And In The End – A Celebration Of 50 Years Of Abbey Road And Let It Be
2022-07-26 19:30 - 21:30 (Europe/London) | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
Following on from their hugely successful tour in 2017/18, the award-winning Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra and the nation’s premier Beatles group, The Bootleg Beatles, join forces once again to deliver a Beatles experience like no other.
Experience two of the Beatles’ most iconic albums performed afresh in this special musical collaboration, adding a classical twist and performing beautifully arranged symphonic versions of these timeless classics, including masterpieces such as Here Comes The Sun, Come Together and The Long And Winding Road.
The tour marks 50 years since the release of these final two albums – Abbey Road (released 26 September 1969) and Let It Be (released 8 May 1970), and will explore the journey to the end of The Beatles – celebrating the music of this era and the legacy that endures to this day. This unique live staging will be an unmissable event for Beatles fans of all ages!
We were deeply saddened and shocked to hear of the death of Neil Innes who was due to present this show – he will be greatly missed. This concert will go ahead as planned, and further updates will be confirmed in due course.

Glenn Moore – Will You Still Need Me, Will You Still Feed Me, Glenn I’m Sixty Moore
2022-09-10 20:00 - 22:00
Edinburgh Comedy Award “Best Show” nominee Glenn Moore is one of the best joke writers of his generation and is back on tour in Autumn 2022. Expect a “comedy masterclass” (The Times) and a high-energy barrage of the most jokes you’ve ever heard humanely fit into one stand-up show.
As seen/heard on Mock The Week (BBC2), The Stand-Up Sketch Show (ITV2),The Dave Berry Breakfast Show (Absolute Radio) and The Now Show (BBC Radio 4).

Russell Kane – The Essex Variant
2022-09-10 20:00 - 22:00
Russell Kane‘s bringing to town his gut-punch funny, searing, award-winning take on the two years we’ve just gone through.
Hailed as The Guardian’s “Number 1 comedy performance to come out of 2020”, this high-octane show brings nuclear-energy belly laughs and pant-wetting observations which prove laughter really is the best medicine* (*actually, it’s probably hospital medicine).
Russell Kane currently has two chart-topping, award-bagging podcasts in Man Baggage and Evil Genius and is a regular on Channel 4, BBC, and ITV and all the usual shows you see funny people on. He’s also a writer, actor, and presenter. He drinks lots of coffee and is “like that in real life”.
He was the first ever comedian to bag the two most prestigious comedy awards on earth in the same year, for the same show: The Dave’s Edinburgh Comedy Awards (formerly The Perrier), and The Melbourne International Comedy Festival Award, (formerly known as the Barry Award). He’s also a raving bighead that likes listing his achievements.

Friendsical
2022-09-14 19:30 - 21:30
The 2019 Edinburgh Festival smash-hit Friendsical is an original and unique new parody musical inspired by the gang in Friends, the iconic TV show.
When Ross’s wife leaves him for another woman, he fears he will never find love again. But then Rachel runs back into his life…will he end up with his one true love?
With original new songs such as (He’s her) Lobster!, Richard’s Moustache and You’re Over Me, When Were You Under Me?, the gang take on naked Thursdays, a power cut, and a dinosaur convention! What could possibly go wrong?
This is a loving parody not to be confused with the Warner Bros Entertainment Inc. series Friends

Screaming Blue Murder Comedy Club
2022-09-17 20:00 - 22:00
Don’t miss our comedy club in the Underground Studio with compere Dan Evans.
This season features many of comedy’s rising stars.
Doors 7.45pm Show 8pm.

Kim Wilde: Greatest Hits Tour
2022-09-18 19:30 - 21:30
Following the Worldwide success of Here Come The Aliens and the recent live album Aliens Live, Kim Wilde and her incredible band are heading back on the road in 2020 with Kim’s Greatest Hits Tour. Featuring hit singles from 1981 to 2020, this will be an unmissable event not only for Kim Wilde fans, but also for fans of the 80s.
Featuring classics such as Kids In America, Hangin’ On, You Came and other less often heard hits like A Million Miles Away and Love Is Holy – this is going to be the definitive Kim Wilde show.
As with all Kim’s shows, the lighting and sound is always first class…stunning visuals and of course, the most exciting band in the business… including the legendary two drummers!
Kim’s special guests on this tour are the amazing China Crisis who had hits such as Wishful Thinking and King In A Catholic Style.

