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Bright yellow poster for 'The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)' by Reduced Shakespeare Company. Humorous actors in varied costumes surround bold black and white text. A Shakespeare illustration and playful tone emphasize comedy.
The Theatre Chipping Norton and Selladoor Worldwide present Reduced Shakespeare Company in

The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged)

  • Comedy
A reinvented rollercoaster ride through all 37 of the Bard’s plays.
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Upcoming events

  1. Dancer in a gold outfit poses dramatically on a brightly lit fountain in an urban night scene. Text reads "One Night Only," with "ElliTe Studios" and "Cast."

    One Night Only by ElliTe Studios

    • Dance
    Join us for a spectacular showcase as ElliTe Studios and ElliTe Studios College come together for ONE NIGHT ONLY.This…
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  2. Three musicians perform on stage: one plays a double bass, another strums an acoustic guitar, and the third plays drums. The scene feels lively and engaged.

    Walk the Road - A Celebration of American Folk Music

    • Music
    Journey through American folk blues with the Mark Harrison Band, with songs, stories and the legends behind them.
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  3. A man in a black suit stands confidently against a vibrant background of swirling blue and orange light. Bold text reads "Kai Widdrington Evolution." Spotlights shine above.

    Kai: Evolution

    • Dance
    'Strictly' star Kai Widdrington takes audience members on a mesmerising journey through an array of dance genres.
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Our Stories

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    Choreography Team announced for Dick Whittington

    Benjamin Mundy announced as Choreographer for Cast’s Christmas panto, Dick Whittington with Becky Parkinson as…
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  2. Title "Dick Whittington and His Cat" on a red, sparkly background. Features a silhouette of a cat and scattered gold coins, creating a magical atmosphere.

    Three familiar faces are back at Cast this Christmas for Dick Whittington!

    We are excited to announce three fantastic actors are returning to Cast this festive season for our Purr-fect Christmas…
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  3. The Gruffalo - a horned, tusked, yellow-eyed beast with a brown hairy body, spines down its back and claws.

    Q&A with Tall Stories' Toby Mitchell and Olivia Jacobs

    Award-winning theatre company Tall Stories has travelled all across the world with its stage adaptation of The…
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