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WHAT’S ON AT A GLANCE...JANUARY.Wed 8 Didcot Film Club: The Kings of Summer Film 8pm

Sat 18 The Chairman’s Charity Gig Music 8pm

Thu 23 Pam Ayres Comedy 7.30pm

Sat 25 Eric and Little Ern Comedy 8pm

Wed 29 Didcot Film Club: Volver Film 8pm

Fri 31 The Darlingtons FREE Bar Gig 8pm

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FEBRUARY.Sat 1 Comedy of Errors Family 6pm

Sun 2 Suitcase Stories Family 11am & 2pm

Fri 7 Dracula by Bram Stoker Theatre 8pm

Sat 8 The Bible: The Complete Word of God (Abridged) Comedy 7pm

Fri 14 Valentine’s – Story and Supper Supper Theatre 8pm

Sat 15 Cara Dillon Music 8pm

Sun 16 Little Howard and the Magic Pencil Family 2pmof Life and Death

Fri 21 Éamonn Coyne and Kris Drever Music 8pm

Sat 22 An Afternoon with Sunny Ormonde Theatre 2pm

Sun 23 Freehand Theatre: Who’s Been Sitting Family 2pmIn My Chair

Thu 27 & Fri 28 Thoroughly Modern Millie Hiring 7.30pm

MARCH.Sat 1 Rob Beckett: Live Comedy 8pm

Sun 2 Blast Off! With Kid Carpet Family 2pm

Wed 5 Didcot Film Club: Forbidden Planet Film 8pm

Fri 7 Lucy Porter: Northern Soul Comedy 8pm

Sat 8 An Intimate Evening with Ruthie Henshall Music 8pm

Sun 9 A Cappella Spring Fest Hiring 10am

Thu 13 Tunnels Theatre call for times

Fri 14 Kezia FREE Bar Gig 8pm

Sat 15 Young and Strange – The Magic, Comedy and Family 7pmIllusion Show

Fri 21 Richard Herring: We’re All Going to Die Comedy 8pm

Sat 22 The Only Way is Downton Comedy 8pm

Fri 28 Andrew O’Neill: Heavy Metal – A History Comedy 8pm

Sat 29 Emily Smith Music 8pm

Sun 30 Wash Family 11.30am, 2pm, 3.30pm

WHAT’S ON AT A GLANCE...

Being a Cornerstone member allows you to:BEAT THE CROWDSBANK YOUR SAVINGSBOOST THE ARTS LOCALLYWe greatly value our loyal members and want to show our appreciation for your support by making suremembership delivers excellent benefits for you. Our updated membership scheme meets your needs forsimplicity, easy and priority booking, a family option and quite a bit more!

An enormous 20% off absolutely everything at Cornerstone. That means not just selected shows but ALL shows, not just shows but ALSO classes, workshops, arts and craft and not forgetting the delicious food and drink in the cafe bar!

NEW Family Focus membership now enables families to reap all the benefits of membership.

See the Support Us section of www.cornerstone-arts.org for full terms and conditions.

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GALLERY. FREE9 Jan – 16 Feb Janine Philips Exhibition

20 Feb – 30 Mar Oxford Printmakers: Focus on Print Exhibition

3 – 27 Apr European Southern Observatory: Awesome Universe Exhibition

APRIL.Wed 2 Didcot Film Club Film 8pm

Fri 4 Hazel O’Connor: Breaking Glass Barefoot Music 8pm

Sat 5 Tuxedo Jazz Orchestra Music 8pm

Sun 6 Comedy Club 4 Kids Family 2pm

Sat 12 Reading Male Voice Choir Hiring 7.30pm

Thu 24 Heidi Talbot Music 8pm

Fri 25 It’s Your Round! Theatrical Pub Quiz with Pub Quiz 8pma Pie and a Pint!

Sat 26 The Unremarkable Death of Marilyn Monroe Theatre 8pm

Wed 30 Didcot Sixth Form Annual Award Ceremony Hiring 7pm

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

EVENTS, SUPPER THEATRE AND BAR GIGSCAFÉ SCIENTIFIQUE 3RD TUESDAY OF EVERY MONTH 7PM FOR 7.30PM

THE DARLINGTONS Friday 31 January 8pm FREEThis indie rock four piece really stand out fromthe crowd with their artillery of life affirmingtunes packed with sentiment, passion andbelief. Accompanied by infectious hooks, theirsongs speak of hope, conviction and hard work,which encapsulate the band’s reflection on allaspects of suburban culture from the good andbad, to the surreal.www.wearethedarlingtons.co.ukwww.facebook.com/thedarlingtons

VALENTINE’S STORIES AND SUPPER Friday 14 February 8pm £25, £22.50 (concs)includes 2 course dinner Performers from Scary Little Girls return toromance in this intimate evening ofstorytelling celebrating the dark and light oflove and relationships. Tales will be told andsongs will be sung to you, while you enjoy adelicious dining experience. Scary Little Girls were recently featured in theIndependent’s ‘Everybody’s Talking About’section for their innovative work in Oxfordshire.

KEZIAFriday 14 March 8pm FREEKezia is a Cornish singer/songwriter who willstop you in your tracks with her truly beautifulvoice. Her music is a mix of folk and blues witha hint of country. Her heartfelt, lyric-basedsongs are accompanied by thoughtfulmelodies based around the piano and guitar.At 21, her music career is only just beginningand yet it is a sign of how special this artist is,that Kezia has played at several major festivalsand has supported Feeder, the Proclaimers andKaiser Chiefs. keziaofficial.co.ukwww.facebook.com/KeziaMusicOfficial

IT’S YOUR ROUND! THEATRICALPUB QUIZ WITH A PIE AND A PINT!Friday 25 April 8pm £15, £13.50 (concs)includes entry to the quiz, pie and a pint (or glass of wine or soft drink) Join pub landlady Pat Pinch and her livelybar girl Liberty Belle as they take overCornerstone’s café bar with their theatricaltwist on the traditional pub quiz! Test yourgeneral knowledge as well as literature andmovie expertise in the best pub quiz roundsever, including picture and music rounds with adifference and ‘How local are you?’ Sup on yourpint, enjoy your home-cooked pie as ScaryLittle Girls treat you to a performance pub quiz.

GALLERY AND VISUAL ARTS.ENTRY TO THE GALLERY SPACE IS FREE SO YOU CAN DROP IN ANY TIME DURINGOPENING HOURS. Our rolling programme of exhibitions presents work from individuals and groups ofartists in all disciplines, with many local artists represented. Most exhibitions are selling, giving you theopportunity to purchase original artwork at affordable prices, whilst supporting independent artists andyour local arts centre. If you would like to apply for an exhibition, see our website or contact the box officefor further information on 01235 515144.

JANINE PHILIPS9 January – 16 February

Coasts and landscapes inspire this work that explores colour, texture,composition and the ephemeral qualities of light, from the representationalto abstraction.The paintings have surfaces that differ in quality depending on whether theyare viewed up close or from a distance and also change with the light withina given space, so the paintings retain a dynamic quality for the viewer.Janine writes: ‘I begin a painting by immersing myself in an environment thatinspires me. I often revisit some of these areas at different times of year to seehow the changing seasons have affected the quality of light, the colours andtextures.’www.janinephilips.co.uk

OXFORD PRINT-MAKERS: FOCUS ON PRINT20 February – 30 March

An exhibition of original prints by members of the Oxford Printmakers whichillustrates how varied and different printmaking can be. In their second showat Cornerstone, the east Oxford collective will present work by their skilledrange of artists, demonstrating the variety of printmaking techniquesincluding etching, screen print, linocut and woodcut. A special opportunityto explore the medium of print.www.oxfordprintmakers.co.ukHave you seen our holiday print-making workshop for children on Thursday 20 February?

EUROPEAN SOUTHERN OBSERVATORY: AWESOME UNIVERSE3 – 27 April

Awesome Universe’ is a visually stunning exhibition that celebrates Europe’squest to explore the southern sky from the European Southern Observatory(ESO) and is brought to you by the Science and Technology Facilities Council(STFC), who provide the UK research community with access to the world’smost advanced, ground based telescopes through internationalsubscriptions. This exhibition consists of visually stunning images showcasingcelestial objects such as galaxies, nebulae, and star clusters as seen by ESO’sobservatories, as well as beautiful images of the observatories themselves,which are located in some of the most unusual places on Earth. Don’t miss the ‘Light Fantastic’ family day of free hands-on activities on 8th April. www.stfc.ac.uk / www.eso.org

STOP PRESS: PORTRAITS will be our 2014 Open Exhibition, this year held in partnership with Artweeks,1 May – 1 June 2014. Anyone can enter up to four pieces for the exhibition; contact us or check thewebsite to find out how to apply. Deadline for entries is Friday 21 March 2014.

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PAM AYRESCOMEDY: TALKPam’s so in demand that people were ringing up for tickets before we’d even writtenthe brochure. Her hair-trigger timing, eye for everyday life and sense of the absurdmake her poems perennially popular. She comes to Cornerstone with all newmaterial following the publication of her latest book of poetry, copies of which she’llbe signing after the show. ‘... treats the audience like a roomful of friends’ Grand Opera House, YorkThu 23 January 7.30pm £22.50, £20 (concs)

ERIC AND LITTLE ERNTHEATRE: COMEDYFollowing sell-out premiere dates in Edinburgh to national critical acclaim this showgoes to the West End for a second extended run, where top seat tickets are £57! But,as we do, we are bringing top quality theatre to Cornerstone at an affordable price onyour doorstep.

The affectionate and fantastically funny homage to the greatest comedy double actBritain has seen, vividly brings back warm memories of a bygone era. Recreatingsome of the finest moments of Eric and Ernie’s television and stage performances,alongside new material created by the performers.

Creators and performers Ian Ashpitel and Jonty Stephens are seasoned stage and TV actors with a wide rangeof credits from Shakespeare’s Globe to Lead Balloon, whilst director Owen Lewis most recently staged soloshows for Suggs, Mrs Moneypenny and Hardeep Singh Kohli; previous stage credits include the West End andinternational hit Pete and Dud: Come Again.

