Shen Yun
2025-02-17 19:00, 2025-02-18 14:00, 2025-02-18 19:00 (Europe/London) | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
Experience China Before Communism
The moment the curtain opens, you enter a wondrous dream.
Shen Yun takes you on an extraordinary journey through China’s 5,000 years of divinely inspired culture. Exquisite beauty from the heavens, profound wisdom from dynasties past, timeless legends, and ethnic traditions all spring to life through classical Chinese dance, enchanting live orchestral music, authentic costumes, and patented interactive backdrops. Revisit a time when scholars and artists sought harmony with the Tao, or the “Way” of the universe, and when divine beings walked upon the earth to inspire humanity.
Join us for a night filled with beauty, wisdom, courage, and hope. Witness Heaven’s beauty on stage and experience the magic of Shen Yun—live. It’s an experience of a lifetime!

The Smartest Giant in Town
2025-02-18 13:00, 2025-02-19 10:00, 2025-02-19 13:00
George wishes he wasn’t the scruffiest giant in town. So when he sees a new shop selling giant-sized clothes, he decides it’s time for a new look: smart trousers, smart shirt, stripy tie, shiny shoes. Now he’s the smartest giant in town… until he bumps into some animals who desperately need his help – and his clothes!
This heart-warming tale about friendship and helping those in need is brought to life in a musical, puppet-filled adventure, following on from Little Angel Theatre’s bestselling adaptations of Julia Donaldson’s picture books including The Singing Mermaid and The Everywhere Bear.
A Little Angel Theatre and Fierylight co-production
Based on the bestselling book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler
If you are bringing a baby or child under the age of 24 months, you must add a free Lap Child ticket to your order for them which will enable the child to remain in your lap for the duration of the performance. Please add the appropriate number of Lap Child tickets when booking online. If you are booking in with our Box Office team over the phone or at the counter, please let them know at the time of your booking. Should the child require their own seat or are older than 24 months please add the appropriate number of Child tickets to your order. Please note that only 1 Lap Child ticket can be allocated per adult.

David O’Doherty: Tiny Piano Man
2025-02-20 20:00
The dishevelled prince of €10 eBay keyboards tries to make you feel alive with a new pageant of laughter, song and occasionally getting up from a chair. It’s gonna be a big one. Star of 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown, Live at The Apollo, The Great Celebrity Bake Off 2024 and Along For the Ride with David O’Doherty.

Elkie Brooks: The Long Farewell Tour
2025-02-21 19:30
Having started her career in music in 1960,?a remarkable 64 years of performing live, Elkie Brooks will embark upon her Long Farewell Tour.?
A celebration of Elkie’s illustrious award winning career in music, performing some of her biggest hits including Pearl’s A Singer, Lilac Wine, Fool (If You think It’s Over) Don’t Cry Out Loud, Blues, Rock, Jazz and material from her eagerly anticipated new album. Joined of course by her incredible band.
An exceptional performer with an unmistakable voice which has earned her the title of British Queen Of Blues.?Elkie never fails to captivate her audience. ?
Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity to see a truly remarkable artiste on her Long Farewell Tour.
A BookBinder & Joyce Production In Association with Backline Studios and RLN Music.

Eshaan Akbar: Live 2025
2025-02-21 20:00
Eshaan Akbar is back doing jokes on tour! Eshaan’s previous tour, the Pretender, was described by The Times as “pretty sick” (not an actual quote) so this one is likely to be mad good. Eshaan has supported some of the biggest acts in the UK, including Micky Flanagan, Jason Manford and Kae Kurd, be sure to buy tickets for this much-anticipated tour. As seen on Sex Education (Netflix), Mock The Week (BBC), QI (BBC), Live At The Apollo (BBC), Comedy Central Live and many more. Forthcoming TV includes The Last Leg (Channel 4) and Pilgrimage (BBC). Eshaan has also been featured on award-winning podcasts Have A Word, Ninetwentynine, and Spitting Image, as well as LBC, Times Radio, and Radio 4.

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra: Relaxed
2025-02-22 14:00
Join musicians from the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra for a playful, interactive introduction to orchestral music.
Featuring 25 musicians performing a range of music in ways you’ve never imagined, this event is specially designed for people who may find traditional concerts challenging to attend, including adults and children with learning disabilities, movement disorders, sensory impairments, autistic spectrum disorder, dementia and other neurological conditions, or those with young children or babies.
Including interactive elements, close-up experiences of the musicians, BSL interpretation, Makaton singalong, and gentle sensory elements, this performance is relaxed, so attendees are welcome to enjoy the concert without worry. There will be opportunities to sing, dance, move about or just listen as preferred, and ‘chill out’ spaces will be available for anyone needing some quiet time before re-entering the auditorium. At the end of the concert, you will be invited to take part in optional activities offering a range of musical interactive experiences led by the RPO musicians.
SEATING OPTIONS
For this show, you can either sit in the auditorium seating or sit on floor mats and beanbags closer to the musicians with space to move around. Please select the seating style that is more comfortable for you.
If you are bringing a baby or child under the age of 24 months, you must add a free Lap Child ticket to your order for them which will enable the child to remain in your lap for the duration of the performance. Please add the appropriate number of Lap Child tickets when booking online. If you are booking in with our Box Office team over the phone or at the counter, please let them know at the time of your booking. Should the child require their own seat or are older than 24 months please add the appropriate number of Child tickets to your order. Please note that only one Lap Child ticket can be allocated per adult.
A Companion Ticket is available free of charge for this event. Please select the “Free Companion” ticket type when making your booking.

The Story of Guitar Heroes
2025-02-23 19:30
Hailed as the UK’s leading guitar-fest, The Story of Guitar Heroes has garnered critical acclaim both at home and abroad for its incredible homage to the most iconic guitarists from the past 50 years of popular music.
Featuring world-class musicianship and state-of-the-art video projection, this epic concert journeys through five decades, from 1950s Rock & Roll to the most influential guitar heroes of the modern era.
Renowned for recreating the unique sounds of each guitar legend with incredible accuracy, The Story of Guitar Heroes utilises no less than 30 different authentic guitars.
Expect classic hits from legends including Hank Marvin, Chuck Berry, Eric Clapton, Jimi Hendrix, Brian May, Jimmy Page, Mark Knopfler, David Gilmour, Tony Iommi, Van Halen, Slash and many more.

Tom Stade: Risky Business
2025-02-23 20:00
Tom’s funny and today’s funny don’t always see eye to eye, but that’s cool; it’s not Tom’s way to follow the herd. He much prefers to take the path less travelled (some smart guy once said that).
Join this independent spirit and irrepressible force of nature, as he airdrops his ingenious and unflinching comedy into an ever-changing minefield.
It’s a risky business navigating the tightrope of today’s times but Tom’s approaching it with his usual gusto. Without risk there is no reward.
