Events Calendar
Operation Mincemeat (12A)
The Castle Theatre Wellingborough, NorthamptonshireIt’s 1943. The Allies are determined to break Hitler’s grip on occupied Europe and plan an all-out assault on Sicily; but they face an impossible challenge – how to protect a massive invasion force from potential massacre. Starring Colin Firth and Matthew Macfadyen. Tickets £8
Legend – The Music of Bob Marley
The Castle Theatre Wellingborough, NorthamptonshireWhen you think Reggae, there is only one name that comes to your mind. The legend that was Bob Marley. Legend, the music of Bob Marley is an unforgettable evening celebrating this musical icon in one fantastic stage show extravaganza. Combining his superb, distinctive vocals with flawless musicianship, and a supremely talented cast. Together they recreate the timeless hits Could You ... Read More
The Scummy Mummies Show
The Castle Theatre Wellingborough, NorthamptonshireFollowing their sell-out run at the Edinburgh Fringe, comedians Ellie Gibson and Helen Thorn are bringing their golden catsuits to Castle Theatre. This show celebrates the scummier side of parenting, from drinking wine at teatime to hiding from the PTA. Expect stand-up, sketches, songs, and some very scummy stories. Guaranteed to make parents laugh and non-parents happy about their life ... Read More
Waendel Walk 2022
The Castle Theatre Wellingborough, NorthamptonshireThe International Waendel Walk is returning to Wellingborough from Friday 13 to Sunday 15 May 2022. The International Waendel Walk is an annual event. Whether this is your first or 41st Waendel Walk there will be something for you. Various walk distances, plus entertainment onsite at the Castle Theatre, Wellingborough everyday. Friday costs Friendship walk: £1 Saturday and Sunday costs One day ... Read More
The Northman (cert tbc)
The Castle Theatre Wellingborough, NorthamptonshireFrom visionary director Robert Eggers comes The Northman, an action-filled epic that follows a young Viking prince on his quest to avenge his father’s murder. With an all-star cast that includes Alexander Skarsgård, Nicole Kidman, Claes Bang, Anya Taylor-Joy, Ethan Hawke, Björk, and Willem Dafoe. Tickets £8
The Phantom of the Open (12A)
The Castle Theatre Wellingborough, NorthamptonshireThe Phantom Of The Open tells the remarkable true story of Maurice Flitcroft (Mark Rylance), a crane operator and optimistic dreamer from Barrow-in-Furness who, with the support of his family and friends, managed to gain entry to the 1976 British Open qualifying, despite never playing a round of golf before. With pluckiness and unwavering self-belief, Maurice pulls off a series of ... Read More
The Phantom of the Open (12A)
The Castle Theatre Wellingborough, NorthamptonshireThe Phantom Of The Open tells the remarkable true story of Maurice Flitcroft (Mark Rylance), a crane operator and optimistic dreamer from Barrow-in-Furness who, with the support of his family and friends, managed to gain entry to the 1976 British Open qualifying, despite never playing a round of golf before. With pluckiness and unwavering self-belief, Maurice pulls off a series of ... Read More
Total 80s
The Castle Theatre Wellingborough, NorthamptonshireIt's time to back comb that hair and slip on the shell suit as we take you back to the eighties with an all new production of Total 80's. No other era has had such a colourful and diverse influence. Celebrating the amazing musical landscape of this time with all of your favourite hits from artists such as Wham!, Madonna, Spandau ... Read More
The Best of Take That
The Castle Theatre Wellingborough, NorthamptonshireAs Take That celebrate thirty years dominating the charts, Rule the World present an exciting high-energy production dedicated to the UK’s number one Boy Band. This spectacular tribute comes complete with a five-piece line up and supporting dancers, magnificent lighting, fast costume changes and exceptional live vocals. The result is an incredibly accurate portrayal of a Take That concert. Rule ... Read More
Don’t Panic
