We are delighted to welcome internationally acclaimed guitarist, Craig Ogden, to Abingdon to give an evening masterclass to our guitarists. Described as one of ‘the most exciting artists of his generation’, Craig has performed with orchestras all over the world whilst numerous works for guitar have been specifically composed for him. Currently the Director of Guitar at the Royal Northern College of Music, Craig balances a hugely busy performing career with a range of teaching posts. As part of the masterclass, Craig will perform and so, this is an evening not to be missed.

Step through the wardrobe and into the mystical kingdom of Narnia, a land frozen in an endless winter by the evil magic of the White Witch.

Join siblings Lucy, Edmund, Susan, and Peter as they discover the delights – and dangers – of this new world. With the help of a lion, a faun and a family of beavers, they must join in the ultimate battle between good and evil and along the way discover the true power of courage, sacrifice, and love.

Our talented Lower School students will bring C.S. Lewis’ beloved classic The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe to life on stage for two nights only. Watch as much-loved characters, from the noble Aslan to the kind Mr Tumnus, take over the Amey Theatre in this enchanting production!

Don’t miss this spellbinding evening of storytelling and adventure — get your tickets now and take your first steps into Narnia

Music Award Holders from 3rd, 4th and L6 will give an evening of solo performances in the wonderful setting of St. Michael’s Church. With a range of solo and ensemble performances, do join us for an evening of music given by some of the school’s most talented and dedicated musicians.

Sensuous contemporary ballet meets the energy of musical theatre in four distinctive short works.

Fool’s Paradise, The Two of Us, Us, An American in Paris: four works showing the remarkable choreographic range of The Royal Ballet’s Artistic Associate, Christopher Wheeldon.

Nick Park’s animated adventure is one of the best-loved British films of all time – and we’re delighted to be bringing it to the big screen with a live soundtrack.

The Wrong Trousers follows hapless Wallace and his loyal beagle in their battle against evil penguin Feathers McGraw, capped by one of the most thrilling chase sequences in movie history.

This Oscar-winning family favourite boasts a brilliant brass-band soundtrack written by Julian Nott – and Kidlington Concert Brass Band will be playing it live alongside the movie at this fun-filled family concert.

by Tennessee Williams

directed by Benedict Andrews

Gillian Anderson (Sex Education), Vanessa Kirby (The Crown), and Ben Foster (Lone Survivor) lead the cast in Tennessee Williams’ timeless masterpiece, returning to cinemas.

As Blanche’s fragile world crumbles, she turns to her sister Stella for solace – but her downward spiral brings her face to face with the brutal, unforgiving Stanley Kowalski.

From visionary director Benedict Andrews, this acclaimed production was filmed live during a sold-out run at the Young Vic Theatre in 2014.

Abingdon and Witney College presents: The Addams Family: School Edition - A comical feast that embraces the wackiness in every family!

This musical features an original story that's every father’s nightmare: Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has grown up and fallen in love with a sweet, smart young man from a respectable family—a man her parents have never met. And if that wasn’t upsetting enough, Wednesday confides in her father and begs him not to tell her mother. Now, Gomez Addams must do something he’s never done before—keep a secret from his beloved wife, Morticia.

Everything changes on the fateful night the Addams Family hosts a dinner for Wednesday’s “normal” boyfriend and his parents.

Join them, plus Uncle Fester, Lurch, Pugsley, Grandma and more for a heart-warming story of love, family, and friendship… with a twist sure to entertain audiences of all ages, from 7 to 307!

With all pupils from the Lower School involved, this promises to be a wonderful showcase of the talent in our 1st and 2nd year. There will be a focus on larger ensembles alongside a massed choir which will be a fitting conclusion to a busy musical year for the Lower School.

Abingdon & District Musical Society perform the Verdi Requiem conducted by Alexander Walker.

What makes an ordinary person step up and change history?

