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The Big Night Out
2022-08-05 19:30 - 22:00 (Europe/London) | The Deco, The Deco, Abington Square, Northampton NN1 4AE
EHP Theatre’s “The Big Night Out”, celebrates the rebirth of variety. Thanks to shows such as Britain’s Got Talent, variety has seen a surge in popularity in recent years.
“The Big Night Out” is jam packed full of an array of amazing talent, unusual acts and well-known faces, this fast-moving extravaganza includes vocalists, dancers, world class speciality acts including mind blowing magic, hilarious comedy, and much more, ensuring there is something for every member of the audience to enjoy.

Mad Hatter’s Tea Party
2022-08-17 11:00 - 13:00
Are you ready for an important date with Alice, the Queen of Hearts and the White Rabbit? Tumble down the rabbit hole and discover our Mad Hatter’s Tea Party! All inspired by the whimsical world of Alice in Wonderland.
Our fantastic school holiday activity is for children and is beyond your wildest imagination. It includes 45 minutes of magic with the Mad Hatter himself whilst Alice and her friends will join the themed tea party.
Photo opportunities available! Fancy dress is a must!
Kings and queens adorn the teapots at Mad Hatters Afternoon Tea which is full of sweet treats and savoury delights to tantalise your taste buds – including Grow Me, Shrink Me, Bring Me Back glittery potions.
Will you take a peek through the looking glass?
Grownups are welcome to stay in our allocated grownup area or drop off and collect after the party!

Que Sera Sera -The Deco
2022-09-09 19:30 - 21:30
Que Sera Sera is a magnificent show that pays homage to one of Hollywood’s greatest stars – Doris Day.
Que Sera Sera is a show that celebrates the lady and the music as we take our audience on a factual musical timeline through Doris Day’s career in music and film.
We start at the beginning of her career during the big band days and then take you on a ‘Sentimental Journey’ to the Hollywood movies that made her the legend that is Doris Day.
This show will be your ‘Secret Love’ as our three international vocalists supported by a team of professional dancers perform these beautiful songs leaving you feeling ‘Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered’ and full of nostalgia – simply wishing we were back to those good old days.
Que Sera Sera has wonderful music and great costumes all complimented by stunning choreography and video projection depicting some wonderful vintage footage of a bygone era.

Ministry Of Science 2022
2022-09-11 16:30 - 17:30
This year saw Science lead the way in getting our lives back to normal. Now, the UK’s favourite science team are back and more explosive than ever!
Join our presenters as they dive deep into the world of science and look at how science shapes the modern world we live in with a few loud bangs along the way!
They’ll take an anarchic approach to science communication whilst looking at the scientists, engineers and inventors who have shaped the modern world that we live in whilst proving that each and everyone of you have the ability to change our world for the better!
Expect 20ft LIQUID NITROGEN clouds, exploding OXYGEN & HYDROGEN balloons, FIRE TORNADOS, HYDROGEN bottle rockets, ignited METHANE and even a self-built Hovercraft!

Northamptonshire Local Music Awards
2022-09-15 19:30 - 22:30
Join us for The Northamptonshire Local Music Awards 2022! After more than 2,500 nominations across 14 different categories, the awards come to a close with a gigantic celebration of local music inside Northampton’s icon and historical Deco Theatre located within The Old Savoy.
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The night will feature all of our award presentations, handed out by special guests and of course, live performances from some of Northamptonshire’s best loved artists.

Sinderella
2022-09-16 19:30 - 22:30
By invitation of Prince Charming, you are officially invited to The Royal Ball this Autumn as Adult Panto Tour return with the most magical, naughty tale of them all, Sinderella!
Will poor Cinderella make it to the ball or will her wicked Step Mother Detox (Drag Race Season 5 and All Stars Season 2) and Ugly Sisters stop her?
Under the guidance of our magical Fairy Drag Mother, Janey Jacke (Drag Race Holland Season 1 and UK vs The World Season 1) and the lovable Buttons Davey Hopper (Little Willy in Rapunzel 2021 and Buttons in Sinderella 2020)
Will Prince Charming and HUNdini, David Potts (Ibiza Weekender) find Cinerella and ensure the glass slipper is returned to her and true love prevails?
With Sparkling Sets and Costumes, an Utterly Filthy ‘laugh a minute script’ and all the usual cheesy anthems, fun, frolics, laughter and audience participation you would expect. get ready for a night at the theatre you won’t forget in a hurry, oh no you won’t!

