SPRING 2013
SEASON GUIDE
Image Š Royal Microscopical Society
www.cornerstone-arts.org
WHAT’S ON AT A GLANCE... JANUARY. Sat 12
The Chairman’s Charity Concert: Swingtime
Music
8pm
Fri 18
Mardigras BB
Music
8pm
Sun 20
Circles In The Sand
Family
11am, 2pm & 3.30pm
Thu 24
Sara Watkins
Music
8pm
Sat 26
Talbot House: A Home From Home
Theatre
2pm
Wed 30
Didcot Film Club
Film
8pm
Thu 31
Carthy, Hardy, Farrell & Young
Music
8pm
FEBRUARY. Fri 1
Shappi Khorsandi
Comedy
8pm
Sat 2
Romeo and Juliet
Theatre
6pm
Fri 8
London Community Gospel Choir
Music
8pm
Sat 9
Silly Songs of Shakespeare
Music
7pm
Sun 10
Cushion Concert: The Koto
Family
11am
Sat 16
New Four Poofs and a Piano
Comedy
8pm
Sun 17
Dogs Don’t Do Ballet
Family
2pm
Thu 21
OSJ String Quartet
Music
11am, 2pm & 7.30pm
Sat 23
Owen O’Neil: Struck by Lightning
Comedy
8pm
Sun 24
Tiffin Concert: Viola and Percussion
Music
2pm
Wed 27
Didcot Film Club
Film
8pm
GALLERY.
FREE
8 Jan – 3 Feb
Michael Restrick: NEWWAVE
Exhibition
7 Feb – 3 Mar
Miranda Creswell: The Didcot Dog Mile
Exhibition
7 Mar – 7 Apr
Royal Microscopical Society: Seeing is Believing
Exhibition
11 Apr – 19 May
Joshua Rose: The Art of Ply
Exhibition
KEY. Members’ discounted rate available Family friendly performance Classical music series sponsored by BrookStreet des Roches
CORNERSTONE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY SOUTH OXFORDSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL
WHAT’S ON AT A GLANCE... MARCH. Fri 1
Henning Wehn: Henning Knows Best
Comedy
Sat 2
Sink or Swim
Theatre
8pm
Sun 3
James Campbell’s Comedy 4 Kids
Comedy
Thu 7
mapdance 2013
Dance
7.30pm
Fri 8
The Carrivick Sisters and Blair Dunlop
Music
8pm
Sat 9
Barbara Nice: Housewife Superstar
Comedy
Thur 14
OSJ Flute Quartet
Music
Sat 16
The Dory Previn Story
Musical
Sun 17
Blown Away
Family
Fri 22
Tom McConville Duo
Music
Sat 23
The Importance of Being Earnest
Theatre
Sun 24
Tiffin Concert: Clarinet, Cello and Piano
Music
2pm
Wed 27
Didcot Film Club
Film
8pm
Sat 30
Josh Widdicombe
Comedy
8pm
Katherine Ryan: Nature’s Candy
Comedy
8pm
7.30pm 2pm
8pm 11am, 2pm & 7.30pm 8pm 11am & 2pm 8pm 7.30pm
APRIL. Fri 5 Sat 6
Larkin Poe
Music
8pm
Sun 7
The Amazing Bubble Man
Family
11am & 2pm
Sat 13
Faustus
Music
8pm
Thu 18
Richard Herring: Talking Cock
Comedy
8pm
Sat 20
Caroline Horton’s Mess
Theatre
8pm
Thu 25 & Fri 26
Calendar Girls
Theatre
7.45pm
Sat 27
How Springsteen Changed My Life
Talk
8pm
Sun 28
Robin Hood and his Very Merry Men
Family
2pm
BAR GIGS.
