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Cirque: The Greatest Show – Reimagined
2025-06-10 19:00 (Europe/London) | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
Cirque explodes into 2025 with a brand-new show – bolder, braver and more breathtaking than ever before!
Get ready for a dazzling fusion of musical theatre and jaw-dropping circus acts, taking the original Circus meets Musical Theatre spectacle to thrilling new heights.
Experience iconic West End showstoppers paired with awe-inspiring circus acts showcasing their breathtaking feats of agility.
This all-new production promises to transport you on a vibrant, kaleidoscopic journey bursting with colour, energy, and excitement.
Starring Britain’s Got Talent Golden Buzzer winner Max Fox, and featuring stunning vocalists and world-class circus performers, this family-friendly extravaganza is a must-see for 2025!
Show content varies dependent upon venue facilities and regulations. Promoter reserves the right to alter the programme

Russell Kane: HyperActive
2025-06-12 19:30
Whirlwind, FitBit-breaking comedian, presenter, actor and author Russell Kane is out on the road again, setting it on fire with his unique recipe of sharp wit and “storming physical comedy” (Mail on Sunday).
The brand-new tour comes with a safety warning: wear strong underwear – pants will be spoiled. Russell is high-energy, high-octane, and hyper-active!

Rumours of Fleetwood Mac
2025-06-13 20:00
Rumours Of Fleetwood Mac, the world’s finest tribute to Fleetwood Mac, returns to Royal & Derngate.
Channelling the spirit of Fleetwood Mac at their very best, Rumours Of Fleetwood Mac offers a unique opportunity for fans, both old and new, to rediscover the songs and performances that have ensured Fleetwood Mac’s place as one of the most loved groups of all time.
Personally endorsed by Fleetwood Mac founding member, Mick Fleetwood, Rumours Of Fleetwood Mac is the ultimate tribute to one of rock and roll’s most remarkable groups.
Doors: 7:30pm
Performance Begins: 8pm

Mayhew Youth Dance Company
2025-06-15 18:30
The Mayhew Youth Dance Company return to the Royal stage with a varied programme of classical and contemporary works.
This young dynamic company shine in a mixture of established repertoire and new choreography created specifically for the company. With a wealth of young talent on show, this production will appeal to all lovers of dance.

The Searchers: Thank You Tour
2025-06-15 19:30
Retirement does not come easy for The Searchers. Thus far they have completed no less than three ‘final’ tours. That was to be it, no more. But Never Say Never, has been their motto and only something very special could change their minds. Well, just such a thing has happened.
They will include many of their long list of successes such as Sweets For My Sweet, Sugar & Spice, Needles & Pins, What Have They Done To The Rain? Love Potion Number 9, Don`t Throw Your Love Away, and so many more.
Officially named last year as the longest serving pop group in British history they have toured continually over 67 years since choosing the title of the classic 1957 John Wayne movie as a name for their skiffle group. In 1963 they shot to number one in the UK charts with their first single Sweets For My Sweet and the rest is history.

Lord What Fools These Mortals Be
2025-06-16 19:00
Silhouette Youth, Northampton Academy, Kingsthorpe Secondary and Manor Secondary come together to present ‘Lord what fools these mortals be’. We are all proud to be part of the Royal Shakespeare Associate schools programme and we have created an original piece of work based on comedic scenes from some of Shakespeare’s best loved plays.
Come and spend an evening with us as we explore the madness of mortals!

Steve Steinman’s Love Hurts – Power Ballads & Anthems
2025-06-19 19:30
From the producers of Anything For Love and Vampires Rock and starring Steve Steinman, this brand-new show features a powerhouse cast of amazing singers and 7 piece live band.
You are guaranteed the night of your life, rocking out to some of the greatest power ballads and anthems of all time!
Includes tracks from Fleetwood Mac, Heart, Whitesnake, Billy Idol, Aerosmith, Tina Turner, Cutting Crew, Foreigner, REO Speedwagon, Rainbow, Van Halen, Europe, Air Supply and many more.

