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Bookings Box Office: 01933 270 007 Mon-Sat 10am - 6pm or until 15 mins after the start of the last show.
LIVE From comedy to drama, music to dance, we have a wide range of live work that can all be found here.
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At only £6 per ticket, The Castle offers great value for money on film. Take a look!
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You’re never too young to visit The Castle. We’ve six productions this season that are perfect for children aged 3+.
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Schools We offer a discounted group booking rate for schools, colleges and universities. For further details, please contact our Participation team by emailing alex@thecastle.org.uk, or calling 01933 229 022 dept’8, op’2.
2015 marks our 20th anniversary and our celebrations are in full swing; in fact, just as our Summer brochure launches, we are looking forward to our Gala Dinner on Mon 30 Mar, which marks our official opening back in 1995.
As our Summer Season begins, we are now looking forward to the next 20 years of The Castle. We seek to help transform the lives of everyone attending, experiencing and participating in events. We aim to inspire creativity and wonder across the generations by providing a community and cultural hub in the heart of Wellingborough.
Why not Support Us in 2015? Make an Individual Donation Donate directly to The Castle’s 20th Anniversary Fund online at www.thecastle.org.uk/support_us. Throughout 2015, any donation you make to our 20th Anniversary Fund will be generously matched by The Castle’s Trustees! So for every £1 you give, the Trustees will double it to £2! You can also Gift Aid your donation which allows The Castle to benefit from a further 25p for every pound you give.
Join our Friends and Supporters Membership Schemes The Castle’s membership schemes offer discounted tickets, priority booking and opportunities to meet other people. Join our Business Club The Castle’s Business Club offers a range of benefits including marketing and branding opportunities, tickets for events and hospitality Sponsor an event Get in touch to find out how you can sponsor events at The Castle with our tailor-made packages – ideal for individuals or companies. Remember The Castle through Legacy Giving Leaving a gift to The Castle in your will can help to ensure that future generations can continue to access our work. For more information contact The Castle’s Fundraising and Development Manager Anna Denny, anna@thecastle.org.uk
Darren Walter Director
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You may be aware that The Castle is a Registered Charity (no. 1028809) and it is the generous support of people who join our Friends and Supporters memberships schemes, gift donations, and remember The Castle through Legacy Giving that not only help us to bring to Wellingborough the best in live entertainment, but also support us to deliver an extensive Participation and Engagement programme.
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Celebrating 20 years of The Castle throughout 2015!
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DON’T BE A SCROOGE… JOIN US FOR OUR 2015 CHRISTMAS ADVENTURE!
SHOW TIMES
A Christmas Carol By Charles Dickens
Journey with us as we venture to the past, the present and the future to show London’s miserable, money-grabbing meanie Ebenezer Scrooge the real meaning of Christmas.
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A heart-warming festive treat that will delight the whole family; don’t miss our magical adaptation of Dickens’ much-loved festive tale.
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Mon 7 – Tue 29 Dec £15 (£13) Family Ticket £48 (4 tickets, inc’ at least 1 child) Groups 10+ £1 off Genre: Children & Family
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LIVE We have 3 excellent studio dramas included in our special offer, where the more you see the more you save! Enjoy more drama this summer with our fantastic multibuy deal. 20/20 – Celebrating our 20th Anniversary with special savings We’re keeping our 20th Anniversary celebrations going right the way throughout 2015 with a fab money saving deal just for you! P11
Unforgettable
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We’re offering 20 half-price tickets* on 20 events in our summer and autumn seasons. Wherever you see our special ticket stamp, book your tickets fast because the first 20 tickets sold will be half-price! This anniversary offer starts with Friends priority booking period on Mon 16 Mar and continues when general sale opens on Wed 18 Mar. To find out more about our Friends scheme, see page 40. *This offer is limited to 2 half-price tickets per customer.
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STILL BOOKING… STILL BOOKING… STILL BOOKING…
Two Thirds Sky
Eventide London Contemporary Theatre
Danny The Champion Of The World
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Based on the book of the same name by Roald Dahl
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A site specific performance in Higham Ferrers
Young English boy Danny and his father William – the most exciting Dad a boy has ever had - live in a caravan fixing cars for a living. His Dad has a secret hobby though of partaking in poaching pheasants. When Hazell, a local developer, wants to take over the land their garage is on trouble ensues but Danny rises to the occasion, and him and his Dad come up with a most exciting plan. This will help make him become Danny The Champion of the World. Wed 8 – Thu 9 Apr, 7.30pm £12 (£10) Genre: Drama
Cara Dillon If you don’t know the voice of Cara Dillon, you’re in for a treat. If you are already amongst her legions of admirers around the world, you know you have something special in store.
Over ten years Two Thirds Sky have built a reputation for highly energised, technical dance performance rooted in historical and cultural heritage. Join them in the medieval town of Higham Ferrers for Eventide, an exciting choreographic response to the medieval English Heritage site of Chichele College and Bede House.
A Thousand Hearts, Cara Dillon’s fifth solo album, is another small masterpiece of song and emotion, ethereal and radiant, beautifully honed and perfectly true. The extraordinary Irish singer makes music that transcends genres and crosses barriers. She has won every folk award going, but confesses to being no purist, making music that reaches beyond the constraints and limitations of tradition.
The Eventide project is the first collaboration between the company and producing partner The Castle, supported by Arts Council England.
Sat 18 Apr, 7.30pm £18 Genre: Music
Thu 9 – Fri 10 Apr, 7.30pm & 9.15pm £9 (£7) Family Ticket £28 for 4 Genre: Dance
With a cast of professional and community dancers, Eventide is a torch-lit, promenade performance, setting contemporary pieces against the glittering backdrop of stone and leaded glass; celebrating buildings created 600 years ago by political maverick and Archbishop, Henry Chichele.
Animals and Friends Animals and Friends remain a seminal rhythm & blues band who still command great respect internationally amongst their peers as well as from fans of all ages. Expect a fantastic concert of pure classics from The Animals’ catalogue such as We Gotta Get Out Of This Place, Boom Boom, Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood and the number one hit House of The Rising Sun from a line-up featuring original Animals members John Steel and Mickey Gallagher, along with Danny Hadley (performed with Spencer Davis) and Scott Whitley (Ric Lee of Ten Years After).
Thu 30 Apr, 7.30pm £17 (£15) Genre: Music
La Fille Mal Gardée Frederick Ashton Ferdinand Hérold Ballet in two acts
Frederick Ashton’s final full-length ballet is one of his most joyous creations, inspired by his love for the Suffolk countryside. It is based on an 1828 French ballet and the music was adapted by John Lanchberry from Ferdinand Hérold’s original score. La Fille Mal Gardée was a resounding success on its premier in 1960 and has remained a firm favourite in The Royal Ballet’s repertory. The title translates as The Wayward Daughter. Tue 5 May, 7.15pm p24 £15 (£13.50) Genre: Live Broadcast / Ballet
He looks and sounds strikingly like his old man, so much so that one of his dad’s former sidemen said “It’s like watching a ghost in the flesh!” This son and proud heir of the King of Chicago blues is blessed with a big and powerful voice that can manage to convey deep emotional resonance on the slow numbers and good old fashioned testosterone laden strut on those classic shuffles. He mixes up the sets with his dad’s classic songs and his own original material. Mud, however, also has his own very individual mojo working and will be coming to the UK to tour with the UK’s very own top blues talent - West Weston, harp; Ronni Buysack-Boysen,guitar; Ian Jennings, double bass; Mike Hellier, drums and Eric Ranzoni, keys. Wed 6 May, 8pm £12.50 Genre: Music
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Over the last three years, Mud Morganfield, eldest son of the undisputed king of the Blues Muddy Waters, has been delivering his charismatic Chicago blues of the highest order to audiences around the world.
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Mud Morganfield
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LIVE PROGRAMME Dapa
Let’s Hang On
Come and join us for an afternoon of theatre, song, film and dance.
Following huge demand after their performance here last year, Let’s Hang On returns to take you on a musical journey through the history of one of the most successful bands of all time – Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons!
Community Arts Platform
As part of this year’s disability and participatory arts festival, The Castle brings you an exciting collaboration of local schools’ work.
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If you are interested in your school taking part, please contact alex@thecastle.org.uk for more information.
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The Music of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons
Featuring an anthology of hit songs including Can’t Take My Eyes off You, Bye Bye Baby, December 1963 (Oh What a Night!), Walk like a Man, Sherry, Working My Way Back To You, Big Girls Don’t Cry, Grease and many more! Prepare for an electric atmosphere and don’t be surprised to find yourself on your feet and dancing before the night is over!! www.letshangon.co.uk “You guys are dynamite” Frankie Valli
Wed 13 May, 1pm £6 Genre: Community
Thu 14 May, 7.30pm £21 Genre: Music
Jeremy Huggett’s Harlem 5 The Harlem 5 play a wide range of traditional jazz, swing & blues from the 1930s & 40s including Louis Armstrong, Fats Waller, Duke Ellington & WC Handy to name but a few. The exciting, lively sound of the band, appealing to audiences of all ages, has rapidly made it one of the most popular bands in the UK. Making their debut performance here at The Castle, the Harlem 5 are definitely five not to be missed. Jeremy Huggett - saxes & vocals Ron Milford - trombone & vocals Ian Emby - guitar Colin Fulcher - bass Brian Clarke - drums Thu 14 May, 8pm £12.50 (£10.50) Studio Genre: Music
Beautiful music from the very best young soloists from the Royal Academy of Music: Katy Ovens, flute Chris Lloyd, piano
Fri 15 May, 12.30pm £10 Genre: Music
Laughing Boy Comedy Club The independently run Laughing Boy Comedy Club features the cream of British stand-up talent and has helped launch the careers of some of the UK’s finest stand-ups. Laughing Boy is a great night out for comedy connoisseurs or anyone who just wants a good laugh. Fri 15 May, 8pm £12.50 (£10.50) Genre: Comedy
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Odd Doll
The Worried Walrus
Polly and the Billets Doux “a harmonious blend of folk, soul, country and gospel” The Sunday Times
It’s time for the Annual Animal Beauty Contest! This year’s contestants include Terry the Tree Frog, Randy the Panda, Mary-Rose the beautiful flamingo and a brand-new, first time competitor - Wendy the Walrus! Wendy has had her bath, exfoliated her skin and polished her tusks but what happens when the other animals boo her off stage? Join Wendy on her magical journey to the bottom of ocean where she makes some unlikely new friends who help her to re-think what real beauty is.
Polly and the Billets Doux are something brilliantly different. Known for their flawless and energy-filled live performances, the genredefying quartet boast a genius blend of Folk, Pop, Rock N’ Roll, Soul, Country, Blues and even Gospel.
Sat 16 May, 11am & 2pm Adults £5, Under 16s £7 Special Offer – 1 adult free with every Under 16 ticket purchased Studio Genre: Children & Family
Sat 16 May, 8pm £10 Genre: Music
Polly and the Billets Doux released 2013’s Head of Steam EP, which charted at 17 on the Radio 1 Indie Chart followed by their critically acclaimed album which featured in The Word Magazine’s Best New Music. They have been championed by Bob Harris & Terry Wogan on Radio 2, Tom Robinson on Radio 6 as well as live sessions with Cerys Matthews and Loose Ends on Radio 4. The album attracted critical acclaim from The Sunday Times and The Daily Mirror. Their reputation as a formidable force on the stage is spreading quickly. It’s going to be a big year for this vibrant, exciting and hugely promising band.
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Programme includes Elgar’s charming Chanson de Matin.
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RED ROOM presents
Lunchtime Music Series
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LIVE PROGRAMME English National Opera
A & E Productions & Theatreworkz
NC Jazz
Fiori Musicali
The Pirates of Penzance (Live)
Hairspray
The Samuel Eagles Quartet
Handel & Telemann Trios
The Samuel Eagles Quartet which performs regularly around London and the UK, notably at the Pizza Express Jazz Club (Soho) and in The EFG London Jazz Festival, are inspired by the jazz tradition and contemporary North American music. They showcase compositions by Samuel, which can also be heard on his critically acclaimed debut album Next Beginning, signed by the renowned F-IRE Label. Featuring Ralph Wyld on vibes, Fergus Ireland on bass and Eric Ford on drums.
Enjoy beautiful music by two of the 18th century’s most popular composers and chat over buffet lunch afterwards with the performers. Heidi Fardell, Amanda Babington and Fiori’s director Penelope Rapson perform virtuoso music for recorders, violin and harpsichord, and talk about the delights and challenges of playing authentic instruments. A glimpse into the professional world of baroque music.
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By Gilbert & Sullivan directed by Mike Leigh
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Guaranteed to be a major event, Mike Leigh (Palme d’Or winner and five times Oscar nominee) directs his first ever opera for the stage. Gilbert and Sullivan’s popular comic opera features much-loved favourites including A Policeman’s Lot is Not a Happy One and I am the Very Model of a Modern Major General.
Tue 19 May, 7.30pm £15 (£13.50) Studio Genre: Live Broadcast / Opera
Theatre’s Big Fat Musical Comedy hit Hairspray tells the story of Tracy Turnblad, a big girl with big hair and even bigger heart as she sets out to follow her extraordinary dreams, inspire her mum and win the boy she loves. This amateur production is presented by arrangement with Josef Weinberger.
Wed 20 – Fri 22 May, 7.30pm Sat 23 May, 2.30pm & 7.30pm £15 (£12) Family Ticket £46 (4 must inc 1 child) Genre: Community Musical
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Heidi Fardell - recorder Amanda Babington - recorder/violin Penelope Rapson - harpsichord
Thu 21 May, 8pm £12.50 (£10.50) Studio Genre: Music
Fri 22 May, 12.30pm £14 (£12) including buffet lunch Studio Genre: Music
LIVE PROGRAMME Action Transport
STATik
Rebellious radios, secret sweets and accidental adventures... All on Mikey’s first day! Get ready for some fast-paced family fun with STATik this Summer. It’s Mikey’s first day at work, wearing his brand new uniform he joins the team at the radio factory. Instead of tuning and transmitting Mikey wants to tumble around and soon finds himself in trouble with the scary factory boss. But Mikey finds an unlikely friend when a mysterious signal is picked up on the radio...
NOAH A Musical Adventure This brand new, spectacular, funfilled family musical based on the story of Noah and the Ark is packed full of great original songs written by Doug Horley (Duggie Dug Dug) and Mark Read from the band ‘A1’. Come on board and join Noah and his three sons as their incredible adventure unfolds, supported by amazing puppetry, dance and innovative scenery.
With a unique clowning style and a soundtrack inspired by children’s answers to life’s big questions, STATik is a hilarious show about breaking the mould.
NOAH - A Musical Adventure is guaranteed to delight all ages.
Thu 28 May, 12pm & 3pm Adult £5 Under 16s £7 Special Offer: 1 adult free with every Under 16 ticket purchased Studio Genre: Children & Family
Fri 29 May, 7pm Adults £14, Under 18s £10 Family Ticket £40 (2 Adults, 2 Children) Genre: Drama
Hot Buckle
Persuasion Beautifully romantic, touchingly funny and often unbearably poignant, Austen’s most personal novel explodes into life with live music and Hotbuckle’s trademark ensemble style. Anne Elliot and Frederick Wentworth were once hopelessly in love. Persuaded by her family that he is not of her standing, she ends their engagement and he leaves for the sea. Anne soon realises her mistake and spends the next eight years regretting her decision. The now wealthy Wentworth returns to seek a wife. Treating Anne with cold indifference, she can only watch as he courts another. But will he ever forgive her? Fri 29 May, 7.45pm £10 Special Offer: See page 5 for details Studio Genre: Drama
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Saltmine Theatre Company in a new partnership with Doug Horley
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New Perspectives
NT Live (encore)
Unforgettable
Man & Superman
by Tim Elgood PuppetSoup
Land of the Dragon ‘Gwlad y Ddraig’
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Lose yourself on an enchanting puppetry adventure through time, landscapes and legends into the world of the Welsh dragon in this 5 star show! Award winning PuppetSoup take you to the edge of your seat and the brink of your imagination in this touching new tale inspired by the folklore and legends of Wales.
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Intertwining rarely told myths and spellbinding tales, journey to a magical world where wise men are grown from witch’s cauldrons and dragons really do exist.
Sat 30 May, 12pm & 3pm Adults £5 Under 16s £7 Special Offer: 1 adult free with every Under 16 ticket purchased Studio Genre: Children & Family
Growing old is inevitable. Growing up is optional. It’s the most unexpected things that rekindle the unique bond between brother and sister. An ageing parents is one. Alzheimer’s is another. But ‘Life’s too short’. There’s new places to go and new people to meet. And new discoveries to be made not least between brother and sister and their family experiences past present and future. New Perspectives return with the winning entry of their 2014 Long Play competition directed by Theresa Keogh. Tue 2 June, 7.45pm £10 Special Offer: See page 5 for details Studio Genre: Drama
Academy Award® nominee Ralph Fiennes (The English Patient, Schindler’s List; Oedipus at the National Theatre) plays Jack Tanner in this exhilarating reinvention of Shaw’s witty, provocative classic. A romantic comedy, an epic fairytale, a fiery philosophical debate, Man and Superman asks fundamental questions about how we live.
Thu 4 June, 7pm £15 (£13) Genre: Encore Broadcast / Drama
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LIVE PROGRAMME Britain’s leading exponents of New Orleans Jazz recreate the music of the crescent city, boasting the motto ‘helping to keep the real jazz alive’. This exciting seven piece band play hot jazz in the styles of Bunk Johnson, George Lewis and Kid Thomas Valentine to Louis Prima. Barry Grummett - piano Alan Birkinhead - banjo Harry Slater - bass Richard Church - cornet & trumpet Roger Bird - clarinet & tenor sax Dave Vickers - trombone Colin Bushell - drums
Reduced Shakespeare Company in The History of Comedy (abridged)
Written and Directed by Reed Martin and Austin Tichenor. They’ve skewered history, the Bible and the world’s most celebrated playwright, now the Reduced Shakespeare Company tackles the subject it was born to reduce. From the high-brow to the low and everything in-between, the bad boys of abridgment leave no joke untold as they deconstruct the entire history of comedy in 90 rollicking minutes.
www.neworleansheat.co.uk Thu 4 June, 8pm £12.50 (£10.50) Studio Genre: Music
Fri 5 June, 7.30pm £16 (£14) Genre: Comedy Drama
Bamboozle
Along the Riverbank Bamboozle invites you along to share Mole’s adventures into the big wide world as she discovers the dreamy dragon fly meadow, Ratty’s river and Toad’s mad ideas. Dare we enter Wild Wood where the up-to-no-good weasels are partying. Inspired by Kenneth Grahame’s Wind in the Willows and described by The Stage as ‘totally engaging’ the show draws the audience in with live music, ‘superb’ puppetry and a real rowing boat! The show has been developed by Bamboozle from the original co-production with Royal & Derngate and is suitable for young family audiences and specifically engages those who have a learning disabled child.
Sat 6 June, 11am & 2pm Adults £5 Under 16s £7 Special Offer: 1 adult free with every Under 16 ticket purchased Studio Genre: Children & Family
Magic of The Bee Gees It’s The Bee Gees entire glittering songbook wrapped up in one spectacular live concert show. Enjoy all the Bee Gees’ million-selling hits drawn from three chart-topping decades, including Massachusetts, Words, Stayin’ Alive, Night Fever, You Win Again and more! This critically-acclaimed show has performed throughout the world. Its all-star cast out-performs the original Bee Gees in their prime in the most authoritative concert show on tour. This fabulously authentic production ensures the Gibb brothers’ incredible legacy of classic hit songs is well and truly stayin’ alive.
Promoter reserves the right to alter the programme.
www.easytheatres.com Sat 6 June, 7.30pm £19.50 (£18.50) Genre: Music
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New Orleans Heat
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Royal Opera House Live
La Bohème Idle Motion
That Is All You Need to Know
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During World War Two, the grounds of Bletchley Park housed some of Britain’s greatest minds. Alongside Alan Turing and Gordon Welchman, thousands of gifted men and women lived and worked together in this eccentric country house.
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Decades later, as Bletchley’s secrets begin to be revealed, another group of groundbreaking volunteers gather to save the home of the Enigma code breakers.
Giacomo Puccini Opera in four acts Sung in Italian
The most popular opera of all returns in one of The Royal Opera’s best loved stagings, regularly revived since its opening night in 1974 – and now being seen for the very last time. Israeli conductor Dan Ettinger conducts one of Puccini’s most emotional and melodious scores, in a revival that promises to go down in Royal Opera history.
Using personal testimony, multimedia and inventive staging, this is an insightful, innovative and immersive celebration of the people whose hidden heroism changed the course of history. Tue 9 June, 7.30pm £14 (£12) Genre: Drama
Wed 10 June, 7.15pm p24 £15 (£13.50) Genre: Live Broadcast/Opera
Wellingborough Cooperative Amateur Dramatic Society
Marjory, Edward and George A new comedy by Ian Townsend Produced in Association with Comedy Plays For 40 years self-taught medium Phyllis has been trying to contact her dead husband. With her sister and 3 showroom dummies she holds regular séances, yet never gets through to other side. But Phyllis get a shock when she discovers her gift is finally working and dummies Marjory, Edward and George prove they’re not so dumb after all…
Wed 10 – Sat 13 June, 7.45pm £8 (Wed only) £10 (Thu – Sat) Studio Genre: Community Drama
LIVE PROGRAMME Laughing Boy Comedy Club
Big Country
Beautiful music from the very best young soloists from the Royal Academy of Music:
Laughing Boy Comedy Club returns with another sterling line-up of the best comedians in town!
“Timeless anthems for a very Big Country... a body of work that sweeps away the test of time”
The Best of Big Country Tour
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Following the incredible success of their 30th Anniversary Steeltown tour, Big Country set off again on tour to celebrate their stunning catalogue of songs, taken from their multi-million selling and Number 1 hit albums. The band will perform classic hits and live favourites including Harvest Home, Fields of Fire, In a Big Country, Chance, Wonderland, Look Away, The Teacher plus many more.
Anna Orlik, violin Hannah Harnest, piano Programme to include Beethoven’s Spring Sonata and Spanish Suite by Manuel de Falla.
Wrenn School
Wrenn School Summer Spectacular Young people nowadays are... talented musicians, skillful, fun, motivated, good team players. For a happy evening of quality music making come and hear the Wrenn School musicians perform. Featuring the Wrenn School Orchestra, Brass Band, String Orchestra, Cello Ensemble, Jazz@Wrenn and the Caelestis Choir.
This is a standing gig.
Fri 12 June, 12.30pm £10 (including buffet lunch) Genre: Music
Fri 12 June, 8pm £12.50 (£10.50) Genre: Comedy
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Sat 13 June, 8pm £22 (£20) Genre: Music
Wed 17 June, 7.30pm £6 (£3.50) Family Ticket £17 (2 adults, 2 children) Genre: Community Music
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Lunchtime Music Series
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A Paines Plough and Pentabus Theatre Company production
Every Brilliant Thing by Duncan Macmillan. With Jonny Donahoe. Directed by George Perrin
The Edinburgh Festival and Off-Broadway hit You’re six years old. Mum’s in hospital. Dad says she’s ‘done something stupid’. She finds it hard to be happy. So you start to make a list of everything that’s brilliant about the world. Everything that’s worth living for. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Ice Cream Kung Fu Movies Burning Things Laughing so hard you shoot milk out your nose Construction cranes Me
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You leave it on her pillow. You know she’s read it because she’s corrected your spelling. Soon, the list will take on a life of its own.
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A new play about depression and the lengths we will go to for those we love. Based on true and untrue stories. “Heart-wrenching, hilarious... possibly one of the funniest plays you’ll ever see” ★ ★ ★ ★ The Guardian
Wed 17 June, 7.45pm £10 Special Offer: See page 5 for details Studio Genre: Drama
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NC Jazz
Shirley Nesbitt School of Dance
Two of a Mind
Dancenamique
The music of Paul Desmond and Gerry Mulligan Featuring the Chris Biscoe and Allison Neale Quintet, this new band explores Gerry Mulligan and Paul Desmond’s classic recordings, keeping their melodic interpretations, yet giving free reign to the personalities of the musicians in this quintet. Multiinstrumentalist Chris Biscoe, known for his alto sax but also baritone sax and American born altoist Allison Neale are accompanied by a trio of musicians: Colin Oxley, guitar, Jeremy Brown, bass and Stu Butterfield, drums.
Thu 18 June, 8pm £12.50 (£10.50) Studio Genre: Music
An evening of spectacular dance by the talented pupils of the Shirley Nesbitt School of Dance. You will be tapping your feet to the variety of dances of Ballet, Tap and Modern to include numbers from the shows, 60s and Glenn Miller. All proceeds to Special Care Baby Unit, Kettering General Hospital.
Fri 19 – Sat 20 June, 7.30pm £12 (£10) Genre: Community Dance
LIVE PROGRAMME The Magic Porridge Pot & Other Tasty Tales On today’s menu there is a trio of traditional and tasty tales to tantalize and tease. For starters we have the magic pot which won’t stop producing porridge. The main course is a delicious soup made from the scrummiest stone in the world and for pudding (if you can catch it) we have a walking talking Gingerbread Man, who is just asking to be munched! Oh Crumbs! These three yummy yarns which you know so well are served with unexpected spices and quirky flavours, along with Widdershins’ trademark ingredients of puppets, pop-up sets and original music. Sat 20 June, 11am & 2pm Adults £5, Under 16s £7 Special Offer: 1 adult free with every Under 16 ticket purchased Studio Genre: Children & Family
Back to Broadway Now in its 4th successful year, Back To Broadway, the UK’s No. 1 Musical Theatre show returns with a stunning new show for 2015. All the best-loved songs from the world’s greatest musicals are showcased in a spellbinding and captivating stage spectacular! The unforgettable One Day More from Les Misérables, the epic Circle Of Life from the award winning Lion King, the uplifting Time Of My Life from Dirty Dancing and the fantastic Defying Gravity from Wicked are just some of the timeless showstoppers performed live on stage by some of the country’s finest performers. So join us for an evening of non-stop entertainment that will leave you clamouring for more. Sun 21 June, 7.30pm £17.50 (£16) Genre: Music
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Northampton & Rugby Theatretrain
Les Misérables Schools Edition
Pick ‘n’ Mix
A musical by Alain Boubil and Claude-Michel Schonberg. Performed entirely by students, don’t miss one of the finest musicals ever written. Adapted and licensed by Josef Weinberger Ltd on behalf of Music Theatre International and Cameron Mackintosh.
Thu 25 – Fri 26 June, 7.30pm Sat 27 June, 2.30pm & 7.30pm £14.50 (£12.50) Genre: Community Musical
When in doubt - choose everybody’s favourites! This year’s Theatretrain show is a wonderful mixture of sweet songs, sticky dramas and crunchy dances! All of our performances have been picked from songs of the last 5 years and we’re very surprised at the wonderful mix! So dip in, find your favourites and enjoy the show!
Sun 28 June, 7pm £12 (£8) Genre: Community Music
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RED ROOM presents
English National Opera
Carmen (Live)
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Probably the most popular opera in the world. Carmen scandalised its earliest audiences with its raw depiction of lust in 19th-century Seville. In ENO’s popular production, the action is a full-on battle of the sexes, fought out in the arena of the Spanish bullring.
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Wed 1 July, 7.30pm p24 £15 (£13.50) Genre: Live Broadast/Opera
Slide By Slide The much requested return of this uniquely classy combination of talents led by trombone twins Kevin Grenfell and Richard Leach. With the backing of a high-class rhythm section, the ensemble’s diverse repertoire ranging from the traditional songbook through to the contemporary has something for everyone. Kevin Grenfell - trombone Richard Leach - trombone John Fellows - bass Rod Kelly - piano Graham Smith - drums
Hello America!
Paul Lamb & The King Snakes
On the eve of Independence Day and 150 years on from the American Civil War, Fiori Musicali present music from those early days. American oboist Gail Hennessy (one of the leading exponents of baroque and classical oboe) explores the impact of European music on American culture with Fiori’s founder and director Penelope Rapson. Enjoy the company of these two entertaining musicians as they discuss and perform music they love, and chat with them over lunch afterwards.
Paul Lamb & The King Snakes are today acknowledged globally as being amongst the very finest purveyors of Rhythm & Blues. Almost three decades and over 14 albums later Paul Lamb & the King Snakes continue to entertain their growing army of fans. This band has real feeling, not only for their music but for their audience and for each other.
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Gail Hennessy - oboe Penelope Rapson - harpsichord
Paul Lamb and the King Snakes bring mind blowing energy and electrifying stage presence to every show.
Thu 2 July, 8pm £12.50 (£10.50) Studio Genre: Music
Fri 3 July, 12.30pm £14 (£12) including buffet lunch Studio Genre: Music
Fri 3 July, 8pm £10 Genre: Music
LIVE PROGRAMME Youth Arts Festival
The Great American Road Trip
The club like no other returns for a special Independence Day celebration of all things American. Join us as we chart the very best culinary delights from across the United States through our 8 course menu, wrapped up in a head-spinning mix of cabaret and circus acts with a distinctive star-spangled feel.
Sat 4 July, 7.30pm £45 Special Deal: Book a table of 8 for the price of 7 tickets. Limited availability; call the Box Office to book. Genre: Cabaret
Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat A primary school production based on the well known West End musical.
Please keep checking our website for show times and latest information.
Mon 6 – Tue 14 July £6 Genre: Community
Thu 9 July, 7.30pm Adults £8 Under 18s £5 Genre: Community Musical
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Renaissance
The Castle Youth Arts Festival celebrates the very best talent within our Castle Youth Theatre and Musical Theatre groups. Members have been working hard over the past two terms to create a number of pieces that will be performed within this year’s festival. Come and join us to witness some of the latest young stars performing at The Castle this summer!
Stanwick Primary School
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Much Ado About Nothing
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Soul Legends The Feel Good Show of the Year
Oddsock’s Much Ado About Nothing is a high octane musical version of Shakespeare’s witty battle of the sexes peppered with well-known pop classics as the story of a solider, true love and deception play out to a soundtrack featuring White Wedding, Tainted Love and Holding Out for a Hero. The scene is set for a dramatic and hilarious conclusion as the true villains are confronted, the deception is revealed and the lovers are reunited in a musical climax that will raise the roof and get everyone on their feet.
Brand-new, live on stage, coming to you direct from the USA... it’s the music of soul legends Aretha Franklin, James Brown, Michael Jackson, Tina Turner, Lionel Richie, Barry White, Wilson Pickett, Earth Wind & Fire, George Benson, Sam & Dave, Eddie Floyd, The Emotions, Kool & the Gang, Chaka Khan, Edwin Starr and scores more.
Fri 10 July, 7.30pm £16 (£14) Genre: Comedy Drama
Sat 11 July, 7.30pm £22 (£20) Genre: Music
Talented singers and musicians, jaw-dropping choreography and costumes revive Respect, Soul Man, Ain’t Nobody, Knock On Wood, Midnight Hour, Sex Machine, Proud Mary, You’re My First My Last My Everything, Best Of My Love, River Deep Mountain High, Ain’t No Stopping Us Now, Beat It, Three Times a Lady, Get Down on It, I Feel Good and more. www.easytheatres.com
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Aliens Dress-Up Performance
This zany and hilarious tale based on the best-selling children’s book is wonderfully brought to life on stage for the very first time. With stunning effects, madcap action, original music (and lots of aliens of course!) this fantastically fresh and funny production will delight the whole family.
You’ll laugh your PANTS off! For a sneak preview go to underpantslive.com Wed 15 July, 4.30pm Thu 16 July, 10.30am & 4.30pm £12.50 Genre: Children & Family
“a close encounter of the most entertaining kind!” METRO
Our two favourite costumes will each win an Aliens Love Underpants goody bag.
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Aliens love underpants. Of every shape and size. But there are no underpants in space. So here’s a big surprise!
“an excellent show for the entire family” Primary Times
Aliens Love Underpants © Claire Freedman and Ben Cort 2007
Based on the book by Claire Freedman & Ben Cort Adapted & directed by Adam Bampton-Smith
Come to see the show dressed up as your favourite alien from the book - or just make one up!
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Laughing Boy Comedy Club The third instalment of this summer’s Laughing Boy Comedy Club presents another night of hilarious comedy from some of the UK’s funniest faces. NT Live
Everyman
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BAFTA winner and Academy Award® nominee Chiwetel Ejiofor (12 Years a Slave) takes the title role in this dynamic new production of one of English drama’s oldest plays, directed by the National Theatre’s new Director Rufus Norris (Broken, London Road).
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Everyman is successful, popular and riding high when Death comes calling. He is forced to abandon the life he has built and embark on a last, frantic search to recruit a friend, anyone, to speak in his defence. But Death is close behind, and time is running out. Thu 16 July, 7pm £15 (£13) Studio Genre: Live Broadcast / Drama
Lunchtime Music Series
Fri 17 July, 8pm, £12.50 (£10.50) Genre: Comedy
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Beautiful music from the very best young soloists from the Royal Academy of Music: Loewenberg Trio Michael Foyle, violin Raphael Lang, cello Hannah Harnest, piano
DM Dance Academy
Programme to include: Brahms – Piano Trio, Op. 8 Suk – Elegy for Piano Trio, Op. 23
You are invited to join our very talented dancers in a celebration of dance! Expect a few surprises along the way.
Live and Let Dance!
The Merchant of Venice In the melting pot of Venice, trade is God. With the gold flowing all is well, but when a contract between Bassanio and Shylock is broken, simmering racial tensions boil over. A wronged father, and despised outsider, Shylock looks to exact the ultimate price for a deal sealed in blood. Polly Findlay (Arden of Faversham 2014) directs Shakespeare’s uncompromising tragedy.
Fri 17 July, 12.30pm £10 (Including buffet lunch) Genre: Music
Sun 19 July, 4.30pm £12 Genre: Community Dance
Wed 22 July, 7pm p24 £15 (£13) Genre: Live Broadcast / Drama
LIVE PROGRAMME Dexterity - Estha Jones School of Dance
Alec Dankworth’s World Spirit
Dexterity Showcase 2015
World Spirit was formed in 2013 by bassist Alec Dankworth and includes his daughter vocalist Emily Dankworth, tenor saxophonist Brandon Allen, and drummer Winston Clifford. They play music by composers such as Duke Ellington, Jobim and W.C Handy and their musical influences are from places as diverse as Ireland, South America and Africa. Alec Dankworth was a member of The Dave Brubeck Quartet in 1990, Van Morrison’s Band in 1995, and Ginger Baker’s Jazz Confusion in 2013.
Dexterity presents our 5th annual production. We are a local school from Wollaston showcasing our work in Contemporary, Street, Jazz, Ballet, Acrobatics and Rhythmic Gymnastics. Our eclectic show will take you on a journey from East to West, from Light to Dark, from Princesses to Mafia.
Thu 23 July, 8pm £12.50 (£10.50) Studio Genre: Music
Fri 24 July, 7pm Sat 25 July, 2pm £10 Genre: Community Dance
Join us in watching our talented children as young as 4 years old through to our accomplished graduates now visiting professionals.
RSC Live from Stratford-upon-Avon
Othello Hugh Quarshie returns to the RSC as Othello opposite Lucian Msamati as Iago in this production directed by Iqbal Khan (Much Ado About Nothing, 2012). A fearsome warrior and loving husband, Othello is also an outsider whose victories have created enemies of his own. As they plot in the shadows, Othello realises too late that the greatest danger lies not in the hatred of others, but his own fragile and destructive pride. Wed 26 Aug, 7pm p24 £15 (£13) Genre: Live Broadcast / Drama
Castle Mountain Project
Rock Your Age 2015 An Indoor Music Festival featuring a number of bands to rock The Castle from 5pm to 11pm. On the bill: Still Remains, Stereo Skull, Dead Frequency, Neon Saturdays, Faye Clements and more. Sound by Blackstar Amplification.
Sat 29 Aug, 5pm Adult £5 Under 16s (supervised by an Adult) Free Genre: Community Music
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When you’re booking your tickets to our fantastic Summer season of events, don’t forget that we also have some delicious deals to tickle your tastebuds! Look out for our icon throughout the brochure to find out which shows, events and films you can accompany with one of our refreshment deals!
Lee Nelson: Suited and Booted
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Due to exceptional demand Lee Nelson’s brand new show has been extended into autumn 2015!
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Tasty Treats to Tickle your Tastebuds!
You may have seen him host Live at The Apollo, caught him singing on The X Factor, or trying to board the plane to the World Cup with the England squad, now come and experience the world through Lee’s eyes as he takes on the big issues: family, fatherhood, politics… and the true value of the Cadbury’s Creme Egg.
Cavern Beatles
Accompany your Laughing Boy Comedy nights with Chicken & Chips or Pizza & Potato wedges with a drink for just £7!*
On February 9th 1961, The Beatles made the first of their 292 appearances at the now legendary Cavern Club in Mathew Street, Liverpool. Exactly 54 years on, the band fully endorsed and licensed by the same club is embarking on a new era in their remarkable history.
Choose from the following drinks: • A pint of lager or real ale • 175ml glass of house white/red wine • A pint of pepsi/diet pepsi/orange/lemonade
Drawing on an extensive repertoire of hits and album tracks, the Cavern Beatles perform their entire 2 hour show completely live, using no backing tracks, producing a fully authentic representation of the music.
*vegetarian option available
Laughing Boy Comedy Clubs take place on Fri 15 May, Fri 12 June, Fri 17 July.
Make a night out of our Live Broadcast Season with canapés and prosecco for just £7! When you come to The Castle to enjoy our Live Broadcast sessions, why not treat yourself to a selection of delicious Canapés and a glass of Prosecco for just £7.** **Limited availability, refreshments are served during the first interval
Make more of your film experience: Why not add food and a bottled beer to your cinema experience for just £7!! ***
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Wed 11 Nov, 7.30pm £20 Genre: Comedy
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Sat 5 Sep, 7.30pm £19 Genre: Music
When you see this icon against a film screening, you can simply add the food and drink deal to your visit! Look out for the icon throughout the film section for films included in this offer. ***subject to availability. Bottled beer can be substituted for a half pint, draught soft drink. Refreshments are served from 1hr before the performance.
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Chappie (15) Selma (12A)
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Mon 20 Apr, 8pm Running time: 128 min
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Jupiter Ascending (12A)
Whiplash (15)
Fri 24 Apr, 7.30pm Running time: 127 mins Adults £6 Under 16s £3
Tue 21 Apr, 8pm Running time: 106 mins
White God (15)
The Duke of Burgundy (18)
Mon 27 Apr, 8pm Running time: 121 mins
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The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (PG) Tue 28 Apr, 2.30m & 8pm Running time: 122 mins
It Follows (15) Wed 29 Apr, 8pm Running time: 100mins
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Chappie is gifted and special. And like any child, Chappie will come under the influence of his surroundings - some good, some bad - and he will rely on his heart and soul to find his way in the world. But Chappie is different to anyone else: he is a robot - the first robot with the ability to think and feel for himself. And his life, his story, will change the way the world looks at robots and humans forever. With Dev Patel, Hugh Jackman & Sigourney Weaver.
Thu 23 Apr, 8pm Running time: 104 mins
Sat 2 May, 7.30pm Running time: 120 mins
Mon 11 May, 2.30pm & 8pm Running time: 101 mins
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SpongeBob SquarePants, the world’s favourite sea-dwelling invertebrate, comes ashore on a quest to discover the stolen recipe for Krabby Patties, encounters a pirate (Antonio Banderas), and takes part in his most super-heroic adventure yet.
Tue 26 May, 11am Wed 27 May, 3pm Adults £6 Under 16s £3 Running time: 92 mins
Home (U)
Suite Française (15)
When Oh, a loveable misfit from another planet, lands on Earth and finds himself on the run from his own people, he forms an unlikely friendship with an adventurous girl named Tip who is on a quest of her own. Through a series of comic adventures, Oh comes to understand that being different and making mistakes is all part of being human and, together, Oh and Tip discover the true meaning of the word ‘home’. A new DreamWorks animation. Steve Martin, Jennifer Lopez & Rihanna are amongst the voices.
Set during the German occupation of France in the 1940s, Lucille Angellier (Michelle Williams) awaits news from her husband, a prisoner of war. As Parisian refugees pour into their small town, followed by a regiment of German soldiers, Lucille’s life is turned upside down complicated by the arrival of refined German officer, Bruno (Matthias Schoenaerts). A story of the power of love and the tragedy of war. With Kristin Scott Thomas.
Tue 26 May, 3pm Wed 27 May, 11am Adults £6, Under 16s £3 Running time: 93 mins
Tue 26 May, 8pm Running time: 107 mins
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Alice Howland (Julianne Moore in a BAFTA-winning performance), happily married with three grown children, is a renowned linguistics professor who starts to forget words. When she receives a diagnosis of Early-Onset Alzheimer’s Disease, Alice and her family find their bonds thoroughly tested. Her struggle to stay connected to who she once was is frightening, heartbreaking, and inspiring.
The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water (U)
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Cinderella (U)
Wild Tales (15)
The Gunman (15)
Socially awkward teenager Nathan (Asa Butterfield) struggles to connect with people including his mother (Sally Hawkins). Finding comfort in numbers and mentored by his unconventional teacher, Mr Humphreys (Rafe Spall), Nathan finds new confidence when he joins the British team at the International Mathematics Olympiad.
Young Ella (Lily James) finds herself at the mercy of her cruel stepmother (Cate Blanchett) and stepsisters, who reduce her to the role of scullery maid. An invitation to a palace ball gives Ella hope that she might reunite with the dashing stranger (Richard Madden) she has met in the woods, but she is prevented from going. Help arrives in the form of a kindly beggar woman with a magic touch. A live action re-telling of the famous tale, directed by Kenneth Branagh.
Inequality, injustice and the demands of the world we live in cause stress for many people. This Argentinian drama shows us six everyday encounters in which characters give in to the undeniable pleasure of losing control.
A former special forces soldier (Sean Penn) tries to reconnect with his long time love but, following the assassination of a politician, must first go on the run from London to Barcelona and across Europe to clear his name. Action thriller with Idris Elba & Javier Bardem.
Sat 30 May, 3pm & 7pm Adults £6 Under 16s £3 Running time: 113 mins
Mon 1 June, 8pm Running time: 122 mins
This life-affirming story follows the unconventional relationship between student and teacher and the unfathomable experience of first love when Nathan falls for his Chinese counterpart, Zhang Mei.
Wed 27 May, 8pm Adults £6, Under 16s £3 Running time: tbc
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Tue 2 June, 8pm Running time: 115 mins
FILM Woman in Gold (cert tbc)
Child 44 (cert tbc)
Australian farmer Joshua Connor (Russell Crowe) refuses to accept the loss of his three sons at Gallipoli and travels to Turkey to search for them. There he finds some fresh hope and also love for hotel owner Ayshe (Olga Kurylenko). Russell Crowe also directs this post World War I drama.
Josh (Ben Stiller) and Cornelia (Naomi Watts) are a childless married couple in their mid-forties. As their other friends settle down, they befriend a younger and more exciting couple (Adam Driver & Amanda Seyfried). At first the energy of hanging out with the younger generation is exhilarating, but then Josh begins to suspect his new best friend might not be as straightforward as he first thought. Comedy drama directed by Noah Baumbach.
Sixty years after fleeing Vienna during World War II, Maria Altmann (Helen Mirren), an elderly Jewish woman, attempts to reclaim family possessions seized by the Nazis, among them Klimt’s famous painting of The Lady in Gold. Together with her inexperienced but determined young lawyer Randy Schoenberg (Ryan Reynolds), Maria battles against the establishment and is forced to confront difficult truths about the past along the way.
Wed 3 June, 2.30pm & 8pm Running time: 111 mins
Mon 8 June, 8pm Running time: 97 mins
Thu 11 June, 2.30pm & 8pm Running time: tbc
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In this high stakes thriller set in Stalinist Russia, a senior member of the secret police (Tom Hardy) is framed by a colleague for treason and exiled to a remote outpost. Here he unearths a series of mysterious murders and vows to catch the elusive killer despite powerful members of the government who wish to silence him. With Gary Oldman & Noomi Rapace. Based on the novel by Tom Rob Smith.
Mon 15 June, 8pm Running time: tbc
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While We’re Young (15)
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The Water Diviner (15)
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A Little Chaos (cert tbc)
The Falling (cert tbc)
Sabine (Kate Winslet) is a strong-willed and talented landscape designer chosen to build one of the main gardens at King Louis XIV’s new palace at Versailles. In her new position of power, she challenges gender and class barriers while also becoming professionally and romantically entangled with the court’s renowned landscape artist André Le Notre (Matthias Schoenaerts). A romantic period drama directed by and starring Alan Rickman.
It’s 1969 at a strict English girls’ school where charismatic Abbie (Florence Pugh) and intense and troubled Lydia (Maisie Williams) are best friends. After a tragedy occurs at the school, a mysterious fainting epidemic breaks out threatening the stability of all involved. The authorities claim that there is nothing seriously wrong, but Lydia refuses to accept this and, in seeking the truth, discovers a long buried secret. With Maxine Peake.
Tue 16 June, 2.30pm & 8pm Running time: tbc
Mon 22 June, 8pm Running time: tbc
Far From the Madding Crowd (cert tbc)
Moomins on the Riviera (cert tbc)
Independent, beautiful and headstrong Bathsheba Everdene (Carey Mulligan) attracts three very different suitors: Gabriel Oak (Matthias Schoenaerts), a sheep farmer; Frank Troy (Tom Sturridge), a handsome and reckless Sergeant; and William Boldwood (Michael Sheen), a prosperous and mature bachelor. Thomas Hardy’s timeless story of Bathsheba’s choices and passions explores the nature of relationships and the human ability to overcome hardship through resilience and perseverance. Mon 29 June, 2.30pm & 8pm Running time: tbc
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The Moomins, Snorkmaiden and Little My, in search of adventure, set sail for the Riviera, where, after a journey fraught with menacing storms and desert island dangers, Snorkmaiden is dazzled by the attentions of a playboy and Moomin learns about jealousy. Moominpappa befriends an aristocrat and an exasperated Moominmamma retires to the calm of their boat to wait for her family to come to their senses. Beautiful, hand-drawn animation based on Tove Jansson’s original comic strips.
Sat 18 July, 3pm Adults £6, Under 16s £3 Running time: tbc
FILM The Age of Adaline (cert tbc)
Tomorrowland (cert tbc)
When charismatic terrorist Adem Qasim escapes from MI5 custody, the legendary Harry Pearce (Peter Firth), Head of Counter Terrorism, is blamed. With MI5 on its knees and facing reform, disgraced rookie operative Will Holloway (Kit Harington) is the only person who can piece the mystery together. A high-octane cinematic incarnation of the hugely successful TV series.
Maria Enders (Juliette Binoche) is an actress at the peak of her career asked to perform in a revival of a play that had made her famous twenty years earlier. With her assistant (Kristen Stewart), she goes to Sils Maria, a remote region of the Alps, to rehearse. There she encounters a young Hollywood starlet with a penchant for scandal (Chloë Grace Moretz) who Maria finds to be, in essence, an unsettling reflection of herself.
After miraculously remaining 29 years old for almost eight decades, Adaline (Blake Lively) has lived a solitary existence, not allowing herself to get close to anyone who might reveal her secret. But a chance encounter with charismatic philanthropist Ellis (Michiel Huisman) reignites her passion for life and romance. When a weekend with his parents (Harrison Ford & Kathy Baker) threatens to uncover the truth, Adaline makes a decision that will change her life forever.
Bound by a shared destiny, former boy-genius Frank (George Clooney), jaded by disillusionment, and Casey (Britt Robertson), a bright, optimistic teenager bursting with scientific curiosity, embark on a dangerous mission to unearth the secrets of an enigmatic place somewhere in time and space known only as Tomorrowland. What they must do there changes the world - and them - forever. A riveting, mystery adventure from Walt Disney Studios.
Sat 18 July, 7.30pm Running time: tbc
Mon 20 July, 8pm Running time: tbc
Tue 21 July, 2.30pm & 8pm Running time: tbc
Sat 25 July, 7.30pm Adults £6 Under 16s £3 Running time: tbc
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Clouds of Sils Maria (cert tbc)
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Spooks: The Greater Good (cert tbc)
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Classic Films John Le Carré Season
Four selected films from the novels of John Le Carré - from the first adaptation of 50 years ago to the most recent depict the moral ambiguities of the world of espionage and the human effects on those caught up in it. Four thrilling stories of loyalty and betrayal, of ruthlessness and compassion. All classic films are screened in our Studio theatre
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The Deadly Affair The Spy Who Came In From the Cold (1965) (PG) (1966) (12A)
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Worn out British agent Alec Leamas (Oscar-nominated Richard Burton) goes behind the Iron Curtain on one final mission. George Smiley is on hand to bring him home. With Claire Bloom. Wed 6 May, 7pm Running time: 107 mins
A Most Wanted Man (2014) (15)
A half-starved young Russian man is smuggled into Hamburg and both German and US agencies take a close interest. Is he what he says he is or something other? An oppressed victim or a dangerous extremist? With Philip Seymour Hoffmann & Rachel McAdams. Wed 20 May, 7pm Running time: 119 mins
A British agent (BAFTA-nominated James Mason) sets out to uncover the hidden facts behind a British government official’s apparent suicide. An adaptation of Le Carré’s first novel Call for the Dead directed by Sidney Lumet. Fri 19 June, 7pm Running time: 103 mins
Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (2011) (15)
George Smiley (Oscar-nominated Gary Oldman) comes out of retirement to seek out a potential mole at the very heart of the British secret service. With Colin Firth & Benedict Cumberbatch. Fri 17 July, 7pm Running time: 122 mins
Maison Foo exist to create mischievous new theatre that challenges audiences and tickles their imagination. They devise visual theatre that collides the everyday with the surreal, drawing on influences of puppetry, clowning and physical theatre. The company tour their work nationally and have previously visited The Castle with their greedy tale for grown ups Pendulum’s Bargain Emporium. ‘We are really excited to be retuning for our second residency and to be making new work with The Castle’s support. Our previous incubation week in the studio was so invaluable, we can’t wait to return for a two week residency and see what is created!?’ Bethany Sheldon Joint Artistic Director
The piece they are starting to develop at The Castle stems from an unknown heritage Joint Artistic Directors Kathryn and Bethany share, their mysterious absent Irish Grandads..... Follow their process whilst in residence on twitter @maisonfoo or facebook. www.maisonfoo.co.uk The Grandad project is supported using public funding by Arts Council England and has been cocommissioned by In Good Company, The Castle Wellingborough, South Street Arts, Dance 4 and Lincoln Drill Hall, with further support by mac Birmingham and Derby Museums.
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SUMMER TERM WORKSHOPS BEGIN W/C: MON 20 APRIL
Castle Youth Theatre
Castle Youth Dance (8yrs+)
Castle Youth Musical Theatre
Participants will study a wide variety of drama techniques, in a professional theatre environment. Come along to CYT to learn skills in teamwork, confidence and communication; developed through games, exercises and script work.
This new class is designed as an introduction to contemporary dance, for those who are new to the art form or looking to gain more experience. The sessions will be a fun and creative exploration of dance, with opportunities to be part of performances and events throughout the year. Wednesday 5pm – 6.30pm £60.50 per term (11 weeks)
This fun packed session will teach you a cross range of skills to help develop you as an all-round performer. CYMT members learn acting, singing and dancing through a series of high energy classes.
Early Years (4-6yrs) Tuesday or Friday 4pm – 4.45pm £44 per term (11 weeks) Juniors (7-10yrs) Tuesday or Friday 5pm – 6.30pm £60.50 per term (11 weeks) Middles (11-14yrs) Tuesday or Friday 7pm – 8.30pm £60.50 per term (11 weeks) Seniors (15-18yrs) Monday* or Wednesday 6pm – 8pm £66 per term (11 weeks) *Term starts Mon 13 Apr
Castle Youth Dance Company (14yrs+) In partnership with Two Thirds Sky, CYD is led by a professional dance artist who delivers weekly contemporary technique and creative sessions. There are exciting performance opportunities, as well as the chance to work with a wide variety of visiting companies and practitioners. Supported by Dance4’s Centre for Advanced Training Programme, the group is designed to challenge those with an interest in contemporary dance. Wednesday 7pm – 8.30pm £60.50 per term (11 weeks)
Early years (4-6 yrs) Monday* 4pm – 4.45pm £44 per term (11 weeks) Juniors (7-9yrs) Saturday 10am – 11.30am £60.50 per term (11 weeks) Middles (10-13yrs) Saturday 12pm – 1.30pm £60.50 per term (11 weeks) Seniors (14-18yrs) Saturday 2pm – 3.30pm £60.50 per term (11 weeks) *Term starts Mon 13 Apr
How to book Simply go to www.thecastle.org.uk/participate and download the registration form, complete it and bring it to the Box Office along with your membership payment for the term. Or come into the Box Office, collect your registration form
Castle Youth TV (14yrs+)
The Castle offers a fun and relaxed weekly music making session designed for 0 – 3 years and their parents. Participants will learn songs and take part in musical activities from many cultures and get creative with puppets, scarves, instruments and more! Parents and children will develop music and language skills, make new friends and work creatively together. These sessions offer a welcoming and informal introduction to music making. Friday 1.45pm – 2.30pm £2 per child per session
This exciting weekly session offers the chance to get hands on with film, TV and media equipment and learn the craft behind creating great programmes and content. From storyboards to production planning, camera operating to editing, computer animation to scoring a film, this session presents an amazing opportunity to learn these skills prior to the launch of our new TV Station project later this year. There are also wider opportunities to work in collaboration with out Castle Youth classes and with visiting professional companies. Monday 6pm – 8pm £88 per term (11 weeks)
and they can then process your form, along with your payment. For further information please contact the participation team on 01933 229 022 Dept 8 option 2 or email our Youth Theatre Leader: gary@thecastle.org.uk
Theatre Arts Classes (21yrs+) This fun and relaxed weekly group will offer sessions to help you develop skills such as voice techniques, acting styles, working with texts and devising. Whether you are a beginner or want to brush up on your skills, this class will give you the opportunity to meet new people in a professional theatre environment. Thursday 10.30am - 12pm £33 per term (11 weeks)
Turrets (18yrs+) The Adult Actors Group
Turrets will return in September 2015, with a brand new look! Our adult actors group will take on a company format, where people aged 18+ will have the opportunity to audition for a show that will be performed in our Studio theatre. Keep an eye out for further details soon! For more information on how to get involved, please contact gary@thecastle.org.uk
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Castle Youth Music (0-3yrs)
PARTICIPATION
CLASSES FOR ADULTS
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PARTICIPATION
Help us celebrate the 150th Anniversary of Alice in Wonderland this summer at The Castle. Join us for three weeks of Wonderland workshops, performance opportunities and maybe even a game of croquet.
Wonderland Academy (7-12yrs) Don’t be late for this summer’s Wonderland Academy! The White Rabbit invites you to jump down the rabbit hole and learn lots of new skills through six theatrical workshops.
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Mon 27 July – Drama Day 10.30am – 12pm: Alice’s Crazy Creatures 1pm – 2.30pm: Tulgey Woods Tales!
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Tue 28 July – Art Day 10.30am – 12pm: Crazy Croquet Chalks 1pm – 2.30pm: Topsey Turvey Tea-Party Wed 29 July – Dance Day 10.30am – 12pm: Lobster Quadrille Line Dancing 1pm – 2.30pm: Tea Dance Twist Workshops are £6 each or join us at all 6 workshops for £30 Bring your child along for a whole day of Wonderland Fun! Full days from 8.30am–5pm are £25 a day or book all three days for £60 (price includes two workshops detailed above).
Alice in Wonderland – Play In a Week! (10-17yrs) Directed by Gary L Johnson and Sam Gooding Choreography by Alex Leonard Join us as we transform our Studio Theatre into the magical world of Alice in Wonderland. Participants will have one week to create a production with our participation team – or it will be off with their heads! Enjoy five Wacky, Wonderful Wonderland days of acting, singing and bringing characters to life for the stage. Alice in Wonderland Play In a Week will culminate in a public performance at The Castle for family and friends. Mon 3 – Thu 6 Aug, 10am – 4pm Fri 7 Aug, 11am – 8pm Fri 7 Aug performance: 7pm £50 members** £70 non-members **members are participants who take part in our weekly classes.
Splat – Wacky Wonderland (10-17yrs) Pack the cards and tidy the teapots, we’re continuing our Wonderland Summer activities with Splat – Wacky Wonderland! Join us in the Castle rehearsal room for three fun filled days of making your own artwork – with a Wonderland twist. Participants will have the opportunity to create their own pieces of artwork from a number of magical settings including the rabbit hole, Mad Hatter’s Tea Party and the mystical gardens to name a few. Mon 17 – Wed 19 Aug 10am – 3pm £40 Please note SPLAT – WACKY WONDERLAND takes place over three days – creating pieces to take home after the final workshop. Each day will include a supervised hour lunch.
DAPA Festival 2015
Bamboozle
Join us for another year of fun inclusive arts activities for schools, community groups and families.
As well as their main house show, Along the Riverbank, we are excited to welcome Bamboozle to DAPA this year, who will be offering a series of performances for young people with profound and multiple learning disabilities.
This year there will be a relaxed film screening followed by craft activities, a workshop led by Isebrook College and a performance platform for schools and groups to take part in.
Young Creations and So..! Dancers Young Creations and So..! Dancers provide creative opportunities for people with and without disabilities to participate in the arts. Regular sessions develop self-esteem, confidence and teamwork. Both groups provide outreach programmes for schools, open access sessions and holiday programmes for members of the community. Friday 4pm – 5.45pm Open access session (£2.50 per week) For more information email veronica.broomhall@gmail.com
PARTICIPATION
This summer, The Castle has a wide variety of inclusive shows and activities on offer, some of which are specifically designed for people with profound and multiple learning disabilities.
Catalyst Catalyst Theatre Arts’ aim is for every child to have access to creative ways of learning in order for them to be encouraged to achieve something amazing. They offer a multi-arts approach to their work to encourage and develop creative skills and awareness in fun ways. Catalyst are supported by The Castle on their current Youth Music funded work; Tunes Together, a music project offering opportunities for whole families with children with additional needs to come together to enjoy regular music making activities. www.catalyst-theatre.co.uk
For more information on any of the activities happening this season and to find out how you or your group can take part, please contact alex@thecastle.org.uk.
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Disability Work at The Castle
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PARTICIPATION Storytime
Two Thirds Sky
Weekly interactive story-telling sessions for under 5s and their grown-ups!
Two Thirds Sky are the dance company in residence at The Castle. They have worked across the East Midlands and Eastern region since 2005, under artistic director Lisa Spackman. The company has a particular focus on the relationship between heritage, environment and performance, leading to work made for outdoor spaces, with video technology and for theatre.
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Join the Storyteller on the Castle Carpet and be drawn into wonderful worlds of adventure as we unlock your imaginations! Each week families can enjoy discovering new stories and characters linked to the exciting programme on offer at The Castle.
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FREE! 10.30am – 12pm Mon 20, 27 April Mon 11, 18 May Mon 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 June Mon 6, 13 July Advance booking advised. Call our Box Office on 01933 270 007 to book your place. Places can be booked in advance in a block of 5 sessions.
The company’s residency at The Castle provides a springboard to produce work on a national level, and acts as a base to continue to develop dance in the East Midlands area; including The Castle Youth Dance classes in partnership with Dance4. Currently the company are embarking on a site specific heritage piece, Eventide, which includes both professional and community dancers as well as young people from the region. www.twothirdssky.co.uk
Cultural Walks around Wellingborough Local Historian, Jon-Paul Carr, will take a tour of the artistic side of Wellingborough’s Past. Faces, places, spaces and events that have contributed to the cultural heritage of the town will be explored. You will hear about artistes, performances, music, cinemas, music halls, theatres, poets and writers - as you explored times past in the heart of Wellingborough’ town centre. The walk will start at The Castle and will last up to 90 minutes and finish back at The Castle for tea/coffee and cake! Tue 16 June, 7pm - 8.30pm Sat 18 July, 2.30pm - 4pm £7 including tea/coffee and cake at the end of the walk
36th International Waendel Walk The only joint IML/IVV walking event in the UK Fri 8 May – Sun 10 May
Choices of 5, 10, 15, 25 and 42km routes, on Saturday and Sunday, for walkers across fields, footpaths and roads visiting local villages. All routes start and finish at The Castle. Commencing with a parade and Friendship walks of 5 and 10km walks on Friday night, with live entertainment. Organised and run by the Borough Council of Wellingborough. Book online via The Castle. Please visit www.wellingborough. gov.uk for more detailed information on the walk routes, medals for participants, participation, etc. Tel: Julia Wells, Waendel Walk Co-ordinator 01933 229 777
Introducing our corporate membership scheme
The Castle Business Club Put your business in the spotlight! As the creative hub of Wellingborough, The Castle is proud to offer a wide range of exciting theatrical productions, live music, film and events right on your doorstep all year round! With a footfall of approximately 100,000 customers each year, The Castle Business Club is a fantastic opportunity to spread your company message to a targeted local audience whilst also raising your CSR profile across the borough, county and beyond. With corporate entertaining and employee benefit packages available too, the Business Club promises to both promote and entertain your company. No matter the size or industry of your business, our flexible and targeted business packages mean that you can choose the membership level that best suits your company’s requirements. All of our four membership levels include the Core Benefits package, with added bolt on benefits to create the perfect bespoke package for you. With memberships starting from as little as £495 +VAT per year, find out how The Castle and your company can start working together today! Contact Anna Denny, Fundraising and Development Manager on 01933 270007 or email anna@thecastle.org.uk for more information.
SPECIAL INTRODUCTORY OFFER! Ideal for small businesses, First Time Business Club Members can pay just £195 +VAT for their first year of membership! Contact Anna to find out more…
FRIENDS OF THE CASTLE
There are lots of reasons to join The Castle Friends membership scheme: from discounted tickets on a wide range of live events and films; a priority booking period; the opportunity to meet other people like you who share your passion for theatre and film; the chance for you to make a valuable contribution to The Castle’s development, success and future; and much more. For more information: visit www.thecastle.org.uk, call the Box Office on 01933 270 007 or scan the QR code.
With three different membership levels to choose from, you can tailor your membership to suit your preferences. All of our Friends membership levels benefit from all of the following: Advanced delivery of The Castle brochure ■ Priority brochure booking period ■ 10% discounts at The Castle bar & kitchen ■
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VISUAL ARTS
Image: Alexandra Mazareanu
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VISUAL ARTS Young Creations and FutureStarts SO…! Physical Theatre Focusing on the Future
Wellingborough and Alexandra Mazareanu District Camera Club On the Way to Somewhere
Matisse Jazz Cut-Outs
Exhibition of Photography
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Our recent visit to the Tate Modern’s exhibition of Henri Matisse’s Jazz Cut-Outs, among the most admired and influential works of his career, inspired us to combine contemporary dance with visual arts.
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As dancers, we improvised individual body shapes, merging into freeze frames and movements. Including different levels, solo, trios and group formations using lighting and the colours Matisse used in his cut-outs.
May Location: Gallery
This collection of images has been created by local Year 10 and Year 11 students who have used photography as a means to tap into their own creativity and to help re-focus on their own learning, self-development and future direction. This exhibition represents part of the work created towards achieving an Art & Designbased vocational qualification. www.myfuturestarts.today
This popular club, founded in 1950, presents their annual exhibition for all of Wellingborough to enjoy. Open to all camera enthusiasts, the club promotes the appreciation of all areas of photography and aims to bring together all those interested in this great hobby. “Passionate About Photography” www.wellingboroughcameraclub. org.uk
May Location: Exhibition Wall
June Location: Gallery
Acrylics, oil and pencil on canvas and paper in bright natural colours make up a dazzling exhibition of landscapes of the natural world across four seasons featuring dawn and dusk, sun and snow and flora. Majestic trees and wide open spaces allow your eyes to breathe... “My love of the outdoors inspires my art with wide open vistas, cosy forest walks and fields of beautiful flowers.” Alexandra Mazareanu
June Location: Exhibition Wall
VISUAL ARTS Wellingborough & Beyond Wellingborough is the starting point for this technology-enhanced photographic exhibition which extends into surrounding counties as Max explores new areas and revisits some of his favourite locations. “By removing modern day clutter, such as yellow lines and TV aerials, whilst maintaining a photographic quality, I can enhance an image to create something timeless, not seen before.”
Lynne Harris Aspects of Water A love of the coast inspires much of Lynne’s work as seen in this exhibition of seascapes, landscapes and other watery scenes. Whilst particularly fond of the Pembrokeshire coastline, Lynne is always on the lookout for good views locally and when visiting new areas. Included here are scenes of the Dorset and Norfolk coastlines, as well as local scenes from Northamptonshire.
Max Green
July & August Location: Gallery
July & August Location: Exhibition Wall
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INFORMATION ON US
How to get in touch In person
By telephone
Or online
The Castle, Castle Way, Wellingborough, NN8 1XA
Box Office 01933 270 007 Admin 01933 229 022
www.thecastle.org.uk
How to pay
We accept cash, credit/debit cards, cheque, postal orders, and National Theatre tokens (Please note: National Theatre tokens can only be accepted in person). There is a £1.50 booking fee levied on all bookings except for those paid in cash, in person at the Box Office; this is one fee per booking, not per ticket. The booking fee is not levied on classes.
Reservations, Re-sales and Refunds
Ticket reservations are held for three working days, or until 24 hours before the start of the show if that’s sooner. All tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangable except when an event is cancelled. We can accept your tickets for resale, however The Castle’s own unsold tickets take priority. A charge of £1 per ticket (to a maximum of £5) will be charged for tickets resold on your behalf.
Selected shows offer all or some of the following concessions with valid ID; Under 18s, Full Time Students, Over 60s, Job Seekers & Disabled Patrons. For specific concession availability please speak to a member of box office staff. Customers may only use one discount per event, i.e. Friends discount, Multibuy discounts, Family Tickets or promo codes.
Community Hires
The Castle frequently makes its facilities available for hire to community and voluntary groups. Whilst we attempt at all times to safeguard customers’ interest, The Castle can accept no responsibility for the quality, content, discount policies or pricing of these events.
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Latecomers will not be admitted until a suitable break in the performance.
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The use of camera, tape recorder and video equipment is strictly forbidden during performances.
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Postal Charges
Children aged 18 months & under may sit on a parent or guardian’s lap for most shows free of charge. More details are available from the Box Office.
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Concessions and Discounts/Offers
Companions come free on selected shows. Please check with the Box Office for our discount prices.
The Castle (Wellingborough) Ltd is a Registered Charity No.1028809 in receipt of financial support from the Borough Council of Wellingborough. Company Registration No.2867446. VAT No.638 353523. All information in this brochure was correct at time of printing – Mar 2015. ©The Castle (Wellingborough) Limited. The Management reserves the right to make any necessary changes without prior notice.
Access
Thank you
The Castle is easily accessible to all.
The Castle would like to thank the following companies for their generous support this season:
Wheelchair users have easy access to all areas of the building via ramps and lifts. Parking for disabled is available and cars can drop off patrons at the main doors. There are ten spaces for wheelchairs for users in the main auditorium and a minimum of two in the studio. Early booking is advisable: In the event of sell-out performances, unsold wheelchair seats will be sold to any customer from 3 days prior to the event date. To ensure your safety we request that wheelchair users bring a friend or companion to assist them.
By Car Head for Wellingborough town centre and follow the signs. Use the map to guide you round the one-way system. Parking There is level free parking for 130 cars behind The Castle.
INFORMATION ON US
How To Find Us
Hearing and seeing guide dogs are welcome into all areas of the building. A bowl of water can be provided. Infra-Red Sound Enhancement is available in the Main Auditorium and Studio. Headsets should be booked 10 days in advance through the Box Office, to guarantee availability.
By Bus All buses stop at the central bus stop in Church Street which is only a three minute walk away.
Please use your TDD announcer. Hearing guide dogs are welcome.
By train Regular Inter City trains serve Wellingborough from London St Pancras, Bedford, Kettering, Market Harborough and Leicester.
This free service is available thanks to Northamptonshire Association for The Blind and Wellingborough Talking Newspaper. Braille, recorded or large print brochures are available by calling the Box Office on 01933 270 007
With special thanks to The Friends of The Castle, Heart 96 FM, BBC Radio Northampton and Connect FM. Extra special thanks to our fantastic team of volunteer stewards and envelope stuffers.
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Date
Time
Title
Sat 2 May
7.30pm
Chappie (15)
Film
Tue 5 May
7.15pm
La Fille Mal Gardee
Broadcast Arts
Wed 6 May
7pm
The Spy Who Came In From the Cold (1965) (PG)
Film
Mud Morganfield
Music
Mon 11 May 2.30pm & 8pm
Still Alice (12A)
Film
Wed 13 May 1pm
dapa Community Arts Platform
Community
Page
May
Wed 6 May
Date
Time
Title
Genre
Page
June
8pm
26
Mon 1 June
8pm
Wild Tales (15)
Film
28
7
Tue 2 June
7.45pm
Unforgettable
Drama
12
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Tue 2 June
8pm
The Gunman (15)
Film
28
Wed 3 June
2.30pm & 8pm
The Water Diviner (15)
Film
29
7
Thu 4 June
7pm
Man & Superman
Broadcast Arts
12
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Thu 4 June
8pm
New Orleans Heat
Music
13
Fri 5 June
7.30pm
Reduced Shakespeare Company
Comedy Drama
13
Thu 14 May
7.30pm
Let’s Hang On
Music
8
Sat 6 June
11am & 2pm
Along the Riverbank
Children & Family 13
Thu 14 May
8pm
Jeremy Huggett’s Harlem Five
Music
8
Sat 6 June
7.30pm
Magic of The Bee Gees
Music
13
Fri 15 May
12.30pm
Lunchtime Music Series
Music
9
Mon 8 June
8pm
While We’re Young (15)
Film
29
Fri 15 May
8pm
Laughing Boy Comedy Club
Comedy
9
Tue 9 June
7.30pm
Sat 16 May
11am & 2pm
The Worried Walrus
Children & Family
9
Wed 10 June 7.15pm
Sat 16 May
8pm
Polly and the Billets Doux
Music
9
Tue 19 May
7.30pm
The Pirates of Penzance
Broadcast Arts
10
A Most Wanted Man (2014) (15)
Film
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Wed 20 May 7.30pm
Hairspray
Community
10
Thu 21 May
7.30pm
Hairspray
Community
10
Thu 21 May
8pm
The Samuel Eagles Quartet
Music
Fri 22 May
12.30pm
Handel & Telemann Trios
Music
Wed 20 May 7pm
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Genre
That Is All You Need to Know
Drama
14
La Bohéme
Broadcast Arts
14
Wed 10 June 7.45pm
Marjory, Edward and George
Community
14
Thu 11 June 2.30pm & 8pm
Woman in Gold (cert tbc)
Film
29
Thu 11 June 7.45pm
Marjory, Edward and George
Community
14
Fri 12 June
12.30pm
Lunchtime Music Series
Music
15
Fri 12 June
7.45pm
Marjory, Edward and George
Community
14
10
Fri 12 June
8pm
Laughing Boy Comedy Club
Comedy
15
10
Sat 13 June
7.45pm
Marjory, Edward and George
Community
14
8pm
Fri 22 May
7.30pm
Hairspray
Community
10
Sat 13 June
Big Country
Music
15
Sat 23 May
2.30pm & 7.30pm Hairspray
Community
10
Mon 15 June 8pm
Child 44 (cert tbc)
Film
29
Tue 26 May
11am
Film
27
Tue 16 June
A Little Chaos (cert tbc)
Film
30
Wed 17 June 7.30pm
Wrenn School Summer Spectacular
Community
15
Wed 17 June 7.45pm
Every Brilliant Thing
Drama
16
Thu 18 June 8pm
Two of a Mind
Music
16
Fri 19 June
7pm
The Deadly Affair (1966) (12A)
Film
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Fri 19 June
7.30pm
Dancenamique
Community
16
Sat 20 June
11am & 2pm
The Magic Porridge Pot & Other Tasty Tales
Children & Family 17
Sat 20 June
7.30pm
The Spongebob Movie: Sponge Out Of Water (U)
Tue 26 May
3pm
Home (U)
Film
27
Tue 26 May
8pm
Suite Franchise (15)
Film
27
Wed 27 May 11am
Home (U)
Film
27
Wed 27 May 3pm
The Spongebob Movie: Sponge Out Of Water (U)
Film
27
Wed 27 May 8pm
X+Y (cert tbc)
Film
28
Thu 28 May
12pm & 3pm
STATik
Children & Family 11
Fri 29 May
7pm
Noah A Musical Adventure
Drama
11
Fri 29 May
7.45pm
Persuasion
Drama
11
Sat 30 May
12pm & 3pm
Land of the Dragon ‘Gwlad y Ddraig’
Children & Family 12
Sat 30 May
3pm & 7pm
Cinderella (U)
Film
28
2.30pm & 8pm
Dancenamique
Community
16
Sun 21 June 7.30pm
Back to Broadway
Music
17
Mon 22 June 8pm
The Falling (cert tbc)
Film
30
Thu 25 June 7.30pm
Les Miserables Schools Edition
Community
17
Time
Title
Genre
Page
Fri 26 June
7.30pm
Les Miserables Schools Edition
Community
17
Sat 27 June
2.30pm & 7.30pm Les Miserables Schools Edition
Community
17
Community
17
Sun 28 June 7pm
Pick ‘n’ Mix
Mon 29 June 2.30pm & 8pm
Far From the Madding Crowd (cert tbc) Film
30
July Wed 1 July
7.30pm
Carmen
Broadcast Arts
18
Thu 2 July
8pm
Slide by Slide
Music
18
Fri 3 July
12.30pm
Hello America
Music
18
Fri 3 July
8pm
Paul Lamb & the King Snakes
Music
18
Sat 4 July
7.30pm
Renaissance
Cabaret
19
Mon 6 – Tue 14 July
Various
Youth Arts Festival
Community
19
Thu 9 July
7.30pm
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
Community
19
Fri 10 July
7.30pm
Much Ado About Nothing
Comedy Drama
20
Sat 11 July
7.30pm
Soul Legends
Music
20
Wed 15 July
4.30pm
Aliens Love Underpants
Children & Family 21
Thu 16 July
10.30am
Aliens Love Underpants
Children & Family 21
Thu 16 July
4.30pm
Aliens Love Underpants
Children & Family 21
Thu 16 July
7pm
Everyman
Broadcast Arts
22
Fri 17 July
12.30pm
Lunchtime Music Series
Music
22
Fri 17 July
7pm
Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (2011) (15)
Film
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Fri 17 July
8pm
Laughing Boy Comedy Club
Comedy
22
Sat 18 July
3pm
Moomins on the Riviera (cert tbc)
Film
30
Sat 18 July
7.30pm
Spooks: The Greater Good (cert tbc)
Film
31
Sun 19 July
4.30pm
Live and Let Dance
Community
22
Mon 20 July
8pm
Clouds of Sils Maria (cert tbc)
Film
31
Tue 21 July
2.30pm & 8pm
The Age of Adaline (cert tbc)
Film
31
Wed 22 July
7pm
The Merchant of Venice
Broadcast Arts
22
Thu 23 July
8pm
Alec Dankworth’s World Spirit
Music
23
Fri 24 July
7pm
Dexterity Dance Showcase 2015
Community
23
Sat 25 July
2pm
Dexterity Dance Showcase 2015
Community
23
Sat 25 July
7.30pm
Tomorrowland (cert tbc)
Film
31
Date
Time
Title
Genre
Page
Wed 26 Aug
7pm
Othello
Broadcast Arts
23
Sat 29 Aug
5pm
Rock Your Age 2015
Community
23
August
Why not Support Us in 2015? Make an Individual Donation Donate directly to The Castle’s 20th Anniversary Fund online at www.thecastle.org.uk/support_us. Throughout 2015, any donation you make to our 20th Anniversary Fund will be generously matched by The Castle’s Trustees! So for every £1 you give, the Trustees will double it to £2! You can also Gift Aid your donation which allows The Castle to benefit from a further 25p for every pound you give.
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Join our Friends and Supporters Membership Schemes The Castle’s membership schemes offer discounted tickets, priority booking and opportunities to meet other people. Join our Business Club The Castle’s Business club offers a range of benefits including marketing and branding opportunities, tickets for events and hospitality Sponsor an event Get in touch to find out how you can sponsor events at The Castle with our tailor-made packages – ideal for individuals or companies. Remember The Castle through Legacy Giving Leaving a gift to The Castle in your will can help to ensure that future generations can continue to access our work. For more information contact The Castle’s Fundraising and Development Manager Anna Denny, anna@thecastle.org.uk 47
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