See A Show Spring 2016
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Welcome Just a quick note from me to welcome you to our Spring 2016 season. I’ve had a brilliant few months getting to know The Core and it’s great to look ahead to what the New Year has in store for us. A big thank you to all those who were able to join us to celebrate our 5th Birthday this Autumn. It’s been a remarkable 5 years as you can see by some of the facts and figures on the back of the brochure - 185,000 through our doors as audiences members and 88,000 were part of our participation programme. These achievements are testament to the welcome that both Corby and the region have given to its newest theatre. I’m pleased to say that we’ve extended some of our birthday discounts – see the panel below for more details. I look forward to seeing many of you at The Core in the coming months.
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Best wishes Nick Walker
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£5 tickets for our 5th birthday We want to help the celebrations last all year by making some sensational discounts available. A selection of £5 tickets are up for grabs on shows in our 5th Birthday year, for anyone that introduces someone new to The Core. Just look out for the ‘We Are 5’ logo throughout the brochure.
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See page 24 for more information.
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Christmas Aliens Love Underpants
Based on the book by Claire Freedman & Ben Cort Adapted & directed by Adam Bampton-Smith Mon 7 – Thu 24 December Aliens love underpants, Of every shape and size, But there are no underpants in space, So here’s a big surprise! This zany and hilarious tale based on the best-selling children’s book is wonderfully brought to life on stage for a Christmas treat you won’t forget!
With brilliant effects, madcap action, original music (and lots of aliens of course), this fantastically fresh and funny production will delight the whole family. You’ll laugh your PANTS off! “AN EXCELLENT SHOW FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY” Primary Times Recommended for ages 3+ Running time 55mins no interval
Standard performances Mon 7 – Sun 20 December Premium performances Mon 21 – Thu 24 December Time Standard weekdays 10.30am, 1.30pm, 4.30pm Weekends & Premium weekdays 11am, 2pm & 4pm Tickets Standard £11.50 (Conc. £9.50, Schools £9, Family £40) Premium £12.50 (Conc. £10.50, Family £42) Venue The Theatre
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FAMILY FUN
Rapunzel – A Tangled Panto Tale
Mon 28 – Wed 30 December Following the huge success of Sleeping Beauty last Christmas, CATS returns to The Core for this year’s pantomime Rapunzel – A Tangled Panto Tale. With stunning costumes and set, dazzling dancing, enchanting performances from children and a multi-talented cast, CATS will once again delight audiences of all ages. An original script with plenty of local humour and that dazzling pantomime magic will give audiences a truly exciting end to the Christmas season.
Why not host your party or special occasion with us? Party packages and room hire options are available for up to 80 people.
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Corby Amateur Theatrical Society
With very reasonable rates, you could start the festive season in style, or start planning your next celebration at The Core. To find out more, email lucinda.hill@thecorecorby.com or call 01536 470 472
Don’t miss this year’s delightful pantomime – come along and ‘let down your hair’ and have fun with CATS this Christmas. Tickets are selling fast with some performances sold out. Time 2pm & 7pm Tickets £12.50 (Conc. £10.50, Family Ticket £42, Restricted View £9) Venue The Theatre
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Ed Byrne
Outside, Looking In Wed 13 January
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That bloke. You know. The Irish guy. No, not the bald one. The other one. You know him. The one Carol from work really likes. Wait, that might be Jason Byrne. Anyway. Funny chap. Has a new show! This is an extra date added due to popular demand – last few tickets remaining, book now. HHHH “THERE IS NOTHING QUITE LIKE SEEING ED BYRNE DOING WHAT HE DOES BEST AS HE DELIVERS A STAND UP MASTERCLASS” Daily Mail
Launchpad Sat 16 January Launchpad is the Core’s brand new showcase night featuring the best new theatre from across the region by its most exciting theatre makers. Punchy stories, bold ideas, tales of love and loss, Launchpad is a night of extracts, works in progress, and short-form drama using a range of medias and artforms. It is hosted by The Core’s Director Nick Walker. Be the first to see the work here, let the artists know what you think, and help shape new work as it develops.
HHHH “IT’S FANTASTIC!” Ed Fest Magazine HHHH “A STRING OF COMEDY GOLD MOMENTS” Edinburgh Guide Recommended for ages 16+
Time 8pm Tickets £19.50 Venue The Theatre
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Time 7.30pm Tickets £5.50 Venue The Lab
Shiny
The Bee Gees Story – Nights on Broadway
Fri 22 January
In a long forgotten room, two people find friendship, joy and treasure. From ordinary brown boxes comes an extraordinary array of colour, sound and texture to delight and engage. Watch and play as all that glitters unfolds before your very eyes. “A FULL FAMILY EXPERIENCE BEAUTIFULLY PACED... WE CAME BACK TWICE TO SEE IT!” Mum of George (aged 3) and Erin (aged 8 months) An East Midlands Children’s Theatre and Dance Network tour supported by Arts Council England Recommended for babies aged 6 months – children aged 4 Running time 45-50 mins
Time 11am & 2pm Tickets £6.50 Venue The Lab
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Thu 11 February Nights On Broadway pays tribute to one of the best-selling bands of all time, The Bee Gees. This fantastic live concert with a seven piece band, features all the Gibb brothers’ incredible songs from over four decades including Jive Talkin, How Deep Is Your Love, Stayin’ Alive, More Than A Woman and Night Fever. With a unique blend of classic hits, acoustic medleys and dance floor favourites ‘The Irish Bee Gees’ pride themselves on their musical authenticity, in particular their accurate recreation of the Bee Gees vocal talents and harmonies.
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Join dancers from Turned On Its Head for their dazzling interactive show, Shiny, created especially for children aged six months to four years.
Whether you favour the golden era of the ’60s, the dance floor hits of the ’70s or the comeback hits of the ’80s & ’90s, this show has something to entertain everyone from the novice to the most discerning fan. Time 7.30pm Tickets £20.50 (Conc. £18.50) Venue The Theatre
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Justin Moorhouse Destiny Calling Fri 12 February
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Fresh from appearances on Live At The Apollo (BBC1), Coronation Street (ITV1) and the Phoenix Nights Live Reunion at Manchester Arena (reprising his much loved role of Young Kenny), Justin is back on the road with his brand new show and doing what he does best – making people laugh up and down the country. “MOORHOUSE CHARMS THE PANTS OFF THE CROWD” Sunday Times “SIMULTANEOUSLY DOWN-TOEARTH AND OUT-OF-THIS-WORLD” The List “COMEDIC TOUR-DE-FORCE… BROUGHT A TEAR TO A CRITICAL EYE” The Herald
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A Beautiful Noise
Perfect s Valentine’ Treat
Sat 13 February Fisher Stevens and his sensational band return to The Core with a brand new show celebrating Neil Diamond’s classic hits. Captivating audiences worldwide and fresh from a recent tour of China, Fisher Stevens promises a performance as close to the legendary man as you can get, combining superb vocals with a relaxed sense of humour to deliver a brilliant night. This fully live spectacular brings five decades of the legend’s most popular hits to life, including Love On The Rocks, Sweet Caroline, Forever In Blue Jeans, Song Sung Blue, I Am... I Said, America, Holy Holy, Soolaimon, and many more.
Recommended for ages 16+
“FISHER STEVENS AND COMPANY TAKE THE AUDIENCE ON A FANTASTIC MUSICAL JOURNEY” Leicester Mercury
Time 8pm Tickets £14.50 Venue The Theatre
Time 7.30pm Tickets £18.50 (Conc. £16.50) Venue The Theatre
The Broke ‘N’ Beat Collective
Purple Zeppelin
Thu 18 February
As featured in the BBC TV documentary The Joy Of The Guitar Riff, Purple Zeppelin pay tribute to the two greatest rock bands of all time, Deep Purple and Led Zeppelin.
Come and spend an evening with the Collective; a raw, gritty, funny and moving gig that explores the hardships faced by young people in the UK today. Gripping tales, transfixing poetry and hip-hop puppetry like you’ve never seen before. “THEATRE-RITES, A COMPANY OF GENUINE ORIGINALITY AND FLAIR” The Guardian Recommended for ages 13+
Time 7.30pm Tickets £10.50 (Conc. £8.50) Venue The Theatre
In this two and a half hour show with costume changes, special effects, onstage ‘artistic differences’ and audience participation, you’ll hear more than 30 classic songs including Smoke On The Water, Child In Our Time, Stairway To Heaven and Whole Lotta Love. This show promises to be a night not to be missed, complete with Ritchie Blackmore’s lute, Jimmy Page’s twin neck guitar and theremin, and a very special violin bow solo!
