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SPRING 2013

SEASON GUIDE

WHAT’S ON AT A GLANCE...

JANUARY.Sat 12 The Chairman’s Charity Concert: Music 8pm

Swingtime

Fri 18 Mardigras BB Music 8pm

Sun 20 Circles In The Sand Family 11am, 2pm & 3.30pm

Thu 24 Sara Watkins Music 8pm

Sat 26 Talbot House: A Home From Home Theatre 2pm

Wed 30 Didcot Film Club Film 8pm

Thu 31 Carthy, Hardy, Farrell & Young Music 8pm

FEBRUARY.Fri 1 Shappi Khorsandi Comedy 8pm

Sat 2 Romeo and Juliet Theatre 6pm

Fri 8 London Community Gospel Choir Music 8pm

Sat 9 Silly Songs of Shakespeare Music 7pm

Sun 10 Cushion Concert: The Koto Family 11am

Sat 16 New Four Poofs and a Piano Comedy 8pm

Sun 17 Dogs Don’t Do Ballet Family 2pm

Thu 21 OSJ String Quartet Music 11am, 2pm & 7.30pm

Sat 23 Owen O’Neil: Struck by Lightning Comedy 8pm

Sun 24 Tiffin Concert: Viola and Percussion Music 2pm

Wed 27 Didcot Film Club Film 8pm

CORNERSTONE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY SOUTH OXFORDSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL

GALLERY. FREE

8 Jan – 3 Feb Michael Restrick: NEWWAVE Exhibition

7 Feb – 3 Mar Miranda Creswell: The Didcot Dog Mile Exhibition

7 Mar – 7 Apr Royal Microscopical Society: Seeing is Believing Exhibition

11 Apr – 19 May Joshua Rose: The Art of Ply Exhibition

KEY.Members’ discounted rate available

Family friendly performance

Classical music series sponsored by BrookStreet des Roches

WHAT’S ON AT A GLANCE...

MARCH.Fri 1 Henning Wehn: Henning Knows Best Comedy 8pm

Sat 2 Sink or Swim Theatre 7.30pm

Sun 3 James Campbell’s Comedy 4 Kids Comedy 2pm

Thu 7 mapdance 2013 Dance 7.30pm

Fri 8 The Carrivick Sisters and Blair Dunlop Music 8pm

Sat 9 Barbara Nice: Housewife Superstar Comedy 8pm

Thur 14 OSJ Flute Quartet Music 11am, 2pm & 7.30pm

Sat 16 The Dory Previn Story Musical 8pm

Sun 17 Blown Away Family 11am & 2pm

Fri 22 Tom McConville Duo Music 8pm

Sat 23 The Importance of Being Earnest Theatre 7.30pm

Sun 24 Tiffin Concert: Clarinet, Cello and Piano Music 2pm

Wed 27 Didcot Film Club Film 8pm

Sat 30 Josh Widdicombe Comedy 8pm

APRIL.Fri 5 Katherine Ryan: Nature’s Candy Comedy 8pm

Sat 6 Larkin Poe Music 8pm

Sun 7 The Amazing Bubble Man Family 11am & 2pm

Sat 13 Faustus Music 8pm

Thu 18 Richard Herring: Talking Cock Comedy 8pm

Sat 20 Caroline Horton’s Mess Theatre 8pm

Thu 25 & Fri 26 Calendar Girls Theatre 7.45pm

Sat 27 How Springsteen Changed My Life Talk 8pm

Sun 28 Robin Hood and his Very Merry Men Family 2pm

BAR GIGS. FREE

Fri 25 Jan The Howlin’ Taildraggers Blues 8pm

Fri 22 Feb Phil Mcminn Vocal 8pm

Fri 15 Mar Jess Morgan Folk 8pm

Fri 19 Apr Very Nice Harry Indie 8pm

Cover image by David McCarthy & Annie Cavanagh

n FREE BAR GIGS SELECTED FRIDAYS

n OPEN MIC NIGHT 2ND TUESDAY OF EVERY MONTH 8PM

n CAFÉ SCIENTIFIQUE 3RD TUESDAY OF EVERY MONTH 7PM FOR 7.30PM

THE HOWLIN’ TAILDRAGGERS Friday 25 Jan 8pmBlues to beat the January blues! Oxford based Chicagoblues band bring their excellent sound to Cornerstone.www.myspace.com/the_howlin_taildraggers. FREE

PHIL MCMINN Friday 22 Feb 8pm‘Lovelorn and haunting - strikingly good’ The Guardian.Soaring vocals, tortured lyrics and beautiful melodies. With support from Duchess. FREE

JESS MORGAN Friday 15 March 8pm‘Gorgeous country folk ’ The Guardian. Jess Morgan returns to Cornerstone with songs from her new album ‘Aye Me’. With support fromMew, Wooster, Boon. FREE

VERY NICE HARRY Friday 19 April 8pmCornerstone is proud to support these fantastic Didcot gents with their superb Indie sound. With support from Sam McNeill. FREE

BOOKING.MEMBERS’ BOOKING OPENS: SATURDAY 17 NOVEMBER 10AM

PUBLIC BOOKING OPENS: SATURDAY 24 NOVEMBER10AM IN PERSON12 NOON BY TELEPHONE AND ONLINE

HIGHLIGHTS.CLASSICAL MUSIC SERIES Cornerstone is delighted to present a series of classicalmusic concerts sponsored by BrookStreet Des Roches ( www.bsdr.com). We would like to thankall of you classical music lovers who came along to the autumn concerts. One happy customersaid, ‘I’m just discovering classical music, this concert really inspired me to see more’.

