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SEPTEMBER
SEASON GUIDE www.cornerstone-arts.org
WHAT’S ON AT A GLANCE... SEPTEMBER. Sat 15
The London Swing Orchestra
Music
8pm
Sun 16
Rumpelstiltskin
Family
2pm
Thu 20
Why YouTube Loves the Slow Loris
Talk
7pm
Sat 22
Simon Evans – Friendly Fire
Comedy
8pm
Sun 23
Tiffin Concert – clarinet and piano
Music
2pm
Mon 24
Spiers and Boden
Music
Thu 27
The Man who was Hamlet
Theatre
Fri 28
Andi Osho – All the Single Ladies
Comedy
8pm
Sat 29
Decadance
Dance
8pm
Sun 30
Stuck!
Family
2pm
8pm 7.30pm
OCTOBER. Sat 6
The Wit and Songs of Noel Coward
Music
2pm
Sun 7
The Harvest Feast
Storytelling
7pm
Thu 11
OSJ Wind Ensemble
Music
Sat 13
BACA Awards
Awards
Sun 14
Penguin
Family
Thu 18
Brecht’s Mother Courage
Theatre
Fri 19
Mark Thomas
Comedy
11am, 2pm & 7.30pm 7.30pm 11am, 2pm 7.30pm 8pm
Sat 20
2deep
Theatre
Sun 21
Fay Hield and the Hurricane Party
Music
8pm
Thu 25
Daniel Sloss
Comedy
8pm
Fri 26
Ralph McTell
Music
8pm
Sat 27
Jenny Eclair
Comedy
Sun 28
Cushion Concert – viola
Family
11am, 12noon & 1.30pm
Tue 30
Portmanteau
Family
2pm
Wed 31
Abandoman
Comedy
8pm
BAR GIGS.
7.30pm
8pm
FREE
Fri 7 Sept, Fri 5 Oct & Fri 2 Nov
DJ Night – Sound Advice
Music
8pm
Fri 12 Oct
Stephen Langstaff
Music
8pm
Fri 16 Nov
Paul Handyside
Music
8pm
CORNERSTONE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY SOUTH OXFORDSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL
WHAT’S ON AT A GLANCE... NOVEMBER. Sat 3
Sing-Along-A-Wicker-Man
Comedy
Sun 4
Tiffin Concert – classical guitar
Music
7.30pm 2pm
Thu 8
OSJ Clarinet Quintet
Music
11am, 2pm & 7.30pm
Fri 9
Jo Caulfield
Comedy
Sat 10
St Giles Orchestra
Music
7.30pm
Sun 11
Chris Packham – Goes Totally Wild
Talk
7.30pm
Wed 14 & Thu 15
Didcot Girls’ School Dance Showcase
Dance
7.30pm
8pm
Sat 17
Charles Dickens Literary Cabaret
Theatre
8pm
Sun 18
The Gardener
Family
2pm
Thu 22
Jacob Marley’s A Christmas Carol
Theatre
Fri 23
Neil Innes
Music
Sat 24
Ben Waters Boogie Solo
Music
8pm
Sun 25
Nocturn Dance – The Dance Shed
Dance
7.30pm
Tue 27
Salon du Chocolat in the Café Bar
Storytelling
7pm
Fri 30
Pappy’s Last Show Ever!
Comedy
8pm
7.30pm 8pm
DECEMBER. Sat 2
Christmas Cushion Concert – trumpet
Family
11am, 12noon & 1.30pm
Thu 6 & Fri 7
Cornerstone Christmas Dance Showcase Dance
7.30pm
Sat 8
Didcot Community Gospel Choir
Music
7.30pm
Fri 14
Tim van Eyken
Folk
Sat 15
MIKI – Christmas Show
Family
4.30pm
Sun 16
MIKI – Christmas Show
Family
10.30am, 1.30 & 4.30pm
Mon 17 – Thu 20
Schools’ performances – MIKI
Schools
Fri 21
Ukelele Evangelists Christmas Special
Family
7.30pm
8pm
10.30am & 1.30pm
Sat 22
MIKI – Christmas Show
Family
1.30, 4.30 & 6.30pm
Sun 23
MIKI – Christmas Show
Family
1.30 & 4.30pm
GALLERY.
