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WHAT’S ON AT A GLANCE... APRIL. Wed 2
Didcot Film Club: Rebecca
Film
8pm
Sun 27
Everything You Ever Needed to Know Ever (and Some Extra Stuff )
Family
2pm
Wed 30
Didcot Sixth Form Annual Award Ceremony
Hiring
7pm
Sat 3
Entertaining Mr Sloane
Theatre
Sun 4
The Showstoppers Improvised Musical
Musical Theatre
Wed 7
Didcot Film Club: Black Cat, White Cat
Film
8pm
Fri 9
Mark Steel’s In Town
Comedy
8pm
Sat 10
1001 Nights
Family
6pm
Fri 16
Mark Grist: Rogue Teacher
Comedy
8pm
Sat 17
Formby
Theatre
8pm
Sun 18
The Rutles: Will be Appearing as Themselves
Music
Fri 23
Laish
Music in Café Bar
8pm
Sat 24
Bitch Boxer
Theatre
8pm
Sun 25
Pirate Gran
Family
2pm
Wed 28
Didcot Film Club: Gigi
Film
8pm
MAY. 7.30pm 7pm
7.30pm
Fri 30
Fairport Acoustic Convention
Music
Sat 31
The Trials of Oscar Wilde
Theatre
8pm
Sun 1
A Real Fairy Story
Family
2pm
Fri 6
Hardeep Singh Kohli: Hardeep is Your Love
Comedy
8pm
Sat 7
Mike McGear McCartney
Talk
8pm
7.30pm
JUNE.
Sun 8
Yummm!
Family
11am & 2pm
Fri 13
The Paperboys
Music
8pm
Sat 14
Julie Madly Deeply
Musical Theatre
8pm
Sun 15
Screaming With Laughter
Family
2pm
Fri 20
Paul Liddell
Music in Café Bar
8pm
Sat 21
Jazz Reeds Incorporated
Music
8pm
Sun 22
Charlie Baker: Baker’s Dozen
Comedy
8pm
Wed 25
Didcot Film Club
Film
8pm
Fri 27
Sauce for the Goose
Theatre
8pm
Sat 28
Camino Del Flamenco: Flamenco Night
Dance
Sun 29
Virginia Ironside: Growing Old Disgracefully
Comedy
6.30pm 6pm
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WHAT’S ON AT A GLANCE... JULY. Tue 1
Youth Theatre Showcase
Youth Theatre
7pm
Sat 5
Michael Law’s Piccadilly Revellers
Music
8pm
Thu 10 – Sat 12
Dance Connection: Beyond Limits
Dance
1.30pm & 7.30pm
Wed 16
Didcot Girls’ School Show: A Night at the Movies
Music
7.30pm
Sat 19
Worbey and Farrell: Deviations on the Piano
Music
8pm
Sun 20
Squashbox Theatre: Curious Creatures
Family
Fri 25
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Wed 30
Didcot Film Club
Film
Fri 1 – Sun 3 August
GALLERY.
Beer and Music Festival
Outside
2pm All day 8pm
All day
FREE
26 April – 1 June
Matthew Wright: The Farrier
Exhibition
1 May – 1 June
Open Exhibition: Portraits
Exhibition
6 June – 6 July
Oxford Scribes. Write on!
Exhibition
10 July – 16 August
Samantha Wadham: Interior Growth
Exhibition
ARE YOU SITTING COMFORTABLY? SEAT SPONSORSHIP If you love what we do at Cornerstone then a perfect way to support us is through seat sponsorship. Costing £200, a plaque will be fixed to the back of a seat in our auditorium for three years. You will receive a commemorative certificate and a listing on our website (unless you choose to remain anonymous). Help us carry out projects bringing the arts to more people by naming a seat for yourself, a family member, a business or a group. For more information visit the Support Us section on our website or call Sarah Cornish on 01235 515 133.
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An enormous 20% off everything at Cornerstone*. Excludes room hire. That means not just selected shows but ALL shows, not just shows but ALSO classes, workshops, arts and craft and not forgetting the delicious food and drink in the café bar!
One-week priority booking Membership packages tailored to you, including Family Focus and Saver memberships Become a member now! Call the box office or visit www.cornerstone-arts.org *See the Support Us section of www.cornerstone-arts.org for full terms and conditions.
CAFÉ BAR. The fully licensed bar and café at Cornerstone serves a variety of beers, wines, spirits and soft drinks, coffee and teas, light meals, snacks, ice cream and delicious cakes. The bar is open until 8.30pm, later on performance nights. PLUS ENJOY A COMEDY CURRY FROM 6.30PM ONWARDS ON STAND-UP NIGHTS. £7 FOR CURRY, RICE AND POPPADOMS. YUM!
FREE EVENTS AND BAR GIGS CAFÉ SCIENTIFIQUE 3RD TUESDAY OF EVERY MONTH 7pm for 7.30pm
LAISH
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Friday 23 May 8pm FREE, with support Laish is the songwriting project of Daniel Green. Daniel writes original songs with honesty, pathos and humour and has a voice that is rich and frayed, accompanied by hypnotic fingerpicking and strummed guitar. A prolific performer, last year he played at some of the best music festivals in the country including End of the Road and The Big Chill, and gained support from Marc Riley, Tom Ravenscroft and Mojo Magazine.
Friday 20 June 8pm FREE, with support Cornerstone has championed Paul Liddell for the past three years and we are delighted to welcome him back. A prolific musician, Paul has released three albums and he gigs extensively. His songs are heartfelt and catchy, and are delivered with his distinctively gentle yet powerful north eastern voice. Through use of live sampling Paul creates beautiful layered vocal and guitar harmonies to create a sound much bigger than you would expect from one man. CORNERSTONE PRESENTS
SIXTH ANNUAL BEER AND MUSIC FESTIVAL Friday 1 to Sunday 3 August FREE ADMISSION The Cornerstone Meadow returns! This year’s festival has the biggest and best line up to date. Confirmed acts so far include local bands The August List, Reuben’s Rocket and Duchess with the amazing MAIA headlining on Saturday night. No muddy fields, no overcrowding, no hugely expensive tickets just three days of FREE music and the best local beers, ciders and food.
GALLERY AND VISUAL ARTS. FOR A RELAXING MOMENT DROP IN TO OUR FREE ART GALLERY. Each season offers something special with an eclectic range of artwork, craft and photography from local and national artists. There’s always something to enjoy, and much of the work is for sale at affordable prices, including jewellery and other crafts. We are always looking for new talent, so visit our website or contact the box office for further information on applying to exhibit your work.
OPEN EXHIBITION: PORTRAITS 1 May – 1 June
Cornerstone’s annual open exhibition is a feast of art displaying the skill and imagination of local artists. This year, entrants have explored the theme of portraits, so come and see how they have interpreted this traditional subject. The exhibition is part of Oxfordshire Artweeks, for more information see www.artweeks.org. On 6 May from 6 – 8pm all those who entered Cornerstone’s Open Exhibition, and those who are part of Artweeks (South), are invited to a free networking event and talk from Matthew Wright (below). Meet fellow artists, see new work and find out about local opportunities.
MATTHEW WRIGHT: THE FARRIER 26 April – 1 June
As you are passing by Cornerstone’s west side Window Wall do take a moment to stop and enjoy fine art photographer Matthew Wright’s compelling installation which captures the quietly timeless work of a farrier. Through racing yards and private stables, beautiful horses and English landscapes, these moving photographs explore the textures, colours and fabric of this ancient craft. A unique view of rural life today is seen through the exquisite and diverse scenes captured by Matthew’s camera. This exhibition is part of Oxfordshire Artweeks www.artweeks.org.
OXFORD SCRIBES: WRITE ON! 6 June – 6 July
Celebrating the diverse beauty of letterforms, the calligraphic society Oxford Scribes mark its 30th anniversary with an exhibition of work by its members. Artists range from internationally known professionals to beginners, who explore both traditional and contemporary interpretations of calligraphy. Exhibited will be 2D works of brush and pen on paper and vellum, as well as pieces made using more unusual and unexpected tools, surfaces and structures. Check our website for details of special events including demonstrations and opportunities to have a go at fine writing techniques to discover your own hidden talents!
SAMANTHA WADHAM: INTERIOR GROWTH 10 July – 16 August
Multidisciplinary Didcot artist Samantha Wadham interprets textiles through different materials and media, including paper, painting, film and 3D metalwork. Interior Growth recreates floral imagery to explore how society views the working class not as blossoming beauties, but as disregarded weeds that cause damage to the garden, or world. Giving a contemporary twist to the humble wallpaper pattern, this is an exhibition that will inspire and intrigue.
