A shorter, relaxed performance at 5.00pm, ideal for families and those who prefer a more informal concert setting.

Ring in the Christmas season with the City of Oxford Choir and O be joyful! A Christmas carol celebration — a festive evening of choral music in the beautiful setting of the University Church of St Mary the Virgin. We’ll share with you pieces that evoke the boisterous merriment of the feast, the quieter joys of a great book by a cosy fire, and the deep contentment of faithful reflection.

Beloved carols such as Il est né and I saw three ships dance alongside meditative arrangements of the Coventry Carol (Lully, lulla) and O magnum mysterium. We also explore some exquisite contemporary works, including Caroline Shaw’s luminous Children’s Eye, Errolyn Wallen’s moving Road to Refuge, and Toby Young’s exuberant O be joyful.

Join us for this rich and varied programme to welcome the Christmas season in warmth and wonder.

Wheelchair Spaces

If you require a wheelchair space for this event, please call 01865 305 305 or email boxoffice@oxfordplayhouse.com for further assistance.

*A fee of £1.50 per transaction applies to bookings for this event across all channels - website, phone and in-person bookings at the Box Office. The fee is waived for Oxford Playhouse members.