Events at Summertown Arts
Events at Summertown Arts
July to September 2026
Summertown Arts is now undergoing long awaited works for transformation of the old church space, but some activities will be continuing in other spaces over the summer, and Beryl’s Fair Trade Cafe will continue on Saturday mornings throughout this period.
Here are some examples of the way the Oxford community is still using spaces at Summertown Arts...
Keith Fairbairn Jazz Trio and Riley Stone-Lonergan
Friday 18th September, 7.30pm (doors at 7pm) in the former Church
Modern Jazz Classics with some of the UK’s greatest Jazz Musicians.
This month’s special guests are Tenor Saxophone virtuoso Riley Stone-Lonergan and the great Liam Dunachie on piano.
The Band is:
There will be music by amongst others:
Wayne Shorter, Sonny Rollins, John Coltrane. Joe Henderson and also our interpretation of classic jazz standards.
BUY YOUR TICKETS NOW
Beryl’s Fair Trade Café
Every Saturday through to September, 10.00-12.00 in the Garden and former Church
Come have a great Saturday morning at the ever popular Saturday morning Coffee Cafés run by the Summertown Wolvercote Wytham Church Partnership. These are now renamed Beryl’s Fair Trade Café in honour of much loved Beryl Knotts. Just turn up, for coffee, cakes and chat, all whilst raising funds for charities! All are welcome…
If you are interested in running a charity stall, or would like to offer help in running the cafes, please email Juliet Field [email protected] (or contact her on 07415 728396) or Mary Horwitz [email protected].
Nell Rose
Saturday 22nd August- 3pm to 6pm in the Hall
Nell Rose, a graduate of Oxford School of Drama and East 15 Acting School, offers a comprehensive workshop to develop foundational acting skills and creativity, including a vocal warm-up, demystifying Shakespeare and building a character.
Open to all aged 18 and over; no previous drama experience is needed. There are just 10 spaces, at £40 per person.
To book a place email [email protected] or fill in the online form here.
Oxford Yoga hosts Astanga Yoga pioneer and legend Danny Paradise for a four day intensive
Thursday 27th – Sunday 30th August 12.30-4.30 in the Hall at Summertown Arts
Once again Oxford Yoga hosts Astanga Yoga pioneer and legend Danny Paradise for a four day intensive at Summertown Arts. Danny will guide participants through pranayama and a dynamic flow of asana, combining astanga, kung fu and much more, giving valuable tips on developing practice to support health and well-being.
Sessions cost £45 each or £166 for all four days, but there is an Early bird price of £150 for all sessions for those booking up to 28th July, so contact organiser Ian Macdonald now! [email protected] Tel: 07594 154005
Learn Chinese flower painting with Ruihan Zhang
Sunday 26th July - 3pm to 6pm in the Back Room of Summertown Arts
Ruihan Zhang returns offering another delightful opportunity to experience Chinese flower painting. Her workshop Painting Lotus Flowers takes place this coming Sunday 26th July, 3.00-6.00pm in the Back Room at Summertown Arts. All materials are provided, so just bring yourself and enjoy.
£30 for adults and £25 for students: maximum capacity 10 places, so contact Ruihan now to sign up at [email protected]
June 2026 events
Summertown's Big Picnic
Sunday 7th June - from 12pm at Alexandra Park
Summertown Arts is hosting Summertown's Big Picnic in collaboration with our friends at Neya, Summertown & St Margaret's Neighbourhood Forum, and Big Lunch. Bring food, bring friends, bring your kids, or just bring yourself! Let's all enjoy the sun as a community. It's going to be a great time for all. You can also find out more, by joining the Neya Group.
Beryl’s Fair Trade Café
Every Saturday through to September, 10.00-12.00 Garden and former Church
Come have a great Saturday morning at the ever popular Saturday morning Coffee Cafés run by the Summertown Wolvercote Wytham Church Partnership. These are now renamed Beryl’s Fair Trade Café in honour of much loved Beryl Knotts, for many years Secretary of Summertown United Reformed Church, leading a team of Church Elders in running it. 40 years ago it was her initiative to organize these regular cafés which provide a friendly community event, support FairTrade and help different charities to raise funds each week. Each year a church committee decides on a local charity to receive the surplus made from refreshments provided by the cafés.
Just turn up, for coffee, cakes and chat in aid of charities! All are welcome…
If you are interested in running a charity stall, or would like to offer help in running the cafes, please email Juliet Field [email protected] (or contact her on 07415 728396) or Mary Horwitz [email protected].
City of Oxford Bassoon Quartet Concert
Sunday 21st June - 6pm (doors at 5.30pm) in the former Church
The City of Oxford Bassoon Quartet are putting on a free concert in aid of The Exuberant Trust.
Andrew Mackintosh, Carol Brooks, Chris Grovenor, Simon Payne will be performing. The programme spans several centuries, with music from the Renaissance, through Bach and Mozart, to Horowitz and Lennon/McCartney:
Entry is free, just turn up, donations to The Exuberant Trust are welcome (cash or card).
Super Being Arts presents The Laugh Room Comedy Night
Friday 26th June - 8.00 - 10.15pm (doors at 7.30pm) in the former Church
Super Being Arts's fifth edition of The Laugh Room - their monthly comedy night, is up on Friday 26th June. As usual, Darshan curates a line-up of friends who you will make you laugh.
This month he's got Tiff Stevenson (from Mock the Week, People Just Do Nothing, The Office and so much more), Jonny Pelham (Live at the Apollo), Tal Davies (supported the likes of Milton Jones, Paul Chowdhry, Alison Spittle, and Josh Pugh on tour) and Archit Goenka!
BOOK YOUR TICKETS NOW
You can also see future line-ups on website for The Laugh Room.
The Summertown Arts Volunteering Programme Launch!
Saturday 27th June - 7.00 - 8.00pm in the former Church
Many of you have been asking how you can volunteer at Summertown Arts. Well happy to say - we're launching our volunteering squad. Have a look here and if you're up for it, we've got an information evening at Summertown Arts on Saturday 27th June - 7-8pm. Come along if you can and you can meet us all! If not, you can still express an interest via the link mentioned in the information here and we'll get back to you soon.
Guilliana's Family Craft Workshop
Saturday 27th June - 2.30 - 4.30pm
Join Giulliana for a fun afternoon of crafting and creativity! All materials provided/ children over 7 years old and parents/ carers welcome Adults £15, Children £10. Contact: Giulliana to sign up by email [email protected] or by phone on 0793613115
May 2026 Events
Ink, Bamboo and Bird - Chinese Brush Painting Workshop
Saturday 16th May 2.00-6.00pm in the Back Room
Ruihan Zhang’s four-hour workshop with a charming summery theme allows you to immerse yourself into this meditative experience. You'll learn the structure of birds and bamboo, and how to paint fluffy feathers and vigorous bamboo stems. All materials are provided. Both new students and returning students are welcome to join.
£40 adults | £35 students
Max 12 participants
If you have any financial hardship, please contact Ruihan for a discount. Sign up by emailing: [email protected]
Prototype - New Plays in Oxford
Monday 18th May 7.30-9.30pm in the Church
The Oxford Experimental Theatre Lab presents the last in this popular series before it takes a summer break. Prototype is a regular evening of new writing in Oxford. Each night features script-in-hand rehearsed readings of new 10-minute plays from some of Oxford's most talented playwrights, and a brand new short play from an established playwright.
This edition showcases work from Patrick Baker, Rhys Lewis Jones, Carolyn Lloyd- Davies, Ellen Robertson, and Al Smith.
Prototype is produced by Mike Bartlett and Alex Coke. It is a not-for-profit event: all ticket proceeds go to the room hire and other finances of the night.
Tickets £5-15 available on the door or from Eventbrite
BOOK HERE
This is a not-for-profit event: all ticket proceeds go to the room hire and other expenses of the night. Summertown Arts is fully accessible.
Summertown Artweeks Art Forum – Materials Matter
Wednesday 20th May 7.00-8.00pm (doors open at 6.30pm) in the Church.
Once again Summertown Arts is proud to host the prestigious annual Summertown Art Forum as part of Oxfordshire Artweeks 2026. This year’s theme is Materials Matter, the dialogue between maker and medium.
