The Core at Corby Cube Spring 2013

• Film • Theatre • Comedy • Dance • Music • Get Involved

November 2012 – March 2013 01536 470 470 www.thecorecorby.com

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Welcome As I write this, we are preparing to celebrate The Core’s second birthday. The centrepiece of our celebrations is Deep Roots, Tall Trees (p.5) an original collection of songs, written by Barb Jungr and some of Corby’s bestloved musicians, joined by a new Community Choir.

In February I will be directing the premiere of The Adventures Of Sky, a live performance accompanied with online and real world games, which opens in Corby before shows in Amsterdam and Manchester (p.16).

March sees our first 24 Hour Filmathon (p.25), raising funds for our work with young people and communities.

Christmas at The Core (pp.9-13) truly offers something for everyone, from top quality theatre for family audiences in The Night Before Christmas and Grisly Tales From Tumblewater to spoken word and comedy performances, and CATS’ annual pantomime, Aladdin.

The rest of the programme is packed with quality as ever, from the outstanding artists delivering our weekly Get Involved creative workshops (pp.26-34) to the household names appearing in the theatre such as Jo Caulfield (p.21), Isla St Clair (p.17), Barry Cryer & Ronnie Golden (p.18) and Suggs (p.22). Add to this our Weekender festival (p.15) and performances from a wide range of Corby’s community groups and it is a season not to be missed.

We look forward to welcoming you soon.

Chris Sudworth Creative Director @ChrisSudworth

Ticket Office: 01536 470 470 Administration: 01536 470 479 www.thecorecorby.com

Contents

See A Show 04 – November 05 – December 08 – January 13 – February 17 – March 19 – April 22 –May 23

See A Film – Filmathon

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Get Involved – Children – Young People – Family Fun – Education – Adult Classes

26 27 28 30 32 34

Support Us – Events – Opportunities

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Your Visit – About The Core – Getting Here – Ticketing Info – Seating Plan – Show Diary

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Celebrating The Core’s 2nd Birthday

Deep Roots, Tall Trees: A Corby Song Cycle Barb Jungr and Friends Sat 10 November

Celebrate The Core’s second birthday with this world premiere performance of original music, led by internationally-acclaimed singer Barb Jungr, accompanied by pianist Jenny Carr and some of Corby’s best-loved and most talented musicians, alongside a new Community Choir.

At the heart of the evening is a brand new collection of songs celebrating Corby and its surrounding villages – Deep Roots, Tall Trees – written by Barb in collaboration with her fellow performers. The event will also feature some of the local musicians performing their own work.

Deep Roots, Tall Trees has been researched and written over a period of six months right here in Corby. It has been created through meeting people, collecting stories, regular jam sessions and walking in the town’s historic woodlands. The Community Choir, under the direction of Gareth Fuller, has brought together a real cross‑section of Corby’s people to create a wonderful new sound.

So please join us for an unforgettable evening that will celebrate the town and its people in song.

This event is a partnership between Corby Community Arts and The Core at Corby Cube.

Time: 7.30pm Tickets: £14 Concessions: £12 Groups of 10+: £8 Venue: The Theatre 5

Mark Thomas Bravo Figaro

Limehouse Lizzy

Thu 8 November

Thu 15 November

After walking the wall in the West Bank, becoming Guinness World Record holder for political protests and chasing arms dealers around the country, comedian, political activist and writer Mark Thomas returns to Corby. This time he turns his attention to matters closer to home with a show about his father.

Renowned for an action-packed, pyrotechnic-fuelled explosion of a show, Limehouse Lizzy continues to keep the spirit of rock icon Phil Lynott and his band Thin Lizzy alive and well.

Bravo Figaro is the true tale of a self-employed builder’s love of opera, degenerative illness and how to put opera on in a bungalow in Bournemouth.

“MOVING AND INSPIRING... AS GRIPPING AS ANY PERFORMANCE YOU WILL SEE” HHHHH The Guardian

Time: 7.30pm Tickets: £18 Concessions: £10 Suitability: Ages 16+ Venue: The Theatre 6

Their set includes both Celtic influenced tracks like Whisky In The Jar and Black Rose alongside the classic The Boys Are Back In Town and Sarah plus a tribute to Gary Moore who sadly passed away last year.

“IF YOU’RE SCEPTICAL ABOUT TRIBUTE ACTS, YOU WON’T BE AFTER SEEING LIMEHOUSE LIZZY” Radio Times

Time: 7.30pm Tickets: £17 Concessions: £15 Venue: The Theatre

Fred MacAulay Legally Bald

Corby Youth Arts Slam

Sat 17 November

Fri 23 November

As seen on TV’s Have I Got News For You, QI and Mock The Week, and heard on BBC Radio 4’s News Quiz, The Unbelievable Truth, It’s Your Round and Just A Minute, Scottish comedy legend Fred MacAulay comes to Corby with his brand new one man show.

Corby Youth Arts Slam is back with another high energy, fun-filled evening dedicated to celebrating the creativity of Corby’s young people.

Fred is a very warm and skilful performer with a bag full of great stories and witticisms. He is also noted for his incisive comments on any subject that is topical and never shies away from controversy.

For the past 15 years Fred has hosted BBC Radio Scotland’s daily morning show, MacAulay & Co.

Showcasing original work developed through weekly workshops with leading local and national artists, the Slam is a platform for local young people to share their skills and talents.

A fantastic evening that fuses live digital arts, music, drama, musical theatre and dance, this season’s celebration promises to be as exciting as ever.

“RIB ACHINGLY FUNNY... ONE OF THE FUNNIEST MEN ALIVE” Sunday Times Time: 7.30pm Tickets: £15.50 Concessions: £13.50 Suitability: Ages 15+ Venue: The Theatre

Time: 7.30pm Tickets: £5 Venue: The Theatre

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Wadzanai Project

SHAPE Dance

Sat 24 November

Sat 1 & Sun 2 December

The Wadzanai Project presents a community performance of music and dance, featuring local and international choirs and performers young and old.

Corby Borough Council’s SHAPE Dance perform their annual Christmas show, with a selection of tap, ballet and modern dance performances inspired by X Factor, the musical We Will Rock You and the popular film and musical Shrek.

The project aims to bring communities together, joined by the language of music to prove we are all the same.

A voluntary group in Corby, the Wadzanai Project delivers music and dance sessions, storytelling and workshops based on African heritage to the community.

The project enables young British Africans to better understand their heritage and creates a greater community awareness of African culture.

Time: 2pm Tickets: £5 Venue: The Theatre

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Time: 1pm & 5pm Tickets: £8 Concessions: £7 Venue: The Theatre

Christmas At The Core

Christmas At Home The Floral Tour

Laughing Boy Christmas Special

Thu 20 December

Fri 21 December

Multi-award-winning RHS Chelsea Flower Show medallist, celebrity florist and international floral demonstrator Mig Kimpton visits Corby with his new show, Christmas at Home – The Floral Tour.

Laughing Boy Christmas Special is the perfect opportunity to gather your friends, family and colleagues for a Christmas Party that will be unforgettable for all the right reasons!

This is not just a flower demonstration but also a theatrical show full of music, light and extravagant floristry. Watch Mig create fantastic designs from scratch and see how you can turn your home into a winter wonderland.

Join Laughing Boy New Act of The Year and Latitude New Act of The Year Suzi Ruffell, winner of the FHM Search For A Stand-Up Competition, and finalist in C5’s So You Think You’re Funny Marlon Davis and another act to be confirmed. After all it is the season to be jolly...

Combining his career of floristry to the stars and his life in theatre, “LAUGHING BOY IS A GREAT NIGHT Mig provides an evening of floral OUT FOR ANY CONNOISSEUR OF inspiration, theatrical chat and gossip. COMEDY” The Guardian Time: 7.30pm Tickets: £16 Concessions/Groups 10+: £14 Venue: The Theatre

Time: 7.30pm Tickets: £12.50 Concessions/Groups 10+: £10.50 Suitability: Ages 16+ Venue: The Theatre 9

Christmas At The Core

The Night Before Christmas

Big Wooden Horse Theatre Company Tue 4 – Sun 9 December

Suitable for children aged 3+

On the night before Christmas, Emily stares out of the window, hugs her teddy and waits excitedly for the morning, while in the corner a little mouse called Eddie can’t understand why only humans are allowed to celebrate and get presents. So he sets off in search of Father Christmas to find out for himself.

Along the way he dodges the family cat, gets directions from a cowardly

toy soldier and is given some unexpected advice from the magical fairy on top of the tree. Will Eddie get an answer? Will Emily get her wish? And what is that funny shaped present sitting under the tree?

The Night Before Christmas is the perfect Christmas treat for families, young children and schools.

“Christmas, just as it should be” Brighton Argus

FAMILY FUN, See page 31

Time: Tue-Fri 10am & 1pm, Sat-Sun 11am & 2pm Tickets: £11.50, £9.50 Concessions/Groups 10+: £9.50, £7.50 Family Ticket: £38 (max. 2 adults) 10

Schools: £7 (Tue-Fri only, plus one teacher’s seat free with every 10 tickets) Suitability: Ages 3+ Venue: The Theatre Running Time: Approx. 60 minutes (Tue-Fri) 80 minutes (Sat & Sun)

Images from previous production

Grisly Tales From Tumblewater

Teasel Theatre Company with The Brewhouse Theatre and Arts Centre Wed 12 – Sun 16 December

Suitable for children aged 7+

Charles Dickens meets Roald Dahl via Horrible Histories in our Christmas show for the over 7s, Grisly Tales From Tumblewater.

in Winter. Into this world stumbles Daniel Dorey, a fearless orphan armed only with his wits and a satchel of spine‑chilling stories.

This Christmas, The Core welcomes you to Tumblewater. Not that it’s a very welcoming place - unless you are an undertaker or an umbrella salesman. Caspian Prye, the twisted landowner, controls everything and everyone; even the police.

And what’s worse, it never snows

Teasel Theatre Company‘s brilliant one-person show combines laughs, frights and live music in an ideal festive outing.

Time: Wed-Thu 10.30am & 1.30pm, Fri 10.30am, 1.30pm & 7pm, Sat-Sun 1pm & 5pm Tickets: £9.50 Concessions/Groups 10+: £7.50 Family Ticket: £32 (max. 2 adults)

Schools: £7 (Wed-Fri 10.30am & 1.30pm only, plus one teacher’s seat free with every 10 tickets) Suitability: Ages 7+ Venue: The Lab Running Time: Approx. 60 minutes

Free workshops available for School groups of 20+

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Christmas At The Core

Aladdin

Christmas Packages

Thu 27 – Sun 30 December

Make your Christmas visit extra special

Corby Amateur Theatrical Society

Let the Genie grant your wish and join us in the magical world of pantomime!

Widow Twankey wants a husband, evil Abanazaar wants the magic lamp, Aladdin wants adventure and Wishee-Washee wants a clean vest; can the Genie grant their wishes?

Following last year’s hugely successful Dick Whittington, Corby Amateur Theatrical Society return with a traditional family pantomime including top-class live music, a fabulous cast, dazzling sets and a magic carpet ride through a spectacular adventure!

Time: Thu & Fri 7pm, Sat & Sun 2pm & 7pm Tickets: £12 Concessions/Groups 10+: £10 Family Ticket: £40 (max 2 adults) Venue: The Theatre 12

If you are coming to see one of our Christmas shows, why not make your visit even more memorable? We can tailor make packages to suit any group including various food, drink and entertainment options.

For more information please contact Lucinda Hill, email lucinda.hill@thecorecorby.com or call 01536 470 472.

Visit one of our bars to pick up a mince pie and a glass of mulled wine for just £3.50. If you are with a party, why not book yours in advance via our Ticket Office?

THE GIFT THAT KEEPS ON GIVING Will you be shopping online this Christmas?

By signing up to www.easyfundraising.org.uk your favourite local theatre (a registered charity) will receive donations direct from the retailer. It is a free service and could not be easier to use.

Featuring over 2000 of the UK’s most popular retailers including Amazon, M&S, Argos, John Lewis, Tesco and many more, easyfundraising has already raised almost £4 million for UK causes.

If you click through the easyfundraising site on your way to these websites, the gifts you give this Christmas will reach even further – raising money to support your local arts venue. Happy Christmas shopping!

Hats Off To Led Zeppelin Thu 17 January

A stunning tribute to the greatest rock band ever, you’ll feel like you’ve travelled back in time when you experience these four top-class musicians recreating Led Zeppelin’s magical concerts.

Featuring Pete Eldridge from the West End production of We Will Rock You, Jack Tanner and Kevin Oliver Jones from the world tours of Thriller Live and Dancing In The Streets and Simon Wicker as ‘Bonzo’ incarnate, they play all the right instruments and hit all the right notes in this explosive live show.

The only UK tribute act officially endorsed by Marshall amplifiers, the group are also managed by Warren Grant, the son of legendary Led Zeppelin manager, Peter Grant.

Time: 7.30pm Tickets: £15.50 Concessions: £13.50 Venue: The Theatre 13

Sing And Dance For The NSPCC

Pete Firman Hoodwinker

Sat 19 January

Thu 31 January

Join us for a variety show for all the family performed by students from Helen King School Of Dance, Kevin Costello Irish School Of Dance, Amanda Gibson School Of Highland Dance, Roxie Metaxa School Of Egyptian Dance, Nene Valley Dance School, Oakley Rangers Band, Big About Singing Choir and Eclipse Performing Arts.

Pete Firman, “the new poster-boy for British comedy magic” (The Telegraph), brings his box of tricks to Corby for the first time.

Come along and enjoy an afternoon of entertainment from local groups and help to raise funds for the NSPCC/Childline.

Time: 2.30pm Tickets: £6.50 Concessions: £3.50 Venue: The Theatre 14

Fresh from BBC1’s The Magicians, Pete combines his trademark blend of comedy and jaw-dropping magic in a show not to be missed!

“FIRMAN IS RESPONSIBLE FOR MAKING IT SOCIALLY ACCEPTABLE TO SAY THAT YOU LIKE MAGIC AGAIN” The Guardian “THE BEST MAGIC TRICKS IN THE UNIVERSE” The Independent

Time: 7.30pm Tickets: £15.50 Concessions: £13.50 Venue: The Theatre

ebruary Sat 2 & Sun 3 F The Core Weekender is a two-day festival of workshops and live shows developing and showcasing young musicians, poets and MCs from Corby, Northamptonshire and beyond, alongside headline artists. A Weekender Festival Pass is £10 and includes daytime workshops and both Words and Music Live Shows. Tickets for the live shows are £5 for each performance.

Words

Workshops

Sat 2 February Live Show7pm, The Theatre Open Mic from 6pm, B2 Bar

Sat 2 & Sun 3 February 12 noon to 5pm

Headline artist John Berkavitch is a poet, writer, B-Boy, rapper, comic, and Glastonbury and UK Poetry Slam Champion. Berko will share a section of his new performance piece Shame: a collaboration with music producer Jamie Woon.

Music Sun 3 February Live Show 7pm, The Theatre Open Mic from 6pm, B2 Bar

Headlined by a special guest from BBC Introducing, the Music live show features local bands and young musicians of all styles and genres.

The New Sound

The Festival Big Band where all music styles are welcome

Beats Production

Develop your tracks on Macs with industry software

Words & Lyrics Workshop

with John Berkavitch

Songwriters Surgery

Sharpen your songs or write new ones

DJ Sets

Local DJs play throughout the weekend

Time: Workshops from 12noon, Open Mic 6pm, live shows 7pm Tickets: Live Shows £5, Weekender Festival Pass £10 Suitability: 11+ Venue: The Theatre 15

The Adventures of Sky – The Reluctant Hero

Digging Deep in association with The Core at Corby Cube, Contact Manchester and MC Theater Amsterdam Thu 7 – Sat 9 February

The Adventures Of Sky – The Reluctant Hero is a one-person show that forms part of a storytelling adventure you can interact with online and in the ‘real world’. It is written and performed by Nikky Norton Shafau and directed

by The Core’s Creative Director Chris Sudworth.

The first performance in Corby is its world premiere before it tours to Amsterdam and Manchester. It also features innovative 3D sound design

by Spatialized Sound System.

Time: 7.45pm Tickets: £8 Concessions: £6 Schools: £6 (plus one teacher’s seat free with every 10 tickets) 16

‘Do you see what I see and I see what you see?’

Sky has not slept a wink for six whole months and appears to have lost everything. Having left her home town to begin a new life in the city, her success and her senses break down.

3am: another sleepless night. A sound from deep without. The Door opens. Sky steps outside... but the world doesn’t look, feel or sound the same as it used to. Nightmares, dreams and reality blur as Sky searches for heroic capabilities to find her way back ‘home’.

Suitability: Ages 14+ Venue: The Lab

Take Part Be part of the Adventure • Add Sky The Reluctant Hero on Facebook • Take a challenge and gain rewards at www.digandreap.com • Follow the creative journey at www.identitydetective. wordpress.com/ • Check out the animation and storytelling EP at www.diggingdeep.co.uk Who said being deep couldn’t be fun?

Schools Workshops Limited availablity Schools who book 15+ tickets to see the performance can pick from one of the following FREE opportunities: • Watch a rehearsal and meet writer-performer Nikky Norton-Shafau • An introduction to 3D sound technology with the show’s Technician. Most suitable for students at Post-16.

Isla St Clair Eyes Front!

Fri 1 February

Combining live performance with unique film footage, singer and TV personality Isla St Clair presents this delightfully nostalgic, poignant and humorous look at the effects of music in wartime.

Isla will be joined by film maker Patrick King who gives a fascinating and humorous look at wartime films and how songs and music played such an important part in people’s daily lives.

Eyes Front! is a rich blend of storytelling, song, humour and heartache that is both informative and wonderfully entertaining.

“Isla’s voice iS beautifully pure and brings centuries of music to life ” Sunday Times Magazine Time: 7.30pm Tickets: £12.50 Venue: The Theatre

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Barry Cryer & Ronnie Golden Going Gaga

Rumpelstiltskin And The Wheel Of Fortune

Thu 7 February

Fri 15 & Sat 16 February

The dynamic duo of comedy legend Barry Cryer, of I’m Sorry I Haven’t A Clue fame, and former Fabulous Poodle Ronnie Golden, promise a riotous, rip-roaring night of comedy and song. Forget a combined age of 142, they deliver this with neither a safety net nor zimmer frame in sight!

Following their previous sell-out success at The Core with The Elves And The Shoemaker and Three Billy Goats Gruff, Theatre Of Widdershins return with a brand new production.

Theatre Of Widdershins

A glorious mix of Barry’s legendary jokes and stories alongside Ronnie’s skilful strumming and wicked wit make the night a unique and hilarious event.

Of all the fairytale characters, Rumpelstiltskin has got to be the most mixed up. He is helpful yet demanding; secretive yet noisy; short yet owning a name as long as his beard. Not surprisingly, this story of transformation will make you laugh and gasp at the same time!

Expect songs that deal with the burning issues of the day: voluntary euthanasia, mobile phone frustrations, Stannah Stairlifts and...

John Prescott!

Using its trademark puppets, music, storytelling and transforming sets, Theatre Of Widdershins aims to create gold on stage with this new version of the Grimm’s classic tale.

Time: 7.30pm Tickets: £17.50 Concessions: £15.50 Venue: The Theatre

Time: 11am & 2pm Tickets: £5.50 Suitability: Ages 4+ Venue: The Lab

FAMILY FUN, See page 31

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Romeo And Juliet

Local Artists Showcase

Thu 21 February

Fri 1 March

Violent delights have violent ends

Following an excellent event in July, Local Artists Showcase returns with more original performances from Corby and Northamptonshire’s creative community.

Icarus Theatre Collective

In defiance of their households and in secrecy from their closest friends, young star-crossed lovers hide their passion from their warring families and their closest friends.

Misadventure, family pride, and ancient quarrels drive Romeo and Juliet apart in Icarus Theatre Collective’s bold and exciting new production of Shakespeare’s most tragic tale.

Local artists and performers have been making new music, dance, theatre, poetry, storytelling and digital arts work during the last six months at our Sunday Play sessions. See these exciting new performances here first.

For more information about educational opportunities and workshops see p.33.

Workshops for school and college groups of 20+, see page 33 Time: 7.30pm Tickets: £12 Concessions: £10 Schools: £8 Venue: The Theatre

If you are a locally-based artist and would like to be part of the showcase, see Play on page 34 Time: 7.30pm Tickets: £5 Suitability: 12+ Venue: The Theatre 19

The Mayor’s Charity Event

Robin Ince The Importance of Being Interested

Thu 7 March

Thu 14 March

Join the Mayor of Corby Councillor Mohammed Rahman at a lively evening of music and dance in aid of local charities and celebrating the full diversity of Corby’s communities.

Find out why we have eyebrows, why bald dogs have bad teeth, how heavy metal music makes pigs deaf and why spaghetti snaps into four pieces. Award-winning comedian and science enthusiast Robin Ince takes a look at his favourite scientists – Charles Darwin and Richard Feynman. It is a loving look into the minds of two giants of human imagination who changed our worldview.

The evening will feature British bhangra singer Juggy D with more acts to be confirmed.

‘Best Act’ at the 2006 Asian Music Awards Juggy D made his breakthrough alongside Jay Sean and has appeared on numerous crossover singles with musicians such as Madonna, Ricky Martin, Mary J. Blige and Craig David.

He’ll also stop off on the way to look at some of the more bizarre views of early science – is the ostrich really the offspring of the union of a gnat and a giraffe? (No) A night of spaghetti, barnacles and safe cracking.

Time: 7.30pm Tickets: £8.50 Concessions: £6.50 Venue: The Theatre 20

Time: 7.30pm Tickets: £14.50 Concessions: £12.50 Suitability: Ages 14+ Venue: The Theatre

Jo Caulfield Better The Devil You Know

Corby Gang Show

Fri 15 March

Wed 20 – Sat 23 March

Nominated as ‘Funniest Woman’ (LAFTA Awards), Jo Caulfield (It’s That Jo Caulfield Again, Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow, Mock The Week, Have I Got News For You, Never Mind The Buzzcocks) comes to Corby.

Following on from last year’s success, the Corby Gang Show returns for its 55th year with a bigger and better production than ever before!

Expect razor-sharp observations and scandalous one-liners as Jo asks: Why are drunken girlfriends so much fun? Which hotel has the best porn? What constitutes an airtight alibi? Is friendliness overrated?

Join the Scouts and Guides of the area for an entertaining evening of music, dance, fun and laughter performed in their very own ‘loud and proud’ way.

The celebration of anger continues with acerbic stories about dating, relationships, bad service, wrestling with a self-scanner in Tesco and humiliating herself in public.

Time: 7.30pm Tickets: £14.50 Concessions: £12.50 Suitability: Ages 16+ Venue: The Theatre

Time: 7.15pm, Sat Mat 2.15pm Tickets: £9.50 Concessions: £7.50 Venue: The Theatre 21

Corby Youth Arts Slam

Suggs My Life Story

Thu 28 March

Wed 24 April

Corby Youth Arts Slam is now renowned for being a high energy fun filled evening, dedicated to showcasing original work by local young people. Highlighting the wealth of skills and talent that Corby has to offer, this year’s Slam promises to be as exciting as ever fusing live music, drama, dance, animations, musical theatre and more!

Madness frontman Suggs takes to the stage in an hilarious, yet moving, one man tour de force, playing to rave reviews.

If you would like to perform in the slam, sign up for our weekly workshops, see pages 26-34 Time: 7.30pm Tickets: £5 Venue: The Theatre

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The death of Suggs’ beloved cat on his 50th birthday triggers a personal quest to discover what happened to the father he never knew. Stunned by what he learns, Suggs is taken back to his childhood on the tough streets of 1970s Soho and his first appearance on Top Of The Pops at the age of 18.

Is it a play? Is it stand up comedy?

Is it Music Hall? Whatever it is, hold on to your seats as Suggs goes on to stumble and plummet through the trap door of failure, then trampoline back up to catch the passing trapeze of show business success!

Time: 7.30pm Tickets: £25 Concessions: £23 Venue: The Theatre

The Searchers

Stuck

Thu 25 April

Sat 11 May

Now celebrating their 50th anniversary, The Searchers remarkable career continues with a line-up featuring John McNally, Frank Allen, Spencer James and Scott Ottaway.

Oliver Jeffers, award-winning author of How To Catch A Star, Lost And Found and The Way Back Home, returns with a brand new tale about a little boy in a very sticky situation.

This highly entertaining show has been enthusiastically and warmly received throughout the world and combines all the classic hits such as Sweets For My Sweet, Needles And Pins and Don’t Throw Your Love Away with anecdotes and reminiscences, B-sides and a selection of other collector and well known favourites.

With total record sales well in excess of 40 million, and a fantastic career spanning five decades, don’t miss The Searchers live in concert!

Time: 7.30pm Tickets: £19.50 Venue: The Theatre

Big Wooden Horse

It all begins when Floyd gets his kite stuck in a tree. He throws up his shoe to shift it, but that gets stuck, so he throws up his other shoe and that gets stuck too. Along with the cat, a ladder, a pot of paint, the kitchen sink, an orang-utan and a whale, amongst other things!

Will Floyd ever get his kite back?

This exciting new production for families and young children is from the team behind the shows The Night Before Christmas and last year’s smash hit The Way Back Home.

Time: 11am & 2pm Tickets: £9.50 Concessions: £7.50 Suitability: Ages 3+ Venue: The Theatre 23

See A Film!

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• Easy parking • State of the art projection and sound equipment • Affordable tickets Our comfortable surroundings ensure a relaxing and affordable cinema experience. With our wide selection of the best films around, we are sure you will find a movie to enjoy with us.

See our films programme at www.thecorecorby.com Films for November include Hope Springs, Ginger & Rosa, The Sweeney, Madagascar 3, Looper and Untouchable.

Join our mailing list To sign up to receive our cinema e-newsletter when new films are announced please email cinema@thecorecorby.com. For more information pick up a leaflet from our Ticket Office or see local listings.

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Fundraising 24 Hour Movie Marathon Forget walking the dog, doing the ironing or going to the gym. This is the chance you’ve been waiting for… watching fantastic films for 24 hours without being told to do something more useful instead!

We are seeking dedicated movie fans to spend 24 guilt-free hours watching films (the good, the bad and the ugly) to help raise funds for projects at The Core at Corby Cube.

If you would like to take part or receive more information we would be delighted to hear from you. Please contact Jodie Mortern‑Davies by emailing jodiemd@namtrust.co.uk or calling 01604 655735.

Blankets and caffeine to be provided!

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Get ! d e v l o v n I Bursaries

A limited number of FREE places are available to young people who would like to take part in Get Involved activities but are experiencing financial difficulties.

Please call 01536 470473 or email getinvolved@thecorecorby.com to find out if you are eligible and how you can access this bursary fund.

Generously supported by the Margaret Giffen Trust

Film In A Week February Half Term

Work with filmmaker Martin Steed to make a short film in just five days. Make new friends and learn all the skills you need to script, shoot, edit and bring your idea to the big screen. Everyone who takes part will be invited, along with family and friends, to a premiere screening on The Core’s cinema screen shortly after the end of the project.

Your film will be entered into the Under 16 category for the 2013 Film Northants Awards.

Date: Mon 11 – Fri 15 February Time: 10am-4pm Price: £60 Suitability: Ages 10-16 Venue: The Base Capacity: 16 26

Children

Please note there will be no sessions week commencing 11 February

Sparks Youth Theatre

Moves Street Dance

Saturdays

Mondays

Sparks Youth Theatre gets better each term, developing drama, storytelling and movement skills with theatre-maker Emma Boulton‑Roe. These lively sessions are all about having lots of fun and creating imaginative performances.

The age 8-11s group will perform at Corby Youth Arts Slam on Thursday 28 March and the age 5-7s will share their work with friends and family at the end of term.

Original B-Boy Marso Riviere is back to make some funky moves with local young street dancers.

Date: 12 Jan – 23 March Time: 10.30am-12pm (ages 8-11) & 12.30-1.30pm (ages 5-7) Price: £30 (10 sessions) Venue: The Lab Capacity: 20 per session

Whether you want to improve or try it for the first time, these high energy dance classes fuse street and breaks with popping and locking to help create your own unique style. The group will perform at the Corby Youth Arts Slam on Thursday 28 March.

Date: 14 Jan – 25 March Time: 5pm-6pm (ages 8-11) Price: £30 (10 sessions) Venue: The Theatre Capacity: 20 per session 27

Young People

Moves Street Dance

Core Company

Mondays

Mondays

Moves Street Dance is forming into an exciting crew under the guidance of original B-Boy Marso Riviere.

Whether you’re into street, breaking, popping or locking, working with Marso is guaranteed to take you to the next level. These high energy dance classes are perfect for both first-timers and confident dancers.

The group will perform at the Corby Youth Arts Slam on Thursday 28 March.

This exciting Youth Theatre works with The Core’s Creative Projects Manager Lisa Byrne to create original drama which will be performed at the Corby Youth Arts Slam on Thursday 28 March. The piece you make this term will be dynamic and physical. So whether you want to develop your acting skills or try drama for the first time, all we ask is that you bring enthusiasm, imagination and commitment.

Date: 14 Jan – 25 March Time: 6.15pm-7.15pm (ages 11-16) Price: £30 (10 sessions) Venue: The Theatre Capacity: 20 per session

Date: 14 Jan – 25 March Time: 5pm-6.30pm (ages 11-16) Price: £30 (10 sessions) Venue: The Lab Capacity: 20 per session

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Please note there will be no sessions week commencing 11 February

Musical Theatre

Clicks Media

Tuesdays

Tuesdays

Wild about Wicked, or gaga over Glee? If you’re mad about musicals, then this is the group for you.

Working with musical director Tracey Richards, develop original routines that fuse contemporary pop songs with some of your favourite musical theatre numbers.

You will create a musical medley to be performed at the Corby Youth Arts Slam on Thursday 28 March.

This term’s Clicks Media session focuses on animation. Working with experienced digital artist Andy Eathorne you will create your own short animations using Stop Motion, After Effects and other techniques.

The programme includes a masterclass with Adventures Of Sky animators Emily & Anne. Your animations will be screened at the Corby Youth Arts Slam on Thursday 28 March. No experience is required.

Date: 15 Jan – 26 March Time: 5pm-6.30pm (ages 10-13) & 7pm-9pm (ages 14+) Price: £30 (10 sessions) Venue: The Lab Capacity: 20 per session

Date: 15 Jan – 26 March Time: 7pm-9pm (ages 10+) Price: £30 (10 sessions) Venue: The Base Capacity: 8 per session 29

Family Fun

Please note there will be no sessions week commencing 11 February

Our weekly Family Fun programme offers something for everyone and all our workshops are free! Advanced booking is advised.

Toddle Time

First Moves

Tuesdays

Thursdays

These fun and friendly sessions for children and their grown-ups include song, rhyme and stories and are a great way of helping with your child’s language development.

These informal sessions are for children who are confident walkers.

Early years specialist Dom Martinovs continues to lead this fun, friendly and creative session for Under 5s and their grown-ups. Get lost in a world of music, movement and imagination as this playful group takes you on an exciting journey that is a whole lot of fun!

In partnership with Northamptonshire County Council Libraries Service.

Date: 15 Jan – 26 March Time: 10am-10.30am & 11am-11.30am Price: Free Venue: The Lab Capacity: 50 per session 30

Date: 17 Jan – 28 March Time: 10.15am-11.15am & 11.30am-12.30pm Price: Free Venue: The Lab Capacity: 20 per session

Join us to take part in one of our FREE pre-show drop-in craft sessions. These creative activities led by local artist Sophie Cullinan are themed to tie in with what you see on stage.

Register at our Ticket Office when you book your ticket or on arrival. Places will be allocated on a first‑come, first-served basis.

Sat 8 December

The Night Before Christmas (See page 10 for show details)

Come to our craft session before the show to create a Christmas treat!

Time: 10am-10.45am & 1pm-1.45pm Price: Free

Fri 15 & Sat 16 February

Rumplestiltskin And The Wheel Of Fortune (See page 17 for show details)

Weave sparkles and threads to make a dreamcatcher to hang by your bedside and capture your magical thoughts.

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Education

Early Years

Schools Partnerships

Do you work in a family centre? Or within Early Years and Foundation Stage in a school or other setting?

Here at The Core we regularly work with agencies and organisations in the early years sector and have already brought high quality theatre and dance to many children and families across Corby.

The Core regularly works with primary and secondary schools to develop residency projects and deliver one-off workshops, however we are delighted that since September 2012 we have been working with Corby Business Academy on our first yearlong Schools Partnership. The programme has been structured with key departmental and leadership staff to meet specific needs identified by the Academy to support work within a range of faculties. The current programme includes regular after school theatre and dance classes, teaching support in key subject areas, visits to performances at The Core and the development of arts activity with specific and targeted groups.

If your school would like to discuss becoming a partnership school, please contact Louise Wildish, education@thecorecorby.com

Moving forwards we would like to create an Early Years Networking Group who will meet quarterly to discuss working in partnership locally and across the region. The first meeting is planned for Thursday 17 January at 3pm. To find out more or register your attendance please email Louise Wildish, education@thecorecorby.com

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Teachers’ Forum

Romeo & Juliet Workshop

Thu 24 January 4pm-6pm

Our Teachers’ Forum brings primary and secondary teachers together with local artists in a partnership event with the Arts In Education team from Northamptonshire County Council.

The event will highlight partnership opportunities with The Core, links to the current programme of work and advance updates of new initiatives in arts and education. There will also be a range of short taster workshops from local artists and The Core staff team, sharing ways they might work with students at each Key Stage.

The session will round off with an opportunity to network with other teachers and artists over nibbles and a glass of wine.

The Core is offering workshops for schools who book 20+ tickets to see Romeo & Juliet (see page 19 for details) at the discounted price of only £50. Workshops are most suitable for students of English or Drama and can be tailored to Key Stages 3 & 4 or Post-16. Students will explore the language and text, bring characters and relationships to life through practical activities and develop a better awareness of the play as a whole. Workshops are available in the weeks commencing 18 and 25 February 2013 and are for a maximum of 30 participants.

For more information or to book please contact Louise Wildish at education@thecorecorby.com

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Adult Classes

Please note there will be no sessions week commencing 11 February

Arts Alive

Over 50s Creative Workshops

Play – Creative Space For Local Artists

Thursdays

Sundays

If you are aged 50 or over, come to The Core to work with experienced local artist Paula Boulton in a warm and welcoming environment. Each week you will try different arts activities, from music and poetry to dance and drama, and much more.

You will then share what you create in a fun and informal performance at the end of the term.

The last Sunday of each month is open house at The Core for local artists from Corby, Northamptonshire and across the East Midlands. Artists and performers of all kinds jam, rehearse, collaborate, try out ideas and make new work in The Theatre, The Lab, The Base and the bars.

Everyone is welcome and all artists taking part will have the opportunity to perform their work at the Local Artists’ Showcase on Friday 1 March.

Don’t worry if you can’t come every week, we will be pleased to see you each time you can make it.

Date: 17 January – 28 March Time: 1pm-3pm Price: £3 per session Venue: The Lab Capacity: 20 per session 34

Date: 25 November, 27 January, 24 February Time: 2pm-6pm Price: Free Venue: All Spaces

Supp Us ort

A Christmas Castle A Celebration Of Dickens Fri 14 December

Join us for a magical start to the festive season within the magnificent setting of Rockingham Castle.

We have created a night of readings of Charles Dickens, set in the beautifully decorated rooms where Dickens spent many years writing.

Before the performance and during the interval taste sumptuous food and wine, bid in our spectacular

auction and enjoy Christmas carols sung by our Community Choir.

This is a joint fundraising event for The Core and Royal & Derngate, Northampton to support our work with young people.

For more information or to arrange transport from The Core, please contact Jodie Mortern‑Davies by emailing jodiemd@namtrust.co.uk or callling 01604 655735.

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Support Us

The Core at Corby Cube is a registered charity. Whilst our imagination and inspiration is unlimited, our resources are not. From regular giving to sponsorship and legacy giving, there are various ways that individuals, groups or businesses can be involved.

Name A Seat

Name a seat as a distinctive gift for a loved one, or in recognition of your company or organisation.

Individual Giving

Donating even the smallest amount makes a huge difference. Your donation will help us to continue our exciting projects working with young people and the communities of Corby and the surrounding areas.

Sponsorship

Whether you are a company or an individual, we can tailor-make packages to sponsor shows, seasons or community projects.

Legacy Giving

Leave a legacy in your will, or arrange a rare and special gift in memory of a loved one. Name a special bursary fund and ensure that future generations can continue to access our work.

Business Club

Our Business Club offers a range of benefits including marketing and branding opportunities, free tickets, invitations to VIP events and hospitality packages.

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Shop online and your favourite stores will make a donation to us on your behalf.

For more information, please contact Jodie Mortern‑Davies, email development@thecorecorby.com or call 01604 655 735 36

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About The Core What’s At The Core For You

– The Theatre – seating 445 people on three levels (see seating plan on page 45) – The Lab – a studio and performance space – The Base – a workshop and meeting space.

Events and activities take place in all three spaces. Cinema screenings take place in The Theatre. Please see brochure pages for information or ask when booking.

Bars

There are two bars open during performances. Soft, alcoholic and hot drinks are available throughout your visit. You can take cold drinks into all three of the spaces in plastic cups – just ask when you are at the bar. There is a vending machine available in the B2 Bar selling snacks and drinks.

Ice cream, popcorn and sweets are available at very reasonable prices.

Family Friendly

The Core is committed to being a family friendly organisation.

Some of the facilities we offer to make your visit run as smoothly as possible include free buggy storage and cloakroom, booster seats and, of course, a very warm and friendly welcome.

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Volunteering

We are always looking for people to join our team as volunteers in a variety of roles: front of house, within our marketing team and as part of our Get Involved programme.

For more information email volunteer@thecorecorby.com or call 01536 470 472.

Private Hire

All of our spaces are available for private hire. For more information please contact Lucinda Hill, call 01536 470472 or email lucinda.hill@thecorecorby.com

Access

Large print and audio versions of this brochure available on request, please email info@thecorecorby.com Disabled Access/Blue Badge Holders – The Core at Corby Cube is fully accessible. Spaces for wheelchairs are available together with adjacent seats in the auditoria for companions or carers. Please contact us in advance to make arrangements to secure these seats with your booking. Parking for Blue Badge holders is available adjacent to Corby Cube.

Guide Dogs are welcome.

There is an induction loop in all performance spaces. Headsets are available at the Ticket Office.

Getting Here

Location And Travel

The Core is situated right in the centre of Corby, within easy reach of the train station, all the main bus routes and road links and a stone’s throw walk from Willow Place Shopping Centre. The entrance can be located on George Street.

Please request a map and full directions when you book your tickets or visit www.thecorecorby.com for full details.

You can also visit:

Parking

Parking is available right next door to Corby Cube and East Midlands International Pool. This is free after 6pm and on Sundays.

For Sat Nav Devices NN17 1QG

Address

The Core at Corby Cube, The Corby Cube, George Street, Corby, NN17 1QG

Administration 01536 470 479

www.nationalrail.co.uk (trains) www.traveline.info (buses)

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Ticketing Information Tickets

By telephone: 01536 470 470, 10am-6pm Mon – Sat, and from one hour before performances on Sun and Bank Holidays.

In person: 9.30am-1.30pm Mon – Wed and 9.30am-8pm Thu – Sat (or until 15 mins after the evening performance commences on show and film days, and from one hour before performances and screenings on Sun and Bank Holidays)*.

Online: www.thecorecorby.com

Concessions

Concessions are available for most shows and screenings for Under 16s, 60+, Students, Jobseekers, Disabled Patrons and Companions, and Groups of 10+. Additional concessions are available for certain shows and screenings, including family tickets (max 2 adults) – full details highlighted on individual show pages and at www.thecorecorby.com Restricted View tickets are available at a reduced rate for some performances and screenings – ask the Ticket Office for details. Restricted View tickets for CATS Aladdin are available priced £8.

If the cost of taking part in a Get Involved activity is a barrier please speak to us and we will check if you are eligible for one of our bursaries.

Email getinvolved@thecorecorby.com or call 01536 470 473 for more information.

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Groups And Schools

Groups of 10+ qualify for concessions. Further discounts for Groups of 20+ and Schools are available on certain shows and films – full details highlighted on individual pages.

Returns And Exchanges

We are unable to exchange or refund tickets. Ticket reservations must be paid for within four days of booking. We are unable to reserve tickets without payment within seven days prior to the performance or screening.

For Your Safety And Comfort

If parents or guardians would like guidance on the content and suitability of individual shows, screenings and events, please call the Ticket Office on 01536 470 470.

Latecomers are not admitted until a suitable break in the performance.

The Small Print *Subject to alteration. Please check website for current telephone and Ticket Office opening hours.

All concessions are subject to availability and should be checked at time of booking. Proof of status will be required. Please note that not all concessions are available with online booking.

We reserve the right to make any alterations to the programme, performers, times and ticket prices. Every effort will be made to advertise changes in the local press and via www.thecorecorby.com.

The cinema is programmed in partnership with City Screen.

The Core collects all data in accordance with the Data Protection Act.

Seating Plan – The Theatre

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Show Diary Day Date Show November Thu 8 Mark Thomas – Bravo Figaro Sat 10 Deep Roots, Tall Trees: A Corby Song Cycle Thu 15 Limehouse Lizzy Sat 17 Fred MacAulay – Legally Bald Fri 23 Corby Youth Arts Slam Sat 24 Wadzanai Project December Sat 1 SHAPE Dance Sun 2 SHAPE Dance Tue 4 The Night Before Christmas Wed 5 The Night Before Christmas Thu 6 The Night Before Christmas Fri 7 The Night Before Christmas Sat 8 The Night Before Christmas Sun 9 The Night Before Christmas Wed 12 Grisly Tales From Tumblewater Thu 13 Grisly Tales From Tumblewater Fri 14 Grisly Tales From Tumblewater Sat 15 Grisly Tales From Tumblewater Sun 16 Grisly Tales From Tumblewater Thu 20 Christmas At Home – The Floral Tour Fri 21 Laughing Boy – Christmas Special Thu 27 Aladdin Fri 28 Aladdin Sat 29 Aladdin Sun 30 Aladdin January Thu 17 Hats Off To Led Zeppelin Sat 19 Sing And Dance For The NSPCC Thu 31 Pete Firman – Hoodwinker 42

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February 1 Isla St Clair – Eyes Front!

2 Words 3 Music 7 Barry Cryer & Ronnie Golden – Going Gaga Thu 7 The Adventures of Sky – The Reluctant Hero Fri 8 The Adventures of Sky – The Reluctant Hero Sat 9 The Adventures of Sky – The Reluctant Hero Fri 15 Rumpelstiltskin And The Wheel Of Fortune Sat 16 Rumpelstiltskin And The Wheel Of Fortune Thu 21 Romeo And Juliet March Fri 1 Local Artists Showcase Thu 7 The Mayor’s Charity Event Thu 14 Robin Ince – The Importance of Being Interested Fri 15 Jo Caulfield – Better The Devil You Know Wed 20 Corby Gang Show Thu 21 Corby Gang Show Fri 22 Corby Gang Show Sat 23 Corby Gang Show Thu 28 Corby Youth Arts Slam April Wed 24 Suggs – My Life Story Thu 25 The Searchers May Sat 11 Stuck

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We Would Like To Thank Without the generous support of our funders, individual donors and sponsors, volunteers and audiences, The Core at Corby Cube would not be thriving. Thank you for your support.

Core Funders

Other Funders The Margaret Giffen Charitable Trust

Business Club Members

The Corby Cube, George Street, Corby, NN17 1QG 01536 470 470  www.thecorecorby.com The Core is a trading name of Corby Cube Theatre Trust Limited.

Company Registration Number: 7210297 Charity Number: 1139035