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The Core at Corby Cube

Ticket Line: 01536 470 470 www.thecorecorby.com

Get Drama

Core Company

Core Actors

Whether you’re looking to take your skills to the next level or want to try drama for the first time, this dynamic and exciting youth theatre, led by The Core’s Lisa Byrne, is just the place to do that.

Develop your voice, movement and character skills as you create a new piece to perform at The Core Youth Arts Slam on Fri 20 March.

An advanced training programme for committed performers aged 14-21. The group focuses on developing performance skills, working with visiting artists and innovative directors to make new and exciting work. Recent Core Actors productions have been showcased at Contacting The World and this term the group will perform at the regional National Theatre Connections Festival.

For more information or to sign up for an open workshop, email getinvolved@thecorecorby.com or call 01536 470 473.

Wednesdays, 14 January – 18 March 5pm-7pm

Please note that sessions will continue through half term and there will be additional rehearsals in week beginning 16 March.

Wednesdays, January – April 7.30pm-9.30pm

Please note there will be rehearsals in school holidays and the final production will be in April 2015.

Ages: 12-16 Price: £40 (12 sessions)

Ages: 14-21 Price: £50 per term

Musical Theatre

Sparks

Work with choreographer and vocal coach Phia O’Keeffe to develop your singing, dancing and acting skills as you weave musical numbers into an original showcase performance for The Core Youth Arts Slam on Fri 20 March.

This exciting, lively and fun Youth Theatre, encourages young people aged 7 to 11 to bring their imaginations to life.

Sparks performances are always a highlight of The Core Youth Arts Slam. This term’s performance is on Fri 20 March.

Tuesdays, 13 January – 17 March 5pm-7pm

Please note that sessions will continue through half term and there will be additional rehearsals in week beginning 16 March.

Ages: 12-16 Price: £40 (12 sessions)

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Saturdays, 10 January – 14 March 10.30am-12pm

Please note that sessions will continue through half term and there will be additional rehearsals in week beginning 16 March.

Ages: 7-11 Price: £40 (12 sessions)

Get Dance

Core Dancers

Moves Street Dance

An advanced training programme for dancers of all styles and backgrounds aged 14 to 21, culminating in a final production with a nationally-known choreographer in April 2015. Classes focus on developing technique, stamina, strength and skills with visiting artists and class choreographers.

For more information or to sign up for an open workshop, email getinvolved@thecorecorby.com or call 01536 470 473.

Show your moves and learn new techniques in this high energy dance class combining street, commercial and contemporary styles. Whether you’re a confident dancer or it’s your first time, work with choreographers David McKenna and Sophia Madden and perform at The Core Youth Arts Slam on Fri 20 March.

Thursdays, January – April 7.30pm-9.30pm

Please note there will be rehearsals in school holidays and the final production will be in April 2015.

Ages: 14-21 Price: £50 per term

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Thursdays, 15 January – 19 March 5pm-6pm (ages 7-11) 6.15pm-7.15pm (ages 12-16)

Please note that sessions will continue through half term and there will be additional rehearsals in week beginning 16 March.

Ages: See above Price: £40 (12 sessions)

Get Digital

Core Writers

Core Digital: Music & Media

Writing East Midlands Young Writers Group

Tuesdays, 13 January – 17 March 6pm-8pm

Whether you’re an aspiring beats producer, film-maker, animator, songwriter or digital artist, Music & Media is a space for you to develop your own work.

Using The Core’s suite of Macs, with industrylevel software, and supported by professional artists from the music and media industries, you will also get opportunities to showcase your work through live events at The Core and beyond.

Ages: 14-25 Price: Free

Thursdays (monthly), 5 February, 5 March & 9 April 7pm-9pm

This vibrant new monthly group will support writers of all styles, from spoken word to short stories and plays to poetry, to develop their skills supported by professional writer Boston Williams. The atmosphere is fun and friendly and focussed on creativity. Those who want to perform their work will have the opportunity to do so, but those who don’t will feel no pressure.

