Northampton BID

WiFi Wars - 10th Anniversary Tour
2025-04-28 14:00 - 15:00 (Europe/London) | The Charles Bradlaugh, 1 Earl St, northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 3AU, United Kingdom
Timings: 2:00pm â€“ 3:00pm
Venue: The Charles Bradlaugh, 1 Earl Street Northampton NN1 3AU
Recommended for ages 6+
Ticket price: £8 + booking fee
Wi-Fi Wars returns with another live comedy game show where you all play along! Log in with your smartphone or tablet and compete in a range of games, puzzles and quizzes to win the show, and prizes!
Hosted by comedian Steve McNeil (team captain on UK TVâ€™s hit comedy/gaming show â€œDara O’Briain’s Go 8 Bitâ€�) and aided by Guinness World-Record-Breaking tech whizz, the award-winning Rob Sedgebeer!
NB: Due to limited capacity all members of your party will be required to book a ticket, even if you are not planning to play along yourself.
The Guardian â€“ â€œNot To Be Missedâ€�
Time Out â€“ Criticâ€™s Choice
The Times â€“ Hot List
Metro â€“ Top Ten London Geek Nights Out

YouTube trailer: https://youtu.be/Xi7umT7zTWA
Website: www.wifiwars.co.uk
Twitter: @WiFiWarsUK

WARNING: BRING A CHARGED SMARTPHONE OR POWER BANK TO THESE LIVE SHOWS â€“ YOU WILL USE IT TO PLAY THE ENTIRE SHOW!
The Charles Bradlaugh 1, Earl Street, NN1 3AU.

Lindsey Santoro & Hasan Al-Habib - Edinburgh Previews - 11th June
2025-06-11 20:00 | V and B, 10 St Giles' Square,, Northampton, NN1 1DA, United Kingdom
Venue: V and B, 10 St Gilesâ€™ Square, Northampton NN1 1DA
Date: Wednesday 11th June
Times: Doors 7:30pm Show 8:00pm
Price: £10 a ticket plus £1 booking fee.
Featuring: Lindsey Santoro & Hasan Al-Habib

Lewis Foundation Comedy Night - 16th June
2025-06-16 20:00 | The Charles Bradlaugh, 1 Earl St, northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 3AU, United Kingdom
Venue: The Charles Bradlaugh 1, Earl Street, NN1 3AU.
Times: Doors 7pm â€“ Show 8pm
Featuring: Scott Bennett, Ninia Benjamin, Andrew Bird, Mad Ron
Price: £15 + £1 booking fee
Line ups are subject to change.

Esther Manito & Lee Peart - Edinburgh Previews - 25th June
2025-06-25 20:00 | Saints Coffee, 62 St Giles' St, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1JW, United Kingdom
Venue: Saints Coffee, 62 St Gilesâ€™ St, Northampton NN1 1JW
Date: Wednesday 25th June
Times: Doors 7:00pm Show 8:00pm
Price: £8 a ticket plus £1 booking fee.
Featuring: Esther Manito & Lee Peart- Work in progress shows

Paul McCaffrey & Ali Woods - Edinburgh Previews - 30th June
2025-06-30 20:00 | The Lab, 95-97 Charles St, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 3BG, United Kingdom
Venue: The Lab, 95-97 Charles St, Northampton NN1 3BG
Date: Monday 30th July
Times: Doors 7:00pm Show 8:00pm
Price: £10 a ticket plus £1 booking fee.
Featuring: Paul McCaffrey & Ali Woods â€“ Work in progress shows

Comedy at the Picturedrome
2025-07-03 20:00 - 22:30 | The Picturedrome, 222 Kettering Rd, Northampton, Northants, NN1 4BN, United Kingdom
Laura Smyth:
As seen on Live at the Apollo, Would I Lie To You?, 8 out of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Laura also made an appearance in the hit Netflix series Baby Reindeer.
A prolific narrative writer, Laura has written on the new reboot of ‘Bad Education’ for BBC Three; new comedy series ‘Deep Fakes’ for ITV2 as well as having several of her own projects in development, including original script commissions from BBC and Channel 4.
‘A real force of nature’ – Steve Bennett
James Ellis:
Award-winning comedian James Ellis is a rising star in the UK comedy scene.
His sharp observational humour and clever punchlines have won him rave reviews from critics and audiences alike.
Leicester Comedian of The Year 2025 Nominee, South Coast Comedian of the Year 2021, regional finalist for the BBC New Comedy Award, James is currently on the road supporting Angela Barnes on Tour. Ellis is a “Talented comedy craftsman” (Steve Bennett, Chortle) with a bright future ahead of him.
Raj Poojara:
Raj is one of the most exciting new acts breaking through the UK scene at the moment, with this set to be his year. He has been a semi-finalist and finalist in some of the UKs biggest competitions, but never won any (always the bridesmaid and never the bride he says!).
BBC New Comedy Awards Regional Finalist 2021. Manford’s Comedy Club New Comedian of the year Semi-finalist 2020. 2Northdown New Comedian of the year finalist 2021. Max Turner finalist 2020.
Tom Toal:
One of Tom’s major strengths is his ability to adapt to his audience. Having hosted a range of events from Post Rock Bands album launch to benefit nights for the Socialist Workers Party, Tom has no trouble changing his style to suit the audience, whether it be Stag/Hen weekends, art centre events or corporate crowds.
“Tom Toal captivates his audience with a unique brand of narrative comedy that is as delightful to listen to as it is superbly funny.” Punchline.

