Horrible Histories – Awful Egyptians
2025-04-16 18:30, 2025-04-17 14:00 - 17:00, 2025-04-18 18:30 (Europe/London) | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
Easter Holidays Family Fun!
We all want to meet people from history. The trouble is everyone is dead!
So it’s time to prepare yourselves for two amazing shows with Horrible Histories live on stage! Using actors and eye-popping 3D special effects, these two astounding shows are guaranteed to thrill you and your children. Historical figures and events will come alive on stage and hover at your fingertips!
Terrible Tudors: From the horrible Henries to the end of evil Elizabeth, hear the legends (and the lies!) about the torturing Tudors. Find out the fate of Henry’s headless wives and his punch up with the Pope. Meet Bloody Mary and see Ed fall dead in his bed. Survive the Spanish Armada as it sails into the audience!
Awful Egyptians: From the fascinating Pharaohs to the power of the pyramids, discover the foul facts of death and decay with the meanest mummies in Egypt. Are you ready to rumble with Ramesses the Great? Dare you enter through the Gates of the afterlife?
It’s history with the nasty bits left in!
Terrible Tudors: Wed & Fri 2pm, Thu & Sat 6.30pm
Awful Egyptians: Wed & Fri 6.30pm, Thu & Sat 2pm

Family Ticket Offer
Off-Peak: Family of three: £54 / Family of four: £72 (Wed and Thu performances – Price Band A and B)
On-Peak: Family of three: £69/ Family of four: £92 (Fri and Sat performances – Price Band A )

SUBSCRIBE & SAVE
BOOK 3 OR MORE SHOWS AND SAVE!
Book 3 or more – save 15%
Book 5 or more – save 20%
Book 7 or more – save 25%
Members enjoy an additional 5% off!
Book 3 or more of these shows and make great savings:
Treasure Island | Pig Heart Boy | The Smeds & Smoos | The King’s Speech | Matthew Bourne’s The Midnight Bell | Breaking The Code | Bat Out of Hell | Top G’s Like Me

Murder, She Didn’t Write
2025-04-16 19:30, 2025-04-17 19:30 | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
Don your deerstalker, grab your magnifying glass and get your ‘finger of suspicion’ at the ready because Edinburgh Fringe favourites, Degrees of Error, are bringing back their multiple sell-out show for your sleuthing pleasure.
They’ll create a classic murder mystery on-the-spot in this ingenious improvised comedy. You, the audience, become the author as the cast act out your very own Agatha Christie-inspired masterpiece live on stage. At each show this extraordinarily talented company use audience suggestions to create a unique, original and extremely comical murder mystery just for you. All you have to do… is solve it!
Ms Gold poisoned at a synchronised swimming gala? Dr Blue exploded by cannon during a hot air balloon race? Professor Violet crushed to death at a Love Island recoupling? You decide!
But will you guess whodunnit before the killer is revealed?

Horrible Histories – Terrible Tudors
2025-04-18 14:00 | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP

Seven Drunken Nights
2025-04-20 19:30 | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
Direct from the West End and riding high on the success of world tours, Seven Drunken Nights – The Story of the Dubliners brings the ultimate feel-good Irish show to a theatre near you.
In partnership with Tourism Ireland and in association with legendary Irish pub O’Donoghues, we invite you to join a talented cast of seasoned musicians dedicated to bringing the music of this iconic group back to life.
Steeped in song, story and revelry, this spectacular tale celebrates The Dubliners, Ireland’s favourite musical sons in authentic style. This critically-acclaimed production spans half a century, invoking the spirit of Ronnie Drew, Luke Kelly, Barney McKenna, John Sheahan, Ciaran Bourke and Jim McCann.
Come join us for an unforgettable night out and see why lifelong Dubliner devotees and new fans alike are singing high praise for this amazing production direct from the West End.

There’s a Monster in Your Show
2025-04-21 14:00, 2025-04-22 14:00 | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
Tom Fletcher’s interactive adventures for big imaginations are leaping from page to stage, as the beloved Who’s in Your Book? series returns to Royal & Derngate in this musical show adaptation.
A group of performers are preparing to start their show, but quickly discover they are not alone on stage. Little Monster wants to be part of the fun too! With an invitation to his friends, Dragon, Alien and Unicorn to join him, you can expect comedy and chaos as they help to create a magical show, learning about the joy of books and friendship along the way.
A high-energy 50-minute adventure featuring lively original music, this show is the perfect introduction to live theatre.
Expect plenty of playful fun for your littlest ones as their favourite characters come to life in a show that is packed with interactive moments to enjoy together.
There’s a Monster in Your Show… and he can’t wait to meet you!

Pulman and Stilgoe: A Couple of Swells
2025-04-24 19:30 | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
A Couple of Swells is the inspired pairing of two unique entertainers – Liza Pulman, songstress, comedienne and one-third of the iconic Fascinating Aida, and virtuoso pianist, songwriter and singer Joe Stilgoe.
Together they combine humour and musicianship at the very highest level, making old songs sound new and new songs feel like you’ve known them all your life.
Both born in the proverbial trunk, their style has been fine-tuned from cradle to stage, and together they have the musical and theatrical chemistry of Dudley Moore and Julie Andrews, or Barbara Cook and Wally Harper.
Prepare to be swept away by Joe’s dazzling piano playing, Liza’s exquisite vocals and their beautiful, tight harmonies as they dig into the true classics and hidden gems of Irving Berlin, Paul McCartney, Billy Joel and Leonard Bernstein, and others mixed with a few new songs specially written for the show.
This is old-fashioned glamour in the company of two, modern-day musical greats.

What’s Love Got To Do With It?
2025-04-24 19:30 | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
After a fantastic sell out debut tour across the UK, Tina Turner fans will have the time of their lives as What’s Love Got To Do With It? is back for 2025 celebrating the music and 60-year career of this incredible rock and soul legend.
Expect a night of high energy and feel-good rock-and-roll, performed by an all-live band. This joyous show features all the hits including Proud Mary, River Deep, Simply The Best, Private Dancer, and many more.

The Anglia Comedy Allstars
2025-04-25 19:30 - 21:50 | The Old Savoy â€“ The home of The Deco Theatre, Abington Square, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 4AE
The Anglia Comedy Allstars return to The Old Savoy, Northampton in April, with another top line-up featuring the hilarious Simon Amstell, Sarah Keyworth, Nick Helm & Steve Bugeja.
Headliner Simon Amstell is a comedian, presenter, screenwriter, and director, with his own Netflix stand-up special ‘Set Free’.
As a presenter, Simon has fronted hugely popular programmes such as Channel 4’s Popworld and Never Mind The Buzzcock’s for BBC Two.
He regularly performs at festivals and theatres across the UK and has done a number of sell-out tours and residencies in the UK, US and Australia.
“The undisputed king of the stand-up confessional” – Evening Standard

Sarah Keyworth is an award-winning stand-up comedian. Since first performing stand-up at university, Sarah has fast become one of UK comedy’s brightest new talents; appearing on shows such as Live at The Apollo and Mock the Week.
????? “Powerful, poignant and achingly funny” – The Herald

Nick Helm is one of Britain’s most loved comedians for his multiple, memorable & moving television appearances and legendary rollercoaster live shows.
Nick is a firm TV favourite with unforgettable appearances on shows such as 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown, Live at the Apollo, Russell Howard’s Good News and Celebrity Mastermind.
????? “A flawless hour of comedy from a true mastermind” – Broadway Baby

Steve Bugeja is one of the circuit’s most exciting performers. Steve co-created and co-wrote the ITV2 sitcom Buffering with Iain Stirling. He previously hosted the BBC Radio 4 series Economics with Subtitles and has made numerous appearances on TV shows including The Russell Howard Hour, Love Island: Aftersun, Russell Howard’s Stand-Up Central and Zoe Ball on Saturday.
???? “Packed with gags” – Sunday Post
This show is not to be missed!
Strictly over 18s only.
Please note that the line-up may be subject to change without notice.

