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Shaw’s sympathetic portrayal of ‘saint’ beheaded for his integrity

A Man For All SeasonsOxford PlayhouseWednesday, February 19FANS of Wolf Hall, whether on page or screen, will remember that Hilary Mantel’s portrait of Thomas Cromwell is a deeply sympathetic one while she depicts Thomas More as a ruthless hunter of...

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Theatre in funding appeal

ACTRESS Dame Judi Dench has described a theatre as a “jewel” as a crowdfunding campaign is launched to help safeguard its future. The Mill at Sonning, which opened in 1982, is in need of a £125,000 cash injection to ensure it can fully operate during...

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Disciplined outfit had pinpoint timing (even without a conductor)

Pavlova Winds with Glynne Butt Church of St Mary-le-More, WallingfordSaturday, September 6 A HIGHLY qualified musical friend of mine once said that if you’re at a loose end and don’t know what to do with yourself, then put on some Mozart, or the...

Eighties throwback to life on council estate is tough to take

Tough formative years shaped formidable, fearless, funny character

Musicians flying from around world to play Hambleden

Murder most funny speaks to parish's community spirit

Orchestral manoeuvres led to symphonic prog rock night

Highland games of breakfast bowls

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Falling in and out of love, all at once

READING Rep Theatre kicks off its autumn season tonight with a revival of Jason Robert Brown’s The Last Five Years. Directed by Hal Chambers, with choreography by Georgina Lamb, the show is the story of two New Yorkers, Cathy (Martha Kirby) and Jamie...

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Immersive thriller has plenty of twists in tale

DIRECTOR and writer Dugald Bruce-Lockhart’s early life had parallels with that of the late conservationist Gerald Durrell, best known for his book My Family and Other Animals. So when Dugald’s father told him about a spooky short story written by...

Residents protest against use of chemical weedkiller

RESIDENTS in Goring are protesting against the use of a chemical weedkiller. The Goring Villagers Against Glyphosate group have been posting flyers through letterboxes against the use of glyphosate. It reads: “Hey! Not this Way!” and outlines...

Thousands defy downpour

DESPITE an ominous weather forecast and eventual downpour thousands of people flocked to the 134th Henley Farm and Country Show. The annual event, held at the Henley Showground on Saturday, comprised farming, livestock and machinery displays, classic...

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Shaw’s sympathetic portrayal of ‘saint’ beheaded for his integrity

Theatre in funding appeal

Disciplined outfit had pinpoint timing (even without a conductor)

Eighties throwback to life on council estate is tough to take

Tough formative years shaped formidable, fearless, funny character

Musicians flying from around world to play Hambleden

Murder most funny speaks to parish's community spirit

Orchestral manoeuvres led to symphonic prog rock night

Highland games of breakfast bowls

Falling in and out of love, all at once

Immersive thriller has plenty of twists in tale

Residents protest against use of chemical weedkiller

Thousands defy downpour

Determination and respect are keys to success

Theatre in funding appeal

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