A Hollywood actress will come to the University of Oxford later this year.

Gugu Mbatha-Raw MBE has appeared in several high-profile films and television shows over her career including Loki on Disney+ and BBC’s Doctor Who.

She won a BAFTA for her lead role in the 2013 British period drama film Belle while she has also starred in Disney’s A Wrinkle in Time and Apple TV’s The Morning Show.

Ms Mbatha-Raw was born in Oxford and was raised in Witney, attending The Henry Box School before eventually moving to London in 2001.

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Gugu Mbatha-Raw is coming back to Oxford.Gugu Mbatha-Raw is coming back to Oxford. (Image: Ian West / PA Wire)

The 41-year-old will return to the county in December to perform a festive literary reading to those attending Macmillan’s annual Christmas fundraiser at Christ Church Cathedral.

A spokesperson for Macmillan said: “Follow the Stars – Macmillan Carols is a magnificent annual Christmas fundraiser in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support that takes place in the stunning surrounds of Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford.

“Join us as we welcome in the 2024 Christmas season with a special evening of your favourite carols and choral music performed by the world-class voices of the Oxford Bach Soloists.

“We are pleased to announce that tickets are now on sale for this year's concert so make sure you purchase your tickets soon so you don't miss out on this spectacular evening.”

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Tickets are available now on the Macmillan website and are priced between £30 and £130.

The event will take place at 8pm on Friday, December 6, and will also see fellow actors Shaun Evans, Toby Jones and Jason Isaacs perform readings.

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