2024 Outdoor Learning Conference: Education Outside the Box
Step outside the classroom and join us at the 2024 Outdoor Learning Conference, where education takes on a whole new meaning!
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Events for May 24, 2024
78 Derngate – Solo Art Exhibition – The Gallery
78 Derngate Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1UHFeel the Flow – Lisa Timmerman
We are delighted to welcome Lisa Timmerman, who returns, after 10 years, to 78 Derngate to display her evocative work in our newly refurbished galleries for her 5th solo exhibition: ‘Flow’.
Vivienne Westwood: A Personal Collection
Northampton Museum And Art Gallery 4-6 Guildhall Rd,, NorthamptonComing soon, an exhibition in The Temporary Exhibition Gallery at Northampton Museums and Art Gallery Northampton Museum and Art Gallery Saturday 16 March - Sunday 9 June 2024 Vivienne Westwood was seen as the Grand Dame of fashion design for over 50 years. Her work with partner Malcolm McLaren defined the look of punk in the 1970s and subsequent fashion collections shaped the fashion world of the late twentieth century. This exhibition showcases a small part of an extensive personal collection that features her iconic shoes and outfits from her career defining collections such as Seditionairies, favoured by the Sex Pistols and Pirate. The Vivienne Westwood brand was not involved in the curation or organisation of this exhibition.
From The Collection: Abstract Art
Northampton Museum And Art Gallery 4-6 Guildhall Rd,, NorthamptonNorthampton Museum and Art Gallery Saturday 2 March - Sunday 1 September A celebration of the 20th century paintings, prints and sculptures in our collection that all share an abstraction of form, from large oil on canvas paintings to angular metal sculptures. This exhibition is a presentation of this central stream of modern art production, investigating abstract art’s unique voice, freedom of expression and artistic origins.
Craft and chatter
Northampton Museum And Art Gallery 4-6 Guildhall Rd,, NorthamptonEvery Friday (no session on 7 April) 12.30 - 2.00pm Free If you’re looking for a way to unwind after a busy week or just want to make some new crafting friends, come along with your chosen craft to these friendly informal sessions. They take place every Friday lunchtime in the Northampton Museum & Art Gallery lower café area. Drop in – no booking required but please purchase a drink or something to eat from the cafe.
Tour of the Guildhall Northampton
This tour will allow you to visit areas of the Guildhall which are not always open to the public. We meet in the Spencer Percival foyer of the Guildhall. This is the entrance to the old part of the Guildhall by the public toilets and statue of Spencer Percival. From there. we will explore areas including council and public meeting rooms, the old Town Hall keepers living quarters and the basement cells. The maximum group size for tours is 12. Although all public areas of the building are accessible by lift, the basement can only be reached by stairs. Due to uneven floors in places, please wear appropriate footwear. This tour is not suitable for children under 8 years old. All children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Tours will last approximately 1 hour.
The School For Scandal
Royal and Derngate Theatre 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DPTilted Wig & Malvern Theatres in association with Theatre by Lake present The School For Scandal by Richard B Sheridan. With Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air, RSC and Shakespeare’s Globe star Joseph Marcell Gossip never goes out of fashion. Sir Peter Teazle (Joseph Marcell) believes his young wife is sleeping with someone else. She isn’t. But she’s starting to think if her husband believes it, she may as well give it a go. After all, if you’re going to cause a scandal, you might as well enjoy it… Deliciously naughty and outrageously silly, this timeless comedy is a masterclass in social satire and the art of gossip. Featuring an unforgettable cast of larger-than-life characters, each armed with a lacerating wit, The School For Scandal is one of the greatest comedies ever written. Join us for a lightning-paced evening of romance, revenge and rollicking fun that promises to leave you entertained, enamoured – and perhaps even a little scandalised!
Dready Jamz – Mayday Mayday
A great night filled with loads of talented acts and cocktails grab your tickets don't miss out on the next Dready Jam
