Northampton BID

Strictly Northampton
2025-11-28 19:00 (Europe/London) | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
Join us for the 14th Anniversary of Strictly Northampton run by Step by Step Dance School! Now in its 14th year, this competition will see local superstars take to the stage in this Ballroom and Latin extravaganza. Leading up to this, contestants will be paired up with students from Step by Step Dance School. In support of Cynthia Spencer Hospice Charity. A night not to be missed!

Miracle On 34th Street
2025-11-28 19:30, 2025-11-29 19:30
A true Christmas classic comes alive this holiday season with White Cobra‘s staged radio performance of Miracle On 34th Street. The story is based on the famous 1947 film, which was first presented as a radio play at the Lux Radio Theatre.
A formidable Macy’s store executive, Doris Walker is desperately searching for a new store Santa Claus. She hires ‘Kris Kringle’ who insists that he is the real Santa Claus and proves immensely popular. However, when a conflict with the store’s incompetent psychologist erupts, Kris finds himself at Bellevue where, in despair, he deliberately fails a psychological test. All seems lost until Doris’ friend, Fred Gailey, reassures Kris of his worth and agrees to represent him in the fight to secure his release. Fred arranges a hearing in which he argues that Kris is sane because he is in fact the real Santa Claus!
The White Cobra cast bring alive a lively crew of characters, with radio jingles and sound effects that will delight audiences, young and old.

Northants Sings Out: Christmas Party Live on Stage
2025-11-29 19:30
Britain’s Got Talent finalists Northants Sings Out electrified audiences with their SOLD-OUT 2024 homecoming show – and now they’re back for 2025!
Northants Sings Out (NSO), wowed millions with show-stopping performances praised by celebrity judges and even Madonna herself after their viral rendition of Music received over 1 million views online
Since leaving BGT, NSO has toured UK festivals, supported chart-topping group G4, recorded tracks with international producers, performed for Rudimental at BGP F1, led the Heathrow UK Christmas campaign, and become award-winning, all whilst captivating audiences nationwide with their stand-out live show.
Now, this iconic vocal ensemble returns for their ONLY 2025 homecoming show. Prepare for an unforgettable evening as over 200 vocalists, led by award-winning maestro Gareth Fuller (credits: Liam Gallagher, Elton John), deliver a high-energy party set list. From the classic It Is Well to ‘90s anthems like Show Me Love, Dreamer and Fatboy Slim’s Praise You plus so much more, prepare for your Christmas party playlist to come alive… on stage!!!
Dubbed “the best choir ever on BGT” by Amanda Holden and “SENSATIONAL” by Bruno Tonioli, NSO has earned praise from stars like Chris Evans, Zoe Ball, and Chaka Khan. This show promises the joy, showmanship and energy of a world-class production.
Don’t miss this exhilarating evening that will leave you thrilled and inspired – tickets are limited and will sell out fast! Book now!

Susie Dent: Word Perfect
2025-11-30 14:00
A brand-new tour of the joys of the English language with Britain’s best-loved wordsmith.
Following on from her hit show The Secret Life of Words, Susie Dent is back with a brand-new collection of facts and stories from the wonderful world of words. Have you ever wondered whether there’s a word for going to the fridge for the umpteenth time in search of something new? Or puzzled over the reason why a group of crows is called a ‘murder’, while owls form a ‘parliament’? Is teen slang actually designed to make us tear our hair out? And just how many words do we need for being drunk?
With the help of funny, insightful, and head-scratching examples, Susie will entertain and educate us with her pick of language’s greatest hits. Word Perfect will remind us just how unpredictable, wayward, and utterly magical our mother tongue can be.

The All New Adventures Of Peter Pan
2025-12-05 19:00, 2025-12-06 14:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-06 19:00, 2025-12-07 13:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-09 18:00, 2025-12-10 18:00, 2025-12-12 19:00, 2025-12-13 14:00 - 17:00 and 6 more dates
Donâ€™t miss our hilarious, fun-filled 2025 panto, The All New Adventures Of Peter Pan, with a star-studded cast. Heading up the cast are award-winning actor, writer, comedian and presenter John Thomson, taking on the role of Captain Hook, and CBeebies presenter George Webster, who will be joining the pirate crew as Starkey. Following his appearance as Ugly Sister Aldianna in 2024s Cinderella, seasoned pantomime performer Gordon Cooper returns to co-direct and play the part of the Dame Dolly. Also joining the cast are Simone Robinson (currently touring with The Lightning ThiefÂ The Percy Jackson Musical) as Wendy Darling, Oliver Scott as Smee, Northampton local David Breeds as Peter Pan, and Millie Davies as Elizabeth Darling. The award-winning Evolution Productions will be returning to produce this spectacular show, the same team behind 2023s smash-hit, Snow White And The Seven Dwarfs, and 2024â€™s brilliant Cinderella. Its never too early to book, and with lavish sets, hilarious jokes and fun for the whole family, whatâ€™s not to love? Hook your tickets now!

Mog's Christmas
2025-12-06 14:00, 2025-12-07 10:30 - 17:00, 2025-12-07 15:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-10 16:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-13 11:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-13 14:00, 2025-12-14 10:30 - 17:00, 2025-12-14 13:00 - 17:00 and 3 more dates
Itâ€™s Christmas time, and the Thomas family are looking back on the past year and all the adventures theyâ€™ve shared with their cat, Mog from catching a burglar in the spring to a dramatic summer chase at the V.E.T. Now as they prepare for the festive season, Mog is baffled by strange noises, peculiar smells, and whatâ€™s this? A tree moving indoors! Amidst the festive chaos, will Mog ever come inside for Christmas? Join Mog and the Thomas family for a heartwarming Christmas adventure filled with surprises, snowy mischief, and the true meaning of family. The Wardrobe Ensemble (whose The Stage Award-winning Education, Education, Education transferred from Royal & Derngate to the West End) adapt Judith Kerrâ€™s beloved and iconic stories for the stage in a lively and enchanting production directed by Helena Middleton (Pippi Longstocking), with songs, live music, and a menagerie of creatures little and large. These timeless tales of family, friendship, and festive fun are brought to life to allow a new generation of children to fall in love with Mog. Based on the bestselling Mog picture book series by Judith Kerr, published by HarperCollins Childrenâ€™s Books. Originally produced by Royal & Derngate, Northampton, The Old Vic and The Wardrobe Ensemble.