A Celebration of Father Ted
2022-09-17 19:30 - 21:30
Join us in celebrating one of the greatest sitcoms ever made, as we welcome renowned stand-up Joe Rooney for a night of all things Father Ted!
Joe featured as the rebellious Father Damo in the classic Father Ted episode The Old Grey Whistle Theft, leading Dougal astray with his earring, cigarette smoking and bad-boy attitude.
Joe will host a screening of the episode, take you behind the scenes and set you a Craggy Island quiz – then prepare yourself for an all-inclusive ‘Lovely Girls Competition’: have you got the loveliest laugh, the loveliest walk, and can you make the loveliest sandwich?
There will also be priests aplenty, plus appearances from a nursery-rhyme singing Ziggy Stardust, Nirvana, Johnny Cash and many more – and the evening wouldn’t be complete without a sing-along to ‘My Lovely Horse’!
Come and meet Joe and immerse yourself in the very silly delights of Father Ted.

Northamptonshire’s Rising Star 2022
2022-09-18 19:30 - 22:00
The counties leading talent search is back! Join us for the Grand Final of Northamptonshire’s Rising Star 2022. 12 Finalists will take to the stage to compete for access to a £500 Act Development Fund. The Rising Star finalists will feature a variety of talent from individuals and groups of all ages.

Some Kinda Wonderful presents…The Wonder of Stevie
2022-09-23 19:30 - 21:30
Celebrating the genius of Stevie Wonder, mesmeric vocalist Noel McCalla and award-winning saxophonist, Derek Nash and their world-class live band present a diverse back catalogue of classic hits taken from Stevie’s 1970s ‘Signed, Sealed, Delivered’ through to Talking Book, Innervisions, Songs in the Key of Life and Hotter than July.
Playing hit after hit, from the dance floor classics I Wish and Superstition to the beautiful arrangements of My Cherie Amour and Overjoyed, the set will also include compositions by Stevie Wonder that others have had massive hits with.
‘Never have we heard the music of Stevie Wonder interpreted with such finesse, energy and all-round brilliance’ – The House of Soul”

Ray Quinn – The King of swing
2022-09-24 19:30 - 22:00
This concert spectacular celebrates the fabulous music and tells the incredible story of the world-famous Rat Pack.
Led by a bona fide star of swing music, ‘Ray Quinn’.
Ray’s debut album, ‘My Way’, features songs from this golden era of music and entered the UK album chart at number one. It sold 127,000 copies in its first week of release before being certified platinum, selling over 250’000 worldwide.
Featuring all the greatest hits of Sammy Davis Jnr, Dean Martin, Frank Sinatra and many more timeless classics from the stars of swing and rat pack.

Dance! Northampton
2022-09-29 19:30 - 22:00
An uplifting night for a great cause, celebrating and showcasing local talent with proceeds going to British Heart Foundation and Cynthia Spencer Hospice.
Featuring performers from talented dance and stage schools throughout Northampton including one of Northampton’s most successful dance schools Starlight Stage School!
Dexterity, Gymnastricks, Northamptonshire School of Dance and more!

Sweet Caroline
2022-09-30 19:30 - 21:30
What a beautiful Noise, it’s got a beautiful sound it’s got a beautiful beat! Get on board for one night only for that night out you have been dreaming of!
As we invite you to celebrate with us the life and work of Neil Diamond with Sweet Caroline – The Ultimate tribute to Neil Diamond.
Starring renowned tribute artist Gary Ryan, as seen on ‘Stars in Their Eyes’!
The show will take you for one special evening, back to where it began. A musical journey celebrating 50 years of some of the greatest music ever written.
From Brooklyn to Hollywood, Neil Diamond has left a legacy of great songs which have been covered by every great vocalist.
Spanning all genres from the Reggae of Red Red Wine, through the Country of Cracklin’ Rosie, and the Hollywood music of The Jazz Singer.
From the producers of Fastlove and The Magic of Motown, celebrate the music that has endured through six generations as we bring you all things Diamond with a sensational live show.
Enjoy all the hits such as, Forever In Blue Jeans, America and Love On The Rocks and of course, the unforgettable Sweet Caroline.
The good times never seems so good!

The Diana Ross Story- In The Name Of Love at The Deco
2022-10-07 19:30 - 22:00
THE DIANA ROSS STORY
The World’s Premier show in celebration of DIANA ROSS and THE SUPREMES Theatre audiences prepare to be taken on a spellbinding journey visiting one of the greatest musical stories ever told.
A chronological history of hits from a career culminating in over 100 million record sales fronted by 2 international Diana Ross performers Cheri Jade (The Supremes) and Tameka Jackson (Solo Career).
‘Where Did Our Love Go’, ‘Baby Love’ ‘Stop in The Name of Love’, ‘Reflections’, ‘You Keep Me Hanging On’, ‘You Can’t Hurry Love’, ‘Stoned Love’, ‘Ain’t No Mountain High Enough’, All of My Life’, ‘Touch Me In The Morning’, ‘Upside Down’, ‘My Old Piano’, ‘I’m Coming Out’, ‘Chain Reaction’, and so many more!

The Magic of Motown at The Deco
2022-10-08 19:30 - 22:00
Live on Stage

Celebrating 60 magical years of Motown, immerse yourself in the sound of a generation as The Magic of Motown returns to the stage!
Get ready to Reach Out for a brand new show in 2020 with all your favourite Motown songs.
You will be going Loco down in Acapulco, as we take you along memory lane with all the Motown classics from artists such as Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross, Stevie Wonder, The Temptations, The Supremes, The Four Tops, Martha Reeves, The Jackson 5, Smokey Robinson and many, many more.

Jongleurs Legends at The Deco
2022-10-09 19:30 - 21:30
Four Comedy Legends * One Hilarious Night – Buckle up for a comedy rollercoaster ride that will leave you breathless from rolling in the aisles as these four comedy legends set out on a mission to put the laughter back into the lives of the whole country.
Jarred Christmas: One of the most innovative and exciting stand-ups on the UK circuit.
Paul Tonkinson: Paul Tonkinson has long upheld his esteemed reputation as one of the finest stand-ups the UK has to offer.
Ninia Benjamin: Ninia Benjamin is a tour-de-force of comedy… she’s outrageously rude but above all side splittingly funny.
Mike Gunn: Mike Gunn’s history is as interesting and entertaining as his comedy.
Individually, they are a major comedy force and collectively they will blow you away!
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Northamptonshire Local Music Awards - The Deco
2022-10-16 19:30 - 22:30

Lost in Music - The Deco
2022-10-21 19:30 - 22:00
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 70’s 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!
Lost in Music – Touring the nation, tickets on sale now!
This is a tribute show and is in no way affiliated with any original artists/estates/management companies or similar shows.

Go Your Own Way – The Fleetwood Mac Legacy - The Deco
2022-10-22 19:30 - 21:30
Go Your Own Way is a brand new spellbinding show featuring the music from the legendary multiple Grammy Award Winning Fleetwood Mac.
Their rock n roll legacy is beautifully performed by a highly talented and acclaimed ensemble of musicians who will take audiences on a powerful journey through their incredible song book.
With hits including “Dreams”, “Don’t Stop”, “Everywhere”, “Rhiannon”, “Gold Dust Woman”, “Little Lies”, “Big Love” and many more.
Paying tribute to their “Rumours” line up of Stevie, Mick, John, Christine & Lindsey, which remains their most commercially successful to date, this show perfectly recreates the live energy and passion of Fleetwood Mac.

