FOUR SHIRES v OUT & ABOUT
CROCK OF GOLD BY ST JOHN’S DRAMA GROUP by Richard Hurford
15th - 17th March, 7.30pm St John’s Drama Group presents Crock of Gold, a pantomime packed with fun, slapstick and song and dance. Follow the old women who lives in a shoe and her children: Goldilocks, Tommy Tucker and Polly as they set off searching for the Crock of Gold, stalked by evil hairdresser, Ally Barber -meeting Robinson Crusoe, Sinbad and many others along the way. 07919 858370 or 07740 876478. At St John’s Primary School, Banbury. £5 adults, £3.50 children/ OAP’s.
WATERPERRY GARDENS Mothering Sunday
Sun 18th March Where better to take your Mum than Waterperry Gardens on her special day? As well as a glorious Mothering Sunday menu in the teashop, Miss H’s, Mum’s get free entry to the ornamental gardens – just beginning to burst into life again after the winter months. There’s also a fabulous range of gifts for Mum in the Gift Barn and Gallery. Open from 10am to 5pm. www.
waterperrygardens.co.uk
ARMSCOTE MANOR WORKSHOP AND LECTURE
Wednesday 21st March 10 am - 4pm, Gwyn Perry, Head Gardner, Armscote Manor - Training and Pruning Day. 7.30pm, Chris Brown - Quirky & The Unusual. A super event by the very kind invitation of Mrs Deborah Williams. More information from 01608 682375
OXFORD PLAYHOUSE Star Quality
19th - 24th March Noel Coward’s deliciously funny play, set in 1951, takes us behind the scenes of a new West End production, with a wickedly observant satire of talent and treachery and an unforgettable gallery of characters. Starring Liza Goddard, one of the country’s best-loved stars. 01865 305388
www.oxfordplayhouse.com
REHANGING THE CHURCH BELLS
Fri 23rd March, 7.30pm A silent auction is being held in the Old School Horley at 7.30 on Friday 23rd March. There will be a live beer tasting hosted by Hook Norton Brewery. There are some great lots already up for grab: A tour of Broughton Castle, signed Dick Francis books, Twickenham tickets and a flight in a World War II spotter plane. More details from Emma Hamer at Meadow Sweet Farm, Horley.
COUGHTON COURT
From 24th March “And thereby hangs a tale”. The exhibition comes from the Churches Conservation Trust, the national charity protecting historic churches at risk. For the first time all evidence of William Shakespeare’s wedding is brought together in one place to explore the mystery of where Shakespeare married Anne Hathaway.
On the 24th March a private house tour and exhibition, and view our first Art Wall display of the year with work by Carry Ackroydwww.
coughtoncourt.co.uk
CHIPPING NORTON THEATRE BALLET CENTRAL
Fri 23rd and Sat 24th March, 7.45pm Sat 24th March, 2.30pm
An opportunity to see some of the world’s most talented young dancers in an exciting programme of ballet, jazz, contemporary and narrative dance, featuring live accompaniment. Includes new works from Rambert Dance Company, phoenix Dance Theatre and Ballet Central’s founder, the late Christopher Gable.
£13.00, £11.00 Concessions 01608 642350
WATERPERRY GARDENS Saxifrage Weekend
Sat 24th - Sun 25th March, 10am - 5pm It’s March which means the National Collection of Kabschia and Silver Saxifrages (gorgeous little alpine plants!) will be looking their best. Visit the special courtyard garden to see these wonderfully versatile little garden gems and learn more about propagation and cultivation techniques from the garden expert. There’ll also be a display of unusual plants from leading UK Saxifrage growers.
www.waterperrygardens.co.uk
CHIPPING NORTON THEATRE Tales from a Sea Journey
Fri 30th March, 7.45pm In November 2009, eight performers from award winning theatre company New International Encounter embarked on a 3500 mile voyage across the Atlantic on a cargo ship. With the help of Islandic novelist, poet and Bjork lyricist Sjon, their experiences on the voyage are delicately intertwined with sea-faring tales from around the world.
£13.00, £11.00 Concessions 01608 642350
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