Northampton BID

(the) Woman
2025-02-14 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-02-15 14:30 - 16:30, 2025-02-15 19:00 - 21:00 (Europe/London) | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
“So good we thought it was written by a man!”
New Perspectives and Royal & Derngate, Northampton present
(the) Woman
By Jane Upton
M is a writer. M is a mother. M is a woman.
The triumph of M’s hit play is hijacked by motherhood – M is burnt out, angry, lonely, craving intimacy but disengaged, and terrified of the future.
She wants to tell her story, her way. But, everyone around her shares their opinions on who she is, who she should be and how she’s messing everything up.
Fiercely funny and brutally honest, award-winning writer Jane Upton’s Bruntwood Prize shortlisted play shatters the glossy veneer of motherhood, exposing its raw, messy truth, and dares to question the definition of (her) Self.

Giovanni – The Last Dance
2025-02-14 19:30 - 21:30
Strictly Come Dancing professional Giovanni Pernice returns in 2025 with his tour The Last Dance.
The 2021 Strictly champion and BAFTA winner will be taking to the stage once again with his company of world class performers.
Giovanni, the Italian maestro of dance, takes centre stage in The Last Dance, a mesmerising production that transcends the boundaries of live performance.
With a career rooted in passion, dedication, and unparalleled artistry, Giovanni has become a household name, captivating audiences worldwide with his electrifying performances and unmatched charisma.
Don’t miss Giovanni’s Last Dance
May contain haze, smoke and flashing lights.

VIP Meet and Greet
VIP Meet and Greet tickets include premium show ticket, plus a meet and greet with Giovanni for photo and autograph opportunities, a signed print and VIP lanyard and will take place 2 hours before the performance.

Valentine’s Gala with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
2025-02-15 19:30
Join the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra for a Valentine’s night to remember, featuring some of the most romantic pieces of music ever written, from the worlds of film, opera and classical music – performed by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. Enjoy well-known themes from Spartacus, Breakfast at Tiffany’s and Doctor Zhivago, much-loved classics by Tchaikovsky, Bizet and Bruch’s Violin Concerto performed by Irene Duval.
Richard Balcombe Conductor
Irene Duval Violin
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Tchaikovsky The Sleeping Beauty: Waltz
Bruch Violin Concerto No. 1
Khachaturian Spartacus Suite No.2: Adagio
Tchaikovsky Eugene Onegin: Polonaise
Mascagni Cavalleria Rusticana: Intermezzo
Bizet Carmen: Suite No.1
Jarre Dr Zhivago: Lara’s Theme
Tchaikovsky Romeo and Juliet: Fantasy Overture

Clinton Baptiste: Roller Ghoster
2025-02-16 19:30 - 21:30
Britain’s most celebrated clairvoyant medium psychic from Peter Kay’s Phoenix Nights returns with his hilarious one-man show featuring his trademark audience readings, the story of his meteoric rise and some spooky treats to make your hair stand on end.
Laugh, gasp, scream your head off… but whatever you do…. hold tight, as Clinton takes you on probably the most white knuckle ride of your life!

Shen Yun
2025-02-17 19:00, 2025-02-18 14:00, 2025-02-18 19:00
Experience China Before Communism
The moment the curtain opens, you enter a wondrous dream.
Shen Yun takes you on an extraordinary journey through China’s 5,000 years of divinely inspired culture. Exquisite beauty from the heavens, profound wisdom from dynasties past, timeless legends, and ethnic traditions all spring to life through classical Chinese dance, enchanting live orchestral music, authentic costumes, and patented interactive backdrops. Revisit a time when scholars and artists sought harmony with the Tao, or the “Way” of the universe, and when divine beings walked upon the earth to inspire humanity.
Join us for a night filled with beauty, wisdom, courage, and hope. Witness Heaven’s beauty on stage and experience the magic of Shen Yun—live. It’s an experience of a lifetime!

