Castle Theatre, Wellingborough - Spring 2024

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Welcome to a New Season Welcome to Castle Theatre’s new Spring Season. 2023 was a really good year at Castle Theatre with plenty of great shows and lots of customers visiting the venue. This is obviously something we wish to see continue in 2024 and we are sure there is plenty in the brochure to entice you out and enjoy your visit to Castle Theatre.

The Spring season for 2024 is showing a good mix of programme with productions ranging from Arsenal Legends - In Conversation to An Evening with Henry Blofeld and through to A Vision of Elvis just after we host the The Opera Boys!

The season starts following the end of our Pantomime with…yes, another pantomime.

But this time it's for adults only with the first production being Beauty and the Big Beast.

Music fans have lots to choose from with shows such as Sex Machine - The James Brown Story, No Jacket Required, The Ultimate Commitments and Blues Brothers Experience and The Simon and Garfunkel Story amongst others.

For our younger customers there is plenty to choose from with Tom Fletcher’s There’s A

Monster In Your Show, a version of The Three Little Pigs taking to the stage, a visit from Alice in Wonderland and to liven up your Easter holidays, we have Milkshake Live for you all to enjoy.

For something a little different we welcome back Giovanni Pernice with his latest show, Let Me Entertain You, The Circus of Horrors return with their Cabaret of Curiosities and for all the family we have the Spectacular Science Show blowing things up and blowing your minds!

Comedy plays a large part in the Spring Season with Count Arthur Strong, Mark Watson, Geoff Norcott and The Comedy Store all visiting.

We are very excited for 2024 and we’re hopeful of creating many more chances for the community to be involved. This will be the year we enhance our community offering by way of regular workshops in dance and drama, opportunities for more of you to see what goes on at Castle Theatre and the beginnings of a brand new outreach programme.

Martin Cleverley General Manager

Castle Theatre is operated by Parkwood Theatres working in partnership with North Northamptonshire Council

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Dear Zoo

Fri 26 Jan, 7.30pm

Wed 28 - Thu 29 Feb

Season Highlights

Giovanni: Let Me Entertain You

Paul Young: Behind the Lens

Tue 26 Mar, 7.30pm

Thu 11 Apr, 7.30pm

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HOW TO BOOK

Book by phone: 01933 270 007 Book online: www.castletheatre.co.uk Book in person: Castle Theatre, Castle Way, Wellingborough, NN8 1XA The Box Office is open Mon – Sat: 10am – 3pm. When there is a performance, our Box Office will open 1 hour prior to the performance and remain open until 15 minutes after the last performance starts for counter sales and ticket collection only.

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Michael Starring Ben

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Fri 12 Jan, 7.30pm Tickets £21.50 Genre: Adult Entertainment Join Ballet Theatre UK as we follow the yellow brick road and discover all the wonders of Oz. Enjoy Dorothy, the Scarecrow, Tinman, and Lion, (and yes Toto too) as they seek the Wonderful Wizard to find that there's no place like home!

The Wizard of Oz is a two act, full-length, ballet adaptation of the iconic tale by L. Frank Baum, told through the magic of classical dance. Set to a classical score which brings the story to life, this production is family friendly and is the perfect way to introduce children to classical ballet.

The production is presented with beautiful backdrops, stunning theatrical sets and costumes evoking the iconic sketches by W.W. Denslow, from the original publication.

Fri 19 Jan, 7.30pm Tickets £22 (£19) Genre: Ballet

The James Brown Story

Celebrate the musical legacy of the funk pioneer who created his own genre of music and inspired a generation to Get Up Offa That Thang.

This brand-new show tells the true rags to riches story of the hardest working man in show business.

Relive the journey from shoeshine boy to global superstar with a 14-piece cast of musicians, singers, actors and dancers as they faithfully recreate the world-famous live touring show.

Join us for a night of high-octane grooves and catchy riffs that will have you dancing in the aisles along to hits such as Papa’s Got a Brand-New Bag, I Got You (I Feel Good), Living in America, It’s a Man’s World plus many, many more.

Sat 20 Jan, 7:30pm Tickets £30 Genre: Music

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Celebrating 20 years on the road, the Market Theatre Company are here to corrupt another classic fairy tale beyond recognition.

Can the fearless company of just 3 actors hold it all together and pull off their very own adult version of Beauty and the Beast using a minimum of set props and costume?

Get ready for another evening of slick, fastmoving, farcical fun and bawdy sexual innuendo for adults only.

Not suitable for under 16’s.

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Amassing more than 900 appearances in the red and white of The Gunners between them, three Arsenal legends are coming to town to talk about their action-packed football careers.

Starring Ray Parlour (Romford Pele) Paul Merson – now a regular face on Sky Sports; midfielder Perry Groves - now a radio presenter will discuss the games, dressing room/training ground stories, managers, fall outs and everything you wanted to know about playing for a successful football club.

There will be a chance to pose questions to the stars during the evening.

Tue 23 Jan, 7.30pm 14+ Tickets £38 Standard Genre: An Evening With

Michael Starring Ben Take a journey back in time to remember Michael Jackson – the man, the music and the magic.

Michael Starring Ben is a hit theatre production starring the UK's ultimate Michael Jackson tribute star, Ben Bowman.

The show features a live band, dazzling costumes and the performer's iconic dance routines. It also showcases the greatest hits of Michael Jackson and also of The Jackson 5 including Beat It, Billie Jean, Thriller and Man in the Mirror.

Fri 26 Jan, 7.30pm Tickets £28 Genre: Music

Roy Orbison

& The Travelling Wilbury’s Experience Come and enjoy a fantastic evening of entertainment jam-packed with non-stop hits, big-screen action, expert narrative and lots of fun.

You will be taken on a journey through several decades of pop as we celebrate the music of Jeff Lynne’s ELO, Roy Orbison, Bob Dylan, Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers and The Beatles’ George Harrison.

Also the collective genius that was The Traveling Wilburys.

Sat 27 Jan, 7.30pm Tickets £28.50 (£26.50) Offer: Buy 10 tickets, get the 11th free Genre: Music

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Wellingborough Pantomime Society return with their annual traditional pantomime Babes in The Wood by arrangement with Lazy Bee Scripts.

The well-known story of Robin Hood with his merry band, will they succeed and triumph over the evil villains?

Professional scenery, colourful costumes, well known songs with the usual audience involvement to hiss and boo provide the perfect entertainment suitable for the whole family to enjoy.

Hot on the heels of The Circus of Horrors Phantasmagoria the ‘Haunted Fairground' comes a sensational NEW SHOW - DR HAZE'S CABARET OF CURIOSITIES. This FANGtastic new show is set to blow your mind with an amazing set, stellar lights, special effects & of course Beautifully Bizarre Circus acts, a sinister story and the darkest of magic all performed to an original Rock score.

The 2024 production is the ultimate tribute to Dr Haze the undead ringmaster and the creator of the Circus of Horrors who leaves behind a legacy of bizarre and daring entertainment.

Hop on board a rock n' roller coaster ride through a Cabaret of Curiosities featuring Sword Swallowers, Hairculean aerialists hanging from their hair whilst suspended above the auditorium, Whirlwind Jugglers, Twisted Contortionists, Voodoo Acrobats, Pickled People, Hula Hooping Sideshow Showgirls and lots more!

Wed 7 Feb, 7.30pm Tickets £28 (£24) Under 16’s to be accompanied by an adult Genre: Circus

Tue 30 Jan - Sun 4 Feb Tue, 7pm (Relaxed) Wed - Sat Eve, 7.30pm Sat & Sun Mat, 2.30pm Tickets & Offers Tue £13, Wed-Sun £18 (£17) Family Ticket £62 (Wed-Sun only) Groups 10+ 10% off (Wed-Sun only) Genre: Community

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The 2024 tour will showcase highly acclaimed tributes to Dolly Parton, Johnny Cash, Don Williams, Patsy Cline, Charley Pride, Tammy Wynette and Kenny Rogers and new tributes

Aurie Styla: The Aurator

After a year of performing worldwide, award-winning comedian Aurie Styla is back on tour, with his biggest one to date. Join him as he talks about this wild world, and his journey to make sense of it, in The Aurator!

As seen on Deep Fake Neighbour Wars (ITVX), Comedy Central Live, Jonathan Ross’ Comedy Club (ITV), Life’s A Pitch (Sky), Don’t Hate The Playaz (ITV), The Stand-Up Sketch Show (ITV2), Mo Gilligan’s Black British & Funny (C4) & more.

Fri 9 Feb, 8pm Tickets £16 Genre: Comedy Studio Theatre

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to icons Hank Williams, Alan Jackson, Glen Campbell, Tammy Wynette, Garth Brooks and Jim Reeves with countless other well-known singalong hit songs in this must see musical extravaganza.

Fri 9 Feb, 7.30pm Tickets £27 Genre: Music

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Tom Fletcher’s interactive adventures for big imaginations are leaping from page to stage, as the beloved ‘Who’s in Your Book?’ series makes its debut as a brand-new musical show.

Expect plenty of fun for your littlest ones as their favourite characters, including Monster, Dragon, Alien and Unicorn, come to life in a show that is packed with playful moments to enjoy together.

There's a Monster in Your Show... and he can't wait to meet you!

Sat 10 - Sun 11 Feb Sat, 1.30pm & 4pm Sun, 11am & 2pm Tickets £17 (£15 Under 16s), plus Infant in Arms available up to 12 months.

Offers: Groups 10+, £14 per ticket Genre: Family

Primary School Assembly Bangers Live!

Join James for an evening of pure nostalgia, stepping back in time for some joyous singalong tunes to take you back to your Primary School days.

You won’t have to sit cross legged on the school hall floor, but you will be encouraged to sing along!

As well as the assembly bangers, there will be other musical surprises, throwback mashups and comic reflections on growing up in the 90s.

Thu 15 Feb, 7.30pm Tickets £18 (£16) Genre: Music Studio Theatre

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Starring West End actor and musician Daniel Taylor, Something About George – The George Harrison Story tells the truly remarkable tale of one of music’s most understated icons.

Featuring a five-piece band performing beautiful songs such as My Sweet Lord, Something, Got My Mind Set On You and Handle With Care, the show includes incredible solo material and music from rock n’ roll’s greatest supergroup, The Travelling Wilburys - not forgetting more than a few Beatles’ classics along the way. From heartbreak to hedonism and song writing to instant success, Something About George will show you a life that was anything but quiet.

Thu 15 Feb, 7.30pm Tickets £28 Genre: Music

Count Arthur Strong: And It’s Goodnight From Him

Part one of Count Arthur Strong’s farewell tour.

(Of the World. Potentially. (Certainly Jersey)).

Having consulted with top Harley Street specialists, the St Anne’s Jombulance Brigade and Professor Twitty, that did covid, (the bald one), Count Arthur Strong has decided to gradually phase in his farewell tour over a, yet to be specified number of parts, because of the likelihood of people doing ‘Cold Turkey’ in theatres over him.

Fri 16 Feb, 8pm Tickets £25 Genre: Comedy Following his appearances with Lionel Richie himself on ITV’s Sunday Night At The Palladium and the Graham Norton Show for the BBC, Malcolm Pitt delivers a powerhouse and breathtaking performance in this high octane show celebrating the music of Lionel Richie and the Commodores.

This award winning five star production also features a stellar line-up of world class musicians including musical director, Jonny Miller from Talon.

Dancing On The Ceiling, Hello, Three Times A Lady, Easy, All Night Long and many more...

Sat 17 Feb, 7.30pm Tickets £26 Genre: Music

Sun 18 Feb, 2.30pm 5+ Tickets £19 (£17) Family ticket £64 for 4 Genre: Family It’s time to get blown away in this brand new family musical The Three Little Pigs!

Join our three pigs as they leave the family sty in search of new adventures! Will they make a pig’s ear out of it, or will they raise the roof? It’ll take brains, bravery and curly-tails to forge friendships with each other and those they meet along the way.

With catchy new songs, dancing and lots of audience participation for piglets of all ages.

Book your tickets for this OINK-TASTIC musical now!

Age recommendation 3-7yrs.

Tue 20 Feb, 2pm 3-7 Tickets: £14.50 Family Ticket £53 Genre: Family

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You think science is boring, think again; this is science like you have never seen it before.

Designed for children and adults alike, Mark’s Spectacular Science Show explores the strange and magical properties of matter with exploding elephant’s toothpaste, vortexgenerating dustbins and even howling jelly babies!

Awarded ‘Best Kid’s Show at Edinburgh Fringe’ by The Derek Awards, this interactive show promises to entertain and educate in the most spectacular way!

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Direct from London’s West End, Bowie Experience is a spectacular concert celebrating the sound and vision of David Bowie. A must see for all Bowie fans, the latest production features all the hits from A to Ziggy.

Bowie Experience continues to amaze audiences with an astounding attention to detail, bringing the golden years of David Bowie to the stage. So, put on your red shoes and Let’s Dance!

‘Electric, spectacular...don’t miss your chance to see this spectacular show’ WALES 247

Thu 22 Feb, 7.30pm Tickets £28 Genre: Music Brace yourself for something truly spectacular...

Forbidden Nights is here, celebrating 9 years of muscles, mayhem and over 11,000 shirt rips!

Were you excited by the show stopping performance on Britain’s Got Talent? If you were left craving more, then get ready to experience their live stage show where YOU can be the ultimate judge! Get ready because Forbidden Nights is coming!

For the best seats in the house book now and find out why Forbidden Nights have performed to over 300,000 people.

Fri 23 Feb, 7.30pm 18+ Tickets Premium £31.50 (first 6 rows) Standard £26.50 (all other seats) Genre: Adult Entertainment

No Jacket Required The Phil Collins Tribute Join the UK’s leading Phil Collins tribute as they return on their 21st Anniversary UK Tour.

Celebrating 40 years since the release of the classic ballad Against All Odds, this show features Phil’s many hits from different film scores, including songs from Buster, Tarzan and Brother Bear – alongside chart-topping hits from his solo career and his time with Genesis.

Expect to be transported back to the 1980s to relive those hitpacked concerts in a spectacular two-hour show from this acclaimed 11-piece band. From One More Night to Invisible Touch, Sussudio to In The Air Tonight – there’s something for everyone.

Sat 24 Feb, 7.30pm Tickets £26.50 Genre: Music

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I wrote to the Zoo to send me a pet and they sent me a…

Ben and Sally are searching for the perfect pet, but instead the zoo sent a far too big elephant, a far too grumpy camel, and a far too jumpy frog.

Whatever will they send next!

Rod Campbell’s much-loved lift the flap book has been a firm favourite with children and parents for nearly forty years. Lovingly adapted for the stage, his distinctive illustrations leap from the page in this colourful show packed full of puppetry, songs and, of course, all the ‘As Gregor Samsa awoke one morning from uneasy dreams he found himself transformed in his bed into a monstrous insect.’

Following Gregor’s shocking metamorphosis he finally learns what makes him human. But is it too late? As his mind adapts to his new life Gregor grows ever more distant, struggling to retain his humanity.

Kafka's story of a misfit trying to adapt to his busy world is as relevant in today’s world as it ever was.

This new adaptation explores the many aspects of modern life which isolate us, and the parts of being human which bring us closer together.

Includes some images which may be unsettling and some adult themes.

Wed 28 Feb, 7.30pm 10+ Tickets £20 (£18) Genre: Drama Studio Theatre

animals from the zoo.

With lots of laughs and audience interaction, Dear Zoo is the perfect introduction to theatre for young children. Join us at the Northcott to see whether the zoo will send the perfect pet… in the end!

Wed 28 - Thu 29 Feb 2024 Wed, 1.30pm Thu, 10.30am & 1.30pm Tickets £17 (£15 Under 16) Genre: Family

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Being confined to the pavilion for the past couple of seasons has given Henry time to reconnect with his Norfolk roots and reflect on a truly extraordinary life. This reflection inspired the online film, At Home With Henry, and this new theatre show.

There are hilarious tales of Johnners, Arlott and other larger-than-life characters in the box and on tour with England. Henry also has plenty of hysterical stories from his postretirement appearances on Would I Lie to You? and The Real Marigold Hotel.

Fri 1 Mar, 7.30pm Tickets £27 Offer: 4 tickets for the price of 3 Peter Pan, one of the greatest fairy tale stories of all time is coming to Castle Theatre, Wellingborough for 4 performances only.

Featuring music and lyrics by the Olivier Awardwinning writing duo George Stiles and Anthony Drewe (Honk!, Mary Poppins, Betty Blue Eyes, Soho Cinders) with a book by the late Willis Hall, join Peter and the Darling children as they travel to a land full of imagination and possibility featuring the mischievous Lost Boys, and of course, the villainous Captain Hook.

This amateur production is presented by arrangement with Music Theatre International. All authorised performance materials are also supplied by MTI www.mtishows.co.uk

Sat 2 Mar, 2pm & 7pm Sun 3 Mar, 11am & 4pm Tickets £20 (£18) Genre: Community In a show that has been described as “absolutely amazing” and “truly authentic”, take a trip down memory lane as you re-live both the storylines and the fantastic music from the films of The Commitments and The Blues Brothers in a full live-band show experience of Two halves.

A high energy performance where Chicago Blues meets Dublin Soul.

Expect top quality musical performance from the professional 12 piece Big Soul Band, along with authentic performances including songs from favourites such as Aretha Franklin, The Blues Brothers, Ray Charles and Andrew Strong.

Sat 9 Mar, 7.30pm Tickets £25 (£24) Genre: Music

Sun 10 Mar, 7.30pm Tickets Standard £25 (£22), VIP £57 (A VIP ticket includes the best seats, a signed poster and a meet & greet, plus a private mini magic show) Offer: Family ticket (2 adults, 2 under 16) £83

Mark Watson: Search Mark Watson's 12-year-old son has just got a phone. His 70-year-old dad has been through the most frightening experience of his life. Both a dad and a kid himself, around the midpoint of his life, the Taskmaster star and multiple award-winner - now also famous as one-third of YouTube cult sensation No More Jockeys - returns.

He'll consider the search for meaning that we're all on, with or without Google. There'll be a lot of jokes, and a show that's different every night.

Thu 14 Mar, 8pm 14+ Tickets £22.50 Genre: Comedy

Wellingborough District Gang Show presents

SHOWTIME

Wellingborough District Scouts and Guides are proud to join together to present Showtime, our annual Gang Show. With a variety of music, movement and front of curtain acts we will take you on a whistle stop tour of the school year through the eyes of our young people.

While our Mini Gang can’t wait to use their superpowers, the Main Gang are already excited for prom night and you will find yourself toe tapping and hand clapping to the well-loved tunes.

Thu 21 - Sat 23 Mar Thu - Fri, 7.15pm Sat, 2.15pm & 7.15pm Tickets £9.50 Genre: Community

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The only magician ever to win Britain’s Got Talent – Lance Corporal Richard Jones has since enthralled audiences all over the world, including sell out UK national theatre tours and headlining shows in the West End. As well as being a leading TV Magician, Richard was a member of the British Army and has used his knowledge and training built up over 10 years’ service in Her Majesty’s Royal Household Cavalry, to develop disciplined and entertaining performances to great effect.

He still maintains his wonderful relationship with the British Army in his role as an Ambassador.

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Giovanni Pernice is back in 2024 for his brand new live tour - LET ME ENTERTAIN YOU. The Strictly Come Dancing champion and BAFTA winner is the epitome of live entertainment.

Giovanni will be joined by a world class cast of professional dancers and West End performers to bring you an unforgettable experience.

A show of non-stop action - prepare to be entertained.

Dancer, performer, showman…Giovanni is THE Entertainer!

Also starring Lauren Oakley.

Tue 26 Mar, 7.30pm 8+ Tickets: Band A £52.50, Band B £46.50 VIP £122.50 (includes show ticket, plus a meet and greet with Giovanni for photo and autograph opportunities, a signed print and VIP lanyard) Genre: Dance

With nearly 40 years’ experience in the business and as the premier name in comedy, The Comedy Store is renowned as a breeding ground for new comedy talent, and remains the place to see tomorrow’s stars today. The likes of Eddie Izzard, John Bishop, Jimmy Carr, Rhod Gilbert and Sarah Millican, have all cut their comedy teeth with us.

We bring you ‘The Best Stand Up’ from around the globe, showcasing the brightest names in comedy today. Simply the funniest show you’ll see all year!

‘Still the greatest and most influential comedy club on the planet’

TIME OUT

Sat 30 Mar, 8pm 18+ Tickets £19 Genre: Comedy

Fri 5 Apr, 7.30pm Tickets: £28 Genre: Music Two of the UK’s most iconic bands will be brought to life in one power packed show!

With over 20 top 10 hits the show will feature 2 hours of non-stop classics including Gold, Rio, True, The Reflex, to name a few guaranteed to leave the audience shouting for more!

So, if you’re a Duranie, a Spandie, a Wild Boy or a Soul Boy, then this is something you don’t want to miss!

Sat 6 Apr, 7.30pm Tickets £25 Genre: Music The only show of its kind in the UK celebrating the musical genius and unrivalled vocal talent of one of the world’s most iconic and adored artistes of our generation, Barbra Streisand.

Critically acclaimed for her amazing performance as Streisand, Keeley Smith (from ITV’s Starstruck Final) stars in this stunning show which fuses all the timeless film, musical theatre and chart classics with a full orchestral sound. Get ready for a wonderful journey through the golden years of this legendary career and share in the “mem’ries”, the magic and the music!

‘Flawless’

BEVERLY KNIGHT

Sun 7 Apr, 7:30pm Tickets £33 Genre: Music

‘I had goosebumps the whole time’

ADAM LAMBERT

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ELO AGAIN are back with their stunning 'Re-Discovery Tour' celebrating the truly universal music of Jeff Lynne and the Electric Light Orchestra.

As the UK’s No.1 tribute show, ELO AGAIN provide you with the spectacular live effect of ELO’s famous orchestrations, soaring strings and vocals. They certainly know how to entertain too, as the hits just keep on coming. Their version of MR BLUE SKY is breathtaking, full of passion and fervour; the whole auditorium will be on its feet.

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Multi award-nominated Immersion Theatre - the team behind last year’s smash hit The Jungle Book - bring their trademark energy to their biggest, funniest, and most spectacular family musical to date: Alice in Wonderland!

Follow Alice and the White Rabbit as they set off on a colourful, topsy-turvy adventure and meet a host of outlandish characters including Tweedle Dum and Tweedle Dee, the Queen of Hearts, the Cheshire cat and of course, the Mad-as a bat-Hatter!

Children and adults alike are invited to join in the hilarity of seeing this classic story brought vividly to life in a show packed with comedy, music, audience interaction, and fun for the whole family! You’d be MAD to miss it!

Tue 9 Apr, 2pm Tickets: £16.50 (£14.50) plus infant in arms tickets are available for babies up to 24 months Genre: Music

Milkshake! Live is back with a brand-new show!

Join your favourite Milkshake! Friends on holiday with Dora, Pip and Posey, Blue from Blues Clues and You!, Milo, Milkshake! Monkey plus two of the Milkshake! Presenters for an all new adventure!

Pack your bags and jump aboard the Milkshake! train as we go on an all singing, all dancing holiday together! It’s a family show not to be missed!

Wed 10 Apr, 12pm & 3.30pm Tickets £20 (£19) Family Ticket £74 Genre: Family

He’s been a major star for four decades. Paul Young broke into the big time 40 years ago when No Parlez went to number one and spawned iconic hits like Wherever I Lay My Hat (That’s My Home).

More success followed with the number one album The Secret Of Association and the worldwide hit Everytime You Go Away, not forgetting an appearance at Live Aid and more.

Now, on the 40th anniversary of No Parlez, he’s releasing a remarkable new record and publishing his extraordinary memoir; both called Behind The Lens. He’s touring the UK, too, where he’ll meet fans, sing hits and tell stories about his incredible career.

Thu 11 Apr, 7.30pm Tickets: £33 Standard, £43 VIP (next best seats & goody bag) £83 Meet & Greet (includes best seats, goody bag & pre-show meet and greet) Genre: An Evening With

The History of Rock is back and bigger than ever!

Join us as we celebrate a rock-line up like no other headlined by one of the greatest bands of all time!

As always we’ll be taking audiences on a thrilling ride through the history of rock - but this time, we’re turning the spotlight on Led Zeppelin, as they headline the ultimate rock concert line-up the world has ever seen.

A must see for any fan of ROCK!

Fri 12 Apr, 7.30pm Tickets £25 Genre: Music Produced by London West End Director of 80's Mania, The Abba Reunion Tribute Show and Abba Mania.

Carpenters Gold authentically performs their Greatest hits, such as Goodbye to Love, Solitaire, We've Only Just Begun, Top of the World, Yesterday Once More, Superstar, plus many more; recreating the look and sound of their worldwide 1970 tours, including a special highlight where 'Karen' plays the drums with her full live backing band.

Sat 13 Apr, 7.30pm Tickets £27 (£25) Genre: Music

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Paul Young Behind the lens

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Coldplace Coldplace are a tribute band whose quality and experience on the tribute scene are second to none.

In 12 years the band have over 600 gigs under their belts across the length and breadth of the UK and abroad in over twenty different countries worldwide.

Coldplace know what is expected from a live tribute show - the accuracy, musicianship, dedication and passion for Coldplay's music. Their aim, as a tribute to one of the world's biggest bands, is to capture the feeling of a live Coldplay performance, the music, the visuals, the energy and the atmosphere.

Sun 14 Apr, 7.30pm Tickets £28.50 (£26.50) Genre: Music This intricate time travelling comic thriller by the British master of farcical comedy delighted London and New York audiences.

A London sex specialist from the future stumbles into a murder plot that sends her, through a unique set of hotel doors, travelling back in time. She and two women who were murdered in 1998 and 1978 race back and forth in time trying to rewrite history and prevent their own violent ends.

A play by Alan Ayckbourn (This amateur production of ‘Communicating Doors’ is presented by special arrangement with SAMUEL FRENCH LTD a Concord Theatricals Company)

Tue 16 - Sat 20 Apr, 7.45pm Sat Mat, 2.30pm Tickets Tue £12, Wed-Sat £14 The trivial comedy for serious people is back.

Mistaken identity and romance collide with cucumber sandwiches and a handbag in Oscar Wilde’s much-loved comedy of manners.

Jack loves Gwendolen. Algernon loves Cecily; though both ladies are engaged to the roguish Ernest - much to the disapproval of the formidable Lady Bracknell.

Unfortunately, Ernest doesn’t actually exist, and when this true identity is revealed, being earnest takes on a whole new importance.

Following a successful 2022 tour, HangFire Theatre return with their fast-paced and hilarious adaptation of Wilde’s famous comic masterpiece.

Wed 17 Apr, 7.30pm Tickets £22 (£18) Genre: Drama

Thu 18 Apr, 7.30pm Tickets £25 (£23) Genre: Music The International Hit Show Direct from a weeklong run in London’s West End, a SOLD-OUT Worldwide tour and standing ovations at every performance, The Simon & Garfunkel Story continues to stun audiences across the globe! Using huge projection photos, original film footage and a full live band performing all the hits including Mrs Robinson, Cecilia, Homeward Bound and many more.

Fri 19 Apr, 7.30pm Tickets £27 Genre: Music Put on your blue suede shoes and come celebrate the music of the King of Rock ’n’ Roll with the UK’s supreme Elvis – Rob Kingsley – and his talented cast.

This breath-taking recreation of a live Elvis Presley concert takes you on an epic audio-visual journey through time like you've never seen before. Including hits Stuck on You, It's Now or Never, Return to Sender, GI Blues, Suspicious Minds, The Wonder Of You, American Trilogy and many, many more.

As soon as the show begins you are taken on an emotional roller coaster with a truly Elvis authentic musical spectacular!

Sat 20 Apr, 7.30pm Tickets £27 Genre: Music

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After a sold out show in 2023 the Opera Boys are back with A Night at the Musicals, a fabulous evening of power-house vocals, immaculate 4-part harmony, breath-taking musical medleys, stunning solo performances…and a few surprises!

Whether you’re a fan of modern day smash hit musicals like Jersey Boys, Mamma Mia, Wicked and Frozen, prefer the classics from Cole Porter, George Gershwin and Rodgers and Hammerstein, Phantom of the Opera and West Side Story, this show has something for everyone and is perfect for musical theatre lovers both young and old.

22 BOX OFFICE: 01933 270 007 Featuring stars from the global hit musical Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Experience the UK's biggest and best night of musical smash-hits!

A concert like no other, with everyone’s favourite West End and Broadway classics, including Les Misérables, We Will Rock You, Wicked, Phantom of the Opera, and the toe-tapping Jersey Boys.

Draw back the curtains, sing along, and relive all your favourite productions in one epic show.

Feel the spine tingling vocal power of four sensational singers from the hit show Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, coming together for an unforgettable evening of musical

theatre. This colourful production is packed with vibrant and uplifting songs and celebrates the life and work of legendary composers in this megamix production.

Grab your coat of many colours and join us on your Dreamcoat journey where Any Dream Will Do. This is a show that will raise your spirits in a night of theatre you’ll never forget.

Go Go Go get your tickets now!

Wed 24 Apr, 7.30pm Tickets £31 Genre: Music

Thu 25 Apr, 8pm Tickets £20 Genre: Comedy

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OH WHAT A NIGHT! takes you back in time on a musical journey through the incredible career of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons. Valli’s unmistakable voice dominated the airwaves for more than two decades with classics such as Sherry, Let’s Hang On, Big Girls Don’t Cry, Can’t Take My Eyes Off You, My Eyes Adored You, December 63 (Oh What A Night), Bye Bye Baby, Who Loves You and many, many more.

OH WHAT A NIGHT! combines infectious personalities, amazing vocals, slick harmonies and even slicker dance moves to deliver a show full of energy and nostalgia which always leaves audiences wanting more.

Fri 26 Apr, 7.30pm Tickets £26 (£24) Genre: Music

Purple Zeppelin Frankie Valli And The Four Seasons!

THE ULTIMATE CELEBRATION OF

Purple Zeppelin pay tribute to Deep Purple and Led Zeppelin - together on the same bill for the very first time!!! In a ‘full on’ show with costume changes, you’ll hear more than 30 classic songs, basically THE BEST BITS, ALL OF THE TIME! The accent is firmly on entertainment with Ritchie Blackmore’s on stage antics, Jimmy Page’s twin next Guitar and Theremin, and a very special Violin Bow solo!

Come and experience the excitement of Deep Purple and Led Zeppelin in one mesmerising show!

Sat 27 Apr, 7.30pm Tickets £25 Genre: Music

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New national tour for star of Have I Got News For You, A League Of Their Own, The Last Leg, Would I Lie to You?, Live At The Apollo, 8 Out of Ten Cats, Backstage With Katherine Ryan and many more!

On this his sixth UK tour, Geoff Norcott will be trying to make sense of the current cultural and political scene with his playfully provocative brand of humour.

Whether it's the dire blandness of the two main parties or the shamelessly shoe-horned right-on messages in adverts and films, Geoff will continue to tread in areas much of comedy leaves well alone.

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Broadcast Tickets £17.50 (£15.50) Royal Opera House: RUSALKA

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This poetic, contemporary new staging of Dvořák’s lyric fairytale opera reveals our uneasy relationship with the natural world and humanity’s attempts to own and tame it.

Wed 24 Jan, 6.45pm Genre: Opera

National Theatre Live: DEAR ENGLAND

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Royal Opera House: MANON

Joseph Fiennes (The Handmaid’s Tale) plays Gareth Southgate in James Graham’s (Sherwood) gripping examination of nation and game.

Kenneth MacMillan’s passionate ballet tells the story of Manon, who is torn between her desire for a life of splendour and riches and her devotion to her true love Des Grieux.

Thu 25 Jan, 7pm Genre: Drama

Wed 7 Feb, 7.15pm Genre: Ballet

National Theatre Live: VANYA

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Royal Opera House: MADAMA BUTTERFLY

Andrew Scott (Fleabag) brings multiple characters to life in Simon Stephens’ (The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time) radical new version of Chekhov’s Uncle Vanya.

Puccini’s devastating tragedy about a young geisha who falls in love with an American naval officer.

Thu 22 Feb, 7pm Genre: Drama

Tue 26 Mar, 7.15pm Genre: Opera

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Royal Opera House: SWAN LAKE

The Royal Ballet celebrates the breadth of Principal Choreographer Kenneth MacMillan’s one-act ballets.

Classical ballet’s most powerful tale of love, treachery and forgiveness returns to the Royal Opera House stage.

Tue 9 Apr, 7.15pm Genre: Ballet

Wed 24 Apr, 7.15pm Genre: Ballet

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Struggling to find his place at Oxford University, student Oliver Quick finds himself drawn into the world of the charming and aristocratic Felix Catton, who invites him to Saltburn, his eccentric family’s sprawling estate, for a summer evening never to be forgotten.

Thu 18 Jan, 7.30pm

Napoleon

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Napoleon is a spectacle-filled action epic that details the chequered rise and fall of the iconic French Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte, played by Oscar®-winner Joaquin Phoenix.

Mon 22 - Thu 25 Jan (Tue, no screening) Mon & Wed, 7.30pm, Thu, 2pm & 7.30pm

WONKA

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Starring Timothée Chamalet as the young Willy Wonka, the story will focus on his adventures prior to opening the world’s most famous chocolate factory.

Mon 5 Feb, 7.30pm Tue 6 Feb, 2pm & 7.30pm

The Boys in the Boat

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A 1930s set story centred on the University of Washington’s rowing team, from their Depression-era beginning to winning gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics.

Mon 12 Feb, 7.30pm

One Life

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One Life follows British humanitarian Nicholas Winton, who helped save hundreds of children from the Nazis on the eve of World War II.

Tue 13 Feb, 7.30pm Wed 14 Feb, 2pm & 7.30pm

Disney’s WISH Asha, a sharp-witted idealist, makes a wish so powerful that it is answered by a cosmic force, a little ball of boundless energy called Star. Together, Asha and Star confront a most formidable foe, the ruler of Rosas, King Magnifico, to save her community.

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Saltburn

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Film Tickets £9 (£7) Poor Things

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Brought back to life by an unorthodox scientist, a young woman runs off with a lawyer on a whirlwind adventure across the continents.

Mon 26 Feb, 7.30pm

The Holdovers

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The Holdovers follows a curmudgeonly instructor (Paul Giamatti) at a New England prep school who is forced to remain on campus during Christmas break to babysit the handful of students with nowhere to go.

Tue 27 Feb, 7.30pm

The Color Purple

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A musical adaptation of Alice Walker's novel about the life-long struggles of an African-American woman living in the south during the early 1900s.

Mon 4 Mar, 7.30pm Tue 5 Mar, 2pm & 7.30pm

Argylle

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Argylle, a super-spy, is drawn into a treasure hunt that takes him around the world. The secret agent's troubled past could jeopardise the mission.

Thu 7 Mar, 7.30pm

It Ends With Us Lily believes she’s found true love with Ryle, but when a painful incident triggers past trauma, she must decide if love alone can carry her marriage through.

Fri 8 Mar, 7.30pm

Iron Claw

The true story of the inseparable Von Erich brothers, who made history in the intensely competitive world of professional wrestling in the early 1980s.

Mon 18 Mar, 7.30pm

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On the big screen for the first time, discover Bob’s powerful story of overcoming adversity and the journey behind his revolutionary music.

Mon 25 Mar, 7.30pm

Wicked Little Letters

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When hundreds of obscene letters mysteriously blight the picturesque British seaside town of Littlehampton, it is up to some foul-mouthed ladies to exonerate the innocent suspect and catch the real culprit.

Wed 27 Mar, 7.30pm Thu 28 Mar, 2pm & 7.30pm

Migration

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Take flight into the thrill of the unknown with a funny, feathered family vacation like no other in the action-packed new original comedy, Migration.

Tue 2 - Thu 4 Apr, 2pm

The Fall Guy

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Starring Ryan Gosling as a former stuntman who springs back into action when the star of a new movie goes missing.

Tue 16 Apr, 7.30pm

Dune: Part Two

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Paul Atreides unites with Chani and the Fremen while on a warpath of revenge against the conspirators who destroyed his family. Facing a choice between the love of his life and the fate of the known universe, he endeavours to prevent a terrible future only he can foresee.

Mon 22 Apr, 7.30pm

Drive Away Dolls In search of a fresh start, two friends embark on an impromptu road trip to Tallahassee, but things quickly go awry when they cross paths with a group of inept criminals along the way.

Mon 29 Apr, 7.30pm

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Bob Marley: One Love

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Coming in 2024 The Hound of the Baskervilles A Radio Play Live On Stage Fri 3 May, 7.30pm

Chris McCausland: Yonks!

Fri 10 May, 8pm

Cillian O’Connor: My World of Magic Sat 3 Aug, 7:30pm

Peppa Pig’s Fun Day Out Wed 9 - Thu 10 Oct

Kerry Ellis: Queen of the West End Fri 18 Oct, 7.30pm

Shaun Ryder:

Happy Mondays, and Fridays, anD Saturdays, and Sundays

Sat 19 Oct, 7.30pm

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Join us at Castle Theatre for our weekly youth dance and drama community classes aimed at ages 6 - 18 years.

Find dates & more on our website!

Dance A fun-filled high energy class, where you will learn a mix of Commercial, Jazz and Contemporary dance styles.

Mondays from 4.30pm - 8pm Term Price £50

Drama Our drama classes are aimed at building performance skills in a fun and friendly environment.

Tuesdays from 4.30pm - 7pm Term Price £50

February Half Term Sing, Act and Dance with us this February Half Term!

Commercial and Contemporary A high energy dance class focusing on commercial and contemporary dance.

Perfect for beginners up to advanced level.

Wed 21 Feb, 10am - 1pm Ages 11-18 £15

Acting and Auditions Mon 19 - Fri 23 Feb Mon - Thu 10, 10.30am - 4pm daily Fri, 10.30am - end of performance (starts 4.30pm) Ages 6-11 £120 per child

A fun drama based workshop working and preparing you for acting auditions. You will work on voice work along with monologues and acting techniques.

Wed 21 Feb, 2pm - 5pm Ages 11 - 18 £15

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visitor information BOOKING In person Castle Theatre, Castle Way, Wellingborough, NN8 1XA: Mon – Sat, 10am – 3pm. When there is a performance, our Box Office will open one hour prior to each performance and remain open until 15 minutes after the last performance starts. Sunday and Bank Holidays opening times vary, please check castletheatre. co.uk for more information.

By Telephone 01933 270 007, Mon – Sat, 10am – 3pm Online: www.castletheatre.co.uk Ticket delivery Tickets will be sent out by second class post for a fee of £1.50 if selected at the time of purchase. If the performance is within 7 days of purchase, tickets will be held at the Box Office for collection.

BOOKING FEES In order to ensure our booking fees are transparent, please note the following information: All prices listed in this brochure and online are inclusive of all booking fees. A booking fee from £1.50 is charged on each ticket, this fee directly supports the running costs of Castle Theatre.

Ticket revenue is divided between the many different parties and an increase in ticket prices may not necessarily benefit the theatre. By adding a small booking charge, we ensure that every penny goes to supporting your theatre and ticket prices are kept to a minimum.

PAYMENT METHODS Castle Theatre is cashless. This means that we won’t accept any cash as a form of payment, at either the Box Office or the Bar. Chip and pin and contactless payments (including Apple Pay and Google Pay) will be accepted.

DISCOUNTS/OFFERS AND CONCESSIONS Concession prices are available on most shows for Under 16s, Students, Jobseekers, Disabled Patrons and Patrons of State Pension age. Customers must state concessions or offers that they are entitled to at the time of booking as they cannot be applied retrospectively. Discounts and special offers may be limited or subject to availability. Only one discount applies per ticket. Although discounts apply in most cases, external promoters may on occasion exclude certain categories.

Blue Light Card and NHS Workers discounts Discounts are available to selected shows for holders of a Blue Light Card or NHS workers.

Tickets can be purchased at the Box Office and online, ID must be shown when collecting tickets.

REFUNDS, EXCHANGES AND RESERVATIONS Once purchased, all tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable between different events.

Tickets can however be exchanged within a run of a performance, subject to availability and a fixed administration fee. For sold out shows only, tickets can be returned to the Box Office for resale no later than 7 days prior to the performance date; customers will receive a credit refund valid for one year; for tickets returned within 7 days of the performance date for resale, the Box Office must guarantee a buyer for the tickets before a credit refund can be offered. Tickets can be held on reservation for three working days, or until 3 days prior to the performance date, whichever is first.

Reservations cannot be made or held within 3 days of the performance date. In the unlikely event that a performance is cancelled, a full refund will be given.

ACCESS Castle Theatre is easily accessible for all.

The Box Office welcomes calls from customers who wish to discuss any special requirements prior to their visit.

Disabled Access We have 12 spaces for wheelchairs in the main auditorium, and a minimum of 2 in our studio theatre; these areas are only available to book by calling the Box Office on 01933 270 007 and advance booking is recommended. Blue badge parking is available adjacent to Castle Theatre.

Assistance dogs are welcome in all areas of the building.

Access Membership Scheme Customers on our Access Register are eligible for a concession (when available) or (if assistance is needed), a free carer companion. To register on our Access Register, please contact the Box Office for a form.

Booster Seats Castle Theatre has a limited number of booster seats available on a first come, first served basis.

INFANT IN ARMS On eligible performances, children under 24 months (or younger on specific performances) can sit on parent or guardian’s lap for a performance free of charge with a valid Infant in Arms ticket.

Infant in Arms tickets are only available by calling the Box Office on 01933 270 007.

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January - APRIL 2024

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Beauty and the Big Beast Saltburn The Wizard of Oz The James Brown Story Napoleon Arsenal Legends - In Conversation Royal Opera House: Rusalka National Theatre Live: Dear England Michael Starring Ben Roy Orbison & The Travelling Wilbury’s Experience Babes in the Wood

February 1-4 5&6 7

Babes in the Wood Wonka The Circus of Horrors Cabaret of Curiosities 7 Royal Opera House: Manon 9 The Legends of American Country Show 9 Aurie Styla: The Aurator 10-11 There’s A Monster In Your Show 12 The Boys in the Boat 13 & 14 One Life 15 Primary School: Assembly Bangers Live!

15 Something About George The George Harrison Story 16 Count Arthur Strong: And It’s Goodnight from Him 17 Lionel: The Music of Lionel Richie 18 Mark Thompson’s Spectacular Science Show 19 & 21 Disney’s WISH 20 Three Little Pigs 22 Bowie Experience 22 National Theatre Live: Vanya 23 Forbidden Nights 24 No Jacket Required 26 Poor Things 27 The Holdovers 28-29 Dear Zoo 28 The Metamorphosis

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My Dear Old Things An Evening with Henry Blofeld Peter Pan - A Musical Adventure The Color Purple Argylle It Ends With Us The Ultimate Commitments and Blues Brothers Experience Richard Jones: Soldier of Illusion Mark Watson: Search Iron Claw Showtime Bob Marley: One Love Giovanni: Let Me Entertain You Royal Opera House: Madama Butterfly Wicked Little Letters The Comedy Store

Migration ELO Again From Gold to Rio Streisand - Woman in Love Alice in Wonderland Royal Opera House: MacMillan Celebrated Milkshake Live!

Paul Young - Behind the Lens The History of Rock Carpenters Gold Coldplace The Fall Guy Communicating Doors The Importance of Being Earnest The Opera Boys The Simon and Garfunkel Story A Vision of Elvis Dune: Part Two Dreamcoat Stars Royal Opera House: Swan Lake Geoff Norcott: Basic Bloke Oh What A Night Purple Zeppelin Drive Away Dolls