FREE
Fri 25 Jan
The Howlin’ Taildraggers
Blues
8pm
Fri 22 Feb
Phil Mcminn
Vocal
8pm
Fri 15 Mar
Jess Morgan
Folk
8pm
Fri 19 Apr
Very Nice Harry
Indie
8pm
Cover image by David McCarthy & Annie Cavanagh
BOOKING. MEMBERS’ BOOKING OPENS:
SATURDAY 17 NOVEMBER 10AM
PUBLIC BOOKING OPENS:
SATURDAY 24 NOVEMBER 10AM IN PERSON 12 NOON BY TELEPHONE AND ONLINE
HIGHLIGHTS. CLASSICAL MUSIC SERIES Cornerstone is delighted to present a series of classical music concerts sponsored by BrookStreet Des Roches ( www.bsdr.com). We would like to thank all of you classical music lovers who came along to the autumn concerts. One happy customer said, ‘I’m just discovering classical music, this concert really inspired me to see more’. 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 on Thursdays. SPONSORED BY
CAFÉ BAR. Fully licensed bar and café serving a variety of local beers, wines, spirits and soft drinks, aromatic coffee and teas, light meals, snacks, ice cream and delicious cakes. The café bar is open till late on performance nights. In addition we have special free events in the bar: n
FREE BAR GIGS SELECTED FRIDAYS
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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
THE HOWLIN’ TAILDRAGGERS Friday 25 Jan 8pm Blues to beat the January blues! Oxford based Chicago blues band bring their excellent sound to Cornerstone. www.myspace.com/the_howlin_taildraggers. FREE
PHIL MCMINN Friday 22 Feb 8pm ‘Lovelorn and haunting - strikingly good’ The Guardian. Soaring vocals, tortured lyrics and beautiful melodies. With support from Duchess. FREE
JESS MORGAN Friday 15 March 8pm ‘Gorgeous country folk ’ The Guardian. Jess Morgan returns to Cornerstone with songs from her new album ‘Aye Me’. With support from Mew, Wooster, Boon. FREE
VERY NICE HARRY Friday 19 April 8pm Cornerstone is proud to support these fantastic Didcot gents with their superb Indie sound. With support from Sam McNeill. FREE
GALLERY AND VISUAL ARTS. ENTRY TO THE VISUAL ARTS GALLERY IS ABSOLUTELY FREE SO YOU CAN DROP IN ANY TIME DURING OPENING HOURS. From local non-professional artwork to contemporary crafts and photography, we curate a quality mixed programme and hope that each season has something to appeal to your eclectic tastes. See our website for up-to-date information about talks, workshops and events relating to the exhibitions and also if you are interested in exhibiting your work with us.
MICHAEL RESTRICK: NEWWAVE 8 January – 3 February
These striking, large-scale paintings convey different moods evoked by landscape through a stunning use of colour. Michael Restrick uses multiple layers, scratching and sculpting the paint to produce a mesmerising effect of pattern, colour and emotion.
MIRANDA CRESWELL: THE DIDCOT DOG MILE 7 February – 3 March
In the summer of 2012, Miranda Creswell made a detailed landscape drawing on a path overlooking an excavation by Oxford Archaeologists. By positioning herself with a pencil, paper and easel along a popular footpath, conversations began to flow. The result is a collaborative exhibition of Miranda’s sketches, archaeological working drawings, historical photographs, and artwork by local artists celebrating the familiar and changing landscape of Didcot.
ROYAL MICROSCOPICAL SOCIETY: SEEING IS BELIEVING 7 March – 7 April
This exhibition of stunning images from the Royal Microscopical Society’s biennial Micrograph Competition features light and electron micrographs. Experience hidden detail from the biological and material worlds, revealing fascinating minutiae ordinarily hidden from the naked eye. Check the website for information about workshops, talks and interactive opportunities.
JOSHUA ROSE: THE ART OF PLY 11 April – 19 May
Joshua Rose combines his backgrounds in Fine Art and furniture making to create unique and original printed plywood furniture. A range of prints and artworks are also exhibited which have influenced the design of the flat-pack furniture, sometimes being printed directly onto it.
CRAFT BOXES AND WINDOW WALL We have a selection of beautiful crafts made by local artists for sale in our craft boxes. Don’t forget to peruse the jewellery, fashion and other unique designs when you’re here as we have regular new exhibitors. We also display a range of work in our window wall on the west side of our building. There’s always something interesting to see so spare a moment as you walk past!
CLASSES & WORKSHOPS FOR ALL AGES. Welcome to Cornerstone’s fantastic selection of hands-on activity! This is my first season here and I’m really excited to offer some new classes and workshops. Don’t miss Cabaret Dance, our fabulous new theatrical dance class for ladies. It’s time to build your confidence, have fun and ‘razzle-dazzle’ them! I’m also delighted to offer a new singing workshop for adults, all learned by ear so you don’t have to read music. Our half-term and Easter holiday activities for children include mask making and mask theatre, Capoeira Fusion dance, and learning to make beautiful screen prints, so make sure you book ahead for these great creative workshops. Miranda Laurence, Arts Development Officer MIRANDA’S GUIDE TO BOOKING CLASSES: n
Unless otherwise specified, all classes run for one or two 5-week blocks and the price given is per block
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Please book in advance for each block
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Please fill in an enrolment form when booking, available from the Box Office or on the website
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Half term break for all classes is 11 February – 17 February
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Adult classes are 18+ unless otherwise indicated
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For more information about the classes, an introduction to our tutors, and information about clothing, materials or equipment, please visit our website
ONE OFF WORKSHOPS FOR ADULTS SING INTO SPRING
Saturday 23 February n 10.30am-1.30pm n £17, £15 (concs) An uplifting day of harmony singing led by Janet Stansfeld of ‘Joined up Singing’. Raise your energy and warm your heart by joining with others to learn songs from a variety of traditions. All material will be taught by ear – no music-reading skills are required. All abilities welcome. LIFE DRAWING Saturday 16 March n 10.30am-4.30pm n £43, £39 (concs) Spend a whole day exploring new techniques in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. Suitable for beginners and more experienced artists alike. All materials are included in the price. CRAFT AT CORNERSTONE We’re launching a new club for all you craftsters! This will be a time to learn new techniques, swap methods and materials, and meet new people. Bring your project, have a laugh, learn a skill. Beginners and old hands both welcome! To register your interest e-mail cornerstone@southoxon.gov.uk or call 01235 515144.
REGULAR CLASSES TIMETABLE TUESDAY
(START DATES 8 JAN, 19 FEB)
YOUTH THEATRE 6-10 years n 4.30-5.30pm
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YOUTH THEATRE 11-15 years n 5.45-7.15pm
CREATIVE WRITING (starts 19 Feb) Adult n 7.30-9pm n £45, £41 (concs)
£23
WEST END DANCE Adult n 7.15-8.15pm n £30, £27 (concs)
£34
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STREET DANCE (starts 19 Feb) Adult (15+) n 6-7pm n £30, £27 (concs)
TAP BEGINNERS/IMPROVERS Adult n 8.30-9.30pm n £30, £27 (concs)
BOOK GROUP Adult n 7-8.30pm n £2.50 – includes free tea or coffee n 8 Jan, 5 Feb, 5 Mar, 2 Apr
CABARET DANCE (starts 19 Feb) Adult, ladies only n 8.30-9.30pm n £30, £27 (concs)
WEDNESDAY
(START DATES 9 JAN, 20 FEB)
MATURE MOVEMENT Adult (50+) n 11.30am-12.30pm BABY BOOGIE Parent & tot (0-18months)
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£30, £27 (concs)
1-1.30pm
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£11.50
PARENT AND TODDLER BALLET 1½-2½ years n 1.45-2.15pm n £11.50 2-3 years n 2.30-3pm n £11.50 BALLET 3-4 years n 3.15-3.45pm n £11.50 4-6 years n 4-4.45pm n £17 YOUTH HIP HOP 7-11 years n 5-5.45pm
THURSDAY
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£17
CONTEMPORARY DANCE Adult n 6-7.15pm n £38, £34 (concs) BALLET – BEGINNERS Adult n 7.30-8.30pm n £30, £27 (concs)
Privately run class: PILATES MATWORK – ALL LEVELS 6-7pm n £56 for 7 week term from 9 January Contact Nicky Dower on 07877 691359 or email nicola_dower@yahoo.co.uk Privately run class: DAISY BIRTHING CLASSES – FOR A RELAXED ACTIVE BIRTH 7.30-8.45pm n £54 for 6 sessions. Contact Sue on 07799411994 or sue@lazydaisybirthing.co.uk
(START DATES 10 JAN, 21 FEB)
PARENT AND TODDLER BALLET 1½-3 years n 11.45am-12.15pm n £11.50
YOUTH DANCE 4-6 years n 5-5.45pm
BALLET – NEW STARTERS 3-4 years n 1.15-1.45pm n £11.50
YOGA Adult n 7-8.15pm • £38, £34 (concs)
BALLET 3-4 years n 3.15-3.45pm n £11.50 4-6 years n 4-4.45pm n £17 6-9 years n 6-6.45pm n £17
Privately run class: CAMINO DEL FLAMENCO
FRIDAY
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£17
Spanish Flamenco dance classes for children and adults n Various from 4pm n Thursdays during term time. Call 01295 738869 or email: production@caminodelflamenco.co.uk
(START DATES 11 JAN, 22 FEB)
BALLROOM Some evenings include an extra hour for social dancing (both levels) – check with the tutor! Intermediate Adult n 7.30-8.30pm n £39, £35 (concs) Beginners Adult n 8.30-9.30pm n £39, £35 (concs)
Privately run class: MUSIC & MOVEMENT FOR UNDER 5s 10-11am n Every Friday during term time. Call Edna Hemmings 01491 652693 or 0780 2181450 Privately run class: PHOENIX TAE KWON DO 4-6 years 6.30-7pm n 6+ years 7-8pm Every Friday. Call 07725 525173 or email: phoenix.taekwon@gmail.com
SATURDAY
(START DATES 12 JAN, 23 FEB)
STREET DANCE
8-10 years 10-10.45am (10 week course) n
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11-12 years n 11am-12pm (10 week course)
£34 n
13-14 years n 12.15-1.15pm (10 week course)
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£45
£45
SUNDAY Privately run class: PHOENIX FLUTES 2-4pm n 2nd Sunday of every month Contact Penny Shackleton on 01235 531 314 or penelope.shackleton@gmail.com
Privately run class: CRESCENDO MIXED A CAPPELLA SINGERS
2-4pm n £35 per 6 week half term Sundays during term time from 6 January. For further details email: info@crescendo-acappella.org.uk
HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES. FOR UNDER 16S Make sure you book in advance for these workshops and bring a packed lunch if it goes on all day! When booking check on our website or ask a member of staff about clothing and materials.