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20 Stories High and Theatre-Rites join forces to create a unique mash up of hip-hop, theatre and puppetry bringing together four amazing artists: beat-boxer Hobbit, b-boy Ryan LoGisTic Harston, singer and rapper Elektric, and puppeteer Mohsen Nouri, to form The Broke ‘N’ Beat Collective.
Sat 20 February
Come and experience the excitement of Deep Purple and Led Zeppelin in one mesmerising show.
Time 7.30pm Tickets £19.50 (Conc. £17.50) Venue The Theatre
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Made in Corby presents
Danny Hero Sneak Peek Mon 22 February Join Made in Corby and Perfect Pitch for the first opportunity to hear Corby’s new musical.
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Written by Timothy Knapman and Laurence Mark Wythe, Danny Hero is a fantastic, heart-warming, feel-good musical about a teenage boy called Danny McIntyre. Danny lives with his mum in a council flat in a town with a glorious past, but an uncertain future. Though where Danny really lives is in his imagination, in a vivid fantasy world where he is a superhero, sent from across the universe to protect the people of planet Earth. In this read-through, professional West-End performers will share Act 1 of the musical before it is staged with a local cast in October 2016. For more details visit www.madeincorby.co.uk Time 7pm Tickets £3.50 Venue The Theatre
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The Barron Knights
Sound Track Of Our Lives Fri 26 February Masters of musical comedy parody, The Barron Knights are one of the most entertaining groups to come out of the ’60s and ’70s. Join them for an evening of old favourites including Call Up The Groups, the band’s inimitable version of The William Tell Overture and its Flamenco party piece, Malaguana. Plus some brand new songs – all performed in the Barron’s usual harmonic and hilarious style. Nicknamed the Guv’nors, their skilled musicianship, harmonies and humour has delighted audiences at The London Palladium, Buckingham Palace and on 32 world tours.
Time 7.30pm Tickets £20.50 (Conc. £18.50) Venue The Theatre
The Gruffalo’s Child Tue 23 – Thu 25 February The Gruffalo said that no Gruffalo should
“LOVINGLY AND SIMPLY BROUGHT TO THE STAGE” Evening Standard
Ever set foot in the deep dark wood...
“FUN, DAFT AND A LITTLE SCARY!” Time Out
One wild and windy night the Gruffalo’s child ignores her father’s warning and tiptoes out into the snow. After all, the Big Bad Mouse doesn’t really exist... does he?
“PERFECT CHILDREN’S ENTERTAINMENT” The Scotsman
Tall Stories returns, bringing Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s award-winning sequel to life in this magical, musical stage adaptation. Time Tue 1.30pm, Wed & Thu 10.30am & 1.30pm Tickets £12.50 Venue The Theatre
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All illustrations copyright © Axel Scheffler 2004, published by Macmillan Children’s Books.
“EVERYTHING GOOD CHILDREN’S THEATRE SHOULD BE” The List Recommended for ages 3+ Running time 55 mins
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Brian Conley
Alive And Dangerous Fri 11 March
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The multi-talented and irrepressible Brian Conley returns to the stage in this all-new show. Showcasing his many talents, expect comedy, sketches and even a bit of song as Brian takes a retrospective journey through his stage and screen career at the top. Brian Conley’s TV career has seen him win multiple awards including a National Television Award for Most Popular Television Performer; host The Brian Conley Show (ITV) and present the Royal Variety Performance an incredible five times. On stage he is best known for his roles in award-winning productions Jolson, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Hairspray and Oliver!
Corby Gangshow Wed 16 – Sat 19 March Following on from last year’s success, the Corby Gang Show returns with a bigger and better production than ever before. The annual variety show has been running for over 50 years, and includes Scouts and Guides from the Glendon District (Kettering and Corby area). A great night out is guaranteed, with a wide range of singing, dancing, comedy and modern scouting performed in their own ‘loud and proud’ way. The evening also includes traditional Ralph Reader numbers which pay tribute to the roots of the Gang Show. So, if you too want to be riding along on the crest of a wave, hurry down to The Core and join in the fun!