Look for the treble clef key symbol in the performance guide highlighting the relaxing TiffinConcerts on Sunday afternoons and concerts by the Orchestra of St John’s on Thursdays.

CAFÉ BAR.Fully licensed bar and café serving a variety of local beers, wines, spirits and softdrinks, aromatic coffee and teas, light meals, snacks, ice cream and deliciouscakes. The café bar is open till late on performance nights.

In addition we have special free events in the bar:

SPONSORED BY

MIRANDA CRESWELL: THE DIDCOT DOG MILE7 February – 3 March

In the summer of 2012, Miranda Creswell made a detailed landscape drawingon a path overlooking an excavation by Oxford Archaeologists. By positioningherself with a pencil, paper and easel along a popular footpath, conversationsbegan to flow. The result is a collaborative exhibition of Miranda’s sketches,archaeological working drawings, historical photographs, and artwork bylocal artists celebrating the familiar and changing landscape of Didcot.

ROYAL MICROSCOPICAL SOCIETY: SEEING IS BELIEVING7 March – 7 April

This exhibition of stunning images from the Royal Microscopical Society’sbiennial Micrograph Competition features light and electron micrographs.Experience hidden detail from the biological and material worlds, revealingfascinating minutiae ordinarily hidden from the naked eye. Check thewebsite for information about workshops, talks and interactive opportunities.

JOSHUA ROSE: THE ART OF PLY11 April – 19 May

Joshua Rose combines his backgrounds in Fine Art and furniture making tocreate unique and original printed plywood furniture. A range of prints andartworks are also exhibited which have influenced the design of the flat-packfurniture, sometimes being printed directly onto it.

CRAFT BOXES AND WINDOW WALLWe have a selection of beautiful crafts made by local artists for sale in ourcraft boxes. Don’t forget to peruse the jewellery, fashion and other uniquedesigns when you’re here as we have regular new exhibitors.We also display a range of work in our window wall on the west side of ourbuilding. There’s always something interesting to see so spare a moment asyou walk past!

MICHAEL RESTRICK: NEWWAVE8 January – 3 February

These striking, large-scale paintings convey different moods evoked bylandscape through a stunning use of colour. Michael Restrick uses multiplelayers, scratching and sculpting the paint to produce a mesmerising effect ofpattern, colour and emotion.

GALLERY AND VISUAL ARTS.ENTRY TO THE VISUAL ARTS GALLERY IS ABSOLUTELY FREE SO YOU CAN DROP INANY TIME DURING OPENING HOURS. From local non-professional artwork to contemporarycrafts and photography, we curate a quality mixed programme and hope that each season has somethingto appeal to your eclectic tastes. See our website for up-to-date information about talks, workshops andevents relating to the exhibitions and also if you are interested in exhibiting your work with us.

CLASSES & WORKSHOPSFOR ALL AGES.

Welcome to Cornerstone’s fantastic selection of hands-on activity! This is my first season here and I’mreally excited to offer some new classes and workshops. Don’t miss Cabaret Dance, our fabulous newtheatrical dance class for ladies. It’s time to build your confidence, have fun and ‘razzle-dazzle’ them! I’malso delighted to offer a new singing workshop for adults, all learned by ear so you don’t have to readmusic. Our half-term and Easter holiday activities for children include mask making and mask theatre,Capoeira Fusion dance, and learning to make beautiful screen prints, so make sure you book ahead forthese great creative workshops.

Miranda Laurence, Arts Development Officer

MIRANDA’S GUIDE TO BOOKING CLASSES:

n Unless otherwise specified, all classes run for one or two 5-week blocks and the price given is per block

n Please book in advance for each blockn Please fill in an enrolment form when booking, available from the Box Office or on the websiten Half term break for all classes is 11 February – 17 Februaryn Adult classes are 18+ unless otherwise indicatedn For more information about the classes, an introduction to our tutors, and information about

clothing, materials or equipment, please visit our website

ONE OFF WORKSHOPS FOR ADULTS

SING INTO SPRING

Saturday 23 February n 10.30am-1.30pm n £17, £15 (concs)An uplifting day of harmony singing led by Janet Stansfeld of ‘Joined up Singing’. Raise your energyand warm your heart by joining with others to learn songs from a variety of traditions. All material willbe taught by ear – no music-reading skills are required. All abilities welcome.

