What's in the Cinema this Week? (April 20 - 26)
Opening in Oxford this week is The Reaping, starring Hilary Swank, David Morrissey, Idris Elba, AnnaSophia Robb, and Stephen Rea. Following the tragic death of her family, former Christian Katherine Winter (Hilary Swank) makes it her life's mission to disprove religious phenomena. But when she investigates a small Louisiana town beset by the Biblical plagues, her beliefs are called into question and she starts to regain her faith. (15)
Also opening this week is Fracture, starring Anthony Hopkins, Ryan Gosling, and David Strathairn. An Assistant District Attorney is horrified when the man who attempted to murder his wife is set free from prison. This sparks a frenzied cat-and-mouse game, which threatens to end in disaster. (15)
Lastly, Opening at the Vue this week is Alpha Dog, starring Bruce Willis, Matthew Barry, and Justin Timberlake. A young drug dealer takes a hostage to the desert when one of his clients doesn't pay up, earning him a place on the FBI's Most Wanted list. Drama based on the life of Jesse James Hollywood. (15)
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Richard Alston Dance Company - One of the country's finest contemporary dance companies present a critically acclaimed triple bill which shows his lyrical and lighter side.
Black Heroes in the Hall of Fame - Celebrate 5000 years of black culture in an enthralling mix of dance, music, history and colour. A cast of 45 pay tribute to the political, social, sporting and artistic achievements of African men and women, including great Kings and Queens, freedom fighters, athletes and entertainers.
Teapot Tinies - Go on a delightful musical adventure every week in the heart of the city. In the light and airy space of the Top Room at Oxford Playhouse, you and your tiny one(s) will sing, move and play with pre school music specialist Emily Marshall. Free activities available before and after the session so come early and stay late. Suitable for 0-4 year olds.
Hot Mikado - Oxfordshire Youth Musical Theatre brings to life this lively parody of Gilbert & Sullivan’s The Mikado.
Swing it on Broadway - West End performers Alex Weatherhill (Chicago, Pirates of Penzance) and Ria Keen (Sweet Charity, Cabaret) salute the stars of Broadway and Kings of Swing in this thrilling show. Packed full of toe tapping swing and beautiful musical theatre ballads, this is a 'must see' from two of the best singers you will ever hear. Alex has been compared with Michael Ball, Michael Bublé and Julie Andrews! Ria to Liza Minnelli, Sarah Vaughan and Barry White! The Guardian Newspaper said, "What a Treat" and a critic declaimed van der blast as the best thing in London during 2006.
Andy Parsons - Andy Parsons is one of Britain's foremost topical funnymen. As a lynchpin of London's infamous Comedy Store Cutting Edge team, he is one of the most prolific performers currently working. A regular on radio and television, Andy will be familiar to many listeners as one half of BBC Radio 2's Parsons & Naylor. Andy as a regular on BBC 2's topical panel show Mock The Week and Q.I.
You Don't Need To Know That - Presented by Gonzo Moose in association with the Rondo Theatre An ordinary man who minds his own business awakes one morning to find a police inspector at the foot of his bed. Inspired by Kafka's The Trial, You Don't Need To Know That is an exhilarating collision of comedy, drama, slapstick and puppetry. Gonzo Moose create a hilarious, ludicrous and disturbingly anarchic world where anything can happen and frequently does.
Shoe Baby - Presented by Long Nose Puppets Shoe Baby is a magical puppet show adapted from the book written by wellknown author Joyce Dunbar, a fantastical sing-a-long adventure with a baby who takes to the sea, the air, the zoo - all in a shoe! The show was awarded Best Children's Show at Brighton Festival 2006. 2 - 6 years
