Blackwell’s Presents: Samantha Shannon, Saturday, 3-4pm, Sheldonian Theatre
To celebrate the publication of The Mime Order, Shannon will be discussing her work with Andy Serkis, of The Lord of the Rings fame, and Jonathan Cavendish, co-founder of Imaginarium Studios, which has purchased the film rights to her first novel, The Bones Season.
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Russell Kane & Friends, Saturday, 7.30pm, Glee Club
No-one has ever been to Glee. We know that. But maybe its time to rectify that, with Russell Kane – star of Live at the Apollo, The Royal Variety Show, and Live at the Electric – hosting a night of his favourite comedians, and presenting some of his own comedy too. Yeah, we know he’s not funny, but maybe your mates think he is.
Erik Feig, Tuesday, 8pm, The Oxford Union
President of Lionsgate Motion Picture Group, Feig will be talking about his career in the film industry. With film credits that range from The Hunger Games, to Twilight, to The Hurt Locker, Feig’s talk will provide an insight into the life of one of Hollywood’s leading producers.
Valley Uprising, Tuesday, 9pm, Ultimate Picture Palace
As part of the tenth annual Adventure Film Festival, the Ultimate Picture Palace will be giving a one-off screening of Valley Uprising, a feature-length film chronicling the history of rock climbing in California’s Yosemite Valley. Thrilling, evocative and beautiful, don’t miss the opportunity to see this on the big screen.
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West Side Story, Wednesday-Saturday, 7.30pm, Oxford Playhouse
Rival gangs, the New York Jets and the Puerto Rico Sharks, come face to face in the oppressive heat of 1950s Manhattan. One of two student productions to grace the Playhouse’s main stage this term, West Side Story promises not to disappoint, featuring some unforgettable songs: ‘America’, ‘Tonight’, ‘Somewhere’, and more.
Slow Club, Thursday, 7.30pm, The Bullingdon Arms (aka The Art Bar)
Sheffield duo Slow Club released their debut album in 2009, which was initially categorised as ‘anti-folk’, whatever that means. They arrive at The Bullingdon on Thursday so if you want a taste of their exuberant sounds, rockabilly beats and harmonious hooks, get yo’self down there.
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Charlie Simpson, Friday, 6pm, O2 Academy
Legendary, that’s right legendary, Busted frontman Charlie Simpson arrives at Oxford’s O2 without a band for the very first time. What better way to end a tiring week than rocking out to such classic anthems as ‘Year 3000’, ‘Air Hostess’, and ‘Crashed The Wedding’. It’s 2003 all over again. Note: Cherwell cannot confirm he will play any of the aforementioned bangers.
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