‘Like Morecambe and Wise themselves this is a wonderfully funny, genuine and beautifully played two-hander’The Herald.

Sat 25 January 8pm £17.50, £16 (concs)

THE CHAIRMAN’S CHARITY GIG: REBECCA POOLE AND BANDMUSICWelcome to what is now our annual launch of the performance year. Ta daah! TheChairman of South Oxfordshire District Council is delighted to invite you to herpersonally chosen special gig. Rebecca Poole is a new global jazz talent, and she’sfrom Nettlebed in our very own district. Rebecca has performed at the Royal AlbertHall, Cadogan Hall and is a regular at Ronnie Scott’s.

Rebecca’s music is a contemporary retelling of the vintage songs of the jazz age.Ella Fitzgerald, Nina Simone, Nancy Sinatra and even Amy Winehouse are influences.Rebecca even wrote her own modern-day remembrance song which sheperformed with the RAF Central band at Wembley.

She’s also performed for three years running for Andrew Lloyd Webber’s annual charity event at his home nearWatership Down. And she’s sung in front of Mick Jagger, Ronnie Wood and Richard E Grant!

Rebecca comes to us with her band of bass, guitar, drums and saxophone to make a stunning concert

All profits will go to Cllr Brown’s charities – The Children's Multiple Sclerosis Centre and The Oxford HeartCentre Heartfelt Appeal.

Sat 18 January 8pm £14.50, £13 (concs)

A transaction fee of £1 per transaction (not per ticket) applies to on line bookings

COMEDY OF ERRORSTHEATRE: FAMILYBristol Old Vic Theatre School tour another phenomenally successful production of aShakespeare masterpiece, specially adapted for the understanding of all, retainingboth the beauty of the writing and the strength of plot. Two sets of identical twinsare separated at birth and grow up unaware of each other’s existence, until onefateful day in Ephesus they meet ... Result? Riotous ridiculousness, and mind-boggling confusions!Sat 1 February 6pm £14.50, £13 (concs) £45 (family ticket) Ages 7+ and adults

SUITCASE STORIESCHILDREN’S: THEATREOne suitcase can tell a thousand stories – journey around the world with our well-travelled friend as she tells tales of fishermen, fairies, feasts and beasts, creatinglandscapes of mountains and jungles, from Yorkshire to Poland to India. Childrenare drawn into the action in this interactive piece, becoming a royal army, orherding monkeys.Please note places are limited to each performance to ensure full involvement.Sun 2 February 11am and 2pm £8, £6 (concs) Ages 4-8 and adults

DRACULA BY BRAM STOKERTHEATREBlackeyed Theatre present a brilliant theatrical treatment of the classic adventure.Blending Victorian Gothic with contemporary themes, Dracula includes speciallycommissioned live music and innovative design. Blackeyed are making a name forthemselves as a really exciting company and this will be a powerful and thrilling piece.‘One of the most innovative, audacious companies working in contemporary Englishtheatre’ The StageFri 7 February 8pm £14.50, £13 (concs), £45 (family ticket) Ages 13+ and adults

REDUCED SHAKESPEARE COMPANYTHE BIBLE: THE COMPLETE WORD OF GOD (ABRIDGED)THEATRE: COMEDYIt’s an affectionate, irreverent roller coaster ride from fig leaves to final judgement asthe boys tackle the great theological questions: Did Adam and Eve have a navel? Did Moses really look like Charlton Heston and will lightning bolts be far behind?‘It’s wacky! It’s zany! And a little profaney.’ Sister MaryAnne Walsh, Arlington CatholicHeraldSat 8 February 7pm £16, £14.50 (concs) £55 (family ticket) Ages 12+ and adults

CARA DILLON PLUS SUPPORT FROM ELLIE WILLIAMSMUSIC: CONTEMPORARY FOLKCara’s crystal-cut vocals imbue her songs with sweetness as well as poignancy anddepth. Performing with her musical collaborator and husband Sam Lakeman(brother of Seth) on piano – their original compositions sit happily alongsidetraditional folk. Showcasing her stunning new album.‘Cara Dillon is one of Ireland’s truly great singers’ The Guardian

Sat 15 February 8pm £19, £17 (concs)

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ÉAMONN COYNE AND KRIS DREVERMUSIC: FOLKWe love our folk music here at Cornerstone and strive to bring you the very bestperformers on the circuit, whether big names, rising stars or people you may haveseen in other guises.

Éamonn and Chris are really great musicians and together bring us a great gig,showcasing their new album Storymap. The album itself was recorded with a hostof talented guests including Eliza Carthy and Alan Kelly from the Eddi Reader band.

Éamonn has performed in Treacherous Orchestra and Salsa Celtica. He plays banjo and tenor guitar. Kris youmay well have seen at Cornerstone before as he plays with pioneering trio Lau. He brings to us his enigmaticvocals, and plays the guitar and mandolin.

