Cornerstone Brochure- What's On Spring 2017

WHAT’S ON SPRING 2017

ARTS | ENTERTAINMENT | CULTURE BOX OFFICE: 01235 515 144 / WWW.CORNERSTONE-ARTS.ORG CORNERSTONE, 25 STATION ROAD, DIDCOT, OX11 7NE

Welcome to our Spring Season 2017 Arts and culture are at the heart of any growing town and integral to the new garden town that is Didcot. How lucky that we have Cornerstone. Please use us, talk about us and to us. And help us grow too.

Have a great spring!

A COFFEE LOUNGE FOR FOOD LOVERS

Emma Dolman, Centre Director

WHAT'S ON JAN 4 -MAR 4

4 - 17

ADULT COURSES 18 - 24 & WORKSHOPS KID’S COURSES & WORKSHOPS

25 - 31

WHAT’S ON MAR 5 – APR 28

25 - 35

GALLERY

43 -44

CALENDAR

45 - 47

BOOKING INFORMATION

TO BE DESIGNED

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THEATRE MUSIC FAMILY AND CHILDREN COMEDY TALKS/ COMMUNITY

Nourish just enhanced Didcot Cornerstone is the home of family entertainment in Didcot.

Book for at least two family shows this season and enjoy an exclusive 10% discount.

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CUSTOMER REVIEW, TRIPADVISOR

Cornerstone Arts Centre serves up a slice of heaven DIDCOT HERALD

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COMMUNITY

MUSIC COMEDY

TALKS

MUSIC

OPEN MIC Join us for your monthly fix of musical talent at Cornerstone’s fabulous open mic night

DIDCOT FILM CLUB Showing the films you won’t see in mainstream cinema Didcot Film Club meets on the last Wednesday evening of the month at Cornerstone.

The film club shows the sort of films you won’t see in mainstream cinemas including Hollywood classics, foreign language films and British independent films.

NEW! This season sees the introduction of a Saturday matinee performance on the 18 March and 15 April.

You can join Didcot Film Club really easily at didcotfilmclub.weebly. com. It costs just £5 a year.

January 4 - Sing Street January 25 - Embrace of the Serpent February 22 - Cat on a Hot Tin Roof March 18 - 2001 A Space Odyssey – MATINEE PERFORMANCE March 29 - When Marnie Was There April 15 – Lawrence of Arabia – MATINEE PERFROMANCE April 26 - The Secret in Their Eyes Last Wed of every month starting Wed 4 Jan 8pm Full price £5 Please note: tickets are for Film Club members only.

Each member is entitled to 2 tickets.

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We have a great array of talent coming here covering many musical genres from gorgeous folk and sea shanties to small indie bands, old school jazz and beautiful singers. We aim to give performers a supportive atmosphere to play in and an opportunity to meet other performers and maybe even form new musical partnerships.

We’ve had some beautiful moments and seen some lovely partnerships form, so come along and be part of it.

For more info contact: cornerstoneopenmic@southoxon. gov.uk

Tue 10 Jan Tue 14 Feb, Tue 14 Mar, Tue 11 Apr 7.30pm in our Nourish coffee shop FREE

DIDCOT FIRST’S CAFÉ SCIENTIFIQUE PRESENTS

PROF ANDREW HARRISON, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OF DIAMOND LIGHT SOURCE Café Sci moves to the auditorium for a unique presentation Diamond Light Source - harnessing the power of ten billion suns.

When Diamond Light Source was switched on in 2007, it produced the brightest continuous source of light in the solar system. This talk will illustrate how that light is used by over 5000 visiting scientists every year in the search for new materials from jet engines to batteries, how it underpins the development of new drugs or treatments for diseases, tells us about the composition of comets and helps conservationists preserve ancient treasures such as the Mary Rose.

Tue 17 Jan 7.30pm All tickets £3

CHAIRMAN’S CHARITY CONCERT

RADIO DAYS BIG BAND A cracking evening of big band swing classics We are delighted to be hosting the Chairman of South Oxfordshire District Council, Cllr Paul Harrison’s annual concert in aid of his two charities: the British Heart Foundation and British Liver Trust.

The concert will feature Radio Days, a sixteen piece Big Band playing swing music from the 1930s to the 1960s.

The band’s repertoire reflects the work of the great composers and arrangers of the swing era, with names such as Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Arte Shaw and Glenn Miller being represented.

Sat 21 Jan 7.30pm £15, Conc £13.50, Members £12

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FAMILY AND CHILDREN

MUSIC

COMEDY

COMMUNITY

THE BEAR

HACKNEY COLLIERY BAND

LEE NELSON SERIOUS JOKER

CREATIVE CLUSTER

Ever wondered what it would be like to sit on a polar bear's lap?

Music that appeals to the feet as much as the ears

Or ride on its back?

Formed in 2008, the Hackney Colliery Band is east London’s unique take on the brass band.

Have you ever tried to give a bear a bath?

Or clear up its poo?!

Looking after a bear is exhausting stuff One night when she's fast asleep, an enormous snowy white bear climbs into Tilly's bedroom. It has a big black tongue and a yawn as big as your head. But Tilly's not scared.

With dazzling puppetry, dreamy storytelling and dozens of laughs, The Bear is an unforgettable experience for the whole family.

Bring your bear, and join Tilly on a magical adventure.

Adapted for the stage by Pins and Needles.

Sun 22 Jan 2pm £9, Conc £7, Members £7.20

Featuring trumpets, trombones, saxes, sousaphone and marching percussion, the band are totally acoustic and yet able to blow the roof off any room. Hackney Colliery Band’s members have hugely diverse musical backgrounds, ranging from work with cutting edge jazz groups to the Royal Opera House, and from Jarvis Cocker to major international orchestras.

This breadth of musical talent is clearly on display in their eclectic repertoire. Mining nuggets of funk, hip-hop and high-octane rock from the musical coalface and throwing in a few chunks of Balkan brass, electronica and contemporary jazz for good measure.

Sold out last time they were here, so be quick!

Fri 27 Jan 8pm £20, Conc £18, Members £16

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Catch Lee in his best ever stand-up show

A space for writers, actors and directors to meet

After getting into trouble for sneaking into places he shouldn’t, Lee Nelson is back where he most definitely should be: live on stage with his brand-new, laugh-outloud, best ever stand-up show.

It’s a monthly opportunity for writers, actors and directors alike to meet like-minded people with a view to helping each other with their creative projects.

The idea is to create an open hub where people are encouraged to develop their work in an informal setting.

Come and experience Lee’s Work in Progress; a unique opportunity to see him perform some brand new material in an intimate venue for not much money, before it’s any good! www.leenelson.com “Comedy legend” The Sun “Comedy genius” The Mirror “You should be ashamed of yourself” Sepp Blatter Sat 28 Jan 7.30pm £15, Conc £15, Members £12

Whether you’re a script writer who needs to hear a group of people read a page or two of your new script, an actor struggling with a monologue or generally an artistically minded person looking to meet fellow creatives in the area, you can come along and meet in the newly launched coffee shop, Nourish.

There’s no fee involved, no pressure to come each month, it would just be a place that you can drop in and be as involved as you like.

Last Tue of every month from Tue 30 January until Tue 24 April 6pm in our Nourish coffee shop Free

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COMEDY

LEE HURST – COMEDY SHOW NO. 9 A night of laughs with that bald funny bloke Lee Hurst is back on the road with his next stand up show...

Comedy Show No. 9 It’s a show, it’s the 9th one and it’s comedy.

What else do you need to know?

Come along for a night of laughs with that bald bloke you thought was dead.

FAMILY AND CHILDREN

FAMILY AND CHILDREN

JASON AND THE ARGONAUTS

WOW! SAID THE OWL

Meet Jason and the Argonauts – the original superheroes!

Explore the wow-wow world of colours with a curious little owl

A refugee forced out of his own land, Jason sets out on an epic quest across the known universe to find the magical Golden Fleece that will prove his identity.

Based on the acclaimed children’s book by writer Tim Hopgood, Wow! Said the Owl explores the wowwow world of colours with a curious little owl who is determined to stay awake to see what daylight brings.

Directed by Joy Haynes, this show will delight and excite children aged 2-5yrs.

