The Core at Corby Cube - Summer 2023

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What’s On

Spring Highlights, Still Booking

Fox

Tue 18 – Wed 19 April Tue 7.30pm; Wed* 10.30am

They call me Mum. Everyone calls me Mum now. Or Mummy. I had a name before. Where did that go?

Inspired by true events, Katie Guicciardi’s Fox is a brutally honest and insightful exploration of new motherhood in an increasingly isolating society. * Baby Friendly performance for mothers, parents or grown-ups who look after young babies. The content of the show is for adults so is not suitable for babies over 12 months.

Tickets from £8 THE LAB I Suitable for ages 14+

The Kilkennys

Wed 19 April 7.30pm

The Kilkennys, Ireland’s newest balladeers, come from a city steeped in music, history and folk culture.

With passion and pride, they play old Irish folk songs and new songs of their own. Much like the monks of St Francis Abbey who first brewed ale 350 years ago, The Kilkennys are meticulous craftsmen. They pour their hearts into their music. Their tunes flow from the source: Kilkenny, a wellspring of Ireland’s oldest beer and finest music.

Tickets from £21 THE THEATRE

Twirlywoos Live!

Tue 25 April 1.30pm & 4pm

Join Great BigHoo, Toodloo, Chickedy, Chick and their friends as they discover the wonderful world around us! Expect mischief, music and plenty of surprises as they set sail in their big red boat.

The funny, loveable Twirlywoos are brought to life on stage with beautifully inventive puppetry promising an hour of colourful fun and laughter. From the producers of The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show, Twirlywoos Live is an enchanting introduction to theatre for all ages.

Tickets from £13.50; Family Ticket £50 for 4 THE THEATRE I Recommended for ages 1+

Europhoria

Sat 29 April 7.30pm

Eurovision has provided a platform for artists such as Abba, Celine Dion and Julio Iglesias, as well as Britain’s Bucks Fizz, Bonnie Tyler, Cliff Richard and many more. Europhoria brings you the biggest hits and the famous misses from the past 65 years. This fabulous jukebox musical encourages you to participate by singing along to familiar hits from Katrina And The Waves, Johnny Logan, Conchita and TikTok sensation Duncan Lawrence. Prepare to party to the glitz and glamour of Europhoria

Tickets from £25 THE THEATRE

The D-Day Darlings: Kings Coronation Tour 2023

Wed 3 May 7pm

To celebrate the King’s Coronation, the UK’s Premier wartime act, The D-Day Darlings, present their sensational Coronation Celebration Show

Following on from their huge success on Britain’s Got Talent and their VE Day 75 Celebration Edition album I’ll Remember You with Sony Music, the D-Day Darlings have taken the country by storm and have fast become the Nation’s Sweethearts.

Their brand new show, in celebration of the King’s Coronation, is a song and dance extravaganza for all generations to enjoy, ending with an explosive patriotic finale to bring the show to a glittering climax. A show suitable for all the family. Not to be missed!

Sun Records: The Concert

Fri 5 May 7.30pm

Sun Records: where Rock ‘n’ Roll was born. On July 18, 1953, Elvis Presley first walked through the doors of the Sun Record Company, paid $3.98 and recorded a demo acetate, My Happiness and That’s When Your Heartaches Begin. The rest became Rock ‘n’ Roll history!

Starring a multi-talented cast of singers and a supporting cast of amazing musicians, revisit the recording studio and the legendary record label that brought you Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Johnny Cash, Roy Orbison, Carl Perkins, Rufus Thomas and many more rockin’ pioneers, as they once again come to life live on stage.

Tickets from £22 THE THEATRE

Tickets from £26 THE THEATRE

Fri 12 - Sun 14 May

Fri 1.30pm & 4.30pm, Sat & Sun 11am & 2pm

Calling all brave heroes! Enter into a magical world of myths and legends in this fantastical new show for all the family.

Unveil a myriad of dark secrets and come face to face with some of the most magnificent monsters and terrifying beasts ever to walk the earth. Discover the colossal Stone Troll, the mysterious Indrik and Japanese Baku; the Tooth Fairy (not as sweet as you’d think), an adorable Unicorn and majestic Griffin. Take your place among legendary heroes, just don’t wake the Dragon… From the creators of the West End smash hit Dinosaur World Live, who bring spectacular puppets to life, don’t miss this brand-new spell-binding adventure, live on stage!

Tickets from £13.50 THE THEATRE I Suitable for ages 3+

Nashville Bad Boys Of Country

Fri 19 May 7.30pm

Set in a magnificent ‘Wetherspoons Saloon’ stage-set with a sense of fun and excitement, the cast of this show perform songs by Willie Nelson, Alan Jackson, Garth Brooks, Johnny Cash, Dolly Parton, Steve Earle, Kenny Rogers, John Denver, Carrie Underwood and many more.

