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Northamptonshire Natural History Society The Humfrey Rooms, 10 Castilian Terrace, Northampton, NorthamptonA QUIRKY LITTLE VILLAGE IN NORTH WALES by Mike Walsh. Was it one man's dream or the rich people's playground?
Barry Roberts: Glimpses through the Archive
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Ongoing
A Level Art & Textiles Students from Northampton High School-The Atrium
78 Derngate Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1UHWe are delighted to host this exhibition of astounding work from A Level students of the class of 2025 who are showcasing their work in the atrium areas of the galleries. Come and see this abundance of young talent for yourselves - artists and designers of the future! Galleries are free entry and open from 10.00am to 4.30pm
Architectural Heads/Flower Heads
78 Derngate Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1UHWe are delighted to host two much-travelled contemporary artists, Piero Serra & Simington who will be displaying their work in the Barwell Room from Tuesday March 10 th to the end of May. With very different styles and techniques, the two friends chose to collaborate on this exhibition entitled ‘Architectural Heads/Flower Heads’. Serra, who trained as an architect, was born in Northampton. He shows us his extraordinary drawings which were partially inspired by architectural forms soon after he moved to Berlin, where he still lives. Serra who trained as an architect, was born in Northampton. Simington’s work shows us constructed composite images, which can be made up of multiple layers, to create worlds which take on a life of their own. Liam was born in Scotland, has lived in both Japan and Egypt and now resides in Northamptonshire. House and Galleries are open Tuesday to Sunday 10am – 4.30pm. A small entrance fee applies for visits to the heritage house but entry to all exhibitions is free.
From the Collection: Women Artists
Northampton Museum And Art Gallery 4-6 Guildhall Rd,, NorthamptonAn exhibition of artworks from NMAG's collection celebrates the variety of genres, methods and media used by women artists, from the eighteenth to the twenty-first century. Northampton Museum & Art Gallery Saturday 11 November - Sunday 12 April 2026 Throughout history, both men and women have created art, yet only a select few have been remembered within Western art history. Art by men was historically valued more highly than art by women, reflecting broader beliefs that only men could possess artistic or creative genius. Certain genres and mediums were also considered more prestigious, while work made in the domestic sphere was dismissed as craft or decoration rather than recognised as fine art. Women were barred from studying nude figures a crucial part of classical art training until the late 1800s. Second-wave feminism in the twentieth century, and wider social changes in the twenty-first, have challenged these hierarchies. Today, women are at the forefront of artistic production, with artists such as Tracey Emin, Maggi Hambling, Rachel Whiteread and Jasleen Kaur recognised as leading voices in contemporary art.
Lifelines: The work of Sculptor Nicolas Moreton
Northampton Museum And Art Gallery 4-6 Guildhall Rd,, NorthamptonNorthampton Museum and Art Gallery presents a solo exhibition of the stone carving of sculptor Nicolas Moreton to the public. Northampton Museum & Art Gallery Saturday 17 January - Sunday 22 March 2026 The artist has been described as 'a modern master of the medium of stone carving' and his works are collected worldwide. The exhibition has two strands celebrating human life and the force of water. Visitor Advisory: This exhibition includes sculptures featuring the nude human form and parental discretion is advised.
Carboniferous Monsters: 100 million years before the Dinosaurs
Northampton Museum And Art Gallery 4-6 Guildhall Rd,, NorthamptonStep back to the Carboniferous period, 100 million years before the dinosaurs. Northampton Museum & Art Gallery Saturday 21 February - Sunday 7 June 2026 Visit tropical forests and swamps teeming with bizarre and ferocious ancient monsters, some of which had larger teeth than T. rex. Meet the dinosaurs' distant ancestors, the very first reptiles, the largest creepy-crawlies ever to live, and prehistoric animals unlike anything you've ever seen before! A must-see for prehistoric monster fans of all ages!
GEOLOGY
Northamptonshire Natural History Society The Humfrey Rooms, 10 Castilian Terrace, Northampton, NorthamptonChange to advertised programme - THE NATURE AND ORIGIN OF GRANITE by Sue Barker From Land's End to Peterhead, granite is one of our most important igneous rocks. How is it formed, how is it categorised and what is its story? Sue Barker will lead us through an historical account of our understanding of this important rock as well as some of its present day uses.
BIKE NIGHTS
The King Billy Music Bar 2 Commercial Street, NorthamptonAll are welcome, show off your ride.
Masterclass: Stout Beer Tasting
V and B 10 St Giles' Square,, Northampton19/03 Masterclass: Stout Beer Tasting
£15
Murder At Midnight
Royal and Derngate Theatre 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DPA murder mystery like no other… Starring national favourites Jason Durr (Heartbeat, Casualty), Susie Blake (Victoria Wood’s As Seen On TV, Coronation Street), Max Bowden, best known for his role as Ben Mitchell in EastEnders, and Katie McGlynn (Waterloo Road,Coronation Street, Hollyoaks). A killer night out! From the writer of Murder in the Dark comes a deliciously twisted crime caper like no other. It’s New Year’s Eve in a quiet corner of Kent and a killer is in the house… We meet Jonny ‘The Cyclops’-the notorious gangster, his glamorous wife, his trigger-happy sidekick, his mum—who’s seeing things, her very jittery carer, plus a vicar who’s hiding something and a nervous burglar dressed as a clown. Throw in a suitcase full of cash, a stash of deadly weapons, and one infamous unsolved murder… What could possibly go wrong? Join us for a murder mystery with a difference. One house. Seven suspects and a Murder at Midnight… Written by acclaimed writer Torben Betts and produced by the award-winning Original Theatre (Birdsong, Murder In The Dark, The Mirror Crack’d) Murder At Midnight is a gripping murder mystery filled with twists, chilling suspense and wickedly dark humour–guaranteed to keep you guessing until the final stroke of midnight. Cast also includes Callum Balmforth, Peter Moreton, Iryna Poplavska, Bella Farr and Andy McLeod.
Jen Brister: Reactive
Royal and Derngate Theatre 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DPJen Brister is Reactive – or so she’s been told. Apparently you don’t have to respond to every little thing around you. Finding herself in a constant state of exacerbation at the state of the world and people in general, Brister has been told she needs to chill the hell out. Can Jen find her zen? It seems unlikely to be honest… Jen is a critically acclaimed stand-up comedian and writer, as seen on BBC’s Live at the Apollo, Frankie Boyle’s New World Order, QI and Mock The Week. Following a sold out 2022 tour, Jen is back on the road with her highly anticipated new show.
Paul Merton & Suki Webster’s Improv Show
Royal and Derngate Theatre 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DPFollowing critically acclaimed seasons in London and Edinburgh, Paul Merton and Suki Webster, two of the UK’s leading improvisers, present an evening of wonderfully unscripted cutting-edge comedy. Expect a show full of fast, fabulously funny improvised games, scenes, stories and laugh out loud surrealism as these two masters of Comedy Improvisation join forces with their very special guests to create cascades of laughter and joyful silliness. “Some of the most experienced improvisers around…Always impressive.” British Theatre Guide “Amongst the best in the business for years… class, nonsense, inventiveness and a whole barrel load of laughs.” One4Review
KARAOKE NIGHT PARTY.
The Optimist 23-25 St. Giles Street, Northampton,Every Thursday 8pm - Close, Karaoke is back! Come and sing your favourite songs with your friends or family, Students come and enjoy your Student deal drinks, cheaper then anywhere in town! Make a night of it Live At The Optimist!
Free Entry