Every year, Cornerstone Arts puts together an incredible collection of entertainment, bringing local and national talent to the venue. Artists such as ‘Bill Bailey: Work in Progress’, ‘Comedy Special: Ed Byrne & Comedians TBA!’ and ‘Rich Hall: Chin Music’ who are all booked to appear this autumn are fully booked! There are many other entertainers and events however for you to enjoy so don’t miss out and see what appeals to you. Just a few highlights are:
Friday 7 November: The Dreaming Spires
Acclaimed Oxfordshire five-piece The Dreaming Spires mark their eagerly awaited return with a special hometown show following the release of their new album, Normal Town, on Clubhouse Records.
The album was inspired by coverage of a 2017 study which concluded that Didcot was ‘the most normal town in England’. The record explores themes of home, nostalgia, alienation and the beauty of everyday life, blending 60s rock ‘n’ roll influences with chamber pop accents, underpinned by a subtle layer of political commentary.
‘’...power-pop hooks and sweet harmonies’’
8/10 UNCUT
Opening the show, which starts at 7.30pm, will be poet and artist Shaun Belcher, reading from his ‘Thames Valley Texas’ poetry collection – all about subjects within 5 miles of Cornerstone! WOOD HQ is the organisation behind the acclaimed Wood Festival, sister event Septembersong, and one-off ‘Happenings’ such as this one. One not to miss!
Friday 21 November: Alfie Moore: Acopalypse Now
Time to spend an evening of comedic enjoyment with curtain up at 7.30pm.
The Four Horsemen of Rising Crime, Global Warming, AI and Culture Wars are galloping towards us. Are we on the road to hell? And can we avoid the potholes? In his brand new tour show ‘Fair Cop’ Alfie has the antidote to the breakdown of law and order, fake news and the price of baked beans.
He’s encountered more than his fair share of egotistical dictators in his policing career and learnt when pragmatism, and more than a dash of laughter, can defuse even the most menacing showdown. Join Alfie as he’s saddles up to see off those bullies on their pesky ponies. Doomsday is no laughing matter, but this show certainly is.
Reviews:
“Offbeat, revealing and very funny” You Magazine
“Brilliantly funny…genuinely hilarious” David Mitchell
“His charisma shines through as bright and colourful as a twirling blue light” Times
Thursday 18 to Wednesday 31 December: Beauty and The Beast
It’s panto time! What could be better than watching a tale as old as time when the award-winning Polka Dot Pantomimes bring the magical classic of ‘Beauty and the Beast’ to the stage in Didcot. This professional theatre company will ensure they bring all the festive sparkle you could wish for as the tell the story of the spellbinding adventure filled with laughter, love and enchantment. Expect dazzling scenery, glittering costumes, magical special effects, toe-tapping musical numbers, and real live panto pooches. With plenty of laughs and audience participation, this is pantomime at its very best — a heartwarming festive treat that the entire family will enjoy, from toddlers to grandparents.
Starring Joshua Chandos as the hilarious Dolly Doughnut, Daniel Noah as the fabulous French Franc, Izzy Double as the beautiful Belle, Craig Plant as the dashing Prince Lucian, Emily Oakes as the wicked Grimalkin, Phil Towers as lovable Maurice, and Daisy Anna-Locke as the magical Fairy Fabulous.
There is an exclusive Preview Night on Thurs 18 Dec at a discounted price of £21, £17 Concessions and Child tickets and get to see the show before anyone else!
There will be Meet & Greets post-shows on Sat 20 & Sun 21 Dec. There will be a FREE Touch Tour on Sun 28 Dec at 10am, prior to the 11am performance. You can book your free place to this and find out more about the touch tour follow the link from this page cornerstone-arts.org/whats/beauty-and-beast. There will also be a relaxed performance on Sun 28 Dec at 11am.
Don’t delay in booking your tickets. Simply visit cornerstone-arts.org/whats-on
or call the Box Office: 01235 515144. Cornerstone Arts Centre, 25 Station Rd, Didcot OX11 7NE
