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SUMMARY:Agatha Christie’s Death On The Nile
DESCRIPTION:Bitter rivals. Buried secrets. A love to die for. \nOn board a luxurious cruise under the heat of the Egyptian sun\, a couple’s idyllic honeymoon is cut short by a brutal murder. As secrets that have been buried in the sands of time finally resurface\, can the world-famous detective\, Hercule Poirot\, untangle the web of lies and solve another crime? \nFollowing the sell-out tour of Murder On The Orient Express\, this thrilling production will feature reunites writer Ken Ludwig\, director Lucy Bailey (Witness For The Prosecution) and Fiery Angel. \nStarring as Poirot is Mark Hadfield (Belfast; Outlander; Wallander) who will be joined on stage by Glynis Barber (Dempsey and Makepeace; EastEnders) and Bob Barrett (Murder on the Orient Express; Holby City). This brand-new adaptation of the Agatha Christie classic is not to be missed.
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/agatha-christies-death-on-the-nile/2025-11-08/3/
LOCATION:Royal and Derngate Theatre\, 19-21 Guildhall Road\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1DP
CATEGORIES:Royal and Derngate,Theatre
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SUMMARY:Attention All Shipping
DESCRIPTION:‘Dogger\, Fisher\, German Bight’: Charlie Connelly brings the shipping forecast vividly to life in this hilarious and moving celebration of an iconic cultural institution. Charlie explores the broadcast’s remarkable history\, unlocks its beguiling mysteries and tells riproaring stories of his own adventures among the sea areas\, ensuring the forecast will never sound the same again. \nHow did a weather forecast for ships capture the hearts of a nation\, from salty old sea dog to insomniac landlubber? How is it possible for ‘rain later’ to be ‘good’? And where the hell is North Utsire? \nDelving into the history of the forecast and the extraordinary people who made it\, Charlie explains what those curious phrases really mean\, celebrates its wide cultural impact\, shares riproaring adventures from his own extraordinary journey through the 31 sea areas – the times he was accused by the media of trying to annex Rockall from the British government and sang sea shanties with Tom Hardy in a Manx hotel bar while Scary Spice pulled the pints – and presents his case for the shipping forecast being our finest achievement. \nInspired by Charlie’s bestselling book\, which has sold more than a quarter-of-a-million copies worldwide\, this pacy\, moving and hilarious show takes you all the way from Viking to South-East Iceland to ensure the shipping forecast will never sound the same again
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/attention-all-shipping/
LOCATION:Royal and Derngate Theatre\, 19-21 Guildhall Road\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1DP
CATEGORIES:Royal and Derngate,Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251108T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251108T200000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250824T201720Z
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SUMMARY:NC Jazz: O’Higgins & Luft Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Dave O’Higgins – tenor sax\nRob Luft – guitar\nJim Watson – organ\nBilly Pod – drums \nSaxophonist Dave O’Higgins & guitarist Rob Luft may be more than a generation apart\, yet are very much of one musical mind. Now recording their 3rd album together\, they have been touring with extensively since 2019. The line-up at Northants tonight is the classic organ combo\, drawing on influxes from George Benson\, Joe Henderson\, Grant Green\, Michael Brecker and many more as a springboard for Luft’s lush soundscapes & O’Higgins’ impassioned tenor. Joining them on organ is the virtuosic Jim Watson\, and the magically swinging drummer form Greece\, Billy Pod.
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/nc-jazz-ohiggins-luft-quartet/
LOCATION:Royal and Derngate Theatre\, 19-21 Guildhall Road\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1DP
CATEGORIES:Royal and Derngate,Theatre
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ORGANIZER;CN="Royal and Derngate":MAILTO:BoxOffice@royalandderngate.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251109T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251109T193000
DTSTAMP:20260412T002453
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250824T202003Z
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SUMMARY:A Day to Remember
DESCRIPTION:On a single day in May 1915\, nearly 11\,000 British and Indian soldiers were wounded or killed during the ill-fated Battle of Aubers Ridge. Among them were hundreds of young men from Northamptonshire\, many of whom never made it more than a few metres from their trenches. \nPerformance poet Toby Thompson presents a powerful reflection on the lives lost during this devastating chapter of the First World War. Through vivid and evocative poetry\, the piece delves into not only the brutality of the battle but also the youthful hope of the summer of 1914\, and how modern generations continue to connect with the legacy of the Great War. \nFeaturing a rich soundscape by Buster Grey-Jung\, and direction by award-winning theatre maker and Artistic Director Jesse Jones\, A Day To Remember brings history into sharp focus through the voices of the present. \nOriginally commissioned by Royal & Derngate in 2015 as part of a wider project exploring the impact of the First World War on local communities.
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/a-day-to-remember/
LOCATION:Royal and Derngate Theatre\, 19-21 Guildhall Road\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1DP
CATEGORIES:Royal and Derngate,Theatre
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ORGANIZER;CN="Royal and Derngate":MAILTO:BoxOffice@royalandderngate.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251109T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251109T193000
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SUMMARY:The Rat Pack: Swingin’ At The Sands
DESCRIPTION:Featuring stars of the West End show The Rat Pack\, Live From Las Vegas\, this stylish\, fully-choreographed show has something for everyone. Including all your favourites such as Fly Me To The Moon\, Mr Bojangles and That’s Amore\, not to mention the songs you simply cannot help singing along to\, such as New York\, New York and My Way. Truly emulating the ‘Kings of Cool’\, The Rat Pack: Swingin’ At The Sands\, will bring flair and class that only Frank Sinatra\, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jnr could. \nSo take three outstanding singers\, add perfectly timed comedy\, rousing camaraderie with a pinch of the greatest songs ever written and what do you get? The perfect night’s entertainment with The Rat Pack: Swingin’ At The Sands.
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/the-rat-pack-swingin-at-the-sands/
LOCATION:Royal and Derngate Theatre\, 19-21 Guildhall Road\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1DP
CATEGORIES:Royal and Derngate,Theatre
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ORGANIZER;CN="Royal and Derngate":MAILTO:BoxOffice@royalandderngate.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251113T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251113T193000
DTSTAMP:20260412T002453
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SUMMARY:Rave On
DESCRIPTION:Rave On is the 50s and 60s musical sensation sweeping the nation. \nFeaturing leading performers from West End Productions The Buddy Holly Story\, Million Dollar Quartet and Dreamboats & Petticoats\, Rave On transports you back to the fabulous 50s and swinging 60s in stunningly authentic style. \n\n\n\n\nCharting the meteoric rise of Rock and Roll\, Rave On is a thrilling tour through music’s most revolutionary decades. Prepare to be enthralled with an evening of singing along\, vibrant vintage costumes\, colourful staging and dancing in the aisles! Featuring note perfect renditions of the most loved 50s and 60s songs\, Rave On is performed by an incredibly talented\, era-obsessed group of musicians. From the emergence of rock and roll at Sun Records in Memphis\, to the British Invasion and beyond\, this is a musical adventure you won’t want to miss! \nRave On features hits from the likes of Elvis Presley\, Buddy Holly\, Chuck Berry\, The Beatles\, Connie Francis\, The Who\, Little Richard\, Roy Orbison\, Lulu\, The Beach Boys and many more. \n Rave On is a musical experience like no other.
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/rave-on/
LOCATION:Royal and Derngate Theatre\, 19-21 Guildhall Road\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1DP
CATEGORIES:Royal and Derngate,Theatre
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ORGANIZER;CN="Royal and Derngate":MAILTO:BoxOffice@royalandderngate.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251114T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251114T193000
DTSTAMP:20260412T002453
CREATED:20250824T202818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250824T202818Z
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SUMMARY:George Lewis: The Best Thing You’ll Ever Do
DESCRIPTION:Described as ‘the funniest dad on Instagram’\, stand-up comedian George has racked up hundreds of millions of views for his hilarious online sketches about the big things in life\, like owning an air fryer\, watching a David Beckham documentary\, and the excruciating experience of trying to do a jigsaw with your kid. \nNow he’s bringing his brand new stand up show to the stage. It won’t just be about parenting though\, because he has done loads this year. He’s bought a new hoover\, watched some more stuff on Netflix… loads. \nBetween #makingmemories with his kids\, George has also appeared on The Stand Up Sketch Show and Comedy Central Live\, written a best selling book (Don’t Panic! All the stuff the expectant dad needs to know) and has supported Romesh Ranganathan\, Tom Allen\, Russell Kane and Josh Widdicombe on their national tours. \nSo\, activate the parents’ whatsapp groups\, dump the kids with whoever is willing to have them\, and join George for a brilliant night out.
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/george-lewis-the-best-thing-youll-ever-do/
LOCATION:Royal and Derngate Theatre\, 19-21 Guildhall Road\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1DP
CATEGORIES:Royal and Derngate,Theatre
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ORGANIZER;CN="Royal and Derngate":MAILTO:BoxOffice@royalandderngate.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251115T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251115T133000
DTSTAMP:20260412T002453
CREATED:20250824T203028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250824T203028Z
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SUMMARY:Amazon’s Got Music
DESCRIPTION:Why not come and join us on Sat 15 November for an afternoon of music\, dance\, and much more with Amazon and some great performers from SEND Schools and Community Partners. \nTickets are £2.50 per person. We will have enterprise stalls and raffle. All of the proceeds will go to the schools and community partners.
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/amazons-got-music/
LOCATION:Royal and Derngate Theatre\, 19-21 Guildhall Road\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1DP
CATEGORIES:Royal and Derngate,Theatre
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ORGANIZER;CN="Royal and Derngate":MAILTO:BoxOffice@royalandderngate.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251115T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251115T193000
DTSTAMP:20260412T002453
CREATED:20250824T203138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250824T203138Z
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SUMMARY:Jon Ronson’s Psychopath Night
DESCRIPTION:What happens when a psychopath is in power? Could you learn to spot a psychopath? Are you working for a psychopath? Is there a little bit of psychopath in all us? \nFollowing a box-office busting\, sell-out tour in 2024\, Jon Ronson’s Psychopath Night returns with new live dates. \nSixteen years have passed since Jon embarked on the adventure that became his ground-breaking and best-selling work\, The Psychopath Test. Now\, the renowned journalist\, filmmaker\, and author reopens the case with exclusive anecdotes and fresh reflections\, taking you on a thrilling exploration of madness and the elusive psychopathic mind. \nJoin Jon in 2025 for another electrifying journey into the enigmatic world of psychopaths and the perplexing concept of normalcy. In an age where society’s rationality is called into question\, Jon will deliver an evening of incisive inquiry\, seasoned with his trademark wit and profound insights. \nThis unmissable show prominently features mystery special guests whose extraordinary\, twist-filled true tales are central to the story but not found in the original edition of the book. The less you know about them\, the better… \nDon’t miss this unforgettable night of revelation\, intrigue\, and mind-bending insights. With a chance to ask Jon your own questions…book your tickets now before they’re gone!
