Luscombe\, The Rocky Horror Show is the biggest party and features timeless classics\, including Sweet Transvestite\, Dammit Janet\, and of course\, the pelvic thrusting showstopping Time Warp. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWatch the trailer\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat the critics say\n\n\n\n★★★★★ \n\n\n\nThe Telegraph \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReviews\n\n\n\n\n“Still the sexiest & funniest show in town.” \n\n\n\nEvening Standard \n\n\n\n\n\n“Fierce and fabulous fun.” \n\n\n\nDaily Express \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 £15.00 \n\n\n\nTickets are subject to a transaction fee of £3.95 \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nTuesday 26 to Saturday 30 May 2026 \n\n\n\nTuesday to Thursday at 8.00pm \n\n\n\nFriday and Saturday at 5.00pm and 8.30pm \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\nContent guidance: \n\n\n\nThis show contains naughty bits. \n\n\n\nGood to know: \n\n\n\nPlease note that the appearance of any cast member at any performance cannot be guaranteed. \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/the-rocky-horror-show-2/ LOCATION:Aylesbury Waterside Theatre\, Exchange Street\, Aylesbury\, Buckinghamshire\, HP20 1UG CATEGORIES:Musicals ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/The-Rocky-Horror-Show.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:20260526T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260530T235959 DTSTAMP:20260625T172426 CREATED:20250817T134423Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T035052Z UID:10011183-1779753600-1780185599@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Legally Blonde DESCRIPTION:Legally Blonde\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Legally Blonde\n\n\n\nThe iconic international West End and Broadway smash hit musical comedy Legally Blonde The Musical is back in fashion with a huge new production. \n\n\n\nThis ultimate feel-good rom-com\, based on the award-winning film starring Reese Witherspoon\, follows Elle Woods on her transformation from It girl fashionista to legal ace at Harvard Law School\, all in the name of love. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n Legally Blonde\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nElle must prove she is more than blonde ambition\, swap the changing rooms for the courtroom and learn that ‘being true to yourself never goes out of style’. \n\n\n\nThis must-see show is from the creative team behind Director Nikolai Foster’s phenomenally successful Kinky Boots. \n\n\n\nBend and snap up your tickets today. \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 £15.00 \n\n\n\nTickets are subject to a transaction fee of £3.95 \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nTuesday 26 to Saturday 30 May 2026  \n\n\n\nTuesday to Saturday at 7.30 pm \n\n\n\nWednesday\, Thursday\, and Saturday at 2.30 pm \n\n\n\nRunning time: \n\n\n\n2 hours 30 minutes\, including an interval \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout New Theatre Oxford\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 \n \n \n\n\n\n\nThere has been a theatre on George Street for almost 170 years. The first theatre was built in 1836\, and a second in 1886. In 1934\, the third New Theatre opened. \n\n\n\nThe theatre has been owned by several different companies and undergone several name changes. It is now owned by the Ambassador Theatre Group and hosts everything from ballet and opera to musicals. \n\n\n\nOn performance days\, the Box Office opens at noon and closes 15 minutes after the show starts. If there is a performance on a Sunday or Bank Holiday\, Box Office will open 2 hours before the show begins and close 15 minutes after the show starts. \n\n\n\nThere is a large air-conditioned bar with seating located below the Stalls Foyer\, two further bars in the Circle Foyer and an additional one at the back of the balcony. All stocked with an array of drinks and snacks. \n\n\n\nThere is a cloakroom located in the stalls bar. If this is closed\, please speak to a member of staff. £1 per item. It is free to ATG Theatre Card members. \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/legally-blonde/ LOCATION:New Theatre Oxford\, 24-26 George Street\, Oxford\, Oxfordshire\, OX1 2AG CATEGORIES:Musicals ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/LegallyBlonde_1920x1080_Prod-Shot.webp GEO:51.7539238;-1.2606005 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=New Theatre Oxford 24-26 George Street Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 2AG;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=24-26 George Street:geo:-1.2606005,51.7539238 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260526T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260530T235959 DTSTAMP:20260625T172426 CREATED:20260519T043821Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T035105Z UID:10012552-1779753600-1780185599@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:No Peace on St Jude DESCRIPTION:No Peace on St Jude\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout No Peace on St Jude \n\n\n\nUniversity of Oxford Student Season: Trinity Term 2026 \n\n\n\nBy Gabriel Meadowcroft \n\n\n\nPeople have come from all over to start their lives again on the Isle of St Jude – a namesake that means hope. \n\n\n\nWhen an American doctor comes to take a break from his stressful job to stay with a cousin\, he says he will only stay a while. But the longer he stays the more he finds himself wrapped up amid the tales of the locals – an ex-policeman\, a drunkard\, a mother and her son… \n\n\n\nHave pasts really been left behind\, or are the people of St Jude still running? \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£6.00 to £8.00 \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nTuesday 26 to Saturday 30 May 2026 at 7.30pm \n\n\n\nRunning time: \n\n\n\n1 hour 20 minutes \n\n\n\nLocation: \n\n\n\nBurton Taylor Studio \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/no-peace-on-st-jude/ LOCATION:Oxford Playhouse\, Beaumont Street\, Oxford\, Oxfordshire\, OX1 2LW\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Plays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/St-Jude.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:20260526T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260530T235959 DTSTAMP:20260625T172426 CREATED:20260519T045005Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T035120Z UID:10012553-1779753600-1780185599@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:The Magic Tower DESCRIPTION:The Magic Tower \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout The Magic Tower \n\n\n\nUniversity of Oxford Student Season: Trinity Term 2026 \n\n\n\nBy Tennessee Williams \n\n\n\n“Make-believe? Of course it isn’t! It’s absolutely real.” \n\n\n\nLinda and Jim live in a run-down garret. They have made the room into their refuge\, a hidey-hole from landladies and late bills. Together they imagine magical forests\, laugh among their unpacked boxes\, safe in their room\, curtains closed. But when Jim leaves in pursuit of his big break\, the tower begins to crumble. \n\n\n\nThis is Tennessee Williams’ rarely staged one-act play. Distilling his rich characterisation into under an hour\, it powerfully lays bare how economic realities come knocking and escapism is nothing but a thin\, flimsy sheet. \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£6.00 to £8.00 \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nTuesday 26 to Saturday 30 May 2026 at 9.30pm \n\n\n\nRunning time: \n\n\n\n45 minutes \n\n\n\nLocation: \n\n\n\nBurton Taylor Studio \n\n\n\nAge guidance: \n\n\n\n12+ \n\n\n\nContent guidance: \n\n\n\nThis show contains themes of emotional distress and allusions to states of poor mental health. \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/the-magic-tower/ LOCATION:Oxford Playhouse\, Beaumont Street\, Oxford\, Oxfordshire\, OX1 2LW\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Plays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Magic-Tower.