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SUMMARY:Shikshapatri on display
DESCRIPTION:About the Shikshapatri\nComposed in 1826 by Sahajananda Swami (Lord Swaminarayan)\, a reforming Hindu leader\, the Shikshapatri provides moral and spiritual guidance for everyday life in 212 Sanskrit verses. It is read\, heard and venerated daily by Swaminarayan followers. \nIt is believed that Sahajananda Swami himself gave this manuscript to the Governor of Bombay\, Sir John Malcolm\, to promote understanding between cultures. \nViewing the Shikshapatri at the Weston Library\nThe Shikshapatri is displayed in the Transept – the area between the two exhibition spaces in Blackwell Hall in the Weston Library. \nFor conservation reasons the manuscript is shown closed. \nGroup visits\nFor group visits of up to 19 people to view the manuscript\, please speak to staff at the Blackwell Hall information desk or in the exhibition galleries. \nGroup visits of 20 people and over must be booked in advance. Contact tours@bodleian.ox.ac.uk to request your viewing. \nPlease note: \n\nwe can accommodate 1 booked group per day;\nfor groups of 100 people and over staffing is required\, so fees will apply;\nthe maximum number of visitors allowed in a single day is 300;\nrequests must be submitted at least 30 days before your intended visit.\n\nThe Shikshapatri on loan\nIn order to mark its bicentenary\, the Bodleian Libraries is working with leaders of the Swaminarayan faith to arrange short-term loans to prominent temples across the UK. \nThe manuscript will be at these venues on the following dates: \n\nFriday 16 January – Monday 19 January 2026: Shree Swaminarayan Temple Woolwich\nWednesday 21 January – Saturday 24 January 2026: Shree Kutch Satsang Swaminarayan Kenton\nSaturday 24 January – Monday 26 January 2026: Shree Swaminarayan Temple Cardiff\nFriday 20 February – Monday 23 February 2026: Shree Kutch Satsang Swaminarayan Temple East London\nMonday 23 March – Monday 30 March 2026: Shree Swaminarayan Temple Willesden\nWednesday 13 May – Monday 18 May 2026: Shree Swaminarayan Temple Stanmore\nThursday 20 August – Tuesday 25 August 2026: Shree Swaminarayan Temple Kingsbury\n\nIt will not be available to view at the Weston Library during these times and one day either side of the loan period.
URL:https://oxfordtouristinformation.com/event/shikshapatri-on-display/
LOCATION:Weston Library\, Broad Street\, Oxford\, England\, OX1 3BG\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Winter Trail
DESCRIPTION:Explore the Enchanted Library with our new Winter Trail and see if you can spot the signs of winter in the stories. \n\nOur trail sheet includes a take home craft\, so you can take your completed trail sheet home with you and make your own winter stars. \nIncluded with entry to the Galleries \nFor families
URL:https://oxfordtouristinformation.com/event/winter-trail/
LOCATION:The Story Museum\, 42 Pembroke Street\, Oxford\, OX1 1BP\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Fairytales for Grown-ups: The Mighty Goddess
DESCRIPTION:The Crick Crack Club presents Fairytales for Grown-ups: The Mighty Goddess – performance storytelling with Sally Pomme Clayton. \n\nSally Pomme Clayton revitalizes goddess power! \nWonder at Cybele\, the mother goddess who fathered a child. Meet Ishtar\, Goddess of love and war journeying to the underworld. Discover the dark secret of the Queen Mother of the West’s immortality. Find out why virgins are always warriors\, and why Vesta sparks the flame. \nExpect lust and greed\, death and destruction\, transformation and rebirth. This is the goddess from creator to crone\, complete with all and everything in between. \nFor adults (16+) \nRunning time: TBC \nContent warning: This performance contains sexual language\, and descriptions of threat\, violence\, mutilation\, and attempted rape contextualised within a paradigm of mythic narrative\, archetype and metaphor. \nFor livestream tickets for this event\, click here. \n‘Fiery\, thrilling\, powerful storytelling\,’ Bloomsbury Festival\n‘A virtuoso storyteller’’ Venue Magazine\n‘She brings the wonder of the most powerful stories from the past to life’ The Guardian\n‘Awestruck faces\, delighted giggles\, eyes wide with wonder … and that’s just the adults in the audience!’ The Londonist \nSally Pomme Clayton is a pioneering storyteller and writer who has been creating performances\, books and plays for more than 40 years. She creates unique work for theatres and museums\, gardens and galleries\, festivals and broadcast across the UK and beyond. Recently appearing at: Museum of Comedy Bloomsbury Festival; Exeter Lit Works; Chelsea Physic Garden; Cambridge Junction; The British Library; Thames Festival; Kings Place; Edinburgh Literature Festival; The British Museum; Dhaka Lit Fest. Her ground-breaking shows focus on powerful female protagonists. She is Associate Artist at Omnibus Theatre and author of 15 children’s books several in collaboration with Sophie Herxheimer.‘The Mighty Goddess’ is her first book for adults. www.sallypommeclayton.com
URL:https://oxfordtouristinformation.com/event/fairytales-for-grown-ups-the-mighty-goddess/
LOCATION:The Story Museum\, 42 Pembroke Street\, Oxford\, OX1 1BP\, United Kingdom
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260202T170000
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SUMMARY:Edward Gorey (1925–2000): An Anniversary Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:A new exhibition in the Upper Reading Room of New College Library showcases the work of Edward Gorey\, one of the most influential American artists of the 20th century\, renowned for his gothic\, whimsical and quirky illustrations. Email to book a viewing.
URL:https://oxfordtouristinformation.com/event/edward-gorey-1925-2000-an-anniversary-exhibition/2026-02-02/
LOCATION:New College\, Holywell Street\, Oxford\, Select a State:\, Holywell StreetOX1 3BN\, United Kingdom
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260202T170000
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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/2026-02-02/
LOCATION:Oxford Brookes University\, Oxford Brookes University\, Headington\, Oxfordshire\, OX3 0BP
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SUMMARY:Alan Howard Ceramics
DESCRIPTION:Venue\, Timing and Cost\n\nVenue:\n\nWolfson College\, Oxford\n\n\n\nDate(s):\n\nWednesday\, 14 January 2026 to Sunday\, 26 April 2026\n\n\n\nTiming:\n\n9am – 7pm\n\n\n\nCost:\n\nFree\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAlan Howard Ceramics on display in the Old Lodge. \n\n\n\n\nFurther Information\n\nContact Details:\n\n\nLuisa Summers\nluisa.summers@wolfson.ox.ac.uk
URL:https://oxfordtouristinformation.com/event/alan-howard-ceramics/2026-02-02/
LOCATION:Wolfson College\, Linton Road\, OX2 6UD
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260202T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260203T153000
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SUMMARY:The Visual Politics of Digital Ecologies
DESCRIPTION:Overview\n\n\n\n\n\nTwo-day\, in-person conference to collectively explore visual metaphors prevalent in the digital mediation of more-than-human worlds.\n\n\n\nAs environmental degradation accelerates globally\, Nature is becoming increasingly mediated through screens\, sensors\, and simulations: datafied\, downloaded\, and deciphered; saved\, stored\, and shared. Emerging technologies create novel visual regimes through which humans encounter\, imagine\, and interpret the other-than-human world. These visual regimes are not only technical; they also refashion ecological aesthetics\, shaping how environments are perceived\, valued\, and cared for. Wildlife webcams promise unmediated intimacy with living beings\, while artificial intelligence (AI) fabricates hallucinatory ecologies untethered from the web of life. “Digital twins” offer ecosystems from an impossible nowhere-everywhere vantage (a rearticulated ‘god trick’)\, while Virtual and Augmented Reality technologies layer and curate space\, and attention at the whim of their designers. From TikTok feeds to satellite imagery\, these proliferating techniques of visualisation not only mediate ecological knowledge but also stage new aesthetic and political relations between humans and their environments. \nVisualisation practices—often employed uncritically or devoid of social\, cultural\, and historical context—form a key part of emergent forms of modelling\, prediction\, and analysis in science\, engineering\, and architecture. Emergent visualisation practices are not neutral; they carry material\, affective\, and political implications for increasingly precarious ecologies. The implications of these practices\, therefore\, fundamentally alter the politics of environmental governance and knowledge. From the advertising boards of property developers to contemporary documentary film\, this emerging visual regime is characterised by\, among other things\, curation\, artificiality\, and abundance. What is at stake\, then\, in this evolving visual politics of ecologies? How might we characterise this emerging visual regime? How is nature visually presented? \nThe Visual Politics of Digital Ecologies will collectively explore visual metaphors\, practices\, spaces\, and scales prevalent in the mediation of more-than-human worlds to interrogate how digital technologies are refashioning ecological aesthetics. The two-day conference will showcase contributions from academics\, artists\, and practitioners. Papers will speak to a particular action of visualisation\, including: capturing\, compositing\, rendering\, mining\, mirroring\, and more. \nWe are delighted to welcome Joanna Zylinska (Professor of Media Philosophy + Critical Digital Practice\, Department of Digital Humanities at King’s College London) and Alexandra Daisy Ginsberg (Recent recipient of the S+T+ARTS Grand Prize and internationally renowned multimedia artist) as our keynotes. A full schedule will be shared with ticket holders in advance. \nThis event is part of the Cheng Kar Shun Digital Hub Programme with support from: the School of Geography and the Environment; Jesus College\, Oxford; St John’s College\, Oxford; and the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC). \nThe conference fee includes refreshments\, lunch\, and a drinks reception. Catering will include vegetarian\, vegan\, and gluten-free options\, and allergens will be clearly labelled. If you have any additional dietary requirements or allergies\, please do contact digitalhub@jesus.ox.ac.uk and we are happy to help. \nFIND US \nThis event will take place in the Cheng Kar Shun Digital Hub at Jesus College\, Oxford. The Hub entrance is on Market Street (opposite Wagamama). The Hub is accessible\, with automatic double doors at the entrance and lifts to and from the main lower ground floor event space. \nIf you have any accessibility requirements\, please do contact digitalhub@jesus.ox.ac.uk and we are happy to help. \n*Filming and photography will be taking place during the event. If you do not wish to be photographed or filmed\, please notify a member of the Hub team on arrival. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhere?\n\nJesus College Cheng Kar Shun Digital Hub\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://oxfordtouristinformation.com/event/the-visual-politics-of-digital-ecologies-2/
LOCATION:Jesus College Oxford\, Jesus College\, Oxford\, OX1 3EQ\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:It's not just black and white: Renaissance and Baroque drawings in chalk and charcoal
DESCRIPTION:Venue\, Timing and Cost\n\nVenue:\n\nChrist Church Picture Gallery\n\n\n\nDate(s):\n\nSaturday\, 15 November 2025 to Thursday\, 26 March 2026\n\n\n\nTiming:\n\nMon\,Wed\,Thu\,Fri\,Sat: 11am-5pm Sun:2pm-5pm Closed Tuesdays\n\n\n\nCost:\n\n£6/3/0\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nContinuing the Picture Gallery’s exhibition series on materials and materiality of Renaissance and Baroque drawings\, this show explores black chalk and charcoal. A medium that began to flourish in the late fifteenth century and has become the workhorse of drawing utensils. While the material and technique are the focus of the exhibition\, it also offers the opportunity to display some of the Picture Gallery’s finest and most famous drawings\, including works by Leonardo\, Bronzino\, Sodoma\, Tintoretto\, Carracci\, and many lesser-known\, yet remarkable\, artists. \n\n\n\n\nFurther Information\n\nContact Details:\n\n\nChrist Church Picture Gallery\nGallery entrance via Canterbury Gate at Oriel Square\nOxford OX1 4EP \nWebsite: https://www.chch.ox.ac.uk/visit/picture-…\nTel: 01865 276172\nEmail: picturegallery@chch.ox.ac.uk \nCopyright & Credits: Courtesy of the Governing Body of Christ Church\, Oxford\nUsage & Restrictions: For Promotional Use Only – For non-commercial use only
URL:https://oxfordtouristinformation.com/event/its-not-just-black-and-white-renaissance-and-baroque-drawings-in-chalk-and-charcoal/2026-02-02/
LOCATION:Christ Church Picture Gallery\, Canterbury Gate\, Oxford\, OX1 4EP
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260618T180000
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SUMMARY:The Oxford Seminars in Cartography (TOSCA)
DESCRIPTION:About the events\nThe Oxford Seminars in Cartography have been taking place since 1993\, with interested cartographers meeting regularly for a programme of lectures and field trips exploring all facets of mapping and cartography. All are welcome. \nEvents take place online via Zoom\, and times listed are UK time. \nProgramme for 2025-26\nMap Readings – ‘Lies of the Land: Painted maps in Late Medieval and Early Modern France’\n Thursday 12 February 2026\n 16.30–18.00 (GMT) \nCamille Serchuk (Southern Connecticut State University) in conversation with Elizabeth Baigent (School of Geography and the Environment\, University of Oxford) \nThe unique large-format print of the General Map of the Qing Empire by Li Mingche (李明徹\, 1751–1832) in Göttingen: tracing its cartographical origins and journey to a German university\n Thursday 12 March 2026\n 16.30–18.00 (GMT) \nVera Dorofeeva-Lichtmann (L’École des hautes études en sciences sociales\, Paris) \nGeography and Catholic censorship in Europe at the end of the sixteenth century\n Thursday 4 June 2026\n 16.30–18.00 (GMT+1) \nJean-Marc Besse (L’École des hautes études en sciences sociales\, Paris) \nOrdnance Survey: Twenty-First Century National Mapping Agency\n Thursday 18 June 2026\n 16.30–18.00 (GMT+1) \nNick Bolton (CEO\, Ordnance Survey) \nEvent information\n\nAll events take place online via Zoom. Times listed are UK time.\nYou will receive instructions for joining the webinars in your booking confirmation email\, under ‘Order details’. Please check your junk/spam email folder. If you have not received a link to join the event\, please email: tosca@bodleian.ox.ac.uk\n\nAcknowledgements\nThe Oxford Seminars in Cartography are supported by: \n\nFriends of TOSCA\nBodleian Libraries\nSchool of Geography and the Environment\, University of Oxford\nCharles Close Society\nLovell Johns Ltd
URL:https://oxfordtouristinformation.com/event/the-oxford-seminars-in-cartography-tosca/
LOCATION:Weston Library\, Broad Street\, Oxford\, England\, OX1 3BG\, United Kingdom
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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/2026-02-02/
