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MAD about Waddesdon festival next month

12:20pm Monday 3rd June 2013

JOOLS Holland will start a weekend of activities at Waddesdon Manor this June. The musician will be playing at the National Trust property on June 28.

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Internationally renowned opera returns for its third season near Stokenchurch

3:20pm Sunday 2nd June 2013

FOR the third year running the beauty and professionalism of the Garsington Opera will be delighting audiences at an estate by Stokenchurch. The internationally renowned opera moved to the Wormsley Estate, owned by the Getty family in 2011, and organisers have not looked back.

Yates's in High Wycombe

12:00pm Sunday 2nd June 2013

THIS week's I Love My Local went to Yates's in High Wycombe.

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Review: Comedy night at Winchmore Hill

10:27am Sunday 2nd June 2013

THE Potters Arms in Winchmore Hill was packed on Thursday night for its monthly comedy club.

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Theatre company making fun of Shakespeare

2:10pm Saturday 1st June 2013

A ROMP through the complete works of Shakespeare is coming to the Wycombe Swan. Matt Rippy from the show spoke about his love for the Bard and how honoured he is as an American to perform the playwright's work in the UK.

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Review: Theatre and food in one at The Mill at Sonning

11:50am Saturday 1st June 2013

THE Mill at Sonning has a unique experience for theatre goers with a hot home cooked meal served before you see a show- all in the same venue. The theatre has been entertaining for 30 years and offers a quaint and pleasant experience.

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Top five things to do this weekend

10:50am Friday 31st May 2013

FREETIME'S pick of the top five things to do this weekend.

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Phill Jupitus on the less 'spiteful' Buzzcocks and his new show

5:30pm Thursday 30th May 2013

WITH his current show, Phill Jupitus said every night is like the opening night. Taking a step away from stand up the 50-year-old comedian is experimenting with a character based show, which very much relies on the audience interaction. As well as this he announced he is returning to the popular BBC2 show, Never Mind the Buzzcocks, this autumn.

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Your leisure guide: What's on this week and beyond

2:59pm Thursday 30th May 2013

WHAT'S on this week in and around High Wycombe.

The Garden Players to perform at new venue

9:30am Monday 27th May 2013

THE Garden Players are in a new venue this year performing Shakespeare's As You Like It.

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Hazlemere illustrator creates a Football Mishmash

3:00pm Sunday 26th May 2013

A FOOTBALL-mad artist from Hazlemere is beginning to reap the benefits of a year-long project to chart the history of the beautiful game in a single picture.

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Popular comedy night welcomes Adam Bloom next week

1:10pm Sunday 26th May 2013

A COMEDY night in Winchmore Hill has picked up a loyal fanbase with 110 people attending each month.

Food review: Delights at Waddesdon Manor restaurant

11:20am Saturday 25th May 2013

LIZ Collins and her family take in the delights of the Manor Restaurant at Waddesdon.

Cliveden celebrates Nancy Astor

5:22pm Friday 24th May 2013

AN ACTRESS dressed as the first female MP cut a cake to celebrate her birthday on Sunday.

What's on in South Bucks: Your leisure guide

12:10pm Friday 24th May 2013

WHAT'S on in South Bucks: Your events guide

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Top five things to do this weekend

10:10am Friday 24th May 2013

FREETIME'S pick of the top five things to do this weekend.

Experienced Phantom talks about his stage career

5:19pm Thursday 23rd May 2013

EARL Carpenter has just finished playing the Phantom in the 25th anniversary national tour of The Phantom of the Opera, and he is bringing his love for the musical to the Wycombe Swan.

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This week's gig guide

3:00pm Thursday 23rd May 2013

THIS week's gig guide brought to you by Rupert Butterfield of Rupe's Gig Guide.

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First World Problems come to the Swan

11:50am Wednesday 22nd May 2013

COMEDIAN Jason Manford is coming to the Wycombe Swan this July for two nights.

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Review: The Birmingham Royal Ballet at Wycombe Swan

9:55am Wednesday 22nd May 2013

WITHIN one minute of the opening act of the Birmingham Royal Ballet’s programme, you know you are in for a real treat.

Bolter End stone carver wins gold at the Chelsea Flower Show

2:20pm Tuesday 21st May 2013

A STONE carver to the rich and famous competing at this week’s Chelsea Flower Show has won a gold medal.

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Elvis is in the building at The Swan

11:50am Tuesday 21st May 2013

CHRIS Connor’s hugely successful show, Elvis the Ultimate Performance, is coming to the Wycombe Swan at the end of this month.

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Top artists exhibit at Hillier Gallery

10:50am Monday 20th May 2013

TWO renowned UK artists have opened a joint exhibition of their new works at the hillier gallery.

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Time for revenge in Blackbird show

4:00pm Sunday 19th May 2013

A STORY of un-nerving revenge and intrigue is coming to High Wycombe this month.

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Henley Festival moves to new location next year

11:50am Sunday 19th May 2013

THE Henley Festival will take a big step next year as it moves its location outside the town.

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The Swan selected for split-tour ballet

12:20pm Saturday 18th May 2013

THE Wycombe Swan is one of just four theatres which the Birmingham Royal Ballet is bringing its southern tour to. The company splits in two each year with half going south and half going north so it can present its work to the widest possible audience. Orchestra Director John Beadle gives his take on making sure everything is alright on the night.

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Food review: The Beech House should become a mainstay in Beaconsfield

11:30am Saturday 18th May 2013

THE Beech House feels like a breath of fresh air for Beaconsfield, nestling effortlessly into the busy, affluent lifestyle of the town.

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