“THE PERFORMANCE OF THE DECADE” The Mail On Sunday on Jolson Time 7.30pm Tickets £23 Venue The Theatre
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Time 7.15pm, Sat Mat 2.15pm Tickets £10 (Conc. £8) Venue The Theatre
Corby Rotary Club
Pasha Kovalev
The Corby Rotary Club is happy to present the Youth Brass 2000 band in this year’s exciting show.
Following his previous smash-hit visit to Corby and sensational last UK tour Life Through Dance, Pasha Kovalev, the winner of Strictly Come Dancing in 2014, welcomes you to his new and exciting dance spectacular, It’s All About You.
Youth Brass 2000 Sun 20 March
Current winners of the National Youth Champion Band and Radio 2 Youth Brass Band of the Year, Youth Brass 2000 promises audiences an electrifying performance.
Time 3pm Tickets £10.50 Venue The Theatre
Expect an evening of your favourite music, stunning dancing, infectious energy, brilliant lights and sparkling costumes, filled with positive emotions and great entertainment for the entire family.
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With a reputation for creativity and talent, this independent brass band for young people aged 19 and under not only includes players from the local area but attracts those from places such as Stamford, St. Albans and beyond.
It’s All About You Sun 27 March
Guest starring Anya Garnis from BBC 1’s Strictly Come Dancing and So You Think You Can Dance USA.
Time 7.30pm Tickets £23.50 & £21.50 (Conc. £21.50 & £19.50) Venue The Theatre
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Grass
The Orbison Story 80th Birthday Special Fri 1 April
Tue 29 March Look down. What are you standing on?
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Explore the ground and all of its wriggling inhabitants in this quirky dance show for young children. Featuring worms, slugs, snails, spontaneous outbreaks of ant dancing and plenty of obscure insect-related facts, Grass uses performance, puppetry and projection to inspire children to look closely at the world around them, to get mucky and play! A Second Hand Dance production in association with Unicorn Theatre and choreographed by Rosie Heafford. An East Midlands Children’s Theatre And Dance Network tour supported by Arts Council England. 11.30am performance recommended for children aged 2-4 years 2pm performance recommended aged 4 and above Running time approximately 40 minutes plus 15 minutes playtime Time 11.30am & 2pm Tickets £6.50 Venue The Lab
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FAMILY FUN
2016 would have marked Roy Orbison’s 80th birthday, and to commemorate Barry Steele & Friends are back with a brand new production. This celebration of The Big O’s musical legacy is quite simply unmissable as Barry Steele takes you on this specially revamped musical journey through time. Add to the mix guest tributes to stars who toured and performed with Roy, and you have yourself an incredible fusion of ’60s solid gold classics and ’80s contemporary musical genius from two very distinct decades. “TRUE IDENTIKIT BRILLIANCE” The Stage
Time 7.30pm Tickets £19.50 (Conc. £18) Venue The Theatre
Barb Jungr
Shelter From The Storm Tue 7 April
“THE GREATEST MUSICAL THING TO COME OUT OF ROCHDALE SINCE GRACIE FIELDS” BBC 3
Fri 8 April Following huge demand after their performance here last year, Let’s Hang On returns to The Core with their award-winning celebration of the legendary Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons. Featuring an anthology of classic hits including Can’t Take My Eyes Off You, Bye Bye Baby, December 1963 (Oh What A Night!), Walk Like A Man, Sherry, Working My Way Back To You, Big Girls Don’t Cry, Grease and many more.
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Barb Jungr is back to perform songs from her new album Shelter From The Storm. A collaboration with American Grammy-awardwinning jazz piano virtuoso Laurence Hobgood, Shelter From The Storm includes three original songs by Barb and Laurence, alongside material by Bob Dylan, Leonard Cohen, Joni Mitchell, Bruce Springsteen, Rogers & Hammerstein, Stephen Sondheim, Peter Gabriel and Burt Bacharach.
Let’s Hang On
Prepare for an electric atmosphere and don’t be surprised to find yourself on your feet and dancing before the night is over.
“BRINGS THE SAME CREATIVITY FOR REINTERPRETATION AND RE-EXAMINATION THAT ELLA FITZGERALD BROUGHT TO COLE PORTER” The Wall Street Journal
“THESE GUYS ARE ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT” The Paul O’Grady Show
Time 7.30pm Tickets £18 (Conc. £16) Venue The Theatre
Time 7.30pm Tickets £23.50 (Conc. £21.50) Venue The Theatre
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It Snows Sat 9 April
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Boy doesn’t meet girl. Girl doesn’t meet boy. Threatened by terrifying lads gang. Threatened by aweinspiring girls gang. Mum and Dad have declared war. Against each other. Weird neighbour in the building opposite. Usual ordinary gloominess. Then, one day, it snows. And everything changes. It Snows celebrates the joy of a snow day in this heart-warming play, written by the acclaimed playwright Bryony Lavery and the Artistic Directors of Frantic Assembly. It is performed by Get Involved participants who have formed Core Company specifically for this performance. It Snows forms part of the National Theatre’s Connections Festival that celebrates the talent and passion of young theatre-makers.
Time 7.30pm Tickets £6 Venue The Theatre
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Northern Ballet
Tortoise & The Hare Tue 12 April Following the sell-out successes of Ugly Duckling, Three Little Pigs and Elves & the Shoemaker and the TV adaptations for CBeebies, Northern Ballet bring their magic to Tortoise & The Hare. Once upon a time there was a speedy Hare who never stopped talking about how fast he could run. Tired of being teased for his slowness, Tortoise challenged him to a race. No one thought he could win, but life is full of surprises! Bringing this much-loved Aesop’s fable to life, Tortoise & The Hare is the perfect opportunity for your little ones to enjoy live ballet, music and theatre. HHHH “DELIGHTFULLY PERFORMED” The Stage Recommended for all children from 18 months Running time 40 mins
Time 11am, 2pm & 4pm Tickets £8.50 (Conc. £6.50) Venue The Theatre
FAMILY FUN
John Law’s New Congregation Thu 14 April
These Skies In Which We Rust, contains eleven new compositions of astonishing breadth, with hard‑hitting simple melodies, electronic backing tracks and elements from classical and rock. “SO FULL OF JOY THAT IT CAN RENEW YOUR FAITH NOT JUST IN JAZZ, BUT MUSIC ITSELF” Independent on Sunday
I’m Not Here Sat 23 April
Mark Watson, multi-awardwinning star of numerous TV shows including Live At The Apollo, Mock The Week and Have I Got News For You, and his own cult Radio 4 series Mark Watson Makes The World Substantially Better and Mark Watson Talks A Bit About Life comes to The Core.
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One of the UK’s most versatile and imaginative jazz pianists and composers, John Law performs tracks from his album These Skies In Which We Rust. John is joined by his quartet New Congregation featuring the award-winning young saxophonist Sam Crockatt, Oli Hayhurst on bass and new sensation Lloyd Haines on drums.
Mark Watson
A seemingly minor problem at an airport is the starting point for a spiralling examination of identity in the digital age. But with an enormous number of jokes, as well as Watson’s customary flailing, chaotic audience interactions and all sorts of other fun. “TERRIFYINGLY FUNNY” The Times Recommended for ages 14+
“A BRILLIANT NEW GROUP” The Guardian Time 7.30pm Tickets £15.50 & £10.50 Venue The Theatre
Time 8pm Tickets £17.50 Venue The Theatre
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Brain Hacker With Keith Barry
The Illegal Eagles
Fri 29 April
The Illegal Eagles make a welcome return for another outstanding show promising more of their tight harmonies, acute attention to detail and incredible showmanship.
Keith Barry (ITV’s You’re Back In The Room) brings his brand new show Brain Hacker to Corby.
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Using a combination of mind control, deception, mentalism and hypnotism Keith hacks the brains of his audience to unlock a safe, move inanimate objects, enter into the world of the paranormal and even perform surgery by hand. As a world-renowned performer, Keith has toured for many years showcasing his mind-blowing skills in every corner of the globe. He has performed on The Ellen DeGeneres Show and The Jimmy Kimmel Show as well as his own series Deception With Keith Barry for the Discovery Channel. This promises to be a show that you won’t forget in a hurry.