Ed Gamble – Electric
2022-09-21 19:30 - 21:30
After a sell-out tour of his house in 2020 (extended into 2021 due to popular demand), Ol’ Broken Pancreas is charged up and ready to flick the switch on another night of attention seeking.
Co-host of the award-winning mega-hit podcast Off Menu with James Acaster, Taskmaster champion, and has his own special Blood Sugar available worldwide on Amazon Prime.
As seen and heard on Mock the Week, Live At the Apollo, The Russell Howard Hour, QI, Would I Lie To You and Sunday mornings on Radio X alongside Matthew Crosby.

Justin Hayward – The Voice Of The Moody Blues
2022-09-22 19:30 - 21:30
Justin Hayward’s career is now in its fifth decade. He is best known as the vocalist, lead guitarist and composer for the iconic Moody Blues, whose hits include the masterful Nights In White Satin, Tuesday Afternoon, Question, The Voice plus other classic, era and genre-defining hits. These tracks laid the foundation for the incredible success story of the Moody Blues – as well as Hayward’s solo work –which continues to this day.
A rare chance for Justin’s fans to connect with one of music’s keenest talents and to hear the music that he loves presented with a truly personal touch.

The Night Sky Show
2022-09-23 19:30 - 22:00
Using amazing visual effects, The Night Sky Show will take you on an epic journey across the cosmos from our celestial back yard.
A night for anyone who wants to laugh, learn and enjoy. Hosted by Adrian West (best known as VirtualAstro on social media), author, and one of the most popular online astronomy personalities.
A memorable theatrical experience for all.
Journey around the constellations, stars, planets and more, with entertaining tours, stories, and the endless possibilities of our future with the night sky and beyond!

The Cube Disability Arts Academy – Cube Love 2022
2022-09-24 19:00 - 21:00
Cube Love 2022 is coming to Royal & Derngate this September and is the highly anticipated sequel to last year’s incredible production.
Immerse yourself in the talent our The Cube Disability Arts Academy students have to offer and come and support all their hard work as we put them front and centre stage for a night you will not forget.
Set to be our biggest production yet, this is one you will not want to miss, book early to avoid disappointment and come and spread the Cube Love!

Dawn French Is A Huge Tw*t
2022-09-25 19:30 - 22:00
A statement from Dawn French:
“This show is so-named because unfortunately, it’s horribly accurate.
There have been far too many times I have made stupid mistakes or misunderstood something vital or jumped the gun in a spectacular display of tw*ttery.
I thought I might tell some of these buttock-clenching embarrassing stories to give the audience a peek behind the scenes of my work life…
Roll up! Book early to see the telly vicar lady be a total tw*t on stage, live in front of your very eyes. And ears.”

Essential 80s Featuring Paul Young + T’Pau + Hue & Cry
2022-09-27 19:00 - 21:00
The decade of fun and flamboyancy, the era of music videos, the 12 inch, compilation CDs and some of the most enduring popstars in the world! Essential ’80s brings the very best chart-topping artists of the era to the stage for a nostalgic tour of everyone’s favourites!
Eighties heartthrob Paul Young, shot to fame with his much-loved album No Parlez’ followed by a steam of top 10 hits such as Wherever I Lay My Hat, Love Of The Common People, Everytime You Go Away’ and Everything Must Change.
Carol Decker of T’Pau, broke hearts with her powerful vocals on huge hits such as China in Your Hands and the uniquely arranged debut single Heart and Soul. The flame-haired songstress became a teen icon in the ’80s for many a young girl who aspired to be like her!
Scottish duo Hue & Cry were a force majeure with their high energy hit Labour Of Love. Their seminal album Remote was released to not only huge acclaim but to multi-platinum success, spawning the singles Ordinary Angel, Violently and Looking For Linda.
VIP Package Includes:
Meet & Greet with Paul Young
Premium Seats in the first few rows
VIP laminate and lanyard
Signed tour print

Steve Hackett Genesis Revisited – Foxtrot At Fifty + Hackett Highlights
2022-09-28 19:45 - 22:30
Hot on the heels of his most successful solo tour ever, Steve Hackett brings his Foxtrot At Fifty + Hackett Highlights tour to Northampton in 2022. The tour will mark the 50th anniversary of the legendary Genesis album Foxtrot which, in 1972, was pivotal in establishing the band as a major force in British rock.
Guitarist Steve Hackett joined Genesis in 1971, making his band debut on the Nursery Cryme album which enjoyed a greater commercial success in Europe than the UK. After extensive touring, the band were encouraged, by audience reactions, to further experiment with ever longer compositions and develop their ability to incorporate strong narratives. This, in turn, allowed frontman Peter Gabriel more opportunity to indulge in the theatrics which helped to raise the band’s profile.

