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Bookings Box Office: 01933 270 007 Mon-Sat 10am - 6pm or until 15 mins after the start of the last show. Bookings Open: Wed 19 Mar 2014 (Friends) Fri 21 Mar 2014 (General & Online) Keep in touch www.thecastle.org.uk The Castle Theatre & Arts Centre @thecastlenn8
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From comedy to drama, music to dance, we have a wide range of live work that can all be found here.
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You’re never too young to visit The Castle. We’ve three productions this season that are perfect for children aged 1+.
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Children’s Theatre
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A wide range of visual art, from professional work to the work of talented local school children, can be found in our gallery.
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DIARY AT A GLANCE
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For a quick and easy guide to what’s on when, check out the diary at a glance.
Schools We offer a discounted group booking rate for schools, colleges and universities. For further details, please contact our participation team by emailing alex@thecastle.org.uk, or calling 01933 229 022 dept’8, op’2.
David Copperfield
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Dumbstruck
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Behind the Blinds
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The Unremarkable Death of Marilyn Monroe
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Wyrd Sisters
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The Time Machine
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We have 6 excellent studio dramas included in our special offer, where the more you see the more you save! Enjoy more drama this spring with our fantastic multibuy deal.
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Immortal Chi A Warriors Quest for Harmony
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LIVE PROGRAMME
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Direct from China, and created by the team behind the renowned Shaolin Warriors, Immortal Chi is a brand new spectacular fusion of jaw dropping Martial Arts, amazing multi-media images, fabulous costumes and original live music. An explosion of movement and multi-media, Immortal Chi is a feast for all the senses. Conceived by acclaimed Cirque director Erick Villneneuve, Immortal Chi is not just a show, it’s an experience.
Tue 22 July, 7.30pm £21 (£16 under 16s) Genre: Physical Theatre NB. All tickets purchased for the April date will be valid for this show.
Reduced Shakespeare Company presents
The Bible: The Complete Word of God (abridged) The Good Book Just Got Better! This affectionate, irreverent roller coaster ride from fig leaves to final judgment as the bad boys of abridgement tackles the great theological questions: Did Adam and Eve have navels? Did Moses really look like Charlton Heston? And why isn’t the word “phonetic” spelt the way it sounds? Whether you are Catholic or Protestant, Muslim or Jew, Atheist or Jedi, you will be tickled by the RSC’s romp through old time religion. www.reducedshakespeare.com Tue 15 Apr, 7.30pm £16 (£14) Genre: Comedy Drama
Theatre Rites presents
Rubbish
Courtney Pine House Of Legends
Imagine a world that celebrates its rubbish. A world where, at the touch of a puppeteer’s hand, the contents of a bin bag can transform before your eyes. Four inquisitive excavators explore the unexpected value of discarded objects. What will emerge from a bag full of sludge and what could possibly happen when they find a lost glove? Come and enjoy the beautiful, silly and inventive world of Rubbish.
The Jazzwise Album of the Year 2012
Sat 26 Apr, 12pm & 3pm £8.50 (£6.50) Family Ticket £25 (2 Adults, 2 Children) Studio Genre: Children and Family
Sat 26 Apr, 7.30pm £22 (£20) Genre: Music
No musician more embodies the dramatic transformation in the British jazz scene over the past twenty years than Courtney Pine C.B.E. Debuting material from his 15th studio album to date, House of Legends sees Courtney return to the instrument he is best known for - the Saxophone and features his soprano sax exclusively for the first time. Expect an exhilarating mix of Merengue, Ska, Mento and Calypso as played through the lens (saxophone) of a UK born artist with strong, proud Afro-Caribbean roots.
LIVE PROGRAMME Voice of the Heart – Northampton Volunteering Centre NVCA School of Karen Carpenter Life Concert King Lear by William Shakespeare
Academy Award® winner Sam Mendes (Skyfall, American Beauty) returns to the National Theatre to direct Simon Russell Beale (Timon of Athens, Collaborators) in the title role of Shakespeare’s tragedy. An aged king decides to divide his kingdom between his three daughters, according to which of them is most eloquent in praising him. His favourite, Cordelia, says nothing. Lear’s world descends into chaos. Thu 1 May, 7pm £15 (£13) Running time 210mins Genre: Live Broadcast / Drama
This year is 30 years since the legendary Karen Carpenter passed away and this stunning show celebrates the music of The Carpenters, and is guaranteed to lead everyone through a magical memory. Yesterday Once More, Goodbye To Love, Close To You, Only Yesterday, plus their great country favourites Top Of The World, Sweet Sweet Smile, Jambalaya: Carole Gordon and the brilliant Blue Jeans Band & Singers perform all the hits that every Carpenters fan adores and many, many more!
Fri 2 May, 7.30pm £18 (£16) Genre: Music
Young and older people will come together to celebrate Nene Valley Community Action’s School of Life in this high-energy production. The performance will include community dance acts as well as an inter-generational choir. Sharing the stage and supporting the choir will be a musical director and live band who regularly work with well known acts in the music industry. This production is has been organised by Northampton Volunteering Centre in behalf of NVCA.
Tue 6 May, 7pm £7.50 (£5.50) Genre: Community Music
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National Theatre Live
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LIVE PROGRAMME Mugenkyo Taiko Drummers
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Mugenkyo
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Thundering rhythms on huge taiko drums, mysterious masked choreography with inventive lighting, muscular synchronisation timed to perfection, post-apocalyptic martial imagery & infectious belly laugh humour - all in a spellbinding display of sheer athleticism. Feel the energy & experience the power of this unique performance. As the most successful touring taiko drum group on this continent, Mugenkyo have developed a spectacular passionate style with music for the soul, fusing the traditional spirit with a contemporary look & sound, creating a modern stage performance that has captivated audiences everywhere… “ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Just when you think it could not get any more powerful, it doubles in intensity. This show is not one to be missed.”
Hotbuckle Productions presents
Fiori Musicali present
David Copperfield
The Art of the Violin
Young David Copperfield’s sheltered life with his doting mother is thrown into turmoil when she marries the ruthless and violent Murdstone. Thrust into an uncaring world of poverty and hardship, David must work out whom to trust if he is to grow into the man he should become. Capturing the haunting beauty of the Yarmouth coast and bustling Victorian London, Hotbuckle use their distinctive style to tell the beloved story of Dickens’ favourite child as only they know how.
Violinist Amanda Babington chats with Fiori Musicali’s director Penelope Rapson and they perform music by Bach, Corelli and Handel. Find out what inspires these versatile, entertaining and scholarly musicians and enjoy talking with them over a buffet lunch afterwards. Amanda Babington violin / recorder Penelope Rapson harpsichord
Edinburgh Evening News Wed 7 May, 7.30pm £20 (£16) Under 16s £10 Groups 10+ £1.50 off Genre: Music
The fourth concert in our popular lunchtime series introducing musicians from The Castle’s resident orchestra Fiori Musicali.
Wed 7 May, 7.45pm £10 Special Offer – See page 3 for details Studio Genre: Drama
Fri 9 May, 12.30pm £14 (£12) including buffet lunch Studio Genre: Music
Parlor Dance presents Close Distance: a show about next door. Close Distance is an engaging, acrobatic and thought-provoking show which explores our relationships with our neighbours, it revolves around the lives of four people, brought together by where they live. An explosive, helter-skelter ride of dance and impressive contact work, speech, animation and visual projections that will grip you, tickle you, pull on your heartstrings and make you ponder on your own life.
LIVE PROGRAMME
Close Distance
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Parlor Dance presents
You will, no doubt, recognise some of the characters you meet along the way. You may even catch a glimpse of yourself. Get ready to fly, tumble, laugh and cry with us, let us comfort you with a smile and drive you up the wall with our loud music. Our stories may even be echoes of your own. Close Distance’s fast moving physicality and theatricality is to be enjoyed by every age group.
Community Arts Platform
The Amy Roberts/ Richard Exall Quintet
Come and join us for an evening of theatre, song, film and dance. As part of this year’s disability and participatory arts festival, The Castle brings you an exciting collaboration of local school and community groups’ work.
An exciting band featuring a two reed front line. Amy was voted winner of the Rising Star Category in the British Jazz Awards in both 2009 and 2011.
Wed 14 May, 7.30pm £6 Genre: Community
Thu 15 May, 8pm £12.50 (£10.50) Studio Genre: Music
Amy Roberts – flute, clarinets & saxes Richard Exall – clarinet & saxes Bill Coleman – bass Alan Haughton – piano John Watson – drums
Tue 13 May, 7.45pm £10 Studio Genre: Dance
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Supported by Arts Council England, Swindon Dance, The Hat Factory and DanceFest
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LIVE PROGRAMME
Starring Lesley Joseph
Share in the friendships, the secrets, the laughs, the tears and the ups and downs of four ordinary women – and one man – living extraordinary lives.
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More fun than joining a gym and cheaper than botox, Hot Flush! might even leave you feeling 34 ½ again! So wipe away the credit crunch blues and grab your girlfriends together for an unmissable night at the theatre and bring your man along as well, you’ll all love it.
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Thu 15 May, 7.30pm £22 Groups 10+ £20 Genre: Comedy Drama
Kathryn Tickell and The Side This exciting new ensemble brings together folk and classical worlds with an irresistible combination of players and instruments. Channeling their diverse musical experiences into a powerful new sound The Side stay true to the spirit and essence of Kathryn’s own Northumbrian folk tradition whilst unleashing the talent and creativity of each individual musician.
Fri 16 May, 7.30pm £17.50 (£16) Genre: Music
tutti frutti productions and York Theatre Royal present
Monday’s Child by Brendan Murray
Great Gran can’t remember, but does remember to visit every week and play until bedtime. Together, they love to sing and dress up and are often oblivious of the challenges that the real world throws at them. At just five years old, Tuesday Wild delights in discovering her world. She revels in the days with her eccentric Great Gran and loves learning new things – how to count, the different colours and the simplicities of abc and 123. With live music and dance, this imaginative dream-like yet funny story explores how we learn, grow old and cope with new challenges. Sat 17 May, 11am & 2pm £8.50 (£6.50) Family Ticket £25 (2 adults, 2 children) Studio Genre: Children & Family
LIVE PROGRAMME Wellingborough Hatton Rotary Club presents
NC Jazz presents
Behind the Blinds
Showtime Spectacular III
The Clark Tracey Quintet
We are proud to present Showtime Spectacular III. The third in the series following last year’s hugely enjoyable show directed by Hughie James. This is a big event showcasing the very best of local talent of over 100 performers, featuring the dynamic award-winning Voices Aloud and the dazzling sophisticated choreography of The Kilburn Dancers. Supported by a full programme of wonderful music. Featuring individual artists and local societies. Compered by the inimitable Tom Partridge-Underwood.
Featuring Clark Tracey on Drums, Chris Maddock on Alto, Henry Armburg Jennings on Trumpet, Reuben James on Piano, and Daniel Casimir on Bass.
Thu 22 May, 7.30pm £10 Genre: Community Music
Thu 22 May, 8pm £12.50 (£10.50) Studio Genre: Music
At number 65, the wine is poured, the nibbles ready, the cushions plumped, Buckeroo and the brace and bit are waiting… the doorbell rings. The new neighbours (the audience) have come to say hello and there seems to be rather a lot of them! Behind The Blinds is a new show weaving together lyrically witty and sophisticated songs that reveal what goes on behind the blinds on this ordinary-looking suburban street. Look closely to see that there is no such thing as ordinary!
Major beneficiaries from the show proceeds will be the charities DEBRA and Chron’s and Colitis UK. Rotary charity trust fund number 1119476.
Wed 21 May, 7.45pm £10 Special Offer – See page 3 for details Studio Genre: Drama
Clark Tracey leads his latest line-up featuring exceptional young musicians. Following in the footsteps of previous alumni such as Guy Barker, Gerard Presencer, Zoe Rahman, Kit Downes, Alec Dankworth and Django Bates, this band continues Clark’s tradition of providing a national platform to the most gifted young musicians. www.clarktracey.com
Lunchtime Music Series Christian Sandrin - piano Romanian-born pianist Christian Sandrin plays Liszt’s Transcendental Etude – Harmonies du Soir and Schumann’s stunning work for solo piano - Fantasy in C major, Op. 17.
Fri 23 May, 12.30pm £10 (including buffet lunch) Genre: Music
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Serrated Edge Theatre Company
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LIVE PROGRAMME
RED ROOM presents
Laughing Boy Comedy Club Independently run Laughing Boy Comedy Club returns to The Castle this summer. Grab your mates and book your tickets for an evening of the best stand-up in town!
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And with all those belly laughs you’re sure to work up an appetite, so why not accompany your evening with our tempting meal deal for just £6!
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Fri 23 May, 8pm £12.50 (£10.50) Genre: Comedy
Scott Matthews Ivor Novello award winning singer/songwriter Scott Matthews starts 2014 with a new album and intimate solo tour. Scott’s debut album, Passing Stranger, contained an eclectic mix of styles and featured the world renowned tabla player Sukvinder Singh Namdari, and it wasn’t long before Scott was getting national airplay from the likes of Janice Long, Mark Radcliffe and Bob Harris on BBC Radio 2. From this album, Scott’s first single Elusive, released in September 2006, received much airplay from BBC Radio DJs Jo Whiley, Dermot O’Leary and Zane Lowe. Scott has not only embarked on a number of sell-out headline tours, but has also been fortunate enough to tour with some of the world’s most respected artists, including Foo Fighters, Snow Patrol, Rufus Wainwright, Tori Amos and Robert Plant. The intimate show will feature songs from Scott’s three previous albums, along with tracks from his forthcoming studio album Home Part 1 due for release early 2014. Sat 24 May, 8pm £10 Genre: Music
A macrobert & Frozen Charlotte Co-production
Too Many Penguins How many penguins are too many penguins? Mr Polaro thinks that one is more than enough, thank you very much. Penguina wants someone to play with. Just one friend, well maybe two, or three... How many penguins can we get in one space? Squeeze into this fun theatrical experience, created especially for 1 - 4 year olds, to find out. It might get crowded, but we promise the arrival of the penguins, however many, will entertain and delight.
Sun 25 May, 11am & 2pm £8.50 (£6.50) Family Ticket £25 (2 adults, 2 children) Studio Genre: Children and Family
Following its smash-hit live broadcast in 2012, the National Theatre production of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time returns to cinemas.
Omid Djalili Live
Based on the acclaimed novel by Mark Haddon, adapted by Simon Stephens and directed by Marianne Elliott, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time has been hailed by The Times as ‘a phenomenal combination of storytelling and spectacle’. Winner of 7 Olivier Awards in 2013, including Best New Play. Christopher, fifteen years old, has an extraordinary brain – exceptional at maths while ill-equipped to interpret everyday life. When he falls under suspicion of killing Mrs Shears’ dog Wellington, he records each fact about the event in the book he is writing to solve the mystery of the murder. But his detective work, forbidden by his father, takes him on a frightening journey that upturns his world.
Omid Djalili has announced the final extra UK dates of Omid Djalili Live in preparation for his new autumn tour. This follows on from a sold out season of 31 dates in London’s West-End this year and a sell-out Edinburgh Festival run, not to mention performing the show for the first time in New York, LA and Washington DC.
Sun 25 May, 7pm £15 (£13) Genre: Encore Screening / Drama
Wed 28 May, 8pm £22 Genre: Comedy
A firm favourite at the Edinburgh Festival with his legendary performances, Omid’s stand-up awards include; Time Out Award for Best Stand Up, the EMMA Award and was a South Bank Award nominee as well as being a Perrier Award nominee. British-born Iranian comic and actor Omid Djalili’s legendary performances on stage and screen have won him plaudits the world over.
LIVE PROGRAMME
The Curious Incident Of The Dog In The Night-Time
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Laughlines Comedy Entertainment
Theatreworkz
Fawlty Towers – The Dinner Show
You’re In 2’s Company
Performed as you dine, Fawlty Towers - The Dinner Show is a spectacular tribute to the iconic British sitcom. Everything that can go wrong will and as you, the dining audience, are part of the show, you will gain first-hand experience of the Fawlty’s infamous hospitality, comical mishaps and manic mayhem... just don’t mention the war!
The vocal duo 2’s Company are fast growing in reputation for the quality of their performances and the relaxed atmosphere of their shows. With their 2’s Company band on stage, come and enjoy an evening of great vocals from Matt Monro, Frank Sinatra, Neil Diamond and many, many more.
Ranked as Britain’s No.1 Tribute Act, Laughlines have long been established as the original and UK’s leading, Fawlty Towers tribute act. For over a decade, the only Fawlty Towers tribute act to perform at the Hotel Gleneagles, Torquay and recently filmed on location by Channel 4 Television.
Mon 2 – Tue 3 June, 7.45pm £11 (£9) Studio Genre: Community Music
This globetrotting show debuted in the UK in 1997 and for the past sixteen years has been performed to thousands of guests throughout the UK, Ireland, and Europe & Australia. The Laughlines cast of highly acclaimed professional actors have perfected the character’s mannerisms to a tee and use a high energy mix of unparalleled improvisation and perfect comedy timing to deliver a fast paced and delicious evening of unforgettable entertainment.
Theatreworkz
Another Spoonful of Theatreworkz
Book now - This show promises a perfect night of interactive comedy as well as a great meal, one of the most enjoyable dining experiences you will ever have!
Theatreworkz bring to the studio another spoonful of quality musical theatre, showcasing some of the best local talent. Latest Box Office hits from the West-End and Broadway will be given the Theatreworkz magic and it’s sure to be a family treat.
Sat 31 May, 7.30pm £35 Genre: Comedy Event Please check online for the Fawlty Towers: The Dinner Show menu, to be announced at the end of March
Thu 5 – Sat 7 June, 7.45pm Thu £11 (£9) Fri – Sat £12 (£10) Studio Genre: Community Music
LIVE PROGRAMME An Audience with Tim Brooke-Taylor
DM Dance Academy
In conversation with Chris Serle
The talented dancers of the dm Dance Academy invite you to come along and enjoy an evening of dance from the styles of tap, modern theatre, freestyle disco cheerleading streetdance and contemporary. Watch these fantastic dancers shine on stage. See for yourself what this academy has to offer. Book early to avoid disappointment.
Wed 4 June, 7.30pm £15 Genre: Spoken Word
The Big Band with Five Star Swing The unique “feel-good” Big Band show – swing along with songs from Glenn Miller, Sinatra, Basie, Ella Fitzgerald, Jazz & Blues. “Superb - they swing like crazy!” says Sheila Tracy, BBC. As seen on BBC TV’s Children in Need, Dame Vera Lynn’s Charity Ball & Blackpool Tower Ballroom. Featuring Simone from the Ivy Benson Orchestra; Michael Innes, trombonist to Tony Bennett and Shirley Bassey; plus Chris Smith (Jnr), composer and arranger for the BBC Radio Big Band, Herb Miller Big Band (Glenn’s brother). Fri 6 June, 7.30pm £17 (£15) Genre: Music
Sat 7 June, 6pm £12 Genre: Community Dance
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This hilarious live show, richly illustrated with archive film clips, has already attracted great houses and reviews. Tim Brooke-Taylor is probably best known for his role in the comedy trio The Goodies, he is now a regular panellist on the everpopular radio shows Just A Minute and I’m Sorry I Haven’t A Clue. Chris Serle joined the BBC in 1969 as a radio producer moving into full time reporting on That’s Life with Esther Rantzen and then made three series of In at the Deep End. From 1991 to 1998 he presented Radio 4’s Pick of the Week.
One Night Only
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LIVE PROGRAMME Jadis Shadows Productions presents
National Theatre Live
Terry Pratchett’s® Wyrd Sisters
A Small Family Business
Lightning flashes, thunder deafens as three eldritch figures gather around a caldron upon a blasted heath! Treason and treachery are abroad and this mismatched coven are soon to discover that bringing right to an unhappy kingdom is a lot more complicated than certain playwrights would have you believe… particularly when the blood on your hands just won’t wash off and you’re facing a future with knives in it.
A riotous exposure of entrepreneurial greed by Olivier Award-winning playwright Alan Ayckbourn (Bedroom Farce, A Chorus of Disapproval). Jack McCracken: a man of principle in a corrupt world. But not for long. Moments after taking over his father-in-law’s business he’s approached by a private detective armed with some compromising information. Jack discovers his extended family to be thieves and adulterers, looting the business from their suburban homes. Rampant self-interest takes over and comic hysteria builds to a macabre climax.
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Wed 11 June, 7.45pm £10 Special Offer – See page 3 for details Studio Genre: Drama
Thu 12 June, 7pm £15 (£13) Running time: 210 mins Genre: Live Broadcast / Drama
Tad Newton’s Jazzfriends
Lunchtime Music Series
Our regular band, featuring clarinet & sax star Trevor Whiting, present A Journey through Jazz. A concert show-casing the swinging sound of the great jazz luminaries such as Louis Armstrong, Kid Ory, Earl Hines, Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Harry Edison, Buck Clayton, Miles Davis, Horace Silver et al...
Auriol Evans - cello Christine Zerafa - piano
Thu 12 June, 8pm £12.50 (£10.50) Studio Genre: Music
Fri 13 June, 12.30pm £10 (including buffet lunch) Genre: Music
Auriol and Christine present a programme of cello music to pull at the heart strings. From the classical precision of Boccherini (Sonata) to Schumann at his most romantic (Adagio and Allegro) and culminating with Tchaikovsky at his most earnest (Pezzo Capriccioso).
LIVE PROGRAMME See the weekend in with a giggle as the independently run Laughing Boy Comedy Club join us for another evening of great stand-up comedy. Featuring a mix of both established and up-and-coming comedians, Laughing Boy nights are a great night out! “Run by Off the Kerb Productions (one of the leading comedy agencies in the UK), it’s no wonder Laughing Boy books some of the best comedians on the circuit…” Spoonfed
Fri 13 June, 8pm £12.50 (£10.50) Genre: Comedy
Bamboozle and The Spark Arts for Children present
Jack and the Flumflum Tree
Written by Julia Donaldson, Illustrated by David Roberts Published by Macmillan Children’s books 2011. Grandma has the moozles, so Jack sets off to find the cure. He builds a boat and crosses oceans, tricks monkeys and, with the help of grandma’s mysterious sack, overcomes all. With engaging puppetry, beautiful songs and Bamboozle’s trademark multi-sensory style this show will enchant family audiences - including those with a learning disabled child. Not to be missed! Sat 14 June, 11am & 2pm £8.50 (£6.50) Family Ticket £25 (2 adults, 2 children) Studio Genre: Children and Family
Concert Theatre presents
The Rite of Spring / Romeo and Juliet The Rite of Spring / Romeo and Juliet is a visceral marriage of two tales of slaughtered innocence. The violent dissonance in Stravinsky’s depiction of a young virgin chosen for the dance of death mirrors the hatred between Shakespeare’s Montagues and Capulets, whose children are fated to die in the ancient blood feud of their families. Performed in four-hand piano and commedia half-mask, the stories interweave through passion, vitality, rage and despair to the dizzying climax of sacrifice. The latest work by Concert Theatre, a young company combining classical music and theatre in live performance, brings together pianists from the Royal Academy of Music with Lecoq-trained performers and Trestle Theatre to create an exciting reinterpretation of two great classic works. Concert Theatre production in association with Trestle Theatre and Trestle Arts Base.
Wed 18 June, 7.30pm £13 (£11) Genre: Music
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Laughing Boy Comedy Club
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RED ROOM presents
Wellingborough Co-Operative Amateur Dramatic Society
Chase Me Up Farndale Avenue s’il vous plaît!
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By David McGillivray and Walter Zerlin Jr.
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Michelle Gibbs Academy of Dance
An Evening of Dance A performance to celebrate 15 years of the Michelle Gibbs Academy of Dance. Pupils from 2 years to adults present their classical ballet, lyrical, tap, modern, street jazz and musical theatre dances for you.
The French farce has arrived at The Farndale Avenue Housing Estater Townswomen’s Guild Dramatic Society and the formidable ladies do it like no-one else! An unintelligible plot, a plethora of doors and a grand range of characters make this Farndale offering as bubbly as a glass of champagne.
Moreland and Arbuckle
Royal Opera House Live
Guitarist Aaron Moreland and harpist/vocalist Dustin Arbuckle have spent over a decade exploring the edges of American roots music. In the process, Moreland & Arbuckle have forged a relentless and haunting sound that merges Delta blues, folk, rock, traditional country, soul and numerous other echoes and murmurs from an infinitely layered musical narrative that spans more than a century.
Giacomo Puccini | Opera in four acts Sung in Italian
Presented by arrangement with Samuel French Ltd
Wed 18 – Sat 21 June, 7.45pm £10 (£9) Studio Genre: Community Drama
Fri 20 June, 7.15pm £10 (£8) Genre: Community Dance
Sat 21 June, 8pm £10 Genre: Music
Manon Lescaut
This early Puccini masterpiece makes a welcome return to Covent Garden after an absence of over 20 years, in a new production by Jonathan Kent under the baton of Music Director Antonio Pappano. The exciting Latvian soprano Kristine Opolais sings the title role. This is a much anticipated new production, and Kent’s vision of a young girl who faces temptation in the big city will surely resonate with today’s audience. Tue 24 June, 6.45pm £15 (£13.50) Genre: Live Broadcast / Opera
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Nc Jazz presents
Barbara Hooton School of Dancing
Wrenn School Dumbstruck – Fringe First Award 2013 Summer Spectacular Winner Winner – Mtn Award For
Dave Manington’s Riff Raff
The Love of Dance
Young people nowadays are … talented musicians, skillful, fun, motivated, good team players. For a happy evening of quality music making, come and hear the Wrenn School musicians perform. Featuring Wrenn School Orchestra, String Orchestra, Brass Bane, Jazz@ Wrenn, Ukulele Ensemble. Cello Choir and the Caelestis Choir.
Dave Manington, bass player, composer and arranger, is a founding member of the much respected e17 collective. He has brought together Riff Raff, a dynamic ensemble of highly acclaimed young musicians. The starting point for the music is collective improvisation, but compositionally it draws on a wide range of styles. Folk, electronic music and contemporary classical influences are added to the mix, with complex jazz harmonies and rhythms. NC Jazz is pleased to introduce this contemporary group to our audience at The Castle. www.davemanington.com
Wed 25 June, 7.30pm £6 (£3.50) Family Ticket £17 (2 adults, 2 children) Genre: Community Music
Fine Chisel presents
Innovation 2013
Fiona is losing her voice. Mal is losing his faith. Ted is losing his marbles. Somewhere in the North Pacific, a lonely whale sings. Armed with a stage full of instruments and a box of chalk, Fine Chisel’s award-winning actor-musicians conjure the rush of waves, the buzz of a 1960s pirate radio station and the far-from-dry world of marine mammal bioacoustics.
Wed 25 June, 7.45pm £10 Special Offer – See page 3 for details Studio Genre: Drama
Thu 26 June, 8pm £12.50 (£10.50) Studio Genre: Music
A display of ballet, tap and modern dance in aid of Breakthrough Breast Cancer.
Fri 27 June, 7.30pm Sat 28 June, 2.30pm £10 (£8) Genre: Community Dance
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Wrenn School presents
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Dyad Productions
The Unremarkable Death of Marilyn Monroe
Written and directed by Elton Townend Jones
Turrets presents
Oddsocks presents
JUST
Twelfth Night
An uncompromising look at the modern world. A butterfly flaps it’s wings, a tree falls. Disproportionate reactions to life events. By who? For who? Life is just.....
Oddsocks’ 2014 production of Twelfth Night is a madcap musical treat with Shakespeare’s love stories intertwined with well-known British Chart hits to keep the blood pumping and the mood merry. The lonely Countess Olivia in her Country House is wooed by the music-loving Orsino who is desperate to find out What Is Love? Meanwhile Olivia’s servant Malvolio, believes he is A Charming Man and is desperate to prove it to Olivia. It all wraps up in a fight to the death and the truth is at last revealed. True lovers are united and they’ll never Slide Away and with true hearts they tell Malvolio “Don’t look back in anger”.
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Turrets, The Castle Adult Actors Company, perform a new piece they have created in their weekly sessions.
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Mon 30 June – Tue 1 July, 7.30pm £6 Studio Genre: Community Drama
Tue 1 July, 7.30pm £16 (£14) Genre: Drama
Monroe as we’ve never seen her before: alone in her bedroom, in dressing gown and slippers; no glitz, no glamour, no masks. Overdosed on pills, the woman behind the icon unravels her remarkable life and bares all, revealing a biting intelligence, a frustrated talent and an imperfect body. This stark confessional (DiMaggio, Gable, Miller, her mother – it’s all here) offers a radical interpretation of this Hollywood legend and leads us, in real time, to the very moment of her death. From Dyad Productions (Female Gothic, Austen’s Women, I, Elizabeth, The Diaries of Adam and Eve). ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ‘Simply stunning’ (Edinburgh Reporter) ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ’Spellbinding’ (The Carrick) Wed 2 July, 7.45pm £10 Special Offer – See page 3 for details Studio Genre: Drama
LIVE PROGRAMME Kilburn School of Dance
Annie Jnr
Live the Dream
Annie Jnr is the story of a young orphan searching for the truth but uncovering so much more. This fun adventure story includes all your favourite songs and will leave you with that warm fuzzy feeling that only a musical can!
Come and join us for a fantastic showcase of song and dance, excerpts from your favourite musical and theatre. Pupils from 5 years to adult hit the high notes in our biannual show Live The Dream.
Jacksons Theatre School is an amateur company and performances are given by arrangement with JOSEF WEINBERGER LIMITED.
Fri 4 – Sat 5 July, 7pm £5 Studio Genre: Community Music
Fri 4 July, 7.30pm Sat 5 July, 2.30pm & 7.30pm £12 (£10) Genre: Community Dance
Youth Arts Festival The Castle Youth Arts Festival celebrates the very best talent within our Castle Youth Theatre, Dance, Musical Theatre and Music groups. Members have been working hard over the past term to create a number of pieces that will be performed within this year’s festival. Are you ready to make a wish for something only a fairy would be able to grant? Would you rather dive under the sea to explore a world we are so unfamiliar with? Maybe you would like to rediscover stories from modern times, tales that have shocked us all in recent years! Whichever adventure you choose to follow, we know one thing for sure… it will be a fantastic evening at the theatre. Mon 7 – Wed 16 July Please keep checking our website for show times and the latest information.
Emily Dee School of Dance
Lose Yourself To Dance Students of the Emily Dee School of Dance perform a combination of ballet, tap and modern dances. Students aged from 3 to adults.
Sat 12 July, 2pm & 7pm £10 (£8) Genre: Community Dance
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LIVE PROGRAMME Nunkie Productions presents
The Time Machine
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“I have lived such days as no man has lived before…”
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1895. In a suburban garden, beneath a waning moon, a man lies dazed beside a remarkable machine. He has a story to tell. A story of darkness and light. Of fire and fear. Of Eloi and Morlocks. An unbelievable story about our future that he insists is true… Is it a joke? A prophecy? A dream? Nunkie, the company behind the acclaimed M R James Trilogy, brings H G Wells’s science fiction classic to life in another thrilling one-man show. Brought to you in glorious 4D. www.nunkie.co.uk Tue 15 July, 7.45pm £10 Special Offer – See page 3 for details Studio Genre: Drama
Laurie Chescoe and his Good Time Reunion Band Hot entertaining Dixieland jazz from one of Britain’s top bands. Featuring the cream of the London jazz scene including Dave Hewitt (trombone), Alan Bradley (trumpet), Jim Douglas (banjo) and John Lee (reeds). Led, of course, by the effervescent Laurie Chescoe (drums).
Lunchtime Music Series
Laughing Boy Comedy Club
The Magnard Ensemble
Join us for another hilarious evening in stand-up comedy as Independently run Laughing Boy Comedy Club join us for their third and final instalment this season. And don’t forget if you’re looking to make the most of your Friday evening we offer a tasty meal deal for only £6 to be served in the interval.
This up-and-coming wind quintet featuring five talented young players from the Royal Academy of Music present a dazzling programme featuring works by Jacques Ibert, Franz Danzi and Northampton-born composer Malcolm Arnold.
“Regularly featuring the cream of British stand-up talent, Laughing Boy is a great night out for any connoisseur of comedy” The Guardian
Thu 17 July, 8pm £12.50 (£10.50) Studio Genre: Music
Fri 18 July, 12.30pm £10 (including buffet lunch) Genre: Music
Fri 18 July, 8pm £12.50 (£10.50) Genre: Comedy
LIVE PROGRAMME Join us for the fourth instalment of our club like no other. This time we take you back to the heyday of hedonism as we step back to the era of the Flapper, the Charleston and the Speakeasy - the 1920s. The roaring twenties were a time of wealth and prosperity, clandestine excess and partying. This raucous decade’s reputation for a good party, good drink and good food, with more than a little sparkle and glitz thrown in for good measure are the perfect home for Renaissance. The night will take you through our decadent fine dining menu interlaced with the very best cabaret shows. Think a blow-out party at Gatsby’s house and the effortless underground chic of the speakeasy, and you know what’s to come. Don’t forget to look the part. Remember the 1920s was a time to look your finest! Please check our website for our Renaissance menu, available from Mon 28 Apr. Sat 19 July, 7.30pm £40 Special Deal: Book a table of 8 for the price of 7 tickets. Limited availability, call the Box Office to book Genre: Cabaret
Garlic Theatre presents
Dexterity, Estha Jones School of Dance
The Sorcerer’s Apprentice
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Take one castle, one broom and one book of sorcery. Add a boy with the tingle of magic in his fingertips and a spell that spirals out of control... And you have the classic tale of The Sorcerer’s Apprentice! Garlic Theatre conjures a bewitching tale, full of mystery and enchantment, with its blend of physical theatre, humour and technical wizadry. Puppets, mime and a dash of real magic will leave adults and children enthralled.
Sat 19 July, 11am & 2pm £8.50 (£6.50) Family Ticket £25 (2 adults, 2 children) Studio Genre: Children and Family
A wonderous journey of dance including rhythmic, contemporary, commercial jazz, ballet, street and musical theatre. Performances include all students and returning professionals. Choreographers featured: Estha Jones, Nikki Antonaccio, Derek Cullen Jones, Katy Watts, Caroline Arrowsmith and Helen Parlor.
Thu 24 – Fri 25 July, 7pm £10 (£8) Genre: Community Dance
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LIVE PROGRAMME Nc Jazz presents
Pulse Dance Academy
The Alan Barnes/ Tony Kofi Quintet
Feet Beatz
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Tonight The Castle offers you an interesting selection of musicians. Two of the country’s leading saxophone players have combined to lead a quintet that will play jazz which will be both swinging and lyrical. Alan Barnes and Toni Kofi have both performed with their own bands in the Studio.
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John Turville, piano, has also played here on several previous occasions. Neil Charles, bass, and Rod Young, drums, complete the line-up. Tonight we look forward to some unique and inspirational music. www.alanbarnesjazz.com www.tonykofimusic.com Thu 24 July, 8pm £12.50 (£10.50) Studio Genre: Music
A fun filled evening showcasing the talents of the students of Pulse Dance Academy. A great evening out for all the family and a show not to be missed! Book early for the best seats and to avoid disappointment.
That’ll Be The Day 2014 Tour
Back by popular demand, prepare yourself for a party as the legendary That’ll Be The Day, the nation’s favourite rock ‘n’ roll variety show returns this summer with its Brand New 2014 Production. This hugely entertaining rock ‘n’ roll spectacular features a fantastic line up of knock-out hits from the 1950’s, 60’s and 70’s, plus loads more zany comedy routines! Prepare for an unforgettable night of nostalgia, laughs and ROCK ‘N’ ROLL! www.thatllbetheday.com
Rhythm of the Dance UK tour 2014 Featuring The Young Irish Tenors
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This incredible live show celebrates both the rich history of Ireland as well as the art of Irish dance. Rhythm of the Dance has heralded a new era in Irish entertainment, featuring thirty dancers, a traditional live full Irish band and the dashing and handsome Young Irish Tenors. Internationally rated as one of the most popular and successful Irish step dance shows on tour, millions of fans have hailed this as a “Must See” Spectacular! Stirring! Sweeping! Stunning! Sensational!
Fri 1 Aug, 7.30pm £22.50 Friends £21 Genre: Music
Sat 2 Aug, 7.30pm Sun 3 Aug, 6.30pm £21 (£19) Genre: Dance
‘What a great value for money show That’ll Be The Day is. Not to be missed!!’
Sat 26 July, 7pm £12 (£10) Genre: Community Dance
The National Dance Company of Ireland
A Doll’s House By Henrik Ibsen
From The Jam From the Jam, featuring original Jam member Bruce Foxton along with Russell Hastings & Mark Brzezicki, celebrate the 35th anniversary of the release of the seminal Setting Sons LP by playing all the tracks back to back as they are on the album as they make the debut at right here at The Castle. From the Jam will also perform a selection of classic hits and albums tracks from across their fantastic catalogue produced by one of Britain’s seminal bands, with well-known hits including Town Called Malice, Going Underground, In the City and more! The Jam had amazing chart success with 18 singles and 7 albums to make the top 40 in the United Kingdom from their debut in 1977 to their break up in 1982. Their last 5 albums were all top ten hits and their last 8 singles made it into the top 10. Please note this is a standing gig. Sat 27 Sep, 8pm £20 Genre: Music
Following the success of their production of Miss Julie in 2013, UK Touring Theatre returns to The Castle this Autumn with the World Premiere of a brand new English translation of A Doll’s House - Ibsen’s groundbreaking play about marriage, money and the freedom of women in the late 19th century. Torvald and Nora Helmer have it all: a loving marriage, three beautiful children, and a secure financial future as a result of Torvald’s new appointment at the bank. But Nora has a secret, and the arrival of an unexpected visitor on Christmas Eve threatens to tear their lives apart forever…
Wed 22 Oct, 7.30pm £14 (£12) Genre: Drama
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UK Touring Theatre in association with Redbridge Drama Centre presents
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Join us for our 2014 Christmas Adventure... Show Times
When Gepetto, a lonely old wood-cutter who longs for a son, receives a piece of wood he sets about making a brand new puppet in his studio. When his new creation magically comes to life, Gepetto is astonished and delighted! Pinocchio must learn to be good and honest, brave and generous if his dream of becoming a real boy is to come true, yet he is a mischievous rascal with a well-known habit of not always telling the truth!
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As he trips and tumbles from one adventure to the next, joining the circus and visiting the land of toys on his way, Pinocchio encounters a collection of characters from a magical fairy and a charming cricket to a sly fox and many, many naughty donkeys. However, no matter how far his adventures take him from home, his desire to become a real human boy never leaves his side.
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Will Pinocchio achieve his dreams and become a real boy? Find out this Christmas in our magical, all-new re-telling of this much loved fairy tale!
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Half Price Tickets!* Mon 8 – Tue 30 Dec £15 (£13) Family Ticket £48 (4 tickets, inc’ at least 1 child) Groups 10+ £1 off Genre: Christmas
Don’t miss this amazing offer! Use promo code HPXMAS to get half price tickets before Wed 30 April
* Subject to availability and not valid on schools performances, Wed 24 or Fri 26 Dec performances. Limited to 4 tickets per customer. This offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other offers.
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12 Years a Slave (15)
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Mr. Peabody & Sherman (U)
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Mon 7 April, 8pm Running Time: 131mins
Mon 14 April, 8pm Running Time: 180 mins
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Mon 14 Apr, 3pm Running Time: 96 mins Adult £6, Child £3
The Wolf of Wall Street (18)
Tinker Bell and the Pirate Fairy (U) Wed 16 Apr, 11am Running Time: 77 mins Adult £6, Child £3
The Lego Movie (U) Wed 16 Apr, 3pm Running Time: 100 mins Adult £6, Child £3
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Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit (12A)
The Monuments Men (12A)
Wed 16 Apr, 7pm Running Time: 106 mins Adult £6, Child £3
Tue 29 Apr, 2.30pm & 8pm Running Time: 118 mins
Dallas Buyers Club (15) Tue 22 Apr, 8pm Running Time: 117 mins
The Invisible Woman (12A) Wed 23 Apr, 2.30pm & 8pm Running Time: 111 mins
Only Lovers Left Alive (15) Thu 24 Apr, 8pm Running Time: 123 mins
Her (15) Wed 30 Apr, 8pm Running Time: 126 mins
To commemorate the centenary of the start of World War One, The Castle presents five classic films portraying different views of the war to end all wars.
Lawrence of Arabia (PG) [1962] Winner of 7 Oscars including Best Picture and Best Director for David Lean. Screened in a fully-restored version including overture and intermission. Mon 2 June, 7pm Running time: 223 mins plus interval
Wings (PG) [1927]
Winner of the first ever Academy Award for Best Picture plus Oscar for Best Effects, this epic silent film combines the most spectacular of aerial stunts with the most classical of melodrama. Fri 27 June, 7pm Running time: 144 mins Studio
Winner of two Academy Awards for Best Picture and Best Director for Lewis Milestone. “We live in the trenches and we fight. We try not be killed – that’s all.” Mon 14 July, 7pm Running time: 130 mins Studio
Paths of Glory (PG) [1957]
Screened on the centenary of the declaration of war in 1914, this is a devastating anti-war statement directed by Stanley Kubrick. Mon 4 Aug, 7pm Running time: 85 mins
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An undisputed masterpiece of world cinema, Jean Renoir’s film is a hymn to fraternity and pacifism. Fri 16 May, 7pm Running time: 136 mins Studio
All Quiet on the Western Front (PG) [1930]
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La Grande Illusion (U) [1937]
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Escape from Planet Earth (U)
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Admired astronaut Scorch Supernova (voiced by Brendan Fraser) is a national hero to the blue alien population of the planet Baab. But when he is taken capture in a fiendish trap set by the evil Shanker (William Shatner) it’s up to his nerdy brother Gary to rescue him and wife Kira (Sarah Jessica Parker) and save his planet. Jessica Alba & Ricky Gervais are among the voices in this family adventure animation.
Sat 3 May, 3pm Running time: 89 mins Adult £6, Child £3
Non-Stop (12A) During a transatlantic flight from New York City to London, veteran US Air Marshal Bill Marks (Liam Neeson) receives a series of cryptic text messages demanding that he instruct the government to transfer $150 million into an off-shore account. Until he secures the money, a passenger on his flight will be killed every twenty minutes. An all-action thriller co-starring Julianne Moore.
Sat 3 May, 7.30pm Running time: 108 mins
The Grand Budapest Hotel (15) Gustave H (Ralph Fiennes) is the legendary concierge at a famous European hotel and Zero Moustafa, the hotel’s lobby boy, becomes his most trusted friend. Set against the back-drop of a dramatically changing continent, they share an adventure involving the theft of a priceless Renaissance painting and a battle for an enormous family fortune. A quirky comedy drama with an all-star cast including Jude Law, Bill Murray, Saoirse Ronan & Tilda Swinton. Directed by Wes Anderson.
Mon 12 May, 8pm Running time: 99 mins
The Book Thief (12A) In this life-affirming story of survival, Liesel is an extraordinary and courageous young girl sent to live with a foster family in World War II Germany. She learns to read with encouragement from her adoptive parents (Geoffrey Rush & Emily Watson) and a Jewish refugee who they are hiding under the stairs. With tumultuous events happening all around them, imagination and the power of words become their only escape.
Tue 13 May, 2.30pm & 8pm Running time: 131 mins
FILM Eric (Jack O’Connell) is a violent young offender thrown into the dark world of an adult prison where he confronts his own father, Nev (Ben Mendelsohn) - a man who has spent most of his life in jail. As Eric struggles to assert himself against both wardens and inmates, he must discover the rules of survival. But just as he learns that his rage can be overcome, he finds there are forces at work threatening to destroy him. With Rupert Friend.
13-year-old Henry Wheeler struggles to be the man of his house whilst caring for his reclusive mother Adele (Kate Winslet). On a shopping trip, they encounter the intimidating Frank Chambers (Josh Brolin) who convinces them to take him into their home. As Frank is revealed to be an escaped convict, the events of this long weekend will shape Henry and Adele’s futures.
Mon 19 May, 8pm Running time: 106 mins
Tue 20 May, 2.30pm & 8pm Running time: 111 mins
Muppets Most Wanted (U)
The Zero Theorem (15)
The entire Muppets gang embarks on a global tour, selling out grand theatres in some of Europe’s most exciting destinations. But mayhem follows them, as they find themselves entangled in an international crime caper headed by Kermit look-alike Constantine – the world’s number one criminal - and his dastardly sidekick Dominic (Ricky Gervais). Also starring Tina Fey & Tom Hiddlestone.
A reclusive computer genius (Christoph Waltz) attempts to discover the purpose of human existence. The mysterious Management for whom he works continually interfere with his project. But when they formulate a plan involving love interest (Melanie Thierry) they might actually be providing the very thing he was looking for in the first place. With Tilda Swinton & Matt Damon; directed by Terry Gilliam.
Tue 27 May, 3pm Running time: 112 mins Adult £6, Child £3
Tue 27 May, 8pm Running time: 106mins
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Labor Day (12A)
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Starred Up (18)
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Captain America: The First Avenger (12A)
Captain America: The Winter Soldier (cert tbc)
After being deemed unfit for military service, Steve Rogers (Chris Evans) volunteers for a top secret research project that turns him into a super soldier - Captain America - a superhero dedicated to defending US ideals. [2011]
Steve Rogers, aka Captain America (Chris Evans), is living quietly in Washington DC trying to adjust to the modern world. But when a SHIELD colleague comes under attack, Steve comes up against The Winter Soldier in a web of intrigue that threatens to put the whole world at risk. Co-Starring Scarlett Johansson & Robert Redford.
Sun 1 June, 4pm Running time: 119 mins Adult £6, Child £3
Sun 1 June, 7pm Running time: tbc Adult £6, Child £3
Captain America Double Bill meal deal will served in between the two films
A Long Way Down (15)
The Past [Le Passé] (12A)
It’s New Year’s Eve on the top of a London skyscraper. Martin (Pierce Brosnan) - a once-beloved TV personality - is literally on the edge and desperate to jump. But he’s not alone: single mother Maureen (Toni Collette), sassy teen Jess (Imogen Poots) and musician turned pizzadelivery boy JJ (Aaron Paul) have all turned up with the same plan. Though complete strangers they make a pact to help each other pull themselves back from the brink. Based on the novel by Nick Hornby.
An Iranian man deserts his French wife (Bérénice Bejo) and two children to return to his homeland. Four years later, with his wife in a new relationship and requesting a divorce, Ahmed must return to Paris and face up to the reality of his situation. (Subtitled)
Tue 3 June, 2.30pm & 8pm Running time: 96 mins
Mon 9 June, 8pm Running time: 130 mins
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In an epic story of courage, sacrifice and hope, the Biblical Noah (Russell Crowe) suffers visions of an apocalyptic deluge and takes measures to protect his family from the coming flood. With Emma Watkins & Anthony Hopkins. Directed by Darren Aronofsky.
Rich with grandeur, character, colour and music, the animated cast of Rio return. Jewel (voiced by Anne Hathaway), Blu (Jesse Eisenberg) and their three kids leave their domesticated life in the city for a journey to the Amazon. There they encounter a menagerie of characters who are born to be wild. Andy Garcia, Rita Moreno & Bruno Mars are amongst the voices.
In a future world where people are divided into distinct factions based on their personalities, Beatrice Prior is warned she is Divergent and will never fit into any one group. When she discovers a conspiracy to destroy all of her kind, she must find out what makes being Divergent so dangerous before it’s too late. Based on the sensational novel by Veronica Roth. Co-starring Kate Winslet.
Simon (Jesse Eisenberg) is a timid man: overlooked at work, scorned by his mother and ignored by the woman of his dreams (Mia Wasikowska). The arrival of a new co-worker, James (Jesse Eisenberg), upsets the balance. James is both Simon’s exact physical double and his opposite - confident, charismatic and good with women – and to Simon’s horror, James slowly starts taking over his life. Directed by Richard Ayoade. Adapted from a short story by Dostoevsky. (Subtitled)
Tue 10 June, 2.30pm & 8pm Running time: tbc
Sat 14 June, 11am Running time: tbc Adult £6, Child £3
Sat 14 June, 3pm Running time: tbc Adult £6, Child £3
Mon 16 June, 8pm Running time: 93 mins
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Rio 2 (cert tbc)
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Noah (cert tbc)
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The Love Punch (cert tbc)
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Middle-aged company owner Richard Jones (Pierce Brosnan) is looking forward to retirement. On his last day at work he discovers the company pension fund has been embezzled. Enlisting the help of his ex-wife Kate (Emma Thompson), they set out to track down the man behind the theft. Before they know it, the couple are caught up in a cat-and-mouse caper across Europe, and with the chance to rekindle their romance.
