Want to get more involved in theatre? Take a look and see how you can. We can keep you updated on the latest auditions, point you in the right direction to join local performing arts and dance groups AND we want to hear from you if you have some spare time and would like to get involved behind the scenes.

Volunteer

Volunteering at our theatres can be very rewarding and great fun. You don’t need to commit a lot of time to be a really big help. We are looking for volunteers to help in many areas including ushering, backstage, technical, maintenance and promotional support. If you fancy getting involved at either of our venues please give us a call or pop in to see us at the Lighthouse Theatre or you can email us at enquiries@lighthousetheatre.co.uk – we’d love to meet you.

Join a group or class

If you fancy performing, dancing or singing why not join one of the local amateur societies or attend one of the regular classes held at the Masque. Here are details of our local groups and the current classes:

AmDram Groups

Kettering Operatic Society
Kettering Operatic Society has been performing in Kettering for many years, tracing it routes right back to 1919! KOS meet regularly and perform fabulous musicals at the Lighthouse Theatre every year. Shows include Beauty and the Beast, The Full Monty and Mack and Mabel.
Contact: Tel. 01536 513542 ; Email dorothy.w@talktalk.net; Visit www.kos.org.uk

Kettering District Theatrical Society
Established in 1956, Kettering and District Theatrical Society meet regularly and produce 2 to 3 shows a year and the Masque and the Lighthouse. Performing classics such as Fiddler on the Roof, Oliver, South Pacific along with shows such as Spend Spend Spend and Disco Inferno. They also stage many song and dance variety shows and comedy plays and farces.
Contact: Tel. 0845 87 38338; Visit www.kdts.co.uk

Kettering Youth Theatre Group
KYTG is a theatrical group run for people aged between 6 and 22. Each year the group puts on a Autumn children’s show at the Lighthouse theatre. This year is Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. First set up in 1974 and run by volunteers, the group is affiliated to NODA and has won many NODA awards for its productions.
Contact: Tel. 01536 482659 or visit www.kytg.co.uk

Kettering Gang Show
The Kettering Gangshow brings over 100 Brownies, Cubs, Scouts, Explorer Scouts, Guides and Leaders together each year to perform at the Lighthouse. A show packed full of songs, sketches, dance and comedy items both old and new. Visit: www.kettering-gangshow.co.uk

Classes

Margo’s Dance Centre
Monday classes: Ages 3 to 5, 5pm-5.45pm; Ages 6 to 8, 6pm-6.45pm; Ages 9+ 7pm-7.45pm; Adults 8pm-9pm
Disco, Ballroom & Latin up to age 8; Disco (chart music) age 9+
Phone Susan on 01536 312002

Sahara Performance Group
Tuesday classes: 8pm-9.20pm, Beginners 7pm-8pm
Phone Elizabeth 01536 415635 / 07763 465590 liza_h@hotmail.co.uk

Stagemasque Theatre Company
Tuesday and Thursday classes: Age 14+ 7pm-9pm
Vibrant & innovative community performance company. Visit www.stagemaster.com

Overload Dance Academy
Wednesday classes: Ages 7 to 12, 6pm-7pm & 7pm-8pm; Ages 13 to 21, 8pm-9pm
Street dance classes, no experience needed, gain confidence and keep fit!
Phone Porcha 07891 382174 / Email porchawalsh102@hotmail.com

Mode Academy of Dance
Wednesday & Thursday classes, see website for class times www.modedance.co.uk.
Ballet, tap and modern dance. Shows and exams periodically.
Phone 07710 403573 / enquiries@modedance.co.uk

Genesis Theatre Schools and Agency
Saturday classes: Ages 5 to 18, 2.30pm – 5.30pm
Professional theatre school, tuition in drama, singing and dance. Training for a future in performing arts. Phone Sara 01536 460928 / info@saracharles.com

In-Synch
Sunday classes, 10am – 4pm
Contemporary Dance Company. Phone Anoushka Charles on 07599 287019

Masquerade Choir
Friday classes: Ages 7 to 11, 6pm-7pm; Ages 11+, 6pm to 7.30pm
Phone Barry Clarke on 01536 484306 or visit www.masqueradechoir.co.uk