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SEASON GUIDE

WHAT’S ON AT A GLANCE...

SEPTEMBER.Sat 15 The London Swing Orchestra Music 8pm

Sun 16 Rumpelstiltskin Family 2pm

Thu 20 Why YouTube Loves the Slow Loris Talk 7pm

Sat 22 Simon Evans – Friendly Fire Comedy 8pm

Sun 23 Tiffin Concert – clarinet and piano Music 2pm

Mon 24 Spiers and Boden Music 8pm

Thu 27 The Man who was Hamlet Theatre 7.30pm

Fri 28 Andi Osho – All the Single Ladies Comedy 8pm

Sat 29 Decadance Dance 8pm

Sun 30 Stuck! Family 2pm

OCTOBER.Sat 6 The Wit and Songs of Noel Coward Music 2pm

Sun 7 The Harvest Feast Storytelling 7pm

Thu 11 OSJ Wind Ensemble Music 11am, 2pm & 7.30pm

Sat 13 BACA Awards Awards 7.30pm

Sun 14 Penguin Family 11am, 2pm

Thu 18 Brecht’s Mother Courage Theatre 7.30pm

Fri 19 Mark Thomas Comedy 8pm

Sat 20 2deep Theatre 7.30pm

Sun 21 Fay Hield and the Hurricane Party Music 8pm

Thu 25 Daniel Sloss Comedy 8pm

Fri 26 Ralph McTell Music 8pm

Sat 27 Jenny Eclair Comedy 8pm

Sun 28 Cushion Concert – viola Family 11am, 12noon & 1.30pm

Tue 30 Portmanteau Family 2pm

Wed 31 Abandoman Comedy 8pm

CORNERSTONE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY SOUTH OXFORDSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL

BAR GIGS. FREE

Fri 7 Sept, Fri 5 Oct & Fri 2 Nov DJ Night – Sound Advice Music 8pm

Fri 12 Oct Stephen Langstaff Music 8pm

Fri 16 Nov Paul Handyside Music 8pm

WHAT’S ON AT A GLANCE...

NOVEMBER.Sat 3 Sing-Along-A-Wicker-Man Comedy 7.30pm

Sun 4 Tiffin Concert – classical guitar Music 2pm

Thu 8 OSJ Clarinet Quintet Music 11am, 2pm & 7.30pm

Fri 9 Jo Caulfield Comedy 8pm

Sat 10 St Giles Orchestra Music 7.30pm

Sun 11 Chris Packham – Goes Totally Wild Talk 7.30pm

Wed 14 & Thu 15 Didcot Girls’ School Dance Showcase Dance 7.30pm

Sat 17 Charles Dickens Literary Cabaret Theatre 8pm

Sun 18 The Gardener Family 2pm

Thu 22 Jacob Marley’s A Christmas Carol Theatre 7.30pm

Fri 23 Neil Innes Music 8pm

Sat 24 Ben Waters Boogie Solo Music 8pm

Sun 25 Nocturn Dance – The Dance Shed Dance 7.30pm

Tue 27 Salon du Chocolat in the Café Bar Storytelling 7pm

Fri 30 Pappy’s Last Show Ever! Comedy 8pm

DECEMBER.Sat 2 Christmas Cushion Concert – trumpet Family 11am, 12noon & 1.30pm

Thu 6 & Fri 7 Cornerstone Christmas Dance Showcase Dance 7.30pm

Sat 8 Didcot Community Gospel Choir Music 7.30pm

Fri 14 Tim van Eyken Folk 8pm

Sat 15 MIKI – Christmas Show Family 4.30pm

Sun 16 MIKI – Christmas Show Family 10.30am, 1.30 & 4.30pm

Mon 17 – Thu 20 Schools’ performances – MIKI Schools 10.30am & 1.30pm

Fri 21 Ukelele Evangelists Christmas Special Family 7.30pm

Sat 22 MIKI – Christmas Show Family 1.30, 4.30 & 6.30pm

Sun 23 MIKI – Christmas Show Family 1.30 & 4.30pm

GALLERY. FREE

Tue 28 Aug – Sun 30 Sept The Invisibles Exhibition

Sat 6 & Sun 7 Oct The Big Draw Family Art

Sat 13 & Sun 14 Oct Contemporary Craft Fair Crafts

Thu 18 Oct – Sun 25 Nov Anne Griffiths Exhibition

Thu 29 Nov – Sun 23 Dec Winter Wonderland Installation

KEY.Members’ discounted rate available

Family friendly performance

Classical music series sponsored by BrookStreet des Roches

n FREE BAR GIGS

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

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

n DJ NIGHT – SOUND ADVICE 1ST FRIDAY OF EVERY MONTH 8PM TILL LATE

DJ NIGHTFriday 7 September, 5 October, 2 November 8pmDJ’s Pye and Mr Dave evoke the feel of a Berlin bar in Didcot for our regular DJ nights. FREE