Martin Bayfield’s Rugby Legends
2022-09-30 19:30 - 21:30
From the police beat to the Hollywood movie screen to a Five Nations Grand Slam and MasterChef final, Martin Bayfield has had a varied life!
Join the former England international and true giant of the game as he embarks on his Rugby Legends UK tour. Martin will take to the stage with former players to reveal never-heard-before stories and incredible insight into the sport we all treasure.
The audience can expect stories with soon to be announced special guests about international games, local teams; legends emerging from coal mines, farms, police stations, classrooms, universities. Matches played on 6” of grass, mud in the winter, hard pan in the autumn and spring months. Riotous end of season tours and half cooked lasagne or chilli con carne after the game washed down with beer, then the long, meandering journey home.

Scott Bennett – Great Scott
2022-09-30 20:00 - 22:00
Scott Bennett has been blazing a trail through the stand-up circuit for the best part of a decade. He’s written for many high-profile acts such as Chris Ramsey and Jason Manford, and recently recorded his debut for Live at the Apollo. In massive demand as a comedy writer and with regular appearances on The News Quiz and The Now Show, Scott is an act on the verge of breaking through into the big time.

Dave Gorman – Powerpoint To The People
2022-10-01 19:30 - 21:30
Dave Gorman, the man behind Dave TV’s hit show Modern Life Is Goodish as well as Are You Dave Gorman? and Googlewhack Adventure, is back on the road with a brand new live show, Powerpoint To The People.
The ‘high priest of the comedy Powerpoint talk’ (The Times) is touring again – as much as anything to demonstrate that a Powerpoint presentation doesn’t have to involve a man in a grey suit standing behind a lectern and saying ‘next slide please’. We’ve all had enough of that, so let’s put it all behind us and never speak of it again – there are far more important things to analyse. Well…they’re more important in Dave’s head anyway.

The Color Purple
2022-10-04 19:30 - 21:30
Leicester’s Curve theatre and Birmingham Hippodrome‘s critically acclaimed, award-winning 2019 co-production of The Color Purple comes to Northampton this Autumn.
Based on Alice Walker’s Pulitzer prize-winning novel and adapted for the stage by Pulitzer Prize and Tony award-winner Marsha Norman,The Color Purple tells the powerful and life-affirming story of courageous heroine Celie. Abused and oppressed throughout her youth, Celie embarks on a journey through joy, despair, anguish and hope, discovering her own unique voice thanks to the incredible women in her life. From an unbreakable bond with her sister Nettie, to friendship with fiercely independent Sofia and a life-changing affair with glamorous singer Shug Avery, Celie learns to love herself.
With a profoundly evocative score by Grammy award-winners Brenda Russell, Allee Willis and Stephen Bray and drawing inspiration from jazz, ragtime, gospel and blues, this landmark musical celebrates life, love and the strength to stand up for who you are and what you believe in.

Jordan Brookes – FIX
2022-10-07 20:00 - 22:00
What do you do when the end of the world finally comes, and you realise it’s going to happen slowly and boringly? No sudden meteor strike. No thrilling zombie apocalypse. Just a gradual ebbing away of life as you knew it. Do you fight to fix things before it gets worse, dedicating your life to making the world around you better? Nah! You close your curtains, hunker down and fixate over something s***y someone said to you in 2019.
The longest reigning Edinburgh Comedy Award Winner is back with a new show! As seen on Late Night Mash (Dave), Jonathan Ross’ Comedy Club (ITV), and his own stand up special coming soon to Amazon Prime.