Old Time Sailors
2025-04-26 19:30 | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
Ahoy there! You are invited to board the Sailorette and join the plentiful crew, The Old Time Sailors, for a night of footstomping, dancing and singing!
You will be sailing back to the 19th century for an immersive experience of traditional seafaring music performed in a way you have never seen before. The Motley Crew and their plethora of traditional and eclectic instruments will take you back to the time of clashing tankards, and drunken debauchery.
Sing and dance along like a drunken sailor as the band perform centuries old folk and shanty songs. Fancy dress is encouraged, so pull out your best seafaring garments me hearties and join the festivities

In Other Words
2025-04-28 19:30 | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
They call it ‘the incident’ now. What happened when they first met. He always said it was part of his ‘romantic plan’, but they both know that’s rubbish.
Connected by the voice of Frank Sinatra, this intimate, humorous and deeply moving love story explores the effects of Alzheimer’s disease and the transformative power of music to help us remember the past, connect with the present and hope for the future.
Matthew Seager’s five star, 4X Molière Award winning play has now been seen by over 300,000 people in multiple languages across the globe.
Content warning
Explores themes associated with advanced stages of Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. There will also be some flashing lights.

The Pirates of Penzance
2025-04-30 19:00, 2025-05-01 19:00, 2025-05-02 19:00, 2025-05-03 19:00 | The Old Savoy â€“ The home of The Deco Theatre, Abington Square, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 4AE
‘Northampton Gilbert & Sullivan Group return to the stage with a brand-new production of that much-loved classic, The Pirates of Penzance.
This perennial favourite sees the Pirate King, the Major General, hordes of swashbuckling pirates and hapless policemen come to blows over orphans, daughters and indefatigable piratical deeds.
Combining the razor-sharp wit of Gilbert with Sullivan’s much-loved music, and under the unique vision of director Leon Berger, this brand-new production of The Pirates of Penzance promises to be a riotous new adventure for all the family.
Tickets from £16?

MC Hammersmith
2025-04-30 20:00 | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
MC Hammersmith is the world’s leading freestyle rapper to emerge from the ghetto of middle-
class west London. He presents an evening of improvised comedy raps based on your suggestions.
Featuring brand-new routines for 2025, you’ll leave astounded at the speed of his brain, the
spontaneity of his punchlines, and the stability of his upbringing.
‘Stomach-achingly funny raps‘ EdFringeReview.com
‘An improvised hip hop masterpiece‘ VoiceMag.uk.
Tour support for Jason Manford and John Bishop.
100 million views online. As heard on BBC Radio 4, as seen on Beta Squad.

Kiell Smith-Bynoe & Friends: Kool Story Bro
2025-05-01 19:30 | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
Star of Taskmaster, Ghosts and The Great British Sewing Bee, Kiell Smith-Bynoe is heading out on tour with an all-star cast of comedians and some very special guests to turn stories from the audience into completely improvised comedy scenes.
Fresh from sold-out shows in Edinburgh, London and Brighton, Kool Story Bro is the unmissable improvised comedy show that spins unscripted sketches out of the audience’s weirdest and wildest anecdotes. Together with a surprise celebrity host, these “world-class improvisers” (Corr Blimey) are about to create a totally unique and utterly ridiculous show from scratch.
Kiell will be joined by members of Kool Story Bro’s rotating cast of improvisers, including Starstruck favourites Lola-Rose Maxwell and Nic Sampson, Afterlife and Austentatious’s Graham Dickson, Big Boys’ Robert Gilbert, Mock The Week’s Emily Lloyd-Saini, Shadow and Bone’s Anna Leong Brophy, Taskmaster’s Emma Sidi, and more.
Previous special guest hosts have included Lily Allen, Jamie Demetriou, Mo Gilligan, Charlotte Ritchie, Mathew Baynton, Guz Khan, and Munya Chawawa.