APRIL – MAY EVERYTHING YOU EVER NEEDED TO KNOW EVER (AND SOME EXTRA STUFF) FAMILY COMEDY If you like Comedy Club 4 Kids, you’ll love this. Funnyman Tiernan presents an hour of very silly comedy for children and adults. Tiernan’s pretty sure he knows everything and so answers some of the most important questions children have: What is the universe made of? How do you get the bubbles in fizzy drinks? Why are there trees? ‘delighted giggles running round the room’ HHHHH The Telegraph Sun 27 April 2pm £8, £6 (concs) Ages 6+
LONDON CLASSIC THEATRE PRESENTS: ENTERTAINING MR SLOANE CLASSIC THEATRE The company that delighted us with The Importance of Being Earnest and Betrayal return with their 50th anniversary production of Joe Orton’s classic dark comedy. Enigmatic Mr Sloane enters the lives of Kath, her brother Ed and father Kemp, and throws them into disarray. Behind his nonchalant front lies seduction, blackmail and murder. ‘very fine…very black and very funny’ The Stage Sat 3 May 7.30pm £15, £13.50 (concs), £10 (under 16’s) Adult, but suitable for ages 14+
THE SHOWSTOPPERS IMPROVISED MUSICAL MUSICAL THEATRE What happens? A brand new musical comedy show is created from scratch at each performance, from audience suggestions. It’s unpredictable and hilarious and if you like the Reduced Shakespeare Company, you’ll like this! Selling out in London’s West End and on the world tour, the group has recently recorded their first Radio 4 Series. ‘achingly funny…worth seeing again and again’ HHHHH Time Out London Critics’ Choice Sun 4 May 7pm £14.50, £13 (concs), £10 (under 16’s) Ages 14+
MARK STEEL’S IN TOWN COMEDY: STAND-UP Mark Steel is a big favourite at Cornerstone and he loves to talk about Didcot, using a picture of it as the main image for his Independent magazine article. The ‘In Town’ show is based on the Radio 4 series where Mark writes a show based specifically on an individual town. There’ll be pictures, ranting, and people calling things out. And of course, Didcot audiences will be much better than any of the others on the tour! Fri 9 May 8pm £15, £13.50 (concs)
1001 NIGHTS FAMILY THEATRE Nominated for Best Production for Young People in the Off West End Awards, and brought to us by Transport Theatre (As You Like It) and the prestigious theatre for young people, the Unicorn in London.
1001 Nights collects together the greatest tales ever told, re-imagined by Shahrazad, a lively young girl who is torn between her old home in the East and her new life here in England. Using the props she finds around her she will transport us to an imagined world of kings, viziers and jinns. She uses saucepans as crowns, turns old
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pipes into enchanted telescopes and even a mop into a magic carpet! Compelling and funny, and perfect for everyone aged 6 and up. One hour long so home in time for bed and some wonderful dreams! ‘If this doesn’t warm your heart then I don’t know what will’ A Younger Theatre ‘An utter delight’ The Telegraph Sat 10 May 6pm £8, £6 (concs)
MARK GRIST: ROGUE TEACHER COMEDY: STAND-UP This year, millions watched an ex-English teacher defeat a teenage grime artist in a rap battle. Mark Grist was that teacher. Mid-recession, he quit his teaching job to embark on a series of challenges, leading him to become ‘an internet sensation’ (Sun) and ‘unlikely heart-throb’ (Guardian). He became Poet Laureate of Peterborough in 2008, Chief Bard of the Fens in 2009 and Edinburgh Fringe Slam Champion in 2010.
This show is a comic story of his life and how he got to this point – through stand-up poems. He recounts touching words about inspiring young people, and then some very unsentimental ones about the revolting things schoolchildren can get up to! His poems are fluid, clever and funny, his delivery crisp and his self-deprecating persona endearing. A great show to come to with or without your own teens, this is a like an hour and a half with the teacher you always wish you’d had! Fri 16 May 8pm £14.50, £13 (concs), £10 (under 16’s) Ages 13+ (strong language)
FORMBY THEATRE If you liked Morecambe and Eric and Little Ern, then Formby is for you. This beautiful one man show follows George Formby’s rise from awkward stable boy to one of Britain’s biggest stars. Ewan Wardrop plays Formby and all the key characters in his fascinating life, and brilliantly performs the classic hits live. It’s a funny, touching play about an essentially ordinary man with an extraordinary talent. ‘Wardrop mesmerises his audience’ Three Weeks Sat 17 May 8pm £14.50, £13 (concs)
THE RUTLES: WILL BE APPEARING AS THEMSELVES MUSIC Icons at Cornerstone! They started as a spoof of The Beatles but were so popular that they became an actual group to great acclaim, recording, touring and topping the charts. Originally created by Eric Idle and Neil Innes for the comedy sketch show Rutland Weekend Television, they are back, touring again for a brief period following a great gig at Glastonbury. So for your slice of pop/comedy/anarchy/history look no further. John Lennon loved them, George Harrison loved them, Paul McCartney came round!
