With over 2 hours of non-stop classic 80s hits, from the decade that brought you shoulder pads, big hair and big tunes - come and party like it’s 1989! With a massive lighting show, and a highly entertaining, crowd engaging performance - you're not going to want to miss it! Over the last 10 years, Sledgehammer have established themselves as one of the best 80s tribute bands around! Sledgehammer are making a one off appearance at the Beacon Theatre in 2026, and can’t wait to bring the 80s back to Wantage!

Beatles Complete present a night of Beatlemania packed with massive hits from the most influential band of all time. This Liverpool based ‘beat combo’ are the youngest ever Beatles band to gain a residency at the Cavern Club in Liverpool where they still perform every Thursday and Saturday, packing the club out and creating a unique Beatles vibe. All four members are accomplished multi-instrumentalists allowing them to span right across The Beatles’ recording history, from Please Please Me right through to Let It Be. Having performed at International Beatle Week for the last 3 years running, the lads have been invited to return again for 2024 and are also taking their extended show to theatres across the UK. The band has also appeared on the BBC and on TV in Japan and The Netherlands. This is a night not to be missed for all Beatles fans performed by a band who are quickly making a name for themselves due to their musical prowess, boundless energy and easy Liverpool wit. The Beatles were a phenomena in musical history, Beatles Complete remind you why.

Legends of Motown is a high energy tribute show jam packed with all of Motown’s biggest hits, with stunning vocals and amazing live band, celebrating the music of the iconic and timeless Motown era. Undoubtedly the golden era of music, the show pays tribute to the legendary artists that appeared on the Motown label at that time. Get ready to be wowed with a song list that won’t fail to have you up and out of your seats and dancing in the aisles. Make it a night to remember with the music authentic to the Motown label from artists such as Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, The Supremes, Smokey Robinson, The Four Tops, Martha Reeves, The Temptations, Jimmy Ruffin and many more!

Come and enjoy a night to remember with a fantastic show from The Wall of Floyd. You will hear Pink Floyds iconic hits faithfully re-created including Shine on You Crazy Diamond, Arnold Lane, Money, The Great Gig in the Sky, Wearing the Inside Out and Louder than Words from their new album Endless River. Also included are a couple of tracks from the Final Cut album rarely played by other Floyd tributes. Amazing music and vocals combined with a stunning light show make this a memorable evening and an opportunity to experience a truly great part of British rock music.

The Gigspanner Big Band are a unique force in British folk music. Their high-energy, virtuosic performances appeal equally to traditionalists and to those looking for something more experimental, and they have garnered praise from publications as varied as fRoots, The Telegraph and The Wire, where they were described as 'melodically folk-rooted yet open and innovative beyond the constraints of genre' Beginning life as a trio - with fiddle player Peter Knight being joined by percussionist Sacha Trochet and guitarist Roger Flack - the line-up has been expanded to form the Gigspanner Big Band, with acclaimed multi-instrumental duo Edgelarks (Phillip Henry and Hannah Martin - BBC Folk Awards 'Best Duo') and Bellowhead co-founder and melodeon player extraordinaire, John Spiers, joining the fray. As collaborations go, it doesn't get much more mouth-watering than this.

Award-winning radio host, stand-up powerhouse and entertainment machine Charlie Baker returns to the stage with his brand new show: GO GET IT. You may know him from his roles in Eastenders and Dr Who, or indeed from The Last Leg, Parenting Hell and winning on House of Games. He’s perhaps best known as a presenter on talkSPORT and Virgin Radio, but onstage Baker shifts into a different gear entirely. Expect a full-throttle entertainment experience, packed with sharp observations, infectious energy and a performance that barely pauses for breath. You’ve heard the voice. Now see the chaos. Go get it.

Rosie Holt: The Illegal Aliens Have Landed! Rosie and her MP alter-ego are back, fighting their biggest foe yet. Labour are trying to continue the Conservatives work of stopping the boats while also still appearing left wing," but they have an even bigger problem when UFOs arrive. Will the government stand strong? Or insist they are just waiting for the facts as aliens start to abduct and eat the British public? A sci-fi streaked satire.

Acclaimed comedian and professional hoaxer He’s the comedian who showered FIFA president Sepp Blatter with cash, handed Prime Minister Theresa May her P45, and created the smash-hit BBC comedy series Lee Nelson’s Well Good Show. Simon is now one of the most exciting stand-up comedians in the world to see live. His last tour, Screwed Up, was a phenomenal success. Extended three times, it ran for 170 dates around the world, culminating in three sold out nights at London’s Hammersmith Apollo. Unleashed is Simon’s hysterical new show. Packed with outrageous punchlines and electric crowdwork, Simon rips into wild swimmers, vape shops, Greta Thunberg, religion and his wife’s friends Claire and Carl. Join Simon for a wildly funny night on his biggest ever tour.