Josh Pugh & Jessica Fostekew - Previews
2025-07-07 20:00 | The Lamplighter, 66 Overstone Rd, Northampton, northamptonshire, NN1 3JS, United Kingdom
Venue: 66 Overstone Rd, Northampton NN1 3JS
Date: Monday 7th July
Times: Doors 7:00pm Show 8:00pm
Price: £10 a ticket plus £1 booking fee.
Featuring: Josh Pugh and Jessica Fostekew â€“ Work in progress shows

Comedy Crate Weekender 2025
2025-07-12 - 2025-07-13 | Northants
Comedy Crate Weekender 2025

3 Venues â€“ The Charles Bradlaugh, The Black Prince and The Lamplighter (Saturday only)
25 acts across 2 days.
You’ll get to see a maximum of 5 shows per day, totalling just £4 per hour long show for a weekend ticket.
It will be wristband entry. Collection of wristbands will be on the day, giving you access to all venues.
All the shows will be Edinburgh Previews or Work in Progress shows. These are great opportunities to see acts try out some new stuff in preparation for their Edinburgh runs and upcoming tour shows.
Each show will be roughly 1 hour long. There will also be half hour intervals between each show, with a 1 hour interval after the 2nd show to allow for a decent food break.
Please note, all venues have a limited capacity, if there is an act you really want to see, get to that venue in plenty of time.
Venues:
The Charles Bradlaugh â€“ 1 Earl St, Northampton NN1 3AU
The Black Prince â€“ 15 Abington Square, Northampton NN1 4AE
The Lamplighter (Saturday only) â€“ 66 Overstone Rd, Northampton NN1 3JS
To find out more about who is on and what the shows are about click HERE.
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Sharon Wanjohi & Matt Rouse - Previews
2025-07-17 20:00 | Coconut Paradise, 9 Gold Street Mews, Northampton, northamptonshire, NN1 1RA, United Kingdom
Venue: Coconut Paradise, 9 Gold Street Mews, Northampton NN1 1RA
Date: Thursday 17th July
Times: Doors 7:00pm Show 8:00pm
Price: £8 a ticket plus £1 booking fee.
Featuring: Sharon Wanjohi & Matt Rouse â€“ Work in progress shows

Tadiwa Mahlunge & Ross Smith - Previews - 19th July
2025-07-19 15:00 | The Lamplighter, 66 Overstone Rd, Northampton, northamptonshire, NN1 3JS, United Kingdom
Venue: The Lamplighter, 66 Overstone Rd, Northampton NN1 3JS
Date: Saturday 19th July
Times: Doors 2:00pm Show 3:00pm
Price: £8 a ticket plus £1 booking fee.
Featuring: Tadiwa Mahlunge & Ross Smith— Work in progress shows

Paul Sinha & Ian Stone - Edinburgh Previews - 23rd July
2025-07-23 20:00 | Cheyne Walk Club, 2 Cheyne Walk, northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 5PU, United Kingdom
Venue: Cheyne Walk Club, 2 Cheyne Walk, Northampton NN1 5PU
Date: Wednesday 23rd July
Times: Doors 7:00pm Show 8:00pm
Price: £12 a ticket plus £1 booking fee.
Featuring: Paul Sinha & Ian Stone â€“ Work in progress shows

Daliso Chaponda & Rory O'Hanlon - Edinburgh Previews - 26th July
2025-07-26 14:00 | The Black Prince, 15 Abington Square,, Northampton, Northants, NN1 4AE, United Kingdom
Venue: Church Restaurant, 67-83 Bridge St, Northampton NN1 1PD
Date: Saturday 26th July
Times: Doors 1:00pm Show 2:00pm
Price: £10 a ticket plus £1 booking fee.
Featuring: Daliso Chaponda & Rory O’Hanlon â€“ Work in progress shows