Sun 18 May 7.30pm £20, £18 (concs)
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BITCH BOXER THEATRE ‘The precision, muscle and commitment in her performance is, at times, breathtaking.’ Telegraph
Don’t be put off by the title, this is a thoughtful, beautifully realised and performed play about a young girl who becomes a boxer, and her growing up. Written and performed by Charlotte Joseph, it won the Holden Street Theatres Awards 2013 at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, the Soho Young Writers Award 2012, and lots of praise from audiences. You’ll be impressed, and moved. Chloe got into boxing aged eleven, after her mother left. It brought her peace and made her a rather good boxer, with a real chance of being picked for the Olympics. Two things threaten this – her father’s sudden death and falling in love, which makes Chloe feel girly in an unfamiliar way. Charlotte brings high energy and absolute authority to the part of Chloe – shadow boxing and jumping rope to Johnny Cash, or just sitting and talking with us. She’s determined to prove herself to the world. The show builds brilliantly to the excitement of the climax at the Olympics qualifying bout. Sat 24 May 8pm £14.50, £13 (concs), £10 (under 16’s) Ages 14+ (strong language, sexual references)
PIRATE GRAN CHILDREN’S THEATRE Meet Gran. She bakes. She knits. You’d never guess she was a Pirate with a pet crocodile under her bed, a wicked sense of humour and a raft of adventures to tell! Pirating isn’t the life for everyone but Gran says if you don’t mind sleeping in a hammock and being called Scary Mary, then it’s a career more girls should think about. Presented by Scamp Theatre and Watford Palace Theatre ‘I think the quality of what Scamp do is amazing’ Michael Morpurgo, author of War Horse Sun 25 May 2pm £8, £6 (concs) Ages 3+ and adults
FAIRPORT ACOUSTIC CONVENTION MUSIC: FOLK They’re an institution nationally, in Oxfordshire and now at Cornerstone. Every year they want to come to Didcot and every year we want to have them as we hear the fans clamour. As ever, a great show of old favourites, some reworkings, spontaneous banter and some previously unheard material from their new studio album.
Fri 30 May 8pm £20, £18 (concs)
THE TRIALS OF OSCAR WILDE THEATRE Thursday 14 February 1895 was the triumphant opening of The Importance of Being Earnest, but less than 100 days later Wilde was sentenced to two years’ hard labour. What happened? This fascinating play reveals Wilde’s own sparkling words from the trial and seeks to explain how his world fell apart. ‘archaeological curiosity…timeless fun…a perfectly judged rendering by the European Arts Company’ Sat 31 May 7.30pm £14.50, £13 (concs), £10 (under 16’s) Ages 14+ (adult themes)
A REAL FAIRY STORY CHILDREN’S THEATRE Have you ever seen a fairy? Mrs Buttersnap needs to photograph one for her book. So with an assortment of gadgets, a sprinkling of comedy and the help of her cat she sets out to do so. Join her on a journey into a realm full of wonder and shadow puppetry.
Come with us and use the power of your imagination, and we’ll enter fairyland. Sun 1 June 2pm £8, £6 (concs) Ages 3-7 and adults. Places limited, book early.
HARDEEP SINGH KOHLI: HARDEEP IS YOUR LOVE COMEDY: STAND-UP Hardeep’s been here before with his comedy and cooking shows – this time there’s no cooking but all comedy, with his new stand-up fresh from a run at the 2013 Edinburgh Fringe. The comedian, broadcaster, journalist, and chef appears on BBC Radio 4 regularly and Question Time, This Week, The One Show and Celebrity Masterchef. Join him for his take on life, love and finding romance in middle age. ‘Immensely funny’ Daily Express Fri 6 June 8pm £14.50, £13 (concs)
MIKE MCGEAR MCCARTNEY SEX, DRUGS & ROCK ‘N’ ROLL Paul McCartney’s brother was an integral part of the Merseybeat era himself, in the group Scaffold which included Roger McGough. Mike was also a great photographer, nicknamed ‘Flash Harry’ by Brian Epstein. On this intimate ‘evening with’ he uses his family album to take us through many behind the scenes tales. Jimi Hendrix, Billy Connolly, Michael Parkinson, Joe Brown – all these and more are here.
This is Mike’s first tour in 42 years, and it’s a unique chance to get an in-depth look at childhood in Liverpool in the 50’s and the music of the 60’s. It’s not a music show, but since two of Mike’s most famous songs were Lily The Pink and Thank you Very Much, he might just burst into song.
‘At last – the good looking one from the Scaffold returns’ Harry Hill
Sat 7 June 8pm £14.50, £13 (concs)
YUMMM! CHILDREN’S: DANCE THEATRE Seating the audience around the performance area (the ‘dinner table’) this is a celebration of food seen through children’s eyes. Tables can dance, plates spin, and utensils are interwoven into quirky meal time rituals. Performances are followed by short play activity for audiences on stage, where children get their own utensils to play with. Chomp, chomp, chomp! Sun 8 June 11am for under 4’s and 2pm for 4’s and over £8, £6 (concs) Places limited to 60 children per performance. Please book early.
