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9 to 5: The Musical
2026-05-29 19:00 - 21:30 (Europe/London) | Amey Theatre, Abingdon School, Abingdon School Park Road, Abingdon, OX14 1DE, United Kingdom
Abingdon & Witney College presents 9 to 5, with music and lyrics by Dolly Parton and a book by Patricia Resnick, based on the iconic 1980 hit movie.
Set in the late 1970s, this laugh‑out‑loud story of friendship and sweet revenge in the Rolodex era is outrageous, thought‑provoking and even a little romantic.
Pushed to breaking point, three female co‑workers, Violet, Judy and Doralee, hatch a daring plan to take on their sexist, egotistical, lying, hypocritical boss. In a hilarious turn of events, they live out their wildest fantasy: giving him the boot! While Hart remains “otherwise engaged”, the women take control, transforming their workplace into a thriving, equal‑opportunity dream.
Packed with toe‑tapping hits, big laughs and a whole lot of heart, 9 to 5 is an empowering feel‑good musical about standing up, breaking barriers and proving that change really is possible.
Hey… a girl can scheme, can’t she?

Abingdon & Witney College Presents: 9 to 5 – The Musical
2026-05-29 19:00 - 21:30 | Amey Theatre, Abingdon School, Abingdon School Park Road, Abingdon, OX14 1DE, United Kingdom

Chatty Walk
2026-05-30 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-06-06 10:00 - 11:00 | The Dog’s Spot, 2 High Street, Abingdon, OX14 5AX
Join us on our weekly walk starting at The Dog’s Spot. Meet new friends, hounds and human, and enjoy a relaxed stroll through Abbey meadows and along the river. Every week, weather permitting. No dogs needed!

WOODCARVING EXHIBITION & DEMONSTRATION
2026-05-30 10:00 - 16:00 | 25 Bury Street, Abingdon, OX14 3QT
Oxford & District Woodcarvers are holding an exhibition and demonstration of woodcarving at the community shop, 25 Bury Street on the 27th – 30th May from 10.00am to 4.00pm, if you can’t make it and would like further information our websites is: Oxfordwoodcarving.co.uk. We meet at John Mason School on Thursday evenings 7 – 9pm during term times

Big Bale Play at High Lodge Farm
2026-05-30 10:00 - 16:30, 2026-05-31 10:00 - 16:30 | High Lodge Farm, Culham, Abingdon, OX14 3BN, United Kingdom
Dash, leap, weave and tumble – stay all day at the Big Bale Play!
We’re transforming our huge grass field into the UK’s biggest straw bale playground, with more than 250 giant bales to explore. It’s pure outdoor adventure; no screens, no flashing lights, just fresh air, freedom, and proper childhood fun. These are the days memories are made of!
The main bale maze is perfect for children aged 5–14, while little ones can enjoy a dedicated under-5s area with smaller bales and a covered sandpit.
There’s plenty more to keep the whole family entertained including giant garden games, barrel train rides (extra cost), hot and cold refreshments, and lots of ice cream.
Stay all day
Free parking
Flexible booking
SEND sessions available
Book here: https://highlodgefarm.digitickets.co.uk/tickets

Grim Dark Gaming Society
2026-05-30 10:30 - 16:00, 2026-06-06 10:30 - 16:00 | Willows Shake Shop, 18 Bury Street, Abingdon, OX14 3QT, United Kingdom
The Grim Dark Gaming Society has been going since January 2023 and provides facilities and equipment for Science Fiction and table-top gaming.
We provide a space to discuss, paint and play fantasy and sci-fi games. We also offer a safe place to play, paint and meet like-minded people with the same interest. Beginners and experienced players are all welcome.
The society is a non-profit organisation made to further enjoyment of the hobby in all aspects. It is also a great opportunity for players to play games with new people and expand participants’ knowledge and passion for Warhammer and similar strategy games. Whilst these are the main games played there is always room for others and we have board games such as, Rumble Slam, Scythe and many more.
The club is based above the willows shake shop at the heart of Abingdon town centre and sessions take place on Mondays and Wednesday between 6:30pm and 10:00pm. On Saturday it starts at 10:30am and ends at 4:00pm. There will always be one committee member at each session to welcome you, and of course me on a Wednesday.
If you want to know more you can email (bloodandwar40@gmail.com) or check out our website (https:/a-grim-dark-gaming-society.square.site/).
In the evenings and at the weekend you can get refreshments downstairs such as milkshakes, coffee tea and cold drinks so there’s a wide variety of hot or cold food available, depending on your taste. All in all this is a great opportunity for people who want to play strategy games for a small fee or you can watch the games and seek advice for free.

