BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Northampton BID - ECPv6.2.4//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Northampton BID REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250228T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250328T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T194258 CREATED:20250227T152055Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250227T152055Z UID:123981-1740767400-1743192000@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk SUMMARY:Immersive Sound Bath DESCRIPTION:Join us for what promises to be an amazing event\, where sound healing frequencies and stunning immersive visuals meet to create a powerful experience. Enter a realm of peace\, tranquillity\, contemplation and wonder. Lay back and melt away any stresses you may be carrying\, as the journey unfolds with beautiful visuals and sacred geometry. Ashleigh Louise is a Sound Practitioner and Holistic Therapist who intuitively creates and layers frequencies and vibrations with gongs\, chimes\, drum\, crystal singing bowls and more. Stimulate your senses and clear your mind with this offering of transformative sounds enhanced by beautiful visuals. Booking essential and over 18s only. URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/immersive-sound-bath-4/ LOCATION:Northampton Museum And Art Gallery\, 4-6 Guildhall Rd\,\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1DP\, United Kingdom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Sound_Bath_01___v2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250314T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250314T163000 DTSTAMP:20260403T194258 CREATED:20250307T132525Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250307T132525Z UID:124108-1741946400-1741969800@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk SUMMARY:VISUALISE at 78 DESCRIPTION:Contemporary Stitched Textiles \nThe Bassett-Lowke Rooms \n\n\nSat 8 Mar 2025 – Sun 25 May 2025 \n\n\n\nAn exhibition of Contemporary Stitched Art Textiles \nWe are delighted to be hosting this new exhibition of textiles and mixed media work which has been created by the Visualise textile group. Visualise was formed several years ago\, by like-minded artists who enjoy creating diverse work with stitch as the common thread. \nThe exhibition will also feature work by internationally known textile artist and Embroiderers Guild member Nigel Cheney who is the current mentor to Visualise. \nOn display is a diverse array of abstract\, realistic and figurative art using a wide variety of media: paper\, fabric (new\, distressed and recycled) and found objects which are hand and machine stitched\, or felted to create art inspired by both the natural world and the built environment. \nThe exhibition includes textile art inspired by Charles Rennie Mackintosh and 78 Derngate itself\, with framed and small items for sale. \nCombining a look round the iconic Charles Rennie Mackintosh House before visiting the exhibition\, gardens and shop\, followed by partaking of some drink or food in The Dining Room is the perfect way to spend a glorious few hours in Northampton town. \nThere will be some ‘Meet the Artists’ days during the exhibition\, details as yet to be announced. \nThe members meet regularly in Welford\, Northamptonshire\, with the aim of promoting creativity through rigorous discipline\, underpinned by an interest in the history of textiles worldwide. \nOpening on Saturday 8th March until Sunday 25th May 2025\, closed Mondays\n10am- 4.30 pm – free admission to galleries\, shop and cafe. \nhttps://www.visualise.online/ URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/visualise-at-78/2025-03-14/ LOCATION:78 Derngate\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1UH CATEGORIES:Exhibition ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/67c1da6a24f7df9de67a10d3_VIS-at-78-Derngate-JaneC-p-2000.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250314T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250314T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T194258 CREATED:20250307T131313Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250307T131313Z UID:124077-1741946400-1741971600@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk SUMMARY:Shaped by Shoes: The Northamptonshire Shoe Industry DESCRIPTION:An exhibition about the history of shoemaking in Northampton. \nNorthampton Museum & Art Gallery \nSaturday 28 September 2024 – Sunday 15 March 2025 \nThe shoemaking industry has been part of Northamptonshire’s history for hundreds of years. This exhibition will look at how the industry has affected the lives of the people of Northamptonshire and beyond\, not only through employment but providing hospitals\, carnivals\, days out and Christmas parties. It will explore the history of the biggest employers in Northamptonshire through personal stories and artefacts. URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/shaped-by-shoes-the-northamptonshire-shoe-industry/2025-03-14/ LOCATION:Northampton Museum And Art Gallery\, 4-6 Guildhall Rd\,\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1DP\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Exhibition ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Shaped_by_Shoes_960x640.