Cornerstone Brochure May to August 2012

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MAY - AUGUST 2012 www.cornerstone-arts.org SUMMER MUSIC FUN TALKS SCIENCE INSPIRE VENUE PARTICIPATE ALL COMEDY EXPERIENCE DRAMA EXHIBITIONS GIGS COMMUNITY CREATE KIDS CONNECT DANCE PERFORMANCES CLASSES FAMILY LOCAL

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Transcript of Cornerstone Brochure May to August 2012

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MAY - AUGUST 2012www.cornerstone-arts.org

SUMMERMUSIC

FUN

TALKS

SCIENCEINSPIRE

VENUE

PARTICIPATE

ALL

COMEDYEXPERIENCE

DRAMA

EXHIBITIONS GIGS

COMMUNITY

CREATEKIDS

CONNECTDANCE

PERFORMANCESCLASSES

FAMILY

LOCAL

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AT A GLANCE LISTINGS 2

BAR EVENTS & CAFÉ BAR 4

PERFORMANCES 6

ONE OFF ARTY ACTIVITIES 23

WORKSHOPS & CLASSES CALENDAR 24

HALF TERM & SUMMER FUN FOR CHILDREN 26

EXHIBITIONS 28

HOW TO BOOK 30

VENUE INFORMATION 31

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.MEMBERS’ BOOKING OPENS: TUESDAY 13 MARCH 10AM

PUBLIC BOOKING OPENS: SATURDAY 17 MARCH 10AM IN PERSON, 12PM BY TELEPHONE AND ONLINE

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Members’ discounted rate available

Family friendly performance

Matinée performance

Tasty Treats tickets available at this performance

Sizzling Saturday cabaret evenings

Classical Music series sponsored by BrookStreet des Roches

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MAY.Thu 3 Roll Out The Beryl Comedy Theatre 2pm

Fri 4 The Churchfitters Rootsy Folk Music 8pm

Sat 5 Can You Dig It? Musical Comedy 8pm

Fri 11 Bayou Seco World Folk Music 8pm

Sat 12 I, Elizabeth Theatre 8pm

Sun 13 Emily Smith Trio Folk Music 8pm

Thu 17 Heidi Talbot Folk Music 8pm

Fri 18 Luke Wright Poetry Stand-Up 8pm

Fri 18 - Sun 20

Wine Festival Café Bar @ Cornerstone Event

Sat 19 Bob Kerr & His Whoopee Band Musical Comedy 8pm

Sun 20 Tiffin Concert Classical Music 2pm

Thu 24 Fairport Acoustic Convention Folk Music 8pm

Sat 26 Swamp Juice Family Theatre 6.30pm

Sun 27 Ready or Not Children’s Dance 2pm

JUNE.Fri 1 Conservatoire Folk Ensemble Folk Music 8pm

Sun 3 Children’s Prom: Musical Olympics Children’s Music 2pm

Thu 7 Release Theatre 7.30pm

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Sun 15 Cushion Concert: Harp Children’s Music 11am, 12 noon & 1.30pm

Sat 21 Hits from the Blitz Big Band Swing Music

2pm

Sun 22 There was an Old Woman who Swallowed a Fly

Children’s Theatre 2pm

Fri 27 - Sun 29

Beer and Music Festival Café Bar @ Cornerstone Event

AUGUST.Sat 4 Orchestra of St John’s

Brass QuintetFREE outside in the town square

2pm

Cornerstone is delighted to announce a new series of classical music concerts sponsored by BrookStreet des Roches. Designed to appeal to audiences of all ages in our local community, the concert

series will run for three seasons. Look for the next to each concert in the new series.

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.NEW CLASSICAL MUSIC SERIES

CORNERSTONE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY SOUTH OXFORDSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL

Fri 8 The Diamond Jubilee Show Big Band Music 8pm

Sat 9 Tea with the Old Queen Comedy Talk 8pm

Sun 10 Tiffin Concert Classical Music 2pm

Fri 15 Tipitina Jazz Blues Music 8pm

Sat 16 Alex Horne Stand-Up Comedy 8pm

Sun 17 Story Tour of Cornerstone Children’s Stories 11am & 2pm

Sun 17 A Feast of Midsummer! Stories and Supper 7pm

Thu 21 Birmingham Conservatoire Choral Ensemble

Classical Music 11am, 2pm & 7.30pm

Sat 23 Opera della Luna Operetta 8pm

Sun 24 Cushion Concert: Oboe Children’s Music 11am, 12 noon & 1.30pm

Thu 28 Cold Comfort Farm Comedy Theatre 7.30pm

Fri 29 Robin Ince Comedy Talk 8pm

Sat 30 Flamenco Spectacular Hiring: Dance 7pm

JULY.Sun 1 Flamenco Spectacular Hiring: Dance 4pm

Wed 4 Didcot Girls’ School Hiring: Dance 7.30pm

Fri 6 The Rat Pack of Opera Classical Crossover Music

8pm

Sat 7 The Games Comedy Theatre 7.30pm

Sun 8 Tiffin Concert Classical Music 2pm

Fri 13 Dance Connection Hiring: Dance 7.30pm

Sat 14 Dance Connection Hiring: Dance 2.30pm & 7.30pm

SPONSORED BY

www.bsdr.com

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THE NEW EVENING DESTINATION FOR DIDCOT! • Openfrom8amto11pm(Tuesdayto

Saturday)and10am-9pm(Sunday)• Uniquefinewinesandlocalbeers• Fresh,highqualityfoodallday• New!Pre-theatresuppers.£11.95for

twocoursesor£13.95forthreecourses.BookinadvancethroughtheBoxOfficeon01235515144.

BAR@

Friday 25 May 8pm til late

Sound Advice Rapidly becoming our

resident DJs, Pye and guests

play their eclectic mix of

funk, soul, jazz influenced

hip hop, house, drum and

bass and anything else that

sounds good. The coolest

night in Didcot by far, join

us to dance the night

away or relax in the bar!

OPEN MIC NIGHT2ND TUESDAY OF EVERY MONTH. 8PM

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

MUSIC FAIR 1ST SATURDAY OF EVERY MONTH. FROM 10AM

FREE

BAR GIGS!