With powerful vocals, stunning musicianship and an 8-piece band, Nashville Bad Boys Of Country have audiences on their feet stomping, singing and clapping along from the opening bar to the finale.

“COUNTRY MUSIC AT ITS FINEST” Country Music Radio UK

Tickets from £23.50 THE THEATRE

The Thinking Drinkers: Pub Quiz

Sat 20 May 7.30pm

Fancy five free drinks? Two of the world’s leading alcohol experts return with a hilarious quiz show that gets the rounds in, in more ways than one. With a pen and question sheet in one hand and several world-class drinks in the other, join them on a uniquely absurd, fact-filled journey through time. You will learn and laugh a lot as the answers to life’s most important and unusual questions appear at the bottom of your glass. And did we mention the five free discerning drinks?

Tickets from £17 THE THEATRE I Suitable for ages 18+

The Kings School Of Dance present The Edge of Glory

Sun 21 May & Sun 18 June 3pm

The Kings School Of Dance dancers will be putting their best foot forward to perform for you. From Moulin Rouge to Pirates of the Caribbean, they are super excited for you to join them this Summer.

The Kings School of Dance has had many successful years and both Helen and Georgia King promise this is a show to remember.

Tickets from £15 (Conc. £12) THE THEATRE

Totally Tina

Thu 25 May 7.30pm

Shake a tail feather with the UK’s supreme Tina, Justine Riddoch, and her talented cast, as they celebrate the golden anniversary of Proud Mary, and perform hits such as River Deep - Mountain High, Nutbush City Limits, We Don’t Need Another Hero, Simply the Best, What’s Love Got to Do With It, I Don’t Wanna Lose You and When the Heartache is Over

With an amazing band and dancing girls, sequins, feathers and diamonds, Totally Tina recreates those famed live performances, so join us for a truly authentic, fun-packed musical spectacular!

Tickets from £26 THE THEATRE

The Table Read Sessions

Thu 30 March 7.30pm, Thu 27 April 7.30pm, Thu 25 May 7.30pm & Thu 22 June 7.30pm*

Join us for a unique theatre experience each month, as you take your seat as part of the very first live audience of a brand new play.

Throughout 2023, in partnership with The Playwright’s Laboratory, we are working with theatre makers to develop new pieces of theatre. Each month, our panel select one play and work alongside the creator as they bring this to life with professional actors at a monthly table read.

For theatre lovers, this is a fantastic opportunity to experience new work at the very initial stages. Each play reading will be followed by an audience Q&A session where you will have your chance to comment on what you liked, or indeed disliked, about the play. This vital feedback is then taken by the writer to develop their play further. Find out more on our website at www.thecorecorby.com/table-sessions

Are you a theatre maker with a new play in development? Would you like your play to be considered for a Table Read? Find out how to get involved on page 25.

Tickets from £5 THE LAB (*THE THEATRE)

Screaming Blue Murder

Fri 26 May 8pm

Get your friends together, sit back with a drink, and enjoy the first of our hilarious comedy club evenings for Summer 2023!

Our May line-up features:

Roger Monkhouse

Harriet Dyer

Tom Taylor

Compere Brendan Dempsey

Tickets from £13 THE LAB I Suitable for ages 16+

Bankie Productions present Bend It Like Brattbakk

Sat 27 May 2.30pm & 7.30pm

It’s May 1997 and D:Ream are in the charts telling us that Things Can Only Get Better, which is what all Celtic fans are hoping for as Rangers have made it nine in a row and are odds on favourites to make it ten in a row next season. On the 25th anniversary of that season, experience the highs and lows once again with Hoops fanatic Maggie and her equally Celtic-daft dad, Tam, in this hilarious smash play that football fans of every generation will absolutely love.

Tickets from £24 THE THEATRE

Pinocchio

Fri 2 - Sat 3 June

Fri 2pm & 4.30pm; Sat 11am & 3pm

Steve Tiplady, as Geppetto, uses the objects of a carpenter’s workshop to tell the tale of the puppet that wants to be a real boy, and the puppet-maker who wants to be a real father.

Pinocchio is carved on stage, brushes become a fox and the shadow of two saws transforms into a giant shark. An element of improvisation makes each performance unique to its audience.

Puppetry, shadows, illusion and specially composed music combine to create a show with something for all ages; it’s inventive, visually and verbally witty, with a big heart.

“WONDERFUL WORK THAT CELEBRATES THE POSSIBILITIES OF THEATRE” The Guardian

THE

5 Years

Fri 9 June 8pm

Would you exchange five years of your life for the perfect body? Yasmin has had enough. She wants the exciting, glamorous life she has always dreamed of and her XXL body doesn’t fit. It’s time for more drastic measures.

She is about to undertake a radical cosmetic procedure that promises to deliver the perfect body and the contentment that seems just out of reach. But it comes at a cost.

Using innovative digital technology, 5 Years is an unendingly relevant drama about bodies, the mental and physical havoc we inflict upon ourselves in order to make them ‘beautiful’, and that asks, ‘What do we lose in the pursuit of perfection?’

Tickets from £13

THE LAB I Suitable for ages 13+

Captioned & Audio Described

Tickets from £13; Family Ticket £40 for 4

THEATRE I Suitable for ages 4+

The Dubliners Experience

Sat 10 June 7.30pm

Direct from a sell-out European Tour, The Dubliners Experience brings to you an energetic night of hand clapping and foot stomping hits from the greatest Irish Folk band of all time, The Dubliners. Close your eyes and be transported back to the famous O’Donoghues Pub in Dublin where it all began, and listen to all the great hits including Raglan Road, The Black Velvet Band, The Irish Rover, McAlpines Fusiliers and, of course, The Dubliners’ international hit Seven Drunken Nights, plus many more.

Tickets from £21 THE THEATRE

Theatretrain Northampton & Milton Keynes present Annie Jr.

Sun 11 June 2.30pm (Milton Keynes cast) & 6.30pm (Northampton cast)

Annie Jr. follows the story of an orphan named Annie, living a ‘hard-knock life’ at a New York orphanage, run by the cruel Miss Hannigan. Annie dreams of being reunited with her parents and takes action to find them. In her adventures, she foils Miss Hannigan’s machinations, befriends President Roosevelt and finds a new family in billionaire Oliver Warbucks, his personal secretary Grace Farrell and a loveable mutt named Sandy. Annie Jr. is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International.

Tickets from £16 (Conc. £14) THE THEATRE

Sparks present

The Very Sticky Sandwich

Sat 17 June 12pm

Join Sparks on a fun-filled summer adventure set in a quiet country village that is over run by wasps. How will the villagers pull together to get rid of the stripey pests?

Sparks is our youngest group of theatre makers aged 5-11, who meet weekly during term time to play drama games and create new stories, characters and performances.

Tickets from £6 (Under 16s £3) THE THEATRE

Core Comedians present Bangers & Mash Comedy Club

Sat 17 June 2pm

Hosted by former English Comedian of the Year Jack Campbell, with a joyful afternoon of Crafting with Carol and party games with the amazingly playful headline act Daniel Nicholas, this fun comedy show will keep family members of all ages thoroughly entertained.

Tickets from £5 (Under 16s £3)

THE LAB I Suitable for ages 6+

Core Create, Project M and Core Motion present

Summer Spectacular

Wed 28 June 7pm

A summer showcase to celebrate all the amazing work being created by the young people involved in groups with The Core.

Participants from music sessions Project M, young people who perform as part of Core Create and dancers from new group Core Motion will share a range of music, dance and drama performances to delight and entertain.

Tickets from £6 (Under 16s £3)

THE LAB I Suitable for ages 10+

Barry Steele and Friends

Fri 23 June 7.30pm

Barry Steele and a fabulous cast of musicians and singers celebrate the music of an era as they define the essence of The Big O, Chris Isaak and The Traveling Wilburys.

Book now to experience an evening rammed to the rafters with solid gold Rock ‘n’ Roll hits and contemporary musical genius. With big-screen projection and the incredible voice of Barry Steele, this top-class production is the one show that will have you dancing in the aisles. With special guest Spencer Jordan as Buddy Holly.

Tickets from £26 THE THEATRE

Bingo That’s Bonkers

Fri 30 June 7.30pm

Bingo That’s Bonkers is taking bingo out of the hall, adding comedy, music and even bigger balls. With a smashing atmosphere, crazy games and not to mention great prizes, the bingo revolution starts here.

Your hosts and DJ for the evening will be playing smash hits from the ’80s, ’90s and today, from Abba to the Spice Girls and Beyonce. So expect prizes and surprises, and a great night out for all!

Tickets from £22

THE THEATRE I Suitable for ages 18+

Screaming Blue Murder

Fri 30 June 8pm

The perfect night out with friends or work colleagues; book your seat for the funniest night in town!

Our June line-up features:

Christian Reilly

Meryl O’Rourke

Darius Davis

Compere Brendan Dempsey

Tickets from £13

THE LAB I Suitable for ages 16+

Dena Smith School of Dance present

DSSD Show of Dance

Sat 1 July 12pm & 4pm; Sun 2 July 12pm

The Dena Smith School of Dance are proud to be showcasing a spectacular weekend of dance. You will be entertained by pupils from 2 years to adult, with a variety of dance styles.

With decades of experience, the school participates in examinations throughout the year and successfully achieves outstanding results. They are looking forward to sharing their talent with larger audiences this summer, and hope you enjoy the show.

