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SUMMARY:Murder At Midnight
DESCRIPTION:A murder mystery like no other… \nStarring national favourites Jason Durr (Heartbeat\, Casualty)\, Susie Blake (Victoria Wood’s As Seen On TV\, Coronation Street)\, Max Bowden\, best known for his role as Ben Mitchell in EastEnders\, and Katie McGlynn (Waterloo Road\,Coronation Street\, Hollyoaks). \nA killer night out! \nFrom the writer of Murder in the Dark comes a deliciously twisted crime caper like no other. \nIt’s New Year’s Eve in a quiet corner of Kent and a killer is in the house… \nWe meet Jonny ‘The Cyclops’-the notorious gangster\, his glamorous wife\, his trigger-happy sidekick\, his mum—who’s seeing things\, her very jittery carer\, plus a vicar who’s hiding something and a nervous burglar dressed as a clown. \nThrow in a suitcase full of cash\, a stash of deadly weapons\, and one infamous unsolved murder… What could possibly go wrong? \nJoin us for a murder mystery with a difference. One house. Seven suspects and a Murder at Midnight… \nWritten by acclaimed writer Torben Betts and produced by the award-winning Original Theatre (Birdsong\, Murder In The Dark\, The Mirror Crack’d) Murder At Midnight is a gripping murder mystery filled with twists\, chilling suspense and wickedly dark humour–guaranteed to keep you guessing until the final stroke of midnight. \nCast also includes Callum Balmforth\, Peter Moreton\, Iryna Poplavska\, Bella Farr and Andy McLeod.
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/murder-at-midnight/2026-02-19/2/
LOCATION:Royal and Derngate Theatre\, 19-21 Guildhall Road\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1DP
CATEGORIES:Royal and Derngate,Theatre
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SUMMARY:The Gruffalo’s Child
DESCRIPTION:The Gruffalo said that no gruffalo should\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEver set foot in the deep dark wood… \nFollow the Gruffalo’s Child on her adventurous mission in Tall Stories’ enchanting adaptation of the much-loved picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. \nOne wild and windy night the Gruffalo’s Child ignores her father’s warnings about the Big Bad Mouse and tiptoes out into the deep dark wood. She follows snowy tracks and encounters mysterious creatures – but the Big Bad Mouse doesn’t really exist… does he? \nLet your imagination run wild with songs\, laughs and scary fun for everyone aged 3 to 103. \n \nAdapted from Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s award-winning picture book \nThe Gruffalo’s Child © Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler 2004–Macmillan Children’s Books \n\nAccess Enhanced Performance \nRelaxed Performance\nThe performance on Sat 7 February 10.30am will be Relaxed. \nAudio Described & Touch Tour\nThe performance on Sun 8 February 1.30pm will be Audio Described. (Touch Tour begins at 12.30pm) This performance will be described by Talking Theatre. \nPlease click here for Access Performance Information \n\nEDUCATIONAL RATE \n£12 with 1 free ticket for every 10\n \nClick here to find out more about how to make a group booking at the above prices.
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/the-gruffalos-child/2026-02-20/
LOCATION:Royal and Derngate Theatre\, 19-21 Guildhall Road\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1DP
CATEGORIES:Royal and Derngate,Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260220T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260220T193000
DTSTAMP:20260405T004707
CREATED:20260105T162858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T162858Z
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SUMMARY:Murder At Midnight
DESCRIPTION:A murder mystery like no other… \nStarring national favourites Jason Durr (Heartbeat\, Casualty)\, Susie Blake (Victoria Wood’s As Seen On TV\, Coronation Street)\, Max Bowden\, best known for his role as Ben Mitchell in EastEnders\, and Katie McGlynn (Waterloo Road\,Coronation Street\, Hollyoaks). \nA killer night out! \nFrom the writer of Murder in the Dark comes a deliciously twisted crime caper like no other. \nIt’s New Year’s Eve in a quiet corner of Kent and a killer is in the house… \nWe meet Jonny ‘The Cyclops’-the notorious gangster\, his glamorous wife\, his trigger-happy sidekick\, his mum—who’s seeing things\, her very jittery carer\, plus a vicar who’s hiding something and a nervous burglar dressed as a clown. \nThrow in a suitcase full of cash\, a stash of deadly weapons\, and one infamous unsolved murder… What could possibly go wrong? \nJoin us for a murder mystery with a difference. One house. Seven suspects and a Murder at Midnight… \nWritten by acclaimed writer Torben Betts and produced by the award-winning Original Theatre (Birdsong\, Murder In The Dark\, The Mirror Crack’d) Murder At Midnight is a gripping murder mystery filled with twists\, chilling suspense and wickedly dark humour–guaranteed to keep you guessing until the final stroke of midnight. \nCast also includes Callum Balmforth\, Peter Moreton\, Iryna Poplavska\, Bella Farr and Andy McLeod.
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/murder-at-midnight/2026-02-20/
LOCATION:Royal and Derngate Theatre\, 19-21 Guildhall Road\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1DP
CATEGORIES:Royal and Derngate,Theatre
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ORGANIZER;CN="Royal and Derngate":MAILTO:BoxOffice@royalandderngate.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260221T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260221T103000
DTSTAMP:20260405T004707
CREATED:20260105T155031Z
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SUMMARY:The Gruffalo’s Child
DESCRIPTION:The Gruffalo said that no gruffalo should\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEver set foot in the deep dark wood… \nFollow the Gruffalo’s Child on her adventurous mission in Tall Stories’ enchanting adaptation of the much-loved picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. \nOne wild and windy night the Gruffalo’s Child ignores her father’s warnings about the Big Bad Mouse and tiptoes out into the deep dark wood. She follows snowy tracks and encounters mysterious creatures – but the Big Bad Mouse doesn’t really exist… does he? \nLet your imagination run wild with songs\, laughs and scary fun for everyone aged 3 to 103. \n \nAdapted from Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s award-winning picture book \nThe Gruffalo’s Child © Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler 2004–Macmillan Children’s Books \n\nAccess Enhanced Performance \nRelaxed Performance\nThe performance on Sat 7 February 10.30am will be Relaxed. \nAudio Described & Touch Tour\nThe performance on Sun 8 February 1.30pm will be Audio Described. (Touch Tour begins at 12.30pm) This performance will be described by Talking Theatre. \nPlease click here for Access Performance Information \n\nEDUCATIONAL RATE \n£12 with 1 free ticket for every 10\n \nClick here to find out more about how to make a group booking at the above prices.
