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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/2026-06-30/
LOCATION:Oxford Playhouse\, 11-12 Beaumont St\, Oxford\, OX1 2LW
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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/2026-06-30/
LOCATION:The Bear\, 6 Alfred Street\, Oxford\, OX1 4EH
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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/2026-07-01/
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/2026-07-01/
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/2026-07-01/
LOCATION:Thame Museum\, 79 High Street Thame\, Oxfordshire\, OX93AE\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:BOTANICAL PAINTING & DRAWING WORKSHOPS
DESCRIPTION:Starts Tue 30 June 2026\, 10.30am–4pm\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA series of 3 full-day practical workshops in the Ashmolean Learning Studio \nWorkshops take place on Tue 30 Jun\, Wed 1 Jul and Thu 2 Jul \nTickets are £350 for the full course. \nBooking is essential. Book below \n\nWith Işik Güner\, artist and contributor to the In Bloom: How Plants Changed Our World exhibition. \n  \nYou will learn how to draw plants accurately by observing basic botanical shapes and structures and illustrating them with accuracy. \nDeveloping your ability to see shapes\, judge angles\, draw in proportion\, represent form through tonal value\, and using light and shading\, will result in a life-like drawing. \nIsik will then guide you to use watercolour washes and mix colours to create botanical paintings. \nDuring this workshop\, the plant and its parts\, as well as its colours and textures\, will be examined in detail. \nYou will have the opportunity to work on different types of flowers and their unique fine details\, to develop your observational abilities. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBotanical paintings and drawings by Işik Güner \n  \nAll materials provided. \nSuitable for anyone who wants to develop their watercolour skills. \nThis event is part of our Shaped by Nature 2026 season of events. \n\nBOOKING\nA series of 3 full-day practical workshops in the Ashmolean Learning Studio \nWorkshops take place on Tue 30 Jun\, Wed 1 Jul and Thu 2 Jul \nTickets are £350 for the full course. Booking is essential
URL:https://oxfordtouristinformation.com/event/botanical-painting-drawing-workshops-2/
LOCATION:Ashmolean Museum\, Beaumont Street\, Oxford\, England\, OX1 2PH\, 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 
URL:https://oxfordtouristinformation.com/event/new-work-2026-at-the-west-ox-arts-gallery-in-bampton/2026-07-01/
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-2/2026-07-01/
LOCATION:Oxford Playhouse\, 11-12 Beaumont St\, Oxford\, OX1 2LW
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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 \nFull bursary places available: click here to apply \n\n\n\n\n\nYouthLab: Weekly Drama (Kidlington)\nTickets£90 per term \nExtra information  \nFull bursary places available: click here to apply \nVenue: St John’s Church\, Kidlington
URL:https://oxfordtouristinformation.com/event/youthlab-weekly-drama-kidlington-2/2026-07-01/
LOCATION:North Wall Arts Centre\, S Parade\, Summertown\, Oxford\, OX2 7JN
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260701T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260701T203000
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SUMMARY:Songs of the Bulbul
DESCRIPTION:Tickets from £15*\n\n\n\n\nAge\n12+\nDuration\n55mins\nInterval\nNo\nWarning\nContains occasional loud music and strobe effects\nVenue\nOxford Playhouse\n\nIt is a song of beauty and light and life. \nThe Guardian \n\n \nThe Aakash Odedra Company returns to the Main Stage after a sold-out performance of Songs of the Bulbul\, the captivating dance work inspired by the Sufi myth of a caged songbird. \nThe work tells the story of a bulbul bird trapped in captivity\, deepening its despair as its final moments approach. Yet as its end draws near\, it delivers one last heartbreaking song. This tale of sacrifice and beauty explores freedom found only in the ultimate release. \nFeaturing choreography by Rani Khanam and music by Rushil Ranjan\, this exquisite performance blends Kathak dance\, orchestral and Indian classical traditions\, and Islamic poetry. \nTracing a journey from freedom to captivity and the soul’s longing for divine love\, Songs of the Bulbul explores whether we\, like the caged bird\, remain bound to the material world or soar towards liberation and enlightenment. \n\n \n\n5 Stars \n One of the most exquisite things you will ever see\nSmall House Big Trips \n\n \n\n5 Stars \n Songs of the Bulbul is a dazzling piece of dance and a sensational visual treat\nWeekend Notes \n\n\nImage gallery
URL:https://oxfordtouristinformation.com/event/songs-of-the-bulbul/2026-07-01/
LOCATION:Oxford Playhouse\, 11-12 Beaumont St\, Oxford\, OX1 2LW
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260701T193000
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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/2026-07-01/
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/2026-07-02/
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/2026-07-02/
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/2026-07-02/
LOCATION:Thame Museum\, 79 High Street Thame\, Oxfordshire\, OX93AE\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:BOTANICAL PAINTING & DRAWING WORKSHOPS