Speakers are installation artist Katie Taylor, printmaker Mychael Barratt, XR and Robotics expert Vali Lalioti, and artist Susan Moxley, chaired by Jim White.
Tickets £7.50 on the door or from
BOOK NOW
Super Beings Arts presents The Laugh Room Comedy Night
Friday 22nd May - 8.00 - 10.15pm (doors at 7.30pm) in the Church
Super Being Arts's fourth edition of The Laugh Room - their monthly comedy night, is up on Friday 22nd May. The last three have been fully sold out. As usual, Darshan curates a line-up of friends who you will make you laugh.
This month he's got Mark Silcox (a star on Joe Lycett's Channel 4 show and Uncle Shady on Guz Khan's hit BBC sitcom 'Man Like Mobeen', Heidi Regan, and Raj Poojara, plus one more act to be announced.
BOOK NOW
Beryl’s Fair Trade Café
Every Saturday from 9th May to September, 10.00-12.00 Garden and Church
Opening up again this month for the summer are the ever popular Saturday morning Coffee Cafés run by the Summertown Wolvercote Wytham Church Partnership. These are now renamed Beryl’s Fair Trade Café in honour of much loved Beryl Knotts, for many years Secretary of Summertown United Reformed Church, leading a team of Church Elders in running it. 40 years ago it was her initiative to organize these regular cafés which provide a friendly community event, support FairTrade and help different charities to raise funds each week. Each year a church committee decides on a local charity to receive the surplus made from refreshments provided by the cafés.
Just turn up, for coffee, cakes and chat in aid of charities! All are welcome…
If you are interested in running a charity stall, or would like to offer help in running the cafes, please email Juliet Field [email protected] (or contact her on 07415 728396) or Mary Horwitz [email protected].
Antonia Bruce ArtWeeks Exhibition - Drawing Dance
Saturday 16th, Sunday 17th May, Thursday 21st to Monday 25th May 11.00am-6.00pm, late opening 8.00pm Thursday 21st and Friday 22nd May.
Drawing Dance at Summertown Arts brings together talented professional dancers with live music from master improviser and composer Malcolm Atkins in intensive sessions curated by Susie Crow and Antonia Bruce, where experienced artists can explore drawing the dance as it moves and evolves. Following a great series of workshops in the Hall in November, January and March, long established Summertown based artist Antonia Bruce will be exhibiting her Drawing Dance works as part of Oxfordshire Art Weeks. A wonderful opportunity to see striking and evocative work emerging from practice at Summertown Arts.
This one is not at Summertown Arts but at 210 Woodstock Road, Oxford OX2 7NH. For more information please contact Antonia: [email protected] or call 07739 513773.
Finally, don't forget Summertown Arts is here for everyone - if you want to use it to rehearse, practice, teach, or perform - you can get in touch at [email protected] to book in a space.
April 2026 Events
Super Beings Arts presents The Laugh Room Comedy Night
Friday 24th April - 8pm in the Church
Super Being Arts is running a live comedy night every last Friday of every month - the next in this exciting new series is on Friday 24th April - at 8pm (doors open at 7.30pm). Rosie Holt is headlining, and also on the lineup is: Paul F Taylor, Shalaka Kurup, Preet Singh, and your MC - Darshan Sanghrajka. The last two Laugh Rooms have sold out, and this one will be the same - get involved quickly!
BOOK NOW FOR APRIL
Learn Chinese Brush Painting with Ruihan Zhang
Tuesdays - ongoing - 10am to 12pm in the Meeting Room
Sunday 29th March - Celebrating Spring Flower Workshop - 3.15pm to 6.15pm in the Meeting Room
Come and join the next term of Ruihan's popular Chinese flower painting classes on Tuesday mornings. Each session is a small-group class, maximum capacity is 6. This intimate class size allows for personal attention and a calm, focused atmosphere, which is ideal for exploring the delicate techniques of Chinese painting.
£35 per session. All materials are provided, and both beginners and returning students welcome. Payment upon arrival.
If you are unable to pay the price due to financial hardship, please email Ruihan to enquire about possible discounts.
