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SUMMARY:Recycled Extravaganza
DESCRIPTION:Venue\, Timing and Cost\n\nVenue:\n\nThame Museum\n\n\n\nDate(s):\n\nSaturday\, 7 February 2026 to Friday\, 20 March 2026\n\n\n\nTiming:\n\nDuring opening hours Wed. Fri. Sat. 10am-4pm; Sun. 1pm-4pm-\n\n\n\nCost:\n\nFree admission\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis exhibition has been created by the talented art students of Lord Williams School Thame. Exhibition Gallery Thame Museum \n\n\n\n\nFurther Information\n\nContact Details:\n\n\nYvonne Maxwell\, publicity@thamemuseum.org. \nThame Museum\, 79 High Street Thame\, OX93AE\nwww.thamemuseum.oirg
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LOCATION:Thame Museum\, 79 High Street Thame\, Oxfordshire\, OX93AE\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:New Work 2026 at the West Ox Arts Gallery in Bampton
DESCRIPTION:Venue\, Timing and Cost\n\nVenue:\n\nWest Ox Arts Gallery\, Bampton.\n\n\n\nDate(s):\n\nSaturday\, 14 February 2026 to Saturday\, 14 March 2026\n\n\n\nTiming:\n\nTues to Sat 11.30 – 4.30\, Sun 2 – 4\, Mondays closed\n\n\n\nCost:\n\nfree\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWest Ox Arts is delighted to present New Work 26\, an exhibition celebrating the breadth and diversity of work created by its members. Taking place from 14 February to 14 March 2026\, the exhibition will be held at the WOA Gallery\, a distinctive and well-established venue in the heart of Bampton\, Oxfordshire.\nVisitors are invited to explore an inspiring range of contemporary art and craft\, including painting\, sculpture\, glass\, jewellery\, textiles\, wood\, and wirework. The exhibition reflects the richness of artistic practice within the West Ox Arts community and offers something to engage every visitor.\nHighlights include:\n* Meet the artists – Learn about their inspirations\, creative processes\, and the stories behind the work.\n* Discover new talent – Find emerging and established artists\, uncover unique pieces\, or simply enjoy the pleasure of artistic exploration.\n* Support local creativity – Your visit helps sustain and encourage the region’s vibrant artistic community.\nArtists interested in exhibiting in our member exhibitions are warmly invited to enquire about West Ox Arts membership. For further information\, please contact:
gallery@westoxarts.com\nWe look forward to welcoming you to the gallery. \nVisitor Information\n* Free entry\n* Opening Times:\n* Tuesday–Saturday: 11:30am – 4:30pm\n* Sunday: 2:00pm – 4:00pm\n* Monday: Closed\n* WOA Gallery\,Market Square. Bampton\, Oxfordshire. OX18 2JH \n\n\n\n\nFurther Information\n\nContact Details:\n\n\nEmail: gallery@westoxarts.com\nWebsite: www.westoxarts.com\nInstagram: @westoxarts\nFacebook: WestOxArts \nTelephone: 01993 850137 \n\n 
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LOCATION:Ox Arts Gallery\, Bampton\, Market Sq\, OX18 2JH
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SUMMARY:Venus & Adonis
DESCRIPTION:Directed by Sir Greg Doran \nPuppets designed and created by Lyndie Wright \n  \nFormer Artistic Director of the Royal Shakespeare Company and renowned Shakespearean\, Greg Doran\, revives his celebrated production of Venus & Adonis\, Shakespeare’s great narrative poem. \n  \nAnimated by a team of world-class puppeteers\, this unique production blends comedy\, tragedy and Shakespeare’s incredible poetry to bring the famous story of Venus and her obsession with the handsome Adonis thrillingly to life in a rich\, immersive theatrical experience. \n  \nDrawing inspiration from the bewitching artistry of Japanese Bunraku puppets and the Jacobean Court Masque\, this spellbinding production tells the story using marionettes\, rod\, shadow and table-top puppets. \n  \nThis is an exclusive and rare opportunity to witness\, close at hand\, this powerful erotically-charged story of unrequited love.
