The Core at Corby Cube - Autumn/Winter 2021

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Autumn 2021

Welcome Back After months of ups and downs and baby steps, our doors are open once again and we are delighted to be able to brighten up your Autumn with a packed programme of shows and activities.

We are thrilled to be working with Imagine Theatre to bring you a Christmas Show like no other. Sleeping Beauty with a twist and more than a handful of glitter will be taking over our stage this year. Santa Claus himself will also be dropping by for a visit that will delight Corby’s younger folk in December.

We have loads to look forward to in The Lab this season with the return of Screaming Blue Murder as well as new theatre work from Eastern Angles, StammerMouth and Charmaine Childs. Frozen Light return with 2065, a show made especially for young people with profound and multiple learning disabilities and Aca Theatre join us at Halloween for a completely accessible clown show – We All Wobble.

Core Calls

We recently commissioned local artist Rosie-May to make two murals for our bar area.

Better Together reflects on finding hope in lockdown, whilst Show Time (shown above) celebrates the reopening of The Core.

We first worked with Rosie May for our Core Calls project in 2020.

Rosie, along with 4 other artists, spoke on the phone to vulnerable members of the Corby community and then created artwork based on the conversations.

As we start to emerge into the world post Covid, I wanted to say a special thank you to all those individuals, organisations and funders who have rallied around The Core in the past 18 months. It has been a tough time for all and no less for theatres and we are grateful for the kind words, advocacy and generosity that you have given us. Thanks too to DCMS Culture Recovery Fund which provided a lifeline for The Core at the most challenging time.

Contents

Thank you and we look forward to seeing you at the theatre soon.

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Buy With Confidence Although restrictions around COVID-19 have now been eased, please be assured that we will continue to ensure that your experience is as safe and comfortable as it has always been. The safety of our audiences, staff and artists is of paramount importance to us.

As the guidance from government continues to evolve, rest assured that we will continue to follow the latest guidance at all times.

We will continue to implement an enhanced cleaning regime between shows.

We will be using e-tickets which can be checked hands free. You can either print off or present your ticket for scanning on your phone.

Receive a credit or exchange if you cannot attend due to symptoms of COVID-19 or have been asked to selfisolate by NHS Test and Trace

Receive a credit or refund of the ticket price if a show is postponed or cancelled

Hand sanitiser will be available upon entry and exit.

Test & Trace check-in will be available via QR code scanning or by providing details to our team Socially Distanced seating section will be A available for shows (where possible - please check our website for details) For the most up to date guidance, please visit www.thecorecorby.com/covid-safety prior to your visit.

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Screaming Blue Murder

Don’t miss our monthly comedy club in the relaxed setting of The Lab. Sit back with a drink and enjoy many of comedy’s rising stars – it’s the perfect Friday night out with friends or colleagues.

Fri 24 September

Fri 19 November

Fri 25 March

Howard Read` Naomi Cooper Michael Legge Compere Karen Bayley

Gordon Southern Susan Murray Tom Ward Compere Joe Wells

Jonny Awsum Andrea Hubert Matt Green Compere Sally-Anne Hayward

Fri 22 October

Fri 15 February

Mary Bourke Ola David Ward Compere Karen Bayley

Markus Birdman Jenny Collier Otiz Cannelloni Compere Sally-Anne Hayward

Line up may be subject to change, advance booking is recommended.

Tickets from £13 (Conc. £11, Real Discounts £8.50) THE LAB I Recommended for ages 16+

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Gary Meikle: Surreal Thu 9 September 7.30pm

After his meteoric rise through the ranks, Scottish Comedy Awardwinner and viral sensation Gary Meikle is back with his second tour show, Surreal – a word that perfectly describes Gary’s rise through the showbiz ranks. He started 2018 performing in comedy clubs, and ended it selling out big theatres in the UK as well as tours in America, Canada and Europe!

“ABSOLUTELY HILARIOUS” JASON MANFORD Tickets from £21 THE THEATRE I Recommended for ages 16+

Ed Byrne: If I’m Honest…

Fri 10 September 8pm

Join Ed Byrne as he takes a long hard look at himself and tries to decide if he has any traits that are worth passing on to his children.

A TV household name, Ed has been seen on pretty much every TV programme in the UK including Mock The Week, Top Gear, Have I Got News For You, The Graham Norton Show, Live At The Apollo (Host), The One Show, The World’s Most Dangerous Roads, Dara & Ed’s Big Adventure, Dara & Ed’s Road to Mandalay, QI and The Pilgrimage.

HHHH “BYRNE IS AT THE TOP OF HIS GAME” SUNDAY TELEGRAPH Tickets from £26 THE THEATRE I Recommended for ages 16+

Ian Ashpitel & Jonty Stephens

Eric & Ern

Sat 11 September 7.30pm Eric & Ern is a brilliant homage to Morecambe and Wise crammed full of those famous comedy sketches, from Grieg’s Piano Concerto to the paper bag trick! Bringing you sunshine, this show is full of Morecambe and Wise’s most loved routines, songs and sketches and of course a musical guest. This show hits all the right notes!

“I NEVER THOUGHT I’D SEE MORECAMBE AND WISE LIVE – I THINK I JUST HAVE!” BEN ELTON Tickets from £23.50 THE THEATRE

The UK Rock Show Thu 16 September 7.30pm

Get ready to be transported back to the ’80s heyday of classic rock, combining the feel of a rock festival with the atmosphere of a top end rock arena tour.

Expect fireworks, flames, amazing lighting and attention to detail as this amazing five-piece band recreate hits from rock gods such as Journey, Aerosmith, Def Leppard, Bon Jovi, Kiss, AC/DC, Van Halen and many more.

If you are a fan of live classic rock this is the show for you.

Tickets from £23.50 (Conc. £22) THE THEATRE 6

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Elvis In Vegas

Fri 17 September 7.30pm

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND

Recognised as one of the world’s leading Elvis tribute artists, Fisher Stevens is the winner of the ‘Elvis International Masters Championships’ and a regular performer in Memphis during Elvis week. Backed by an exceptionally talented, hand-picked group of musicians who have played all over the world, his show, Elvis In Vegas, will take you on a two hour musical journey celebrating the Vegas years of Elvis Presley.

Tickets from £28.50 (Conc. £26.50) THE THEATRE

Corby Festival Of Dance Sat 18 & Sun 19 September ALL DAY

Young people from the age of 4 to 21 from all over England will come to compete at The Core for the Corby Festival Of Dance. Singers and dancers will be hoping to qualify for the North London Regional Finals.

The festival will involve around 1,200 performances showcasing numerous genres from competitors from over 25 dancing schools.

Tickets - please contact info@corbyfestivalofdance.co.uk THE THEATRE

Merry Opera

The Mikado

Thu 23 September 7.30pm Merry Opera’s new production of Gilbert and Sullivan’s The Mikado takes its inspiration from the energy and ebullience of music hall and vaudeville. In true Merry Opera style this is a surprising and high-octane romp through a beloved operetta classic, full of wit and wonderful melodies.

“BRILLIANT. FUN. FEISTY AND FULL OF ENERGY” BRITISH THEATRE GUIDE ON MERRY OPERA’S LA TRAVIATA Tickets from £16 THE THEATRE

Just A Few Words Thu 23 September 8pm

He needs to tell her how he feels. It’s just a few words. Except, StammerMouth has a stammer, and he can barely make a sound while a nagging pile of thoughts keep interrupting him... this may take a while. A darkly comic grapple with the awkward task of expression, inviting you into the mind of a person who stammers.

HHHHH “SPELLBINDING” GET THE CHANCE WALES “UNMISSABLE” IW THEATRE “SERIOUSLY ACCOMPLISHED” DISABILITY ARTS ONLINE Tickets from £11 THE LAB

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Arabella Weir: Does My Mum Loom Big In This?

Sat 25 September 7.45pm

The mother of all confessional shows from the bestselling author and star of The Fast Show and Two Doors Down.

Does My Mum Loom Big In This? is for everyone who’s had a mother or been a mother, featuring hair-raising hilarious true stories from Arabella’s dysfunctional childhood, her perilous career and her life as a single working mother.

“COMEDY GOLD” THE GUARDIAN Tickets from £19 THE THEATRE I Recommended for ages 16+

Beyond Corby: A Cultural Celebration Sun 26 September 6pm

Inspired by the theme of harvest, Deep Roots Tall Trees presents an evening of music, song, dance and food from around Europe. Featuring performances from Corby’s Scottish, English, Latvian, Polish and Deep Roots Tall Trees’ communities, Beyond Corby is an event that celebrates gathering in, coming together and sharing.

Cabaret tables can be booked for groups of up to 6 people.

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Northern Live – Do I Love You Thu 30 September 7.30pm

Keeping the faith to the original sounds of the underground movement that started on the dance floors in the North, and eventually swept the nation, Northern Live features an 11-piece band with four lead vocalists performing over 30 original hits.

The show features classics such as Out On The Floor, There’s A Ghost In My House, Do I love You – Indeed I Do, Tainted Love, The Snake, Long After Tonight Is Over, I’m On My Way and many, many more.

Tickets from £23.50 THE THEATRE

The Bohemians Fri 1 October 7.30pm

Internationally renowned Queen tribute band The Bohemians take you on a roller coaster ride of a concert featuring the back catalogue of one of the world’s most popular and iconic rock acts of all time.

Whether it’s Killer Queen, Crazy Little Thing Called Love, The Show Must Go On, Bohemian Rhapsody or We Will Rock You/We Are the Champions, The Bohemians will have you on your feet, singing, dancing and clapping along in a truly memorable live re-enactment of the world’s greatest rock band.

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Iain Stirling: : Failing Upwards Failing Upwards Sat 2 October 8pm

SELLING FAST

Iain Stirling (Love Island, Buffering, Taskmaster) is taking his ‘extremely funny’ (Daily Telegraph) comedy back on the road.

Do you ever wonder how people manage to be normal? Iain does.

So much so he’s written a stand-up show about it. Join the ‘star of comedy’ (The i) as he explores his inability to function in the most basic of public settings, social media’s constant pressure to “live your best life” and that one time a man stole his shoes.

Tickets from £19.50 THE THEATRE I Recommended for ages 16+

An Evening With Merrill Osmond Wed 6 October 7.30pm

Join Merrill Osmond as he performs all the biggest hits from The Osmonds! In this one of a kind show, Merrill will discuss what it was like growing up in The Osmonds, alongside his experiences through the years and memorable stories from the people he’s worked with.

Merrill’s Hollywood-star-worthy voice can be heard on hits such as One Bad Apple, Let Me In, Love Me For A Reason, Goin’ Home, The Proud One, I Can’t Stop, Having A Party and Crazy Horses. Don’t miss this incredible performance from one of the all-time greats.

Tickets from £26 THE THEATRE

The Cavern Beatles Thu 7 October 7.30pm

The show is a Magical History Tour through the complex works of the greatest pop music phenomenon, The Beatles. It replicates, in both sight and sound, the excitement and energy of Beatlemania, the psychedelic era of Sgt. Pepper, and the creative masterpieces of The White Album and Abbey Road.

A special feature of this tour will be a recreation of the Savile Row “rooftop concert” of 29th January 1969. We are thrilled to welcome back this Corby favourite.

Tickets from £26 THE THEATRE

Coldplace

Fri 8 October 7.30pm Large video screen projection, lasers and confetti recreate the spectacle of Coldplay’s record breaking A Head Full of Dreams tour; with frontman Shane Crofts’ uncanny resemblance to Chris Martin taking centre stage. Featuring hits from Coldplay’s entire back catalogue including Yellow, Paradise, Viva La Vida, A Sky Full Of Stars and many more this is an evening not to be missed.

“WORTHY OF A GLASTONBURY PERFORMANCE” THE DORSET ECHO Tickets from £24 THE THEATRE

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360 Fest Have you ever watched a play sat on the ledge of a building? Or travelled back in time to be part of the action of a sinking ship?

Throughout the months of October and November we will be exploring Digital Art, Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality in a whole new way. As well as presenting films, plays and documentaries in VR from around the world, we will also debut 5 new plays written and directed by local Corby artists.

There will also be a fun series of open access workshops exploring Virtual Reality worlds and how

they are created with specific sessions on VR for primary and secondary school students which will have an educational focus.

360 Fest will launch on Wed 13 October with Pop Up activity happening at The Core and around the town.

Visit www.thecorecorby.com/360fest or email getinvolved@thecorecorby.com for more information.

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Petticoat Council Fri 8 & Sat 9 October 8pm

Petticoat Council is inspired by the true story of a group of women from Bishop’s Itchington, who in 1949 formed the first female majority council in the UK, transforming the village into a thriving community.

Incorporating storytelling, song, dance and puppetry, this story of hope explores the importance of rising up to make changes in your local area and how individual actions can inspire a nation.

Presented by Steph Hartland Productions and Boys Club Theatre.

Tickets from £12 (Conc. £10) THE LAB

The Greatest Love Of All Sat 9 October 7.30pm

Following her show-stopping Britain’s Got Talent finals appearance, Belinda Davids returns with her acclaimed stage show. Whitney’s musical legacy is brought to life in this critically acclaimed tribute show described as “mind-blowingly spot on”. With the accompaniment of a live band, backing vocalists and choreographed dancers, plus state-of-the-art sound, lighting, vision and theatrical effects, this is a beautifully crafted tribute to one of the world’s most revered singers.

Not associated with the estate of Whitney Houston

Tickets from £28 THE THEATRE

Jason Byrne: Audience Precipitation Audience Precipitation Sat 16 October 8pm

He’s back for more comedy chaos! Jason has learnt over the past few years that we all need to “play” a bit more in our lives.

With this in mind, Jason will do what he does best, connecting with the audience in a way no other comic can. Whether it’s inviting or dragging (as it has been known) people up onto stage and making a “holy show of them” as they say in Ireland.

“BYRNE IS CONSISTENTLY BRILLIANT” THE METRO Tickets from £20.50 THE THEATRE I Recommended for ages 16+

The Sound Of Springsteen Thu 21 October 7.30pm

The Sound Of Springsteen take to the stage again in 2021.

With a passion for the work of “The Boss”, this eight-piece tribute bring their years of live performances and recording to the stage, to rock you with Bruce Springsteen‘s greatest hits and deep cuts.

With songs like, Born In The USA, Glory Days, Streets of Philadelphia and many more, this is a night of passion for Springsteen, bigger and better than ever before!

Tickets from £25.50 (Conc. £23.50) THE THEATRE

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I’m Still Standing The Music Of Elton John Sat 23 October 7.30pm

I’m Still Standing – The Music Of Elton John is a musical celebration of the legendary 50 year career of Sir Elton John. Featuring all of his greatest hits performed by the outstanding Joel Buckingham and backed by an amazing live band. No show about Elton John would be complete without the outrageous outfits and glasses which have become a signature of his live shows from the early 1970s, right up to the modern day.

Tickets from £26 (Conc. £23) THE THEATRE

Mat Ricardo

The Extraordinary Gentleman Sat 23 October 8.45pm A bespoke, intimate, clandestine cabaret performance, Mat Ricardo’s The Extraordinary Gentleman brings you seemingly impossible, elegantly spectacular, hilarious and, occasionally, death‑defying tricks.

This unique one-man show features astonishing displays of skill and showmanship, extracts of which were performed to a standing ovation on America’s Got Talent.

Tickets from £17 (Conc. £15) THE LAB

The Story Of Guitar Heroes Thu 28 October 7.30pm

Presented by guitar virtuoso Phil Walker – this show’s extraordinarily talented band uses over 30 guitars to transport you through time, recreating and accurately reproducing the sound and ambiance of artists such as Chuck Berry and Hank Marvin, legends such as Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton and Jimmy Page, right through to modern day players such as the great Brian May and the electrifying Steve Vai. Now in its fifth year, the show has become increasingly popular not only with guitar players and musicians, but with audiences of all ages.

Tickets from £26 (Conc. £23) THE THEATRE

The Drifters

Fri 29 October 7.30pm The Drifters are back on tour in the UK with a brand-new show performing all their classic hits from the last six decades.

The legendary group have produced an incredible list of hits – including; Saturday Night At Movies, Come On Over to My Place, Stand

By Me, Under the Boardwalk and many, many more!

Now in their 65th Anniversary year, The Drifters are back on the road with a line up hand-picked by Tina Treadwell herself, President of the Treadwell Entertainment Group and owner of The Drifters name.

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Simon Brodkin: Troublemaker Sat 30 October 8pm

World-famous prankster and creator of the hugely popular Lee Nelson, Simon Brodkin is back on stage with Troublemaker, his sensational new stand-up show. After showering Sepp Blatter with banknotes and handing Theresa May her P45, the critically acclaimed comedian explores what it’s like to be chased by Donald Trump’s bodyguards and what to do when you’re outed as a Jew by the Ku Klux Klan.

HHHH “THERE AREN’T MANY BETTER COMEDIANS TO TURN TO” THE TELEGRAPH Tickets from £21 THE THEATRE I Recommended for ages 16+

We All Wobble

Sun 31 October 2pm & 4.30pm

FAMILY FRIENDLY

Pass the lemonade! These two lovable clowns are weebling and wobbling their way through a chaotic picnic.

From award-winning company Acá Theatre, this life-sized roly poly spectacle is full of hilarious slapstick, near misses, and messy chaos for the whole family. A bold and colourful performance celebrating the wobbly-ness of life, because we all wobble!

“OUTSTANDING PHYSICAL COMEDIANS” EDINBURGH FAMILIES Tickets from £13.50, Family Ticket £45, Children £6 THE THEATRE I Recommended for ages 4+

Our White Skoda Octavia Tue 2 & Wed 3 November 8pm

Our White Skoda Octavia is a heartfelt story of family life told with truth, humour and tabla rhtythm. Amjad decides to take up taxi-driving.

His days take on the rhythm of a drum. But when money is tight and Rabia’s stifled ambitions hang in the air, cracks begin to appear.

Written by Shamser Sinha and directed by Sameena Hussain, this moving new play shines a light on the struggles of contemporary life as one family juggles bills, dreams and taxi-driving schemes.

An Eastern Angles production in association with Derby Theatre and Essex Cultural Diversity Project.

Tickets from £11 THE LAB

Power

Fri 5 November 8pm In an attempt to find clues for how to overpower uncertainty - Circus Strong Lady, Charmaine Childs asked people from all walks of life the same question: “Can you tell me about a time when you felt really powerful?” This exciting new circus-theatre work uses the physical strength of circus skills to reveal the emotional strength in the stories she uncovered. Expect a mix of storytelling, circus, comedy plus a voice over soundtrack of people revealing their strength and struggle in their own words.

Tickets from £13 THE LAB

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Girls Just Wanna Have Fun Wed 3 November 7.30pm

From the writers of hit sketch show Hormonal Housewives comes the brand-new musical comedy Girls Just Wanna Have Fun! This show will get you in the mood for dancing as it’s jam packed with your favourite night-out anthems.

You’ll be dancing in the aisles and rolling in them too once we get this party started!

Come and join best friends Karen, Jackie, Jocelyn and Angie, played by our all-star cast: Legendary Nolan Sister Maureen Nolan, X Factor Finalist Niki Evans, TV Personality Jess Wright and Olivier Award‑Winner Leanne Jones on a night out with no holds barred.

Sex, diets, men, fashion, chocolate, wine and more wine all feature in a riotous script that promises to be the girls night out to remember.

If you are a Dancing Queen, bored of working 9 To 5 or just want to Feel Like A Woman then grab your feather boas and put on your dancing shoes because Girls Just Wanna Have Fun!

Tickets from £26 THE THEATRE

Space

Sat 6 November 7.30pm With more than 16 months out of live touring, Space have used the time to write and record a new studio album. They come to Corby as part of the UK 50-date Music for Pleasure Music for Pain Tour, starting in July 2021, followed by the album of the same name in late 2021.

The band have sold over 5 million records worldwide with albums including Spiders, Tin Planet, Suburban Rock And Roll and Attack Of The Mutant 50ft Kebab along with singles including Neighbourhood, Female Of The Species, Me And You Vs. The World and Begin Again.

Tickets from £18.50 THE THEATRE

Milton Jones: Milton Impossible Wed 10 November 7.30pm

One man. One mission. Is it possible? No, not really.

Milton reveals the truth about being an international spy, before being given a disappointing new identity which forced him to appear on Mock The Week, Live At The Apollo and more.

But this is also a love story with the twist, or even a really bad sprain.

Just gloriously daft nonsense or is there a deeper meaning? Every man has his price. Sainsburys, where good food costs less.

“FAST, ABSURD AND VERY FUNNY” RADIO TIMES Tickets from £28.50 THE THEATRE 14

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2065

Thu 11 & Fri 12 November 11am & 1.30pm The year is 2065; the people are stifled under an oppressive regime. We follow a group of rebels who live outside the system and believe things can change for the better. How can they remind people of a time when things were different? When they hoped not only to survive but to thrive?

Can they bring music back to a city where it is needed more than ever?

2065 is a futuristic, sensory extravaganza, devised by Frozen Light, for audiences with profound and multiple learning disabilities. To ensure all access requirements are accommodated, this show will only be able to be booked via our phone line on 01536 470470.

Tickets from £11 THE LAB

The Very Hungry Caterpillar Thu 11 November 1pm & 4pm, Fri 12 November 10am & 12.30pm

The Very Hungry Caterpillar, by author/illustrator Eric Carle has delighted generations of readers since it was first published in 1969 selling more than 43 million copies worldwide.

The timeless classic has made its way off the page and onto the stage.

Created by Jonathan Rockefeller, the critically acclaimed production of The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show features a menagerie of 75 lovable puppets, faithfully adapting four of Eric Carle’s stories, Brown Bear, Brown Bear, 10 Little Rubber Ducks, The Very Lonely Firefly and of course, the star of the show The Very Hungry Caterpillar who celebrated its 50th Birthday in 2019.

HHHHH “BEAUTIFUL, RHYTHMIC. A TRIUMPH” TIME OUT HHHH “COLOURFUL, CHARMING, PERFECT FOR CHILDREN” LONDON THEATRE HHHHH LIVE THEATRE UK

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Tickets from £13.50, Family Ticket £45 School Partnership £10 THE THEATRE

Youth Brass 2000 & The GUS Band Sun 14 November 3pm

One of the world’s leading brass bands, The GUS Band, are back for 2021. This award-winning ensemble are joined by Youth Brass 2000, Britain’s most successful youth band, for what promises to be a spectacular musical showcase. The varied programme includes the 1812 overture, music from the James Bond films, as well as brass band classics. The audience will also be treated to the world premiere of The GUS Band’s History Of Pop set, commissioned especially for the concert, featuring the Queen classic, Bohemian Rhapsody.

Tickets from £16, Under 16s £11 THE THEATRE

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The Illegal Eagles Thu 18 November 7.30pm

Often acclaimed as the ‘world’s number one Eagles tribute’, The Illegal Eagles return for another outstanding show promising more of their trademark musical prowess, acute attention to detail and incredible showmanship.

This amazing show features the very best from the Eagles’ repertoire including Hotel California, Take It To The Limit, Life In The Fast Lane, Take It Easy, Lyin’ Eyes, Desperado and many more. A firm Corby favourite.

Tickets from £28.50 (Conc. £26.50) THE THEATRE

Our Bangers & Mash Comedy Club is back! Spend your Saturday afternoon with critically acclaimed comedians guaranteed to make the whole family laugh, plus local up-and-comers from our Core Comedians Group (see page 25).

Sat 20 November Friz Frizzle Sarah Johnson Edy Hurst

Tickets from £5 (£3 for under 16s) THE LAB I Recommended for ages 6+

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Shape Dance Christmas Show Sat 27 & Sun 28 November 1pm & 7pm

Shape Dance are looking forward to returning with their annual Shape Dance Christmas Show at The Core.

Over 300 dancers from the North Northants Council’s Shape Dance scheme will perform tap, ballet and modern dance routines to themes such as ‘dancing through the decades’ (celebrating the schemes 50th anniversary), The Beatles and Frozen.

Tickets from £10 (Conc. £9) THE THEATRE 16

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ideal treat for under 6s

Meet Santa & get a free gift with every visit Wed 8 – Fri 24 December. Times vary, please visit www.thecorecorby.com Santa, Ellie, and Rudolph are getting ready for the big night.

One of their presents is a magic cabinet which mysteriously conjures up a pirate who seems to be lost. With lots of Christmas songs to sing along with and tons of magic and festive cheer, come and see if Santa can help our Pirate finds his way home in time for the big day.

The show will give children an opportunity to give their letter to Santa in person. Specially

designed paper for the letter will be available on the day or can be downloaded from www.imaginetheatre.co.uk/santa-shows.

PLUS: As an added treat, all the children will get to meet Santa and receive a gift from him.

Santa’s Magical Mystery Guest is an unmissable treat for children up to the age of six and will ensure that the festive season gets underway with an unforgettable Christmas experience.

Tickets from £9.50 THE THEATRE I This 30min show includes the chance to meet Santa afterwards I Recommended for children up to six

Audio described & BSL described Performances: Thu 9 December 2.30pm & Sun 19 December 12pm & 2.30pm

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Imagine Theatre and The Core at Corby Cube are proud to present this ground-breaking, fabulously family-friendly celebration of traditional Christmas Show fused with hilarious drag.

Follow the story of Sleeping Beauty that we all know and love but with an extra sprinkling of sequins and glitter. Will good triumph over evil? Will the dragon be the only one to get ‘slayed’? With music, comedy, adventure and the most fabulous of costumes, Sleeping Beauty will have you ‘sashaying away’ grinning from ear to ear!

Aimed at audiences from 12 to 112, this fun-filled show is the perfect festive frolic. Drag the whole family along to The Core.

HHHHH “IMAGINE THEATRE HAVE MANAGED TO STRIKE THE PERFECT BALANCE BETWEEN SERIOUSLY GOOD COMEDY AND QUALITY STORYTELLING” BROADWAY WORLD ON IMAGINE THEATRE’S JACK & THE BEANSTALK Afternoon

Evening

Fri 17 December

8pm

Sat 18 December

5pm SD

Sun 19 December

5pm R

Mon 20 December

8pm 8pm No Performances

Tue 21 December

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Wed 22 December

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Thu 23 December

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Fri 24 December

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Sat 25 December

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Sun 26 December

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Mon 27 December

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Tue 28 December

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Wed 29 December

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Thu 30 December

5pm AD S

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Fri 31 December

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EXTRA VALUE - Tickets from £10 STANDARD - Tickets from £15 PREMIUM - Tickets from £15 SD Socially Distanced Performance: Sat 18 December 5pm AD

S Audio Described/Signed Performance: Thu 30 December 5pm & 8pm

R Relaxed Performance: Sun 19 December 5pm

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Corby Amateur Theatrical Society

Beauty & The Beast

Thu 6 – Sun 9 January, Thu & Fri 7pm, Sat 2pm & 7pm, Sun 12pm & 4pm Corby Amateur Theatrical Society proudly present the magical tale of Beauty & The Beast.

An arrogant Prince is turned into a beast as punishment for his vanity and has only one chance to lift the curse… to find true love before the final petal falls.

Featuring all the well known characters of this much-loved story (and a few new ones!), this production features spectacular songs and dances, colourful costumes and lots of fun and laughs for the whole family.

Led by Belle, a kind hearted and innocent soul devoted to her father Alphonse, the story takes many twists and turns. Helped and hindered in equal measure by the other principle characters including Belle’s two greedy older sisters, the housekeeper, Madam Fifi and her son Jacques, the vain and conceited Gustave and of course the fearsome beast himself this show is not to be missed.

Tickets from £13, Family Ticket £47 THE THEATRE

Direct From The USA, William Hicks’

American Four Tops Show Fri 14 January 7.30pm

Direct from the USA, the American Four Tops Show combines high‑stepping choreography and superb vocal harmonies with the glitz of Vegas, on songs such as: Reach Out, Baby I Need Your Loving, I Can’t Help Myself (Sugar Pie), Standing In The Shadow, Bernadette, Walk Away Renee and Loco In Acapulco.

“A PLEASURE TO WORK WITH” GLADYS KNIGHT Tickets from £26 THE THEATRE

An Evening With Sir Geoff Hurst Sat 5 February 7.30pm

England’s ‘Hat Trick Hero’ and World Cup-winner, Sir Geoff Hurst, is out on the road and heading to Corby.

Talking about his illustrious West Ham and England career, Sir Geoff will be joined by his great friend and agent, Terry Baker, who will be asking the questions. The second half of the show will be a Q&A session with the audience. A great event for football fans.

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Tall Stories presents

The Smeds And The Smoos

Based on the book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler Thu 3 February 1pm & 4pm, Fri 4 February 10am & 12.30pm Soar into space with this exciting adaptation of the award-winning book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.

On a far-off planet, Smeds and Smoos can’t be friends. So when a young Smed and Smoo fall in love and zoom off into space together, how will their families get them back?

Music, laughs and interplanetary adventures for everyone aged three and up, from Tall Stories – the company that brought you The Gruffalo and Room On The Broom live on stage.

“AN IRRESISTIBLY FUNNY AND WISE STORY” NEW STATESMAN IDEAL TREAT FOR 3+

Tickets from £13, Family Ticket £45, Groups £11, School Partnership £10 THE THEATRE Recommended for ages 3+

The Supersonic ʼ70s Show 10th Anniversary Show Fri 11 February 7.30pm

A show glam-packed with all of the incredible hits from the greatest musical decade of them all… the ’70s.

From the towering might of Queen & ELO, the ‘pin-up pop’ of David Cassidy and Donny Osmond and the foot stompin’ sounds of Sweet and T.Rex to classics by The Carpenters and 10cc, this show even adds a touch of Grease and the Eurovision song contest.

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The Phonics

Sat 12 February 7.30pm The Phonics are the UK’s premier Stereophonics tribute band. They play tracks from every album including the up and coming, Keep The Village Alive.

Their set has something for all fans including hits such as Have A Nice Day, Maybe Tomorrow, Dakota and Handbags & Gladrags.

The Phonics simply love playing songs from their musical idols and this passion shines through when you hear them live.

Tickets from £18 THE THEATRE

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Dragons & Mythical Beasts Tue 15 February 2pm & 4.30pm, Wed 16 February 11am & 2pm & Tue 17 February 11am & 2pm

Calling all brave heroes! This half term, enter into a magical world of myths and legends in this fantastical new show for all the family.

Unveil a myriad of dark secrets and come face to face with some of the most magnificent monsters and terrifying beasts ever to walk the earth.

Discover the colossal Stone Troll, the mysterious Indrik and Japanese Baku; the Tooth Fairy (not as sweet as you’d think), an adorable Unicorn and majestic Griffin. Take your place among legendary heroes, just don’t wake the Dragon…

From the creators of the West End smash hit Dinosaur World Live, who bring spectacular puppets to life, don’t miss this brand-new spell-binding adventure, live on stage!

HALF TERM FUN!

Tickets from £13.50, Groups £11, Schools Partnership £9 THE THEATRE Recommended for ages 3+

Adele: The Story So Far Fri 18 February 7.30pm

Stacey Lee’s uncanny similarity to Adele’s vocal timbre will leave you gob-smacked. Coupled with a beautifully relaxed and honest rapport with audiences worldwide, Stacey captures Adele like nobody else.

Join her as she takes you through Adele’s musical and personal life, alongside imagery and video, singing hits including: Chasing Pavements, Make You Feel My Love, Rolling In The Deep, Someone Like You, Set Fire To The Rain, Rumour Has It, SkyFall and Hello.

HHHH “YOU HAVE A FABULOUS VOICE” ADELE Tickets from £19 THE THEATRE

Genesis Connected Fri 18 March 7.30pm

Genesis Connected celebrates the music of Genesis and the biggest selling acts connected with the band, Peter Gabriel, Phil Collins and Mike & The Mechanics.

This show includes an incredible mix of material, from atmospheric anthems to chart toppers and includes hits from the late ’70s onwards, including Turn It On Again, Sledgehammer, In The Air Tonight, Over My Shoulder, Against All Odds, That’s All, Solsbury Hill, You Can’t Hurry Love, The Living Years and many more.

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Coming Soon Visit www.thecorecorby.com to find out more about these and other amazing shows now on sale for 2022.

Gary Powndland & Friends Live Sat 19 March 7pm

SELLING FAST

Janey Godley’s Soup Pot Sat 2 April 8pm

A Foreigners Journey Sat 30 April 7.30pm

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Crimes, Camera, Action

Wed 30 & Thu 31 March 7.30pm

Jimmy Buckley With Claudia Buckley Fri 1 April 7.30pm

SELLING FAST

Sarah Millican: Bobby Dazzler

Woman Like Me

Skerryvore

Steve Harley Acoustic Band

Fri 8 & Sat 9 April 8pm

Fri 20 May 7.30pm

The Little Mix Show Sun 24 April 6pm

Sat 28 May 7.30pm

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Our Get Involved programme welcomes children, families and people of all ages to join in with our wide range of creative sessions and projects. We also have some interactive, digital workshops accessible to all.

Please visit our website for further details.

All of our in-person sessions will continue to follow up to date government and local guidelines to keep participants and staff safe.

Schools Partnerships Through our partnership programme with schools and colleges, we can create a bespoke range of creative workshops, projects and activities to support all areas of the curriculum, wellbeing and after school activities alongside discounted rates for shows and performances.

We can support with Arts Award and GCSE Drama practical assessments as well as arranging theatre visits to learn about all aspects of working life and careers in the arts and theatre.

For further information, please contact our Education and Outreach Manager, by emailing lindsey.warnescarroll@thecorecorby.com.

Bursaries With thanks to the generosity of The Travers Foundation, this term we are able to offer our Core Create, Core Comedians and Sparks sessions at a reduced fee of £50 (usually £80).

We are also offering a sibling discount so if you have two siblings taking part in activities, the termly fee for the second child/young person would only be £25.

For families living with financial hardship, we would not want the termly fees to prevent your child or young person being able to take part so, with thanks to the Margaret Giffen Community Fund, we have a limited amount of free, bursary funded places. Please email getinvolved@ thecorecorby.com for further information.

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Young People Core Create present

Make Some Noise!

Wed 24 November 7pm

Core Comedians

Core Create

Wed 8 September – Wed 24 November (no session on Wed 27 October) 5pm-6pm

Combining physical theatre, performance, music and drama, this newly devised piece by our Core Create group will explore stories from growing up in Corby and help to make our young people’s voices heard.

Ages 12-18

Ages 12-18

Price £5 (£3 for under 16s)

Do you enjoy making other people laugh? Come along to our weekly sessions to work with professional comedians and develop a unique comedy voice and stand-up routine.

Step into the theatre and play a part in the process of devising new performances alongside other like-minded creative young people to share at a termly showcase event.

Our young comedians can try out different styles and techniques and use improvisation, storytelling, sketch writing and creating comedy characters to devise their own set to perform at our regular, family friendly Bangers & Mash Comedy Club.

Working with theatre director Jenny Sheehan, develop creative writing, acting and directing skills and play with improvisation and physical theatre. There will also be the opportunity to gain an understanding of elements of lighting, sound and set design.

We welcome all levels of experience and there is no audition to join this group. Just bring along your enthusiasm and comedy ideas!

Suitable for all levels of experience and with no audition to join the group.

Weds 8 September – Sat 20 November (no session on Wed 27 October) 6.15pm-7.15pm

Price £50 per term (bursaries available, email getinvolved@ thecorecorby.com for further info)

Price £50 per term (bursaries available, email getinvolved@ thecorecorby.com for further info)

Coming soon...

Young theatre makers group

For ages 16-24 from late October 2021 If you have a passion for devising new theatre and are committed to developing your performance and acting skills, this may be the group for you.

Starting in the autumn, work alongside other young people who want to explore experimenting and collaborating as a creative company. Interview or audition necessary to join this group. Please express your initial interest in this group by emailing: getinvolved@thecorecorby.com.

If you enjoy taking part in creative workshops online, take a look at what our Creation Station has to offer. You can explore stage fighting, dance and Shakespeare amongst may other topics, all from the comfort of your home or school.

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Young People

Concept Residency Mon 25 – Fri 29 October 10am‑3pm, pre-booking essential Ages 12-18 Concept is a five day pop-up residency for young people, who will have the opportunity to learn and improve music making skills including composition, beat making, lyric writing and music production.

In partnership with Pedestrian, you will be working with professional musicians, MCs and music producers to create your own music based on a concept or theme. With music leaders Akshay Sharma (Mr. Shay), Rob Heslop and other guest artists.

For more information about Pedestrian, please visit www.pedestrian.info.

Please email getinvolved@ thecorecorby.com to book a place.

Children

Frantic Ignition

Mon 25 October 5pm-7pm, pre-booking essential Ages 16-24 Join award winning Theatre company Frantic Assembly for a two hour practical devising and physicality workshop that introduces the Frantic method of devising and the opportunity to experience the Frantic rehearsal room.

Workshops begin with a high‑energy and thorough warm‑up, followed by skills exercises, lifting techniques and creative tasks.

Please email getinvolved@ thecorecorby.com to book a place.

Price FREE

Price FREE

Sparks

Sat 11 September – Sat 20 November (no session on Sat 30 October) Ages 5-7 – 10am-11am Ages 8-11 – 11.15am-12.15pm Join local theatre practitioner Kim Laughton at our weekly sessions for children where they can have fun, use their imaginations and develop their creative skills by playing a wide range of drama and theatre games.

As well as children playing a part in creating new performances, they will have the opportunity to build their confidence, make new friends and perform in our regular showcase events.

Price £50 per term (bursaries available, email getinvolved@ thecorecorby.com for further info)

Sparks present

The Magic Forest

Sat 20 November 12pm

Work experience We are able to offer a limited amount of places throughout the academic year for young people interested in experiencing different aspects of working in the theatre. Please email getinvolved@thecorecorby.com with any initial enquiries.

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Step inside a magical world full of fairies and elves and wonderful stories that Sparks will create for you.

Delight in the magic and fun that our youngest theatre group would love to share.

Price £5 (£3 for under 16s)

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Families

Adults

Mini Musical Movers

Over 55s Dance

Thu 16 September – Thu 25 November (no sessions on Thu 21 & 28 October) 10.30am-11am. Pre‑booking essential.

For Under 5s Dance, sing, move and play with your littles ones at our lively and fun music and movement sessions.

Price FREE

Thu 16 September – Thu 25 November (no session on Thu 11 November) 1.15pm2.15pm Dance your cares away with the brilliant Moving Together who will teach you a wide range to routines to help keep your body strong and supple. All levels of ability welcome. Pre‑booking essential.

Price £5 per session

Introduction To Playwriting

Mon 1 November – Mon 6 December 7pm-9pm Our introductory playwriting group is open to anyone who is interested in writing for the stage.

No experience is necessary.

This six week course commencing in November will give you the tools required to start creating your own characters and devising stories to write your own plays.

Past participants of this course are now working on paid professional development opportunities at The Core. So whether you are interested in writing for fun or exploring writing as a career, then this is the place to start.

Price £30

Rhyme Time

Thu 9 September – Thu 25 November (no sessions Thu 28 October), 9.30am10am & 11.30am-12 midday.

Pre‑booking essential.

For Under 5s It’s time for Rhyme Time. Join in as we clap, sing and wave our way through our favourite nursery rhymes and songs.

These fun sessions introduce rhymes and songs to your child to encourage interaction and develop communication skills.

Delivered in partnership with Corby Library.

Volunteering Ever wanted to gain experience working in a professional creative environment? We are looking to recruit volunteers to join our team to support front of house, creative projects and technical departments. Email volunteer@thecorecorby.com or call 01536 470472 to find out more.

Price FREE

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The last year has been tough for all venues and The Core has been no exception. Your continued support is now even more important. There are many ways that you can help us to bounce back stronger than ever.

Suppo rt Us

We Would Like To Thank Thank you to our funders, individual donors and sponsors, volunteers and audiences for their support.

Core Funders

#HereForCulture Other Funders The Margaret Giffen Charitable Trust

Add a donation to your ticket It may not sound like a lot, but adding a couple of quid to your ticket when you check out makes a huge difference to us. Donations allow us to continue to do what we do, both on stage and in the local community.

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Become a Friend of The Core

Join our Business Club

Our Friends membership scheme is a great way to support us and gives you benefits and perks throughout the year.

Are you a local business owner? You could make a real difference to your community whilst raising awareness of your brand. You’ll also get some great perks, such as free venue hire, complimentary tickets, discounts and advertising opportunities.

For just £25, you receive: • Best available ticket prices whenever you see the Friends logo on the brochure page • Priority booking • No booking fee • 2-For-1 tickets to our Christmas show • 10% off at the bar on presentation of your Friends card

For more information, call 07582 634254 or email development@thecorecorby.com.

With thanks to our current supporters:

Gold

• Free ticket exchanges

Gift Membership Why not buy a membership as a special and unique present for any creative person in your life?

Become a Patron For £80, you will receive all of the benefits of a Friends membership, plus an invitation to our special Patron event, a regular newsletter and a special behind-the-scenes tour for yourself and guest.

Bronze

To join, call the Ticket Office today on 01536 470 470 or visit www.thecorecorby.com/friends.

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About Us How To Book

We recommend booking online for the quickest, easiest check out.

Online: 24 hours a day at www.thecorecorby.com/whatson By telephone: 01536 470470 Tuesday-Saturday 10am-6pm (Closing at 4pm during August) In person: During August: 10am-3pm Tuesday-Friday From September: Our Ticket Office is open from 10am Tuesday-Saturday and closes 15mins after the last show of the day commences. On non-show days the ticket office closes at 3pm on Tuesday and Saturday and 6pm Wednesday-Friday.

Covid Safety

Read more about how we are keeping you safe on page 3, or head to www.thecorecorby.com/covidsafety for the latest guidance.

Privacy Policy

Our Ticket Office will ask when you book if you want to receive further information from us about The Core’s events and activities. We will then record your wishes and use them to inform what you receive from us in future. You can update these preferences at any time by accessing your account via our website or by calling the Ticket Office. All data collected is in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation 18. Full information on how we use it can be found at www.thecorecorby.com.

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 booster seats, child-friendly food and beverages and, of course, a warm friendly welcome. Many of our family shows offer a self-led, pre-show craft activity.

Discounts And Concessions

Concessions are available for selected shows for Under 16s, 60+, Students, Jobseekers, Disabled Patrons and Companions, and Groups of 6.

Additional concessions are available for certain shows, including family tickets (max 2 adults) – full details are highlighted on individual show entries and at www.thecorecorby.com.

Groups And Schools

A range of great discounts and other benefits are available to Groups & Schools. To find out more about our group rates for bookings of 10+ and how we can make your visit as a group hassle free please contact our dedicated Groups Advisor, Gillian using gillian.lockwood@thecorecorby.com.

Transaction Fee

We charge a £1.50 per-transaction fee for telephone and website bookings of £15 and over, does not apply in person or to Friends, Groups and Disabled Patrons.

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.

Returns And Exchanges

We want to reassure you that our policy for refunds and exchanges has been amended to support the guidelines for Covid-19. If a show is cancelled, you will be able to choose a refund, exchange or credit note for the value of your tickets. If you are unable to attend due to symptoms of COVID or have been asked to self-isolating by NHS Test & Trace you will be able to get an exchange or credit for the value of your tickets.

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Access The Core at Corby Cube is an accessible venue. The lifts from ground floor to all levels of the auditorium are at reduced capacity so are reserved for use by those with access needs.

Spaces for wheelchairs are available together with adjacent seats in the auditoria for companions or carers.

Parking for Blue Badge holders is available adjacent to Corby Cube. Guide Dogs are welcome. There is an induction loop or wireless hard of hearing system for all performances. Wireless headsets are available by request when you get your tickets scanned upon entry. If you have not done so yet, please register with our free Access Scheme. By taking a few minutes to tell us about your specific requirements, our staff and volunteers can ensure your tickets and seats fit your needs perfectly, leaving you free to relax and enjoy your visit.

We are committed to reopening The Core in a way that ensures access for everyone. Where possible we will continue to offer socially distanced seating areas, which will allow audience members to enter and exit the theatre directly from ground level, without needing to go into the bar area. If you would like to book one of our socially distanced seating areas, please call our team on 01536 470470 who will be able to process this for you. If you have a preferential place to sit in the auditorium due to impaired sight or hearing, please also call our team and they will do their best to accommodate you.

Large print and audio versions of this brochure available on request, please email info@thecorecorby.com

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.

Car Parking

Parking is available right next door to Corby Cube and Corby East Midlands International Swimming Pool. If this is full, we suggest the Victoria Place car park as a suitable alternative.

Please note that an evening parking charge of 20p applies from 6pm – midnight, Monday – Saturday inclusive. Sunday parking is free all day/evening.

The Small Print 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. All information is correct at time of printing but 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 retrospective discounts are not available linked to our Friends scheme.

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