What’s on
I've noticed a lot this summer l that US visitors struggle to catch 'Shows' not available across the pond but rarely have found out about the great theatre that stops in Oxford’s theatres.
Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor at the Oxford Playhouse
Here are tips on how to plan a theatre excursion in Oxford.
You may have heard of Time Out and City Limits, two iconic London publications now a shadow of their old selves or extinct. They offered comprehensive listings of London’s rich cultural pickings with independent reviews .
Although Oxford’s equivalent Daily Info has all but disappeared in its paper edition (when I was still a student pinned up daily in every college lodge), it very much thrives as an online source of of information for all manner of Oxford events.
Read on for more top tips for Oxford visitors interested in live performance and events to enrich your experience of Oxford.
I’m quite surprised by how few of my clients only think of London for their UK theatrical treat.
From Vespers to gritty fringe ‘arty farty’, Oxford is a hub for live theatre and music. Iconic acts such as Van Morrison have graced the stage of the New Theatre, while legends like #RichardBurton and members of the future #MontyPython crew honed their craft at the #OxfordPlayhouse.
Throughout the city, from large, well-known venues to more intimate college and fringe spaces, theatre thrives, not only during university terms but also in the summer months and other holidays.
For anyone keen on discovering Oxford's dynamic performance scene, Daily Info is a must-visit resource. Founded in 1964, this long-standing local institution serves as a comprehensive guide to all things happening in Oxford. From #theatre listings to #musicgigs, it offers a treasure trove of information on daily cultural activities. But Daily Info doesn't just stop at the arts—it covers everything from advertising services to announcing university intellectual events and more.
Daily info offers an easy way to tap into Oxford’s rich cultural offerings year-round.
It used to be pasted daily in the college lodges but today is free to everyone, every day online. Search Daily Info, Oxford.
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@oxfordplayhouse
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