STEPHEN LANGSTAFFFriday 12 October 8pm‘This is spirited and rescuing music full of cherish and intimacy’ Glasswork. We can’t wait! With support. FREE

PAUL HANDYSIDEFriday 16 November 8pm‘A rootsy acoustic troubadour... achieving genuine emotional impact’ Mojo Magazine. With support. FREE

BOOKING.MEMBERS’ BOOKING OPENS: SATURDAY 14 JULY 10AM

PUBLIC BOOKING OPENS: SATURDAY 21 JULY10AM IN PERSON12 NOON BY TELEPHONE AND ONLINE

HIGHLIGHTS.NEW CLASSICAL MUSIC SERIES Cornerstone is delighted to present a seriesof classical music concerts sponsored by BrookStreet Des Roches ( www.bsdr.com). Pleasecome and support classical music in Didcot. This concert series runs until next March!Look for the treble clef key symbol in the performance guide highlighting therelaxing Tiffin Concerts on Sunday afternoons and concerts by the Orchestra of St John's.

CAFÉ BAR.Open from 8am – 11pm (Tuesday to Saturday) and 10am – 9pm (Sunday)

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THE LONDON SWING ORCHESTRAMUSIC: SWINGNine musicians and a band leader make for a big season opener at Cornerstone! Afabulous programme of swing music spanning over fifty years and featuring the hitmusic of Frank Sinatra, Glenn Miller, Benny Goodman, Louis Armstrong, Bobby Darin,Nat King Cole, Louis Prima and more. ‘Real singing, real instruments, real style’ The TimesSat 15 Sep 8pm £15.50, £14 (concs), £13 (members)

RUMPELSTILTSKINTHEATRE: CHILDREN’SHe’s sneaky, he’s cheeky, he’s Rumpelstiltskin! Live music, puppetry and mischievousstorytelling spun together into a golden new version of this classic fairy-tale for 3-7year olds and their grown ups.Presented by hiccup theatre Sun 16 Sep 2pm £8, £6 (concs) Ages 3+

LITTLE FIREFACES: WHY YOU TUBE LOVES THE SLOW LORISHIRING: TALKThe name Little Fireface comes from the Sudanese name for slow loris – muka geni.Oxford Brookes University’s Professor in Primate Conservation Anna Nekaris comes totell us about her work with this fascinating, but endangered, creature.Presented by Café ScientifiqueThu 20 Sep 7pm Tickets free of charge but must be booked in advance Ages 16+

SIMON EVANS: FRIENDLY FIRECOMEDY: STAND-UPSimon delighted the Cornerstone audience who saw him in 2011 with his sardonicwit, but kind heart deep underneath – both of which served him well in TheApprentice: You’re Fired! If you didn’t have the pleasure last time, do catch him now.‘Sizzlingly entertaining … Beautifully crafted devastatingly funny gags.’ The GuardianSat 22 Sep 8pm £14, £12.50 (concs), £11.50 (members) Ages 14+

SPIERS AND BODENMUSIC: CONTEMPORARY FOLKFounders of Bellowhead, described by The Guardian as ‘the finest instrumental duo onthe traditional scene’ and twice winners of the BBC2 folk award for Best Duo. Need wesay more? Spontaneous, punky, English folk – stomping! Come if you liked Peatbog Faeries and Lau.Mon 24 Sep 8pm £15, £13.50 (concs), £12.50 (members)

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SUNDAY AFTERNOON TIFFIN CONCERTCLARINET AND PIANO RECITALMUSIC: CLASSICALSara Saravmaa from Finland on the clarinet and Jennifer Carter on piano give us anafternoon of delightful pieces for clarinet, including Witold Lutoslawski’s DancePreludes, Brahms’ Clarinet sonata in E-flat major, op.120 no.2, and the lovely Clarinetsonata by Francis Poulenc.Sun 23 Sep 2pm £14, £12.50 (concs), £11.50 (members)

SEPTEMBER – OCTOBER

THE MAN WHO WAS HAMLETTHEATREAward winning actor, George Dillon, reveals the comical, tragical and utterlyscandalous history of Edward de Vere, the man who many believe was the true‘William Shakespeare’. This is a must see acting tour de force. ‘Absorbing andthought-provoking… the evening’s a romp, and a clever one.’ The ScotsmanThu 27 Sep 7.30pm £14, £12.50 (concs), £11.50 (members) Ages 12+