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/the-gruffalos-child/2026-02-21/
LOCATION:Royal and Derngate Theatre\, 19-21 Guildhall Road\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1DP
CATEGORIES:Royal and Derngate,Theatre
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ORGANIZER;CN="Royal and Derngate":MAILTO:BoxOffice@royalandderngate.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260221T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260221T193000
DTSTAMP:20260405T004707
CREATED:20260105T162858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T162858Z
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SUMMARY:Murder At Midnight
DESCRIPTION:A murder mystery like no other… \nStarring national favourites Jason Durr (Heartbeat\, Casualty)\, Susie Blake (Victoria Wood’s As Seen On TV\, Coronation Street)\, Max Bowden\, best known for his role as Ben Mitchell in EastEnders\, and Katie McGlynn (Waterloo Road\,Coronation Street\, Hollyoaks). \nA killer night out! \nFrom the writer of Murder in the Dark comes a deliciously twisted crime caper like no other. \nIt’s New Year’s Eve in a quiet corner of Kent and a killer is in the house… \nWe meet Jonny ‘The Cyclops’-the notorious gangster\, his glamorous wife\, his trigger-happy sidekick\, his mum—who’s seeing things\, her very jittery carer\, plus a vicar who’s hiding something and a nervous burglar dressed as a clown. \nThrow in a suitcase full of cash\, a stash of deadly weapons\, and one infamous unsolved murder… What could possibly go wrong? \nJoin us for a murder mystery with a difference. One house. Seven suspects and a Murder at Midnight… \nWritten by acclaimed writer Torben Betts and produced by the award-winning Original Theatre (Birdsong\, Murder In The Dark\, The Mirror Crack’d) Murder At Midnight is a gripping murder mystery filled with twists\, chilling suspense and wickedly dark humour–guaranteed to keep you guessing until the final stroke of midnight. \nCast also includes Callum Balmforth\, Peter Moreton\, Iryna Poplavska\, Bella Farr and Andy McLeod.
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/murder-at-midnight/2026-02-21/
LOCATION:Royal and Derngate Theatre\, 19-21 Guildhall Road\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1DP
CATEGORIES:Royal and Derngate,Theatre
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ORGANIZER;CN="Royal and Derngate":MAILTO:BoxOffice@royalandderngate.co.uk
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SUMMARY:Russell Hicks: This Time It’s Personal
DESCRIPTION:American stand up comedian Russell Hicks is back on tour. It’s been a big year for Russell. He’s appeared in multiple feature films including Edgar Wright’s The Running Man (2025). You also may have seen his phenomenally successful ‘Dear Diary’ series on Instagram\, which has gained millions of views. Last year’s show was about his life in the UK. This year is about…him. He’s back. And this time…It’s personal. \n(As seen on ITV\, BBC\, Channel 4\, Prime Video\, and Paramount Pictures. 2x Leicester Festival Best Show Nominee and Winner of the 2024 Prague Fringe Festival)
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/russell-hicks-this-time-its-personal/
LOCATION:Royal and Derngate Theatre\, 19-21 Guildhall Road\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1DP
CATEGORIES:Royal and Derngate,Theatre
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ORGANIZER;CN="Royal and Derngate":MAILTO:BoxOffice@royalandderngate.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260222T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260222T103000
DTSTAMP:20260405T004707
CREATED:20260105T155031Z
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SUMMARY:The Gruffalo’s Child
DESCRIPTION:The Gruffalo said that no gruffalo should\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEver set foot in the deep dark wood… \nFollow the Gruffalo’s Child on her adventurous mission in Tall Stories’ enchanting adaptation of the much-loved picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. \nOne wild and windy night the Gruffalo’s Child ignores her father’s warnings about the Big Bad Mouse and tiptoes out into the deep dark wood. She follows snowy tracks and encounters mysterious creatures – but the Big Bad Mouse doesn’t really exist… does he? \nLet your imagination run wild with songs\, laughs and scary fun for everyone aged 3 to 103. \n \nAdapted from Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s award-winning picture book \nThe Gruffalo’s Child © Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler 2004–Macmillan Children’s Books \n\nAccess Enhanced Performance \nRelaxed Performance\nThe performance on Sat 7 February 10.30am will be Relaxed. \nAudio Described & Touch Tour\nThe performance on Sun 8 February 1.30pm will be Audio Described. (Touch Tour begins at 12.30pm) This performance will be described by Talking Theatre. \nPlease click here for Access Performance Information \n\nEDUCATIONAL RATE \n£12 with 1 free ticket for every 10\n \nClick here to find out more about how to make a group booking at the above prices.
