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Footloose

Footloose

Opens 28 Jun 2022

 
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£13.00
Tim Peake: My Journey To Space

Tim Peake: My Journey To Space

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£29.40
Jimmy Carr - Terribly Funny

Jimmy Carr - Terribly Funny

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£33.65
Joe Lycett: More, More, More! How Do You Lycett? How Do You Lycett?

Joe Lycett: More, More, More! How Do You Lycett? How Do You Lycett?

Opens 08 Jul 2022

 
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£33.90
Chicago

Chicago

Opens 18 Jul 2022

 
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£13.00
Dreamboats and Petticoats

Dreamboats and Petticoats

Opens 25 Jul 2022

 
Dreamgirls

Dreamgirls

Opens 27 Sep 2022

 
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£13.00
Derren Brown: Showman

Derren Brown: Showman

Opens 04 Oct 2022

 
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£22.65
Justin Live - The Big Tour

Justin Live - The Big Tour

Opens 06 Nov 2022

 
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£20.90
The Mousetrap

The Mousetrap

Opens 14 Nov 2022

 
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£13.00
Beautiful

Beautiful

Opens 22 Nov 2022

 
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£13.00
Welsh National Opera - La bohème

Welsh National Opera - La bohème

Opens 30 Nov 2022

 
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£13.00
Mamma Mia!

Mamma Mia!

Opens 06 Dec 2022

 
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£13.00
The Cher Show

The Cher Show

Opens 21 Feb 2023

 
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£13.00
The Ocean at the End of the Lane

The Ocean at the End of the Lane

Opens 20 Jun 2023

 
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£13.00
Sister Act

Sister Act

Opens 26 Jun 2023

 
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£13.00
Shrek The Musical

Shrek The Musical

Opens 19 Sep 2023

 
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£13.00

About the New Theatre Oxford

The New Theatre Oxford is the city’s main commercial venue, first opening in 1836 to host music hall entertainment. The site was later taken over by the Oxford University Dramatic Society whose refreshed, 1,000-seat capacity venue debuted with a production of Twelfth Night. After a fire damaged the theatre in 1892, Stanley Dorrill commissioned architects William and T.R. Milburn to redesign the interior in a distinctive art deco style which audiences can still admire to this day. 

The Dorrills ran the New Theatre as a family business between 1908 and 1972, during which time a revolving stage was installed in 1934 and touring productions, pantomimes and concerts became a staple of its annual schedule. As theatregoing dwindled following the rise of television, Howard and Wyndham bought out the Dorrill family in 1972, with Apollo Leisure taking over in 1977 and renaming the building The Apollo. Following a few more changes of management and a refurbishment in 2003, the venue was once again named the New Theatre and has been operated by Ambassador Theatre Group since 2009. 

The New Theatre Oxford is now best-known for hosting large-scale touring productions such as Chicago and Guys and Dolls.

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Accessibility

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Plan your visit

New Theatre Oxford’s public spaces are open 90 minutes before the start of a performance.
There is a cloakroom in the Stalls bar, where patrons can check in small bags and coats for £1 per item.
New Theatre Oxford has various security measures to ensure the safety of theatregoers. You may be asked to participate in a bag check when arriving at the theatre; please arrive as early as possible to avoid queues.
There are four bars at the theatre, serving a range of snacks and refreshments, including alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. There is a large air-conditioned bar is below the Stalls foyer as well as two bars in the Circle Foyer and one at the rear of the Balcony.
The White Rabbit, two minutes’ walk from New Theatre, is a popular pub serving craft beer and pizzas, all cooked in a woodfire oven and with various toppings to choose from. Fans of pan-Asian food including Malaysian, Vietnamese and Indonesian should try Banana Tree on George Street, which is around seven minutes from the theatre on foot.
The 4-star Malmaison Oxford is a charming boutique hotel in the historic centre of the city. Set in the unique surroundings of a converted Victorian prison, the hotel’s restaurant Chez Mal is perfect for pre-theatre dining and cocktails. If you’re on a budget, there are also many affordable options near the theatre, including The Buttery and George Street Hotel.

Help booking tickets

Tickets can be collected from the box office up to 90 minutes before the start of your scheduled performance. When picking up your tickets, please remember to bring the card you booked with and your confirmation email.
The box office opens for ticket collection 90 minutes before the first performance of the day begins.
The box office team can be contacted for booking queries by calling 0333 009 6690.
STAR (Society of Ticket Agents and Retailers) are the industry body that regulates the sale of London theatre tickets. When booking from a company you can check their ticket seller database to see if they are registered and conforming to STAR practices. When buying online, you should also check for the padlock in your browser URL bar to ensure the connection is secure.
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