A Furry-Tail Festive Treat at The Core: Little Wolf Entertainment Returns with Beauty and the Beast
The cast of Beauty and the Beast have officially launched this year’s pantomime at The Core at Corby Cube — and it promises to be a “furry-tail” treat packed with laughter, magic and festive sparkle! Following the huge success of last year’s production, the award-winning Little Wolf Entertainment are back for 2025 with their take on the classic tale — running from Friday 12 to Wednesday 31 December. The Core was transformed into a pretty French town for the launch, setting the scene for a pantomime that’s a “Oui” bit hilarious! Joe Flavin, Director of The Core, said: “We’re so..
TheatreA Decade of Christmas Magic: Royal & Derngate’s ‘Unforgettable Gift’ Returns to Spread Joy Across Northamptonshire
Ten Years of Magic and Meaning There’s something about a night at the theatre that feels a little bit magical — the hush before the lights dim, the sparkle of costumes, the laughter that ripples through the crowd. For many families across Northamptonshire, that magic has come courtesy of Royal & Derngate’s Unforgettable Gift campaign — and this year, it’s celebrating a very special milestone. Now in its tenth year, Unforgettable Gift 2025 is back with a mission: to spread more joy, more laughter, and more festive sparkle than ever before. The theatre aims to give away hundreds of tickets..
Royal & Derngate Crowned UK’s Most Welcoming Theatre at 2025 UK Theatre Awards
Royal & Derngate’s Chief Executive Jo Gordon (left) and Artistic Director Jesse Jones (centre) celebrate their UK Theatre Award win When Northampton’s Royal & Derngate heard its name called at the UK Theatre Awards this weekend, there was no mistaking the pride in the room — and rightly so. The venue has officially been named the UK’s Most Welcoming Theatre, a title that says as much about the people behind it as it does about the place itself. For more than 30 years, the UK Theatre Awards have celebrated the best in live performance across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern..