CORNERSTONE – AUTUMN SEASON 2012 – OCTOBER LISTINGS
25 Station Road, Didcot, OX11 7NE
Box Office: 01235 15144 Tickets online: www.cornerstone-arts.org
PERFORMANCE
THE WIT AND SONGS OF NOEL COWARD
MUSIC: PIANO AND SONGS
‘I am an enormously talented man and there is no point in denying it’. So said Noel Coward and pianist and entertainer Peter Gill presents a superb afternoon tribute to his song-writing skill and wit. Mad Dogs and Englishmen, Mrs Worthington and more will tickle your fancies and get your toes tapping.
Sat 6 Oct 2pm £12, £10 (concs and members)
THE HARVEST FEAST
STORIES AND SUPPER
Join nationally acclaimed actors for this intimate and entertaining storytelling evening looking at harvest time in all its glory – rich, wild, and abundant! Mythology, music and poetry blend with delicious dining in our café bar. Home-made main course and dessert included. Places limited.
Sun 7 Oct 7pm £32, £30 (concs), £29 (members) inclusive of storytelling and supper
Orchestra of St John’s WIND ENSEMBLE
MUSIC: CLASSICAL
The Orchestra of St John’s returns to Cornerstone. Flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon and horn play music by Mozart, Malcom Arnold, Grieg and Ibert amongst others.
Thu 11 Oct 11am Concert for Schools £5 per child, essential teachers go free
Thu 11 Oct 2pm Concert for Adults with special needs £5, essential carers go free
Thu 11 Oct 7.30pm Evening concert for all £14, £12.50 (concs), £11.50 (members)
STEPHEN LANGSTAFF
FREE BAR GIG
Friday 12 October 8pm
‘This is spirited and rescuing music full of cherish and intimacy’ Glasswork.
We can’t wait! With support. FREE
BACA AWARDS Free Event by invitation only from Didcot first
HIRING
The BACA’s celebrate and award excellence amongst Didcot’s businesses and community groups with a special category for young people who have a made a significant contribution to the locality. The closing date for nominations is 14 September. For details and nominations see www.didcotfirst.org.uk
Sat 13 Oct 7.30pm
PENGUIN
THEATRE: CHILDREN’S
Based on the award-winning book by Polly Dunbar and with lively songs by Tom Gray of Gomez. Whatever Ben does – even firing Penguin into OUTER SPACE! – Penguin will not talk. But when he finally does start, it’s worth it.
Presented by house and Long Nose Puppets
Sun 14 Oct 11am and 2pm £8, £6 (concs) Ages 3+
MOTHER COURAGE AND HER CHILDREN
THEATRE
In the midst of war, one woman with her children by her side, sees a way to survive. But in her quest for material gain she faces the ultimate sacrifice. Brecht’s 20th century masterpiece questions how our beliefs and ideologies affect the world.
Presented by Blackeyed Theatre in association with South Hill Park
Thu 18 Oct 7.30pm £14, £12.50 (concs), £11.50 (members) Ages 13+
MARK THOMAS: BRAVO FIGARO
COMEDY: STAND-UP
This show is the true tale of Mark’s relationship with his father – a ‘full-on rough, hard-grafting self-employed builder from South London who loves opera’. Mark is one of the best storytellers around, very funny, and this is a masterful show. One for comedy connoisseurs. ‘Absolutely superlative stuff’ Chortle
Fri 19 Oct 8pm £17.50, £16 (concs), £15 (members) Ages 16+
2deep
COMEDY THEATRE
Two men… one room .. who are they? How did they get there? How do they escape? The critically acclaimed physical comedy duo behind the Five Star Fringe hit Flhip Flhop return to Cornerstone.
Presented by Rannel Theatre Company
Sat 20 Oct 7.30pm £14, £12.50 (concs), £11.50 (members) Ages 10+
FAY HIELD AND THE HURRICANE PARTY
MUSIC: FOLK
Touring her new album Orfeo, Fay’s rich, unadorned voice fronts a stellar band, including Jon Boden. Accordions, melodeon, English concertina, fiddle, viola, cello, nyckelharpa and more make for a super sound. She’s top class and her band is magical, so make sure you come!
Sun 21 Oct 8pm £14, £12.50 (concs), £11.50 (members)
DANIEL SLOSS: THE SHOW
COMEDY: STAND-UP
Stunning new show from Scotland’s award-winning comedian. After knockout appearances on mainstream TV, Daniel then started gigging aged just 16. Now 21, he has toured internationally, sold out four Edinburgh Fringe seasons and left home! Support from the superb Kai Humphries. Strong language and content.