Their music is a beautiful hybrid of traditional folk and song. It’s what folk music at Cornerstone always is – great pedigree, great musicians, great sounds.

‘Utterly stunning’ fRoots

Fri 21 February 8pm £14.50, £13 (concs)

LITTLE HOWARD AND THE MAGIC PENCIL OF LIFE AND DEATHCHILDREN’S: COMEDY THEATREHot on the heels of their super successful Autumn show, the two Howards bring youa new masterpiece of comedy. Little H has discovered the pencil that drew him. Buton the other end is the eraser of death... he will battle his supernatural nemesis andsurvive! Just as hilarious for adults even if you don’t bring a child.‘The best show we’ve seen at the Edinburgh fringe’ Families magazineSun 16 February 2pm £8, £6 (concs)

FREEHAND THEATREWHO’S BEEN SITTING IN MY CHAIR?CHILDREN’S: THEATREA delightful and playful version of the favourite tale Goldilocks. A tale that’s not tooBIG and not too small. A tale where a girl with golden hair is always one step ahead,and where, when one Small Bear gets lost... we all have to go on a bear hunt. Withoriginal music, this is a play for everyone who can count to three!

Sun 23 February 2pm £8, £6 (concs) Ages 3-7

AN AFTERNOON WITH SUNNY ORMONDE: IT’S LILIAN FROM THE ARCHERS!MATINEE: ONE WOMAN SHOWSunny has been playing the ‘outrageous and raunchy Lilian Bellamy’ in Radio 4’s TheArchers for the past 12 years, her antics with her ‘tiger’ keeping the nationentertained! This show includes behind the scenes secrets, anecdotes, banter,favourite pieces and Q&A. In addition, Sunny performs a great repertoire of theatrefrom Under Milk Wood, Shirley Valentine and more.Sat 22 February 2pm All tickets £10 plus free hot drink

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ROB BECKETT: LIVECOMEDY: STAND-UPComing to us as part of his specially extended tour due to clamour for tickets, RobBeckett brings his trademark grin and cheeky, wry wit. Rob’s mission is to make uslaugh, a lot, and leave happier than when we arrived! An appearance on Live at theApollo and another series of ‘...Celebrity...’ sees him at the top of his game.

Sat 1 March 8pm £12, £10 (concs)

JIGSAW STAGE PRODUCTIONS PRESENTSTHOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIEHIRING: THEATRELocal non-professional theatre company Jigsaw Theatre pay another visit toCornerstone with their latest popular production. Come and meet Millie Dumont,small town girl, as she arrives in Manhattan looking for a rich husband. Will she beworldly wise? Will she get into scrapes? Will she charm us all as well as her potentialsuitors? You betcha!Thu 27 and Fri 28 February 7.30pm £12, £10 (concs)

BLAST OFF! WITH KID CARPETCHILDREN’S: MUSICIn our quest to bring to Cornerstone the most inventive, most ingeniousprofessional performances for you and your children, we bring you Kid Carpet andThe Noisy Animals. KC and the NA are a rock and roll band... for children! And theywill entertain you on a Sunday afternoon in a most unique way.

The premise is that they are a rock band who blast off into space. Not only will theyget toes tapping with their rocky music, but they’ll attempt to enlighten us with allsorts of info along the way. They will help us encounter noisy planets, cheesed-offnursery rhyme characters, shooting stars and Shakespeare.

If you’ve got an astronaut costume, please wear it. But don’t feel you have to –just make sure to come along for a super-stellar trip to space!

presented by house in association with Tobacco Factory Theatre

Sun 2 March 2pm £8, £6 (concs) Ages 4+ and adults

LUCY PORTER: NORTHERN SOULCOMEDY: STAND-UPFamiliar from Mock the Week, The Unbelievable Truth and more, Lucy comes to uswith her best – most thoughtful and funny – show yet. She talks about where shecomes from and where she feels she belongs. With lots of anecdotes from Lucy’s reallife, this is an inventive and sparky show from a truly warm performer.‘... impeccably punch-lined anecdotes. Genuinely delightful’ The Guardian

Fri 7 March 8pm £14.50, £13 (concs)

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AN INTIMATE EVENING WITH RUTHIE HENSHALLMUSIC: MUSICAL THEATRE SONGBOOKWe bring you a unique opportunity to spend an evening with one of theworld’s best loved and most captivating musical theatre performers.

Ruthie and her band will take us on a musical journey through her extraordinarycareer, including working with composers Lionel Bart and Stephen Sondheim,playing in Chicago on Broadway, starring in Les Miserables, singing withTony Bennett and receiving her Olivier award.

Hear the story in Ruthie’s own words alongside some of the most defining songs of her life, from a broad range of genres through the great American songbook, to contemporary tunes. Songs like I Dreamed a Dream, All that Jazz, Don’t Rain on My Parade and many more.

We've hired in a grand piano for the occasion, so Ruthie will be accompanied by a traditional rhythmsection of grand piano, bass and drums. She will be signing in the cafe bar after the show.

