As Seen on Mock The Week, BT Sport and ITV, ‘Master of one-liners’ Mark Simmons had a groundbreaking 200+ date sell out debut tour lasting two years, spanning the UK, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand.

Mark is back on tour in 2026 with Jest To Impress, a brand new show packed with even more expertly crafted one-liners, alongside his trademark off-the-cuff jokes based on random audience suggestions. Mark is enjoying further success with his podcast, Jokes With Mark Simmons, where he invites a fellow comic, such as Gary Delaney, Sarah Millican, Milton Jones, and Penn & Teller to discuss jokes that they’ve written but for whatever reason couldn’t get to work.

Recipient of Victoria Wood Panel Prize Fringe 2023
UK Comics’ Comic 2022 – Best Act
RUNNER UP DAVE’s Top 10 Jokes of the Fringe 2022

‘Master of the crisp, clean, one-line zinger’
**** Evening Standard

‘A talented comic with an artisan’s grasp of joke writing’
**** Chortle

‘Master of one-liners…his show consists of literally one liner after one liner, with one or two breaks for the audience to catch their breath before another assault on the laughter and muscles with the next segment’
**** One4Review

‘Absolutely hilarious’
**** Scotsman

Licensed bar // Disability access // Unreserved seating

As Seen on Mock The Week, BT Sport and ITV, ‘Master of one-liners’ Mark Simmons had a groundbreaking 200+ date sell out debut tour lasting two years, spanning the UK, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand.

Mark is back on tour in 2026 with Jest To Impress, a brand new show packed with even more expertly crafted one-liners, alongside his trademark off-the-cuff jokes based on random audience suggestions. Mark is enjoying further success with his podcast, Jokes With Mark Simmons, where he invites a fellow comic, such as Gary Delaney, Sarah Millican, Milton Jones, and Penn & Teller to discuss jokes that they’ve written but for whatever reason couldn’t get to work.

Recipient of Victoria Wood Panel Prize Fringe 2023
UK Comics’ Comic 2022 – Best Act
RUNNER UP DAVE’s Top 10 Jokes of the Fringe 2022

‘Master of the crisp, clean, one-line zinger’
**** Evening Standard

‘A talented comic with an artisan’s grasp of joke writing’
**** Chortle

‘Master of one-liners…his show consists of literally one liner after one liner, with one or two breaks for the audience to catch their breath before another assault on the laughter and muscles with the next segment’
**** One4Review

‘Absolutely hilarious’
**** Scotsman

Licensed bar // Disability access // Unreserved seating

Laugh Out Loud Theatre Company

Kettering Arts Centre & LOL Theatre Company are proud to present…

A family-friendly, delightfully playful reimagining of the beloved tale Alice in Wonderland, brought whimsically to life on stage.

https://www.loltheatre.co.uk

Doors open 1:30pm
All ages welcome
Licensed bar // Unreserved seating // Disability access
Estimated running time 60 minutes (including interval)

Kettering Arts Centre invites local talent to perform at our NEW KETTERING MUSIC CLUB!

Saturday, 21st March 2026

Location: Kettering Arts Centre

More information to be announced soon!

Licensed bar // Disability access // Unreserved seating

After OUTSTANDING events in recent years, ‘HAVE A GO’ Arts Festival RETURNS to Kettering Arts Centre to offer the public workshops and mini-masterclasses to produce art in many forms.

Kettering Arts Centre will once again showcase local groups to share their passion for their art form with others – it will be a ‘have a go’ day.

Different groups will be housed in the main church. Musicians, artists, dancers, actors, comedians, writers, painters and poets can get involved and promote their talents. GET IN TOUCH IF YOU WANT TO GET INVOLVED! Email: office@ketteringartscentre.com

This is a family friendly feel good festival that will champion local talent and encourage the community to try something new.

AMAZING FREE workshops on offer at our HAVE A GO Arts Day Saturday 28th March 2026!

Licensed bar // Family Friendly // Disability Access

Kettering Arts Centre is once again very proud to present THE GUS BAND!

A night of outstanding music and storytelling with the world-famous GUS Band.

http://www.thegusband.com
Facebook @TheGusBand
Instagram @thegusband

Estimated running time: 1 hr 40 minutes (including interval)
All ages welcome
Licensed bar // Disability access // Unreserved seating

Kettering Arts Centre is Proud to Present…

🎶 FEVERS IN THE CHURCH – LIVE! 🎶
THE FEVERS at Kettering Arts Centre

🔥 A FIRST for Kettering Arts Centre – and we are MEGA excited! 🔥

🎟️ Tickets ONLY £5 – yes, really!

Expect TWO brilliant live sets, non-stop entertainment & plenty of space to dance all night long. If you love Punk, New Wave & Ska, this one’s for you – we want to see fans up, dancing & skanking from start to finish.

🎸 The Fevers
Live across Northants and Leicestershire since 2012, bringing infectious energy and killer tunes wherever they play.
👉 Support a local band in a local, central venue – for ONLY £5!

🍻 Licensed bar
☕ Refreshments available
🕢 Doors open 7:30pm onwards
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 All ages welcome

Join us for an awesome evening of LIVE music with these talented local musicians and be part of a very special night at Kettering Arts Centre.

💥 FEVERS IN THE CHURCH – don’t miss it! 💥
Facebook @FeversUK

All Ages Welcome
Licensed Bar // Disability Access // Some Seating Available
Estimated End Time: 10:30-11pm

A playful, anarchic theatre company blending eclectic traditions with audience-driven, high-energy storytelling

How can one show possibly contain so much action and adventure?
Elementary, my dear!