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/the-gruffalos-child/2026-02-22/
LOCATION:Royal and Derngate Theatre\, 19-21 Guildhall Road\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1DP
CATEGORIES:Royal and Derngate,Theatre
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ORGANIZER;CN="Royal and Derngate":MAILTO:BoxOffice@royalandderngate.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260222T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260222T193000
DTSTAMP:20260405T004707
CREATED:20260121T165204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T165204Z
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SUMMARY:Emmanuel Sonubi: Life After Near Death
DESCRIPTION:Edinburgh Comedy Award Best Newcomer nominee and Best Show nominee\, Emmanuel Sonubi is back on tour after sold-out performances at the Edinburgh Fringe\, his European Tour\, and his hit New York Soho Theatre run. Emmanuel’s hilarious and heartfelt show explores his life after surviving heart failure\, facing the cause of the trauma\, and the strange and funny ways we all find to keep going when life gets hard. It’s about turning life’s toughest moments into comedy gold\, finding the laughs in survival and the punchlines in perseverance. \nOne of the UK’s most in-demand comedians\, Sonubi is a powerhouse on stage\, delivering unstoppable energy\, razor-sharp wit\, and stories that hit hard as he can and still land even harder. Come and see for yourself… (and bring your glasses) \n “Big laughs\, engaging tales\, you’re seduced by the easy authority of his storytelling” \nThe Guardian
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/emmanuel-sonubi-life-after-near-death/
LOCATION:Royal and Derngate Theatre\, 19-21 Guildhall Road\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1DP
CATEGORIES:Comedy Night,Royal and Derngate,Theatre
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ORGANIZER;CN="Royal and Derngate":MAILTO:BoxOffice@royalandderngate.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260223T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260223T193000
DTSTAMP:20260405T004707
CREATED:20260105T162858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T162858Z
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SUMMARY:Murder At Midnight
DESCRIPTION:A murder mystery like no other… \nStarring national favourites Jason Durr (Heartbeat\, Casualty)\, Susie Blake (Victoria Wood’s As Seen On TV\, Coronation Street)\, Max Bowden\, best known for his role as Ben Mitchell in EastEnders\, and Katie McGlynn (Waterloo Road\,Coronation Street\, Hollyoaks). \nA killer night out! \nFrom the writer of Murder in the Dark comes a deliciously twisted crime caper like no other. \nIt’s New Year’s Eve in a quiet corner of Kent and a killer is in the house… \nWe meet Jonny ‘The Cyclops’-the notorious gangster\, his glamorous wife\, his trigger-happy sidekick\, his mum—who’s seeing things\, her very jittery carer\, plus a vicar who’s hiding something and a nervous burglar dressed as a clown. \nThrow in a suitcase full of cash\, a stash of deadly weapons\, and one infamous unsolved murder… What could possibly go wrong? \nJoin us for a murder mystery with a difference. One house. Seven suspects and a Murder at Midnight… \nWritten by acclaimed writer Torben Betts and produced by the award-winning Original Theatre (Birdsong\, Murder In The Dark\, The Mirror Crack’d) Murder At Midnight is a gripping murder mystery filled with twists\, chilling suspense and wickedly dark humour–guaranteed to keep you guessing until the final stroke of midnight. \nCast also includes Callum Balmforth\, Peter Moreton\, Iryna Poplavska\, Bella Farr and Andy McLeod.
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/murder-at-midnight/2026-02-23/
LOCATION:Royal and Derngate Theatre\, 19-21 Guildhall Road\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1DP
CATEGORIES:Royal and Derngate,Theatre
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ORGANIZER;CN="Royal and Derngate":MAILTO:BoxOffice@royalandderngate.co.uk
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260224T190000
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SUMMARY:Top Gs Like Me
DESCRIPTION:A new comedy\, set in Northampton\, about growing up online. \nFULL CAST ANNOUNCED! \nAidan’s lost. His best mate’s starting uni\, his mum can’t get out of bed\, and his new side hustle has questionable legality. Meanwhile\, he’s stacking shelves at the supermarket wondering if this is all he’s cut out for. He’s got hobbies – hanging out at the skate park and doom scrolling his days away. \nAs he’s lapping up the algorithm ‘Hugo Bang’ appears with the promise to help Aidan become the alpha he was born to be. \nWill Hugo Bang help Aidan get his life back on track\, or will he lead Aidan to a darker\, more dangerous place? \nDirected by Jesse Jones\, this brand-new play by local playwright Samson Hawkins (author of Stratford East’s critically acclaimed Village Idiot) crackles with dry humour and a modern-day wit. \nTransforming the Derngate auditorium into a skatepark\, this Made In Northampton production dives headfirst into the influence of online culture\, the pull of toxic masculinity\, and the search for identity in the digital age. \nTop Gs Like Me was developed with the support of the National Theatre’s Generate programme. \nInitially developed through the Royal & Derngate Generate programme in partnership with Andy Routledge.
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/top-gs-like-me/2026-02-24/
LOCATION:Royal and Derngate Theatre\, 19-21 Guildhall Road\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1DP
CATEGORIES:Royal and Derngate,Theatre
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ORGANIZER;CN="Royal and Derngate":MAILTO:BoxOffice@royalandderngate.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260224T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260224T193000
DTSTAMP:20260405T004707
CREATED:20260105T162858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T162858Z
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SUMMARY:Murder At Midnight
DESCRIPTION:A murder mystery like no other… \nStarring national favourites Jason Durr (Heartbeat\, Casualty)\, Susie Blake (Victoria Wood’s As Seen On TV\, Coronation Street)\, Max Bowden\, best known for his role as Ben Mitchell in EastEnders\, and Katie McGlynn (Waterloo Road\,Coronation Street\, Hollyoaks). \nA killer night out! \nFrom the writer of Murder in the Dark comes a deliciously twisted crime caper like no other. \nIt’s New Year’s Eve in a quiet corner of Kent and a killer is in the house… \nWe meet Jonny ‘The Cyclops’-the notorious gangster\, his glamorous wife\, his trigger-happy sidekick\, his mum—who’s seeing things\, her very jittery carer\, plus a vicar who’s hiding something and a nervous burglar dressed as a clown. \nThrow in a suitcase full of cash\, a stash of deadly weapons\, and one infamous unsolved murder… What could possibly go wrong? \nJoin us for a murder mystery with a difference. One house. Seven suspects and a Murder at Midnight… \nWritten by acclaimed writer Torben Betts and produced by the award-winning Original Theatre (Birdsong\, Murder In The Dark\, The Mirror Crack’d) Murder At Midnight is a gripping murder mystery filled with twists\, chilling suspense and wickedly dark humour–guaranteed to keep you guessing until the final stroke of midnight. \nCast also includes Callum Balmforth\, Peter Moreton\, Iryna Poplavska\, Bella Farr and Andy McLeod.