Ruihan is also offering a special workshop Celebrating Spring Flowers on Sunday 29th March - contact her for more details.
Please reserve your place by sending an email to [email protected]
Her instagram @ruihan_zrhrhr
Prototype - New Plays in Oxford
Monday 20th April 7.30-9.30pm in the Church
Another in this popular series. Prototype is a regular evening of new writing in Oxford. Each night features script-in-hand rehearsed readings of new 10-minute plays from some of Oxford's most talented playwrights, and a brand new short play from an established playwright.
Featuring work from Lucy Brenchley, Abigail Chandler, Emily Cracknell, Thom Munden, Roberta Wilkinson & Matthew Kemp, and Al Smith.
Prototype is produced by Mike Bartlett and Alex Coke. It is a not-for-profit event: all ticket proceeds go to the room hire and and other finances of the night.
Tickets £5-15 available on the door or from Eventbrite
BOOK HERE
This is a not-for-profit event: all ticket proceeds go to the room hire and other expenses of the night. Summertown URC is fully accessible.
The Bard's Birthday Party with Creation Theatre
Thursday 23rd April 7.30pm in the Church
Happy Birthday Will
Shakespeare lovers all over the world celebrate on April 23rd, which is both the day Shakespeare was born and the day he died.
Join Creation for a fundraising performance featuring Shakespeare’s poems and songs, excerpts from his plays, and maybe a few party games fit for the man who invented so many words and phrases in the English language.
There will be fizz and cake (not to mention our Shakespeare themed tombola, and perhaps a spot of sonnet bingo).
There will be a Bard Baking Competition – please make and bring your Shakespeare themed cakes. Bring your cakes between 6 and 6.30pm on the day and we will choose a winner, then cut them up to sell for our fundraiser. Please label your cakes (and note any allergens). We look forward to seeing your creations!
BOOK NOW
Summertown Arts is now undergoing long awaited works for transformation of the old church space, but some activities will be continuing in other spaces over the summer, and Beryl’s Fair Trade Cafe will continue on Saturday mornings throughout this period.
Here are some examples of the way the Oxford community is still using spaces at Summertown Arts...
Keith Fairbairn Jazz Trio and Riley Stone-Lonergan
Friday 18th September, 7.30pm (doors at 7pm) in the former Church
Modern Jazz Classics with some of the UK’s greatest Jazz Musicians.
This month’s special guests are Tenor Saxophone virtuoso Riley Stone-Lonergan and the great Liam Dunachie on piano.
The Band is:
- Riley Stone-Lonergan - Tenor Saxophone
- Liam Dunachie - Piano
- Raph Mizraki - Double Bass
- Keith Fairbairn - Drums
There will be music by amongst others:
Wayne Shorter, Sonny Rollins, John Coltrane. Joe Henderson and also our interpretation of classic jazz standards.
BUY YOUR TICKETS NOW
Beryl’s Fair Trade Café
Every Saturday through to September, 10.00-12.00 in the Garden and former Church
Come have a great Saturday morning at the ever popular Saturday morning Coffee Cafés run by the Summertown Wolvercote Wytham Church Partnership. These are now renamed Beryl’s Fair Trade Café in honour of much loved Beryl Knotts. Just turn up, for coffee, cakes and chat, all whilst raising funds for charities! All are welcome…
If you are interested in running a charity stall, or would like to offer help in running the cafes, please email Juliet Field [email protected] (or contact her on 07415 728396) or Mary Horwitz [email protected].
Nell Rose
Saturday 22nd August- 3pm to 6pm in the Hall
Nell Rose, a graduate of Oxford School of Drama and East 15 Acting School, offers a comprehensive workshop to develop foundational acting skills and creativity, including a vocal warm-up, demystifying Shakespeare and building a character.
Open to all aged 18 and over; no previous drama experience is needed. There are just 10 spaces, at £40 per person.
To book a place email [email protected] or fill in the online form here.