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Saturday 2 June 8pm

Simon Kempston with support

Simon

Kempston

is one of

Scotland’s

best young songwriters and

leading finger-style guitarists.

His original, distinctive guitar

playing is founded upon a

complex, finger-picking style

which reveals his classical

training and is complemented

by Simon’s rich, powerful and

compelling clipped vocal style.

www.simonkempston.co.uk

Friday 22 June 8pm

Adam Barneswith support from Holly Taymar & Christopher Bilton

Local singer songwriter Adam

Barnes has been charming us

with his beautiful voice and

songs since we opened. He’s

getting increased recognition

on the national and

international music scene, so

catch him while you can.

www.myspace.com/

adambarnes

Friday 27 – Sunday 29 July

Beer and Music FestivalJoin us for our fourth annual

beer festival hosted by the

fabulous café bar @ Cornerstone.

In addition to the fine selection

of ales, ciders and lagers, many

brought to you from local

micro breweries, Cornerstone

presents the biggest ever line-

up of solo artists and bands

to play your evenings away.

It’s a mini festival in the

centre of Didcot!

Here’s the line-up so far.

More acts to be announced,

check our website for

details, including times.

Friday

FUNKINSTEINS

We defy you not to get up

and dance to this amazing

funk and soul band!

Saturday

STEAMPUNK POP SATURDAY!

Moogieman

Flipron

Drew & The Invisible Few

Sunday

LOCAL BANDS DAY

Very Nice Harry

Blind Dog Blues

One Hundred Acre Wood

Lost DogsFollow us on Twitter: @CORNERSTONEfunLike us on Facebook: CornerstoneDidcot

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Full Afternoon Tea with finger sandwiches, home-made cake, scones, and tea or coffee £8

Delicious home-made mini scone and jam, with a cup of tea or coffee £2.50

Look for the and buy

your Tasty Treats ticket in advance when you book your performance tickets!

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Extra show added to Spring season

THE OXFORD GOSPEL CHOIR HIRING: MUSIC

The OGC return for an extra show at Cornerstone. Expect their usual uplifting gospel tunes – traditional and modern – in a rousing evening of celebration.

Friday 27 April 8pm£10, £8 (concs)

Laurielorry Theatre and Makin Projects present

ROLL OUT THE BERYLTHEATRE: COMEDY

A hilarious and moving theatrical tribute to the late, great British comedy actress Beryl Reid.

Beryl’s character is brought to life as she entertains with bravado and a sparkling spirit. Chaos, comedy, clowning and shoes are the order of the day, as she cooks and prepares a meal live on stage, whilst sharing her theatrical anecdotes and some of her best-loved characters.

www.laurielorry.co.uk

Thursday 3 May 2pm£14, £12.50 (concs),

£11.50 (members)

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S Escape into cabaret mood at Cornerstone

with our new Sizzling Saturday evenings. Come to the café bar for a stylish atmosphere and entertainment from 7pm. Then move up to the auditorium for the show itself. Pre-theatre suppers available.

Bob Kerr and his Whoopee Band Saturday 19 May, see page 10

Tea with the Old Queen Saturday 9 June, see page 14

Opera della Luna Saturday 23 June, see page 17

TASTY TREATS

NEW SIZZLING SATURDAYS

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THE CHURCHFITTERSMUSIC: ROOTSY FOLK

This flamboyant four-piece band from England, Ireland and France is taking audiences by storm. Fast-paced, fresh, original songwriting unites the rhythms of rock and pop with the universal appeal of traditional music.

Fiddle, double bass, bouzouki, flute, musical saw, sax, guitar, banjo, dulcimer, whistle and mandolin, come together with a large dose of humour for a truly energetic night.

www.churchfitters.com

Friday 4 May 8pm£14, £12.50 (concs), £11.50 (members)

CAN YOU DIG IT?COMEDY: MUSIC

Comedy songwriters and real-life allotment gardeners - Jo Stephenson on the ukulele and Dan Woods on the accordion, cucumber trumpet and carrot pipes - stir up a riot of fun with a host of hilarious tributes to growing your own. How could you miss a rap between an angry gardener and a slug, a campaign to give sprouts the recognition they deserve and an 80s power ballad to cuddly TV favourite Alan Titchmarsh – ‘I’d gaze into your crinkly eyes, but I’d have to bend down ‘cos you’re half my size’!www.can-you-dig-it.co.uk

Saturday 5 May 8pm£14, £12.50 (concs), £11.50 (members), Ages 11+

‘The most musically inventive quartet I have seen in decades...a standing ovation from the festival. Go and see them and you will understand why.’

DAVE PEGG, FAIRPORT CONVENTION

‘Fab! Funniest thing we have seen in a long time – friends don’t believe what we have just watched. A must see!’

AUDIENCE MEMBER AT EDFRINGE 2011

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TRY THIS If you liked Fairport Acoustic Convention, Martin Harley Band, Spikedrivers

TRY THIS If you liked Flight of the Conchords, Your Days are Numbered, Isy Suttie

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BAYOU SECOMUSIC: WORLD FOLK

Using fiddle, accordion, banjo and guitar, this show takes us on a melodic journey through the American south-west. Long forgotten songs from the Mississippi river up to the coast of California are beautiful, heartfelt and life-affirming.

Ken Keppeler and Jeanie McLerie love the music they have been playing for over 30 years and they perform here with their son Thomas.

www.accessallareas.info

Friday 11 May 8pm£14, £12.50 (concs), £11.50 (members)

SCHOOLS INTERACTIVE SHOWS 10.30am & 1.30pm £5 per child, essential teachers go free.Please call 01235 515144 for booking details. Ages 7+

Dyad Productions presents

I, ELIZABETHADAPTED AND PERFORMED BY REBECCA VAUGHANDirected by Guy Masterson

THEATRE

Queen at 25, famously unmarried, but who was the woman beneath the crown? Using Elizabeth’s own words, Rebecca Vaughan (Austen’s Women) plays Elizabeth as she steps from the shadows to unburden herself of her troubles and reveal her innermost thoughts.