‘... a practical demonstration of how to shine in the spotlight’ The Stage

Sat 8 March 8pm £18, £16 (concs)

A CAPPELLA SPRING FESTHIRING: WORKSHOPA wide range of choral singing workshops and classes that takes over the wholebuilding! With choir and choice of classes from inspirational leaders. Whether youare new to a cappella singing or not, enjoy the harmony! For more details go to www.harmonyworkshop.co.uk or call 01235 223584 formore details.Please note: this must be booked through the organisers.Sun 9 March 10am £44, discounts available

TUNNELSTHEATREThe light has disappeared from the city. Where has it gone and who has taken it?Mixing live music, sign and sensory experiences to create an original piece oftheatre for audiences with profound and multiple learning disabilities aged 13 to 25 and their carers. Limited spaces.

Thu 13 March Please call for more details, times and prices

YOUNG AND STRANGE – THE MAGIC, COMEDY AND ILLUSION SHOWFAMILY: MAGIC SHOWThis really is a first for Cornerstone – we’re bringing you a Saturday night of varietyentertainment for all the family to truly challenge a night in with the TV. Instead ofwatching a game show or reality contest – come to Cornerstone with parents,grandparents, children and enjoy an evening of comedy and illusion.

It’s a great evening featuring large scale illusions of the like seen in Las Vegas,

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RICHARD HERRING: WE’RE ALL GOING TO DIECOMEDY: STAND-UPAfter sorting out politics, religion, love and the male member in his previousshows with us, Herring returns to tackle the undiscovered country from whenceno traveller returns (apart from Jesus and that canoe bloke). Death is inevitable, solet’s laugh in its face while our hearts still beat and our jaws are still attached.

‘Solid big laughs’ Chortle

Fri 21 March 8pm £14.50, £13 (concs)

THE ONLY WAY IS DOWNTONCOMEDY: ONE MAN SHOWDirect from a West End season comes this extended version of the EdinburghFringe smash hit. Luke Kempner performs a roller coaster set of impressions,spoofing the Downton Abbey characters and plot lines, and mixing in lots ofpopular TV and contemporary references. Hear of Downton in dire straits, savedfrom financial ruin by celebrities – all with delightful, realistic voices.‘A splendid display of Downtonry’ Stephen FrySat 22 March 8pm £14.50, £13 (concs)

ANDREW O’NEILL: HEAVY METAL – A HISTORY COMEDY: ONE MAN SHOWThis is a comedy show for everyone, whether you like heavy metal or not. AndrewO’Neill is a stand up comedian who just happens to be a metal-head too. Curiousabout how to headbang? Always wondered what happens in a moshpit? This issilly stuff that will surprise and entertain. A full-on show of fun!

‘Comedic brilliance’ Time Out

Fri 28 March 8pm £14.50, £13 (concs)

EMILY SMITHMUSIC: FOLK Folk from Scotland with one of the foremost interpreters of traditional song in theUK. Emily is touring to launch her new album ‘Echoes’, accompanied by JamieMcClennan on guitar, fiddle and vocals and Matheu Watson on guitar and whistle.Emily has toured festivals worldwide and performed for Bob Harris and Aled Jones.‘The most impressive young instrumentalist and songwriter singing in English’ The GuardianSat 29 March 8pm £14.50, £13 (concs)

incredible sleight of hand, and comedy suitable for all ages. Their characters are comic but that doesn’ttake away from the fact that they are fantastically talented illusionists.

This show had a fabulous run in Edinburgh and is sure to amaze and astound – with an incrediblesurprise ending!

Sat 15 March 7pm £14.50, £13 (concs), £45 (family ticket) Ages 8+ and adults

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TUXEDO JAZZ ORCHESTRAMUSIC: JAZZSo happy to have this stunning band with us. A 10 piece orchestra and twosingers specialise in the hot, sweet music of the 1920’s and 30’s, celebrating thebest of British and American dance bands of the era and one or two surprises.

They’ve worked with everyone from Robbie Williams to Bing Crosby and theshow is packed with great songs, lovingly recreated.

Sat 5 April 8pm £15.50, £14 (concs)

COMEDY CLUB 4 KIDSCHILDREN’S: COMEDYLike the name says, this is the real thing - cracking comedy entertainment foreveryone over six years old and under 400. The best comedians from the UK andworld circuit do what they do best... but without the rude bits! It’s a perfect wayto entertain the whole family and to have an afternoon out.‘A highlight for children... giving them a taste of some of the biggest names in comedy’ The GuardianSun 6 April 2pm £9, £7 (concs) workshop 11.15am-1pm £20

READING MALE VOICE CHOIRHIRING: MUSICThe Rotary Club of Didcot and Wallingford present an evening of inspirationalcontemporary and folk music to raise money for local charities in Didcot. Thewonderful Reading Male Voice Choir are sure to stir our emotions and warmour hearts.

The Club will be collecting for their charities on the night.

Sat 12 April 7.30pm £10, £8 (concs)

WASHCHILDREN’S: THEATREJoin Anna and Monkey as they discover a world of water, bubbles and spinning.With live music created from the paraphernalia of a washing world, Birdsnestcreate a gentle adventure, a game of hide and seek with rhythm and song tocarry you and your little ones along. With the support of Small Size, Big Citizens.