The King’s Speech
2025-06-19 19:30, 2025-06-20 19:30, 2025-06-21 19:30
Britain is in crisis, and so is The King.
As Hitler threatens Europe, a concerned nation needs to hear from its monarch. But facing the biggest moment of his life, King George VI is unable to find his voice.
Based on the Academy Award-winning film starring Colin Firth, this is the moving story of how The King overcame his fear of public speaking through the help of Australian speech therapist Lionel Logue
The King’s Speech details the unlikely relationship between royalty and a tough Australian speech therapist, who empowers the stammering future King with the ability to speak to, and for, the nation.
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Guenther Steiner: Unfiltered LIVE
2025-06-21 19:30, 2025-07-07 19:30
Buckle up and fasten your seatbelts for a hugely entertaining all-areas-access conversation spanning a decade inside Formula 1, with former Haas F1 team principal Guenther Steiner, star of Netflix’s smash hit docuseries Drive to Survive.
Following his sell-out 2024 tour and hot off the release of his latest book, Unfiltered, Formula 1’s favourite underdog is back on the road for his biggest tour ever as he takes us into the pit lanes and onto the circuits of the world’s greatest race tracks. Through this unique lens, he guides us on a thrilling rollercoaster ride through the heart of high-stakes motor racing, sharing an unobstructed view of the pressures and exhilaration of high-speed competition.
Full of twists and turns, from hiring and firing drivers, balancing books, pre-season preparations, the design, launch and testing of a car, culminating in the inside story of his severance from the team – Guenther will take you on a wild ride through his unconventional career in motor sport, his decade working on the Haas team… and beyond.
Uncompromising, brutally funny and searingly honest, this is Guenther at his very best, telling his story as only he can. Not an event any fan of Formula 1 can afford to miss.
There is an option to buy Unfiltered by Guenther Steiner as an add on to your ticket purchase.

Upfront Comedy
2025-06-22 20:00
An Upfront Comedy special on Windrush Day, featuring globetrotting internet sensation Aurie Styla, wise and witty Brummie Jo Enright (ITV’s The Job Lot), sharp and clever Gbemi Oladipo (The Stand Up Sketch Show, ITV) and rising star Lovell Smith. Hosted by comedian turned Teletubbie John Simmit.

Vivaldi’s Four Seasons with the English Chamber Orchestra
2025-06-27 19:30
Handel – Concerto Grosso No.11 in A major
Bach – Concerto for Oboe and Violin in C Minor
Mozart – Eine Kleine Nachtmusik
Vivaldi – The Four Seasons
Join the English Chamber Orchestra for an unforgettable evening of classical brilliance directed by their Leader and Principal Stephanie Gonley, performing an exquisite programme of the most cherished works from the Baroque and Classical eras.
Transport yourself through the seasons with Vivaldi’s iconic Four Seasons – a breathtaking journey from the icy chill of winter to the warmth of summer. With its vibrant rhythms and vivid violin solos, this masterpiece continues to captivate audiences around the world.
The programme also includes Bach’s Concerto for Oboe and Violin which features a dynamic dialogue between two soloists, weaving intricate melodies and harmonious counterpoint in a dance of musical conversation; Mozart’s Eine Kleine Nachtmusik – a joyful and lively serenade that captures the very essence of elegance and grace. Its famous opening movement will have you humming long after the concert ends and Handel’s Concerto Grosso No.11, a thrilling work that balances grandeur with intimacy. With its majestic themes and energetic interplay between strings, this piece showcases the orchestra’s virtuosic capabilities in full force.
Whether you’re a lifelong classical aficionado or new to the genre, this concert promises to leave you captivated by the beauty and power of live orchestral music.
Stephanie Gonley / director
English Chamber Orchestra

Northampton Opera Group: Viva Verdi!
2025-06-28 19:30
Northampton Opera Group returns to the Royal to celebrate the life and work of the greatest of opera composers, Giuseppe Verdi — an evening to match the operatic opulence of the Theatre itself. With well-loved tunes ranging from grand choruses to heart-breaking arias, this new show contains something for everyone.
Pianist and conductor Phillip Thomas (Cardiff Singer of the World accompanist) leads a cast of local and international singers in a delicious medley of irresistible operatic favourites. International soprano Linda Richardson is joined by a hand-picked local chorus and rising young stars from around the county. Whether you love to sing or just love to listen, please join us for this summer celebration of the greatest of Verdi’s vocal music.