The Castle Theatre Wellingborough, NorthamptonshireThe nation's only tribute to the long running hit comedy television series, Dad's Army. Ideal for all audiences regardless of whether you are familiar with the iconic TV show or not, this light-hearted, laugh-along, sing-along comedy show is a sure fire hit with audiences young and old. Set during the Second World War, the gang are on patrol to keep ... Read More
Sing 2 (U)
The Castle Theatre Wellingborough, NorthamptonshireThe new chapter in Illumination's smash hit animated franchise arrives with big dreams and spectacular hit songs as the ever optimisitc koala, Buster Moon, and his all-star cast of performers prepare to launch their most dazzling stage extravaganza yet...all in the glittering entertainment capital of the world. There's just one hitch: they first have to persuade the world's most reclusive ... Read More
Sing 2 (U)
The Castle Theatre Wellingborough, NorthamptonshireThe new chapter in Illumination's smash hit animated franchise arrives with big dreams and spectacular hit songs as the ever optimisitc koala, Buster Moon, and his all-star cast of performers prepare to launch their most dazzling stage extravaganza yet...all in the glittering entertainment capital of the world. There's just one hitch: they first have to persuade the world's most reclusive ... Read More
Clifford The Big Red Dog (PG)
The Castle Theatre Wellingborough, NorthamptonshireWhen middle schooler Emily Elizabeth (Darby Camp) meets a magical animal rescuer (John Cleese) who gifts her a little, red puppy, she never anticipated waking up to find a giant ten-foot hound in her small New York City apartment. While her single mom (Sienna Guillory) is away for business, Emily and her fun but impulsive uncle Casey (Jack Whitehall) set ... Read More
Clifford The Big Red Dog (PG)
The Castle Theatre Wellingborough, NorthamptonshireWhen middle schooler Emily Elizabeth (Darby Camp) meets a magical animal rescuer (John Cleese) who gifts her a little, red puppy, she never anticipated waking up to find a giant ten-foot hound in her small New York City apartment. While her single mom (Sienna Guillory) is away for business, Emily and her fun but impulsive uncle Casey (Jack Whitehall) set ... Read More
Wizard of Oz
The Castle Theatre Wellingborough, NorthamptonshireFly over the rainbow with this exciting adaptation of L. Frank Baum’s classic The Wizard of Oz. Join Dorothy as she goes on a magical adventure to the Land of Oz. Along the way she makes new friends with the Scarecrow who longs for a brain, the Tin Man who really wants a heart and the very cowardly Lion who is desperate to be brave ... Read More
Downton Abbey: A New Era (cert TBC)
The Castle Theatre Wellingborough, NorthamptonshireDownton Abbey: A new Era is the highly anticipated sequel to the 2019 hit feature film in which the Crawley family and Downton staff received a royal visit from the King and Queen of Great Britain.
Cyrano (12A)
The Castle Theatre Wellingborough, NorthamptonshireAward-winning director Joe Wright envelops moviegoers in a symphony of emotions with music, romance, and beauty in Cyrano, re-imagining the timeless tale of a heartbreaking love triangle. A man ahead of his time, Cyrano de Bergerac (played by Peter Dinklage) dazzles whether with ferocious wordplay at a verbal joust or with brilliant swordplay in a duel. But, convinced that his ... Read More
Downton Abbey: A New Era (cert TBC)
The Castle Theatre Wellingborough, NorthamptonshireDownton Abbey: A new Era is the highly anticipated sequel to the 2019 hit feature film in which the Crawley family and Downton staff received a royal visit from the King and Queen of Great Britain.
Cyrano (12A)
The Castle Theatre Wellingborough, NorthamptonshireAward-winning director Joe Wright envelops moviegoers in a symphony of emotions with music, romance, and beauty in Cyrano, re-imagining the timeless tale of a heartbreaking love triangle. A man ahead of his time, Cyrano de Bergerac (played by Peter Dinklage) dazzles whether with ferocious wordplay at a verbal joust or with brilliant swordplay in a duel. But, convinced that his ... Read More
Downton Abbey: A New Era (cert TBC)
The Castle Theatre Wellingborough, NorthamptonshireDownton Abbey: A new Era is the highly anticipated sequel to the 2019 hit feature film in which the Crawley family and Downton staff received a royal visit from the King and Queen of Great Britain.
Downton Abbey: A New Era (cert TBC)
The Castle Theatre Wellingborough, NorthamptonshireDownton Abbey: A new Era is the highly anticipated sequel to the 2019 hit feature film in which the Crawley family and Downton staff received a royal visit from the King and Queen of Great Britain.
Downton Abbey: A New Era (cert TBC)
The Castle Theatre Wellingborough, NorthamptonshireDownton Abbey: A new Era is the highly anticipated sequel to the 2019 hit feature film in which the Crawley family and Downton staff received a royal visit from the King and Queen of Great Britain.
Doris Day Story
The Castle Theatre Wellingborough, NorthamptonshireThis beautiful production from the producer and director of the award-winning Eva Cassidy Story is an expose of the life Doris Day.
Dracula
The Castle Theatre Wellingborough, NorthamptonshireThe most famous Gothic horror story of all time. Few stories capture the imagination more powerfully than Dracula. But when James Gaddas (Bad Girls, Coronation Street, Medics etc) comes across Bram Stoker’s original handwritten copy while working on a satellite channel TV show, what he reads chills him to the bone. From strange encounters in the Count’s castle in Transylvania, to his ... Read More
The Duke (12A)
The Castle Theatre Wellingborough, NorthamptonshireThe Duke starring Jim Broadbent and Helen Mirren, is the true story of Kempton Bunton, a 60-year old taxi driver, who stole Goya’s portrait of the Duke of Wellington from the National Gallery in London. It was the first (and remains the only) theft in the Gallery’s history.
The Duke (12A)
The Castle Theatre Wellingborough, NorthamptonshireThe Duke starring Jim Broadbent and Helen Mirren, is the true story of Kempton Bunton, a 60-year old taxi driver, who stole Goya’s portrait of the Duke of Wellington from the National Gallery in London. It was the first (and remains the only) theft in the Gallery’s history.
Magical Bones: Black Magic
The Castle Theatre Wellingborough, NorthamptonshireMAGICAL BONES: BLACK MAGIC The Britain’s Got Talent finalist is hitting the road as his much-anticipated debut UK tour continues in Spring 2021. Join one of the most explosive names in street magic today as he effortlessly combines intricate sleight of hand with jaw dropping break-dance moves in one of the most awe-inspiring shows you’ll see this year.
Death on the Nile (cert tbc)
The Castle Theatre Wellingborough, NorthamptonshireBelgian sleuth Hercule Poirot’s Egyptian vacation aboard a glamorous river steamer turns into a terrifying search for a murderer when a picture-perfect couple’s idyllic honeymoon is tragically cut short. Stars five-time Academy Award® nominee Kenneth Branagh as the iconic detective Hercule Poirot.
Death on the Nile (cert tbc)
The Castle Theatre Wellingborough, NorthamptonshireBelgian sleuth Hercule Poirot’s Egyptian vacation aboard a glamorous river steamer turns into a terrifying search for a murderer when a picture-perfect couple’s idyllic honeymoon is tragically cut short. Stars five-time Academy Award® nominee Kenneth Branagh as the iconic detective Hercule Poirot.
Death on the Nile (cert tbc)
The Castle Theatre Wellingborough, NorthamptonshireBelgian sleuth Hercule Poirot’s Egyptian vacation aboard a glamorous river steamer turns into a terrifying search for a murderer when a picture-perfect couple’s idyllic honeymoon is tragically cut short. Stars five-time Academy Award® nominee Kenneth Branagh as the iconic detective Hercule Poirot.
