OXFORDSHIRE
MUSIC
Monday 9 November
Shesh Besh: The Arab Jewish Ensemble
Musicians from the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra and Israeli-Arabic artists come together to celebrate dialogue, hope and humanity that defies borders. Shesh Besh uses the vibrant sounds of the Middle East, classical pieces and original compositions to express how music can unite and connect people across divides. Read more about Shesh Besh in the Autumn 2026 issue of JR.
7pm. From £10. Central Oxford location revealed upon booking. www.ipofoundationuk.com
Tuesday 19 January
Long After the Labyrinth
Explore the true tale of the lost Jews of Crete in a new play inspired by the Greek mythology of the Minotaur with an afternoon seminar and performance of selected scenes focusing on Rena Depas. Text, movement and shadow-play tell the story of a young girl who watches helplessly from her hiding place as her family is rounded up and loaded into trucks, all while a horned shadow looms in the distance. Followed by a discussion with the cast and Professor Alice Koenig. Read our review of Long After the Labyrinth on the JR blog.
Time and price tbc. APGRD - University of Oxford, OX1 3LU. www.apgrd.ox.ac.uk