Name: Hats Off to Ronnie Barker
Start: 2025-04-05T14:30:00+01:00
End: 2025-04-05T18:30:00+01:00
Location: Museum of Oxford

A show about the life and career of local lad Ronnie Barker. Written and devised by Peter Cann and the cast.
About this Event

Hats Off to Ronnie Barker – A Tribute to Oxford’s Finest Comedian

Ronnie Barker will be familiar to many thanks to his iconic sketches from The Two Ronnies, but did you know that he grew up and started his career in Oxford? From his childhood growing up in and around Florence Park and his debut at the Oxford Playhouse, to national fame and other curiosities, this community performance will pay homage to proudly homegrown talent.

Join us for a tribute to a local lad turned comedy legend, exploring his life and Oxford connections. Expect throwbacks to famous skits, fun facts about familiar faces and places… and more than a few laughs!

There will be two performances on Saturday 5 April at 2.30pm and 5.30pm. Each performance will last around an hour and WILL NOT include an interval.

Doors open at 2pm and 5pm for the respective performances. A paid bar will be available before the show.

Tickets are £7.50 per person and can be purchased on Eventbrite (booking fee applies) or at the Museum Shop. Booking in advance is essential.

Credits

Written and devised by Peter Cann and the cast.

Cast:

Ronnie Barker: Gavin Gaughan

Ronnie Corbett: Caroline Morrell

Narrator: James Shaw

Floor Manager: Tim Wait

Director: Viv Peto

Sound and Lighting: Francesco Walker

Access at the Museum

There is step-free, level entry access to the Town Hall via the entrance closest to Carfax (to the left of the main steps as you face the Town Hall). Inside the Museum, Museum Makers is accessible via a platform lift to the Galleries and then via stairs.

Accessible toilets are available in the Museum (close to Museum Makers) and in the Town Hall on the ground floor, before entering the Museum. Please contact the Museum team if you’d like to talk to a member of staff about your access requirements. Further access information can be found on our website: https://museumofoxford.org/plan-your-visit/access

Photo consent

Please be aware that photographs will be taken at this event for use in marketing. If you (or a member of your group) would prefer not to be photographed, please let a member of staff know during the event.