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Whats on at Cornerstone in September

August 1, 2012

CORNERSTONE – AUTUMN SEASON 2012 – SEPTEMBER LISTINGS

25 Station Road, Didcot, OX11 7NE

Box Office: 01235 15144 Tickets online: www.cornerstone-arts.org

DJ NIGHT – SOUND ADVICE

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

THE LONDON SWING ORCHESTRA

MUSIC: SWING
Nine musicians and a band leader make for a big season opener at Cornerstone! A fabulous programme of swing music spanning over fifty years and featuring the hit music of Frank Sinatra, Glenn Miller, Benny Goodman, Louis Armstrong, Bobby Darrin, Nat King Cole, Louis Prima and more. ‘Real singing, real instruments, real style’ The Times
Sat 15 Sep 8pm £15.50, £14 (concs), £13 (members)
Book online at www.cornerstone-arts.org or call Box office on 01235 515144

RUMPELSTILTSKIN

THEATRE: CHILDREN’S
He’s sneaky, he’s cheeky, he’s Rumpelstiltskin! Live music, puppetry and mischievous storytelling spun together into a golden new version of this classic fairy-tale for 3-7 year olds and their grown ups. Presented by hiccup theatre
Sun 16 Sep 2pm £8, £6 (concs) Ages 3+
Book online at www.cornerstone-arts.org or call Box office on 01235 515144

LITTLE FIREFACES: WHY YOU TUBE LOVES THE SLOW LORIS

HIRING: TALK
The name Little Fireface comes from the Sudanese name for slow loris – muka geni. Oxford Brookes University’s Professor in Primate Conservation Anna Nekaris comes to tell us about her work with this fascinating, but endangered, creature.
Presented by Café Scientifique
Thu 20 Sep 7pm Tickets free of charge but must be booked in advance Ages 16+
Book online at www.cornerstone-arts.org or call Box office on 01235 515144

SIMON EVANS: FRIENDLY FIRE

COMEDY: STAND-UP
Simon delighted the Cornerstone audience who saw him in 2011 with his sardonic wit, but kind heart deep underneath – both of which served him well in The Apprentice: You’re Fired! If you didn’t have the pleasure last time, do catch him now. ‘Sizzlingly entertaining … Beautifully crafted devastatingly funny gags.’ The Guardian
Sat 22 Sep 8pm £14, £12.50 (concs), £11.50 (members) Ages 14+
Book online at www.cornerstone-arts.org or call Box office on 01235 515144

SUNDAY AFTERNOON TIFFIN CONCERT
CLARINET AND PIANO RECITAL

MUSIC: CLASSICAL
Sara Saravmaa from Finland on the clarinet and Jennifer Carter on piano give us an afternoon of delightful pieces for clarinet, including Witold Lutoslawski’s Dance Preludes, Brahms’ Clarinet sonata in E-flat major, op.120 no.2, and the lovely Clarinet sonata by Francis Poulenc.
Sun 23 Sep 2pm £14, £12.50 (concs), £11.50 (members)
Book online at www.cornerstone-arts.org or call Box office on 01235 515144

SPIERS AND BODEN

MUSIC: CONTEMPORARY FOLK
Founders of Bellowhead, described by The Guardian as ‘the finest instrumental duo on the traditional scene’ and twice winners of the BBC2 folk award for Best Duo. Need we say 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)
Book online at www.cornerstone-arts.org or call Box office on 01235 515144

THE MAN WHO WAS HAMLET

THEATRE
Award winning actor, George Dillon, reveals the comical, tragical and utterly scandalous 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 and thought-provoking… the evening’s a romp, and a clever one.’ The Scotsman
Thu 27 Sep 7.30pm £14, £12.50 (concs), £11.50 (members) Ages 12+
Book online at www.cornerstone-arts.org or call Box office on 01235 515144

