The Bob Cutting Big Band at Speakeasy Live 15/11/2025

Schedule

Sat Nov 15 2025 at 08:00 pm to 11:00 pm

UTC+00:00

Location

The Cherwell School North Site, Marston Ferry Road, Oxford, OX2 7EE. | Oxford, EN

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Speakeasy Live With The Bob Cutting Big Band November 2025
The Cherwell School North Site, Marston Ferry Road, Oxford, OX2 7EE
Saturday 15th November 2025. 8:00pm – 11:00pm
Live Jazz Swing music, social dancing, free parking
Members £14.00 – Non-Members & Guests £17.00
Summertown Speakeasy Live With The Bob Cutting Big Band for November 2025.
Tickets are now available to purchase for our final live performance of the year.
Speakeasy Live Entertainment Featuring The Bob Cutting Big Band
Get ready for a night of pure swing magic as The Bob Cutting Big Band takes the stage for Speakeasy Live. We invite you to join us for an unashamedly glamorous evening of live music, dancing, and timeless jazz swing energy.
Led by Oxford’s own Bob Cutting, this sensational orchestra brings the golden age of Big Band swing roaring back to life. With a line-up of talented musicians and a sound that fills the room with rhythm and joy, the band captures the excitement of the greats. Firstly think of Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Benny Goodman, and the unforgettable Glenn Miller. The band also add their own fresh energy and a touch of Oxford Speakeasy flair. Consequently this is not one to miss, and a great way to close our program of live events.
Who is Speakeasy Live for?
Whether you love Jazz Swing, Lindy Hop, or Ballroom dancing, this is a night that will get your feet moving. The band’s infectious rhythms, lush brass harmonies, and sweet solos create the perfect soundtrack for dancers and music lovers alike. Expect classic swing favourites, toe-tapping jazz standards, and the kind of live sound that only a full big band can deliver.
Bob Cutting
Bob began his musical training as a young man in the sixties at the Royal Military School of Music. His early career provided the opportunity to work with Sir Malcolm Sargent, before he became a lead trumpet player with first the Eddie Curtis Orchestra, and then the Herb Miller Orchestra. Herb Miller is of course the brother of more famous Glenn Miller, and took over the mantle of The Miller sound after his brother’s death.
Bob toured, recorded and performed with the band throughout the seventies and has a direct link to the ‘Big Band Sound’ through this experience. His own orchestra is the longest established in the region and we are very lucky to have such an experienced ‘Jazz-Man’ join us on the Speakeasy stage.
This is a chance to recreate those dance hall days of the past in the company of one who was there at the time. Please do not miss out on this experience as it promises to be very special. It will also complete our program of live entertainment for the season.
You can read more about Bob and his Big Band on their website.
About The Summertown Speakeasy
Speakeasy Live is more than just an evening of entertainment. It is an experience. We invite you to step into a world of vintage style, great company, and irresistible music. We aim to transport you straight to the dance halls of the 1940s. With Bob Cutting’s expert direction and passion for jazz, you have a wonderful guide to get you there. Join us for an evening out that you wont forget any time soon.
So polish your shoes, grab your friends, and join us for a spectacular evening of live Big Band swing with The Bob Cutting Big Band — where the music is hot, the atmosphere is electric, and the dance floor is waiting for you!
There is a handy map that helps you find us if you having problems. Just click The Summertown Speakeasy location on Google Maps. If you use What3Words the address is ///leap.eggs.scope. As a result, we can easily put you back on the right track.
Facilities at The Summertown Speakeasy Live
There is Free Parking at the venue. We also provide refreshments with tea, coffee and squash alongside our generous healthy nibbles table. This features fresh vegetables with dips, crackers, cheese and cakes. There are also gluten free options. Everything is included in the entry price which makes it a very cost effective night out.
We do not have a license for a cash bar at The Summertown Speakeasy Live. You are welcome to bring in any other refreshments you wish.
Our DJs will be on hand at the beginning of the evening and during the band’s breaks to provide non-stop Jazz Swing music throughout the night. Therefore there will be no point when music is not playing. You are encouraged to take advantage of our huge dance floor throughout the evening which is perfect for Ballroom and Swing dancers. See the event page to read more and order tickets. https://swingdancesummertown.co.uk/event/speakeasy-live-with-the-bob-cutting-big-band/
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The Cherwell School North Site, Marston Ferry Road, Oxford, OX2 7EE., United Kingdom

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