PERFORMANCE
SING-ALONG-A-WICKER-MAN!
COMEDY: THEATRE AND FILM NIGHT
This camp Rocky Horror-style cabaret combines live music, performance, audience participation and sing-along – in front of a full playing of this classic film. Come as your favourite character. Goodie bags, hymn books and bottom slapping (optional!) provided. ‘Frankly Genius!’ The Guardian. Adult themes and images.
Sat 3 Nov 7.30pm £15, £13.50 (concs), £12.50 (members) Ages 16+
Book online at www.cornerstone-arts.org or call Box office on 01235 515144
SUNDAY AFTERNOON TIFFIN CONCERT
CLASSICAL GUITAR
MUSIC: CLASSICAL
Michael Butten is in his third scholarship year at the Royal Academy of Music. Playing pieces by John Downland, Weiss, Aguadi, Turina and Malcom Arnold’s Fantasy, the classical guitar is a genuine treat, so don’t miss it.
Sun 4 Nov 2pm £14, £12.50 (concs), £11.50 (members)
Book online at www.cornerstone-arts.org or call Box office on 01235 515144
Orchestra of St John’s CLARINET QUINTET
MUSIC: CLASSICAL
Made up of clarinet, two violins, viola and cello, the quintet will play pieces including Bagatelles by Finzi and Mozart’s clarinet quintet.
Thu 8 Nov 11am Concert for Schools £5 per child, essential teachers go free
Thu 8 Nov 2pm Concert for Adults with special needs £5, essential carers go free
Thu 8 Nov 7.30pm Evening concert for all £14, £12.50 (concs), £11.50 (members)
Book online at www.cornerstone-arts.org or call Box office on 01235 515144
JO CAULFIELD: BETTER THE DEVIL YOU KNOW
COMEDY: STAND-UP
Jo asks ‘Is friendliness overrated?’ and continues her acerbic-with-a-smile stories about dating, bad service, wrestling with a self-scanner in Tesco and humiliating herself in public. ‘Sharp witted, urban comedy that goes down a treat’ The Times.
Fri 9 Nov 8pm £14, £12.50 (concs), £11.50 (members)
Book online at www.cornerstone-arts.org or call Box office on 01235 515144
ST GILES ORCHESTRA presents
AN EVENING AT THE BALLET
HIRING: CLASSICAL MUSIC
St Giles Orchestra returns to Cornerstone for a feast of ballet music including Gounod, Chopin, the Dance of the Hours, the Clog Dance, and the ‘best bits’ from Sleeping Beauty and Swan Lake. (NB No actual ballet dancing – this is an orchestral concert.)
Sat 10 Nov 7.30pm £10, £8 (concs) Family ticket £30
Book online at www.cornerstone-arts.org or call Box office on 01235 515144
CHRIS PACKHAM: GOES TOTALLY WILD
TALK
Springwatch favourite, the charismatic Chris Packham comes to us with his latest exquisite collection of wildlife images. Chris talks through how the images came about and shares his charming and often irreverent stories about the wild life of being a true photo-journalist. Books for sale and signing on the night.
Sun 11 Nov 7.30pm £15.50, £14 (concs), £13 (members)
Book online at www.cornerstone-arts.org or call Box office on 01235 515144
DIDCOT GIRLS’ SCHOOL – DANCE SHOWCASE
HIRING: DANCE
The increasingly successful dance department for DGS return with their talented students. Years 9 to 13 will perform both class and club work, whilst years 7 and 8 perform dances from their dance clubs.
Wed 14 and Thu 15 November 7.30pm £6 (no concessions)
Book online at www.cornerstone-arts.org or call Box office on 01235 515144
PAUL HANDYSIDE
FREE BAR GIG
Friday 16 November 8pm
‘A rootsy acoustic troubadour… achieving genuine emotional impact’ Mojo Magazine.
With support. FREE
THE BEST OF TIMES! A CHARLES DICKENS LITERARY CABARET
THEATRE AND MUSIC
Roll up, roll up for this cabaret-style celebration of Charles Dickens. Fresh from sell out performances, this is an informed and affectionate tribute to Boz. Expect not only readings from some of his greatest pieces, but also songs and banter.
Sat 17 Nov 8pm £12, £10 (concs), £9 (members)
Book online at www.cornerstone-arts.org or call Box office on 01235 515144
THE GARDENER
THEATRE: CHILDREN’S
Harry is a gardener and his memory is going. But he can remember the past like it was yesterday. As the leaves fall from the branches of Harry’s fading memory they turn into the green shoots of his grandson’s new stories.
Presented by ajtc Theatre
Sun 18 Nov 2pm £8, £6 (concs) Ages 3-7 and adults
Book online at www.cornerstone-arts.org or call Box office on 01235 515144
A CHRISTMAS CAROL – AS TOLD BY JACOB MARLEY (DECEASED)
THEATRE
What better way to get ready for Christmas? Jacob Marley returns to recount the tale of his miserly business partner, Ebeneezer Scrooge. ‘Riveting acting…stunning voice work …unforgettable.’ The Stage
Presented by Brother Wolf Productions
Thu 22 Nov 7.30pm £14, £12.50 (concs), £11.50 (members)
Book online at www.cornerstone-arts.org or call Box office on 01235 515144
NEIL INNES
COMEDY AND MUSIC
Neil plays music, sings songs and tells stories in this unique show. It’s poignant, it’s spicy and it’s lyrical. Don’t miss the man famous for Monty Python, the Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band and the Rutles!
