Core Theatre Corby springing back into live action with music, comedy and drama for all

A Corby theatre is set to re-open after Christmas with a new table seating format to allow for members of household bubbles to enjoy performances for a Covid-secure night out.

The Core at Corby Cube will reopen in February, after almost a year of closure, to launch their spring season promising to suit all theatre-goers.

A Core spokesman said: "The venue cannot wait to spring back into action with a spectacular season of events containing something for all ages and tastes.

"The team at The Core have worked tirelessly to make sure that audiences, staff and artists are kept Covid safe during performances.

"The venue holds a See It Safely license, issued by UK Theatre and SOLT to organisations that keep the highest standard of Covid safety practices.

"The auditorium will also look slightly different, with many performances now in a new cabaret seating format, allowing you to book a table for a premium experience with your bubble, including table service and early entry.

"There will be Covid safety rules to follow when in the venue and when booking."

The venue will be reopening on Wednesday, February 10, with collaborative community project We Are Family, led by gig-theatre company Pecho Mama, exploring the importance of family in the Corby community and performed by local people – tickets are free but it is recommended to book early.

Included in the variety of events in The Core’s spring season, will be a line-up of comedy visits from Gary Meikle, Sam Avery, Sarah Millican and Janey Godley.

Our Drama programme welcomes back New Old Friends with a hilarious murder mystery Crimes, Camera, Action and Pecho Mama’s visceral 1980s retelling of a classic Medea Electronica.

Musical highlights include superstar Merrill Osmond, legendary Queen tribute The Bohemians and Corby favourite Fisher Stevens.

Family entertainment includes the children’s comedy show Spontaneous Potter Kidz and stand-up for the whole family with Comedy Club 4 Kids.

The highlight of the drama programme for the spring is the 'intense, frightening and visceral' Medea Electronica which retells the classic story of Medea - a chilling tragedy, told originally by Euripides in 431BC and best known for its savage act of infanticide by a mother in revenge for her husband’s adultery.

Using a gig-theatre fomat the show tells the classic amidst a live synth gig - an all original mash up of contemporary electronica and 80s inspired progressive rock.

For rock ‘n’ roll lovers, The Vintage Boys will authentically recreate songs by artists including Chuck Berry, Buddy Holly and Elvis, and more modern music lovers can enjoy the dulcet tones of Stacey Lee in Adele – The Journey So Far.

Chumbawamba founder Boff Whalley teams up with storyteller Daniel Bye in homage to running These Hill Are Ours, and Fisher Stevens presents a one-off evening of both his Elvis and Neil Diamond acts.

There is an entirely improvised wizarding comedy play Spontaneous Potter to enjoy, as well as an interactive theatre-in-VR experience PETRICHOR from award-winning company ThickSkin.

America’s Got Talent star Mat Ricardo brings his cabaret, fresh from the West End with his magic and Vaudeville night.

For younger audience members, Spontaneous Potter Kidz offers a 'hilarious' family-friendly wizarding treat and Wriggle Dance Company present an interactive dance show with projection in Squidge.

The Core's Get Involved programme also continues to offer high quality creative experiences for all ages and across different art forms.

Core Create and Sparks for young people has continued through lockdown and Over 55s Dance classes will begin on Thursday, January 14, from 2pm to 3pm and will run weekly at West Glebe Park Pavillion.

The Core is also working with Carbon Theatre to provide a free six-week course Stand Up For New Starts for women looking to get back to the workplace after full-time caring or a

period of unemployment.

The course, kindly supported by Northamptonshire Community Foundation and The Tampon Tax Fund, begins on Tuesday, February 9, from 10am to midday at Hazelwood Neighbourhood Centre.

For more information about any of The Core’s Get Involved programme, or to sign up, contact [email protected].

For more information, and details of dates, times and prices for all of these events and activities, and about the new Friends scheme, visit the website www.thecorecorby.com, or call the ticket line on 01536 470470.

For full details of the Covid security go to www.thecorecorby.com/covid-safety