URL:https://oxfordtouristinformation.com/event/venus-adonis-2/2026-07-05/
LOCATION:Oxford Playhouse\, 11-12 Beaumont St\, Oxford\, OX1 2LW
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SUMMARY:Summer Opera Haydn: LE PESCATRICI (THE FISHER GIRLS)
DESCRIPTION:Overview\n\n\n\nMusical Director: Steven Devine Producer: Michael Burden. Performed in an English translation by Gilly French and Jeremy Gray \n\n\n\n\nThe Evening’s Events\n6.00pm Drinks in the Cloisters\n6.30pm Opera Act I\n7.45pm Picnic Interval in the Cloisters (Bring your own picnic)\n9.00pm Opera Act II\n10.30pm Curtain down \nSynopsis\nHaydn’s Le Pescatrici (The Fisher Girls) was the composer’s first full-length opera. The libretto was by Carlo Goldoni\, who\, with a mixture of comic and serious characters\, provided witty social commentary. The story tells the tale of Lindoro\, Prince of Sorrento\, who is in search of the lost Princess of Benevento; he wishes to marry her and retore her to her rightful throne. She was last seen at the fishing village of Taranto\, where two fisher girls – Nerina and Lesbina – live. When the Prince arrives\, they both pretend that they are the Princess\, in order to catch the his eye. To do so\, they ditch their current lovers\, the fishermen Fresollino and Burlotto; the men in turn seek revenge by trying to pass off each other’s girlfriends as the Princess. However\, by means of a dramatic identification of a jeweled dagger\, it emerges that Eurilda is the Princess; she has been in Mastricco’s care all the time. \nLe Pescatrici was\, like Haydn’s other operas\, premiered in the theatre at Eszterháza\, the residence of the composer patron; the first performance was on 16 September 1770 to mark the wedding celebrations of Countess Lamberg\, Prince Nikolaus Esterházy’s niece\, and Count Poggi. The staging was extravagant and a huge success\, but the destruction of the vocal and orchestral parts in the opera house fire of 1779 has meant that the surviving work is a reconstruction of Haydn’s original and receives few modern stagings because of it. \n\nLocation\n\n\n\nNew College\n\nHolywell Street \nOxford OX1 3BN
URL:https://oxfordtouristinformation.com/event/summer-opera-haydn-le-pescatrici-the-fisher-girls/
LOCATION:New College\, Holywell Street\, Oxford\, Select a State:\, Holywell StreetOX1 3BN\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Summer Opera Haydn: LE PESCATRICI (THE FISHER GIRLS)
DESCRIPTION:Musical Director: Steven Devine Producer: Michael Burden. Performed in an English translation by Gilly French and Jeremy Gray \n\n\n\n\nThe Evening’s Events\n6.00pm Drinks in the Cloisters\n6.30pm Opera Act I\n7.45pm Picnic Interval in the Cloisters (Bring your own picnic)\n9.00pm Opera Act II\n10.30pm Curtain down \nSynopsis\nHaydn’s Le Pescatrici (The Fisher Girls) was the composer’s first full-length opera. The libretto was by Carlo Goldoni\, who\, with a mixture of comic and serious characters\, provided witty social commentary. The story tells the tale of Lindoro\, Prince of Sorrento\, who is in search of the lost Princess of Benevento; he wishes to marry her and retore her to her rightful throne. She was last seen at the fishing village of Taranto\, where two fisher girls – Nerina and Lesbina – live. When the Prince arrives\, they both pretend that they are the Princess\, in order to catch the his eye. To do so\, they ditch their current lovers\, the fishermen Fresollino and Burlotto; the men in turn seek revenge by trying to pass off each other’s girlfriends as the Princess. However\, by means of a dramatic identification of a jeweled dagger\, it emerges that Eurilda is the Princess; she has been in Mastricco’s care all the time. \nLe Pescatrici was\, like Haydn’s other operas\, premiered in the theatre at Eszterháza\, the residence of the composer patron; the first performance was on 16 September 1770 to mark the wedding celebrations of Countess Lamberg\, Prince Nikolaus Esterházy’s niece\, and Count Poggi. The staging was extravagant and a huge success\, but the destruction of the vocal and orchestral parts in the opera house fire of 1779 has meant that the surviving work is a reconstruction of Haydn’s original and receives few modern stagings because of it.
URL:https://oxfordtouristinformation.com/event/summer-opera-haydn-le-pescatrici-the-fisher-girls-2/
LOCATION:New College\, Holywell Street\, Oxford\, Select a State:\, Holywell StreetOX1 3BN\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Venus & Adonis
DESCRIPTION:Directed by Sir Greg Doran \nPuppets designed and created by Lyndie Wright \n  \nFormer Artistic Director of the Royal Shakespeare Company and renowned Shakespearean\, Greg Doran\, revives his celebrated production of Venus & Adonis\, Shakespeare’s great narrative poem. \n  \nAnimated by a team of world-class puppeteers\, this unique production blends comedy\, tragedy and Shakespeare’s incredible poetry to bring the famous story of Venus and her obsession with the handsome Adonis thrillingly to life in a rich\, immersive theatrical experience. \n  \nDrawing inspiration from the bewitching artistry of Japanese Bunraku puppets and the Jacobean Court Masque\, this spellbinding production tells the story using marionettes\, rod\, shadow and table-top puppets. \n  \nThis is an exclusive and rare opportunity to witness\, close at hand\, this powerful erotically-charged story of unrequited love.
URL:https://oxfordtouristinformation.com/event/venus-adonis/2026-07-05/
LOCATION:Oxford Playhouse\, 11-12 Beaumont St\, Oxford\, OX1 2LW
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SUMMARY:The Rhythm of Life
DESCRIPTION:Tickets £19.50*\nInterval\nYes\nVenue\nOxford Playhouse\n\n\n\nTravel from Oz to Seville\, step onto 42nd Street\, tumble down the rabbit hole\, and raise the barricade — all in one exhilarating evening. \nJoin Oxford Operatic Society (OXOPS) this July as they present The Rhythm of Life\, a staged concert with heart\, humour and high-energy performances. This fast-paced production brings together beloved classics and contemporary favourites in a joyful tribute to the stage. \nFrom the timeless wit of Gilbert & Sullivan to the soaring drama of Andrew Lloyd Webber\, the golden age of Rodgers & Hammerstein to modern West End and Broadway hits\, there is something here for every generation of theatre fan. Featuring music from Wicked\, Les Misérables\, Chicago\, Beauty and the Beast\, Company and more\, the programme is packed with iconic songs that have defined musical theatre for decades. \nAnd this year makes it even more special. \nAs OXOPS celebrates its 80th anniversary\, we’re marking eight decades of bringing musical theatre to Oxford. Since 1946\, we’ve been staging ambitious productions\, building a vibrant community of performers\, and sharing the joy of live theatre with audiences across the city. The Rhythm of Life is both a celebration of the genre and a tribute to the company’s extraordinary legacy. \nWhether you’re a lifelong musical theatre devotee or just looking for a genuinely uplifting night out\, join us for an evening packed with music\, movement\, and moments you’ll be humming long after the curtain falls.
