The Core at Corby Cube - Summer 2024

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What’s On

The Legends of American Country

Wed 1 May 7.30pm

The Legends of American Country is a fantastic night of toe-tapping Country nostalgia that features highly acclaimed tributes to Dolly Parton, Johnny Cash, Don Williams, Patsy Cline, Charley Pride, Tammy Wynette and Kenny Rogers, plus new tributes to icons Hank Williams, Alan Jackson, Glen Campbell, Garth Brooks and Jim Reeves. One thing is for sure, if it’s Country music you like then this must-see musical extravaganza is the only show in town!

Tickets from £25 THE THEATRE

The Journey Back

Thu 2 May 7.30pm

The Journey Back – From Cowdenbeath to the Champions League is Stuart Hay’s smash hit Glasgow Rangers stage show.

Taking audiences through the turbulent last 10 years of Rangers Football Club, follow a father and son’s journey from near extinction of their team and their way of life back to success and stability.

Tickets from £34

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Rat Pack: Swingin’ At The Sands

Fri 3 May 7.30pm

Take three great singers, add a dash of comedy and rousing camaraderie with a pinch of the greatest songs ever written and what do you get? A perfect night’s entertainment! This fully choreographed homage to the greatest performers in history features such favourites as I’ve Got You Under My Skin; Mr. Bojangles; New York, New York; That’s Life and of course My Way Rat Pack: Swingin’ At The Sands makes sure every party goes with a bang and leaves audiences wistfully wishing for the bygone days of the ‘Kings of Cool’.

Tickets from £27

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Absolute Benson

Thu 9 May 7.30pm

One of the greatest guitar playing crossover artists of all time, ten times Grammy Award winner George Benson is a master of blues, jazz, smooth jazz, pop, funk and rhythm & blues.

Come and celebrate his musical journey through the decades, performed by Simon Faulkner and Urban Intro

Tickets from £24

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The Carpenters Experience

Fri 10 May 7.30pm

The UK’s leading Carpenters show, featuring the amazing voice of Maggie Nestor and a band full of top-class musicians, captures the sights and sounds of the amazing talents of Richard and Karen Carpenter. Karen’s silky contralto is combined with Richard’s delightful piano and seamless harmonies in this big production that brings Close To You, We’ve Only Just Begun, Top of the World, Rainy Days and Mondays, Solitaire, Goodbye to Love, Please Mr Postman, For All We Know, Only Yesterday and dozens more classic songs to the stage.

Tickets from £28

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Queen’s Greatest Hits with The Bohemians

Sat 11 May 7.30pm

The Bohemians take you on a high-energy roller-coaster ride of a concert, featuring the music, costumes and showmanship of one of the world’s most popular and iconic rock acts of all time, Queen. From the early piano and harmony heavy masterpieces, to the later pop and rock anthems; whether it’s Killer Queen, Crazy Little Thing Called Love or The Show Must Go On, Bohemian Rhapsody or We Will Rock You/We Are the Champions, The Bohemians will have you on your feet, singing, dancing and clapping along.

Tickets from £27

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Zog and the Flying Doctors

Based on the book by Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffler

Fri 17 – Sun 19 May Fri 4.30pm;

Sat & Sun 10.30am, 1.30pm & 3.30pm

Zog, super keen student turned air-ambulance, still lands with a bang-crash-thump. Together with his Flying Doctor crew, Princess Pearl and Sir Gadabout, they tend to a sunburnt mermaid, a unicorn with one too many horns and a lion with the flu. However, Pearl’s uncle, the King, has other ideas about whether princesses should be doctors, and she’s soon locked up in the castle back in a crown and a silly frilly dress! With a bit of help from some friends and half a pound of cheese, can Pearl make her uncle better and prove princesses can be doctors too?

Based on Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s bestselling sequel, Freckle Productions are back, with music and lyrics by Joe Stilgoe, for this truly modern take on the classic fairy tale.