ANDI OSHO: All the Single Ladies

COMEDY: STAND-UP
You’ve seen her on Live at the Apollo and Mock the Week – Andi Osho is a star in the making. In her second stand-up show Andi dissects the perils and pitfalls of dating, reporting her findings with brutal, but heart-warming, honesty. She’s sassy and smart, and it’ll be a glamorous and hilarious evening.
Fri 28 Sep 8pm £15, £13.50 (concs), £11.50 (members) Ages 16+
Book online at www.cornerstone-arts.org or call Box office on 01235 515144

DECADANCE

DANCE: CONTEMPORARY
This all female dance sensation fresh from New York stage a truly electrifying blend of 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+
Book online at www.cornerstone-arts.org or call Box office on 01235 515144

STUCK! by Oliver Jeffers

THEATRE: CHILDREN’S
A tall tale about a little boy in a sticky situation! Floyd’s kite is stuck up a tree. So he throws 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 Horse
Sun 30 Sep 2pm £8, £6 (concs) Ages 3+
Book online at www.cornerstone-arts.org or call Box office on 01235 515144

DJ NIGHT – SOUND ADVICE

FREE BAR GIG

Friday 7 September, 5 October, 2 November 8pm

DJ’s Pye and Mr Dave evoke the feel of a Berlin bar in Didcot for our regular DJ nights. FREE

CORNERSTONE – AUTUMN SEASON 2012 – SEPTEMBER GALLERY LISTINGS

25 Station Road, Didcot, OX11 7NE

GALLERY

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. See our website for

‘How to Exhibit your work at Cornerstone’.

The Invisibles

28 August – 30 September

This reflective exhibition is the response from a group of mature arts students to the theme of loss and disappearance and its effect on the human condition. The artists work in a variety of mediums including pastels, sculpture, print, illustration and multi media, creating a varied and interesting exhibition.

CORNERSTONE – AUTUMN SEASON 2012 – CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS STARTING IN SEPTEMBER LISTINGS

25 Station Road, Didcot, OX11 7NE

Regular Classes and Workshops for all ages.

NEW THIS SEASON

BABY BOOGIE Baby Boogie is our new class for parents and tots. It’s great for energetic children who love to dance, run, bounce and roll in a creative way without the restrictions of learning specific ‘steps’! Mums, dads, grannies or grandads – book now and come along with your tot on Wednesdays at 1pm.

MATURE MOVEMENT Dancing is great exercise for all ages. Joining this class will help tone your body and your social life too! Of all the performing arts, dance is one of the most therapeutic, and is well respected as a way to combat those annoying mental and physical aspects of aging. You’re never too old to learn to dance!

TUESDAY

Pregnancy Yoga
Adult (week 14+) • 1-2.15pm • £38, £34 (concs)

25 Sep, 6 Nov • 2 x 5 weeks

Youth Theatre

6-10 years • 4.30-5.30pm • £23

25 Sep, 6 Nov • 2 x 5 weeks

Boys’ Dance

11-15years • 5-5.45pm • £17

25 Sep, 6 Nov • 2 x 5 weeks

Youth Theatre

11-15years • 5.45-7.15pm • £34 25 Sep, 6 Nov • 2 x 5 weeks

Tap – beginners

Adult • 6-7pm • £30, £27 (concs)

25 Sep, 6 Nov • 2 x 5 weeks

Book Group

Adult • 7-8.30pm • £2

4 Sep, 2 Oct, 6 Nov, 4 Dec • monthly

Life Drawing

Adult • 7-9pm • £65, £60 (concs)

25 Sep, 6 Nov • 2 x 5 weeks

Tap – intermediate

Adult • 7.15-8.15pm • £30, £27 (concs)

25 Sep, 6 Nov • 2 x 5 weeks

Zumba – style

Adult • 8.30-9.30pm • £30, £27 (concs)

25 Sep, 6 Nov • 2 x 5 weeks

West End Dance

Adult • 8.30-9.30pm • £30, £27 (concs)

