Theatre Watch

Castle Theatre

Wellingborough www.parkwoodtheatres.co.uk

Saturday 28th May THE PRINCESS AND THE PEA

When a young Prince is in search of a bride, his mother, The Queen, is on the lookout for a real Princess. A charming show and a great message to never judge a book by its cover! Suitable for all, especially 2-14 year olds, including those with special needs.

Monday 30th -Tuesday 31st May SONIC THE HEDGEHOG (PG)

After settling in Green Hills, Sonic is eager to prove he has what it takes to be a true hero. His test comes when Dr. Robotnik returns, this time with a new partner, Knuckles, in search of an emerald that has the power to destroy civilizations. Sonic teams up with his own sidekick, Tails, and together they embark on a globe-trotting journey to find the emerald before it falls into the wrong hands.

Tuesday 31st May DRAMA WORKSHOP

Discover more about acting, meet new people and try out new ways of creating theatre. Workshops will include a warm-up, drama games and fun exercises exploring different drama techniques. This project is about developing skills and does not lead towards a public performance.

Friday 3rd-Saturday 4th June CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF DANCING

Celebrating 50 Golden Years of Dancing. Ballet, Tap, Modern and Contemporary dance. Get ready for dazzling choreography and beautiful costumes from the children and adult pupils of The Barbara Hooton School of Dancing.

The Core

Corby, Northants www.thecorecorby.com

Friday 20th-Saturday 21st May SQUIDGE

Squidge is a fun interactive dance performance with live music and digital projection, which takes a light-hearted look at our sense of touch and how it influences our everyday lives for ages 3-8.

Saturday 25th-Sunday 26th June JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOUR DREAMCOAT

Weldon Amateur Theatre School will take to the stage with the smashhit musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber based on the Bibical tale of Genesis, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat.

The Old Savoy

Northampton www.thedeco.co.uk

Sunday 15th May DANCING SCHOOLS UK

Step by Step presents Dancing Schools UK.

Sunday 15th May STRICTLY NORTHAMPTON KIDS

Step by Step dance school will be taking young participants from dancing novices to stage stars in just 10 short weeks! All to raise much needed funds for the Children’s Wards at Northampton General Hospital!

Monday 30th-Tuesday 31st May WIZARD OF OZ

Join Dorothy, Toto and their friends, Tin Man, Lion and Scarecrow as they battle the wicked witch and her flying monkeys in their quest to get back home. The all-singing, all-dancing cast bring your favourite characters to life in this Wizard of a pantomime for all the family!

Wednesday June 1st RAPUNZEL A TANGLED MUSICAL ADVENTURE

Let your hair down in a brand-new adaptation of the popular fairy tale ‘Rapunzel’. This production promises to be a theatrical treat for audiences of all ages, featuring a witty script, original music and songs. Get tangled up with a host of loveable characters from this magical fairy tale.

Saturday 30th July JURASSIC EARTH

Live on stage JURASSIC EARTH. A unique, immersive Dinosaur experience for all ages! The Original & Best Live Dinosaur Show! Jurassic Earth features roaming, state-of-theart animatronic life-like Dinosaurs in an interactive and exciting storytelling show.

Northampton www.royalandderngate.co.uk

Friday 3rd-Sunday 19th June MOG THE FORGETFUL CAT

The Wardrobe Ensemble (whose The Stage Award winning Education, Education, Education transferred from Royal & Derngate to the West End) adapt Judith Kerr’s beloved and iconic stories for the stage, in a lively and enchanting production.

Monday 6th June – Saturday 11th June SCHOOL OF ROCK

Get ready to stick it to the man, because Andrew Lloyd Webber’s West End and Broadway hit musical School of Rock is coming to rock out at Royal & Derngate! Featuring 14 new songs from Andrew Lloyd Webber, all the original songs from the movie. School of Rock will warm your heart and blow you away in equal measure. Recommended for ages 8+

Tuesday 14th-Wednesday 15th June NMPAT – THE FESTIVAL

Share in and celebrate Arts performances by young people from some of the county’s primary and secondary schools, who will showcase their talents, skills and energy.

Wednesday 29th-Thursday 30th June PEPPA PIG’S BEST DAY EVER

Get ready for a road-trip full of fun adventures. From castles to caves, dragons to dinosaurs and ice-creams to muddy puddles – there is something for all of the family and their friends to enjoy, including Miss Rabbit, Mr Bull, Suzy Sheep, Gerald Giraffe and more!

Sunday 3rd July LIMELIGHT THEATRE SCHOOL – THANK YOU FOR THE MUSIC

Limelight Theatre School are thrilled to be back with another sensational show. The talented pupils are taking you on a journey back to the 1970s and bringing you the best numbers and songs from an amazing decade of music.

Friday 8th-Saturday 9th July SEUSSICAL JR

Dr Seuss’ best-loved characters collide, cavort and spring to life on stage in an unforgettable musical caper performed by Royal & Derngate’s Youth Theatre and Young Company Musicals.

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