* THE Vagina Monologues are back. Narrated this time by Hayley Tamaddon of Emmerdale, Clare Buckfield of 2point4 Children, and Vicky Entwistle of Coronation Street, one of the funniest, least militant narratives of women’s sexuality is on from 8pm tomorrow. Hosted this time by the Mill Theatre in Banbury, the show has been performed more than 3,000 times worldwide.For tickets call 01295 279002.
* Today you can catch David O’Doherty, ‘a national treasure’, at The Glee Club in Oxford. His appearance from 7.30pm is the third stop of his 2012 tour, Seize the David O’Doherty. This show is about cheering yourself up, making yourself feel better on bleak winter days when you remember that after all your struggles in life it always ends the same inevitable way. As well as his characteristic humour, O’Doherty brings songs, bicycle repair and sex tips to the Glee Club. All for £15 (concs £10). For tickets go to glee.co.uk/oxford or call 0871 472 0400.
* Pegasus theatre’s own patron Francesca Martinez performs in her revolutionary show What The **** Is Normal?! at the theatre on Saturday. She is an award-winning comedian, she is sought-after the world over, she is a face you also know from TV, and she particularly likes to take on serious questions. So for £12 (down to £6 for under-18s), this show that changes ‘normal’ into something funny is a bargain and a gem, as well as a must and an evening to remember. For tickets call 01865 812160.
* Half term is a tricky time for parents whose children suddenly have a lot more energy, but here’s Annie’s Tea Room in Thrupp to the rescue. Until Sunday it is hosting Halloween celebrations and half-term fun that includes apple and biscuit decorating, pumpkin carving, apple bobbing and craft making, to mention only a few things. And for all the lucky ones visiting on a Friday, Professor Moon’s World Famous Punch & Judy will be on from 1, 2 and 3 pm.For more information go to anniestearoom.co.uk
* And here’s something for the historically minded grown-ups. On Saturday between 10am and 4.30pm there is a free World War One event at Banbury Museum. Bring in your great grandfather’s diaries, letters kept and cherished by your great grandmother, or a box of photos stored in the spare room, and contribute to the first online European archive of private WWI memorabilia. Remember and share together as part of the first WWI Family History Roadshow.For more information go to cherwell.gov.uk/museum or europeana1914-1918.eu/en
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