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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Review: War Horse is nothing short of a theatrical triumph and continues to resonate so powerfully
From its extraordinary puppetry and minimalist set design to its compelling storytelling about the brutal realities of World War I, this production of War Horse exemplifies the enduring power of theatre to move and inspire.
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Sir Tim Rice to visit Oxford with special show My Life In Musicals – I Know Him So Well
Sir Tim Rice, the multi-award-winning, internationally renowned lyricist, will return to theatre stages across the UK, Ireland and Northern Ireland in 2025 with Tim Rice: My Life In Musicals – I Know Him So Well.
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Here & Now – the new Steps musical is coming to New Theatre Oxford
The show, which has been wowing audiences in Birmingham for the last few weeks, will embark on a major UK and Ireland tour from August 2025 to May 2026 and arrive at New Theatre Oxford in February 2026.
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A fresh take on award-winning musical Dear Evan Hansen arriving in Oxford soon
The brand-new production of the Olivier, Tony and Grammy award-winning Best Musical Dear Evan Hansen will be playing at New Theatre Oxford from 26 to 30 November.
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WNO arrives at New Theatre Oxford with two productions: Rigoletto and Il trittico
The Welsh National Opera is bringing two major productions – Verdi’s Rigoletto and Puccini’s Il trittico – to Oxford this week, continuing its mission to deliver large-scale opera, concerts, and outreach across Wales and major cities in the English regions.
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Review: Peaky Blinders – The Redemption of Thomas Shelby hits the Oxford stage
Oxford’s New Theatre has hosted Rambert Dance Company’s hit production Peaky Blinders: The Redemption of Thomas Shelby written by Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight and choreographed by Rambert’s Artistic Director Benoit Swan Pouffer
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Oxford host for Richard Dawkins ‘final bow’ tour revealed
YouTuber and podcast host Alex J. O’Connor will join evolutionary biologist and best-selling author Richard Dawkins for the Oxford date of his final-ever tour coming to Oxford New Theatre on Monday, 21 October.
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A first look at new images from the National Theatre’s acclaimed production of War Horse
This new production is touring the UK and Ireland and will take residence at New Theatre Oxford from Tuesday, 10 December 2024, until Saturday, 04 January 2025.
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Review: Grease the Musical – A nostalgic celebration of 1950s youth culture
A celebration of the 1950s youth culture, Grease captures the spirit, fashion, music, and rebellious energy of that era, combining it with timeless themes of teenage love, identity, and peer pressure.
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Full cast announced for UK& I tour of iconic musical GREASE
Lead producer Colin Ingram has announced the full cast of the UK and Ireland tour of Jim Jacobs & Warren Casey’s iconic musical GREASE, directed by Nikolai Foster and choreographed by Arlene Phillips, arriving at New Theatre Oxford from 24 to 28 September 2024.
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Review: & Juliet musical – What if there is life after Romeo?
What if Juliet didn’t die? What if Juliet ditches her famous ending for a new beginning and a second chance at life and love? Break free of the balcony scene and get into this romantic comedy that proves there’s life after Romeo.
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Only Fools and Horses The Musical 2024/25 tour casting announced
Joining Philip Childs (as Grandad) will be Sam Lupton (Wicked, Little Shop of Horrors) as Del Boy and Tom Major, making his professional theatre debut as Rodney.
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Fairground Attraction returns after 35 long years with a 14-date UK tour
Fairground Attraction’s first single, ‘Perfect’, came out on 21 March 1988 and quickly went to Number One on the UK charts and in countries all around the world.
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Rambert’s show Peaky Blinders: The Redemption of Thomas Shelby returns for UK tour
Adventurous, dynamic and daring dance company Rambert continues to take the world by storm as they announce the return of their popular dance theatre show, Peaky Blinders: The Redemption of Thomas Shelby, from September.
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The National Theatre announces cast for War Horse UK and Ireland Tour
The National Theatre has announced the cast for the internationally acclaimed production of War Horse, based on Michael Morpurgo’s beloved novel playing at New Theatre Oxford from Tuesday, 10 December.
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The Vivienne to play The Childcatcher in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang at New Theatre Oxford
The Vivienne will play the role of The Childcatcher in the new production of the most fantasmagorical musical of all time, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang arriving at New Theatre Oxford on Tuesday, 01 October.