At one of her lavish parties, celebrated Parisan courtesan Violetta is introduced to Alfredo Germont. The two fall madly in love, and though hesitant to leave behind her life of luxury and freedom, Violetta follows her heart. But the young couple’s happiness is short-lived, as the harsh realities of life soon come knocking.
As intimate as it is sumptuous, La traviata features some of opera’s most famous melodies, and is a star vehicle for its leading soprano role sung by Ermonela Jaho. In director Richard Eyre’s world of seductive grandeur, the tender and devastating beauty at the centre of Verdi’s opera shines bright.
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OA Guy Cutting returns to Abingdon to give an evening recital of English song entitled ‘Whither must I wander?’ Guy Cutting is recognised internationally for his compelling performances and refined musicianship, with a particular reputation in the music of J.S. Bach. Equally at home on the recital stage, Guy has collaborated with a number of the world’s foremost ensembles and vocal directors. Further information can be found here. This is an evening not to be missed as one of the most prominent OA musicians returns to Abingdon to deliver an evening of wonderful musicianship accompanied by George Ireland.
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Mike Bartlett's epic rollercoaster ride sees three estranged sisters navigate family chaos, corporate corruption, and personal crises while their scientist father predicts a global climate catastrophe. Bouncing wildly from 1968 to 2525, this thrilling, fragmented play asks what matters most when the world is literally falling apart.
We are very excited to be staging OA Mike Bartlett's seminal 2010 play Earthquakes in London as our senior production this year - marking 15 years since Abingdon did the first ever amateur production of the show, and as a celebration of legendary former Director of Drama Jeremy Taylor, as he retires this year. We are delighted to be staging the show in collaboration with talented actors from OX14 Learning Partnership schools John Mason and Larkmead. Tickets are on sale now via the Amey Theatre box office - get yours now!
Join us at the Family Science Club for a Saturday morning filled with exciting challenges, hands-on exploration, and plenty of fun! Designed for curious minds of all ages, our Family Science Club offers a unique opportunity for adults and children to work together as they investigate the wonders of science through creative, interactive activities.
The Family Science Club runs once per half-term and is held in the state-of-the-art Partnerships Lab within the Yang Science Centre at Abingdon School. Each session features a new theme or scientific focus, encouraging families to discover something different every time.
Children must be accompanied and supervised by an adult throughout the session. Whether you’re experimenting, building, or solving puzzles together, it’s a brilliant way to inspire a love of science in a relaxed and supportive environment.
Family Science Club is delivered by Abingdon Science Partnership on behalf of Abingdon Sports and Leisure. The Abingdon Science Partnership (ASP) is primarily a science outreach organisation supported and funded by Abingdon School.
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Virginia Woolf defied literary conventions to depict rich inner worlds – her heightened, startling and poignant reality. Resident Choreographer Wayne McGregor leads a luminous artistic team to evoke Woolf’s signature stream of consciousness writing style in this immense work that rejects traditional narrative structures. Woolf Works is a collage of themes from Mrs Dalloway, Orlando, The Waves and Woolf’s other writings. Created in 2015 for The Royal Ballet, this Olivier-award winning ballet triptych captures the heart of Woolf’s uniquely artistic spirit.
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Parade is a Tony Award winning musical set in 1913, Atlanta, with a book by Alfred Uhry and music and lyrics by Jason Robert Brown. Based on the true story of Leo Frank a Jewish factory manager accused of the murder of 13 year old Mary Phagen. The show delves into a community shaken by tragedy, a justice system clouded by prejudice and the enduring strength of love under fire.
One of the most watched NT LIve releases of all time. Academy Award-winner Helen Mirren plays Queen Elizabeth II in the much-anticipated return of the Olivier Award-winning hit production, that inspired Netflix's The Crown.
This production has been rated 12 by BBFC.
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Presented by Speakers from the Edge
Join legendary climber Leo Houlding for his next new show, Exposed, a gripping live experience with stunning visuals, film, and storytelling from the world’s wildest places. After three decades on the edge of adventure, Leo now explores with his young family—kiting across the Norwegian Arctic, canyoning in the Arabian desert, paddling remote Pacific islands, and spending a week vertical camping with the kids up El Capitan.