Tickets from £15.50 (Conc. and Groups 10+ £13.50)

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REL Sat 18 May 3.30pm BSL AD Sun 19 May 1.30pm

For more information, see page 25

Steve Bugeja: Self Doubt (I Think)

Fri 17 May 8pm

The creator and star of ITV2’s hit sitcom, Buffering, is back on the road following a sell-out 2022 tour and a critically acclaimed run at the 2023 Edinburgh fringe festival. He’s appeared on Stand Up Central (Comedy Central), Zoe Ball On Sunday (ITV), Love Island: Aftersun (ITV2) and hosted BBC Radio 4’s Economics With Subtitles. This year he’s discussing babies, eye tests and the time he went on holiday with 20 women.

“THE PUNCHLINES COME THICK AND FAST AS HE MAKES THE ART OF STAND-UP COMEDY LOOK EFFORTLESS” Ed Fest Mag

Tickets from £14.50

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Radu Isac: Controversial

Thu 23 May 7.30pm

Dark jokes for those who need a twisted laugh, combining “wokeness” with “outrageousness”. Known as the “comedians’ comedian” in his former home of Romania, Radu was named a finalist in the English Comedian of the Year competition shortly after moving to London. He’s made a name for himself as the king of the misanthropes, setting out his bleak world view one gag at a time. His sugar-coated depravity forces laughs out of those who should really know better – venomous but twinkly, like a snake dipped in glitter. Plus support from Mike Topolski.

Tickets from £15

THE THEATRE Suitable for ages 16+

Nurse Georgie Carroll: Sista Flo 2.0

Fri 24 May 7.30pm

Nurse Georgie Carroll is just what the doctor ordered. As seen on Britain’s Got Talent 2023, winner of Best Comedy Show at the Adelaide Fringe Festival and following a sell-out season at the Edinburgh Fringe and a sell-out UK tour, don’t miss Nurse Georgie as she brings her hit show Sista Flo 2.0 back to the UK.

Georgie has seen it all and is bringing her hilarious award-winning stand-up back to the UK for an encore season. You’ll laugh, you’ll gasp, you’ll cry, it might even hurt, but it will make you better. Make sure you’re there to hear it all in this very special encore. She should have been a midwife as she always delivers!

HHHHH “NURSE GEORGIE CARROLL PROVES THAT LAUGHTER IS THE BEST MEDICINE & YOU CANNOT MISS YOUR DOSE!” Lost in Theatre Land UK

HHHHH “EXCEPTIONAL” Mervyn Stutters Pick of the Fringe, Edinburgh 2023

Tickets from £23.50

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Screaming Blue Murder

Fri 24 May 8pm

Screaming Blue Murder Comedy Club is back with the first of its Summer season dates! Grab your mates and head to our bar for a few drinks before taking a seat in our relaxed Lab setting.

This month’s line-up includes:

Pierre Hollins

Andrea Hubert

Joseph Emslie

Compère: Brendan Dempsey

Tickets from £13 (Conc. £11)

THE LAB I Suitable for ages 16+

The Dolly Popz

Sat 25 May 2pm

The Dolly Popz are three pop culture Princesses, Flossy, Blossom & Honey, living their best lives and achieving their Dolly Dreamz together! This is your chance to join them at their high energy Pop Party, featuring BIG costumes, BIG moves and an even BIGGER playlist of feel-good, pop favourites.

The Dolly Popz believe that everyone is a shining star no matter who they are. So c’mon, jump on the party bus, you are bound to have the best time!

Tickets from £14

THE THEATRE I Ideal for ages 4-10 years

Corby Amateur Theatrical Society present Oliver!

Thu 30 May – Sat 1 June

Thu – Fri 7.30pm; Sat 2.30pm & 7.30pm

Consider yourself one of the family as CATS welcome you in for Lionel Bart’s award-winning musical, Oliver!

Based on the novel by Charles Dickens, Oliver! follows the story of a small boy with a big heart as he journeys from a desolate workhouse to the paved streets of Victorian London in search of love and a place to call home.

Featuring memorable songs such as Food, Glorious Food, Oom Pah-Pah, I’d Do Anything and the angelic sounds of Where is Love?, Oliver! is a heart-warming theatrical masterpiece suitable for all.