In 1938, a 29-year-old stockbroker gave up his winter holiday to organise the rescue of 669

children from Nazi-occupied Czechoslovakia. That man was Sir Nicholas Winton.

Hear from his son, Old Abingdonian Nick Winton, as he shares the remarkable true story of his father’s lifesaving efforts — an act of courage that shaped generations. Through personal insights, rare photographs, and archive footage, including the unforgettable TV moment when Sir Nicholas met some of those he saved, this talk brings history to life.

The Kindertransports from Prague lasted less than nine months, yet their impact endures. For Sir Nicholas, it was just one chapter in a long and eventful life, recently portrayed on screen by Sir Anthony Hopkins in One Life. Living independently until the age of 106, he remained in touch with several of the children he rescued — many of whom went on to make extraordinary contributions in the arts, sciences, politics, and beyond.

Nick Winton offers a unique, insider’s perspective on this inspiring story of resilience, leadership, and the power of individual action.

Following on from last year’s event, we will hold a piano performance day in which the encouragement is simply to have as many pianists performing both individually and as an ensemble as is possible. Tonight’s concert is the culmination of the day, featuring solo and ensemble performances and maybe a staff item!

Do join us for the culmination of the term’s music as all the major ensembles perform in the Summer Concert. This year’s concert takes on a global theme as we explore music from across the world, transporting both pupils and audience through a number of different countries and continents.

The Arts Celebration sees our annual Anything But Classical Concert take place. Following the success of the Rock concert, this event will showcase a range of bands and ensembles and we hope that the weather will permit the usual al fresco format and refreshments will be available.

In advance of the forthcoming Music tour to Czechia, the Tour Big Band will perform an evening of music in advance of this tour to the continent. All are most welcome to hear them perform before they head off the following week.

Betty Bloom are proud to present their Grand Performance of Dance Summer 2025

It is the turn of the touring Symphony Orchestra, Chamber Orchestra, Sinfonietta and Chamber musicians to give an evening concert in advance of the tour to Czechia. Performance of Dvorak's 8th Symphony will be on the programme alongside a range of string music and smaller chamber ensembles. All are most welcome to join us for the final concert of the school year.

Join Mini Professionals Dance Academy for two incredible dance spectacles delving into the world of heroes and villains. Students aged two to 18 have been inspired by heroes and villains from TV, cinema, real world history and even ancient myths and legends!

Celebrating MPDA's 11th year and including choreography in jazz, ballet, tap, hip-hop, contemporary, lyrical and acrobatics - This is a show not to be missed!

a new play by Suzie Miller

Oscar-nominated Rosamund Pike (Gone Girl, Saltburn) is Jessica in the much-anticipated next play from the team behind Prima Facie.

Jessica Parks is a smart Crown Court Judge at the top of her career. Behind the robe, she is a karaoke fiend, a loving wife and a supportive parent. When an event threatens to throw her life completely off balance, can she hold her family upright?

Writer Suzie Miller and director Justin Martin reunite following their global phenomenon Prima Facie, with this searing examination of modern motherhood and masculinity.

‘Touching the Void’ mountaineer, Simon Yates, is a veteran of over eighty expeditions to high/remote mountains around the globe and shows no signs of slowing down. This is his story of the last decade, of new adventures and climbs in the far north and south, along with summits in South America, Central Asia and the Himalaya.

In 2023, Simon travelled with legendary British mountaineer Mick Fowler to attempt the un-climbed north face of Patkhor in Tajikistan, but contracted food poisoning from their freeze-dried food on just the second day. After some debate, they continued, but this was just the beginning of a series of events that would see them run out of food, retreat below the summit in a storm and Simon taking a bone-breaking 100m fall during the descent. After two days of lying on the glacier waiting for a helicopter, rescuers finally arrived but were unable to carry Simon down. Somehow, he would need to summon the energy for the painful three day walk to safety.

A survival classic, with the added twists of a fast-paced thriller.