Islands in the Stream – The Music of Dolly Parton & Kenny Rogers - The Deco
2022-10-23 19:30 - 21:30
Islands in the Stream – The Music of Dolly Parton & Kenny Rogers
Enjoy the songs of the Queen and King of country music – Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers.
Leave your 9 to 5 worries at the door and get ready for a night in the company of Country Music Royalty!
This thigh-slapping stage show brings together the beloved glamour and personality of Dolly, along with Kenny’s charisma and energy with hit after hit including: Jolene, Ruby, 9 to 5, Lucille, Here You Come Again, The Gambler, I Will Always Love You, Coward of the County, plus the smash hit Islands in the Stream.
Enjoy a superb score and supreme musicianship as we bring the house down with the ultimate tribute to two country music legends.

The Glory of the Music Hall- Wonders of the West End - The Deco
2022-10-25 13:30 - 15:30
Join us for a very special Thursday afternoon Music Hall performance.
The Glory of the Music Hall will be the perfect way to spend a fun filled afternoon, we bring the excitement of classic and new hits from London’s West End, to The Deco this summer.
Featuring West End’s Lee Bright accompanied by the Deco’s very own Fern Roach and Tayla-Jayde Sherman, Matt Haddock and Clive Fletcher
Why not treat yourself a traditional afternoon tea following the show. Please call for details.
Show and afternoon tea £19.50 each
Tables of 6 or more, exclusively up to a maximum of 10, or mixed tables of 6.

The Upbeat Beatles - The Deco
2022-10-29 19:30 - 22:30
The Upbeat Beatles are second to none – powerhouse vocals, precision harmonies and tight musicianship.
The guys have an easy, happy rapport with any crowd, giving them a reputation to be envied as the best in the business. a band to touch them – 8 bars of “Twist and Shout” and you will know why! No other band can perform this song like the Upbeat Beatles!
The show takes you through the Fab Four’s long and winding road from the early Cavern days through Beatlemania, America, Sergeant Pepper to Abbey Road, with narrative and full multi-media presentation.
If you love the Beatles you’ll love this show, and if you don’t love the Beatles you’ll love this show!

Megaslam Wrestling: Live & Loaded Tour - The Deco
2022-10-30 15:30 - 17:30
Megaslam Wrestling: Live & Loaded Tour
The stars of Megaslam Wrestling are returning to Northampton with an all-new show for 2022 – Live & Loaded!
Established in 2009 and presenting over 250 Live Events per year across the United Kingdom & Isle Of Man, Megaslam are Europe’s leading Wrestling promoters and they are promising an unmissable night of family entertainment.
Expect to see edge of your seat, death-defying moves as the stars of Team Megaslam & Team Nasty take to the ring in a series of exciting matches created for the whole family.
The kids will be jumping around and cheering on their favourites as a top line up of home and International Wrestling stars compete to take home the crown for their team.
Book early for the best seats and get those foam fingers at the ready for an afternoon of family entertainment that the whole family will not forget!

Calling Planet Earth - The Deco
2022-11-03 19:30 - 21:30
“THE SHOW THAT DEFINES A DECADE”
A New Romantic Symphony that goes on a journey through one
of the greatest musical Era’s of All Time – The Electrifying 80’s
Featuring songs from now legendary artists such as
DURAN DURAN, SPANDAU BALLET, THE HUMAN LEAGUE,
ULTRAVOX, TEARS FOR FEARS, DEPECHE MODE, OMD,
JAPAN, ABC, SOFT CELL and Many many More.
Performed by an incredible live band with awesome symphonic
arrangements combined with stunning vocals and cast this is.
the must see show that simply defines a decade.

The Bon Jovi Experience - The Deco
2022-11-04 19:30 - 22:30
The Bon Jovi Experience are the world’s first and finest tribute to the great Bon Jovi and are the world’s ONLY tribute to have been requested by and to have performed live on stage with Jon Bon Jovi himself. They are also the only tribute to have been featured on the official Bon Jovi website.
” Have you seen this guy he looks so much like Jon Bon Jovi it’s freaky man” – Chad Kroeger (Nickelback)
“The best tribute I’ve ever seen” – JON BON JOVI.
Radio 2’s Chris Evans also said that they were the best tribute band he had ever seen
The band have toured to ecstatic audiences the world over… not to be missed.