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THE PAPERBOYS MUSIC: FOLK Formed by Mexican-born Tom Landa in Canada in the mid 90’s, The Paperboys are fantastic live. It’s the folk of fiddle and flute, but mixed with the hook of horns and Latin and African rhythms. Touring for 15 years, with 7 albums and a Juno award to their credit, The Paperboys are guaranteed to raise the roof. ‘A mix of Eagles-laced alt-country, Tower of Power horns and gospel choirs, reminiscent of early Elton John and Van Morrison’ Americana UK Fri 13 June 8pm £14.50, £13 (concs)
JULIE MADLY DEEPLY MUSICAL THEATRE Love Julie Andrews? Always singing along with Mary Poppins and The Sound of Music? Direct from the West End, starring Fascinating Aida star Sarah-Louise Young, who has been named by TimeOut as one of London’s Top Ten cabaret performers. With Michael Roulston on piano, they perform Julie’s famous songs, with anecdotes from her life, from child star to musical theatre institution. ‘Deliriously wonderful cabaret. More than just a fan letter: a must see’ HHHHH Three Weeks Sat 14 June 8pm £15.50, £14 (concs)
SCREAMING WITH LAUGHTER COMEDY FOR PARENTS AND CHILDREN Comedian Lucy Porter leads an afternoon cabaret show of comedy where mums, dads and grandparents can relax and laugh about parenthood with some fine comedians…and bring baby too! These stand-up comedians are used to rowdy stag and hen do’s so they won’t bat an eyelid if you have to move around, baby emits a shout or scream, or you need to feed them in the auditorium. Lucy has two toddlers herself so she’s in the zone!
Sun 15 June 2pm £8, £6 (concs), £2 (under 18 months)
JAZZ REEDS INCORPORATED MUSIC: JAZZ We’re delighted to welcome back to Cornerstone jazz star Alvin Roy. Following his successes here with The Mainstream All Stars and The Alex Welsh Tribute Band, he’s put together a new jazz instrumental six-piece. With a front line of Julian Marc Stringle, Alvin himself and Mike Wills on various saxophones and clarinets, supported by Rod Kelly on piano, Charlie Stratford on drums and John Rees Jones on bass. ‘The Great American Song Book’ with original mainstream/swing jazz numbers.
Sat 21 June 8pm £14.50, £13 (concs)
CHARLIE BAKER: BAKER’S DOZEN COMEDY: STAND-UP ‘Devon’s answer to Sinatra’ (The Guardian), Jack Black lookalike and Wallingford resident, Charlie is fast becoming a national star.
This show is absolutely nuts and a complete delight. Charlie has a great jazz belter of a voice and he takes the 13 best-selling UK singles from the last 13 years and puts his own twist on each. ‘It Wasn’t Me’ becomes a crooned French ballad and ‘Amarillo’ is transformed into a smooth number that wouldn’t be out of place on an Adele B-side.
Charlie intersperses the musical sections with jokes, audience banter and interaction – using willing audience members to the greatest comic effect. Very, very funny, and a charming, warming fun Sunday night out that you’ll be telling your friends they shouldn’t have missed out on! ‘Pure, undulating musical fun. Not to be missed’ HHHHH Three Weeks Sun 22 June 8pm £12, £10 (concs)
BRISTOL OLD VIC THEATRE SCHOOL: SAUCE FOR THE GOOSE THEATRE: CLASSIC Master of the French farce, Feydeau created the perfect high-spirited romp of passions, pace and pleasure. Lucienne is being pursued by the married Pontagnac, who’s astounded to discover that she is already married to his friend Valentin. Lucienne has sworn to be faithful to Valentin as long as he remains so to her, so when an old ‘indiscretion’ of her husband’s arrives from Germany with her other half in tow it looks like there might be an ‘out’ for Lucienne.
Everyone ends up at the Hotel Ultimus, where their guests include an old army doctor and his deaf wife, in Paris to celebrate their wedding anniversary. Beds are swapped, infidelities discovered and everyone’s goose is cooked good and proper. Fun, farcical, fast – this play stars the superb actors from Bristol Old Vic Theatre School who we will no doubt see as the global stars of the future. Friday 27 June 8pm £14.50, £13 (concs), £10 (under 16’s) Ages 12+
CAMINO DEL FLAMENCO PRESENTS: FLAMENCO NIGHT HIRING: DANCE The largest Flamenco school in the UK returns to Cornerstone for its sixth fantastic annual show. With beauty, power and passion, more than 70 dancers from the Cornerstone classes will perform in this show with the addition of the Camino teachers and famous Spanish musicians Ramon Ruiz and Ulises Diaz, bringing Flamenco to life. Sat 28 June 6.30pm £12, £10 (concs)
VIRGINIA IRONSIDE: GROWING OLD DISGRACEFULLY COMEDY TALK Directed by Nigel Planer (originally of the Young Ones) this is a funny, smart and life-affirming show. Virginia is agony columnist for the Independent and writes for the Oldie. She’s written two books celebrating being a sexagenarian and this show does just that. With very funny personal anecdotes and heartfelt tales from her life, share with Virginia what marvellous fun getting older is! Sun 29 June 6pm £14.50, £13 (concs)