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250314T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250314T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T194258 CREATED:20250307T132000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250307T132000Z UID:124087-1741946400-1741971600@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk SUMMARY:The Conduct Might Seem Innocent. The Victim Might Not Be Aware DESCRIPTION:The Conduct Might Seem Innocent. The Victim Might Not Be Aware \n \nImage courtesy of the artist and copyright Gemma Briggs \nA photographic exhibition about coercive and controlling behaviour\, providing evidence of the mundane domestic scenarios that form the crime scene \nA photographic exhibition about coercive and controlling behaviour\, providing evidence of the mundane domestic scenarios that form the crime scene. These constructed scenes of everyday life produced in collaboration with survivors reflect the ambiguities and psychological manipulation that enable this crime to flourish. URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/the-conduct-might-seem-innocent-the-victim-might-not-be-aware/2025-03-14/ LOCATION:Northampton Museum And Art Gallery\, 4-6 Guildhall Rd\,\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1DP\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Exhibition ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/GBriggs_Coercive_Control_960x640.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250314T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250314T180000 DTSTAMP:20260403T194258 CREATED:20250117T201551Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250117T202504Z UID:123227-1741975200-1741975200@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk SUMMARY:NFF 2025: 'Algorithm Party' spoken word feature doc (18) DESCRIPTION:This is a screening in The Creative Place\, the smallest arts centre in the world. It is based on Northampton Market Square and only has 10 seats. Therefore we may run additional screenings of this film on this day. \nWe are a very small space so if you have a large wheelchair or require space for mobility aids etc. please get in touch before booking so we can ensure we can make your visit a pleasurable one! And if we’re too full\, we can run another screening to accommodate demand. \n\n\n\n\nAlgorithm Party\n\nDocumentary \n\nView all films tagged “Documentary”\n\nFeature length film \n\nView all films tagged “Feature length film”\n\n\n\nAlgorithm Party chronicles the spoken-word performances of Liverpool’s Roy. \nDirector Biography -Roy Boulter \nRoy is an acclaimed feature film producer and TV scriptwriter. Alongside Sol Papadopoulos\, he founded Liverpool based production company Hurricane Films in 2000. His credits as a producer include: \nOf Time & The City\, directed by Terence Davies. Premiering at Cannes\, prizes included New York Film Critics Circles Best Documentary\, and the film featured in Times ten films of the year. \n‘Sunset Song directed by Terence Davies. Shot in New Zealand\, Scotland and Luxembourg\, the film premiered at TIFF. Cast included Agyness Deyn and Peter Mullan. \nA Quiet Passion directed by Terence Davies. Starring Cynthia Nixon\, Jennifer Ehle and Keith Carradine\, the film premiered at Berlinale. An absolute\, drop dead masterwork( New Yorker Magazine). \nA Prayer Before Dawn shot in Thailand – directed by Jean Stephane Sauvaire\, starring Joe Cole. Premiered at Cannes. \nSometimes Always Never\, written by Frank Cotterell Boyce\, directed by Carl Hunter. Starring Bill Nighy\, Sam Riley\, Jenny Agutter and Alice Lowe. Premiered at the London FF. \nThe Last Bus\, shot in Scotland\, directed by Gillies McKinnon\, starring Tim Spall was released in Summer 2022. \nThe company were named by Creative England and The Telegraph as one of the top ten most influential creative companies and Future leaders and also named as one of three non-London production companies to make the Screen Dailys Brit 50. \nAlgorithm Party is Roy Boulter’s directorial debut. \nDirector Statement \nAs an admirer of the spoken word performer ‘Roy’ (PJ Smith)\, Ive always felt that his visceral tales of extraordinary working class Liverpool life\, were not just visual but cinematic. Despite the seemingly parochial\, down-at-heel settings\, there is an abstract beauty to it all\, which put me in mind of the great Liverpool director Terence Davies early work whom I worked with on three of his films\, which I produced. Despite Terence and PJ being very different\, they both depict the world with a bleak rawness while retaining an inherent humour. \nRoy / PJ is a former substance abuser turned artist\, campaigner\, mentor and all-round force for good. He performs extensively and has been approached by leading television companies about adapting his