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/jon-ronsons-psychopath-night/
LOCATION:Royal and Derngate Theatre\, 19-21 Guildhall Road\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1DP
CATEGORIES:Royal and Derngate,Theatre
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ORGANIZER;CN="Royal and Derngate":MAILTO:BoxOffice@royalandderngate.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251116T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251116T180000
DTSTAMP:20260412T002453
CREATED:20250824T203248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250824T203248Z
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SUMMARY:NMPAT: Youth In Concert
DESCRIPTION:Northamptonshire Music and Performing Arts Trust presents the first major event of the season\, Youth In Concert\, with performances by five award winning senior ensembles of NMPAT: County Youth Concert Band\, County Youth Choir\, County Youth Brass Band\, County Youth Big Band and County Youth Orchestra.
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/nmpat-youth-in-concert-3/
LOCATION:Royal and Derngate Theatre\, 19-21 Guildhall Road\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1DP
CATEGORIES:Royal and Derngate,Theatre
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ORGANIZER;CN="Royal and Derngate":MAILTO:BoxOffice@royalandderngate.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251118T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251118T193000
DTSTAMP:20260412T002453
CREATED:20250824T203551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250824T203551Z
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SUMMARY:Fawlty Towers
DESCRIPTION:The ‘Greatest British Sitcom of All Time’ (Radio Times) is back – this time on stage! \n50 years since it first graced our TV screens\, Fawlty Towers is now a brand-new stage play adapted by comedy legend John Cleese and directed by Caroline Jay Ranger. \nFresh from a sold-out West End season! This laugh-out-loud production was universally acclaimed by every London and national critic\, selling out every single performance during its record-breaking West End run. \nJoin Basil (Danny Bayne)\, the delightfully bumbling Major (Paul Nicholas) and Polly (Joanne Clifton) and an 18-strong cast as they bring to life all your favourite moments from the show’s unforgettable twelve episodes. With sharp wit\, chaos\, and calamity at every turn\, this is the comedy event of the year! \nSecure your tickets now and relive the madness of Fawlty Towers live on stage. It’s a staycation you’ll never forget!
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/fawlty-towers-2/2025-11-18/
LOCATION:Royal and Derngate Theatre\, 19-21 Guildhall Road\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1DP
CATEGORIES:Royal and Derngate,Theatre
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ORGANIZER;CN="Royal and Derngate":MAILTO:BoxOffice@royalandderngate.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251119T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251119T193000
DTSTAMP:20260412T002453
CREATED:20250824T203551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250824T203551Z
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SUMMARY:Fawlty Towers
DESCRIPTION:The ‘Greatest British Sitcom of All Time’ (Radio Times) is back – this time on stage! \n50 years since it first graced our TV screens\, Fawlty Towers is now a brand-new stage play adapted by comedy legend John Cleese and directed by Caroline Jay Ranger. \nFresh from a sold-out West End season! This laugh-out-loud production was universally acclaimed by every London and national critic\, selling out every single performance during its record-breaking West End run. \nJoin Basil (Danny Bayne)\, the delightfully bumbling Major (Paul Nicholas) and Polly (Joanne Clifton) and an 18-strong cast as they bring to life all your favourite moments from the show’s unforgettable twelve episodes. With sharp wit\, chaos\, and calamity at every turn\, this is the comedy event of the year! \nSecure your tickets now and relive the madness of Fawlty Towers live on stage. It’s a staycation you’ll never forget!