Ages: 13-25 Price: £3 per session

Core Producers

Arts Award Drop In

Tuesdays, 6 January – 31 March 7pm-9.30pm

Wednesdays (fortnightly), 7 & 21 January, 4 & 25 February, 11 & 25 March 6pm-8pm

Produce your own events, projects, festivals and live shows, from coming up with the first idea to getting an audience through the door. Gain skills and experience in event management, programming, marketing, front of house and technical; with support available to achieve Silver or Gold Arts Award.

Please note you will need to attend additional sessions near to event dates.

Whether you want to start an Arts Award from scratch here at The Core, or you are already working towards an Award at school or college, or you just want to find out more - this fortnightly drop in will give you the advice, support or guidance you need. Awards are available at Bronze, Silver and Gold levels, with the Gold Award worth UCAS points. What are you waiting for?

Arts Award Drop In is a partnership with The Mighty Creatives, EMBridge Organisation for Children and Young People. For further information on Arts Award, see www.artsaward.org.uk

Ages: 15-25 Price: Free

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Ages: 13-25 Price: Free

Adults

Arts Alive

Local Artists: Play

If you are aged 50 or over, come to The Core and get creative with like-minded people in a warm, welcoming and social environment. This term make an original performance with director and choreographer David McKenna, that will include drama, dance and music.

Our monthly ‘open house’ for local performers and creative people of all kinds to jam, rehearse, collaborate, try out new ideas and make original work for our annual Local Artists Showcase events and other platforms. No need to book, just turn up and Play.

Thursdays, 15 January – 26 March* 1pm-3pm

Tuesdays (monthly), 6 January, 17 February & 10 March 7pm-9.30pm

An independent group supported by Northamptonshire Community Foundation.

Ages: 50+ Price: £3 per session *No session in week of 16 February

Ages: 16+ Price: Free

Family

Toddle Time

Tuesdays, 13 January – 24 March* 10am-10.30am & 11am-11.30am

These informal sessions for toddlers and their adults involve song, rhyme and stories to capture little ones’ imaginations while helping with their language development.

In partnership with Northamptonshire County Council Libraries Service.

Ages: 0-5 with adults Price: Free

First Moves

Thursdays, 15 January – 26 March* 10.30am-11.15am & 11.30am-12.15am

These fun, friendly and creative weekly movement sessions are for Under 5s and their grown‑ups, led

by Wriggle Dance Theatre, the team behind last year’s sell-out family show Once In A Blue Moon.

Ages: 0-5 with adults Price: Free

Pre-Show Craft Sessions

Join us for FREE drop-in craft sessions, led by visual artist Sophie Cullinan, themed to tie in with upcoming shows.

Three Wise Monkeys Sat 21 February 10am, 12pm & 1pm The Tiger Who Came To Tea Fri 3 April 12.30pm, 2.30pm & 3.30pm Sat 4 April 10am, 12pm & 1pm

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To find out more call 01536 470473 or email getinvolved@thecorecorby.com *No sessions in week of 16 February

About Us

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, 9.30am-6pm Wed-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.

Bursaries

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 email getinvolved@thecorecorby.com or call Lisa Byrne on 01536 470 473.

Generously supported by The Margaret Giffen Charitable Trust

We Would Like To Thank Core Funders

Business Club Members

Other Funders The Margaret Giffen Charitable Trust

See A Film See A Show

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, or pick up a See A Film leaflet. Get a free standard sized popcorn with every cinema ticket purchased for films, while stocks last. To receive our regular cinema e-newsletter, please email your contact details to cinema@thecorecorby.com

The Core at Corby Cube plays host to a variety of live shows including comedy, dance, drama, music and spoken word.

Highlights this season include Dear Santa, The Only Way Is Downton, Hats Off To Led Zeppelin, Light, Joe McElderry, Three Wise Monkeys, and The Tiger Who Came To Tea. For details of our full programme, go to www.thecorecorby.com, pick up a See A Show brochure or ask at the Ticket Office for more information.

The Core at 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