LOCATION:Merton College Chapel\, Merton Street\, Oxford\, Select a State:\, OX1 4JD\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260202T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260202T213000
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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/2026-02-02/
LOCATION:Kazbar\, 27 Cowley Road\, Oxford\, OX4 1HP
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260202T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260202T220000
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SUMMARY:The Constant Wife
DESCRIPTION:Duration\n2hrs 20mins\nInterval\nYes\nVenue\nOxford Playhouse\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n0 Stars \n Sharp\, sophisticated\, fabulous and extremely funny\nThe Guardian \n\n \nDavid Pugh and Cunard present The Royal Shakespeare Company production. Prior to London’s West End. \nBy Laura Wade \nBased on the comedy by W Somerset Maugham\n \nStarring Kara Tointon\n \nIt’s 1927 and Constance is a very unhappy woman. “Nonsense” says her mother “she eats well\, sleeps well\, dresses well and she’s losing weight. No woman can be unhappy in those circumstances”. Constance is the perfect wife and mother\, and her husband is as devoted to her as he is to his mistress\, who just happens to be her best friend. \nFollowing a sold-out run in Stratford upon Avon and adapted by Olivier Award-winner Laura Wade (Home\, I’m Darling; TV’s Rivals) from Somerset Maugham’s glittering comedy\, this sparkling production stars Kara Tointon (TV’s Mr Selfridge and Winner of Strictly Come Dancing). Directed by RSC Co-Artistic Director Tamara Harvey and featuring original music composed by multi award-winning jazz artist Jamie Cullum. \n\n\nImage gallery\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \nProduction images: Mihaela Bodlovic. Set and Co-Costume Design: Anna Fleischle. Co-Costume Design: Cat Fuller. Moral rights asserted under the Copyright\, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (UK). \n\n \nDiscover more about The Constant Wife with director Tamara Harvey and Kara Tointon
URL:https://oxfordtouristinformation.com/event/the-constant-wife/2026-02-02/
LOCATION:Oxford Playhouse\, 11-12 Beaumont St\, Oxford\, OX1 2LW
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260203T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260203T170000
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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/2026-02-03/
LOCATION:Oxford Brookes University\, Oxford Brookes University\, Headington\, Oxfordshire\, OX3 0BP
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260203T190000
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SUMMARY:Alan Howard Ceramics
DESCRIPTION:Venue\, Timing and Cost\n\nVenue:\n\nWolfson College\, Oxford\n\n\n\nDate(s):\n\nWednesday\, 14 January 2026 to Sunday\, 26 April 2026\n\n\n\nTiming:\n\n9am – 7pm\n\n\n\nCost:\n\nFree\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAlan Howard Ceramics on display in the Old Lodge. \n\n\n\n\nFurther Information\n\nContact Details:\n\n\nLuisa Summers\nluisa.summers@wolfson.ox.ac.uk
URL:https://oxfordtouristinformation.com/event/alan-howard-ceramics/2026-02-03/
LOCATION:Wolfson College\, Linton Road\, OX2 6UD
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260203T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260203T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T203004
CREATED:20260220T150213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T150728Z
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SUMMARY:It's not just black and white: Renaissance and Baroque drawings in chalk and charcoal
DESCRIPTION:Venue\, Timing and Cost\n\nVenue:\n\nChrist Church Picture Gallery\n\n\n\nDate(s):\n\nSaturday\, 15 November 2025 to Thursday\, 26 March 2026\n\n\n\nTiming:\n\nMon\,Wed\,Thu\,Fri\,Sat: 11am-5pm Sun:2pm-5pm Closed Tuesdays\n\n\n\nCost:\n\n£6/3/0\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nContinuing the Picture Gallery’s exhibition series on materials and materiality of Renaissance and Baroque drawings\, this show explores black chalk and charcoal. A medium that began to flourish in the late fifteenth century and has become the workhorse of drawing utensils. While the material and technique are the focus of the exhibition\, it also offers the opportunity to display some of the Picture Gallery’s finest and most famous drawings\, including works by Leonardo\, Bronzino\, Sodoma\, Tintoretto\, Carracci\, and many lesser-known\, yet remarkable\, artists. \n\n\n\n\nFurther Information\n\nContact Details:\n\n\nChrist Church Picture Gallery\nGallery entrance via Canterbury Gate at Oriel Square\nOxford OX1 4EP \nWebsite: https://www.chch.ox.ac.uk/visit/picture-…\nTel: 01865 276172\nEmail: picturegallery@chch.ox.ac.uk \nCopyright & Credits: Courtesy of the Governing Body of Christ Church\, Oxford\nUsage & Restrictions: For Promotional Use Only – For non-commercial use only