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/fawlty-towers-2/2025-11-19/2/
LOCATION:Royal and Derngate Theatre\, 19-21 Guildhall Road\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1DP
CATEGORIES:Royal and Derngate,Theatre
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ORGANIZER;CN="Royal and Derngate":MAILTO:BoxOffice@royalandderngate.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251120T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251120T190000
DTSTAMP:20260412T002453
CREATED:20251120T140634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251120T140634Z
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SUMMARY:GenFest 2025: Red Rosa
DESCRIPTION:Red Rosa\, inspired by Kate Evans’ graphic novel\, illuminates the remarkable life of revolutionary thinker Rosa Luxemburg. Rosa rose from oppression to become a fearless leader\, founding the German Communist Party and challenging capitalism\, war\, and patriarchy. She lived radically – politically and personally as a Jewish\, disabled woman. This project explores her intellectual fire\, her humanity\, and her relevance today\, through historical archives\, cats and a little live music. Red Rosa is a call to courage\, resistance\, and imagination. \nno more superheroes. is a bold\, boundary-pushing company creating original theatre\, digital work and participatory projects that speak to a new generation. We make work that’s urgent\, playful and socially resonant. From national stages to grassroots spaces\, we’ve partnered with organisations like the National Youth Theatre and the National Trust to nurture creatives and challenge how stories are made – and who gets to tell them. \nwww.nomoresuperheroes.com \n \n\nPart of Genfest 2025 \nDiscover the full line-up of performances\, workshops and artist one-to-one’s taking place across GenFest\, Sun 16 – Sat 22 November. Each event is part of our annual festival celebrating artist development and new work. \nView the GenFest Brochure Online here | Find out more about the full GenFest line up here
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/genfest-2025-red-rosa/
LOCATION:Royal and Derngate Theatre\, 19-21 Guildhall Road\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1DP
CATEGORIES:Royal and Derngate,Theatre
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ORGANIZER;CN="Royal and Derngate":MAILTO:BoxOffice@royalandderngate.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251120T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251120T193000
DTSTAMP:20260412T002453
CREATED:20250824T203551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250824T203551Z
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SUMMARY:Fawlty Towers
DESCRIPTION:The ‘Greatest British Sitcom of All Time’ (Radio Times) is back – this time on stage! \n50 years since it first graced our TV screens\, Fawlty Towers is now a brand-new stage play adapted by comedy legend John Cleese and directed by Caroline Jay Ranger. \nFresh from a sold-out West End season! This laugh-out-loud production was universally acclaimed by every London and national critic\, selling out every single performance during its record-breaking West End run. \nJoin Basil (Danny Bayne)\, the delightfully bumbling Major (Paul Nicholas) and Polly (Joanne Clifton) and an 18-strong cast as they bring to life all your favourite moments from the show’s unforgettable twelve episodes. With sharp wit\, chaos\, and calamity at every turn\, this is the comedy event of the year! \nSecure your tickets now and relive the madness of Fawlty Towers live on stage. It’s a staycation you’ll never forget!
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/fawlty-towers-2/2025-11-20/3/
LOCATION:Royal and Derngate Theatre\, 19-21 Guildhall Road\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1DP
CATEGORIES:Royal and Derngate,Theatre
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ORGANIZER;CN="Royal and Derngate":MAILTO:BoxOffice@royalandderngate.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251120T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251120T193000
DTSTAMP:20260412T002453
CREATED:20250824T203754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250824T203754Z
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SUMMARY:Annabel Croft: From Tennis Balls to Glitter Balls
DESCRIPTION:The beloved former tennis pro turned experienced broadcaster is hitting the road for a brand new tour. \nFrom winning the Wimbledon and Australian Girls’ Tournaments in 1984 to becoming British No. 1 and representing Great Britain in the Fed Cup\, Annabel has solidified her status as a national treasure. \nAfter hanging up her racquet\, she seamlessly transitioned into the commentary box\, captivating audiences as a presenter and pundit for major networks including Amazon Prime\, BBC\, ESPN USA\, Eurosport\, and Sky Sports. \nAnnabel also wowed audiences on the dance floor during her recent thrilling run to the final four on Strictly Come Dancing with her dance partner Johannes Radebe. \nIn her first ever theatre tour\, Annabel invites you behind the scenes of the world’s greatest tennis tournaments\, sharing unforgettable moments from her career including interviewing legends like Roger Federer\, Andy Murray\, Rafael Nadal\, and Novak Djokovic. This is an unmissable experience for tennis and dance enthusiasts everywhere!
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/annabel-croft-from-tennis-balls-to-glitter-balls/
LOCATION:Royal and Derngate Theatre\, 19-21 Guildhall Road\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1DP
CATEGORIES:Royal and Derngate,Theatre
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ORGANIZER;CN="Royal and Derngate":MAILTO:BoxOffice@royalandderngate.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251121T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251121T190000
DTSTAMP:20260412T002453
CREATED:20251120T140740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251120T140740Z
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SUMMARY:GenFest 2025: BIOSPHERE
DESCRIPTION:Four scientists. One year. Sealed away from the world in The Biosphere – an airtight dome; a great glass ark humming with natural life\, technology and ambition. Their mission: to prove life can survive beyond Earth. \nBut as the atmosphere of their meticulously crafted world begins to change\, passions fray and hunger bites\, and the line between experiment and existence blur. What will they sacrifice to succeed? \nInspired by the infamous 1991 experiment\, Olivia Foan’s BIOSPHERE is a new play about our relationship to nature\, technology and the planet we call home. \nBIOSPHERE is directed by Olivia Munk and produced by Part of the Main Productions. \nPrevious praise for THE TINKER\, written by Olivia Foan & directed by Olivia Munk at VAULT Festival 2023: \n\n“All the ingredients are in place for a spooky gothic affair\, and on the whole this piece from Part of the Main Productions is grandly successful… Olivia Munk keeps things moving at a suspenseful pace\, the threat of derailment always coiled in the air but never quite ruptured.” ???? LOST IN THEATRELAND \n“Foan has produced a fascinating script which explores the question of belief: confronting what you have chosen to believe in the past to make the present work and what you go on to believe in order to get the result that you desire\, no matter what the cost. The story ends with hope\, however the end alludes to the darker side of these decisions.”???? THE RECS \nShortlisted for Theatre Royal Haymarket/Masterclass Pitch Your Play competition 2020 and longlisted for Finborough Theatre’s ETPEP Award \n\nAccess Enhanced Performance \nAudio Described & Touch Tour\nThis performance will be Audio Described (Touch Tour begins at 6pm). This performance will be described by Jessica Bickel-Barlow \n\nPart of Genfest 2025\nDiscover the full line-up of performances\, workshops and artist one-to-one’s taking place across GenFest\, Sun 16 – Sat 22 November. Each event is part of our annual festival celebrating artist development and new work. \nView the GenFest Brochure Online here | Find out more about the full GenFest line up here
