Chipping Norton Theatre

Upcoming events at Chipping Norton Theatre

Chipping Norton Theatre is a gallery in Chipping Norton. Near Here currently lists at least 17 upcoming events, including Genesis Songbook, Mark Simmons: Jest to Impress and Dire Streets.

Live Music

Genesis Songbook

Genesis Songbook are the ultimate Phil Collins-era Genesis show! Featuring the former singer/drummer, keyboardist and guitarist from Genesis Visible Touch, Genesis Songbook are doing exactly what it says in the title for their ‘Hits and Fan Favourites 2025’ tour! From ‘Follow You Follow Me’ and ‘Invisible Touch’, to ‘In The Cage’ and other old fan favourites and live classics, this a show for all Genesis fans across the board!

Thu 3 Sept19:30The Theatre Chipping Norton

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Community

Mark Simmons: Jest to Impress

As seen on Mock The Week, BT Sport and ITV, ‘Master of one-liners’ Mark Simmons had a groundbreaking 200+ date sell out debut tour lasting two years, spanning the UK, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand. Mark is back on tour in 2026 with Jest To Impress, a brand new show packed with even more expertly crafted one-liners, alongside his trademark off-the-cuff jokes based on random audience suggestions.

Fri 4 Sept19:30The Theatre Chipping Norton

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Live Music

Dire Streets

Dire Streets bring to life the classic songs of one of the world’s greatest guitar bands with a level of musicianship and attention to detail that makes them the stand out Dire Straits tribute in the UK. The two-hour theatre show includes faithful renditions of classic studio tracks along with extended live versions from some of the legendary Dire Straits concerts. For over a decade, Dire Streets have performed Dire Straits’ incredible back catalogue to thousands of theatre-goers across the UK. No other Dire Streets tribute act comes as close to reproducing Mark Knopfler’s distinctive guitar and vocal tones – making Dire Streets as near to the original band as you can see live. The six-piece band is made up of some of the country’s top tribute musicians and delivers a stunning show that fulfils their mission of doing justice to one of the most original and talented bands the UK has ever produced. The band makes no attempt to look like the original so no headbands or pink suits, just brilliant songs skilfully played with the enthusiasm and respect they deserve. About Dire Straits Dire Straits were one of the major guitar based bands of the late 70s. Despite forming at the height of Punk, front man Mark Knopfler’s distinctive guitar picking style gave the band an alternative and instantly recognisable sound. The band reached its peak in the mid 80s playing larger venues including a memorable slot at Live Aid.

Sat 5 Sept19:30The Theatre Chipping Norton

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Children & Family

Rise and Fall

Come and explore an ecosystem of balloons: universes in miniature. In Rise And Fall you’ll meet all manner of balloons from small floating moons to vast bouncing orbs. Forever expanding and contracting, balloons are free to float, fly and sway. Hold your breath and go sailing away. Rise and Fall is a poetic and intriguing performance for young audiences about holding on and letting go. The audience will be seated onstage around the performer. There is a stay and play session at the end for children to explore the set and props.

Sun 6 Sept11:30The Theatre Chipping Norton

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Community

Lucy Porter: Let Yourself Go

Lucy Porter returns to Chippy with a brand new show about the power of letting yourself go - in every sense. Whether that means embracing your wrinkles and love handles whilst living in a slanket, or having a couple of babychams and dancing like nobody’s watching (and if you’re a middle aged woman, they’re probably not). It’s also about letting go of the person you’ve always thought you are, and using your midlife crisis to pursue new goals and reinvent yourself.

Thu 10 Sept19:30The Theatre Chipping Norton

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Jane Eyre

Orphaned…Oppressed…Unbreakable. Jane Eyre’s fight for freedom, happiness and a sense of belonging, blazes from the cruelty of her childhood to the creepy corridors of Thornfield Hall, where she discovers passion, dark secrets, and a love that overcomes every obstacle. Charlotte Brontë’s gothic romance, swept against the backdrop of the Yorkshire moors, with a haunting atmosphere and unforgettable emotion, tells a story of independence, resilience, and the courage to follow one’s heart. Thrillingly brought to life in a new staging by Conn Artists Theatre Company, following on from their recent adaptation of Far from the Madding Crowd, and performed with an ensemble cast of five actors with original music and songs.

Fri 11 Sept19:30The Theatre Chipping Norton

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Community

Jane Eyre

Orphaned…Oppressed…Unbreakable. Jane Eyre’s fight for freedom, happiness and a sense of belonging, blazes from the cruelty of her childhood to the creepy corridors of Thornfield Hall, where she discovers passion, dark secrets, and a love that overcomes every obstacle. Charlotte Brontë’s gothic romance, swept against the backdrop of the Yorkshire moors, with a haunting atmosphere and unforgettable emotion, tells a story of independence, resilience, and the courage to follow one’s heart. Thrillingly brought to life in a new staging by Conn Artists Theatre Company, following on from their recent adaptation of Far from the Madding Crowd, and performed with an ensemble cast of five actors with original music and songs.

Sat 12 Sept14:30The Theatre Chipping Norton

via The Theatre Chipping NortonCurated

History & HeritageTheatre

Heritage Open Day Tours at The Theatre

Go behind the scenes at this well-loved rural theatre with a fascinating history! Peek behind the scenes at one of the busiest, best-loved small theatres in the country. Originally created in the style of an Edwardian music-hall for the Salvation Army, The Theatre Chipping Norton has been a successful theatre for over fifty years.Enjoy a tour of the part of the parts of this Theatre you wouldn't see as a member of the audience. Discover it's fascinating history from an Edwardian music-hall for the Salvation Army, to the addition of adjoining cottages to the well loved theatre and heart of the community it is today. Be back stage, see some of our production techniques, our green room and of course where we store our costumes. This is a small theatre with much character.

Sun 13 Sept14:00The Theatre Chipping Norton

via The Theatre Chipping NortonCurated

History & Heritage

5 Mistakes That Changed History

We all make mistakes, but rarely do they change the course of history. 5 Mistakes That Changed History is a hilarious historical storytelling show performed by historian and comedian, Paul Coulter, about five people and how their mistakes (big and small!) changed the world. Blending history, storytelling and comedy the show has been a smash-hit, sell-out success on the comedy festival circuit, selling out both Edinburgh Festival Fringe and Adelaide Fringe Festival three years in a row in 2023, 2024 and 2025. The show was named by British Comedy Guide as one of the 'Best Reviewed Edinburgh Fringe Shows' and was chosen as one of the 'Picks of the Fringe'. Paul is the author of the bestselling book ‘10 Mistakes That Changed History’ which was published by Penguin Random House in 2025. Paul has appeared on air talking about History's greatest mistakes on BBC World News, BBC Radio 2, BBC Radio 5, BBC Radio London and Times Radio. If you love history, don’t let your mistake be missing out on this show!

Wed 16 Sept19:30The Theatre Chipping Norton

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Live Music

The Pirates of Penzance

The Pirates of Penzance is a lively comic opera bursting with wit, romance and gloriously absurd twists. As a child, Frederic was mistakenly apprenticed to a band of soft-hearted pirates after his nursemaid misheard instructions that he should be apprenticed to a pilot. Raised at sea, Frederic grows up determined to live an honest and respectable life. On the day he believes his apprenticeship ends, Frederic falls in love with Mabel, the daughter of the eccentric Major-General Stanley. However, his plans are thrown into chaos when he discovers a technicality: because he was born on 29 February, his contract only expires on his “birthday”, meaning he must return to the pirates. Torn between love and duty, Frederic faces bungling policemen, loyal pirates and a whirlwind of comic misunderstandings before the story races towards a joyful, topsy-turvy conclusion. With sparkling music, sharp humour and unforgettable characters, The Pirates of Penzance is a feel-good classic that delights audiences of all ages.

