HELL hath no fury like a woman scorned. Medea unleashes a horrific vengeance on her enemies at the Oxford Playhouse.

Featuring one of the most powerful female roles in the history of drama, Medea is an intense story fuelled by passion, hatred and deadly rage.

Northern Broadsides brings Tom Paulin’s gripping new version of this Greek tragedy to life from Tuesday until Saturday.

For tickets call 01865 305305 or book online at oxfordplayhouse.com

  • Delivering 75 minutes of the finest British poetry tomorrow, Live Canon give their first performance at Oxford Playhouse as part of the Friday at 5 series.

Performed by three actors, Live Canon will fill the stage with classic poems and some lesser-known gems with their show War Poets.

It has also commissioned new acapella musical settings of many poems from classical, folk and theatre composers. Four will be featured in War Poets.

Call the box office on 01865 305305.

  • The Learning team at Oxford Playhouse has some great activities to get you closer to the action from Wednesday. From backstage tours, pre and post show talks, to workshops for over 60s, there’s something for all ages and interests.

On Wednesday at 10.30am, take a tour and go behind-the-scenes around the auditorium and backstage areas. You’ll hear stories from the theatre’s memorable history, and see how things work on and off stage.

  • NT Live features its first matinee performance, a spectacular family production of Terry Pratchett’s Nation, broadcast live from the National Theatre to cinemas worldwide, including Oxford’s Phoenix Picturehouse, on Saturday.

Nation is an exhilarating adventure story of survival and self-discovery featuring live music, dance and extraordinary puppets, suitable for ages 10 plus.

For ticket information visit ntlive.com

  • The Mill Arts Centre in Banbury is running a new course in Working in the Arts on Saturday.

The sessions cover practical topics such as business administration and set-up, marketing, promotion and sales for people who want to make a living from their artistic talent.

Call 01295 279002 for details.