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/genfest-2025-biosphere/
LOCATION:Royal and Derngate Theatre\, 19-21 Guildhall Road\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1DP
CATEGORIES:Royal and Derngate,Theatre
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ORGANIZER;CN="Royal and Derngate":MAILTO:BoxOffice@royalandderngate.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251121T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251121T193000
DTSTAMP:20260412T002453
CREATED:20250824T203551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250824T203551Z
UID:129619-1763753400-1763753400@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk
SUMMARY:Fawlty Towers
DESCRIPTION:The ‘Greatest British Sitcom of All Time’ (Radio Times) is back – this time on stage! \n50 years since it first graced our TV screens\, Fawlty Towers is now a brand-new stage play adapted by comedy legend John Cleese and directed by Caroline Jay Ranger. \nFresh from a sold-out West End season! This laugh-out-loud production was universally acclaimed by every London and national critic\, selling out every single performance during its record-breaking West End run. \nJoin Basil (Danny Bayne)\, the delightfully bumbling Major (Paul Nicholas) and Polly (Joanne Clifton) and an 18-strong cast as they bring to life all your favourite moments from the show’s unforgettable twelve episodes. With sharp wit\, chaos\, and calamity at every turn\, this is the comedy event of the year! \nSecure your tickets now and relive the madness of Fawlty Towers live on stage. It’s a staycation you’ll never forget!
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/fawlty-towers-2/2025-11-21/
LOCATION:Royal and Derngate Theatre\, 19-21 Guildhall Road\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1DP
CATEGORIES:Royal and Derngate,Theatre
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ORGANIZER;CN="Royal and Derngate":MAILTO:BoxOffice@royalandderngate.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251121T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251121T193000
DTSTAMP:20260412T002453
CREATED:20250824T203947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250824T203947Z
UID:129625-1763753400-1763753400@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk
SUMMARY:Garth Marenghi: This Bursted Earth Book Tour
DESCRIPTION:“Horror author Nick Steen is having visions… A sinister Black Steeple; eerie lights in the sky that look like\na Catherine wheel but are not remotely a Catherine wheel… Plus a giant skeleton with a moustache. Are\nthey omens? Auguries? Portenderings of things to come? (Spoiler – yes\, they are). \nFor Nick Steen’s imagination is bursting out of his brain and threatening to burst in turn the entirety of Stalkford. \nCan Nick stop the aforesaid bursting? Or have things already slightly burst regardless? And will there ultimately be a grand finale to this three-book series (aka a trilogy) or a more open-ended conclusion in order to leave potential room for further sequels? (That\, btw\, will ultimately be Garth’s decision.) \nFrom the fevered imagination of Horror Fiction’s Grand Frightener Garth Marenghi\, author of Sunday Times-Bestselling Garth Marenghi’s Terror Tome and Garth Marenghi’s Incarcerat\, come\nthree freshly rancid tales of…This Bursted Earth… \n“So dense with brilliant jokes that it cannot safely be read while drinking hot liquid” – Inews.co.uk \n“puts the ‘boo’ into book tour” – The Guardian \n“had the crowd hooting and hanging\, insatiably\, on every line.” – The Telegraph \nHardback copies of This Bursted Earth will be available for purchase on the day. Be warned: signings\nare strictly time-limited. You’ll get no more than one minute with the world’s greatest\nFrighternerman\, Darkscribe\, Doomsage (plus Man-Shee) before you’re moved on and/or manhandled.
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/garth-marenghi-this-bursted-earth-book-tour/
LOCATION:Royal and Derngate Theatre\, 19-21 Guildhall Road\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1DP
CATEGORIES:Royal and Derngate,Theatre
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ORGANIZER;CN="Royal and Derngate":MAILTO:BoxOffice@royalandderngate.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251122T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251122T130000
DTSTAMP:20260412T002453
CREATED:20251120T140903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251120T140903Z
UID:132169-1763816400-1763816400@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk
SUMMARY:GenFest 2025: Writing For Musical Theatre With Darren Clark
DESCRIPTION:Darren Clark is a two-time Olivier Award winning composer and lyricist working in the theatre in the UK and internationally. Since beginning his professional career in 2012\, he has been commissioned to write music and lyrics for several national touring shows and his work has been heard in London’s West End\, at The Royal Shakespeare Company\, Off West End\, Off-Broadway and in many of the UK’s finest regional theatres. \nFollowing his days as an Otago University student in NZ performing in countless musicals and plays\, Darren left NZ for the UK to pursue a career as a songwriter in London town. Following several years on the singer/songwriter circuit and with his band Columbus Giant\, Darren began to write music & lyrics for the theatre. \nDarren has written the music and lyrics for The Curious Case of Benjamin Button which one three Olivier awards in 2025 including Best New Musical and the Off-West End Award for Best Musical Production in 2024. Button is currently running at The Ambassadors Theatre on London’s West End. \nAlong with Rhys Jennings\, he is the inaugural recipient of the Music Theatre International Stiles & Drewe Mentorship Award and his songs have appeared as finalist in the Stiles & Drewe Best New Song Competition on three separate occasions\, winning runner-up in 2015. He has been a finalist in the Iris Theatre XMas Factor Awards for the past three years\, winning the Iris Theatre Panel Award in 2014\, The Audience Runner Up Prize in 2015 and The Audience Award in 2016. His musicals have been licensed in the USA and Australia\, his work has been showcased in the national BEAM Showcase in London and NAMT in New York. \nDarren was a member of the BML Advanced Song writing Workshop\, a weekly development