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Inception (15)
Tue 7 Sep - Wed 8 Sep 7.30pm
Disorientating, highly intelligent thriller from the director of Batman Begins and Memento, starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Michael Caine.
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The Sound of Simon
Thu 9 Sep 7.45pm
A tribute to the music of Simon and Garfunkel Songs such as Mrs Robinson, The Only Living Boy In New York and The Sounds of Silence...
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Coco Chanel and Igor Stravinsky (15)
Fri 10 Sep 7.30pm
A stylish drama of intimacy and culture that closed last year’s Cannes Festival.
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Hiss and Boo Music Hall
Sat 11 Sep 2.30pm, 7.45pm
Britain’s brightest and best music hall and variety company pay a much requested return visit to Chipping Norton with one of their famously funny concoctions.
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An Evening of Magic and Comedy
Sun 12 Sep 7.45pm
A family evening of magic, comedy, mind reading and illusion.
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Ondine (12A)
Tue 14 Sep 7.30pm
Shot against the Irish coast's magical backdrop, Ondine is a story of love, hope and the unwavering belief in the impossible.
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London River (12A)
Wed 15 Sep 7.30pm
Brenda Blethyn stars as a mother who comes to London after the July 2005 bombings in search of her missing daughter.
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The Vagina Monologues
Thu 16 Sep 7.45pm
Following hugely successful national tours, The Vagina Monologues comes to Chipping Norton with an all star cast!
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Rob Deering & Isy Suttie Double Bill
Fri 17 Sep 7.45pm
The finest double act working in Britain today - combine razor-sharp stand-up with incredible flights of musicianship.
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Cormac Kenevey
Sun 19 Sep 7.45pm
Captivating audiences all over Ireland and the UK for several years with his mature singing style and heartfelt interpretations of the classic jazz numbers that have inspired him.
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Angela Huth and Land Girls
Tue 21 Sep 7.45pm
Local author Angela Huth talks about her new book Once a Land Girl, the long awaited follow up to the incredibly successful novel (and film) Land Girls.
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The Sevret In Their Eyes (El secreto de susojos) (18)
Wed 22 Sep 7.30pm
This year's Best Foreign Film Oscar winner is a skillful blend of love story, crime thriller and legal drama with a distinctly Latin flavour.
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Women Without Men (Zannan-E Bedun-E Mardan) (15)
Thu 23 Sep 7.30pm
Floating effortlessly though the lives of the four women and the beautiful landscapes of Iran, the film reflects on the complex intellectual and political forces shaping their futures. 
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Thea Gilmore
Fri 24 Sep 7.45pm
Oxfordshire-born singer-songwriter Thea Gilmore returns to Chipping Norton with her critically acclaimed brand of well-crafted and insightful folk-rock.
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Felix Dennis - Did I Mention the Free Wine?
Sat 25 Sep 7.45pm
Critically acclaimed poet Felix Dennis is bringing his unique and entertaining brand of poetry to The Theatre.
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Youth Jazz Band Concert
Sun 26 Sep 2pm - 5pm
See up & coming Jazz musicians from our region, including the winners of the Music Festival Jazz Band challenge.
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Terry Lightfoot with Martin Litton and his Rhythm Aces
Sun 26 Sep 7.45pm
Providing a fantastic medley of vintage 1920s and 30s jazz music to suit all tastes, this will be the fantastic finale of this year's festival.
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RICHARD III
Wed 29 Sep 7.45pm
Love and Madness present
Directed by Ben Kidd
Shakespeare's tale of a brilliant, scheming hunchback who murders and seduces his way to the throne.
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Accidental Death of an Anarchist
Thu 30 Sep 7.45pm
Directed by Neil Sheppeck
Get ready for a hilarious night of riotous political farce, in this sharp and hilarious satire on corruption.
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Accidental Death of an Anarchist
Thu 30 Sep 1.30pm

Get ready for a hilarious night of riotous political farce, in this sharp and hilarious satire on corruption.
This is an extra performance due to demand.


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GYLES BRANDRETH: The One to One Show
Fri 1 Oct 7.45pm
They say all political careers end in tears. In Gyles Brandreth's case it's tears of laughter as the actor, author, One Show reporter, former MP and government whip turns stand-up. Gyles delivers a dazzling evening of wit, wordplay and hilarious name-dropping.
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The Paper Washi Wish
Sat 2 Oct 11am, 2pm
Welcome to Kamishibai time, story time in Japan.  Join Rabbit’s friends on an exciting adventure through a world of paper and learn the art of Washi, Japanese papermaking.
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John Pilkington: A Stroll through the Axis of Evil
Sat 2 Oct 7.45pm
Following his sellout visit to The Theatre in 2008, this acclaimed teller of traveller’s tales returns to enlighten and inspire with funny anecdotes, hair raising stories and stunning photography. 
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The Johnny Cash Roadshow
Sun 3 Oct 7.45pm
Featuring Clive John as the ‘Man in Black’ this is the number one Johnny Cash experience.  With his world class band.  This is SO much more than just a tribute to Johnny Cash, this is an audio and visual spectacle to entertain.
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Vertigo
Wed 6 Oct 7.45pm
Oxfordshire Theatre Company presents
by Jonathan Holloway
Vertigo tells the story of Roger Flavieres and the mysterious woman who stole his heart...
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Mabon
Fri 8 Oct 7.45pm
Miss out on Mabon at your peril! For the past few years these high octane festival favourites from Wales have been fizzing, frothing and fermenting into the intoxicatingly heady brew they are today.
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Farm Boy
Wed 13 Oct 1.30pm, 7.45pm
New Perspectives & Scamp Theatre present
Adapted from award winning Michael Morpurgo’s compelling sequel to his much loved novel, War Horse.
A moving account of the changing face of the English countryside and a beautifully-crafted reminder that stories really can reach out across the generations.
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Theatre Design
Mon 25 Oct 10.30am - 3.30pm
This is a great opportunity for young people who enjoy drawing and designing to get creative, let their imaginations take off and learn about the role of the theatre designer.
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Halloween Hullabaloo
Wed 27 Oct 10.30am - 1.30pm
Embark on a Halloween adventure, during which you will explore voice, text, movement and games.
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Spooky Spiders and Beastly Bats
Fri 29 Oct 2.00pm - 4.00pm
Create your own beastly bat or scare your friends with a handmade spooky spider!  A paper based workshop, full of creativeness and fun!
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Beauty and The Beast
Tue 23 Nov - Sat 8 Jan 10.00am
The Theatre Chipping Norton presents
With non-stop giggles from beginning to end, stunning costumes, rip-roaring songs and sweeties galore, come and discover why everyone’s talking about The Theatre Chipping Norton’s perfect panto.
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