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Didcot's home of art, comedy, dance, drama, classes and so much more! https://www.cornerstone-arts.org/
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We love that so many groups have chosen us for their regular community catch ups! From this Thu 6 Mar we have a new group joining us every 1st Thu of the month from 1-3pm, Touched By Cancer. A place to escape from the cloud of worries and where people are free to chat about their experiences.

Filmed live at the National Theatre, Ncuti Gatwa & Sharon D. Clarke star in this joyful reimagining of The Importance of Being Earnest on Thu 6 Mar 🎟️ And don't forget our relaxed & captioned screening on Sat 22 Mar! www.cornerstone-arts.org/.../nt-live-.... #NTLive #Didcot @ntlive.bsky.social

Following her hit tour Riawakening (Top Ten Best Stand-up Shows of 2024 – Telegraph), the fearless Ria Lina is coming to us on Sat 4 Oct!🤩 Expect razor-sharp wit, bold observations, and nonstop laughs as she takes on the world.🤣 Grab your tickets now: www.cornerstone-arts.org/whats/ria-li...

If you’ve ever survived a school WhatsApp group, negotiated with a toddler, or just need a night off, Alyssa Kyria's The Funny Mummy on Sat 8 Mar is for YOU! 🤣 www.cornerstone-arts.org/whats/alyssa... #Didcot #Comedy #WhatsOnOxfordshire #Family #InternationalWomansDay

There’s plenty to enjoy at Cornerstone this week! 🤩 Whether you fancy getting creative with a relaxing painting class, diving into a thrilling Sherlock Holmes mystery, or rocking out to the sounds of Fleetwood Mac, we’ve got something for you 🎨 Find out more on our website www.cornerstone-arts.org

Three suitors, one independent woman—who will win Bathsheba Everdene’s heart? Experience Far from the Madding Crowd on Wed 16 Apr, a gripping adaptation of Thomas Hardy’s classic, brought to life by Conn Artists Theatre Company 🎭 www.cornerstone-arts.org/whats/far-madding-crowd-0 #BookSky

End your week with the sound of Billy Watman tomorrow Fri 21 Feb from 5-7pm! Sit back in our café with a drink, friends and family for an evening of musical talent not to be missed 🎸 #FreeEvent #FreeFridayMusic #WhatsOnOxfordshire

Join us on Thu 20 Mar and save 15% when you book tickets to see The Picture of Dorian Gray 📚 Described by Stage Talk as "thoroughly engaging...intimate and intoxicating" this is a must see for theatre and literature fans! 🔗 www.cornerstone-arts.org/whats/picture-dorian-gray #BookSky #WhatsOnOxon

Looking for something to do this half term? Join us on Wed 19 Feb at 11am and decorate your own photo frame 😀 We provide all the materials and your little ones can get creating 🎨 No need to book, just turn up on the day! www.cornerstone-arts.org/classes-workshops/decorate-your-own-photo-frame

Holmes is back... and he’s got a secret. 🔍 In 1916, after two years in Sussex, Sherlock Holmes returns to Baker Street to close the final chapter of his legendary career. 🎟️ Thu 27 Feb 🤯 www.cornerstone-arts.org/whats/sherlock-holmes-last-act #WhatsOnOxon #Didcot #BookSky #SherlockHolmes

Too many men suffer in silence, believing that talking about mental health is weakness. Join Mid-Life Men for an evening of real-life stories, live interviews, inspiring talks, and live music by local men designed to spark honest conversations about mental health. #MensMetalHealth #MentalHealth

Celebrate International Women's Day with Alyssa Kyria: The Funny Mummy for a hilarious evening all about the bonkers world of parenting 😂 📆 Sat 8 Mar 7.30pm 🔗 www.cornerstone-arts.org/whats/alyssa-kyria-funny-mummy #InternationalWomensDay #OneWomanShow #ComedyNight #Parenting #WhatsOnOxon

What do you get if you cross a bit of comedy, with music and the odd drink or two? 🤔 The Booze-ical! 😂 Join The Thinking Drinkers for a brand-new musical extravaganza on Sat 10 May.... and every audience member gets five free drinks 🍹 🎫 www.cornerstone-arts.org/whats/thinking-drinkers-booze-ical

Men Speak Up – A Men’s Mental Health Evening @Cornestone, Didcot March 27 2025 potteringabout8.wordpress.com/2025/02/12/m... @cornerstonearts.bsky.social

Grown-up comedy where babies are welcome and laughs are guaranteed on Thu 24 Apr at 12pm 🤣 No need for childcare—just park the buggy, grab a drink (G&T, anyone? 🍸), and enjoy top UK comedians in a relaxed, baby-friendly setting. www.cornerstone-arts.org/whats/byob-bring-your-own-baby