URL:https://oxfordtouristinformation.com/event/the-rhythm-of-life/2026-07-05/
LOCATION:Oxford Playhouse\, 11-12 Beaumont St\, Oxford\, OX1 2LW
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SUMMARY:Pets & their People
DESCRIPTION:  11 March – 27 September 2026 \n ST Lee Gallery\, Weston Library \n Free admission\, no ticket required \nAbout the exhibition\nWe have been domesticating animals for over ten thousand years. But why do we want tame wolves in our homes or wild cats on our laps? \nThis exhibition explores the relationship between humans and their pets – or pets and their humans. \nPets & their People draws on depictions of pets in stories\, imagery and poetry in the Bodleian’s collection – from one of the earliest recorded depictions of an assistance dog for the blind to a rare copy of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland that has never been displayed in the UK before. The exhibition asks how the special bond between owners and their pets has evolved over time\, and what that evolution tells us about who we really are. \nAre we taming our pets\, or are they bring us back to our wild roots? \nCurators\nCharles Foster\, Fellow of Exeter College and bestselling author of Being a Beast \nAcknowledgements\nPets & their People is made possible with generous support from the John S Cohen Foundation.
URL:https://oxfordtouristinformation.com/event/pets-their-people/2026-07-06/
LOCATION:Weston Library\, Broad Street\, Oxford\, England\, OX1 3BG\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Brokenness and repair exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Venue:\n\nThe Glass Tank\, Oxford Brookes University\n\n\n\nDate(s):\n\nMonday\, 26 January 2026 to Friday\, 6 February 2026\n\n\n\nTiming:\n\n9am – 5pm\n\n\n\nCost:\n\n0\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInspired by the sublime beauty of techniques of visual repair across cultures\, these works invite reflection on brokenness and why it matters. \nIn recent years\, the traditional Japanese technique of repairing broken pottery using lacquer\, often embellished with gold or other precious metals\, known as ‘kintsugi’ has fascinated and inspired not only contemporary artists\, but also pscyhologists\, philosophers\, scientists and archaeologists. But the idea of caring for something that is broken and finding beauty in its imperfection resonates much more widely. Whether we are living with the painful yet precious memories of loss\, or trying to reassemble places of belonging from the remnants of abandoned buildings\, brokenness and repair speak to our fundamental ways of being in the world. \nThrough sculpture\, sound\, images\, and pottery\, this exhibition creates a space of dialogue between Japanese aesthetics of brokenness and repair and those of other cultures. Each piece invites visitors to reflect on the complex\, sometimes challenging beauty of brokenness\, and the care and attention involved in repair. \nThe exhibition includes original works from Rob Simpkins\, Katie Taylor\, Johanna Tulloch\, Dan O’Brien\, Natasha Durie\, Juliet Eccles\, and Rachel Barbaresi\, as well as kintsugi pieces by Iku Nishikawa (Oxford Kintsugi). \nAll are invited to join us to meet the artists and organisers over wine and refreshments. \nThis exhibition and reception was made possible through the generous support of the Great Britain Sasakawa Foundation. \n\n\n\n\nFurther Information\n\nContact Details:\n\n\nhttps://www.brookes.ac.uk/about-brookes/…\nhttps://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/brokennes… \ndobrien@brookes.ac.uk
URL:https://oxfordtouristinformation.com/event/brokenness-and-repair-exhibition/2026-07-06/
LOCATION:Oxford Brookes University\, Oxford Brookes University\, Headington\, Oxfordshire\, OX3 0BP
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SUMMARY:Recycled Extravaganza
DESCRIPTION:Venue\, Timing and Cost\n\nVenue:\n\nThame Museum\n\n\n\nDate(s):\n\nSaturday\, 7 February 2026 to Friday\, 20 March 2026\n\n\n\nTiming:\n\nDuring opening hours Wed. Fri. Sat. 10am-4pm; Sun. 1pm-4pm-\n\n\n\nCost:\n\nFree admission\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis exhibition has been created by the talented art students of Lord Williams School Thame. Exhibition Gallery Thame Museum \n\n\n\n\nFurther Information\n\nContact Details:\n\n\nYvonne Maxwell\, publicity@thamemuseum.org. \nThame Museum\, 79 High Street Thame\, OX93AE\nwww.thamemuseum.oirg
URL:https://oxfordtouristinformation.com/event/recycled-extravaganza/2026-07-06/
LOCATION:Thame Museum\, 79 High Street Thame\, Oxfordshire\, OX93AE\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260706T113000
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SUMMARY:New Work 2026 at the West Ox Arts Gallery in Bampton
