The Lighthouse Theatre

the
lighthouse
theatre
and the Masque Theatre, Kettering
For the children we have The Giant’s Loo Roll, a brilliant
stage adaptation of the popular book by Nicholas Allan,
The Lion, The Witch & The Wardrobe, A Christmas Carol
and the Kettering Gang Show.
For comedy fans we have a huge line up of stars including
Joe Pasquale, Rob Beckett, Rich Hall, Russell Kane and
Omid Djalili, as well as the hilarious Mum’s the Word 2
starring Michelle Heaton (Liberty X), Rebecca Wheatley
(Casualty) and Gemma Bissix (EastEnders/Casualty).
Music lovers are spoilt for choice from across the decades
starting with Paul Anthony’s tribute to David Bowie. Take
a trip back in time with the Sensational 60s Experience,
then into the 70s with The Rubettes, Arrival: a tribute to
ABBA and finally back to today with The Adele Songbook.
If all that isn’t enough, we have a fantastic selection of
other shows including Swan Lake by the Russian State
Ballet, Chinese State Circus, 90 Glorious Years, Forbidden
Nights, Veronica’s Room and dance displays from local
groups. Not forgetting this year’s Beast of a pantomime
from Jordan Productions (who produced the wonderful
Jack and the Beanstalk last year) – Beauty and the Beast
starring EastEnders favourite, Cheryl Fergison!
This is a season you won’t want to miss. We look forward
to welcoming you at the Lighthouse soon!
The Lighthouse Theatre Team
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Includes Masque Theatre
Shows - pages 34-36
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PCA MUSCLE TALK
CHAMPIONSHIPS
Saturday 20th August from 1pm
The 2016 Physical Culture Association (PCA) Muscle
Talk Championships featuring all male and female
bodybuilding and fitness classes.
Qualifier for the 2017 PCA British Finals.
Tickets £17.50
Friday 2nd
September
at 11am
and
2pm
TaleGate Theatre Productions bring us
Nicholas Allan's funny musical story of the
villagers, the Giant and that loo roll which has gone
bouncing down the hill and straight towards them!
Tickets: Adults £12, Children £10, Family of 4 £38
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JOE PASQUALE
ONE MAN AND HIS BOG
Saturday 3rd September
at 7.30pm
The King of the jungle will
be discussing things like
"Why is an Orange called
an Orange when a carrot
is more Orange than an
Orange?"
If that makes any sense
to you, come and see
the man in action.
Tickets £19.50,
Concessions £17.50
Thursday 8th September at 7.30pm
The internationally acclaimed Chinese State Circus
comes to Kettering, with 30 world class Chinese
acrobats, aerial artistes and jugglers interacting with
the super-human physical skills and dexterity of the
masters of martial arts - the legendary Shaolin Warriors.
Tickets £25, Seniors £23, Children £10, Family of 4 £59
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Thursday 15th September at 7.30pm
An Evening of Dirty Dancing: The Tribute Show
is a 5 star homage to the greatest movie
soundtrack of all time. This is the original concert
celebration of the multi-award winning soundtrack
to Dirty Dancing. A high energy, emotional
roller-coaster with breathtaking choreography
and buckets of nostalgia. Put your dancing shoes
on and get ready to have the time of your life!
Tickets £20, Concessions £19
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POP UP BOWIE
Paul Antony was voted
the UK’s number 1 David
Bowie tribute at the National
Tribute Awards 2013.
With his own band
he performs two
hours of David
Bowie’s biggest
hits. Hear all the
songs that made
Bowie one of the
immortal legends
of our time.
Tickets £19,
Concessions £17
ROB BECKETT
Sunday 18th September at 8pm
Beckett's back with a brand
new show of funnies and he's
taking on the big issues like Kit
Kats and flatbread! Star of Live
At The Apollo, Would I Lie To
You?, 8 Out Of 10 Cats, and
Cats Does Countdown, Mock
The Week, Play To The Whistle,
and Celebrity Juice. Rob is also
a host of Dave's podcast,
The Magic Sponge as well as
hosting Absolute Radio's hit
show, Rock n Roll Football.
