New Theatre Oxford News
Browse news and stories, including the latest cast announcements and reviews from New Theatre Oxford – the main commercial theatre in Oxford.
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Top comedians to headline Lawrence Nurses 2026 charity Night of Laughs in Oxford
Some of Britain’s best-known comedians, including Sara Pascoe and Rory Bremner, will perform at New Theatre Oxford this September to raise vital funds for Lawrence Nurses, helping the Oxfordshire charity continue providing free hospice-at-home care for local families.
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Stage Watch: Fawlty Towers – The Play delivered a perfectly timed dose of comic chaos
John Cleese’s Fawlty Towers – The Play successfully brought one of Britain’s most beloved comedies to the New Theatre Oxford stage, delivering a hugely enjoyable evening of chaos, sharp timing and timeless humour.
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Plans revealed for Art Deco-inspired makeover of New Theatre Oxford facade
Revised plans for Oxford’s New Theatre reveal proposals to restore its historic frontage with Art Deco-inspired signage, improved lighting, extended canopy and refurbished original features.
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Stage Watch: Waitress – a musical about the many ways people learn to love and be loved
Waitress is a richly textured musical about the many forms love can take, told through the interconnected lives of a small-town diner. Led by Carrie Hope Fletcher as Jenna and featuring standout supporting performances, the production reflects its diverse characters, each searching for connection in their own way.
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Stage Watch: ‘I think we need much more laughter in the world’ says John Cleese
John Cleese reflects on the enduring success of Fawlty Towers – The Play, the timeless appeal of British farce, and why making people laugh remains his greatest reward.
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Stage Watch: Lord of the Dance celebrating 30 years with spectacular return to Oxford
Michael Flatley’s Lord of the Dance is returning to Oxford as part of its 30th anniversary tour, bringing a spectacular new production to New Theatre Oxford featuring fresh choreography, cutting-edge staging, and global star power.
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Stage Watch: Jesus Christ Superstar returning to Oxford with Sam Ryder in bold new production
Jesus Christ Superstar is coming to New Theatre Oxford in April 2027 starring Sam Ryder in a major UK tour of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s iconic rock opera.
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Stage Watch: What to expect when acclaimed musical Waitress takes to the stage at New Theatre Oxford
As Waitress arrives at New Theatre Oxford as part of its UK and Ireland tour, audiences can expect a warmly human story of friendship, resilience and self-discovery, brought to life through Sara Bareilles’ celebrated score.
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Stage Watch: John Cleese’s Fawlty Towers – The Play heads to Oxford after acclaimed West End success
Following two acclaimed West End seasons, John Cleese’s Fawlty Towers – The Play arrives at New Theatre Oxford this July, bringing Basil, Manuel and a host of beloved characters to the stage in a comedy packed with classic moments and unforgettable one-liners.
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The Karate Kid – The Musical: A timely story of balance, belonging and becoming
The musical – anchored by a standout performance from Adrian Pang as Mr Miyagi – reimagines the beloved 1984 film as an emotionally resonant stage production exploring identity, discipline and belonging.
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Disney Princess – The Concert set for New Theatre Oxford as part of UK tour
Disney Princess – The Concert will bring beloved songs from more than 29 Disney films to New Theatre Oxford in April 2027 as part of its first-ever UK and Ireland tour.
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Stage Watch: Expect 80s nostalgia as The Karate Kid The Musical comes to Oxford
The Karate Kid The Musical arrives at New Theatre Oxford from 09 to 13 June as part of its UK tour, bringing the 1984 film’s story of mentorship, resilience and balance to the stage through music and movement.
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Legally Blonde The Musical: Heart and high-energy spectacle charms audiences at sold-out Oxford run
A completely sold-out Legally Blonde The Musical lit up New Theatre Oxford with colour, comedy and heart, as audiences were swept away from a sweltering heatwave into Elle Woods’ world of confidence, charm and self-discovery.
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Emma Kenny brings ‘Killer Couples’ to New Theatre Oxford’s stage next week
Emma Kenny is bringing her live true crime show Killer Couples to New Theatre Oxford on Saturday, 16 May, exploring the psychology behind criminal partnerships and the dark side of human relationships.
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Stage Watch: Psychological thriller The Silence of the Lambs premieres on stage
Bringing its unsettling character dynamics and intellectual tension into a live theatrical setting, The Silence of the Lambs will make its stage debut with John Partridge as Hannibal Lecter.
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Review: Midsomer Murders – The Killings at Badger’s Drift at New Theatre Oxford
The stage adaptation of Midsomer Murders: The Killings at Badger’s Drift at New Theatre Oxford delivered an affectionate, lightly comic whodunnit, bringing the familiar village intrigue and eccentric characters of the beloved series to life with theatrical flair.