KETTERING ARTS CENTRE brings you.

FREE FUN AND RELAXING WEEKLY WORSHOPS with BRIGHT SPARKS ARTS In Mental Health Group’s Comedy Asylum – Creative Minds!

Take part, be entertained and have fun! All abilities welcome.

Tuesdays 2-3.30pm 12th Sep-31st Oct.

Book your place via office@brightsparksarts.uk

Kettering Arts Centre is proud to present – The funniest show you will see all year… Made up on the spot?!

That might sound impossible, but, THE NOISE NEXT DOOR have spent the last 15 years perfecting the art of winging it. Watch in amazement as they take audience suggestions and transform them into genuinely hilarious sketches and songs in the blink of an eye.

The Noise Next Door are twelve-time sell-out veterans of The Edinburgh Fringe and have appeared on ‘The One Show’ (BBC One), ‘Britain’s Got Talent’ (ITV1), and ‘Roast Battle’ (Comedy Central). They have also appeared alongside the likes of Michael McIntyre, Katherine Ryan, Romesh Ranganathan and Harry Hill.

“Hilarious… A superior kind of chaos” Telegraph

“21st century comedy at its finest and funniest.” The Stage

“Comedy gold… Staggeringly well executed.” Guardian

“Phenomenal” Daily Mirror

Age guidance: 15+
Licensed bar
Disability access
Unreserved seating

A (potentially) historic live event from writer / performer / broadcast historian Paul Kerensa.

Britain’s first religious broadcast has recently been rediscovered – not a recording, just the words. The tale is a fascinating one… “I have preached the Gospel by wireless to the largest and most unique congregation ever man had.” Dr Boon: ‘The first man to use a Great Invention for the declaration of God’s Love to Man’

British Comedy Award-winner Paul Kerensa has written for TV shows inc. BBC’ s Miranda, Not Going Out, Top Gear, Buble at the BBC, ITV’s Royal Variety Show and C4’s TFI Friday and radio shows inc. The Now Show, The News Quiz and Dead Ringers.

As a religious broadcaster himself, Paul is a regular on BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show’s ‘Pause For Thought’, has presented BBC Radio Sussex/Surrey’s Sunday Breakfast, Radio 4’s Sunday Worship and appeared on Beyond Belief.

As a performer, Paul has over 3,000 stand-up gigs under his belt, from The Comedy Store to Leicester Cathedral, via Spring Harvest, Greenbelt and Edinburgh Festivals. He won ITV’s Take the Mike Award and was a finalist in the BBC New Comedy Awards. His children’s play Let My People Go, based on Moses, played a packed Royal Albert Hall. His stage re-enactment of The First Broadcast: The Battle for the Beeb in 1922 brought to life the BBC origin story, based on his popular podcast The British Broadcasting Century. As a broadcast historian he has presented at several media history conferences and advised on BBC documentaries. Paul’s books include So a Comedian Walks Into a Church, rated by The Independent as one of their top books of 2013, People’s Book Prize finalist Hark! The Biography of Christmas and a range of children’s books. His first novel, Auntie and Uncles: The Bizarre Birth of the BBC, is out in 2023. Paul teaches Screenwriting at the University of Winchester, as well as for BBC Writers Room and London Screenwriter’s Festival.

“A brilliant writer, fantastic communicator, deep thinker & philosopher but most importantly, extremely decent bloke.” CHRIS EVANS

“Looking for someone with mirth, heart, and message? Paul is your man. Book him for your event right now. He’s the real deal. You won’t be disappointed.” JEFF LUCAS, author/pastor

All ages welcome
Unreserved seating // Disability access // Licensed bar
Estimated running time 110mins (including interval)

KETTERING ARTS CENTRE brings you.

FREE FUN AND RELAXING WEEKLY WORSHOPS with BRIGHT SPARKS ARTS In Mental Health Group’s Comedy Asylum – Creative Minds!

Take part, be entertained and have fun! All abilities welcome.

Tuesdays 2-3.30pm 12th Sep-31st Oct.

Book your place via office@brightsparksarts.uk

KETTERING ARTS CENTRE brings you.

FREE FUN AND RELAXING WEEKLY WORSHOPS with BRIGHT SPARKS ARTS In Mental Health Group’s Comedy Asylum – Creative Minds!

Take part, be entertained and have fun! All abilities welcome.

Tuesdays 2-3.30pm 12th Sep-31st Oct.