The Smartest Giant in Town
2025-02-18 13:00, 2025-02-19 10:00, 2025-02-19 13:00
George wishes he wasn’t the scruffiest giant in town. So when he sees a new shop selling giant-sized clothes, he decides it’s time for a new look: smart trousers, smart shirt, stripy tie, shiny shoes. Now he’s the smartest giant in town… until he bumps into some animals who desperately need his help – and his clothes!
This heart-warming tale about friendship and helping those in need is brought to life in a musical, puppet-filled adventure, following on from Little Angel Theatre’s bestselling adaptations of Julia Donaldson’s picture books including The Singing Mermaid and The Everywhere Bear.
A Little Angel Theatre and Fierylight co-production
Based on the bestselling book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler
If you are bringing a baby or child under the age of 24 months, you must add a free Lap Child ticket to your order for them which will enable the child to remain in your lap for the duration of the performance. Please add the appropriate number of Lap Child tickets when booking online. If you are booking in with our Box Office team over the phone or at the counter, please let them know at the time of your booking. Should the child require their own seat or are older than 24 months please add the appropriate number of Child tickets to your order. Please note that only 1 Lap Child ticket can be allocated per adult.

David O’Doherty: Tiny Piano Man
2025-02-20 20:00
The dishevelled prince of €10 eBay keyboards tries to make you feel alive with a new pageant of laughter, song and occasionally getting up from a chair. It’s gonna be a big one. Star of 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown, Live at The Apollo, The Great Celebrity Bake Off 2024 and Along For the Ride with David O’Doherty.

Elkie Brooks: The Long Farewell Tour
2025-02-21 19:30
Having started her career in music in 1960,?a remarkable 64 years of performing live, Elkie Brooks will embark upon her Long Farewell Tour.?
A celebration of Elkie’s illustrious award winning career in music, performing some of her biggest hits including Pearl’s A Singer, Lilac Wine, Fool (If You think It’s Over) Don’t Cry Out Loud, Blues, Rock, Jazz and material from her eagerly anticipated new album. Joined of course by her incredible band.
An exceptional performer with an unmistakable voice which has earned her the title of British Queen Of Blues.?Elkie never fails to captivate her audience. ?
Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity to see a truly remarkable artiste on her Long Farewell Tour.
A BookBinder & Joyce Production In Association with Backline Studios and RLN Music.

Eshaan Akbar: Live 2025
2025-02-21 20:00
Eshaan Akbar is back doing jokes on tour! Eshaan’s previous tour, the Pretender, was described by The Times as “pretty sick” (not an actual quote) so this one is likely to be mad good. Eshaan has supported some of the biggest acts in the UK, including Micky Flanagan, Jason Manford and Kae Kurd, be sure to buy tickets for this much-anticipated tour. As seen on Sex Education (Netflix), Mock The Week (BBC), QI (BBC), Live At The Apollo (BBC), Comedy Central Live and many more. Forthcoming TV includes The Last Leg (Channel 4) and Pilgrimage (BBC). Eshaan has also been featured on award-winning podcasts Have A Word, Ninetwentynine, and Spitting Image, as well as LBC, Times Radio, and Radio 4.

