This week at the Oxford Playhouse:
Twelfth Night
Returning to the Playhouse following their triumphant Othello in 2004, Cheek by Jowl presents Declan Donnellan and Nick Ormerod's celebrated all-male production of one of Shakespeare's most glorious comedies, performed by an outstanding Russian company of actors. Tue 6 Jun - Sat 10 Jun
The Oxford Revue
Get ready to enjoy yourself as The Oxford Revue, The Cambridge Footlights and The Durham Revue present a unique evening of comedy sketches, monologues and musical revue. These three groups have been enjoying a fabulous year since the success of their Edinburgh Fringe Festival shows last summer. Come and see the comedy stars of the future. Sun 11 Jun at 19:30
The Mirror for Princes
A masterpiece of Eastern culture, The Mirror for Princes (Kalila wa Dimna) has carried immense significance to Arab society for over two thousand years. Part history, part political fable, this production explores how the great book was written and draws many parallels with our own time. Tue 13 Jun - Sat 17 Jun
The Charles Simonyi Lecture
Can the Internet Save the Enlightenment?
This year's Charles Simonyi Lecture is hosted by Professor Richard Dawkins and given by Nobel Prize-winning Chemist, Sir Harry Kroto. Fri 16 Jun at 17:00
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This week at the Old Fire Station: The Audacity of Ideas
In the summer of 1789, France stands on the brink of catastrophe. As the population starves, the monarchy is crumbling and the bourgeoisie grow ever more powerful. The Audacity of Ideas is a new play recanting the terror, the change and the decadence of the infamous last summer at Versailles. Tue 6 June - Sat 10 June, 7:30 pm + 2:30 pm on Saturday
The Seagull
The line between theatre and real life is blurred in Michael Frayn's bittersweetly comedic translation of Chekhov's 'The Seagull.' The characters question why we are attracted to things that hurt us? Pride, sex, intrigue, death, fame, acting, writing, glamour and of course Vodka. Pulsing with life, with the slickness of slapstick comedy combined with the profound irony of high-drama Chekhov's masterpiece soars at the OFS. Tue 13 June - Sat 17 June, 7:30 pm + 2:30 pm on Saturday
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Little Eyolf by Henrik Ibsen
What if a child went out to play and never came back? Tomahawk return to the Burton Taylor with a powerful and vibrant production of Ibsen's forgotten masterpiece. Tue 13 June - Sat 17 June, 7:30pm + add'l 2:30pm show on the Saturday
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Tonight's The Night
Written by award-winning dramatist Ben Elton and featuring over twenty of the greatest hits of Rod Stewart, Tonight's The Night is musical comedy at its all-singing, all-dancing rip-roaring best. Packed with hilarious gags, spectacularly staged numbers and the unforgettable songs that five generations fell in love to and made love to. Mon 5 Jun - Sat 10 Jun
Live From Las Vegas: The Rat Pack
A tribute to the Las Vegas swing legends, Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr and Dean Martin. Thu 15 Jun - Sat 17 Jun
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This week at the Pegasus Theatre: Pat and Margaret
Originally written for television, Pat and Margaret is a hilarious take on sisterly relations. Pat is a big television personality. Margaret is a waitress in a motorway cafeteria. They are sisters. When reunited after 27 years, Pat is horrified by the reappearance of her sister; Margaret struggles to connect the famous star with the Pat Mottershead she grew up with. Thu 08 June - Fri 09 June 7:30 pm
Universus Symphania
World music was first made popular in the 1980s - music where influences from more than one cultural tradition intermingle. Contemporary street dance and song. Fri 16 June - Sat 17 June
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This week from the Creation Theatre Group:
Macbeth @ Headington Hill Park
Shakespeare's tale of murder and betrayal is brought to life in the atmospheric depths of Headington Hill Park. Unnatural forces and ruthless ambition collide in this dark world of witchcraft, prophecy and corruption. Join Creation this summer for another spellbinding theatre event. 2 June - 9 September
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This week in College Theatre:
Henry V
Buskins Theatre Company
Set amongst the drooping willows and the gentle flow of the lake, this years summer production from the famous Buskins company promises to be a midsummers delight. 6 - 10 June, 7:30pm. Worcester College Gardens
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The Taming of The Shrew
The Oriel Lions
Bianca means to wed, but before she can do so, someone must marry her spiteful sister Kate. Shakespeare's romantic comedy is performed with live music in Oriel's beautiful second quad. Take a seat, bring a picnic and enjoy the show! 6 - 10 June, 7:30pm + 2:30pm show on Saturday. Oriel College Gardens, Second Quad
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As You Like It
A joyous production of Shakespeare's most exquisite romantic comedy, culminating in a gala performance in the most exciting new venue in Oxford this decade: a 300-seat amphitheatre in the Said Business School. Tue 13 June - Sat 17 June. Christ Church and Said Amphitheatre
Narnia by C.S. Lewis - adapted by J.C.H Potts
Lucy, the youngest of the Pevensie children, thinks she has found the perfect hiding place in the dusty old wardrobe at the end of the long empty room, but when she steps through she finds herself in a magical world gripped by an everlasting winter and ravaged by the forces of Jadis, self proclaimed Queen of Narnia. Tue 13 June - Sat 17 June. Merton Gardens
Wednesday 14 May