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/murder-at-midnight/2026-02-24/
LOCATION:Royal and Derngate Theatre\, 19-21 Guildhall Road\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1DP
CATEGORIES:Royal and Derngate,Theatre
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ORGANIZER;CN="Royal and Derngate":MAILTO:BoxOffice@royalandderngate.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260225T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260225T193000
DTSTAMP:20260405T004707
CREATED:20260105T162858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T162858Z
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SUMMARY:Murder At Midnight
DESCRIPTION:A murder mystery like no other… \nStarring national favourites Jason Durr (Heartbeat\, Casualty)\, Susie Blake (Victoria Wood’s As Seen On TV\, Coronation Street)\, Max Bowden\, best known for his role as Ben Mitchell in EastEnders\, and Katie McGlynn (Waterloo Road\,Coronation Street\, Hollyoaks). \nA killer night out! \nFrom the writer of Murder in the Dark comes a deliciously twisted crime caper like no other. \nIt’s New Year’s Eve in a quiet corner of Kent and a killer is in the house… \nWe meet Jonny ‘The Cyclops’-the notorious gangster\, his glamorous wife\, his trigger-happy sidekick\, his mum—who’s seeing things\, her very jittery carer\, plus a vicar who’s hiding something and a nervous burglar dressed as a clown. \nThrow in a suitcase full of cash\, a stash of deadly weapons\, and one infamous unsolved murder… What could possibly go wrong? \nJoin us for a murder mystery with a difference. One house. Seven suspects and a Murder at Midnight… \nWritten by acclaimed writer Torben Betts and produced by the award-winning Original Theatre (Birdsong\, Murder In The Dark\, The Mirror Crack’d) Murder At Midnight is a gripping murder mystery filled with twists\, chilling suspense and wickedly dark humour–guaranteed to keep you guessing until the final stroke of midnight. \nCast also includes Callum Balmforth\, Peter Moreton\, Iryna Poplavska\, Bella Farr and Andy McLeod.
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/murder-at-midnight/2026-02-25/
LOCATION:Royal and Derngate Theatre\, 19-21 Guildhall Road\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1DP
CATEGORIES:Royal and Derngate,Theatre
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ORGANIZER;CN="Royal and Derngate":MAILTO:BoxOffice@royalandderngate.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260226T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260226T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T004707
CREATED:20260121T165711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T165711Z
UID:133956-1772132400-1772132400@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk
SUMMARY:Top Gs Like Me
DESCRIPTION:A new comedy\, set in Northampton\, about growing up online. \nFULL CAST ANNOUNCED! \nAidan’s lost. His best mate’s starting uni\, his mum can’t get out of bed\, and his new side hustle has questionable legality. Meanwhile\, he’s stacking shelves at the supermarket wondering if this is all he’s cut out for. He’s got hobbies – hanging out at the skate park and doom scrolling his days away. \nAs he’s lapping up the algorithm ‘Hugo Bang’ appears with the promise to help Aidan become the alpha he was born to be. \nWill Hugo Bang help Aidan get his life back on track\, or will he lead Aidan to a darker\, more dangerous place? \nDirected by Jesse Jones\, this brand-new play by local playwright Samson Hawkins (author of Stratford East’s critically acclaimed Village Idiot) crackles with dry humour and a modern-day wit. \nTransforming the Derngate auditorium into a skatepark\, this Made In Northampton production dives headfirst into the influence of online culture\, the pull of toxic masculinity\, and the search for identity in the digital age. \nTop Gs Like Me was developed with the support of the National Theatre’s Generate programme. \nInitially developed through the Royal & Derngate Generate programme in partnership with Andy Routledge.
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/top-gs-like-me/2026-02-26/
LOCATION:Royal and Derngate Theatre\, 19-21 Guildhall Road\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1DP
CATEGORIES:Royal and Derngate,Theatre
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/topGs_website2340x978-1170x476-1.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Royal and Derngate":MAILTO:BoxOffice@royalandderngate.co.uk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260226T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260226T193000
DTSTAMP:20260405T004707
CREATED:20260105T162858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T162858Z
UID:133636-1772134200-1772134200@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk
SUMMARY:Murder At Midnight
DESCRIPTION:A murder mystery like no other… \nStarring national favourites Jason Durr (Heartbeat\, Casualty)\, Susie Blake (Victoria Wood’s As Seen On TV\, Coronation Street)\, Max Bowden\, best known for his role as Ben Mitchell in EastEnders\, and Katie McGlynn (Waterloo Road\,Coronation Street\, Hollyoaks). \nA killer night out! \nFrom the writer of Murder in the Dark comes a deliciously twisted crime caper like no other. \nIt’s New Year’s Eve in a quiet corner of Kent and a killer is in the house… \nWe meet Jonny ‘The Cyclops’-the notorious gangster\, his glamorous wife\, his trigger-happy sidekick\, his mum—who’s seeing things\, her very jittery carer\, plus a vicar who’s hiding something and a nervous burglar dressed as a clown. \nThrow in a suitcase full of cash\, a stash of deadly weapons\, and one infamous unsolved murder… What could possibly go wrong? \nJoin us for a murder mystery with a difference. One house. Seven suspects and a Murder at Midnight… \nWritten by acclaimed writer Torben Betts and produced by the award-winning Original Theatre (Birdsong\, Murder In The Dark\, The Mirror Crack’d) Murder At Midnight is a gripping murder mystery filled with twists\, chilling suspense and wickedly dark humour–guaranteed to keep you guessing until the final stroke of midnight. \nCast also includes Callum Balmforth\, Peter Moreton\, Iryna Poplavska\, Bella Farr and Andy McLeod.
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/murder-at-midnight/2026-02-26/
LOCATION:Royal and Derngate Theatre\, 19-21 Guildhall Road\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1DP
CATEGORIES:Royal and Derngate,Theatre
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Murder-at-Midnight_2340-x-978-1170x476-1.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Royal and Derngate":MAILTO:BoxOffice@royalandderngate.co.uk
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260226T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260226T193000
DTSTAMP:20260405T004707
CREATED:20260121T165919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T165919Z
UID:133965-1772134200-1772134200@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk
SUMMARY:The Rise & Fall of Little Voice
DESCRIPTION:White Cobra Theatricals proudly presents The Rise and Fall of Little Voice\, Jim Cartwright’s Olivier Award-winning modern classic.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShy and reclusive LV spends her days locked away in her bedroom\, finding solace in her father’s old records. But when she opens her mouth to sing\, something extraordinary happens: the powerful voices of countless divas pour out. \nWhen a sleazy talent scout hears her gift however\, LV is thrust into a spotlight she never asked for\, much to the annoyance of her brash\, larger-than-life mother. \nAs dreams clash with desperation\, Little Voice must find the courage to speak—and sing—for herself. \nFunny\, raw and heartbreakingly human! Don’t miss this bittersweet tale that celebrates the magic of music and the fight to be heard. \nThis amateur production of “The Rise and Fall of Little Voice” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals Ltd. On behalf of Samuel French Ltd. www.concordtheatricals.co.uk
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/the-rise-fall-of-little-voice/2026-02-26/
LOCATION:Royal and Derngate Theatre\, 19-21 Guildhall Road\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1DP
CATEGORIES:Royal and Derngate,Theatre
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/The-Rise-Fall-of-Little-Voice-Website-1170x476-1.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Royal and Derngate":MAILTO:BoxOffice@royalandderngate.co.uk
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260227T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260227T103000
DTSTAMP:20260405T004707
CREATED:20260105T155031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T155031Z
UID:133576-1772188200-1772188200@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk
SUMMARY:The Gruffalo’s Child
DESCRIPTION:The Gruffalo said that no gruffalo should\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEver set foot in the deep dark wood… \nFollow the Gruffalo’s Child on her adventurous mission in Tall Stories’ enchanting adaptation of the much-loved picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. \nOne wild and windy night the Gruffalo’s Child ignores her father’s warnings about the Big Bad Mouse and tiptoes out into the deep dark wood. She follows snowy tracks and encounters mysterious creatures – but the Big Bad Mouse doesn’t really exist… does he? \nLet your imagination run wild with songs\, laughs and scary fun for everyone aged 3 to 103. \n \nAdapted from Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s award-winning picture book \nThe Gruffalo’s Child © Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler 2004–Macmillan Children’s Books \n\nAccess Enhanced Performance \nRelaxed Performance\nThe performance on Sat 7 February 10.30am will be Relaxed. \nAudio Described & Touch Tour\nThe performance on Sun 8 February 1.30pm will be Audio Described. (Touch Tour begins at 12.30pm) This performance will be described by Talking Theatre. \nPlease click here for Access Performance Information \n\nEDUCATIONAL RATE \n£12 with 1 free ticket for every 10\n \nClick here to find out more about how to make a group booking at the above prices.