Sounds Of The Savoy -The Deco
2022-11-06 19:30 - 22:00
Celebrating the music of the legends that have played in our historic venue over the decades.
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Nene Valley Community Band, Abington Wind Band and OpenStage Choir join together to bring to life music of The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, The Kinks, Cilla Black, Eric Clapton, Ben E King and Helen Shapiro.
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The band will play hits including ‘Here Comes The Sun’, ‘Let it Be’, ‘Wild Horses’ and many more!

Shakespeare’s school festival - The Deco
2022-11-09 19:30 - 21:30
Coram Shakespeare Schools Foundation is proud to present the world’s largest youth drama festival at The Deco.
Join us this November for an exhilarating evening of live theatre, featuring a series of unique abridged Shakespeare productions by local schools.
See Shakespeare’s timeless stories brought to life like never before, and support young people from your community as they take to the stage.
“Every child in every school ought to have the chance to experience this magical process” – Philip Pullman, author and CSSF patron.
Coram Shakespeare Schools Foundation is a cultural education charity, transforming lives through the unique power of Shakespeare. Our annual Festival provides a platform for up to 30,000 young people to express themselves and grow in confidence as they take to a professional stage. These performances are the culmination of months of work in which young people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities have been finding their voice in school rehearsal rooms.

Frankie’s Guys - The Deco
2022-11-11 19:30 - 21:30
After nearly a decade of touring the UK and countless global performances, the award-winning Frankie’s Guys are now firmly established as one of the world’s foremost celebrations of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons.
Featuring stars from the global smash-hit musical Jersey Boys, Frankie’s Guys have become internationally renowned in their own right for their astonishing vocal harmonies, slick dance moves, and the electric atmosphere they bring to the stage!
Accompanied by their incredible live band, the show includes all of the iconic Four Seasons’ hits including Big Girls Don’t Cry, December 1963 (Oh What A Night), Sherry, Walk Like A Man, Can’t Take My Eyes Off You, Grease, and many more!

Northants Sings Out - The Deco
2022-11-12 19:30 - 21:30
The critically acclaimed Northants Sings Out (NSO) Community Choir are bringing their annual, much anticipated, sell out show to The Deco Theatre for a night of spine tingling, show stopping live music that must be experienced to be believed.
150 voices from the Counties finest, musically energetic and vocally unstoppable combined choirs dazzle you with their charismatic, unforgettable performance featuring uplifting, popular songs from soul to pop, reggae to gospel.
With musical accompaniment by a full live band “The Collective” (who have worked with the some of the worlds best selling pop artists/bands) and led by nationally esteemed Choir Director, Gareth Fuller (whose credits include leading voices for Liam Gallagher’s recent sell out Knebworth Park shows and performing for HM The Queen), you won’t want to miss a night with NSO’s vibrant, inspirational sounds that will touch the hearts of people from all walks of life. You will be lifted!

Ultimate Boy Band Party Show - The Deco
2022-11-13 19:30 - 22:00
With combined record sales of over 500 million The Ultimate Boy Band Party Show takes us to the naughty 90’s with ‘5 Bad Boys with the power to Rock You’ as they perform over 30 number one hits from all your favourite Boybands… and this time they’re ‘Back For Good’!
Drenched in Joop Aftershave and with more key changes than a Casio PT 50 our boys will be body poppin’ to party classics such as ‘Backstreet Back’, ‘Relight My Fire’ and ‘Uptown Girl’.
Get ready to scream as these sexy, open shirted stud muffins step up from their stools one more time to serenade you with Boyband ballads ‘Flying Without Wings’, ‘A Million Love Songs’ and many more… cue the wind machine! So, what are you waiting for !
Pop on your Kangol hat, crop top and cargo pants, dust off your Nokia 8210 and call your crew as we say ‘Everybody Get Up’ for a night out you’ll ‘Never Forget!’

60’s GOLD 2022 - The Deco
2022-11-17 19:30 - 22:00
Join us for this fantastic night. Taking you back in time to the Sixties with these amazing groups.
This is not a tribute show – the stars themselves will be here for one night only to entertain you.
