ITCH brings new music to Oxford audiences - in its most compelling, listenable and exciting forms. After recent operatic, concerto and orchestral premieres between them, ITCH invites Meyers, Baker, Mair, Crowley & English to St Hilda's to programme their recent music in an intimate chamber concert for varying ensembles. Expect to hear an exciting showcase of contemporary British music, taking diverse inspiration from the sounds of Oliver Knussen, Alexander Goehr, Howard Skempton, Michael Finnissy, Robin Holloway, Anna Meredith and many more.

Admission is free, and all are welcome.

Curated by Dr Jonathan Williams, the Director of College Music at St Hilda's, the popular Lunchtime Recital Series offers weekly concerts performed by members of College, students from across the University, and professional musicians.

Bring your friends and relax with a cup of tea or a glass of wine and home-made cake, while enjoying fabulous music.
The tea time concert on the 24th February, opens with Bach's solemn Tocata and Fuga in D Minor, followed by Bach's joyous Cantata 51, performed by Patrissia Cuberos and Kieron Galliard. It ends with a harmony tour with the Songthreads Chamber Choir Easter Programme.

Romeo and Juliet Reimagined
Love entangled with the end of love.

An astonishing and beautiful reimagining of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet.

Ben Power’s unique and moving play imagines the star-crossed lovers at the end of long lives together. Shakespeare’s original words are woven together into a new, deeply romantic story of loyalty, loss and enduring love.

“Powerful and moving” – British Theatre Guide

Thursday 3rd - Sunday 6th May, Tuesday 8th - Saturday 12th May, 7.45pm
Wednesday 9th May (Relaxed Performance) and Saturday 12th May, 2pm
Thursday 10th May (Schools Performance) 10.30am

All Tickets £15.00
Concessions £13.00
Under 26s £5

In his highly anticipated 2018 solo tour ‘Songs & Stories’, multi-award-winning songwriter Steve Knightley invites his audience on a musical journey. The Show of Hands frontman showcases a setlist peppered with classic gems such as ‘Cousin Jack’, and ‘Country Life’ with his inimitable passion and flair. And in a rare glimpse into his personal playlist, Knightley pays tribute to some of his influences, from Dylan to Radiohead.

Floyd in the Flesh? are a tribute to one of the UK’s greatest bands, Pink Floyd. Working hard to replicate the sounds and visuals of their peers, Floyd in the Flesh? deliver their set with passion and enthusiasm. As well as performing the m7usic accurately, the band are accompanied by a full lighting show and video projections which gives the audience and authentic Pink Floyd experience. Performing songs from albums such as Dark Side of the Moon, Wish You Were Here, Animals, The Wall and many more, there is something for Floyd fans of all eras!

As part of their 40th Anniversary tour, Irish Legends The Fureys return for another great night of music, songs and stories. Hear them sing their timeless classics including ‘I will love you’, ‘When you were sweet 16’, ‘The Green fields of France’, ‘The old man’, ‘Red rose café’, ‘From Clare to here’, ‘Her father didn’t like me anyway’, ‘Leaving Nancy’, ‘Steal away’ plus songs from their latest 40th Anniversary CD. Their emotive songs stir many emotions….tears and laughter, sadness and joy.

Marrying Mozart's beautiful music with a witty script, this production celebrates the birth of 'teen culture' in a timeless coming-of-age-story and explores the 'other-worldliness' which glamorous Hollywood brought to post 'Blitz' London.

Through trials of body and spirit Tamino finds enduring love with Pamina and Papageno the birdman discovers his soul-mate in Papagena. The 'goodies' in the story turn out to be bad and vice versa. Mozart's music creates a truly magical consistency in the telling of this tale - often felt to be his most transcendent and moving work.

Winners of the 2016 BBC Radio 2 Folk Award for ‘Best Original Track’, The Rheingans Sisters make bold, playful, innovative folk music that is anchored in traditions without ever being bound by them. Audiences across the world have been captivated by their performances, each one an authentic invitation to participate in an intuitive musical conversation between two musicians at the height of their powers. A lifetime’s deep learning of European traditions is carefully re-imagined to produce beguiling new music - older musical landscapes shape new songs, asking irresistible questions concerning our own lives.

A sell-out hit on their last visit, The Ronnie Scott’s All Stars perform a vast repertoire of jazz music and is comprised of house musicians as seen in the Ronnie Scott’s Quintet. This dynamic group is lead by the artistic director of the club, James Pearson. The group features incredible vocalists such as Natalie Williams (Ronnie Scott’s Soul Family).

The show is a musical glimpse into the amazing venue and its history combining world-class live music alongside narration and rare archive images. Like the club in Soho the songs have stood the test of time and the show is a must-see for any jazz fan or lover of the “Great American Songbook”.

One of the world’s most prolific fiddle groups. Celebrating their 20th year in 2018