Michaela Strachan: Not Just A Wild Life

Recurring

Frankie Goes To Bollywood

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

After a smash-hit UK tour, Frankie Goes To Bollywood returns – bigger, bolder, and bursting with Bollywood glamour. This dazzling musical comedy-drama dives deep into the glitzy, high-pressure world of Indian cinema, where dreams are mass-produced, identities are reshaped, and women are expected to smile and play by the script written for them. At the centre of it all is Frankie, a young British woman with little interest in fame. But her quiet suburban life is turned upside down as she is thrust into a world of dazzling lights, choreographed perfection and media obsession. Frankie must decide: Can she become a star without losing who she really is? What must she give up to succeed in a man’s world – and what is she willing to fight for? With show-stopping choreography, lavish costumes, and a cast of unforgettable characters, Frankie Goes To Bollywood is a bold, uplifting story of ambition, transformation, and the power of telling your own story. Featuring original Bollywood songs by hit composer Harry Anand, this is Rifco Theatre Company’s most ambitious production yet – a celebration of love, identity and courage, packed with joy, drama, and spectacular entertainment. Whether you’re a fan of musicals, Bollywood films, or powerful British stories, this is...

Celebrating The Music Of Richard Rodgers (Friday Night Is Music Night)

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

Join us for a glittering evening of timeless melodies as BBC Radio 3’s Friday Night is Music Night comes to Northampton with a special concert celebrating one of the greatest composers of the 20th century – Richard Rodgers. From the sweeping romanticism of Carousel to the bold optimism of Oklahoma!, Richard Rodgers redefined the sound of American musical theatre. Tonight, the BBC Concert Orchestra and conductor Richard Balcombe bring together some of his most beloved works, including those from his legendary collaborations with Lorenz Hart and Oscar Hammerstein. Expect a night of unforgettable classics, including Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin’, My Funny Valentine, The Lady is a Tramp, South Pacific Overture, Carousel Waltz …and many more! With lush orchestral arrangements and sensational vocal performances, let the music of Richard Rodgers remind you of the elegance of Broadway’s golden age. This concert will be broadcast live on BBC Radio 3. Full Programme: Rodgers Oklahoma – overture Rodgers & Hammerstein O, What a Beautiful Mornin’ (Oklahoma) Rodgers & Hammerstein Hello Young Lovers (The King and I) Rodgers This Can’t Be Falling in Love (The Boys from Syracuse) Rodgers Victory at Sea Rodgers & Hart I could write a book (Pal Joey) Rodgers & Hart My Funny Valentine (Babes in Arms) Rodgers The Carousel Waltz (Carousel) Rodgers South Pacific –...

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