FREE
Tue 28 Aug – Sun 30 Sept
The Invisibles
Exhibition
Sat 6 & Sun 7 Oct
The Big Draw
Family Art
Sat 13 & Sun 14 Oct
Contemporary Craft Fair
Thu 18 Oct – Sun 25 Nov
Anne Griffiths
Thu 29 Nov – Sun 23 Dec
Winter Wonderland
Crafts Exhibition Installation
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PUBLIC BOOKING OPENS:
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HIGHLIGHTS. NEW CLASSICAL MUSIC SERIES Cornerstone is delighted to present a series of classical music concerts sponsored by BrookStreet Des Roches ( www.bsdr.com). Please come and support classical music in Didcot. This concert series runs until next March! Look for the treble clef key symbol in the performance guide highlighting the relaxing Tiffin Concerts on Sunday afternoons and concerts by the Orchestra of St John's. SPONSORED BY
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OPEN MIC NIGHT 2ND TUESDAY OF EVERY MONTH 8PM
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CAFÉ SCIENTIFIQUE 3RD TUESDAY OF EVERY MONTH 7PM FOR 7.30PM
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DJ NIGHT – SOUND ADVICE 1ST FRIDAY OF EVERY MONTH 8PM TILL LATE
DJ NIGHT Friday 7 September, 5 October, 2 November 8pm DJ’s Pye and Mr Dave evoke the feel of a Berlin bar in Didcot for our regular DJ nights. FREE
STEPHEN LANGSTAFF Friday 12 October 8pm ‘This is spirited and rescuing music full of cherish and intimacy’ Glasswork. We can’t wait! With support. FREE
PAUL HANDYSIDE Friday 16 November 8pm ‘A rootsy acoustic troubadour... achieving genuine emotional impact’ Mojo Magazine. With support. FREE
KEY. Members’ discounted rate available Family friendly performance Classical music series sponsored by BrookStreet des Roches
SEPTEMBER THE LONDON SWING ORCHESTRA MUSIC: SWING Nine musicians and a band leader make for a big season opener at Cornerstone! A fabulous programme of swing music spanning over fifty years and featuring the hit music of Frank Sinatra, Glenn Miller, Benny Goodman, Louis Armstrong, Bobby Darin, Nat King Cole, Louis Prima and more. ‘Real singing, real instruments, real style’ The Times Sat 15 Sep 8pm £15.50, £14 (concs), £13 (members)
RUMPELSTILTSKIN THEATRE: CHILDREN’S He’s sneaky, he’s cheeky, he’s Rumpelstiltskin! Live music, puppetry and mischievous storytelling spun together into a golden new version of this classic fairy-tale for 3-7 year olds and their grown ups. Presented by hiccup theatre Sun 16 Sep 2pm £8, £6 (concs) Ages 3+
LITTLE FIREFACES: WHY YOU TUBE LOVES THE SLOW LORIS HIRING: TALK The name Little Fireface comes from the Sudanese name for slow loris – muka geni. Oxford Brookes University’s Professor in Primate Conservation Anna Nekaris comes to tell us about her work with this fascinating, but endangered, creature. Presented by Café Scientifique Thu 20 Sep 7pm Tickets free of charge but must be booked in advance Ages 16+
SIMON EVANS: FRIENDLY FIRE COMEDY: STAND-UP Simon delighted the Cornerstone audience who saw him in 2011 with his sardonic wit, but kind heart deep underneath – both of which served him well in The Apprentice: You’re Fired! If you didn’t have the pleasure last time, do catch him now. ‘Sizzlingly entertaining … Beautifully crafted devastatingly funny gags.’ The Guardian Sat 22 Sep 8pm £14, £12.50 (concs), £11.50 (members) Ages 14+
SUNDAY AFTERNOON TIFFIN CONCERT CLARINET AND PIANO RECITAL MUSIC: CLASSICAL Sara Saravmaa from Finland on the clarinet and Jennifer Carter on piano give us an afternoon of delightful pieces for clarinet, including Witold Lutoslawski’s Dance Preludes, Brahms’ Clarinet sonata in E-flat major, op.120 no.2, and the lovely Clarinet sonata by Francis Poulenc. Sun 23 Sep 2pm £14, £12.50 (concs), £11.50 (members)
SPIERS AND BODEN MUSIC: CONTEMPORARY FOLK Founders of Bellowhead, described by The Guardian as ‘the finest instrumental duo on the traditional scene’ and twice winners of the BBC2 folk award for Best Duo. Need we say more? Spontaneous, punky, English folk – stomping! Come if you liked Peatbog Faeries and Lau. Mon 24 Sep 8pm £15, £13.50 (concs), £12.50 (members)
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THE MAN WHO WAS HAMLET THEATRE Award winning actor, George Dillon, reveals the comical, tragical and utterly scandalous history of Edward de Vere, the man who many believe was the true ‘William Shakespeare’. This is a must see acting tour de force. ‘Absorbing and thought-provoking… the evening’s a romp, and a clever one.’ The Scotsman Thu 27 Sep 7.30pm £14, £12.50 (concs), £11.50 (members) Ages 12+