By special arrangement with CAMERON MACINTOSH

This amateur production licensed by Musical Theatre International

Tickets from £16 (Conc. £14); Family ticket £49 for 4 THE THEATRE

La Voix: The Red Ambition Tour

Thu 6 June 7.30pm

Direct from the West End, come and see the UK’s best drag queen.

Britain’s funniest red head is swinging into town with her most ambitious show yet. This brand-new show promises an evening like no other, with huge live vocals, a live band and side-splitting comedy.

La Voix brings fans and first timers a unique evening of entertainment in the company of a true legend, guaranteed to bring audiences to their feet with music and laughter.

La Voix’s shows are not to be missed, you will not find a show like this anywhere else!

“WHEN I GROW UP I WANT TO BE LA VOIX”

Dawn French

“WEAR THICK PANTS BECAUSE YOU’LL WET YOURSELF LAUGHING!”

Jennifer Saunders

Tickets from £24

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Women in Rock

Fri 7 June 7.30pm

Join us for one night of unforgettable female rock, when Women In Rock returns to The Core and pays homage to the likes of Blondie, Suzi Q, Janis Joplin, Heart, Joan Jett, Pink, Kiki Dee, Bonnie Tyler, Cher and many more. With a cast of world class musicians and vocalists that deliver a blistering performance, you’ll be singing and dancing from the off with one hit after another, carefully chosen to ensure the whole family can enjoy the experience. A show unlike any other, it will guarantee to have you coming back again and again. With costume changes, soaring vocals, harmonies and audience interaction, you won’t be disappointed.

Tickets from £26

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Peatbog Faeries

Thu 13 June 7.30pm

Hailing from the Isle of Skye, the legendary Scottish trailblazers have created a glorious mixture of traditional sounds and dance-floor grooves that have been embraced worldwide. Drawing upon a dazzling myriad of influences from jigs and reels through dance music, jazz, African and more, they bring the sound of Scotland fresh-faced and breathless to new audiences around the world. With their new album I See A World, The Peatbogs are ready, with new material and a new enthusiasm, to entertain music lovers once again.

Tickets from £24

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Take Flight

Fri 14 June 12pm, 1.30pm & 3pm

Take Flight is an original early years aerial theatre show for 0-2s and their grown-ups. The story follows a mother and baby bird as their baby grows and explores, navigating making friends, overcoming challenges and eventually supporting them to leave the nest & take flight.

This multi-sensory, interactive show ignites the imagination and curiosity of the babies who are then invited into the space with the performers for a stay and play session.

“JOY - MY LITTLE ONE ENJOYED IT SO MUCH THAT IT MADE ME FEEL VERY HAPPY!” Audience comment

“MY SON WAS MESMERISED BY THE PERFORMANCE” Audience comment

“THE INTERACTIONS WITH THE BABIES WERE PHENOMENAL! WE THOROUGHLY ENJOYED IT” Audience comment

Tickets from £10 (Conc. £8); Family £30 for 4; Groups 10+ £7

THE THEATRE I Suitable for babies and children aged 0-2yrs

Discount £2.50

Mad2Perform’s Showcase 2024

Sat 15 June 3pm

Mad2Perform presents their annual showcase filled with dance, drama and singing. Children from all over Corby will come together to show you how amazing they are and they can’t wait to perform to you all. They Live2Dance, they Love2Act and they are Mad2Perform!

Tickets from £13.50 (Conc. £10.50) THE THEATRE

Sparks present Soar Into Space

Tue 25 June 6.30pm

Join our youngest theatre groups Sparks as they perform a magical tale of friendship, love and rivalry between aliens living in space.

Sparks is a group for children that meet weekly at The Core to play drama games and create new characters, stories and performances.

Tickets from £6 (Conc. £3)

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Thu 20 - Fri 21 June 7.30pm

Olivier Award winners – Best Entertainment and Family Show 2016

Spontaneous musical comedy at its absolute finest –direct from the West End and now heading to The Core! With fourteen years as an Edinburgh Fringe mustsee phenomenon, a BBC Radio 4 series, a critically acclaimed West End run and an Olivier Award to their name, The Showstoppers have delighted audiences across the globe with their ingenious blend of comedy, musical theatre and spontaneity.

A brand new musical comedy is created from scratch at each performance of this award-winning show as audience suggestions are transformed on the spot into all-singing, all dancing productions with hilarious results.

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These incredible performers are guaranteed to impress as they create shows packed with drama, dazzling dance routines and catchy melodies – and it’s all made up on the spot!

So whether you fancy Hamilton in a hospital or Sondheim in the Sahara, you suggest it and The Showstoppers will sing it!

HHHHH ‘SO POLISHED, IT DEFIES BELIEF.’ Daily Telegraph

HHHHH ‘IF THIS IS WHAT IMPROV CAN DO, YOU WONDER WHY ANYONE BOTHERS WRITING ANYTHING DOWN.’ The Times

HHHHH ‘ACHINGLY FUNNY… WORTH SEEING AGAIN AND AGAIN.’ Time Out (Critic’s Choice)

Tickets from £28

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Geraint Lewis for the West End Apollo Theatre Production

Core Create and Core Motion present Summer Spectacular 2

Wed 26 June 7pm

Core Create and Core Motion participants collaborate for a spectacular summer showcase, the perfect night of entertainment for friends and family and anyone interested in supporting grassroots community youth performance. Spotlighting the work that each group has been working on during the year, this show will also include references to their involvement with the Steel Town Tales project being produced by the immersive storytelling arts organisation, Metro Boulot Dodo (MBD).

Tickets from £6 (Conc. £3)

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Clinton Baptiste: Roller Ghoster!

Fri 28 June 7.30pm

Solo again, Britain’s most celebrated clairvoyant medium psychic from Peter Kay’s Phoenix Nights returns with his brand new hilarious one-man stand up show.

As well as venturing into the audience to offer his unique spirit readings, Clinton Baptiste comes armed with more tales from his extraordinary childhood, exposing himself in ways you could never imaginethe family that shaped him, the narrow minded who doubted him and the lovers that left him. He regales us with stories of his recent work on a cruise ship, his spirit readings round the UK and not to mention the day to day life with his Greenlandic spirit guide, Taruak. Brace yourselves - Clinton will prove his mystical ability once and for all. This time, he guarantees you WILL believe!*

*No actual money back if you don’t. It’s not really a legal ‘guarantee’ as such. Look, it’s just an expression, okay?

Tickets from £29.50

THE THEATRE Suitable for ages 14+

Screaming Blue Murder

Fri 28 June 8pm

Screaming Blue Murder Comedy Club makes for the perfect night out with friends. With a hilarious line-up of comedians every month, it’s the Friday treat everyone needs.

This month’s line-up includes:

Anthony King

Mary Bourke

Finlay Christie

Compère: Brendan Dempsey

Tickets from £13 (Conc. £11)

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Weldon Amateur Theatre School present Charlie & The Chocolate Factory

Fri 5 – Sun 7 July

Fri 7pm; Sat – Sun 1.30pm & 6.30pm

Come and escape to a ‘world of pure imagination’ with WATS this summer as they bring the sensational musical Charlie and the Chocolate Factory to the stage. Step into the extraordinary world of Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory, where dreams come true and fantasies unfold. Join young Charlie Bucket and his Grandpa Joe as they embark on a magical journey through the factory’s mysterious corridors, encountering Oompa-Loompas and, of course, the eccentric chocolatier himself, Willy Wonka.

Tickets from £18 (Conc. £14.50)

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Wired For Sound

Thu 11 July 7.30pm

Covering as many hits as possible from the six decades of Cliff Richard’s music.

Jimmy Jemain has been performing as a Cliff Richard tribute for over 30 years, and won Stars In Your Eyes performing as Cliff. Jimmy and his sensational five-piece band at their best, here with a full on up lifting show that will leave you dancing in the aisles.

Tickets from £25

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Priscilla Queen of the Disaster

Thu 11 July 8pm

A real story from a real mother; it’s a true story and you won’t believe it!

Priscilla Queen of the Disaster is brutally honest about being a mum. Motherhood isn’t just paying a photographer to take a perfect photo of your bundle of joy curled up in a basket.

With tears streaming down your face, laugh along with the sometimes savage(!) experiences that can be motherhood and face up to letting go of what we all thought it would be. Who knows, if we share the s**t we might all feel better.

“AN EMOTIONAL ROLLERCOASTER, BUT WHAT A STORY! A MUST SEE!” Audience member - Harlow Playhouse Theatre performance

“WONDERFUL STORYTELLER, WE WERE HEARTBROKEN– WE DID NOT EXPECT THAT!”

Audience member - Hertford Theatre performance

Tickets from £14

THE LAB | Suitable for ages 16+

Following last year’s smash hit Cinderella, the award winning Little Wolf Entertainment are back with the biggest panto of them all - a festive treat for the whole family!

Dame Trott and her family have been selling ice cream at the fair for as long as anyone can remember. But when the ginormous giant puts the rent up, the family are forced to sell their beloved cow for just a handful of magic beans. Full of marvellous moo-sic, cow-ntless costumes and an udderly ridiculous Dame with giant sized jokes!

Thu 12 – Sun 29 December

Gold shows: Tickets from £24 (Conc. £22)

Silver shows: Tickets from £22 (Conc. £20); Family £80 for 4

Bronze shows: Tickets £17 Schools performances available, contact the Box Office for more information

THE THEATRE I Suitable for ages 4 - 104!

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Thu 12 Dec Schools performances only

Fri 13 Dec 6pm

Sat 14 Dec 12:30pm 4:30pm

Sun 15 Dec No performances

Mon 16 Dec Schools performances only

Tue 17 Dec Schools performances only

Wed 18 Dec 6pm BSL AD

Thu 19 Dec No performances

Fri 20 Dec 12:30pm 4:30pm

Sat 21 Dec 12:30pm 4:30pm

Sun 22 Dec 12:30pm 4:30pm

Mon 23 Dec 2pm 6pm

Tue 24 Dec 11am 3pm

Wed 25 Dec MERRY CHRISTMAS

Thu 26 Dec 12.30pm 4.30pm

Fri 27 Dec 12.30pm 5.30pm REL

Sat 28 Dec 2pm 6pm

Sun 29 Dec 11am

BSL AD REL Access performances: see page 25

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 17 April - Wed 10 July (no session Wed 29 May)

6pm – 7pm

Ages 12-18

Come along to our fabulously innovative and supportive group for young people aged 12-18 where there is no formal audition required to join, just a passion and commitment for theatre and being creative. Participants can enjoy workshops with visiting artists and join in with a wide range of theatre skills including devising, performing, directing and stage management.

This term, working with local theatre director Jenny Wilson, Core Create will devise a performance piece based on a collaboration with MBD, an immersive story telling company who use VR, video and more to create unique technology based experiences for their audiences.

Price £50 per term

Bursary places available

Project M

Thursdays 6.30pm - 8.30pm

Ages 12-19

Project M is a youth music project for young people aged 12-19 years. With a focus on growing your confidence through creative musical opportunities, at Project M you become part of a community with access to professional production equipment, musicians, recording studios, and, once you are ready, performance opportunities at The Core and beyond.

No previous experience is necessary but an interest in being creative is vital. If you would like to drop into a session, please register your interest at www.thecorecorby. com/project-m

Price FREE

Project M is supported by Youth Music

Core Motion

Tue 11 June - Tue 2 July

6.30pm - 8.30pm

Ages 11-16

Are you in year 7-11 with an interest in dance? Then Core Motion may be the group for you.

Run in association with dance company Moving Together, you will work towards achieving an Arts Award Qualification which will allow you to explore and develop your dance skills through practical sessions and theoretical work. 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.

For more information, email shannon@movingtogether.co.uk

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 18 April - Thu 11 July (no sessions Thu 30 May)

9.30am - 10am

11.30am - 12pm

For Under 5s

It’s time for Rhyme Time! Come along and join the fun as we clap, sing and wave our way through favourite songs and nursery rhymes.