Tickets from £17 (Conc. £13) THE THEATRE

Weldon Amateur Theatre School present Sister Act

Sat 8 & Sun 9 July 1.30pm & 6.30pm

After the recent success of School of Rock, WATS will be taking to the stage with the feel-good comedy musical, Sister Act!

Filled with powerful gospel music, outrageous dancing and a truly moving story, Sister Act will not disappoint. A sparkling tribute to the universal power of friendship, Sister Act is a reason to rejoice!

Music by Alan Menken, Lyrics by Glenn Slater, Book by Cheri Steinkellner & Bill Steinkellner. This amateur production is presented by arrangement with Music Theatre International.

Tickets from £17 (Conc. £14.50) THE THEATRE

A Beautiful Noise

Thu 13 July 7.30pm

The definitive Neil Diamond tribute. From London’s West End, this internationally acclaimed production celebrates the music of Neil Diamond.

This is the only show starring the extraordinary Fisher Stevens, undeniably one of the best Neil Diamond impersonators you will ever see, together with the fantastic cast of professional musicians and singers who performed at the Lyric theatre in London’s Shaftesbury Avenue.

HHHHH “THE LEGENDARY MUSIC OF NEIL DIAMOND IS BROUGHT TO LIFE FOR A NIGHT YOU WON’T FORGET, AND AS TRIBUTES TO THE GREATS GO, YOU’D STRUGGLE TO GET MORE BANG FOR YOUR BUCK IN THE WEST END” Broadway World

Tickets from £25.50 (Conc. £24.50) THE THEATRE

The Floyd Effect

They Told Us What to Dream Tour

Fri 14 July 7.30pm

There are tribute bands and then there are tribute bands. The Floyd Effect isn’t just a bunch of enthusiasts who love the music of Pink Floyd, it’s a band of the highest calibre that loves the music of Pink Floyd.

Highlighting not one, but two complete Pink Floyd albums, The Floyd Effect will perform the whole of Wish You Were Here, before featuring a complete, unbroken performance of Dark Side Of The Moon

Tickets from £26 THE THEATRE I Suitable for ages 12+

All or Nothing Experience

Sat 15 July 7.30pm

In the 1960s, the Small Faces encapsulated the true essence of all that was cool, they were an iconic Mod band; yet their story, as colourful as their music, is poignant and bittersweet. The All Or Nothing Experience charts and celebrates the band’s rollercoaster journey through their unique and electrifying sound. Including the hits What’cha Gonna Do About It, Itchycoo Park, Lazy Sunday, Tin Soldier, All or Nothing and many more. Plus the Sixties Experience celebrates the 1960’s most fabulous sounds, it’s a rocking great night!

Tickets from £24 THE THEATRE

Club ’80s

Thu 20 July 7.30pm

Club ’80s will take you on a rollercoaster ride back through one of the greatest eras of music, with hits from all your favourite artists, such as A-Ha, Culture Club, Frankie Goes to Hollywood, Bryan Adams, Madonna, Wham and more.

Featuring a live band, dancers, two of the best singers you’ll see, and complemented with a great sound and light show with big screen visuals, this is a full complete show that will leave you wanting more.

Get ready to be taken back to an era of music that people will never forget.

Tickets from £24 THE THEATRE

Fleetwood Bac

Fri 21 July 7.30pm

Fleetwood Bac are the world’s first and best Fleetwood Mac tribute band, endorsed by Mick Fleetwood himself.

Focussing on the Rumours era of the band, they authentically replicate the original band’s sound, look, mystical atmosphere and on-stage chemistry, with passion and energy. Featuring hits such as Dreams, Don’t Stop, Go Your Own Way, Everywhere, Sara, The Chain and more.

Tickets from £21 THE THEATRE

Super Duper ’70s Show

Sat 9 September 7.30pm

Exploding with high-energy, iconic ’70s hits from Disco and Glam Rock, to Pop and Classic Rock, The Super Duper ’70s Show will help you to boogie on back to the sizzling ’70s.

This groovy show will space hop you back in time and tantalize your musical taste buds with its tremendously talented star cast, captivating costumes and enthralling choreography. So Come On Feel

The Noize and prepare to be tappin’ those Tiger Feet!

Tickets from £24 THE THEATRE

Limehouse Lizzy

Wed 13 September 7.30pm

Now in their third decade, Limehouse Lizzy continue to keep the spirit of Celtic rock icon Philip Lynott and his band Thin Lizzy alive, still-relevant and dominating stages worldwide. Having emerged from lockdown with their most explosive show and accomplished line-up yet, they show no sign of letting up on their previous frenetic pace of bringing their inimitable, unique and irresistible homage to Thin Lizzy to live audiences.

The Dolly Show

Fri 15 September 7.30pm

As seen on BBC One, and voted the UK’s number one Dolly Parton tribute, West End star Kelly O’Brien is undeniably one of the best Dolly impersonators you will ever see.

