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Reduced Shakespeare Company brings Complete Works (abridged) to Chipping Norton
A newly rebooted version of The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) will arrive at Chipping Norton Theatre in February 2026, bringing the Reduced Shakespeare Company’s fast-paced comic take on all 37 plays to a new generation.
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The Fox Inn in Boars Hill to close for refurbishment ahead of festive reopening
Boars Hill’s Fox Inn will close on 09 November for a £254k refurbishment by new licensee Stephen Williams. The pub will reopen on 29 November with upgraded interiors, a transformed garden, and four new jobs, just in time for the festive season.
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Oxford North unveils plans for major public artwork celebrating moths
Oxford North has submitted plans for The Length of a Moment, a new public artwork of three bronze sculptures inspired by the hidden movements of pollinating moths. The installation will form part of the district’s cultural and ecological vision.
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Flight Club Oxford launches Winter Paradise terrace for the festive season
Flight Club Oxford opens its Winter Paradise terrace on 12 November, alongside a festive cocktail and snack menu. December also brings the Festive Brunch Social, featuring prosecco, bottomless pizza paddles, Christmas tunes and an hour of Social Darts.
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Crazy Bear introduces monthly jazz lunches in the Glasshouse
Crazy Bear Stadhampton is introducing Sunday Jazz in the Glasshouse, combining a three-course roast with live jazz from Sepha. Running monthly from November to May, the event offers a laid-back dining experience with seasonal dishes and classic roast favourites.
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Tap Social Movement to open ‘Day Release’ at Milton Park’s Signal Yard
Tap Social Movement will open Day Release at Milton Park’s Signal Yard in 2026 – a vibrant venue combining craft beer, baking, and community. The social enterprise supports prison leavers through work, training and creative collaboration.
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Oxfordshire sculptor Will Budgett wins international award at Florence Biennale
Oxfordshire sculptor Will Budgett has won the “Lorenzo il Magnifico” 4th Prize for Sculpture at the Florence Biennale for his light-inspired work Elan. He will next exhibit locally at The Oxfordshire Museum’s gardens in Woodstock this November.
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Abingdon Drama Club brings grunge-fuelled fairytale The Snow Queen to the Unicorn Theatre
Abingdon Drama Club’s The Snow Queen reimagines the classic fairytale with a 90s grunge edge. Directed by Alexandra Jenkins, the production runs 15 to 24 January at the Unicorn Theatre, blending music, emotion, and theatrical spectacle.
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Frog photo leaps to victory in BBOWT 2025 wildlife photography competition
Peter Smith’s golden reflection of a common frog has been crowned overall winner of the BBOWT 2025 Photography Competition, which showcased stunning wildlife moments from across the region, including Thomas Roberts’ People’s Choice-winning photo of a great crested grebe family.
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Music tech inspires young talent at Oxford’s Rose Hill Junior Youth Club
Young people in Oxford are learning to create their own music at Rose Hill Junior Youth Club through new tech-driven sessions organised by Oxfordshire County Council’s music service, offering creative and social opportunities for children in a supportive community setting.