At its heart, Anthems is a full-throttle live rock concert built around a simple idea: the one song you’d hope to hear if you ever saw that band live. The show brings together iconic tracks from artists such as Coldplay, Oasis, Van Morrison, Red Hot Chili Peppers, U2, The Beatles, Stereophonics, The Killers and Amy Winehouse — alongside a handful of original songs inspired by the same spirit. The result is a high-energy night that moves between nostalgia, big sing-along moments and something a little more personal.

A legendary journey, reimagined through bold, collaborative theatre-making. The Cornerstone Theatre Company presents a new devised adaptation of Journey to the West, the much-loved 16th-century Chinese epic. Follow Tang Sanzang, a Buddhist monk on a perilous quest to retrieve sacred scriptures, joined by three extraordinary companions: the mischievous Monkey King, Sun Wukong; the irrepressible Pigsy; and the steadfast Sandy. Together, they must overcome a series of dangerous trials, facing demons, illusions and impossible odds. Blending physical storytelling, humour and striking visuals, this ensemble-driven production explores transformation, loyalty and what it means to change.

Ebru, or Marbling Art, is a traditional Turkish art form that involves creating colourful patterns on water, which are then transferred onto paper. These patterns often include flowers, lattice designs, and symbolic motifs such as crescents and moons. Join this interactive workshop to create your own beautiful, marbled patterns using this traditional technique. Once dry, you can take your artwork home.

Shakespeare hasn’t written anything new for an Age, so we thought we would give him a hand… Using his language, your audience suggestions and our overactive imaginations, ShakeItUp create a brand new Shakespeare play live on stage! Pick your authentic Shakespearean genre, epic History, romantic Comedy, or gruesome tragedy! Pen your wittiest Shakespearean line for our brave actors to pull from their suitably Shakespearean breeches when they need a helping hand the twist? They’ll have no idea what the line will be before they say it! Then sit back and watch the hilarity unfold in a totally bonkers play that Willy Shakes himself would be proud of. Expect big laughs, high drama, and plenty of Bard based Bedlam!

Join Kato from Oxford Drum School for a fun, hands-on African drumming workshop. Learn traditional rhythms, develop your musical skills and experience the joy of making music together. Suitable for a range of ages and abilities, these energetic sessions are free to attend, but advance booking is essential. The workshops are free, but reservations are necessary as spaces are limited. Parents/carers must stay with children throughout.

The first Swedish Rhapsody by Hugo Alfvén contains a melody you may know – it's full of dance and vitality and celebrates the return of long northern summer days, plus a musical evocation of a sunrise. Polyeucte Overture is the oldest surviving work by Paul Dukas – a captivating piece that deserves to be heard more often. Many have said that Elgar's First Symphony is the greatest symphony written by an Englishman – each contrasting movement containing memorable tunes, with an emotional intensity that makes a strong impression on listeners, whether hearing again or discovering it for the first time.

Lock up ya grandads! Baga Chipz MBE presents...'BAGZ TO RICHES'! Join the international drag superstar and RuPauls Drag Race icon for a night at the theatre in a town near you as she embarks on her autumn nationwide tour. Star of stage and screen, Baga is coming close to twenty years in showbusiness, and wants to celebrate with those who made it possible..YOU! The public. This is a show not to be missed, and a love letter to all of those who have supported her throughout her amazing career. Get ready for a jam-packed night of outrageous stand-up comedy, untold stories, anecdotes, memories and of course.the music; the music that has shaped Baga into the performer she is today, from disco to power ballads, big band show tunes to the musicals. Expect the same old Baga being as crass and blue as ever, live and unfiltered! This is a story of transformation from council estate princess to the nations most loveable tart. A true Bagz to riches story. After the success of last years tour Chip Off the Old Block it was only natural to bring back by popular demand Bagas partner in crime, comedian and vocal powerhouse TANYA HYDE. Expect duets from ABBA to Bananarama, Wicked to Chicago and the history of a twenty year friendship. A camp old time of sequins, big hair, show business and cabaret! Including tributes to friends past and present, we suggest ya bring a hanky! If youve seen Baga before you will know this isnt a show for the fainthearted or easily offended; NO ONE is safe! So lets have a good old knees up, belly laugh til a little bit of wee comes out and get you dancing in the aisles! This is a show you will remember for life. This is the story of Bagz to RICHES!

Step back in time and experience the unforgettable sounds of the swinging sixties! Join The Zoots for a spectacular show packed with classic hits from one of music’s most iconic decades. From rock ‘n’ roll anthems to soulful ballads, this high-energy performance brings the era to life with authentic costumes, vibrant visuals, and incredible musicianship. Perfect for fans of timeless tunes and feel-good nostalgia, Sounds of the 60s with The Zoots is a night of pure retro magic you won’t want to miss.