Saturday 12 May 8pm£14, £12.50 (concs), £11.50 (members)‘I hadn’t heard a better

audience response the whole weekend.’

JONATHAN AIRD, AMERICANA UK

‘A performance worthy of an academy award Oscar.’

***** EDINBURGH FRINGE 2010

TRY THIS If you liked Waterson Carthy, Kimmie Rhodes

TRY THIS If you liked The Sociable Plover, The World’s Wife, Austen’s Women

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EMILY SMITH TRIOMUSIC: TRADITIONAL FOLK

Emily is one of the leading singers on the contemporary Scottish folk scene. Powerful, clear vocals and songwriting likened to a ‘Scottish Joni Mitchell’ have won her

countless awards, including nominations for ‘Folk Singer of the Year’ and ‘Best Traditional Track’ at the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards in 2012.

She’s performed on Songs of Praise, with Richard Thompson, with Eddi Reader, Beth Nielsen Chapman and many more, and is coming to us as part of her nationwide tour.

www.emilysmith.org

Sunday 13 May 8pm£14, £12.50 (concs), £11.50 (members)

HEIDI TALBOT MUSIC: FOLK

Heidi was due to come to Cornerstone in Autumn 2011, but a throat infection unfortunately ended the tour. We immediately booked her in for this date and have already sold a third of the tickets. Heidi’s voice is like spun gold, with comparisons to Björk, Linda Rondstadt, Norah Jones and Kirsty MacColl. Heidi appears here with the incomparable John

McCusker on fiddle and Ian Carr, virtuoso guitarist with a unique, syncopated style.

Why not buy a double-whammy ticket with Emily Smith, above?

www.heiditalbot.com

Thursday 17 May 8pm £14, £12.50 (concs), £11.50 (members)

‘As far as I’m concerned she can walk on water.’

MIKE HARDING, BBC RADIO 2

‘A voice that is both awestruck and tender’

THE NEW YORK NEWS

TRY THIS If you liked Karine Polwart, Cara Dillon, Heidi Talbot

TWO FOR £25

Buy a ticket for Emily

and for Heidi and save £3!

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LUKE WRIGHTCOMEDY: POETRY STAND-UP

After a spectacularly successful five-star extended run at the Edinburgh Fringe, this show combines dark comedy and bitingly hilarious poems of contemporary life. If you like sharp humour - come!

www.lukewright.co.uk

Friday 18 May 8pm £14, £12.50 (concs), £11.50 (members) Ages 14+

WINE FESTIVALIN THE CAFÉ BAR AT CORNERSTONE

Meet the growers and sample the delights of the café bar’s superb and extensive wine list. Some of the wines are so exclusive that the café bar @ Cornerstone is the ONLY place

in the entire country to serve them. See website for further details nearer the Festival.

Friday 18 - Sunday 20 May

SIZZLING SATURDAYBOB KERR & HIS WHOOPEE BANDMUSIC: COMEDY

With great pleasure, a sense of trepidation and a frisson of excitement, we present this wild and wacky show. Bandleader, trumpet player and director of this ‘Asylum for the Musically Insane’, Bob Kerr was an original member

of The Bonzo Dog Doo Dah Band, and with his four musical compatriots, they bring us much tuneful fun.

Super saxophany, piano, bass, banjo, guitar, drums and tuba combine with swanee-whistle and even the trouser press!

Saturday 19 May 8pm£14, £12.50 (concs), £11.50 (members)

‘...an extraordinary and gloriously idiosyncratic phenomenon.’

BIRMINGHAM MAIL

TRY THIS If you liked Three Bonzos and a Piano, Country for Old Men and if you like Monty Python and Spike Jones

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TRY THIS If you liked Mark Thomas, John Hegley, Chris Addison

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SUNDAY AFTERNOON TIFFIN CONCERTBERKELEY ENSEMBLE STRING TRIOMUSIC: CLASSICAL

We are delighted to be bringing classical music back to Cornerstone, and what a lovely way to start. These professional, talented musicians are playing a delightful programme.

Formed by members of the Southbank Sinfonia, the Ensemble takes its name from father and son Sir Lennox and Michael Berkeley. They champion unusual British music alongside the standard chamber music repertoire.

Here playing Bach’s Prelude and Fugue arranged for string trio, Lennox Berkeley’s

String trio and Beethoven’s String Trio Op.9 No.1, this is a beautiful afternoon of music.

www.berkeleyensemble.co.uk

Sunday 20 May 2pm£14, £12.50 (concs), £11.50 (members)

FAIRPORT ACOUSTIC CONVENTIONMUSIC: FOLK

Fairport are a fixture here because they love Cornerstone! Celebrating its 45th anniversary as an iconic band, expect songs from recent studio album, Festival Bell, and lots of old favourites.

www.fairportconvention.com

Thursday 24 May 8pm£17.50, £15.50 (concs), £14.50 (members)

Bunk Puppets and Scamp Theatre present

SWAMP JUICETHEATRE: FAMILY

Fab family fun at the theatre! Using mind-blowing shadow puppetry, this astonishing, award-winning show about life in a swamp has a jaw-dropping 3D finale (no funny glasses required!). Winner Total Theatre Award, Edinburgh 2011.

www.scamptheatre.com

Saturday 26 May 6.30pmTickets £10, £9 (concs)Family ticket £35Ages 7+ (some scenes a little scary!)

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Commotion Dance presents

READY OR NOTDANCE: CHILDREN’S

We know our audiences love theatre and music for little ones, so we have found a company

who makes contemporary dance especially

for children too.

Using movement, music and a host of imaginative props, the dancers create a lively playground on stage. It’s a captivating and colourful performance, showing children the nature of playing together, making friends and

both how to share and trust one another, as well

as encouraging individual play.

www.commotiondance.co.uk

Sunday 27 May 2pm£8, £6 (concs)Ages 2+

CONSERVATOIRE FOLK ENSEMBLEMUSIC: FOLK

The riotous, tuneful cacophony of the CFE! Up to 40 folk musicians gather to play a huge range of instruments, solo, duo, ensemble and sometimes all together raising the roof!

www.folkensemble.co.uk

Friday 1 June 8pm£14, £12.50 (concs), £11.50 (members)

Mr Mark presents

MUSICAL OLYMPICSCHILDREN’S PROMMUSIC: CLASSICAL CHILDREN’S

Which instrument is the highest, lowest, fastest, slowest, softest? Who can play the most notes at one time? Who can play the saddest, happiest music? Come and find out!

