Can space rockets be powered by poo? Is there life on Mars? Can we travel to another dimension? Local author, Sue Davidson, will help us sort science fact from science fiction, with science demonstrations, hands-on activities and extracts from her recent book, “Chagford Twins – the Quizling Question”.
Suitable for ages 7+
Chagford Twins – The Quizling Question is out now on Amazon for Kindle for £1.02
Hot on the heels of Maestro Gergiev’s visit comes another supreme Russian artist: the virtuoso violinist Maxim Vengerov. Vengerov recently reclaimed his position as one of the world’s leading soloists following a four year absence caused by injury, when he focussed on his conducting career.
After the Easter hunters have explored the Pleasure Gardens including the Blenheim Bygones' exhibition, families can catch the miniature train up to the Palace to see the beautiful Easter display on the grand saloon table.
A Park and Gardens ticket will be required for this event.
As part of Tuesdays at the Old Fire Station we give you Short Stories Aloud. Be there from the beginning! Short Stories Aloud kicks off with two amazing stories from new collections by feted authors, read aloud by actors. Chat with the authors will follow the readings. We're joined for this first night by BBC Short Story Prize winner DW Wilson and Roshi Fernando, shortlisted for the 2011 Sunday Times EFG Short Story Award, so we're in for a treat.
Tickets: £5 in advance from We Got Tickets
Further Info: Follow Short Stories Aloud on Twitter @StoriesAloud
Referencing his frequent use of, and meditations on, light, time and montage (both as a cinematic and a painterly device) the exhibition at Modern Art Oxford will feature Dawood’s most recent film and installation work, including the first UK presentation of New Dream Machine Project (2011), and a gallery installation of Trailer (2011). With this exhibition Dawood calls into question our attempts to reconcile the passing of time and the creation of identity in our own lives.
Modern Art Oxford presents two new works by artist Jordan Baseman. Created as a result of his residency at St. John’s College, University of Oxford during 2011, the works celebrate the collision of representation and abstraction, fact and fiction.
Green Lady is an experimental film presenting abstracted images syncopated to the voice of an anonymous narrator. We hear the narrator tell an emotive account of the death of her mother, tales of the mysterious ‘Green Lady’ that they both encountered in Oxford, and her thoughts on the Afterlife and the paranormal.
Seen by most observers as John Williams’ natural successor, guitarist Craig Ogden brings a laid back, seemingly effortless brilliance to his playing. His shimmering interpretations of works such as Francisco Tárrega’s Memories of the Alhambra and his virtuosity in classic and contemporary guitar repertoire have brought him fantastic record sales and a huge number of fans amongst the critics and public alike.
After mesmerising audiences at the Edinburgh Festival with her new show ‘Feel’ this fierce and sultry chanteuse returns for one night only. Expect fire, ice, joy and pure passion. Chameleon-like on stage, Camille transforms each song – with its own unique story – into an intense theatrical experience, drawing her audience into a world illuminated by the dark and the light. Camille O’Sullivan enjoys a formidable international reputation for her dramatic and amusing interpretations of the songs of Brel, Cave, Waits, Bowie and more.
The myth of Odysseus’ epic journey was ancient when Homer committed it to writing. Almost three thousand years later the stories still echo through our narrative memory. They are tales of famous heroes and villains; Athena, Zeus and the Cyclops, and those you might not know yet; six-headed Scylla, the whirlpool Charybdis and the lethargic Lotus-Eaters.
Dragons are descending on Oxford Castle – Unlocked this Easter, in an Eggstravaganza of activities that include a dragon egg quest, and a series of themed arts and crafts. Families are invited to join the crusade by exploring the castle and discovering the precious dragon eggs hidden around the ancient site. Traditional Easter arts and crafts activities will be available in the prison gallery, with projects including Easter baskets, bonnets and a variety of animal masks on offer for children to make, decorate and wear with pride.
Meet the Opera Dudes - code names Posh & Bricks - two highly talented singing agents. Their unique blend of humour, swing and slapstick humour makes this one of the most original classical acts you will see. No other act will take you from Verdi to Elvis Presley taking in Rachmaninov, Lloyd Webber and Donald Duck on the way. Don't be surprised to find your feet tapping, sides splitting and heart breaking - this is pure entertainment.