ANDI OSHO: ALL THE SINGLE LADIES COMEDY: STAND-UP You’ve seen her on Live at the Apollo and Mock the Week – Andi Osho is a star in the making. In her second stand-up show Andi dissects the perils and pitfalls of dating, reporting her findings with brutal, but heart-warming, honesty. She’s sassy and smart, and it’ll be a glamorous and hilarious evening. Fri 28 Sep 8pm £15, £13.50 (concs), £11.50 (members) Ages 16+
DECADANCE DANCE: CONTEMPORARY This all female dance sensation fresh from New York stage a truly electrifying blend of hip-hop and ballet. With a backdrop of 3D video, the dancers float, slide, spin, balance and wave. If you like J-Lo, Diversity, and any MTV videos… try this! Sat 29 Sep 8pm £14, £12.50 (concs), £11.50 (members) Family ticket £46 (group of four with at least one under 16) Ages 10+
STUCK! BY OLIVER JEFFERS THEATRE: CHILDREN’S A tall tale about a little boy in a sticky situation! Floyd’s kite is stuck up a tree. So he throws his shoe up to dislodge it, then another shoe, the cat, a ladder, a paint pot, the kitchen sink…where will it all end? And will Floyd ever get his kite back? Presented by Big Wooden Horse Sun 30 Sep 2pm £8, £6 (concs) Ages 3+
THE WIT AND SONGS OF NOEL COWARD MUSIC: PIANO AND SONGS ‘I am an enormously talented man and there is no point in denying it’. So said Noel Coward and pianist and entertainer Peter Gill presents a superb afternoon tribute to his song-writing skill and wit. Mad Dogs and Englishmen, Mrs Worthington and more will tickle your fancies and get your toes tapping. Sat 6 Oct 2pm £12, £10 (concs and members)
THE HARVEST FEAST STORIES AND SUPPER Join nationally acclaimed actors for this intimate and entertaining storytelling evening looking at harvest time in all its glory – rich, wild, and abundant! Mythology, music and poetry blend with delicious dining in our café bar. Home-made main course and dessert included. Places limited. Sun 7 Oct 7pm £32, £30 (concs), £29 (members) inclusive of storytelling and supper
SEPTEMBER – OCTOBER
OCTOBER
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ORCHESTRA OF ST JOHN’S WIND ENSEMBLE MUSIC: CLASSICAL The Orchestra of St John’s returns to Cornerstone. Flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon and horn play music by Mozart, Malcom Arnold, Grieg and Ibert amongst others. Thu 11 Oct 11am Concert for Schools £5 per child, essential teachers go free Thu 11 Oct 2pm Concert for Adults with special needs £5, essential carers go free Thu 11 Oct 7.30pm Evening concert for all £14, £12.50 (concs), £11.50 (members)
BACA AWARDS
FREE EvENT BY INvITATION ONLY FROM DIDCOT FIRST HIRING The BACA’s celebrate and award excellence amongst Didcot’s businesses and community groups with a special category for young people who have a made a significant contribution to the locality. The closing date for nominations is 14 September. For details and nominations see www.didcotfirst.org.uk Sat 13 Oct 7.30pm
PENGUIN THEATRE: CHILDREN’S Based on the award-winning book by Polly Dunbar and with lively songs by Tom Gray of Gomez. Whatever Ben does – even firing Penguin into OUTER SPACE! – Penguin will not talk. But when he finally does start, it’s worth it. Presented by house and Long Nose Puppets Sun 14 Oct 11am and 2pm £8, £6 (concs) Ages 3+
MOTHER COURAGE AND HER CHILDREN THEATRE In the midst of war, one woman with her children by her side, sees a way to survive. But in her quest for material gain she faces the ultimate sacrifice. Brecht’s 20th century masterpiece questions how our beliefs and ideologies affect the world. Presented by Blackeyed Theatre in association with South Hill Park Thu 18 Oct 7.30pm £14, £12.50 (concs), £11.50 (members) Ages 13+
MARK THOMAS: BRAVO FIGARO COMEDY: STAND-UP This show is the true tale of Mark’s relationship with his father – a ‘full-on rough, hard-grafting self-employed builder from South London who loves opera’. Mark is one of the best storytellers around, very funny, and this is a masterful show. One for comedy connoisseurs. ‘Absolutely superlative stuff’ Chortle Fri 19 Oct 8pm £17.50, £16 (concs), £15 (members) Ages 16+
2DEEP COMEDY THEATRE Two men… one room .. who are they? How did they get there? How do they escape? The critically acclaimed physical comedy duo behind the 5* Fringe hit Flhip Flhop return to Cornerstone. Presented by Rannel Theatre Company Sat 20 Oct 7.30pm £14, £12.50 (concs), £11.50 (members) Ages 10+
