Theatre holds series of 'out of this world' events

GAIA is an internally-lit floating sculpture using Nasa imagery

A series of "out of this world" events are taking place to mark a theatre's 15th anniversary.

More than 700,000 people have gone through the doors of The Core at Corby Cube since it opened in 2010.

To celebrate the milestone, GAIA – a 7m (23ft) installation of Earth – has been suspended high above the auditorium.

Until 21 September, live performances, workshops and events will take place beneath Luke Jerram's "stunning sculpture", organisers said.

OneOrchestra will perform Earth Music at the The Core

Joe Flavin, the theatre's director, said: "Over 700,000 people have come through the doors of the theatre or engaged in a creative activity in their schools, workplaces, streets and cafes.

"We are thrilled to bring brilliant art to our community every day and are excited for the birthday celebrations ahead."

Corby Cube opened in November 2010, with the building also housing the town's library and council offices. It was £13m over budget and had issues with a leaking roof.

The 15-year celebrations start with Earth Music, a concert performed by OneOrchestra, on Wednesday 10 September, at 18:00 and 20:00 GMT.

Northants Sings Out choir will perform under GAIA on Friday

Britain's Got Talent 2024 finalists Northants Sings Out will take part in a "bespoke and intimate concert designed especially for Corby" two days later.

And a VR experience, Space Descent, narrated by Tim Peake, will run from 11 to 21 September, giving people "a unique opportunity to experience the 360-degree 3D view from inside a Soyuz spacecraft as it makes the dangerous 400km journey back to Earth from the International Space Station".

The Family Arts Festival will be held on 20 September.