New Act New Material

Rob Beckett: Giraffe

Royal and Derngate Theatre 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP

Yes! Bobby Beckles is back on tour.  Smashing the life out of the M25, M1, M5 and any other road that’s in my way. From Bromley to Brisbane, my new show Giraffe is going worldwide. Expectations on me: put on 3 stone from takeaways and post-show drinking. Expectations of you: leave the gig happier than when you arrived. My wife thinks it’s going to be tough for me to be away from the family and don’t get me wrong, I do love my children/podcast content providers… but I also enjoy a lie-in and a hotel buffet breakfast. I think I’ll cope. What else is there to do? Sit next to your partner on the sofa scrolling TikTok in silence again?  You did that the last three nights. See you there! Host of Sky’s Rob Beckett’s Smart TV and Rob & Romesh Vs. He’s also the unmistakable voice of Channel 4’s Celebs Go Dating and the smash-hit podcast Parenting Hell.

Nick Mohammed is Mr. Swallow in Show Pony

Royal and Derngate Theatre 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP

After a sell-out 2023 UK tour and extended run in London’s West End, Taskmaster loser Nick Mohammed returns as his critically acclaimed alter-ego Mr. Swallow with a brand new show. Show Pony has been described by Mr. Swallow as “payback for everyone who didn’t come to the last tour” and will cover everything from not having his own sitcom to not having his own sitcom… and everything in between (critical race theory). As per – expect magic, music and a whole load of brand new mistakes. Nick Mohammed is one of the UK’s most celebrated comedians, actors and writers. Nick has received feverish critical acclaim for his previous Mr. Swallow shows Dracula, Houdini and A Christmas Carol-ish… alongside his first UK tour The Very Best & Worst of Mr. Swallow. Mr. Swallow has appeared in Dictionary Corner on numerous episodes of 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown, with clips of his performances quickly going viral, along with entertaining the great and the good at the 2024 BAFTA Film Awards, with frankly terrifying results! Nick plays Nate in Apple TV’s hit multi award-winning series Ted Lasso, for which he was nominated twice for Outstanding Supporting Actor at the Emmy Awards. He has recently been seen starring in Sally Wainwright’s Renegade Nell (Disney+) and Steven Moffat’s Douglas...

Nathan Caton: My Big Fat Blasian Wedding

Royal and Derngate Theatre 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP

Nathan Caton is an award-winning comedian as seen on Live At The Apollo, Mock The Week, Russell Howard’s Good News and BBC R4’s Can’t Tell Nathan Caton Nothing… It’s official. Nathan’s married and off the market – sorry ladies… and gentlemen! What should’ve been the happiest time of his life turned out to be the most stressful and expensive time ever. The end result? Well, it was either therapy or turn it into comedy. Nathan chose the latter… Nathan is one of the most exciting young comedians on the scene. Gigging since the tender age of 19, over the last decade he has established himself both as a circuit headliner, and a name on TV and radio.

Saints Coffee – May 28th

Saints Coffee 62 St Giles' St, Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

Join us for a new act new material night where 5 acts will try out some new jokes. These nights are also a showcase for upcoming acts. Plus you will get one headline act. Venue: Saints Coffee, 62 St Giles' St, Northampton NN1 1JW Times: Doors 7pm - Show 8pm Price: £7 No booking fee Line ups are subject to change.

Sally-Anne Hayward: Egg Shortage

Royal and Derngate Theatre 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP

Sally’s approaching a certain age. No need for numbers – but getting sweaty at night no longer involves someone else having to be there. So is she worried about being ‘Over the Hill’? Well not enough to stop her rolling playfully down the other side. Join her for hilarious tales of dating apps, fragile neighbours, and trying to hold in farts on a yoga retreat. Known for Tell Teresa (BBC Radio Ulster),The Blame Game (BBC NI), Elephant in the Room (BBC Radio 4)

Viggo Venn

Royal and Derngate Theatre 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP

Norwegian clown Viggo Venn moved to this country with one dream: to be a British comedian. The rest, you already know about. After blowing away the competition in an explosion of hi-vis jackets, balloons, and joyous idiocy, Viggo became the most talked-about new entertainer in the country by winning Britain’s Got Talent in June 2023. Don’t miss him as he staggers bewildered into your town for a first national tour. Please Note: Due to having badly broken his foot, this show was rescheduled from Sat 22 February.

Comedy at the Picturedrome

The Picturedrome 222 Kettering Rd, Northampton, Northants, United Kingdom

Andrew Mensah Having only begun his comedy career in 2018, Andrew quickly gained plaudits and was crowned winner of The Cavendish Arms Summer Competition 2019. His relatable style and ability to speak on his life experience in an unapologetic manner has established him as one of the most exciting emerging comedians on the circuit today. Alongside stand-up Andrew is also a presenter – he hosts both series of ‘Fantasy Football League’ accompanying Ellis James and Matt Lucas in presenting the revival for Sky as well as Premier League’s ‘Welcome to the Weekend.’ He has had his first short film STILL NIL NIL commissioned by the BBC with Big Talk. Andrew also appears regularly on Capital Xtra around their football coverage. Rob Rouse One of stand up comedy’s most lively, loveable and dynamic performers, Rob Rouse burst onto the comedy scene when he won Channel 4’s prestigious So You Think You’re Funny? competition at the Edinburgh Festival. Since then, his comic storytelling has been a regular feature at major comedy clubs and venues across the UK. His TV appearances include Upstart Crow (BBC Two), 8 Out Of 10 Cats (Channel 4), The Friday Night Project (Channel 4), Live at the Comedy...

Genevieve’s Cafe – 5th June

Genevieve's Cafe Pineham Village, Dragonfly Way, Upton,, Northampton

Venue:  Genevieve's Cafe, Pineham Village, Dragonfly Way, Upton, Northampton NN4 9EH Times:  Doors from 6pm - Show 8:00pm (Food served before the show) Price: £12 Plus booking fee Line up subject to change

Comedy at The Brampton Halt

Venue: Pitsford Rd, Chapel Brampton, NN6 8BA Date: Thursday 5th June Times: Doors 7:00pm Show 8:00pm Price: £15 a ticket plus £1 booking fee. Featuring: Lindsey Santoro, Markus Birdman, Ben Briggs, Pete Teckman

Recurring

Screaming Blue Murder Comedy Club

Royal and Derngate Theatre 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP

Don’t miss our comedy club with compere Dan Evans. This season features many of comedy’s rising stars. Doors 7.45pm Show 8pm. Sat 26 April 2025 Michael Fabbri Ingrid Dahle Don Biswas This show will take place in the Underground BOOK NOW Sat 7 June 2025 Matt Green Wendy Wason Funmbi Omotayo This show will take place in the Underground BOOK NOW Line up may be subject to change, advance booking is recommended. Recommended for ages 16 and above.

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