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:20260526T173000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260526T183000 DTSTAMP:20260625T172426 CREATED:20260425T005717Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260425T005725Z UID:10011871-1779816600-1779820200@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Stephanie Hafferty: Biodiverse gardening for natural resilience and pest control DESCRIPTION:Stephanie Hafferty: Biodiverse gardening for natural resilience and pest control\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Stephanie Hafferty: Biodiverse gardening for natural resilience and pest control\n\n\n\nOrganic gardening and homesteading expert Stephanie Hafferty is an expert edible gardener\, homesteader\, garden designer\, consultant\, speaker and award-winning garden and food writer. \n\n\n\nA leading voice in sustainable gardening\, she specialises in growing food year-round\, affordably using eco-friendly methods. \n\n\n\nShe is known for her practical\, enthusiastic and down-to-earth approach\, and this talk will provide practical ideas for creating a productive garden using natural methods\, without harming creatures. \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 £10.00 \n\n\n\nA fee of £1.50 per transaction applies to bookings for this event across all channels – website\, phone and in-person bookings at the Box Office. The fee is waived for Oxford Playhouse members. \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nTuesday 26 May 2026 at 5.30pm \n\n\n\nDoors open at 5.00pm \n\n\n\nRunning time: \n\n\n\n1 hour\, without an interval \n\n\n\nGood to know: \n\n\n\nPlease be aware that\, as entry may be limited once the event begins\, it is advised to arrive between 5.00pm and 5.30pm. URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/stephanie-hafferty-biodiverse-gardening-for-natural-resilience-and-pest-control/ LOCATION:de Jager Auditorium\, Trinity College\, Broad Street\, Oxford\, OX1 3BH CATEGORIES:Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Stephanie-Hafferty-Biodiverse-gardening-for-natural-resilience-and-pest-control.webp GEO:51.7544085;-1.256706 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=de Jager Auditorium Trinity College Broad Street Oxford OX1 3BH;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Broad Street:geo:-1.256706,51.7544085 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260526T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260526T230000 DTSTAMP:20260625T172426 CREATED:20260523T101414Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260523T103449Z UID:10012638-1779822000-1779836400@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Kiefer Sutherland: Love Will Bring You Home DESCRIPTION:Kiefer Sutherland: Love Will Bring You Home\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Kiefer Sutherland: Love Will Bring You Home\n\n\n\nGolden Globe and Emmy Award-winning actor Kiefer Sutherland’s career has spanned over four decades across film\, television and music.  \n\n\n\nAlongside his acting achievements\, Sutherland has built an impressive reputation as a recording artist and touring musician. \n\n\n\n2026 sees Sutherland share his latest album\, Grey\, a powerful collection of heartfelt\, storytelling-driven songs that showcase his evolution as an artist.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease see important booking information below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\nCurfew: \n\n\n\n11.00pm \n\n\n\nAge guidance: \n\n\n\n\nOver 14s only.\n\n\n\nUnder 25s require ID to purchase alcohol.\n\n\n\n\nLocation: \n\n\n\nO2 Academy \n\n\n\nSecurity – bag policy: \n\n\n\nLarge bags including rucksacks are not allowed. There are no facilities for leaving large bags or luggage. If you really have to bring a bag – and it’s preferable you don’t\, please make sure it’s small. Only one small bag per person is permitted and it must not be bigger than A4 size. Height: 28.7cm Width: 21cm Depth 15 cm. \n\n\n\nTicket limits: \n\n\n\nPlease note that there is a ticket limit of 8 tickets per person\, per household\, and per credit card on this event. Please adhere to published ticket limits. Persons who exceed the ticket limit may have any or all of their orders and tickets cancelled without notice by Ticketmaster at its discretion. This includes orders associated with the same name\, e-mail address\, billing address\, credit card number\, or other information. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout O2 Academy Oxford\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Edwardian building on Cowley Road has been hosting live music for decades. But prior to being a music venue\, it was a Cooperative party hall. It was originally known as The Venue and then the much-respected Zodiac\, both of which paved the way for O2 Academy Oxford\, which officially launched in September 2007\, with performances from New Young Pony Club\, The Magic Numbers and Young Knives. \n\n\n\nSince then\, the O2 Academy Oxford has established itself as one of the city’s greatest venues for live music and club nights\, with some of the best gigs to date coming from Ed Sheeran\, Foals\, Stereophonics\, Ozzy Osbourne\, Babyshambles\, Hozier and Royal Blood. Visit the venue information page for further details\, including opening times\, getting there\, age restrictions and more. URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/kiefer-sutherland-love-will-bring-you-home/ LOCATION:O2 Academy Oxford\, 190 Cowley Road\, Oxford\, Oxfordshire\, OX4 1UE\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Gigs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/kiefer-sutherland-01.webp GEO:51.7468634;-1.2345014 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=O2 Academy Oxford 190 Cowley Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX4 1UE United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=190 Cowley Road:geo:-1.2345014,51.7468634 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260526T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260526T193000 DTSTAMP:20260625T172426 CREATED:20260519T050742Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T051006Z UID:10012551-1779823800-1779823800@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:A Beautiful Thread DESCRIPTION:A Beautiful Thread \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout A Beautiful Thread \n\n\n\nPresented by Hambletts \n\n\n\nStarring Anton Lesser \n\n\n\nIn A Beautiful Thread\, Oxford Playhouse favourite\, Anton Lesser (Endeavour\, Wolf Hall\, Game of Thrones) tells the story of Thomas Hardy’s life – as dramatic as any of his books – in Hardy’s own words\, through his sublime poetry\, letters\, and great novels\, including Far From the Madding Crowd\, Tess of the d’Urbervilles\, and Jude the Obscure. \n\n\n\nAnton Lesser and Lucia Bonbright bring a hugely varied cast to dazzling life: from Hardy’s immortal characters\, Hardy himself\, his mother\, Jemima and wives\, Emma and Florence\, to George Bernard Shaw and Virginia Woolf! \n\n\n\nThe show highlights Hardy’s humour (often overlooked!)