Kelly performs the beloved hits of country legend Dolly Parton, brilliantly recreating the vitality and voice of the little lady from Tennessee. The show includes up-tempo numbers like 9 to 5, Baby I’m Burning and Islands in the Stream, as well as powerful ballads such as I Will Always Love You and Jolene

Beyond Faith

Sat 16 September 7.30pm

Beyond Faith is a brilliant spectacle and journey through the hits of musical legend George Michael. Celebrating thirty years of the landmark album Faith, experience this multi-award album played live, along with his other anthems, including the incredible Wham songs we love.

George Michael is portrayed by twice National Tribute Award Winner Paul Grant-Reason. Together with his incredible band and backing singers, Paul’s talent, insight and attention to detail creates a show capturing George’s live work with the respect and dignity it truly deserves.

Tickets from £23 THE THEATRE

Tickets from £24 THE THEATRE

Tickets from £27 THE THEATRE

Sarah Millican: Late Bloomer

Thu 21 September 8pm

When Sarah Millican was a bairn, she wouldn’t say boo to a goose. Quiet at school, not many friends, no boobs ’til she was 16. Now? NOW she is loud, with good friends, a cracking rack and goose booing all over the shop.

In Late Bloomer, Sarah’s brand-new stand-up show, she explores how one became the other. Plus, lots of stuff about dinners and lady gardens. Come along, laugh at her, with her, beside her.

Tickets from £33.50

THE THEATRE I Suitable for ages 16+

The Illegal Eagles

Fri 22 September 7.30pm

Celebrating over 50 years since the formation of the legendary West Coast Country Rock band The Eagles in 1971, The Illegal Eagles make a welcome return to Corby with a brand new production, promising more of their trademark musical prowess, acute attention to detail and incredible showmanship.

This critically acclaimed show features the very best from the Eagles’ catalogue of classics including Hotel California, Desperado, Take It Easy, New Kid In Town, Life In The Fast Lane and many more.

“A MASTERCLASS IN MUSICIANSHIP” The Observer

“THESE GUYS ARE ON ANOTHER LEVEL – FLAWLESS!” Writebase

Tickets from £34.50 THE THEATRE

Jason Byrne: The Ironic Bionic Man

Sat 23 September 7.30pm

Jason Byrne is officially Bionic, “ironically” of course, as he, the accident prone, general unfortunate gobs**** (to no want of his own) is now, half man, half machine.

Don’t miss The Ironic Bionic Man as he brings us through his one-man, half-machine show. It’s painfully hilarious.

Tickets from £26.50

THE THEATRE I Suitable for ages 14+

Say It Again, Sorry? present The Importance of Being… Earnest?

Written by Joshua King, Simon Paris and Say It Again, Sorry?

Thu 28 - Sat 30 September 7.30pm

When a traditional production of Oscar Wilde’s classic play gets underway, everything seems to be going perfectly to plan… that is, until the lead actor fails to arrive on cue.

You might think you know this chaotic story of love, mistaken identity and double-lives, but you have never seen it like this before. Filled with wicked Wildean wit and bursting with Bunburying, join us for a hilarious and unpredictable twist on the world’s favourite comedy classic.

HHHHH “A MASTERCLASS IN COMEDIC THEATRE” North West End UK

HHHHH “A MAGICAL, ONCE-IN-A-LIFETIME EPHEMERAL EXPERIENCE” Theatre Scotland

HHHHH “GET THIS ON THE WEST END NOW, PLEASE!” Lost in Theatreland

Tickets from £23 THE THEATRE I Suitable for ages 12+

The Gruffalo’s Child

Thu 5 - Sun 8 October Thu 4.30pm; Fri 10.30am & 1pm; Sat 11am & 3pm; Sun 11am & 2.30pm

Follow the Gruffalo’s Child on her adventurous mission in Tall Stories’ enchanting adaptation of the much-loved picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler

One wild and windy night the Gruffalo’s Child ignores her father’s warnings about the Big Bad Mouse and tiptoes out into the deep dark wood. She follows snowy tracks and encounters mysterious creatures – but the Big Bad Mouse doesn’t really exist, does he?

Let your imagination run wild with songs, laughs and scary fun for everyone aged 3 to 103.

HHHHH “WARM, WITTY AND BEAUTIFULLY MADE… A FANTASTIC FAMILY FAVOURITE” LondonTheatre1

HHHHH “EVERYTHING GOOD CHILDREN’S THEATRE SHOULD BE” The List

HHHH “PERFECT CHILDREN’S ENTERTAINMENT” The Scotsman

Tickets from £14; Groups £11; Family £50 for 4 THE THEATRE I Suitable for ages 3+

TheGruffalo’sChild© Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler 2004 – Macmillan Children’s Books

ADAPTED FROM JULIA DONALDSON AND AXEL SCHEFFLER’S AWARD-WINNING PICTURE BOOK

Sat

16 – Sun 31 December

Times vary, please see website for details

Doomed to drudgery by her wicked stepmother and spiteful stepsisters, Cinderella dreams of escape and romance. Meanwhile King Colin of Corby is making plans for a royal ball. It’s going to take all the magic her Fairy Godmother can muster to whisk Cinders from pantry to palace by pumpkin, but with her stepsisters digging their ugly heels in, it’s not an easy ride to happy ever after.

