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God of Carnage at The Mill

A play by Yazmina Reza, translated by Christopher Hampton “I don’t have a sense of humour, I have no intention of acquiring one!

Banbury Cross Players will present Yazmina Reza’s God of Carnage from 5 - 8 March 2014 at the Mill Arts Centre, Banbury.

Yasmina Reza is an expert analyst of social hypocrisy; and her play, in Christopher Hampton’s witty translation, starts out as a rancidly funny account of two couples tiptoeing around their mutual dislike. The play loaded with misogyny, racial prejudice and homophobia, a recipe of our time… “… a comedy of manners without the manners. The play deals with the aftermath of a playground altercation between two boys and what happenswhen their parents meet to talk about it. As the evening progresses,the alcohol flows and tensions emerge until finally the gloves come off.”

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God of Carnage won an Olivier Award for Best New Comedy in London, and became the third longest-running production of the decade on Broadway with 452 performances.

It has been adapted as a film, directed by Roman Polanski, in 2011.

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Limehouse Lizzy are live at the Mill, Banbury on their 2014 tour, playing the greatest hits of Phil Lynott & Thin Lizzy. Full details at: www.limehouselizzy.com Limehouse Lizzy are officially one of the hardest working bands in the UK. They were accredited for their live shows by the Performing Rights Society in December 2011 and received their certificate from PRS Chairman (and respected songwriter) Guy Fletcher OBE. Renowned for an action-packed pyrothechnic-fuelled explosion of a show, Limehouse Lizzy continue to keep the spirit of Celtic rock icon Philip Lynott and his band Thin Lizzy alive, well and dominating stages worldwide. The band have also added a tribute into their show to ex-Thin Lizzy guitarist (and world renowned solo artist) Gary Moore.

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Middleton Cheney Library Supporters Group have had some great events already this year – their next offerings include: Thursday 27 February - An Evening with Rosy Burke A visual presentation of some of her photographic work, including Country File, The Banbury White Horse, The Big Draw and Alcan.

7.30 pm – Adult £5/Child £2 including wine & soft drinks.

Thursday 13 March - FILM AT THE LIBRARY ‘Anna Karenina’ - 7.30 pm - £6, including ice-cream.

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Rebecca’s World - the rock musical

From Thursday February 20th to Saturday February 22nd Fantasy adventure musical based on the cult book by Terry Nation (inventor of the Daleks!) adapted for the stage by local teacher Stephen Wass. Suitable for all ages. Performances from 20th-22nd February at 7.30pm, with additional matinee at 2.30pm on the Saturday.

Tickets £5 from the Wild Damson cafe in Cropredy, or from 01295 758224.

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