Tue 17 June, 2.30pm & 8pm Running time: tbc
Locke (15) Ivan Locke (Tom Hardy) has the perfect family, a dream job, and tomorrow should be the crowning moment of his career. But one phone call will force him to make a decision that will put it all on the line. This is the story of one man’s life unravelling in a tension-fuelled 90-minute race against time. With Ruth Wilson & Olivia Colman.
Mon 23 June, 8pm Running time: 85 mins
The Amazing Spider- The F Word Man 2 (cert tbc) (cert tbc) For Peter Parker (Andrew Garfield), there’s no feeling quite like swinging between skyscrapers, being the hero, and spending time with Gwen (Emma Stone). But being SpiderMan comes at a price - only a superhero can protect his fellow New Yorkers from the formidable villains that threaten the city. And with the emergence of Electro (Jamie Foxx), Peter must confront a foe far more powerful than he.
Medical school dropout Wallace (Daniel Radcliffe) is a hopeless romantic who’s been repeatedly burned. He puts his life on hold until he meets animator Chantry (Zoe Kazan). They click immediately but she’s already living with her boyfriend, Ben (Rafe Spall). The couple become best friends but with such chemistry between them how can they keep it at that? A charming romantic comedy.
Sat 28 June, 7.30pm Running time: tbc Adult £6, Child £3
Mon 30 June, 8pm Running time: tbc
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Laughing Boy Comedy Club nights take place on Fri 23 May, Fri 13 June & Fri 18 July
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FUNCTIONS
Let The Castle Host Your Event! Whether you are hosting a social function or a corporate event, The Castle is a dynamic entertainment venue that will inspire and impress. The Castle provides a unique and flexible setting for a wide range of corporate events, from product launches to presentations, and screenings to award ceremonies. We have four fantastic function spaces able to host intimate meetings of 2, right up to large-scale conferences of up to 494; so whether you’re looking for a venue to host your team building days, creative workshops, away days, or even just a simple meeting, The Castle is your ideal venue. Why not entertain your friends and family by hosting your social function with us? Whether you’re looking for a space to host your wedding reception, your birthday party or even just a space to get your friends together for an afternoon tea, The Castle can help!
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At The Castle you will have a dedicated Event Manager who will look after every aspect of your event ensuring you receive firstclass service throughout.
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For more information about how The Castle can host your event, visit our website at www.thecastle.org.uk/hire, call our friendly Box Office team on 01933 270 007, or email our Front of House Manager on aman@thecastle.org.uk.
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The Castle is not just a theatre; it is the creative hub of Wellingborough and full of opportunities for you to discover your artistic side! Creative learning and taking part is at the heart of what we do! Here at The Castle, our dedicated
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Summer Term Workshops Begin w/c Mon 28 April
Castle Youth Theatre
Castle Youth Dance (11+)
Participants will explore story-telling, song and movement to make character come to life on the stage. Come along to CYT to learn skills in teamwork, confidence and communication; developed through games, exercises and scripts.
In partnership with Dance 4, The Castle are recruiting young dancers from across Northamptonshire to join this exciting new Youth Dance Company.
Early Years (4-6yrs) Tuesday or Fridays 4pm – 4.45pm £40 per term (10 weeks) Juniors (7-10yrs) Tuesday or Fridays 5pm – 6.30pm £55 per term (10 weeks) Middles (11-14yrs) Tuesday or Fridays 7pm – 8.30pm £55 per term (10 weeks) Seniors (15-18yrs) Monday or Wednesdays 6pm – 8pm £60 per term (10 weeks)
A professional dance artist will lead the group in weekly contemporary technique and creative sessions as well as performance opportunities. Supported by Dance4’s Centre for Advanced Training Programme, the group is designed to challenge those with an interest in contemporary dance.
Castle Youth Musical Theatre Are you ready to add a little glitz and glamour and enter the magical world of musical theatre? If you are aged between 4 and 18 and enjoy singing, dancing, acting and performing then this class is for you! This term members will have the opportunity to perform in a large scale show!
For more information about Castle Youth Dance, please email alex@thecastle.org.uk
Wednesdays 7pm – 8.30pm £55 per term (10 weeks)
Early years 4 - 6 yrs NEW FOR SUMMER 2014 Mondays 4pm – 4.45pm £40 per term (10 weeks) Juniors 7-10 yrs Saturdays 10.30am – 12pm £55 per term (10 weeks) Teens 11yr+ Saturdays 1pm – 2.30pm £55 per term (10 weeks)
PARTICIPATION Castle Youth TV (14+)
Jazz Jam (11+)
Castle Youth Music
This exciting weekly session offers the chance to get hands on with film, TV and media equipment and learn the craft behind creating great programmes and content. From storyboards to production planning, camera operating to editing, computer animation to scoring a film, this session presents an amazing opportunity to learn these skills prior to the launch of our new TV Station project later this year.
Ready to make some music? If you are 11+ and love music you will enjoy our brand new class! In partnership with NCJazz, as part of the regional Miles Ahead Youth Music funded programme with East Midlands Jazz. These new relaxed and informal jazz jam sessions delivered by Notivate are all about young players developing their playing and listening skills without written music.
Friday afternoons at The Castle – musical activities for parents and tots.
Tuesdays 6pm – 8pm £80 per term (10 weeks)
Thursdays 7pm – 8:30pm £30 per term (10 weeks)
18mths – 3yrs Fridays 1.30 – 2.15pm 0 – 18mths Fridays 2.30 – 3.15pm £2 per child per session
Simply go to www.thecastle.org.uk/participate and download the registration form, complete it and bring it to the box office along with your payment for the term. Or come into the box office, collect your registration form and box
office can then process your form, along with your payment. For further information please contact the participation team on 01933 229 022 Dept 8 option 2 or email our Youth Theatre Leader: gary@thecastle.org.uk
www.thecastle.org.uk
How to book
The Castle offers weekly music making sessions designed for 0 – 3 years and their parents on Fridays. Participants will learn songs and musical activities from many cultures and get creative with puppets, scarves, instruments and other exciting props! Parents and children will develop music and language skills, make new friends and work creatively together. These sessions offer a welcoming and informal introduction to music making.
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Adults - Tap
Adults - Theatre Arts
Adults - Turrets
Tap for Beginners* / Advanced**
Theatre Arts – Script Writing
Turrets – The Castle Adult Actors Company
This class is designed for adults of all ages and abilities who fancy having some fun and keeping fit. Individual moves and technique are taught week by week culminating in a fun group dance to be choreographed by the members at the end of the term.
This weekly group for the over 50’s invites participants to take part in a variety of exercises and experiments to explore the craft of script writing. Discover and develop skills in these activity based sessions. Thursdays 11.30am – 1pm (50yrs+) £30 per term (10 weeks)
Calling all budding performers aged 16yrs+ who are passionate about theatre making and performing! If you enjoy acting, devising and performing then this is for you! Members of Turrets, The Castle Adult Actors Company will participate in a series of practical workshops and work towards a performance each term.
Mondays 7.30pm – 8.30pm* / 8.30pm – 9.30pm** £5 per session (10 weeks)
Theatre Arts - Drama
Thursdays, 7pm – 9pm (16yrs+) £30 per term (10 weeks)
This weekly group for the over 50’s invites participants to take part in a variety of drama and theatre workshop based activities including acting exercises, improvisation, mask and mime and working with plenty of scripts to perform within the session. Thursdays 2pm – 3.30pm (50yrs+) £30 per term (10 weeks)
Arrrrrrr! We are looking for pirates this summer between the ages of 7 – 12 years old. Captain Turret is looking for new recruits to go on his next adventure. Captain Turret and his crew will guide you through six workshops to become the number one pirate! Can you graduate from the Pirate Academy and collect your treasured certificate? Monday 28 July
Pirate Character building Treasured Tales
Tuesday 29 July
Jolly Rogers’s flag design Captain’s Hat building
Wednesday 30 July
Tap dancing on deck Yo Ho Ho Musical Theatre
Suitable for young people aged 7-12yrs Workshops are £6 each or join us at all 6 workshops for £30. Each workshop is 90 minutes 10:30am – 12pm and 1pm – 2:30pm. There will be a supervised lunch break for participants staying for a whole day.
Play in a week - The Jungle Book Directed by: Gary L Johnson and Becca Metcalfe Choreography by: Alex Leonard Join us as we transform our Studio Theatre into a magical jungle to create a play in a week with our participation team. Enjoy five fun filled days of acting, singing and creating characters for the stage! The Jungle Book Play In A Week will culminate in a public performance at The Castle for family and friends. Suitable for 10yrs+ Mon 4 – Thu 7 Aug, 10am – 4pm Fri 8 Aug, 11am – 8pm Fri 8 Aug Performance: 7pm Cost: £50 members** £70 non members **members are participants who take part in our weekly classes
www.thecastle.org.uk
Pirate Academy
PARTICIPATION
The Jungle Book
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PARTICIPATION Splat - Movie Madness (10+)
Discover, explore, create!
Cut the lights and wrap up the film, we’re off to Hollywood for three fun filled days making your own artwork in our Castle rehearsal room. Our brand new art workshops will give you the opportunity to create your own pieces of MOVIE ART including famous film scenes, movie posters and more…
Summer workshop programme for 21 years+
Mon 11 - Wed 13 Aug 10am – 3pm £40
box office 01933 270 007
Please note SPLAT – MOVIE MADNESS takes place over three days – creating pieces to take home after the final workshop. Each day will included a supervised hour lunch.
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If you are 21years + and like being creative, then why not come along and try one of our brand new summer workshops? These are individually priced at £5, or all 3 for £12. Mon 18 Aug, 6pm – 7:30pm Discovering Stage Management Tues 19 Aug, 6pm – 7:30pm An exploration of Prop Making Wed 20 Aug, 6pm – 7:30pm Creating Choreography for theatre
PARTICIPATION
“The more that you read, The more you will know, The more that you know, The more places you will go!” Dr Seuss
Storytime! Weekly interactive story-telling sessions for under 5s and their grown-ups! Join the Storyteller on the Castle Carpet and be drawn into wonderful worlds of adventure as we unlock your imaginations and take you on a journey of discovery! Each week families can enjoy a story and help bring colourful characters to life. These sessions are designed to spark imaginations and encourage creative development by using sounds, language, puppets, instruments and movement. Join us for an afternoon of interactive story-telling followed by crafts and creative play! Storytime sessions will take place on; Monday 28 April Monday 12, 19 May Monday 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 June Monday 7, 14 July
FREE! 1pm – 2.30pm Monda ys
DAPA 2014 Mon 12 – Fri 16 May The Castle’s annual disability and participatory arts festival. This year’s festival will include a variety of creative opportunities and activities for young people and adults alike. There will be workshops and performances led by professional artists, along with the chance for school and community groups to share their work in a friendly and fun performance. The week will also offer professional development sessions and a selection of accessible arts activities.
Advance booking advised. Call our Box Office on 01933 270 007 to book your place. NEW for summer 2014: Places can be booked in advance in a block of 5 sessions.
www.thecastle.org.uk
For full details of the festival programme and how to get involved, please contact Alex on 01933 229022 or alex@thecastle.org.uk
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PARTICIPATION Parlor Dance
Youth Arts Festival
Parlour Dance Curtain Raiser Sat 10 and Sun 11 May 2014
Mon 7 – Wed 16 July 2014
box office 01933 270 007
Are you interested in dance and performance? Would you like to work intensively with professional dancers and then perform alongside them as part of an evening’s entertainment? Then this exciting and rare opportunity is for you!
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Over the course of a weekend, Parlor Dance’s Artistic Director Helen Parlor - formerly Assistant Choreographer for the London 2012 Paralympic Games Opening Ceremony - will push you both creatively and physically, exploring your own movement potential whilst embodying the company’s own dynamic dance theatre style. Over the course of 2 days a new, short piece of dance will be created collaboratively, which will then be performed as a curtain raiser to Close Distance, Parlor Dance’s current touring dance theatre production, at The Castle on Tuesday 13 May. For more information, please email alex@thecastle.org.uk
The Castle Youth Arts Festival Celebrates the very best talent within our Castle Youth Theatre, Dance, Musical Theatre and Music groups. Members have been working hard over the past term to create a number of pieces that will be performed within this year’s festival. Are you ready to make a wish for something only a fairy would be able to grant? Would you rather dive under the sea to explore a world we are so unfamiliar with? Maybe you would like to rediscover stories from modern times, tales that have shocked us all in recent years! Whichever adventure you choose to follow, we know one thing for sure… it will be a fantastic evening at the theatre. Please keep checking our website for show times and the latest information.
PARTICIPATION Young Creations and So..! Dancers Young Creations provides creative opportunities for people with and without disabilities to participate in the arts. Regular sessions develop self-esteem, confidence and teamwork. Young Creations and Northgate School Arts College annual Pantomime is written, produced and directed by the participants, making the show accessible to all ages and abilities. So..! Dancers provide opportunities for youth who would like to develop their skills in contemporary and physical theatre. In the sessions the participants learn how to adapt their moves to their individual ability. SO...! perform in Dance 4’s N.Dance Youth showcase and The Castle’s DAPA festival.
35th International Waendel Walk The only joint IML/IVV walking event in the UK Fri 9 May – Sun 11 May Walking and Swimming events: Choices of 5, 10, 15, 25 and 42km routes, on Saturday and Sunday, for walkers across fields, footpaths and roads visiting local villages. All routes start and finish at The Castle. Commencing with a parade and Friendship walks of 5 and 10km walks on Friday night, with live entertainment. Saturday and Sunday live entertainment at The Castle throughout the afternoon to early evening. Swimming at Waendel Leisure Centre for walk participants. Presentation of awards at 4.30pm on Sunday at The Castle.
Both groups provide outreach programmes for schools, and open access sessions and term break programmes for members of the community.
Book online at www.thecastle.org.uk/waendel or call The Castle Box Office on 01933 270 007
Fridays 10am – 2.30pm; Post 16 Consortium, Expressive and Performing Arts 4.00pm – 5.45pm Open access session (£2.50 per week)
Organised and run by the Borough Council of Wellingborough www.wellingborough.gov.uk/waendelwalk2014
For more information call Veronica Broomhall on 07941 987 105 or email veronica.broomhall@gmail.com
Please see the website for more detailed information on the walk routes, medals for participants, participation, etc. Tel: Anna Denny, Part Time Events Officer (Maternity Cover) via 01933 229 777
www.thecastle.org.uk
Community Partnerships
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FRIENDS OF THE CASTLE
There are lots of reasons to join The Castle Friends membership scheme: from discounted tickets on a wide range of live events and films; a priority booking period; the opportunity to meet other people like you who share your passion for theatre and film; the chance for you to make a valuable contribution to The Castle’s development, success and future; and much more. For more information: visit www.thecastle.org.uk, call the Box Office on 01933 270 007 or scan the QR code.
With three different membership levels to choose from, you can tailor your membership to suit your preferences. All of our Friends membership levels benefit from all of the following: Advanced delivery of The Castle brochure ■ Priority brochure booking period ■ 10% discounts at The Castle bar & kitchen ■
box office 01933 270 007
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VISUAL ARTS
Image: Rosie Burgess
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VISUAL ARTS Young Creations and Northgate School Arts College Celebrations and Festivals
box office 01933 270 007
Young Creations and Northgate Arts School College take us on their journey of celebrations and festivals, inspired by their personal items, memories and research. Our exhibition is a collaboration of visual and performance showing how we have developed an understanding of different cultures and celebrations.
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Steve Dyer Silent Growth Artist Steve presents a thoughtprovoking exhibition of mixed media on canvas embodying nature’s wisdom, patterns and energy cycles. www.smd-art.co.uk
Wellingborough Camera Club Exhibition of Photography
Angela Melluish and Sarah Janavicius
Wellingborough Camera Club presents this exhibition of images for all the people of Wellingborough to enjoy. The club has been enjoying creating pictures for sixty years and was founded to bring together all those who are interested in photography and to promote the appreciation of the hobby.
“My favourite subjects are flowers and gardens, landscapes and seascapes, tropical fish and birds – all equally appealing for my watercolours practised over many years. With a sensitive approach, my intention is to suggest ‘atmosphere’ around each chosen subject.”
“Using your camera, improving your pictures, producing prints, or simply enjoying looking at pictures, we will have something to help you.”
May Location: Gallery
May Location: Exhibition Wall
Angela Melluish: A Personal Interpretation of Nature.
Sarah F Janavicius: Textures in the Landscape
www.wellingboroughcameraclub.org.uk
“Textural Collage is a painting technique that I have developed and established in creating my artworks. I intend my paintings to be strong and unique with a bold and colourful style.”
June Location: Gallery
June Location: Exhibition Wall
VISUAL ARTS Wellingborough and District U3A
A celebration of Castle Youth Arts
The First Annual U3A Arts Festival A demonstration of the skills and abilities of some of the members of Wellingborough U3A. Individually inspired with diverse subjects portrayed through photographs, paintings, paper crafts, textiles and craftwork.
Rosie Burgess
Join us as we look back at a productive and exciting year of The Castle’s Participation work. Memories from festivals, shows and workshops...
July Location: Exhibition Wall
July & August Location: Gallery
Through My Eyes
August Location: Exhibition Wall
www.thecastle.org.uk
“My artwork portrays a unique view of the nature and character of my subjects using varied techniques, styles and colours. I endeavour to capture the unique character and personality of each subject by enhancing their natural beauty and features - as seen through my eyes to show them the way they should be seen.”
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INFORMATION ON US
How to get in touch In person
By telephone
Or online
The Castle, Castle Way, Wellingborough, NN8 1XA
Box Office 01933 270 007 Admin 01933 229 022
www.thecastle.org.uk
How to pay
We accept cash, credit/debit cards, cheque, postal orders, and National Theatre tokens (Please note: National Theatre tokens can only be accepted in person). There is a £1.50 booking fee levied on all bookings except for those paid in cash, in person at the Box Office; this is one fee per booking, not per ticket. The booking fee is not levied on classes.
Reservations, Re-sales and Refunds
Ticket reservations are held for three working days, or until 24 hours before the start of the show if that’s sooner. All tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangable except when an event is cancelled. We can accept your tickets for resale, however The Castle’s own unsold tickets take priority. A charge of £1 per ticket (to a maximum of £5) will be charged for tickets resold on your behalf.
Postal Charges
Tickets can be posted to you for a charge of £1. However, all tickets can be held at Box Office for collection for no charge.
Infant in Arms
Children aged 18 months & under may sit on a parent or guardian’s lap for most shows free of charge. More details are available from the Box Office.
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Companions come free on selected shows. Please check with the Box Office for our discount prices.
Concessions and Discounts/Offers
Selected shows offer all or some of the following concessions with valid ID; Under 18s, Full Time Students, Over 60s, Job Seekers & Disabled Patrons. For specific concession availability please speak to a member of box office staff. Customers may only use one discount per event, i.e. Friends discount, Multibuy discounts, Family Tickets or promo codes.
Community Hires
The Castle frequently makes its facilities available for hire to community and voluntary groups. Whilst we attempt at all times to safeguard customers’ interest, The Castle can accept no responsibility for the quality, content, discount policies or pricing of these events.
Terms and Conditions
■ All customers must hold a valid ticket for the event. ■ Latecomers will not be admitted until a suitable break in the performance. ■ The use of camera, tape recorder and video equipment is strictly forbidden during performances. ■ There is a £1.50 booking fee levied on all bookings except for those paid in cash in person at the Box Office. ■ The
Castle management reserves the right to refuse admission to any part of the building or site.
The Castle (Wellingborough) Ltd is a Registered Charity No.1028809 in receipt of financial support from the Borough Council of Wellingborough. Company Registration No.2867446. VAT No.638 353523. Data Protection Register No.U 700853. Member of the Theatrical Management Association. All information in this brochure was correct at time of printing – Mar 2014. ©The Castle (Wellingborough) Limited. The Management reserves the right to make any necessary changes without prior notice.
Access
Thank you
The Castle is easily accessible to all.
The Castle would like to thank the following companies for their generous support this season:
Wheelchair users have easy access to all areas of the building via ramps and lifts. Parking for disabled is available and cars can drop off patrons at the main doors. There are ten spaces for wheelchairs for users in the main auditorium and a minimum of two in the studio. Early booking is advisable: In the event of sell-out performances, unsold wheelchair seats will be sold to any customer from 3 days prior to the event date. To ensure your safety we request that wheelchair users bring a friend or companion to assist them.
By Car Head for Wellingborough town centre and follow the signs. Use the map to guide you round the one-way system.
INFORMATION ON US
How To Find Us
Hearing and seeing guide dogs are welcome into all areas of the building. A bowl of water can be provided. Infra-Red Sound Enhancement is available in the Main Auditorium and Studio. Headsets should be booked 10 days in advance through the Box Office, to guarantee availability.
Parking There is level free parking for 130 cars behind The Castle.
By Bus All buses stop at the central bus stop in Church Street which is only a three minute walk away.
Please use your TDD announcer. Hearing guide dogs are welcome.
By train Regular Inter City trains serve Wellingborough from London St Pancras, Bedford, Kettering, Market Harborough and Leicester.
This free service is available thanks to Northamptonshire Association for The Blind and Wellingborough Talking Newspaper. Braille, recorded or large print brochures are available by calling the Box Office on 01933 270 007
With special thanks to The Friends of The Castle, Heart 96 FM, BBC Radio Northampton and Connect FM. Extra special thanks to our fantastic team of volunteer stewards and envelope stuffers.
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Date
Time
Title
Genre
Page
Thu 1 May
7pm
King Lear
Live Broadcast
5
Fri 2 May
7.30pm
Voice of the Heart
Music
5
May
Date
Time
Title
Genre
Page
June
Sat 3 May
3pm
Escape from Planet Earth (U)
Film
28
Sat 3 May
7.30pm
Non-Stop (cert tbc)
Film
28
Tue 6 May
7pm
NVCA School of Life Concert
Community
5
Wed 7 May 7.30pm
Mugenkyo
Music
6
Wed 7 May 7.45pm
David Copperfield
Drama
6
Fri 9 May
The Art of the Violin
Music
6
The Grand Budapest Hotel (15)
12.30pm
Mon 12 May 8pm
Film
28
Tue 13 May 2.30pm & 8pm The Book Thief (12A)
Film
28
Tue 13 May 7.45pm
Dance
Close Distance
7
Wed 14 May 7.30pm
Community Arts Platform
Community
7
Thu 15 May 8pm
Amy Roberts/Richard Exall Quintet
Music
7
Thu 15 May 7.30pm
Hot Flush
Comedy Drama
8
Fri 16 May
7pm
La Grande Illusion
Film
Fri 16 May
7.30pm
Kathryn Tickell and The Side
Music
Sat 17 May 11am & 2pm
Monday’s Child
Children & Family 8
Mon 19 May 8pm
Starred Up (18)
Film
29
Tue 20 May 2.30pm & 8pm Labor Day (12A)
Film
29
Wed 21 May 7.45pm
Behind the Blinds
Drama
9
Thu 22 May 7.30pm
Showtime Spectacular III
Community
9
27 8
Thu 22 May 8pm
The Clark Tracey Quintet
Music
9
Fri 23 May
12.30pm
Lunchtime Music Series
Music
9
Fri 23 May
8pm
Laughing Boy Comedy Club
Comedy
10
Sat 24 May 8pm
Scott Matthews
Music
10
Sun 25 May 11am & 2pm
Too Many Penguins
Children & Family 10
Sun 25 May 7pm
The Curious Incident Of The Dog In The Nighttime
Encore Broadcast 11
Tue 27 May 3pm
Muppets Most Wanted (U)
Film
29
Tue 27 May 8pm
The Zero Theorem (15)
Film
29
Wed 28 May 8pm
Omid Djalili Live
Comedy
11
Sat 31 May
Fawlty Towers The Dinner Show
Comedy
12
7.30pm
Sun 1 June 4pm
Captain America: The First Avenger (12A)
Film
30
Sun 1 June 7pm
Captain America: The Winter Soldier (cert tbc)
Film
30
Mon 2 June 7pm
Lawrence of Arabia (PG)
Film
27
Mon 2 June 7.45pm
You’re In 2’s Company
Community
12
Tue 3 June
2.30pm & 8pm A Long Way Down (15)
Film
30
Tue 3 June
7.45pm
Community
12
You’re In 2’s Company
Wed 4 June 7.30pm
An Audience with Tim Brooke-Taylor Spoken Word
13
Thu 5 June 7.45pm
Another Spoonful of Theatreworkz
Community
12
Fri 6 June
7.30pm
The Big Band with Five Star Swing
Music
13
Fri 6 June
7.45pm
Another Spoonful of Theatreworkz
Community
12
Sat 7 June
6pm
One Night Only
Community
13
Sat 7 June
7.45pm
Another Spoonful of Theatreworkz
Community
12
The Past [Le Passé] (12A)
Film
30
Tue 10 June 2.30pm & 8pm Noah (cert tbc)
Film
31
Wed 11 June 7.45pm
Terry Pratchett’s ® Wyrd Sisters
Drama
14
Thu 12 June 7pm
A Small Family Business
Live Broadcast
14
Thu 12 June 8pm
Tad Newton’s Jazzfriends
Music
14
Fri 13 June 12.30pm
Lunchtime Music Series
Music
14
Fri 13 June 8pm
Laughing Boy Comedy Club
Comedy
15
Sat 14 June 11am & 2pm
Jack and the Flumflum Tree
Children & Family 15
Sat 14 June 11am
Rio 2 (cert tbc)
Film
31
Sat 14 June 3pm
Divergent (cert tbc)
Film
31
Mon 16 June 8pm
The Double (15)
Film
31
Tue 17 June 2.30pm & 8pm The Love Punch (cert tbc)
Film
32
Wed 18 June 7.30pm
Rite Of Spring/Romeo and Juliet
Music
15
Wed 18 June 7.45pm
Chase Me Up Farndale Avenue s’il vous plaît!
Community
16
Thu 19 June 7.45pm
Chase Me Up Farndale Avenue s’il vous plaît!
Community
16
Fri 20 June 7.15pm
An Evening of Dance
Community
16
Fri 20 June 7.45pm
Chase Me Up Farndale Avenue s’il vous plaît!
Community
16
Mon 9 June 8pm
Time
Title
Genre
Sat 21 June 7.45pm
Chase Me Up Farndale Avenue s’il vous plaît!
Community
Sat 21 June 8pm
Moreland and Arbuckle
Music
Mon 23 June 8pm
Locke (15)
Tue 24 June 6.45pm Wed 25 June 7.30pm
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Date
Time
Title
Genre
Page
Thu 24 July
8pm
Alan Barnes/Tony Kofi Quintet
Music
22
Fri 25 July
7pm
Dexterity Showcase
Community
21
16
Sat 26 July
7pm
Feet Beatz
Community
22
Film
32
August
Manon Lescaut
Live Broadcast
16
Fri 1 Aug
7.30pm
That’ll Be The Day
Music
22
Wrenn School Summer Spectacular
Community
17
Sat 2 Aug
7.30pm
Rhythm of the Dance
Dance
22
Wed 25 June 7.45pm
Dumbstruck
Drama
17
Sun 3 Aug
6.30pm
Rhythm of the Dance
Dance
22
Thu 26 June 8pm
Dave Manington’s Riff Raff
Music
17
Mon 4 Aug
7pm
Paths of Glory (PG)
Film
27
Fri 27 June 7pm
Wings (PG)
Film
27
Fri 27 June 7.30pm
The Love of Dance
Community
17
Sat 28 June 2.30pm
The Love of Dance
Community
17
Sat 28 June 7.30pm
The Amazing Spider-Man 2 (cert tbc) Film
32
Mon 30 June 7.30pm
JUST
Community
18
Mon 30 June 8pm
The F Word (cert tbc)
Film
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INFORMATION ON US
Date
July Tue 1 July
7.30pm
JUST
Community
18
Tue 1 July
7.30pm
Twelfth Night
Drama
18
The Unremarkable Death of Marilyn Monroe
Drama
18
Wed 2 July 7.45pm Fri 4 July
7pm
Annie Jnr
Community
19
Fri 4 July
7.30pm
Live the Dream
Community
19
Sat 5 July
2.30pm & 7.30pm Live the Dream
Community
19
Sat 5 July
7pm
Annie Jnr
Community
19
Mon 7 – Wed 16 July
Various
Youth Arts Festival
Community
19
Sat 12 July
2pm & 7pm
Lose Yourself To Dance
Community
19
Mon 14 July 7pm
All Quiet on the Western Front (PG)
Film
27
Tue 15 July 7.45pm
The Time Machine
Drama
20
Thu 17 July 8pm
Laurie Chescoe and his Good Time Reunion Band
Music
20
Fri 18 July
12.30pm
Lunchtime Music Series
Music
20
Fri 18 July
8pm
Laughing Boy Comedy Club
Comedy
20
Sat 19 July
7.30pm
Renaissance
Cabaret
21
Sat 19 July
11am & 2pm
The Sorcerer’s Apprentice
Children & Family 21
Dexterity Showcase
Community
Thu 24 July 7pm
21
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