LIFE DRAWINGSaturday 16 March n 10.30am-4.30pm n £43, £39 (concs)Spend a whole day exploring new techniques in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. Suitable forbeginners and more experienced artists alike. All materials are included in the price.

CRAFT AT CORNERSTONEWe’re launching a new club for all you craftsters! This will be a time to learn new techniques, swapmethods and materials, and meet new people. Bring your project, have a laugh, learn a skill. Beginnersand old hands both welcome! To register your interest e-mail cornerstone@southoxon.gov.ukor call 01235 515144.

TUESDAY (START DATES 8 JAN, 19 FEB)

YOUTH THEATRE6-10 years n 4.30-5.30pm n £23 YOUTH THEATRE11-15 years n 5.45-7.15pm n £34

STREET DANCE (starts 19 Feb)Adult (15+) n 6-7pm n £30, £27 (concs)BOOK GROUPAdult n 7-8.30pm n £2.50 – includes free teaor coffee n 8 Jan, 5 Feb, 5 Mar, 2 Apr

CREATIVE WRITING (starts 19 Feb)Adult n 7.30-9pm n £45, £41 (concs)WEST END DANCEAdult n 7.15-8.15pm n £30, £27 (concs)TAP BEGINNERS/IMPROVERSAdult n 8.30-9.30pm n £30, £27 (concs)

CABARET DANCE (starts 19 Feb)Adult, ladies only n 8.30-9.30pm n £30, £27(concs)

WEDNESDAY (START DATES 9 JAN, 20 FEB)

MATURE MOVEMENTAdult (50+) n 11.30am-12.30pm n £30, £27 (concs)

BABY BOOGIEParent & tot (0-18months) n 1-1.30pm n £11.50

PARENT AND TODDLER BALLET1½-2½ years n 1.45-2.15pm n £11.502-3 years n 2.30-3pm n £11.50

BALLET3-4 years n 3.15-3.45pm n £11.504-6 years n 4-4.45pm n £17

YOUTH HIP HOP7-11 years n 5-5.45pm n £17

CONTEMPORARY DANCEAdult n 6-7.15pm n £38, £34 (concs)

BALLET – BEGINNERSAdult n 7.30-8.30pm n £30, £27 (concs)

Privately run class:PILATES MATWORK – ALL LEVELS6-7pm n £56 for 7 week term from 9 JanuaryContact Nicky Dower on 07877 691359 or emailnicola_dower@yahoo.co.uk

Privately run class:DAISY BIRTHING CLASSES – FOR ARELAXED ACTIVE BIRTH7.30-8.45pm n £54 for 6 sessions. Contact Sue on07799411994 or sue@lazydaisybirthing.co.uk

THURSDAY (START DATES 10 JAN, 21 FEB)

PARENT AND TODDLER BALLET1½-3 years n 11.45am-12.15pm n £11.50

BALLET – NEW STARTERS3-4 years n 1.15-1.45pm n £11.50

BALLET3-4 years n 3.15-3.45pm n £11.504-6 years n 4-4.45pm n £176-9 years n 6-6.45pm n £17

YOUTH DANCE4-6 years n 5-5.45pm n £17

YOGAAdult n 7-8.15pm • £38, £34 (concs)

Privately run class:CAMINO DEL FLAMENCO

Spanish Flamenco dance classes for children andadults n Various from 4pm n Thursdays duringterm time. Call 01295 738869 or email:production@caminodelflamenco.co.uk

FRIDAY (START DATES 11 JAN, 22 FEB)

BALLROOMSome evenings include an extra hour for socialdancing (both levels) – check with the tutor!IntermediateAdult n 7.30-8.30pm n £39, £35 (concs)BeginnersAdult n 8.30-9.30pm n £39, £35 (concs)

Privately run class: MUSIC & MOVEMENT FOR UNDER 5s10-11am n Every Friday during term time. CallEdna Hemmings 01491 652693 or 0780 2181450

Privately run class: PHOENIX TAE KWON DO 4-6 years 6.30-7pm n 6+ years 7-8pmEvery Friday. Call 07725 525173 or email: phoenix.taekwon@gmail.com

REGULAR CLASSES TIMETABLE

SATURDAY (START DATES 12 JAN, 23 FEB)

STREET DANCE

8-10 years n 10-10.45am n £34 (10 week course)

11-12 years n 11am-12pm n £45 (10 week course)

13-14 years n 12.15-1.15pm n £45 (10 week course)

SUNDAYPrivately run class: PHOENIX FLUTES2-4pm n 2nd Sunday of every monthContact Penny Shackleton on 01235 531 314 orpenelope.shackleton@gmail.com

Privately run class: CRESCENDO MIXED A CAPPELLA SINGERS2-4pm n £35 per 6 week half term Sundaysduring term time from 6 January. For furtherdetails email: info@crescendo-acappella.org.uk

HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES.FOR UNDER 16SMake sure you book in advance for these workshops and bring a packed lunch if it goes on all day!When booking check on our website or ask a member of staff about clothing and materials.