The critically-acclaimed Pantaloons Theatre Company present a brand-new riff on the fiendishly famous case.

Will detective duo Holmes and Watson discover the deadly secret of the Baskerville family curse before it strikes again? Or are they barking up the wrong tree? Find out in this delightfully inventive show that will have you yelping with excitement and howling with laugher.

Features live music, audience interaction and more mystery than you can shake a magnifying glass at.
Stick that in your pipe and smoke it!

“…famed for their madcap interpretations incorporating genius physical comedy, music interludes, and hilarious contemporary references.”
Oxford Mail

Suitable for all ages
Running time 2 hours (including interval)
Licensed bar // Unreserved seating // Disability access

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Concession tickets are available for children, students, pensioners, unemployed patrons, and people with long-term disabilities

Kettering Arts Centre is proud to present…

Steve Littlewood’s ’ALL THINGS McCARTNEY’ is a unique acoustic celebration of the music of Sir Paul McCartney, Wings, The Beatles and more. Wonderfully performed with a fascinating variety of acoustic instruments and beautiful vocal harmonies, Steve’s performance is pivotal and engaging as he hosts and charms with his captivating portrayal of the great man. Experience your favourite ‘Macca’ songs (as you’ve never heard them before). Tall tales, fascinating facts and a whole lot of fun and surprises along the way!

http://www.allthingsmccartney.com
http://www.facebook.com/AllThingsMcCartney

12+ guidance – Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult
Estimated running time: 145 minutes (including interval)
Licensed bar // Unreserved seating // Disability access

Kettering Arts Centre Presents…

BELCANTO & MASQUERADE: A CHORAL CELEBRATION!

BELCANTO is a female voice choir formed in 2008 with just 12 members, growing to a 36–strong choir today. Belcanto has established itself at the forefront of international choirs, winning at Llangollen International Eisteddfod, North Wales Choral Festival and runner-up at the Manchester Amateur Choral Competition.

Based in Kettering, the group raises much needed funds for local charities and churches. In addition, Belcanto has travelled all over the UK and also the US during their short history.

The choir sings a wide range of music covering all styles and periods, including classical and contemporary works, gospel and musicals in addition to a Capella, conducted by Barry Clark & accompanied by pianist Edward Pick.

The members love singing and aim to bring joy to all those who attend their concerts, striving to uphold the tradition of Bel Canto (Italian for ‘beautiful singing’).

MASQUERADE is a youth choir in Kettering with members aged 6-18 years.

Estimated running time: 2 hours
All ages welcome
Licensed bar // Disability access // Unreserved seating

FREE ENTRY Under 16s

“Laugh-out-loud funny… endless verve and utterly infectious joy.”

Mud, blood and stiff upper-lips!

Join the critically-acclaimed Pantaloons Theatre Company on a breathless race through the centuries in this delightfully inventive show that tells the entire story of Britain in under 2 hours.

Have you ever wanted to see the life of Henry VIII told as a romantic comedy or the tale of the Spanish Armada reimagined as a light operetta? Probably not. But that won’t stop The Pantaloons retelling great moments from the country’s past in a variety of surprising genres!

Featuring live music, audience interaction and wild historical inaccuracy.

“Laugh-out-loud funny… endless verve and utterly infectious joy.” Northwich Guardian

thepantaloons.co.uk
Facebook @ThePantaloonsUK
Instagram @the_pantaloons

Suitable for all ages
Running time 2 hours (including interval)
Licensed bar // Unreserved seating // Disability access

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Concession tickets are available for children, students, pensioners, unemployed patrons, and people with long-term disabilities

Kettering Arts Centre & Blue Book Artist Management Presents.

One family, one condition, one hell of a hairy baby…

Scott Bennett from Live at the Apollo, The Royal Variety Performance and The News Quiz tells the amazing true story of how his daughter fell ill with a rare genetic condition, congenital hyperinsulinism (CHI). Never heard of it? Neither had Scott and Jemma.​
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‘What’s so rare and satisfying is how all the jokes go hand in hand with the seriousness of the situation. It’s a wonderfully hopeful, often hilarious show from a properly funny man’
The Times ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

‘Fabulous turn of phrase, superb character creations‘
Chortle ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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Yes, it’s a story about an ill baby, but it’s a very funny one with a happy ending, as new parents Scott and Jemma fight to get the right diagnosis for their daughter and are plunged into months of bewildering treatment, sleepless nights, celebrity encounters and bizarre side effects.

14+ guidance – Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult
As heard on the Parenting Hell podcast – book your tickets now!
http://www.bluebookam.com

Estimated running time: 115 minutes
Licensed bar // Unreserved seating // Disability access

“Beautifully written and funny in all the right places. Brilliant” Jim Hansen

“A real rollercoaster of emotions, but absolutely brilliant” Jennifer Brady

“One of the best shows we’ve ever seen, an amazing show, laughter and tears, it was just brilliant” Lee Gray

“Genuinely hilarious and heart-warming, reminding us of the power of being able to make light of bad situations” George Couch

“So relatable and emotional for us as fellow blood sugar parents, for anyone who hasn’t seen it, I 100% recommend it!” The CHI Charity

“An amazing mix of comedy and Drama” Daniel Smith

“An engaging, heartfelt and emotional journey, turned into a comedy masterclass” Mike Pierrepoint

“What an amazing story and unique way of telling it, belly laughs and a tear at the end” Phil Phillips

Kettering Arts Centre is proud to present…

The Sounds of Simon is a tribute to the wonderful music of Simon and Garfunkel.

http://www.soundsofsimon.co.uk

Licensed bar // Unreserved seating // Disability access