\, his modernity\, the astonishing time-span he lived through\, and his global reach\, from Japan to Hollywood. Adapted by Deirdre Shields\, Hardy’s extraordinary writing shines bright as ever. \n\n\n\nThomas Hardy put more music in his novels than any other writer\, and Orchestra of the Swan’s Artistic Director\, David Le Page has devised a musical programme of shimmering beauty that weaves around the words\, from classical music to contemporary folk\, performed live by on-stage musicians from Orchestra of the Swan. \n\n\n\nFrom Hambletts\, the creative team that brought Red Sky at Sunrise: Laurie Lee in Words and Music to Oxford Playhouse. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReviews\n\n\n\n\n“Superb!” ★★★★★ \n\n\n\nBroadway World \n\n\n\n\n\n“I’m delighted to be returning to Oxford! Words and Music is a kind of unique genre\, neither pure reading\, nor acting\, but with an immediacy that comes from the huge emotional impact the music has upon the words\, and vice versa\, and the interplay we actors enjoy with the musicians on-stage. Quite simply\, it’s the most enjoyable thing I’ve ever done!” \n\n\n\nAnton Lesser (Endeavour\, Wolf Hall\, Andor\, Game of Thrones) \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£16.00 to £36.00 \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nTuesday 26 May 2026 at 7.30pm \n\n\n\nRunning time: \n\n\n\nThis show has an interval \n\n\n\nAge guidance: \n\n\n\n14+ \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/a-beautiful-thread/ LOCATION:Oxford Playhouse\, Beaumont Street\, Oxford\, Oxfordshire\, OX1 2LW\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Variety ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/A-Beautiful-Thread.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:20260527T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260527T235959 DTSTAMP:20260625T172426 CREATED:20260425T010808Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260425T010816Z UID:10011930-1779840000-1779926399@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Olaf Falafel's Stupidest Super Stupid Show DESCRIPTION:Olaf Falafel’s Stupidest Super Stupid Show\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Olaf Falafel’s Stupidest Super Stupid Show\n\n\n\nAfter a sell out run at this year’s Edinburgh Fringe\, award-winning comedian and children’s author Olaf Falafel is dishing up another frying pan full of family-friendly comedy. \n\n\n\nThe comedy show comedians take their kids to is back and even funnier! Join Olaf Falafel (if that is his real name) for an hour of kids’ comedy which will be the stupidest he has ever let trickle from his brain. \n\n\n\nExpect jokes\, poos on pogo sticks\, more jokes and truth-telling cheese. There will definitely be a time-travelling portal to the future and a live drawalong! \n\n\n\nBe there or be a dodecahedron! \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 – £15.50 \n\n\n\nUnder 16s – £13.50 \n\n\n\nAll prices include any booking fees \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nWednesday 27 May 2026 at 11.00am and 2.00pm \n\n\n\nRunning time: \n\n\n\n1 hour \n\n\n\nLocation: \n\n\n\nThe Theatre \n\n\n\nAge guidance: \n\n\n\n5+ \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/olaf-falafels-stupidest-super-stupid-show/ LOCATION:The Theatre Chipping Norton\, 2 Spring Street\, Chipping Norton\, Oxfordshire\, OX7 5NL CATEGORIES:Comedy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Olaf-Falafels-Stupidest-Super-Stupid-Show.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:20260527T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260530T235959 DTSTAMP:20260625T172426 CREATED:20251128T120532Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T035139Z UID:10006264-1779840000-1780185599@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:The Summer Eights 2026 DESCRIPTION:The Summer Eights\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Summer Eights\n\n\n\nOxford’s iconic bumps regatta \n\n\n\nThe Summer Eights is one of two bumping boat races in Oxford’s rowing calendar\, alongside the Torpids. The regatta takes place each May over four successive days\, from Wednesday to Saturday of the fifth week of Trinity Term\, drawing spectators and rowing enthusiasts from across the city and beyond. \n\n\n\nRacing on the Isis \n\n\n\nThe races are held on the Isis\, a stretch of the River Thames in Oxford. The river is generally too narrow for side-by-side racing\, so crews compete in the traditional ‘Bumps’ format. In this style of racing\, boats chase each other in single file\, aiming to catch and ‘bump’ the crew ahead to move up the rankings. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor each division\, twelve boats line up at the downstream end near Donnington Bridge\, with each cox holding onto a rope attached to the bank\, leaving roughly 1.5 lengths between boats. Racing begins with a series of cannon signals: a five-minute gun\, a one-minute gun\, and the starting gun. \n\n\n\nWhen a bump occurs\, both crews involved stop racing and move aside to allow the rest of the division to pass. The ultimate aim is to become Head of the River and retain the top position. It is also possible to over-bump\, where a boat overtakes the one ahead if the two crews in front have already bumped\, swapping places for the following day or next year. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpectator experience \n\n\n\nExpect the banks of the Isis to be packed with spectators\, enjoying the excitement as oars slice through the serene waters. The atmosphere combines tradition\, competition\, and community\, making Summer Eights one of Oxford’s most cherished sporting events. \n\n\n\nThe regatta is organised by Oxford University Rowing Clubs\, the confederation overseeing all college crews and inter-collegiate contests within the University of Oxford. This includes the Oxford University Boat Club (OUBC)\, Oxford University Women’s Boat Club (OUWBC)\, the Oxford University Lightweight Rowing Club (OULRC)\, and the Oxford University Women’s Lightweight Rowing Club (OUWLRC). URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/the-summer-eights/ LOCATION:The Isis\, River Thames\, Oxford\, Oxfordshire CATEGORIES:Sports ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/summer-eights-01-1920x1080-1.webp GEO:51.7520209;-1.2577263 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Isis River Thames Oxford Oxfordshire;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=River Thames:geo:-1.2577263,51.7520209 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260527T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260613T235959 DTSTAMP:20260625T172426 CREATED:20260611T064619Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260611T064821Z UID:10012959-1779840000-1781395199@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Printmakers Council: Green and Pleasant Land DESCRIPTION:Printmakers Council: Green and Pleasant Land\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Printmakers Council: Green and Pleasant Land \n\n\n\nFounded in 1965\, the Printmakers Council aims to promote the art of printmaking and the work of contemporary printmakers nationally. \n\n\n\nGreen and Pleasant Land is a show featuring work from their members that thoroughly explores the versatility of mark making and the potential for exploring the artists ideas\, using all manner of printmaking techniques. \n\n\n\nWithin this comprehensive theme\, the artists will show their individual interpretations of the contemporary British environment and landscape. The exhibition will include all manner of subject matter including the figurative through to abstraction. This show is an exciting demonstration of the printmakers’ art. \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 entry \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nWednesday 27 May to Saturday 13 June 2026 \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\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \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/printmakers-council-green-and-pleasant-land/ LOCATION:The North Wall Arts Centre\, South Parade\, Oxford\, OX2 7JN CATEGORIES:Exhibitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Printmakers-Council-Green-and-Pleasant-Land.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:20260527T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260527T153000 DTSTAMP:20260625T172426 CREATED:20260316T152209Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T152248Z UID:10012306-1779890400-1779895800@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Museum of Oxford Walks: Pre-Raphaelite Adventures in Oxford DESCRIPTION:Museum of Oxford Walks: Pre-Raphaelite Adventures in Oxford\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Museum of Oxford Walks: Pre-Raphaelite Adventures in Oxford\n\n\n\nOxford is exceptionally rich in its associations with the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood\, a 19th-century artistic movement known for its veneration of detail\, elegance and beauty. This insightful 90-minute walk will bring the artistic spirit of mid-19th century Oxford to life\, taking you to the key locations in Oxford associated with the movement and its artists\, and with particular reference to Oxford-inspired paintings. \n\n\n\nYou’ll see where Jane Burden\, embroiderer and muse\, once lived at ‘Hell’s Passage’\, the Oxford Union\, home to Pre-Raphaelite murals and a noteworthy debacle involving Dante Gabriel Rossetti\, Magdalen College Tower and the story of a particular May Morning\, plus more locations significant to the works and lives of John Everett Millais\, William Holman Hunt\, Dante Gabriel Rossetti\, Edward Burne-Jones\, William Morris\, Jane Burden\, Elizabeth Siddall – and not forgetting author-cum-photographer Lewis Carroll – plus their important patrons\, John Ruskin and Thomas Combe. \n\n\n\nThe walk is near-circular\, beginning at the Museum of Oxford and ending outside the Oxford Union (St Michael’s Street). \n\n\n\nJoin a tour of Pre-Raphaelite Artists in Oxford to see Oxford through the eyes of an expert and uncover the artistic histories embedded in our city. \n\n\n\nAccessibility and further information: \n\n\n\nMeeting point: Museum of Oxford shop (located inside the Oxford Town Hall). Please arrive 5 minutes before the start of the walk and check in at the Museum Shop with our friendly front of house team. \n\n\n\nThe walk lasts 1.5 hours. \n\n\n\nThe itinerary includes cobbled streets\, uneven surfaces and narrow pavements. Additionally\, one of the stops is accessed via a very narrow passageway (optional). Please email museum@oxford.gov.uk if you would like to discuss any access requirements ahead of booking a walk. \n\n\n\nPlease note that this walk is recommended for ages 16+. \n\n\n\nYour ticket also gives you access to the MOX galleries on the day of the walk\, at any time during opening hours. \n\n\n\nMeet Your Tour Guide: Mark Davies \n\n\n\nMark Davies is an Oxford local historian\, public speaker\, and guide. His publications include the social and cultural importance of the city’s waterways (A Towpath Walk in Oxford; Alice in Waterland; Alice’s Oxford on Foot; What a Liberty!); historical crime (Stories of Oxford Castle; The Abingdon Waterturnpike Murder); a biography of the Oxford pastry cook who was the first Englishman to fly (King of all Balloons); and the insightful A Jericho Scrapbook and Jericho – a Celebration. \n\n\n\nUntil 2020 he had lived on an Oxford residential narrowboat for nearly 30 years\, and he is the Chair of the Jericho (Oxford) Living Heritage Trust. He is also a trustee of the Lewis Carroll Society\, a member of the Society of Authors\, and on the committee of the Alliance of Literary Societies. \n\n\n\nAccess at the Museum \n\n\n\nThe Museum is accessible for wheelchair users\, buggies\, and baby carriers. There is step-free\, level entry access to the Town Hall via the entrance closest to Carfax (to the left of the main steps as you face the Town Hall). Inside the Museum\, Museum Makers is accessible via a platform lift and lift to the basement level. Accessible toilets are available in the Museum (close to Museum Makers) and in the Town Hall on the ground floor\, before entering the Museum. \n\n\n\nPlease contact the Museum team if you’d like to talk to a member of staff about your access requirements. Further access information can be found on the website: https://museumofoxford.org/plan-your-visit/access \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£15.00 \n\n\n\nTickets are available to purchase online (booking fee applies) or at the Museum shop. Tickets for this event include access to the Museum’s Galleries. \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nWednesday 22 April and Wednesday 27 May 2026 at 2.00pm \n\n\n\nRunning time: \n\n\n\n1 hour 30 minutes \n\n\n\nAge guidance: \n\n\n\n16+ \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Museum of Oxford\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nThe Museum of Oxford is the only museum dedicated to telling the story of Oxford and its people. Located inside the Oxford Town Hall\, it explores the city’s rich history beyond the university\, focusing on the lives\, industries\, and communities that have shaped Oxford over time. \n\n\n\nThe museum features interactive exhibits\, local artefacts\, and personal stories\, covering topics such as Oxford’s medieval origins\, its diverse communities\, and key moments in its development. It also hosts temporary exhibitions\, events\, and activities for all ages. \n\n\n\nDiscover more about the Museum of Oxford. URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/museum-of-oxford-walks-pre-raphaelite-adventures-in-oxford/2026-05-27/ LOCATION:Museum of Oxford\, Oxford Town Hall\, St Aldate's\, Oxford\, Oxfordshire\, OX1 1BX CATEGORIES:Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Museum-of-Oxford-Walks-Pre-Raphaelite-Adventures-in-Oxford.webp GEO:51.7515381;-1.2572431 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Museum of Oxford Oxford Town Hall St Aldate's Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 1BX;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Oxford Town Hall\, St Aldate's:geo:-1.2572431,51.7515381 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260527T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260527T183000 DTSTAMP:20260625T172426 CREATED:20260523T141539Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260523T174830Z UID:10012639-1779906600-1779906600@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Jon Spencer DESCRIPTION:Jon Spencer \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Jon Spencer \n\n\n\nLegendary garage-rock frontman Jon Spencer brings his high-energy\, fuzz-drenched sound to the stage for a night of raw riffs\, punk attitude and electrifying live performance. \n\n\n\nKnown for his explosive stage presence and genre-blurring mix of blues\, punk and noise rock\, Spencer delivers shows that feel immediate\, unpredictable and full of controlled chaos. \n\n\n\nExpect a set packed with distorted guitar lines\, driving rhythms and shouted\, swaggering vocals that push the boundaries between structure and improvisation. Rather than a polished\, conventional gig\, this is a visceral live experience where intensity and spontaneity take centre stage. \n\n\n\nA must-see for fans of uncompromising rock ’n’ roll\, the show promises sweat\, volume and energy in equal measure — the kind of performance that thrives on atmosphere\, crowd connection and sheer sonic force. \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£29.65 \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nWednesday 27 May 2026 at 6.30pm \n\n\n\nCurfew: \n\n\n\n11.00pm \n\n\n\nAge guidance: \n\n\n\n\nOver 8s only.\n\n\n\nUnder 14s must be accompanied by an adult over 18.\n\n\n\nUnder 25s require ID to purchase alcohol.\n\n\n\n\nLocation: \n\n\n\nO2 Academy2 \n\n\n\nSecurity – bag policy: \n\n\n\nLarge bags including rucksacks are not allowed. There are no facilities for leaving large bags or luggage. If you really have to bring a bag – and it’s preferable you don’t\, please make sure it’s small. Only one small bag per person is permitted and it must not be bigger than A4 size. Height: 28.7cm Width: 21cm Depth 15 cm. \n\n\n\nTicket limits: \n\n\n\nPlease note that there is a ticket limit of 6 tickets per person\, per household\, and per credit card on this event. Please adhere to published ticket limits. Persons who exceed the ticket limit may have any or all of their orders and tickets cancelled without notice by Ticketmaster at its discretion. This includes orders associated with the same name\, e-mail address\, billing address\, credit card number\, or other information. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout O2 Academy Oxford\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Edwardian building on Cowley Road has been hosting live music for decades. But prior to being a music venue\, it was a Cooperative party hall. It was originally known as The Venue and then the much-respected Zodiac\, both of which paved the way for O2 Academy Oxford\, which officially launched in September 2007\, with performances from New Young Pony Club\, The Magic Numbers and Young Knives. \n\n\n\nSince then\, the O2 Academy Oxford has established itself as one of the city’s greatest venues for live music and club nights\, with some of the best gigs to date coming from Ed Sheeran\, Foals\, Stereophonics\, Ozzy Osbourne\, Babyshambles\, Hozier and Royal Blood. Visit the venue information page for further details\, including opening times\, getting there\, age restrictions and more. URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/jon-spencer/ LOCATION:O2 Academy Oxford\, 190 Cowley Road\, Oxford\, Oxfordshire\, OX4 1UE\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Gigs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Jon-Spencer.webp GEO:51.7468634;-1.2345014 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=O2 Academy Oxford 190 Cowley Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX4 1UE United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=190 Cowley Road:geo:-1.2345014,51.7468634 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260527T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260527T212000 DTSTAMP:20260625T172426 CREATED:20260425T011830Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260425T011836Z UID:10011596-1779910200-1779916800@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Alfie Moore: Acopalypse Now DESCRIPTION:Alfie Moore: Acopalypse Now\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Alfie Moore: Acopalypse Now\n\n\n\nThe Four Horsemen of Rising Crime\, Global Warming\, AI and Culture Wars are galloping towards us. Are we on the road to hell? And can we avoid the potholes? \n\n\n\nIn his brand new tour show ‘Fair Cop’ \, Alfie has the antidote to the breakdown of law and order\, fake news and the price of baked beans. \n\n\n\nHe’s encountered more than his fair share of egotistical dictators in his policing career and learnt when pragmatism\, and more than a dash of laughter\, can defuse even the most menacing showdown. \n\n\n\nJoin Alfie as he’s saddles up to see off those bullies on their pesky ponies. Doomsday is no laughing matter\, but this show certainly is. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReviews\n\n\n\n\n“Brilliantly funny…genuinely hilarious.” \n\n\n\nDavid Mitchell \n\n\n\n\n\n“Offbeat\, revealing and very funny.”  \n\n\n\nYou Magazine \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 £26.00 \n\n\n\nA £2.75 booking fee per transaction applies to this event across all channels – website\, phone and in-person bookings at the Box Office. The fee is waived for members\, schools\, groups and access bookers. \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nWednesday 27 May 2026 at 7.30pm \n\n\n\nRunning time: \n\n\n\n1 hour 50\, including an interval \n\n\n\nAge guidance: \n\n\n\n14+ \n\n\n\nContent guidance: \n\n\n\nThis show contains 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/alfie-moore-acopalypse-now-2/ LOCATION:Oxford Playhouse\, Beaumont Street\, Oxford\, Oxfordshire\, OX1 2LW\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Comedy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Alfie-Moore-Acopalypse-Now.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:20260528T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260528T235959 DTSTAMP:20260625T172426 CREATED:20260509T065051Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260509T093343Z UID:10012530-1779926400-1780012799@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Mud\, Mirrors & Magic DESCRIPTION:Mud\, Mirrors & Magic\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Mud\, Mirrors & Magic\n\n\n\nStep into a world of colour\, sparkle\, and creativity in this hands-on art workshop where young artists transform simple materials into stunning mandala masterpieces! \n\n\n\nIn this engaging session\, participants will explore the beautiful folk technique of Lippan (mud mirror art) while designing their own eye-catching mandalas. Using soft clay\, shimmering mirrors\, and vibrant ‘magic colours\,’ children will learn how traditional patterns come alive through symmetry\, texture\, and shine. \n\n\n\nAll sessions will be led by Mansi Jain Chowdhry. \n\n\n\nThere are two sessions available during the day. 10.30am to 12.30pm and 1.30pm to 3.30pm. \n\n\n\nPlease make sure to arrive on time. A 10-minute grace period is allowed for late arrivals. After this point\, admission to the activity cannot be guaranteed. \n\n\n\nThis workshop is suitable for ages 5 to 11. Children must be supervised at all times. \n\n\n\nTickets cost £7.00 per child. \n\n\n\nEach child ticket includes free entry for one accompanying adult. This event ticket includes access to the Galleries for one child and one adult. \n\n\n\nBooking in advance is recommended to secure your place. Sales from tickets help support the Museum’s work to deliver fun and accessible family activities\, community engagement projects\, schools workshops\, exhibitions and special events for Oxford’s people in the Museum spaces. \n\n\n\nAbout the artist \n\n\n\nMansi Jain Chowdhry is a maths and business teacher by profession and an artist at heart. While she enjoys the logic and structure of teaching\, her greatest passion lies in exploring colours\, textures and patterns through her artwork. \n\n\n\nShe is particularly inspired by folk designs from around the world\, as well as by nature and traditional crafts. Her creations often blend earthy elements with vibrant colours and sparkling mirror details\, bringing each piece to life with a distinctive and expressive style. \n\n\n\nMansi also runs art workshops\, motivated by a love of sharing creativity with others. She says nothing brings her greater joy than seeing participants discover the magic they are capable of creating. \n\n\n\nShe has also exhibited her work during Oxford Art Weeks\, an experience that she describes as deeply inspiring. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFurther information\n\n\n\nAccess: \n\n\n\nThere is step-free\, level entry access to the Town Hall via the entrance closest to Carfax Tower (to the left of the main steps as you face the Town Hall). Inside the Museum\, Museum Makers is accessible via a platform lift to the Galleries and then a lift to the basement. \n\n\n\nAccessible toilets are available in the Museum (close to Museum Makers) and in the Town Hall on the ground floor\, before entering the Museum. Please contact the Museum team if you’d like to talk to a member of staff about your access requirements. Further access information can be found on our page dedicated to access at the museum. \n\n\n\nPhoto consent: \n\n\n\nPlease be aware that photographs will be taken at this event for use in marketing. If you (or a member of your group) would prefer not to be photographed\, please let a member of staff know during the event. \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\nChild tickets – £7.00 \n\n\n\nTickets can be purchased online or at the Museum Shop. \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nThursday 28 May 2026 at 10.30am and 1.30pm \n\n\n\nRunning time: \n\n\n\n2 hours \n\n\n\nAge guidance: \n\n\n\n5 to 11 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Museum of Oxford\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nThe Museum of Oxford is the only museum dedicated to telling the story of Oxford and its people. Located inside the Oxford Town Hall\, it explores the city’s rich history beyond the university\, focusing on the lives\, industries\, and communities that have shaped Oxford over time. \n\n\n\nThe museum features interactive exhibits\, local artefacts\, and personal stories\, covering topics such as Oxford’s medieval origins\, its diverse communities\, and key moments in its development. It also hosts temporary exhibitions\, events\, and activities for all ages. \n\n\n\nDiscover more about the Museum of Oxford. URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/mud-mirrors-magic/ LOCATION:Museum of Oxford\, Oxford Town Hall\, St Aldate's\, Oxford\, Oxfordshire\, OX1 1BX CATEGORIES:Family ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Mud-Mirrors-Magic.webp GEO:51.7515381;-1.2572431 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Museum of Oxford Oxford Town Hall St Aldate's Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 1BX;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Oxford Town Hall\, St Aldate's:geo:-1.2572431,51.7515381 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260528T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260530T235959 DTSTAMP:20260625T172426 CREATED:20260425T013310Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T035208Z UID:10011597-1779926400-1780185599@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) DESCRIPTION:The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged)\n\n\n\nThe Theatre Chipping Norton and Selladoor Worldwide present \n\n\n\nReduced Shakespeare Company in \n\n\n\nThe Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) \n\n\n\nBy Adam Long\, Daniel Singer and Jess Winfield \n\n\n\nThe Theatre Chipping Norton and Selladoor Worldwide present a new version of the West End classic – rebooted and reimagined for 2026. \n\n\n\nAll 37 plays. Three actors. One wildly funny show. \n\n\n\nThe worldwide comedy hit returns with a brand-new\, updated version of The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged)\, a fast\, furious and gloriously absurd sprint through all of the Bard’s tragedies\, comedies and histories. \n\n\n\nExpect Hamlet performed backwards\, Titus Andronicus as a YouTube cooking tutorial\, and all of the History plays turned into a chaotic football match where the crown is kicked from king to king. \n\n\n\nThrow in lightning-fast costume changes\, sword fights\, outrageous improvisation and the result is a wildly inventive and hilarious celebration of Shakespeare. \n\n\n\nAfter nine years in London’s West End\, two TV specials\, and performances in over 20 countries\, the Reduced Shakespeare Company bring their legendary Shakespeare spoof to a new generation of audiences. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReviews\n\n\n\n\n“Irreverent\, fresh and fun.” \n\n\n\nOx in a Box \n\n\n\n\n\n“A madcap condensation that features non-stop laughs.” \n\n\n\nVariety \n\n\n\n\n\n“Wildly funny. Masterful.” \n\n\n\nLos Angeles 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\nFrom £15.00 \n\n\n\nA £2.75 booking fee per transaction applies to this event across all channels – website\, phone and in-person bookings at the Box Office. The fee is waived for members\, schools\, groups and access bookers. \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nThursday 28 to Saturday 30 May 2026 at 7.30pm \n\n\n\nRunning time: \n\n\n\n1 hour 40\, including an interval \n\n\n\nAge guidance: \n\n\n\nSuitable for all ages \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/the-complete-works-of-william-shakespeare-abridged-2/ LOCATION:Oxford Playhouse\, Beaumont Street\, Oxford\, Oxfordshire\, OX1 2LW\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Plays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/The-Complete-Works-of-Shakespeare-Abridged-Website-Artwork-1.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:20260528T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260528T130000 DTSTAMP:20260625T172426 CREATED:20240116T173505Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250906T003443Z UID:10011300-1779955200-1779973200@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Henley-on-Thames Farmer’s Market on 4th Thursdays DESCRIPTION:Henley Farmers Market\, Henly on Thames\, Oxfordshire\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Henley-on-Thames Farmer’s Market\n\n\n\nThe Henley-on-Thames Farmer’s Market takes place in Henley Market Place on the 2nd Saturday and 4th Thursday of the month from 8.00am to 2.00pm. \n\n\n\nExpect stalls with delicious\, fresh\, locally produced\, seasonal food as well as crafts and non-food items from suppliers in and around the Henley-on-Thames area. \n\n\n\nTraders are producers of their own produce who are actively involved in the production process of the goods for sale. All produce is grown\, reared\, caught\, brewed\, pickled\, baked\, smoked or processed by the producer. \n\n\n\nAdditionally\, stalls are staffed by the producer\, family member or someone who is directly involved in growing\, raising or producing the goods on sale\, or those with a good working knowledge of the production process. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGood to know\n\n\n\nThe Town Council organises several weekend / Continental-style Markets each year\, and the Charter Market is held in Market Place every Thursday (except on the 4th Thursday of the Month when it is replaced by the Farmers Market). URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/henley-farmers-market-4th-thursdays/2026-05-28/ LOCATION:Henley-on-Thames Town Centre\, Market Place\, RG9 2AQ\, Henley-on-Thames\, Oxfordshire\, RG9 2AQ CATEGORIES:Farmers Markets ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/henley-farmers-market-henley-on-thames-oxfordshire-1600x900.webp GEO:51.5371904;-0.9066122 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Henley-on-Thames Town Centre Market Place RG9 2AQ Henley-on-Thames Oxfordshire RG9 2AQ;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Market Place\, RG9 2AQ:geo:-0.9066122,51.5371904 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260528T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260528T190000 DTSTAMP:20260625T172426 CREATED:20260528T212654Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T035224Z UID:10012695-1779994800-1779994800@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Cécile McLorin Salvant: Book of Ayres DESCRIPTION:Cécile McLorin Salvant: Book of Ayres\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Cécile McLorin Salvant: Book of Ayres\n\n\n\nHow far can a song travel? \n\n\n\nHow far can a song travel? is a UK premiere by Cécile McLorin Salvant that explores the roots and afterlives of jazz\, blues\, folk\, theatre\, and early music. A musical storyteller and curator\, Salvant revives forgotten songs\, instruments\, and performance traditions\, reimagining them for a contemporary audience. \n\n\n\nIn Book of Ayres\, the three-time Grammy Award-winner brings together improvising musicians from across genres — early music\, jazz\, folk\, and electronic — blending synthesisers and percussion with flute\, harpsichord\, theorbo\, lute\, and bass. \n\n\n\nThe result is a richly layered new folk sound\, where texts and traditions from across eras and cultures converge\, from Dowland and Purcell to Monteverdi and folkloric material spanning Europe and the Americas. \n\n\n\nPresented as part of Unfinished Revolutions\, the work reflects on how music migrates\, transforms\, and survives across time\, borders\, and languages\, continually reshaped by those who perform it. \n\n\n\n\n“Part of my practice is imagining musical family trees and learning from the influences of my influences. Growing up\, I wanted to be an opera singer. Opera led me to Baroque music\, which led me to early music. I had a similar path with American music. \n\n\n\n“I gravitate towards forgotten songs\, early or maligned instruments\, and languages and performance styles on the brink of extinction. I bring this process of excavation into my own writing\, blending old and new\, exploring language and mythology. \n\n\n\n“I have been making the unoriginal yet concerted effort to move beyond categorizing music by genre. What I am interested in is exploring\, celebrating\, and making fun of desire\, divulging secrets\, dredging up the past\, looking under the rug.”  \n\n\n\nCécile McLorin Salvant \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpecial pre-show conversation\n\n\n\nBefore the performance on Thursday 28 May\, Cécile will be joined onstage by award-winning multi-instrumentalist Rhiannon Giddens. \n\n\n\nThey will discuss the new material Cécile has been developing for the show\, and the start of Rhiannon’s year as one of the Cultural Programme’s Cultural Fellows. There will be a short break before Book of Ayres begins at 7.45pm. \n\n\n\nPlease note: the advertised post-show conversation on Thursday 28 May will now take place before the performance and be slightly shorter. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPerformers\n\n\n\nCécile McLorin Salvant \n\n\n\nSullivan Fortner\, piano/harpsichord/keyboardsEmi Ferguson\, fluteDušan Balarin\, theorbo/luteYasushi Nakamura\, bassKeita Ogawa\, percussion \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\nTimes: \n\n\n\nApprox. 90 mins (plus 30 mins pre-show event on Thursday 28 May) \n\n\n\nLocation: \n\n\n\nSohmen Concert Hall \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nSchwarzman Centre for the Humanities is a major new cultural and academic landmark for the University of Oxford\, bringing together seven humanities faculties with performance\, exhibition\, and public engagement spaces under one roof. Located in the Radcliffe Observatory Quarter\, it is designed to foster interdisciplinary collaboration while opening the humanities to a wider public through events\, performances\, and year-round programming. \n\n\n\nAt its heart are world-class venues including a concert hall\, theatre\, cinema\, recital spaces\, and galleries\, supported by flexible teaching and meeting facilities. A central atrium acts as a social hub\, blending academic life with informal gathering spaces\, cafés\, and exhibitions. More than a university facility\, the Centre functions as a civic cultural destination\, connecting scholarship with creative practice and strengthening Oxford’s wider cultural life. \n\n\n\nView venue information URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/cecile-mclorin-salvant-book-of-ayres/2026-05-28/ LOCATION:Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities\, Radcliffe Observatory Quarter\, Woodstock Road\, Oxford\, OX2 6GG CATEGORIES:Concerts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/cecile-mclorin-salvant-01-1920x1080-1.webp