Musical

BREAK THE FLOORBOARDS

Oxford Playhouse n Thursday, May 30, to Saturday, June 1

Call 01865 305305 The team behind smash-hit musical Britain’s Got Bhangra bring their new show to Oxford where vibrant Bollywood and street dance styles will collide in an electric, feel-good show for all ages. This is a story about living the dream and following your goals, despite your family, two left feet and the local community’s disapproval.

Children’s show

THE WAVING CAT OF JAPAN

The Mill Theatre, Banbury

Saturday, June 1

Call 01295 279002

Children and families will love this show which is specially signed for children with a hearing impairment.

Described as a spectacular, traditional Japanese Bunraku puppet-style fantasy, the magical, fun-filled play uses puppets to tell the story of a wicked sorceress whose beautiful daughter falls in love with a prince. A fast-moving and funny show, it’s just under an hour long and suitable for children aged 3-7 years.

Drama

TRENCH

Didcot Cornerstone

June 1

Call 01235 515144 or cornerstone -arts.org

A searingly emotive production capturing the horrors of the First World War, using a true story told through music, puppetry and poetry. Should be obligatory for any teens studying this era. And, as this is Les Enfants Terribles’ final Oxfordshire date, see it now.

Dance

TRA^ERSE

Oxford Castle Quarter

Thursday, May 30 – Sunday, June 2

Free event. Visit dancinoxford.co.uk Dancin’ Oxford’s spectacular event features an exciting large-s cale new dance work featuring over 150 dancers from Japan and Oxford under the artistic direction of Oxford’s Cecilia Macfarlane. TRA^VERSE includes dance, music, artwork, 10 professional dancers (5 from each country), plus Wings a group of Japanese and Oxford community dancers. The dancers will take their audience through the castle grounds, and hope to encourage them to take up dancing themselves.