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YOUTH THEATRE SHOWCASE Our three youth theatre classes meet throughout the year devising, developing and creating theatre performances. Tonight they will share the outcomes of this hard work to display their new skills and considerable theatrical talents. A wonderful chance for prospective participants, theatre lovers, friends and families to support our young, home-grown talent. Tue 1 July 7pm, all tickets £5
MICHAEL LAW’S PICCADILLY REVELLERS MUSIC: SWING Bandleader, vocalist and pianist Michael Law is founder of the world-famous Piccadilly Dance Orchestra, which wowed Cornerstone when they performed here in 2011. Michael returns with his brand-new ensemble – the Revellers. The swinging six-piece stars Michael with Louise Cookman – the ‘Whistable Nightingale’ – on vocals and Ben Cummings on trumpet, piano and bass. Comic, sentimental and jazzy tunes from the ‘between the wars’ era. Sat 5 July 8pm £14.50, £13 (concs)
DANCE CONNECTION PRESENTS: BEYOND LIMITS HIRING: DANCE Beyond Limits sees award winning performing arts centre Dance Connection celebrating their 20th anniversary. With a cast of over 100 talented young dancers, this is a fast moving, multi visual explosion of energy. A must see for all dance enthusiasts. Thu 10 & Fri 11 July 7.30pm, Sat 12 July 1.30pm £16, £13 (concs) Anniversary Gala Night Sat 12 July 7.30pm with reception from 6.30pm £20, £17 (concs) includes a glass of bubbly
DIDCOT GIRLS’ SCHOOL SHOW: A NIGHT AT THE MOVIES HIRING: MUSIC Didcot Girls’ School are excited to be returning to Cornerstone to take you on a journey of movie soundtracks. Come and enjoy an evening of classic movie hits from a group of talented performers who have thrilled audiences over the years and improve each and every time.
Wed 16 July 7.30pm £8, £6 (concs)
WORBEY AND FARRELL: DEVIATIONS ON THE PIANO MUSIC: POPULAR CLASSICAL Steven Worbey and Kevin Farrell are internationally acclaimed concert pianists – and much more than a traditional piano duet. Their instrument can imitate the tones of a Spanish guitar, resound with jazz and display everything from Rachmaninov to their own verse. A barnstorming blend of comedy banter and amazing ‘dueling’ piano work. Sat 19 July 8pm £14.50, £13 (concs), £10 (under 16’s)
SQUASHBOX THEATRE PRESENTS: CURIOUS CREATURES CHILDREN’S: THEATRE The Curious Creatures wildlife park was established by world-renowned explorer Jeremiah Johnson. But he’s lost in the jungle and so his inexperienced nephew Craig is running the park. Uh oh! – things aren’t going to go quite as planned.
Meet performing fleas, skateboarding snails, a gymnastic gerbil, an irritable alligator and an over-excited elephant. Learn how animals evolve, how their amazing adaptations help them survive in the wild and how animals can help us learn more about ourselves.
Puppets, comedy, slapstick and live music – plus lots of amazing natural history facts. Squashbox Theatre uncover the mysteries of the animal kingdom of interest to all – big or small.
Sun 20 July 2pm £8, £6 (concs) Ages 4+
ACCESS ALL AREAS Cornerstone gives a day over to all sorts of creative activities for people with learning disabilities, working in partnership with local organisations and services. From theatre and dance to crafts and beauty, there will be lots of fun on offer to all who want to join in. Look out for an evening of ‘Strictly’ entertainment too… Cornerstone is fully accessible with wide doors, a lift and disabled toilets on all levels, including a Changing Places toilet. Fri 25 July Please call for more details, times and booking information
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Most classes run for a ten-week term of two five-week blocks, with a break at half-term Pay up front or in two five-week instalments. To enter the class after half-term simply pay for the five remaining classes (excluding Youth Theatre and children’s Street Dance) Prices are for one five-week block, unless otherwise indicated Please book in advance Please fill in an enrolment form when booking, and arrive ten minutes early for the first class Half term break is 27 – 31 May inclusive Adult classes are 16+ unless indicated For more information, including details about clothing, materials or equipment, visit our website or speak to the Box Office
WE’VE ADDED EXTRA BENEFITS PRIORITY BOOKING Existing class participants can book the same class for the next season seven days ahead of other bookers
LIVE FOR A FIVER Each class participant can buy a ticket for one of the current season’s shows for just £5 saving up to £15!
TASTER CLASSES If you’re new to a class, pay for one lesson only to test it before paying for the full five or ten weeks upfront All offers subject to availability. Terms & Conditions apply, see the website or call the Box Office for further information.