DESCRIPTION:Venue\, Timing and Cost\n\nVenue:\n\nWest Ox Arts Gallery\, Bampton.\n\n\n\nDate(s):\n\nSaturday\, 14 February 2026 to Saturday\, 14 March 2026\n\n\n\nTiming:\n\nTues to Sat 11.30 – 4.30\, Sun 2 – 4\, Mondays closed\n\n\n\nCost:\n\nfree\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWest Ox Arts is delighted to present New Work 26\, an exhibition celebrating the breadth and diversity of work created by its members. Taking place from 14 February to 14 March 2026\, the exhibition will be held at the WOA Gallery\, a distinctive and well-established venue in the heart of Bampton\, Oxfordshire.\nVisitors are invited to explore an inspiring range of contemporary art and craft\, including painting\, sculpture\, glass\, jewellery\, textiles\, wood\, and wirework. The exhibition reflects the richness of artistic practice within the West Ox Arts community and offers something to engage every visitor.\nHighlights include:\n* Meet the artists – Learn about their inspirations\, creative processes\, and the stories behind the work.\n* Discover new talent – Find emerging and established artists\, uncover unique pieces\, or simply enjoy the pleasure of artistic exploration.\n* Support local creativity – Your visit helps sustain and encourage the region’s vibrant artistic community.\nArtists interested in exhibiting in our member exhibitions are warmly invited to enquire about West Ox Arts membership. For further information\, please contact:
gallery@westoxarts.com\nWe look forward to welcoming you to the gallery. \nVisitor Information\n* Free entry\n* Opening Times:\n* Tuesday–Saturday: 11:30am – 4:30pm\n* Sunday: 2:00pm – 4:00pm\n* Monday: Closed\n* WOA Gallery\,Market Square. Bampton\, Oxfordshire. OX18 2JH \n\n\n\n\nFurther Information\n\nContact Details:\n\n\nEmail: gallery@westoxarts.com\nWebsite: www.westoxarts.com\nInstagram: @westoxarts\nFacebook: WestOxArts \nTelephone: 01993 850137 \n\n 
URL:https://oxfordtouristinformation.com/event/new-work-2026-at-the-west-ox-arts-gallery-in-bampton/2026-07-06/
LOCATION:Ox Arts Gallery\, Bampton\, Market Sq\, OX18 2JH
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260706T153000
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SUMMARY:Venus & Adonis
DESCRIPTION:Directed by Sir Greg Doran \nPuppets designed and created by Lyndie Wright \n  \nFormer Artistic Director of the Royal Shakespeare Company and renowned Shakespearean\, Greg Doran\, revives his celebrated production of Venus & Adonis\, Shakespeare’s great narrative poem. \n  \nAnimated by a team of world-class puppeteers\, this unique production blends comedy\, tragedy and Shakespeare’s incredible poetry to bring the famous story of Venus and her obsession with the handsome Adonis thrillingly to life in a rich\, immersive theatrical experience. \n  \nDrawing inspiration from the bewitching artistry of Japanese Bunraku puppets and the Jacobean Court Masque\, this spellbinding production tells the story using marionettes\, rod\, shadow and table-top puppets. \n  \nThis is an exclusive and rare opportunity to witness\, close at hand\, this powerful erotically-charged story of unrequited love.
URL:https://oxfordtouristinformation.com/event/venus-adonis-2/2026-07-06/
LOCATION:Oxford Playhouse\, 11-12 Beaumont St\, Oxford\, OX1 2LW
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260706T173000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260706T183000
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SUMMARY:Amanda Golden THE POEMS OF SYLVIA PLATH with Erica McAlpine
DESCRIPTION:Amanda Golden\, Editor of this new edition of Sylvia Plath’s poems will discuss the book with Poet Erica McAlpine. \n\n\n\n\nThe Poems of Sylvia Plath \nSylvia Plath’s first Collected Poems was published in 1981. This new volume draws on decades of research and almost doubles the content of that previous edition. \nThe book is in two parts. It begins with the poems Plath composed in the last ten years of her life and on which her reputation is founded\, and follows with those poems written in childhood and through her student years. In both sections the editors date\, correct and arrange each poem chronologically\, drawing on manuscripts\, typescripts and related material. Critical notes help document Plath’s extraordinary evolution as a poet\, from her childhood compositions through to the blossoming of early ambition and into the molten core that was to shape the poems of her last few years and secure her place in literary history. \nAmanda Golden \nAmanda Golden is an Associate Professor of English at New York Institute of Technology. Previously\, She held a Marion L. Brittain Postdoctoral Fellowship at the Georgia Institute of Technology\, the NEH Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Poetics at Emory University’s Fox Center for Humanistic Inquiry\, and taught at Agnes Scott College. She received her Ph.D. in English from the University of Washington and her B.A. in English from Colgate University. Her research and teaching interests include twentieth century literature\, modernism\, poetry and poetics\, literary archives\, composition\, and the digital humanities. \nErica McAlpine \nErica McAlpine is Associate Professor of English at Oxford and the A. C. Cooper Fellow in English at St Edmund Hall.
URL:https://oxfordtouristinformation.com/event/amanda-golden-the-poems-of-sylvia-plath-with-erica-mcalpine/
LOCATION:Blackwell’s Bookshop\, 48-51 Broad Street\, Oxford\, OX1 3BQ
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SUMMARY:Choral Vespers
DESCRIPTION:A service of Choral Vespers sung in the beautiful chapel of Merton College. All welcome.
URL:https://oxfordtouristinformation.com/event/choral-vespers/2026-07-06/
LOCATION:Merton College Chapel\, Merton Street\, Oxford\, Select a State:\, OX1 4JD\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260706T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260706T213000
DTSTAMP:20260405T215927
CREATED:20260125T114439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260125T114439Z
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SUMMARY:Open mic nigh
DESCRIPTION:Open Mic Night\, Open to all ages and abilities. House guitar provided (Keys can be provided too).