Around him, Jason assembles the ultimate crew of misfits and outcasts – Heracles, the strongest man in the world; Zetes, part-man part-god, possessed with the power of flight; Atalanta, warrior princess; Orpheus, the legendary musician, driven mad by grief.

A bold theatrical style, clear storytelling, and live music bring these Ancient Greek legends to life for a new generation.

WOW! Said the Owl is written and illustrated by Tim Hopgood. Illustrations from the book copyright ©Tim Hopgood. By permission of Macmillan Children’s Books.

Suitable for 2-5 year olds

Suitable for 5+

www.LeeHurst.com

Fri 3 Feb 8pm £16,Members £12.80

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Sat 4 Feb 6pm £8, Conc £6, Members £6.40

Sun 5 Feb 2pm £8, Conc £6, Members £6.40

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TALKS

COMEDY

CHRISTINE WALLACE BAKES… MACARONS

THE NOISE NEXT DOOR: UPROAR!

Nourish your culinary creativity!

Fresh from organising Didcot’s first food festival, our favourite Bake Off contestant and 2013 finalist Christine Wallace has agreed to work with us on our new series of cooking demos in Nourish, our coffee shop. The setting is informal, just pull up a chair and grab yourself a drink while Christine gives us some great baking tips and delights us with anecdotes from her baking adventures and life since the Great British Bake Off. This month Christine will be showing us how to make those tricky little beauties …. Sweet violet macarons and salted caramel macarons. Macarons are notoriously difficult but Christine will show us how to avoid the pitfalls and make a successful Macaron every time. There will be the opportunity for some of you to have a go at the various stages, have a little taste and ask questions throughout.

Tue 7 Feb 7.30pm in the coffee shop £6, Conc £5.40, Members £4.80

COMEDY THEATRE

The Noise Next Door are the UK’s premier comedy improv troupe The Noise Next Door are causing a commotion with their fourth nationwide tour - an evening of sidesplitting jokes, jaw-dropping characters and mindblowing songs. Join the quickest wits in comedy as they transform audience suggestions into a fantastic, fresh new entertainment experience every single night.

The Noise Next Door frequently headline at all the major clubs up and down the country and have sold out at the Edinburgh Festival for the last four consecutive years ‘Hilarious… A superior kind of chaos’ «««« Daily Telegraph ‘Comedy Gold’ The Guardian Fri 10 Feb 8pm £15, Conc £13.50, Members £12

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MEET FRED Contains strong language and puppet nudity “Prejudice against puppetry is the only acceptable form of prejudice” David Sefton, Artistic Director, Adelaide International Festival.

A cloth puppet fights prejudice every day. Fred just wants to be part of the real world, to get a job and meet a girl, but when threatened with losing his PLA (Puppetry Living Allowance), Fred’s life begins to spiral out of his control.

Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2016 sell out show is sharp, funny and vastly entertaining (Lyn Gardner, The Guardian).

Contains strong language and puppet nudity.

We have had Blind Summit here twice before because their comedy puppetry is so popular. This will be a show you’ll remember for a long time.

Hijinx Theatre in association with Blind Summit.

Sat 11 Feb 7.30pm Full price £15, Conc £13.50, Members £12

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MUSIC

WHAT THE WORLD NEEDS NOW The Timeless Music Of Burt Bacharach & Barbra Streisand On March 14th 1971, Burt Bacharach and Barbra Streisand duetted together in a one-off TV special broadcast by CBS and shown all around the world. It was an hour-long intimate conversation about life, love and music between two huge stars who were clearly enamoured of each other’s extraordinary gifts.

Liza Pulman brings you a show of warmth and charm and humour that pays homage to these great artists in her own unique way. Her beautiful voice, extraordinary vocal range and musical talent make her the perfect person to guide you through these much loved melodies.

She is joined once again at the piano by her brilliant musical director, collaborator and orchestrator Joseph Atkins, and a quartet of the most laid-back musicians in town! Come and spend an evening revelling in her company and the oh-so-cool sounds of the 60’s and 70’s.

Sat 18 Feb 7.30pm £18, Conc £16, Members £14.40

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FAMILY AND CHILDREN / DANCE

TALKS

THE PRINCESS AND THE FROG

CAFÉ SCIENTIFIQUE

A beautiful ballet for all the family

Discuss the latest in scientific thinking

Once upon a time there was a beautiful princess. She loves playing with her golden ball but one day she drops it in the pond. When a very friendly and very bouncy frog offers to retrieve it in exchange for her friendship, she is far from keen. But in the end the princess must agree to be his friend just to get her ball back.

Café Scientifique is a relaxed forum for debating science issues. As one of the most important areas in the UK for scientific research, there is a wealth of talent that can be drawn on to bring you the latest in scientific thinking.

This beautiful original ballet by Let's All Dance combines all the ingredients to charm audiences young and old. An original score, gorgeous costumes and crystal clear story-telling draw you into the magical world of classical ballet and make it accessible to all.

Suitable for all ages from 2+

Sun 19 Feb 2pm £8, Conc £6, Members £6.40

Meetings take place in our Nourish coffee shop and start with a 20-minute talk, followed by a break to replenish your drinks at the bar and then a discussion with audience members.

Run by Didcot First, this engaging evening is always extremely popular and full of lively debate. See p5 for details of a Café Scientifique talk in the Auditorium.

3rd Tue of every month starting 21 Feb 7.30pm in our Nourish coffee shop FREE

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THEATRE

BLACKEYED THEATRE IN ASSOCIATION WITH SOUTH HILL PARK PRESENT THE WORLD PREMIERE OF

FRANKENSTEIN 'Beware; for I am fearless, and therefore powerful' Geneva. 1816. Victor Frankenstein obsesses in the pursuit of nature’s secret, the elixir of life itself. But nothing can prepare him for what he creates. So begins a gripping life or death adventure taking him to the ends of the earth and beyond.

A brand new adaptation of Mary Shelley’s Gothic horror masterpiece fusing ensemble storytelling, live music, puppetry and stunning theatricality. From the team behind Blackeyed Theatre’s hugely successful 2013 production of Dracula comes a fresh, exciting telling of Shelley’s landmark work of romantic, gothic and science fiction literature.

MUSIC

THEATRE

FAMILY AND CHILDREN

KNIGHTS OF MENTIS

GOOD DOG

THE BOY AND THE MERMAID

A divine fusion of folk, roots, American string and rhythm and blues

Because in the end, everyone who’s good gets what they deserve

Innovative puppetry and exciting storytelling in this family show

Knights of Mentis are a formidable mix of multi-intrumentalists who play a divine fusion of folk, roots, American string music and rhythm and blues.

Mum’s promised him that bike so even when life bites, he knows to keep his chin up, his head down and his shirt clean. Because in the end, everyone who’s good gets what they deserve. Don’t they?

On the furthest edge of a windbattered rock there sits a small fishing town. Sometimes it feels like the town is on the edge of the world. That’s mainly because it is.

Knights of Mentis are a firm favourite throughout the festival circuit; last year chosen by BBC 6 Music’s Steve Lamacq Show as the ‘Highlight of Cornbury Festival’ where during a rare 3am unscheduled opportunity The Knights and several members of Squeeze jammed into the small hours.

Set during the early noughties, good dog chronicles growing up in a multi-cultural community and the everyday injustices that drive people to take back control.

Because even the most patient among us can’t wait forever.

Delicately observed and fearlessly told by Arinzé Kene, the star of Crazyhead, Eastenders and Youngers.

'One of the most innovative, audacious companies working in contemporary English theatre' The Stage

Dylan lives with his grandma, forbidden from venturing beyond the shore. But the terrifying tales she tells of creatures in the deep only whet his appetite - he stares at the ocean and dreams.

Can one unlikely friendship save the town by the sea from catastrophe?

Paper Balloon present this new show for families with a mix of innovative puppetry, exciting storytelling, live music and song.