ONE-OFF WORKSHOPS FOR ADULTS GUITAR n Sat 26 April, Sat 24 May, Sat 5 July NEW! 2.30-4pm n £10, £9 (concs) (per workshop) Learn to play acoustic guitar in these fun and friendly workshops. All abilities welcome – no music reading necessary. Each session will cover different skills, from basic strumming chords for songs to fingerpicking techniques. Explore pop, blues, ragtime, Celtic/traditional and contemporary guitar solos. Bring your own guitar! NE
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DRAW CARTOONS Sat 10 May 10.30am-12.30pm £15, £13 (concs) Oxfordshire’s own professional comic artist, Scooter McKenzie, will teach even the least experienced artist how to draw simple expressive faces, and how to make characters walk and move, talk and think. Scooter will also give an illustrated introduction to his own career. n
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CHARLESTON – THE DANCE OF THE 20’S n Sat 7 June n 10.30am-12.30pm n £15, £13 (concs) Back by popular demand, after our first sold-out workshop! Prepare for an energetic and exuberant workshop learning the basics of the famous 1920’s dance. No partner necessary, all experience levels welcome. Feel free to wear your best flapper outfit! CLAY SCULPTURE n Sat 21 June n 10.30am-12.30pm n £17, £15 (concs) Book well ahead for this very popular workshop where you will make a functional object to be professionally fired. Take inspiration from our Oxford Scribes exhibition, using beautiful calligraphy to decorate your unique piece of ceramic. All materials included. ADULT CLASSES ARE SUPPORTED BY OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL SKILLS AND LEARNING SERVICE
REGULAR CLASSES TIMETABLE TUESDAY
(START DATES 22 APR, 3 JUN)
YOUTH THEATRE n 6-10 years School years 2-5 n 4.30-5.30pm n £50 (ten-week course) YOUTH THEATRE n 10-14 years School years 6-9 n 5.45-7.15pm n £72 (ten-week course) LIFE DRAWING n Adult 7-9pm n £63, £57 (concs) NE
STREET DANCE n Adult W! 6.15-7.15pm n £33, £30 (concs)
SCRIPT WRITING n Adult 7.30-9pm n £48, £43 (concs) A great new class which will explore all forms of script-writing both for stage and radio, and will also provide suggestions on how to submit your work for presentation. Suitable for those with some experience of writing as well as complete beginners. There may be informal play-reading opportunities at Cornerstone! YOUNG DIRECTIONS: THEATRE GROUP n 14-18 years School years 10-13 n 7.30-9pm n £72 (ten-week course)
WEDNESDAY
(START DATES 23 APR, 4 JUN)
TINY DANCERS (9 months-2 years)
Parent & tot 1.45-2.15pm
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£14
PARENT AND TODDLER BALLET 18 months-3 years n 2.30-3pm n £14 BALLET 3-4 years n 3.15-3.45pm n £14 4-6 years n 4-4.45pm n £19 8-10 years n 6-6.45pm n £19 YOUTH DANCE 5-5.45pm n £19
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BALLET 3-4 years n 3-4 years n 4-6 years n 6-9 years n
(START DATES 24 APR, 5 JUN)
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BALLET – BEGINNERS n Adult 7.30-8.30pm n £33, £30 (concs)
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£14
1.15-1.45pm n £14 3.15-3.45pm n £14 4-4.45pm n £19 6-6.45pm n £19
YOUTH DANCE 4-6 years n 5-5.45pm YOGA Adult n 7-8.15pm
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£19
£41, £36 (concs)
Privately run class: CAMINO DEL FLAMENCO Spanish Flamenco dance classes for children and adults n Various from 4pm n Thursdays during term time. Call: 01295 721255 or email: production@caminodelflamenco.co.uk
FRIDAY
(START DATES 25 APR, 6 JUN )
ARGENTINE TANGO Adult n 7-9.30pm (improvers start at 7pm, beginners start at 7.45pm) n £56, £50 (concs) The class now includes a beginners and improvers section, followed by an hour’s Practicà or social dancing for all to join in.
SATURDAY
7-11 years
TAP – ALL LEVELS n Adult 6.15-7.15pm n £33, £30 (concs)
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PARENT AND TODDLER BALLET 18 months-3 years n 11.45am-12.15pm
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PRINT MAKING n Adult EW! (five-weeks starts 4 June) 7-8.45pm n £58, £52 (concs) A brand new evening class where you will explore different print-making techniques, including drypoint etching, lino cutting, and collagraph. You will use the etching press and learn more about techniques such as Chine-collé and multilayer printing. If you enjoyed our one-off workshop in the Autumn, come back for more! All materials included.
THURSDAY
WEST END DANCE n Adult 7.30-8.30pm n £33, £30 (concs)
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WEDNESDAY
(START DATES 26 APR, 7 JUN)
STREET DANCE 8-10 years n 10-10.45am n £36 11-12 years n 11am-12noon n £47 13-15 years n 12.15-1.15pm n £47 (ten-week course) ARTY PARTY: CHILDREN’S ART CLASSES 4-6 years n 10.30-11.15am n £19 7-9 years n 11.30am-12.15pm n £19
HALF-TERM HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES. FOR UNDER 16s Make sure to book in advance for these workshops, and bring a packed lunch if it goes on all day!