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/the-gruffalos-child/2026-02-27/
LOCATION:Royal and Derngate Theatre\, 19-21 Guildhall Road\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1DP
CATEGORIES:Royal and Derngate,Theatre
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Gruffalos-Child-Website-1170x476-1.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Royal and Derngate":MAILTO:BoxOffice@royalandderngate.co.uk
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260227T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260227T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T004707
CREATED:20260121T165711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T165711Z
UID:133957-1772218800-1772218800@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk
SUMMARY:Top Gs Like Me
DESCRIPTION:A new comedy\, set in Northampton\, about growing up online. \nFULL CAST ANNOUNCED! \nAidan’s lost. His best mate’s starting uni\, his mum can’t get out of bed\, and his new side hustle has questionable legality. Meanwhile\, he’s stacking shelves at the supermarket wondering if this is all he’s cut out for. He’s got hobbies – hanging out at the skate park and doom scrolling his days away. \nAs he’s lapping up the algorithm ‘Hugo Bang’ appears with the promise to help Aidan become the alpha he was born to be. \nWill Hugo Bang help Aidan get his life back on track\, or will he lead Aidan to a darker\, more dangerous place? \nDirected by Jesse Jones\, this brand-new play by local playwright Samson Hawkins (author of Stratford East’s critically acclaimed Village Idiot) crackles with dry humour and a modern-day wit. \nTransforming the Derngate auditorium into a skatepark\, this Made In Northampton production dives headfirst into the influence of online culture\, the pull of toxic masculinity\, and the search for identity in the digital age. \nTop Gs Like Me was developed with the support of the National Theatre’s Generate programme. \nInitially developed through the Royal & Derngate Generate programme in partnership with Andy Routledge.
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/top-gs-like-me/2026-02-27/
LOCATION:Royal and Derngate Theatre\, 19-21 Guildhall Road\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1DP
CATEGORIES:Royal and Derngate,Theatre
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/topGs_website2340x978-1170x476-1.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Royal and Derngate":MAILTO:BoxOffice@royalandderngate.co.uk
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260227T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260227T193000
DTSTAMP:20260405T004707
CREATED:20260105T162858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T162858Z
UID:133637-1772220600-1772220600@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk
SUMMARY:Murder At Midnight
DESCRIPTION:A murder mystery like no other… \nStarring national favourites Jason Durr (Heartbeat\, Casualty)\, Susie Blake (Victoria Wood’s As Seen On TV\, Coronation Street)\, Max Bowden\, best known for his role as Ben Mitchell in EastEnders\, and Katie McGlynn (Waterloo Road\,Coronation Street\, Hollyoaks). \nA killer night out! \nFrom the writer of Murder in the Dark comes a deliciously twisted crime caper like no other. \nIt’s New Year’s Eve in a quiet corner of Kent and a killer is in the house… \nWe meet Jonny ‘The Cyclops’-the notorious gangster\, his glamorous wife\, his trigger-happy sidekick\, his mum—who’s seeing things\, her very jittery carer\, plus a vicar who’s hiding something and a nervous burglar dressed as a clown. \nThrow in a suitcase full of cash\, a stash of deadly weapons\, and one infamous unsolved murder… What could possibly go wrong? \nJoin us for a murder mystery with a difference. One house. Seven suspects and a Murder at Midnight… \nWritten by acclaimed writer Torben Betts and produced by the award-winning Original Theatre (Birdsong\, Murder In The Dark\, The Mirror Crack’d) Murder At Midnight is a gripping murder mystery filled with twists\, chilling suspense and wickedly dark humour–guaranteed to keep you guessing until the final stroke of midnight. \nCast also includes Callum Balmforth\, Peter Moreton\, Iryna Poplavska\, Bella Farr and Andy McLeod.