ANDI OSHO: ALL THE SINGLE LADIESCOMEDY: STAND-UPYou’ve seen her on Live at the Apollo and Mock the Week – Andi Osho is a star inthe making. In her second stand-up show Andi dissects the perils and pitfalls ofdating, reporting her findings with brutal, but heart-warming, honesty. She’s sassyand smart, and it’ll be a glamorous and hilarious evening.Fri 28 Sep 8pm £15, £13.50 (concs), £11.50 (members) Ages 16+

DECADANCEDANCE: CONTEMPORARYThis all female dance sensation fresh from New York stage a truly electrifying blendof hip-hop and ballet. With a backdrop of 3D video, the dancers float, slide, spin,balance and wave. If you like J-Lo, Diversity, and any MTV videos… try this!Sat 29 Sep 8pm £14, £12.50 (concs), £11.50 (members)Family ticket £46 (group of four with at least one under 16) Ages 10+

STUCK! BY OLIVER JEFFERSTHEATRE: CHILDREN’SA tall tale about a little boy in a sticky situation! Floyd’s kite is stuck up a tree. So hethrows his shoe up to dislodge it, then another shoe, the cat, a ladder, a paint pot,the kitchen sink…where will it all end? And will Floyd ever get his kite back?Presented by Big Wooden HorseSun 30 Sep 2pm £8, £6 (concs) Ages 3+

THE WIT AND SONGS OF NOEL COWARDMUSIC: PIANO AND SONGS‘I am an enormously talented man and there is no point in denying it’. So said NoelCoward and pianist and entertainer Peter Gill presents a superb afternoon tribute tohis song-writing skill and wit. Mad Dogs and Englishmen, Mrs Worthington andmore will tickle your fancies and get your toes tapping.Sat 6 Oct 2pm £12, £10 (concs and members)

THE HARVEST FEASTSTORIES AND SUPPERJoin nationally acclaimed actors for this intimate and entertaining storytellingevening looking at harvest time in all its glory – rich, wild, and abundant! Mythology,music and poetry blend with delicious dining in our café bar. Home-made maincourse and dessert included. Places limited.Sun 7 Oct 7pm £32, £30 (concs), £29 (members) inclusive of storytelling and supper

ORCHESTRA OF ST JOHN’S WIND ENSEMBLEMUSIC: CLASSICALThe Orchestra of St John’s returns to Cornerstone. Flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon andhorn play music by Mozart, Malcom Arnold, Grieg and Ibert amongst others.Thu 11 Oct 11am Concert for Schools £5 per child, essential teachers go freeThu 11 Oct 2pm Concert for Adults with special needs £5, essential carers go freeThu 11 Oct 7.30pm Evening concert for all £14, £12.50 (concs), £11.50 (members)

BACA AWARDS FREE EvENT BY INvITATION ONLY FROM DIDCOT FIRSTHIRINGThe BACA’s celebrate and award excellence amongst Didcot’s businesses andcommunity groups with a special category for young people who have a made asignificant contribution to the locality. The closing date for nominations is14 September. For details and nominations see www.didcotfirst.org.ukSat 13 Oct 7.30pm

PENGUIN THEATRE: CHILDREN’SBased on the award-winning book by Polly Dunbar and with lively songs by TomGray of Gomez. Whatever Ben does – even firing Penguin into OUTER SPACE! –Penguin will not talk. But when he finally does start, it’s worth it.Presented by house and Long Nose PuppetsSun 14 Oct 11am and 2pm £8, £6 (concs) Ages 3+

MOTHER COURAGE AND HER CHILDRENTHEATREIn the midst of war, one woman with her children by her side, sees a way to survive.But in her quest for material gain she faces the ultimate sacrifice. Brecht’s 20thcentury masterpiece questions how our beliefs and ideologies affect the world.Presented by Blackeyed Theatre in association with South Hill ParkThu 18 Oct 7.30pm £14, £12.50 (concs), £11.50 (members) Ages 13+

MARK THOMAS: BRAVO FIGAROCOMEDY: STAND-UPThis show is the true tale of Mark’s relationship with his father – a ‘full-on rough,hard-grafting self-employed builder from South London who loves opera’. Mark isone of the best storytellers around, very funny, and this is a masterful show. One forcomedy connoisseurs. ‘Absolutely superlative stuff’ ChortleFri 19 Oct 8pm £17.50, £16 (concs), £15 (members) Ages 16+

2DEEPCOMEDY THEATRETwo men… one room .. who are they? How did they get there? How do theyescape? The critically acclaimed physical comedy duo behind the 5* Fringe hit FlhipFlhop return to Cornerstone. Presented by Rannel Theatre CompanySat 20 Oct 7.30pm £14, £12.50 (concs), £11.50 (members) Ages 10+