workshop for four years. He is also a member of the MMD Advanced Composer & Lyricist Lab where he continues to learn his craft. \nAs a teacher and workshop leader Darren has taught at some of the UK’s leading drama schools including The Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama\, The Guildhall School of Music & Drama\, Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music & Dance\, Chichester Conservatoire\, Leeds Conservatoire and Rose Bruford. \nHe is a founding member of Paper Balloon Theatre Company\, dedicated to making original theatre for\, with and by young audiences. Paper Balloon have now created several shows including Night Light at the Camden Fringe\, a UK tour of The Grumpiest Boy in the World by Finegan Kruckemeyer\, the utterly bonkers Christmas show Once Upon a Snowflake with the Moscow Puppet Theatre and most recently the original shanty story The Boy and the Mermaid. \nDarren is passionate about being part of an ethnically and culturally diverse theatrical future and aims to reflect this in the making of all his theatrical projects. He is the founder of New UK Musicals\, a project developed to help get the work of new musical theatre writers into the hands of performers through providing a platform for their sheet music. www.newukmusicals.co.uk \n\nPart of Genfest 2025\nDiscover the full line-up of performances\, workshops and artist one-to-one’s taking place across GenFest\, Sun 16 – Sat 22 November. Each event is part of our annual festival celebrating artist development and new work. \nView the GenFest Brochure Online here | Find out more about the full GenFest line up here
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/genfest-2025-writing-for-musical-theatre-with-darren-clark/
LOCATION:Royal and Derngate Theatre\, 19-21 Guildhall Road\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1DP
CATEGORIES:Royal and Derngate,Theatre
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ORGANIZER;CN="Royal and Derngate":MAILTO:BoxOffice@royalandderngate.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251122T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251122T160000
DTSTAMP:20260412T002453
CREATED:20251120T140959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251120T140959Z
UID:132172-1763827200-1763827200@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk
SUMMARY:Musical Theatre Network – Future Producers of Musicals in the Midlands networking event
DESCRIPTION:Are you (or could you be) a producer of musical theatre in the Midlands? \n\nDo you make live events happen\, perhaps as a creative yourself\, perhaps co-ordinating things for collaborators or your local community?\nAre you interested in finding out more about being a producer of musical theatre in the Midlands? And about opportunities to get involved locally with new musicals/music theatre?\nOr are you an early career producer of musical theatre or music in the Midlands and want to find out more about opportunities\, and meet some like-minded individuals?\n\nIf your answer to any of these questions is ‘yes’\, then we’d love to invite you to a free event hosted by Musical Theatre Network\, China Plate and Royal & Derngate. We will share some industry insights\, signpost relevant opportunities\, and give you the chance to meet other producers/future producers\, and discuss what would help you achieve your ambitions in this area.You don’t need to already be a producer. If musical theatre interests you\, and you’re someone who likes making things happen – come join us for a conversation! \n     \n[View the full GenFest Programme]
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/musical-theatre-network-future-producers-of-musicals-in-the-midlands-networking-event/
LOCATION:Royal and Derngate Theatre\, 19-21 Guildhall Road\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1DP
CATEGORIES:Royal and Derngate,Theatre
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ORGANIZER;CN="Royal and Derngate":MAILTO:BoxOffice@royalandderngate.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251122T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251122T190000
DTSTAMP:20260412T002453
CREATED:20251120T141053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251120T141053Z
UID:132175-1763838000-1763838000@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk
SUMMARY:GenFest 2025: Dorothy and Her Very Many Friends – by Jude Taylor
DESCRIPTION:Dorothy and Her Very Many Friends is a synth-pop musical about the true story of the persecution of gay sailors in 1980s America and the futile search for the elusive Dorothy who connected them all. \n\nIn 1980s America\, the Naval Investigative Service are intensively hunting down and discharging gay sailors in the US Navy at an unprecedented rate. But if they truly want to win their war on homosexuality\, they know that they must first defeat the one woman standing in their way: Dorothy. \nWho is Dorothy? What does Dorothy want? How can she possibly be friends with every gay sailor? Can she bring down the entire Navy\, and perhaps the country\, too? Only one man\, with a predictable secret of his own\, can stop her. \nPowered by an 80s synth pop score\, ‘Dorothy and Her Very Many Friends’ is a surreal musical comedy inspired by a lesser-known chapter of queer history. \n\nPart of Genfest 2025\nDiscover the full line-up of performances\, workshops and artist one-to-one’s taking place across GenFest\, Sun 16 – Sat 22 November. Each event is part of our annual festival celebrating artist development and new work. \nView the GenFest Brochure Online here | Find out more about the full GenFest line up here
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/genfest-2025-dorothy-and-her-very-many-friends-by-jude-taylor/
LOCATION:Royal and Derngate Theatre\, 19-21 Guildhall Road\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1DP
CATEGORIES:Royal and Derngate,Theatre
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ORGANIZER;CN="Royal and Derngate":MAILTO:BoxOffice@royalandderngate.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251122T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251122T193000
DTSTAMP:20260412T002453
CREATED:20250824T203551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250824T203551Z
UID:129621-1763839800-1763839800@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk
SUMMARY:Fawlty Towers
DESCRIPTION:The ‘Greatest British Sitcom of All Time’ (Radio Times) is back – this time on stage! \n50 years since it first graced our TV screens\, Fawlty Towers is now a brand-new stage play adapted by comedy legend John Cleese and directed by Caroline Jay Ranger. \nFresh from a sold-out West End season! This laugh-out-loud production was universally acclaimed by every London and national critic\, selling out every single performance during its record-breaking West End run. \nJoin Basil (Danny Bayne)\, the delightfully bumbling Major (Paul Nicholas) and Polly (Joanne Clifton) and an 18-strong cast as they bring to life all your favourite moments from the show’s unforgettable twelve episodes. With sharp wit\, chaos\, and calamity at every turn\, this is the comedy event of the year! \nSecure your tickets now and relive the madness of Fawlty Towers live on stage. It’s a staycation you’ll never forget!