The Two Popes
2022-10-11 19:30 - 21:30
From the writer of the Academy Award-winning Bohemian Rhapsody, Darkest Hour, and The Theory of Everything , comes the play that sparked a major motion picture.
Nine years ago, Pop Benedict XVI stunned the world by resigning, the first Pope in 700 years to do so. What drove this arch conservative to break with sacred tradition and make way for a one-time tango club bouncer, football-loving reformer with the common touch to become Pope Francis, one of the most powerful men on earth?
Starring Anton Lesser (Game of Thrones, The Crown, Endeavour) and Nicholas Woodeson (Baptiste, The Death of Stalin, The Danish Girl) this gripping and entertaining play by Anthony McCarten premiered at Royal & Derngate, Northampton in 2019 and was adapted into the multi-award winning film for which McCarten was nominated for Best Adapted Screenplay at the Academy, Golden Globe, and BAFTA Awards. It now returns to Royal & Derngate as part of a major new tour.
Directed by Royal & Derngate’s Artistic Director James Dacre (2020 Olivier Award nominee for Our Lady of Kibeho) with the original music by Grammy and BRIT Award- winning composer Anne Dudley.
The Two Popes is a fascinating, humorous story that shines a light into one of the world’s most secretive institution. At its heart lies a timeless question: in moments of crisis, should we follow the rules or our conscience?

Lucy Worsley
2022-10-15 19:30 - 21:30
Spend an evening with the Queen of History, Lucy Worsley, as she delves into the fascinating life of the Queen of Crime, Agatha Christie.
For these unique, live illustrated talks, Lucy will present one of the most elusive and enigmatic figures of the twentieth century. Why did Agatha Christie spend her career pretending that she was ‘just’ an ordinary housewife, when she clearly wasn’t? Agatha went surfing in Hawaii, she loved fast cars, and she was intrigued by the new science of psychology, which helped her through devastating mental illness. So why – despite all the evidence to the contrary – did she present herself as a retiring Edwardian lady of leisure?
Sharing her research based on the writer’s personal letters and papers, Lucy will uncover the real Agatha Christie – the story of a person who, despite the obstacles of class and gender, became an astonishingly successful working woman.
This promises to be an entertaining and enlightening evening, emphasising not just Agatha’s unique gifts as a storyteller but her revolutionary qualities as a determined, successful, and thoroughly modern woman.
Lucy is Chief Curator at Historic Royal Palaces and a hugely popular writer, broadcaster and speaker. Her recent TV series include Blitz Spirit with Lucy Worsley (BBC One) and Lucy Worsley Investigates (BBC Two). Lucy has an OBE for services to history, and her series Suffragettes with Lucy Worsley won the BAFTA.

10cc
2022-10-16 19:30 - 21:30
Among the most inventive and influential bands in the history of popular music, 10cc are one of the very few acts to have achieved commercial, critical and creative success in equal measure.
The line-up features Graham Gouldman (bass, guitar, vocals), Rick Fenn (lead guitar, bass, vocals), Paul Burgess (drums, percussion) – both of whom have been with the band since the early years – Keith Hayman (keyboards, guitars, bass, vocals) and Iain Hornal (vocals, percussion, guitar, keyboards) to perform many of their classic hits including Rubber Bullets, Dreadlock Holiday and I’m Not In Love.

Al Stewart With His Band The Empty Pockets
2022-10-17 19:30 - 21:30
Al Stewart reprises’ his 2019 touring line-up with The Empty Pockets. His first major tour since finding himself side-lined for most of 2020 due to the pandemic.
Once again Al and the Pockets will be joined by saxophonist Marc Macisso. He will be playing his old favourites Year Of The Cat, Time Passages, On The Border, Nostradamus and Roads To Moscow along with selections from his deep catalogue.
The Scottish-born singer-songwriter has released nearly 20 introspective and lyrically powerful records featuring brilliant backing musicians (Jimmy Page, Phil Collins, Richard Thompson, Peter White, etc.). His biggest platinum successes, Year Of The Cat and Time Passages, were released in 1976 & 1978 respectively. He’s had several top 20 singles, including the above-mentioned titles, as well as On the Border and Song On The Radio.

The Pundits
2022-10-18 19:30 - 21:30
Come and join football punditry royalty. Host Jeff Stelling is joined by the ultimate panel of pundits including Paul Merson, Matt Le Tissier, Phil Thompson and Charlie Nicholas. The boys are really back in town!
Jaw-dropping revelations and hilarity ensue as the quintet with an opinion on absolutely everything, do what they do best – talk football…from players to managers and everything in between. Anecdotal stories of the guests’ colourful playing days on and off the field make this a dream night for any soccer fan.
The event will feature a Q&A, enabling YOU to ask the lads whatever you want. Make sure you don’t miss out on what is sure to be the best football pundit show that you will see live this year!