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/murder-at-midnight/2026-02-27/
LOCATION:Royal and Derngate Theatre\, 19-21 Guildhall Road\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1DP
CATEGORIES:Royal and Derngate,Theatre
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Murder-at-Midnight_2340-x-978-1170x476-1.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Royal and Derngate":MAILTO:BoxOffice@royalandderngate.co.uk
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260227T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260227T193000
DTSTAMP:20260405T004707
CREATED:20260121T165919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T165919Z
UID:133968-1772220600-1772220600@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk
SUMMARY:The Rise & Fall of Little Voice
DESCRIPTION:White Cobra Theatricals proudly presents The Rise and Fall of Little Voice\, Jim Cartwright’s Olivier Award-winning modern classic.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShy and reclusive LV spends her days locked away in her bedroom\, finding solace in her father’s old records. But when she opens her mouth to sing\, something extraordinary happens: the powerful voices of countless divas pour out. \nWhen a sleazy talent scout hears her gift however\, LV is thrust into a spotlight she never asked for\, much to the annoyance of her brash\, larger-than-life mother. \nAs dreams clash with desperation\, Little Voice must find the courage to speak—and sing—for herself. \nFunny\, raw and heartbreakingly human! Don’t miss this bittersweet tale that celebrates the magic of music and the fight to be heard. \nThis amateur production of “The Rise and Fall of Little Voice” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals Ltd. On behalf of Samuel French Ltd. www.concordtheatricals.co.uk
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/the-rise-fall-of-little-voice/2026-02-27/
LOCATION:Royal and Derngate Theatre\, 19-21 Guildhall Road\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1DP
CATEGORIES:Royal and Derngate,Theatre
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/The-Rise-Fall-of-Little-Voice-Website-1170x476-1.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Royal and Derngate":MAILTO:BoxOffice@royalandderngate.co.uk
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260228T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260228T103000
DTSTAMP:20260405T004707
CREATED:20260105T155031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T155031Z
UID:133577-1772274600-1772274600@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk
SUMMARY:The Gruffalo’s Child
DESCRIPTION:The Gruffalo said that no gruffalo should\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEver set foot in the deep dark wood… \nFollow the Gruffalo’s Child on her adventurous mission in Tall Stories’ enchanting adaptation of the much-loved picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. \nOne wild and windy night the Gruffalo’s Child ignores her father’s warnings about the Big Bad Mouse and tiptoes out into the deep dark wood. She follows snowy tracks and encounters mysterious creatures – but the Big Bad Mouse doesn’t really exist… does he? \nLet your imagination run wild with songs\, laughs and scary fun for everyone aged 3 to 103. \n \nAdapted from Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s award-winning picture book \nThe Gruffalo’s Child © Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler 2004–Macmillan Children’s Books \n\nAccess Enhanced Performance \nRelaxed Performance\nThe performance on Sat 7 February 10.30am will be Relaxed. \nAudio Described & Touch Tour\nThe performance on Sun 8 February 1.30pm will be Audio Described. (Touch Tour begins at 12.30pm) This performance will be described by Talking Theatre. \nPlease click here for Access Performance Information \n\nEDUCATIONAL RATE \n£12 with 1 free ticket for every 10\n \nClick here to find out more about how to make a group booking at the above prices.
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/the-gruffalos-child/2026-02-28/
LOCATION:Royal and Derngate Theatre\, 19-21 Guildhall Road\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1DP
CATEGORIES:Royal and Derngate,Theatre
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Gruffalos-Child-Website-1170x476-1.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Royal and Derngate":MAILTO:BoxOffice@royalandderngate.co.uk
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260228T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260228T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T004707
CREATED:20260121T165711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T165711Z
UID:133959-1772305200-1772305200@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk
SUMMARY:Top Gs Like Me
DESCRIPTION:A new comedy\, set in Northampton\, about growing up online. \nFULL CAST ANNOUNCED! \nAidan’s lost. His best mate’s starting uni\, his mum can’t get out of bed\, and his new side hustle has questionable legality. Meanwhile\, he’s stacking shelves at the supermarket wondering if this is all he’s cut out for. He’s got hobbies – hanging out at the skate park and doom scrolling his days away. \nAs he’s lapping up the algorithm ‘Hugo Bang’ appears with the promise to help Aidan become the alpha he was born to be. \nWill Hugo Bang help Aidan get his life back on track\, or will he lead Aidan to a darker\, more dangerous place? \nDirected by Jesse Jones\, this brand-new play by local playwright Samson Hawkins (author of Stratford East’s critically acclaimed Village Idiot) crackles with dry humour and a modern-day wit. \nTransforming the Derngate auditorium into a skatepark\, this Made In Northampton production dives headfirst into the influence of online culture\, the pull of toxic masculinity\, and the search for identity in the digital age. \nTop Gs Like Me was developed with the support of the National Theatre’s Generate programme. \nInitially developed through the Royal & Derngate Generate programme in partnership with Andy Routledge.
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/top-gs-like-me/2026-02-28/2/
LOCATION:Royal and Derngate Theatre\, 19-21 Guildhall Road\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1DP
CATEGORIES:Royal and Derngate,Theatre
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/topGs_website2340x978-1170x476-1.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Royal and Derngate":MAILTO:BoxOffice@royalandderngate.co.uk
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260228T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260228T193000
DTSTAMP:20260405T004707
CREATED:20260105T162858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T162858Z
UID:133638-1772307000-1772307000@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk
SUMMARY:Murder At Midnight
DESCRIPTION:A murder mystery like no other… \nStarring national favourites Jason Durr (Heartbeat\, Casualty)\, Susie Blake (Victoria Wood’s As Seen On TV\, Coronation Street)\, Max Bowden\, best known for his role as Ben Mitchell in EastEnders\, and Katie McGlynn (Waterloo Road\,Coronation Street\, Hollyoaks). \nA killer night out! \nFrom the writer of Murder in the Dark comes a deliciously twisted crime caper like no other. \nIt’s New Year’s Eve in a quiet corner of Kent and a killer is in the house… \nWe meet Jonny ‘The Cyclops’-the notorious gangster\, his glamorous wife\, his trigger-happy sidekick\, his mum—who’s seeing things\, her very jittery carer\, plus a vicar who’s hiding something and a nervous burglar dressed as a clown. \nThrow in a suitcase full of cash\, a stash of deadly weapons\, and one infamous unsolved murder… What could possibly go wrong? \nJoin us for a murder mystery with a difference. One house. Seven suspects and a Murder at Midnight… \nWritten by acclaimed writer Torben Betts and produced by the award-winning Original Theatre (Birdsong\, Murder In The Dark\, The Mirror Crack’d) Murder At Midnight is a gripping murder mystery filled with twists\, chilling suspense and wickedly dark humour–guaranteed to keep you guessing until the final stroke of midnight. \nCast also includes Callum Balmforth\, Peter Moreton\, Iryna Poplavska\, Bella Farr and Andy McLeod.
