What's in the Cinema This Week? (June 1-7)

Opening in Oxford this week is Wedding Daze, starring Jason Biggs and Isla Fisher. This film is a slapstick comedy starring Jason Biggs (American Pie) as a down in the dumps romantic who spontaneously proposes to a beautiful waitress (Isla Fisher). Much to his surprise, she says yes. This film contains strong sex references. (15)

Also opening this week is Paradise Lost, also known as Turistas in America, which stars Josh Duhamel and Melissa George. A group of young backpackers' holiday turns sour when a bus accident leaves them marooned in a remote Brazilian jungle that holds a dark secret. This film contains strong bloody violence. (18)

Running this week at the Phoenix is Jindabyne starring Laura Linney, Gabriel Byrne and Deborra-Lee Furness. Stewart Kane, an Irishman living in the Australian town of Jindabyne, is on a fishing trip in isolated hill country with three other men when they discover the body of a murdered girl in the river. Rather than return to the town immediately, they continue fishing and report their gruesome find days later. Stewart's wife Claire is the last to find out. Deeply disturbed by her husband's action, her faith in her relationship with Stewart is shaken to the core. She wants to understand and tries to make things right. In her determination to help the victim's family Claire sets herself not only against her own family and friends but also those of the dead girl. Her marriage is taken to the brink and her peaceful life with Stewart and their young son hangs in the balance. The story of a murder and a marriage. A powerful and original film about the things that haunt us. (15)

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What's in the Theatres This Week? (June 1-7)

The Oxford Playhouse:

The Oxford Revue - The Oxford Revue is one of the most famous comic institutions in the country, performing in Oxford and at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival since the 1950s.

Juan Martin - An exhilarating night of flamenco music, percussion and dance.

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.

Kindertransport - Between 1938 and the outbreak of World War II around 10,000 children, most of them Jewish, were sent by their parents from Germany to safety in Britain. Shared Experience tells the story of one secret childhood.

Creation Theatre Company :
Hamlet - Hamlet, the Prince of Denmark, finds his world thrown into turmoil by the sudden death of his father and his mothers hasty remarriage to his uncle Claudius. When his fathers ghost appears to tell him of his Claudius treachery, Hamlets hatred for his uncle and obsessive love for his mother sets him on a ruthless quest for retribution. Join Creation Theatre Company for the ultimate tale of obsession, insanity and revenge, as Shakespeare's greatest tragedy is retold in a bold, modern style within the atmospheric walls of Oxford Castle.

Old Fire Station:
Jason and the Argonauts - A classic tale of courage, betrayal and discovery. Delve deep into the realms of Greek mythology and follow Jason as he vies to regain his rightful place on the throne. Jason and the Argonauts is a truly epic story of heroes, monsters and gods.

Burton Taylor Theatre:
The Cocktail Party - by T.S. Eliot.
Edward and Lavinia are trapped in a loveless marriage aggravated by the need to keep up social appearances at the cocktail parties they host. What price are they, and those around them, willing to pay to maintain happiness? Eliot's forgotten masterpiece: comedy, philosophy, destiny, love, relationships, laughter, tears, manipulation.

The Irreverence Crusade - The Irreverence Crusade is coming! Whip out your good china; tell all your friends. A blend of bizarre occurrences, comedy sketches, vaudeville theatrics. Tricks to make your sides split.

Up the Republic! - Fireworks, Fascism and leather pants – a farcical look at the 2005 French race riots.

New Theatre:
The Witches Of Eastwick: Obsu Fortune Players - This is the first time The Witches of Eastwick has been performed in Oxford and the cast includes students from Oxford Brookes University, Oxford University and Drama & Musical Theatre master students. It promises to be a highly polished and exciting musical.

Rainbow (TV) - Voted Best Children's TV Show Of All Time, the Rainbow team are coming to a theatre near you! Join the loveable Zippy, George and Bungle as they get up to mischief in a non-stop live show packed full of fun and games. Entertainment for children and adults alike!

Ricky Gervais - A darkly brilliant comedian: someone who has made a career out of saying the most embarrassing and cringeworthy thing in the vain attempt to impress. As writer and star of BBC2's outstanding fake docu-soap ‘The Office', Ricky - and his character David Brent - have achieved worldwide acclaim resulting in the winning of two Golden Globe Awards in 2004.

Gary Moore - Masterful blues and rock guitarist formerly of Skid Row, Thin Lizzy, Colosseum II and G Force, Gary has been heading his own band since the early 1990s.

Pegasus Theatre:
Screen Night - OFVM return with the latest reels to come out of their busy studios in East Oxford. Brand new film and digital work all made by OFVM and local film-makers.

College Theatre:
Dark Side of the Moon - O'Reilly Theatre, Keble College. Comedy and tragedy collide to produce a haunting modern fairy-tale of forbidden love.

The Canterbury Tales by Geoffrey Chaucer - Magdalen College Fellow's Garden. Chaucer's timeless masterpiece follows a band of pilgrims as they make their way on pilgrimage to Canterbury… “Let each of you shorten our way with a tale....” In a new adaptation by Harriet Bradley from the modern translation, 7 of the best-loved Tales are brought to life. At times hilarious, at others truthful and poignant.

A Midsummer Night's Dream - Oriel College, First Quad. The first of Shakespeare's truly great plays; his strangest and most beautiful work. A Midsummer Night's Dream will be performed in Oriel's beautiful First Quad; this exciting production will include new music, composed especially for the occasion and performed live every night! Take your seat, or bring a rug and a picnic and enjoy the show.

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This Week's Music Highlights (June 1-7)

This Week's Music Highlights

Friday:

• Piano Recital by Alexander Ardakov - Jacqueline du Pre Music Building


• Last Night of the Proms - Sheldonian Theatre

Saturday:

• Elgar Birthday Concert: Soloists of the Philharmonia - Holywell Music Room


• Arcadian Singers - University Church of St Mary


• A Celebration of Dutch and English Music - St Barnabas Church


• City of Oxford Choir - Sheldonian Theatre


• Christ Church Festival Orchestra - Christ Church Cathedral


• The Melting Pot presents The Sirens Call, Transistor State, The Klatter, and Little Fish - Jericho Tavern


• Juan Martin - Oxford Playhouse

Sunday:

• Coffee Concert with Heath String Quartet - Holywell Music Room


• Oxford Studio Orchestra - St Margaret's Church


• A Night on the Water - Jacqueline du Pre Music Building

Monday:

• Famous Monday Night Blues with Jonathan Kalb (US) - Backroom at the Bully


• Christ Church Music Society Horn Recital - Christ Church Cathedral

Tuesday:

• Jazz Tones - The Big Bang


• Oxford Jazz Club with Howard Peackock - Backroom at the Bully


• Hertford College Orchestra - St Michael at the North Gate


• Christ Church Music Society Violin Recital - Christ Church Cathedral

Wednesday:

• Patrick Dawkins on Violin: Lunchtime Recital - Hertford College Chapel


• New Chamber Opera: Judas Maccabaeus - New College Chapel


• St Hilda's College Lunchtime Recital Series: Music for Piano - Jacqueline du Pre Music Building


• Jazz at the X Presents the Martin Pickett Band - Exeter Hall


• Gary Moore - The New Theatre

Thursday:

• Alex Hutton on Piano (jazz) - The Spin at the Wheatsheaf

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