HALF TERM FUN.ANIMAL NONSENSE!

Tuesday 12 – Friday 15 February

Ever seen a penguin climb a tree? A bee having aboogie? Or a fish ride a bicycle? Show us yourmaddest ideas of animals doing silly things insculpture and drawings!

All ages n 10am-4pm n Free drop-in activity

CLAY SCULPTURE

Tuesday 12 February

Here be dragons! Make your own dragonsculpture to celebrate Chinese New Year.

5-10 years n 1.30-3.30pm n £10 (adult goes free when accompanied by a child)

MAKE A MASK

Thursday 14 February

Learn to create a mask with different materials andmethods, and let your imagination run loose. Whatkind of character will your mask’s face express?

MASK THEATRE

Friday 15 February

Use a mask to develop your own uniquecharacters, and find fun and entertaining ways totell their stories in a brand new play performed forparents and friends! A range of masks and propswill be provided, and you can bring your ownmask from the ‘Make a Mask’ workshop.

7-11 years n 10.30am-3pm n £20 each, or £35 for both

EASTER EXCITEMENTS.

MAKE A BOOK

Saturday 30 March – Sunday 14 April

FREE drop-in activity

Create your very own book and decorate thecover. Now you can write and illustrate a story, ormake a book full of drawings.

CREATURE CREATIONS

Tuesday 2 April

Learn how to make amazing paper animals andinsects through Origami paper foldingtechniques. Make a rabbit, a crane or a butterflyto welcome in the spring!

8-12 years n 1.30-4.30pm n £14

CAPOEIRA FUSION

Wednesday 3 April – Friday 5 April

Sign up for three days of intense energycombining the Brazilian martial art form Capoeira,hip hop and break dance styles, acrobatics, music,and creativity. You’ll finish up by presenting aperformance for family and friends. No previousdance experience is required, just plenty ofenergy and a love of movement!

11-15 years n 10.30am-4.30pm n £81

AMAZING ANIMATION – YOUNG LIGHTS

Thursday 4 April

Join this fun workshop and make all your favouriteanimated characters, drawings and toys come tolife on screen with the Animation Station!

6-9 years n 10.30am-1.00pm n £22

AMAZING PLASTICINE ANIMATION

Tuesday 9 April

Learn how to animate plasticine and create ashort film with firm Cornerstone favouritesAnimation Station. Will you make the next Wallaceand Gromit or Chicken Run?

9-13 years n 10.30am-4.30pm n £30

PRINT MAKING

Explore this fascinating way of making art work ina brand new workshop. Learn differenttechniques, including using a press, and createyour own colourful prints inspired by the naturaland animal world.

Thursday 11 April6-9 years n 10.30am-1pm n £11

Friday 12 April9-13 years n 10.30am-4.30pm n £25

EASTER SPORTS

The Participation Team at South and Vale runa wide variety of activities across bothdistricts throughout the school holidays.

During the Easter holidays these will includeathletics, badminton, balloon model making,hockey, kayaking, music, sailing and tennis.

The team work with local clubs and leisurefacilities to provide high class coaching.

More details of courses will be onwww.whitehorse.gov.uk orwww.southoxon.gov.uk from mid February.

To register to receive informationelectronically as soon as it is available pleaseemail participation@southandvale.gov.uk,putting ‘brochure request’ in the subject box.

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THE CHAIRMAN’S CHARITY CONCERT: SWINGTIMEMUSIC: BIG BAND SWINGLet’s celebrate the new season with a bang, and raise money for the Chairman ofSouth Oxfordshire District Council’s charities, Helen and Douglas House and EmmausOxford. A massive 18 piece orchestra with featured vocalists and soloists play thepopular swing music of Glenn Miller, Benny Goodman, Count Basie and more. Starguests Steve Waterman (trumpet), Robin Jones (percussion) and Steve Kershaw (bass).Directed by George Haslam and presented by BBC Radio Oxford’s Bill Rennells.Sat 12 Jan 8pm £15, £13.50 (concs)

MARDIGRAS BBMUSIC: JAZZ BLUES AFRO-CUBAN PARTY!This band has to be seen to be believed. Touring for twenty years, they now bringtheir smooth, steamy mix of lindy-hop, jump blues and balboa – with a LOT of brass –to the UK. The concert tells a story of steamy New York in the 1940s.A mighty calibre groove-attack jam of Captain Beefheart, Tom Waits and Dr John.It’s party time!

Fri 18 Jan 8pm £15, £13.50 (concs), £12.50 (members)

CIRCLES IN THE SANDTHEATRE: CHILDREN’SFor the littlest ones and their adults! An imaginative, captivating show, from award-winning Tam Tam Theatre, which explores sand with buckets and castle building,spinning, tumbling, and delight. Watch the performance from your seat or cushionand then come up to the stage to explore, discover and play yourselves. Placeslimited to 50 per show.Presented by Half Moon Theatre CompanySun 20 Jan 11am, 2pm and 3.30pm £8, £6 (concs) Ages 0-3 and adults

SARA WATKINSMUSIC: AMERICANA FOLKSara spent nearly two decades as singer and fiddle player with the massive NickelCreek. She is a global star in the same league as Alison Krauss, having played withRichard Thompson, the Chieftans, Ray LaMontagne, the Blind Boys of Alabama andmore. Now Sara is fronting her own band of beautiful modern roots music overlaidby her lush voice.