FAY HIELD AND THE HURRICANE PARTY MUSIC: FOLK Touring her new album Orfeo, Fay’s rich, unadorned voice fronts a stellar band, including Jon Boden. Accordions, melodeon, English concertina, fiddle, viola, cello, nyckelharpa and more make for a super sound. She’s top class and her band is magical, so make sure you come! Sun 21 Oct 8pm £14, £12.50 (concs), £11.50 (members)
DANIEL SLOSS: THE SHOW COMEDY: STAND-UP Stunning new show from Scotland’s award-winning comedian. After knockout appearances on mainstream TV, Daniel then started gigging aged just 16. Now 21, he has toured internationally, sold out four Edinburgh Fringe seasons and left home! Support from the superb Kai Humphries. Strong language and content. Thu 25 Oct 8pm £14, £12.50 (concs), £11.50 (members) Ages 16+
RALPH MCTELL: AN ENGLISH HEARTBEAT MUSIC: FOLK We are so pleased to welcome Ralph back. A true folk legend and one of the greatest contemporary storytellers, Ralph McTell is now celebrating more than forty years on the road. Known for his virtuoso guitar style, Ralph champions traditional English stories and music and celebrates the nation in an open, inclusive way. Fri 26 Oct 8pm £20, £18 (concs), £17 (members)
JENNY ECLAIR: ECLAIRIOUS COMEDY: STAND-UP Professional grumpy old woman, writer, panto star, Loose Woman, Jenny has been in the business for thirty years, so knows what she’s doing by now! Jenny was the first woman to win the coveted Perrier award and her writing is as fresh and sharp today as it ever was. Not for the faint-hearted! Strong language and adult themes. Sat 27 Oct 8pm £17.50, £16 (concs), £15 (members) Ages 16+
CUSHION CONCERT – VIOLA MUSIC: CHILDREN’S Come on children! And bring your adults! Listen to the lovely viola – the middle voice of the violin family, and very melodic. These concerts are designed for little ones and just get better and better! Sun 28 Oct 11 am and 12 noon under 5s (max 50) £8, £6 (concs) Sun 28 Oct 1.30pm 5-8 year olds (max 100) £8, £6 (concs)
PORTMANTEAU THEATRE: CHILDREN’S A fantastic show all the way from France! Just like The Artist there is big screen film and no talking – in addition there is live theatre in front of the screen! Two cinema ushers lark about with hats and disguises when the projector ‘breaks down’. An enchanting story of heroes, heroines… and baddies. With popcorn! Presented by Compagnie Animotion Tue 30 Oct 2pm £8, £6 (concs) Ages 5-12 and their adults
OCTOBER
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ABANDOMAN COMEDY: STAND-UP Winners of the Hackney Empire New Act of the Year, Abandoman create musical songs and sketches at lightning speed based on audience interaction. Come to the show, drop your suggestions in the ring and watch as Abandoman make musical magic. No two shows will be the same. SUPERB! Wed 31 Oct 8pm £14, £12.50 (concs), £11.50 (members) Ages 14+
SING-ALONG-A-WICKER-MAN! COMEDY: THEATRE AND FILM NIGHT This camp Rocky Horror-style cabaret combines live music, performance, audience participation and sing-along – in front of a full playing of this classic film. Come as your favourite character. Goodie bags, hymn books and bottom slapping (optional!) provided. ‘Frankly Genius!’ The Guardian. Adult themes and images. Sat 3 Nov 7.30pm £15, £13.50 (concs), £12.50 (members) Ages 16+
SUNDAY AFTERNOON TIFFIN CONCERT CLASSICAL GUITAR MUSIC: CLASSICAL Michael Butten is in his third scholarship year at the Royal Academy of Music. Playing pieces by John Dowland, Weiss, Aguadi, Turina and Malcom Arnold’s Fantasy, the classical guitar is a genuine treat, so don’t miss it. Sun 4 Nov 2pm £14, £12.50 (concs), £11.50 (members)
ORCHESTRA OF ST JOHN’S CLARINET QUINTET MUSIC: CLASSICAL Made up of clarinet, two violins, viola and cello, the quintet will play pieces including Bagatelles by Finzi and Mozart’s clarinet quintet. Thu 8 Nov 11am Concert for Schools £5 per child, essential teachers go free Thu 8 Nov 2pm Concert for Adults with special needs £5, essential carers go free Thu 8 Nov 7.30pm Evening concert for all £14, £12.50 (concs), £11.50 (members)
JO CAULFIELD: BETTER THE DEVIL YOU KNOW COMEDY: STAND-UP Jo asks ‘Is friendliness overrated?’ and continues her acerbic-with-a-smile stories about dating, bad service, wrestling with a self-scanner in Tesco and humiliating herself in public. ‘Sharp witted, urban comedy that goes down a treat’ The Times. Fri 9 Nov 8pm £14, £12.50 (concs), £11.50 (members)