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/murder-at-midnight/2026-02-28/
LOCATION:Royal and Derngate Theatre\, 19-21 Guildhall Road\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1DP
CATEGORIES:Royal and Derngate,Theatre
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Murder-at-Midnight_2340-x-978-1170x476-1.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Royal and Derngate":MAILTO:BoxOffice@royalandderngate.co.uk
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260228T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260228T193000
DTSTAMP:20260405T004707
CREATED:20260121T165919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T165919Z
UID:133970-1772307000-1772307000@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk
SUMMARY:The Rise & Fall of Little Voice
DESCRIPTION:White Cobra Theatricals proudly presents The Rise and Fall of Little Voice\, Jim Cartwright’s Olivier Award-winning modern classic.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShy and reclusive LV spends her days locked away in her bedroom\, finding solace in her father’s old records. But when she opens her mouth to sing\, something extraordinary happens: the powerful voices of countless divas pour out. \nWhen a sleazy talent scout hears her gift however\, LV is thrust into a spotlight she never asked for\, much to the annoyance of her brash\, larger-than-life mother. \nAs dreams clash with desperation\, Little Voice must find the courage to speak—and sing—for herself. \nFunny\, raw and heartbreakingly human! Don’t miss this bittersweet tale that celebrates the magic of music and the fight to be heard. \nThis amateur production of “The Rise and Fall of Little Voice” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals Ltd. On behalf of Samuel French Ltd. www.concordtheatricals.co.uk
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/the-rise-fall-of-little-voice/2026-02-28/2/
LOCATION:Royal and Derngate Theatre\, 19-21 Guildhall Road\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1DP
CATEGORIES:Royal and Derngate,Theatre
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/The-Rise-Fall-of-Little-Voice-Website-1170x476-1.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Royal and Derngate":MAILTO:BoxOffice@royalandderngate.co.uk
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260228T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260228T193000
DTSTAMP:20260405T004707
CREATED:20260121T170031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T170031Z
UID:133971-1772307000-1772307000@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk
SUMMARY:Chloe Petts
DESCRIPTION:Following three sell-out shows\, Chloe Petts (Live At The Apollo\, Have I Got News for You) returns with a brand-new tour\, and she’s delving where she’s never delved before: this is a show about sex. The problem is that she blushes every time she says that word. Expect routines about Page 3\, lad culture and most importantly\, big\, fat naturals. \n★★★★★ “Hilarious… this is certainly comedy that packs a punch.” The i \n★★★★ “One of our most compelling young comics” The Guardian
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/chloe-petts/
LOCATION:Royal and Derngate Theatre\, 19-21 Guildhall Road\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1DP
CATEGORIES:Comedy Night,Royal and Derngate,Theatre
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Chloe-Petts-Royal-Derngate-Northampton_ebsite-1170x476-1.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Royal and Derngate":MAILTO:BoxOffice@royalandderngate.co.uk
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260301T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260301T103000
DTSTAMP:20260405T004707
CREATED:20260105T155031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T155031Z
UID:133578-1772361000-1772361000@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk
SUMMARY:The Gruffalo’s Child
DESCRIPTION:The Gruffalo said that no gruffalo should\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEver set foot in the deep dark wood… \nFollow the Gruffalo’s Child on her adventurous mission in Tall Stories’ enchanting adaptation of the much-loved picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. \nOne wild and windy night the Gruffalo’s Child ignores her father’s warnings about the Big Bad Mouse and tiptoes out into the deep dark wood. She follows snowy tracks and encounters mysterious creatures – but the Big Bad Mouse doesn’t really exist… does he? \nLet your imagination run wild with songs\, laughs and scary fun for everyone aged 3 to 103. \n \nAdapted from Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s award-winning picture book \nThe Gruffalo’s Child © Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler 2004–Macmillan Children’s Books \n\nAccess Enhanced Performance \nRelaxed Performance\nThe performance on Sat 7 February 10.30am will be Relaxed. \nAudio Described & Touch Tour\nThe performance on Sun 8 February 1.30pm will be Audio Described. (Touch Tour begins at 12.30pm) This performance will be described by Talking Theatre. \nPlease click here for Access Performance Information \n\nEDUCATIONAL RATE \n£12 with 1 free ticket for every 10\n \nClick here to find out more about how to make a group booking at the above prices.
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/the-gruffalos-child/2026-03-01/
LOCATION:Royal and Derngate Theatre\, 19-21 Guildhall Road\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1DP
CATEGORIES:Royal and Derngate,Theatre
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Gruffalos-Child-Website-1170x476-1.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Royal and Derngate":MAILTO:BoxOffice@royalandderngate.co.uk
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260302T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260302T193000
DTSTAMP:20260405T004707
CREATED:20260105T162858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T162858Z
UID:133639-1772479800-1772479800@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk
SUMMARY:Murder At Midnight
DESCRIPTION:A murder mystery like no other… \nStarring national favourites Jason Durr (Heartbeat\, Casualty)\, Susie Blake (Victoria Wood’s As Seen On TV\, Coronation Street)\, Max Bowden\, best known for his role as Ben Mitchell in EastEnders\, and Katie McGlynn (Waterloo Road\,Coronation Street\, Hollyoaks). \nA killer night out! \nFrom the writer of Murder in the Dark comes a deliciously twisted crime caper like no other. \nIt’s New Year’s Eve in a quiet corner of Kent and a killer is in the house… \nWe meet Jonny ‘The Cyclops’-the notorious gangster\, his glamorous wife\, his trigger-happy sidekick\, his mum—who’s seeing things\, her very jittery carer\, plus a vicar who’s hiding something and a nervous burglar dressed as a clown. \nThrow in a suitcase full of cash\, a stash of deadly weapons\, and one infamous unsolved murder… What could possibly go wrong? \nJoin us for a murder mystery with a difference. One house. Seven suspects and a Murder at Midnight… \nWritten by acclaimed writer Torben Betts and produced by the award-winning Original Theatre (Birdsong\, Murder In The Dark\, The Mirror Crack’d) Murder At Midnight is a gripping murder mystery filled with twists\, chilling suspense and wickedly dark humour–guaranteed to keep you guessing until the final stroke of midnight. \nCast also includes Callum Balmforth\, Peter Moreton\, Iryna Poplavska\, Bella Farr and Andy McLeod.