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra: Relaxed
2025-02-22 14:00
Join musicians from the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra for a playful, interactive introduction to orchestral music.
Featuring 25 musicians performing a range of music in ways you’ve never imagined, this event is specially designed for people who may find traditional concerts challenging to attend, including adults and children with learning disabilities, movement disorders, sensory impairments, autistic spectrum disorder, dementia and other neurological conditions, or those with young children or babies.
Including interactive elements, close-up experiences of the musicians, BSL interpretation, Makaton singalong, and gentle sensory elements, this performance is relaxed, so attendees are welcome to enjoy the concert without worry. There will be opportunities to sing, dance, move about or just listen as preferred, and ‘chill out’ spaces will be available for anyone needing some quiet time before re-entering the auditorium. At the end of the concert, you will be invited to take part in optional activities offering a range of musical interactive experiences led by the RPO musicians.
SEATING OPTIONS
For this show, you can either sit in the auditorium seating or sit on floor mats and beanbags closer to the musicians with space to move around. Please select the seating style that is more comfortable for you.
If you are bringing a baby or child under the age of 24 months, you must add a free Lap Child ticket to your order for them which will enable the child to remain in your lap for the duration of the performance. Please add the appropriate number of Lap Child tickets when booking online. If you are booking in with our Box Office team over the phone or at the counter, please let them know at the time of your booking. Should the child require their own seat or are older than 24 months please add the appropriate number of Child tickets to your order. Please note that only one Lap Child ticket can be allocated per adult.
A Companion Ticket is available free of charge for this event. Please select the “Free Companion” ticket type when making your booking.

The Story of Guitar Heroes
2025-02-23 19:30
Hailed as the UK’s leading guitar-fest, The Story of Guitar Heroes has garnered critical acclaim both at home and abroad for its incredible homage to the most iconic guitarists from the past 50 years of popular music.
Featuring world-class musicianship and state-of-the-art video projection, this epic concert journeys through five decades, from 1950s Rock & Roll to the most influential guitar heroes of the modern era.
Renowned for recreating the unique sounds of each guitar legend with incredible accuracy, The Story of Guitar Heroes utilises no less than 30 different authentic guitars.
Expect classic hits from legends including Hank Marvin, Chuck Berry, Eric Clapton, Jimi Hendrix, Brian May, Jimmy Page, Mark Knopfler, David Gilmour, Tony Iommi, Van Halen, Slash and many more.

Tom Stade: Risky Business
2025-02-23 20:00
Tom’s funny and today’s funny don’t always see eye to eye, but that’s cool; it’s not Tom’s way to follow the herd. He much prefers to take the path less travelled (some smart guy once said that).
Join this independent spirit and irrepressible force of nature, as he airdrops his ingenious and unflinching comedy into an ever-changing minefield.
It’s a risky business navigating the tightrope of today’s times but Tom’s approaching it with his usual gusto. Without risk there is no reward.

Brit Floyd
2025-02-24 19:30
Brit Floyd returns to the stage in 2025 with their biggest and most spectacular production to date,
celebrating the 50th anniversary of Pink Floyd’s classic album Wish You Were Here, complete with a
stunning laser and light show, iconic circular screen, inflatables and theatrics.
Released in 1975 and featuring four of the band’s most beloved loved songs, Shine On You Crazy
Diamond, Welcome to the Machine, Have a Cigar and the title track, Wish You Were Here is
widely regarded as one of the greatest albums of all time.
The 2 and a half hour plus show will also feature classic tracks from Pink Floyd’s magnificent
catalogue of albums, including the Dark Side of the Moon, The Wall, Animals, The Division Bell,
Meddle and much more.
Taking to the stage to perform note for note renditions of all these classic Pink Floyd tracks is the
band of musicians that audiences have become to love and respect worldwide over the years,
featuring long time guitarist/lead vocalist and musical director Damian Darlington and bassist/lead
vocalist Ian Cattell as well as the other expert musicians that have joined the ranks of Brit Floyd over
the course of the last decade.
Having performed over 1,000 shows since its launch in Liverpool, England in January 2011, Brit Floyd
have circled the world, sold out tours across Europe, North America, South America, Asia and the
Middle East, and performed concerts at some of the world’s greatest venues, including London’s
prestigious Royal Albert Hall; the awe inspiring Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Denver, Colorado; the
historic Greek Theatre in Los Angeles, and ‘The Showplace of the Nation’, NYC’s Radio City Music Hall
in Manhattan.
The Brit Floyd show has become a phenomenon, widely regarded as the world’s greatest rock tribute
experience!
Palladium Entertainment Presents BRIT FLOYD WISH YOU WERE HERE 50th Anniversary World Tour

Screaming Blue Murder Comedy Club
2025-02-25 20:00
Don’t miss our comedy club with compere Dan Evans.
This season features many of comedy’s rising stars.
Doors 7.45pm Show 8pm.
Sat 25 January 2025
Joey Page
Bennet Kavanagh
Susan Murray
This show will take place in the Royal

Showstopper! The Improvised Musical
2025-02-26 19:30
Spontaneous musical comedy at its absolute finest – direct from the West End and returning to Northampton by popular demand.
With fifteen years as an Edinburgh Fringe must-see phenomenon, a BBC Radio 4 series and an Olivier Award to their name, The Showstoppers have delighted audiences across the globe.
A brand-new musical comedy is created from scratch at each performance as audience suggestions are transformed on the spot into all-singing, all dancing productions with hilarious results. These incredible performers are guaranteed to impress as they create shows packed with drama, dazzling dance routines and catchy melodies – and it’s all made up on the spot!
So whether you fancy Hamilton in a hospital or Sondheim in the Sahara, you suggest it and The Showstoppers will sing it!

Screaming Blue Murder Comedy Club
2025-02-27 20:00
Thu 27 February 2025
Phil Nichol
Dee Allum
Roger Monkhouse
This show will take place in the Royal

Kate Mosse: Labyrinth Live
2025-02-28 19:30
To celebrate the 20th anniversary of her global No 1 bestseller, Kate Mosse is set to thrill audiences anew with her unforgettable one-woman show, Labyrinth Live: Unlocking the Secrets of the Labyrinth.
With theatre at its most dazzling, immersive and dramatic, with music, imagery, and film, she will take us through history and mystery, on an epic journey across the breathtaking landscape of the Languedoc – of Carcassonne, Toulouse, Chartres and the Pyrenees.
As she revisits the brutal 13th-century wars between Catholic and Cathar, 20th-century Nazi-conspiracy theories, and the modern-day Grail legends that still surround the legendary mountainside where the so-called heretics met their fate, she will also share the secrets behind her writing. Her characters will spring to life once more, in the light of her captivating inspirations, and the highs and the lows that helped her conjure up this timeless and beloved modern classic.
Join her at the heart of Labyrinth Live: Unlocking the Secrets of the Labyrinth.

Henning Wehn: Acid Wehn
2025-03-01 19:30
Award-deserving German Comedy Ambassador Henning Wehn takes an unbiased look at climate change, a topic sure to delight audiences and no surprise. After all, everyone loves talking about the weather. Rain or shine, all will be fine. Or maybe it won’t. Who knows?! Come along. Or else.

Shabaz Ali: I’m Rich You’re Poor
2025-03-01 19:30
Join Shabaz Ali, @ShabazSays as he takes to the stage in his debut live comedy tour. Jam packed with his roaring, on point and hugely requested observations of the mindboggling lengths that are taken to present a ‘perfect’ life online.
From designer ice cubes to Stanley cups and their wild and somewhat varied uses, nothing escapes his withering comedic commentary. A hilarious and interactive show where no one is off limits (including the audience!), that will make you fall in love with your own extraordinary, ordinary life.
Global sensation Shabaz Ali has fast become a pop culture phenomenon. Comedian and author of hit book I’m Rich, You’re Poor, Shabaz has built a loyal community of millions of followers, who regularly demand his quick-witted take on the latest online craze.

The Magic of The Bee Gees
2025-03-02 19:30
Direct from London’s West End
Whether you’re a brother or whether you’re a mother, when the feeling’s gone and you can’t go on, it’s time to put on your dancing shoes, for the night out of the year you have been waiting for, as we celebrate the songs of music royalty, the Bee Gees.
With a brand-new show complete with stunning light and video show, prepare to experience the distinct sound of one the greatest bands to have ever graced the stage in this unforgettable concert spectacular.
Immerse yourself in the brothers’ music through the Sixties, Seventies, and Eighties – including hits they wrote for artists such as Celine Dion, Diana Ross, and Dolly Parton.
Join us for this breath-taking concert spectacular, taking you on a musical journey through all your favourite songs, including Night Fever, Stayin’ Alive, More Than a Woman, You Should Be Dancing, How Deep is Your Love and many more!
This fabulously authentic production ensures the Gibb brothers’ incredible legacy of classic hit songs is well and truly stayin’ alive!

This is a tribute show and is no way affiliated with any original artists/estates/management companies or similar shows.
Promoter reserves the right to alter the programme.

Varna International Ballet 2025
2025-03-04 19:30
Raymond Gubbay presents Varna International Ballet, returning for a new season in 2025, with three classic ballets brought to life by magical special effects.
Performed by Varna International Ballet
Accompanied by live orchestra the Varna International Ballet Orchestra
Swan Lake
Tue 4 March 7.30pm

The greatest romantic ballet of all time is brought to life by Tchaikovsky’s haunting and unforgettable score. From the impressive splendour of the Palace ballroom to the moon-lit lake where swans glide in perfect formation, this compelling tale of tragic romance has it all. From Odile, the temptress in black tulle, as she seduces the Prince by spinning with captivating precision to the spellbound purity of the swan queen Odette, as she flutters with emotional intensity, the dual role of Odette/Odile is one of ballet’s most unmissable technical challenges.

Varna International Ballet 2025
2025-03-05 14:30
Raymond Gubbay presents Varna International Ballet, returning for a new season in 2025, with three classic ballets brought to life by magical special effects.

Performed by Varna International Ballet
Accompanied by live orchestra the Varna International Ballet Orchestra

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The Nutcracker
Wed 5 March 2.30pm & 7.30pm

This most famous of fantasy ballets for all the family begins as night falls on Christmas Eve. As snowflakes fall outside, the warm glow of the open fire sends flickering shadows across the boughs of the Christmas tree and all the presents beneath. When midnight strikes we are swept away to a fairy-tale world where nothing is quite as it seems; toy dolls spring to life, the Mouse-king and his mouse-army battle with the Nutcracker Prince and we travel through the Land of Snow to an enchanted place where the magic really begins…

Lost in Music
2025-03-06 19:30
The night out of the year that you need more than ever, is back!

Get ready to get LOST IN MUSIC! The show that everyone is talking about, now even BIGGER!
Join us as we recreate the magical 70s and let us take you on a musical journey straight to the heart of disco! Relive some of the greatest songs of all time from artists such as Donna Summer, Gloria Gaynor, Earth, Wind & Fire, Sister Sledge and Chic.
This show boasts a sensational live band, incredibly talented cast and stunning vocals and is sure to have you dancing in the aisles! So, come dressed to impress as we celebrate the golden age of disco!
With songs such as Never Can Say Goodbye, On The Radio, Hot Stuff, Car Wash, Boogie Wonderland and many, many more!
It’s the feel-good show of the year! Lose yourself with us and leave your troubles at home!

Saba’s Swim
2025-03-07 19:00
Seven months ago, Saba walked out of her GCSE mocks and didn’t come back. Her friends don’t understand why. Now, on prom night, Saba’s finally made contact, challenging her friends to track her down via a series of cryptic clues. But when the friends are finally reunited, Saba is different. The way she sees the world has changed. And what she’s asking of her friends… is it more than they can give?
This new play written by Danusia Samal, directed by Anna Simpson, and performed by the Royal & Derngate Young Company, asks probing questions about the responsibility of the individual in a troubled globalised world, as well as growing up, growing apart, and how far should you go for what you think is right.
The Young Company will also be performing Saba’s Swim as part of the National Theatre Connections Festival.

Content Warning: This performance contains flashing lights which may not be suitable for people with photosensitive epilepsy