Thu 24 Jan 8pm £14, £12.50 (concs), £11.50 (members)

TALBOT HOUSE: A HOME FROM HOMETHEATRE: MATINEEDuring the Great War, Talbot House, a few miles from Passchendaele behind the frontline, became a home from home for allied troops. Colourful chaplain, Tubby Clayton,provided cocoa, chess, ministers and music and helped the soldiers be themselvesfor a few hours. This super play recreates the humour, music and atmosphere of theplace they called Toc H.

Sat 26 Jan 2pm £10, £8 (concs and members)

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CARTHY, HARDY, FARRELL & YOUNGMUSIC: FOLKA rare chance to see the four first ladies of folk, all of whom play the violin and singsimultaneously. Twice Mercury nominated folk royalty Eliza Carthy, BBC Radio 2 folkaward winner Bella Hardy, Scotland’s rising folk pioneer Kate Young and songwriterand singer Lucy Farrell come together touring their new album Laylam (meaningchorus). Together their tight harmonies and layered rhythms are joyous.

Thu 31 Jan 8pm £14, £12.50 (concs), £11.50 (members)

SHAPPI KHORSANDI:DIRTY LOOKS AND HOPSCOTCHCOMEDY: STAND-UPWhen she was young, Shappi dreamed impossibly romantic dreams. She still does.But a love affair with a ‘rockstar’ left her questioning her actions and motives. Sharp,playful and funny, expect strong language. ‘Britain’s best young female comic by any yardstick’ The Guardian

Fri 1 Feb 8pm £14, £12.50 (concs), £11.50 (members)

ROMEO AND JULIETTHEATRE: FAMILYSome of the finest young actors in the country, from Bristol Old Vic Theatre School,bring us bold storytelling, imaginative staging, music and the power and beauty ofthe adapted original text. This performance will appeal to younger audiences andadults alike, and is theatre of the highest calibre.Presented by Bristol Old Vic Theatre School

Sat 2 Feb 6pm £14, £12.50 (concs), £11.50 (members), family ticket £46 Ages 7+

LONDON COMMUNITY GOSPEL CHOIRMUSIC: GOSPEL‘Glorious music without limitations’ says founder the Rev Bazil Meade. Touring theirnew album Glorious, which was recorded at Abbey Road Studios, this is a mix ofgospel, soul, R’n’B and swingbeat. The nation’s favourite choir comes to Cornerstonewith a testament to the power and beauty of the human voice and the force ofcommunity singing. Tickets sold out fast on their last visit.

Fri 8 Feb 8pm £17, £15.50 (concs), £14.50 (members)

SILLY SONGS OF SHAKESPEAREMUSIC: COMEDYNew Old Friends were commissioned by the Theatre Royal Bath to produce thisshow. Spend an evening with Fearg and the Sonnettes as they serenade with‘synopsongs’ of Will’s most famous works and illuminate Shakespeare’s world in aninventive way. Instructive and fun, and something the family can enjoy together!

Sat 9 Feb 7pm £14, £12.50 (concs), £11.50 (members), family ticket £46 Ages 11+

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CUSHION CONCERT: THE KOTOMUSIC: CHILDRENHow exciting – the Koto is the national instrument of Japan. Dating from theseventh century it is an ancient wooden instrument with 13 strings laid across13 moveable bridges which adjust the pitch. The player then picks and plucks tomake the sound. Come and see it done – and bring your cushion! Places limited to 100.

Sun 10 Feb 11 am £8, £6 (concs) Ages 18 months up to 8 years

NEW FOUR POOFS AND A PIANOCOMEDY: MUSICA new line up of this irreverent four piece vocal group including the legendaryBobby Crush at the piano. It’s a high-octane and camp show featuring originalcomedy songs, parodies and standards with physical comedy and dance. Even thepiano has a character and costume of its own! Audience participation and adulthumour.

Sat 16 Feb 8pm £14, £12.50 (concs), £11.50 (members) Ages 18+

DOGS DON’T DO BALLETTHEATRE: CHILDREN’SBiff is no ordinary dog. He likes moonlight and music and walking on his tiptoes. Biffthinks he’s a ballerina, which is all very well but DOGS DON’T DO BALLET do they?Lovely Little Angel Theatre presents the hilarious story of a small dog with a bigpersonality and even bigger dreams. Places limited to 150.Presented by Little Angel Theatre Company

Sun 17 Feb 2pm £8, £6 Ages 2-5

ORCHESTRA OF ST JOHN’S: STRING QUARTETMUSIC: CLASSICALCome and hear exquisite music from top-class professional musicians. Please notethat the ‘easy access’ matinee concert for adults with special needs is also open tomembers of the general public who prefer to attend afternoon events.

