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This season at The Core
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Welcome
Contents
Welcome to another wide-ranging season packed with quality here at The Core.
See A Show – March – April – May – June – July – Autumn – Christmas
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Early in the season is one of our annual highlights, the double bill performance from our Young Actors and Young Dancers (p.7) and we are delighted to welcome back two close friends of The Core, internationally-acclaimed singer Barb Jungr (p.13) and one of spoken word’s most powerful voices Dean Atta (p.17).
See A Film – Re:View – Big Scream – Filmathon
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Our comedy line-up features TV regulars Josh Widdicombe and Seann Walsh (p.10) alongside Edinburgh Fringe favourites New Art Club (p.14) and Jimeoin (p.19). The varied music programme ranges from sixties legends The Searchers (p.9) to tribute acts of the highest quality. Add to the mix fantastic films, and family performances including Chris & Pui (p.13) and Oliver Jeffers’ Stuck (p.11), and there really is something for everyone.
Get Involved – Children – Young People – Young Artists – Family Fun – Education – Community – Adult Classes – Local Artists
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Support Us
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Your Visit – About The Core – Getting Here – Ticketing Info – Seating Plan – Show Diary
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Over the coming months we host household names Suggs (p.8), Adrian Edmondson (p.19) and An Evening With The Stars Of Strictly Come Dancing (p.12), along with first visits to Corby from West End favourites The Reduced Shakespeare Company (p.18) and Puppetry Of The Penis (p.10).
We look forward to seeing you at The Core soon.
Chris Sudworth Creative Director @ChrisSudworth
Ticket Office: 01536 470 470 Administration: 01536 470 479 www.thecorecorby.com
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Your event at The Core at Corby Cube Meetings and Events
All areas of The Core are available for hire for conferences, exhibitions, meetings, screenings and private receptions. If you are looking for a venue to host your event, we can offer a variety of adaptable spaces to suit all budgets.
Children’s Birthday Parties
Let us create a memorable birthday party for your child that stands out from the rest. Why not come and see a show or film and have exclusive use of one of our rooms for your party afterwards? We can even provide a delicious selection of party food and party bags, so all that is left for grown‑ups to do is to enjoy the event in a relaxed, family friendly environment.
Added Extras
If you would like to make your visit to the theatre extra special we are able to create bespoke packages to include catering, drinks and a private area to use during the show, interval or alongside a screening of your favourite film.
Interval Drinks
Avoid the queues – pre-order your drinks at the bar before the start of the show and they will be ready for collection at the beginning of the interval. For more information about our events packages contact Lucinda Hill, by emailing lucinda.hill@thecorecorby.com or calling 01536 470 472. 4
A e e S ow! Sh Still Booking
Robin Ince The Importance Of Being Interested
Jo Caulfield Better The Devil You Know
Thu 14 March
Fri 15 March
Find out why we have eyebrows, why bald dogs have bad teeth and why spaghetti snaps into four pieces.
Nominated as ‘Funniest Woman’ (LAFTA Awards), Jo Caulfield (Mock The Week, Have I Got News For You, Never Mind The Buzzcocks) comes to Corby.
Award-winning comedian and science enthusiast Robin Ince takes a look at his favourite scientists, Charles Darwin and Richard Feynman. Time: 7.30pm Tickets: £14.50 Concessions: £12.50 Suitability: Ages 14+ Venue: The Theatre
“FEISTY, FUNNY AND WONDERFULLY BITCHY” The Observer Time: 7.30pm Tickets: £14.50 Concessions: £12.50 Suitability: Ages 16+ Venue: The Theatre 5
Corby Gang Show
Corby Youth Arts Slam
Wed 20 – Sat 23 March
Thu 28 March
Following on from last year’s success, the Corby Gang Show returns for its 55th year with a bigger and better production than ever before.
Highlighting the wealth of skills and talent that Corby has to offer, this season’s Slam promises to be as exciting as ever with a mix of inspiring, edgy and entertaining live performances.
Join the Scouts and Guides of the area for an entertaining evening of music, dance, fun and laughter performed in their very own ‘loud and proud’ way.
Musical Theatre are back with songs from much loved musicals, Clicks present digital animations inspired by dreams, and The New Sound Band perform selected tracks from two new concept albums. Corby Young Actors and Corby Young Dancers give a sneak preview of their new productions that will premiere in April and Moves and Core Company bring the best in street dance, drama and physical theatre. Want to Get Involved? See pages 24-35
Time: 7.15pm, Sat Mat 2.15pm Tickets: £9.50 Concessions: £7.50 Venue: The Theatre 6
Time: 7.30pm Tickets: £5 Venue: The Theatre
Corby Young Artists Double Bill
To Sleep (A Chance To Dream) – Corby Young Actors Le Debut – Corby Young Dancers Fri 12 & Sat 13 April
This exhilarating evening features two original productions, created by Corby Young Actors and Corby Young Dancers with writer-director Stephanie Ridings (Birmingham Rep, Royal Exchange Theatre) and internationally-acclaimed choreographer Mickael Marso Riviere (Company Decalage, B-boy’s Attic). Following last year’s personal and powerful Manifesto, Corby Young Actors present To Sleep (A Chance To Dream), a nostalgic, playful and
highly visual take on life, death and all the bits in-between. Combining video, sound and movement, To Sleep (A Chance To Dream) explores how we inhabit both the past and present and how memories can be a gift and a curse. Le Debut is the physically and emotionally charged first production from Corby Young Dancers. The piece draws on Marso’s signature style, combining contemporary dance lines with the power of breaking.