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/fawlty-towers-2/2025-11-22/4/
LOCATION:Royal and Derngate Theatre\, 19-21 Guildhall Road\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1DP
CATEGORIES:Royal and Derngate,Theatre
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ORGANIZER;CN="Royal and Derngate":MAILTO:BoxOffice@royalandderngate.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251122T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251122T193000
DTSTAMP:20260412T002453
CREATED:20250824T204121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250824T204121Z
UID:129628-1763839800-1763839800@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk
SUMMARY:Josie Long: Now Is The Time Of Monsters
DESCRIPTION:A new show about extinct gigantic\, charismatic\, megafauna from 3-time Edinburgh Comedy Award Nominated Comedian\, and very good comedian Josie Long. \nIn these troubled times\, in this wicked world\, it can feel like apocalypse is everywhere but did you know 11\,000 years ago there were some really big armadillos? I’m talking about as big as a car. Really big. And they were vegetarian so don’t even worry about them. Also my daughter has a hamster and I’m not saying distract yourself from everything\, but I’m saying he’s also part of everything. \nJosie is back with a new show about discovery\, wonder\, extinction and how to walk through a landscape of monstrous disaster. There is also a good tip about silt\, guaranteed. \n????? The Skinny \n???? The Telegraph
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/josie-long-now-is-the-time-of-monsters/
LOCATION:Royal and Derngate Theatre\, 19-21 Guildhall Road\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1DP
CATEGORIES:Royal and Derngate,Theatre
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ORGANIZER;CN="Royal and Derngate":MAILTO:BoxOffice@royalandderngate.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251123T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251123T100000
DTSTAMP:20260412T002453
CREATED:20250824T204320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250824T204320Z
UID:129631-1763892000-1763892000@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk
SUMMARY:Dancing Schools UK! 2025
DESCRIPTION:Join us for fabulous Ballroom and Latin dance from Dancing Schools UK! \nThis event is designed to encourage school children from across the region to have a try at dancing and nurture team work. From its early days as Strictly Junior the show has evolved and seen over 3000 children braving the stage\, stepping out in the spot light and trying something they thought they would never do – dance in front of hundreds of people. \nThere are two shows throughout the day at 10am and 1pm
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/dancing-schools-uk-2025/2025-11-23/
LOCATION:Royal and Derngate Theatre\, 19-21 Guildhall Road\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1DP
CATEGORIES:Royal and Derngate,Theatre
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ORGANIZER;CN="Royal and Derngate":MAILTO:BoxOffice@royalandderngate.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251123T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251123T100000
DTSTAMP:20260412T002453
CREATED:20251120T141819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251120T141819Z
UID:132181-1763892000-1763892000@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk
SUMMARY:Dancing Schools UK! 2025
DESCRIPTION:Join us for fabulous Ballroom and Latin dance from Dancing Schools UK! \nThis event is designed to encourage school children from across the region to have a try at dancing and nurture team work. From its early days as Strictly Junior the show has evolved and seen over 3000 children braving the stage\, stepping out in the spot light and trying something they thought they would never do – dance in front of hundreds of people. \nThere are two shows throughout the day at 10am and 1pm
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/dancing-schools-uk-2025-2/2025-11-23/
LOCATION:Royal and Derngate Theatre\, 19-21 Guildhall Road\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1DP
CATEGORIES:Royal and Derngate,Theatre
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ORGANIZER;CN="Royal and Derngate":MAILTO:BoxOffice@royalandderngate.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251123T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251123T140000
DTSTAMP:20260412T002453
CREATED:20250824T204618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250824T204618Z
UID:129634-1763906400-1763906400@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk
SUMMARY:GUS Band: The Snowman
DESCRIPTION:The GUS Band are delighted to bring this special screening of The Snowman\, by iconic illustrator and cartoonist Raymond Briggs. Come and watch the quintessential Christmas classic with The GUS Band playing live alongside the film to bring the iconic score to life\, offering an immersive experience for children and adults of all ages. In keeping with the book\, the film is wordless and free of dialogue with the exception of the iconic Walking In The Air which will be performed by a local Northamptonshire singer. \nThe Snowman has become and integral part of Christmas for children and adults alike since the picture book was first published in 1978\, with the animated version first broadcast on Channel 4 in 1982. \nThe GUS Band is one of the worlds leading brass bands\, who are also based in Northampton. This timeless classic is suitable for all ages\, and the performance will also include a short concert of family favourite Christmas songs and music from The GUS Band.