Suitable for all ages 6+

Suitable for 11+ Thu 23 Feb 7pm £15, Conc £13.50, Members £12

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Fri 24 Feb 7.30pm in our Nourish coffee shop Pay What you think it’s worth

Sat 25 Feb 7.30pm £15, Conc £13.50, Members £12

Sun 26 Feb 2pm £8, Conc £6, Members £6.40

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MUSIC / THEATRE

YOU WIN AGAIN - THE STORY OF THE BEE GEES You remember the songs. Now experience their story

COMEDY

THEATRE

DR PHIL HAMMOND – DR PHIL’S HEALTH REVOLUTION

BURTON

How to live and die well, and how to survive the NHS and help it survive

A one-man show about the life of actor Richard Burton

Phil Hammond – NHS doctor, BBC broadacaster, Private Eye journalist and whistle-blowing comic combines both of his 2016 sell-out «««« Edinburgh fringe shows in one unforgettable evening.

BURTON vividly presents the life of the great Welsh actor in his own words from humble beginnings to Hollywood mega-stardom. Beautiful women (not least Liz Taylor), alcohol, wealth, stage and screen are the threads woven into this sad, happy, exuberant often hilarious one-man show.

Following its West End Debut at the Leicester Square Theatre, You Win Again – The Story of The Bee Gees will be embarking on its first ever nationwide tour.

Laugh, sort your life out, stay sane, plan your death and save the NHS – all in only 99 minutes.

Immerse yourself into the brothers' hits through the Sixties, Seventies & Eighties, topped off with glittering vary of iconic artists they wrote for. This spectacular production tells the incredible story of The Bee Gees in an all new musical experience.

'If Dr Phil were a medicine, you should swig him by the litre' The Times ««««

Follow the band and their lives, through the early charting triumphs and fall from grace onto their meteoric climb back to the top…to become the multi-million selling Super Group we know and love today.

Sing along to classic songs like Stayin’ Alive, Saturday Night Fever and Jive Talkin’.

Thu 2 Mar 8pm £20, Conc £18, Members £16

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'One of the most entertainingly subversive people on the planet.' The Guardian 'Hugely enjoyable, well crafted, poignant stand up' Broadway Baby 2016 ««««

Fri 3 Mar 8pm £15, Conc £13.50, Members £12

RHODRI MILES (Game of Thrones, Atlantis) takes on the role of the younger BURTON to critical acclaim (Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2009 & 2014 and the Hollywood fringe festival 2010.)

WINNER OF "BEST INTERNATIONAL SHOW" AT THE HOLLYWOOD FRINGE FESTIVAL 2010.

“Fantastic, the whole audience was in the palm of his hand from beginning to end” ««««« Edinburgh Guide Sat 4 Mar 7.30pm £15, Conc £13, Members £12

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ADULT CLASSES

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DANCE

DANCE

VISUAL ART & CRAFTS

ADULT BALLET: ALL LEVELS

DANCE AND MOVEMENT FOR OVER 60S

LIFE DRAWING

This class is suitable for anyone and everyone!

A relaxed and gentle class to learn new skills

Don’t delay in booking for this very popular course

A relaxed and fun class for those who want to try this popular dance style for the first time and those who are familiar to confident in ballet and are looking to improve their skills. These classes enable you to develop flexibility, fitness and ballet techniques, and to learn the basic terminology.

This class enables older generations to enjoy and brush up on new skills in dancing. Every week there will be opportunities to be creative and to build upon new ideas and fitness skills.

You will learn how to create A1 size drawings confidently, using a range of media to describe the human body. The course covers technical aspects of drawing such as proportion and scale, treatment of light, line and tone and the use of different drawing materials including pencil, charcoal and conte crayon. Students will also refer to historical drawings and the tutor's work.

All sessions allow development and challenges suitable to each individual. So come along and join in the class that teaches the most fundamental dance style in the world!

All Levels Tues 10 Jan – 21 March 2017 6.15pm - 7.15pm Beginners: Wed 11 Jan – 22 March 2017 8.15 – 9.15pm £70, Conc £64

This class is a great way to meet new people with the same passion for dancing and to explore new ways and methods of performing and creating for an audience.

Come along for some communal fun!

‘The chance to do life drawing makes Cornerstone very special as these courses are few and far between.’ Life drawing participant

Tues 10 Jan – 21 March 2017 2pm – 3pm £4.50 per session

Tues 10 Jan – 21 March 2017 7pm-9pm £150, Conc £138 (£5 included in price for materials)

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ADULT CLASSES DANCE

WEST END DANCE

ADULT CLASSES VISUAL ART & CRAFTS

DROP IN ART CLASS

DANCE

ADULT TAP – BEGINNERS / INTERMEDIATE & ADVANCED

Brighten up your evenings with this razzle dazzle class at Cornerstone

An informal and relaxed class focusing on basic art techniques

These classes will focus on building confidence and teaching basic steps

You'll learn songs from the musicals such as Chorus Line, Chicago, Kiss me Kate and many others. You don't need any experience to join in, though experience in another dance genre will come in handy.

Come and relax in this restful environment and meet people with similar interests. Here you can work at your own pace and in whatever medium you like. Bring your own subject to work on or even ask the tutor to teach you a particular technique. Build your confidence through these sessions, which can lead to more complex art forms. We will provide basic materials but you are welcome to bring your own.

Learners will practise footwork and rhythm, moving on to travelling phrases and a routine which will build up throughout the term.

All classes work towards a summer showcase performance at Cornerstone where you'll have the chance to show off the fruits of your hard work on our professional stage and share the experience with family and friends. This is a great class to pair up with another dance class such as ballet, tap or street dance.

Options will be given to suit your experience level so everyone can learn at their own pace.

No experience is necessary. Bring tap shoes; if you don’t have tap shoes, bring shoes that make a noise on the floor.

WRITING

VISUAL ART & CRAFTS

LANGUAGE

CREATIVE WRITING

PRINTMAKING

SPANISH FOR BEGINNERS

Get your creative juices flowing with this fun writing course

Explore a wide variety of print making techniques

Learn to speak Spanish from scratch

This creative writing course is an opportunity to develop your imagination, your own literacy style and delve into the creation of literary worlds in more detail. Learn how writers build their worlds, the colourful characters in them and their stories. Many participants on this course go on to publish their work.

This art form is immensely satisfying, giving you professional looking results almost immediately.

In this course you will explore texture, shape, composition, colour and mark-making using techniques such as relief and mono-printing.

Learn to speak Spanish from scratch with this brand new Spanish Beginner’s class.

Suitable for all experiences and levels. Bring a notebook and pen.

This class is for all abilities, including beginners. Bring sketchbook and pencils; other materials are provided.

Experience the joy of conversing with people in another language.

Learn the basic vocabulary to express yourself and get by when travelling in Spain or Spanish speaking countries.

You will also get a taste of Spanish culture, including food, film and geography.

Wear clothes you can move around in, with soft jazz shoes or pumps.

Tues 10 Jan – 21 March 2017 7.30 – 8.30pm £70, Conc £64

Tues 10 Jan – 21 March 2017 2 – 4pm Price per session: £9

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Wed 11 Jan – 22 March 2017 Beginners: 6.15 - 7pm Intermediate/Adv: 7.15 – 8pm £60, Conc £54

5 week course Wed 11 Jan, Wed 25 Jan, Wed 8 Feb, Wed 8 March 2017 7pm-9pm £70, Conc £64

Wed 11 Jan – 22 March 2017 7pm-9pm £145, Conc £133 (£5 included in price for materials)

Wed 11 Jan – 22 March 2017 7pm-9pm £140, Conc £128

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ADULT CLASSES VISUAL ART & CRAFTS

WATERCOLOUR PAINTING Develop the skills to express yourself in watercolour This course will appeal to beginners and proficient painters alike and is aimed at anyone who has longed to express themselves in watercolour but have lacked the confidence to develop their technique.

Learners will also look at works by famous painters, providing them with the opportunity to expand their repertoire of skills. The course includes an introduction to using pen and ink.

Thurs 12 Jan – 23 March 2017 10.30am – 12.30pm £145, Conc £133 (£5 included in price for materials)

ADULT CLASSES FITNESS

VISUAL ART & CRAFTS

DRAMA

FITNESS

DRAMA

YOGA

ACRYLIC PAINTING

DRAMA FOR THE OVER 60’S

PILATES & PILATES FOR OVER 60S

DRAMA AND VIDEO FOR LDD

Relax and restore with this Hatha Yoga class Shake off your working day by reconnecting mind and body to enable relaxation, clarity of thought and restoration of poise and balance. Participants can go at their own pace, depending on experience. There is also time allowed for some meditation at the end of the class.