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/murder-at-midnight/2026-03-02/
LOCATION:Royal and Derngate Theatre\, 19-21 Guildhall Road\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1DP
CATEGORIES:Royal and Derngate,Theatre
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SUMMARY:Top Gs Like Me
DESCRIPTION:A new comedy\, set in Northampton\, about growing up online. \nFULL CAST ANNOUNCED! \nAidan’s lost. His best mate’s starting uni\, his mum can’t get out of bed\, and his new side hustle has questionable legality. Meanwhile\, he’s stacking shelves at the supermarket wondering if this is all he’s cut out for. He’s got hobbies – hanging out at the skate park and doom scrolling his days away. \nAs he’s lapping up the algorithm ‘Hugo Bang’ appears with the promise to help Aidan become the alpha he was born to be. \nWill Hugo Bang help Aidan get his life back on track\, or will he lead Aidan to a darker\, more dangerous place? \nDirected by Jesse Jones\, this brand-new play by local playwright Samson Hawkins (author of Stratford East’s critically acclaimed Village Idiot) crackles with dry humour and a modern-day wit. \nTransforming the Derngate auditorium into a skatepark\, this Made In Northampton production dives headfirst into the influence of online culture\, the pull of toxic masculinity\, and the search for identity in the digital age. \nTop Gs Like Me was developed with the support of the National Theatre’s Generate programme. \nInitially developed through the Royal & Derngate Generate programme in partnership with Andy Routledge.
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/top-gs-like-me/2026-03-03/
LOCATION:Royal and Derngate Theatre\, 19-21 Guildhall Road\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1DP
CATEGORIES:Royal and Derngate,Theatre
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ORGANIZER;CN="Royal and Derngate":MAILTO:BoxOffice@royalandderngate.co.uk
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SUMMARY:Murder At Midnight
DESCRIPTION:A murder mystery like no other… \nStarring national favourites Jason Durr (Heartbeat\, Casualty)\, Susie Blake (Victoria Wood’s As Seen On TV\, Coronation Street)\, Max Bowden\, best known for his role as Ben Mitchell in EastEnders\, and Katie McGlynn (Waterloo Road\,Coronation Street\, Hollyoaks). \nA killer night out! \nFrom the writer of Murder in the Dark comes a deliciously twisted crime caper like no other. \nIt’s New Year’s Eve in a quiet corner of Kent and a killer is in the house… \nWe meet Jonny ‘The Cyclops’-the notorious gangster\, his glamorous wife\, his trigger-happy sidekick\, his mum—who’s seeing things\, her very jittery carer\, plus a vicar who’s hiding something and a nervous burglar dressed as a clown. \nThrow in a suitcase full of cash\, a stash of deadly weapons\, and one infamous unsolved murder… What could possibly go wrong? \nJoin us for a murder mystery with a difference. One house. Seven suspects and a Murder at Midnight… \nWritten by acclaimed writer Torben Betts and produced by the award-winning Original Theatre (Birdsong\, Murder In The Dark\, The Mirror Crack’d) Murder At Midnight is a gripping murder mystery filled with twists\, chilling suspense and wickedly dark humour–guaranteed to keep you guessing until the final stroke of midnight. \nCast also includes Callum Balmforth\, Peter Moreton\, Iryna Poplavska\, Bella Farr and Andy McLeod.
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/murder-at-midnight/2026-03-03/
LOCATION:Royal and Derngate Theatre\, 19-21 Guildhall Road\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1DP
CATEGORIES:Royal and Derngate,Theatre
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ORGANIZER;CN="Royal and Derngate":MAILTO:BoxOffice@royalandderngate.co.uk
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SUMMARY:Biff To The Future
DESCRIPTION:James Seabright presents Biff to the Future \nFresh from an acclaimed\, award-winning Edinburgh Festival Fringe premiere\, Biff to the Future is coming to Northampton! \nThe iconic villain of Back to the Future takes centre stage in this comedic reimagination of Marty’s time-traveling escapades\, turning the celebrated cinematic trilogy on its head from the perspective of Biff\, the bully audiences love to hate. \nThis new\, heartfelt and unauthorised parody explores the highs and lows of a life chasing power\, fame and fortune\, reliving Biff’s encounters with Marty and Doc across the centuries. \nThis Edinburgh Fringe Theatre Award 2025 winner is perfect for superfans and newcomers alike! \nCreated and performed by Joseph Maudsley (as seen in the Reduced Shakespeare Company\, FRIEND (The one with Gunther) and Potted Potter). Directed by double Olivier Award nominee Daniel Clarkson.
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/biff-to-the-future/
LOCATION:Royal and Derngate Theatre\, 19-21 Guildhall Road\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1DP
CATEGORIES:Royal and Derngate
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ORGANIZER;CN="Royal and Derngate":MAILTO:BoxOffice@royalandderngate.co.uk
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260304T193000
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SUMMARY:Murder At Midnight
DESCRIPTION:A murder mystery like no other… \nStarring national favourites Jason Durr (Heartbeat\, Casualty)\, Susie Blake (Victoria Wood’s As Seen On TV\, Coronation Street)\, Max Bowden\, best known for his role as Ben Mitchell in EastEnders\, and Katie McGlynn (Waterloo Road\,Coronation Street\, Hollyoaks). \nA killer night out! \nFrom the writer of Murder in the Dark comes a deliciously twisted crime caper like no other. \nIt’s New Year’s Eve in a quiet corner of Kent and a killer is in the house… \nWe meet Jonny ‘The Cyclops’-the notorious gangster\, his glamorous wife\, his trigger-happy sidekick\, his mum—who’s seeing things\, her very jittery carer\, plus a vicar who’s hiding something and a nervous burglar dressed as a clown. \nThrow in a suitcase full of cash\, a stash of deadly weapons\, and one infamous unsolved murder… What could possibly go wrong? \nJoin us for a murder mystery with a difference. One house. Seven suspects and a Murder at Midnight… \nWritten by acclaimed writer Torben Betts and produced by the award-winning Original Theatre (Birdsong\, Murder In The Dark\, The Mirror Crack’d) Murder At Midnight is a gripping murder mystery filled with twists\, chilling suspense and wickedly dark humour–guaranteed to keep you guessing until the final stroke of midnight. \nCast also includes Callum Balmforth\, Peter Moreton\, Iryna Poplavska\, Bella Farr and Andy McLeod.
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/murder-at-midnight/2026-03-04/
LOCATION:Royal and Derngate Theatre\, 19-21 Guildhall Road\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1DP
CATEGORIES:Royal and Derngate,Theatre
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