Book your place via office@brightsparksarts.uk

Kettering Arts Centre is proud to present:

Canadian Comedian Sean Collins has 30 years experience in Standup Comedy with initial success leading to a “Best Male Standup” nomination at the Canadian Comedy Awards , a “Just for Laughs” Gala tv appearance and his own hour special on Canadian Television .

Since residing in the United Kingdom he has had several television appearances including “Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow“ on BBC 1 . His recent success on social media has seen his clips receiving millions of views on all platforms.

“Expert Comedy done Effortlessly “ – The Scotsman

Unreserved seating // Disability access // Licensed bar
Free carer tickets available – contact the venue directly

Ages 18+

Kettering Arts Centre is thrilled to host this fundraising event!

Fashion catwalk show with an opportunity for customers to try and purchase clothes.

Doors 6.30pm start 7pm
Disability access // Licensed bar 

KETTERING ARTS CENTRE presents:

ROLLING IN THE AISLES COMEDY CLUB

TOP comedians and an MC perform cutting edge stand up at Kettering Arts Centre’s monthly RITA Comedy Club!

Most recently seen playing the part of ‘Angela’ in ITV Sitcom The Job Lot, JO ENRIGHT has starred alongside Steve Coogan in I’m Alan Partridge and with Peter Kay in Phoenix Nights. Other recent comedy roles include in BBC Two Sitcom Lab Rats playing the part of Cara and on BBC/HBO’s Life’s Too Short as Warwick Davis’ wife Sue.

“One of the most naturally gifted comic talents I’ve ever seen.” Peter Kay

For more than a decade now the highly acclaimed comedienne Jo Enright has crafted a completely unique style of stand-up comedy. As well as accepting numerous invitations to perform it both on television and radio, Jo also thrives on live theatre performances, for which she has won several comedy awards including the 2002 Chortle Award for ‘The Best Female Circuit Comic.’ and 2001 Best Female on the Jongleurs Comedy Circuit award.

“If she was broccoli, I’d turn vegetarian.” Barry Cryer

“One of Britain’s best character actresses.” The Independent. (Grace Dent)

DAN EVANS first appeared on the comedy circuit in 1994, shortly afterwards leaving a promising career as one of East Anglia’s leading office menials to go full time.

‘Skilful and surreal’ The Scotsman
‘Original and inventive’ The Times

Over the past decade his twisted logic has delighted the nation, helping it through the dark days of the death of HRH The Queen Mother and the uncertainties of 21st century property prices.

As well as playing clubs and universities throughout the UK, Dan has gigged in Holland, Germany, Dubai and Ireland as well as being part of the sell-out Screaming Blue Murder Cabaret and Avalon Comedy Zones at the Edinburgh Fringe.

Dan’s TV and radio appearances include Brain Candy (BBC3 & 2), Channel 5 at The Store, Channel 5 Comedy Zone and the Radio 2 Stand Up Show.

He writes too, with many credits including The Very World of Milton Jones (R4 – Sony Award Winner), Rory Bremner Who Else? (CH 4), The Eleven O’Clock Show (CH 4), The Live Floor Show (BBC 1), Revolver (BBC 1) and The Joan Rivers Position (CH 5)

JACOB NUSSEY unassumingly draws in audiences with his deadpan style, sharp jokes, and ill-fated anecdotes with clever punchlines.

Jacob won West Didsbury Comedy Festival New Act of the Year and was a finalist of Leicester Square Theatre New Comedian of the Year in 2022. After reaching the semi-finals of British Comedian of the Year and semi-finals of So You Think You’re Funny in 2021.

Jacob has been named by Chortle as one to watch for 2023. He’s seriously funny and well worth seeing in person!

“Offbeat stories with an air of resigned indifference which is highly effective” CHORTLE

“Insanely funny, he’ll be a household name before you know it” SKIDDLE

Birmingham based comedian JAMES COOK is recently back on the comedy circuit full time after seven years as an NTL Award-winning commercial radio presenter.

His act mixes jokes and sarcasm with a quick wit and excellent improvisation skills that make him an accomplished compere. He performs for The Glee Clubs, Highlight, Off The Kerb, Kill For A Seat, The Last Laugh and The Comedy Company among many others and is one third of the News With Jokes podcast that was named one of the Top Ten funniest in The Guardian. http://newswithjokes.podbean.com

His act has been described as “truly original” (Danny Wallace (off of the telly)), whereas he’s been called “suave and chirpy” by the world famous Bromsgrove Advertiser, and a “sarcastic raconteur” by the Leeds Metro. For some reason, this means that he has been likened to “the future Frank Skinner” (Birmingham Metro) and “Dylan Moran’s younger brother” (The Stage). How this is possible remains a mystery. A slightly less lazy journalist said that he “shows scant regard for the hackneyed conventions of stand-up” (The Scotsman) which, he’s been assured, is a Good Thing.

