Shakespeare

MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING
Amphitheatre, Saïd Business School, Oxford

Until July 27 n Call 07950 298720 or enchantedplayers.co.uk

“Some Cupid kills with arrows... some with traps!” so warn the Enchanted Players who are taking over Creation’s spot this year with this classic comedy. Allowing the characters to shine in this uncostumed delight, the rich back stories and hilarious elements are still relevant, hence the contemporary setting.

Open-air production

 TOM@S MIDNIGHT GARDEN

Orchard Dene Garden Theatre, Blewbury

Until July 27

Call 01235 515144

Tom’s Midnight Garden is a story that has been captivating audiences young and old since it was first published in 1958, transported and gripping us all ever since by Tom’s Adventures. Since then it has been a BBC drama on TV and radio, a film, and in 2001 David Wood created this adaptation to bring the book’s magic to the stage as the Blewbury Players hope to do. It is a story full of wonder, adventure, friendship, love and hope. A feelgood play in a wonderful setting.

Charity do

IN THE STOCKS

Oxford Castle Unlocked n Saturday, from 11am

Oxford Castle Unlocked is bringing back the stocks and inviting volunteer prisoners to brave the historic punishment to raise cash for Helen & Douglas House. Swapping the traditional missiles of rotten fruit for wet sponges, visitors will then be invited to donate to charity in exchange for a chance to soak the “prisoner”. Willing volunteers should contact Ellie Stokes on estokes@oxfordcastleunlock ed.co.uk or 07713 307 925.

HOLIDAY WORKSHOPS

Pegasus, Magdalen Road, Oxford

Call 01865 812160 pegasustheatre.co.uk

Summer Village at Pegasus is full of interesting activities to entertain young people and this year is no exception. From puppetry and street dance, urban art and dance to creating a show in a week, there is something to engage everyone ranging from six to 19 years old.

Stand Up

JOHN GORDILLO

Glee Club, Oxford n Saturday, July 27

Call 0871 472 0400 or glee.co.uk/oxford

After directing hit shows for comedians Eddie Izzard and Reg D Hunter, John Gordillo moved centre stage with material that explores his family, politics and psychology. Two of the theatre shows he has directed were nominated for Edinburgh Comedy Awards. For 18+.