Fri 23 Nov 8pm £14, £12.50 (concs), £11.50 (members)
Book online at www.cornerstone-arts.org or call Box office on 01235 515144
BEN WATERS BOOGIE SOLO
MUSIC: BOOGIE WOOGIE PIANO
NEWSFLASH: Jools Holand picks Ben Waters as his number two greatest pianist EVER! To celebrate – and for his fans – Ben is doing a short solo tour of the UK in November. And he asked to come to Cornerstone. These gigs are electric; his fast fingers, physical acrobatics, piano and vocal will blow you away!
Sat 24 Nov 8pm £15, £13.50 (concs), £12.50 (members)
Book online at www.cornerstone-arts.org or call Box office on 01235 515144
NOCTURN DANCE – THE DANCE SHED
HIRING: DANCE
An evening celebrating adult dance, showcasing all the best that community dance groups across the Thames Valley can offer, hosted by locally based Nocturn dance.
Sun 25 Nov 7.30pm £8.50, £5 (concs)
Book online at www.cornerstone-arts.org or call Box office on 01235 515144
SALON DU CHOCOLAT IN THE CAFÉ BAR
STORIES AND SUPPER
A stunning combination of delicious food and storytelling. Come to the café bar for a savoury and sweet cocoa-inspired meal, accompanied by tales of the secret, the banned and the scandalous from authors including Byron, John Donne and Angela Carter. Spice up your Tuesday evening – yum!
Tue 27 Nov 7pm £20, £18 (concs) includes storytelling, cocktail, main meal, coffee and treats
Book online at www.cornerstone-arts.org or call Box office on 01235 515144
PAPPY’S: LAST SHOW EVER!
COMEDY: SKETCH
Hailed as ‘the funniest sketch troupe on the Fringe’ by The Scotsman, Pappy’s have appeared on TV and radio, had five hit Edinburgh shows and 3 national tours. Don’t miss what might be the last chance to see them. ‘A jaw dropping, laugh-a-second spectacular from three supremely talented writers and performers’ Chortle
Fri 30 Nov 8pm £14, £12.50 (concs) and £11.50 (members) Ages 16+
Book online at www.cornerstone-arts.org or call Box office on 01235 515144
REGULAR CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS FOR ALL AGES
TUESDAY
Pregnancy Yoga
Adult (week 14+) • 1-2.15pm • £38, £34 (concs)
6 Nov • x 5 weeks
Youth Theatre
6-10 years • 4.30-5.30pm • £23
6 Nov • 5 weeks
Boys’ Dance
11-15years • 5-5.45pm • £17
6 Nov • 5 weeks
Youth Theatre
11-15years • 5.45-7.15pm • £34
6 Nov • 5 weeks
Tap – beginners
Adult • 6-7pm • £30, £27 (concs)
6 Nov • 5 weeks
Book Group
Adult • 7-8.30pm • £2
6 Nov, 4 Dec • monthly
Life Drawing
Adult • 7-9pm • £65, £60 (concs)
6 Nov • 5 weeks
Tap – intermediate
Adult • 7.15-8.15pm • £30, £27 (concs)
6 Nov • 5 weeks
Zumba – style
Adult • 8.30-9.30pm • £30, £27 (concs)
6 Nov • 5 weeks
West End Dance
Adult • 8.30-9.30pm • £30, £27 (concs)
6 Nov • 5 weeks
WEDNESDAY
Mature Movement
Adult • 11.30am-12.30pm • £30, £27 (concs)
7 Nov • 5 weeks
Baby Boogie
Parent & tot • 1-1.30pm • £11.50
7 Nov • 5 weeks
Parent and toddler ballet
1½ -2½ years • 1.45-2.15pm • £11.50
7 Nov • 5 weeks
Parent and toddler ballet
2-3years • 2.30-3pm • £11.50
7 Nov • 5 weeks
Ballet
3-4years • 3.15-3.45pm • £11.50
7 Nov • 5 weeks
Contemporary Dance
Adult • 6-7.15pm • £38, £34 (concs)
7 Nov • 5 weeks
Ballet – beginners
Adult • 7.30-8.30pm • £30, £27 (concs)
7 Nov • 5 weeks
THURSDAY
Knitters and Stitchers Group
Adult • 7.30pm • Free
weekly
Yoga
Adult • 7-8.15pm • £30, £27 (concs)
8 Nov • 4 weeks
FRIDAY
Ballroom – intermediate
Adult • 7.15-8.15pm • £30, £27 (concs)
9 Nov • 4 weeks
Ballroom – beginners
Adult • 8.30-9.30pm • £30, £27 (concs)
9 Nov • 4 weeks
GALLERY
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.