His two favourite quotes are that he “destroyed my concrete belief that all comperes are twats” (eyeonmoseley.com) and that “his quick tongue and dry sense of humour kept me laughing” (BBC Tees).

James won a Jongleurs/Spike Milligan award for Stand-up in 2003. He’s been onstage with A-ha, presented Lenny Henry with his Walk Of Fame Star and been a guest judge on the Dancing On Ice tour at the Nottingham Arena in front of 10,000 people.

Age 18+
Tickets £11 in advance // £14 on the door
Licensed bar // Unreserved seating // Disability access

KETTERING ARTS CENTRE brings you.

FREE FUN AND RELAXING WEEKLY WORSHOPS with BRIGHT SPARKS ARTS In Mental Health Group’s Comedy Asylum – Creative Minds!

Take part, be entertained and have fun! All abilities welcome.

Tuesdays 2-3.30pm 12th Sep-31st Oct.

Book your place via office@brightsparksarts.uk

KETTERING ARTS CENTRE brings you.

FREE FUN AND RELAXING WEEKLY WORSHOPS with BRIGHT SPARKS ARTS In Mental Health Group’s Comedy Asylum – Creative Minds!

Take part, be entertained and have fun! All abilities welcome.

Tuesdays 2-3.30pm 12th Sep-31st Oct.

Book your place via office@brightsparksarts.uk

Kettering Arts Centre is delighted to host:

Kettering & District Flower Club presents ‘THE SPARKLE OF CHRISTMAS’.

Ticket £14 (including mulled wine or a hot drink & a mince pie) // Call 07505 709408 for more information

Doors 6.30pm start 7.30pm
Disability access // Licensed bar 

Kettering Arts Centre is once again excited to host:

The Incredible Makers Christmas Market – a brilliant event bringing together a supportive community of incredible makers to showcase all that small independent businesses can offer.

10am-3pm
Family friendly // Disability access // Licensed bar 

*** PLEASE NOTE *** This is a private live music event, showcasing the incredible work and ability of ISM Music Academy students currently attending lessons and learning an instrument.

Kettering Arts Centre is pleased to host another ISM Student Showcase!

After the incredible success of our last student showcase, ISM Music Academy is returning to KAC once more.

The ISM Student Showcase represents a great opportunity for their students to get up and perform in front of friends and family and is always a fantastic evening.

Tickets £6/£5.50 Concessions
(FREE entry for performing students)

Showcase 1 – 4:30-6:30pm
Showcase 2 – 7:30-9:30pm

http://www.ismmusicacademy.co.uk

Suitable for all ages // Disability access // Unreserved seating
Licensed bar // Refreshments on sale
Estimated running time of both shows separately 120 minutes (including interval)

OLD FRIENDS

As seen on BBC The One Show!

THE SOUNDS OF SIMON is a tribute to the wonderful music of Paul Simon and Art
Garfunkel, through the years as Simon and Garfunkel, to the successes of both their
solo careers.

Explore the friendship that led to songs such as Mrs Robinson, The Sounds of Silence
and of course, Bridge Over Troubled Water. The full band will also take you through
the pair’s solo careers, with songs such as You Can Call Me Al, Graceland, and Art’s
smash hit, Bright Eyes.

With video clips, stories, and memories from the last 50+ years, this is a wonderful
show filled with excellent music, nostalgia, and a genuine love for some great
musicians.

Come and see the UK’s longest running tribute to Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel.

“Ben is something of an expert on Paul Simon.” – BBC The One Show

“A world class act.” – The Hinckley Times

“The lead singers have excellent diction, wonderfully balanced harmonies and above all a
friendly approach to audience contact. What a treat to listen to live sound with perfect
volume.” The Melton Times.

“A musical feast for anyone who loves the songs of Paul Simon.” –Chris Lloyd (Talon)

“Our own Simon and Garfunkel.” – Musician Records

“Their harmonies were spot on.” – The Outsider

http://www.soundsofsimon.co.uk

Licensed bar // Unreserved seating // Disable access // Suitable for all ages

KETTERING ARTS CENTRE presents:

ROLLING IN THE AISLES COMEDY CLUB

TOP comedians and an MC perform cutting edge stand up at Kettering Arts Centre’s monthly RITA Comedy Club!