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FAY HIELD AND THE HURRICANE PARTYMUSIC: FOLKTouring her new album Orfeo, Fay’s rich, unadorned voice fronts a stellar band,including Jon Boden. Accordions, melodeon, English concertina, fiddle, viola, cello,nyckelharpa and more make for a super sound. She’s top class and her band ismagical, so make sure you come!Sun 21 Oct 8pm £14, £12.50 (concs), £11.50 (members)

DANIEL SLOSS: THE SHOW COMEDY: STAND-UPStunning new show from Scotland’s award-winning comedian. After knockoutappearances on mainstream TV, Daniel then started gigging aged just 16. Now 21,he has toured internationally, sold out four Edinburgh Fringe seasons and lefthome! Support from the superb Kai Humphries. Strong language and content. Thu 25 Oct 8pm £14, £12.50 (concs), £11.50 (members) Ages 16+

RALPH MCTELL: AN ENGLISH HEARTBEATMUSIC: FOLKWe are so pleased to welcome Ralph back. A true folk legend and one of thegreatest contemporary storytellers, Ralph McTell is now celebrating more than fortyyears on the road. Known for his virtuoso guitar style, Ralph champions traditionalEnglish stories and music and celebrates the nation in an open, inclusive way. Fri 26 Oct 8pm £20, £18 (concs), £17 (members)

JENNY ECLAIR: ECLAIRIOUSCOMEDY: STAND-UPProfessional grumpy old woman, writer, panto star, Loose Woman, Jenny has beenin the business for thirty years, so knows what she’s doing by now! Jenny was thefirst woman to win the coveted Perrier award and her writing is as fresh and sharptoday as it ever was. Not for the faint-hearted! Strong language and adult themes.Sat 27 Oct 8pm £17.50, £16 (concs), £15 (members) Ages 16+

CUSHION CONCERT – VIOLAMUSIC: CHILDREN’SCome on children! And bring your adults! Listen to the lovely viola – the middlevoice of the violin family, and very melodic. These concerts are designed for littleones and just get better and better!Sun 28 Oct 11 am and 12 noon under 5s (max 50) £8, £6 (concs)Sun 28 Oct 1.30pm 5-8 year olds (max 100) £8, £6 (concs)

PORTMANTEAUTHEATRE: CHILDREN’SA fantastic show all the way from France! Just like The Artist there is big screen filmand no talking – in addition there is live theatre in front of the screen! Two cinemaushers lark about with hats and disguises when the projector ‘breaks down’. Anenchanting story of heroes, heroines… and baddies. With popcorn!Presented by Compagnie AnimotionTue 30 Oct 2pm £8, £6 (concs) Ages 5-12 and their adults

OCTOBER – NOVEMBER @CORNERSTONEfun

ABANDOMANCOMEDY: STAND-UPWinners of the Hackney Empire New Act of the Year, Abandoman create musicalsongs and sketches at lightning speed based on audience interaction. Come tothe show, drop your suggestions in the ring and watch as Abandoman makemusical magic. No two shows will be the same. SUPERB!Wed 31 Oct 8pm £14, £12.50 (concs), £11.50 (members) Ages 14+

SING-ALONG-A-WICKER-MAN!COMEDY: THEATRE AND FILM NIGHTThis camp Rocky Horror-style cabaret combines live music, performance,audience participation and sing-along – in front of a full playing of this classic film.Come as your favourite character. Goodie bags, hymn books and bottom slapping(optional!) provided. ‘Frankly Genius!’ The Guardian. Adult themes and images.Sat 3 Nov 7.30pm £15, £13.50 (concs), £12.50 (members) Ages 16+

SUNDAY AFTERNOON TIFFIN CONCERTCLASSICAL GUITARMUSIC: CLASSICALMichael Butten is in his third scholarship year at the Royal Academy of Music.Playing pieces by John Dowland, Weiss, Aguadi, Turina and Malcom Arnold’sFantasy, the classical guitar is a genuine treat, so don’t miss it. Sun 4 Nov 2pm £14, £12.50 (concs), £11.50 (members)

ORCHESTRA OF ST JOHN’S CLARINET QUINTETMUSIC: CLASSICALMade up of clarinet, two violins, viola and cello, the quintet will play piecesincluding Bagatelles by Finzi and Mozart’s clarinet quintet.Thu 8 Nov 11am Concert for Schools £5 per child, essential teachers go freeThu 8 Nov 2pm Concert for Adults with special needs £5, essential carers go freeThu 8 Nov 7.30pm Evening concert for all £14, £12.50 (concs), £11.50 (members)

JO CAULFIELD: BETTER THE DEVIL YOU KNOWCOMEDY: STAND-UPJo asks ‘Is friendliness overrated?’ and continues her acerbic-with-a-smile storiesabout dating, bad service, wrestling with a self-scanner in Tesco and humiliatingherself in public. ‘Sharp witted, urban comedy that goes down a treat’ The Times.Fri 9 Nov 8pm £14, £12.50 (concs), £11.50 (members)

ST GILES ORCHESTRA presents

AN EVENING AT THE BALLETHIRING: CLASSICAL MUSICSt Giles Orchestra returns to Cornerstone for a feast of ballet music includingGounod, Chopin, the Dance of the Hours, the Clog Dance, and the ‘best bits’ fromSleeping Beauty and Swan Lake. (NB No actual ballet dancing – this is an orchestral concert.)