URL:https://oxfordtouristinformation.com/event/its-not-just-black-and-white-renaissance-and-baroque-drawings-in-chalk-and-charcoal/2026-02-03/
LOCATION:Christ Church Picture Gallery\, Canterbury Gate\, Oxford\, OX1 4EP
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260203T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260203T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T203004
CREATED:20260131T131618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260131T132059Z
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SUMMARY:We Could be Here a While
DESCRIPTION:Age\n12+\nDuration\n1hr 10mins\nInterval\nNo\nWarning\nContains references to war and brief discussions of mental health\nVenue\nBurton Taylor Studio\n\nTickets £8/£6\n\n\n\n\nUniversity of Oxford Student Season: Hilary Term 2026 \nBy Charlotte Ward \nIn the Kentish village of Lower Hempstead\, June 1942\, residents crowd into the communal air-raid shelter as bombers thunder overhead. With little to do but wait\, the villagers throw themselves into the nearest distraction: meddling in Louise’s love life. Add an intrusive pigeon\, an over-eager Home Guard recruit\, and the worrying possibility of an unexploded bomb upstairs\, and chaos quickly follows. \nThis piece of new student writing offers a warm\, witty take on community\, romance\, and resilience in wartime Britain.
URL:https://oxfordtouristinformation.com/event/we-could-be-here-a-while/2026-02-03/
LOCATION:Oxford Playhouse\, 11-12 Beaumont St\, Oxford\, OX1 2LW
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260203T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260203T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T203004
CREATED:20260131T131206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260131T131206Z
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SUMMARY:The Constant Wife
DESCRIPTION:Duration\n2hrs 20mins\nInterval\nYes\nVenue\nOxford Playhouse\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n0 Stars \n Sharp\, sophisticated\, fabulous and extremely funny\nThe Guardian \n\n \nDavid Pugh and Cunard present The Royal Shakespeare Company production. Prior to London’s West End. \nBy Laura Wade \nBased on the comedy by W Somerset Maugham\n \nStarring Kara Tointon\n \nIt’s 1927 and Constance is a very unhappy woman. “Nonsense” says her mother “she eats well\, sleeps well\, dresses well and she’s losing weight. No woman can be unhappy in those circumstances”. Constance is the perfect wife and mother\, and her husband is as devoted to her as he is to his mistress\, who just happens to be her best friend. \nFollowing a sold-out run in Stratford upon Avon and adapted by Olivier Award-winner Laura Wade (Home\, I’m Darling; TV’s Rivals) from Somerset Maugham’s glittering comedy\, this sparkling production stars Kara Tointon (TV’s Mr Selfridge and Winner of Strictly Come Dancing). Directed by RSC Co-Artistic Director Tamara Harvey and featuring original music composed by multi award-winning jazz artist Jamie Cullum. \n\n\nImage gallery\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \nProduction images: Mihaela Bodlovic. Set and Co-Costume Design: Anna Fleischle. Co-Costume Design: Cat Fuller. Moral rights asserted under the Copyright\, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (UK). \n\n \nDiscover more about The Constant Wife with director Tamara Harvey and Kara Tointon
URL:https://oxfordtouristinformation.com/event/the-constant-wife/2026-02-03/
LOCATION:Oxford Playhouse\, 11-12 Beaumont St\, Oxford\, OX1 2LW
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260203T213000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260203T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T203004
CREATED:20260131T132031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260131T132031Z
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SUMMARY:My Dead Mum’s AI Boyfriend
DESCRIPTION:Tickets £8/£6 \n\n\n\n\n\nAge\n14+\nDuration\n50mins\nInterval\nNo\nWarning\nContains discussions of parental death\, grief and strong language\nVenue\nBurton Taylor Studio\n\n\n\n \nUniversity of Oxford Student Season: Hilary Term 2026 \nPresented by student company Interrobang Productions \nBy Sali Adams \nCarrie’s mum is dead. Her last wishes were for her daughter to drive her ashes back to her childhood home in Anglesey\, Wales\, to be scattered. However\, there is one catch – Carrie has to take Aled with her. \nAled is her mum’s secret boyfriend. \nAled was with her for 8 years. \nAled is a chatbot. \nA frankly ridiculous dark comedy from Interrobang Productions\, reflecting on love\, loss\, lies\, and language in the age of AI. Come along for the ride!