Thu 25 Oct 8pm £14, £12.50 (concs), £11.50 (members) Ages 16+
RALPH MCTELL: AN ENGLISH HEARTBEAT
MUSIC: FOLK
We are so pleased to welcome Ralph back. A true folk legend and one of the greatest contemporary storytellers, Ralph McTell is now celebrating more than forty years on the road. Known for his virtuoso guitar style, Ralph champions traditional English stories and music and celebrates the nation in an open, inclusive way.
Fri 26 Oct 8pm £20, £18 (concs), £17 (members)
JENNY ECLAIR: Eclairious
COMEDY: STAND-UP
Professional grumpy old woman, writer, panto star, Loose Woman, Jenny has been in the business for thirty years, so knows what she’s doing by now! Jenny was the first woman to win the coveted Perrier award and her writing is as fresh and sharp today as it ever was. Not for the faint-hearted! Strong language and adult themes.
Sat 27 Oct 8pm £17.50, £16 (concs), £15 (members) Ages 16+
CUSHION CONCERT – VIOLA
MUSIC: CHILDREN’S
Come on children! And bring your adults! Listen to the lovely viola – the middle voice of the violin family, and very melodic. These concerts are designed for little ones and just get better and better!
Sun 28 Oct 11 am and 12 noon under 5s (max 50) £8, £6 (concs)
Sun 28 Oct 1.30pm 5-8 year olds (max 100) £8, £6 (concs)
PORTMANTEAU
THEATRE: CHILDREN’S
A fantastic show all the way from France! Just like The Artist there is big screen film and no talking – in addition there is live theatre in front of the screen! Two cinema ushers lark about with hats and disguises when the projector ‘breaks down’. An enchanting story of heroes, heroines… and baddies. With popcorn!
Presented by Compagnie Animotion
Tue 30 Oct 2pm £8, £6 (concs) Ages 5-12 and their adults
ABANDOMAN
COMEDY: STAND-UP
Winners of the Hackney Empire New Act of the Year, Abandoman create musical songs and sketches at lightning speed based on audience interaction. Come to the show, drop your suggestions in the ring and watch as Abandoman make musical magic. No two shows will be the same. SUPERB!
Wed 31 Oct 8pm £14, £12.50 (concs), £11.50 (members) Ages 14+
For images and further information please contact Emma Robinson, Marketing & Development Officer, emma.robinson@southoxon.gov.uk or call 01235 515133
HALF TERM FUN.
Book your place in advance for our creative and colourful workshops and remember to pack a lunch for full-day events.
Paper Penguins
Tuesday 30 October to Friday 2 November
5+ years • 10am-4pm • FREE
Mould paper to make a penguin for our Christmas installation.
Make sound effects for film
Tuesday 30 October
5-12 years • 12noon-1pm • £5
Learn how to create sound effects that are used in Hollywood film and radio using everyday objects, and see them put to pictures on the big screen.
Clay Sculpture
Wednesday 31 October, 1.30-3.30pm
Thursday 1 November, 10.30am-12.30pm
5-10 years • £9 per workshop
Accompanying adult goes free when with a child.
Get messy with clay to create your very own sculpture inspired by Alice in Wonderland.
Mash-Up Choir
Thursday 1 November
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 Dance
2 days – Thursday 1 and Friday 2 November
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 friends.
ASK ABOUT MATERIALS, EQUIPMENT AND CLOTHING WHEN BOOKING
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.
THE Big Draw
6 and 7 October
Join us for the national event which aims to get everyone drawing. With over 1500 events organised across the UK, don’t miss your opportunity to be involved, right on your doorstep. Have fun with paper, pens and crayons in the gallery to draw snowflakes for our Winter Wonderland.
Contemporary Craft Fair
13 and 14 October
For one weekend only we will dedicate our gallery space to local and regional crafts people. Come and look for gifts, or a treat for yourself – choose from a stunning range of crafts. Last year’s fair included jewellery, textiles, wooden homewares, ceramics, glass, fashion accessories, metalwork and sculpture. See our website to download an application form to exhibit at the fair, the closing date is Sunday 26 August.
Anne Griffiths
18 October – 25 November
Step into the world of Alice in Wonderland, told by textile artist Anne Griffiths, who has illustrated her favourite scenes using hand and machine stitch onto gauzes and transpaent fabrics. Anne’s beautiful textiles conjure up stories from the book, using intricate sewing techniques and details, in this highly imaginative exhibition.
For images and further information please contact Emma Robinson, Marketing & Development Officer, emma.robinson@southoxon.gov.uk or call 01235 515133