This year's panto marks the village's most ambitious production to date, with the usual helpings of slapstick and farce thrown in for good measure. Call 01869 338153.

Until January 23
The Snow Queen
The Mill, Banbury, times and prices vary.
An evil magic mirror shatters into millions of tiny pieces. Shards fly out and pierce hearts across the world. A young victim, Kai, is swept away by the mysterious Snow Queen and kept as her captive. His friend Gerda is determined to find him at any cost. Call 01295 279002.

January 22-23, 28-30
Aladdin
The Institute, Adderbury, times vary, £7.
The script-writers have been busy for Adderbury's annual panto, turning their hand to coming with an original plot based on Arabian Nights - with plenty of local references added in too. Tickets available from the village's Taste Buds shop.

Thursday, January 28
You Are Here
The Theatre, Chipping Norton, 7.45pm, pay what you want
An unusual and beautifully designed poetry-based performance. Colette Bryce, Daljit Nagra and Jo Shapcott perform a curated collection of funny, complex and engaging poems, all asking Who am I? Who are you? Where are you and where are you going? Part of Wild Nights, where you pay what you think it deserves.