Drama

WHAT THE DICKENS?

Pegasus, Oxford November 30 - December 30 Tickets: 01865 812160 A comedy fairytale for Christmas, What The Dickens? will envelop you as soon as you enter the building, immersing you in an interactive Victorian experience, as the prelude to the main show. Then you’ll meet the young Charles, a rookie reporter on The Morning Chronicle who, while investigating the foggy slums of Ye Olde London Towne, accidentally stumbles on a story that could make his reputation.

Children’s

MIKI

Cornerstone, Didcot n Until December 23 n Tickets: 01235 515144 or cornerstone-arts.org Based on the bestselling book by Stephen Mackey, Miki is a Christmas show the whole family will enjoy. Featuring amazing underwater creatures, sing-alongs and extraordinary puppetry, Miki is an inspiring story about friendship, courage and adventure. The running time of 50 minutes is perfect for tots aged three-plus who are too restless for panto.

Musical theatre

9 to 5

New Theatre, Oxford n December 3-8 n Tickets: 0844 871 3020 or atgtickets.com/oxford The stage version of the Dolly Parton film, you won’t catch the Texan Queen herself, but this all-singing-all-dancing gang will make it worth your while. Based on three office workers who turn the tables on their sexist, egotistical, lying, hypocritical bigot of a boss, they take control of the company and learn there’s nothing they can’t do. Enjoy.

Cabaret

THE WORLD OF WRONG Oxford Playhouse Tuesday December 4 Tickets: 01865 305388 or oxfordplayhouse.com The reviews speak for themselves, but The Two Wrongies reinterpret the classic double-act genre through dance, cabaret and comedy, and a filthy sense of humour, including an unforgettable synchronised swimming simulation.

Comedy

PAPPY’S LAST SHOW Cornerstone, Didcot November 30 Tickets: 01235 515 144 or cornerstone-arts.org Pappy’s, below, were nominated for Edinburgh Comedy Award Best Show this year for a reason, as their effortless intertwining of sketches, songs, silliness and nostalgia wins you over every time. The comedy sketch trio made up of Matthew, Ben and Thomas have also have won their own series on BBC Three, called The Secret Dude Society, so catch them while you can.