Thu 17 Sept19:30The Theatre Chipping Norton

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Live Music

Mi Flamenco: Umbra

In their new touring production, Umbra, the Mi Flamenco ensemble bring powerful, rich flamenco interspersed with their signature theatrical twists. The deepest, darkest shadows are borne from the brightest light, and Umbra is flamenco at its most melancholic and most joyful. With breathtaking flamenco dance and soul-stirring flamenco music and voice, Umbra is both darkness and radiance, serenity and passion. Experience the rich tapestry of flamenco artistry in this thrilling production of light and shade.

Fri 18 Sept19:30The Theatre Chipping Norton

via The Theatre Chipping NortonCurated

History & HeritageTheatre

Heritage Open Day Tours at The Theatre

Go behind the scenes at this well-loved rural theatre with a fascinating history! Peek behind the scenes at one of the busiest, best-loved small theatres in the country. Originally created in the style of an Edwardian music-hall for the Salvation Army, The Theatre Chipping Norton has been a successful theatre for over fifty years.Enjoy a tour of the part of the parts of this Theatre you wouldn't see as a member of the audience. Discover it's fascinating history from an Edwardian music-hall for the Salvation Army, to the addition of adjoining cottages to the well loved theatre and heart of the community it is today. Be back stage, see some of our production techniques, our green room and of course where we store our costumes. This is a small theatre with much character.

Sun 20 Sept14:00The Theatre Chipping Norton

via The Theatre Chipping NortonCurated

Sports & FitnessTheatre

The Theatre's Charity Golf Day

Calling all golfers! Get a team of four together and join us for The Theatre's first charity golf day at the stunning Feldon Valley Golf Club in Brailes, just a short drive from Chipping Norton. We promise a fun day for golfers of all abilities, that includes: Coffee & bacon roll on arrival18 hole ‘Texas Scramble’On-course refreshmentsOn-course and off-course prizesTwo-course lunch & presentations in the Feldon Valley Restaurant overlooking the course.Raffle and auctionHole sponsorship opportunities The full day costs £300 for each team of four (Reduced to £50pp for Feldon Valley members, please contact the box office to book). Register your team today! If you are interested in sponsoring a hole or donating a raffle or auction prize, please get in touch with us at

Mon 21 Sept08:00The Theatre Chipping Norton

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Live Music

The Importance of Being Earnest

By Oscar Wilde Adapted and Directed by Adam Nichols “The truth is rarely pure and never simple” Especially when everyone’s pretending to be Ernest… OVO reimagines Oscar Wilde’s classic with a sparkling 1920s twist: fizzing physical comedy, art-deco design and a live jazz soundtrack. This musical adaptation whips up a stylish world of cucumber sandwiches, scandal and mistaken identity, whilst a live band threads re-scored contemporary chart hits (including Lizzo, Eminem, Katy Perry, Lady Gaga, Lionel Richie and Queen) through Wilde’s effervescent dialogue. Join Jack, Algy, Gwendolen and Cecily as engagements multiply, handbags are examined and a single name turns society upside-down. This Earnest is witty, romantic and gloriously playful.

Tue 29 Sept19:30The Theatre Chipping Norton

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Ballet Central

Following a widely celebrated 2025 tour, Ballet Central returns in 2026 with a brand-new company of dancers and a revitalising programme of classical balle

Tue 29 Sept20:30The Theatre Chipping Norton

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Arts & Culture

Around Varies

James Phelan: The Man Who Was Magic

Dare to believe in magic and step into a world where the impossible comes alive! James Phelan is The Man Who Was Magic in a completely new show for 2025. Y

Tue 29 Sept20:30The Theatre Chipping Norton

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Around £24All prices include any booking fees

Solve Along a Murder She Wrote

Cult hit event Solve-Along-A-Murder-She-Wrote returns to Chipping Norton with an interactive screening of the classic Murder, She Wrote episode “Paint Me a

Tue 29 Sept20:30The Theatre Chipping Norton

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