URL:https://oxfordtouristinformation.com/event/my-dead-mums-ai-boyfriend/2026-02-03/
LOCATION:Oxford Playhouse\, 11-12 Beaumont St\, Oxford\, OX1 2LW
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260204T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260204T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T203004
CREATED:20260204T125329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T125329Z
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SUMMARY:IN BLOOM
DESCRIPTION:What do we really know about the plants and flowers in our gardens and window boxes? \nBeyond their beauty\, many have hidden histories – tales of exploration\, obsession\, and knowledge. \nThis major new exhibition takes visitors on a journey from Oxford to the farthest corners of the world and back\, uncovering the global stories behind some of Britain’s most beloved blooms – from roses and tulips to camellias and peonies. \nFeaturing over 100 artworks and objects\, including drawings\, paintings\, rare prints\, and ceramics\, In Bloom explores our changing relationship with the natural world. \nFrom the fascinating stories of curiosity and ingenuity of early plant explorers to the networks that shaped global trade\, this exhibition reveals how the pursuit of exotic plants transformed landscapes\, economies\, and cultures\, leaving a legacy that still shapes our world today. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSELECTED ARTWORKS IN THE EXHIBITION\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEXHIBITION TICKETS\n\n\n\n\nTimed tickets are in operation. Visitors are recommended to book tickets in advance to guarantee entry. \nA booking fee of £2 applies on telephone bookings and booking amendments\, to help support the Museum and cover Box Office costs.
URL:https://oxfordtouristinformation.com/event/in-bloom/
LOCATION:Ashmolean Museum\, Beaumont Street\, Oxford\, England\, OX1 2PH\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260204T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260204T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T203004
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/2026-02-04/
LOCATION:Oxford Brookes University\, Oxford Brookes University\, Headington\, Oxfordshire\, OX3 0BP
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260204T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260204T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T203004
CREATED:20260220T152449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T152449Z
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SUMMARY:Alan Howard Ceramics
DESCRIPTION:Venue\, Timing and Cost\n\nVenue:\n\nWolfson College\, Oxford\n\n\n\nDate(s):\n\nWednesday\, 14 January 2026 to Sunday\, 26 April 2026\n\n\n\nTiming:\n\n9am – 7pm\n\n\n\nCost:\n\nFree\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAlan Howard Ceramics on display in the Old Lodge. \n\n\n\n\nFurther Information\n\nContact Details:\n\n\nLuisa Summers\nluisa.summers@wolfson.ox.ac.uk
URL:https://oxfordtouristinformation.com/event/alan-howard-ceramics/2026-02-04/
LOCATION:Wolfson College\, Linton Road\, OX2 6UD
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260204T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260204T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T203004
CREATED:20260128T093421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T093618Z
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SUMMARY:RUGGED LANDSCAPES OF JOAN EARDLEY WORKSHOP FEB 2026
DESCRIPTION:Wed 4 Feb 2026\, 10.30am–4pm\n\n\n\n\nAt the Museum\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOne-day practical session in the Ashmolean Learning Studio. \nTickets are £105 each. Booking is essential. \nPlease note this workshop (a repeat of the Oct 2025 one) is now also fully booked. \n\nWith artist Kieran Stiles \nOne of Scotland’s most popular artists\, Joan Eardley enhanced three-dimensional forms in the landscapes\, not by depicting them traditionally\, but by thickening the oil paint to make the painting surface three dimensional itself. \n\n \nAbstract landscape in oils by Kieran Stiles\, inspired by Joan Eardley \n\nOnce these textures have been applied\, free flowing washes of diluted oil washes can be poured on top. \nParticipants will have the chance to learn from Kieran Stiles and produce their own textural landscapes inspired by Joan Eardley. \nAll materials will be provided. \nThis event is part of our Connect & Collaborate season of events. \n\nBOOKING\nOne-day practical session in the Ashmolean Learning Studio. \nTickets are £105 for the one-day workshop. \nPlease note this workshop is now fully booked. \nIf you have any questions\, please email us at publicprogrammes@ashmus.ox.ac.uk