DESCRIPTION:Starts Tue 30 June 2026\, 10.30am–4pm\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA series of 3 full-day practical workshops in the Ashmolean Learning Studio \nWorkshops take place on Tue 30 Jun\, Wed 1 Jul and Thu 2 Jul \nTickets are £350 for the full course. \nBooking is essential. Book below \n\nWith Işik Güner\, artist and contributor to the In Bloom: How Plants Changed Our World exhibition. \n  \nYou will learn how to draw plants accurately by observing basic botanical shapes and structures and illustrating them with accuracy. \nDeveloping your ability to see shapes\, judge angles\, draw in proportion\, represent form through tonal value\, and using light and shading\, will result in a life-like drawing. \nIsik will then guide you to use watercolour washes and mix colours to create botanical paintings. \nDuring this workshop\, the plant and its parts\, as well as its colours and textures\, will be examined in detail. \nYou will have the opportunity to work on different types of flowers and their unique fine details\, to develop your observational abilities. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBotanical paintings and drawings by Işik Güner \n  \nAll materials provided. \nSuitable for anyone who wants to develop their watercolour skills. \nThis event is part of our Shaped by Nature 2026 season of events. \n\nBOOKING\nA series of 3 full-day practical workshops in the Ashmolean Learning Studio \nWorkshops take place on Tue 30 Jun\, Wed 1 Jul and Thu 2 Jul \nTickets are £350 for the full course. Booking is essential
URL:https://oxfordtouristinformation.com/event/botanical-painting-drawing-workshops-3/
LOCATION:Ashmolean Museum\, Beaumont Street\, Oxford\, England\, OX1 2PH\, 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 
URL:https://oxfordtouristinformation.com/event/new-work-2026-at-the-west-ox-arts-gallery-in-bampton/2026-07-02/
LOCATION:Ox Arts Gallery\, Bampton\, Market Sq\, OX18 2JH
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260702T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260702T153000
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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-2/2026-07-02/
LOCATION:Oxford Playhouse\, 11-12 Beaumont St\, Oxford\, OX1 2LW
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260702T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260702T203000
DTSTAMP:20260418T133316
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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/2026-07-02/
LOCATION:Oxford Playhouse\, 11-12 Beaumont St\, Oxford\, OX1 2LW
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260702T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260702T233000
DTSTAMP:20260418T133316
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SUMMARY:Karaoke
DESCRIPTION:Karaoke at The Cape Of Good Hope\nEVERY Thursday \n  \nEveryone loves a little bit of karaoke! \nSelected £4.50 drinks for all singers \nCOMPLETELY FREE  \n  \nPlease check venue webpage for any changes or cancelations
URL:https://oxfordtouristinformation.com/event/karaoke/2026-07-02/
LOCATION:The Cape Of Good Hope\, Iffley Road\, Oxford\, OX4 1EA
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260702T210000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260702T213000
DTSTAMP:20260418T133316
CREATED:20260128T124346Z
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SUMMARY:Choral Compline by Candlelight
DESCRIPTION:Sung by Candlelight with Keble College Choir – a moment of peace at the heart of the week\,
URL:https://oxfordtouristinformation.com/event/choral-compline-by-candlelight/2026-07-02/
LOCATION:Keble College\, Parks Road\, Oxford\, Select a State:\, OX1 3PG\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260703
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260704
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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/2026-07-03/
LOCATION:Weston Library\, Broad Street\, Oxford\, England\, OX1 3BG\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260703T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260703T170000
DTSTAMP:20260418T133316
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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/2026-07-03/
LOCATION:Oxford Brookes University\, Oxford Brookes University\, Headington\, Oxfordshire\, OX3 0BP
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260703T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260703T160000
DTSTAMP:20260418T133316
CREATED:20260220T132433Z
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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/2026-07-03/
LOCATION:Thame Museum\, 79 High Street Thame\, Oxfordshire\, OX93AE\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260703T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260704T163000
DTSTAMP:20260418T133316
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SUMMARY:BOTANICAL DESIGN EMBROIDERY WORKSHOPS
DESCRIPTION:Fri 3 Jul and Sat 4 Jul 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\n\nTwo-day practical sessions in the Ashmolean Learning Studio \nTickets are £225 for the workshops spanning over two days. Booking is essential \nTickets coming soon \n\nWith Nicola Jarvis\, embroiderer and illustrator \n  \nThis workshop will explore the art of botanical drawing/painting combined with embroidery. \nIt will focus on one of the founding objects from the Ashmolean collection\, the ‘Tradescant’s Orchard 1620-29’ manuscript attributed to John Tradescant The Elder\, which is currently on display in the In Bloom: How Plants Changed the World exhibition. \nThis class is designed to guide attendees in the painting and stitching elements of a composition inspired by the ‘Flanders Cherry’  illustration. \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n \nFlanders Cherry’ illustration from Tradescant’s Orchard\, 1620-29\, watercolour and ink on paper © Bodleian Libraries \n\n\n\n\n\n \nExample