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Screaming Blue Murder Comedy Club
2025-02-25 20:00 (Europe/London) | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
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, 2025-03-08 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

Tambo & Bones
2025-03-07 19:00, 2025-03-08 19:00, 2025-03-11 19:00, 2025-03-12 19:00, 2025-03-14 19:00, 2025-03-15 19:00
Tambo and?Bones are stuck in a minstrel show.
It’s hard to know what’s real when you’re stuck in a minstrel show.
Their escape plan: get out, get rich, get even.
AN ACTORS TOURING COMPANY, STRATFORD EAST AND ROYAL & DERNGATE, NORTHAMPTON CO-PRODUCTION IN ASSOCIATION WITH BELGRADE THEATRE, LEEDS PLAYHOUSE AND LIVERPOOL EVERYMAN
In this exhilarating, funny and provocative satire, Tambo and?Bones journey from comedy double-act, to hip-hop superstars, to activists in a future America, contending with the alarming repercussions of a nation torn apart by race.
Spanning 500 years of history, Tambo & Bones laughs through our past, blows the roof off our present and imagines an explosive future for our world and for theatre.
Tambo & Bones was one of the most talked about cultural events of 2023 when it received its UK premiere at Stratford East. Directed by Matthew Xia, this Made In Northampton co-production opens in Northampton before embarking on its first ever UK tour.
Join the Conversation – Post-Show Discussion with the cast and associate director.
Wednesday 12 March
Don’t miss this exclusive opportunity to engage directly with the creative team behind Tambo & Bones! Join Director Matthew Xia, Associate Director Dubheasa Lanipekun, Jesse Jones, Artistic Director of Royal & Derngate, and some of the cast for a thought-provoking discussion about the show, its themes, and the bold, satirical exploration of race, identity, and revolution.
Ask your questions, share your thoughts, and dive deeper into the conversation.
This post-show event is free for ticket holders of the evening performance on Wed 12 March. Spaces are limited, so book your tickets now to secure your spot!
We have a dedicated Sensory Space available to all audience members throughout the show. This quiet, low-stimulation area offers a place to take a break, decompress, or step away if needed. It features dimmed lighting, comfortable seating, and show-specific resources for Tambo & Bones. Our aim is to provide a calm and supportive environment so that all audience members can engage with the production in the way that feels right for them. Please ask a member of staff for directions.

Content warning
This satirical show contains?sounds of gunfire, strong language, repeated use of a racial slur, references to ethnic violence and war crimes,?and discusses themes some may find upsetting relating to race.

Levellers Collective: Spring 2025 Acoustic Tour
2025-03-08 20:00
After two highly acclaimed acoustic tours and albums in recent years, the Levellers Collective bring their new tour to Northampton this March.
The Collective live shows, and albums, came about after the Levellers decided to do something a bit different with their extensive back catalogue in 2018. Together with members of fellow Brighton group The Moulettes, they went on to record two albums radically reworking their songs – with producer John Leckie (We The Collective) and Sean Lakeman (Together All The Way).
The new acoustic arrangements of those Levellers songs, old and new, can now also be seen and heard on a new Live Album & DVD which was recorded in 2023 at London’s iconic Hackney Empire. The film captures the spirit of the Levellers as never seen before as multiple cameras were positioned onstage for the recording and the result is a truly privileged vantage point.

NMPAT: Orchestra Spectacular
2025-03-09 18:00
Northamptonshire Music and Performing Arts Trust presents an opportunity to share inspiration and aspiration with three generations of orchestras – County Junior Orchestra, County
Training Orchestra and County Youth Orchestra.

NMPAT: Big Sing March
2025-03-13 18:30
Northamptonshire Music and Performing Arts Trust presents a celebration of our singing heroes, featuring a massed primary school choir formed from schools across Northamptonshire.

Katherine Ryan: Battleaxe
2025-03-14 20:00
Star of UKTV’s hugely popular new series Parental Guidance as well as Comedy Central’s upcoming Out of Order with Rosie Jones and Judi Love, TV’s beloved Katherine Ryan makes a hugely welcome return to the stage with her brand-new live show, Battleaxe, which will embark on a major UK and European tour in 2024.
Katherine is the creator and Star of Netflix’s smash hit The Duchess along with two global Netflix comedy specials: In Trouble and Glitter Room as well as 2022’s Missus on Sky / Now TV. She also hosted Backstage With Katherine Ryan for Amazon Prime and starred in Sky’s Romantic Getaway with Romesh Ranganathan. Get your tickets now to see a true masterclass in how to enter your Battleaxe era.

The ELO Show
2025-03-15 19:30
THE ELO SHOW – The World’s Greatest tribute to Jeff Lynne and E.L.O are back on the road with a stunning new stage production, featuring a band of amazing musicians complimented by a female string section and playing hit after hit from ELO’s vast back catalogue.
After touring and selling out venues all over the UK and Europe, this show gets bigger every year, now with a dazzling light and laser show, 3D video screens modeled on ELO’s own touring show design and even a huge spaceship!
With beautiful harmonies from six singers, string section and world class band, this really is as close as you will get to the Real Thing.
Expect songs like, Evil Woman, Don’t Bring Me Down, Telephone Line, Sweet Talkin Woman, Turn to stone, Wild West Hero, The Diary of Horace Wimp and of course the legendary Mr. Blue Sky plus many more with a surprise or two.
Don’t miss out on this fantastic night of nostalgia and classic tunes.
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).

Cruel Intentions: The 90s Musical
2025-03-18 19:30, 2025-03-19 19:30, 2025-03-20 19:30, 2025-03-22 19:30
Following sell-out seasons in London and New York, the brand-new smash hit musical Cruel Intentions is coming to Northampton. Based on the iconic film and inspired by Les Liaisons Dangereuses, it’s packed with ‘90s pop classics including the songs of Britney Spears, Boyz II Men, Christina Aguilera, TLC, R.E.M., Ace of Base, Natalie Imbruglia, The Verve, *NSYNC and many more!
Step siblings Sebastian Valmont and Kathryn Merteuil engage in a cruel bet: Kathryn goads Sebastian into attempting to seduce Annette Hargrove, the headmaster’s virtuous daughter.
Weaving a web of secrets and temptation, their crusade wreaks havoc on the students at their exclusive Manhattan high school. It’s not long before the duo become entangled in their own web of deception and unexpected romance, with explosive results…
The iconic movie set to the decade’s best songs is an irresistible combination and with over forty 4 and 5 star reviews, it’s the ultimate 90s night out.
Bill Kenwright Ltd presents
Cruel Intentions: The ’90s Musical
Created by Jordan Ross, Lindsey Rosin and Roger Kumble
Based on the original hit film by Roger Kumble
Originally produced by Eva Price

Sir Geoff Hurst
2025-03-23 19:30
Enjoy an Evening with England’s Hat Trick Hero and World Cup winner as Sir Geoff Hurst comes to Royal & Derngate for one final farewell tour.
Back by popular demand after last years successful tour, Sir Geoff will talk amusingly about his illustrious West Ham & England Career.
Everyone that came between 2018 and 2023 had a great time and we have had so many requests to do it again. So here we are back on the road with his great friend and agent Terry Baker from A1 Sporting speakers once again asking the questions. The second half will be a question & answer session with the audience.
This will be a great event for football fans.
VIP tickets include a photo with Geoff plus an autograph per person.

Chris McCausland: Yonks!
2025-03-25 19:30
You might have seen him on Strictly Come Dancing, Would I Lie to You, Have I Got News for You, The Royal Variety, QI, Blankety Blank, The Last Leg, and tons more as well.
He’s been called an “overnight success” – Even though he’s been doing this for bloody yonks!
Chris McCausland is hitting the road again with another masterclass in stand-up comedy that has literally been yonks in the making.
This date has very limited availability but an extra date has been added for next year Click here for details.

Lemn Sissay
2025-03-25 19:30
Spend an evening with a master of the spoken word, BAFTA nominated author, activist, performer and Sunday Times number one bestseller, Lemn Sissay OBE as he takes to the stage with this brand-new show.
Every morning for 10 years Lemn has written four lines and shares them on his socials with no explanation and no title. After catching the public’s attention, they have been transformed into murals, quoted in books, made into songs and even tattoos. He chose the best of them for Let the Light Pour In which became an instant Sunday Times Bestseller- and now a live show.
With live readings from his books, Lemn will unravel some of the original stories behind the poems, and how they have been used in people’s lives and his own. Expect the unexpected. A night bursting with light to stave off the dark.
With the unique chance to pepper Lemn with questions, this thought-provoking and entertaining show on the power of creativity can’t be missed. An evening full of truth, humour and hope, Lemn will allow us into his morning poetry practice and show us all how he lets the light pour in.
I will build an embassy
In your heart over time
There is a plot of land inside me
Build one in mine
Lemn will be signing books after the show. Copies of Let the Light Pour In (RRP £12.99) and additional bestselling titles will be available for purchase at each show.