URL:https://oxfordtouristinformation.com/event/rugged-landscapes-of-joan-eardley-workshop-feb-2026/
LOCATION:Ashmolean Museum\, Beaumont Street\, Oxford\, England\, OX1 2PH\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260204T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260204T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T203004
CREATED:20260220T150213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T150728Z
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SUMMARY:It's not just black and white: Renaissance and Baroque drawings in chalk and charcoal
DESCRIPTION:Venue\, Timing and Cost\n\nVenue:\n\nChrist Church Picture Gallery\n\n\n\nDate(s):\n\nSaturday\, 15 November 2025 to Thursday\, 26 March 2026\n\n\n\nTiming:\n\nMon\,Wed\,Thu\,Fri\,Sat: 11am-5pm Sun:2pm-5pm Closed Tuesdays\n\n\n\nCost:\n\n£6/3/0\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nContinuing the Picture Gallery’s exhibition series on materials and materiality of Renaissance and Baroque drawings\, this show explores black chalk and charcoal. A medium that began to flourish in the late fifteenth century and has become the workhorse of drawing utensils. While the material and technique are the focus of the exhibition\, it also offers the opportunity to display some of the Picture Gallery’s finest and most famous drawings\, including works by Leonardo\, Bronzino\, Sodoma\, Tintoretto\, Carracci\, and many lesser-known\, yet remarkable\, artists. \n\n\n\n\nFurther Information\n\nContact Details:\n\n\nChrist Church Picture Gallery\nGallery entrance via Canterbury Gate at Oriel Square\nOxford OX1 4EP \nWebsite: https://www.chch.ox.ac.uk/visit/picture-…\nTel: 01865 276172\nEmail: picturegallery@chch.ox.ac.uk \nCopyright & Credits: Courtesy of the Governing Body of Christ Church\, Oxford\nUsage & Restrictions: For Promotional Use Only – For non-commercial use only
URL:https://oxfordtouristinformation.com/event/its-not-just-black-and-white-renaissance-and-baroque-drawings-in-chalk-and-charcoal/2026-02-04/
LOCATION:Christ Church Picture Gallery\, Canterbury Gate\, Oxford\, OX1 4EP
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260204T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260204T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T203004
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/2026-02-04/
LOCATION:Oxford Playhouse\, 11-12 Beaumont St\, Oxford\, OX1 2LW
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260204T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260204T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T203004
CREATED:20260130T094129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T094129Z
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SUMMARY:NW Inventors: Weekly Drama (Cutteslowe)
DESCRIPTION:Join the NW Inventors youth theatre to make new friends\, build confidence and develop skills in drama. We will spend the autumn term developing skills in performance\, we will spend the spring term devising a show and we will spend the summer term rehearsing for a Summer Showcase at The North Wall. \nFor ages 8 – 11 \nVenue: Cutteslowe Community Centre
URL:https://oxfordtouristinformation.com/event/nw-inventors-weekly-drama-cutteslowe/2026-02-04/
LOCATION:Cutteslowe Community Centre\, 31 Wren Rd\, Oxford\, Oxford\, OX2 7SX\, United Kingdom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260204T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260204T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T203004
CREATED:20260130T094718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T094718Z
UID:10012499-1770224400-1770228000@oxfordtouristinformation.com
SUMMARY:NW Inventors: Weekly Drama (Kidlington)
DESCRIPTION:Join the NW Inventors youth theatre in Kidlington to make new friends\, build confidence and develop skills in drama. We will spend the autumn term developing skills in performance\, we will spend the spring term devising a show and we will spend the summer term rehearsing for a Summer Showcase at The North Wall. \nFor ages 8 – 11 \nVenue: St John’s Church\, Kidlington
URL:https://oxfordtouristinformation.com/event/nw-inventors-weekly-drama-kidlington/2026-02-04/
LOCATION:St Johns Church\, Kidlington\, The Broadway\, Kidlington\, Oxford\, OX5 1DD\, United Kingdom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260204T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260204T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T203004
CREATED:20260130T094334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T094334Z
UID:10012490-1770228000-1770231600@oxfordtouristinformation.com
SUMMARY:YouthLab: Weekly Drama (Cutteslowe)
