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London Symphonic Rock Orchestra
2025-01-25 19:30 (Europe/London) | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
Boundary breaking pioneers fusing the omnipotent power of the orchestra with innovative technology and the raucous rebellion of rock, London Symphonic Rock Orchestra deliver iconic rock hits in the most spectacular way.
A collective of 12 classically trained artists brought together by their love of rock music and immense talent, the LSRO formed in 2018 and have been wowing audiences ever since. LSRO have collaborated and performed with many artists including the Trevor Horn Band and Queen Machine and have played more than 200 shows to over 400,000 fans!
Dressed as an army of rock warriors, LSRO perform whilst immersed in a candlelit fantasy forest. the atmosphere is electric, the musicians are mesmerising and the supersonic, 100% live, wall of sound they create leaves the audience instantly captivated.
Expect reimagined classic hits from: AC/DC, Led Zeppelin, Metallica, Iron Maiden, Guns N Roses, Evanescence, Motörhead, Foo Fighters, Rage against The Machine, System of a Down and many more.

Screaming Blue Murder Comedy Club
2025-01-25 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
Andrew O’Neill
Joey Page
Maureen Younger
This show will take place in the Royal

Screaming Blue Murder Comedy Club
2025-01-27 20:00
Thu 27 February 2025
Phil Nichol
Dee Allum
Roger Monkhouse
This show will take place in the Royal

Last Rites
2025-01-28 19:30, 2025-01-29 19:30
A powerful journey of love, loss, and what it means to be a parent.
An ending. A beginning. A goodbye.
One man has twenty-four hours to perform his father’s funeral rites. This intimate, final ceremony brings to life a rich tapestry of shared memories and a complex relationship cut short by death. A powerful journey of love, loss, and what it means to be a parent.
Combining striking visual and physical storytelling with dynamic projection and a resonant soundtrack, internationally acclaimed theatre makers Ramesh Meyyappan and George Mann collaborate for the first time to create an epic non-verbal solo show.
Multi award-winning theatre company Ad Infinitum (Translunar Paradise ????? The Observer, Light ????? The Times) presents a bold new performance celebrating the transformative power of grief and ritual.
Download a video of the copy in BSL here
Last Rites is a non-verbal piece of theatre with no spoken words that is accessible to deaf, Deaf, hard-of-hearing, and hearing audiences. The performance includes some BSL with creative captions and a soundtrack with heavy use of bass so that it can be felt or heard by audience members.
Last Rites is made possible through funding from Arts Council England and Bristol City Council and co-commissioned by London International Mime Festival, Derby Theatre and Corn Exchange Newbury. This production is supported by Paul and Joanna Pearson.
Content warning
This show contains strobe lighting, haze, loud music and heavy use of bass.
Last Rites contains themes of grief and death, parental abuse and trauma.

Ania Magliano: Forgive Me, Father
2025-01-30 19:30
You know when you’re trying to wee on a night out, and you’re interrupted by a random girl who insists on telling you all her secrets even though you’ve never met? Imagine that, but she has a microphone.
After two critically acclaimed sell-out runs at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe and a sold-out Soho Theatre run, Edinburgh Comedy Award Best Show 2023 nominee Ania Magliano is back on tour.
“Consistently amusing and deceptively daring” ???? The Times’ Top 4 Best Comedy Shows 2023
Writer for Amelia Dimoldenberg.
Ania’s choices on Off Menu are widely regarded as the worst of all time.

One Night Of Elvis
2025-01-30 19:30 - 22:00
A show dedicated to preserving the respect of the greatest entertainer of all time, Elvis Presley. Lee Memphis King faithfully recreates an Elvis performance with the authenticity and passion of an Elvis concert. Hear all of the hits like Heartbreak Hotel, The Wonder Of You, Suspicious Minds and many more in this two hour epic performance.
Over the last 10 years as Lee has toured his One Night of Elvis he has picked up numerous accolades and has headlined and sold out some of the most prestigious venues across the UK and beyond. In August 2016 he completed a sell out concert tour of Israel, performing to over 8000 fans. In this latest production, Lee Memphis King portrays Elvis Presley at his peak celebrating the iconic ‘Vegas Years’ from 1969 – 1977.
The show is enhanced by an orchestra of world class musicians and backing vocalists coupled with impressive video screen projection mapping out Elvis’s life and music. Lee Memphis King recreates it all with stunning authenticity – the voice and equally important for Lee, the passion and energy that Elvis put into his songs. He leaves audiences in no doubt that they are witnessing the world’s No 1 Elvis Tribute Artist. Pure entertainment and pure Presley.
The show is dedicated to the memory of the great man Elvis Presley and all of his fans around the world.

NC Jazz: Fabienne Ambuehl Quartet ft. Ant Law
2025-01-31 19:30
London-based Swiss pianist, composer and singer Fabienne Ambuehl leads a quartet that is rhythmically compelling, lyrical and evocative. Her lyrical jazz takes the listener from the calm of mountain landscapes deep into the buzz of city life. Ambuehl’s compositions have a striking energy and dynamism while also painting details with a subtle brush. Her vocals sweep across wide emotional terrain, using her own lyrics as well as poems by Emily Dickinson, D.H. Lawrence and others.
Working with Matt Ridley (The Antidote, The Darius Brubeck Quartet) and Jon Scott (Mulatu Astatke, GoGo Penguin), and Ant Law (Trio HLK, Same Moon in the Same World, Brigitte Beraha), three of the most experienced and in demand musicians on the London scene, Ambuehl’s music explores a variety of colour and texture with clearly communicated ideas and alert interaction within the band.
Click here to book NC Jazz: Clark Tracey’s Jazz Champions – Fri 28 March

The 80s Show
2025-01-31 19:30
The 80s Show; A Spectacular Journey through the Biggest Hits of the 80s
Get ready to step back in time and relive the iconic sounds of the greatest musical era as the The 80s Show transports you on a nostalgic journey, celebrating and showcasing the unforgettable hits that defined a generation with an electrifying production to match!
From the infectious pop melodies of Duran Duran, Spandau Ballet and Wham! to the rock anthems of Bon Jovi and Tears for Fears plus a few nice surprises, this show will have everyone dancing and singing along to their favourite 80s tunes.
Featuring an exceptional line-up of musicians including saxophone and percussionist, The 80s Show guarantees an authentic and high-energy performance that will capture the essence of the era. These talented artists have meticulously studied the original recordings, ensuring that every note and every sound is flawlessly recreated, delivering an unforgettable live experience.
To complement the incredible music, The 80s Show will also feature visually stunning big screen footage and a dazzling light and laser show that will enhance the atmosphere and create a truly unforgettable and immersive spectacle. Prepare to be mesmerized as the stage comes alive with an explosion of vibrant colours, synchronized with the music, and designed to transport you back to the glory days of the 80s.
Whether you were a child of the 80s or simply appreciate the timeless music of that era, The 80s Show is a must-see event that promises to deliver an unforgettable night of entertainment. Don’t miss your chance to experience the magic of the biggest 80s bands, brought to life by incredible musicians, a mesmerizing multi-media experience, and a stunning light show.
Frankie says “Don’t miss it!”

Carl Hutchinson: Today Years Old
2025-02-01 19:30 - 21:30
What has quickly became an annual tradition. Carl is back for a third consecutive back-to-back tour. His storytelling skills & ability to hold an audience is second to none. Rich in observations and exaggerated physical comedy, a night out with this Geordie is guaranteed to have you belly laughing from start to finish.
????? “The most relatable comic ever, great vibes”
????? “Just so, so funny”
????? “There are some topics that shouldn’t be funny, but the way they’re told and put together is just brilliant”

The Greatest Hits of Motown – How Sweet It Is
2025-02-01 19:30 - 21:30
This stunning 100% live show combines first class music with the slickest choreography and an amazing band, to deliver truly outstanding performances for the best Motown experience you will ever have!
This show will have you Dancing On The Ceiling, with songs from legendary artistes such as Lionel Richie, The Temptations, Stevie Wonder, The Four Tops, Smokey Robinson, Marvin Gaye, The Jackson Five, The Isley Brothers, Edwin Starr and many, many more.
The ULTIMATE celebration of the sweet sound of Motown
Let’s Get Ready… to Go Loco, Down in Acapulco
Dancing is welcome in certain sections during this performance! Please listen for announcements from the stage, stay considerate of those around you and for your safety ensure fire exits remain clear. If you’d like to change your seat, our team is here to help—just let us know, and we’ll do our best to accommodate your request (subject to availability).

Varna International Ballet 2025
2025-02-03 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
Romeo & Juliet
Mon 3 March 7.30pm

Shakespeare’s tale of primal passion and timeless tragedy is brought to life by Prokofiev’s soaring score, set in bustling Renaissance Verona and with an emotionally charged choreography that befits the world’s greatest love story. From the grandeur of the masked ball to the intimacy of the lovers’ balcony, this star-crossed story of duels, bitter family feuds and love that cannot be, is unmissable.

Dial M For Mayhem
2025-02-04 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-02-05 14:30 - 16:30, 2025-02-05 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-02-06 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-02-07 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-02-08 14:30 - 16:30, 2025-02-08 19:30 - 21:30
Middle Ground Theatre Company Ltd is delighted to present Dial M For Mayhem, a brand new charming comedy drama from the author and director of the hugely successful courtroom phenomenon The Verdict.
Set in 1991, it follows of a group of travelling actors from south of the Scottish border as they conquer the beautiful unforgiving landscape of the Highlands and Islands village hall circuit to perform Frederick Knott’s classic 1950’s thriller Dial M For Murder.
Set against the breathtaking backdrop of mountains and lochs, complete with unpredictable Scottish weather and internal company squabbling, Act 1’s gentle comic yarn gives way to Act 2’s gleeful back stage comedy of the play within the play!
Starring Alasdair Baker, Estrid Barton, Isabella Inchbald, Joey Lockhart, Luke Rhodri and Theo Woolford.

The Bowie Show
2025-02-04 19:30 - 22:30
The Bowie Show is not authorised or endorsed by the Estate of David Bowie, its successors or licensees
A Voyage into the mind of the Rock’n’Roll Alien, a tribute to the life and work of David Bowie
From the alter-ego of Ziggy Stardust, through the dark and desolate years of Berlin, the pure joy of Let’s Dance to the genius of Blackstar, this show takes you on an emotional rollercoaster, transporting you to pasts and futures unknown, a journey that will make you laugh, sing and cry in equal measure.
The production breaks new ground with world class musicians, dancers, elaborate costumes, all choreographed to dramatic landscapes and exquisite, thought-provoking visuals. Combing original twists and unique story telling visions the show pulls all the strands of David Bowie’s fragmented life together, treating audiences of all ages to a night of breath-taking, unexpected and ‘other worldly’ performances.
Exploring the fashion and musical treasure trove of a man who recorded the classic album Hunky Dory at only 23 years of age, this production respectfully curates his legacy and in so doing delivers a kick-ass rock n roll show to boot!
At the beating heart of this sensational new show is an exceptional band performing perhaps the most sonically accurate versions of David Bowie’s greatest records you will ever hear, with one or two surprises mixed in for good measure.
The music has garnered praise from illustrious Bowie alumni including his longest serving bandmate Mike Garson, iconic Bowie producer Ken Scott and the legendary piano man Rick Wakeman.
This show is an absolute must for the “Kooks” and Bowie curious alike and will stay in the memory long after the curtain falls.
Please note: Contains strobe lightning

Jack Dee: Small World
2025-02-06 19:30 - 21:30
CULTURE WARS, THE ENVIRONMENT, BRITISH FOREIGN POLICY and SOCIAL JUSTICE: these are just a few of the topics that Jack Dee spectacularly fails to address (or even mention for that matter) in his brand new show. Instead, for reasons known only to him, he doubles down on his fascination with the meaningless small things of life like Zoom protocol, what’s new in the world of radiators and the worst careers advice office in the world.
Join Jack as he guides you through his varied life and career with his customary charm and well known gift for talking absolute rubbish on any given subject.

Streets Ahead: Back With A Bang
2025-02-08 15:15 - 17:00, 2025-02-09 15:15 - 17:00
As Streets Ahead Studios enter their 22nd year of business they are Back With A Bang to showcase all the talent at this amazingly versatile dance school. Over 400 students will take to the stage to perform a colourful and varied show full of street dance, ballet, tap, jazz, contemporary, musical theatre and lyrical dance!!
After a sell out Cheers to Twenty Years back in 2022 you can be guaranteed that these guys will have you clapping, cheering, dancing in your seats and even shedding a tear, so get booking today…and don’t forget to bring tissues!!

(the) Woman
2025-02-13 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-02-14 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-02-15 14:30 - 16:30, 2025-02-15 19:00 - 21:00
“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.

Jimmy Carr: Laughs Funny
2025-02-13 19:30 - 21:00
Jimmy Carr’s brand new live tour, Laughs Funny, is on sale now. Jimmy Carr laughs funny and he wants to make you laugh by being funny. All new material.

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
