Giffords Circus is a magical village green circus that tours England from the first days of spring to the first glimpse of winter, and they are back in 2022 with a brand-new show ¡Carpa! - the Spanish word ‘tent’ or a removable canvas roofed structure used for a travelling theatre, much like a circus. Expect a show full of skill, humour, turmoil and excitement from a talented troupe.
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It doesn’t happen every day that the tiger comes round to play. But following a smash-hit West End season, the tea-guzzling tiger is back on the road in this delightful family show packed with oodles of magic, sing-a-long songs and clumsy chaos. Don’t miss this stunning stage adaptation of the classic tale of teatime mayhem... expect to be surprised!
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Blenheim Palace Food Festival is back with a food festival for everyone with a Jubilee theme. Expect even more celebrity masterclasses this year, a new tasting tent for extensive sampling, entertainment for the children and high quality local and national stallholders offering delicious delights at this world heritage site. It promises to be a food festival fit for a Queen!
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To celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, Lord Camoys, Commander of the Left Flank at the Battle of Agincourt, invites you to his annual Jousting Tournament at Stonor Park. Enjoy spectacular horseback stunts, as well as foot combat with medieval weaponry, falconry displays, 15th century black powder weapon displays, living history displays, Agincourt history theatre, a working medieval forge, archery, mouthwatering food and medieval costume competitions.
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Two decades in the making, the first of Johannes Brahms’s symphonies is a powerful drama of heroism and defiance whose journey to victory over torment contains as much intimacy as grandeur. This is a symphonic struggle on Brahms’s own lyrical, melancholy-tinged terms with hints of the delicate nobility that would characterise the composer’s double concerto for violin and cello written nearly a decade later.
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Oxford Pride attracts thousands of people throughout the day. In addition to the parade, which starts at 10.30 from Radcliffe Square, there will be Pride Day events featuring a variety of live entertainment, community and commercial market stalls, plus food traders, followed by more dancing in the streets as the party continues into the evening.
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Fresh Air Sculpture is a contemporary sculpture and craft show taking place in the extensive gardens of Quenington Old Rectory in Gloucestershire from 05 to 26 June 2022. This biennial curated event prides itself on showcasing and selling unique sculptural pieces as well as decorative arts in a beautiful outdoor setting. Expect the traditional and the experimental, from moving and thought-provoking sculptures and detailed heritage craft to the brightest of textiles and the glamour of glass.
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Since its premiere, Michael Flatley’s Lord Of The Dance - a unique combination of high-energy Irish dancing, original music, storytelling and sensuality - has visited over 1000 venues worldwide and been seen by over 60 million people in 60 different countries on every continent, making it one of the most successful dance productions in the world.
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The 2022 Women’s Tour will end with a spectacular Oxfordshire finale in June, with stage six taking place between Chipping Norton and Oxford city centre. About 100 professional riders will weave their way through our towns, villages and rural areas. Highlights of the 145 km (90 mile) race will also be screened on ITV4.
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There’s never been a better time to create the home of your dreams. Seek the inspiration you need to create a property that you will never want to leave with Build It Live. The interactive exhibition takes place annually at Bicester Heritage and offers a wide range of advice clinics and one-to-one sessions for anyone looking to ‘self build’, renovate or extend their home.
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Nocturne Live 2022 will turn The Great Court at Blenheim Palace into a grand arena with world-class acts and 7,000 seats. It can be an all-day affair with VIP dining in the famous State Rooms, a stroll in the palace’s vast grounds, or a waterside picnic. It can also be an evening gig for those who just want to hear their favourite live music.
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Explore the historic motoring hub that is Bicester Heritage and take a glimpse behind the doors of industry-leading specialists, allowing behind-the-scenes access to their showrooms and workshops. The Scramblers membership club will be present in full force, promising a range of curated delights for members and non-members alike around our restored WW2 RAF base.
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This this dynamic and exciting production of Shakespeare’s greatest play by BMH Productions is part of the Oxford Shakespeare Festival 2022. Back for its 12th year, this annual outdoor theatre experience takes place in the castle yard of Oxford Castle & Prison. Two hours of love, death and madness at the Oxford Castle & Prison - brilliant!
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Handmade Oxford 2022 – The International Contemporary Arts Festival
Taking place at the prestigious Waterperry Gardens, this edition of Handmade Oxford will have an open-air festival feel over four days. You’ll be able to browse and shop for exquisite, contemporary British craft, participate in a packed programme of craft workshops and watch live demonstrations hosted by our designer-makers.
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A riot of colour, fragrance and weird and wonderful plants, a 20,000 square foot Grand Floral Pavilion, the UK’s finest nurseries and growers giving expert advice and gardening ideas, more than 300 exhibitors, an outdoor Plant Village and live entertainment throughout the weekend - the Blenheim Palace Flower Show is the perfect place to discover your favourite plants, flowers and an array of gardening goodies.
Henley Summer Fest is a very special one-day family festival jam-packed with top tribute acts, hot air balloons, air displays, entertainers, a huge funfair and loads more. Back after its hugely successful debut during the pandemic, it promises to be an unforgettable afternoon and evening of making magical memories with family and friends.
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Oscar Nemon Studio Museum Open Saturday with Teas
On the last Saturday of the month from April to November, the Nemon Studio Museum and Archive in the beautiful, leafy setting on Boars Hill, between Oxford and Abingdon, opens to celebrate the life and work of émigré sculptor Oscar Nemon, with free visits to see originals bronze casts of his works which are in cities around the world before enjoying tea in the garden.
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City boy Ren thinks life is bad enough when he’s forced to move to a rural backwater in America. But his world comes to a standstill when he arrives at Bomont to find dancing and rock music are banned. Based on the 1980s screen sensation that took the world by storm, you’ll enjoy classic 80s hits with some of the best UK musical talents.
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Henley Royal Regatta is undoubtedly one of the best-known regattas in the world and a highlight of both the summer sporting calendar and the English social season. In addition to watching the racing, you can take in the ambience of the enclosures, enjoying the array of restaurants, bars and shops available, as well as the charming views of Henley and the River Thames.
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