Thu 21 Feb 11am Concert for schools £5 per child, essential teachers go freeThu 21 Feb 2pm Easy access concert £5, essential carers go freeThu 21 Feb 7.30pm Open public concert £14, £12.50 (concs), £11.50 (members)

OWEN O’NEILL: STRUCK BY LIGHTNINGCOMEDY: THEATREProbably the finest comedy storyteller working today, Owen O’Neillis also star of hit Edinburgh Fringe productions Twelve Angry Men,One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest and The Odd Couple. Whilst robbing the Nun’s orchard, Owen was struck by lightning, hisschool uniform was burned to shreds and the apples down hiswellingtons were stewed. He glowed in the dark for two weeks anddeveloped a stammer. This will be a very funny evening of

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storytelling with Owen who uses a full set on stage. Time Out calledit ‘stand up theatre’ and the Scotsman said ‘spellbinding narrative...wonderful, lyrical, pitch-perfect performance’. A lovely evening outthat will remain in the mind for a long time.

‘O’Neill is riding a wave and you’d be wise to catch it whilst you can’Broadway Baby

Sat 23 Feb 8pm £14, £12.50 (concs), £11.50 (members) Ages 14+

SUNDAY AFTERNOON TIFFIN CONCERTVIOLA AND PERCUSSIONMUSIC: CLASSICALAmerican violist Stephen Upshaw is a noted interpreter of contemporary classicalmusic, working also with dance and theatre companies to create vibrant sounds.Callie Hough, on percussion, has performed with countless orchestras and wonOutstanding Soloist at the National Youth Jazz Championships. Together their musicis stunning, perfect for our intimate auditorium.Sun 24 Feb 2pm £14, £12.50 (concs), £11.50 (members)

HENNING WEHN: HENNING KNOWS BESTCOMEDY: STAND-UPVery, very funny. Bonkers funny. German comedy ambassador Henning is one ofStewart Lee’s favourite comedians and was warm-up on Lee’s Comedy Vehicle. Hecame over to England to be marketing manager of Wycombe Wanderers and...er...hasn’t looked back. Either he’s funny or he confirms a national stereotype. It’s a win-win situation. Wunderbar!‘Side-splittingly funny’ The TimesFri 1 Mar 8pm £14, £12.50 (concs), £11.50 (members) Ages 16+

SINK OR SWIMTHEATRE: COMEDYThe 18th century bedlam houses are full and so the ‘ships of fools’ are born. Whentheir ship is sunk en-route to America, our hapless victims find themselves goingaround in circles on a leaking lifeboat with one oar! The wonderful Spike Theatre,who brought the hilarious ‘The Games’ last year, return with this insanely comic taleof the three men’s maddening struggles at sea.Presented by Spike TheatreSat 2 March 7.30pm £14, £12.50 (concs), £11 (members) Ages 12+

JAMES CAMPBELL’S COMEDY 4 KIDSCOMEDY STAND UP: CHILDREN’SA stand-up comedy show for children 6 and up, their parents and anyone who likescomedy without the rude words. A show which might, or might not, discussscooters, Scottish country dancing, and what to do with gregarious giraffes. Jamesrecently taught Helen Skelton on Blue Peter how to do stand-up!‘The best comedian I have ever seen’ Ian Rankin.

Sun 3 Mar 2pm £8, £6 (concs) Ages 6+

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MAPDANCE 2013DANCECelebrating its seventh year in performance, mapdance has firmly established itself as one of the most exciting companies of young dynamic dancers recruitednationally and internationally. This year they present a diverse repertoire includingwork by Yael Flexer. Dance theatre, intricate lyrical choreography and fast pacedathletics. It’s fun too!

Thu 7 Mar 7.30pm £14, £12.50 (concs), £11.50 (members), family ticket £46 Ages 11+

THE CARRIVICK SISTERS AND BLAIR DUNLOP DOUBLE HEADERMUSIC: FOLKFantastic stuff! The Carrivick Sisters are 21 year old twins who count Ralph McTellamongst their fans. Their bluegrass sound is enriched by English folk tunes. Blair Dunlop tours in the new incarnation of his father’s (Ashley Hutchings) The Albion Band, with Fairport Convention and solo. Hailed as a newRichard Thompson, he has had a song written for him by the great man.Fri 8 Mar 8pm £14, £12.50 (concs), £11.50 (members)

BARBARA NICE: HOUSEWIFE SUPERSTARCOMEDY: CHARACTERMrs Barbara Nice is the comic creation of Janice Connolly who played Holy Maryin Peter Kay’s acclaimed Phoenix Nights. Mrs Nice invites us to forget our troublesand celebrate the here and now to make our own fun in austerity Britain. Aninternational ‘fun smuggler’ and mother of five dealing in the naturally occurringcomedic highs of daily life!‘Character comedy does not come better than this’ Edinburgh Evening NewsSat 9 Mar 8pm £14, £12.50 (cons), £11.50 (members) Ages 16+

ORCHESTRA OF ST JOHN’S: FLUTE QUARTETMUSIC: CLASSICALNo need to travel to Oxford for classical music – it’s right here on your doorstep.Our lovely auditorium is a great setting and you can take a drink from the bar inwith you!