Mats and straps will be provided.

Remember to wear comfortable clothes and soft shoes. It can be useful to bring a towel for the end of the class.

Thurs 12 Jan – 23 March 2017 7.15 – 8.30pm £87.50, Conc £80

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Acrylic paint has become one of the most popular media for artists

Perfect for beginners who have always wanted to tread the boards

Learn to use the medium of acrylics in all its different applications, including glazing, texture, impasto and brush painting. You will also explore the many qualities of the medium from soft watery glazes to rich impasto painting applied with both brush and pallet knife.

An introduction to acting in a friendly and supportive atmosphere. Ideal for those with little or no experience. Whether you are an aspiring performer, wish to revitalise your creativity or simply want to try something new and build self-confidence, you will find this course active and rewarding.

Learners will look at ways to develop their work to enhance their future experience of painting in acrylics.

Wear comfortable clothing and soft shoes.

Thurs 12 Jan – 23 March 2017 7pm-9pm £145, Conc £133 (£5 included in price for materials)

Fri 13 Jan – 24 March 2017 10.30am – 12.30am £64

A chance to engage the mind and condition the body

A tailored Drama class for those with learning difficulties

This blend of strength and flexibility controlled exercises improves posture, reduces stress and creates lean muscles with an eye toward precision, efficiency and body awareness to help the body move efficiently in sport and daily activity. The heavy emphasis on abdominal strengthening is a necessity at every fitness level.

Create your own drama through fun and exploration. Have a lasting memory of it when you record it on film. Sharon Woodward is an experienced and award-winning artist who will help you achieve this goal.

This course is aimed specifically at those with learning difficulties.

Carers welcome.

Over 60? Join our class on a Friday afternoon specifically aimed at the needs of those aged 60 plus.

Fri 13 Jan – 24 March 2017 7pm - 8pm £70, Conc £64 Over 60s: 1pm - 2pm £45

Thurs 12 Jan – 23 March 2017 10.30am – 12.30pm £64

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ADULT WORKSHOPS

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE CLASSES

VISUAL ART & CRAFTS

THEATRE

VISUAL ART & CRAFTS

DANCE

THEATRE

DANCE

CREATIVE TUESDAY

FLAT 73 WORKSHOP

SCREEN PRINTING WORKSHOP

YOUTH DANCE

YOUTH THEATRE

BALLET

For young dancers who wish to work on something contemporary

A friendly and supportive chance to learn theatre-making skills

Youth Dance teaches young dancers aged 5-7 and 8-11 basic musical rhythms and dance styles, varying from Jazz to Street and Freestyle to Michael Jackson dance style.

Wanting to build up your experience and skills in acting and drama in hopes of a budding future in performing arts? Come along to these sessions to create and explore new acting and drama techniques that even professionals use in a fun and relaxed environment.

Make some creative time for you once a month

Workshop based on the performance of Flat 73

A day screen printing workshop with Liam Biswell

Creative Tuesdays is about giving you the space to engage in a creative project once a month.

A two-hour workshop led by the cast members of Flat 73, a play about loneliness and the Samaritans (see page 39 for full details of the play).

Explore the screen printing process using various fabrics, papers and cards. This is a practical workshop experimenting with texture, colour and shape. Learners will focus mainly on the stencil screen printing method. The tutor will demonstrate photographic screen printing and explain how you can take your printing further after the workshop.

So many people tell us that they would love to knit, write, draw or engage in some other artistic activity but they can just never find the time. That’s what Creative Tuesdays is all about. It’s about giving you an evening just once a month to come to our coffee shop and do whatever creative project you can’t make time for at home.

You can meet other like-minded creatives, or simply take that much needed time for yourself.

The workshop will include music and drama, and will explore the theme of combatting loneliness and isolation and building connections.

No acting experience necessary.

Workshop will include a short tea break.

Equipment and materials are provided.

To understand the process in advance and get an idea of how you would like to use this process refer to stencil screen prints online.

This is an interactive class aimed at improving children’s musicality, co-ordination, flexibility and understanding of dance and choreography. Fun music games, warm ups and stretches are incorporated in the class.

These classes enable you to build upon current skills and practice brand new ones too! Every session there will have script work and different scenario work in order to make you the best performer you can be.

Numbers are limited so book early.

Last Tues of every month from Tues 30 January until Tues 24 April 6pm in the coffee shop FREE

Thurs 6 April 2pm – 4pm £15

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Friday 21 April 10am – 4pm £50

5-7 years: Tues 10 Jan – 21 March 2017 5.15pm – 6pm 8-11 years: Wed 11 Jan – 22 March 2017 5pm – 5.45pm £45

Every Tues 10 Jan – 21 March 2017 6-12 years: 4pm – 5pm £54 13 - 18 years: 7.30pm – 9pm £86

A variety of classes perfect for any budding ballet dancer If your child loves to dance then they will thrive in one of our ballet classes where they will get the chance to dance their hearts out to all sorts of music!

They will learn some basic ballet steps through fun and upbeat music in a relaxed and positive environment.

Creativity and imagination are really encouraged and they will be given the chance to play out different characters through dancing, use props and get the chance to dance in groups or individually to assist in improving their confidence.

3-4 years: Thurs 12 Jan – 23 March 2017 1.15pm-1.45pm £40 4-6 years: Wed 11 Jan – 22 March 2017 4pm – 4.45pm £40 4-9 years: Fri 13 Jan – 24 March 2017 3.45pm – 4.30pm £40

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CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE CLASSES DANCE

DANCE

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE WORKSHOPS DANCE

VISUAL ART & CRAFTS

VISUAL ART & CRAFTS

HALF TERM

PARENT & TODDLER BALLET

WEST END DANCE

STREET DANCE

AFTER SCHOOL ART CLUB/DROP IN

HIJINX PUPPET MAKING WORKSHOP

A gentle movement class for little ones

Razzle dazzle your way through the week

Kick start the weekend with a high-octane dance class

Join our brand new art club for some after school fun

Help make the puppets for one of our shows

This class is a perfect opportunity for you and your child or grandchild to spend some quality time together by doing something that is different from the everyday routine.

If you are into street dance, jazz or musical theatre, then this class should fire you up!

Our busy street dance classes are among our most popular at Cornerstone. Learn choreography to a variety of songs, learning new dance techniques and moves to share with friends and inspire your own choreographic creations.

This weekly drop-in art class is run during term time and also children to explore ideas and media around art without the pressure to produce.

This three hour workshop about puppet making is closely linked to the evening performance of Hijinx’s production of Meet Fred.

The class allows the children to have fun and use their imagination through the varied music and use of characters whilst learning some basic ballet steps.

The classes are at a gentle pace taking account of all the children’s responses and moods on the day.

The priority is to encourage quality time between each adult and child.

Learn new choreography to music from the famous musicals, with opportunities to gain experience through performances.

Come along even if you haven’t danced before – just bring plenty of pizzazz!

Wear comfortable clothing and soft shoes and bring a bottle of water.

Learners will experience many different ways of working in a variety of materials with the freedom to select subjects enabling them to build specific skills.

Materials are provided.

Wear comfortable clothing and soft shoes.

The artistic director of the company will lead this session in helping participants to make the puppets which appear in the show.

All materials are provided.

This class is suitable for all ages from 14 upwards.

For ages 5-12 years.

DANCE

HALF TERM

CREATIVE DANCE WORKSHOP Bring your imagination and energy for this Half Term workshop A creative dance class where all you need is lots of imagination.

Come and leap, jump, turn and so much more through stories, magical themes and music.

In this workshop we will have fun creating and making a small dance to show at the end of the workshop.

Suitable for children aged 5-7 years.

For ages 10-18 years.

Please wear clothes that you can move around in.

Suitable for ages 1.5-3 years.