Sat 10 Nov 7.30pm £10, £8 (concs) Family ticket £30

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CHRIS PACKHAM: GOES TOTALLY WILDTALKSpringwatch favourite, the charismatic Chris Packham comes to us with his latestexquisite collection of wildlife images. Chris talks through how the images cameabout and shares his charming and often irreverent stories about the wild life ofbeing a true photo-journalist. Books for sale and signing on the night.Sun 11 Nov 7.30pm £15.50, £14 (concs), £13 (members)

DIDCOT GIRLS’ SCHOOL – DANCE SHOWCASEHIRING: DANCEThe increasingly successful dance department for DGS return with their talentedstudents. Years 9 to 13 will perform both class and club work, whilst years 7 and 8perform dances from their dance clubs.Wed 14 and Thu 15 November 7.30pm £6 (no concessions)

THE GARDENERTHEATRE: CHILDREN’SHarry is a gardener and his memory is going. But he can remember the past like itwas yesterday. As the leaves fall from the branches of Harry’s fading memory theyturn into the green shoots of his grandson’s new stories. Presented by ajtc TheatreSun 18 Nov 2pm £8, £6 (concs) Ages 3-7 and adults

NEIL INNESCOMEDY AND MUSICNeil plays music, sings songs and tells stories in this unique show. It’s poignant, it’sspicy and it’s lyrical. Don’t miss the man famous for Monty Python, the Bonzo DogDoo-Dah Band and the Rutles!Fri 23 Nov 8pm £14, £12.50 (concs), £11.50 (members)

THE BEST OF TIMES! A CHARLES DICKENS LITERARY CABARETTHEATRE AND MUSICRoll up, roll up for this cabaret-style celebration of Charles Dickens. Fresh from sellout performances, this is an informed and affectionate tribute to Boz. Expect notonly readings from some of his greatest pieces, but also songs and banter. Sat 17 Nov 8pm £12, £10 (concs), £9 (members)

A CHRISTMAS CAROL – AS TOLD BY JACOB MARLEY (DECEASED)THEATREWhat better way to get ready for Christmas? Jacob Marley returns to recount thetale of his miserly business partner, Ebeneezer Scrooge. ‘Riveting acting...stunningvoice work ...unforgettable.’ The StagePresented by Brother Wolf ProductionsThu 22 Nov 7.30pm £14, £12.50 (concs), £11.50 (members)

BEN WATERS BOOGIE SOLOMUSIC: BOOGIE WOOGIE PIANONEWSFLASH: Jools Holand picks Ben Waters as his number two greatest pianistEVER! To celebrate – and for his fans – Ben is doing a short solo tour of the UK inNovember. And he asked to come to Cornerstone. These gigs are electric; hisfast fingers, physical acrobatics, piano and vocal will blow you away!Sat 24 Nov 8pm £15, £13.50 (concs), £12.50 (members)

NOCTURN DANCE – THE DANCE SHEDHIRING: DANCEAn evening celebrating adult dance, showcasing all the best that communitydance groups across the Thames Valley can offer, hosted by locally basedNocturn dance.Sun 25 Nov 7.30pm £8.50, £5 (concs)

SALON DU CHOCOLAT IN THE CAFÉ BARSTORIES AND SUPPERA stunning combination of delicious food and storytelling. Come to the café barfor a savoury and sweet cocoa-inspired meal, accompanied by tales of thesecret, the banned and the scandalous from authors including Byron, JohnDonne and Angela Carter. Spice up your Tuesday evening – yum!Tue 27 Nov 7pm £20, £18 (concs) includes storytelling, cocktail, main meal,coffee and treats

PAPPY’S: LAST SHOW EVER!COMEDY: SKETCHHailed as ‘the funniest sketch troupe on the Fringe’ by The Scotsman, Pappy’s haveappeared on TV and radio, had 5 hit Edinburgh shows and 3 national tours.Don’t miss what might be the last chance to see them. ‘A jaw dropping, laugh-a-second spectacular from three supremely talented writers and performers’ ChortleFri 30 Nov 8pm £14, £12.50 (concs) and £11.50 (members) Ages 16+

CHRISTMAS CUSHION CONCERT – TRUMPETMUSIC: CHILDREN’SIt’s Christmas in cushion concert land and the trumpet is the most ‘hallelujah’instrument to celebrate it. Come along, wiggle festively and enjoy the parpsand pomp!Sat 2 Dec 11am and 12 noon under 5s (max 50) £8, £6 (concs)Sat 2 Dec 1.30pm 5-8 year olds (max 100) £8, £6 (concs)

CORNERSTONE CHRISTMAS DANCE SHOWCASEDANCE: COMMUNITYA selection of performances by the wonderful pupils of Cornerstone’s manydance classes. See how brilliantly they dance together, choreographed byCornerstone dance tutors. Tickets go on general sale from 24 November. Prior tothis date ticket sales are restricted to parents of children performing.Thu 6 and Fri 7 Dec 7.30pm £7, £5 (concs and members)

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DIDCOT COMMUNITY GOSPEL CHOIRHIRING: MUSICFestive joy with gospel Christmas favourites including Hallelujah, O ComeEmmanuel, Gaudete and of course Joyful, Joyful! Audience carols complete thisfoot tapping programme packed with Christmas cheer in aid of Helen andDouglas House. This concert is generously supported by Trutex Didcot.Sat 8 Dec 7.30pm £12, £10.50 (concs), £9.50 (members)

TIM VAN EYKEN: THE END OF THE YEAR TOURMUSIC: FOLKSuperstar folkster Tim makes a rare concert tour outing to celebrate the passingof the old year and the coming of the new, in traditional song and music. Aheart-warming concert for all the family. Tim is joined by some of the leadinglights in the world of folk including Pete Flood from Bellowhead.Fri 14 Dec 8pm £15, £13.50 (concs), £12.50 (members)

THE UKELELE EVANGELISTS CHRISTMAS SPECIAL!MUSICAL COMEDY: FAMILYUsing a tambourine, a ukulele and the power of their minds, our two derring-doperformers bring the whole family an hilarious evening of music and comedy.There are Christmassy slides, Christmassy goats, prizes for all – and lots of festivesongs and fun. Wacky Christmas fun at your favourite arts centre!Fri 21 Dec 7.30pm £14, £12.50 (concs), £11.50 (members)Family ticket £46 (group of four with at least one under 16) Ages 7+

MIKI Based on the book by Stephen MackeyTHEATRE: CORNERSTONE FAMILY CHRISTMAS SHOW

A long time ago and very far away, Miki, Polar Bear and Penguinlive in a place where nothing ever grows. One midwinter evethey make a wish and Miki embarks on a magical adventure… insearch of a star. Featuring amazing underwater creatures, songsto sing along to and extraordinary puppetry, Miki is an inspiringstory about friendship, courage and adventure.Created by Slot Machine, the company who brought us OneSnowy Night in 2011, this really is an enchanting Christmas showthat the whole family will enjoy.

Sat 15 Dec 4.30pm n Sun 16 Dec 10.30am, 1.30pm and 4.30pmSat 22 Dec 1.30pm, 4.30pm and 6.30pm n Sun 23 Dec 1.30pm and 4.30pm £12, £9 (concs and members) Family ticket £35 (group of four with at least one under 16)Ages 3-10 and all the family

SCHOOLS’ PERFORMANCESMon 17 – Thu 20 Dec inclusive 10.30am and 1.30pm each day£6.50 per child, essential teachers go freeCall 01235 515144 for group bookings

TUESDAY

REGULAR CLASSES& WORKSHOPS FORALL AGES.

PREGNANCY YOGAAdult (week 14+) n 1-2.15pm n £38, £34 (concs)25 Sep, 6 Nov n 2 x 5 weeks

YOUTH THEATRE6-10 years n 4.30-5.30pm n £2325 Sep, 6 Nov n 2 x 5 weeks

BOYS’ DANCE 11-15years n 5-5.45pm n £1725 Sep, 6 Nov n 2 x 5 weeks

YOUTH THEATRE11-15years n 5.45-7.15pm n £3425 Sep, 6 Nov n 2 x 5 weeks

TAP – BEGINNERSAdult n 6-7pm n £30, £27 (concs)25 Sep, 6 Nov n 2 x 5 weeks

BOOK GROUPAdult n 7-8.30pm n £24 Sep, 2 Oct, 6 Nov, 4 Dec n monthly

LIFE DRAWINGAdult n 7-9pm n £65, £60 (concs)25 Sep, 6 Nov n 2 x 5 weeks

TAP – INTERMEDIATEAdult n 7.15-8.15pm n £30, £27 (concs)25 Sep, 6 Nov n 2 x 5 weeks

ZUMBA – STYLEAdult n 8.30-9.30pm n £30, £27 (concs)25 Sep, 6 Nov n 2 x 5 weeks

WEST END DANCEAdult n 8.30-9.30pm n £30, £27 (concs)25 Sep, 6 Nov n 2 x 5 weeks

NEW THIS SEASON

BABY BOOGIE Baby Boogie is ournew class for parents and tots. It’s great forenergetic children who love to dance, run,bounce and roll in a creative way without therestrictions of learning specific ‘steps’! Mums,dads, grannies or grandads – book now andcome along with your tot on Wednesdaysat 1pm.