URL:https://oxfordtouristinformation.com/event/open-mic-nigh/2026-07-06/
LOCATION:Kazbar\, 27 Cowley Road\, Oxford\, OX4 1HP
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260706T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260706T220000
DTSTAMP:20260405T215927
CREATED:20260213T173915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T173915Z
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SUMMARY:Poker Night
DESCRIPTION:Poker Night at The Cape Of Good Hope\nA night packed full of no risk poker and free to enter \nOrganised by redtooth poker league players register for free and play for points with a chance to win awesome prizes. \nPrizes include chances to play in regional finals and depending on placement in these finals you could be one of the lucky 100 to fly and play in Vegas with all expenses covered by redtooth. \nbook a table in advance incase of large turnout \n  \nPlease check venue event page for any changes or cancelations
URL:https://oxfordtouristinformation.com/event/poker-night/2026-07-06/
LOCATION:The Cape Of Good Hope\, Iffley Road\, Oxford\, OX4 1EA
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260706T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260706T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T215927
CREATED:20260328T133631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260328T133631Z
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SUMMARY:Venus & Adonis
DESCRIPTION:Directed by Sir Greg Doran \nPuppets designed and created by Lyndie Wright \n  \nFormer Artistic Director of the Royal Shakespeare Company and renowned Shakespearean\, Greg Doran\, revives his celebrated production of Venus & Adonis\, Shakespeare’s great narrative poem. \n  \nAnimated by a team of world-class puppeteers\, this unique production blends comedy\, tragedy and Shakespeare’s incredible poetry to bring the famous story of Venus and her obsession with the handsome Adonis thrillingly to life in a rich\, immersive theatrical experience. \n  \nDrawing inspiration from the bewitching artistry of Japanese Bunraku puppets and the Jacobean Court Masque\, this spellbinding production tells the story using marionettes\, rod\, shadow and table-top puppets. \n  \nThis is an exclusive and rare opportunity to witness\, close at hand\, this powerful erotically-charged story of unrequited love.
URL:https://oxfordtouristinformation.com/event/venus-adonis/2026-07-06/
LOCATION:Oxford Playhouse\, 11-12 Beaumont St\, Oxford\, OX1 2LW
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260706T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260706T213000
DTSTAMP:20260405T215927
CREATED:20260228T131213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260228T131213Z
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SUMMARY:Michelle Wolf: Best Job In The World
DESCRIPTION:Tickets £34* \n\nAge\n14+\nInterval\nYes\nVenue\nOxford Playhouse\n\n\n\n Influential\, daring and brilliant\nRolling Stone \n\n \nA brand-new stand-up show from the chaotic mind of a mother of two who is typing this with one hand because the other is always holding someone or something. \nMichelle Wolf is on tour with a hilarious deconstruction of society\, gender roles and testicles. \nMetaphorically. For the love of God\, metaphorically. \nYou’ll learn\, you’ll laugh and you’ll find out what is actually the best job in the world. \nWolf has released four stand-up specials across Netflix and HBO to critical acclaim\, including a Primetime Emmy nomination for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Special. She is also known for her appearances on The Daily Show (Comedy Central)\, The Break with Michelle Wolf (Netflix)\, and making international headlines as the much-buzzed-about headliner of the 2018 White House Correspondents’ Dinner. In the UK she has guested on shows such as Have I Got News for You\, QI and Would I Lie to You? (BBC).\n \n\n0 Stars \n Smart and sly\nThe Guardian
URL:https://oxfordtouristinformation.com/event/michelle-wolf-best-job-in-the-world/
LOCATION:Oxford Playhouse\, 11-12 Beaumont St\, Oxford\, OX1 2LW
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260706T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260706T213000
DTSTAMP:20260405T215927
CREATED:20260228T152004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260228T152307Z
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SUMMARY:The Rhythm of Life
DESCRIPTION:Tickets £19.50*\nInterval\nYes\nVenue\nOxford Playhouse\n\n\n\nTravel from Oz to Seville\, step onto 42nd Street\, tumble down the rabbit hole\, and raise the barricade — all in one exhilarating evening. \nJoin Oxford Operatic Society (OXOPS) this July as they present The Rhythm of Life\, a staged concert with heart\, humour and high-energy performances. This fast-paced production brings together beloved classics and contemporary favourites in a joyful tribute to the stage. \nFrom the timeless wit of Gilbert & Sullivan to the soaring drama of Andrew Lloyd Webber\, the golden age of Rodgers & Hammerstein to modern West End and Broadway hits\, there is something here for every generation of theatre fan. Featuring music from Wicked\, Les Misérables\, Chicago\, Beauty and the Beast\, Company and more\, the programme is packed with iconic songs that have defined musical theatre for decades. \nAnd this year makes it even more special. \nAs OXOPS celebrates its 80th anniversary\, we’re marking eight decades of bringing musical theatre to Oxford. Since 1946\, we’ve been staging ambitious productions\, building a vibrant community of performers\, and sharing the joy of live theatre with audiences across the city. The Rhythm of Life is both a celebration of the genre and a tribute to the company’s extraordinary legacy. \nWhether you’re a lifelong musical theatre devotee or just looking for a genuinely uplifting night out\, join us for an evening packed with music\, movement\, and moments you’ll be humming long after the curtain falls.
URL:https://oxfordtouristinformation.com/event/the-rhythm-of-life/2026-07-06/
LOCATION:Oxford Playhouse\, 11-12 Beaumont St\, Oxford\, OX1 2LW
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260707
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260708
DTSTAMP:20260405T215927
CREATED:20260223T113531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T113531Z
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SUMMARY:Pets & their People
DESCRIPTION:  11 March – 27 September 2026 \n ST Lee Gallery\, Weston Library \n Free admission\, no ticket required \nAbout the exhibition\nWe have been domesticating animals for over ten thousand years. But why do we want tame wolves in our homes or wild cats on our laps? \nThis exhibition explores the relationship between humans and their pets – or pets and their humans. \nPets & their People draws on depictions of pets in stories\, imagery and poetry in the Bodleian’s collection – from one of the earliest recorded depictions of an assistance dog for the blind to a rare copy of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland that has never been displayed in the UK before. The exhibition asks how the special bond between owners and their pets has evolved over time\, and what that evolution tells us about who we really are. \nAre we taming our pets\, or are they bring us back to our wild roots? \nCurators\nCharles Foster\, Fellow of Exeter College and bestselling author of Being a Beast \nAcknowledgements\nPets & their People is made possible with generous support from the John S Cohen Foundation.