Wed 11 Jan – 22 March 2017 2.30pm – 3pm £30

Fri 13 Jan – 24 March 2017 4.45 – 5.45pm £50

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Sat 14 Jan – 25 March 2017 8-10 years: 10am – 10.45am £40 11-12 years: 11am – 12pm £50 13-15 years: 12.15am-1.15pm £50

Thurs 12 Jan – 23 March 2017 3.30 – 5.30pm £4 for one hour, £8 for full session

Sat 11 Feb 1pm – 4pm £15

Tues 14 Feb 2pm – 3.30pm £14

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VISUAL ART & CRAFTS

VISUAL ART & CRAFTS

HALF TERM

HALF TERM

HALF TERM

HALF TERM DRAMA CREATIVE

CREATE A DRAGONFLY MOBILE

A fun and relaxed drama workshop for budding performers

Create a dragonfly mobile using upcycled materials and glass paint

Is your child a performing arts and drama enthusiast?! Do they love the centre stage and take charge of creating their own plays in the living room?! Then this may be the answer to their dreams!

Look into the wonderful world of insects in great detail with real preserved insects as a visual reference.

A fun and relaxed class where children can create and make their own theatre and drama pieces through script and physical theatre!

This class really gives them the tools to be creative and find their individuality, ready for them to hit the centre stage!

Suitable for children aged 5-10 years.

What is an exoskeleton? Why do insects have poisonous markings and camouflage? Look at how an insect is made up; what for example is an insect’s thorax?

Working with recycles materials and glass paint we create several individual dragonfly, finally suspending them as a beautiful mobile to take home and display.

AMAZING ANIMATION TASTER DAY

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE WORKSHOPS DANCE

DANCE

VISUAL ART & CRAFTS

HALF TERM

EASTER

EASTER

EASTER DANCE CREATIVE FOR 3-4 YEARS

ANOTHER AMAZING ANIMATION DAY

CONTEMPORARY DANCE WORKSHOP

Enjoy some Half Term animation madness

Ideal for participants with some dance experience

Dance fun for little movers and groovers

Your second chance to try your hands at animation

Come and have a play on this fun, hands-on, one day taster animation workshop!

This workshop focuses on musicality, accents, definition and clarity of movement and will help your personality shine through.

Learn to work within your body and find the necessary tools to improve your flexibility, strength, technique and overall body awareness.

Does your little one bounce around the house trying out the latest moves to all the latest music?!

Then this may be the perfect class for them!!

Another chance to have a play in this fun, hands-on one day animation workshop!

Ever wanted to make a Lego Movie, Wallace and Gromit or Cut Out Animation? Let your imagination run wild! Come and try NOW on this fun child friendly taster session! Places limited.

Book early!

Suitable for children aged 7–13 years.

Please bring comfortable clothes, no need for shoes (you can bring socks) and don’t forget your water!

For ages 16+

A way for little movers to create their own dance moves whilst practising dance skills with others of their own age! Giving them the opportunity to be creative in a fun and relaxed environment!

For ages 3-4 years.

Ever wanted to make a Lego Movie, Wallace and Gromit or Cut Out Animation? Let your imagination run wild!

Come and try NOW on this fun child friendly taster session! Places limited. Book early!

For ages 7–13 years.

All materials are provided and included in the price.

Suitable for children of all abilities aged 7-11.

Wed 15 Feb 10.30am – 12.30pm £15

Thurs 16 Feb 10.30am – 12.30pm £15

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Fri 17 Feb 10.30am – 4.30pm £35

Sat 18 Feb 10.30am – 12pm £10

Tues 11 April 10.30am – 11.30am £8

Thurs 13 April 10.30am - 4.30pm £35

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CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE WORKSHOPS

VISUAL ART & CRAFTS

DANCE

THEATRE

VISUAL ART & CRAFTS

EASTER

EASTER

EASTER

EASTER

MUSICAL IN A DAY: DISCOVER JOSEPH

FAMILY SCIENCE DAY

MOSAICS MIRROR ART DAY Explore cultural patterns to make your own mosaic mirror Come and explore patterns and mark making from different cultures around the world this Easter.

Create your unique and fun multicultural inspired mosaic wall piece using these pattern designs.

All materials are provided and included in the price.

Workshops suitable for children of all abilities; Ages 7-11 years.

DANCE WORKSHOP WITH CHARLESTON ADVANCED Shake your thang at this Charleston workshop A creative dance workshop where you can learn some contemporary dance, based on a Charleston theme combined with a creative theme where you can choreograph a small dance to share at the end.

For ages 5-7 years.

Put together your own version of a musical in just one day!

Explore the awesomeness of science for FREE this Easter

From page to stage in a day.

Explore the science of light with astronomers, engineers and scientists from the Science and Technology Facilities Council, Rutherford Appleton Laboratory.

Here is another chance to get excited about our musicals.

This workshop is based on Joseph and his Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat. Learn the songs and then put together your own version to perform in front of your friends and family.

Hands-on activities, demonstrations and workshops will get you marvelling at our amazing universe.

For all children who are excited about singing, dancing and acting on stage! No experience necessary, just lots of enthusiasm.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR LEARNERS 10 WEEK COURSES All of our courses now run for 10 weeks to avoid problems with repetitive enrolments, paperwork and administration costs.

There will be a break for half term in the middle of the 10 weeks. Half term this season will be 13-17 February. The last week of term will be the week commencing 20 March.

ENROLMENTS All learners must complete and sign an enrolment form before they start classes. Please arrive 10 minutes early to your first class to complete the enrolment form. See our website for full class booking procedures.

We strongly recommend that you book in advance of the term starting as we cannot guarantee places will be available on the first day of term.

Adult classes and workshops are age 19+ unless otherwise stated.

For children’s workshops, please bring a packed lunch if it goes on all day. Don’t forget to dress for mess!

Sat 15 April 10.30am - 12.30pm £20

Tues 18 April 10.30am - 12.00pm £14

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Wed 19 April 10.30am – 5.00pm £35

Wed19 April 9.00am – 4.00pm FREE

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FAMILY AND CHILDREN

LEAPING FROG An enchanting tale for all the family GOGGLES the wood frog croons her jelly tadpoles asleep – but that’s before a BOING and a DOING on the yellow pond lily catapults her from Little Pond into a much bigger one! First up, she meets BEARDO the Bullrush, who offers three pieces of advice. But leaping before she looked, nothing has prepared Goggles for the deep Freeze! Can she ever return home again?

THEATRE ROTTO brings us a new puppet adventure following the travels of a jaunty wood frog who leaves her home when she leaps unsuspecting into BIG Pond! On a hair raising ride down Running River she encounters Mr Fisher the Heron and Honk the Spotted Skunk in Wide Awake Wood where icy Winter lurks.

TALKS

NICK GALER BAKES Nick Galer, owner and head chef The Miller of Mansfield, Goring on Thames Dining out should present a food experience that you can’t necessarily recreate at home. Hear about Nick’s food ethos at The Miller and how the provenance of ingredients, quality of produce and culinary techniques combine to create his fine modern British food.

Discover how running a fine dining restaurant in an informal modern inn is about balance as much as standing out from the crowd.

Join us for our second monthly cooking night in Nourish. Places are limited so book early.

Suitable for those aged 3-103

Sun 5 Mar 2pm £8, Conc £6, Members £6,40

Tue 7 Mar 7.30pm in our Nourish coffee shop £6, Conc £5.40, Members £4.80

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THEATRE

MUSICAL THEATRE

HOME

LIFE’S MERRY GO ROUND

A tale of unexpected friendship Exploring a new and unknown world, Home immerses audiences with Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities (PMLD) in a multi-sensory story of discovery.

Home is the latest bold and exciting production from Frozen Light.

A hilarious farce based on a now defunct TV Show Conceived, written, directed, produced, designed and musical direction by Seamus O’Connor (blame him not the cast!). With very minor parts taken by Roxie Boulter, Jim Mitchell and several others.

The world is not how they remember it. Where are they now and where is their home Scarlet and Olive must learn how to survive and create a future together in an environment that is full of surprises. Will the stars shine on this unexpected friendship? And how will they face the challenges that lie ahead?

Features the life story of a very toffee-nosed lady and some of the dubious characters who were part of her life and her path to fame. Be prepared to meet Claude Aznovoisse the French Chanteur, Reg Bumble (X Factor contestant), Bunny Girl Flopsy Titmus and many others.

Supported by Arts Council England, The Point Eastleigh and The Garage.

Features lots of popular music from the period and even the occasional operatic aria.