Sunday 3 June 2pm£8, £6 (concs)Family ticket £24Ages 2+

Emma says:

‘I saw this at The Point in Eastleigh and wanted to bring it back for Cornerstone little ones straight away!’

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Icon Theatre presents

RELEASETHEATRE

2011 Fringe First Award winner, Release is a compelling exploration of the lives of three prisoners in their first few months after release, as they attempt to reconnect

with the people and remnants of life they left behind. Developed and researched over the course of two years, this artfully choreographed and perfectly executed piece of theatrical storytelling will leave you praying, not just for the characters, but possibly for the whole future of society.

www.releaseinfo.org

Thursday 7 June 7.30pm£14, £12.50 (concs), £11.50 (members)

Tony Jacobs and Company present

THE DIAMOND JUBILEE SHOWA RIGHT ROYAL OCCASION!BIG BAND MUSIC

Come and join this seven-piece big band as they celebrate a 27 year musical journey celebrating the Queen’s birth in 1926 (Baby Face, Birth of the Blues), her childhood (Ain’t She Sweet?, When You’re Smiling), her 1947 wedding (Almost Like Being in Love, Tenderly), to her Coronation in 1953 (From this Moment On) and beyond. Brass, strings, vocals

and a real big band sound, with lots more favourites. Come along and celebrate in style.

www.tonyjacobs.net

Friday 8 June 8pm£15, £13.50 (concs), £12.50 (members)

‘A sharp, impeccably performed and blazingly impassioned piece of theatre…simply terrific.’

**** THE TIMES

Louise says:

‘Really looking forward to welcoming this exciting company to Cornerstone.’

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SIZZLING SATURDAY TEA WITH THE OLD QUEENCOMEDY: TALK

From one extreme to another, this hilarious one-man show

is based upon the fictitious ‘secret’ diaries of William Tallon, ‘one time Steward and Page of the Backstairs to HRH Queen Elizabeth and the Queen Mother’.

It’s all totally made up, and presented from a view point of reverence, but with a bit of tongue-in-cheek fun. Billy tells us about his 40 years of service during which, with discretion and diplomacy, he tidied up many a royal mishap. He played the Dame in the Christmas Panto, danced with Her Majesty and oversaw the visit from Tony and Cherie.

Saturday 9 June 8pm£14, £12.50 (concs), £11.50 (members)

SUNDAY AFTERNOON TIFFIN CONCERTBERKELEY ENSEMBLE CLARINET QUARTETMUSIC: CLASSICAL

The Berkeley Ensemble returns this time with wind instruments, playing Mozart’s Clarinet Quintet and Howells’ Rhapsodic Quintet.What better way to spend a few hours on a Sunday afternoon?

www.berkeleyensemble.co.uk

Sunday 10 June 2pm£14, £12.50 (concs), £11.50 (members)

TRY THIS If you liked Ben Waters Boogie Woogie Piano, Spikedrivers Blues Roots Revue

TIPITINAMUSIC: JAZZ BLUES

A stunning mix of New Orleans boogie, blues, barrel-house and gospel. Think Dr John and Tom Waits – a big female voice and a rolling piano lead this superb four-piece. Come and enjoy!

Friday 15 June 8pm£14, £12.50 (concs), £11.50 (members)

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ALEX HORNESEVEN YEARS IN THE BATHROOMCOMEDY: STAND UP

Seven Years In The Bathroom is the ultimate stat-based fun-packed thought-provoking experimental-and-sometimes-stupid comedy show, in which Alex aims to re-create your entire life. That’s right, he’ll do

everything you’ll ever do, but in one evening. So, in an average lifetime you’ll spend two years shopping, two weeks kissing and 18 months looking for lost things. You’ll also spend quite a

while eating, queuing, crying and googling yourself. Alex is going to squeeze all these

things into one show. It’ll be tremendous. And very funny. So come and laugh at your life.

Star and co-creator of BBC Four comedy quiz show We Need Answers, Alex has established a reputation as thoughtful, original and very funny. His shows are always something of a tour-de-force, and quite unique.

Saturday 16 June 8pm£14, £12.50 (concs), £11.50 (members)Ages 16+

Scary Little Girls presents

CHILDREN’S STORY TOUR OF CORNERSTONELIVE STORYTELLING FOR CHILDREN

Back by popular demand these professional, friendly storytellers take you on a tour of many of the rooms and backstage at Cornerstone. Along the way, the storytellers will prompt you to use your imagination to discover all

sorts of interesting tales that Cornerstone holds. The tour lasts just over one hour.

Sunday 17 June 11am & 2pm £7 for one adult and child. Extra child £4. Ages 5-11. Places are limited

Emma says:

‘I saw Alex in a packed portacabin in Edinburgh some years ago and laughed like a drain!’

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A FEAST OF MIDSUMMER!STORIES AND SUPPER

So popular was our Valentine’s stories and supper event that we’ve designed a new one to celebrate the summer solstice. Sit in comfort, while storytellers light the fires of your imagination with an evening of Celtic influenced songs and tales. Famously a time for spirits to roam and witches to meet, for communities to embrace healing and incite revelry, Midsummer reminds us that the seasons and their stories can be imbued with strange powers.

Start the evening with a glass of wine and your main meal, followed by a dessert in the

interval. Then more stories, poems and songs.

Fabulous folklore and flawless food combine to make a sumptuous and shared feast night to remember!

Sunday 17 June 7pm. Places limited. £32, £30 (concs), £29 (members) inclusive of storytelling and supper. Menu available on website

The Orchestra of St John’s presents

THE BIRMINGHAM CONSERVATOIRE CHORAL ENSEMBLECLASSICAL MUSIC

We are delighted to bring back the Orchestra of St John’s to Cornerstone. This time, Artistic Director John Lubbock conducts the choral students of Christine Cairns in a programme of classical songs, arias and duets in English, French, Italian and German, as well as pieces of a lighter and more playful nature.