HALF TERM FUN. ANIMAL NONSENSE!
Tuesday 12 – Friday 15 February Ever seen a penguin climb a tree? A bee having a boogie? Or a fish ride a bicycle? Show us your maddest ideas of animals doing silly things in sculpture and drawings!
MAKE A MASK
All ages
Thursday 14 February
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10am-4pm
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Free drop-in activity
CLAY SCULPTURE
Tuesday 12 February Here be dragons! Make your own dragon sculpture to celebrate Chinese New Year. 5-10 years n 1.30-3.30pm n £10 (adult goes free when accompanied by a child)
Learn to create a mask with different materials and methods, and let your imagination run loose. What kind of character will your mask’s face express? MASK THEATRE
Friday 15 February Use a mask to develop your own unique characters, and find fun and entertaining ways to tell their stories in a brand new play performed for parents and friends! A range of masks and props will be provided, and you can bring your own mask from the ‘Make a Mask’ workshop. 7-11 years n 10.30am-3pm or £35 for both
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£20 each,
EASTER EXCITEMENTS. MAKE A BOOK
Saturday 30 March – Sunday 14 April FREE drop-in activity Create your very own book and decorate the cover. Now you can write and illustrate a story, or make a book full of drawings.
AMAZING PLASTICINE ANIMATION
Tuesday 9 April CREATURE CREATIONS
Tuesday 2 April Learn how to make amazing paper animals and insects through Origami paper folding techniques. Make a rabbit, a crane or a butterfly to welcome in the spring! 8-12 years
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1.30-4.30pm
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Wednesday 3 April – Friday 5 April Sign up for three days of intense energy combining the Brazilian martial art form Capoeira, hip hop and break dance styles, acrobatics, music, and creativity. You’ll finish up by presenting a performance for family and friends. No previous dance experience is required, just plenty of energy and a love of movement! n
10.30am-4.30pm
9-13 years
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10.30am-4.30pm
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£30
PRINT MAKING
£14
CAPOEIRA FUSION
11-15 years
Learn how to animate plasticine and create a short film with firm Cornerstone favourites Animation Station. Will you make the next Wallace and Gromit or Chicken Run?
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£81
Explore this fascinating way of making art work in a brand new workshop. Learn different techniques, including using a press, and create your own colourful prints inspired by the natural and animal world. Thursday 11 April 6-9 years n 10.30am-1pm
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£11
Friday 12 April 9-13 years n 10.30am-4.30pm
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£25
EASTER SPORTS
The Participation Team at South and Vale run a wide variety of activities across both districts throughout the school holidays. During the Easter holidays these will include athletics, badminton, balloon model making, hockey, kayaking, music, sailing and tennis. The team work with local clubs and leisure facilities to provide high class coaching. More details of courses will be on www.whitehorse.gov.uk or www.southoxon.gov.uk from mid February. AMAZING ANIMATION – YOUNG LIGHTS
Thursday 4 April Join this fun workshop and make all your favourite animated characters, drawings and toys come to life on screen with the Animation Station! 6-9 years
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10.30am-1.00pm
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£22
To register to receive information electronically as soon as it is available please email participation@southandvale.gov.uk, putting ‘brochure request’ in the subject box.
JANUARY – FEBRUARY THE CHAIRMAN’S CHARITY CONCERT: SWINGTIME MUSIC: BIG BAND SWING Let’s celebrate the new season with a bang, and raise money for the Chairman of South Oxfordshire District Council’s charities, Helen and Douglas House and Emmaus Oxford. A massive 18 piece orchestra with featured vocalists and soloists play the popular swing music of Glenn Miller, Benny Goodman, Count Basie and more. Star guests Steve Waterman (trumpet), Robin Jones (percussion) and Steve Kershaw (bass). Directed by George Haslam and presented by BBC Radio Oxford’s Bill Rennells. Sat 12 Jan 8pm £15, £13.50 (concs)
MARDIGRAS BB MUSIC: JAZZ BLUES AFRO-CUBAN PARTY! This band has to be seen to be believed. Touring for twenty years, they now bring their smooth, steamy mix of lindy-hop, jump blues and balboa – with a LOT of brass – to the UK. The concert tells a story of steamy New York in the 1940s. A mighty calibre groove-attack jam of Captain Beefheart, Tom Waits and Dr John. It’s party time!
