Dancing Schools UK! 2025

David O’Doherty: Tiny Piano Man

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

The dishevelled prince of €10 eBay keyboards tries to make you feel alive with a new pageant of laughter, song and occasionally getting up from a chair. It’s gonna be a big one. Star of 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown, Live at The Apollo, The Great Celebrity Bake Off 2024 and Along For the Ride with David O’Doherty.

Elkie Brooks: The Long Farewell Tour

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

Having started her career in music in 1960,?a remarkable 64 years of performing live, Elkie Brooks will embark upon her Long Farewell Tour.? A celebration of Elkie’s illustrious award winning career in music, performing some of her biggest hits including Pearl’s A Singer, Lilac Wine, Fool (If You think It’s Over) Don’t Cry Out Loud, Blues, Rock, Jazz and material from her eagerly anticipated new album. Joined of course by her incredible band. An exceptional performer with an unmistakable voice which has earned her the title of British Queen Of Blues.?Elkie never fails to captivate her audience. ? Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity to see a truly remarkable artiste on her Long Farewell Tour. A BookBinder & Joyce Production In Association with Backline Studios and RLN Music. 

Eshaan Akbar: Live 2025

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

Eshaan Akbar is back doing jokes on tour! Eshaan’s previous tour, the Pretender, was described by The Times as “pretty sick” (not an actual quote) so this one is likely to be mad good. Eshaan has supported some of the biggest acts in the UK, including Micky Flanagan, Jason Manford and Kae Kurd, be sure to buy tickets for this much-anticipated tour. As seen on Sex Education (Netflix), Mock The Week (BBC), QI (BBC), Live At The Apollo (BBC), Comedy Central Live and many more. Forthcoming TV includes The Last Leg (Channel 4) and Pilgrimage (BBC). Eshaan has also been featured on award-winning podcasts Have A Word, Ninetwentynine, and Spitting Image, as well as LBC, Times Radio, and Radio 4.

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra: Relaxed

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

Join musicians from the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra for a playful, interactive introduction to orchestral music. Featuring 25 musicians performing a range of music in ways you’ve never imagined, this event is specially designed for people who may find traditional concerts challenging to attend, including adults and children with learning disabilities, movement disorders, sensory impairments, autistic spectrum disorder, dementia and other neurological conditions, or those with young children or babies.  Including interactive elements, close-up experiences of the musicians, BSL interpretation, Makaton singalong, and gentle sensory elements, this performance is relaxed, so attendees are welcome to enjoy the concert without worry. There will be opportunities to sing, dance, move about or just listen as preferred, and ‘chill out’ spaces will be available for anyone needing some quiet time before re-entering the auditorium. At the end of the concert, you will be invited to take part in optional activities offering a range of musical interactive experiences led by the RPO musicians. SEATING OPTIONS For this show, you can either sit in the auditorium seating or sit on floor mats and beanbags closer to the musicians with space to move around. Please select the seating style that is more comfortable for you.  If you are bringing a...

The Story of Guitar Heroes

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

Hailed as the UK’s leading guitar-fest, The Story of Guitar Heroes has garnered critical acclaim both at home and abroad for its incredible homage to the most iconic guitarists from the past 50 years of popular music. Featuring world-class musicianship and state-of-the-art video projection, this epic concert journeys through five decades, from 1950s Rock & Roll to the most influential guitar heroes of the modern era. Renowned for recreating the unique sounds of each guitar legend with incredible accuracy, The Story of Guitar Heroes utilises no less than 30 different authentic guitars. Expect classic hits from legends including Hank Marvin, Chuck Berry, Eric Clapton, Jimi Hendrix, Brian May, Jimmy Page, Mark Knopfler, David Gilmour, Tony Iommi, Van Halen, Slash and many more.

Tom Stade: Risky Business

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

Tom’s funny and today’s funny don’t always see eye to eye, but that’s cool; it’s not Tom’s way to follow the herd. He much prefers to take the path less travelled (some smart guy once said that). Join this independent spirit and irrepressible force of nature, as he airdrops his ingenious and unflinching comedy into an ever-changing minefield. It’s a risky business navigating the tightrope of today’s times but Tom’s approaching it with his usual gusto. Without risk there is no reward.

Brit Floyd

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

Brit Floyd returns to the stage in 2025 with their biggest and most spectacular production to date, celebrating the 50th anniversary of Pink Floyd’s classic album Wish You Were Here, complete with a stunning laser and light show, iconic circular screen, inflatables and theatrics. Released in 1975 and featuring four of the band’s most beloved loved songs, Shine On You Crazy Diamond, Welcome to the Machine, Have a Cigar and the title track, Wish You Were Here is widely regarded as one of the greatest albums of all time. The 2 and a half hour plus show will also feature classic tracks from Pink Floyd’s magnificent catalogue of albums, including the Dark Side of the Moon, The Wall, Animals, The Division Bell, Meddle and much more. Taking to the stage to perform note for note renditions of all these classic Pink Floyd tracks is the band of musicians that audiences have become to love and respect worldwide over the years, featuring long time guitarist/lead vocalist and musical director Damian Darlington and bassist/lead vocalist Ian Cattell as well as the other expert musicians that have joined the ranks of Brit Floyd over the course of the last decade. Having performed over 1,000 shows since its launch in Liverpool, England in January 2011, Brit Floyd have circled...

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 25 January 2025 Joey Page Bennet Kavanagh Susan Murray This show will take place in the Royal

Showstopper! The Improvised Musical

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

Spontaneous musical comedy at its absolute finest – direct from the West End and returning to Northampton by popular demand. With fifteen years as an Edinburgh Fringe must-see phenomenon, a BBC Radio 4 series and an Olivier Award to their name, The Showstoppers have delighted audiences across the globe. A brand-new musical comedy is created from scratch at each performance as audience suggestions are transformed on the spot into all-singing, all dancing productions with hilarious results. These incredible performers are guaranteed to impress as they create shows packed with drama, dazzling dance routines and catchy melodies – and it’s all made up on the spot! So whether you fancy Hamilton in a hospital or Sondheim in the Sahara, you suggest it and The Showstoppers will sing it!

Screaming Blue Murder Comedy Club

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

Thu 27 February 2025 Phil Nichol Dee Allum Roger Monkhouse This show will take place in the Royal

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