ST GILES ORCHESTRA presents
AN EVENING AT THE BALLET HIRING: CLASSICAL MUSIC St Giles Orchestra returns to Cornerstone for a feast of ballet music including Gounod, Chopin, the Dance of the Hours, the Clog Dance, and the ‘best bits’ from Sleeping Beauty and Swan Lake. (NB No actual ballet dancing – this is an orchestral concert.) Sat 10 Nov 7.30pm £10, £8 (concs) Family ticket £30
CHRIS PACKHAM: GOES TOTALLY WILD TALK Springwatch favourite, the charismatic Chris Packham comes to us with his latest exquisite collection of wildlife images. Chris talks through how the images came about and shares his charming and often irreverent stories about the wild life of being a true photo-journalist. Books for sale and signing on the night. Sun 11 Nov 7.30pm £15.50, £14 (concs), £13 (members)
DIDCOT GIRLS’ SCHOOL – DANCE SHOWCASE HIRING: DANCE The increasingly successful dance department for DGS return with their talented students. Years 9 to 13 will perform both class and club work, whilst years 7 and 8 perform dances from their dance clubs. Wed 14 and Thu 15 November 7.30pm £6 (no concessions)
THE BEST OF TIMES! A CHARLES DICKENS LITERARY CABARET THEATRE AND MUSIC Roll up, roll up for this cabaret-style celebration of Charles Dickens. Fresh from sell out performances, this is an informed and affectionate tribute to Boz. Expect not only readings from some of his greatest pieces, but also songs and banter. Sat 17 Nov 8pm £12, £10 (concs), £9 (members)
THE GARDENER THEATRE: CHILDREN’S Harry is a gardener and his memory is going. But he can remember the past like it was yesterday. As the leaves fall from the branches of Harry’s fading memory they turn into the green shoots of his grandson’s new stories. Presented by ajtc Theatre Sun 18 Nov 2pm £8, £6 (concs) Ages 3-7 and adults
A CHRISTMAS CAROL – AS TOLD BY JACOB MARLEY (DECEASED) THEATRE What better way to get ready for Christmas? Jacob Marley returns to recount the tale of his miserly business partner, Ebeneezer Scrooge. ‘Riveting acting...stunning voice work ...unforgettable.’ The Stage Presented by Brother Wolf Productions Thu 22 Nov 7.30pm £14, £12.50 (concs), £11.50 (members)
NEIL INNES COMEDY AND MUSIC Neil plays music, sings songs and tells stories in this unique show. It’s poignant, it’s spicy and it’s lyrical. Don’t miss the man famous for Monty Python, the Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band and the Rutles! Fri 23 Nov 8pm £14, £12.50 (concs), £11.50 (members)
NOVEMBER
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BEN WATERS BOOGIE SOLO MUSIC: BOOGIE WOOGIE PIANO NEWSFLASH: Jools Holand picks Ben Waters as his number two greatest pianist EVER! To celebrate – and for his fans – Ben is doing a short solo tour of the UK in November. And he asked to come to Cornerstone. These gigs are electric; his fast fingers, physical acrobatics, piano and vocal will blow you away! Sat 24 Nov 8pm £15, £13.50 (concs), £12.50 (members)
NOCTURN DANCE – THE DANCE SHED HIRING: DANCE An evening celebrating adult dance, showcasing all the best that community dance groups across the Thames Valley can offer, hosted by locally based Nocturn dance. Sun 25 Nov 7.30pm £8.50, £5 (concs)
SALON DU CHOCOLAT IN THE CAFÉ BAR STORIES AND SUPPER A stunning combination of delicious food and storytelling. Come to the café bar for a savoury and sweet cocoa-inspired meal, accompanied by tales of the secret, the banned and the scandalous from authors including Byron, John Donne and Angela Carter. Spice up your Tuesday evening – yum! Tue 27 Nov 7pm £20, £18 (concs) includes storytelling, cocktail, main meal, coffee and treats
PAPPY’S: LAST SHOW EVER! COMEDY: SKETCH Hailed as ‘the funniest sketch troupe on the Fringe’ by The Scotsman, Pappy’s have appeared on TV and radio, had 5 hit Edinburgh shows and 3 national tours. Don’t miss what might be the last chance to see them. ‘A jaw dropping, laugh-asecond spectacular from three supremely talented writers and performers’ Chortle Fri 30 Nov 8pm £14, £12.50 (concs) and £11.50 (members) Ages 16+
CHRISTMAS CUSHION CONCERT – TRUMPET MUSIC: CHILDREN’S It’s Christmas in cushion concert land and the trumpet is the most ‘hallelujah’ instrument to celebrate it. Come along, wiggle festively and enjoy the parps and pomp! Sat 2 Dec 11am and 12 noon under 5s (max 50) £8, £6 (concs) Sat 2 Dec 1.30pm 5-8 year olds (max 100) £8, £6 (concs)