DESCRIPTION:Join the YouthLab youth theatre to develop skills in drama\, discover an artistic style and be the creator of your own work. We will spend the autumn term developing skills in performance\, we will spend the spring term devising a show and we will spend the summer term rehearsing for a Summer Showcase at The North Wall. \nFor ages 12 – 17 \nVenue: Cutteslowe Community Centre
URL:https://oxfordtouristinformation.com/event/youthlab-weekly-drama-cutteslowe/2026-02-04/
LOCATION:Cutteslowe Community Centre\, 31 Wren Rd\, Oxford\, Oxford\, OX2 7SX\, United Kingdom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260204T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260204T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T203004
CREATED:20260130T094830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T094830Z
UID:10012508-1770228000-1770231600@oxfordtouristinformation.com
SUMMARY:YouthLab: Weekly Drama (Kidlington)
DESCRIPTION:Join the YouthLab youth theatre to develop skills in drama\, discover an artistic style and be the creator of your own work. We will spend the autumn term developing skills in performance\, we will spend the spring term devising a show and we will spend the summer term rehearsing for a Summer Showcase at The North Wall. \nFor ages 12 – 17 \nVenue: St John’s Church\, Kidlington
URL:https://oxfordtouristinformation.com/event/youthlab-weekly-drama-kidlington/2026-02-04/
LOCATION:St Johns Church\, Kidlington\, The Broadway\, Kidlington\, Oxford\, OX5 1DD\, United Kingdom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260204T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260204T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T203004
CREATED:20260131T131618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260131T132059Z
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SUMMARY:We Could be Here a While
DESCRIPTION:Age\n12+\nDuration\n1hr 10mins\nInterval\nNo\nWarning\nContains references to war and brief discussions of mental health\nVenue\nBurton Taylor Studio\n\nTickets £8/£6\n\n\n\n\nUniversity of Oxford Student Season: Hilary Term 2026 \nBy Charlotte Ward \nIn the Kentish village of Lower Hempstead\, June 1942\, residents crowd into the communal air-raid shelter as bombers thunder overhead. With little to do but wait\, the villagers throw themselves into the nearest distraction: meddling in Louise’s love life. Add an intrusive pigeon\, an over-eager Home Guard recruit\, and the worrying possibility of an unexploded bomb upstairs\, and chaos quickly follows. \nThis piece of new student writing offers a warm\, witty take on community\, romance\, and resilience in wartime Britain.
URL:https://oxfordtouristinformation.com/event/we-could-be-here-a-while/2026-02-04/
LOCATION:Oxford Playhouse\, 11-12 Beaumont St\, Oxford\, OX1 2LW
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260204T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260204T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T203004
CREATED:20260131T131206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260131T131206Z
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SUMMARY:The Constant Wife
DESCRIPTION:Duration\n2hrs 20mins\nInterval\nYes\nVenue\nOxford Playhouse\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n0 Stars \n Sharp\, sophisticated\, fabulous and extremely funny\nThe Guardian \n\n \nDavid Pugh and Cunard present The Royal Shakespeare Company production. Prior to London’s West End. \nBy Laura Wade \nBased on the comedy by W Somerset Maugham\n \nStarring Kara Tointon\n \nIt’s 1927 and Constance is a very unhappy woman. “Nonsense” says her mother “she eats well\, sleeps well\, dresses well and she’s losing weight. No woman can be unhappy in those circumstances”. Constance is the perfect wife and mother\, and her husband is as devoted to her as he is to his mistress\, who just happens to be her best friend. \nFollowing a sold-out run in Stratford upon Avon and adapted by Olivier Award-winner Laura Wade (Home\, I’m Darling; TV’s Rivals) from Somerset Maugham’s glittering comedy\, this sparkling production stars Kara Tointon (TV’s Mr Selfridge and Winner of Strictly Come Dancing). Directed by RSC Co-Artistic Director Tamara Harvey and featuring original music composed by multi award-winning jazz artist Jamie Cullum. \n\n\nImage gallery\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \nProduction images: Mihaela Bodlovic. Set and Co-Costume Design: Anna Fleischle. Co-Costume Design: Cat Fuller. Moral rights asserted under the Copyright\, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (UK). \n\n \nDiscover more about The Constant Wife with director Tamara Harvey and Kara Tointon
URL:https://oxfordtouristinformation.com/event/the-constant-wife/2026-02-04/
LOCATION:Oxford Playhouse\, 11-12 Beaumont St\, Oxford\, OX1 2LW
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