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/gus-band-the-snowman/2025-11-23/
LOCATION:Royal and Derngate Theatre\, 19-21 Guildhall Road\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1DP
CATEGORIES:Royal and Derngate,Theatre
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ORGANIZER;CN="Royal and Derngate":MAILTO:BoxOffice@royalandderngate.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251124T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251124T193000
DTSTAMP:20260412T002453
CREATED:20250824T204923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250824T204923Z
UID:129637-1764012600-1764012600@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk
SUMMARY:Step into Christmas
DESCRIPTION:Step Into Christmas for the most magical show of the year. This Christmas feel-good show brings all the magic of the season to life\, with all your favourite songs you will know and love! Including All I Want for Christmas Is You\, Last Christmas\, Jingle Bell Rock\, Stay Another Day\, Let it Snow\, White Christmas\, Do They Know it’s Christmas\, A Winter’s Tale\, Merry Xmas Everybody\, and many many more!
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/step-into-christmas/
LOCATION:Royal and Derngate Theatre\, 19-21 Guildhall Road\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1DP
CATEGORIES:Royal and Derngate,Theatre
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ORGANIZER;CN="Royal and Derngate":MAILTO:BoxOffice@royalandderngate.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251125T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251125T193000
DTSTAMP:20260412T002453
CREATED:20250824T205155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250824T205155Z
UID:129640-1764099000-1764099000@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk
SUMMARY:Josh Widdicombe: Not My Cup Of Tea
DESCRIPTION:Josh Widdicombe is back on tour… not again! By now he has almost certainly mastered the art of stand-up\, either that or he has wasted the last 15 years of his life. Come along and decide for yourself. Expect it to be shorter and with lower production values than Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour\, but funnier and with more references to tea. \nJosh co-hosts the hugely popular podcast Parenting Hell with Rob Beckett\, which has somehow become so popular that they undertook a live arena tour in 2023 and released a book which topped the Sunday Times Bestseller Charts. He’s co-hosted in over 30 series of the multi-award-winning Channel 4 series The Last Leg\, is a team captain on Sky Max’s Rob Beckett’s Smart TV and co-hosts Sky’s Hold The Front Page. And he has an almost complete collection of Panini football sticker books.
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/josh-widdicombe-not-my-cup-of-tea/
LOCATION:Royal and Derngate Theatre\, 19-21 Guildhall Road\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1DP
CATEGORIES:Royal and Derngate,Theatre
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ORGANIZER;CN="Royal and Derngate":MAILTO:BoxOffice@royalandderngate.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251125T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251125T193000
DTSTAMP:20260412T002453
CREATED:20250824T205324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250824T205324Z
UID:129643-1764099000-1764099000@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk
SUMMARY:Ward Thomas
DESCRIPTION:Hampshire country music duo Ward Thomas have announced an intimate\, acoustic UK tour for 2025. \nHailed as the UK’s most successful country act\, twin sisters Catherine and Lizzy Ward Thomas will tour across the country with a special show with stripped back versions of songs from across their career. \nRecording their debut album\, 2014’s From Where We Stand\, whilst still in school\, the duo have since cemented themselves as pioneers in the UK Country and Americana scene; not least for the follow-up album Cartwheels released in 2016 going to No.1 in the UK Album Charts\, the first by a UK country act to top the charts. \nIn 2019\, the band were presented with the Country Music Association’s Jeff Walker Global Achievement Award in recognition of their success and impact on country music in the UK. \nMusic In The Madness was hailed by critics for its live sound mixed with country-pop style\, whilst of their Barbican show earlier this year\, The Upcoming said: ‘It’s safe to say Ward Thomas delivered a magical performance that left us on a high – an evening to remember.’ \nThis unique show will take Ward Thomas back to their early days of performing and writing together\, seeing the duo perform and share the stories behind the songs that have seen them make such an impact on country music.
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/ward-thomas/
LOCATION:Royal and Derngate Theatre\, 19-21 Guildhall Road\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1DP
CATEGORIES:Royal and Derngate,Theatre
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ORGANIZER;CN="Royal and Derngate":MAILTO:BoxOffice@royalandderngate.co.uk
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SUMMARY:That’ll Be Christmas!
DESCRIPTION:From the team who brought you the hit show That’ll Be The Day\, comes a brand new Christmas show! \nNothing says Christmas quite like That’ll Be Christmas! This year is extra special as the cast of That’ll Be The Day celebrates their 40-Year Anniversary. Packed with your all-time favourite Christmas classics\, laugh-out-loud comedy sketches\, and heart-warming festive cheer\, this is the perfect family night out.
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/thatll-be-christmas/
LOCATION:Royal and Derngate Theatre\, 19-21 Guildhall Road\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1DP
CATEGORIES:Royal and Derngate,Theatre
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ORGANIZER;CN="Royal and Derngate":MAILTO:BoxOffice@royalandderngate.co.uk
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