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LakeFest: Great music, good vibes and something for everyone
As first-timers to LakeFest, it certainly did not disappoint. This music festival has been running since 2012, but it only came onto our radar for the first time this year. And what a find it was.
Cast and creative team unveiled for world premiere of Inua Ellams’ play
Casting has been announced for Once Upon a Time in Sokoto, a gripping new family drama, staged by Fuel and Touring Together, is set to make its world premiere.
Ruby Wax brings Absolutely Famous to City
Off-hand comment sparks nationwide daytime disco phenomenon
Queen of comedy and former I’m a Celebrity campmate Ruby Wax is returning to the Oxford Playhouse with her new stage show Absolutely Famous on Thursday, September 3, for one night only.
Off-hand comment sparks nationwide daytime disco phenomenon
Off-hand comment sparks nationwide daytime disco phenomenon
Off-hand comment sparks nationwide daytime disco phenomenon
What began as an off-hand remark between husband and wife about the lack of places to go dancing as "grown-ups" has become one of the UK's biggest feel-good party experiences.
Our Man in Havana Spins a Hilarious Web of Lies *REVIEW*
Off-hand comment sparks nationwide daytime disco phenomenon
Our Man in Havana Spins a Hilarious Web of Lies *REVIEW*
Tall tales, fiddled expenses, a British vacuum cleaner salesman and Cold War spies – what could possibly go wrong? Well, nothing much in terms of the performance, but for the characters, it proved to be quite the roller-coaster ride.
One month to go until Big Feastival
Off-hand comment sparks nationwide daytime disco phenomenon
Our Man in Havana Spins a Hilarious Web of Lies *REVIEW*
Taking place at Blur bassist Alex James' Cotswolds farm from August 28-30, the festival promises another packed bank holiday weekend of live music, top chefs, comedy and family entertainment.
A magical revival of Zemira e Azor captivates audiences
What an absolute delight it was to experience the rarely performed Zemira e Azor, André Grétry's charming operatic take on the classic fairy tale Beauty and the Beast.
Don't mention the... five decades: Fawlty Towers is still comedy gold
Fawlty Towers may have been created in the 1970s, but its brilliantly crafted humour has effortlessly stood the test of time. Fifty years on, it's every bit as hilarious as it was when it first appeared on television.
Oxford Playhouse announces Snow White as 2026 Christmas pantomime
Oxford Playhouse announces Snow White as 2026 Christmas pantomime
It may only be summer, but preparations are already underway for the city’s 2026 festive pantomime.
Sam Ryder heads to Oxford for iconic role
Oxford Playhouse announces Snow White as 2026 Christmas pantomime
Singer Sam Ryder brings his highly anticipated take on the iconic role of
Jesus to Oxford's New Theatre from
April 13 to 17, next year.
Waitress is a delicious slice of musical theatre
Waitress is a delicious slice of musical theatre
Three divas, a rollercoaster of emotions, a dash of debauchery, friendship, love and a satisfying happy ending.
That pretty much sums up Waitress, now at Oxford's New Theatre, starring award-winning Carrie Hope Fletcher.
Front Row Festival celebrates 10 years in style
Waitress is a delicious slice of musical theatre
Well, that's another Front Row Festival done and dusted – and what a weekend it was! We had an absolute blast and are already counting down to next year.