Wonderful voices and laughed until I had tears running down my face. Village Hall audience member
Oxford’s O3 Gallery is to host an exhibition of Olympic inspired art as part of the Cultural Olympiad programme. The BT Art Of Sport exhibition will show sculpture, paintings and photography from 10 leading UK artists specially commissioned by London 2012 sponsor BT.
This year’s Day of Dance on Saturday 28 April will once again see the High Street closed to through traffic so that everyone attending can have a safe and fun day. Over the last few years the road closure has been a requirement of the licensing authorities. A private security firm will ensure the day runs smoothly and there will once again be a strong presence from Thames Valley Police. We are looking for volunteers to give up a short period of time during the day to act as marshals for the road closure. If we can find enough volun
When the Oxford Folk Festival was cancelled in 2011, the local folkies of Oxford – determined not to sit at home on a sunny weekend in April – pulled together to create Folk Weekend in its place. The good news is we’re doing it all again in 2012!
CHAOS return with a a boat full of classic Cole Porter songs that are the stars of the show. The songs include I Get a Kick Out of You, It’s De-Lovely and the title song Anything Goes. A mixture of comical circumstances, mistaken identities, romantic love and jokes from P.G. Wodehouse. It should be a de-lovely piece of escapism for a theatre visit.
Anything Goes (Revised) music and lyrics by Cole Porter. Book by Guy Bolton, P. G. Wodehouse, Howard Lindsay and Russell Crouse. By arrangement with Musicscope and Stage Musicals Limited of New York.
Legends of Irish music the Fureys & Davey Arthur, make a welcome return to the Mill Arts Centre, Banbury on Monday 23rd April for their 11th visit. The band were formed in 1978 literally by accident. George, Paul and Davey were playing in Denmark with their own band called the Buskers and Eddie and Finbar, while touring in Germany were involved in a road accident. When George, Paul and Davey got news of the accident they immediately travelled to Germany to be with their brothers.
Albert Lee, has worked with some of the world’s top artists, from Emmylou Harris to the Everly Brothers, Dolly Parton to Eric Clapton. Albert has played with Hogan’s Heroes, which comprises some of the best, most respected Rock ‘n’ Roll and Country musicians in Great Britain, since 1987.
www.albertleeandhogansheroes.com
Tickets: £18 (earlybird)/£20
Take advantage of our early bird offer of £18 a ticket if booked before 28th February
Friday 6th April
8pm
Hotbuckle explode onto the stage with this new, innovative adaptation of one of Dickens’ greatest novels. With all the comedy, mystery, violent melodrama, suspense and poignancy of the original, it tells of Pip’s journey from boyhood to manhood as he seeks to discover who he is and find his place in an inhospitable world. With the bicentenary of Dickens’ birth in 2012, this electrifying, exhilarating and moving production is a must-see.
An eccentric couple travel their strange monochrome world in a quirky land-boat, until their lives are turned upside down by a new arrival -- the adorable and colourful Lulu. As she makes her presence felt in a variety of changing forms, the couple, along with the audience, explore love, play, adventure and, eventually, learn how to say goodbye.
Tuesday 10th April
11.30am & 2pm
Suitable for 5 yrs and over
Running time: 50 minutes
Tickets: £6/£22 for family ticket (4 tickets)
The Oxford Jazz Festival returns to the city over Easter! With fringe performances taking place all over the city in the evenings from 1st - 5th, the festival explodes with an exciting, international, jam-packed line-up of events all day and night on the 6th and 7th, with performances in an assortment of Oxford's finest venues.
For a full lineup go to http://www.oxfordjazzfestival.com
The Ashmolean is delighted to launch the 2012 Oxford Jazz Festival and to welcome renowned artist Cecilia Stalin and her Quartet. Cecilia has performed in leading jazz clubs in her native Sweden and at prestigious venues in London such as Ronnie Scotts, the Roundhouse and the Royal Festival Hall. Her music explores different genres, in a mixture of hip-hop, nu-jazz, and bop/swing. Enjoy the performance in the Ashmolean’s rooftop restaurant with cocktails and tapas from the new sharing-menu.
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