Puppy Social
2026-05-30 11:30 - 12:00, 2026-06-06 11:30 - 12:00 | The Dog’s Spot, 2 High Street, Abingdon, OX14 5AX
Puppy Social is back and better than ever! Free of charge and even a puppacino on house with purchases over £20.
Join us at 11.30am with your fully-vaccinated pup for pawsitive play and socialising.
Up to 20 weeks old.

Cream Tea
2026-05-30 14:30 - 16:30 | St Michael and All Angels’ Church, Park Road, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
Date for your diary: On Saturday 30th May 2.30 pm – 4.30 pm, St Michael’s Church, Park Road, Abingdon will be hosting their second Cream Tea of the summer season. Please join us for an afternoon of live music. Tea/coffee with scone/cake £5. Proceeds to church funds. All welcome.

NGS GARDENS OPEN FOR CHARITY 31ST MAY
2026-05-31 | Oxford Road, Abingdon, 116/118 Oxford Road,, Abingdon OX14 2AG, OX14 2AG, United Kingdom
116 & 118 OXFORD ROAD, OX14 2AG open for charity 31st May 2026

NGS Open Gardens
2026-05-31 10:00 - 16:30 | Oxford Road, Abingdon, 116/118 Oxford Road,, Abingdon OX14 2AG, OX14 2AG, United Kingdom
Gardens at 116 & 118 Oxford Road, open with National Garden Scheme for charity.

Planning Committee
2026-06-01 19:00 | Abingdon Guildhall, Abbey Close, Abingdon, OX14 3JD, United Kingdom

Zumba Class
2026-06-02 11:00 - 12:00 | West Wing Studio Coxeter House, West Wing Studio Coxeter House Abingdon OX14 3RG, Abingdon, OX14 3RG, United Kingdom
Enjoy 1 hour fun Zumba dance class at the centre of Abingdon at West Wing Studio! ✨💕💃
We start of the class with a fun warm up and energy cleanse followed by embodying fun Zumba formula 1 steps to upbeat fun music!
This class is high pace and fun for a morning workout to start your day!
We finish by doing a light cool down

Exhibition: Paint Abingdon Pink
2026-06-02 15:30 - 2026-07-05 16:00 | Abingdon County Hall Museum
Paint Abingdon Pink
Raising Awareness (2009–Present)
This exhibition charts the evolution of the event from its beginnings in October 2009 through to the present day. News cuttings and imagery follow moments such as its expansion in scale, the adaptation to a virtual format in 2020, and its renaming in 2025 to Paint Abingdon Pink. Working with Abingdon and Witney College a series of flyers/posters and logo concepts were designed by students; there is also a showcase all acts involved in this year’s event.
The exhibition concludes on the weekend of Paint Abingdon Pink, raising awareness of breast cancer, donations will be welcomed and contribute to help them continue their vital research.
FREE Admission
Attic Gallery

'good Cause' Coffee Morning (Drayton)
2026-06-03 10:00 - 12:00 | Drayton Village Hall, Lockway, Drayton, OX14 4LF, United Kingdom
Coffee and cake, or tea and a bacon sarnie if you prefer, and all for a good cause! Good parking, free wi-fi. Every Weds morning (but check local F’book for any exceptions) – in Drayton Village Hall, Lockway, OX14 4LF

Museum sub-committee
2026-06-03 19:00 | Abingdon Guildhall, Abbey Close, Abingdon, OX14 3JD, United Kingdom

Abingdon Speakers' Club (part of Toastmasters International)
2026-06-03 19:30 - 21:30 | The King’s Head & Bell, 10 E St Helen St, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 5EA, United Kingdom
Do you want to improve your public speaking? Join us and learn how to be a better communicator.
Toastmasters is a nonprofit organization that operates clubs worldwide for the purpose of helping people develop communication, public speaking and leadership skills.

Awkward Actors present: How Awkward (Improv Comedy Show) Unscripted laughs powered by your suggestions.
2026-06-04 08:00 - 22:00 | The Tipsy Mercer, 22 High St, Abingdon, Oxford, OX14 5AX, United Kingdom
Join us for a show of improvised comedy and drama with the cream of the Awkward Actors squad.
Upstairs in the Tipsy Mercer
Show starts 8pm Doors 7.30pm Tickets £5
Book here:https://www.ticketsource.com/awkwardactors/
Based on your suggestions, you’ll see scenes, sketches and stories, all made up on the spot, off the cuff, on the fly.
Yes, it’s unscripted spontaneity – and a uniquely exciting and hilarious show every time.
Sign up to the Awkward Actors mailing list to receive further updates and more improv info here:
https://mailchi.mp/impro/awkward-actors
We hope to see you soon and, until then, stay awkward!
– Love, the Awkward Actors

Free Healthy Lifestyle Programme in Abingdon
2026-06-04 18:00 - 20:00 | Abingdon Carousel Family Centre, Caldecott Chase, Abingdon, OX14 5GZ
Maximus delivers Beezee programmes. We offer free, award-winning, healthy lifestyle support for adults, young people & families across the UK. Beezee Adults is our free healthy lifestyle programme – available in-person or online. It’s designed to help you lose weight in a healthy way, and keep it off for good.