Death on the Nile (cert tbc)
The Castle Theatre Wellingborough, NorthamptonshireBelgian sleuth Hercule Poirot’s Egyptian vacation aboard a glamorous river steamer turns into a terrifying search for a murderer when a picture-perfect couple’s idyllic honeymoon is tragically cut short. Stars five-time Academy Award® nominee Kenneth Branagh as the iconic detective Hercule Poirot.
Death on the Nile (cert tbc)
The Castle Theatre Wellingborough, NorthamptonshireBelgian sleuth Hercule Poirot’s Egyptian vacation aboard a glamorous river steamer turns into a terrifying search for a murderer when a picture-perfect couple’s idyllic honeymoon is tragically cut short. Stars five-time Academy Award® nominee Kenneth Branagh as the iconic detective Hercule Poirot.
Supersonic 70s
The Castle Theatre Wellingborough, NorthamptonshireSupersonic 70s show is GLAM packed with all those incredible hits from the greatest musical decade of them all...the 70s! Led by the ‘Catsuit Wonder Girl’ vocalist Janey Bombshell, this all live band delivers a power packed spectacle. From the towering might of Queen, Fleetwood Mac & ELO, through the ‘pin-up pop’ of David Cassidy, David Essex and Donny Osmond ... Read More
Basil Brush’s Family Fun Show
The Castle Theatre Wellingborough, NorthamptonshireFresh from appearances on CBBC's Crackerjack, Britain's most loveable fox takes you on a journey of laughs, storytelling and song in show for all the family specially written for the live stage and packed with fun and excitement. Come and join in the mayhem! 'Basil Brush is back with a boom - the children loved it' **** Kids Days Out Reviews ... Read More
Lipstick On Your Collar
The Castle Theatre Wellingborough, NorthamptonshireLipstick On Your Collar - back with its brand new show! Step back in time to the golden era of music where the jukebox roared and feet didn't touch the floor. Get your dancing shoes at the ready, grab yourself a milkshake and relax - you are in for an evening of back to back hits from the 1950s and 60s!
Geoff Norcott
The Castle Theatre Wellingborough, NorthamptonshireA preview show of the fourth national tour for Geoff Norcott, following on the back of Conswervative, Traditionalism and Taking Liberties. This time Geoff talks less politics (alright, there will probably be a bit), but this brand-new show will mostly explore personal responsibility, parenting and who should take the blame when things go wrong. As seen on The Last Leg ... Read More
Oliver!
The Castle Theatre Wellingborough, NorthamptonshireConsider yourself at home with Lionel Bart’s classic musical based on Charles Dickens’ novel, Oliver Twist. Oliver! is a musical theatre masterpiece, featuring many well-known songs, such as I’d Do Anything, Consider Yourself and Food Glorious Food. Book now to see the streets of Victorian England brought to life by the students of Top Hat Theatre School.
Oliver!
The Castle Theatre Wellingborough, NorthamptonshireLionel Bartt's OLIVER! Book, Music and Lyrics by LIONEL BART Consider yourself at home with Lionel Bart’s classic musical based on Charles Dickens’ novel, Oliver Twist. Oliver! is a musical theatre masterpiece, featuring many well-known songs, such as I’d Do Anything, Consider Yourself and Food Glorious Food. Book now to see the streets of Victorian England brought to life by the ... Read More
Jekyll & Hyde
The Castle Theatre Wellingborough, NorthamptonshireA very sensible farce! A show that stays true to the original tale whilst embracing the comedic magic of theatre in a hilarious fast-paced spin! Full of unexpected highs and lows, quick costume changes and sharp wit, enjoy this classic novella as one wild ride that will leave you breathless and helpless with laughter.
Nightmare Alley (Cert TBC)
The Castle Theatre Wellingborough, NorthamptonshireIn Nightmare Alley, an ambitious carny (Bradley Cooper) with a talent for manipulating people with a few well-chosen words hooks up with a female psychiatrist (Cate Blanchett) who is even more dangerous than he is. A film by Guillermo del Toro.
Parallel Mothers (15)
The Castle Theatre Wellingborough, NorthamptonshireTwo women, Janis and Ana, coincide in a hospital room where they are going to give birth. Both are single and became pregnant by accident. The few words they exchange in these hours will create a very close link between the two, which changes their lives in a decisive way. Starring Penélope Cruz and Milena Smit.
Ray Mears: We Are Nature
The Castle Theatre Wellingborough, NorthamptonshireWe are Nature We need the Wilderness as much as the Wilderness needs us. Recently we have learnt to value our green spaces more than ever. In this fascinating, inspirational, and educational show, Ray will be demonstrating and explaining techniques that will help us improve our senses and highlight the problems nature faces today
The Castle Theatre – Menopause the Musical 2: Cruising Through Menopause
The Castle Theatre Wellingborough, NorthamptonshireHot flushes, mood swings, memory lapses, weight gain - these are a few of our favourite menopausal things! Cruising Through Menopause is a hilarious, heartfelt, reassuring and unflinching look at the joys of menopause and friendship. When your life is a bumpy ride full of twists and turns, it’s hard to find true friends. But step on board and we’ll take ... Read More
The Castle Theatre – Menopause the Musical 2: Cruising Through Menopause
The Castle Theatre Wellingborough, NorthamptonshireHot flushes, mood swings, memory lapses, weight gain - these are a few of our favourite menopausal things! Cruising Through Menopause is a hilarious, heartfelt, reassuring and unflinching look at the joys of menopause and friendship. When your life is a bumpy ride full of twists and turns, it’s hard to find true friends. But step on board and we’ll take ... Read More
Ed Byrne: If I’m Honest……
The Castle Theatre Wellingborough, NorthamptonshireJoin Ed as he takes a long hard look at himself and tries to decide if he has ANY traits that are worth passing on to his children. Ed Byrne presents his brand-new masterclass in observational comedy hot on the heels of his 17/18 Touring hit, Spoiler Alert.
Jimmy Jones Farewell Tour
The Castle Theatre Wellingborough, NorthamptonshireOver 6 decades, Jimmy Jones paved the way for many of today's well known comics - most of whom still revere him as The Guvnor. His celebrity 'fans' include Royalty, ex-Rolling Stone Bill Wyman, famous former England soccer stars, the heaviest of heavy metal bands and a plethora of TV & Film actors. His stellar career, has been a journey ... Read More
The Neil Diamond Story
The Castle Theatre Wellingborough, NorthamptonshireThe life of a legend in song Described in Las Vegas as one of the world's finest vocal tributes to Neil Diamond, Bob Dury has been astounding audiences with his vocal likeness for ten years during which time he has performed throughout the UK, Europe and in the United States for the American Neil Diamond Fan Club in both Nashville and Las Vegas. ... Read More
Jive Talkin’ Perform The Bee Gees
The Castle Theatre Wellingborough, NorthamptonshireRenowned as the original and very best Bee Gees tribute show, and THE ONLY Bee Gees tribute show that have actually performed with the original Bee Gees! In 1997 Gary & Darren from Jive Talkin performed LIVE on HEART FM with THE BEE GEES and received great compliments from both Maurice and Barry Gibb. As with the original Bee Gees, ... Read More
The Book of Dust – La Belle Sauvage 12A
The Castle Theatre Wellingborough, NorthamptonshireSet twelve years before the epic His Dark Materials trilogy, this gripping adaptation revisits Philip Pullman’s fantastical world in which waters are rising and storms are brewing. Two young people and their dæmons, with everything at stake, find themselves at the centre of a terrifying manhunt. In their care is a tiny child called Lyra Belacqua, and in that child lies the ... Read More
The Castle Theatre – Pop Divas Live!
The Castle Theatre Wellingborough, NorthamptonshireGet ready to experience all your favourite pop divas as the greatest female stars of today appear on the same stage for the first time ever! The UK's number one girl band, Little Mix kick off the show, then Taylor Swift, Ariana Grande, Katy Perry, Beyonce and Rihanna all join in the fun for 2 hours of non-stop hits. There's ... Read More