Your local hub for art, theatre, music and classes in Didcot, South Oxfordshire. And don't forget we are also a licenced bar!
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Didcot's home of entertainment bringing you inspiring theatre, toe-tapping music, hilarious comedy, brilliant children's shows and a wide range of arty courses. Why not pop in to our Nourish coffee shop for a drink, tasty snack or slice of cake?
The countdown is on! Autumn classes are just around the corner 🎨
Get £10 off if you sign up now before they begin. Let’s make this fall artistic and fun with lots of things to try including Printmaking, Beginners Acting, Youth Theatre and more https://www.cornerstone-arts.org/classes
Ready to make your mark? Join our Printmaking class this autumn on Mondays and turn your creativity into stunning prints! 🎨
This is a beginners class so from collagraphs to linocuts, we’ll teach you everything you need to know. Plus! Secure your spot a week before class starts and save £10! www.cornerstone-arts.org/classes-workshops/printmaking-autumn-2024
We would wax lyrical about how hilarious Sooz Kempner is, but we'll let her do the talking...
Sat 19 Oct. Be there or be as square as one of those Windows 2000 computers. 💾
🔗www.cornerstone-arts.org/whats/sooz-kempner-class-2000
Our new exhibition starts today with local artist Charlie Davies.
You can view the exhibitions in our gallery for free during opening hours 😀
Find out more about Charlie and her exhibition on our website www.cornerstone-arts.org/gallery/artist-transit-lands-end-john-ogroats
What's on?
A new exhibition 'Artist in Transit: Land's End to John O'Groats' by Artweeks artist Charlie Davies opens today at Cornerstone Arts Centre in Didcot. The exhibition follows her monumental journey from one end of the country in nine days and features many en plain air paintings, etchings, photography, musings and more.
The exhibition runs until 31st October.
To see more, and order the accompanying book, visit www.charliedaviesdesigns.co.uk
You can also read a feature article on Charlie and her trip here:
www.artweeks.org/sites/default/files/news/ox_august_2024_charlie_davies.pdf
Shaparak Khorsandi is coming to us this autumn with her new tour Scatterbrain on Fri 15 Nov 7.30pm - there's only a few tickets left so get yours quick 😮
www.cornerstone-arts.org/whats/shaparak-khorsandi-scatterbrain
Hello friends. My book, Scatterbrain is out in Paperback on Sept 5th. If you buy it, especially if you pre order it, you will also be buying my undying loyalty and friendship.
Pre orders make publishers very happy and, frankly, more likely to let me do more. So, if you don't hate me. Buy my book/friendship.
(I went on Lorraine and they bought up the shoplifting chapter. Don't let this have been for nothing
Dive into the magic behind the scenes of Luna Loves Library Day The Musical! 🌟
See the magic unfold as Luna and Dad explore library adventures and mend their story together. Don’t miss this heartwarming family musical on Sun 6 Oct www.cornerstone-arts.org/whats/luna-loves-library-day
The Fruit Cakes monthly meet-up is this Sat 7 Sep - catch up over a cake and coffee from 2-4pm 😀
🎟 Tickets are on sale now - don't miss out on our events this month! We've got:
🏳️🌈 Fruit Cakes q***r social meet-up on Saturday the 7th, 2 to 4pm at the Cornerstone Arts Centre in Didcot
🎨 Q***r Life Drawing on Sunday the 8th, 2 to 3:30pm at the South Oxford Community Centre (limited tickets, book via https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/tartproductions)
🧘♂️ Q***r Yoga on Sunday the 15th, 2 to 3pm at the South Oxford Community Centre (limited tickets, book via https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/tartproductions)
🏳️⚧️ Fruit Salad Trans*, Non-binary, Intersex & Questioning social meet-up on Sunday the 22nd, 2 to 4pm at the Old Fire Station Cafe in Oxford
We've given the monthly schedule a make-over for accessibility, what do you think? Tell us below! 👇
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Dreams really do come true! Our Cinderella panto is bringing magic, laughter, and a sprinkle of pumpkin spice to Cornerstone Arts Centre this December 👠 KD Theatre Productions
Get your tickets before they vanish like Cinderella's carriage at the stroke of midnight! https://www.cornerstone-arts.org/whats/cinderella
Why don't you pop the question? 😍💍
Cornerstone is the perfect place to spend time with your loved ones. Stop by for a delicious cake, wander through our art gallery, got to a class with friends, or book that family theatre trip! We can't wait to welcome you...
🔗www.cornerstone-arts.org/
And just like that, we've hosted our last event for Didcot Garden Party 2024😢
Thank you to everyone who came down to enjoy our programme of activities. We had so much fun!
We would love to hear what you thought of Didcot Garden Party, so we can make it even better next time. Follow this link to complete a short feedback form:theconversation.southandvale.gov.uk/policy-and-programmes/didcot-garden-party-2024/
Our popular fixture, Café Jazz, is back tonight!🎤
Come along from 5pm to see our café come to life with an evening of toe-tapping jazz music. Absolutely free, of course...
🔗www.cornerstone-arts.org/whats/caf%C3%A9-jazz
Next week is 🌱 Here at Cornerstone, we're encouraging you to do your bit!
Why not bring reusable cups to Café Nourish for your takeaway coffees, and your own refillable water bottles to replenish on site, rather than single-use plastic bottles.
PLUS, we're ringing in this week of celebrating sustainability TODAY (10am-3pm), with a community day all about reducing food waste and eating well. Pop in and say hello!
🔗www.cornerstone-arts.org/whats/special-foodie-event
Whatever you're looking to get out of your visit to Cornerstone, make some time for yourself and give one of our many activities a go!🥰
Our Autumn season is now on sale, and there's still time to secure your spot on our of our classes at an Early Bird rate. Why not visit our website for more details, or pop in to have a chat with our friendly box office team!
🔗www.cornerstone-arts.org/classes
That feeling when you have an NT Live in your diary!🕺
Don't miss out! Prima Facie is coming to our screen Thu 12 Sep, featuring the incomparable Jodie Comer.
🔗www.cornerstone-arts.org/whats/ntlive-prima-facie
Our cafe Nourish will be closing from 3pm today!
We're sorry for any inconvenience this causes. We're training our staff but we will be resuming business as usual tomorrow. ☕
Didcot! The Jean Genie show is hitting town for the first time in 30 years on Fri, Nov 8th! 🎸
Catch John Mainwaring as he delivers an incredible Bowie tribute, performing hits like ‘Life on Mars’, ‘Starman’, and ‘Jean Genie’ with all the flair and energy of the legend himself! 🌟 https://www.cornerstone-arts.org/whats/jean-genie
It's time to welcome a new exhibition!🌈
Next week (Tue 3 Sep), "Artist in Transit - Land's End to John O'Groats," by local artist, Charlie Davies, opens in our gallery space.
Her work will transport you through the wilds and wonders of UK scenery, painted on the road during an epic journey traversing the length of the country.
🔗www.cornerstone-arts.org/gallery/artist-transit-lands-end-john-ogroats
Psst! Got your glass slippers ready? 🎉
The enchanting tale of Cinderella by KD Theatre Productions is coming to Cornerstone Arts Centre from 18 - 31 December. Tag your fairy godmother to get ready for some Christmas magic!
Book now https://www.cornerstone-arts.org/whats/cinderella
Are you looking for recipes and cooking hacks that are better for you AND for the planet?🌎❤️ Pop along to Cornerstone this Friday!
Watch cooking demos that reduce food waste, chat to local organisations about improving food access, get some handy tips for growing your own food at home, and much more...
View the full programme on our website! FREE and no booking required.
🔗www.cornerstone-arts.org/whats/special-foodie-event
Get some precious family time in your diary for Autumn and join us for Luna Loves Library Day: The Musical!