Tickets £15
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Wednesday 21st
September at 2pm
Enjoy a regal and patriotic afternoon, to celebrate
HM The Queen's 90th Birthday. Join Neil Sands
and his wonderful West End cast as they travel
back over her record breaking reign, with songs
made famous by many of her favourite singers
and stars from Royal Command performances.
Tickets £12, Concessions £10, Group rates on request
Friday 23rd September at 7.30pm
FORBIDDEN is a classy new all male variety show
with skilled and professionally trained performers.
They can sing, they can dance and they are VERY
easy on the eye! Think Cirque du Soleil meets
Magic Mike!
Tickets £20
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Saturday 24th September at 7.30pm
Hear the songs, the stories and the memories as
recalled by the guys who were actually there. Three
of the original Rubettes line up, Alan Williams, John
Richardson and Mick Clarke relive the events leading
up to and during the Rubettes success years.
Tickets £20
Tuesday 27th
September at 8pm
Celebrating ten years
since he first brought his
hilarious show to the UK,
Canadian actor Charles
Ross returns from a
galaxy far, far away. Grab
your light sabre and relive
the classic first three Star
Wars releases with him,
as he single-handedly
plays all the characters,
sings the music, flies the
ships, fights the battles
and condenses the plots
into one Galactic show.
Tickets £20
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THE 10,000 LIGHT YEARS AGO TOUR
THE MOODY BLUES’
JOHN LODGE
Thursday 29th
September at 7.30pm
As one of The Moody Blues
John Lodge has travelled to
the four corners of the planet
packing out the world’s
most iconic venues.
See John in an intimate
concert performing his
favourite Moody Blues
songs as well as tracks
from his solo albums.
Tickets £25
Friday 30th
September at 7.30pm
Funny, entertaining,
sometimes heart
breaking, often
controversial; the
show celebrates
her 8th year on
the road. This is
a fantastic and
unique evening out
not to be missed.
Book your tickets
now to see this
phenomenal
psychic in action!
Tickets £25
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Wednesday 5th to Saturday 8th October
Evenings at 7.30pm
Matinee 2.30pm Saturday
Kettering Theats present Legally Blonde the
Musical, a fabulously fun international award
winning show based on the adored movie.
The story follows the
transformation of Elle Woods
as she tackles stereotypes,
snobbery, and scandal in
pursuit of her dreams. This
action-packed musical
explodes on the stage
with memorable songs
and dynamic dances.
Equal parts hilarious
and heart-warming, this
musical is so much fun it
should be illegal!
Tickets £15,
Concessions £10
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“A superb
performance
which lived up
to the mystery
of the charming
Russian classic”
THE ARGUS
Wednesday 12th
October at 7.30pm
Tickets £23,
Concessions £21
The perfect romantic ballet of all time
performed to Tchaikovsky's haunting and
unforgettable score. From the impressive
splendour of the palace ballroom to the moonlit
lake where swans glide in perfect formation,
this compelling tale of tragic romance has it all.
For more information, please go to
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AUTUMN TOUR 2016
Friday 14th October
at 8pm
Are you 16-years-old, yet
feel 21? Are you 40, but
tragically faking 25? Or
maybe you're full-on 80
years, with the heart of
three oxen and the sex
drive of a bonobo chimp.
Don't worry: this is
normal. No one is ever
the 'right' age - it is the
beauty and the curse of
being a real person.
In this brand new show,
Russell Kane unleashes
another blisteringly
funny, award-winning
stand-up performance
about growing up and
growing down.