These weekly sessions introduce rhymes and songs to your child and help to develop communication skills and encourage interaction. Rhyme Time is delivered in partnership with Corby Library

Price FREE (no pre booking required)

Little Ducks Music and Movement

Thu 18 April - Thu 11 July (no session Thu 30 May)

10.15am - 11am

For Under 5s

Move, dance and wriggle along to songs, stories and music in these fun and lively sessions for children aged five and under and their parents and carers. Using bubbles, props and a range of creative ideas to keep your little ones entertained and on the go, these term time weekly sessions encourage and support communication and interaction between participants and their families.

Price FREE

There are limited spaces available. You can drop in, but to ensure a place and avoid disappointment, please prebook in advance.

Sparks

Sat 20 April - Sat 29 June (no session Sat 1 June)

Ages 5-7: 10am - 11am

Ages 8-11: 11.15am - 12.15pm

Run by local theatre practitioner Kim Laughton, our friendly and engaging Sparks sessions give children the opportunity to perform, create new characters, play theatre games, build their confidence and make new friends.

Sparks participants will be supported to use their storytelling skills and imaginations to create a brand new performance each term for family and friends to watch and enjoy. This term, Sparks will be working on a performance of Soar Into Space (see page 10).

Price £50 per term Bursary places available

“My daughter attended the most recent term and loved it! She thrived as the weeks went on and her confidence is growing. She is a theatrical character and a group like this is exactly what she needs.”

Parent’s feedback

“My daughter has always been shy and since attending Sparks she has so much more self confidence and it’s lovely to see.”

Parent’s feedback

“[what I like best is] the ability

to arrive every week and produce music as part of the band and interact with other people who enjoy music.”

Project M participant

Bursaries

With thanks to revenue generated through Friends & Patron memberships, and donations from customers and Business Supporters, we are able to offer our Core Create and Sparks sessions at a reduced fee of £50 (usually £80). We also offer 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 we have a limited amount of free bursary-funded places. Special thanks to The Constance Travis Charitable Foundation for supporting our bursary scheme at The Core. Please email getinvolved@ thecorecorby.com for further information.

Adults

Over 55s Dance

Thu 18 April – Thu 15 August (no sessions Thu 30 May, Thu 22 & 29 August)

1.15pm - 2.15pm

Ages 55+

What a great way to put a spring in your step! Learn dance routines to a wide range of musical styles and help keep your body in supple and flexible condition. Join in with dance company Moving Together and other like-minded, young at heart people aged 55 and over at these weekly sessions, suitable for all levels of ability, fitness and experience.

Price £6 per session

Can be pre-booked in advance

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 25.

Support our Bursary scheme

Your support can directly enable us to continue making the arts accessible to young people. Whether you are an individual or as a business, your donations make a difference.

Find out more about ways to support The Core on pages 22-23.

Creative Opportunities

Core Voices: Have Your Say!

If you’re aged 12-19 years, this is your chance to influence what programmes, workshops and other creative opportunities we provide here at The Core. We’re keen to support creativity in all forms, so we want to know: What programmes or sessions would you like to see in this brochure? Do you want to do an activity that isn’t covered in this Get Involved section? Tell us what projects, programmes or other creative sessions you would like to see.

Be a Core Voice and scan the QR code to complete the short form.

Artist Development

Are you a performance artist making new work in the area? If so, The Core at Corby Cube can support you!

• Free Rehearsal Space in our Lab and Base spaces (subject to availability)

• Access to producer support via In Good Company

• Access to networking and development opportunities in the Midlands

• Support with funding applications

• Scratch night opportunities throughout the year

• Access to VR headsets and digital equipment

To talk to us about your project and the support you need please email lindsey@thecorecorby.com.

If you have a show ready for consideration by our programming team, please email joe@thecorecorby.com with information about the show.

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.

As you browse through the brochure, look out for shows that carry the community panel’s badge of approval. These shows have been selected by the panel.

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

Education

There’s

no better time to get involved with The Core, as we partner with three inspiring organisations. We also continue to offer our high-quality partnership programme, offering your school a bespoke range of workshops and activities to support the curriculum, alongside discounted rates where you see our logo.

Royal Shakespeare Company

The Core at Corby Cube is a regional theatre partner of the Royal Shakespeare Company. We are currently seeking primary and secondary schools or school trusts to join our Associate Schools programme.

Participating schools will have access to a range of CPD opportunities for teachers and drama workshops for their students as well as opportunities to perform at The Core at Corby Cube.

If you would like to hear more about this amazing opportunity for local schools or to hear about the range of opportunities that we can offer your school through our schools partnership programme please contact lindsey@thecorecorby.com.

Royal Opera House

During Summer 2024, take part in award-winning learning programmes, powered by the world-class artistry and creative excellence of the Royal Opera House (ROH). Take part for free in Create & Design, inspired by Mozart’s opera The Magic Flute

Visit The Core’s website to find out about the four ways to get involved, which includes:

Continued Professional Development (CPD) day with ROH professionals Wed 24 April 9am-3pm I FREE I Venue: The Core

Scan the QR code above to find out more and book your free place at the CPD event.

Careers EventBreaking Into The Film And TV Sector

Wed 8 May, 1pm-2.30pm & 5pm-6.30pm

This FREE session, presented by The Grierson Trust, will demystify what it means to work in film and TV, covering both factual television (unscripted TV) and scripted (also known as drama). It will explain the skills needed to pursue different jobs and what roles are available, plus we will share useful resources for attendees to explore further. The talk is being delivered by The Grierson Trust’s Director of Training Programmes, Yen Yau, an established industry expert with a long-standing track record of skills and talent development.

Please book in advance via our Ticket Office. For school and college group bookings, please email lindsey@thecorecorby.com. Suitable for ages 14+.

To register your school’s interest or for more information about any of the above, please email lindsey@thecorecorby.com

Support Us

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.

As a registered charity, the generous donations and support we receive are crucial in helping us to make arts accessible. They allow us to offer bursaries to young people to attend classes, subsidise tickets for low income families, and create accessible, enjoyable and creative experiences in the theatre and across our schools, playgrounds and community centres. By choosing to make a donation, purchase a membership, or join as a Business Supporter, you are helping us ensure 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 by becoming a Friend of The Core you can make savings on your nights out? Friends get discounts at the Ticket Office and the bar, and are the first to hear about new shows, plus their membership fees directly support 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 would like all of the benefits of being a Friend and can spare a little extra, why not become a Patron of The Core. 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

Name A Seat

A distinctive gift, a lasting memory, or thoughtful recognition; become a permanent fixture at The Core by naming a seat. Find out more at www.thecorecorby.com/name-a-seat.

Business Supporters

Did you know that by becoming a Business Supporter of The Core, your company will be championing our commitment to make arts accessible to all, and you’ll be helping us to enrich the lives of young people, families and our wider community?

And while you’re helping us, you’ll be building your brand awareness through access to our large audiences and across our networks.

We understand that not all businesses are the same and we can work to create a bespoke package for you.

Opportunities for your business

• Your logo displayed in our brochure and on our business supporters wall in The Cube building

• Advertise your business on our e-tickets

• Sponsorship opportunities for shows, events and seasons

• Sponsor our bursary scheme (see page 19 for more information)

• Complimentary and discounted tickets for your team

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

The Constance Travis Charitable Foundation

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 Tue – Fri 10am – 6pm, Sat 10am – 5pm, 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.

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 £2 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.

The Core at Corby Cube is a registered charity. Charity No. 1139035

Access

The Core at Corby Cube is an accessible venue. Lifts from the ground floor serve all levels of the auditorium.

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 The 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 via a steward or member of staff at the ticket desk. If you have not done so yet, please register to our free Access Scheme. By

Our Commitment

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. You can find descriptions of our accessible performances at www.thecorecorby.com/access

A black and white version of our brochure is available to view on our website.

Large print and audio versions of this brochure available on request, please email info@thecorecorby.com

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

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.

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