Stage Watch
Stage Watch is The Oxford Magazine’s guide to theatre and live performance in Oxford and within easy reach — from local stages and touring productions to standout shows in London and leading regional theatres.
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Stage Watch: Somerset House enters the comedy arena with major new festival Laughterama
Somerset House will host a live comedy festival for the first time as Laughterama arrives this summer, bringing seven open-air shows across five days featuring Ross Noble, Sara Pascoe, Josh Widdicombe, Dara Ó Briain, Fern Brady, Nick Mohammed and more.
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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.
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Stage Watch: I’m Sorry, Prime Minister, Brainiac Live, I’m Every Woman, Legally Blonde & The Rocky Horror Show
From political satire and explosive family science to iconic rock musicals and feel-good West End favourites, this week’s Stage Watch brings together five unmissable shows across London, Oxford and Aylesbury.
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Stage Watch: Counterpoint of Chaos, Teeth ‘N’ Smiles, Glengarry Glen Ross, Cirque Alice & Midsomer Murders
From algorithm-inspired physical theatre and a rock-driven revival of Teeth ‘N’ Smiles, to an all-female Glengarry Glen Ross, circus spectacle with Cirque Alice, and the stage debut of Midsomer Murders – Stage Watch brings together highlights from London and Oxford theatre.
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Stage Watch: Totoro, Cherry Orchard, Now You See Me, Midsomer Murders & Legally Blonde
From magical West End adaptations to gripping whodunnits, spellbinding illusions, and feel-good musicals, our Stage Watch guide helps you plan unforgettable nights out with tips, show details, and what makes each production unmissable
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Stage Watch: Dracula, Spies, Courtroom Drama, Murders & A Fantastical Journey
From spine-chilling thrillers to laugh-out-loud comedies and magical family adventures, the theatre season in London and Oxford is bursting with must-see shows.
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Oh, Mary! lands in London with a wickedly irresistible £48 ticket offer
A wildly irreverent hit from New York, Oh, Mary! arrives at London’s Trafalgar Theatre with a limited £48 ticket offer—just for 48 hours. Expect sharp comedy, absurd storytelling, and an unforgettable reimagining of Mary Todd Lincoln.
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Stage Watch: The Hunger Games, The Price, Kinky Boots, Death Note & Operation Mincemeat
Discover the hottest shows coming to London and Oxford. From daring dystopian adaptations and electrifying musicals to emotionally charged dramas – Stage Watch brings you must-see theatre with insider tips and highlights to plan your next unforgettable night out.
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Stage Watch: Wuthering Heights, Clara & The Nutcracker, Marie & Rosetta, Equus, & Operation Mincemeat
From immersive ballet adventures to gripping psychological drama and electrifying musicals, this spring’s UK stage offers unforgettable experiences for every theatre lover. Discover Wuthering Heights, Clara & The Nutcracker, Marie & Rosetta, Equus, and Operation Mincemeat, each bringing heart, spectacle, and world-class performances to London and Oxford.
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Stage Watch: Titanique, To Kill a Mockingbird, My Neighbour Totoro, Carmen & Madama Butterfly
Discover the latest must-see theatre in London and beyond – from the hilariously campy musical parody Titanique and Harper Lee’s timeless To Kill a Mockingbird, to magical family adventures in My Neighbour Totoro, and Ellen Kent’s Farewell Opera Tour featuring Carmen and Madama Butterfly.
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2:22 A Ghost Story – a chilling exploration of the fragile fault lines between trust, scepticism and belief
A sharp, suspenseful thriller that unfolds in real time, 2:22 A Ghost Story examines trust, mortality, and the fragile fault lines between scepticism and belief.
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Here & Now – The Steps Musical: A Joyful Celebration of Pop, Friendship and Community
Here & Now – The Steps Musical brings friendship, love, and life to the stage with infectious energy and iconic pop hits. With a talented, diverse cast and a story full of heart, this feel-good show delivers laughter, nostalgia, and pure entertainment for all generations.
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Stage Watch: Burlesque, Harry Potter, Cyrano, Here & Now, and Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?
From glittering musical tours to spellbinding West End finales, lyrical reimaginings of classics, toe-tapping pop-inspired shows, and explosive psychological drama, there’s a theatre experience for every taste this season.
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Sunny Afternoon – genuine cultural symmetry as the story of “The Kinks” comes home to Oxford
The Olivier Award-winning musical celebrated the rise of The Kinks with original hits, compelling storytelling, and a vibrant live performance that reconnected audiences with a pivotal chapter in British music history.
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Dear England – an Olivier Award-winning play that is a lot more than a football story
Far more than a football play, this powerful and uplifting production explores leadership, humility and national identity, captivating football fans and non-fans alike through inventive staging, emotional storytelling and a timely examination of modern masculinity.