Treasure Island
2025-05-02 19:30, 2025-05-03 19:30 | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
Escape to Treasure Island with Le Navet Bete and their swashbuckling, smash-hit comedy for all the family!
Featuring dastardly pirates, tropical islands and a mermaid you’ll never forget, set sail on the Jolly Todger with Jim Lad, Long John Silver and a whole host of other characters for a hilarious voyage across the seas. But will they get there in one piece? Is everyone who they say they are? And does ‘X’ really mark the spot?
Le Navet Bete (The Three Musketeers, Dracula: The Bloody Truth) are a multi-award winning physical comedy company based in Devon. Joining forces with one of UK theatre’s best comedy writers and directors John Nicholson (Peepolykus, BBC Radio 4), the company of four play out Robert Louis Stevenson’s legendary tale as you’ve NEVER seen it before!

SUBSCRIBE & SAVE
BOOK 3 OR MORE SHOWS AND SAVE!
Book 3 or more – save 15%
Book 5 or more – save 20%
Book 7 or more – save 25%
Members enjoy an additional 5% off!
Book 3 or more of these shows and make great savings:
Horrible Histories | Pig Heart Boy | The Smeds & Smoos | The King’s Speech | Matthew Bourne’s The Midnight Bell | Breaking The Code | Bat Out of Hell | Top G’s Like Me

Tim Rice: My Life in Musicals, I Know Him so Well
2025-05-02 19:30 | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
Due to popular demand, following his sell-out tour, Sir Tim Rice, the multi-award-winning,internationally renowned lyricist, will return to theatre stages with his extraordinary live musical theatre event: My Life In Musicals, I Know Him So Well.
The show will see Tim Rice reflect on his illustrious career at the heart of musical theatre, sharing anecdotes behind the songs–the hits and the misses along with stories of his life and live performances from the wonderful catalogue of songs that are synonymous with his name and that of his collaborators. Musical accompaniment will be from an array of some of the UK’s leading West End singers and musicians led by Musical Director Duncan Waugh.
Tim is associated with writing the lyrics for so many of the world’s much-loved hit musicals: Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Jesus Christ Superstar, Evita, Chess and the Disney productions The Lion King, Aladdin and Beauty and the Beast. His work has not been limited to musical theatre alone with Evita transferring to the big screen and theme music for the James Bond movie Octopussy.
With the show packed full of songs including Don’t Cry For Me Argentina, Any Dream Will Do, A Whole New World, Can You Feel The Love Tonight, I Don’t Know How To Love Him, Circle of Life, Chess, Hakuna Matata, Another Suitcase in Another Hall, I Know Him So Well, All Time High, Must Love Me, One Night In Bangkok; My Life In Musicals is an absolute must for fans of musical theatre and brilliant music.

Brian Bilston and Henry Normal
2025-05-06 19:30 | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
Brian Bilston and Henry Normal appear together for the first time in a show which one critic has described as ‘two people reading some poems’.
Along the way, they will be drawing on their vast catalogue of crowd favourites – and throwing in new poems, to prevent becoming their own tribute bands.
Not ones to overpromise, Brian and Henry are prepared to commit to delivering the greatest poetry show in the history of the world: an evening of poems to be enjoyed, not endured.
Brian Bilston has been described as the Banksy of poetry and Twitter’s unofficial Poet Laureate. With over 200,000 followers on social media, Brian has become truly beloved by the online community.
Henry Normal is a writer, poet, TV and film producer, founder of the Manchester Poetry Festival (now the Literature Festival) and co-founder of the Nottingham Poetry Festival.
Please note that this performance contains some swearing and light sexual references.