Fri 18 Jan 8pm £15, £13.50 (concs), £12.50 (members)
CIRCLES IN THE SAND THEATRE: CHILDREN’S For the littlest ones and their adults! An imaginative, captivating show, from awardwinning Tam Tam Theatre, which explores sand with buckets and castle building, spinning, tumbling, and delight. Watch the performance from your seat or cushion and then come up to the stage to explore, discover and play yourselves. Places limited to 50 per show. Presented by Half Moon Theatre Company Sun 20 Jan 11am, 2pm and 3.30pm £8, £6 (concs) Ages 0-3 and adults
SARA WATKINS MUSIC: AMERICANA FOLK Sara spent nearly two decades as singer and fiddle player with the massive Nickel Creek. She is a global star in the same league as Alison Krauss, having played with Richard Thompson, the Chieftans, Ray LaMontagne, the Blind Boys of Alabama and more. Now Sara is fronting her own band of beautiful modern roots music overlaid by her lush voice.
Thu 24 Jan 8pm £14, £12.50 (concs), £11.50 (members)
TALBOT HOUSE: A HOME FROM HOME THEATRE: MATINEE During the Great War, Talbot House, a few miles from Passchendaele behind the front line, became a home from home for allied troops. Colourful chaplain, Tubby Clayton, provided cocoa, chess, ministers and music and helped the soldiers be themselves for a few hours. This super play recreates the humour, music and atmosphere of the place they called Toc H.
Sat 26 Jan 2pm £10, £8 (concs and members)
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CARTHY, HARDY, FARRELL & YOUNG MUSIC: FOLK A rare chance to see the four first ladies of folk, all of whom play the violin and sing simultaneously. Twice Mercury nominated folk royalty Eliza Carthy, BBC Radio 2 folk award winner Bella Hardy, Scotland’s rising folk pioneer Kate Young and songwriter and singer Lucy Farrell come together touring their new album Laylam (meaning chorus). Together their tight harmonies and layered rhythms are joyous.
Thu 31 Jan 8pm £14, £12.50 (concs), £11.50 (members)
SHAPPI KHORSANDI: DIRTY LOOKS AND HOPSCOTCH COMEDY: STAND-UP When she was young, Shappi dreamed impossibly romantic dreams. She still does. But a love affair with a ‘rockstar’ left her questioning her actions and motives. Sharp, playful and funny, expect strong language. ‘Britain’s best young female comic by any yardstick’ The Guardian
Fri 1 Feb 8pm £14, £12.50 (concs), £11.50 (members)
ROMEO AND JULIET THEATRE: FAMILY Some of the finest young actors in the country, from Bristol Old Vic Theatre School, bring us bold storytelling, imaginative staging, music and the power and beauty of the adapted original text. This performance will appeal to younger audiences and adults alike, and is theatre of the highest calibre. Presented by Bristol Old Vic Theatre School
Sat 2 Feb 6pm £14, £12.50 (concs), £11.50 (members), family ticket £46 Ages 7+
LONDON COMMUNITY GOSPEL CHOIR MUSIC: GOSPEL ‘Glorious music without limitations’ says founder the Rev Bazil Meade. Touring their new album Glorious, which was recorded at Abbey Road Studios, this is a mix of gospel, soul, R’n’B and swingbeat. The nation’s favourite choir comes to Cornerstone with a testament to the power and beauty of the human voice and the force of community singing. Tickets sold out fast on their last visit.
Fri 8 Feb 8pm £17, £15.50 (concs), £14.50 (members)
SILLY SONGS OF SHAKESPEARE MUSIC: COMEDY New Old Friends were commissioned by the Theatre Royal Bath to produce this show. Spend an evening with Fearg and the Sonnettes as they serenade with ‘synopsongs’ of Will’s most famous works and illuminate Shakespeare’s world in an inventive way. Instructive and fun, and something the family can enjoy together!
Sat 9 Feb 7pm £14, £12.50 (concs), £11.50 (members), family ticket £46 Ages 11+
JANUARY – FEBRUARY
FEBRUARY – MARCH
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CUSHION CONCERT: THE KOTO MUSIC: CHILDREN How exciting – the Koto is the national instrument of Japan. Dating from the seventh century it is an ancient wooden instrument with 13 strings laid across 13 moveable bridges which adjust the pitch. The player then picks and plucks to make the sound. Come and see it done – and bring your cushion! Places limited to 100.