NC Jazz: Nigel Price Organ Trio
2025-06-28 20:00
The Nigel Price Organ Trio, nominated for the 2021 Parliamentary Jazz Award for ‘Best Ensemble’ (they won in 2010) and winners of the 2016 British Jazz Award for ‘Best Small Group’ will be playing selections from their vast back catalogue as well as the recently released and critically acclaimed album It’s On!
Nigel is known for his clear, no nonsense, driving approach to jazz guitar and has steadily become one of the UK’s foremost exponents of the instrument.
Ross Stanley is not only one of the greatest ever UK musicians, he also plays a real B3 Hammond Organ complete with 2 Leslie speakers.
Joel Barford is the man of the moment and has been causing a stir across the UK and further afield with his incredible drumming ability.
Together they form perhaps the most hard hitting, dynamic and exciting jazz groups on the scene today.
Click here to book NC Jazz: NC Jazz: Karen Sharp Trio – Sat 17 May

GUS Band: Wallace & Gromit
2025-06-29 14:00
Join us for a truly special experience with the GUS Band as they play the live soundtrack alongside the Oscar-winning Wallace & Gromit: The Wrong Trousers!
A mysterious penguin and a pair of automated techno-trousers are the catalysts for a fast-moving comedy thriller, in which mild mannered Wallace finds himself an unwitting accomplice to a daring diamond robbery. His faithful dog Gromit turns detective in a desperate attempt to save his master, but even he finds his ingenuity tested to the full as events build towards a spectacular and hilarious climax – a train chase around Wallace’s living room!
Book now to join the GUS Band, and Wallace and Gromit on their whirlwind adventure alongside a short concert of other family friendly tunes that everyone will love!
Experience The Wrong Trousers like never before! Perfect for all ages, this is a one-of-a-kind experience you won’t want to miss.
Get ready for an afternoon of music, laughter, and cinematic magic!

Walk Right Back: The Everly Brothers’ Story
2025-06-29 19:30
Immerse yourself in a wave of pure rock and roll nostalgia with Walk Right Back! Presented by the creators of That’ll Be The Day, this show recounts the tale of those two Kentucky boys who created unparalleled vocal magic – The Everly Brothers.
Brace yourself for a thrilling journey from their roots in Kentucky to their glorious reunion at London’s Royal Albert Hall, boasting signature guitar riffs and those unforgettable harmonies, and featuring smash-hits like Bye Bye Love,‘Wake Up Little Susie and All I Have To Do Is Dream, each rendition is performed with infectious energy and captures the heartfelt essence of The Everly Brothers.

Dianne & Vito: Red Hot And Ready!
2025-07-02 19:30
2024 Strictly Come Dancing winner Dianne Buswell and 2023 winner Vito Coppola have come together to light up the stages across the country this summer with their sizzling new show Dianne & Vito: Red Hot and Ready!
The dynamic duo bring their talent and passion to Red Hot and Ready! – a dance show-with-a-difference created by BAFTA award recipient and world-renowned choreographer Jason Gilkison. This is a dance Dream Team not to be missed!
Together with a cast of multi-disciplined Burn the Floor dancers from around the world, fan favourites Dianne and Vito bring you the ultimate high-voltage dance extravaganza. Red Hot and Ready! explodes with jaw-dropping choreography, beautiful story-telling, heart-pounding music and breath-taking moves. All celebrating the pure joy of dance.
VIP tickets are available and include a premium seat, a pre-show meet and greet with Dianne and Vito to get autographs and a picture with the stars, and some exclusive show merchandise to take home.

Actors Company: Jekyll and Hyde
2025-07-04 19:00, 2025-07-05 19:00
How far would you go to fight for change? Unravel the world of 19th century Victorian England through the eyes of Mrs Jekyll and watch how the lines between past and present collide in this powerful adaptation by Evan Placey on Louis Stevenson’s classic tale, directed by Tonia Daley Campbell and Gemma Boaden.
With the oppressive nature of patriarchal England looming over the recently widowed Mrs Jekyll she finds herself facing continued confrontation and challenge. Torn between her polite societal desire to act against injustice and her growing rage to transform into something, or maybe someone, who might just be able to fight back. This story cleverly brings the past into the future and the present into the past, with this wonderful unique adaptation that leaves you questioning exactly how much has changed for women in the last 200 years.
Watch this thrilling, bloody and provoking play brought to life by The Actors Company in the very beautiful Victorian Royal Theatre.
Performed in arrangement with Nick Hern Books.
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Open Stage – 25
2025-07-05 15:30
Open Stage Performing Arts School are very excited to celebrate 25 years of shows; from April 2000 to the present day. From Musicals and Pantomimes to Plays and Live Gigs and everything in-between.
This years summer show ‘25‘ is a celebration of previous show numbers that have been given a new lease of life with some updated choreography or vocal harmonies. Miss Rachael has enjoyed choosing songs and routines that have brought so much joy to Open Stage families over the years. Original students now send their own children to classes, Open Stage is multi-generational! New generations of students have been enjoying learning these chosen routines and songs ready to perform on the Derngate stage.
Come along to be a part of experiencing our wonderful toddlers right through to pensioners, sharing the stage. Our Derngate shows are the highlight of our year – why not come along and celebrate with us – so that we can become a highlight of your year too!

Sounds Of The 60s Live Hosted by Tony Blackburn
2025-07-09 19:30
An evening of 60s classics performed by the Sounds Of The ’60s All Star Band & Singers, hosted by Radio 2’s legendary DJ, Tony Blackburn. The show features stories and songs from the most loved decade. Every week, more than a million people tune in to BBC Radio 2 to hear Tony Blackburn wax lyrical about the biggest stars of the ’60s.

Dancing Schools UK
2025-07-12 10:00
Join us for the toe-tapping Grand Final of Dancing Schools UK running by Step by Step Dance School Ltd
This is the 12th year of this fabulous Ballroom and Latin dance event designed to encourage school children from across the region to have a try at dancing and nurture team work. From its early days as Strictly Junior, the show has now evolved to Dancing Schools UK and seen over 3000 children having braved the stage, stepped out into the spotlight and done something they never thought they would do – dance in front of hundreds of people.
In this Grand Final, finalists of the regional school heats across Northamptonshire, Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire will compete against each other to win the coveted Dancing Schools UK title and Glitter Ball trophy

Limelight: Showstoppers – Part 2
2025-07-13 13:00
Limelight Theatre School are back once again with another fabulous show.
The incredible pupils will be showcasing their amazing talents in this exciting production. This fast paced show will feature even more songs and dances from all your favourite West End and Broadway Shows.
So get your Jazzhands ready as we present Showstoppers Part 2

Matthew Bourne’s The Midnight Bell
2025-07-15 19:30, 2025-07-16 19:30, 2025-07-17 19:30, 2025-07-18 19:30
Matthew Bourne’s award-winning The Midnight Bell comes to Northampton for the first time in 2025.
In 1930s London ordinary people emerge from cheap boarding houses nightly to pour out their passions, hopes and dreams in the pubs and fog-bound streets of Soho and Fitzrovia. Step inside The Midnight Bell, a tavern where one particular lonely-hearts club gather to play out their lovelorn affairs of the heart; bitter comedies of longing, frustration, betrayal and redemption.
Inspired by the great English novelist Patrick Hamilton (Twenty Thousand Streets Under The Sky, Hangover Square) who created some of the most authentic fiction of his era; stories borne out of years of social interactions with the working man and woman at his favourite location – the London Pub.
Hailed by The Observer as ‘the undisputed king of dance theatre’, master storyteller Bourne has produced some of the most successful dance theatre productions of the last 30 years including Swan Lake, Cinderella, The Red Shoes and Edward Scissorhands.

In Conversation with Matthew Bourne
Join us after the performance on Tue 15 July 7:30pm for a fully BSL interpreted chat with Matthew Bourne himself for a unique opportunity to discover the insights of creating this show. This event is free with a ticket to the performance that evening.

Young Company: Boudica
2025-07-18 19:00
“I’d rather walk in blood than walk a slave”
On the furthest outreaches of the Roman Empire, the edge of the known world, rebellion is brewing…
The King of the Iceni has died. His widow, Boudica, comes to claim her rightful throne and territories in defiance of the occupying force, Rome. For daring to try and take what is hers the native queen is flogged, her daughters raped, and they are banished from their homeland. But now Queen Boudica has returned. And this time, she has an army.
She will take back her land, her freedom, and more, much more: she will have revenge. She will have blood.
Join us for Boudica (written by Tristan Bernays, directed by Anna Simpson with fight choreography by Kiel O’Shea) and watch the Royal & Derngate Young Company bring this play based on ancient history hurtling into the 21st century, exploring urgent and provocative questions about occupation and oppression, the legacy of colonial violence, and how people try to hold on to their humanity amidst war’s brutality.
Performed in arrangement with Nick Hern Books.
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Content Warning: Contains strong language, depictions of violence and death, and references to sexual assault.