To audition for the next Corby Young Actors and Corby Young Dancers companies, see pages 28-29 Time: 7.30pm Tickets: £5 (for double bill) Suitability: Ages 13+ Venue: The Theatre 7
Three Billy Pigs Noisy Oyster
Suggs My Life Story
Sat 13 April
Wed 24 April
Once upon a time there were three little pigs... and now it is time for them to leave home. They set off to build their dream houses in the green field on the other side of the river.
Madness frontman Suggs takes to the stage in an hilarious, yet moving, one man tour de force, playing to rave reviews.
But then these homes are put to the test by a misunderstood wolf who has a little bit of a problem. And who is the grumpy person who lives under the bridge? Noisy Oyster blend two classic fairy tales, The Three Little Pigs and The Three Billy Goats Gruff, with beautifully crafted puppets, light‑hearted storytelling and live music.
Time: 11am & 2pm Tickets: £5.50 Running Time: 45mins Suitability: Ages 3+ Venue: The Lab 8
The death of Suggs’ beloved cat on his 50th birthday triggers a personal quest to discover what happened to the father he never knew. Stunned by what he learns, Suggs is taken back to his childhood on the tough streets of 1970s Soho and his first appearance on Top Of The Pops at the age of 18. Is it a play? Is it stand up comedy? Is it Music Hall? Whatever it is, hold on to your seats. HHHH Daily Telegraph HHHH The Times HHHH Time Out Time: 7.30pm Tickets: £25 Concessions: £23 Venue: The Theatre
The Searchers
Simon Evans Friendly Fire
Thu 25 April
Thu 2 May
Now celebrating their 50th anniversary, The Searchers remarkable career continues with a line-up featuring John McNally, Frank Allen, Spencer James and Scott Ottaway. This highly entertaining show has been enthusiastically and warmly received throughout the world and combines all the classic hits, such as Sweets For My Sweet, Needles And Pins and Don’t Throw Your Love Away, with anecdotes and reminiscences, B-sides and a selection of other collector and well known favourites. With total record sales well in excess of 40 million and a fantastic career spanning five decades, don’t miss The Searchers live in concert. Time: 7.30pm Tickets: £19.50 Venue: The Theatre
“Do you know what? I don’t care what everyone says. The Emperor’s New Clothes is not that great a story.” Fearsome iconoclast Simon Evans is back with a brand new show, and nothing and no-one is safe from the critical glint of his tiny, tiny eyes. Join him as he dismantles the lies – from fairy tales to post-match analysis – that confound us all. “SIZZLINGLY ENTERTAINING... BEAUTIFULLY CRAFTED DEVASTATINGLY FUNNY GAGS... DELICIOUSLY HAUNTED CONTEMPT” The Guardian “DEMONICALLY DRY” Metro
Time: 7.30pm Tickets: £14.50 Concessions: £12.50 Suitability: Ages 14+ Venue: The Theatre 9
Puppetry Of The Penis
Josh Widdicombe and Seann Walsh Double Bill
Sat 4 May
Thu 9 May
Delivering an unforgettable evening of comic brilliance to sell-out performances around the world, this mind-blowing show features two strapping Australians who manipulate their genitals into various shapes, objects and landmarks. A video camera projects intimate details of these incredible phenomena onto a large screen ensuring that little can be missed!
Josh Widdicombe’s (Live At The Apollo, Stand Up For The Week, Last Leg With Adam Hills) upbringing in a tiny Devon village didn’t prepare him for the realities of life – but it helped him write observational comedy with a touch of pedantry. Hankering for the bright lights but finding the reality irritatingly disappointing, Josh gets full comedy value from observations and dilemmas we can all relate to.
This new show features firm favourites such as the Hamburger, the Wristwatch and the Windsurfer and is guaranteed to tickle parts you never knew you had. WARNING: Puppetry Of The Penis is a non-sexual show featuring full frontal male nudity.
Time: 7.30pm Tickets: £21 Concessions: £19 Suitability: Ages 16+ Venue: The Theatre 10
Charming, charismatic and a natural motor-mouth, Seann Walsh is the most frighteningly precocious talent to emerge from the UK comedy circuit in ages. Seann’s been on Live At The Apollo, Mock The Week, 8 Out Of 10 Cats, Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow and is now a team captain on Argumental. Time: 7.30pm Tickets: £14.50 Concessions: £12.50 Suitability: Ages 14+ Venue: The Theatre
Stuck Big Wooden Horse
The Sherry Babys
Sat 11 May
Thu 16 May
Oliver Jeffers, award-winning author of How To Catch A Star, Lost And Found and The Way Back Home, returns with a brand new tale about a little boy in a very sticky situation.
This Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons tribute tells of the remarkable rise to stardom of one of the most successful bands in pop music history.
It all begins when Floyd gets his kite stuck in a tree. He throws up his shoe to shift it, but that gets stuck, so he throws up his other shoe and that gets stuck too. Along with the cat, a ladder, a pot of paint, the kitchen sink, an orang-utan and a whale, amongst other things!
Discover how four New Jersey boys from the wrong side of the tracks invented their own unique sound, were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame and sold 100 million records worldwide.
Will Floyd ever get his kite back? This exciting new production for families and young children is from the team behind the shows The Night Before Christmas and last year’s smash hit The Way Back Home. Time: 11am & 2pm Tickets: £9.50 Concessions: £7.50 Running Time: 50mins Suitability: Ages 3+ Venue: The Theatre
With spectacular performances of all their hits including Oh What A Night, Walk Like A Man, Big Girls Don’t Cry and Bye Bye Baby. The Sherry Babys are a magnificent interpretation of the heartaches, triumphs and music of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons.
Time: 7.30pm Tickets: £20.50 Concessions: £18.50 Venue: The Theatre 11
Sharon Potter And Dena Smith School Of Dance Showcase 2013
An Evening With The Stars Of Strictly Come Dancing
Sat 18 May & Sun 19 May
Thu 23 May
Sharon Potter And Dena Smith School Of Dance are thrilled to present Showcase 2013. Corby’s longest standing technical dance school will be showcasing classical ballet, tap and modern dance styles performed by three year olds up to those at an advanced level.