Suitable for audiences with multiple and profound learning difficulties (13+)

‘All in all’ a fun evening where you can just sit back and enjoy yourself.

Tue 7 & Wed 8 Mar 11am and 1.30pm £15, carers go free

Thu 9 Mar 7.30pm £15, Conc £13.50, Members £12

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COMEDY

CHARLIE BAKER IS THE HIT POLISHER Enjoy the funniest most unique night out possible Charlie Baker swings in to town direct from playing the O2 (Channel 4’s Comedy Gala) appearing as Harry Hill’s hunchback kitchen assistant (Sky 1’s Tea Time) and causing trouble in Albert Square (BBC1’s EastEnders) Joined by the incredible Sean Hargreaves on the Hammond organ he will be singing terrible pop songs ‘polished up’ in their unique style to become genuine beautiful and groovy new favourites, he has managed to turn Cotton Eyed Joe into Cotton Eyed Woah!

Add to this the hilarity of Charlie’s brilliant and 'pant wettingly funny’ comedy you have the funniest most unique night out possible.

THEATRE

MUSIC FESTIVAL

MUSIC

THRIVE

A CAPELLA SPRING FESTIVAL

SOPRANO SUMMIT LEGACY BAND

Humour, movement and spoken word in this exciting production Research suggests that half of the British population will experience one traumatic event in their lifetime.

How do you think you would you cope if it happened to you?

When Ollie, Ashleigh and Raph are thrown together by a sudden death, they find themselves wrestling with the emotional consequences of this painful event. These three young people didn't go looking for suffering, but suffering found them anyway. Join them on their journey and stand side by side with them as they recover, survive and maybe even Thrive.

Brilliant jokes, Beautiful singing, Banging night out.

Zest Theatre portray the most challenging of emotions with courage and optimism.

Suitable for Age 16 +

Suitable for ages 14+

Fri10 Mar 8pm £15, Conc £13.50, Members £12

Sat 11 Mar 7pm £10, Conc/Members £8

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The 7th A Cappella Spring Fest Taking over the whole building, this one day a cappella singing workshop offers a choice of choral groups and classes, led by inspirational tutors.

Pre-registration is essential as music and learning tracks are made available well before the day.

For further details and booking visit: acappellaspringfest.org.uk or phone 01235 223584.

Chords have never been so fashionable!

Look forward to an evening of swinging, unpretentious jazz The “summit” format is used in jazz to bring together performers on a particular instrument backed by a rhythm section. The American band, Soprano Summit, was formed in 1972 by distinguished reedsmen, Bob Wilber and the late Kenny Davern and had worldwide success both in concerts and record sales.

The band was disbanded in 1979 and recently, Oxfordshire based musicians, Alvin Roy and Mike Wills decided to form a group to pay homage to them.

These two reed players are backed by Rod Kelly on piano, Charlie Stratford on drums, Steve Smith on bass and Terry Hutchins on guitar.

They will faithfully recreate the sound of Soprano Summit but with their own interpretation.

Sun 12 Mar 10am – 5:10pm Price £47.50 Book directly with the organisers

Fri 17 Mar 8pm £15, Conc £13.50, Members £12

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FILM / OPERA

MUSICAL THEATRE

MUSIC

DANCE

CARMEN – DIDCOT OPERA CLUB

SONGS FOR THE END OF THE WORLD

MARTIN HARLEY AND DANIEL KIMBRO

INCOGNITO

A new group for Opera lovers with no joining fee

Part gig. Part play. Part apocalypse

Join us for our first Opera on Film at Cornerstone: Bizet’s Carmen.

Inspired by Philip K Dick's post-apocalyptic novel Dr. Bloodmoney, Ziggy Stardust and 1950s rock’n’roll, Songs for the End of the World is a show like no other.

This is Franco Zeffirelli’s celebrated production starring Julia Migenes and Placido Domingo. Not only does this include great singing and acting but was filmed on various outdoor locations throughout Spain.

Regular Opera on Film events are planned at Cornerstone, each with a short introduction. Our operas will be acclaimed productions of the recent past, though not live transmissions.

Members of Didcot Opera Club will receive a monthly email newsletter and a complimentary glass of wine or soft drink at Didcot Opera Club events.

Thu 23 Mar 7pm All tickets including drink £12.

Dom Coyote is an associate artist of the acclaimed Kneehigh Theatre and his high octane, multiinstrumentalist band, the Bloodmoneys, have toured and recorded with artists including Beth Orton, Scissor Sisters, Gary Numan, Goldfrapp, Beth Gibbons and Tinie Tempah.

Join them as they explore the line between epic theatre and raucous gig.

This tour is presented by house.

Sat 25 Mar 7.30pm £15, Conc £13.50, Members £12

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A night of acoustic roots and blues with this renowned duo

A passionate spectacle for dance, music and theatre-lovers everywhere

Martin Harley is a supremely talented acoustic roots and blues guitarist, singer and songwriter with a burgeoning global reputation.

Mi Flamenco is an international flamenco company with artists of the highest calibre, bringing quality and entertaining performance to UK audiences and beyond.

Live at Southern Ground, his eagerly anticipated new album, was recorded in Nashville in collaboration with Daniel Kimbro (Jerry Douglas, Larkin Poe) on upright bass.

Their new creation, Incognito, is a show with all the spirit of authentic, pulsating flamenco, intertwined with the unexpected.

A mixture of retrospective solo and duo arrangements recorded during an afternoon at the esteemed Southern Ground studio in Nashville, Live at Southern Ground features Martin on Weissenborn... a traditional Hawaiian acoustic guitar played across the lap, resonators and archtops, and of course Daniel Kimbro on upright bass.

Sun 26 Mar 8pm £15, Conc £13.50, Members £12

Exciting, moving flamenco dance, powerful song, virtuoso guitar and cello, with lots of charm, imagination and theatre thrown in. “…stunning flamenco dancing backed up by hugely talented guitar players and singers” Helen Potter, Docklands Review “…gut-wrenchingly beautiful dance.”

Matthew Jenkin, News shopper Review Fri 31 Mar 7.30pm £16, Conc £14, Members £12

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MUSIC / THEATRE

ROGER MCGOUGH AND LITTLE MACHINE The double bill gala gig that’s making waves Roger McGough’s new show with Walter, Steve & Chris of LiTTLe MACHiNe features a fine selection of vintage, classic and surprising poems set to music. It’s a gala gig that’s making waves!

Hilarious and surreal, McGough is a poet of many voices. Menace and melancholy there may be, but with plenty of McGough's characteristic wit and wordplay too.

Formed in 2009 LiTTLe MACHiNe are the 'must have' act at Literary Festivals from York to Dubai. Drawing on three thousand years of poetry, they set classic poems to music that moves the feet and the soul.

FAMILY AND CHILDREN

TALKS

THEATRE

MONDAY’S CHILD

CHRISTINE WALLACE BAKES… LEMON MERINGUE ROULADE

FLAT 73

A joyous show about the bond between the young and the old Monday’s Child is a poetic story of the unique bond between a little girl and an old woman suffering memory loss. Together, in a dream-like garden, they sing and dance and dress up as they joyously explore a treasure trove of memories.

This sensitive, imaginative yet funny story explores how we make and store memories as we grow up and discover the world; how these shape who we are and how they help us to meet the challenges of growing old. Monday’s Child will wow adults and children alike.

“A sophisticated piece of children’s theatre that will engage young audiences on a variety of levels”  Irish Times

Nourish your culinary creativity!

Our favourite Bake Off Contestant and new friend to Cornerstone, Christine Wallace continues our monthly cooking demo’s in Nourish, the coffee shop, with Lemon Meringue Roulade. This wonderful dessert is perfect for dinner parties or just a ‘naughty’ with an afternoon cup of tea.

Christine will show you how to produce a roulade that doesn’t crack or break and how to make your own lemon curd and also chrystallised lemon and yes there will be opportunity to have a little taste. Yum. This will be another lovely evening where you get to learn about baking as well as listen to Christines Bake Off anecdotes and about life after taking part in it.

Suitable for children aged 3-7 years, their families and teachers.