CORNERSTONE CHRISTMAS DANCE SHOWCASE DANCE: COMMUNITY A selection of performances by the wonderful pupils of Cornerstone’s many dance classes. See how brilliantly they dance together, choreographed by Cornerstone dance tutors. Tickets go on general sale from 24 November. Prior to this date ticket sales are restricted to parents of children performing. Thu 6 and Fri 7 Dec 7.30pm £7, £5 (concs and members)
DIDCOT COMMUNITY GOSPEL CHOIR HIRING: MUSIC Festive joy with gospel Christmas favourites including Hallelujah, O Come Emmanuel, Gaudete and of course Joyful, Joyful! Audience carols complete this foot tapping programme packed with Christmas cheer in aid of Helen and Douglas House. This concert is generously supported by Trutex Didcot. Sat 8 Dec 7.30pm £12, £10.50 (concs), £9.50 (members)
TIM VAN EYKEN: THE END OF THE YEAR TOUR MUSIC: FOLK Superstar folkster Tim makes a rare concert tour outing to celebrate the passing of the old year and the coming of the new, in traditional song and music. A heart-warming concert for all the family. Tim is joined by some of the leading lights in the world of folk including Pete Flood from Bellowhead. Fri 14 Dec 8pm £15, £13.50 (concs), £12.50 (members)
THE UKELELE EVANGELISTS CHRISTMAS SPECIAL! MUSICAL COMEDY: FAMILY Using a tambourine, a ukulele and the power of their minds, our two derring-do performers bring the whole family an hilarious evening of music and comedy. There are Christmassy slides, Christmassy goats, prizes for all – and lots of festive songs and fun. Wacky Christmas fun at your favourite arts centre! Fri 21 Dec 7.30pm £14, £12.50 (concs), £11.50 (members) Family ticket £46 (group of four with at least one under 16) Ages 7+
MIKI Based on the book by Stephen Mackey THEATRE: CORNERSTONE FAMILY CHRISTMAS SHOW
A long time ago and very far away, Miki, Polar Bear and Penguin live in a place where nothing ever grows. One midwinter eve they make a wish and Miki embarks on a magical adventure… in search of a star. Featuring amazing underwater creatures, songs to sing along to and extraordinary puppetry, Miki is an inspiring story about friendship, courage and adventure. Created by Slot Machine, the company who brought us One Snowy Night in 2011, this really is an enchanting Christmas show that the whole family will enjoy. Sat 15 Dec 4.30pm n Sun 16 Dec 10.30am, 1.30pm and 4.30pm Sat 22 Dec 1.30pm, 4.30pm and 6.30pm n Sun 23 Dec 1.30pm and 4.30pm £12, £9 (concs and members) Family ticket £35 (group of four with at least one under 16) Ages 3-10 and all the family SCHOOLS’ PERFORMANCES Mon 17 – Thu 20 Dec inclusive 10.30am and 1.30pm each day £6.50 per child, essential teachers go free Call 01235 515144 for group bookings
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REGULAR CLASSES & WORKSHOPS FOR ALL AGES. NEW THIS SEASON BABY BOOGIE
Baby Boogie is our new class for parents and tots. It’s great for energetic children who love to dance, run, bounce and roll in a creative way without the restrictions of learning specific ‘steps’! Mums, dads, grannies or grandads – book now and come along with your tot on Wednesdays at 1pm.
MATURE MOVEMENT
Dancing is great exercise for all ages. Joining this class will help tone your body and your social life too! Of all the performing arts, dance is one of the most therapeutic, and is well respected as a way to combat those annoying mental and physical aspects of aging. You’re never too old to learn to dance!
TUESDAY PREGNANCY YOGA Adult (week 14+) n 1-2.15pm 25 Sep, 6 Nov n 2 x 5 weeks
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YOUTH THEATRE 6-10 years n 4.30-5.30pm n £23 25 Sep, 6 Nov n 2 x 5 weeks
LIFE DRAWING Adult n 7-9pm n £65, £60 (concs) 25 Sep, 6 Nov n 2 x 5 weeks
BOYS’ DANCE 11-15years n 5-5.45pm n £17 25 Sep, 6 Nov n 2 x 5 weeks
TAP – INTERMEDIATE Adult n 7.15-8.15pm n £30, £27 (concs) 25 Sep, 6 Nov n 2 x 5 weeks
YOUTH THEATRE 11-15years n 5.45-7.15pm n £34 25 Sep, 6 Nov n 2 x 5 weeks
ZUMBA – STYLE Adult n 8.30-9.30pm n £30, £27 (concs) 25 Sep, 6 Nov n 2 x 5 weeks
TAP – BEGINNERS Adult n 6-7pm n £30, £27 (concs) 25 Sep, 6 Nov n 2 x 5 weeks
WEST END DANCE Adult n 8.30-9.30pm n £30, £27 (concs) 25 Sep, 6 Nov n 2 x 5 weeks
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MATURE MOVEMENT Adult n 11.30am-12.30pm 26 Sep, 7 Nov n 2 x 5 weeks
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YOUTH HIP HOP 7-11years n 5-5.45pm 26 Sep n 10 weeks
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BABY BOOGIE Parent & tot n 1-1.30pm n £11.50 26 Sep, 7 Nov n 2 x 5 weeks
CONTEMPORARY DANCE Adult n 6-7.15pm n £38, £34 (concs) 26 Sep, 7 Nov n 2 x 5 weeks
PARENT AND TODDLER BALLET 1½ -2½ years n 1.45-2.15pm n £11.50 26 Sep, 7 Nov n 2 x 5 weeks
BALLET – BEGINNERS Adult n 7.30-8.30pm n £30, £27 (concs) 26 Sep, 7 Nov n 2 x 5 weeks
PARENT AND TODDLER BALLET 2-3years n 2.30-3pm n £11.50 26 Sep, 7 Nov n 2 x 5 weeks
Privately run class: PILATES MATWORK – ALL LEVELS 6pm-7pm n £56 for 7 week term Contact Nicky Dower on 07877 691359 or email nicola_dower@yahoo.co.uk
BALLET 3-4years n 3.15-3.45pm n £11.50 26 Sep, 7 Nov n 2 x 5 weeks
4-6years n 4-4.45pm 26 Sep n 10 weeks
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THURSDAY PARENT AND TODDLER BALLET 1½-3years n 11.45am-12.15pm n £23 27 Sep n 10 weeks
YOUTH DANCE 4-6years n 5-5.45pm 27 Sep n 10 weeks
PARENT AND TODDLER BALLET 1½-3years n 12.30-1pm n £23 27 Sep n 10 weeks
KNITTERS AND STITCHERS GROUP Adult n 7.30pm n FREE weekly
BALLET – NEW STARTERS 3-4years n 1.15-1.45pm n £23 27 Sep n 10 weeks
YOGA Adult n 7-8.15pm n £30, £27 (concs) 4 Oct, 8 Nov n 2 x 4 weeks
BALLET 3-4years n 2-2.30pm 27 Sep n 10 weeks
Privately run class: CAMINO DEL FLAMENCO Spanish Flamenco dance classes for children and adults n various from 4pm n Thursdays during term time from 20 September email: production@caminodelflamenco.co.uk or call: 01295 738869
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3-4years n 3.15-3.45pm 27 Sep n 10 weeks
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4-6years n 4-4.45pm 27 Sep n 10 weeks
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6-9years n 6-6.45pm 27 Sep n 10 weeks
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FRIDAY BALLROOM – INTERMEDIATE Adult n 7.15-8.15pm n £30, £27 (concs) 5 Oct, 9 Nov n 2 x 4 weeks BALLROOM – BEGINNERS Adult n 8.30-9.30pm n £30, £27 (concs) 5 Oct, 9 Nov n 2 x 4 weeks
Privately run class: MUSIC & MOVEMENT FOR UNDER 5’S 10-11am n Every Friday during term time Edna Hemmings 01491 652693 or 0780 2181450 Privately run class: PHOENIX TAE KWON DO CLUB 6+ years n 7-8pm n Every Friday Enquire at phoenix.taekwon@gmail.com or call on 0751 541 0428
SATURDAY STREET DANCE 8-10years n 10-10.45am 22 Sep n 10 weeks
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11-13years n 11-11.45am 22 Sep n 10 weeks
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14-16years n 12noon-12.45pm 22 Sep n 10 weeks
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SUNDAY Privately run class: PHOENIX FLUTES 2pm-4pm n 2nd Sunday of every month Contact Penny Shackleton on 01235 531 314, or email penelope.shackleton@gmail.com
Privately run class: CRESCENDO MIXED A CAPPELLA SINGERS
2-4.30pm n £35 per 6 week half term Sundays during term time. For further details email: info@crescendo-acappella.org.uk
THE BIG DRAW. Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 October 10am-4pm n FREE Celebrate the annual drawing festival with us. Drop in to the gallery to draw snowflakes for our Winter Wonderland!
HALF TERM FUN.
Book your place in advance for our creative and colourful wor kshops and remember to pack a lunc h for full-day events. PAPER PENGUINS MASH-UP CHOIR Tuesday 30 October to Friday 2 November Thursday 1 November 5+ years n 10am-4pm n FRE E 8-14 years n 10.30am-4.30pm n Mould paper to make a penguin £27 for our Have fun learning to sing in harm Christmas installation. ony with your friends to mashed-up pop MAKE SOUND EFFECTS songs, FOR FILM concluding in a performance for family Tuesday 30 October and friends. 5-12 years n 12noon-1pm n £5 YOUTH DANCE Learn how to create sound effe cts that are 2 days – Thursday 1 and Frid used in Hollywood film and radi ay 2 November o using 5-7 years n 10.15am-12.15pm n everyday objects, and see them £18 put to 8-11 years n 12.30-4.30pm n pictures on the big screen. £36 Learn all sorts of exciting dan ce moves CLAY SCULPTURE that will wow your friends. Wednesday 31 October, 1.30 -3.30pm Thursday 1 November, 10.30am -12.30pm 5-10 years n £9 per workshop Accompanying adult goes free when with a child. ASK ABOUT MATERIAL S, Get messy with clay to create EQUIPMENT AND CLO your very own THING sculpture inspired by Alice in WHEN BOOKING Wonderland.