work for TV dramas. \nWhile deciding on how best to capture Roys performance of his debut publication Algorithm Party\, I kept thinking about another performance piece\, Spalding Greys classic ‘Swimming to Cambodia’. Using that as a template\, I found a way to depict Roys unique take on working class life his compelling stories featuring vivid\, authentic characters. The film is shot mostly on location in the iconic St Georges Hall concert room in Liverpool – where Dickens and other notable writers performed\, and where we shot scenes for Terence Davies multi-award-winning feature documentary ‘Of Time And The City’. \nAlgorithm Party is an authentic\, forthright glimpse into working class life\, straight to camera with a blunt honesty while retaining its humour and compassion. \nRoy Boulter\, director. April 2024. URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/nff-2025-algorithm-party-spoken-word-feature-doc-18/ LOCATION:The Creative Place\, Northampton Market Square CATEGORIES:Festival,Film ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Northampton-Film-Festival-2025-scaled.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250314T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250314T190000 DTSTAMP:20260403T194258 CREATED:20250227T110910Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250227T110910Z UID:123818-1741978800-1741978800@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk SUMMARY:Tambo & Bones DESCRIPTION:Tambo and?Bones are stuck in a minstrel show. \nIts hard to know whats real when youre stuck in a minstrel show. \nTheir escape plan: get out\, get rich\, get even. \nAN ACTORS TOURING COMPANY\, STRATFORD EAST AND ROYAL & DERNGATE\, NORTHAMPTON CO-PRODUCTION IN ASSOCIATION WITH BELGRADE THEATRE\, LEEDS PLAYHOUSE AND LIVERPOOL EVERYMAN \nIn this exhilarating\, funny and provocative satire\, Tambo and?Bones journey from comedy double-act\, to hip-hop superstars\, to activists in a future America\, contending with the alarming repercussions of a nation torn apart by race. \nSpanning 500 years of history\,Tambo & Boneslaughs through our past\, blows the roof off our present and imagines an explosive future for our world and for theatre. \nTambo & Boneswas one of the most talked about cultural events of 2023 when it received its UK premiere at Stratford East. Directed byMatthew Xia\, thisMade In Northamptonco-production opens in Northampton before embarking on its first ever UK tour. \nJoin the Conversation Post-Show Discussion with the cast and associate director.\nWednesday 12 March \nDont miss this exclusive opportunity to engage directly with the creative team behind Tambo & Bones! Join DirectorMatthew Xia\,Associate DirectorDubheasa Lanipekun\,Jesse Jones\, Artistic Director of Royal & Derngate\, and some of the cast for a thought-provoking discussion about the show\, its themes\, and the bold\, satirical exploration of race\, identity\, and revolution. \nAsk your questions\, share your thoughts\, and dive deeper into the conversation. \nThis post-show event is free for ticket holders of the evening performance on Wed 12 March. Spaces are limited\, so book your tickets now to secure your spot! \nWe have a dedicated Sensory Space available to all audience members throughout the show. This quiet\, low-stimulation area offers a place to take a break\, decompress\, or step away if needed. It features dimmed lighting\, comfortable seating\, and show-specific resources for Tambo & Bones. Our aim is to provide a calm and supportive environment so that all audience members can engage with the production in the way that feels right for them. Please ask a member of staff for directions. \n\nContent warning \nThis satirical show contains?sounds of gunfire\, strong language\, repeated use of a racial slur\, references to ethnic violence and war crimes\,?and discusses themes some may find upsetting relating to race. URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/tambo-bones/2025-03-14/ LOCATION:Royal and Derngate Theatre\, 19-21 Guildhall Road\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1DP CATEGORIES:Royal and Derngate,Theatre ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/tambo-and-bones-web-header-new-artwork-1-1170x476-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Royal and Derngate":MAILTO:BoxOffice@royalandderngate.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250314T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250314T220000 DTSTAMP:20260403T194258 CREATED:20250307T124107Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250307T124107Z UID:124055-1741978800-1741989600@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk SUMMARY:Messy Mosaic Making DESCRIPTION:Messy Mosaic Making\nFriday 14th March\n\n\n\n\n7pm to 10pm\n\n\nMosaics have never been more interesting! \n\n\n\n\n\nHeres another new event to explore your creativity. You all love our Piddled and Paint nights so we thought wed try something else that’s similar…but different. \nThese nights are great for groups of friends to meet and get creative whilst chatting and relaxing. Theres no better sound than laughter and these nights are full of it. \nEach ticket is 30.00\, of which 10.00 is a non-refundable deposit. All the materials youll need for one picture frame\, nibbles and a free glass slipper cocktail are included in the price. Call to reserve your place or complete our Contact Form on the website. URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/messy-mosaic-making/ LOCATION:The Eccentric Englishman\, 21 St Giles' Street\, northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1JA\, United Kingdom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Screenshot-2025-03-07-124038.