MATURE MOVEMENT Dancing isgreat exercise for all ages. Joining this class willhelp tone your body and your social life too! Ofall the performing arts, dance is one of themost therapeutic, and is well respected as away to combat those annoying mental andphysical aspects of aging. You’re never too oldto learn to dance!

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THURSDAYPARENT AND TODDLER BALLET1½-3years n 11.45am-12.15pm n £2327 Sep n 10 weeksPARENT AND TODDLER BALLET1½-3years n 12.30-1pm n £2327 Sep n 10 weeksBALLET – NEW STARTERS3-4years n 1.15-1.45pm n £2327 Sep n 10 weeksBALLET 3-4years n 2-2.30pm n £2327 Sep n 10 weeks

3-4years n 3.15-3.45pm n £2327 Sep n 10 weeks

4-6years n 4-4.45pm n £3427 Sep n 10 weeks

6-9years n 6-6.45pm n £3427 Sep n 10 weeks

YOUTH DANCE4-6years n 5-5.45pm n £3427 Sep n 10 weeksKNITTERS AND STITCHERS GROUPAdult n 7.30pm n FREEweeklyYOGAAdult n 7-8.15pm n £30, £27 (concs)4 Oct, 8 Nov n 2 x 4 weeks

Privately run class:CAMINO DEL FLAMENCO Spanish Flamenco dance classes for children andadults n various from 4pm n Thursdays duringterm time from 20 Septemberemail: production@caminodelflamenco.co.ukor call: 01295 738869

FRIDAYBALLROOM – INTERMEDIATEAdult n 7.15-8.15pm n £30, £27 (concs)5 Oct, 9 Nov n 2 x 4 weeksBALLROOM – BEGINNERSAdult n 8.30-9.30pm n £30, £27 (concs)5 Oct, 9 Nov n 2 x 4 weeks

Privately run class:MUSIC & MOVEMENT FOR UNDER 5’S10-11am n Every Friday during term timeEdna Hemmings 01491 652693 or 0780 2181450

Privately run class:PHOENIX TAE KWON DO CLUB 6+ years n 7-8pm n Every FridayEnquire at phoenix.taekwon@gmail.com orcall on 0751 541 0428

MATURE MOVEMENTAdult n 11.30am-12.30pm n £30, £27 (concs)26 Sep, 7 Nov n 2 x 5 weeks

BABY BOOGIEParent & tot n 1-1.30pm n £11.5026 Sep, 7 Nov n 2 x 5 weeksPARENT AND TODDLER BALLET1½ -2½ years n 1.45-2.15pm n £11.5026 Sep, 7 Nov n 2 x 5 weeksPARENT AND TODDLER BALLET2-3years n 2.30-3pm n £11.5026 Sep, 7 Nov n 2 x 5 weeksBALLET 3-4years n 3.15-3.45pm n £11.5026 Sep, 7 Nov n 2 x 5 weeks

4-6years n 4-4.45pm n £3426 Sep n 10 weeks

YOUTH HIP HOP7-11years n 5-5.45pm n £3426 Sep n 10 weeksCONTEMPORARY DANCEAdult n 6-7.15pm n £38, £34 (concs)26 Sep, 7 Nov n 2 x 5 weeksBALLET – BEGINNERSAdult n 7.30-8.30pm n £30, £27 (concs)26 Sep, 7 Nov n 2 x 5 weeks

Privately run class:PILATES MATWORK – ALL LEVELS6pm-7pm n £56 for 7 week termContact Nicky Dower on 07877 691359 or email nicola_dower@yahoo.co.uk

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SATURDAYSTREET DANCE8-10years n 10-10.45am n £3422 Sep n 10 weeks

11-13years n 11-11.45am n £3422 Sep n 10 weeks

14-16years n 12noon-12.45pm n £3422 Sep n 10 weeks

SUNDAYPrivately run class:PHOENIX FLUTES2pm-4pm n 2nd Sunday of every monthContact Penny Shackleton on 01235 531 314, or email penelope.shackleton@gmail.com

Privately run class:CRESCENDO MIXED A CAPPELLA SINGERS2-4.30pm n £35 per 6 week half termSundays during term time. For further detailsemail: info@crescendo-acappella.org.uk

THE BIG DRAW.

HALF TERM FUN.Book your place in advance for our creative and colourful workshopsand remember to pack a lunch for full-day events.PAPER PENGUINSTuesday 30 October to Friday 2 November5+ years n 10am-4pm n FREEMould paper to make a penguin for ourChristmas installation.MAKE SOUND EFFECTS FOR FILMTuesday 30 October 5-12 years n 12noon-1pm n £5Learn how to create sound effects that areused in Hollywood film and radio usingeveryday objects, and see them put topictures on the big screen.CLAY SCULPTUREWednesday 31 October, 1.30-3.30pm Thursday 1 November, 10.30am-12.30pm5-10 years n £9 per workshopAccompanying adult goes free when with a child.Get messy with clay to create your very ownsculpture inspired by Alice in Wonderland.

MASH-UP CHOIRThursday 1 November8-14 years n 10.30am-4.30pm n £27Have fun learning to sing in harmony withyour friends to mashed-up pop songs,concluding in a performance for familyand friends.YOUTH DANCE2 days – Thursday 1 and Friday 2 November5-7 years n 10.15am-12.15pm n £188-11 years n 12.30-4.30pm n £36Learn all sorts of exciting dance movesthat will wow your friends.

ASK ABOUT MATERIALS,EQUIPMENT AND CLOTHING WHEN BOOKING

Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 October 10am-4pm n FREECelebrate the annual drawingfestival with us. Drop in to thegallery to draw snowflakes forour Winter Wonderland!

THE BIG DRAW6 and 7 October

Join us for the national event which aims to get everyone drawing. Withover 1500 events organised across the UK, don’t miss your opportunity tobe involved, right on your doorstep. Have fun with paper, pens andcrayons in the gallery to draw snowflakes for our Winter Wonderland.

CONTEMPORARY CRAFT FAIR13 and 14 October

For one weekend only we will dedicate our gallery space to local andregional crafts people. Come and look for gifts, or a treat for yourself –choose from a stunning range of crafts. Last year’s fair included jewellery,textiles, wooden homewares, ceramics, glass, fashion accessories,metalwork and sculpture. See our website to download an applicationform to exhibit at the fair, the closing date is Sunday 26 August.

ANNE GRIFFITHS18 October – 25 November

Step into the world of Alice in Wonderland, told by textile artistAnne Griffiths, who has illustrated her favourite scenes using hand andmachine stitch onto gauzes and transpaent fabrics. Anne’s beautifultextiles conjure up stories from the book, using intricate sewingtechniques and details, in this highly imaginative exhibition.

WINTER WONDERLAND 29 November – 23 December

See the transformation of our gallery into a seasonal wonderland! A colonyof penguins, made by local schools, groups and visitors to Cornerstonesettle in the gallery for the festive season, joined by a sky filled with hand-drawn snowflakes and sound installations to create a truly magicalenvironment.

THE INVISIBLES28 August – 30 September

This reflective exhibition is the response from a group of mature artsstudents to the theme of loss and disappearance and its effect on thehuman condition. The artists work in a variety of mediums includingpastels, sculpture, print, illustration and multi media, creating a variedand interesting exhibition.

GALLERY.ENTRY TO THE VISUAL ARTS GALLERY IS ABSOLUTELY FREE, SO PLEASEDROP IN ANY TIME. From local amateur artwork to contemporary craft or photography, our programme is mixed so our exhibitions appeal to all tastes. See our website for ‘How to Exhibit your work at Cornerstone’.

HIRE A ROOM.DID YOU KNOW THAT YOU CAN HIRE OUR FABULOUS ROOMS?

AUDITORIUMA fantastic space for conferences, exhibitions and performances.

Capacity Performances – 229, Talks – 236, Circular Tables – 100

CHALKOur ground floor, multi-purpose room looking out to the café.

Capacity Talks – 20, Children’s Parties – 14, Meetings – 10, Classes – 10

WILLOWOur spacious first floor, multi-purpose room overlooking the foyer.

Capacity Talks – 30, Children’s Parties – 30, Meetings – 18, Classes – 18

DIAMONDOur beautiful dance studio with fully sprung floor and floor to ceiling windows and mirrors.

Capacity Talks – 50, Meetings – 34, Classes – 30, Rehearsals – 30

FLINTOur quieter meeting /classroom on the first floor.

Capacity Talks – 15, Meetings – 12, Classes – 12

A GUIDE TO OUR ROOMS

OUR HIRE PACKS WITH ROOM RATES AND DETAILSOF HOW TO BOOK CAN BE FOUND ONLINE ATWWW.CORNERSTONE-ARTS.ORGBOOK NOW 01235 515144

Whether it's for your meeting, group, a class, your child's birthday party, a business presentation orconference – we can help. We have an extensive range of AV equipment for you to hire and excellent in-house caterers. Our dedicated events team will ensure that your event is just the way you want it.

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.