Thur 14 Mar 11am Concert for schools £5 per child, essential teachers go freeThur 14 Mar 2pm Easy access concerts £5, essential carers go freeThur 14 Mar 7.30pm Open public concert £14, £12.50 (concs), £11.50 (members)

BEWARE OF YOUNG GIRLS: THE DORY PREVIN STORYMUSICAL THEATREThis is the story of Dory Previn, queen of 70s confessional songwriters. Dory wasmarried to Andre Previn when he ran off with Mia Farrow and this led to one ofDory’s most famous songs ‘Beware of Young Girls’, but her life is much more thanthis. Told through Dory’s songs, performed by the wonderful jazz singer KateDimbleby, accompanied by pianist Naadia Sheriff, with film projections on our bigscreen, and between-song humorous banter, this is a theatrical recreation of keyelements of Previn’s life and a snap-shop of a vibrant time.

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The show is directed by superstar comedy director Cal McCrystal(Peepolykus and the award winning show One Man, Two Guvnors).This is classy and touching musical theatre which made Jenni Murray cry with delight on Woman’s Hour.

Sat 16 Mar 8pm £15.00, £13.50 (concs) £12.50 (members)

BLOWN AWAYTHEATRE: CHILDREN’SImagine you are a little boy and one night a little girl arrives in your bedroomtelling you that she is the wind. She whisks you up and you fly through the airfeeling so big with the world so small below. A beautiful and engaging show withlive music, shadow puppetry and lots of movement.Presented by Birdsnest Theatre in association with Royal & Derngate Northampton

Sun 17 Mar 11am and 2pm £8, £6 (concs) Ages 3+

TOM McCONVILLE DUOMUSIC: FOLKBBC Folk Musician of the year 2009, Tom McConville, is a unique fiddle player inthe UK, blending traditional sounds from his home town of Newcastle with Irish,American and Scottish influences. Playing with David Newey on guitar since 2008,the duo have a lively, melodic sound and each performance is warm anduplifting.

Fri 22 Mar 8pm £14, £12.50 (concs), £11.50 (members)

THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNESTTHEATRELCT presents Oscar Wilde’s masterpiece with its customary flair and impeccablecasting. Jack is in love with Gwendolen and Algernon with Cecily, but when anidentity crisis spirals out of control, the previously separate worlds of town andcountry collide. Delicious mayhem ensues as Lady Bracknell decides whether theyoung men are worthy suitors. Presented by London Classic TheatreSat 23 March 7.30pm £14, £12.50 (concs), £11 (members) Ages 12+

SUNDAY AFTERNOON TIFFIN CONCERTBERKELEY ENSEMBLE: CLARINET, CELLO AND PIANOMUSIC: CLASSICALThe ensemble is playing superb trio pieces by Beethoven, Hugh Wood andBrahms. Formed from the Southbank Sinfonia the group comprises John Slack,Gemma Wareham and Elizabeth Burgess – all outstanding talents we areprivileged to present.Sun 24 Mar 2pm £14, £12.50 (concs), £11.50 (members)

MARCH – APRIL CornerstoneDidcot

JOSH WIDDICOMBE: THE FURTHER ADVENTURES OF...COMEDY: STAND UPJosh is one of the hottest new comedy stars, winning a raft of awards andsupporting Alan Carr, Stephen Merchant and Michael McIntyre. His 2011 soloshow was highly critically acclaimed and he comes to us with its follow-up. Josh seems to have an inability to embrace adventure in his life... is it our fault?!‘Witty comedy with a generous helping of nostalgia’ Edinburgh Spotlight

Sat 30 Mar 8pm £14, £12.50 (concs), £11.50 (members) Ages 16+

KATHERINE RYAN: NATURE’S CANDYCOMEDY: STAND UPReally interesting new stand-up from Canada to make you think as well aslaugh. Katherine’s sweet image belies some hard-hitting material, ‘warped wit…striking presence…killer lines…calm confidence’, this quote from The Scotsmanjust about sums it up. Strong words, some close to the bone subjects, veryfunny.

Fri 5 Apr 8pm £14, £12.50 (concs), £11.50 (members) Ages 18+

LARKIN POEMUSIC: ROOTS/SOUL/POPWe bring you more wonderful, impossibly young, professionals! The Lovellsisters, just 21 and 22, opened for Elvis Costello in 2011, and took the British2012 festival scene by storm with their five-piece band. You can’t categorise it asfolk or even bluegrass as they use soul, pop and roots music and storytelling tocreate a unique performance.

Sat 6 Apr 8pm £14, £12.50 (concs), £11.50 (members)

THE AMAZING BUBBLE MANCOMEDY: FAMILYThe Amazing Bubble Man really is amazing. Blowing, bending and balancingbubbles, involving eager audience members, delighting the children and withwry asides for adults. The Bubble Man will wow us all.Both shows sold out last time so book early.

