The Core, Corby – See A Show – March 2014 onwards

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The Core at Corby Cube

Ticket Line: 01536 470 470  www.thecorecorby.com

Music Michael King’s On Tour With Elvis Show Thu 10 April 7.30pm An exciting two hour show filled with Elvis’ greatest hits delivered live. A night of pure breathtaking entertainment and possibly the best Elvis sound you will ever hear!

Tickets £20.50 (Conc £18.50)

Matt Ridley Trio featuring Brandon Allen in association with NC Jazz Fri 9 May 7.45pm Fresh-sounding and incredibly exciting, this is an evening of creative jazz at its very best.

Featuring guest saxophonist Brandon Allen.

Tickets £12.50 (Conc £10.50, Under 18 £5.50)

Barb Jungr sings Bob Dylan and Leonard Cohen

Fri 16 May 7.30pm An evening that celebrates Barb Jungr’s new album Hard Rain, featuring the iconic music of Bob Dylan and Leonard Cohen. “[Her] mastery of jazz and cabaret’s vocal arts is undisputed” The Independent Tickets £14

Bless ’Em All

Thu 17 April 2.30pm From the producers of We’ll Meet Again, this is a delightfully nostalgic tribute to our Armed Forces, filled with all the great songs and music of the 1940s. Starring in Bless ‘Em All is comedy entertainer Steve Barclay, alongside virtuoso of the ukulele Andy Eastwood and new singing star Lucia Matisse, plus support from singers Jamie Steen and Mervyn Francis and the live music of the Martyn St James Band.

Tickets £12.50

Carnaby Street, The Concert

Fri 23 May 7.30pm Following two fabulous tours of the UK, Carnaby Street The Musical has assembled some of its incredible cast members to perform the great songs from the ’60s in full costume.

Featuring the incredible hits of a decade that brought you the best rock and roll music of all time. With a six-piece band led by an array of fantastic singers, this astonishing night of sixties classics is not to be missed.

Tickets £20.50 (Conc £18.50)

The Real Thing

Strictly Sixties

Tickets £23 (Conc £21)

Tickets £17.50 (Conc £15.50)

Sat 24 May 7.30pm Britain’s No.1 Soul band, celebrate an incredible 40 years in the business. Featuring three original vocalists, Chris and Eddie Amoo and Dave Smith, with their own five piece band in a performance that includes all their hits.

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Fri 26 September 7.30pm Bip Wetherell proudly presents the 4th successful year of Strictly Sixties featuring Stars In Your Eyes winner Jimmy Jemain as Cliff Richard. With live music from the sensational bands The Rapiers and The Telstars.

Everyone is welcome at The Core and anyone can Get Involved. Take part in weekly workshops, classes, family activities and projects.

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Get Involv

A limited number of bursaries are available for all our Get Involved activities, to support children and young people whose families are facing financial difficulties.

For more information or to Get Involved pick up a leaflet, visit www.thecorecorby.com, call Lisa Byrne on 01536 470 473 or email lisa.byrne@thecorecorby.com

Dance, Drama & Spoken Word Corby Young Artists Double Bill

Thu 24 & Fri 25 April 7.30pm Corby Young Dancers are choreographed by Martin Lawrance of Richard Alston Dance, while Corby Young Actors collaborate with a company from Mumbai, India.

Post Show Q&A with Martin Lawrance on Thu 24 April

NT Live: King Lear

Thu 1 May 7pm The Core Cinema’s first live screening of the National Theatre’s adaptation of Shakespeare’s tragedy directed by Academy Award‑winner Sam Mendes and starring Simon Russell Beale.

Tickets £5

Tickets £13 (Conc £11, Children £9)

Three The Hard Way

Stars Of Strictly Come Dancing

Thu 15 May 7.30pm Join us for an evening of electrifying spoken word that pulls no punches, featuring legendary dub poet Jean Binta Breeze MBE, wild and witty Alison Dunne, celebrated Midlands poet Lydia Towsey and Showcase Smoothie.

Tickets £6.50

Newgrounds 2014

Thu 5 & Fri 6 June 7.30pm An evening of inspiring contemporary dance and dance theatre presented by Playgrounds Dance Company.

Newgrounds 2014 showcases students from The University of Northampton’s BA Hons Dance Programme.

Tickets £10.50

Thu 22 May 7.30pm An evening of music, dance, costumes and sparkles for the whole family as Pasha Kovalev and Katya Virshilas bring you their brand new, spectacular Ballroom and Latin show.

Tickets £23.50 & £21.50 (Conc £20.50 & £18.50)

Contacting The World On Tour 2014

Tue 15 July 7pm India’s Bread n Butter Entertainment headline an evening of inspirational new drama, direct from pioneering international theatre festival, Contacting The World.

Tickets £6

Community Productions

Corby Youth Arts Slam

CATS – Footloose The Musical

Tickets £5

Tickets £12 (Conc £10, Restricted view £8, Family £40)

Fri 28 March 7.30pm Highlighting the wealth of skills and talent that Corby has to offer, this season’s Slam promises to be as exciting as ever, with a mix of inspiring, edgy and entertaining live performances.

Wed 28 – Sat 31 May 7.30pm Dancing is not a crime - to miss Footloose would be!

Corby’s favourite amateur theatrical society, CATS, presents Footloose.

Packed full of amazing dance routines, and based on the hit ’80s movie, this show is guaranteed to get you to your feet.

Footloose has become a stage musical phenomenon and features classic ’80s anthems including Holding Out For A Hero, Almost Paradise, Let’s Hear It For The Boy and Footloose.

Comedy

Lee Hurst – Things That Make You Go Aaarggh!!!

Stand Up For The NHS #2

Recommended for ages 16+

Fri 4 April 7.30pm Join us for the second Stand Up For The NHS Comedy Night, a night of hilarious comedy featuring some of the best stand up comics on the circuit. The ‘Save Our NHS’ campaign is raising money to help support community health services and hospital services. The local charity to benefit from this event will be Lakelands Hospice.

Tickets £16.50 (Conc £14.50)

Tickets £15.50, £12.50 & £10.50

Sat 22 March 7.30pm Lee Hurst first hit our TV screens on Have I Got News For You and They Think It’s All Over, now he is travelling through Britain to find out what really winds you up and pushes your buttons. Join him for a night of laughter and letting off some steam.

Coming soon Jason Byrne Danny Bhoy Chris Ramsey Sign up to our mailing list at www.thecorecorby.com to be the first to hear when these and other great shows go on sale.

Return Of The Grumpy Old Women – Fifty Shades Of Beige

Sat 7 June 7.30pm By popular demand the Grumpies are back to knock some sense into the nation. Award-winning comedian Jenny Eclair will be joined by Susie Blake and Kate Robbins. Come and bask in an orgy of fury and big laughs in this live version of the hit TV show.

Tickets £20.50

Make A Night Of It! Coming to Grumpy Old Women or Barb Jungr?

Start your night in style: enjoy a pre-show bottle of house wine for £12

Coming to Lee Hurst, Stand Up For The NHS or Strictly 60s?

Pre-order your pint of San Miguel and peanuts or crisps for just £3.75

We can tailor-make packages to suit groups, including various food and drink options. To find out more call 01536 470 472 or email lucinda.hill@thecorecorby.com

Community Productions

Folk Dance Festival – An Evening Of Traditional Dance

Fri 4 July 7.30pm Serbian Ensemble St. Eliah present an evening of traditional dance and music performances with over 50 dancers of all ages alongside invited local dance groups including Costello Irish Dance.

Tickets £12.50 (Conc £10.50)

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Corby Festival Of Dance

Tickets £6

Tickets available via Festival Box Office on 07584 243966 and www.corbyfestivalofdance.co.uk

Thu 17 July 7pm Two exciting, original dramas created by Wadzanai with Kuumba Nia Arts, and Tribes Youth Club with Aga Serugo-Lugo. Priority gives young people the chance to design their own project and choose the artists they want to make it with them.

Thu 24 - Tue 29 July An evening of competitive dance showcasing talent in musical theatre, ballet, modern, tap, contemporary, classical Greek and national dance from students from local dance schools.

Family Kids Love Disco

Sat 29 March 2pm-4pm Join us for a family friendly disco for kids and their grown‑ups. Cut loose and throw some shapes to the latest pop tunes and retro disco classics with your little ones aged 3-11.

Tickets £5,( Children £6, Family up to 4 people £18)

Silent Disco

Sat 29 March 7pm-10pm Are you aged between 11 and 15? Love music? Come and join us for a Silent Disco experience to remember, just grab a headset, select your tunes and dance until you drop!

Fevered Sleep: Dusk

Wed 8 – Sat 11 October 10.30am & 1.30pm From internationally celebrated theatre company, Fevered Sleep, comes Dusk.

Part performance, part adventure film, Dusk is an exploration of change, hope, friendship and reunion, and an invitation to celebrate the wide, wild world around us.

Join us for a specially designed theatre experience for children.

Suitable for ages 4-7

Tickets £8

Private Peaceful Tickets £6.50

POP!

Sat 17 May 11am & 2pm POP is performed by the award-winning comedy magician Christian Lee – winner of CBBC’s The Slammer and associate of the Inner Magic Circle with Silver Star.

Mr Bean meets Charlie Chaplin in this mind-blowing feast of illusion, comedy and a MASSIVE balloon! The most fun-filled show for children and families around.

Suitable for ages 3+ Running Time 50 minutes

Mon 20 October 7.30pm Tue 21 October 10.30am & 1.30pm From Michael Morpurgo, writer of the moving family classic War Horse, comes Private Peaceful.

Private Tommo Peaceful, a young First World War soldier is awaiting the firing squad at dawn. During the night he looks back at his short but joyful past growing up in rural Devon, his exciting first days at school, and the battles and injustices of war that brought him to the front line.

“Private Peaceful at the theatre is a moving experience” Michael Morpurgo Suitable for ages 8+

Tickets £12.50 (Conc £10.50)

Tickets £7.50

Pre-show Craft Sessions

Join us for FREE pre‑show, drop in craft sessions led by visual artist Sophie Cullinan, with themes that match the show.

Sessions at 10am, 12pm & 1pm.

POP! – Sat 17 May DUSK- Sat 11 October

See A Film Our comfortable surroundings ensure a relaxing and affordable cinema experience with a wide selection of the best films around.

For details of our full film programme, go to www.thecorecorby.com, pick up a film leaflet or ask the Ticket Office for more information. To receive our regular cinema e-newsletter, please email your contact details to cinema@thecorecorby.com

Don’t forget to pre‑order your popcorn from the Ticket Office for just £1!

Your Visit How To Book 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 Tue & Wed. 9.30am-6pm Thu-Sat, or until 15 minutes after evening performances commence on show and film days, and from one hour before performances on Sun, Mon and Bank Holidays.

Key Schools pricing available Workshops available Show takes place in The Lab

Getting Here

The Corby Cube, George Street, Corby, NN17 1QG The Core is situated within easy reach of the train station, all the main bus routes and road links and a stone’s throw from Willow Place Shopping Centre. The entrance is located on George Street.

Parking is available right next door to Corby Cube and Corby East Midlands International Swimming Pool.

Car Parking

Please note that an evening parking charge of 20p applies from 6pm – midnight, Monday – Saturday inclusive.

Sunday parking is free all day/evening.

We Would Like To Thank Core Funders

Business Club Members

Other Funders The Margaret Giffen Charitable Trust

Transaction Fee A transaction fee of £1 applies to telephone and website bookings.

Please note this fee does not apply when booking in person, or for groups and is applicable per-booking and not per‑ticket.

The fee has been introduced to support the running costs of The Core at Corby Cube. As ticket revenue is divided between many different parties, an increase in ticket prices may not necessarily benefit The Core.

By adding a small transaction charge, we ensure every penny of this goes to your local venue and the projects it runs with local communities and young people.

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

Ticket Line: 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