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SUMMARY:National Theatre Connections Festival 2026
DESCRIPTION:National Theatre Connections Festival 2026 \nFor the past 31 years The National Theatre Connections Festival has been a celebration of young people\, theatre and the importance of access to the arts. Each year the National Theatre commissions a collection of new plays for young people to perform\, uniting some of the most exciting UK playwrights of today with the theatre-makers of tomorrow. \nRoyal and Derngate are proud to host the largest and most diverse of the regional Connections festivals in the country\, and we are thrilled to be welcoming hundreds of young people to Northampton again in April 2026 for what promises to be an exciting week of new writing packed with young talent. \nSchool groups and Youth theatres from across the region will perform in compelling new plays including Cloud Busting by Helen Blakeman\, Macbeth\, Macbeth\, Macbeth\, Macbeth\, Macbeth by Kirsty Housley\, Sycamore Gap by Al Smith\, Wildfire Road by Eve Leigh\, The Animals by Sean Buckley\, Fishville by Afsaneh Gray\, and Royal & Derngate’s own Young Company will take part in the festival performing Britney’s Lock by Alexandra Wood \n\nTuesday 21 April \nSycamore Gap\nSt Peter’s Catholic School\n12pm in The Royal \n\nWildfire Road\nHalesowen College\n2pm in The Underground \n\nMacbeth\, Macbeth\, Macbeth\, Macbeth\, Macbeth\nKettering Science Academy\n5.30pm in The Royal \n\n\nWednesday 22 April \n \nMacbeth\, Macbeth\, Macbeth\, Macbeth\, Macbeth\nOusedale\n11.30am in The Royal \n\nSycamore Gap\nAlderbrook School\n1pm in Underground \n\nWildfire Road\nMuliplicity\n5:15pm in The Royal \n\nFishville\nRoundwood Park\n6:45pm in The Underground \n\n\nThursday 23 April \nThe Animals\nHatton Youth Theatre\n11.30am in The Royal \n\nWildfire Road\nCambridge School of Visual and Performing Arts (CSVP)\n1pm in Underground \n\nCloud Busting\nNorthampton School for Boys\n5.15pm in The Royal \n\nWildfire Road\nWollaston School\n6.45pm in Underground \n\n\nFriday 24 April \nMacbeth\, Macbeth\, Macbeth\, Macbeth\, Macbeth\nRushden Academy\n12pm in The Royal \n\nThe Animals\nKingsthorpe\n4.45pm in The Royal \n\n\nSaturday 25 April \nCloud Busting\nPegasus Performing Arts\n12pm in The Royal \n\nFishville\nNMPAT\n2pm in Underground \n\nBritney’s Lock\nRatzcool\n5.30pm in The Royal \n\n\nSunday 26 April \nSycamore Gap\nDreams Youth Theatre\n12.15pm in The Royal \n\nBritney’s Lock\nRoyal & Derngate Young Company\n5pm in The Royal
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/national-theatre-connections-festival-2026/2026-04-24/
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:The Greatest Hits of Motown – How Sweet It Is
DESCRIPTION:The UK’s Favourite 100% LIVE Motown Show – as it is\, as it was\, as it should be. Delivers first class music with slick choreography and an amazing band for a stunning ‘not to be missed’ Motown experience. \nSeen by over one million people this show will have you Dancing On The Ceiling with songs from legendary artistes such as The Temptations\, Stevie Wonder\, The Four Tops\, Smokey Robinson\, Marvin Gaye\, The Jackson Five\, The Isley Brothers\, Edwin Starr and many more! \n“They had the moves\, the looks\, the voices and every Motown Classic you could ask for” Jersey Evening News\, Sarah Harding \nThe ULTIMATE celebration of  the sweet sound of Motown \nLet’s Get Ready… to Go Loco\, Down in Acapulco \nDancing 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).
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/the-greatest-hits-of-motown-how-sweet-it-is-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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SUMMARY:The Searchers & Hollies Experience – The Best Of Both Worlds
DESCRIPTION:Experience the unforgettable sound of two of the greatest harmony bands of all time in one sensational tribute show! \nNow in its eleventh year\, this show celebrates every top ten hit from both bands as they stormed the UK and US charts throughout the golden age of pop. From the jangling guitars and soaring harmonies to the feel-good energy that defined a generation\, this is a must-see show for fans of classic 60s and 70s music. \nPacked with the biggest chart-toppers\, this incredible performance will have you in Needles And Pins with nostalgia When You Walk In The Room. It is definitely worth Just One Look and you will say Here I Go Again I feel I’m Alive when hearing these melodic hits. \nSo\, if you are thinking about booking tickets just say Yes I Will. After all\, you do not want to be saying I’m Sorry Suzanne I missed it! This high-energy show will have you singing along and reliving the soundtrack of your youth. If you love timeless melodies\, pitch-perfect harmonies\, and polished live performance\, don’t miss this musical journey through hit after hit. Book now! \nDue to the nature of this show people may stand and dance around you.
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/the-searchers-hollies-experience-the-best-of-both-worlds/
LOCATION:The Old Savoy – The home of The Deco Theatre\, Abington Square\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 4AE
CATEGORIES:The Deco,Theatre
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Deco":MAILTO:Toni@stage-right.co.uk
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