The award-winning Little Wolf Entertainment and The Core At Corby Cube proudly invite you to take your seat for this lavish and larger than life pantomime!

Featuring sparkling sets, fabulous frocks, side splitting slapstick and not one, but two outrageous dames, this is an unmissable treat for the whole family.

The clock is ticking so grab your tickets to the ball now! After all... the shoe must go on!

“LITTLE WOLF ARE SETTING THE STANDARD FOR REGIONAL PANTOMIME!” British Theatre Guide

Tickets from £16

THE THEATRE I Suitable for ages 4+ I Signed, Audio Described and Relaxed performances

Get Involved

Get Involved

Our Get Involved programme welcomes children, families and people of all ages to join in with our wide range of creative sessions and projects. We also have some interactive, digital workshops accessible to all.

Young People

Core Create

Wed 19 April - Wed 28 June (no session on Wed 31 May)

6pm-7pm

Ages 12-18

As part of Core Create, participants can enjoy developing a wide range of theatre skills including performing, improvisation, storytelling, stagecraft, writing, directing, lighting/sound design and stage management. This group is open to all levels of experience and no audition is necessary to join. Core Create is a fun, supportive and committed group who enjoy working with professional theatre directors and other arts practitioners. This term, Core Create will be working on scripted group performances, improvisations and short monologues to be performed as part of the Summer Spectacular (p.12).

Price £50 per term

Project M

Every Thursday

Ages 12-19

Location: Town Centre. Meet at Decking Area opposite Flowertime (NN17 1PD)

Our weekly sessions at Project M support participants to develop their music skills. Any level of experience is welcome, but an interest and enthusiasm for music and music production is essential. Learn how to create rhymes, beats, raps and vocals with professional MCs Mr Shay and Strizzy Strauss There will also be the opportunity to join in workshops with songwriters, composers, producers and other professional musicians.

To find out more or to register to join the sessions, please email getinvolved@thecorecorby.com

Price FREE

Project M is supported by Youth Music

Core Motion

Tue 18 April - Tue 27 June & Wed 28 June (no session on Tue 30 May)

6.30pm-8.30pm

Ages 11-16

Are you in year 7-11 with an interest in dance? Then joining Moving Together’s new dance group could be for you!

Practical sessions will explore a range of dance styles and creative approaches, with theoretical sessions exploring the wider dance industry inclusive of artists, performance reviews and leadership opportunities. Participants on this programme will work towards achieving a Bronze Arts Award Qualification. For more information, email shannon@movingtogether.co.uk

Sign up at bit.ly/signup2023

Price: sessions are FREE

An initial payment of £25 is charged in accordance with Trinity College London’s moderation costs

Children & Families

Rhyme Time

Thu 20 April - Thu 6 July (no session on Thu 1 June)

9.30am-10am & 11.30am-12 midday

For Under 5s

It’s time for Rhyme Time

Come along and join in the fun with Rhyme Time as we clap, sing and wave our way through favourite nursery rhymes and songs. These fun sessions introduce rhymes and songs to your child to encourage interaction and develop communication skills.

Rhyme Time is delivered in partnership with Corby Library No pre-booking required.

Price FREE

Little Ducks Music and Movement

Thu 20 April - Thu 6 July (no session on Thu 1 June)

10.15am-11am

For Under 5s

Dance, move and waddle along to music, rhymes and stories in this fun and lively session for children aged under five and their parents/carers.

Using a range of props, bubbles and fun ideas to keep your little ducks entertained and on the go. Quack quack!

Price FREE

Although pre-booking is not required, our sessions are very popular and places are allocated on a first come, first served basis, so we recommend that you arrive early to avoid disappointment.

Sparks

Sat 22 April- Sat 1 July (no session on Sat 3 June)

Ages 5-7: 10am-11am

Ages 8-11: 11.15am-12.15pm

Our lively and friendly Sparks sessions give children the opportunity to create characters, perform, make new friends and build their confidence.

Run by local theatre practitioner Kim Laughton, Sparks participants will be supported to use their imaginations and storytelling skills to create a brand new performance each term for family and friends to watch and enjoy.

Price £50 per term

Schools Partnerships

Through our partnership programme with schools and colleges, we can create a bespoke range of creative workshops, projects and activities to support all areas of the curriculum, wellbeing and after school activities alongside discounted rates for shows and performances.