14+ (Parental Guidance)
Likely to be swearing
and adult content
Tickets £17
“KANE IS AT THE
TOP OF HIS GAME”
The Guardian
★★★★
“EXTREMELY FUNNY”
Evening Standard
★★★★
“ONE OF THE
QUICKEST, MOST
STIMULATING
STAND-UPS
IN THE LAND”
The Times
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Saturday 15th
October at 7.30pm
Formed in the 70s
in Leicester from
several local bands,
they have sold more
than 20 million
records and have
toured the world.
Featuring all of their
biggest hits: Under
the Moon of Love,
Three Steps to
Heaven, Hey Rock
& Roll ... and more.
Tickets £19.50
Thursday 20th October at 7.30pm
Touring UK theatres for the very first time
– an immaculate celebration of one of
our finest singer-songwriters. Hand
picked by Adele herself on Graham
Norton's BBC ADELE Special, Katie
Markham has the show-stopping
voice to deliver all your favourite
Adele hits in an enthralling concert
performance that takes you on a
journey from break up to make up.
Tickets £19.50
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Friday 21st October
at 7.30pm
Michelle Heaton (Liberty X),
and Gemma Bissix (EastEnders),
star in this updated production
of “Mum’s the Word 2”.
Hysterically funny, poignant and
thoroughly enjoyable, join the
mums, now ‘older and wider’, as
they move onto their new parenting
nightmare that is teenagers, and
how they feel about growing older,
their families and relationships.
Tickets £23
Saturday 22nd October at 7.30pm
Beat Project Dance Company bring you their
most dynamic show to date!
More energy, more attitude and even more confidence,
you CAN'T STOP THE BEAT. The Beat is loud and their
stage presence is louder, enter into their world where
the music takes control and you just can't stop it.
Tickets £9.50, Concessions £8.50
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Sunday 23rd October at 7.30pm
Returning by huge popular demand, for
one night only. Seven legendary names take to
the stage and deliver to you a night never to be
forgotten. With the definite feel good factor this
is a must-see 60s show for 2016. Crammed with
nostalgia and hits such as I’m Into Something
Good, Out Of Time, Handbags and Gladrags,
Hippy Hippy Shake, You’ve Got Your Troubles,
Funny How Love Can Be, Tossing And Turning,
You Were Made For Me and many more
Tickets £27.50
STARRING
HERMAN’S HERMITS • CHRIS FARLOWE
THE SWINGING BLUE JEANS • THE FORTUNES
THE IVY LEAGUE • ALAN MOSCA FROM FREDDIE
AND THE DREAMERS • THE NEW AMEN CORNER
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Wednesday 26th
October at 7.30pm
Celebrating the career of one
of rock’s greatest icons, Paul
Metcalfe delivers an authentic
and charismatic performance
right down to the last
detail - from the distinctive
vocals to the swaggering
showmanship and fun
that make Rod Stewart
one of the most loved
performers of all time.
Tickets £19.50
Friday 28th
October at 7.30pm
This chilling, mystery
thriller contains adult
themes that may
shock.
The Brabissants
lost their daughter
Veronica years
ago and her
room remains
untouched. They
employ Susan
who bears a strong
resemblance and a
fascinating piece of
drama unfolds.
Tickets £15,
Concessions £13
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Saturday 29th October at 7.30pm
Jimi Hendrix ... could anyone measure up to him?
When you listen to John Campbell and his band, you
realise it can be done! The guitar work is note-perfect
and beautifully fluent. The voice IS Hendrix, and the
persona of the man himself is on the stage.
Tickets £18.50
Sunday 30th October at 1pm and 4pm
Open the wardrobe doors, push through the fur coats
and enter the wondrous land of Narnia. From APL
Theatre, the creators of sellout 2015 UK tour of
The Snow Queen, comes this festive new adaptation
of C. S. Lewis' timeless story, which promises to be a
magical and thrilling adventure for the whole family.