Oxford Yoga hosts Astanga Yoga pioneer and legend Danny Paradise for a four day intensive
Thursday 27th – Sunday 30th August 12.30-4.30 in the Hall at Summertown Arts
Once again Oxford Yoga hosts Astanga Yoga pioneer and legend Danny Paradise for a four day intensive at Summertown Arts. Danny will guide participants through pranayama and a dynamic flow of asana, combining astanga, kung fu and much more, giving valuable tips on developing practice to support health and well-being.
Sessions cost £45 each or £166 for all four days, but there is an Early bird price of £150 for all sessions for those booking up to 28th July, so contact organiser Ian Macdonald now! [email protected] Tel: 07594 154005
Learn Chinese flower painting with Ruihan Zhang
Sunday 26th July - 3pm to 6pm in the Back Room of Summertown Arts
Ruihan Zhang returns offering another delightful opportunity to experience Chinese flower painting. Her workshop Painting Lotus Flowers takes place this coming Sunday 26th July, 3.00-6.00pm in the Back Room at Summertown Arts. All materials are provided, so just bring yourself and enjoy.
£30 for adults and £25 for students: maximum capacity 10 places, so contact Ruihan now to sign up at [email protected]
June 2026 events
Summertown's Big Picnic
Sunday 7th June - from 12pm at Alexandra Park
Summertown Arts is hosting Summertown's Big Picnic in collaboration with our friends at Neya, Summertown & St Margaret's Neighbourhood Forum, and Big Lunch. Bring food, bring friends, bring your kids, or just bring yourself! Let's all enjoy the sun as a community. It's going to be a great time for all. You can also find out more, by joining the Neya Group.
Beryl’s Fair Trade Café
Every Saturday through to September, 10.00-12.00 Garden and former Church
Come have a great Saturday morning at the ever popular Saturday morning Coffee Cafés run by the Summertown Wolvercote Wytham Church Partnership. These are now renamed Beryl’s Fair Trade Café in honour of much loved Beryl Knotts, for many years Secretary of Summertown United Reformed Church, leading a team of Church Elders in running it. 40 years ago it was her initiative to organize these regular cafés which provide a friendly community event, support FairTrade and help different charities to raise funds each week. Each year a church committee decides on a local charity to receive the surplus made from refreshments provided by the cafés.
Just turn up, for coffee, cakes and chat in aid of charities! All are welcome…
If you are interested in running a charity stall, or would like to offer help in running the cafes, please email Juliet Field [email protected] (or contact her on 07415 728396) or Mary Horwitz [email protected].
City of Oxford Bassoon Quartet Concert
Sunday 21st June - 6pm (doors at 5.30pm) in the former Church
The City of Oxford Bassoon Quartet are putting on a free concert in aid of The Exuberant Trust.
Andrew Mackintosh, Carol Brooks, Chris Grovenor, Simon Payne will be performing. The programme spans several centuries, with music from the Renaissance, through Bach and Mozart, to Horowitz and Lennon/McCartney:
- Four Renaissance Dances
- Bach - Brandenburg Concerto No. 1, third movement
- Horowitz - 'Rumpole' theme
- Mozart - Ave Verum Corpus
- Mozart - Eine kleine Nachtmusik
- Ridout - Pigs
- Lennon / McCartney - When I’m Sixty-Four
Entry is free, just turn up, donations to The Exuberant Trust are welcome (cash or card).
Super Being Arts presents The Laugh Room Comedy Night
Friday 26th June - 8.00 - 10.15pm (doors at 7.30pm) in the former Church
Super Being Arts's fifth edition of The Laugh Room - their monthly comedy night, is up on Friday 26th June. As usual, Darshan curates a line-up of friends who you will make you laugh.
This month he's got Tiff Stevenson (from Mock the Week, People Just Do Nothing, The Office and so much more), Jonny Pelham (Live at the Apollo), Tal Davies (supported the likes of Milton Jones, Paul Chowdhry, Alison Spittle, and Josh Pugh on tour) and Archit Goenka!
BOOK YOUR TICKETS NOW
You can also see future line-ups on website for The Laugh Room.
The Summertown Arts Volunteering Programme Launch!