YOUTH ACTIVITY DAY
Friday 23 May 4-7pm
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DROP-IN AND DOODLE: SELF-PORTRAITS Tuesday 27 – Friday 30 May Cornerstone is collecting portraits and we want yours! Explore different ways to make a self-portrait and add it to the Drop in and Doodle display. All ages n 10am-4pm n FREE (children must be accompanied by an adult)
CLAY SCULPTURE: TOBY JUGS Tuesday 27 May These fun jugs take the form of a person so you can think of your favourite TV character, teacher or friend and make a jug that looks like them! 5-12 years n 1.30-3.30pm n £14 (adult goes free when accompanied by a child)
PLAY IN A DAY Thursday 29 May Brainstorm, devise, rehearse, and perform … a play in a day! This workshop is for all who love the thrill of making theatre. No experience required, just plenty of enthusiasm! The play will be performed for family and friends at the end of the day. 10-14 years
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10.30am-4.30pm
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£27
MEDIA MASH-UP Friday 30 May Learn how to make an animation and mini movie with firm favourites Animation Station. Use iPads, Apple laptops, and cameras to make animation and movies in this fun, hands-on workshop and take home the results to share with family and friends! 7-11 years
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SHAKE, RATTLE AND ROLL! Wednesday 28 May Create your own musical instruments from recycled materials... Then have a go at making music with them, with some fun and funky songs and rhythms! You’ll need to bring some of your own recycled items with you, please check when booking. 5-12 years n 10.30am-12.30pm n £15 (5 & 6 year-olds to be accompanied by an adult)
10.30am-4pm
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£35
DROP-IN AND DOODLE: FLOWER POWER
3-D SCREEN-PRINTING
Tuesday 5 – Friday 15 August
A great addition to our popular print-making courses. Use some great new bits of kit to screen-print designs onto card and then use it to construct buildings and structures. Your imagination’s the limit! All materials included.
Friday 8 August
Create colourful cut-out floral silhouettes, inspired by our ‘Interior Growth’ exhibition. All ages n 10am-4pm n FREE (children must be accompanied by an adult)
7-11 years
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10.30am-4.30pm
£20
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SCI-ART SCHOOL Tuesday 12 – Thursday 14 August
CLAY SCULPTURE Tuesday 5 August This ever popular class always books up early. Explore circus themes and create your own colourful piece of ceramic sculpture which is then professionally fired for you to collect and take home. You could make a crazy clown or a stripy Big Top! All materials included. 5-12 years n 1.30-3.30pm n £14 (adult goes free when accompanied by a child)
LINO-CARVING Wednesday 6 August A brand new class where you can make a linocarved stamp with your initials in fancy lettering, which can either be used to print with or to press into sealing wax, and can be used over and over again! All materials included. 8-12 years n 10.30am-12.30pm n £11 (adult goes free when accompanied by a child)
For a third year running we offer this fantastic three session course where you get to explore the science of art and the art of science. Paint, sculpt and draw whilst learning about the natural phenomena of the world around us. All materials included. 5-7 years n 10.30am-12noon n £20 (3 sessions) 8-11 years n 1-2.30pm n £20 (3 sessions)
CRAFTY WITH WILLOW! Friday 15 August A new workshop where you will have fun crafting all kinds of creatures and creations from willow: a fish, a dreamcatcher, even a magic wand! All materials included. 5-12 years n 10.30am-12.30pm n £15 (5 & 6 year-olds to be accompanied by an adult)
CRAZY COMIC MASH-UP Friday 15 August A great new workshop from our favourites Animation Station. Learn how to make a comic and how to use Apple laptops to make a cartoon animation. You’ll use iStopmotion and Comic Life and create your own comics with pictures and drawings. No previous knowledge necessary. 8-13 years
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10.30am-4.30pm
CIRCUS SKILLS
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£35
n Thursday 7 August We are very excited to bring you this new workshop day with Circus Bezercus, full of fun skills to learn – from juggling, diabolo and plate-spinning, to unicycling and stilt-walking. If you have ever dreamt of running away to join the circus, here’s where to start! There will be an opportunity for family and friends to watch the new skills on show at the end of the workshop.
7-13 years
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10.30am-4.30pm
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£35
BOOKING. MEMBERS’ BOOKING OPENS: SATURDAY 29 MARCH 10AM IN PERSON 12 NOON BY TELEPHONE AND ONLINE
PUBLIC BOOKING OPENS: SATURDAY 5 APRIL 10AM IN PERSON 12 NOON BY TELEPHONE AND ONLINE
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. There is also a large car park nearby at Sainsbury’s in the Orchard Centre, use postcode OX11 8RG. ACCESSIBILITY Cornerstone is fully accessible for patrons with wheelchairs. We have a lift to all floors, including a Changing Places toilet on the first floor, spaces for wheelchairs in the auditorium and accessible toilets on all floors. Essential carers go free.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS. Tickets are non-refundable and exchanges are discretionary. See website for concessions and special ticket offers; full information on booking, refunds and exchanges; and venue accessibility. 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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