Jon Richardson: The Knitwit
2022-10-19 20:00 - 22:00
Will the recycling be put out on the right day? Who is going to smooth over the top of the margarine? How many lights are on upstairs when everybody is downstairs? Watch Jon pretend that these aren’t his foremost concerns as he leaves home on his first tour since the last one.
Best known as a team captain on 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Cats Countdown (Channel 4), host of Dave’s Ultimate Worrier, and upcoming sitcom Meet The Richardsons. As well as Would I Lie To You (BBC One), Have I Got News For You (BBC One), Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow (BBC One), and Taskmaster (Dave).

Al Murray – Gig For Victory
2022-10-21 19:30 - 21:30
As the dust settles and we emerge blinking into the dawn of a new year, the men and women of this great country will need answers. Answers that they know they need, answers to questions they never knew existed.
And when that moment comes, who better to show the way, to provide those answers, than the people’s man of the people, the Pub Landlord? Steeped in the deep and ancient barroom wisdom of countless lock ins, the Pub Landlord is there to show the way. Wherever you are, he will – within sensible travel limits and theatre booking policy – come, offering people thirsty for common sense a full pint of the good stuff.

Sean McLoughlin – So Be It
2022-10-22 08:00 - 17:00
International microstar Sean McLoughlin is back on the road with a scintillating new stand-up show.
The world may be a strange and scary place but there’s no need for the b******s to get you down. Come sit in a dark room and listen to some jokes told by “an impassioned and uniquely brilliant talent” (The List). Widely acclaimed for his hilarious and incisive stand-up, Sean has recently supported Ricky Gervais in arenas across the globe having previously opened for Bill Burr at the Royal Albert Hall. He has made multiple TV appearances, been nominated for a Chortle Award and released two extremely successful U.S. comedy albums.

Sir Bryn Terfel – Songs And Arias
2022-10-23 19:30
The Welsh bass-baritone, Sir Bryn Terfel performs an evening dedicated to the world of Songs And Arias.
A concert that brings together some of his signature roles from opera along with famous tunes from musical theatre and music-hall. Bryn will perform songs and arias he adores to sing, accompanied by Annabel Thwaite on piano and Hannah Stone on harp. The personal playlist from one of the world’s most sought-after singers will include music from Mozart to Wagner, to some sublime music from his native Wales, in an evening that will be one to remember!
The Songs And Arias tour is a wonderful chance for Sir Bryn Terfel’s fans to reconnect with one of the world’s most cherished and esteemed live performers.
“I’m delighted to be hitting the road with a UK tour of my favourite ‘Songs and Arias’ this October and bringing my wife Hannah Stone on harp and Annabel Thwaite on piano, with me on my journey. I’ve chosen a selection of my best-loved pieces from opera to musicals and Welsh songs…a bit of everything and I can’t wait to present this programme to the audiences of Scotland, England and Wales.” Sir Bryn Terfel

Upfront Comedy Slam
2022-10-23 20:00 - 22:00
A blockbuster line up to warm the autumn cockles, featuring comedy heavyweight Kane Brown, Athena Kugblenu (Athena’s Cancel Culture), award winning Ali Woods, Jay Droch (Asian Comedy Network), hosted by comedian & Teletubbie John Simmit.

NC Jazz Presents – Toni Kofi Quintet: A Tribute to Cannonball
2022-10-24 20:00 - 22:00
Alto-sax master Tony Kofi fronts this loving celebration of the jazz giant (in every sense) Julian ‘Cannnonball’ Adderley. With Andy Davies (trumpet), Alex Webb (piano), Andrew Cleyndert (bass) and Alfonso Vitale (drums) the group traces the explosive music of Cannonball from his first session as leader in 1955 through work with Miles Davis to the soul-jazz of the 1960s. The repertoire includes Adderley brothers classics like Things Are Getting Better, Work Song, Del Sasser, Sack o’Woe and many others.

Derren Brown – Showman
2022-10-25 19:30 - 21:30
The multi-award-winning master of mind control and psychological illusion, Derren Brown, is back, launching his first brand new theatre show in six years: Showman.
Derren is at his very best on stage. His one-man shows have received wide critical acclaim and more Olivier wins and nominations than any other in history!
The content of Showman remains a closely guarded secret, but if you’ve seen him before, you know you’re in for a powerhouse treat!