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250314T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250314T214500 DTSTAMP:20260403T194258 CREATED:20250307T122705Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250307T122705Z UID:124046-1741980600-1741988700@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk SUMMARY:Sex Bomb Celebrating The Music of Tom Jones DESCRIPTION:For one night only join us for an explosive celebration to one of the most powerful men in the pop music scene Sir Thomas Jones Woodward or as we all know him SIR TOM JONES!. \nPLEASE NOTE DUE TO THE NATURE OF THIS SHOW THERE IS A STRONG POSSIBILITY THAT PEOPLE MAY STAND UP AND DANCE AROUND YOU AND IN FRONT OF YOU \nOur first class celebration to Sir Tom is accompanied by an outstanding band playing two hours of his iconic hits including; Sexbomb\, Till\, Green Green Grass Of Home\, I Who Have Nothing\, Thunderball\, Love Me Tonight\, Its Not Unusual and not forgetting Sir Toms well known rhythm and blues covers; Knock on Wood and Land of a Thousand Dances. \nLive on stage you will witness an award winning impersonation portrayed by the one and only Mr Andy Wood. Andy has built a massive and impressive reputation entertaining Sir Tom fans around the world for over 35 years. As well as Andys residencies in southern Spain\, which is where he perfected his class act known as Benidorm Tom\, he travels constantly either performing here in the UK at major events and festivals to Netherlands\, Germany\, UAE and the USA. This year Sexbomb: Celebrating the Music of Sir Tom Jones will be jetting off on an exciting two week tour of Australia. \nTickets are now on sale for a fun filled evening celebrating everything Sir Tom Jones. \nAn evening not to be missed! URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/sex-bomb-celebrating-the-music-of-tom-jones/ LOCATION:The Old Savoy – The home of The Deco Theatre\, Abington Square\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 4AE CATEGORIES:The Deco ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/IMG_1050-480x480-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250314T200000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250314T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T194258 CREATED:20250307T121622Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250307T121622Z UID:124033-1741982400-1741982400@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk SUMMARY:Katherine Ryan: Battleaxe DESCRIPTION:Star of UKTVs hugely popular new seriesParental Guidanceas well as Comedy Centrals upcomingOut of Orderwith Rosie Jones and Judi Love\, TVs belovedKatherine Ryanmakes a hugely welcome return to the stage with her brand-new live show\,Battleaxe\, which will embark on a major UK and European tour in 2024. \nKatherine is the creator and Star of Netflixs smash hitThe Duchessalong with two global Netflix comedy specials:In TroubleandGlitter Roomas well as 2022sMissuson Sky / Now TV. She also hostedBackstage With Katherine Ryanfor Amazon Prime and starred in SkysRomantic Getawaywith Romesh Ranganathan. Get your tickets now to see a true masterclass in how to enter your Battleaxe era. URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/katherine-ryan-battleaxe/ LOCATION:Royal and Derngate Theatre\, 19-21 Guildhall Road\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1DP CATEGORIES:Comedy Night,Royal and Derngate ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Katherine-Ryan-Website-1-1170x476-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Royal and Derngate":MAILTO:BoxOffice@royalandderngate.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250314T210000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250314T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T194258 CREATED:20250311T145952Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250311T145952Z UID:124184-1741986000-1741986000@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk SUMMARY:The Dilemma DESCRIPTION:Live Music URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/the-dilemma/ LOCATION:The Wig And Pen\, 19 St Giles' St\, northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1JA\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:MUSIC ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/480782204_1211977304267411_8790573914671638765_n.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR