Music fans are invited to the biggest party of the year as the unstoppable Magic of Motown show steams into town! Seen by over a 1 million people all over the world and...
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The Magic of Motown
Music fans are invited to the biggest party of the year as the unstoppable Magic of Motown show steams into town! Seen by over a 1 million people all over the world and recently performed for the Royal Variety Performance 2016.
Prepare yourself for 40 back-to-back classic Motown hits, glittering costume changes, dazzling dance moves and outstanding musicianship in this explosive concert experience.
Celebrate the sound of a generation as the timeless music of Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross, Stevie Wonder, The Temptations, The Supremes, The Four Tops, Martha Reeves, Jackson 5, Lionel Richie, Smokey Robinson and many more are sensationally recreated for you by an exceptionally talented cast and band.
This breath-taking concert spectacular takes you on a musical journey through all your favourite songs, including: Ain’t No Mountain, Signed Sealed Delivered, Grapevine, Get Ready, Dancing In The Streets, My Girl, Blame It On The Boogie, Uptight, Endless Love, My Cherie Amor, All Night Long, Heatwave, I’m Coming Out, Loco In Acapulco plus many more.
Book your tickets now and Reach Out for The Magic of Motown!
'A spellbinding performance from start to finish'
Daily Record, Scotland
'The evening throbbed with music. . . oh, the songs were back to back'
Blues & Soul Magazine
'They had the sold-out crowd dancing feverishly in the aisles'
Press & Journal
The Magic of Motown
There are no booking fees for this production.
However, all bookings made through ATG Tickets for this venue are subject to a £3.65 Transaction fee.
The Magic of Motown Access
Access Booking line: 0800 912 6971
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Access Performances
- Audio Description None scheduled
- Sign Language Interpreted None scheduled
- Captioned None scheduled
- SUR Titles None scheduled
- Relaxed Performances None scheduled
There is level access to the Box Office and main foyer on George Street. The front doors to the foyer and Box Office areas can be operated automatically by a push button.
There are four wheelchair positions located at the rear of the Stalls, with room for one companion to sit alongside. This area is accessed by our wheelchair lift, which Front of House staff will be available to assist where necessary, and would also be happy to purchase drinks and merchandise on your behalf.
Anyone that transfers from a wheelchair to a seat must be able to walk to the nearest fire exit unaided. Wheelchairs that are not needed during the show will be stored safely away by our Front of House staff.
The New Theatre is equipped with an infrared sound amplification system. To access the infrared system please request receiving equipment from the Box Office on the day of the show. The Box Office staff can provide you with a ‘pack’ which includes a sterilised headset, charged battery and a user guide for the system. We do ask that these be returned after the show to a member of Front of House staff.
Induction Loop Necklace
Suitable for persons wearing a hearing aid, the induction loop necklace is worn around the neck. Whilst wearing the necklace, switch your hearing aid to the 'T' setting and the sound is amplified. The necklace has an adjustable volume control.
Headset
This device amplifies sound through ear-pieces similar to regular headphones. Suitable for persons without a hearing aid.
We also provide a hearing loop system and run occasional signed and audio described performances. For a list of dates and shows please call our Access line on 0800 912 6971.
Guide, hearing and other working dogs are welcome in all parts of the theatre. If you wish to bring your guide or hearing dog to the theatre, please advise the Box Office when booking your tickets, we can then organise a member of staff to care for your dog during the performance and provide your dog with some drinking water.
Please note some shows include special effects, e.g. strobe lighting, smoke, pyrotechnics and loud bangs.
Accessible toilets are located in the main foyer and front right-hand stalls. There is an emergency call-point in all accessible toilets, should you need to call for a member of staff.
New Theatre Oxford Information
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The closest car parks to the venue are Worcester Street and Gloucester Green, or the larger multi-storey car park is just a 5 minute walk. Getting into Oxford can be difficult, but Oxford has a brilliant Park & Ride service.
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Level access to the box office and main foyer.
Disabled toilets are located in the main foyer and front stalls. Wheelchair positions are located at the rear of stalls with room for one companion to sit alongside. This area is accessed by our wheelchair lift. Â Front Of House Staff will be available to assist where necessary, and would also be happy to purchase drinks and merchandise on your behalf.
We also provide a hearing loop system and run occasional signed and audio described performances. For a list of dates please call our Access line on 0800 912 6971.
Guide dogs are welcomed inside the auditorium.
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There is a large air-conditioned bar with seating located below the stalls foyer, two further bars in the circle foyer and one at the back of the balcony. All stocked with a full array of drinks and snacks.
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There is only one lift within the theatre for use by our disabled patrons. Please note this lift can only access the stalls.
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Kiosk with snacks in the main foyer.
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The cloakroom is located in the stalls bar, if this is closed please speak to a member of staff.
£1 per item.
Free to ATG Theatre Card members.
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George Street
Oxford
OX1 2AG
To find out where we are please enter our postcode OX1 2AG into Google maps
Car
Parking in central Oxford can sometimes be difficult so customers are advised to use the park & ride facilities when possible. For more information on parking please visit the Oxford City Council website or the Park and Ride website.
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Train
For customers arriving by train, the station is only a ten minute walk from the theatre. For times and more information please visit The Train Line
Coaches and Mini-Buses
George Street: There is no parking or dropping off in George Street at all without a permit. A permit will be needed for coaches/mini buses to enter Oxford City Centre and will be specific to that evening’s performance with set times. There is no parking permitted anywhere on George Street. To apply for a permit, you will need to call 0845 634 4466 (Parking Shop on Speedwell Street). Coaches without a permit cannot go any further than the bus lane junction at the end of Gloucester Street.
Beaumont Street: There are various restrictions on Beaumont Street. Coaches are allowed to drop off and pick up, but for no longer than five minutes in the loading bay or the coach stop just past the Randolph Hotel on the left hand side.
If the mini bus is less than thirteen seats (including driver) then they are able to park in the pay and display until 6.30pm.
Calls cost up to 7p per minute, plus your phone company's access charge.
Groups Bookings : 0333 009 5392 (10am-6pm, Mon – Fri.)Calls charged at local rate.
Access Bookings : 0800 912 6971Stage Door / Admin:* : 01865 320760
ATG continues to make the safety and security of its customers and staff a priority. As such, please bear in mind that we may undertake bag checks, so recommend you leave extra time to avoid queues, and refrain from bringing suitcases rucksacks and large bags into the Theatre. Many thanks for your cooperation.
Monday to Saturday from 10am - 5pm on non-show days, 10am until 15 minutes after advertised performance time on show days.
Sundays & Public Holidays The box office will open 2 ½ hours before the advertised performance time (1 hour beforehand for performances beginning at 11am or earlier) and will close 15 minutes after the advertised performance time on show days. On non-show Sundays and Public holidays the Box Office is closed
Please note that if the producers / promoters of the performances we play host to wish to synchronise the on sale time nationally and have advertised that, then we may on occasion open earlier to accommodate that.
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