GEO:51.7604705;-1.2621148 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities Radcliffe Observatory Quarter Woodstock Road Oxford OX2 6GG;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Radcliffe Observatory Quarter\, Woodstock Road:geo:-1.2621148,51.7604705 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260529T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260529T180000 DTSTAMP:20260625T172426 CREATED:20260528T211224Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T035241Z UID:10012693-1780077600-1780077600@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Candyman: Double Feature DESCRIPTION:Candyman: Double Feature\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Candyman: Double Feature\n\n\n\nCandyman (Bernard Rose\, 1992) and Candyman (Nia DaCosta\, 2021) are presented together in a double feature tracing the evolution of one of contemporary horror’s most enduring urban legends. \n\n\n\nThe first film follows a graduate student who\, while researching urban myths\, inadvertently summons the Candyman — a supernatural killer whose origins are deeply entangled with the history of Chicago’s Cabrini-Green housing project. \n\n\n\nThe second reimagines the legend for a new generation\, following an artist whose growing obsession uncovers the continuing legacy of violence\, trauma\, and systemic inequality within the same community. \n\n\n\nScreened together as part of Black Horror in “Post-Racial” America: Fear on Film After Obama through Trump 2.0\, the pair reveals how the Candyman myth shifts across time while remaining rooted in questions of race\, memory\, and social injustice. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWatch the trailers\n\n\n\nCandyman 1992 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCandyman 2021 \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\nTimes: \n\n\n\nThe reading is expected to finish at approximately 9.30pm\, followed by a Q&A. \n\n\n\nRunning time: \n\n\n\n3 hours 30 minutes \n\n\n\nAge guidance: \n\n\n\n18+ \n\n\n\nLanguage: \n\n\n\nEnglish \n\n\n\nContent warnings: \n\n\n\nDiscrimination\, language\, sex\, sexual violence\, threat and horror\, violence. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nSchwarzman Centre for the Humanities is a major new cultural and academic landmark for the University of Oxford\, bringing together seven humanities faculties with performance\, exhibition\, and public engagement spaces under one roof. Located in the Radcliffe Observatory Quarter\, it is designed to foster interdisciplinary collaboration while opening the humanities to a wider public through events\, performances\, and year-round programming. \n\n\n\nAt its heart are world-class venues including a concert hall\, theatre\, cinema\, recital spaces\, and galleries\, supported by flexible teaching and meeting facilities. A central atrium acts as a social hub\, blending academic life with informal gathering spaces\, cafés\, and exhibitions. More than a university facility\, the Centre functions as a civic cultural destination\, connecting scholarship with creative practice and strengthening Oxford’s wider cultural life. \n\n\n\nView venue information URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/candyman-double-feature/ LOCATION:Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities\, Radcliffe Observatory Quarter\, Woodstock Road\, Oxford\, OX2 6GG CATEGORIES:Film & Screen ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/candyman-1920x1080-1.webp GEO:51.7604705;-1.2621148 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities Radcliffe Observatory Quarter Woodstock Road Oxford OX2 6GG;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Radcliffe Observatory Quarter\, Woodstock Road:geo:-1.2621148,51.7604705 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260529T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260529T190000 DTSTAMP:20260625T172426 CREATED:20260528T191546Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T035259Z UID:10012690-1780081200-1780081200@theoxfordmagazine.com SUMMARY:Suzan-Lori Parks: Sally & Tom DESCRIPTION:Suzan-Lori Parks: Sally & Tom\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Suzan-Lori Parks: Sally & Tom\n\n\n\nA rehearsed reading of Sally & Tom by Pulitzer Prize–winning playwright Suzan-Lori Parks. \n\n\n\nA contemporary theatre company comes together to stage a play exploring the relationship between Sally Hemings and Thomas Jefferson — a story viewed through multiple perspectives\, acknowledging its complexity and contested legacy. \n\n\n\n“Like the two hemispheres of the brain\, this is a play that reaches across divides. It extends a hand across the aisle\, inviting connection rather than certainty.” \n\n\n\nA work that activates the whole person — and\, in doing so\, the entire body politic. \n\n\n\nThe reading will be followed by a Q&A with Suzan-Lori Parks. \n\n\n\nPart of Unfinished Revolutions\, a season tracing the living legacy of 1776. \n\n\n\nCredits \n\n\n\nA Headlong and Schwarzman Centre Event \n\n\n\nWritten by – Suzan-Lori Parks \n\n\n\nDirected by – Ola Ince \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\nTimes: \n\n\n\nThe reading is expected to finish at approximately 9.30pm\, followed by a Q&A. \n\n\n\nRunning time: \n\n\n\n\nAct 1 – 1 hour 17 minutes\n\n\n\nInterval – 20 minutes\n\n\n\nAct 2 – 50 minutes\n\n\n\n\nAge guidance: \n\n\n\nRecommended age 14+ \n\n\n\nLocation: \n\n\n\nTheatre \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nSchwarzman Centre for the Humanities is a major new cultural and academic landmark for the University of Oxford\, bringing together seven humanities faculties with performance\, exhibition\, and public engagement spaces under one roof. Located in the Radcliffe Observatory Quarter\, it is designed to foster interdisciplinary collaboration while opening the humanities to a wider public through events\, performances\, and year-round programming. \n\n\n\nAt its heart are world-class venues including a concert hall\, theatre\, cinema\, recital spaces\, and galleries\, supported by flexible teaching and meeting facilities. A central atrium acts as a social hub\, blending academic life with informal gathering spaces\, cafés\, and exhibitions. More than a university facility\, the Centre functions as a civic cultural destination\, connecting scholarship with creative practice and strengthening Oxford’s wider cultural life. \n\n\n\nView venue information URL:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/event/suzan-lori-parks-sally-tom/ LOCATION:Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities\, Radcliffe Observatory Quarter\, Woodstock Road\, Oxford\, OX2 6GG CATEGORIES:Plays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://theoxfordmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/suzan-lori-parks-01-1920x1080-1.webp GEO:51.7604705;-1.2621148 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities Radcliffe Observatory Quarter Woodstock Road Oxford OX2 6GG;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Radcliffe Observatory Quarter\, Woodstock Road:geo:-1.2621148,51.7604705 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR