Core Producers Festival 2014

Core Producers Festival 2014 The Core Producers Festival is a series of events organised by and with Core Producers, a group of young adults who produce events, projects and live shows – from coming up with the first idea to attracting an audience If you are interested in joining them to gain experience in an arts management/ theatre environment please email coreproducers@thecorecorby.com

The Core at Corby Cube at the Highland Gathering Sun 13 July

Join the team from The Core at this year’s Highland Gathering. You’ll find us along the main walkway just down from The White Hart Pub. There’s plenty of activities to take part in, including a music and drama workshop with India’s Bread n Butter Entertainment, dance workshops from Wriggle Dance Theatre and Moves, fun drama activities with Corby Young Actors and family crafts activities for younger children.

Live Bolero As part of the The Big Dance Weekend we’d love you to join us to watch and take part in Live Bolero, a high-energy community dance combining contemporary and street music. To celebrate 30 years since Torvill and Dean’s Olympic Gold Medal winning performance in Sarajevo, Jeanefer Jean-Charles (choreographer of London 2012’s opening ceremony) has created a unique dance for all, but this time not on ice!

You can take part too!

People from Corby’s communities will perform Live Bolero at the Highland Gathering and you can take part too. It’s easy – simply email stuart@dance4.co.uk and on Mon 30 June you will be sent a video link to a short dance routine to learn, or find it at www.thecorecorby.com. You can also join us at an open workshop on the day with Moves choreographer Leah Waterfield if you want to practice ahead of the performance.

Made In Corby Come and say hello to the Made In Corby team and find out how to get involved in Corby’s Creative People And Places Programme, funded by Arts Council England, and driven by local people so that more Corby people than ever before see, experience, create and take part in high quality arts activities.

The first big Made In Corby event will be a concert with international jazz singer, Barb Jungr, the acclaimed Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Corby community choir Deep Roots Tall Trees and local musicians Head Of Snakes, at Corby Town Football Club on Sat 23 August; tickets are on sale from 1 July from The Core Ticket Office on 01536 470 470 or visit www.thecorecorby.com.

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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.

Created in collaboration with young performers from Corby, Bread n Butter Entertainment from Mumbai explore the idea that the things around us that matter the most are the ones that are most forgotten. Their new show will combine the group’s diverse talents of poetry, song, beat-boxing, martial arts, dance and stand-up.

The evening includes a performance of Truth Light Bliss from Corby Young Actors, a celebration of power, potential and pursuit of our dreams, with movement, music, drama and spoken word. Inspired by an ancient mantra ‘Satta-Chitta-Ananda’ (Truth Enlightenment Bliss) sent from India to Corby by twin company Bread n Butter Entertainment, Corby Young Actors have explored politics, philosophy, poetry and their place within a bigger world to create this bold, original performance.

The evening will also feature a short performance by Core Company, The Core’s Youth Theatre for ages 11-15.

Suitable for ages 12+

Tickets £6

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Priority

Thu 17 July 7pm Two exciting, original dramas created by Wadzanai with Kuumba Nia Arts and Tribes Youth Club with Aga Serugo-Lugo. Priority, developed by The Core and supported by The Mighty Creatives, gives young people the chance to design their own project and choose the artists they want to make it with them. The evening will also feature performances by The Core’s Musical Theatre and Sparks groups.

Tribes Youth Club present:

Core Blimey – A Corby Love Story Core Blimey is a musical about love, mobsters, and pasta meatballs. The story follows Gino, an Italian Londoner who tries to escape his shady past by travelling to Corby. Upon his arrival he meets Poppy, a local florist, and thus ensues a whirlwind romance. But, what was it in Gino’s past that he wanted to escape? Who is it that has the red crazy hair? When will they get those pasta meatballs?

Tribes Youth Club is a group made up of enthusiastic and positive learning disabled individuals (aged 18-26) and volunteers. The atmosphere is warm and sociable and for many group members meeting up is their favourite thing in the week. The group hold regular social events with support from carers and volunteers and have previously worked with artists from The Core and Bamboozle. The art forms that most excite them are music and dance.

Wadzanai present:

Chosen Generation ‘Open your heart, hear, feel and rejoice, for you were once strangers in the land of Egypt.’

In West Africa, the storyteller (Griot) is responsible for keeping the record of the tradition and history of its group of people. This responsibility also leads to ensuring this history and tradition is passed on from generation to generation. As Zimbabweans, living in Britain amongst all our modern technological gadgets, how do we learn from the past to build a different future? Chosen Generation deals with belonging and identity and the effects a place has on people as well as how people affect a place.

Wadzanai Project aims to create a bond among African young people in Corby through art, music and dance, encouraging them to appreciate their heritage and culture. The project also aims to be a bridge between the group and other local young people, raising their confidence, increasing their sense of belonging and encouraging community cohesion.

Tickets £6 (includes both shows)

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Core Weekender Live and YouPlay Live Final Sat 19 July 5pm-10pm – The Lab

The Core’s fired-up festival of live music is back, featuring guest headliners, local bands, young musicians, DJ and VJ sets.

YouPlay Live Final – 5pm Join us for the YouPlay Live Final. For weeks you have been voting for your favourite bands online, now help choose the winner from the final three! Our final three acts will each play two songs, and the ultimate winner will be decided by the most whoops, cheers and hollers from you, our eager crowd and audience.

Weekender Live – 7pm A stunning show comprising live music from local Corby talent, alongside a headline act and the YouPlay finalists.

Throughout the night we have live producer and DJ GezzPop on hand to keep your feet moving, and finally we have a spectacular visual installation conceived, designed and performed live by the Clicks digital arts group (expect some known names and some newcomers).

We have a great venue complete with great local talent, sound, and entertainment. All we need is you!

Age recommendation: 13+ facebook.com/CoreWeekender

@CoreWeekender

YouPlay Live Final Tickets £3 Weekender Live Tickets £5 advance / £6 on door Combined ticket for YouPlay Live Final and Weekender Live £6

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Ticket Line: 01536 470 470

www.thecorecorby.com The Core at Corby Cube, George Street, Corby NN17 1QG

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