Cornerstone Arts Centre

Cornerstone Arts Centre 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 BEANSTALK HAS ARRIVED! 🌱Get ready for a GIANT festive adventure this Christmas as Jack and the Beanstalk comes to ...
01/09/2026

🌱 THE BEANSTALK HAS ARRIVED! 🌱

Get ready for a GIANT festive adventure this Christmas as Jack and the Beanstalk comes to Cornerstone Arts Centre! Polka Dot Pantomimes

We’re delighted to reveal the brand-new artwork for our 2026 pantomime, bringing the magic, mayhem and mischief of this much-loved fairy tale to life.

And we’ve got a brilliant cast ready to take you on an unforgettable journey:

🌟 Douglas Filipe Silveira as Jack
🐮 Joshua Chandos as Tilly Trott
🧚 Daisy-Anna Locke as Fairy Sunshine
😂 Daniel Noah as Silly Simon
🌿 Loren Ophelie as Poison Ivy
👑 Ayesha O’Connell as Princess Jill
🤴 Mark Brisbourne as King of Didcot

Expect plenty of laughs, spectacular scenery, dazzling costumes, amazing special effects, audience participation and all the festive fun you could want from a classic Christmas pantomime.

Whether you’re little, big, or simply young at heart, Jack and the Beanstalk is the perfect family treat this Christmas. From 15–30 December 2026 with tickets on sale NOW!

Grab the family, bring your loudest booing voice and get ready to climb the beanstalk!

Jack and the Beanstalk… it’s going to be GIANT! 🌱 https://orlo.uk/IM0rn

If you love gothic romance, unforgettable characters and stories that stay with you long after the final page, Jane Eyre...
01/09/2026

If you love gothic romance, unforgettable characters and stories that stay with you long after the final page, Jane Eyre belongs on your autumn theatre list!

Follow Jane from a childhood shaped by cruelty and hardship to the mysterious Thornfield Hall, where passion, secrets and danger await. This is a powerful story of independence, resilience, belonging and having the courage to choose your own path.

Conn Artists Theatre Company bring Charlotte Brontë’s timeless classic to the stage with a haunting new production, original music and songs, and a five-strong ensemble of actors on Thu 15 Oct 📚

Find out more on our website https://orlo.uk/VQARW

We’re taking a little break this Bank Holiday Monday so will be closed for the day while we recharge with coffee & suns...
30/08/2026

We’re taking a little break this Bank Holiday Monday so will be closed for the day while we recharge with coffee & sunshine (fingers crossed!) 🌞

We'll be back to our normal operating hours on Tue 1 Sep. We hope you have a wonderful day from all of us at Cornerstone!

29/08/2026

A little taste of the Shakespearean chaos coming to Didcot on Fri 26 Feb …

With ShakeItUp Shakespeare, absolutely ANYTHING can happen. Expect classic characters, ridiculous twists, audience suggestions and plenty of bard-based bedlam as Shakespeare’s greatest moments are thrown into the comedy blender.

You never quite know where the story will go. And honestly, neither do they.

Ready to get involved in the madness? 🎭

Find out more via our website https://orlo.uk/ffzCS

28/08/2026

BREAKING NEWS 🚨

Aliens have landed. Naturally, the government is handling it brilliantly.

…Probably.

Rosie Holt is back as her unforgettable MP alter-ego, taking on UFOs, government chaos, political spin and the small matter of aliens abducting and eating the British public on Sat 10 Oct 🤣

Because apparently the only thing missing from British politics was an intergalactic crisis.

Expect razor-sharp satire, ridiculous situations and plenty of laughs from one of the UK’s most exciting political comedians!

Find out more https://orlo.uk/ZSksA

Get creative this Saturday! 🌍Fancy trying something new? Join us this Saturday 15 August, 11am–2pm for a free afternoon ...
28/08/2026

Get creative this Saturday! 🌍

Fancy trying something new? Join us this Saturday 15 August, 11am–2pm for a free afternoon of creativity, culture and community.

Have a go at sewing and mending, heat press embellishments, Afro-dance, hair styling and creative making. Whether you’re a creative pro or just fancy giving something a go, everyone is welcome.

This is a FREE drop-in with no booking required, just turn up, get creative and meet some lovely people along the way 🎨

Find out more on our website https://orlo.uk/jrIfE

27/08/2026

There’s folk… and then there’s Gigspanner Big Band 🤩

Expect driving folk-rock, intricate musicianship, hypnotic moments and unexpected twists as six masterful musicians take traditional tunes somewhere entirely new.

With soaring improvisations, bold harmonies and unstoppable energy, this is folk music turned all the way up. One thrilling live experience you won’t want to miss.

Gigspanner Big Band coming on Wed 28 Oct, 7.30pm, get ready for an unforgettable night of boundary-pushing folk 🎻

Find out more https://orlo.uk/sd4zW

Get creative, explore history and make something completely your own! 🎨Join us on Sat 5 Sep, 10.30am–1.30pm for a FREE, ...
27/08/2026

Get creative, explore history and make something completely your own! 🎨

Join us on Sat 5 Sep, 10.30am–1.30pm for a FREE, family-friendly collage and mixed-media workshop inspired by the fascinating history of the Warneford Hospital.

Explore photographs, documents and stories from the Warneford 200 exhibition, then turn your inspiration into your own unique artwork. No experience needed, all materials provided, and all abilities welcome!

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Children must be accompanied by an adult.

📅 Saturday 5 September
⏰ 10.30am–1.30pm
🎟️ FREE!

Bring your curiosity and imagination and get ready to create!

Pop Up Record Store this Saturday from 10am to 4pm 🎧Browse a carefully curated selection of vinyl records, featuring eve...
27/08/2026

Pop Up Record Store this Saturday from 10am to 4pm 🎧

Browse a carefully curated selection of vinyl records, featuring everything from timeless classics to unexpected discoveries. Whether you’re searching for a specific album, rediscovering old favourites, or simply love the unmistakable sound of 33rpm, there’s plenty to explore!

Music Box

26/08/2026

Jazz meets Black Sabbath. And trust us, this is not your average jazz night on Sat 17 Oct🤘

Led by pianist Adam Wakeman, who has played with Black Sabbath and Ozzy Osbourne since 2004, Jazz Sabbath takes the riffs, melodies and songs that defined heavy metal and reimagines them through the world of jazz.

Three albums, sold-out shows around the world and rave reviews from both jazz and rock fans have cemented Jazz Sabbath as a truly unique live experience.

Whether you believe their wonderfully wild backstory or not, one thing is certain: you need to hear this.

Find out more on our website https://orlo.uk/EvTkM

Address

25 Station Road
Didcot
OX117NE

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 11am - 5pm

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