We're one of the donation drop off points for the #Play2Give #EasterEgg collection. This is their 5th year collecting donated eggs to give to children and their families at Oxford Children's Hospital 😀 www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/24924584.didcot-charity-play2give-launches-fifth-easter-appeal/

Come splash into SPLASH! on Sat 15 Mar! This #interactive, #multi-sensory show invites families to journey through rain, rivers, and oceans while playing and moving alongside dancers. Perfect for little explorers 2-7 years old. www.cornerstone-arts.org/whats/splash #WhatsOnOxon #Family

www.discogs.com/seller/Stran... vinyl online or a few crates to peruse at Cornerstone Arts Centre #didcot #oxfordshire pick up a copy of Nightshift also ….@ #vinyl #cafeculture Nightshift Magazine @cornerstonearts.bsky.social

ON SALE NOW ✨ The UK's top comic magician Pete Firman is back at Cornerstone and he's bringing his brand new show Tricks & Giggles on Fri 3 Oct! Book your tickets here: www.cornerstone-arts.org/whats/pete-f... #magic #didcot #whatsonoxfordshire #oxfordmagic

A Wilde Deal You Can’t Miss! 🎭 Oscar Wilde’s The Picture of Dorian Gray is coming to our stage on Thu 20 Mar—and we're offering 15% off your ticket! 🎟✨ The discount is automatically applied at checkout, so all you have to do is book and enjoy. www.cornerstone-arts.org/whats/picture-dorian-gray

Join Wildlife Artist Daren Mason on Thu 27 Feb from 10.30am - 12.30pm to paint a lively kingfisher! 🎨 You will learn about how to use colour and how to create movement All levels are welcome. 😀 🔗www.cornerstone-arts.org/classes-workshops/paint-kingfisher #Arts #PaintingWorkshop #WhatsOnOxon

🕺 Stayin’ Alive, Stayin’ Alive! Grab your dancing shoes and join us for a night of timeless Bee Gees magic. Tickets are selling fast – you won't want to miss it!✨ 📅 Sat 22 Feb www.cornerstone-arts.org/whats/magic-bee-gees #WhatsOnOxon #Didcot #BeeGeeTribute #LiveMusic

Our new Performing Arts grant is now open! Voluntary and community performing arts organisations can now apply for up to £5,000 in funding for projects that improve community wellbeing across the district. Deadline for applications is 3 March. southoxon.gov.uk/grants #Grants #PerformingArts

Didcot Concert Orchestra are performing their next show this Sunday! Featuring calming classics and family favourites, it’s the perfect way to finish your weekend 🎼 🎟️Sun 9 Feb at 4pm www.cornerstone-arts.org/whats/didcot-concert-orchestra #WhatsOnOxon #LiveMusic #LiveOrchestra #Didcot

Literature fans we have a gem of a show coming to us in March 📖 The Picture of Dorian Gray based on the Oscar Wilde classic tale and features unique puppetry and a powerful original soundtrack. 📅 Thu 20 Mar 7.30pm 🔗www.cornerstone-arts.org/whats/picture-dorian-gray #WhatsOnOxon #Didcot #BookSky

Prepare to have your mind officially blown! 🤯 James Phelan's The Dreamer hits our stage Sat 15 Feb! It’s the kind of experience that’ll leave you questioning everything, aching with laughter and dizzy in disbelief✨ www.cornerstone-arts.org/whats/james-phelan-dreamer #Magic #Didcot #WhatsOnOxon

Fantastic February is nearly here and we have a jam packed month full of entertainment! From free Friday music, to pop tributes, theatre, science films and cabaret 🤩 🔗 website www.cornerstone-arts.org/ #WhatsOnOxon #FebruaryTheatre #FebruaryWhatsOn #Didcot #Entertainment

Happy Lunar New Year! It's the #YearOfTheSnake, 🐍 a year of adaptability and renewal. Our Chinese Brush Painting sessions start this Sat 1 Feb a great way to learn about this centuries old painting technique! 👉 www.cornerstone-arts.org/classes-workshops/chinese-brush-painting-spring-2025 🖌

Struggle to find a babysitter? Don't want to miss out on our shows? We have the show for you! BYOB - Bring Your Own Baby a comedy event for adults and babies are welcome! 🤩 📅 Thu 24 Apr 12pm 🔗www.cornerstone-arts.org/whats/byob-bring-your-own-baby #Comedy #BYOB #WhatsOnOxon #DidcotComedy 🧑‍🍼

Experience the magic of Fleetwood Mac’s greatest hits as Fleetwood Shack takes the stage with an extraordinary tribute performance 🤩 Expect iconic anthems, soaring melodies, and a night of pure nostalgia Fri 28 Feb www.cornerstone-arts.org/whats/fleetwood-shack #WhatsOnOxon #LiveMusic #Didcot