Sat 1 Apr 7.30pm £16, Conc £14.50, Members £12.80

Sun 2 Apr 2pm £8, Conc £6, Members £6.40

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Tue 4 Apr 7.30pm in our Nourish coffee shop £6, Conc £5.40, Members £4.80

A one hour play with music about loneliness and the Samaritans Presented by Human Story Theatre.

Battersby Buildings has 75 flats and yet very few people know each other. There’s Beryl, 68, and recently widowed; Chelsea, a new mum at 18; and Simon, a young man with learning disabilities. There is also Laura, a Samaritan, living in Flat 73, who on one fateful day unknowingly brings them all together.

The play sees these lonely characters going about their daily lives passing each other ‘unseen’ until one fateful day when Laura’s past catches up with her and her resultant final actions cause them all to come together.

Each show will have a 20 minute post-show Q&A with an expert from the Samaritans and other organisations who offer support to lonely and isolated people.

Thu 6 Apr 7.30pm £12.50, Conc £11, Members £10

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MUSIC

FAMILY AND CHILDREN

MAGIC / COMEDY

FAMILY / COMEDY

GEORGIE FAME

MORGAN AND WEST

MORGAN AND WEST – PARLOUR TRICKS

TWEEDY’S LOST PROPERTY

One of a very select number of UK tour dates With his much loved blend of Jazz and Rhythm & Blues, Georgie Fame has consistently worked in the highest musical circles and has become a true icon of the British music scene.

So far there have been more than twenty albums and fourteen hit singles, including the Number 1’s: Yeh Yeh, Get Away and The Ballad of Bonnie and Clyde. Add to this a long list of collaborations with some of music’s most famous names, including Muddy Waters, Gene Vincent, Bill Wyman, Eric Clapton and Van Morrison, and in Georgie Fame you have bona fide music legend!

In this very special and intimate evening, audiences will be treated to Georgie’s hits, alongside music from the Artists that have influenced him - all interspersed with personal stories and anecdotes from his incredible career.

Sat 8 Apr 8pm £25, Conc £22.50, Members £20

Magicians, time-travellers and all-round spiffing chaps

Morgan & West invite you into their parlour of prestidigitation

A comedy about a clown who gives in to society and gets a real job

Time travelling Victorian magic duo Morgan & West unload another boxful of bafflement and impossibility.

Witness a mountain of mysterious magic, a hatful of hyper-reality, and of course a truck full of tricks and tea. (Sadly there are no actual mountains or trucks on stage during the show, Mr West simply would not have them.)

Time travelling magic duo Morgan & West present a brand new show chock full of jaw dropping, brain bursting, gasp eliciting feats of magic. The dashing chaps offer up a plateful of illusion and impossibility, all served with wit, charm and no small amount of panache. Be sure to wear a hat – Morgan & West might just blow your mind.

Not knowing who he is anymore, Tweedy gets a job in a Lost Property Office to try and find himself.

Mixing brain busting illusion and good old fashioned tom-foolery, Morgan & West present a show for all the family, where magic and silliness abound! Fun for all from ages 5 to 105*.

"It’s impossible not to be impressed."

The Daily Mirror

*105 is rather an arbitrary upper age limit really – it just seemed to flow well in the prose…

"Genuinely rich, wholehearted, fun family entertainment with mind-boggling trickery."

British Comedy Guide

The consequences of attempting to run the office are hilarious - the lost property in his possession seem to develop lives of their own and allied with his own body rebelling against him, he is constantly prevented from answering the ringing telephone.

In this one man, family show, Tweedy illustrates an impressive repertoire of comedic talents which have made him one of the most respected and popular clowns the country currently has to offer.

Suitable for ages 5+

Suitable for ages 11+

Sun 9 Apr 2pm £10, Conc £9, Members £8

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Sun 9 Apr 7pm £15, Conc £13.50, Members £12

Thu 13 Apr 11am and 2pm £8, Conc £6, Members £6.40

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COMMUNITY

MUSIC

GALLERY

GALLERY

MADE IN DAGENHAM

KADIA

EMILY JANE COX

GRAHAM DAVID WOODALL

A musical comedy about friendship, love and fighting for what’s right Jigsaw Stage Productions are delighted to be returning to Cornerstone next April with Made in Dagenham.

Inspired by a true story and based on a hit movie, this is an uplifting new British musical comedy about friendship, love and the importance of fighting for what is right.

Funny, touching and timeless, Made in Dagenham shows how ordinary people can do extraordinary things when they stand together.

Expect energy and humour by the bucket load from the talented and vibrant cast.

An amateur production by arrangement with Josef Wienberger.

Thu 20 to Sat 22 Apr 7.45pm (Sat 2.30pm Matinee) £14, Conc £10

With support from the White Horse Whisperers The glorious Kadia return to Cornerstone for a bar gig following the annual Oxford Folk Festival.

Kadia first performed at our open mic night two years ago and brought the audience to their feet with their mix of traditional folk music, Irish session tunes, original material and some contemporary covers. Their creative arrangements and modern take on pop music have gained plaudits and the warmth, humour and energy of their performances has won them fans beyond their Dorset home.

Their last bar gig here was packed and since then their debut album East of Alexandria has made it to the Telegraph’s 2015 Folk Album of the Year list.

Fri 28 Apr 7.30pm Pay What You Think It’s Worth

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Thread Illustration and Self-Determining Canvasses Emily Cox’s work is process driven, often involving several distinct creative stages as the final piece evolves. However, the end result is only partly influenced by the artist and has a large element of selfdetermining unpredictability. She finds enjoyment in the process of creating such pieces and the sometimes surprising results of her semi-experimental work.

The exhibition comprises two distinctly different pathways of Emily’s creativity. Self- determining canvasses is a collection of modified oil on canvas, often suggestive of, and interpreted as, seascapes.

Thread illustration is an exploration of drawing by free motion stitching, over-working into printed fabrics. Lino printing has been used to both add and subtract hue from the fabric using geometric pattern to contrast with the organic nature of the thread illustration.

Born and raised in Jericho, Oxford in July 1950, Graham Woodall initially trained as a gardener, but later studied Art at Reading. A former teacher at St Birinus School, Didcot Graham Woodall’s practice encompasses painting, drawing, ceramics, printmaking and sculpture and this exhibition brings together all the strands of his work for the first time. Affected by both childhood memories and experience, his work predominantly draws inspiration from complex patterns and rhythms within nature, particularly the Oxfordshire and Maltese landscapes.

He had a particular fondness for trees; they represent his psychological state – the latter paintings before his death being light, open and simplified, whilst earlier paintings are dark and dense and worked over in layers.

Tue 10 Jan – Sun 5 Feb

Wed 8 Feb – Sun 5 Mar

Free Entry Artwork for sale

Free Entry Artwork for sale

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GALLERY

GALLERY

CALENDAR: JAN - MAR JANUARY Wed 4 Tue 10 Tue 17 Sat 21 Sun 22 Wed 25 Fri 27 Sat 28 Tue 30

FEBRUARY

ABINGDON AND WITNEY COLLEGE

REACH

A display of work by students from Abingdon and Witney College

Public artwork for Great Western Park with Michael Condron and students from the UTC

This exhibition shows work by BTech Art and Design Level 3 and Foundation students from Abingdon and Witney College. The pieces are based on the students’ responses to overseas field trips, and these responses come in a variety of media, with students specialising in Fine Art, Graphics, Textiles, Fashion and Photography.

Projected lightworks and sculpture describing the process of engagement and design behind the new “Reach” public artwork at UTC Oxfordshire.

Michael Condron is a UK-based artist whose practice is founded on the creation of larger-than-life sculpture.

Elegant and dynamic, witty and massive; his pieces employ scale and detail to create landmark installations which belong and respond to their environment.

Condron graduated from St Martins College in 1995 and his first monumental artwork The Martian was installed in 1998. He has since completed commissions in diverse private and public settings and is currently working on public artworks for Liverpool and Manchester.

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MARCH

Sing Street - Didcot Film Club Open Mic Night Café Scientifique Presentation Chairman's Charity Concert - Radio Days Big Band The Bear Embrace of a Serpent - Didcot Film Club Hackney Colliery Band Lee Nelson Creative Cluster & Creative Tuesday

Film Music Theatre Music Family Film Music Comedy Community

8pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 2pm 8pm 8pm 7.30pm 6pm

Lee Hurst Jason and the Argonauts Wow! Said the Owl Christine Wallace Bakes The Noise Next Door: Uproar!