We can support with Arts Award and GCSE Drama practical assessments as well as arranging theatre visits to learn about all aspects of working life and careers in the arts and theatre. For further information, please contact our Education and Outreach Manager, by emailing lindsey@thecorecorby.com

Adults

Bursaries

With thanks to the generosity of both the Travers Foundation and the Margaret Giffen Charitable Trust, we are able to offer our Core Create and Sparks sessions at a reduced fee of £50 (usually £80). We are also offering a sibling discount, so if you have two siblings taking part in activities, the termly fee for the second child/young person would only be £25.

For families living with financial hardship, we would not want the termly fees to prevent your child or young person being able to take part, so, with thanks to the Margaret Giffen Community Fund, we have a limited amount of free, bursary-funded places. Please email getinvolved@ thecorecorby.com for further information.

Core Community Panel

Your Theatre, Your Decisions! Are you interested in helping us to shape the future shows and activities that take place at The Core?

Could you spare a couple of hours every two months to share your ideas and give your thoughts on future show ideas at The Core? We would like to hear from a wide cross section of the community about the shows and activities you’d like to see in the future and we particularly want to hear from you if you think we are not doing shows and activities that are relevant to you and your community. The first community session meeting will be on Wed 24 May 6.30pm

To express an interest in getting involved, please contact joe@thecorecorby.com

Over 55s Dance

Thu 20 April – Thu 13 July (no session on Thu 1 June)

(sessions in late July & August at Lodge Park Sports Centre)

1.15pm-2.15pm

Ages 55+

Put a spring into your step with our weekly dance classes suitable for all levels of ability, fitness and experience.

Learn routines to a wide range of musical styles and help keep your body in tiptop, supple condition. Join in with dance company

Moving Together and other like minded, young at heart people aged 55 and over. Try your first session for FREE!

Price £6 per session

Can be pre-booked in advance

Work Experience

We are able to offer a limited amount of places throughout the academic year for young people interested in experiencing different aspects of working in the theatre. Email getinvolved@thecorecorby.com with any initial enquiries.

The Table Read Sessions

Are you a theatre maker with a new play in development?

Are you ready to see your work brought to life by a creative team and viewed by a live audience?

Are you ready to receive some valuable feedback?

Working in partnership with The Playwright’s Laboratory, we are seeking new plays for a monthly series of table read sessions in our Lab studio theatre space. Your play will be worked on for a day with professional actors and a director before a live table read in the evening. As well as taking place in front of a live audience, the table read will be live streamed and also captured as a 360 VR film, which will later be shared on The Playwright’s Laboratory’s industry platform and available to be viewed by industry professionals globally.

What We Are Looking For…

We are looking for plays between 45 and 75 minutes long. There are no restrictions on theme however we will prioritise plays that we feel will resonate with our local audiences. Plays will be read by a diverse panel from The Core and The Playwright’s Laboratory and those that are likely to benefit most from the process will be selected. The Core is a fully accessible venue and we welcome scripts from D/deaf, Disabled and Neurodiverse artists and those from the global majority.

There will be one reading each month until June 2023. Upcoming deadlines for submissions are Sat 1 April and Mon 1 May.

We are only accepting submissions of new plays that have not received a reading or been performed previously. Full submission criteria can be found on our website. For more information, or to submit your play, please contact scripts@thecorecorby.com www.playwrightslab.com

Volunteering Opportunities

Have you ever thought about volunteering? Does watching shows and meeting friendly new people interest you? Then why not find out more about volunteering at The Core. For more information, email volunteer@thecorecorby.com

Or join us at one of our monthly coffee mornings, held on the second Saturday of every month. Everyone is welcome! For information on how to find us see page 29.

Support Us

Your donations are crucial in helping us to make arts accessible, through allowing us to offer bursaries to young people to attend classes, subsidising tickets for low income families, and creating accessible, enjoyable and creative experiences in the theatre and across our schools, playgrounds and community centres. By choosing to make a donation to The Core, you are championing our commitment to ensuring that everybody can access arts and entertainment for many years to come.

Individual support

Friends Membership £25

If you love your regular theatre trip, did you know that you can make savings on your nights out by joining our Friends scheme? As a member, you’ll receive a range of discounts, benefits and perks throughout the year, plus your membership fee directly supports The Core.

Benefits

• Two discounted tickets on all shows

- Up to £1 off on all shows

- £3 off each ticket on shows where you see the Friends icon

• Priority booking

• No transaction fee

• 10% off at the bar on presentation of your Friends card

• Free ticket exchanges

Patron £100

If you can spare a little extra and would be interested in becoming a Patron of The Core at Corby Cube please contact our Director, Joe Flavin, for a tour of the theatre and a chat about the work that we do here at The Core. Contact joe@thecorecorby.com

Gift Membership

Why not buy a membership as a special and unique present for any theatre lover in your life?

