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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.
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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.
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+
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