Headliner MARKUS BIRDMAN is one of British comedy’s most experienced and well-travelled performers.

In demand all over the UK and abroad, Markus is a veteran of the Edinburgh Fringe with 11 solo shows to his credit and headliner status at all the top clubs, including The Comedy Store, The Komedia, Hot Water, The Stand and Soho Theatre. He’s performed at the Melbourne, Adelaide, and Perth Comedy Festivals and was nominated by the New Zealand Comedy Guild for Best International Guest. His international gig list includes Pakistan, Singapore, China, UAE,  Austria, Spain, Norway, Sweden, Finland and India to name a few. Which has been nice, considering no-one’s now going anywhere.

Markus had his own Netflix Stand Up Special, ‘Live in Amsterdam’ & was also co-writer on Jayde Adams’s Amazon Prime Stand Up Special, ‘Serious Black Jumper’. One of the shining lights of the UK and international comedy circuits.

“Delightfully comic. Controversial, personal and wickedly punchy.” The List

“Engagingly mixes the silly and the downright wrong.” Chortle

“A consummate comic…. energetic, engaging, thought-provoking and funny.” The Stage

“Birdman’s Fringe show is a triumph. He isn’t afraid to push the limits of what society deems appropriate.” The Edinburgh Reporter

BGT Semi Finalist 2018 MANDY MUDEN is the only woman ever to combine Comedy and Magic on the UK Comedy and Corporate circuits.

Mandy has a striking personality with a razor sharp wit and so creates a fantastic rapport, offering a great line in audience participation. She can adapt her show to any type of event and audience. Having performed all over the world from Comedy Clubs to the most prestigious corporate events.

“Imagine Alison Steadman playing a beauty consultant doing Tommy Cooper-style magic. Can”t imagine it? Then go see Mandy!” The Scotsman

“The digitally-enhanced magic of the superb Amanda Muden” Evening Standard

“Mandy is going to be huge” Billy Connolly

ROSIE WILBY is an award-winning comedian who has appeared many times on BBC Radio 4 programmes including Woman’s Hour, Loose Ends, The Human Zoo and Four Thought, at major festivals including Latitude and Glastonbury and in the finals of several major comedy competitions.

Her first book Is Monogamy Dead? was shortlisted for the Diva Literary Awards 2017, longlisted for the Polari First Book Prize 2018 and followed her TEDx talk of the same name. Her trilogy of solo shows investigating love and relationships began with The Science of Sex, which has been performed all over the UK, in New York, Los Angeles, Sydney and Berlin, and ended with The Conscious Uncoupling, which toured to venues including London’s Southbank Centre and was shortlisted for Funny Women Best Show.

Rosie also presents The Breakup Monologues podcast, which has been recommended by Chortle, The Observer, Metro and Time Out, writes for publications including The Guardian, Sunday Times and New Statesman and appears as a commentator on sexuality, dating and love on TV programmes including Good Morning Britain, radio shows including LBC’s Lucy Beresford on Sex and Relationships and podcasts including The Guilty Feminist.

TONY COWARDS is a rapidfire gag merchant with an arsenal full of one-liners, for laughs-per-minute he’s tough to beat! “The Punosaurus” The List. His quick wit and vast array of jokes has made him a sought after act and compere by comedy clubs and promoters across the UK and internationally.

Something of a Twitter sensation, Tony’s jokes turn up in all sorts of places, from greetings cards to The Times newspaper, even if you’ve never heard of him there’s a good chance that you’ll have laughed at one of his gags. Tony’s likable ‘everyman’ character and wide ranging humour (from “clean” to downright “blue”) means he is comfortable in front of any audience and is regularly booked to host comedy nights for the military (from the Irish Guards to the Royal Army Dental Corps to top brass at Norwood HQ), universities, football, rugby, golf and cricket clubs, music festivals and for corporate and after dinner work.

“The best joke writer around” GQ Magazine.

Tony is also an accomplished MC and has had residencies at several clubs in London, Essex and the South-West, he expertly warms up audiences and sets up rooms so that everyone has a great night. In 2013, Tony supported Billy Pearce on tour at London’s Bloomsbury Theatre and won the AudioGo Comedy Competition. In July 2014, he won third place in the prestigious ‘English Comedian of the Year’ competition. 2017 Winner of “Best Stand Up Award” at Swindon Fringe Festival.

