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Famous faces feature in Cornerstone's packed autumn programme
Release date: Aug 12, 200
a packed schedule of events hosting everything from live music and stand up comedy acts to a Shakespeare play and opera...
Comedian Rich Hall and singer-songwriter/actress Hazel O’Connor are among the well-known names lined up for the autumn programme at Cornerstone - South Oxfordshire District Council’s new multi-million pound arts and entertainment venue.
The stars will form part of a packed schedule of events at the Didcot venue, which will host everything from live music and stand up comedy acts to a Shakespeare play, opera, ballet and children’s puppet show during the next few months.
The programme will kick-off on Friday, August 29 with a performance by the Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain, which has performed at sell-out concerts across the world and collaborated with the likes of ‘Madness’ and ‘The Kaiser Chiefs’.
It will be followed by a ‘welcome weekend’ on August 30-31, when the public can look around Cornerstone and enjoy a wide range of entertainment from street theatre and dance demonstrations to dressing up and face painting for children.
Programme highlights in September will include a ‘cartoon history of Didcot’ by Cartoonist of the Year Tony Husband and poet, broadcaster and comedian Ian McMillan, on September 3. Top guitarist Juan Martin will perform on September 6 and Rich Hall on September 11.
October attractions will include Irish singer Cara Dillon on October 2; a play – ‘Oleanna’, written by David Mamet – one of the greatest contemporary playwrights - on October 4, and an audience participation musical - Sing-a-long-a Sound of Music on October 17. Hazel O’Connor will perform on October 31.
Comedian Ed Byrne will feature on November 1; while Crossover Dance – a unique company of dancers aged between six and 65 - will take to the stage on November 8. Opera della Luna will perform ‘The Mikado’ on November 9.
Entertainment in December will include a magical puppet show for children on December 14 , Ben Waters Boogie Woogie Ten-Piece Band on December 18 and ‘The Nutcracker’ on December 21.
There will also be a variety of classes and workshops for adults and children throughout autumn, with taster sessions starting in September. Classes for adults will include watercolours, machine embroidery and creative writing. Children can try their hand at everything from guitar for beginners to circus skills and ballet.
People can find out more information about Cornerstone and its programme of events at www.cornerstone-arts.org.
Cllr Bill Service, Cabinet member with responsibility for leisure, said: “We are very proud to announce this exciting and varied programme of entertainment and activities for the first season at Cornerstone.
“We have gone to great lengths to find out what local people want to see and do at the venue. We hope this schedule offers something for everyone and we look forward to welcoming people to our centre over the next few months. I’d encourage people to visit www.cornerstone-arts.org to find out more.”
Ruth Silver, Elliott Grady or Catherine McNulty at 3 Monkeys Communications on 020 7440 2374 or 01865 558887 or email Ruth@3-monkeys.co.uk, Elliott@3-monkeys.co.uk or Catherine@3-monkeys.co.uk.
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