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DRET Primary Music Festival 2025: The Magic Flute

Royal and Derngate Theatre 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP

The David Ross Education Trust presents a 60-minute version of Mozart’s The Magic Flute in partnership with the Royal Ballet & Opera. 300 students from Northamptonshire primary schools join with professional singers Samantha Hay, Emyr Lloyd Jones, Blaise Malaba and instrumentalists from the Royal Academy of Music to retell this magical interpretation of Mozart’s ever popular opera. Relive the story of the prince Tamino discovering the princess Pamina, of the birdcatcher Papageno desperately searching for his ‘Papagena’, of the conflict between the powerful Sarastro and Queen of the Night, and of the mysterious power of a magic flute and magic bells. Perfect for audiences young and old! Wed 26 March Booth Wood Academy, Bringhurst Primary School, Cedar Road Primary School, Eastfield Academy, Greenfields Primary School, Ingoldsby Academy, Malcolm Arnold Preparatory School and Rockingham Primary School Thu 27 March Abbey CE Academy, The Arbours Primary Academy, Bobby Moore Academy (Primary), Briar Hill Primary School, Falconer’s Hill Academy, Kings Heath Primary Academy, Newnham Primary School and Welton CE Academy

Mark Steel: The Leopard In My House

Royal and Derngate Theatre 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP

Join multi-award-winning, BAFTA-nominated writer and comedian Mark Steel for his new tour The Leopard In My House. The topic? His battle with throat cancer. A battle he is winning (thankfully) and which only his rapier wit could fashion a comedy tour show out of. Cancer has done nothing to dull Mark’s acute political observations or quash his “frankly bonkers” energy: you will laugh, you will cry, but you’ll laugh again, and again, and again. The Leopard In My House is proof that this leftie, working-class, Radio 4 favourite truly deserves his place in the UK comedy pantheon.

Recurring

DRET Primary Music Festival 2025: The Magic Flute

Royal and Derngate Theatre 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP

The David Ross Education Trust presents a 60-minute version of Mozart’s The Magic Flute in partnership with the Royal Ballet & Opera. 300 students from Northamptonshire primary schools join with professional singers Samantha Hay, Emyr Lloyd Jones, Blaise Malaba and instrumentalists from the Royal Academy of Music to retell this magical interpretation of Mozart’s ever popular opera. Relive the story of the prince Tamino discovering the princess Pamina, of the birdcatcher Papageno desperately searching for his ‘Papagena’, of the conflict between the powerful Sarastro and Queen of the Night, and of the mysterious power of a magic flute and magic bells. Perfect for audiences young and old! Wed 26 March Booth Wood Academy, Bringhurst Primary School, Cedar Road Primary School, Eastfield Academy, Greenfields Primary School, Ingoldsby Academy, Malcolm Arnold Preparatory School and Rockingham Primary School Thu 27 March Abbey CE Academy, The Arbours Primary Academy, Bobby Moore Academy (Primary), Briar Hill Primary School, Falconer’s Hill Academy, Kings Heath Primary Academy, Newnham Primary School and Welton CE Academy

Lou Sanders: No Kissing in the Bingo Hall

Royal and Derngate Theatre 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP

A show about being human – can you relate??? Just like Tom Cruise does all his own stunts, I’m going to do all my own jokes! A deep, dumb show for the masses. Star of Dancing On Ice (ITV), champion of Taskmaster (Channel 4), co-host of Mel Giedroyc’s Unforgivable (Dave), regular on QI (BBC) and as seen on The Late Late Show With James Corden (CBS) and Would I Lie To You? (BBC)

NC Jazz: Clark Tracey’s Jazz Champions

Royal and Derngate Theatre 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP

Clark Tracey is a jazz master. An inventive jazz drummer he’s also a proven group leader, writer and arranger, having appeared over many years with the world’s jazz greats. With this stellar band he has revived the famous jazz suites written by his late father, the great pianist & composer Stan Tracey, bringing masterpieces such as Under Milkwood successfully to admiring younger audiences. “For me Tracey is a world-class musician whose mature and distinctive artistry – his own “ snap-crackle” – is right up there with the likes of Philly Joe Jones and Roy Haynes.” Jazz Journal, 2024 Alan Barnes’ range and brilliance have made him a “first call” for studio and live work since his precocious arrival on the scene more than thirty years ago. His recorded catalogue is immense. He has made over thirty albums as leader and co-leader alone, and the list of his session and side-man work includes Bjork, Bryan Ferry, Michel LeGrande, Clare Teale, Westlife, Jools Holland and Jamie Cullum. He has toured and played residencies with such diverse and demanding figures as Ruby Braff, Freddie Hubbard, Scott Hamilton, Warren Vache, Ken Peplowski, Harry Allen and Conte Candoli. Tenor saxophonist Simon Allen leads his own...

Nikita Kuzmin: Midnight Dancer

Royal and Derngate Theatre 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP

International champion and Strictly Come Dancing star Nikita Kuzmin brings his brand-new show, Midnight Dancer to the stage on his first-ever solo UK and Ireland tour. The cast of Midnight Dancer will include dancers Sophie Baker, Thomas Charles, Lowri Hamilton, Samuel Lake, Charlotte Lee, Zara Liu, Seamus Mcintosh, Daniel Rae and Andreea Toma. Also joining the cast is Vocalist Rebecca Lisewski (MAMMA MIA! West End, The Spongebob Musical UK tour, Cabaret West End). Nikita Kuzmin invites you to a fairytale ball like no other and a night full of music, sequins, and world class dancing. Follow the highs and lows of a classic romance story, as two star-crossed lovers meet only to be torn apart. Will they reunite at the masked ball, or will real life put an end to their fairytale fantasy?  This brand-new dance spectacular is a modern-day Cinderella story and features all of your favourite dance floor anthems, dazzling costumes and explosive dancing.  Don’t miss TV dance star Nikita Kuzmin like you’ve never seen him before!

Swipe Vintage x Northampton Kilo Sale

Royal and Derngate Theatre 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP

The ultimate FOMO shopping experience with Swipe Vintage. Be there to browse thousands of unique gems & swipe ’em before someone else does! Upgrade your whole wardrobe with everything from branded sportswear to vintage dresses, all season styles at inflation beating prices. We have a huge range of mens, womens & occasionally childrens clothing. All items are second hand and span from the 60s to the 00s and are in quality ready to wear condition. We usually have a great selection of the following categories: Sportswear, joggers & tees Dress, skirt & blouse Shirts & flannel Trousers, chinos & shorts Jeans & denim jackets Knitwear & fleece Leather jackets, winter coats , faux furs & other jackets Shoes, bags & smaller accessories Got brands? Absolutely, find Adidas, Nike, The North Face, Levis, Converse, Puma, Vans, Champion, Fila, Ralph lauren, Columbia, Wrangler, Tommy Hilfiger & much more. Wondering what to do? We’ll hand you a clear bag and then you just gotta get stuck in. Browse the rails & swipe anything that takes your fancy, you gotta be quick before someone else grabs it! Remove the hanger and add the item to your clear bag, and then we simply weigh the...

An Evening With Aggers

Royal and Derngate Theatre 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP

Get ready to be bowled over by true cricket legend and renowned BBC correspondent, Jonathan Agnew. From his early days learning the ropes under the guidance of the legendary Brian Johnston to rising above the infamous “leg over” incident, Agnew has cemented his status as one of the most esteemed commentators and interviewers in the cricket world. Now, join Aggers for these exclusive live events for an evening that transcends boundaries as he takes centre stage in his solo show, regaling us with stories from his illustrious career both on and off the field. With his masterful on-air prowess seamlessly translating to the stage, he has shared the spotlight with a lineup of cricketing greats, including the indomitable Sir Geoffrey Boycott, the spin maestro Graeme Swann, the Little Master himself Sunil Gavaskar, the enigmatic bad boy Phil Tufnell, and the wonderfully eccentric David ‘Bumble’ Lloyd. Whether you’re a die-hard fan or new to the game, plunge into the world of cricket with exclusive behind-the-scenes footage, an electrifying blend of sporting highlights, uproarious anecdotes, and side-splitting humour.

Al Murray: Guv Island

Royal and Derngate Theatre 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP

Extended into 2025 with New Extra Brew Material! The people have spoken! The Pub Landlord is back for another round of Guv Island in 2025 “Country, the UK, lost its way, seeks life partner/mentor/inspiration. Good sense of humour essential. No timewasters, tedious show-offs or offend-o-trons need apply. HR free zone.” Standing up so you don’t have to take it lying it down anymore, the Pub Landlord is back to make sense of the questions you probably already had the answers to.  You know what they say: There’s no school like the old school, with the dodgy overflowing toilets. Fancy a lock in with the Landlord? Come and meet the King of Beers for a photo before the show. Includes a signed postcard of Al Murray: The Pub Landlord to takeaway. *This is an upgrade package and does not include ticket. Tickets must be purchased separately. No refunds or Exchanges

Scott Bennett

Royal and Derngate Theatre 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP

As heard on BBC Radio 4! As a society we love stuff, it’s a statement about who we are and who we want to be. But apparently, this message is at odds with the looming environmental crisis. We’re now struggling to balance these worlds, to focus on the things that bring us real connections and nourish the soul. Award-winning Comedian and Award-winning Product Designer, Scott Bennett is desperately trying to cleanse his life of stuff, but is this even possible anymore? Tour support for Mickey Flanagan, Rob Brydon Jason Manford, and John Bishop. The star of Live at the Apollo, The News Quiz, The Now Show, The Ultimate Choice and Chortle Best Club Comedian Nominee 2022.

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