Dial M For Mayhem
2025-02-08 19:30 - 21:30 (Europe/London) | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
Middle Ground Theatre Company Ltd is delighted to present Dial M For Mayhem, a brand new charming comedy drama from the author and director of the hugely successful courtroom phenomenon The Verdict.
Set in 1991, it follows of a group of travelling actors from south of the Scottish border as they conquer the beautiful unforgiving landscape of the Highlands and Islands village hall circuit to perform Frederick Knott’s classic 1950’s thriller Dial M For Murder.
Set against the breathtaking backdrop of mountains and lochs, complete with unpredictable Scottish weather and internal company squabbling, Act 1’s gentle comic yarn gives way to Act 2’s gleeful back stage comedy of the play within the play!
Starring Alasdair Baker, Estrid Barton, Isabella Inchbald, Joey Lockhart, Luke Rhodri and Theo Woolford.

Streets Ahead: Back With A Bang
2025-02-09 15:15 - 17:00
As Streets Ahead Studios enter their 22nd year of business they are Back With A Bang to showcase all the talent at this amazingly versatile dance school. Over 400 students will take to the stage to perform a colourful and varied show full of street dance, ballet, tap, jazz, contemporary, musical theatre and lyrical dance!!
After a sell out Cheers to Twenty Years back in 2022 you can be guaranteed that these guys will have you clapping, cheering, dancing in your seats and even shedding a tear, so get booking today…and don’t forget to bring tissues!!

(the) Woman
2025-02-13 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-02-14 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-02-15 14:30 - 16:30, 2025-02-15 19:00 - 21:00
“So good we thought it was written by a man!”
New Perspectives and Royal & Derngate, Northampton present
(the) Woman
By Jane Upton
M is a writer. M is a mother. M is a woman.
The triumph of M’s hit play is hijacked by motherhood – M is burnt out, angry, lonely, craving intimacy but disengaged, and terrified of the future.
She wants to tell her story, her way. But, everyone around her shares their opinions on who she is, who she should be and how she’s messing everything up.
Fiercely funny and brutally honest, award-winning writer Jane Upton’s Bruntwood Prize shortlisted play shatters the glossy veneer of motherhood, exposing its raw, messy truth, and dares to question the definition of (her) Self.

Jimmy Carr: Laughs Funny
2025-02-13 19:30 - 21:00
Jimmy Carr’s brand new live tour, Laughs Funny, is on sale now. Jimmy Carr laughs funny and he wants to make you laugh by being funny. All new material.

Giovanni – The Last Dance
2025-02-14 19:30 - 21:30
Strictly Come Dancing professional Giovanni Pernice returns in 2025 with his tour The Last Dance.
The 2021 Strictly champion and BAFTA winner will be taking to the stage once again with his company of world class performers.
Giovanni, the Italian maestro of dance, takes centre stage in The Last Dance, a mesmerising production that transcends the boundaries of live performance.
With a career rooted in passion, dedication, and unparalleled artistry, Giovanni has become a household name, captivating audiences worldwide with his electrifying performances and unmatched charisma.
Don’t miss Giovanni’s Last Dance
May contain haze, smoke and flashing lights.

VIP Meet and Greet
VIP Meet and Greet tickets include premium show ticket, plus a meet and greet with Giovanni for photo and autograph opportunities, a signed print and VIP lanyard and will take place 2 hours before the performance.

Clinton Baptiste: Roller Ghoster
2025-02-16 19:30 - 21:30
Britain’s most celebrated clairvoyant medium psychic from Peter Kay’s Phoenix Nights returns with his hilarious one-man show featuring his trademark audience readings, the story of his meteoric rise and some spooky treats to make your hair stand on end.
Laugh, gasp, scream your head off… but whatever you do…. hold tight, as Clinton takes you on probably the most white knuckle ride of your life!