Sun 10 Feb 11 am £8, £6 (concs) Ages 18 months up to 8 years
NEW FOUR POOFS AND A PIANO COMEDY: MUSIC A new line up of this irreverent four piece vocal group including the legendary Bobby Crush at the piano. It’s a high-octane and camp show featuring original comedy songs, parodies and standards with physical comedy and dance. Even the piano has a character and costume of its own! Audience participation and adult humour.
Sat 16 Feb 8pm £14, £12.50 (concs), £11.50 (members) Ages 18+
DOGS DON’T DO BALLET THEATRE: CHILDREN’S Biff is no ordinary dog. He likes moonlight and music and walking on his tiptoes. Biff thinks he’s a ballerina, which is all very well but DOGS DON’T DO BALLET do they? Lovely Little Angel Theatre presents the hilarious story of a small dog with a big personality and even bigger dreams. Places limited to 150. Presented by Little Angel Theatre Company
Sun 17 Feb 2pm £8, £6 Ages 2-5
ORCHESTRA OF ST JOHN’S: STRING QUARTET MUSIC: CLASSICAL Come and hear exquisite music from top-class professional musicians. Please note that the ‘easy access’ matinee concert for adults with special needs is also open to members of the general public who prefer to attend afternoon events.
Thu 21 Feb 11am Concert for schools £5 per child, essential teachers go free Thu 21 Feb 2pm Easy access concert £5, essential carers go free Thu 21 Feb 7.30pm Open public concert £14, £12.50 (concs), £11.50 (members)
OWEN O’NEILL: STRUCK BY LIGHTNING COMEDY: THEATRE Probably the finest comedy storyteller working today, Owen O’Neill is also star of hit Edinburgh Fringe productions Twelve Angry Men, One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest and The Odd Couple. Whilst robbing the Nun’s orchard, Owen was struck by lightning, his school uniform was burned to shreds and the apples down his wellingtons were stewed. He glowed in the dark for two weeks and developed a stammer. This will be a very funny evening of
storytelling with Owen who uses a full set on stage. Time Out called it ‘stand up theatre’ and the Scotsman said ‘spellbinding narrative... wonderful, lyrical, pitch-perfect performance’. A lovely evening out that will remain in the mind for a long time. ‘O’Neill is riding a wave and you’d be wise to catch it whilst you can’ Broadway Baby Sat 23 Feb 8pm £14, £12.50 (concs), £11.50 (members) Ages 14+
SUNDAY AFTERNOON TIFFIN CONCERT VIOLA AND PERCUSSION MUSIC: CLASSICAL American violist Stephen Upshaw is a noted interpreter of contemporary classical music, working also with dance and theatre companies to create vibrant sounds. Callie Hough, on percussion, has performed with countless orchestras and won Outstanding Soloist at the National Youth Jazz Championships. Together their music is stunning, perfect for our intimate auditorium. Sun 24 Feb 2pm £14, £12.50 (concs), £11.50 (members)
HENNING WEHN: HENNING KNOWS BEST COMEDY: STAND-UP Very, very funny. Bonkers funny. German comedy ambassador Henning is one of Stewart Lee’s favourite comedians and was warm-up on Lee’s Comedy Vehicle. He came over to England to be marketing manager of Wycombe Wanderers and...er... hasn’t looked back. Either he’s funny or he confirms a national stereotype. It’s a win-win situation. Wunderbar!
‘Side-splittingly funny’ The Times Fri 1 Mar 8pm £14, £12.50 (concs), £11.50 (members) Ages 16+
SINK OR SWIM THEATRE: COMEDY The 18th century bedlam houses are full and so the ‘ships of fools’ are born. When their ship is sunk en-route to America, our hapless victims find themselves going around in circles on a leaking lifeboat with one oar! The wonderful Spike Theatre, who brought the hilarious ‘The Games’ last year, return with this insanely comic tale of the three men’s maddening struggles at sea. Presented by Spike Theatre Sat 2 March 7.30pm £14, £12.50 (concs), £11 (members) Ages 12+
JAMES CAMPBELL’S COMEDY 4 KIDS COMEDY STAND UP: CHILDREN’S A stand-up comedy show for children 6 and up, their parents and anyone who likes comedy without the rude words. A show which might, or might not, discuss scooters, Scottish country dancing, and what to do with gregarious giraffes. James recently taught Helen Skelton on Blue Peter how to do stand-up! ‘The best comedian I have ever seen’ Ian Rankin.
Sun 3 Mar 2pm £8, £6 (concs) Ages 6+
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MAPDANCE 2013 DANCE Celebrating its seventh year in performance, mapdance has firmly established itself as one of the most exciting companies of young dynamic dancers recruited nationally and internationally. This year they present a diverse repertoire including work by Yael Flexer. Dance theatre, intricate lyrical choreography and fast paced athletics. It’s fun too!