Tickets £13, Concessions £11, Family of 4 £42
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“One of
the most
joyfully smart,
stimulating and
entertaining
comedians this
country has”
Wednesday 2nd November at 8pm
Award winning comedian and actor Omid Djalili
known for his legendary stand-up performances is
back on a nationwide tour! Intelligent, sometimes
provocative and always entertaining, his stand-up
is a hugely energetic and captivating comedy
masterclass. His credits range from Hollywood to
television and live on the West End stage. Earning
praise across the world for his performances
Omid recently starred in Dickensian on BBC1
and Lucky Man on Sky1.
Tickets £24
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AN EVENING WITH
BERNIE
KEITH
Thursday 3rd November at 7.30pm
Join Radio Northampton presenter Bernie Keith
for a brand new show on the Kettering leg of his
'He Doesn't Look Like He Sounds' Tour.
Tickets £17
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Friday 4th November at 7.30pm
UK Chart-topper and much loved musician, Tony
Christie arrives at The Lighthouse as part of his
Golden Anniversary Tour.
Not only will Tony be treating audiences to his
greatest hits with his fabulous band, he will also
join special guests Ranagri to perform songs from
his recent hit album The Great Irish Songbook.
This promises to be a
truly wonderful night
of music and song by
one of the legendary
voices and performers
of our time.
Tickets £24
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Monday 14th and Tuesday 15th
November at 7.30pm
Experience the energetic, uplifting sounds of the finest
soul inspirational and gospel style singing as some of
the best choirs in Northamptonshire gather to perform
alongside a live band led by nationally acclaimed choir
director, Gareth Fuller.
Prepare to be
inspired and
captivated!
Proceeds to
Cransley
Hospice and
palliative care.
Tickets £11.50
Concessions £10
Wednesday 16th
November at 7.30pm
Bye Bye Baby takes you
back in time on a musical
journey through the career
of Frankie Valli and The
Four Seasons, whose
songs graced such films
as The Deer Hunter, Dirty
Dancing and Grease.
This show celebrates the greatest hits such as Beggin,
Big Girls Don't Cry, Walk Like A Man, Lets Hang
On, Who Loves You, December '63 (Oh
What A Night), Bye Bye Baby,
Can't Take my Eyes off You,
Fallen Angel, Grease
and many more.
Tickets £19.50
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Thursday 17th November at 8pm
Rich Hall is the star of the critically acclaimed
BBC 4 documentaries Rich Hall's California
Stars, Rich Hall's You Can Go To Hell, I'm Going
To Texas and Rich Hall's Inventing the Indian.
Rich Hall's critically acclaimed grouchy,
deadpan style has established him
as a master
of absurdist
irony and
the king of
rapid-fire wit.
Tickets £16
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Friday 18th November at 7.30pm
ARRIVAL – the international, multi award-winning
show that has sold out in over 20 different
countries worldwide since 1995.
This high energy show features the vast catalogue
of hits loved by many generations including
Mamma Mia, Dancing Queen, Waterloo, Super
Trouper, Voulez Vous and many more – bringing
to life the extraordinary songwriting talents of
Benny and Bjorn.
Come and celebrate the music of one of the
biggest selling and most iconic bands of all time.
“Simply the best ABBA show”
The Stage
Tickets £19.50
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Saturday 19th November at 2.30pm
and 7.30pm
Charles Dickens' classic ghost story is brought
alive in this most traditional of productions,
complete with beautiful period costume, song,
dance and a magnificent, original musical score.
Join critically acclaimed theatre company
Chapterhouse as Scrooge's frozen heart begins to
melt and he finally embraces the festive spirit in
this most Christmassy of Christmas tales.
Presented by Chapterhouse Theatre Company.
Tickets: Adults £15, Children £11, Family of 4 £44
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Wednesday 23rd to Saturday 26th November
Evenings at 7.15pm, Saturday Matinee at 2.15pm
Local Brownies, Cubs, Scouts, Explorer Scouts, Guides
and Leaders are eagerly waiting to entertain you with
a vibrant selection of Songs, Sketches, Dance and
Comedy items. This award-winning Variety Show is
widely accredited as being one of the best shows
in the region. There really is
something for everyone
in this unmissable
family show, so book
your seats today!
Tickets £9.50,
Concessions £8
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with a very special guest
Friday, 23rd December 8pm to 12.30am
All the very best party
tunes and festive fun!
Tickets £10, includes coffee and
mince pies at midnight
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Sunday 22nd January
2017 at 7.30pm
This spectacular show
features an amalgamation
of bizarre, brave and
beautiful acts woven into
an Alice in Horrorland story
driven by a mainly original
soundscape, performed
with a forked tongue firmly
in each cheek!
Tickets Stalls £22,
Circle £18
Friday 27th January
2017 at 7.30pm
Join Ballet Theatre UK with
their passionate recreation of
the world’s greatest love story,
From the balcony scene's
elated pas de deux to the
lovers' heart-breaking ends,
Romeo and Juliet promised to
be an audience favourite and
the highlight on the calendar.
Tickets £19,
Concessions £17.50,
Family of 4 £65
Saturday 28th January
2017 at 7.30pm
Supersonic 70s takes you
back to when Pop was at
its peak! With songs from
artists like Queen, ELO,
Carpenters, David Essex,
David Cassidy and the
classic sounds of ‘Saturday
Night Fever' & 'Grease'.
Tickets £18.50,
Concessions £16.50
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Tuesday 31st January
2017 at 7.30pm
Direct from Ireland,
The Legends of American
Country Show is now
firmly established as
Europe's No.1 Country
Music Tribute show
featuring music of 8 of
the biggest icons on the
American Country scene.
Tickets £19.50
GERRY CROSS THE MERSEY
Friday 3rd February
2017 at 7.30pm
Join one of our
greatest 60s
icons, Gerry and
The Pacemakers,
who topped the
UK charts and
were the first
band to have their
first 3 records go
to No. 1!
Tickets £21
Saturday 4th
and Sunday
5th February
2017 at 7.30pm
Britain's most controversial
comedian celebrates an
explosive 40 years in show
business!
Tickets £23
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SOUND
OF THE
SHADOWS
Saturday 10th September
at 7.30pm
A Shadows Tribute Band
whose aim is to recreate
those original sights and
sounds as closely as
possible. Playing all the
well-known hits and a few
more besides, and
to balance out
the instrumentals
some ‘big hit’
songs from the
same era. Join us
for a great evening
from which all the
proceeds will go
to cancer charities.
Tickets £12.50
KATHERINE
McLEAN as
Amy Winehouse,
NIGEL ADAIR as Michael Bublé,
and SWING’S THE THING as
Count Basie’s Orchestra
Thursday 22nd September at 8pm
Both Michael Bublé and Amy Winehouse acknowledged
the influence that Tony Bennett, Ella Fitzgerald and
Frank Sinatra had on their musical development. The
hugely successful collaborations that Count Basie and
his Orchestra had with those three jazz greats in the
late 50s and 60s lead us to believe in different times,
under different circumstances, maybe, just maybe this
concert could have been for real. We hope you agree.
Tickets £12.50
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Saturday 10th December at 5.30pm and
Sunday 11th December at 3.30pm
Step N Grooves Dance
School N.A.T.D are based in
Thrapston, Northamptonshire
and have 125 students
between 4-17 years old.
Join them for their
big annual show
weekend where they
present lots of
Freestyle/Disco and
Street Dance routines
to popular songs
from the musicals!
Tickets £7.50,
Concessions
£5.50
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Thursday 15th December at 8pm
TOTP didn’t exist in the 40s so we have created our
own version. Tony Blackburn isn’t available, we can’t
promise you Pan’s People or Legs & Co but we do
have our very own vocalists Katherine Mclean and
Nigel Adair. They will be performing a selection of
seasonal big band vocals and helping us countdown
the Top 10. This is nonstop, vintage swing music
from 13 of the most popular bands including Count
Basie, Benny Goodman, Glenn Miller and Artie Shaw.
Tickets £12.50