Want to get away from that back to work feeling on a Sunday and relax with good music? Then join us on Sun 9 Feb at 4pm for the latest concert from the Didcot Concert Orchestra. 🔗 www.cornerstone-arts.org/whats/didcot-concert-orchestra #WhatsOnOxon #LiveMusic #LiveOrchestra #Didcot

Theatre lovers, get your fix at Far From the Madding Crowd! Thomas Hardy's classic will be brought to life on our stage on Wed 16 Apr. Get your tickets now!🎭 🎟️www.cornerstone-arts.org/whats/far-madding-crowd-0 #Theatre #Literature #booksky #WhatsOnOxon #Didcot

James Phelan, star of The Greatest Magician, returns with his brand new show 'The Dreamer' on Sat 15 Feb! James is infamous for jamming the BBC switchboard after he correctly predicted the lottery 🤩 🎟️ www.cornerstone-arts.org/whats/james-phelan-dreamer #magic #whatsonoxfordshire #Didcot

Step into the world of Tim Collard’s Socially Distanced and experience art born from isolation — where creativity thrives and new landscapes of shape, colour, and texture emerge from lockdown’s quiet corners. ✨ Tue 14 Jan - Sat 1 Mar #Art #Exhibition #Lockdown #ContemporaryArt @bsky.art

Will you be our valentine?💋 Oxphwoard are back with their Anti-Valentine's Cabaret on Thu 13 Feb in a glittering array of lip syncing, striptease, and comedy! www.cornerstone-arts.org/whats/anti-valentines-cabaret-0 #Cabaret #Valentines #WhatsOnOxon #Didcot

Our hibernation is over and we are ready to welcome you back🥰 Why not pop over and say hello? #Reopen #HappyNewYear #Cafe #SupportLocal #Didcot

Do you have any New Year's resolutions? Why not let us help you keep them past January this year! Learn a new skill, book that family day out, and make time for 'me-time' at Cornerstone🧡 www.cornerstone-arts.org/ #NewYearsResolution #Didcot

Only a handful of shows left in our Cinderella panto run—and even Chanel is shocked at how quickly tickets are going! 😱✨ Don’t miss your chance to join the magic before the curtain falls. Grab your tickets now! 🎟️ www.cornerstone-arts.org/whats/cinderella

Do you look back at your school assembly with fond memories? Singing Lord of The Dance or All Things Bright And Beautiful? If so Primary School Assembly Bangers Live is the show for you! 📚 📆 Fri 14 Mar 7.30pm www.cornerstone-arts.org/whats/primary-school-assembly-bangers-live

Our first reviews are in! We're so pleased you enjoyed the opening night of our magical show Cinderella 😍 And if you're coming along to see us and would like a shout out for a birthday or special occasion please let our Box Office know before the show ✨ www.cornerstone-arts.org/whats/cinderella

Today's the day! ✨ We're so excited for the first performance of the most magical pantomime of them all, Cinderella 😀 We can't wait to see you all, please remember to tag us into any pics and tell us what you think of the show! 🔗 www.cornerstone-arts.org/whats/cinderella

Ready, set, GO...🚦 Our first week of panto is selling FAST and we're so excited to welcome audiences for a dose of festive magic. Still in the market for tickets? Check out this handy colour code for best availability. www.cornerstone-arts.org/whats/cinderella #WhatsOnOxon #Pantomime #Cinderella

Stephen is coming to our stage next year!! Sat 27 Sep, tickets are on sale now www.cornerstone-arts.org/whats/stephen-k-amos-now-were-talking

Congrats to Chris McCausland and Diane Buswell for winning Strictly 🤩 Chris has shown that music, dance and entertainment is for everyone. On Sat 28 Dec at 1pm we have a free Touch Tour for those with visual impairments to go on-stage, meet the cast, and feel their costumes and props! Image: PA

Do you spot a special Christmas guest flying over Didcot?👀 We hope we're on the nice list this year, because what we really want to find in our stocking is a Cornerstone Gift Voucher! Visit our website to order yours today www.cornerstone-arts.org/buy-gift-voucher-or-gift-membership

🚨NEW SHOW ON SALE!🚨 The #NTLive production Dr. Strangelove is coming to us in the new year! 🎟️Thu 3 Apr An explosively funny satire about a rogue U.S General who triggers a nuclear attack, starring the hilarious Steve Coogan. www.cornerstone-arts.org/whats/nt-live-dr-strangelove #DrStrangelove

Pantomime is nearly here oh yes it is! 🎭 Join us for the magical tale of Cinderella, presented by KD Theatre Productions with lots of laugher, stunning sets and lavish costumes! So grab your glass slippers and get ready for the show from 18 to 31 Dec www.cornerstone-arts.org/whats/cinderella