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This week at the Oxford Playhouse - Click here for more information The Gondoliers Set in Venice in the early eighteenth century, this delightfully humorousoperetta is a fun-loving story of mislaid monarchs, young lovers andVenetian high jinks that finally unravels to reveal a happy endingafter all. Mon 15 May - Sat 20 May.
The Seven Pomegranate Seeds The seven pomegranate seeds of Persephone's story sow the bleak separation of mother and child. A host of modern women drawn from ancient goddesses, queens and slaves, cross space and time in their search for love, revenge and their lost children. Stars Clare Higgins. Sun 21 May at 19:30
Tartuffe By Molière, translated and adapted by Ranjit Bolt. Tartuffe, a sanctimonious and scheming con-man, tricks his way into the heart and household of the affluent merchant Orgon. Appearing pious and considered a superior role model for members of the family, the hypocrite Tartuffe employs unholy tactics to turn this once peaceful household upside down through his corrupt and deceitful behaviour. Chaos reigns as gullible Orgon fails to see his houseguest for what he is. This fast-moving, witty and farcical masterpiece was originally created by the man considered to be the world’s greatest writer of comedy. Tue 23 May - Sat 27 May
This week at the Old Fire Station - Click here for more information Othello In the blazing heat, the manipulative interplay between Lago and Othello unravels, captivating all audiences. The timeless setting and powerful cast give this production of Shakespeare's tragedy a raw intensity. Tue 16 May - Sat 20 May, 7:30 pm + 2:30 pm on Saturday
Emma by Jane Austen Emma Woodhouse, handsome, clever, and rich, with a comfortable home and happy disposition, seemed to unite some of the best blessings of existence". In Oxford for the first time, this stage-adaptation is a mixture of beautiful period costumes, dancing and music. Tue 23 May - Sat 27 May. 7:30 pm + 2:30 pm on Saturday
This week at the Burton Taylor Theatre - Click here for more information Canting and Canapés by Tamara Barnett Awitty and brave new satire on the fallible nature of belief wherebyfour friends become embroiled in a battle of wits - This is sharp,surprising and guaranteed to entertain. Tue 16 May - Sat 20 May, 7:30pm
Nevermore Building suspense with nightmarish intensity, Edgar Allan Poe’s The Raven, The Tell-Tale Heart and The Black Cat are tightly interwoven on a highly stylised stage. Quoth the Raven “Nevermore“. Tue 16 May - Sat 20 May
This week at the New Theatre (Formerly Apollo) - Click here for more information Out Of The Blue, Fri 19 May ... And Another Thing: Al Murray The King of Beers, The Duke of Draught, The Prince of Pils, The Pub Landlord, the Perrier Award-winning Mr. Al Murray is back on a one-man mission to put the 'Great' back into Great Britain. Mon 22 May
Sing-A-Long-A Sound Of Music Your chance to sing along with Maria, hiss the Countess and boo the Nazis in this subtitled version of the classic Julie Andrews musical. So cut up that chintz, pull on the lederhosen and join in the nation's craziest communal karaoke. Wed 24 May
This week at the Pegasus Theatre - Click here for more information Malena: La Amante Olvidada Malena is a waitress at a Buenos Aires salon. She not only waits on her customers, in her heart she waits and waits for Rodrigo, the handsome dancer who abandoned her many years ago. Now, Rodrigo is back! Thu 18 May 8:00 pm
This week at the Theatre at Headington -Click here for more information An Evening with Libby Purves Libby is a well known broadcaster and author, currently heard each week presenting BBC Radio 4’s popular programme “Midweek“ and the education strand The Learning Curve, as well as numerous documentaries.
Other Theatre in Oxford: Wyrd Sisters 16 May - 20 May, O'Reilly Theatre, Keble College
Arsenic and Old Lace 16 May - 20 May, Magdalen College
Animal Farm 17 May - 20 May, Queen's College
A Woman of No Importance 18 May - 20 May, Moser Theatre, Wadham
The Hypochondriac - A Moliere comedy 18 May - 20 May, Corpus Christi College
The long wait for The DaVinci Code is finally over! Opening at almost every theatre in Oxford this week is the controversial film about a symbologist and a cryptologist who uncover deeply covered religious secrets while trying to solve the riddle surrounding the death of a museum curator. The film stars Tom Hanks, Audrey Tautou, and Ian McKellen, is directed by Ron Howard, runs 2 hours 29 minutes, and contains flagellation and other moderate violence.
Opening next week is the final part of the trilogy, X-Men 3. The last installment in the series sees the mutants given the choice to give up their powers or keep them. The film stars Patrick Stewart, Hugh Jackman, Ian McKellen, Halle Berry, Famke Janssen, Anna Paquin, Kelsey Grammer, and Rebecca Romijn. Run time is 104 minutes. Certificate 12A.
This week at the Odeon George Street Cinema: Mission: Impossible 3, Prime, Waiting, The Davinci Code, X-Men 3, and a special showing of Brokeback Mountain. Click here for this week's showtimes
This week at the Phoenix Picture House: The DaVinci Code, The Officers Ward, Brick, The Hills Have Eyes, My Beautiful Laundrette, Brokeback Mountain, Zathura, and Donnie Darko Click here for this week's showtimes
This week at the Ultimate Picture Palace: Showtimes were unavailable for this theatre. Please check the website. Click here for the official website
This week at the Vue Cinema (Formerly Ozone): Confetti, The DaVinci Code, Eight Below, Ice Age 2, Mission: Impossible III, Prime, Silent Hill, and When a Stranger Calls. Click here for this week's showtimes
The Big Bang In Oxford - Offically The Finest Bangers & Mash In Britain: Special One-Off Night! Monday, May 15 - 7:30pm Badge and the BBC BBC TV are filming at The Big Bang, so to provide some traditional Wednesday night ambience (although it's a Monday), BADGE have agreed to return and perform. Playing as a Trio in true acoustic style, with Acoustic Guitar, Double Bass, and much to Theo's chagrin 'subtle' Drums. There will be NO CHARGE for music on this special night. ‘Badge’ - Luca Frassani (gtr & vcls), Paul Jefferies (bass) and Theo Sloot (drums/percussion) – provides a wonderful combination of Blues, Funk and Jazz styled music with exhilarating vocals by the talented Luca Frassani.
Emma Woodhouse, handsome, clever, and rich, with a comfortable home and happy disposition, seemed to unite some of the best blessings of existence". In Oxford for the first time, this stage-adaptation is a mixture of beautiful period costumes, dancing and music. Tue 23 May - Sat 27 May. 7:30 pm + 2:30 pm on Saturday
Opening next week is the final part of the trilogy, X-Men 3. The last installment in the series sees the mutants given the choice to give up their powers or keep them. The film stars Patrick Stewart, Hugh Jackman, Ian McKellen, Halle Berry, Famke Janssen, Anna Paquin, Kelsey Grammer, and Rebecca Romijn. Run time is 104 minutes. Certificate 12A.
