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Sheldonian Series: The Power of Satire

Date: Wed, 20 May 2026 · 17:30 - 18:45
Cost: Free
Venue: Sheldonian Theatre
Address: Broad Street, Oxford OX1 3AZ, United Kingdom
Event page: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sheldonian-series-the-power-of-satire-tickets-1985072029878

Sheldonian Series: The Power of Satire 🎭😄

Join Ella Baron (The Guardian), Andrew Hunter Murray (Private Eye) and Jan Ravens (Dead Ringers) in conversation with Professor William Whyte as they examine satire’s role, influence, and its limits in today’s society. The event includes an audience Q&A and a satirical sketch performance by student comedian Foo.

What to expect:

  • 🎤 A panel discussion on the power of satire in contemporary society
  • 💡 Insights from leading satirists and academics on satire’s role and limits
  • 😄 A satirical sketch performance by student comedian Foo