Sat 30 April
Their ability to recreate the distinctive sound of The Eagles with both flare and impressive authenticity, has won them mass acclaim on an international level. Featuring all the classics including Hotel California, Take It Easy, Lyin’ Eyes, Life In The Fast Lane, Take It To The Limit, and many more. “THE BAND WERE FLAWLESS IN THEIR DELIVERY BOTH MUSICALLY & VOCALLY” The Express
Recommended for ages 14+
Time 8pm Tickets £18 Venue The Theatre
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Time 7.30pm Tickets £25 (Conc. £23) Venue The Theatre
The Dublin Legends
Rob Beckett
The Dublin Legends are Irish folk music at its very best. They are Sean Cannon, Eamonn Campbell, Paul Watchorn and Gerry O’Connor, who have over 60 years of performing with The Dubliners between them.
Rob Beckett, star of BBC1’s Live At The Apollo, BBC2’s Mock The Week and Channel 4’s 8 Out Of 10 Cats comes to Corby with his new show Mouth Of The South. An hour of funnies on the big issues like Kit Kats and flatbread!
Formerly Of The Dubliners Sun 7 May
“CATCH THE DUBLIN LEGENDS IF THEY ARE APPEARING ANYWHERE NEAR YOU. YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED!” The Irish Post
Time 7.30pm Tickets £20.50 (Conc. £18.50) Venue The Theatre
HHHH “A REVELATION” The Scotsman
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They continue to play all the classic songs and ballads known the world over, including Whiskey In The Jar, Dirty Old Town, The Wild Rover, Seven Drunken Nights, The Rare Auld Times, Molly Malone, The Irish Rover and Black Velvet Band.
Mouth Of The South Thu 12 May
“RELENTLESSLY SMILEY, PERPETUALLY GRINNING LONDONER WHOSE UNSHOWY, UNPRETENTIOUS BUT THOROUGHLY FUNNY SHTICK HAS EVERY CHANCE OF WINNING HIM A BIG AUDIENCE” The Guardian Recommended for ages 14+
Time 8pm Tickets £15 (Conc. £13) Venue The Theatre
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The Cavern Beatles Sat 14 May The Cavern Beatles are the only Beatles band fully endorsed and licensed by the famous Cavern Club in Liverpool. Be prepared to enjoy all the hits of the Fab Four in a fully live two-hour show with breath-taking attention to detail, bringing to the stage timeless songs such as She Loves You, Hey Jude, Help, Can’t Buy Me Love, A Hard Day’s Night and many more. “AMAZING!” The Sunday Times Time 7.30pm Tickets £19 (Conc. £17) Venue The Theatre
Sharon Potter And Dena Smith School Of Dance Showcase 2016 Sun 15 May & Sun 22 May Sharon Potter and Dena Smith School of Dance are pleased to present Showcase 2016 – showcasing all students from the Corby school in a mix of theatrical and classical dance numbers. Ballet, tap modern and acrobatic dance styles are presented with joy and enthusiasm from our pupils, whose ages range from 3 years to adult.
Coming Soon
Time Sun 15 May 3pm & 6.30pm, Sun 22 May 3pm Tickets £7.50 (Conc. £6.50) Venue The Theatre
The Fureys Sat 21 May Legends of Irish music and song The Fureys, renowned for their hit songs I Will Love You, When You Were Sweet 16, The Green Fields Of France, The Old Man, Red Rose Café, Leaving Nancy and Steal Away visit The Core for the very first time. Hear them sing all their timeless classics plus songs from their new album The Times They Are A Changing. Time 7.30pm Tickets £20 (Conc. £18) Venue The Theatre
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Rich Hall
3:10 To Humour Sat 28 May Rich Hall (QI, Have I Got News For You, Never Mind The Buzzcocks), renowned for his quick fire banter with audiences and delightful musical sequences, saddles up and brings his show to Corby. “CREEPS UP ON YOU AND AMBUSHES YOUR FUNNY BONE LIKE NO ONE ELSE” The Scotsman Recommended for ages 14+ Time 8pm Tickets £16.50 Venue The Theatre
Corby Amateur Theatrical Society
Grease
Tue 1 – Sat 4 June Dust off your leather jackets, pull on your bobbysocks and take a trip to a simpler time as ‘bad boy’ Danny and ‘the girl next door’ Sandy fall in love all over again. It’s the original High-School musical, featuring the unforgettable songs You’re The One That I Want, Summer Nights, Hopelessly Devoted To You, Greased Lightnin’ and many more.
Johnny Cash Roadshow Fri 10 June The only tribute show to be endorsed by the Cash family, be prepared for a musical adventure that truly celebrates the career of a music legend, Johnny Cash.
Coming Soon
Time 7.30pm Sat Mat 2pm Tickets £12.50 (Conc. £10.50, Restricted View £9.50) Venue The Theatre
Respected singer/songwriter Clive John re-creates all the greatest hits including Ring Of Fire, Walk The Line as well as the Johnny and June duets Jackson, Long Legged Guitar Pickin’ Man and many more. Time 7.30pm Tickets £19.50 (Conc. £17.50) Venue The Theatre
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Live Cinema Events
As part of our main film programme, we bring you live screenings of theatre, opera, dance and music events from around the globe. See some of the country’s most acclaimed actors, some of the world’s most exquisite ballet companies and some of the biggest names from across the world – all from the comfort of your cinema seat. Our live and encore screenings this season come from, amongst others, the National Theatre and English National Opera.
NT Live: Les Liaisons Dangereuses
NT Live: As You Like It
Thu 28 January 7pm
Shakespeare’s glorious comedy of love and change comes to the National Theatre for the first time in over 30 years, with Rosalie Craig (London Road, Macbeth) as Rosalind.
Following the hugely successful broadcasts of Coriolanus and King Lear, National Theatre Live brings the Donmar Warehouse’s highly anticipated new production of Les Liaisons Dangereuses to cinemas. Directed by Josie Rourke (Coriolanus), the cast includes Janet McTeer (The White Queen) and Dominic West (The Wire).
Live Cinema
The play follows former lovers, the Marquise de Merteuil and Vicomte de Valmont as they compete in games of seduction and revenge.
Thu 25 February 7pm
With her father the Duke banished and in exile, Rosalind and her cousin Celia leave their lives in the court behind them and journey into the Forest of Arden. There, released from convention, Rosalind experiences the liberating rush of transformation. Disguising herself as a boy, she embraces a different way of living.
Look out for our regular film listings leaflet or visit www.thecorecorby.com for more details of our upcoming cinema programme.
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ENO Live: The Magic Flute Wed 9 March 7.30pm One of the most popular operas ever written, Mozart’s timeless classic explores the search for true love and wisdom. Royal prince Tamino and bird-catcher Papageno must overcome a series of trials in order to rescue Pamina from the grasp of the manipulative Queen of Night.
Performed in English
“STARTLING HUMOUR AND THEATRICAL WIZARDRY” The Observer
Thu 7 July 7pm Shakespeare’s heartbreaking tale of forbidden love, Kenneth Branagh presents a modern passionate version of the classic tragedy. A longstanding feud between Verona’s Montague and Capulet families brings about devastating consequences for two young lovers caught in the conflict. Reuniting the stars of Branagh’s celebrated film version of Cinderella, Richard Madden and Lily James star as Romeo and Juliet, with Sir Derek Jacobi as Mercutio.
Live Cinema
The unforgettable storytelling of director Simon McBurney will be matched by music-making of the very highest level, with ENO Music Director Mark Wigglesworth conducting a world-class cast including Allan Clayton as Tamino and Lucy Crowe as Pamina.
Branagh Theatre Live : Romeo & Juliet
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Ticketing Information How To Book
Discounts And Concessions
In person: 9.30am-2.45pm Tuesday & Saturday. 9.30am- 6pm Wednesday to Friday or until 15 minutes after the final performance or film has commenced. From one hour before performances on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday & Saturday evenings and Bank Holidays, closing 15 minutes after the final performance has commenced.
Restricted View tickets are available at a reduced rate for some performances and screenings – ask Ticket Office for details.
By telephone: 01536 470 470, 10am6pm Monday-Saturday, and from one hour before performances on Sunday and Bank Holidays.
Please check website for current telephone and Ticket Office opening hours.
Transaction Fee
A transaction fee of £1 applies for telephone and website bookings only. Does not apply in person or to Groups, and is per-transaction, not per-ticket. As ticket revenue is divided between many different parties, an increase in ticket prices may not necessarily benefit The Core. By adding a small transaction charge, we ensure that every penny of this goes to your local venue and the projects we run with local communities and young people.
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Concessions are available for most shows and screenings for Under 16s, 60+, Students, Jobseekers, Disabled Patrons and Companions, and Groups of 10+. Additional concessions are available for certain shows and screenings, including family tickets (max 2 adults) – full details are highlighted on individual show entries and at www.thecorecorby.com.
Groups And Schools
Groups of 10+ qualify for the concessions price. Further discounts for Groups of 20+ and Schools are available on certain shows and films – full details highlighted on individual pages.
Returns And Exchanges
We are unable to exchange or refund tickets. Ticket reservations must be paid for within four days of booking. We are unable to reserve tickets without payment within seven days prior to the performance or screening.
We are thrilled to continue to offer £5 tickets this season to shows with the ‘We Are 5’ logo. These are available on certain performances only, allocated on a first come first served basis and are subject to availability. No retrospective discounts will be given. Discounts apply to yourself plus one, when the person accompanying you is new to The Core mailing list. They must be added at time of booking and will need to agree to receiving future information about our shows and projects.
Seating Plan
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About Us Getting Here
The Corby Cube, George Street, Corby, NN17 1QG
The Core is situated within easy reach of the train station, all the main bus routes and road links and a stone’s throw from Willow Place Shopping Centre. The entrance is located on George Street. Parking is available right next door to Corby Cube and Corby East Midlands International Swimming Pool. If this is full, we suggest the Victoria Place car park as the closest alternative.
Car Parking
Please note that an evening parking charge of 20p applies from 6pm – midnight, Monday – Saturday inclusive. Sunday parking is free all day/evening.
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The Small Print All concessions are subject to availability and should be checked at time of booking. Proof of status will be required. Please note that not all concessions are available with online booking. We reserve the right to make any alterations to the programme, performers, times and ticket prices. Every effort will be made to advertise changes in the local press and via www.thecorecorby.com. The Core collects all data in accordance with the Data Protection Act.
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Bars
There are two bars open during most performances. Soft, alcoholic and hot drinks are available throughout your visit. You can take cold drinks into all three of the spaces in plastic glasses – just ask when you are at the bar. There is a vending machine available in the B2 Bar selling snacks and drinks. Ice cream, popcorn and sweets are available at very reasonable prices.
Family Friendly
The Core is committed to being a family friendly organisation. Some of the facilities we offer to make your visit run as smoothly as possible include free buggy storage and cloakroom, booster seats and, of course, a warm and friendly welcome.
Access
Disabled Access/Blue Badge Holders – The Core at Corby Cube is fully accessible. Spaces for wheelchairs are available together with adjacent seats in the auditoria for companions or carers. Please contact us in advance to make arrangements to secure these seats. Parking for Blue Badge holders is available adjacent to Corby Cube. Guide Dogs are welcome. There is an induction loop in all performance spaces. Headsets are available at the Ticket Office.
Large print and audio versions of this brochure available on request, please email info@thecorecorby.com
We Would Like To Thank Without the generous support of our funders, individual donors and sponsors, volunteers and audiences, The Core at Corby Cube would not be thriving. Thank you for your support.
Core Funders
Other Funders
The Horner Foundation
The Core is a trading name of Corby Cube Theatre Trust Limited. Company Registration Number: 7210297 Charity Number: 1139035
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The Margaret Giffen Charitable Trust
Business Club
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Since we opened our doors in 2010... We have welcomed
185,379
AUDIENCE MEMBERS
to live performances and films at The Core
including 44,125 young people under the age of 19
87,856
PEOPLE HAVE BEEN INVOLVED IN
PARTICIPATORY ACTIVITY
£1,431,628 income generated from tickets sold
OUR LOCAL ECONOMIC IMPACT HAS TOTALLED
£16.8 million
The Corby Cube, George Street, Corby, NN17 1QG 01536 470 470 www.thecorecorby.com
THANK YOU