Based on the critically acclaimed book by Waterstones Children’s Laureate Joseph Coelho and illustrator Fiona Lumbers, join Luna and Dad as they discover magic and mystery, laughter and sadness and, through the power of stories❤
🔗www.cornerstone-arts.org/whats/luna-loves-library-day
It's nearly time to say goodbye to Didcot Garden Party for another year!
Join us on Friday for a special foodie event and then stick around for some evening jazz in our cafe ☕️
And don't forget Cinderella is on sale now! https://www.cornerstone-arts.org/
Who else is confused by the weather at the moment?🌩☀️🌧
It reminded us of this beautiful, stormy print from our printmaking class! There's still time to book on to this class for the Autumn term at an Early Bird rate. Come along to make your own gorgeous prints and master a range of techniques, including linocut, collagraph, monoprinting, and Chine Colle.
🔗www.cornerstone-arts.org/classes-workshops/printmaking-autumn-2024
Did you know we teach LAMDA qualifications in acting, verse & prose, and public speaking?🤩
Our class for school years 7+ offers up to grade 8 and Gold level qualification, as well as UCAS accreditation, and it still has some spaces remaining for the Autumn term.
This is a brilliant opportunity for your child to gain confidence, learn valuable skills, and work towards annual LAMDA examinations in a playful, supportive group environment.
🔗www.cornerstone-arts.org/classes-workshops/lamda-levels-2-and-3-autumn-2024
The rain can't stop us!
Today's performances of The Guy in the Luggage Rack at 12pm & 2.30pm will be moved inside to our auditorium so feel free to pop in, get out of the rain & grab yourself a hot drink in our cafe before the show ☔️
It's the final week of 😢
That means you don't have long left to pop in and meet our moo-vellous group of oxen!
What should their girl group name be? Girls a-cowed? Destiny's Calf? Fifth Harmooooony? Those were the best we could manage🤣 Let us know if you can do better!
🔗https://oxtrail2024.co.uk/
We can't wait for Christina Alden & Alex Patterson to hit our stage on Thu 7 Nov. Folk magic is guaranteed! Tickets on sale here: https://www.cornerstone-arts.org/whats/christina-alden-alex-patterson
🌙Autumn Tour🌙
Gigs, gigs, gigs! We’re gonna be heading out this autumn and it would be very lovely to see you all 💛 We’ve got a pocket full of new songs and a suitcase of hand printed merch at the ready. Excited to be joined by the talented JPdoublebass…roll on October! 🎻🪕
16/10 Ely Folk Club - Cambridgeshire
18/10 Debenham Community - Suffolk
19/10 Swanton Novers Village Hall - Norfolk
22/10 Dartford Folk Club - Kent
23/10 Hanger Farm - Southampton
24/10 The Fleece Inn, Bretforton - Worcestershire
26/10 Helmsley Arts Centre - Yorkshire
27/20 Bowes Park Folk Club - London
02/11 Cedars Hall - Somerset
07/11 Cornerstone Arts Centre - Oxfordshire
08/11 Tunstall Acoustic Music Sessions - North Yorkshire
09/11 Kirkgate Arts & Heritage - Cumbria
11/11 The Lightship - Northumberland
16/11 Clonter - Cheshire
17/11 St Saviour's Church, St Albans
20/11 Faversham Folk Club - Kent
23/11 Canopy Theatre - Suffolk
24/11 Cafe #9 - Sheffield
29/11 Temperance - Leamington Spa
30/11 Cambridge Junction
03/12 Norwich Arts Centre
2000s kids rise up! The hilarious Sooz Kempner is coming to our stage on Sat 19 Oct for an evening of nostalgia, with her new comedy show Class of 2000.
Topics include: Politics, horses, EastEnders and the Millennium Bug. A show for anyone who remembers the year 2000 or had big dreams as a kid.
🔗www.cornerstone-arts.org/whats/sooz-kempner-class-2000
This is your sign to head down to our gallery to see Didcot Dairy Story before it closes!
