In the spotlight

• Priscilla, Queen of the Desert: The Haymarket (Wed 14 Nov to Sat 24 Nov).
• Robin Hood: Watermill Theatre Reviews (Thu 15 Nov to Sat 5 Jan).
• The Madness of George III: Theatre at the cinema (Tue 20 Nov).
• Joking Apart: DADS (Wed 21 Nov to Sat 24 Nov).
• Twelfth Night: Goring Gap Players (Wed 21 Nov to Sat 24 Nov).
• Sleeping Beauty: Kingston Bagpuize Drama Group (Thu 22 Nov to Sat 24 Nov).
• Alice In Wonderland: Overton Dramatic Society (Tue 27 Nov to Sat 1 Dec).
• A Woman of No Importance: Woodley Theatre (Tue 27 Nov to Sat 1 Dec).
• The Heiress: New Era Players (Wed 28 Nov to Fri 30 Nov).
• The Crucible: Abingdon Drama Club (Wed 28 Nov to Sat 1 Dec).
• Men of the World: Boundary Players (Wed 28 Nov to Sat 1 Dec).
• The King and I: Theatre at the cinema (Thu 29 Nov).
• Sleighed to Death: Hook Players (Thu 29 Nov to Sat 1 Dec).
• Jack and the Beanstalk: Corn Exchange (Fri 30 Nov to Sun 6 Jan).
• A Christmas Carole: Newbury Dramatic Society (Sat 1 Dec).

See What's on for a list of everything.

Kingston Bagpuize Drama Group's next production is their first ever panto and it's a very funny version of Sleeping Beauty. The wicked fairy is mightily miffed when she dosen’t get an invite to the royal christening. Can brave Fairy Peaceful save Princess Aurora from the death spell and keep her safe for her dream prince? And how will the Queen Mum cope with a very long sleep-over? 22nd to 24th November.

This Friday and Saturday, 23rd and 24th November, at Sherfield Village Hall Loddon Players are presenting a reading and presentation of the letters of two artists who served in the the First World War, together with a small exhibition of their art, and that of some of their contemporaries. The letters are a fascinating and previously unpublished record of their lives. No need to book.

Boundary Players' next production is John Godber's Men of the World in Tadley from 28th November to 1st December. Experience the world of coach trips as seen through the eyes of three coach drivers; Larry, Stick and Frank as they share one of their most memorable coach journeys together. A touching, often hilarious, bitter-sweet play.

New Era Players' next production is The Heiress between 28th November and 8th December. This was the first full length production by New Era Players in our Wash Common theatre, 40 years ago. It is set in 19th century New York and revolves around the wealthy Sloper family who live in the much sought-after New York address of Washington Square, New York.

Newbury Dramatic Society presents A Christmas Carole at Morpheus Theatre, Newbury on 1st December - Dickens with a Twist! Elizabeth Scrooge reveals her dislike of Christmas to her niece Freda and her clerk Barbara Cratchit, prompting a visit from the Ghost of her late partner Jessica Marley. Three more Spirits follow, to teach  Elizabeth a better appreciation of the festive season and life in general.

TADS' panto is Sleeping Beauty on 8th and 15th December in Tilehurst. At the naming ceremony by the King and Queen of their newborn daughter, Princess Rose, the Good Fairies bestow their gifts but bad Fairy Nightshade arrives and casts her spell of death by pricking her finger on a spinnng wheel. The Chief Fairy changes this to falling asleep for 100 years only to be woken by a kiss from a Prince.

Didcot Phoenix Drama Group's panto is Rumplestiltskin in Didcot and Harwell between 18th and 26th January. Marie will surely win the heart of the King as she has a talent of spinning straw into gold... or does she have help from the evil little goblin, Rumpelstiltskin? Join Phoenix for a veritable feast of songs, slapstick and terrible jokes to cheer up a dreary January day!