URL:https://oxfordtouristinformation.com/event/pets-their-people/2026-07-07/
LOCATION:Weston Library\, Broad Street\, Oxford\, England\, OX1 3BG\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260707T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260707T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T215927
CREATED:20260130T155321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T155321Z
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SUMMARY:Brokenness and repair exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Venue:\n\nThe Glass Tank\, Oxford Brookes University\n\n\n\nDate(s):\n\nMonday\, 26 January 2026 to Friday\, 6 February 2026\n\n\n\nTiming:\n\n9am – 5pm\n\n\n\nCost:\n\n0\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInspired by the sublime beauty of techniques of visual repair across cultures\, these works invite reflection on brokenness and why it matters. \nIn recent years\, the traditional Japanese technique of repairing broken pottery using lacquer\, often embellished with gold or other precious metals\, known as ‘kintsugi’ has fascinated and inspired not only contemporary artists\, but also pscyhologists\, philosophers\, scientists and archaeologists. But the idea of caring for something that is broken and finding beauty in its imperfection resonates much more widely. Whether we are living with the painful yet precious memories of loss\, or trying to reassemble places of belonging from the remnants of abandoned buildings\, brokenness and repair speak to our fundamental ways of being in the world. \nThrough sculpture\, sound\, images\, and pottery\, this exhibition creates a space of dialogue between Japanese aesthetics of brokenness and repair and those of other cultures. Each piece invites visitors to reflect on the complex\, sometimes challenging beauty of brokenness\, and the care and attention involved in repair. \nThe exhibition includes original works from Rob Simpkins\, Katie Taylor\, Johanna Tulloch\, Dan O’Brien\, Natasha Durie\, Juliet Eccles\, and Rachel Barbaresi\, as well as kintsugi pieces by Iku Nishikawa (Oxford Kintsugi). \nAll are invited to join us to meet the artists and organisers over wine and refreshments. \nThis exhibition and reception was made possible through the generous support of the Great Britain Sasakawa Foundation. \n\n\n\n\nFurther Information\n\nContact Details:\n\n\nhttps://www.brookes.ac.uk/about-brookes/…\nhttps://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/brokennes… \ndobrien@brookes.ac.uk
URL:https://oxfordtouristinformation.com/event/brokenness-and-repair-exhibition/2026-07-07/
LOCATION:Oxford Brookes University\, Oxford Brookes University\, Headington\, Oxfordshire\, OX3 0BP
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260707T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260707T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T215927
CREATED:20260220T132433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T133234Z
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SUMMARY:Recycled Extravaganza
DESCRIPTION:Venue\, Timing and Cost\n\nVenue:\n\nThame Museum\n\n\n\nDate(s):\n\nSaturday\, 7 February 2026 to Friday\, 20 March 2026\n\n\n\nTiming:\n\nDuring opening hours Wed. Fri. Sat. 10am-4pm; Sun. 1pm-4pm-\n\n\n\nCost:\n\nFree admission\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis exhibition has been created by the talented art students of Lord Williams School Thame. Exhibition Gallery Thame Museum \n\n\n\n\nFurther Information\n\nContact Details:\n\n\nYvonne Maxwell\, publicity@thamemuseum.org. \nThame Museum\, 79 High Street Thame\, OX93AE\nwww.thamemuseum.oirg
URL:https://oxfordtouristinformation.com/event/recycled-extravaganza/2026-07-07/
LOCATION:Thame Museum\, 79 High Street Thame\, Oxfordshire\, OX93AE\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260707T113000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260707T163000
DTSTAMP:20260405T215927
CREATED:20260220T135527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T135558Z
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SUMMARY:New Work 2026 at the West Ox Arts Gallery in Bampton
DESCRIPTION:Venue\, Timing and Cost\n\nVenue:\n\nWest Ox Arts Gallery\, Bampton.\n\n\n\nDate(s):\n\nSaturday\, 14 February 2026 to Saturday\, 14 March 2026\n\n\n\nTiming:\n\nTues to Sat 11.30 – 4.30\, Sun 2 – 4\, Mondays closed\n\n\n\nCost:\n\nfree\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWest Ox Arts is delighted to present New Work 26\, an exhibition celebrating the breadth and diversity of work created by its members. Taking place from 14 February to 14 March 2026\, the exhibition will be held at the WOA Gallery\, a distinctive and well-established venue in the heart of Bampton\, Oxfordshire.\nVisitors are invited to explore an inspiring range of contemporary art and craft\, including painting\, sculpture\, glass\, jewellery\, textiles\, wood\, and wirework. The exhibition reflects the richness of artistic practice within the West Ox Arts community and offers something to engage every visitor.\nHighlights include:\n* Meet the artists – Learn about their inspirations\, creative processes\, and the stories behind the work.\n* Discover new talent – Find emerging and established artists\, uncover unique pieces\, or simply enjoy the pleasure of artistic exploration.\n* Support local creativity – Your visit helps sustain and encourage the region’s vibrant artistic community.\nArtists interested in exhibiting in our member exhibitions are warmly invited to enquire about West Ox Arts membership. For further information\, please contact:
gallery@westoxarts.com\nWe look forward to welcoming you to the gallery. \nVisitor Information\n* Free entry\n* Opening Times:\n* Tuesday–Saturday: 11:30am – 4:30pm\n* Sunday: 2:00pm – 4:00pm\n* Monday: Closed\n* WOA Gallery\,Market Square. Bampton\, Oxfordshire. OX18 2JH \n\n\n\n\nFurther Information\n\nContact Details:\n\n\nEmail: gallery@westoxarts.com\nWebsite: www.westoxarts.com\nInstagram: @westoxarts\nFacebook: WestOxArts \nTelephone: 01993 850137 \n\n 
URL:https://oxfordtouristinformation.com/event/new-work-2026-at-the-west-ox-arts-gallery-in-bampton/2026-07-07/
LOCATION:Ox Arts Gallery\, Bampton\, Market Sq\, OX18 2JH
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260707T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260707T153000
DTSTAMP:20260405T215927
CREATED:20260328T133729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260328T133729Z
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SUMMARY:Venus & Adonis
DESCRIPTION:Directed by Sir Greg Doran \nPuppets designed and created by Lyndie Wright \n  \nFormer Artistic Director of the Royal Shakespeare Company and renowned Shakespearean\, Greg Doran\, revives his celebrated production of Venus & Adonis\, Shakespeare’s great narrative poem. \n  \nAnimated by a team of world-class puppeteers\, this unique production blends comedy\, tragedy and Shakespeare’s incredible poetry to bring the famous story of Venus and her obsession with the handsome Adonis thrillingly to life in a rich\, immersive theatrical experience. \n  \nDrawing inspiration from the bewitching artistry of Japanese Bunraku puppets and the Jacobean Court Masque\, this spellbinding production tells the story using marionettes\, rod\, shadow and table-top puppets. \n  \nThis is an exclusive and rare opportunity to witness\, close at hand\, this powerful erotically-charged story of unrequited love.
URL:https://oxfordtouristinformation.com/event/venus-adonis-2/2026-07-07/
LOCATION:Oxford Playhouse\, 11-12 Beaumont St\, Oxford\, OX1 2LW
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260707T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260707T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T215927
CREATED:20260328T133027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260328T133027Z
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SUMMARY:Gigspanner Big Band
DESCRIPTION: Their collective elan has a forceful presence unmatched in British folk. A faultless cavalcade\nThe Guardian \n\n \nThe Gigspanner Big Band are a unique force in British folk music… \nTheir high-energy\, virtuosic performances appeal equally to traditionalists and to those looking for something more experimental\, and they have garnered praise from publications as varied as fRoots\, The Telegraph and The Wire\, where they were described as ‘melodically folk-rooted yet open and innovative beyond the constraints of genre’ \nBeginning life as a trio – with legendary Steeleye Span fiddle player Peter Knight being joined by percussionist Sacha Trochet and guitarist Roger Flack – the line-up has been expanded to form the Gigspanner Big Band\, with acclaimed multi-instrumental duo Edgelarks (Phillip Henry and Hannah Martin – BBC Folk Awards ‘Best Duo’) and Bellowhead co-founder and melodeon player extraordinaire\, John Spiers\, joining the fray. \nWhile Peter Knight\, as part of Steeleye Span’s classic 1970s line-up\, helped invent a brand of folk rock that is still influential today\, John Spiers\, has had an equally profound impact on the landscape of traditional music over the last two decades. \n2025 has been a highlight year for the Band\, marked by the release of their album Turnstone\, which has been nominated for the inaugural Folk Album of the Year 2025 Awards\, and has featured in several ‘Album of the Year’ lists\, including esteemed music journal SONGLINES. \nCharacterised by riotous inventiveness\, technically gifted individual playing and subtle collaborative interaction\, this coming together of several of the biggest names on the folk-roots scene\, combines a deep knowledge of roots traditions with a ceaselessly boundary pushing approach.
URL:https://oxfordtouristinformation.com/event/gigspanner-big-band/
LOCATION:Oxford Playhouse\, 11-12 Beaumont St\, Oxford\, OX1 2LW
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260707T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260707T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T215927
CREATED:20260328T133631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260328T133631Z
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SUMMARY:Venus & Adonis
DESCRIPTION:Directed by Sir Greg Doran \nPuppets designed and created by Lyndie Wright \n  \nFormer Artistic Director of the Royal Shakespeare Company and renowned Shakespearean\, Greg Doran\, revives his celebrated production of Venus & Adonis\, Shakespeare’s great narrative poem. \n  \nAnimated by a team of world-class puppeteers\, this unique production blends comedy\, tragedy and Shakespeare’s incredible poetry to bring the famous story of Venus and her obsession with the handsome Adonis thrillingly to life in a rich\, immersive theatrical experience. \n  \nDrawing inspiration from the bewitching artistry of Japanese Bunraku puppets and the Jacobean Court Masque\, this spellbinding production tells the story using marionettes\, rod\, shadow and table-top puppets. \n  \nThis is an exclusive and rare opportunity to witness\, close at hand\, this powerful erotically-charged story of unrequited love.