This exhibition has been very popular so far, and we can see why. It sheds a light on Didcot's rich heritage, and how it has shaped the town we know today❤️
🔗www.cornerstone-arts.org/gallery/didcot-dairy-story
The party isn't over!💃 Are you ready for another weekend of FREE fun at Didcot Garden Party?
This weekend brings you a South-American sound experience, and family theatre like you've never seen it before, performed from an original, constantly moving aerial set.
➡️The Flamenco Thief: Fri 23 Aug 5.30pm
➡️The Guy in the Luggage Rack: Sat 24 Aug 12pm & 2.30pm (times subject to change depending on weather conditions)
www.cornerstone-arts.org/whats-on
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OX117NE
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| Tuesday | 10am - 5pm |
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| Friday | 10am - 5pm |
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| Sunday | 11am - 4pm |
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The countdown is on! Autumn classes are just around the corner 🎨 Get £10 off if you sign up now before they begin. Let’s make this fall artistic and fun with lots of things to try including Printmaking, Beginners Acting, Youth Theatre and more https://www.cornerstone-arts.org/classes
Ready to make your mark? Join our Printmaking class this autumn on Mondays and turn your creativity into stunning prints! 🎨 This is a beginners class so from collagraphs to linocuts, we’ll teach you everything you need to know. Plus! Secure your spot a week before class starts and save £10! www.cornerstone-arts.org/classes-workshops/printmaking-autumn-2024
We would wax lyrical about how hilarious Sooz Kempner is, but we'll let her do the talking... Sat 19 Oct. Be there or be as square as one of those Windows 2000 computers. 💾 🔗www.cornerstone-arts.org/whats/sooz-kempner-class-2000
Dive into the magic behind the scenes of Luna Loves Library Day The Musical! 🌟 See the magic unfold as Luna and Dad explore library adventures and mend their story together. Don’t miss this heartwarming family musical on Sun 6 Oct www.cornerstone-arts.org/whats/luna-loves-library-day
Why don't you pop the question? 😍💍 Cornerstone is the perfect place to spend time with your loved ones. Stop by for a delicious cake, wander through our art gallery, got to a class with friends, or book that family theatre trip! We can't wait to welcome you... 🔗www.cornerstone-arts.org/
This is your sign to head down to our gallery to see Didcot Dairy Story before it closes! This exhibition has been very popular so far, and we can see why. It sheds a light on Didcot's rich heritage, and how it has shaped the town we know today❤️ 🔗www.cornerstone-arts.org/gallery/didcot-dairy-story
There's still time to secure your spot on one of our tap fancing classes for the Autumn term!👯♀️ Whether you're a beginner who is new to tapping, or an intermediate-level dancer, looking to improve technique and confidence, we have a class for you. Check out our website for more details and book NOW to secure an exclusive early bird rate! 🔗www.cornerstone-arts.org/classes
🔊Turn your volume up and listen to the enchanting music of Lulo Reinhardt and Yuliya Lonskaya! Come along on Thu 19 Sep to experience their gorgeous fusion of folk, jazz, bossa nova, baroque, and Classical. Music lovers, you do not want to miss this! 🔗www.cornerstone-arts.org/whats/lulo-reinhardt-yuliya-lonskaya
Parents, are you sick of tidying up?🤣 Leave it to us! Bring your pint-sized Picassos along to Mess Makers, and give them a chance to get creative wih paint, glue, sequins, and more! Aimed at children in school years 1-6. Book now to secure an early bird rate for the Autumn term. 🔗www.cornerstone-arts.org/classes-workshops/mess-makers-school-years-1-6-autumn-2024
Something spooky is coming to Cornerstone...👻 We're running a devilishly good ticket offer on two of our upcoming theatre shows! If you book tickets to see Frankenstein (on a budget) AND The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, you get 15% off applied at checkout. More spook for less! Visit our website for more information (if you dare!) 🔗www.cornerstone-arts.org/latest/15-spooky-autumn-theatre-shows
