Top Shows To See In Oxford 2024/2025
Kevin, May 29th, 2024There's Some Seriously Big Names On This List!
Oxford Shows To See
The historical hotspot filled with its Medieval buildings and cobblestone streets offers a seat at the Great Hall and a look at where Transformers was filmed, and alumni that include international heads of state, Nobel Prize Winners, and Olympic medalists. The birthplace of literary greats such as C.S. Lewis, it may be true that Oxford is a booklover's paradise, but it's equally as appealing for the theater geeks too!
New Theatre Oxford, Jun 25 - 29, 2024
The Queens are back - and they're taking on the rest of the UK! With five Olivier award nominations and a 2022 Tony Award for Best Original Score, Henry the VIII's hunt for an heir and his love of beheadings have made him one of the most famous monarchs in Britain's history, with the tale of his six unfortunate wives the stock of any school history lesson. Created by Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss, Six tells the story of these women via a brand-new musical!
New Theatre Oxford, Nov 26 - 30, 2024
After much speculation, the Broadway smash hit musical is finally taking to the road in this brand new production from Ambassador Theatre Group and the Nottingham Playhouse. Telling the story of troubled teen Evan, the show dives into the themes of misunderstood youth and the ever-growing impact of technology on our lives. The original version of this Tony-winning musical was a massive hit in the West End, earning a staggering seven Olivier nominations including Best New Musical!
New Theatre Oxford, Feb 24 - Mar 1, 2025
Join Roxie Hart and her merry murderesses as they battle for fame and freedom in this satirical look at the world of celebrity and justice. Set in the roaring twenties Chicago has everything you want from a musical, sex, murder and good old Razzle Dazzle that has you intoxicated from start to finish.
New Theatre Oxford, Sep 24 - 28, 2024
The ultimate teen dream is back and better than ever in this fantastic production speeding its way to you! Direct from Leicester's Curve Theatre, the story of Sandy and Danny has never been more thrilling - or more glamourous! Directed by Nikolai Foster and choreographed by Arlene Phillips, expect to hear all your favorites including 'Sandra Dee', 'Greased Lighting' and 'Hopelessly Devoted To You' as a new year at Rydell High beckons. Pompadours and poodle skirts optional!
New Theatre Oxford, Sep 2 - 7, 2024
If you've been waiting for a musical that features the hits of Britney Spears, The Backstreet Boys and The Weeknd, then your day is finally here! & Juliet is a musical about the untold story of everyone's favourite Shakespearean heroine and is now set to tour the country in Summer 2024 into 2025 after a successful run on the West End stage!
New Theatre Oxford, Dec 3 - 7, 2024
The rollicking animal adventure 101 Dalmatians is going on tour! Based on the classic children's story by English novelist Dodie Smith, the reimagined version of the 2022 Regent's Park production will feature book by Johnny McKnight, stage adapted by award-winning playwright Zinnie Harris and music is by Tony and Olivier Award-winner Douglas Hodge.
New Theatre Oxford, Oct 1 - 6, 2024
Based on the beloved 1968 film and James Bond creator Ian Flemming's book of the same name, follow the eccentric inventor Caractacus Potts as he, his children, and Truly Scrumptious set out to outwit Baron Bombast and his terrifying child catcher. Featuring classic songs including Toot Suite and the titular Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, join the Potts family as they defy the Baron in a tale of magical flying cars, mechanical mayhem, and more!
New Theatre Oxford, Jul 22 - 26, 2025
Making dancing, twirling and somersaulting in heels look easy since it sashayed into London's Adelphi Theatre in 2013, Cindy Lauper and Harvey Fierstein's musical has taken the world by storm with its message of acceptance, a cracking pop-filled score and a dizzying amount of fabulousness. Garnering six Tony and three Olivier awards, let your hair down and step on down for this new tour starring Strictly Come Dancing sensation Johannes Radebe and Grease's Dan Partridge.
Only Fools and Horses - The Musical
New Theatre Oxford, Mar 10 - 15, 2025
Jim Sullivan (the son of John Sullivan, who wrote the original TV landmark) has teamed up with comedy powerhouse Paul Whitehouse to bring you the mishaps, dodgy dealings, and unforgettable moments that we all know and love, live on stage. Take a trip back to 1989 as we meet Britain's most loveable rogues once again with an original score, courtesy of recording superstars Chas N Dave.
NOW That's What I Call a Musical
New Theatre Oxford, Mar 25 - 29, 2025
Plenty of us fondly remember rushing down to the shops to pick up each new release of "NOW, That's What I Call Music!", the thrice-yearly compilation of Top-10 hits that has become a mainstay in British culture since the 80s. Now, from comedian Pippa Evans and director and choreographer Craig Revel Horwood (Strictly Come Dancing) comes a brand new musical inspired by the classic compilations! Premiering in Autumn 2024, NOW That's What I Call A Musical tells a story which many of us lived, through the classic songs from "NOW..." compilations through the ages!
New Theatre Oxford, Dec 10, 2024 - Jan 4, 2025
The stunning international smash hit and audience favourite War Horse gallops back onto stages across the country. Based on Michael Morpurgo's heartbreaking novel and featuring the incredible talents of South Africa's Handspring Puppet Company, War Horse has conquered the globe with its breathtaking fusion of drama and innovative awe-inspiring puppetry.
