CORNERSTONE
25 Station Road, Didcot, OX11 7NE
Box Office: 01235 515144 Tickets online: www.cornerstone-arts.org
PERFORMANCE
Sat 2 Sink Or Swim: Comedy Theatre 7.30pm Ages 12+
The 18th century bedlam houses are full and so the ‘ships of fools’ are born. An insanely comic tale of three men’s maddening struggles at sea.
Sun 3 James Campbell’s Comedy 4 Kids: Children’s Comedy Stand-Up 2pm Ages 6+
For children ages 6 and up, their parents and anyone who likes comedy without the rude words. James recently taught Helen Skelton on Blue Peter how to do stand-up!
Thu 7 mapdance 2013: Dance 7.30pm Ages 11+
Dance theatre with intricate lyrical choreography and fast-paced athletics from mapdance. Firmly established as one of the most exciting companies of young, dynamic, dancers recruited nationally and internationally.
Fri 8 The Carrivick Sisters & Blair Dunlop Double Header: Folk Music 8pm
The 21 year-old twin Carrivick sisters’ bluegrass sound is enriched by English folk tunes. Blair Dunlop is the son of Ashley Hutchings and is hailed as the new Richard Thompson.
Sat 9 Barbara Nice: Housewife Superstar: Character Comedy 8pm Ages 16+
The comic creation of Janice Connolly who played Holy Mary in Peter Kay’s acclaimed Phoenix Nights. An international ‘fun smuggler’ and mother of five dealing in the naturally occurring comedic highs of daily life!
Thur 14 Orchestra of St John’s: Flute Quartet: Classical Music 11am, 2pm, 7.30pm
Classical music right here on your doorstep.
Sat 16 Beware of Young Girls: The Dory Previn Story: Musical Theatre 8pm
Told through Dory’s songs, with the wonderful jazz singer Kate Dimbleby accompanied by pianist Naadia Sheriff, this is a theatrical recreation of key elements in Previn’s life and a snap-shot of a vibrant time.
Sun 17 Blown Away: Children’s Theatre 11am & 2pm Ages 3+
Whisked up by a little girl who says she’s the wind, a young boy flies through the air, feeling so big with the world so small down below. Beautiful and engaging with live music, shadow puppetry and lots of movement.
Fri 22 Tom McConville Duo: Folk Music 8pm
BBC Folk Musician of the Year 2009, Tom plays fiddle and blends traditional sounds from his home town of Newcastle with Irish, American and Scottish influences. With David Newey on guitar the duo have a lively, melodic sound.
Sat 23 The Importance of Being Earnest: Theatre 7.30pm Ages 12+
Oscar Wilde’s masterpiece in which Jack is in love with Gwendolen and Algernon with Cecily, but, when an identity crisis spirals out of control, worlds collide. Delicious mayhem ensues with Lady Bracknell.
Sun 24 Sunday Afternoon Tiffin Concert: Berkeley Ensemble: Classical Music 2pm
The ensemble play clarinet, cello and piano and comprise John Slack, Gemma Wareham and Elizabeth Burgess. The group is formed from the Southbank Sinfonia and will play superb pieces by Beethoven, Hugh Wood and Brahms.
Sun 30 Josh Widdicombe: The Further Adventures Of…: Stand-Up Comedy 8pm Ages 16+
Josh’s 2011 solo show was highly acclaimed and he comes to Cornerstone with its follow-up. One of the hottest new comedy stars.
BAR GIG
Fri 15 Jess Morgan: Folk Music 8pm FREE
Jess returns to Cornerstone with songs from her new album ‘Aye Me’. Support from Mew, Wooster, Boon.
GALLERY
7 Mar Royal Microscopical Society: Seeing Is Believing
– 7 Apr An exhibition of stunning images from the Royal Microscopical Society’s biennial Micrograph Competition features light and electron micrographs. Check the website for information about workshops, talks and interactive opportunities.
ONE-OFF WORKSHOP FOR ADULTS
Sat 16 Life Drawing 10.30am-4.30pm
Spend a whole day exploring new techniques in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. Suitable for beginners and more experienced artists alike. All materials are included in the price.