NT Live: The Playboy of the Western World
2026-06-04 19:00 - 22:00 | Amey Theatre, Abingdon School, Abingdon School Park Road, Abingdon, OX14 1DE, United Kingdom
Nicola Coughlan (Bridgerton) joins Éanna Hardwicke (The Sixth Commandment) and Siobhán McSweeney (Derry Girls) in John Millington Synge’s riveting play of youth and self-discovery. Pegeen Flaherty’s life is turned upside down when a young man walks into her pub claiming that he’s killed his father. Instead of being shunned, the killer becomes a local hero and begins to win hearts, that is until a second man unexpectedly arrives on the scene…
Filmed live on stage at the National Theatre, Caitríona McLaughlin directs this darkly funny tale full to the brim with secrets.
This production has an approximate running time of 150 minutes.

This production has been rated 12 (tbc) by BBFC.

True Foxes with support from Painted Sky
2026-06-04 19:00 - 22:30 | St Helen’s Church
Having performed over 700 shows (and counting) since forming in 2019, True Foxes, the acclaimed Alt-Country/Americana, cousin-duo from Cornwall, are quickly gaining recognition in the UK and beyond. Following the release of their debut album ‘Howl’ in March 2024, the duo have been featured on numerous international radio stations, being named as Americana Album of the Month on The Country Mile Radio and UK Country Radio and have received glowing reviews from AmericanaUK, Rocking Magpie, and Fatea magazine.
Amie’s powerful vocals and soulful songwriting has been compared to the likes of Laura Marling and Brandi Carlile, performing on Acoustic Guitar. Together with Chloe’s ethereal harmonies and melodic bass lines, the duo’s storytelling and sisterly banter take the audience on an emotional journey.
In 2024 the duo demonstrated their musical range with main stage performances at Costa Del Folk festival in Portugal, Cornwall folk Festival as well as full band performances at The British Country music Festival and Tunes in the Park (supporting Sophie Ellis-Bexter).
They then entered 2025 with a sold out headline tour in the spring followed by a summer packed full of main stage performances including Between the Trees, Tunes in the Dunes, OceanFest and Sidmouth Folk Festival, joining forces with folk legend Steve Knightley ahead of their 2025 autumn tour . After the success of their debut album in 2024, True Foxes have begun working on their second album, due to be released early 2026!
With extensive airplay across the UK and internationally, including recognition as BBC Artist of the Week across 8 territories, True Foxes continue to captivate audiences.
Support is from siblings Holly & George Brandon aka Painted Sky.

PQA Abingdon Free Launch Event
2026-06-05 17:00 - 20:00 | Europa School, UK, Thame Lane, Culham, Oxfordshire, OX12 8GF, United Kingdom
Step through the doors of our new Friday academy and discover the wonderful world of performing arts. Our project-based learning approach in musical theatre, film and drama nurtures skills for stage, screen, and the everyday scene.
Our exciting creative projects and performance experiences, run by our specialist teachers, allow your child to take on fun new challenges, learn and feel good even when they make mistakes.
From performing on a West End stage and your local theatre, screening their short films and experiencing masterclasses run by industry specialists. PQA Abingdon offers an unrivalled breadth of learning opportunities, allowing young performers, actors and filmmakers to create their own work, whilst being guided by our expert teachers.
Our academy offers a safe and inclusive place for young people to discover their strengths, grow in creativity and develop skills to grow into confident adults. We’re all about celebrating the individual and we pride ourselves on helping young people discover and develop their amazing self.
Try a full session for free at PQA Abingdon

Repair Cafes (Sewing and Household / Electrical)
2026-06-06 10:30 - 16:00 | 25 Bury Street, Abingdon, OX14 3QT
10.30-12.30 Sewing and textile repair to fix holes zips and simple alterations
1-4 Electrical and household items repair.
Don’t throw it away – see if one of our repairers can fix it for you. Free (donations welcome)

An evening of Viennese musical genius
2026-06-06 19:30 - 21:30 | St Helen’s Church
Come and enjoy the Hurst Ensemble (Peter Foster, piano, clarinet), Sarah Eaton and Emmeline Bryant (violins), Sarah Coatsworth (Viola), Fiona Hedges (cello)) perform Mozart’s clarinet quintet in A Major and Brahms‘ piano quintet in F minor. The building is fully accessible and there will be refreshments available