Are you looking for recipes and cooking hacks that are better for you AND for the planet? 🌍❤️ Why not pop along to our amazing Foodie Day Event (Fri 30 Aug). Watch cooking demos that reduce food waste, chat to local organisations about improving access to fresh, low-cost food, get some handy tips for growing your own food at home, and much more... View the full programme on our website. FREE and no booking required. 🔗www.cornerstone-arts.org/whats/special-foodie-event
Have you watched aerial theatre before?🤔 The Guy in the Luggage Rack combines striking aerial acrobatics with physical comedy, and a moving story about memory and grief, all brought together with a playful and light touch. It's perfect for adults and children (8+) alike and will be playing in our courtyard for FREE on Sat 24 Aug as part of Didcot Garden Party. 🔗www.cornerstone-arts.org/whats/guy-luggage-rack 🎭 She Said Jump
Have fun, make friends, and hone your theatrical skills at our Beginners Acting class for adults. Explore a variety of performance skills, gain confidence, and learn all about the fundamentals of acting. Absolutely no experience necessary! Visit our website for dates & timings, and to secure your spot at an early bird rate⏰ www.cornerstone-arts.org/classes-workshops/beginners-acting-autumn-2024
The summer holidays will be over before you know it! Are you ready for Autumn and Winter? We've compiled our picks of upcoming family shows to keep the kids occupied as the days get shorter... 🔗www.cornerstone-arts.org/whats-on
Feeling hot and bothered? Don't worry! Christmas is just around the corner here at Cornerstone👀 Check out our programme of brilliant festive events, including Christmas crafting, a sensory theatre experience for pre-schoolers in An Elf Advent-ure, PLUS our much anticipated pantomime, Cinderella! 👠 🔗www.cornerstone-arts.org/whats-on
Looking for a new activity that both engages the mind and conditions the body? Sign up for our Autumn season of Pilates classes that blend strength and flexibility-controlled exercises to improve posture, reduce stress, and create lean muscle. Book now to secure an early bird rate: www.cornerstone-arts.org/classes-workshops/pilates-autumn-2024
Don't forget our spooky theatre offer for this autumn 😮 If you book tickets to see Frankenstein (on a budget) 17 Oct and The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde 31 Oct at the same time you get 15% off! This will automatically be applied when you book 🎭 www.cornerstone-arts.org/latest/15-spooky-autumn-theatre-shows
Have you always wanted to give printmaking a go? Or maybe you're looking to brush up on your existing skills?🎨 Sign up to our classes running this Autumn and master collagraph printing, monoprinting, linocut, and Chine Colle techniques. All materials provided. Book now for an Early Bird rate. Check our website for full dates and times: www.cornerstone-arts.org/classes-workshops/printmaking-autumn-2024
Why not join us for a supportive ten-week course to introduce you to the skills and techniques of pencil drawing! You will learn to use line, tone, contour and colour to create drawings from a range of subjects. All materials provided! Visit our website for full details, including times and prices: www.cornerstone-arts.org/classes-workshops/drawing-pencil-beginners-autumn-2024
Come with me to visit our latest exhibition: Didcot Dairy Story!🐄 Why not drop in to make some fascinating discoveries about Didcot's local history. Open in our gallery space until Sat 31 Aug. www.cornerstone-arts.org/gallery/didcot-dairy-story
Cornerstone Arts Centre is Didcot's home of entertainment bringing you inspiring theatre, toe-tapping music, hilarious comedy, brilliant children's shows and a wide range of arty courses.
2018 marks Cornerstone’s 10th birthday -- a decade entertaining our community!
If you’ve never visited us before, pop in and pick up a season brochure. We’re sure you’ll find something to enjoy... And while you’re here stop a while in our Nourish coffee shop for a drink, tasty snack or slice of cake. And don't forget we are also a licenced bar!