Join Strictly Come Dancing’s Pasha Kovalev and Katya Virshilas in this special show featuring guest dancers, beautiful costumes and stunning dance routines.
The school has produced many professionals over the decades, with some enjoying successful performing careers and some qualifying as teachers. Past students have gone on to train at the Royal Ballet School, Northern Ballet School and Laine Theatre Arts to name a few. This show is sure to sell out early so book your tickets now.
Time: Sat 3pm & 6.30pm, Sun 3pm Tickets: £7.50 Concessions: £5.50 Venue: The Theatre 12
Pasha joined the ranks of Strictly in 2011 and is already a favourite with fans, having successfully danced with Waterloo Road’s Chelsee Healey and Girls Aloud’s Kimberley Walsh. He partnered Katya on the show, creating some stunning and memorable choreography. Katya was already a hit, having danced with cricketer Phil Tufnell and rugby star Gavin Henson. Accompanied by a full audio-visual backdrop, a Q&A section and an appearance by a local dance school this is a must‑see for any Strictly fan. Time: 7.30pm Tickets: £19 Concessions: £17 Venue: The Theatre
Barb Jungr Stockport To Memphis
Chris & Pui
Fri 24 May
Sat 25 May
The Core favourite and writer and collaborator on Deep Roots, Tall Trees: A Corby Song Cycle, Barb Jungr is widely acknowledged as one of the world’s foremost interpreters of song.
See Chris & Pui from Show Me Show Me, live on stage.
Join us to hear Barb perform her new critically-acclaimed album Stockport To Memphis, an exploration of Jungr’s journey from her roots in the Northwest of England to her international cult status as one of the great song stylists. Join us for what promises to be an emotional, contrasting, uplifting and unforgettable evening.
CBeebies’ favourite double act are in town with songs, rhymes, comedy sketches and lots of joining in for all the family. See Incy, Humpty, the Grand Old Duke and – ‘oh my woolly word!’ – Little Bo Peep, plus many other of your favourite characters live on stage. You are invited to bring your teddies or favourite character toys – but do hang on to them!
“WORLD CLASS” BBC Radio 3 HHHH “spellbinding material” The Times Time: 7.30pm Tickets: £14 Concessions: £12 Venue: The Theatre
Time: 11am & 2.30pm Tickets: £10 Concessions: £8 Running Time: Approx 1hr 15min including 20min interval Venue: The Theatre
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Oliver! Corby Amateur Theatrical Society
Feel About Your Body New Art Club
Wed 29 May – Sat 1 June
Fri 7 June
Corby Amateur Theatrical Society present their spring musical, Lionel Bart’s well known adaptation of the Charles Dickens classic Oliver Twist.
An uplifting, life-affirming and hilarious spectacle about how we ‘feel’ about our bodies.
Oliver! is one of the most beloved British musicals, vividly bringing to life Dickens’ timeless characters with its ever-popular story of the boy who asked for more. The sensational score is full of Lionel Bart’s irresistible songs including Food Glorious Food, Consider Yourself, You’ve Got to PickA-Pocket Or Two, I’d Do Anything, Oom Pah Pah, As Long As He Needs Me and many more.
Time: 7.30pm, Sat Mat 2pm Tickets: £12 Concessions: £10 Family Tickets: £40 (2 adults and 2 children) Restricted View Tickets: £8 (only available by calling or visiting our Ticket Office) Venue: The Theatre 14
Of course, the show title has a double meaning – it’s sexy AND intellectual. Expect silliness, see a man talk to his bottom and find out what not to do during a heart attack. Warning: This show has already left some people feeling ‘a little bit dirty’; contains some brief nudity (long enough to see ‘the works’); contains some brief dancing (silly and emotional); contains some puerile songs (there’s a good one about a shed). Loved by audiences and critics alike New Art Club return with another beautifully engineered blend of physical and verbal lunacy. Time: 7.30pm Tickets: £10.50 Concessions: £8.50 Suitability: Ages 16+ Venue: The Theatre
Roy Orbison And Friends
Newgrounds 2013 Playgrounds Dance Company
Thu 13 June
Fri 14 & Sat 15 June
If you love good music, then this is the show for you, as Barry Steele presents his spectacular multimedia tribute to The Big O. The show features classic Orbison hits from the ’60s right through to the late ’80s.
Newgrounds 2013 is a vibrant evening of dance presented by The University of Northampton’s BA (Hons) Dance programme.
Using original film footage from the era and backed by his fabulous five‑piece band, the evening will bring the life and character of Roy Orbison back to the centre stage where it truly belongs. Add to the mix the sounds of The Shadows and our special guest star tributes to Johnny Cash and Jerry Lee Lewis and you have yourself a spectacular fusion of good old rock ‘n’ roll and contemporary musical genius all on one stage. Time: 7.30pm Tickets: £19 Concessions: £17 Venue: The Theatre
This showcase event features new commissions from emerging choreographers, alongside repertoire by Lisa Spackman (Two Thirds Sky Dance Company) and Matthew Gough (Playgrounds Dance Company). The works shown reflect the degree programme’s innovative approach to choreography, performance and dance writing, which has received international recognition.
Workshops available for groups of 15+, see page 33 Time: 7.30pm Tickets: £10 Concessions: £8 Venue: The Theatre 15
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There’s A Monster In My Piano Sat 29 June
What do you do when you hear a strange munching noise inside a piano? Call the Piano Doctor, of course! He might be able to help with his bag full of ears and his collection of weird and wonderful tools. But when he looks inside, the musical notes are packing their bags and running away. What are they scared of and who is hammering at the keys? A delightfully offbeat, jazzy tale for children, featuring puppets, clowning, animation and a very highly strung monster indeed.
Time: 11am & 2pm Tickets: £5.50 Running Time: 45mins Suitability: Ages 4+ Venue: The Lab 16
Word Furnace Education Workshops Thu 4 & Fri 5 July
Dean Atta Plus Support Thu 11 July
This summer’s Word Furnace is headlined by Dean Atta, one of the most powerful and political voices on the spoken word scene. Crossing the boundaries of music and poetry, Dean has been acclaimed as ‘the Gil Scott Heron of his generation’ and his work has featured on BBC 1Xtra, Radio 4, 6Music, Channel 4 and SBTV. Dean will share the stage with The Stand, the Corby poetry collective that formed during his last residency at The Core in 2011. The bill will be completed by a rising star of the UK spoken word scene and a showcase of work from the Words workshops.
Time: 7.30pm Tickets: £5 Suitability: Ages 11+ Venue: The Lab
Dean Atta has performed everywhere, from the Poetry Cafe to Parliament, and he is available to lead workshops in your school, college or university. If you are interested in hosting a workshop with Dean, please contact education@ thecorecorby.com or call 01536 470473 for more details.
Words Workshops Thu 4 July
Writers, Poets and MCs, make your verses more vibrant in this intensive workshop with headline artist Dean Atta. Develop new work or sharpen something you already have, and – if you want to – test it in front of an audience at Word Furnace the following week. Everyone who takes part in the workshop gets a free ticket to the Word Furnace performance. Time: 6pm-9pm Tickets: £5 Suitability: Ages 11+ Venue: The Lab 17
Autumn 2013 Preview
Hats Off To Led Zeppelin
Reduced Shakespeare Company
Thu 19 September
Fri 11 October
Join us for a stunning tribute that’ll make you feel like you’ve travelled back in time when you experience these four top-class musicians recreating Led Zeppelin’s magical concerts.
All 37 Plays in 97 Minutes!
Featuring Pete Eldridge from the West End production of We Will Rock You, Jack Tanner and Kevin Oliver Jones from the world tours of Thriller Live and Dancing In The Streets and Simon Wicker as ‘Bonzo’ incarnate, they hit all the right notes in this explosive live show.
An irreverent, fast-paced romp through the Bard’s plays, The Complete Works Of William Shakespeare (abridged) [revised] was London’s longest running comedy having clocked a very palpable nine years in London’s West End. Now revised for 2013 with the same recycled jokes – just put in a different order. Join these madcap men in tights as they weave their wicked way through all of Shakespeare’s comedies, histories and tragedies in one wild ride that will leave you helpless with laughter. “STUPENDOUS, ANCHORLESS JOY!” The Times
Time: 7.30pm Tickets: £15.50 Concessions: £13.50 Venue: The Theatre 18
Time: 7.30pm Tickets: £17.50 Concessions: £15.50 Venue: The Theatre
Jimeoin What?!
Adrian Edmondson And The Bad Shepherds
Tue 26 November
Fri 29 November
Jimeoin is loved by audiences throughout the world for his brilliant wit and his razor-sharp take on the absurdities of everyday life. His disarmingly relaxed, cheeky and sometimes surreal sense of humour has led to him performing sell-out tours to record-breaking audiences across the length and breadth of his adopted homeland, Australia, and throughout the UK and Ireland.
The Bad Shepherds play punk songs on folk instruments. Not as a gag, but because they really like the noise. Formed by comedian Adrian Edmondson and featuring Troy Donockley and Andy Dinan, they revisit punk era classics on folk instruments and add arrangements inspired by traditional music.
He has appeared on all the biggest TV shows, including Live At The Apollo and the Royal Variety Performance, and now he’s finally coming to Corby. “CLASSIC NONSENSE... STAND-UP COMEDY AT ITS BEST” The Scotsman Time: 7.30pm Tickets: £15 Concessions: £13.50 Suitability: Ages 14+ Venue: The Theatre
Expect to hear folked-up versions of hits by The Sex Pistols, The Clash, The Stranglers, The Jam, Sham 69, The Undertones, The Buzzcocks, The Ramones, The Specials, Talking Heads, Squeeze and even Kraftwerk! “JOE STRUMMER WOULD HEARTILY APPROVE” Record Collector Time: 7.30pm Tickets: £19 Venue: The Theatre
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Christmas at The Core
We’re Going On A Bear Hunt
Written by Michael Rosen Adapted by Peter Glanville and Barb Jungr for Little Angel Theatre Wed 4 – Sun 8 December
We’re going on a bear hunt. We’re going to catch a big one. What a beautiful day! We’re not scared. Follow one family’s excitement as they wade through the grass, splash through the river and squelch through the mud in search of a bear. What a surprise awaits us all in the cave on the other side of the dark forest.
Time: Wed, Thu & Fri 11am & 2pm, Sat & Sun 11am, 2pm & 4pm Suitability: Ages 2+ Running Time: 45 mins plus meet the puppets in the foyer after each performance 20
Little Angel Theatre bring Michael Rosen’s timeless classic alive with their trademark blend of physical performance, puppetry, live music and song. “A DRAMATIC AND COMIC MASTERPIECE... BEAUTIFULLY PRODUCED, WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED, THIS IS A CLASSIC” HHHHH The Independent On Sunday on the book, We’re Going On A Bear Hunt, by Michael Rosen Tickets: £11.50, £9.50 Concessions /Groups 10+: £9.50, £7.50 Schools: £6.50 plus 1 teacher free with every 10 tickets Venue: The Theatre
See A Film! Our comfortable surroundings ensure a relaxing and affordable cinema experience with a wide selection of the best films around. Films for March include The Impossible, Midnight’s Children, Zero Dark Thirty, Django Unchained, Lincoln and Wreck-It Ralph.
• Easy parking • High quality digital projection and sound equipment • Affordable tickets from just £4.50
See our film programme at www.thecorecorby.com or pick up a leaflet from the Ticket Office.
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Cinema Activities
Re:View
Film and Book Club Re:View is a relaxed and informal monthly club for film lovers and bookworms to discover new works or old classics together, then see how they have been adapted for the cinema. We continue our book club on Tue 5 March with Midnight’s Children, examining Salman Rushdie’s Booker Prize-winning novel and Deepa Mehta’s Oscar-nominated film. Read the book, discuss it with the club then come and see the film. They won’t all be masterpieces, but they will all be fun to share so join us to release your inner critic.
Next event: Midnight’s Children Date: Tue 5 March Time: 6.30pm meet for a 6.45pm start Price: £6.50 Concessions: £4.50 (includes book club and film screening) Venue: B2 Bar (meet at Ticket Office) 22
B I G
S C R E A M
A great way to meet other new parents, Big Scream offers exclusive screenings for parents and guardians of babies under one year old. Enjoy a film accompanied by your baby in a safe and comfortable environment where noise is no concern, allowing you to catch up on the latest movies without the worry of causing a disturbance. These screenings are for parents and guardians with babies only. No baby, no entry. Babies go free. To help make your visit go as smoothly as possible, some of the services we offer include free buggy storage and cloakroom, baby changing facilities and a microwave to warm baby food.
Next event: I Give It A Year Date: Fri 15 March Time: 10.30am Price: £6.50 Concessions: £4.50 (baby goes free) Venue: The Theatre
Fundraising 24 Hour Movie Marathon Film fans – join us for a 24 hour movie marathon This March we are seeking dedicated movie fans to spend 24 guilt-free hours watching films (the good, the bad and the ugly) to help raise funds for projects at The Core at Corby Cube. The Filmathon starts at 1.30pm on Sat 9 March and finishes at 1.30pm on Sun 10 March. Featuring a variety of movies from timeless classics, popular blockbusters and current releases, films will be carefully selected by our team and by public vote. Helping to raise funds to support our projects with children and young people, the Filmathon requires participants to raise a minimum sponsorship of £100 to undergo the challenge. If you would like to take part or receive more information we would be delighted to hear from you. Please contact Jodie Mortern-Davies by emailing jodiemd@ namtrust.co.uk or calling 01604 655735. Blankets and caffeine will be provided! The Filmathon is for those aged 18+
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Get ! d e v l o v n I Bursaries
A limited number of FREE places are available to children and young people who would like to take part in Get Involved activities but are experiencing financial difficulties. Please call 01536 470 473 or email getinvolved@thecorecorby.com to discuss how you can access this bursary fund. Generously supported by The Margaret Giffen Charitable Trust
Play In A Week May Half Term
Work with a professional theatre maker to develop your performance skills and create an original show in just four days that you will perform to friends and family at the end of the week. Who knows where your imagination might take you as you learn new skills, make new friends and, most importantly, have lots of fun. Please bring a packed lunch.
Date: Tue 28 – Fri 31 May Time: 10am-4pm Price: £60 Suitability: Ages 8-12 Venue: The Lab Capacity: 16 per session 24
Children
Please note there will be no sessions week commencing 27 May
Sparks Youth Theatre
Moves Street Dance
Saturdays
Mondays
Sparks is an exciting, lively and fun youth theatre for 5 to 11 year olds, with groups for children aged 5-7 and 8-11. You will have an opportunity to work with a professional theatre maker who will you bring your imaginations to life, creating scenes to share with your family and friends at the end of the term.
Whether you are an aspiring B-Girl or B-Boy and want to work on developing your moves, or you want to try dance for the first time, these high energy sessions fuse street and breaks with the funky moves of popping and locking.
Date: 27 April – 6 July Time: 10.30am-12pm (ages 8-11) & 12.30-1.30pm (ages 5-7) Price: £30 (10 sessions) Venue: The Lab Capacity: 20 per session
You will work with a professional choreographer who will help you to create original pieces in your own unique style.
Date: 22 April – 1 July Time: 5pm-6pm (ages 8-11) Price: £30 (10 sessions) Venue: The Theatre Capacity: 20 per session 25
Young People
Moves Street Dance
Core Company
Mondays
Mondays
If you want to work on developing your moves, or you want to try dance for the first time, Moves Street Dance is for you.
Whether you’re looking to take your skills to the next level or want to try drama for the first time, this dynamic and exciting youth theatre is the place to do just that. Guided by a professional director, you will look at a range of techniques, exploring physical theatre, character and storytelling to develop an original piece of drama. No experience necessary, just bring enthusiasm, imagination and commitment.
These high energy sessions, led by a professional choreographer, fuse street, breaking, popping and locking to help you find your own unique style.
Date: 22 April – 1 July Time: 6.15pm-7.15pm (ages 11-16) Price: £30 (10 sessions) Venue: The Theatre Capacity: 20 per session 26
Date: 22 April – 1 July Time: 5pm-7pm (ages 11-16) Price: £30 (10 sessions) Venue: The Lab Capacity: 20 per session
Please note there will be no sessions week commencing 27 May
Musical Theatre
Clicks Media
Tuesdays
Tuesdays
Fill your Tuesday evenings with Glee in the group that brings your favourite pop songs together with contemporary and classic musical numbers, guided by a professional musical director.
Learn the secrets of the studio as you create original films to be shown on The Core’s big screen. From storyboarding to camera techniques to editing on industry level software, a professional film‑maker will guide you – with special guests sharing their skills – inspiring you to be the next Spielberg. No previous experience required.
With a West End performer devising the choreography, this fun and energetic group will be taken to a whole new level.
Date: 23 April – 2 July Time: 5pm-7pm (ages 10-13) & 7pm-9pm (ages 14+) Price: £30 (10 sessions) Venue: The Lab Capacity: 20 per session
Date: 23 April – 2 July Time: 7pm-9pm (ages 10+) Price: £30 (10 sessions) Venue: The Base Capacity: 16 per session 27
Young Actors And Young Dancers
Corby Young Actors Mondays
Corby Young Actors is a six-month training programme for committed performers aged 15 to 25 that works with innovative directors, theatre companies and visiting artists. We will be holding auditions on Monday 8 July to find a new group of performers that will become the next Corby Young Actors company, starting in September 2013. No previous experience is necessary, but those who are successful will be expected to commit to both terms of the programme. To sign up for an audition or to find out more, email getinvolved@thecorecorby.com or call 01536 470473.
Term One (Sep – Nov 2013) Work with leading theatre professionals and drama school tutors to develop skills in movement, voice, character creation, devising and working with scripts. The group will perform a short piece at November’s Corby Youth Arts Slam. Term Two (Feb – Apr 2014) An innovative director or theatre company will create an original production with the group, performed in The Theatre at The Core in April 2014. Financially-assisted places are available, see page 24.
See page 7 for details of To Sleep (A Chance To Dream), this year’s Corby Young Actors production. Date: September 2013 – April 2014 Time: 7pm-9pm Price: £100 (16 weekly sessions and 14 full‑day rehearsals) 28
Venue: The Lab Capacity: 20 per session
Corby Young Dancers Mondays
Corby Young Dancers is a six-month training programme for dancers from all styles and backgrounds aged 15 to 25. The company works with renowned choreographers and visiting artists. We will be holding auditions on Monday 8 July to find a new group of performers that will become the next Corby Young Dancers company, starting in September 2013. No previous experience is necessary, but those who are successful will be expected to commit to both terms of the programme. To sign up for an audition or to find out more, email getinvolved@thecorecorby.com or call 01536 470473.
Term One (Sep – Nov 2013) Work with leading dance professionals to develop your stamina, strength, choreographic skills and technical ability. The group will perform a short piece at November’s Corby Youth Arts Slam. Term Two (Feb – Apr 2014) A dynamic and successful guest choreographer will lead the group in the creation of an original dance production, performed in The Theatre at The Core in April 2014. Financially-assisted places are available, see page 24.
See page 7 for details of Le Debut, this year’s Corby Young Dancers production. Date: September 2013 – April 2014 Time: 7.30pm-9pm Price: £100 (16 weekly sessions and 14 full‑day rehearsals)
Venue: The Theatre Capacity: 20 per session
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Family Fun
Please note there will be no sessions week commencing 27 May
Our weekly Family Fun programme offers something for everyone and all our workshops are free.
Toddle Time
First Moves
Tuesdays
Thursdays
These fun and friendly sessions for children and their grown-ups include song, rhyme and stories and are a great way of helping with your child’s language development.
These are fun, friendly, creative sessions for under 5s and their grown-ups, led by an experienced early years artist. Get lost in a world of music, movement and imagination as this playful group takes you on an exciting journey that is a whole lot of fun.
These informal sessions are for children who are confident walkers. In partnership with Northamptonshire County Council Libraries Service.
Date: 16 April – 16 July Time: 10am-10.30am & 11am-11.30am Price: Free Venue: The Lab Capacity: 50 per session 30
Date: 25 April – 4 July Time: 10.15am-11.15am & 11.30am-12.30pm Price: Free Venue: The Lab Capacity: 20 per session
Join us to take part in one of our FREE pre-show, drop-in craft sessions. These creative activities, led by a visual artist, are themed to tie in with what you see on stage. Sat 13 April
The Three Billy Pigs (See page 8 for show details)
Noisy Oyster Theatre - oink oink! Join in the fun with the craft session and make your own animal nose.
Time: 10am-2pm Drop In Price: Free
Sat 11 May Stuck
(See page 11 for show details)
Come along to our free craft session to make your very own kite. Let’s hope for windy weather that day so we can fly, fly, fly. Time: 10am-2pm Drop In Price: Free
Sat 29 June
The Monster In My Piano (See page 16 for show details)
Support the show and turn yourself into a little monster with our monster head gear.
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Education
Schools Partnerships
Teachers’ Forum Thu 25 April 4pm-6pm
The Core regularly works with primary and secondary schools to deliver projects and one off workshops. Increasingly, however, we are developing longer term, structured partnerships with schools and colleges for a full academic year. Programmes are tailored to each partner’s specific needs, but often include workshops, projects and training for a range of departments – during curriculum time and after school – alongside visits to The Core. We are always keen to work with new partners and would welcome the opportunity to discuss a partnership with your school or college. Please email education@thecorecorby.com or call 01536 470 473.
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Our termly Teachers’ Forums for primary, secondary and FE educators are a great way to meet The Core team and network with artists and colleagues from other institutions. You will find out about local initiatives, funding opportunities, forthcoming shows and residencies at The Core and in the community. We often work with partners such as Arts In Education, Dance4 and The Mighty Creatives to ensure events are inspiring, relevant and informative. The next forum will be Thursday 25 April at 4pm and is open to anyone working within an educational setting in Northamptonshire and neighbouring counties. If you would like to know more, please email education@thecorecorby.com or call 01536 470 473.
Community Schools Workshops This season, we have the following workshops available to schools and colleges alongside performances at The Core:
Playgrounds Dance Mon 3 – Fri 7 June The University of Northampton’s resident company creating dance for young audiences is offering schools and colleges a two hour workshop exploring the key elements that universities look for in prospective students and working on repertoire from their performances on Friday 14 & Saturday 15 June (See p.15), including creating dance alongside film and media.
Dean Atta Thu 4 & Fri 5 July One of the UK’s most in demand spoken word poets is available to lead creative writing workshops, tailored to the needs of you and your students. If desired, a programme can be developed which provides an opportunity for your students to perform their work at The Core. To book a workshop or for more information, please email education@thecorecorby.com or call 01536 470 473.
Walk A Mile In My Shoes April-May
Corby-born Chris McCullough Young is walking round the entire perimeter of the UK mainland while pulling his belongings in a trailer (Hubert), raising awareness of issues relating to mental health. He has many stories to tell and wants to hear yours too. Chris will be working with Corby poet Spike and The Core’s Creative Director Chris Sudworth to develop some of these stories to share on a lively and uplifting walk during Corby Walking Festival, meeting at Corby Boating Lake Car Park on Mon 6 May at 11am. We hope you can join us. If you are part of, or work with, a group connected with mental health, we would love to hear from you. Please email getinvolved@ thecorecorby.com or call 01536 470 478.
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Adult Classes
Please note there will be no sessions week commencing 27 May
Arts Alive
Deep Roots Tall Trees Choir
Thursdays
Fridays
If you are aged 50 or over, come along to The Core to work with like-minded people in a warm, welcoming and social environment. Each week you will get to try different arts activities; from music to poetry, to scriptwriting and much more. Don’t worry if you can’t come every week, we will be pleased to see you at any session.
Following on from its debut performance last year, Deep Roots Tall Trees Choir is looking for new members. If you love singing, come and join this friendly group led by celebrated Choir Leader Gareth Fuller. The Choir has performances lined up for July and November this year, including the premiere of a new collection of songs by international recording artist Barb Jungr.
Date: 7 – 28 March & 25 April – 4 July Time: 1pm-3pm Price: £3 per session Venue: The Lab Capacity: 20 per session
Date: 8 – 22 March & 19 April – 19 July Time: 7pm-8.30pm Price: £3 per session Venue: The Lab Capacity: 50 per session
Over 50s Creative Workshops
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In partnership with Deep Roots Tall Trees, Corby Community Arts and Rosalind Stoddart.
Local Artists
Play – Creative Space For Local Artists
Young Promoters
Sundays
Thursdays
The last Sunday of each month is open house at The Core for local artists from Corby, Northamptonshire and across the East Midlands.
Young Promoters is a group of inventive young adults, aged 16-30, that produces projects, live shows and events with The Core.
Artists and performers of all kinds jam, rehearse, collaborate, try out ideas and make new work in The Theatre, The Lab, The Base and the bars. Everyone is welcome.
Date: 24 March, 28 April, 2 June & 30 June Time: 2pm-6pm Price: Free Venue: All Spaces
Since it started in early 2012, Young Promoters has produced two Words & Music Weekenders and hosted the visit of the international festival Contacting The World to Corby. If you are interested in producing your own events or getting experience of arts management, we would love to hear from you. Please email youngpromoters@ thecorecorby.com or call 01536 470473. Date: 7 March – 18 July Time: 6pm-8pm Price: Free Venue: The Base Capacity: 16 per session 35
t r o p p u S Us Support Us The Core at Corby Cube is a registered charity. Whilst our imagination and inspiration is unlimited, our resources are not. From regular giving to sponsorship and legacy giving, there are various ways that individuals, groups or businesses can be involved. Name A Seat
Name a seat as a distinctive gift for a loved one, or in recognition of your company or organisation.
Individual Giving
Donating even the smallest amount makes a huge difference. Your donation will help us to continue our exciting projects working with young people and the communities of Corby and the surrounding areas.
Sponsorship
Whether you are a company or an individual, we can tailor-make packages to sponsor shows, seasons or community projects.
Legacy Giving
Leave a legacy in your will, or arrange a rare and special gift in memory of a loved one. Name a special bursary fund and ensure that future generations can continue to access our work.
Business Club
Our Business Club offers a range of benefits including marketing and branding opportunities, free tickets, invitations to VIP events and hospitality packages.
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Shop online and your favourite stores will make a donation to us on your behalf.
For more information, please contact Jodie Mortern‑Davies, email development@thecorecorby.com or call 01604 655 735 36
You Vis r it
About The Core What’s At The Core For You
– The Theatre – seating 445 people on three levels (see seating plan on page 45) – The Lab – a studio and performance space – The Base – a workshop and meeting space.
IMAGE: Stewart Campbell
Events and activities take place in all three spaces. Cinema screenings take place in The Theatre. Please see brochure pages for information or ask when booking.
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About The Core Bars
There are two bars open during performances. Soft, alcoholic and hot drinks are available throughout your visit. You can take cold drinks into all three of the spaces in plastic cups – just ask when you are at the bar. There is a vending machine available in the B2 Bar selling snacks and drinks. Ice cream, popcorn and sweets are available at very reasonable prices.
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 free buggy storage and cloakroom, booster seats and, of course, a very warm and friendly welcome.
Volunteering
We are always looking for people to join our team as volunteers in a variety of roles: front of house, within our marketing team and as part of our Get Involved programme. For more information email volunteer@thecorecorby.com or call 01536 470 472.
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Private Hire
All of our spaces are available for private hire. For more information please contact Lucinda Hill, call 01536 470 472 or email lucinda.hill@thecorecorby.com
Access
Large print and audio versions of this brochure available on request, please email info@thecorecorby.com Disabled Access/Blue Badge Holders – The Core at Corby Cube is fully accessible. Spaces for wheelchairs are available together with adjacent seats in the auditoria for companions or carers. Please contact us in advance to make arrangements to secure these seats with your booking. Parking for Blue Badge holders is available adjacent to Corby Cube. Guide Dogs are welcome. There is an induction loop in all performance spaces. Headsets are available at the Ticket Office.
Getting Here
Location And Travel
The Core is situated right in the centre of Corby, within easy reach of the train station, all the main bus routes and road links and a stone’s throw walk from Willow Place Shopping Centre. The entrance can be located on George Street. Please request a map and full directions when you book your tickets or visit www.thecorecorby.com for full details. You can also visit: www.nationalrail.co.uk (trains) www.traveline.info (buses)
Parking
Parking is available right next door to Corby Cube and East Midlands International Pool. This is free after 6pm and on Sundays.
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Address
The Core at Corby Cube, The Corby Cube, George Street, Corby, NN17 1QG
Administration 01536 470 479
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Ticketing Information Tickets
By telephone: 01536 470 470, 10am-6pm Mon – Sat, and from one hour before performances on Sun and Bank Holidays. In person: 9.30am-1.30pm Mon – Wed and 9.30am-6pm Thu – Sat (or until 15 mins after the evening performance commences on show and film days, and from one hour before performances and screenings on Sun and Bank Holidays)*. Online: www.thecorecorby.com
Concessions
Concessions are available for most shows and screenings for Under 16s, 60+, Students, Jobseekers, Disabled Patrons and Companions, and Groups of 10+. Additional concessions are available for certain shows and screenings, including family tickets (max 2 adults) – full details highlighted on individual show pages and at www.thecorecorby.com Restricted View tickets are available at a reduced rate for some performances and screenings – ask the Ticket Office for details. Restricted View tickets for CATS Oliver! are available priced £8. If the cost of taking part in a Get Involved activity is a barrier please speak to us and we will check if you are eligible for one of our bursaries. Email getinvolved@thecorecorby.com or call 01536 470 473 for more information. 40
Groups And Schools
Groups of 10+ qualify for concessions. Further discounts for Groups of 20+ and Schools are available on certain shows and films – full details highlighted on individual show pages.
Returns And Exchanges
We are unable to exchange or refund tickets. Ticket reservations must be paid for within four days of booking. We are unable to reserve tickets without payment within seven days prior to the performance or screening.
For Your Safety And Comfort
If parents or guardians would like guidance on the content and suitability of individual shows, screenings and events, please call the Ticket Office on 01536 470 470. Latecomers are not admitted until a suitable break in the performance. The Small Print *Subject to alteration. Please check website for current telephone and Ticket Office opening hours. 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. 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. The cinema is programmed in partnership with City Screen. The Core collects all data in accordance with the Data Protection Act.
Seating Plan – The Theatre
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Show Diary Day Thu Fri Wed Thu Fri Sat Thu Fri Sat Sat Wed Thu Thu Sat Thu Sat Thu Sat Sun Thu Fri Sat
Date Show March 14 Robin Ince – The Importance Of Being Interested 15 Jo Caulfield – Better The Devil You Know 20 Corby Gang Show 21 Corby Gang Show 22 Corby Gang Show 23 Corby Gang Show 28 Corby Youth Arts Slam April 12 Corby Young Artists Double Bill 13 Three Billy Pigs 13 Corby Young Artists Double Bill 24 Suggs – My Life Story 25 The Searchers May 2 Simon Evans 4 Puppetry Of The Penis 9 Josh Widdicombe and Seann Walsh Double Bill 11 Stuck 16 The Sherry Babys 18 Sharon Potter And Dena Smith School Of Dance 19 Sharon Potter And Dena Smith School Of Dance 23 An Evening With The Stars Of Strictly Come Dancing 24 Barb Jungr – Stockport To Memphis 25 Chris & Pui
How to book
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Telephone: 01536 470 470 In person: The Corby Cube, George Street, Corby NN17 1QG Website: www.thecorecorby.com For opening times please see page 40 42
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Corby Amateur Theatrical Society – Oliver! Corby Amateur Theatrical Society – Oliver! Corby Amateur Theatrical Society – Oliver!
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June 2pm & 7.30pm The Theatre 1 Corby Amateur Theatrical Society – Oliver! 7 New Art Club – Feel About 7.30pm The Theatre Your Body 13 Roy Orbison And Friends 7.30pm The Theatre 14 Playgrounds Dance Company 7.30pm The Theatre – Newgrounds 2013 15 Playgrounds Dance Company 7.30pm The Theatre – Newgrounds 2013 29 There’s A Monster In 11am & 2pm The Lab My Piano July 11 Word Furnace – Dean Atta 7.30pm The Lab September 19 Hats Off To Led Zeppelin 7.30pm The Theatre October 11 Reduced Shakespeare 7.30pm The Theatre Company November 26 Jimeoin – What?! 7.30pm The Theatre 29 Adrian Edmondson And 7.30pm The Theatre The Bad Shepherds December 4 We’re Going On A Bear Hunt 11am, 2pm The Theatre 5 We’re Going On A Bear Hunt 11am, 2pm The Theatre 6 We’re Going On A Bear Hunt 11am, 2pm The Theatre 7 We’re Going On A Bear Hunt 11am, 2pm & 4pm The Theatre 8 We’re Going On A Bear Hunt 11am, 2pm & 4pm The Theatre
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We Would Like To Thank Without the generous support of our funders, individual donors and sponsors, volunteers and audiences, The Core at Corby Cube would not be thriving. Thank you for your support.
Core Funders
Other Funders The Margaret Giffen Charitable Trust
Business Club Members
The Corby Cube, George Street, Corby, NN17 1QG 01536 470 470  www.thecorecorby.com The Core is a trading name of Corby Cube Theatre Trust Limited. Company Registration Number: 7210297 Charity Number: 1139035