SPONSORED BY

Thursday 21 June 11am CONCERT FOR SCHOOLS £5 per child, essential teachers go free

Thursday 21 June 2pm CONCERT FOR ADULTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS £5, essential carers go free

Thursday 21 June 7.30pm EVENING CONCERT FOR ALL£14, £12.50 (concs)£11.50 (members)

www.osj.org.uk

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SIZZLING SATURDAY Opera della Luna presents

THE PARSON’S PIRATESMUSIC: OPERETTA

In the parish hall of St Michael’s Under Ware, the Rev Arthur Bender stages a night of the Pirates of Penzance, to raise money for church funds, with a cast of church wardens and audience members. In the first half, we revel in his rehearsals and in the second we watch agog the fruits of his labour.

Hilarious, rollicking, with live music and a big set. You must see these Cornerstone favourites on a limited run!

Saturday 23 June 8pm£20, £18 (concs), £17 (members)

CUSHION CONCERT FOR LITTLE ONESOBOEMUSIC: CHILDREN’S

We’ve got lots of instruments left in the series, and here we introduce the beguiling, clear and penetrating oboe – once described as being like a duck...if the duck were a songbird!

Sunday 24 June 11am and 12 noon under 5s (max 50) 1.30pm 5-8 year olds (max 100)£8, £6 (concs)under 18 months go free

Bristol Old Vic Theatre School presents

COLD COMFORT FARMTHEATRE: COMEDY

Heroine Flora Poste seeks to discover her family’s roots and consequently finds something nasty in the woodshed, porridge pulsating with latent lust, and an intrigue which will have us laughing and gasping in equal measure.

Thursday 28 June 7.30pm£14, £12.50 (concs), £11.50 (members)

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Didcot First and Cornerstone present

ROBIN INCE HAPPINESS THROUGH SCIENCECOMEDY: STAND-UP

Following on from his sell-out national tour Uncaged Monkeys with Professor Brian Cox, and the associated BBC Radio 4 Sony Gold Award winning show, Robin continues his exploration of the human condition.

Robin asks: Can you be happy and rational at the same time? To find out, join him in a world of Shrödinger cats, multiverses and evolutionary conundrums, all told with his inimitable stand up prowess. You will laugh, you will question the world, then you will laugh again!

Cornerstone is delighted to be presenting this show in association with Didcot First who help bring science to us all through their fascinating Café Scientifique evenings and special events.

www.robinince.com

Friday 29 June 8pm£14, £12.50 (concs), £11.50 (members), Ages 16+

Camino del Flamenco presents

FLAMENCO SPECTACULARHIRING: DANCE

Back for a fourth year at Cornerstone – but bigger and better! These shows bring the colour, energy and driving rhythms of Flamenco vividly to life and feature Camino del Flamenco students from all classes in Oxfordshire plus a cast of professional Spanish Flamenco artistes.

Saturday 30 June 7pmSunday 1 July 4pm£13.50, £11.50 (concs)

Didcot Girls’ School and Didcot Sixth Form College present

A COOL SUMMER BREEZEHIRING: DANCE, MUSIC & ART

Come and enjoy an evening of creative work from these talented students.

Wednesday 4 July 7.30pm£7, £4 (concs)

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Spike Theatre in association with Unity Theatre & The Met

THE GAMESTHEATRE: COMEDY

The Olympic Torch comes to Oxfordshire and this hilarious and energetic tale set at the Ancient Olympics comes to Cornerstone. Our unwitting heroes are caught up in a celestial bet between the gods, and travel to compete in the Ancient Olympics, taking on the heroes of the sporting world - with epic results for mankind.

The Games is part of the London Olympics ‘inspire’ programme.

www.thegames-spiketheatre.com

Saturday 7 July 7.30pm£14, £12.50 (concs), £11.50 (members)

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THE RAT PACK OF OPERAWITH TENORS UNLIMITED MUSIC: CLASSICAL CROSSOVER

From previous solo careers in the world of opera, theatre and recording, this fabulous trio - (‘Tenors with Attitude’ - The Stage) bring their own blend of wit, charm and vocal arrangements to the classical crossover genre.

The guys have performed with Sting, Hayley Westenra, Simply Red and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.

Nessun Dorma, O Sole Mio, the Pearl Fisher’s Duet, You Raise Me Up and original compositions will ensure this is a truly memorable night.

www.tenorsunlimited.com

Friday 6 July 8pm£19, £18 (concs), £17 (members)

‘Definitely Triple Gold’

THE STAGE‘Fantastic – a unique and wonderfully entertaining act’

LORD ATTENBOROUGH

TRY THIS If you liked Gonzo Moose, The People Show

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CONCERTSULKI YU - VIOLIN & LADA VALESOVA - PIANOMUSIC: CLASSICAL

The Tiffin concert returns with Sulki Yu, laureate of the Yehudi Menuhin International Violin competition 2007, who has appeared as soloist with orchestras across Europe. Lada Valešová is winner of the Alexander Wise Memorial Prize for the best performance of romantic music, and her recent debut CD of Czech piano music has won

universal critical acclaim.

Between them these rising stars present Schubert’s Rondo Brilliante in B minor D895,

Ysaye’s Solo Sonata and Prokfiev’s Violin Sonata No. 2 Op. 94, for an afternoon of spine-

tingling romance.

Sunday 8 July 2pm£14, £12.50 (concs),

£11.50 (members)

Dance Connection presents

SUMMER SHOWCASEHIRING:DANCE

Over 100 of Dance Connection’s most talented children lead you on a wacky and wonderful journey down their avenue of dance. Each doorway will lead you to yet another feast of music and dance.

www.dance-connection.co.uk

Friday 13 July 7.30pmSaturday 14 July 2.30pm and 7.30pm£13.50, £11 (under 16s)

CUSHION CONCERT FOR LITTLE ONESHARPMUSIC: CHILDREN’S

The harp’s origins are said perhaps to be in the sound of a plucked hunter’s bow-string or the strings of a loom. Come with your children to find out more, play fun musical games, and hear what the harp can do.

