David Olusoga: The State of the British Union, Why Black History Matters Following his recent four part BBC documentary, 'Union' David Olusoga, British-Nigerian historian, author, presenter and BAFTA winning film-maker, examines why black history matters, the causes of the ‘history wars’ and asks where they might lead us.

Botley School, Chalgrove Primary School, Glory Farm Primary School, Icknield Community College, Stadhampton Primary School and Watlington Primary School present the first performance of The Wind in the Willows , a new musical play for young voices. Tickets are free. We have included an option to make a 3 contribution on a voluntary basis in order to offset some of the costs of the performance. Seats are not numbered, but you are able to select your preferred section of the theatre (click here [https://www.musicatoxford.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Sheldonian-Theatre.jpg]). Please note that we don't recommend that children under eight years old are seated in the Upper Gallery, as this area is steep. If you have needs relating to mobility - for example, if you are a wheelchair user - please select a seat in the Stalls.

Joining forces with Instruments of Time and Truth, Oxfords professional period ensemble, and a vibrant team of soloists, Oxford Pro Musica Singers present Handels sparkling early work Dixit Dominus in the fitting grandeur of the famous Sheldonian Theatre. Scored for choir, soloists, strings and continuo, it is a setting of Psalm 110. To complement the Handel, the choir will perform Bach's joyful and much-loved Magnificat, complete with baroque trumpets! Oxford Pro Musica Singers Conductor : Mark Jordan Tickets 45 - 15; all tickets are half price for students and 25 and under. View the Sheldonian Theatre seating plan [https://www.sheldonian.ox.ac.uk/sites/default/files/styles/mt image large/public/sheldonian seating plan.png] (for reference when choosing your tickets - opens in a new window)

Due to phenomenal demand, award winning wildlife photographer and film maker Gordon Buchanan will hit the road again in 2026, continuing the success of his biggest ever live tour - Lions and Tigers and Bears. Join Gordon as he recounts thrilling encounters with pandas, grizzlies, tigers, jaguars and more. Learn about the heart-stopping moments, the mud, sweat, and tears, and the tender interactions that have shaped his extraordinary career. Gordon Buchanan has dedicated his life to exploring the untamed beauty of the natural world, from the bamboo forests of China to the snowy landscapes of Russia, from the towering Himalayas to the depths of the Amazon. His mission: to capture the majestic big cats and bears on film and reveal their secrets to a global audience.