GALLERY. ENTRY TO THE VISUAL ARTS GALLERY IS ABSOLUTELY FREE, SO PLEASE DROP IN ANY TIME. From local amateur artwork to contemporary craft or photography, our programme is mixed so our exhibitions appeal to all tastes. See our website for ‘How to Exhibit your work at Cornerstone’.
THE INVISIBLES 28 August – 30 September
This reflective exhibition is the response from a group of mature arts students to the theme of loss and disappearance and its effect on the human condition. The artists work in a variety of mediums including pastels, sculpture, print, illustration and multi media, creating a varied and interesting exhibition.
THE BIG DRAW 6 and 7 October
Join us for the national event which aims to get everyone drawing. With over 1500 events organised across the UK, don’t miss your opportunity to be involved, right on your doorstep. Have fun with paper, pens and crayons in the gallery to draw snowflakes for our Winter Wonderland.
CONTEMPORARY CRAFT FAIR 13 and 14 October
For one weekend only we will dedicate our gallery space to local and regional crafts people. Come and look for gifts, or a treat for yourself – choose from a stunning range of crafts. Last year’s fair included jewellery, textiles, wooden homewares, ceramics, glass, fashion accessories, metalwork and sculpture. See our website to download an application form to exhibit at the fair, the closing date is Sunday 26 August.
ANNE GRIFFITHS 18 October – 25 November
Step into the world of Alice in Wonderland, told by textile artist Anne Griffiths, who has illustrated her favourite scenes using hand and machine stitch onto gauzes and transpaent fabrics. Anne’s beautiful textiles conjure up stories from the book, using intricate sewing techniques and details, in this highly imaginative exhibition.
WINTER WONDERLAND 29 November – 23 December
See the transformation of our gallery into a seasonal wonderland! A colony of penguins, made by local schools, groups and visitors to Cornerstone settle in the gallery for the festive season, joined by a sky filled with hand-drawn snowflakes and sound installations to create a truly magical environment.
HIRE A ROOM. DID YOU KNOW THAT YOU CAN HIRE OUR FABULOUS ROOMS?
Whether it's for your meeting, group, a class, your child's birthday party, a business presentation or conference – we can help. We have an extensive range of AV equipment for you to hire and excellent in-house caterers. Our dedicated events team will ensure that your event is just the way you want it.
A GUIDE TO OUR ROOMS AUDITORIUM A fantastic space for conferences, exhibitions and performances.
Capacity Performances – 229, Talks – 236, Circular Tables – 100 CHALK Our ground floor, multi-purpose room looking out to the café.
Capacity Talks – 20, Children’s Parties – 14, Meetings – 10, Classes – 10 WILLOW Our spacious first floor, multi-purpose room overlooking the foyer.
Capacity Talks – 30, Children’s Parties – 30, Meetings – 18, Classes – 18 DIAMOND Our beautiful dance studio with fully sprung floor and floor to ceiling windows and mirrors.
Capacity Talks – 50, Meetings – 34, Classes – 30, Rehearsals – 30 FLINT Our quieter meeting /classroom on the first floor.
Capacity Talks – 15, Meetings – 12, Classes – 12
OUR HIRE PACKS WITH ROOM RATES AND DETAILS OF HOW TO BOOK CAN BE FOUND ONLINE AT WWW.CORNERSTONE-ARTS.ORG BOOK NOW 01235 515144
HOW TO BOOK.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS.
Box Office: Book tickets in person or by telephone by calling 01235 515144 during opening hours.
Tickets are non-refundable and exchanges are discretionary.
Online: visit www.cornerstone-arts.org and find your event in the What’s On or Classes and Workshops section.
See website for concessions and special ticket offers; full information on booking, refunds and exchanges; and venue accessibility.
By post: Send your order to Cornerstone, Box Office, 25 Station Road, Didcot, Oxon OX11 7NE. You can download a booking form to print, complete and post from the website.
PLEASE NOTE: Prices, times and details of the programme are correct at the time of going to press. We reserve the right to make special offers after prices are published.
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Monday: closed
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Tuesday to Saturday: 10am – 6pm
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Sunday: 11am – 4pm
On performance days the Box Office is open until 30 minutes after curtain up.
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Group Bookings Discount One free ticket for every 10 booked. Group bookings are available for most performances, please call or visit the Box Office.
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Family Tickets One ticket to admit a party of four, to include at least one under 16.
EASY TO GET TO. Didcot has great road and rail links. The A34 connects Didcot to Oxford, the M40, Newbury, and the M4. Didcot Parkway is a major regional station and is only a short walk from Cornerstone. SAT NAV To reach the nearest car park (Edinburgh Drive) to Cornerstone, please use this postcode: OX11 7LE ACCESSIBILITY Cornerstone is fully accessible for patrons with wheelchairs. We have a lift to all floors, spaces for wheelchairs in the auditorium and accessible toilets on all floors.
01235 515144 Cornerstone, 25 Station Road, Didcot, OX11 7NE cornerstone@southoxon.gov.uk