Arts and Entertainment

Pick of six from children's book reviewer CAROLINE FRANKLIN.

Dare, with support, Troy Redfern at Arlington Arts, review by Brian Harrington.

Compton Players' light-hearted romp Happy Acres reviewed.

The Bagnor theatre will not continue to be funded by Arts Council England as an NPO.

Major government investment announced in move to 'level up'.

Foxfinder at the Old Fire Station, Oxford, review by JON LEWIS.

Children's show Pigs Might Fly reviewed at the Oxford Playhouse.

A village is holding a regular arts and craft group.

Having been invited to exhibit in Antwerp, Belgium Johannes von Stumm set out to explore the new export regulations. .

Young filmmakers recently visited the centre of British cinema for a formal red carpet event.

The Bongolian's Harlem Hipshake album launch show at Arlington Arts reviewed.

Slovak writer tells all in new book released earlier this year.

Multi-award-winning trombonist Mark Nightingale is Pangbourne Jazz Club's guest on Sunday evening, backed by the club's rhythm section.

Strictly Come Dancing Pros tour line-up – coming to Oxford.

Prince Edward joins Reading Rep on its 10th anniversary.

'Musical fireworks' with Apollo Big Band featuring Steph Richardson at Sutton Hall, Stockcross.

Review of play developed from conversations with climate activists.

Commotio return to the Abbey with some choral gems.

The Earl and The Pharaoh – From the Real Downton Abbey to the Discovery of Tutankhamun has just been published.

National best-selling author, Robert Harris, spoke about his new book at the 22nd Thatcham Festival.