A story of risk, resilience, and reward—Exposed will inspire you to embrace discomfort, confront fear, and chase your own horizons.
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The peasant girl Giselle has fallen in love with Albrecht. When she discovers that he is actually a nobleman promised to another, she kills herself in despair. Her spirit joins the Wilis: the vengeful ghosts of women hell-bent on killing any man who crosses their path in a dance to the death. Wracked with guilt, Albrecht visits Giselle’s grave, where he must face the Wilis – and Giselle’s ghost.
Peter Wright’s 1985 production of this quintessential Romantic ballet is a classic of The Royal Ballet repertory. Set to Adolphe Adam’s evocative score and with atmospheric designs by John Macfarlane, Giselle conjures up the earthly and otherworldly realms in a tale of love, betrayal and redemption.
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Abingdon Operatic Society are bringing the enchanted world of Broadway’s classic, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, to Abingdon. Based on the Academy Award-winning animated feature, this international sensation – that has been produced in 37 countries worldwide – includes all of the wonderful songs written by Alan Menken and the late Howard Ashman, along with new songs by Mr. Menken and Tim Rice. The original Broadway production ran for over thirteen years and was nominated for nine Tony Awards, including Best Musical!
The classic story tells of Belle, a young woman in a provincial town, and the Beast, a young prince trapped under the spell of an enchantress. If the Beast can learn to love and be loved, the curse will end and he will be transformed into his former self. But time is running out. If the Beast does not learn his lesson soon, he and his household will be doomed for all eternity…
In 19th century France, Jean Valjean is released from years of unjust imprisonment.
He breaks his parole in the hope of starting a new life, initiating a life-long struggle
for redemption as he is relentlessly pursued by police inspector, Javert, who refuses
to believe that Valjean can change his ways. During the Paris student uprising of
1832, Javert must confront his morality after Valjean spares his life and saves that of
the student revolutionary who has captured the heart of Valjean's adopted daughter.
Oxfordshire Youth Music Theatre presents a powerful and moving show which
includes classic songs such as ‘Do You Hear the People Sing’, ‘I Dreamed a Dream’,
‘On My Own’ and many more. Immerse yourself in this timeless musical performed
entirely by Oxfordshire school students supported by instrumentalists from
Oxfordshire County Music Service.
Age rating 14+
Princess Pamina has been captured. Her mother, the Queen of the Night, tasks the young Prince Tamino with her daughter’s rescue. But when Tamino and his friendly sidekick, Papageno, embark on their adventure, they soon learn that when it comes to the quest for love, nothing is as it really seems. Guided by a magic flute, they encounter monsters, villains, and a mysterious brotherhood of men – but help, it turns out, comes when you least expect it.
Mozart’s fantastical opera glitters in David McVicar’s enchanting production. A star cast including Julia Bullock as Pamina, Amitai Pati as Tamino, Huw Montague Rendall as Papageno, Kathryn Lewek as the Queen of the Night, and Soloman Howard as Sarastro, led by French conductor Marie Jacquot in her Covent Garden debut.
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Following her acclaimed 2024 company debut in Puccini’s Madama Butterfly, soprano Asmik Grigorian returns to the Met as Tatiana, the lovestruck young heroine in this ardent operatic adaptation of Pushkin. Baritone Igor Golovatenko reprises his portrayal of the urbane Onegin, who realizes his affection for her all too late. The Met’s evocative production, directed by Tony Award–winner Deborah Warner, “offers a beautifully detailed reading of … Tchaikovsky’s lyrical romance” (The Telegraph).
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Nicola Coughlan (Bridgerton) joins Éanna Hardwicke (The Sixth Commandment) and Siobhán McSweeny (Derry Girls) in John Millington Synge's riveting play of youth and self-discovery.
This production has been rated 12 by BBFC.
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BAFTA Award-winner Lesley Manville (Phantom Thread) joins Aidan Turner (Rivals) in a striking new staging of Christopher Hampton's celebrated adaptation of the classic novel, where among the glittering salons of the super-rich, one misstep can mean ruin.
This production has been rated 15 by BBFC.
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