Sun 7 Apr 11am and 2pm £8, £6 (concs) Ages 3+

FAUSTUSMUSIC: CONTEMPORARY FOLKThe multi-award winning trio return! Benji Kirkpatrick is member of folksupergroup Bellowhead and played on Seth Lakeman’s Kitty Jay; Saul Rose wasa long-time member of Waterson: Carthy; Paul Sartin is also a member ofBellowhead and composer of theatre scores. Faustus make a stunning returnwith their lovely arrangements and superb playing. ‘Frill-free folk music, superblyand tastefully performed...a folk essential’ ´´´´ Sunday TimesSat 13 Apr 8pm £14, £12.50 (concs), £11.50 (members)

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RICHARD HERRING: TALKING COCKCOMEDY: STAND-UPTenth anniversary update of the critically acclaimed show that exposes the truthabout men and their flutes of love. The original tour was a sell-out, translatedand performed in over a dozen European countries and published as a book byEbury press. ‘…impassioned and thoughtful disquisition on masculinity, culturalidentity and sexual anthropology… but still loads of jokes about porridge guns.’ The ObserverThu 18 Apr 8pm £14, £12.50 (concs), £11.50 (members) Ages 18+

CAROLINE HORTON’S MESSTHEATREJosephine is putting on a play – Boris and Sistahl help. It’s about anorexia, butdon’t let that put you off. A new play with songs from the creator of You’re NotLike The Other Girls Chrissy. 2012 Stage Award Winner for Best Ensemble. ‘Comes perilously close to genius’ Time Out ´´´´ Evening Standard ‘Don’t miss this, Caroline is a serious acting star!’ says our Director EmmaPresented by China PlateSat 20 Apr 8pm £14, £12.50 (concs), £11.50 (members) Ages 13+

CALENDAR GIRLSHIRING: THEATREThe sensational hit play is brought to the Cornerstone stage by local (non-professional) company Jigsaw Theatre. It’s the now famous story of 11middle-aged WI members who pose nude for an annual calendar to raisemoney, and who find fame in the process.Presented by Jigsaw Theatre

Thu 25 & Fri 26 Apr 7.45pm £13.50, £12.50 (concs) Ages 16+

SARFRAZ MANZOOR: HOW SPRINGSTEEN CHANGED MY LIFETALK: COMICJournalist and broadcaster known for work in The Guardian, BBC2’s ReviewShow and Radio 4 explains why he thinks The Boss’s lyrics contain the secrets oflife, love and happiness. With audience interaction, this is a light-hearted andpoignant memoir of fatherhood and faith and a humorous look at how we cansolve life’s dilemmas with advice from Bruce!Sat 27 Apr 8pm £14, £12.50 (concs), £11.50 (members) Ages 16+

ROBIN HOOD AND HIS VERY MERRY MENTHEATRE: CHILDREN’SFrom the company that brought us ‘The Owl and The Pussycat’ comes anexhilarating version of the story of Robin, Marian and the evil Sheriff ofNottingham. Buckets of mud, a host of colourful forest characters and livemusic. This company make beautiful theatre and really know what tickleschildren.Presented by Uncontained Arts.Sun 28 Apr 2pm £8, £6 (concs) Ages 4+

HOW TO BOOK.Box Office: Book tickets in person or by telephone bycalling 01235 515144 during opening hours.

Online: Visit www.cornerstone-arts.org and find yourevent in the What’s On or Classes and Workshops section.

By post: Send your order to Cornerstone, Box Office,25 Station Road, Didcot, Oxon OX11 7NE. You candownload a booking form to print, complete and postfrom the website.

BOX OFFICE OPENING HOURS.n Monday: closed

n Tuesday to Saturday: 10am – 6pm

n Sunday: 11am – 4pm

On performance days the Box Office is open until30 minutes after curtain up.

SPECIAL OFFERS.n Group Bookings Discount One free ticket for

every 10 booked. Group bookings are availablefor most performances, please call or visit theBox Office.

n Family Tickets One ticket to admit a party offour, to include at least one under 16.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS.Tickets are non-refundable and exchanges arediscretionary.

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 theprogramme are correct at the time of going to press.We reserve the right to make special offers after pricesare published.

01235 515144 Cornerstone, 25 Station Road, Didcot, OX11 7NE cornerstone@southoxon.gov.uk

EASY TO GET TO.Didcot has great road and rail links. The A34connects Didcot to Oxford, the M40,Newbury, and the M4. Didcot Parkway is amajor regional station and is only a shortwalk from Cornerstone.

SAT NAV To reach the nearest car park(Edinburgh Drive) to Cornerstone, pleaseuse this postcode: OX11 7LE

ACCESSIBILITY Cornerstone is fullyaccessible for patrons with wheelchairs.We have a lift to all floors, spaces forwheelchairs in the auditorium andaccessible toilets on all floors.