Sunday 15 July11am and 12 noon under 5s (max 50)1.30pm 5-8 year olds (max 100)£8, £6 (concs) under 18 months go free

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Five Star Swing presents

HITS FROM THE BLITZMUSIC: BIG BAND SWING

Come and experience the sound of the 1940s – Glenn Miller, Vera Lynn and many more.

This feel-good show continues in our series of afternoon matinees for all to enjoy, including those who would

rather come to us in the daytime. Famous war-time tunes and sing-along songs burst into life with the singers and multi-instrumentalists of the Five Star Swing band. Featuring Simone from the latter days of the Ivy Benson Orchestra, and Chris Smith composer and arranger for Glenn Miller’s brother, Herb, and the BBC Radio Big Band.

Great fun! You will be leaving with a swing in your step and a tune in your head.

www.fivestarswing.co.uk

Saturday 21 July 2pm£10, £9 (concs), £8 (members)

The People’s Theatre Company presents

THERE WAS AN OLD WOMAN WHO SWALLOWED A FLYTHEATRE: CHILDREN’S

There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed A Fly… I don’t know why she swallowed a fly...but The People’s Theatre Company do!

Presented by the team behind How The Koala Learnt To Hug, this magical new show has been

written especially for parents to enjoy with their children. So come and relive the delights of this most charming of tales, with a feast of first-class games, colourful animal characters and heart warming family fun.

www.ptc.org.uk

Sunday 22 July 2pm£10, £8 (concs) Family ticket £32Ages 4+

‘Superb, they swing like crazy!’

BBC

‘A great introduction to the theatre with just the right balance of sitting, listening and taking part.’

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THE FOURTH ANNUAL BEER AND MUSIC FESTIVALIt’s back! The massively popular café bar @ Cornerstone beer fest returns. Come along and sample some delicious guest beers in the ground floor bar, move out to the town square for a spot of sun, and listen to some great local bands – see page 5.

Friday 27 – Sunday 29 July

THE ORCHESTRA OF ST JOHN’S BRASS QUINTETMUSIC: CLASSICAL

We bring you a very special treat in the town square outside Cornerstone for all to enjoy. The fabulous brass quintet of the Orchestra of St John’s performs a varied programme of classical music from the 16th century to the present day, as well as

fun numbers for a summer’s afternoon. www.osj.org

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Saturday 4 August 2pmFREE

WISH YOU WERE HERE!From Monday 13 to Monday 27 August inclusive, the arts centre will go dark for essential planned maintenance, and so will not be running arts activities.

During this period, the Box Office will be open Tuesday – Friday from 9am to 5pm.Tickets can also be purchased online from www.cornerstone-arts.org.

The café bar @ Cornerstone will remain open as usual, see page 4 for details. Cornerstone will be open for activities again on Tuesday 28 August, when we’ll be looking forward to a packed Autumn season starting in September.

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ADULT CLASSESSIMPLE BOOK STRUCTURESSaturday 12 May

10.30am-1.30pm

£20, £18 (concs)

Learn how to fold, compile and stitch papers to make your very own handcrafted books. Materials cost £5 and can be bought from the tutor.

PRECIOUS METAL CLAY Saturday 26 May

10.30am-5pm

£39, £35 (concs)

In this workshop use this revolutionary material to make an open-work jewellery pendant. Materials cost £30 and can be bought from the tutor.

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ONE OFF ARTY ACTIVITIES

ACTION PAINTING Saturday 5 May

10.30am-12.30pm

£9

Use your whole body to create paintings with unusual tools and bubbles. Create a small-scale abstract painting. It’s all about action.

EGG CARTON CLAY SCULPTURE AND SHADOW COLLAGESaturday 19 May

10.30am-12.30pm

£9

Create your own sculpture using clay made from egg cartons. Or you may want to create a life-size shadow collage of your best dance movie.

DROP-IN ANIMATION

WORKSHOPSaturday 26 May

11am-1pm

FREE

Draw and doodle and contribute to our animation canvas, after which Animation Station will transform the two hours of drawing into a short film.

To celebrate Artweeks, the annual festival in which Oxfordshire artists and craftspeople open their studios to the public, we have some great workshops in May. www.artweeks.org

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ASK ABOUT MATERIALS, EQUIPMENT AND CLOTHING WHEN BOOKING. CLASSES DO NOT RUN IN HALF TERM FROM MON 4 JUNE TO SUN 10 JUNE.

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REGULAR CLASSES & WORKSHOPS FOR ALL AGES.

PREGNANCY YOGA

A brand new class for all mums-to-be from week 14 onwards. Yoga can be an ideal way to keep healthy and happy during pregnancy and beyond. Whether you’re a yoga beginner, or a fan who wants to adapt familiar exercises to suit your pregnancy, we have all

you need to know.

BALLROOM DANCING

Join in the Strictly frenzy and keep dancing! It’s a great way to exercise and make new friends. Social dancing improves co-ordination skills and it’s fun! For all ages and with or without a partner

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TUESDAY. Starts Duration

Pregnancy Yoga (week 14 onwards)

adult 1-2.15pm £45, £41(concs)

1 May 12 June

2 x 5 weeks

Youth Theatre 6-10 years 4.30-5.30pm £27 24 April 12 June

2 x 6 weeks

Boys’ Dance 11-15 years 5-5.45pm £17 1 May 12 June

2 x 5 weeks

Youth Theatre 11-15 years 5.45-7.15pm £41 24 April 12 June

2 x 6 weeks

Tap - beginners adult 6-7pm £30, £27(concs)

1 May 12 June

2 x 5 weeks

Book Group adult 7-8.30pm £2 per session

1 May, 12 June, 3 July, 7 August

monthly

Life Drawing adult 7-9pm £65, £60(concs)

1 May 12 June

2 x 5 weeks

Tap - intermediate adult 7.15-8.15pm £30, £27(concs)

1 May 12 June

2 x 5 weeks

Zumba - style adult 8.30-9.30pm £30, £27(concs)

1 May 12 June

2 x 5 weeks

West End Dance adult 8.30-9.30pm £30, £27(concs)

1 May 12 June

2 x 5 weeks

Privately run class: Pilates Matwork 6-7pm, £56 for 7 week term. Beginners and Intermediates welcome. Contact Nicky Dower on 07877 691359 or [email protected].