Saturday 27th June - 7.00 - 8.00pm in the former Church
Many of you have been asking how you can volunteer at Summertown Arts. Well happy to say - we're launching our volunteering squad. Have a look here and if you're up for it, we've got an information evening at Summertown Arts on Saturday 27th June - 7-8pm. Come along if you can and you can meet us all! If not, you can still express an interest via the link mentioned in the information here and we'll get back to you soon.
Guilliana's Family Craft Workshop
Saturday 27th June - 2.30 - 4.30pm
Join Giulliana for a fun afternoon of crafting and creativity! All materials provided/ children over 7 years old and parents/ carers welcome Adults £15, Children £10. Contact: Giulliana to sign up by email [email protected] or by phone on 0793613115
May 2026 Events
Ink, Bamboo and Bird - Chinese Brush Painting Workshop
Saturday 16th May 2.00-6.00pm in the Back Room
Ruihan Zhang’s four-hour workshop with a charming summery theme allows you to immerse yourself into this meditative experience. You'll learn the structure of birds and bamboo, and how to paint fluffy feathers and vigorous bamboo stems. All materials are provided. Both new students and returning students are welcome to join.
£40 adults | £35 students
Max 12 participants
If you have any financial hardship, please contact Ruihan for a discount. Sign up by emailing: [email protected]
Prototype - New Plays in Oxford
Monday 18th May 7.30-9.30pm in the Church
The Oxford Experimental Theatre Lab presents the last in this popular series before it takes a summer break. Prototype is a regular evening of new writing in Oxford. Each night features script-in-hand rehearsed readings of new 10-minute plays from some of Oxford's most talented playwrights, and a brand new short play from an established playwright.
This edition showcases work from Patrick Baker, Rhys Lewis Jones, Carolyn Lloyd- Davies, Ellen Robertson, and Al Smith.
Prototype is produced by Mike Bartlett and Alex Coke. It is a not-for-profit event: all ticket proceeds go to the room hire and other finances of the night.
Tickets £5-15 available on the door or from Eventbrite
BOOK HERE
This is a not-for-profit event: all ticket proceeds go to the room hire and other expenses of the night. Summertown Arts is fully accessible.
Summertown Artweeks Art Forum – Materials Matter
Wednesday 20th May 7.00-8.00pm (doors open at 6.30pm) in the Church.
Once again Summertown Arts is proud to host the prestigious annual Summertown Art Forum as part of Oxfordshire Artweeks 2026. This year’s theme is Materials Matter, the dialogue between maker and medium.
Speakers are installation artist Katie Taylor, printmaker Mychael Barratt, XR and Robotics expert Vali Lalioti, and artist Susan Moxley, chaired by Jim White.
Tickets £7.50 on the door or from
BOOK NOW
Super Beings Arts presents The Laugh Room Comedy Night
Friday 22nd May - 8.00 - 10.15pm (doors at 7.30pm) in the Church
Super Being Arts's fourth edition of The Laugh Room - their monthly comedy night, is up on Friday 22nd May. The last three have been fully sold out. As usual, Darshan curates a line-up of friends who you will make you laugh.
This month he's got Mark Silcox (a star on Joe Lycett's Channel 4 show and Uncle Shady on Guz Khan's hit BBC sitcom 'Man Like Mobeen', Heidi Regan, and Raj Poojara, plus one more act to be announced.
BOOK NOW
Beryl’s Fair Trade Café
Every Saturday from 9th May to September, 10.00-12.00 Garden and Church
Opening up again this month for the summer are the ever popular Saturday morning Coffee Cafés run by the Summertown Wolvercote Wytham Church Partnership. These are now renamed Beryl’s Fair Trade Café in honour of much loved Beryl Knotts, for many years Secretary of Summertown United Reformed Church, leading a team of Church Elders in running it. 40 years ago it was her initiative to organize these regular cafés which provide a friendly community event, support FairTrade and help different charities to raise funds each week. Each year a church committee decides on a local charity to receive the surplus made from refreshments provided by the cafés.
Just turn up, for coffee, cakes and chat in aid of charities! All are welcome…
If you are interested in running a charity stall, or would like to offer help in running the cafes, please email Juliet Field [email protected] (or contact her on 07415 728396) or Mary Horwitz [email protected].
Antonia Bruce ArtWeeks Exhibition - Drawing Dance
Saturday 16th, Sunday 17th May, Thursday 21st to Monday 25th May 11.00am-6.00pm, late opening 8.00pm Thursday 21st and Friday 22nd May.
Drawing Dance at Summertown Arts brings together talented professional dancers with live music from master improviser and composer Malcolm Atkins in intensive sessions curated by Susie Crow and Antonia Bruce, where experienced artists can explore drawing the dance as it moves and evolves. Following a great series of workshops in the Hall in November, January and March, long established Summertown based artist Antonia Bruce will be exhibiting her Drawing Dance works as part of Oxfordshire Art Weeks. A wonderful opportunity to see striking and evocative work emerging from practice at Summertown Arts.
This one is not at Summertown Arts but at 210 Woodstock Road, Oxford OX2 7NH. For more information please contact Antonia: [email protected] or call 07739 513773.
Finally, don't forget Summertown Arts is here for everyone - if you want to use it to rehearse, practice, teach, or perform - you can get in touch at [email protected] to book in a space.
April 2026 Events
Super Beings Arts presents The Laugh Room Comedy Night
Friday 24th April - 8pm in the Church
Super Being Arts is running a live comedy night every last Friday of every month - the next in this exciting new series is on Friday 24th April - at 8pm (doors open at 7.30pm). Rosie Holt is headlining, and also on the lineup is: Paul F Taylor, Shalaka Kurup, Preet Singh, and your MC - Darshan Sanghrajka. The last two Laugh Rooms have sold out, and this one will be the same - get involved quickly!
BOOK NOW FOR APRIL
Learn Chinese Brush Painting with Ruihan Zhang
Tuesdays - ongoing - 10am to 12pm in the Meeting Room
Sunday 29th March - Celebrating Spring Flower Workshop - 3.15pm to 6.15pm in the Meeting Room
Come and join the next term of Ruihan's popular Chinese flower painting classes on Tuesday mornings. Each session is a small-group class, maximum capacity is 6. This intimate class size allows for personal attention and a calm, focused atmosphere, which is ideal for exploring the delicate techniques of Chinese painting.
£35 per session. All materials are provided, and both beginners and returning students welcome. Payment upon arrival.
If you are unable to pay the price due to financial hardship, please email Ruihan to enquire about possible discounts.
Ruihan is also offering a special workshop Celebrating Spring Flowers on Sunday 29th March - contact her for more details.
Please reserve your place by sending an email to [email protected]
Her instagram @ruihan_zrhrhr
Prototype - New Plays in Oxford
Monday 20th April 7.30-9.30pm in the Church
Another in this popular series. Prototype is a regular evening of new writing in Oxford. Each night features script-in-hand rehearsed readings of new 10-minute plays from some of Oxford's most talented playwrights, and a brand new short play from an established playwright.
Featuring work from Lucy Brenchley, Abigail Chandler, Emily Cracknell, Thom Munden, Roberta Wilkinson & Matthew Kemp, and Al Smith.
Prototype is produced by Mike Bartlett and Alex Coke. It is a not-for-profit event: all ticket proceeds go to the room hire and and other finances of the night.
Tickets £5-15 available on the door or from Eventbrite
BOOK HERE
This is a not-for-profit event: all ticket proceeds go to the room hire and other expenses of the night. Summertown URC is fully accessible.
The Bard's Birthday Party with Creation Theatre
Thursday 23rd April 7.30pm in the Church
Happy Birthday Will
Shakespeare lovers all over the world celebrate on April 23rd, which is both the day Shakespeare was born and the day he died.
Join Creation for a fundraising performance featuring Shakespeare’s poems and songs, excerpts from his plays, and maybe a few party games fit for the man who invented so many words and phrases in the English language.
There will be fizz and cake (not to mention our Shakespeare themed tombola, and perhaps a spot of sonnet bingo).
There will be a Bard Baking Competition – please make and bring your Shakespeare themed cakes. Bring your cakes between 6 and 6.30pm on the day and we will choose a winner, then cut them up to sell for our fundraiser. Please label your cakes (and note any allergens). We look forward to seeing your creations!
BOOK NOW