CORNERSTONE – SPRING SEASON – FEBRUARY 2013 LISTINGS
25 Station Road, Didcot, OX11 7NE
Box Office: 01235 515144 Tickets online: www.cornerstone-arts.org
PERFORMANCE
Fri 1 Shappi Khorsandi Comedy: Stand Up 8pm
In her youth Shappi dreamed impossibly romantic dreams. She still does. Sharp, playful and funny. Expect strong language.
Sat 2 Romeo & Juliet Family Theatre 6pm
Bold storytelling, imaginative staging, music and the power and beauty of the adapted original text. High calibre theatre from Bristol Old Vic Theatre School.
Fri 8 London Community Gospel Choir Music: Gospel 8pm
Touring their new album ‘Glorious’, recorded at the Abbey Road Studios, the Choir bring a mix of gospel, soul, R’n’B and swingbeat.
Sat 9 Silly Songs Of Shakespeare Music: Comedy 7pm
Instructive and fun for the whole family to enjoy, Fearg and the Sonnettes serenade with ‘synopsongs’ of Will’s most famous works.
Sun 10 Cushion Concert: The Koto Music: Children 11am
The Koto is the national instrument of Japan. Come and see how it’s played, and bring your cushions!
Sat 16 Four New Poofs and a Piano Comedy: Music 8pm
A new line-up of this irreverent four piece vocal group includes the legendary Bobby Crush at the piano. High octane and camp this show features audience participation and adult humour.
Sun 17 Dogs Don’t Do Ballet Theatre: Children 2pm
Biff is a dog who likes moonlight, music and walking on his tiptoes. Biff thinks he’s a ballerina.
Thu 21 Orchestra of St John String Quartet Music: Classical 11am, 2pm, 7.30pm
Exquisite music from top-class professional musicians
Sat 23 Owen O’Neill: Struck By Lightning Comedy: Theatre 8pm
Owen is a star of several hit Edinburgh Fringe productions and is probably the finest comedy storyteller working today.
Sun 24 Tiffin Concert: Viola and Percussion Music: Classical 2pm
American violinist Stephen Upshaw is a noted interpreter of contemporary classical music. Callie Hough, on percussion, has performed with countless orchestras and won Outstanding Soloist at the National Youth Jazz Championships.
Wed 27 Didcot Film Club 8pm
BAR GIG
Fri 22 Phil McMinn 8pm (FREE)
Soaring vocals, tortured lyrics and beautiful melodies. With support from Duchess.
GALLERY
Thurs 7 Feb- Miranda Creswell: The Didcot Dog Mile
Sunday 3 Mar Miranda made a detailed landscape drawing on a path overlooking an excavation by Oxford Archaeologists in summer 2012. The result is a collaborative exhibition of Miranda’s sketches, archaeological working drawings, historical photographs and artwork by local artists.
REGULAR CLASSES & WORKSHOPS STARTING IN FEBRUARY 2013
(Half term break for all classes from 11 – 17 February)
Tues 19 Feb Youth Theatre
6-10 years 4.30-5.30pm
11-15 years 5.45-7.15pm
Street Dance Adults 15+ 6-7pm
Book Group Adult monthly 7-8.30pm
West End Dance Adult 7.15-8.15pm
Creative Writing Adult 7.30-9pm
Tap – Beginners/Improvers Adult 8.30-9.30pm
Cabaret Dance Adult, ladies only 8.30-9.30pm
Weds 20 Feb Mature Movement Adults 50+ 11.30am-12.30pm
Baby Boogie Parent & tot 0-18 months 1-1.30pm
Parent & Toddler Ballet
18-30 months 1.45-2.15pm
2-3 years 2.30-3pm
Ballet
3-4 years 3.15-3.45pm
4-6 years 4-4.45pm
Youth Hip Hop 7-11 years 5-5.45pm
Contemporary Dance Adult 6-7.15pm
Ballet – Beginners Adult 7.30-8.30pm
Privately run class: Pilates Matwork – All Levels 6-7pm
Privately run class: Daisy Birthing Classes – For A Relaxed Active Birth
7.30-8.45pm
Thurs 21 Feb Parent & Toddler Ballet 18 months – 3 years 11.45am-12.15pm
Ballet – New Starters 3-4 years 1.15-1.45pm
Ballet
3-4 years 3.15-3.45pm
4-6 years 4-4.45pm
6-9 years 6-6.45pm
Youth Dance 4-6 years 5-5.45pm
Yoga Adult 7-8.15pm
Privately run class: Camino Del Flamenco – Spanish Flamenco dance classes for children and adults. Various from 4pm
Fri 22 Feb Ballroom
Intermediate Adult 7.30-8.30pm
Beginners Adult 8.30-9.30pm
N.B. Some evenings include an extra hour for social dancing (both levels) – check with the tutor!
Privately run class: Music & Movement for under 5s 10-11am
Every Friday during term time
Privately run class: Phoenix Tae Kwon Do (every Friday)
4-6 years 6.30-7pm
6+ years 7-8pm
Sat 23 Feb Street Dance (10 week course)
8-10 years 10-10.45am
11-12 years 11am-12noon
12-14 years 12.15-1.15pm
Sundays Privately run class: Phoenix Flutes
2nd Sunday of every month 2-4pm
Privately run class: Crescendo Mixed A Cappella Singers
Sundays during term time from Sunday 6 January 2-4pm
ONE OFF WORKSHOP FOR ADULTS
Sat 23 Feb Sing Into Spring 10.30am-1.30pm
An uplifting day of harmony singing lead by Janet Stansfield of ‘Joined Up Singing’. Raise your energy and warm your heart by joining with others to learn songs from a variety of traditions. All material will be taught by ear – no music reading skills required. All abilities welcome.
HALF TERM FUN
Tues 12 – Animal Nonsense! 10am-4pm FREE DROP-IN ACTIVITY
Fri 15 Show us your maddest ideas of animals doing silly things using sculpture and drawings. All ages.
Tues 12 Feb Clay Sculpture Ages 5-10 years 1.30-3.30pm
Adult goes free when accompanied by a child.
Thurs 14 Feb Make A Mask
Learn to create a mask with different materials and methods, and let your imagination run loose.
Fri 15 Feb Mask Theatre 7-11 years 10.30am-3pm
Use a mask to develop your own unique characters, and find fun and entertaining ways to tell their stories in a brand new play, performed for parents and friends. A range of masks and props will be provided and you can bring your own mask from the ‘Make A Mask’ workshop.