The Core At Corby Cube See A Show Autumn 2014

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The Core at Corby Cube

Ticket Line: 01536 470 470 www.thecorecorby.com

Music The Bay City Rollers

Strictly Sixties

Thu 18 September 7.30pm Back by popular demand, The Bay City Rollers, starring Les McKeown, is a celebration of the band’s heyday and the behind-the-scenes pandemonium that followed the band everywhere they went.

The show features all the hit songs including Bye Bye Baby, Shang A Lang, Summer Love Sensation and Give A Little Love.

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.

All profits going to local charity Prostaid.

Tickets £20 (Conc £18)

Tickets £17.50 (Conc £15.50)

Johnny Cash Roadshow

Fri 3 October 7.30pm Celebrating the career of a music legend, Clive John stars in the number one Johnny Cash experience that features all of Cash’s greatest hits including Ring Of Fire and Walk The Line.

Along with band JC Horns and evocative video projections, this show re-creates all aspects of Cash’s career with astounding accuracy.

Tickets £20 (Conc £18)

The Rat Pack Vegas Spectacular

Thu 30 October 7.30pm Wonderful memories of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin & Sammy Davis Jr. come to life in a sensational show with a live orchestra. This hit production includes all the classics, Come Fly With Me, Under My Skin, Sway, Mr Bojangles, Fly Me To The Moon, That’s Amore, Mack The Knife, plus many more.

Eddi Reader

Thu 23 October 7.30pm Eddi Reader shot into the limelight with Fairground Attraction’s single Perfect and album First Of A Million Kisses, which both topped the charts.

However, it has been her subsequent solo albums which signalled her ability to assimilate different musical styles and make them all very much her own.

From the traditional to the contemporary, Eddi brings joyous life to all forms of song.

“EDDI’S VOICE IS NOTHING SHORT OF MIRACULOUS” Glasgow Herald Tickets £24.50 (Conc £22.50)

Tickets £21.50 (Conc £19.50)

Roy Orbison and Friends

Fri 14 November 7.30pm Back by popular demand, Barry Steele presents his all‑live, spectacular, multi-media tribute to The Big O, featuring classic Orbison hits from the ’60s right through to the late ’80s. Backed by a fabulous band, this sensational night will bring all the hits to life including Only The Lonely, Crying and Oh, Pretty Woman.

Tickets £20 (Conc £18)

Big Country Steeltown: 30th Anniversary Tour

Tue 4 November 7.30pm Big Country will perform songs from their classic multi-million selling album Steeltown, whose title track was written about Corby, together with classic hits including Harvest Home, Fields Of Fire, In A Big Country, Chance, Wonderland and many more.

The line up features Bruce Watson (guitars/vocals), Mark Brzezicki (drums, vocals), Jamie Watson (guitars/ vocals), former Simple Minds’ bassist/vocalist Derek Forbes, and Simon Hough.

Tickets £24.50

Cinema Events

Dance & Drama

Monty Python Live (Mostly)

Stowaway

Sun 20 July 7pm (LB) & Wed 30 July 6.30pm (NLB) For the first time in more than three decades, comedy legends Monty Python are live on stage. Broadcast from London’s O2 Arena John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones and Michael Palin perform some of their greatest hits.

HHHHH Express HHHH Telegraph

Tue 23 September 7.30pm Stowaway is the brand new show from Analogue, two-time Fringe First winners and “bright young things of British theatre” (The Observer).

A Boeing 777 begins its descent towards Heathrow.

The wheels unfold out of the belly of the plane. The frozen body of a stowaway is tipped out and cuts through the clear morning sky.

Tickets £8

NT Live: Skylight

Three & Four Quarters

Wed 6 August 6.30pm (NLB) Bill Nighy (Love Actually, The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel) and Carey Mulligan (Inside Llewyn Davis, The Great Gatsby) feature in the highly anticipated production of David Hare’s Skylight directed

by Stephen Daldry (The Audience). This is an encore screening recorded in the West End as part of NT Live.

HHHHH The Guardian, Daily Telegraph, Evening Standard

NT Live: Medea

Thu 4 September 7pm (LB) Terrible things breed in broken hearts.

Helen McCrory (Harry Potter, Streetlife) takes the title role in a new version of Euripides’ powerful tragedy by Ben Power, directed by Carrie Cracknell and with music written by Will Gregory and Alison Goldfrapp.

Broadcast live from the National Theatre as part of NT Live.

Tickets Live Broadcast (LB) £13, Concession £11, Child £9 Non-Live Broadcast (NLB) £11, Concession £9, Child £7

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, sign up to our mailing list at cinema@thecorecorby.com, pick up a film leaflet, or ask at the Ticket Office for more information.

Thu 2 October 7.30pm Acclaimed British dancers Charlotte Broom and Christopher Akrill (Northern Ballet Theatre, Royal Opera House) bring their exciting new company HeadSpaceDance to Corby for their debut show comprising work from four celebrated contemporary choreographers – Mats Ek, Javier De Frutos, Luca Silvestrini and Didy Veldman.

Tickets £12.50/£10.50 (Conc £10.50/8.50)

Youth Arts Slam

Fri 21 November 7.30pm Highlighting the wealth of skill 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.

Tickets £6

Make A Night Of It Our bar opens an hour before the show. Come early, meet your friends and enjoy a pint or a glass of house wine for just £3.20 We can also 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

Comedy Danny Bhoy

Thu 25 September 8pm Scottish comedian Danny Bhoy has become one of the most globally successful and prolific comics working in the world today. A natural gift for storytelling combined with a razor-sharp wit make him one of the most unique and exciting stand ups to emerge in recent years.

“VERY, VERY FUNNY” The Scotsman Tickets £15.50

Susan Calman Lady Like

Fri 17 October 7.30pm Scottish comedienne and Radio 4 favourite, Susan Calman (Fresh Meat, QI, The News Quiz), comes to Corby with a show about being older, wiser and liking yourself whatever anyone might say.

“CONFIDENT, COMPACT...

CRACKING” HHHH Evening Standard

Chris Martin Responsibilities

Thu 16 October 8pm Come and join Chris Martin, star of Dave’s One Night Stand (DAVE), and co-host of The Carl Donnelly And Chris Martin Comedy Podcast as he explains with his own unique logic and observations, his views on dogs, tupperware and hair.

“ONE OF THE UK’S MOST PROMISING OBSERVATIONALISTS” The Guardian Tickets £10.50

Chris Ramsey The Most Dangerous Man On Saturday Morning Television

Fri 24 October 8pm Fresh from a sell-out tour and multiple appearances on Celebrity Juice and 8 Out Of 10 Cats, Chris Ramsey takes his brush with on-air censorship as a jumping off point to muse on life, mistakes, expectation and offence.

Tickets £14.50 (Conc £12.50)

Tickets £17

David O’Doherty Has Checked Everything

Pete Firman Trickster

Fri 31 October 7.30pm A regular on 8 Out Of 10 Cats, David O’Doherty presents a new hour of talking and songs. Take a ride into the Davidzone. One man. One small keyboard. With batteries. And a chair. And a mic.

And cables. And a sound system.

And then a room, obviously. With more chairs. And a lighting rig.

It’s surprising how much stuff is involved actually.

Tickets £15.50 (Conc £13.50)

Jason Byrne You Name The Show

Sat 8 November 8pm Jason Byrne “the outright king of comedy” (The Times) comes to Corby asking audiences to help name his show, and be in the running for a £500 prize. Jason has been featured on Live At The Apollo (BBC1), The Royal Variety Show (ITV), the Sony Radio Gold Award winning The Jason Byrne Show (Radio 2) and Father Figure (BBC1).

Tickets £18

Fri 7 November 7.30pm Star of BBC1’s The Magicians, “the UK’s leading comedy magician” (Time Out) is back in Corby with his astonishing new show. Expect Pete’s trademark blend of crowd-pleasing comedy and jaw-dropping magic. This is a show not to be missed!

HHHHH Time Out, The Mirror HHHH Metro, The Independent Tickets £15.50 (Conc £13.50)

James Acaster Recognise

Thu 13 November 7.30pm It’s time for another tremendous tour from Northamptonshire’s own James Acaster, the Foster’s Edinburgh Comedy Award Best Show Nominee 2012 & 2013. Expect whimsical rabbiting on and awkward physicality throughout.

“DESTINED FOR GREATNESS” The Times Tickets £13.50 (Conc £11.50)

Family Once In A Blue Moon

Fevered Sleep: Dusk

Suitable for ages 3-6 Running time 55 mins (no interval)

Suitable for ages 4-7 Running time approx 60 mins (no interval)

Sat 13 September 11am & 2pm It’s the moon’s Birthday and he is having a party! We are all invited, but how do we get there?

Last year’s sell-out family show is back. Incorporating dance, live music and audience interaction, this dance theatre piece offers a truly magical experience.

Tickets £7

Wed 8 – Sat 11 October 10.30am & 1.30pm Nestled together in the heart of the forest, a group of creatures with furry ears and tails are waiting for someone to arrive.

Part performance, part adventure film, Dusk explores friendship, hope and change.

Put on your tail, prick up your ears and get ready for Dusk.

Tickets £8

Private Peaceful

Room On The Broom

Suitable for ages 8+ Running time 120 mins (inc. interval)

Suitable for ages 3+ Running time 55 minutes (no interval)

Mon 20 7.30pm, Tue 21 October 10.30am & 1.30pm From Michael Morpurgo, writer of the family classic War Horse, comes Private Peaceful. A young First World War soldier is awaiting the firing squad at dawn. During the night he considers his short but joyful past and the injustices of war.

Tickets £12.50 (Conc £10.50)

Sat 25 1.30pm & 4pm, & Sun 26 October 11am & 2pm Tall Stories’ musical stage adaptation of Room On The Broom by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler flies into Corby with songs, laughs and scary fun.

HHHH “PERFECT... A LOVELY PIECE OF STORYTELLING” Sunday Express

Tickets £12 (Conc £10)

Christmas

Dear Santa

Dear Santa

Fri 5 – Sat 20 December From the author of one of the most well loved books for children, Dear Zoo, comes a special treat for Christmas, Dear Santa.

Santa is determined to deliver the most fantastic Christmas present to our little hero Sarah. But he doesn’t get it right straight away! With the help of his cheeky Elf, he finally settles on something ‘perfect’, just in time for Christmas Eve. All the ingredients of Rod Campbell’s ingeniously simple and charming style are brought to life on stage, plus a whole lot more… with music, laughter and plenty of audience participation.

This is sure to be one Christmas treat that children and parents alike will never forget. Ideal for those aged 2 to 7.

Running time approx 50 mins (no interval)

Tickets £10 (Conc £8, Schools £7) Please contact the Ticket Office or see our website for information on performance times

CATS – Sleeping Beauty

FREE

Visit our Elf Workshop and write your own letter to Santa. He may even collect it himself...

Sat 27 – Tue 30 December 7pm, Sat & Sun mats 2pm Corby Amateur Theatrical Society are back with this year’s traditional family pantomime. A beautiful princess, a wicked witch and a host of colourful characters will lead you on a magical journey packed with song, dance and comedy galore. Fun for the whole family at this dream of a pantomime.

Tickets £12.50 (Conc £10.50, Family ticket £42)

Your Visit How To Book By telephone: 01536 470 470, 10am-6pm Monday-Saturday, and from one hour before performances on Sunday and Bank Holidays.

In person: 9.30am-1.30pm Tuesday. 9.30am-6pm Wednesday to Saturday or opening until 15 minutes after the final evening performance or film has commenced. From one hour before performances and films on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday evenings 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. If this is full, we suggest the Everest Lane car park as the closest alternative.

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 supports 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 that every penny of this goes to your local venue and the projects we run 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