Alex Horne and his band will bring their new musical comedy show Six Absolute Helmets to New Theatre Oxford on 8 March 2027.
The Oxford performance is part of a UK tour combining live music with comedy. Audiences can expect new songs, jokes and choreography from the six-piece group.
At a glance
Show: The Horne Section: Six Absolute Helmets
Where: New Theatre Oxford, Oxford
Date: 8 March 2027
What to expect from Six Absolute Helmets
Horne, the creator and co-host of Taskmaster, fronts the show alongside five professional musicians. The contrast between the band’s musical ability and its deliberately daft material is central to the act.
The group has made two series of The Horne Section TV Show for Channel 4 and also has its own podcast. Television appearances include The Last Leg and regular visits to Dictionary Corner on 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown.
This is a new touring production, rather than a live edition of Taskmaster. The announced itinerary includes work-in-progress performances at The Albany in London in November 2026 and a warm-up in Hertford before the main 2027 dates.
Oxford falls between the February dates and a March run that also visits York, Hull, Ipswich and Exeter. The tour continues into July.
Planning your visit
The New Theatre is on George Street in central Oxford. Check the seat location when booking, particularly if you need step-free access or space for a wheelchair. The venue’s booking and access information explains the available arrangements.
Ticket availability and prices can change. Use the venue link above for the current total, including any booking fees, and contact its box office about access requirements.
Announced UK tour dates
The following dates are listed in the tour information checked on 29 October 2026. Irish and overseas performances are not included.
| Date | Town or city | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 10 November 2026 | London | The Albany (WIP) |
| 11 November 2026 | London | The Albany (WIP) |
| 12 November 2026 | London | The Albany (WIP) |
| 27 January 2027 | Hertford | BEAM (warm-up) |
| 9 February 2027 | Guildford | G Live |
| 10 February 2027 | Coventry | Warwick Arts Centre |
| 11 February 2027 | Stockton | The Globe |
| 23 February 2027 | Canterbury | Marlowe Theatre |
| 24 February 2027 | Aylesbury | Waterside Theatre |
| 25 February 2027 | Poole | Lighthouse |
| 8 March 2027 | Oxford | New Theatre |
| 9 March 2027 | York | Barbican |
| 10 March 2027 | Hull | Connexin Live |
| 22 March 2027 | Ipswich | Regent Theatre |
| 23 March 2027 | Exeter | Northcott Theatre |
| 24 March 2027 | Exeter | Northcott Theatre |
| 12 April 2027 | Nottingham | Theatre Royal |
| 13 April 2027 | Edinburgh | Festival Theatre |
| 27 April 2027 | Salford | The Lowry |
| 5 May 2027 | Bath | The Forum |
| 6 May 2027 | Leeds | Grand Theatre |
| 7 June 2027 | Cardiff | New Theatre |
| 10 June 2027 | Southend | Cliffs Pavilion |
| 7 July 2027 | Swansea | Grand Theatre |