URL:https://oxfordtouristinformation.com/event/venus-adonis/2026-07-07/
LOCATION:Oxford Playhouse\, 11-12 Beaumont St\, Oxford\, OX1 2LW
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260707T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260707T213000
DTSTAMP:20260405T215927
CREATED:20260228T152004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260228T152307Z
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SUMMARY:The Rhythm of Life
DESCRIPTION:Tickets £19.50*\nInterval\nYes\nVenue\nOxford Playhouse\n\n\n\nTravel from Oz to Seville\, step onto 42nd Street\, tumble down the rabbit hole\, and raise the barricade — all in one exhilarating evening. \nJoin Oxford Operatic Society (OXOPS) this July as they present The Rhythm of Life\, a staged concert with heart\, humour and high-energy performances. This fast-paced production brings together beloved classics and contemporary favourites in a joyful tribute to the stage. \nFrom the timeless wit of Gilbert & Sullivan to the soaring drama of Andrew Lloyd Webber\, the golden age of Rodgers & Hammerstein to modern West End and Broadway hits\, there is something here for every generation of theatre fan. Featuring music from Wicked\, Les Misérables\, Chicago\, Beauty and the Beast\, Company and more\, the programme is packed with iconic songs that have defined musical theatre for decades. \nAnd this year makes it even more special. \nAs OXOPS celebrates its 80th anniversary\, we’re marking eight decades of bringing musical theatre to Oxford. Since 1946\, we’ve been staging ambitious productions\, building a vibrant community of performers\, and sharing the joy of live theatre with audiences across the city. The Rhythm of Life is both a celebration of the genre and a tribute to the company’s extraordinary legacy. \nWhether you’re a lifelong musical theatre devotee or just looking for a genuinely uplifting night out\, join us for an evening packed with music\, movement\, and moments you’ll be humming long after the curtain falls.
URL:https://oxfordtouristinformation.com/event/the-rhythm-of-life/2026-07-07/
LOCATION:Oxford Playhouse\, 11-12 Beaumont St\, Oxford\, OX1 2LW
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260707T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260707T220000
DTSTAMP:20260405T215927
CREATED:20260213T171748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T171748Z
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SUMMARY:Jazz Night At The Bear
DESCRIPTION:Jazz Night At The Bear\n  \nEvery Tuesday at The Bear enjoy a glass of red or a refreshing pint as you watch a weekly Live Jazz session! \nGet Moving! Get Grooving! Get Dancing! \n  \nPlease check on website incase of date changes or cancelations\n 
URL:https://oxfordtouristinformation.com/event/jazz-night-at-the-bear/2026-07-07/
LOCATION:The Bear\, 6 Alfred Street\, Oxford\, OX1 4EH
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260708
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260709
DTSTAMP:20260405T215927
CREATED:20260223T113531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T113531Z
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SUMMARY:Pets & their People
DESCRIPTION:  11 March – 27 September 2026 \n ST Lee Gallery\, Weston Library \n Free admission\, no ticket required \nAbout the exhibition\nWe have been domesticating animals for over ten thousand years. But why do we want tame wolves in our homes or wild cats on our laps? \nThis exhibition explores the relationship between humans and their pets – or pets and their humans. \nPets & their People draws on depictions of pets in stories\, imagery and poetry in the Bodleian’s collection – from one of the earliest recorded depictions of an assistance dog for the blind to a rare copy of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland that has never been displayed in the UK before. The exhibition asks how the special bond between owners and their pets has evolved over time\, and what that evolution tells us about who we really are. \nAre we taming our pets\, or are they bring us back to our wild roots? \nCurators\nCharles Foster\, Fellow of Exeter College and bestselling author of Being a Beast \nAcknowledgements\nPets & their People is made possible with generous support from the John S Cohen Foundation.
URL:https://oxfordtouristinformation.com/event/pets-their-people/2026-07-08/
LOCATION:Weston Library\, Broad Street\, Oxford\, England\, OX1 3BG\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260708T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260708T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T215927
CREATED:20260130T155321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T155321Z
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SUMMARY:Brokenness and repair exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Venue:\n\nThe Glass Tank\, Oxford Brookes University\n\n\n\nDate(s):\n\nMonday\, 26 January 2026 to Friday\, 6 February 2026\n\n\n\nTiming:\n\n9am – 5pm\n\n\n\nCost:\n\n0\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInspired by the sublime beauty of techniques of visual repair across cultures\, these works invite reflection on brokenness and why it matters. \nIn recent years\, the traditional Japanese technique of repairing broken pottery using lacquer\, often embellished with gold or other precious metals\, known as ‘kintsugi’ has fascinated and inspired not only contemporary artists\, but also pscyhologists\, philosophers\, scientists and archaeologists. But the idea of caring for something that is broken and finding beauty in its imperfection resonates much more widely. Whether we are living with the painful yet precious memories of loss\, or trying to reassemble places of belonging from the remnants of abandoned buildings\, brokenness and repair speak to our fundamental ways of being in the world. \nThrough sculpture\, sound\, images\, and pottery\, this exhibition creates a space of dialogue between Japanese aesthetics of brokenness and repair and those of other cultures. Each piece invites visitors to reflect on the complex\, sometimes challenging beauty of brokenness\, and the care and attention involved in repair. \nThe exhibition includes original works from Rob Simpkins\, Katie Taylor\, Johanna Tulloch\, Dan O’Brien\, Natasha Durie\, Juliet Eccles\, and Rachel Barbaresi\, as well as kintsugi pieces by Iku Nishikawa (Oxford Kintsugi). \nAll are invited to join us to meet the artists and organisers over wine and refreshments. \nThis exhibition and reception was made possible through the generous support of the Great Britain Sasakawa Foundation. \n\n\n\n\nFurther Information\n\nContact Details:\n\n\nhttps://www.brookes.ac.uk/about-brookes/…\nhttps://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/brokennes… \ndobrien@brookes.ac.uk
URL:https://oxfordtouristinformation.com/event/brokenness-and-repair-exhibition/2026-07-08/
LOCATION:Oxford Brookes University\, Oxford Brookes University\, Headington\, Oxfordshire\, OX3 0BP
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