25 Sep, 6 Nov • 2 x 5 weeks

WEDNESDAY

Mature Movement

Adult • 11.30am-12.30pm • £30, £27 (concs)

26 Sep, 7 Nov • 2 x 5 weeks

Baby Boogie

Parent & tot • 1-1.30pm • £11.50

26 Sep, 7 Nov • 2 x 5 weeks

Parent and toddler ballet

1½ -2½ years • 1.45-2.15pm • £11.50

26 Sep, 7 Nov • 2 x 5 weeks

Parent and toddler ballet

2-3years • 2.30-3pm • £11.50

26 Sep, 7 Nov • 2 x 5 weeks

Ballet

3-4years • 3.15-3.45pm • £11.50

26 Sep, 7 Nov • 2 x 5 weeks

4-6years • 4-4.45pm • £34

26 Sep • 10 weeks

Youth Hip Hop

7-11years • 5-5.45pm • £34

26 Sep • 10 weeks

Contemporary Dance

Adult • 6-7.15pm • £38, £34 (concs)

26 Sep, 7 Nov • 2 x 5 weeks

Ballet – beginners
Adult • 7.30-8.30pm • £30, £27 (concs)

26 Sep, 7 Nov • 2 x 5 weeks

Privately run class:

PILATES MATWORK – ALL LEVELS

6pm-7pm • £56 for 7 week term

Contact Nicky Dower on 07877 691359 or

email nicola_dower@yahoo.co.uk

THURSDAY

Parent and toddler ballet

1½-3years • 11.45am-12.15pm • £23

27 Sep • 10 weeks

Parent and toddler ballet

1½-3years • 12.30-1pm • £23

27 Sep • 10 weeks

Ballet – new starters

3-4years • 1.15-1.45pm • £23

27 Sep • 10 weeks

Ballet
3-4years • 2-2.30pm • £23
27 Sep • 10 weeks
3-4years • 3.15-3.45pm • £23
27 Sep • 10 weeks
4-6years • 4-4.45pm • £34
27 Sep • 10 weeks
6-9years • 6-6.45pm • £34
27 Sep • 10 weeks

Youth Dance

4-6years • 5-5.45pm • £34

27 Sep • 10 weeks

Knitters and Stitchers Group

Adult • 7.30pm • Free

weekly

Yoga

Adult • 7-8.15pm • £30, £27 (concs)

4 Oct, 8 Nov • 2 x 4 weeks

Privately run class:

Camino del Flamenco

Spanish Flamenco dance classes for children and adults • Various from 4pm • Thursdays during term time from 20 September email: production@caminodelflamenco.co.uk or call: 01295 738869

FRIDAY

Ballroom – intermediate

Adult • 7.15-8.15pm • £30, £27 (concs)

5 Oct, 9 Nov • 2 x 4 weeks

Ballroom – beginners

Adult • 8.30-9.30pm • £30, £27 (concs)

5 Oct, 9 Nov • 2 x 4 weeks

Privately run class:
Music & Movement for under 5’s
10-11am • Every Friday during term time
Edna Hemmings 01491 652693 or 0780 2181450

Privately run class:

Phoenix Tae Kwon Do Club

6+ years • 7-8pm • Every Friday

Enquire at phoenix.taekwon@gmail.com or call on 0751 541 0428

SATURDAY

Street Dance

8-10years • 10-10.45am • £34 22 Sep • 10 weeks

11-13years • 11-11.45am • £34 22 Sep • 10 weeks

14-16years • 12noon-12.45pm • £34 22 Sep • 10 weeks

SUNDAY

Privately run class:

Phoenix Flutes

2pm-4pm • 2nd Sunday of every month

Contact Penny Shackleton on 01235 531 314, or email penelope.shackleton@gmail.com

Privately run class:

Crescendo mixed a cappella singers

2-4.30pm • £35 per 6 week half term Sundays during term time. For further details email: info@crescendo-acappella.org.uk

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