“Tony Cowards is a great MC who sets the audience up perfectly, with a nice self deprecating manner.” Jo Caulfield, Radio 4 and ‘Mock the Week’.

“My favourite joke of the Festival so far was told to me by a Suffolk stand-up comedian and die-hard Ipswich fan Tony Cowards.” Hardeep Singh Kohli, The Scotsman on Sunday (and BBC1’s ‘The One Show’)

“Tony Cowards is an easy going MC who puts the audience at ease and then hits them with killer punchlines.” Richard Minnis, Out of Bounds Comedy Clubs

“Tony Cowards got the evening off to an uproarious start, with our loudest crowd ever. Tony’s laddish, relaxed story telling style went down a treat.” John Jacklin, Big Jack’s Laughter Club, Reading

“Tony Cowards as the MC skilfully whipped the full house into a state of rapture in anticipation of the evening’s special guest.” Three Weeks, Magazine

Age 18+
Tickets £11 in advance // £14 on the door
Licensed bar // Unreserved seating // Disability access

FINAL ACT TO BE ANNOUNCED SOON!

Kettering Arts Centre is proud to present Comedians & Carols again this Christmas!

This family friendly treat brings an amazing night of comedy, complete with sing-a-long carols on the big screen, jokes-a-plenty and seasonal snacks and drinks!

MC PAUL KERENSA
British Comedy Award-winning writer (BBC’s Not Going Out, Miranda, Top Gear), published Xmas xpert and Comedian-and-Caroller-in-chief!

PAUL BELL
Singer, songwriter, festival favourite, as heard on BBC Radio 2 and at festivals from Spring Harvest to Greenbelt. His five albums include songs on love, Christmas and biscuits.

ANDY KIND
Comedian, author, veteran of other 2000 gigs including countless Christian festivals, Five Live and BBC. “Absolutely hilarious” – The Guardian

Licensed bar // Disability access // Unreserved seating
Free carer tickets available – contact the venue directly
All ages welcome (under 18s must be accompanied by an adult)

There will be songs for all ages to enjoy, from Musical Theatre to Disney to Christmas Carols.

Enjoy a glass of mulled wine whilst getting into the Christmas spirit.

A mince pie and glass of mulled wine or tea/coffee or soft drink included in the ticket price.

All ages welcome (under 18s must be accompanied by an adult)
Estimated running time 110 minutes (including interval)
Doors 5.30pm start 6pm
Disability access // Unreserved seating // Licensed bar

PLEASE NOTE This is a private event

Kettering Arts Centre and The Melody Choir are proud to present another Christmas Concert of traditional carols and Christmas songs in an evening of festive music.

Suitable for all ages // Disability access // Unreserved seating
Licensed bar // Refreshments on sale
Estimated running time 120 minutes (including interval)

All proceeds from the concert will be donated to the St Andrew’s Church Redevelopment Fund

Tin Cat Entertainment proudly presents…

Voted Comedians’ Comedian of The Year 2021/2022, Jo Caulfield is quite simply one of the most consistently funny and creative comics in the country.

“Jo Caulfield is incapable of doing a bad show. She is quite simply a damn funny woman”
The Scotsman

Hot on the heels of her sell-out Edinburgh Fringe run, HERE COMES TROUBLE is packed with brilliant routines and fantastically embarrassing stories.

Audiences can expect razor-sharp observations and scandalous one-liners as Jo gets her claws into everything and everyone. From yelling at strangers on trains (and many other places), to discussing ridiculous sexual fantasies and annoying her neighbours, Jo doesn’t mean to cause trouble; she just has the nerve to say out loud what everyone else is thinking!

“Rock Solid, high quality stand-up… With occasional flashes of viciousness delighting the room”
British Comedy Guide

This is Jo Caulfield doing what she does best: pure Stand-Up.

Just Jo, a microphone, and a bad attitude.

“Packed with gags and stories in her accustomed style, slightly caustic about some, bitingly sarcastic of others, but laugh out loud funny throughout….”
★★★★★ One4Review

“The laughs keep coming, thick and fast … all skewered with her trademark caustic wit. Her onstage persona is blisteringly impatient.”
★★★★★ Bouquets and Brickbats

http://www.jocaulfield.com

PLEASE NOTE due to building works this event will be in the MAIN CHURCH ROOM not the church
MAX 80 TICKETS available (if works are completed in the church more tickets may be available)

Age 16+
Running time 105 minutes (including interval)
Licensed bar // Unreserved seating // Disability access