Thu 7 Mar 7.30pm £14, £12.50 (concs), £11.50 (members), family ticket £46 Ages 11+
THE CARRIVICK SISTERS AND BLAIR DUNLOP DOUBLE HEADER MUSIC: FOLK Fantastic stuff! The Carrivick Sisters are 21 year old twins who count Ralph McTell amongst their fans. Their bluegrass sound is enriched by English folk tunes. Blair Dunlop tours in the new incarnation of his father’s (Ashley Hutchings) The Albion Band, with Fairport Convention and solo. Hailed as a new Richard Thompson, he has had a song written for him by the great man. Fri 8 Mar 8pm £14, £12.50 (concs), £11.50 (members)
BARBARA NICE: HOUSEWIFE SUPERSTAR COMEDY: CHARACTER Mrs Barbara Nice is the comic creation of Janice Connolly who played Holy Mary in Peter Kay’s acclaimed Phoenix Nights. Mrs Nice invites us to forget our troubles and celebrate the here and now to make our own fun in austerity Britain. An international ‘fun smuggler’ and mother of five dealing in the naturally occurring comedic highs of daily life! ‘Character comedy does not come better than this’ Edinburgh Evening News Sat 9 Mar 8pm £14, £12.50 (cons), £11.50 (members) Ages 16+
ORCHESTRA OF ST JOHN’S: FLUTE QUARTET MUSIC: CLASSICAL No need to travel to Oxford for classical music – it’s right here on your doorstep. Our lovely auditorium is a great setting and you can take a drink from the bar in with you!
Thur 14 Mar 11am Concert for schools £5 per child, essential teachers go free Thur 14 Mar 2pm Easy access concerts £5, essential carers go free Thur 14 Mar 7.30pm Open public concert £14, £12.50 (concs), £11.50 (members)
BEWARE OF YOUNG GIRLS: THE DORY PREVIN STORY MUSICAL THEATRE This is the story of Dory Previn, queen of 70s confessional songwriters. Dory was married to Andre Previn when he ran off with Mia Farrow and this led to one of Dory’s most famous songs ‘Beware of Young Girls’, but her life is much more than this. Told through Dory’s songs, performed by the wonderful jazz singer Kate Dimbleby, accompanied by pianist Naadia Sheriff, with film projections on our big screen, and between-song humorous banter, this is a theatrical recreation of key elements of Previn’s life and a snap-shop of a vibrant time.
The show is directed by superstar comedy director Cal McCrystal (Peepolykus and the award winning show One Man, Two Guvnors). This is classy and touching musical theatre which made Jenni Murray cry with delight on Woman’s Hour.
Sat 16 Mar 8pm £15.00, £13.50 (concs) £12.50 (members)
BLOWN AWAY THEATRE: CHILDREN’S Imagine you are a little boy and one night a little girl arrives in your bedroom telling you that she is the wind. She whisks you up and you fly through the air feeling so big with the world so small below. A beautiful and engaging show with live music, shadow puppetry and lots of movement. Presented by Birdsnest Theatre in association with Royal & Derngate Northampton
Sun 17 Mar 11am and 2pm £8, £6 (concs) Ages 3+
TOM McCONVILLE DUO MUSIC: FOLK BBC Folk Musician of the year 2009, Tom McConville, is a unique fiddle player in the UK, blending traditional sounds from his home town of Newcastle with Irish, American and Scottish influences. Playing with David Newey on guitar since 2008, the duo have a lively, melodic sound and each performance is warm and uplifting.
Fri 22 Mar 8pm £14, £12.50 (concs), £11.50 (members)
THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST THEATRE LCT presents Oscar Wilde’s masterpiece with its customary flair and impeccable casting. Jack is in love with Gwendolen and Algernon with Cecily, but when an identity crisis spirals out of control, the previously separate worlds of town and country collide. Delicious mayhem ensues as Lady Bracknell decides whether the young men are worthy suitors. Presented by London Classic Theatre Sat 23 March 7.30pm £14, £12.50 (concs), £11 (members) Ages 12+
SUNDAY AFTERNOON TIFFIN CONCERT BERKELEY ENSEMBLE: CLARINET, CELLO AND PIANO MUSIC: CLASSICAL The ensemble is playing superb trio pieces by Beethoven, Hugh Wood and Brahms. Formed from the Southbank Sinfonia the group comprises John Slack, Gemma Wareham and Elizabeth Burgess – all outstanding talents we are privileged to present. Sun 24 Mar 2pm £14, £12.50 (concs), £11.50 (members)
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JOSH WIDDICOMBE: THE FURTHER ADVENTURES OF... COMEDY: STAND UP Josh is one of the hottest new comedy stars, winning a raft of awards and supporting Alan Carr, Stephen Merchant and Michael McIntyre. His 2011 solo show was highly critically acclaimed and he comes to us with its follow-up. Josh seems to have an inability to embrace adventure in his life... is it our fault?! ‘Witty comedy with a generous helping of nostalgia’ Edinburgh Spotlight
Sat 30 Mar 8pm £14, £12.50 (concs), £11.50 (members) Ages 16+
KATHERINE RYAN: NATURE’S CANDY COMEDY: STAND UP Really interesting new stand-up from Canada to make you think as well as laugh. Katherine’s sweet image belies some hard-hitting material, ‘warped wit… striking presence…killer lines…calm confidence’, this quote from The Scotsman just about sums it up. Strong words, some close to the bone subjects, very funny.