Meet Fred Open Mic Night What The World Needs Now The Princess and the Frog Café Scientifique Cat on a Hot Tin Roof - Didcot Film Club Frankenstein Knights of Mentis Good Dog The Boy and the Mermaid Creative Cluster & Creative Tuesday

Comedy Theatre Family Talks Comedy Comedy Theatre Music Music Dance / Family Community Film Theatre Music Theatre Family Community

8pm 7.30pm 2pm 7.30pm 8pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 2pm 7.30pm 8pm 7pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 2pm 6pm

You Win Again - The Story of the Bee Gees Dr Phil Hammond - Dr Phil's Health Revolution Burton Leaping Frog Nick Galer Bakes Home

Music Comedy Theatre Family Talk Theatre

8pm 2pm 7.30pm 2pm 7.30pm 11am & 1.30pm

Wed 8 Mar – Sun 2 Apr

Wed 5 – Sun 30 Apr

Thu 2 Fri 3 Sat 4 Sun 5 Tue 7 Tue 7 & Wed 8

Free Entry

Free Entry

Thu 9

Life's Merry Go Round

Musical Theatre

7.30pm

Fri 10

Charlie Baker is the Hit Polisher

Theatre

8pm

Sat 11

Thrive

Theatre

7pm

Sun 12

A Capella Spring Festival

Community

10am-5.10pm

Tue 14

Open Mic Night

Theatre

7.30pm

Fri 17

Soprano Summit Legacy Band

Music

8pm

Sat 18

2001 A Space Odyssey - Didcot Film Club

Comedy

2pm

Tue 21

Café Scientifique

Theatre

7.30pm

Thu 23

Carmen - Didcot Opera Club

Family

7pm

OPEN EXHIBITION: 29TH MAY – 26TH JUNE 2017 Please note the dates for the Open Exhibition: Details of applications and deadline dates will appear on the website in January

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CALENDAR: MAR - APR MARCH (CONTINUED) Sat 25 Sun 26 Tue 28 Wed 29 Fri 31

Songs for the End of the World Martin Harley and Daniel Kimbro Creative Cluster & Creative Tuesday When Marnie Was There - Didcot Film Club Incognito

Family Theatre Family Music Dance

CALENDAR: CLASSES 7.30pm 8pm 6pm 8pm 8pm

APRIL Sat 1 Sun 2 Tue 4 Thu 6 Sat 8 Sun 9 Sun 9 Tue 11 Thu 13 Sat 15 Tue 18 Thu 20 - Sat 22 Tue 24 Wed 26 Fri 28

Roger McGough and Little Machine Monday's Child Christine Wallace Bakes Flat 73 Georgie Fame Morgan and West - Magicians Morgan and West - Parlour Tricks Open Mic Night Tweedy's Lost Property Lawrence of Arabia - Didcot Film Club Café Scientifique Made in Dagenham Creative Cluster & Creative Tuesday The Secret in Their Eyes Kadia

Music Family Talks Theatre Music Family Magic / Comedy Music Family / Comedy Film Talk Musical Theatre Community Film Music

7.30pm 2pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 8pm 2pm 7pm 7.30pm 11am and 2pm 2pm 7.30pm 7.45pm, Sat 2.30pm 6pm 8pm 7.30pm

CALENDAR: WORKSHOPS JANUARY

Last Tue of the month.

Jan - Apr Thu 12 Jan - Thu 23 Mar FEBRUARY Sat 11 Tue 14 Wed 15 Thu 16 Fri 17 Sat 18 APRIL

Tue 11 Thu 13 Sat 15 Tue 18 Wed 19 Wed 19

Creative Tuesday

Adult

6.00pm

After School Art Club / Drop In

Ages 5 - 12 years

3.30pm - 5.30pm

Hijinx Puppet Making Workshop Creative Dance Workshop Half Term Drama Creative Create A Dragonfly Mobile Amazing Animation Taster Day Contemporary Dance Workshop

Ages 14 upwards Ages 2 - 7 years Ages 5 - 10 years Ages 7 - 11 years Ages 7 - 13 years Ages 16+

1.00pm - 4.00pm 2.00pm - 3.30pm 10.30am - 12.30pm 10.30am - 12.30pm 10.30am - 4.30pm 10.30am - 12pm

Easter Dance Creative For 3 - 4 years Another Amazing Animation Day Mosaics Mirror Art Day Dance Workshop With Charleston Advanced Musical In A Day: Discover Joseph Family Science Day

Ages 3 - 4 years Ages 7 - 13 years Ages 7 - 11 years Ages 5 - 7 years All children All children

10.30am - 11.30am 10.30am - 4.30pm 10.30am - 12.30pm 10.30am - 12.00pm 10.30pm - 5.00pm 9.00am - 4.00pm

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FROM JANUARY Starts Tue 10

Adult Ballet

All Levels

6.15pm - 7.15pm

Until 21 March

Starts Tue 10

Dance and Movement for Over 60s

Over 60s

2pm - 3pm

Until 21 March

Starts Tue 10

Life Drawing

Adult

7pm - 9pm

Until 21 March

Starts Tue 10

West End Dance

Adult

7.30pm - 8.30pm

Until 21 March

Starts Tue 10

Drop In Art Class

Adult

2pm - 4pm

Until 21 March

Starts Tue 10

Youth Dance

Ages 5 - 7 years

5.15pm - 6pm

Until 21 March

Starts Wed 11

Ballet

Ages 4 - 6 years

1.15pm - 1.45pm

Until 22 March

Starts Wed 11

Youth Dance

Ages 8 - 11 years

5pm - 5.45pm

Until 22 March

Starts Wed 11

Adult Ballet

Beginners

8.15pm - 9.15pm

Until 22 March

Starts Wed 11

Adult Tap

Beginners 6.15pm - 7pm Intermediate/Advanced 7.15pm - 8pm

Until 22 March

Starts Wed 11

Creative Writing

Adult

7pm - 9pm

Until 22 March

Starts Wed 11

Printmaking

Adult

7pm - 9pm

Until 22 March

Starts Wed 11

Spanish For Beginners

Adult

7pm - 9pm

Until 22 March

Starts Wed 11

Parent & Toddler Ballet

Ages 1.5 - 3 years

2.30pm - 3.00pm

Until 22 March

Starts Thu 12

Watercolour Painting

Adult

10.30pm - 12.30pm Until 23 March

Starts Thu 12

Ballet

Ages 3 - 4 years

1.15pm - 1.45pm

Until 23 March

Starts Thu 12

Yoga

Adult

7.15pm - 8.30pm

Until 23 March

Starts Thu 12

Acrylic Painting

Adult

7pm - 9pm

Until 23 March

Starts Thu 12

Drama and Video for LDD

Adult

10.30am - 12.30pm Until 23 March

Starts Fri 13

Ballet

Ages 4 - 9 years

3.45pm - 6.30pm

Until 24 March

Starts Fri 13

West End Dance

Ages 10 - 18 years

4.45pm - 5.45pm

Until 24 March

Starts Fri 13

Drama For The Over 60s

Adult

10.30am - 12.30am Until 24 March

Starts Fri 13

Pilates & Pilates For The Over 60s

Adult

7pm - 8pm 1pm - 2pm

Until 24 March

Starts Sat 14

Street Dance

8 - 10 years 11 - 12 years 13 - 15 years

10am - 10.45am 11am - 12pm 12.15pm - 1.15pm

Until 25 March

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Cornerstone 25 Station Road Didcot OX11 7NE

OPENING HOURS Tuesday – Saturday 10am – 6pm Sundays 11am – 4pm Mondays Closed

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Members booking opens: Thursday 24 November, 9am in person, 12 noon by phone and online Public booking opens: Friday 25 Nov, 9am in person, 12 noon by phone 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. Parking is available five minutes away at Edinburgh Drive car park. Use the postcode OX11 7HS to navigate there by SatNav. The car park is FREE after 5pm and on a Sunday.

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. If you require this brochure in an alternative format please contact us by phone or email to discuss your needs.

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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. cornerstone-arts.org

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