Sun 30 March 11.30am, 2pm and 3.30pm £8, £6 (concs) Ages 6 – 36 monthsand adults. Limited places in each show as it is on the flat floor

HAZEL O’CONNOR: BREAKING GLASS BAREFOOTPLUS SUPPORTMUSIC: POPIt’s four years since Hazel came to Cornerstone, so we’re delighted to have herback. Her new show coincides with the publication of her long-awaitedautobiography and the release of the digitally remastered DVD of BreakingGlass. Performing with saxophonist Clare Hirst (Communards, David Bowie) andSarah Fisher (Eurythmics) on keyboards.Fri 4 April 8pm £15.50, £14 (concs)

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HEIDI TALBOTMUSIC: FOLKHeidi is an award winning folk singer from Co. Kildare. Angels Without Wings isher new album of original songs – recorded with an array of special guestsincluding Mark Knopfler, King Creosote and Julie Fowlis – taking their inspirationfrom the foundations of folk. Heidi comes to us with her band includingcollaborator John McCusker with whom she also wrote the top class album.

Thu 24 April 8pm £14.50, £13 (concs)

THE UNREMARKABLE DEATH OF MARILYN MONROETHEATREMonroe as we’ve never seen her before – alone in her bedroom in dressinggown and slippers. Overdosed on pills, the woman behind the icon unravels herremarkable life revealing a biting intelligence, frustrated talent and imperfectbody. It’s also a stark confessional – all the main players in her life are mentioned– leading us up to the moment of her death.‘... a simply stunning production’ Edinburgh ReporterSat 26 April 8pm £14.50, £13 (concs)

DIDCOT SIXTH FORM COLLEGE ANNUAL AWARD CEREMONYHIRING: PERFORMANCEThis is the annual celebration of the hard work, dedication and talent of theDidcot Sixth Form College. Together the two schools guide and support thearea’s most promising pupils, and Cornerstone is delighted to host the annualshow of talent.

Wed 30 April 7pm Free

CHILDREN’S THEATRE: COMFORT AND CONVENIENCE n Raked theatre seating specially designed for great sight lines from every seatn Booster cushions available for toddlersn Meeter-greeter on arrival to help you find what you needn Pre-show drop in and doodle activities in CHALK our lower ground floor room next to the cafén Toilets on every floor and baby changing on the lower ground floorn Buggy parking next to the cloakroomn A friendly café bar with child friendly drinks and snacks

CHILDREN’S THEATRE: OUR QUALITY PROMISEn We show the very best professional children's theatre from all around the country and beyondn We work with companies over a period of time to ensure that young audiences get to know them

and their work and feel comfortablen Some of our performances are on the flat floor or in the round for an even more up-close experiencen We work with the companies to understand the optimum age range of a show so that it’ll be just

right for little ones. Our shows start for ages 3+, 5+, and even babies n Sometimes companies develop their work at Cornerstone and on occasion we bring you brand

new work.

OUR GUIDE TO BOOKING CLASSES: n Most classes run for a 10-week term of two 5 week blocks, with a break at half-term. For all classes except

Youth Theatre and Street Dance, you can pay up front (to guarantee your place in both blocks), or in two5 week instalments, or enter the class at the mid-way point after half-term and pay for the 5 remainingclasses. Prices given are for one five-week block, unless otherwise indicated

n Please book in advance for each blockn Please fill in an enrolment form when first booking, and arrive 10 minutes early for the first classn Half term break for all classes is 18 – 23 Februaryn Adult classes are 16+ unless otherwise indicatedn For more information about the classes, visit our website www.cornerstone-arts.org or speak to the

Box Office.

ONE-OFF WORKSHOPS FOR ADULTS

CLAY SCULPTURE n Saturday 25 January n 10.30am-12.30pm n £17, £15 (concs)Celebrate Burns Night with our popular Clay Sculpture class. Your work will be professionally fired to create aspectacular finished piece for the home. All materials included.

CHARLESTON: THE DANCE OF THE 20’SSaturday 8 February n 10.30am-12.30pm n £15, £13 (concs)Boogie and shimmy your way through this dance of the roaring 20’s! A fun and energetic class with toe-tapping music to brighten the winter. No partner needed, all levels welcome.

MOSAICS TASTER n Saturday 8 March n 10.30am-1.30pm n £22, £20 (concs)Learn mosaic skills and try out different creative techniques in this taster workshop, finishing with a coasteror pot stand to take home. All materials are included.

CRAFT AT CORNERSTONE: INVESTIGATING FABRICSSaturday 22 March n 10.30am-1.30pm n £10 (£5 for materials, pay tutor)Experiment with textiles through exploration of hand appliqué and collage whilst meeting like-mindedpeople to share your ideas. Make a cushioned brooch or a scenic collage, or produce your own objects totake away. All abilities welcome!

CLASSES & WORKSHOPSFOR ALL AGES.

WE’VE ADDED EXTRA BENEFITSFOR CORNERSTONE CLASS MEMBERS!

PRIORITY BOOKING

LIVE FOR A FIVER

TASTER CLASSES

Existing participants can book the same class for the nextseason 7 days ahead of other bookers to ensure a place

Each class participant can buy a ticket for one of the currentseason’s shows for just £5 saving up to £9.50!

If you’re new to a class, pay for one lesson only to test itbefore paying for the full five or ten weeks upfront

All offers subject to availability. Terms & Conditions apply, see the website or call

the Box Office for further information.

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ADULT CLASSES ARE SUPPORTED BY OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL SKILLS AND LEARNING SERVICE

REGULAR CLASSES TIMETABLE

TUESDAY (START DATES 14 JAN, 25 FEB)

YOUTH THEATRESchool years 2-5 (age 6-10 years)4.30-5.30pm n £50 (10 week course)

YOUTH THEATRESchool years 6-9 (age 10-14 years)5.45-7.15pm n £72 (10 week course)

LIFE DRAWINGAdult n 7-9pm n £63, £57 (concs)(5 weeks only starting on 25 February)Suitable for beginners and more experienceddrawers, this class covers all the technical aspectsof drawing with different materials, which are allincluded.

WEST END DANCEAdult n 7.30-8.30pm n £33, £30 (concs)

CREATIVE WRITING Adult n 7.30-9pm n £48, £43 (concs)(5 weeks only starting on 25 February)

YOUNG DIRECTIONS: THEATRESchool years 10-13 (age 14-18 years)7.30-9pm n £72 (10 week course)

WEDNESDAY (START DATES 15 JAN, 26 FEB)

STILL DANCINGAdult (50+) n 11.30am-12.30pm n £33, £30 (concs)Keep your body active in this enjoyable dance classwhich includes elements of yoga and stretching tohelp you keep fit and flexible.

BABY BOOGIEParent & tot (9 months-3 years) n 1-1.30pm n £14

PARENT AND TODDLER BALLET18 months-3 years n 2.30-3pm n £14

BALLET3-4 years n 3.15-3.45pm n £144-6 years n 4-4.45pm n £19

YOUTH HIP HOP AND JAZZ7-11 years n 5-5.45pm n £19

YOUNG DIRECTIONS: DANCE 13-16 years n 6-7.15pm n £30Based in contemporary dance, this new class willexplore choreography and performancetechniques, with opportunities to perform duringthe year. Suitable for beginners and moreexperienced dancers.

BALLET – BEGINNERSAdult n 7.30-8.30pm n £33, £30 (concs)

THURSDAY (START DATES 16 JAN, 27 FEB)

PARENT AND TODDLER BALLET18 months-3 years n 11.45am-12.15pm n £14

BALLET – NEW STARTERS3-4 years n 1.15-1.45pm n £14

BALLET 3-4 years n 3.15-3.45pm n £144-6 years n 4-4.45pm n £196-9 years n 6-6.45pm n £19

YOUTH DANCE4-6 years n 5-5.45pm n £19

YOGAAdult n 7-8.15pm n £41, £36 (concs)

Privately run class:CAMINO DEL FLAMENCO Spanish Flamenco dance classes for children andadults n Various from 4pm n Thursdays duringterm time. Call: 01295 721255 or email:production@caminodelflamenco.co.uk

FRIDAY (START DATES 17 JAN, 28 FEB)

ARGENTINE TANGOAdult beginners n 7.30-9.15pm n £56, £50 (concs)No partner needed. Includes historical and culturalcontext of this UNESCO ‘intangible cultural heritage’dance form.

Privately run class: MUSIC & MOVEMENT FOR UNDER 5s10-11am n Every Friday during term timeCall Edna Hemmings 01491 652693 or07802 181450

SATURDAY (START DATES 18 JAN, 1 MAR)

STREET DANCE8-10 years n 10-10.45am n £3811-12 years n 11am-12noon n £5013-15 years n 12.15-1.15pm n £50(10 week course)

ARTY PARTY: CHILDREN’S ART CLASSES4-6 years n 10.30-11.15am n £197-9 years n 11.30am-12.15pm n £19Try our new regular art classes to enjoy yourcreativity. You will explore different techniques inart including drawing, sculpting, mosaics andpainting, inspired by the work of famous artists. All materials included. The age ranges havechanged slightly since last term so be sure tocheck the right time!

CLAY SCULPTURE: POLAR ANIMALSTuesday 18 February

Make your own animals from the frozen ends ofthe earth in our popular ceramics workshop.Collect your glazed and professionally-firedpenguin, seal or polar bear from Cornerstoneafter the holidays!

5-12 years n 1.30-3.30pm n £14 (adult goes free when accompanied by a child)

HANDMADE FELTWednesday 19 February

Use wool fibres and turn them into felt withwater, soap and movement, to makehandmade pockets and purses. You can choosethe design and colours, and there is no sewinginvolved – magic! All materials included.

6-11 years n 1.30-3.30pm n £11

HIP HOP DANCE

Friday 21 February

A chance to learn some new techniques in anenergetic and fun workshop. Learn how to doimpressive moves and create a group dance toshow at the end of the day.

7-11 years n 10.30am-4pm n £25

DROP-IN AND DOODLE: LINES AND PATTERNSTuesday 18 – Friday 21 February

Inspired by the Oxford Printmakers exhibition.Create your own abstract picture by makingpencil rubbings. Look at the different lines andpatterns you can create!

All ages (children must be accompanied by anadult) n 10am-4pm n FREE

HALF-TERM HOLIDAYACTIVITIES.

Make sure to book in advance for holidayworkshops, and bring a packed lunch if it lastsall day! Workshop prices include all materials.

PRINT MAKINGThursday 20 February

Be inspired by the winter weather and makeincredible prints using exciting techniquesincluding plastic etching and lino carving. Canyou spot any of the same techniques in theOxford Printmakers exhibition?

7-12 years n 10.30am-4.30pm n £27

EASTER TREATS DROP-IN AND DOODLE: STAR VIEWERSTuesday 8 – Thursday 17 AprilExplore the Awesome Universe exhibition in thegallery, then make a star viewer and take outerspace home with you.All ages (children must be accompanied by anadult) n 10am-4pm n FREE

COMEDY CLUB WORKSHOPSunday 6 AprilHave a go yourself before our Comedy Club4 Kids show at 2pm. Learn how to write andperform comedy, finding the funny in your ownexperiences and turning it into stand-up andsketches. You’ll have a chance to show off yournew jokes to parents at the end!7-13 years n 11.15am-1pm n £20

LIGHT FANTASTIC: FAMILY DAYTuesday 8 AprilExplore the science of light with astronomers,engineers and scientists from the Science andTechnology Facilities Councils, RutherfordAppleton Laboratory. Hands-on activities,demonstrations and special workshops will getyou marvelling at our amazing universe.All ages (children must be accompanied by anadult) n 10am-4pm n FREE

CLAY SCULPTURETuesday 8 or Tuesday 15 AprilBook up soon for this popular holiday classwhere you will create work inspired by our LightFantastic science day, using modelling clay andcolourful glazes, to be professionally fired.5-12 years n Tuesday 8 April, 1.30-3.30pm5-12 years n Tuesday 15 April, 10.30-12.30pm£14 (adult goes free when accompanied by achild)

MAGNIFICENT MOSAICSWednesday 9 April This new workshop will introduce you to thecolourful and creative art of mosaics. Choose tomake a small mosaic mirror, a heart panel, prettybox or a hanging bird. All materials included.7-12 years n 10.30-1.30pm n £18

CHEERLEADINGThursday 10 April Give us a C, give us an O, give us an R… come toCornerstone to pick up your pom-pom and learnthe athletic skills and dance routines of thispopular sport!5-10 years n 1.30-3.30pm n £11

FUNNY FACES ANIMATIONFriday 11 AprilHave a go at plasticine animation, a greatcombination of story-telling and hands-onactivity for the younger age range.6-9 years n 10.30-12.30pm n £20

AMAZING ANIMATIONFriday 11 AprilWe can’t wait to see what wacky stories will comeout of the latest of these ever-popular workshops.Endlessly entertaining for the creators and thespectators!9-13 years n 1.30pm-4pm n £22

YOUTH DANCEWednesday 16 – Thursday 17 AprilAn opportunity to get moving and get creative ina two-morning course. Welcome in the springwith a wiggle and a jiggle!5-7 years n 10.30am-12noon n £15

FILM IN A DAYThursday 17 AprilBecome part of a hotshot film production teamto plan, devise, write and shoot a film all in oneday. Hilariousness inevitably ensues.9-13 years n 10am-4pm n £35

BOX OFFICE: 01235 515144 | EMAIL: CORNERSTONE@SOUTHOXON.GOV.UK

CORNERSTONE, 25 STATION ROAD, DIDCOT, OX11 7NE

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 a major regionalstation and is only a short walk from Cornerstone.

SAT NAV To reach the nearest car park (EdinburghDrive) to Cornerstone, please use this postcode:OX11 7LE. There is also a large car park nearby atSainsbury’s in the Orchard Centre, use postcodeOX11 8RG.

ACCESSIBILITY Cornerstone is fully accessible forpatrons with wheelchairs. We have a lift to allfloors, including a Changing Places toilet on thefirst floor, spaces for wheelchairs in the auditorium and accessible toilets on all floors. Personal carers go free.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS.Tickets are non-refundable and exchanges arediscretionary.See website for concessions and special ticketoffers; full information on booking, refunds andexchanges; and venue accessibility.PLEASE NOTE: Prices, times and details of theprogramme are correct at the time of going topress. We reserve the right to make specialoffers after prices are published.

BOOKING.MEMBERS’ BOOKING OPENS:SATURDAY 16 NOVEMBER

10AM IN PERSON

12 NOON BY TELEPHONE AND ONLINE

PUBLIC BOOKING OPENS:SATURDAY 23 NOVEMBER

10AM IN PERSON

12 NOON BY TELEPHONE AND ONLINE