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Further details on all classes, including terms and conditions of booking are available on our website www.cornerstone-arts.org

WEDNESDAY. Starts Duration

Storytelling and Creative Dance

parent & tot

2-2.30pm £14 25 April 13 June

2 x 6 weeks

Parent and Baby Ballet

18 mths- 3 years

2.45-3.15pm £14 25 April 13 June

2 x 6 weeks

Ballet 4-6 years 4-4.45pm £34 25 April 10 weeks

Youth Hip Hop 7-11years 5-5.45pm £34 25 April 10 weeks

Ballet - intermediate

adult 6-7pm £36, £32(concs)

25 April 6 weeks

Ballet - beginners

adult 7.15-8.15pm £36, £32(concs)

25 April 6 weeks

Street/Hip Hop adult 7.30-8.30pm £36, £32(concs)

25 April 6 weeks

Contemporary Dance adult 8.30-9.30pm £36, £32(concs)

25 April 6 weeks

Privately run class: Pilates Matwork 6-7pm, £56 for 7 week term. Beginners and Intermediates welcome. Contact Nicky Dower on 07877 691359 or [email protected].

THURSDAY. Starts Duration

Parent and Baby Ballet

18 mths- 3 years

12.30-1pm £23 26 April 10 weeks

Ballet 3-4 years 1.15-1.45pm £23 26 April 10 weeks

Ballet 3-4 years 2-2.30pm £23 26 April 10 weeks

Ballet 3-4 years 3.15-3.45pm £23 26 April 10 weeks

Ballet 4-6 years 4-4.45pm £34 26 April 10 weeks

Youth Dance 4-6 years 5-5.45pm £34 26 April 10 weeks

Ballet 6-10 years 6-6.45pm £34 26 April 10 weeks

Knitters and Stitchers Group

adult 7.30pm Free weekly

THURSDAY. Starts Duration

Creative Writing adult 7.30-9pm £36, £32(concs)

10 May 14 June

2 x 4 weeks

Privately run class: Spanish Flamenco afternoon and evening classes for all ages. Contact Camino Del Flamenco on 01295 738869 or e-mail [email protected] to book.

FRIDAY. Starts Duration

Privately run class: Music and Movement morning session for the under 5s. 10am during term time. Contact Edna Hemmings on 01491 652693 for info.

Privately run class: Taekwondo Class 7pm – 8pm. For further information contact 07725 525173 or e-mail [email protected]

Ballroom - beginners

adult 7.15-8.15pm £30, £27(concs)

4 May 15 June

2 x 4 weeks

Ballroom - intermediate

adult 8.30-9.30pm £30, £27(concs)

4 May 15 June

2 x 4 weeks

SATURDAY. Starts Duration

Street Dance 8-10 years 10-10.45am £34 28 April 10 weeks

Street Dance 11-13 years 11-11.45am £34 28 April 10 weeks

Street Dance 14-16 years 12noon-12.45pm

£34 28 April 10 weeks

SUNDAY. Starts Duration

Privately run class: Phoenix Flutes – afternoon sessions (2pm monthly). Contact Penny Shackleton on 01235 531314 or e-mail [email protected] to book.

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CLAY SCULPTUREWednesday 6 June

5-10 years, 1.30-3.30pm, £9 (adult goes free when accompanied by a child)

Get messy with clay to create your very own regal crown.

JUBILEE BOATSWednesday 6 to Friday 8 June

10am-4pm, FREE

Use paper and pens to make and decorate a boat for our Jubilee Flotilla.

MASH-UP CHOIRThursday 7 June

8-14 years, 10.30am-4.30pm, £27

Have fun learning to sing in harmony with your friends to mashed-up pop songs, concluding in a performance for family and friends.

YOUTH DANCE2 days - Thursday 7 and Friday 8 June

5-7 years, 10.15am-12.15pm, £18

8-11 years, 12.30-4.30pm, £36

Learn all sorts of exciting dance moves that will wow your family and friends.

ASK ABOUT MATERIALS, EQUIPMENT AND CLOTHING WHEN BOOKING

HALF TERM FUN (UP TO 16 YEARS)

MARVELLOUS MEDALS

Tuesday 24 July to Sunday 12 August

All ages, 10am-4pm, FREE

Mould and make your own uniquely shaped medal to keep and wear with pride.

SUMMER YOUTH DANCE SCHOOL4 days – Tuesday 31 July to Friday 3 August

5-7 years, 2-4pm, £36

8-16 years, 10.30am-4.30pm, £99

Have fun learning various styles of dance, leading to a choreographed performance on Friday 3 August.

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SUMMER FUN (UP TO 16 YEARS)

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ASK ABOUT MATERIALS, EQUIPMENT AND CLOTHING WHEN BOOKING

SUMMER SCI-ART SCHOOL3 days - Tuesday 31 July to Thursday 2 August

5-7 years, 11am-1pm, £27

8-14 years, 2pm-4.30pm, £34

Discover the chemistry of colour mixing, the geometry of illustration, the physics of rainbows, the biology of different animals, and how to use scientific method - all while painting, sculpting and drawing.

MAKE A MOVIE IN A DAYWednesday 1 August

9-13 years, 10.30am-4.30pm, £27

Devise the story, shoot the action and direct the stars to make a film – all in one day.

AMAZING ANIMATION Wednesday 8 August

9-13 years, 10.30am-4.30pm, £27

Play with Plasticine or paper in this animation workshop

to create a short film.

SUMMER YOUTH THEATRE SCHOOL

6-10 years, £36 5 days - Tues 7 to Thu 9 August 10.30am-12.30pm and Fri 10 August 2.30-4.30pm

11-16 years, £99 5 days - Tues 7 to Fri 10 August 10.30am-4.30pm

Have fun devising and developing a piece of theatre to be performed to family and friends on Friday 10 August, at

the end of the class.