Business Supporters

As a registered charity, we rely on the generosity of local business owners to support us to deliver our activities. We are delighted to partner with a number of local businesses in the area who, by contributing financially to the venue, make a real difference to our local community whilst raising awareness of their brand, entertaining clients and benefitting from networking opportunities.

If you are a local business owner who would be interested in partnering with us, please get in touch.

Opportunities for your business

• Become a Business Supporter and add your name to our business supporters wall in The Cube Building

• Advertise your business on our tickets

• Sponsor a show

• Sponsor our bursary scheme ensuring that free places on activities are available to anyone that needs them We understand that not all businesses are the same, we can work to create a bespoke package.

To get in touch with our team to discuss becoming a business supporter, please contact kate@thecorecorby.com

With thanks to our current supporters:

We Would Like To Thank

Thank you to our funders, individual donors and sponsors, volunteers and audiences for their support.

Core Funders

Other Funders

We know that everybody, both individuals and businesses, are feeling the pinch right now, and so the continued support that we receive is even more appreciated and important to us.

The Margaret Giffen Charitable Trust

About Us

How To Book

We recommend booking online for the quickest, easiest check out.

Online: 24 hours a day at www.thecorecorby.com/whats-on

By telephone: 01536 470470

Tuesday-Saturday 10am-6pm

In person:

Our Ticket Office is open Tuesday – Saturday 10am –6pm, or until 15 minutes after the last show of the day commences. When a performance takes place outside of these days, our Ticket Office opens one hour before the start time, and closes 15 minutes after.

Buy With Confidence

The safety of our audiences, staff and artists is of paramount importance to us. Therefore, please be assured that:

• We implement a cleaning regime between shows.

• We use e-tickets which can be checked hands free. You can either print off or present your ticket for scanning on your phone.

• Hand sanitiser will be available upon entry and exit and within the venue.

• Receive a credit or refund if a show is postponed or cancelled

Privacy Policy

Our Ticket Office will ask when you book if you would like to receive further information from us about The Core’s events and activities. We will then record your wishes and use them to inform what you receive from us in future. You can update these preferences at any time by accessing your account via our website or by calling the Ticket Office. All data collected is in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation 18. Full information on how we use it can be found at www.thecorecorby.com/about-us/privacy

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 booster seats, child-friendly food and beverages and, of course, a warm friendly welcome. Many of our family shows offer a self-led, pre-show craft activity.

Discounts And Concessions

Concessions are available for selected shows for Under 16s, 60+, Students, Jobseekers, Disabled Patrons and Companions.

Additional concessions are available for certain shows, including family tickets (max 2 adults) – full details are highlighted on individual show entries and at www.thecorecorby.com

Groups And Schools

A range of great discounts and other benefits are available to Groups & Schools. To find out more about our group rates for bookings of 10+ and how we can make your visit as a group hassle free, please contact our dedicated Groups Advisor, Gillian, using gillian.lockwood@thecorecorby.com

Transaction Fee

We charge a £1.50 per-transaction fee for telephone and website bookings of £15 and over. This does not apply in person or to Friends, Groups and Disabled Patrons.

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.

Returns And Exchanges

We are unable to exchange or refund tickets after they are purchased, unless an event is cancelled or rescheduled due to circumstances beyond our control, or where there is a material change to the programme of the event.

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. All information is correct at time of printing but 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. Retrospective discounts are not available, including discounts linked to our Friends scheme.

Access

The Core at Corby Cube is an accessible venue. The lifts from ground floor to all levels of the auditorium are at reduced capacity so are reserved for use by those with access needs.

Spaces for wheelchairs are available together with adjacent seats in the auditoria for companions or carers.

Parking for Blue Badge holders is available adjacent to Corby Cube. Guide Dogs are welcome. There is an induction loop or wireless hard of hearing system for all performances. Wireless headsets are available by request when you get your tickets scanned upon entry. If you have not done so yet, please register with our free Access Scheme. By taking a few minutes to tell us about your specific requirements, our staff and volunteers can ensure your tickets and seats fit your needs perfectly, leaving you free to relax and enjoy your visit.

Large print and audio versions of this brochure available on request, please email

info@thecorecorby.com

Our Commitment

Our commitment to making our Theatre and Lab space accessible for everyone is stronger than ever. We understand that our audiences and participants have wide ranging access requirements.

Please don’t hesitate to talk to our Ticket Office when booking shows, or to our Get Involved team when enquiring about workshop activities, if there is anything we can do to make your visit and experience a positive one.

Getting Here Seating Plan

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.

Car Parking

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 a suitable alternative.

Please note that an evening parking charge of 20p applies from 6pm – midnight, Monday – Saturday inclusive. Sunday parking is free all day/evening.