Fri 5 Apr 8pm £14, £12.50 (concs), £11.50 (members) Ages 18+
LARKIN POE MUSIC: ROOTS/SOUL/POP We bring you more wonderful, impossibly young, professionals! The Lovell sisters, just 21 and 22, opened for Elvis Costello in 2011, and took the British 2012 festival scene by storm with their five-piece band. You can’t categorise it as folk or even bluegrass as they use soul, pop and roots music and storytelling to create a unique performance.
Sat 6 Apr 8pm £14, £12.50 (concs), £11.50 (members)
THE AMAZING BUBBLE MAN COMEDY: FAMILY The Amazing Bubble Man really is amazing. Blowing, bending and balancing bubbles, involving eager audience members, delighting the children and with wry asides for adults. The Bubble Man will wow us all. Both shows sold out last time so book early.
Sun 7 Apr 11am and 2pm £8, £6 (concs) Ages 3+
FAUSTUS MUSIC: CONTEMPORARY FOLK The multi-award winning trio return! Benji Kirkpatrick is member of folk supergroup Bellowhead and played on Seth Lakeman’s Kitty Jay; Saul Rose was a long-time member of Waterson: Carthy; Paul Sartin is also a member of Bellowhead and composer of theatre scores. Faustus make a stunning return with their lovely arrangements and superb playing. ‘Frill-free folk music, superbly and tastefully performed...a folk essential’ ´´´´ Sunday Times Sat 13 Apr 8pm £14, £12.50 (concs), £11.50 (members)
RICHARD HERRING: TALKING COCK COMEDY: STAND-UP Tenth anniversary update of the critically acclaimed show that exposes the truth about men and their flutes of love. The original tour was a sell-out, translated and performed in over a dozen European countries and published as a book by Ebury press. ‘…impassioned and thoughtful disquisition on masculinity, cultural identity and sexual anthropology… but still loads of jokes about porridge guns.’ The Observer Thu 18 Apr 8pm £14, £12.50 (concs), £11.50 (members) Ages 18+
CAROLINE HORTON’S MESS THEATRE Josephine is putting on a play – Boris and Sistahl help. It’s about anorexia, but don’t let that put you off. A new play with songs from the creator of You’re Not Like The Other Girls Chrissy. 2012 Stage Award Winner for Best Ensemble. ‘Comes perilously close to genius’ Time Out ´´´´ Evening Standard ‘Don’t miss this, Caroline is a serious acting star!’ says our Director Emma Presented by China Plate Sat 20 Apr 8pm £14, £12.50 (concs), £11.50 (members) Ages 13+
CALENDAR GIRLS HIRING: THEATRE The sensational hit play is brought to the Cornerstone stage by local (nonprofessional) company Jigsaw Theatre. It’s the now famous story of 11 middle-aged WI members who pose nude for an annual calendar to raise money, and who find fame in the process. Presented by Jigsaw Theatre
Thu 25 & Fri 26 Apr 7.45pm £13.50, £12.50 (concs) Ages 16+
SARFRAZ MANZOOR: HOW SPRINGSTEEN CHANGED MY LIFE TALK: COMIC Journalist and broadcaster known for work in The Guardian, BBC2’s Review Show and Radio 4 explains why he thinks The Boss’s lyrics contain the secrets of life, love and happiness. With audience interaction, this is a light-hearted and poignant memoir of fatherhood and faith and a humorous look at how we can solve life’s dilemmas with advice from Bruce! Sat 27 Apr 8pm £14, £12.50 (concs), £11.50 (members) Ages 16+
ROBIN HOOD AND HIS VERY MERRY MEN THEATRE: CHILDREN’S From the company that brought us ‘The Owl and The Pussycat’ comes an exhilarating version of the story of Robin, Marian and the evil Sheriff of Nottingham. Buckets of mud, a host of colourful forest characters and live music. This company make beautiful theatre and really know what tickles children. Presented by Uncontained Arts. Sun 28 Apr 2pm £8, £6 (concs) Ages 4+
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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.
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