SUMMER SPORTS IN SOUTH AND VALEIn the summer holidays, do you fancy trying…Archery, Athletics, Badminton, Cricket, Fencing, Football, Golf, Hockey, Kayaking, Orienteering, Sailing, Squash, Tennis or Trampolining?

For further information – just look out for brochures in schools from the Participation team in mid June, or email to request their brochure: [email protected] as soon as it is available, or visit their websites: www.whitehorse.gov.uk or www.southoxon.gov.uk

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BRENDA HAYDEN AND TOM CRASK5 April – 6 May

Two artists present their collections of artwork, inspired by the natural world. Brenda’s painting, prints and mixed media work seeks to explore the landscape at the point where land meets sea. Wood and water have been a running theme in both her large-scale paintings and her intimate etchings. Whereas, Tom’s three-dimensional memory boxes are created and compiled from found objects in beautiful hand-crafted glass-fronted containers.0

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Entry to the visual arts gallery is absolutely free, so please drop in any time. From local amateur artwork to contemporary craft or photography, our programme is mixed so our exhibitions appeal to all tastes. What kind of visual arts inspire you? Remember to share your thoughts in our comments folder!

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MIKE MACGREGORA BRUSH WITH THE PAST10 May – 10 June

Mike MacGregor captures the life and times of people from a past era in his beautiful and atmospheric pieces. Mike aims to assist the viewer to journey back in time to revisit instances of a vanished life, by creating paintings which are variously funny, sad, beautiful or tragic.

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This is our annual open exhibition, which this year celebrates the Olympics coming to London. The exhibition is a collection of artwork by local and regional artists in response to the Olympic motto – faster, higher, stronger. Expect sport-inspired images, as well as other interpretations of the phrase. If you create artwork and it fits with the theme, we would love you to apply. Closing date is Sunday 20 May. See our website for details.

DARREN NISBETTCHERNOBYL’S ZONE OF ALIENATION14 June – 8 July

Witness the fragility of life and the enduring power of nature, following the Chernobyl nuclear disaster in 1986. This exhibition is the result of Darren’s four days in the 30km exclusion zone around the infamous nuclear power plant, taking infrared photos of the ghost town, which was once home to 50 thousand people.

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PLEASE NOTE: Prices, times and details of programme are correct at the time of going to press. We reserve the right to make special offers after prices are published.

HOW TO BOOK.

STAY IN TOUCH 25 Station Road, Didcot, Oxon, OX11 [email protected] 01235 515144 (Box Office) 01235 515140 (admin) www.cornerstone-arts.orgwww.twitter.com/CORNERSTONEfun www.facebook.com/CornerstoneDidcot

SEATING PLANOnlinewww.cornerstone-arts.org Find your event in WHAT’S ON or CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS, click on Click here to buy tickets online at the bottom of the page. In person Our box office opening times are:Monday: closed all day Tuesday to Saturday: 10am - 6pmSunday: 11am - 4pm On performance days the box office is open until 30 minutes after the performance start time.

By telephoneCall 01235 515144 during our opening times. Please note that we will be busy in the period leading up to a show and may not be able to answer.

By postSend your ticket order to Cornerstone box office, 25 Station Road, Didcot, Oxon, OX11 7NE.

See website for details and booking form. Cheques must be made payable to South Oxfordshire District Council. We can post tickets to you for an additional 50p. Please add this to the total cost of your tickets. Please do not send cash or credit card details through the post.

Terms and Conditions Tickets are non-refundable and exchanges are discretionary. Full information on booking, refunds and exchanges is available on our website on the ‘How to Book Tickets’ page.

Special OffersFamily Tickets: At least one under 16 in a party of four.

Group bookings: One free ticket for every ten booked. Call the Box Office for details.

See individual shows for available concessions and offers.

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GETTING HEREBy car Didcot is easily accessible via the A34, A417,

A4130. The M40 is around 30 minutes away and the

M4 around 20 minutes away (traffic permitting).

Short stay parking Orchard Centre car park,

max stay four hours, free all day on Sun and

after 7pm from Mon to Sat. Edinburgh Drive off

Didcot Broadway, free after 5pm Mon to Sat and

all day on Sun.

Long stay parking There are two car parks

next to the Orchard Centre car park (one is just

off Hitchcock Way next to Sainsbury’s and the

other is off the High Street) and also one at

Didcot Parkway train station.

By train We are just 7-10 minutes walk away

from Didcot Parkway train station. For further

information visit www.thetrainline.com or

www.firstgreatwestern.co.uk

GENERAL INFORMATIONFamily friendlyWe want you to have a brilliant and relaxing time

with your family at Cornerstone, so we provide:

• toddler seats for children under one metre tall

(numbers limited)

• a dedicated parking space for your pushchairs

and prams

• a bottle warmer at the café bar

• high chairs in the café bar

• a meeter-greeter to answer your questions

when you arrive at family shows

• pre-show activities in Chalk for children’s

shows, wherever possible

• spacious baby-changing facilities on the

ground floor.

CloakroomThe FREE cloakroom is on the ground floor

and opens approximately 30 minutes prior to

performances.

SmokingSmoking is not permitted inside the building.

ProtocolWe do not accept unaccompanied children

under 14 to performances unless otherwise

stated. The management reserves the right

to refuse admission or eject attendees for

disruptive, threatening or inappropriate

behaviour. Drinks can be taken into the

auditorium in plastic glasses. Photography and

filming are not allowed during performances

and mobile phones must be turned off. We do

not allow animals in the arts centre, except as

needed for accessibility.

ACCESSIBILITY The building is fully accessible

for patrons with wheelchairs. We

have a lift to all floors, spaces for

wheelchairs in the auditorium and accessible

toilets on all floors.

Infrared systemWe have an infrared system in our auditorium

for patrons with hearing difficulties. Please ask

the box office for a headset. Please note we do

not have an induction loop.

ParkingParking for people with disabilities is available at

the top of Station Road, next to the Cineworld

Cinema, in front of Boots the Chemist on

Broadway and in the Edinburgh Drive car park.

OtherOur brochure can be made available in

alternative formats.

Essential support assistants go free.

For more information call 01235 515144.

VENUE INFORMATION.

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