embroidery design by Nicola Jarvis\, taking inspiration from the Flanders Cherry’ illustration in Tradescant’s Orchard \n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nDay 1 – create a painting of ‘Flanders Cherry’ on cloth\, learning how to mix and shade using fabric paints to complete the illustration. \nDay 2 – learn the techniques required to complete the embroidery: \n\nConstruct a three-dimensional cherry fruit by wrapping thread on a round\, wooden bead\nCreate a raised leaf form by working with wire couched around the outline and along the veins\nUtilise a range of surface stitches to enhance the wings and shell of a butterfly\, caterpillar and snail respectively\n\nParticipants will receive enough tuition to be able to complete the embroidery at home\, the kit supplied to them will contain all necessary materials. \nThis event is part of our Shaped by Nature season of events. \n\nBOOKING\nTwo-day practical sessions in the Ashmolean Learning Studio \nTickets are £225 for the workshops spanning over two days \nTickets coming soon \nIf you have any questions\, please email us at publicprogrammes@ashmus.ox.ac.uk
URL:https://oxfordtouristinformation.com/event/botanical-design-embroidery-workshops/
LOCATION:Ashmolean Museum\, Beaumont Street\, Oxford\, England\, OX1 2PH\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260703T113000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260703T163000
DTSTAMP:20260418T133316
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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/2026-07-03/
LOCATION:Ox Arts Gallery\, Bampton\, Market Sq\, OX18 2JH
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260703T153000
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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-2/2026-07-03/
LOCATION:Oxford Playhouse\, 11-12 Beaumont St\, Oxford\, OX1 2LW
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260703T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260703T203000
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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/2026-07-03/
LOCATION:Oxford Playhouse\, 11-12 Beaumont St\, Oxford\, OX1 2LW
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260703T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260703T213000
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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/2026-07-03/
LOCATION:Oxford Playhouse\, 11-12 Beaumont St\, Oxford\, OX1 2LW
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260703T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260703T223000
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SUMMARY:Impatient Productions Daliso Chaponda: Topical Storm
DESCRIPTION:Daliso Chaponda has been writing jokes about the news for over a decade – on Have I Got News For You\, Radio 4′ News Quiz\, Australia’s Good News Week and many more besides. (In fact he’s seen the news from both sides\, having been in the tabloids himself.) But recently the news has been so absurd\, chaotic and overwhelming that it more or less mocks itself. Where do we go from here? \nTopical Storm is Daliso’s response. A show not about THE news but about news itself. Journalists\, bloggers\, fake news\, satirical news: have we lost the thread of it all? Is the reporting of news endlessly polarising us as a society rather than educating us? Would we be better off going right back to the first ever news bulletin – the original caveman drawing on a wall – and starting from scratch? Daliso does just that in this explosive new stand-up show. \nAge guidance: 14+ \n\n\n\n\nReviews\n\n“Full of sharp one-liners and well crafted gags…a real talent” \n    Metro\n\n“Gets laughs out of topics other comedians shun” \nThe Guardian\n\n“Brilliantly bold\, thoroughly engaging and provocative” \nWee Review\n\n\nDaliso Chaponda: Topical Storm\n3 July 2026 – 7:30 pm\nTicketsStandard: £19\nPay More: £21\nPay Less: £17 \nLinksDaliso Chaponda
URL:https://oxfordtouristinformation.com/event/impatient-productions-daliso-chaponda-topical-storm/
LOCATION:North Wall Arts Centre\, S Parade\, Summertown\, Oxford\, OX2 7JN
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260703T230000
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SUMMARY:Daliso Chaponda: Topical Storm
DESCRIPTION:Daliso Chaponda has been writing jokes about the news for over a decade – on Have I Got News For You\, Radio 4′ News Quiz\, Australia’s Good News Week and many more besides. (In fact he’s seen the news from both sides\, having been in the tabloids himself.) But recently the news has been so absurd\, chaotic and overwhelming that it more or less mocks itself. Where do we go from here? \nTopical Storm is Daliso’s response. A show not about THE news but about news itself. Journalists\, bloggers\, fake news\, satirical news: have we lost the thread of it all? Is the reporting of news endlessly polarising us as a society rather than educating us? Would we be better off going right back to the first ever news bulletin – the original caveman drawing on a wall – and starting from scratch? Daliso does just that in this explosive new stand-up show. \nAge guidance: 14+ \n\n\n\n\nReviews\n\n“Full of sharp one-liners and well crafted gags…a real talent” \n    Metro\n\n“Gets laughs out of topics other comedians shun” \nThe Guardian\n\n“Brilliantly bold\, thoroughly engaging and provocative” \nWee Review\n\n\nDaliso Chaponda: Topical Storm\n3 July 2026 – 7:30 pm\nTicketsStandard: £19\nPay More: £21\nPay Less: £17 \nLinksDaliso Chaponda
URL:https://oxfordtouristinformation.com/event/daliso-chaponda-topical-storm/
LOCATION:North Wall Arts Centre\, S Parade\, Summertown\, Oxford\, OX2 7JN
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