Andrew Lawrence – Still on the Naughty Step
2025-05-09 19:30 - 21:30 | The Old Savoy â€“ The home of The Deco Theatre, Abington Square, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 4AE
Viral YouTube comedy phenomenon, Andrew Lawrence, takes his hard-edged satire on the road.
The ‘Live at the Apollo’, multiple award-winning stand-up star, has spent twenty years touring comedy clubs and festivals around the world, honing his craft to perfection.
Having been ‘cancelled’ twice for his unflinching, uproarious political humour, Andrew Lawrence has come back stronger each time, unstoppable in the face of censorship, selling out venues wherever he goes.
Now at the top of his game, following on from the huge success of his online videos- where he relentlessly pokes fun at Britain’s clown show political establishment- Andrew Lawrence is bringing his funniest show yet around the UK, a night of guaranteed belly laughs from one of this country’s very best comedians.
“Master of dark humour and a political provocateur”
– British Comedy Guide
“Andrew Lawrence is superbly intelligent, highly articulate and deeply sour”
– The Spectator
AGE GUIDANCE 14+
UNDER 18’S MUST BE ACCOMPANIED WITH AN ADULT
SHOW TIME 7:30 PROMPT

Kane Brown: Don’t Listen To Me
2025-05-09 20:00 | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
Fearlessly hilarious delivery combined with honesty and sincerity. Kane Brown is 19 years in the game, has performed around the world, has opened for Guz Khan on his UK Tour, can be seen on
Man Like Mobeen (Netflix), Deepfake (Channel 4), She’s the One (Amazon) and heard on his hit Podcast, Rated 18.
“Kane Brown commands the comedy stage with an irresistible blend of warm, charismatic allure and electrifying, razor-sharp truth. His magnetic presence and seamless delivery captivate audiences, leaving them in fits of laughter and craving more. You haven’t truly experienced a comedy show until you’ve attended a Kane Brown performance. Kane Brown is the comedian’s comedian.” – Mo Gilligan
Pre-Show Meet & Greet Tickets Available

Sweet and Sour
2025-05-10 18:30 - 21:00 | The Old Savoy â€“ The home of The Deco Theatre, Abington Square, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 4AE
Sweet and Sour – The Ultimate Tribute To Sabrina Carpenter and Olivia Rodrigo

PLEASE NOTE DUE TO THE NATURE OF THIS SHOW THERE IS A STRONG POSSIBILITY THAT PEOPLE MAY STAND UP AND DANCE AROUND YOU AND IN FRONT OF YOU

Get ready for an electrifying night of pop anthems, heartbreak hits, and fierce rival vibes at Sweet and Sour – the ultimate Olivia Rodrigo vs. Sabrina Carpenter tribute show! Featuring a powerhouse live band and dynamic dancers, this show brings every beat and lyric to life, immersing you in the stories, sass, and soul of two of pop’s biggest sensations.
Feel the intensity of Olivia’s raw, emotional ballads like Drivers License and Vampire, and let loose to Sabrina’s unapologetic anthems like Please, Please, Please and Nonsense. With every note and move, our performers channel the sweetness and sting of young love, breakups, and finding your voice.
From captivating vocals to striking visuals, Sweet and Sour delivers the ultimate showdown that’ll make you sing, dance, and relive every bittersweet moment. Whether you’re Team Rodrigo, Team Carpenter, or somewhere in between, this tribute show is an unforgettable experience!

Ahir Shah: Ends
2025-05-10 19:30 | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
Please note the date of this performance has been moved from Fri 14 March

Ahir Shah presents his award-winning stand-up show Ends. The show spans six decades, three generations, and two continents, synthesising past and present in search of hope for the future. It’s funnier than it sounds, honestly. Loads of absolutely cracking gags.
Ends was first performed at the Edinburgh Fringe. Starting as a work-in-progress show, it became the word-of-mouth hit of the festival, culminating in Shah winning the 2023 Sky Edinburgh Comedy Award for Best Show.
Since then, Ends enjoyed 5 sold-out weeks at London’s Soho Theatre, and has been performed at both the prestigious Royal Court Theatre and the Netflix Is A Joke Festival in Los Angeles.
He’s now finally able to take it on tour, and he’s very much looking forward to it. You should come, it’ll be good.

Richard Herring: Can I Have My Ball Back?
2025-05-10 19:30 | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
In 2021 Richard Herring went to his GP to find out why his right ball seemed to be growing bigger. It turned out that he had testicular cancer and one month later he was lying in hospital waiting to have his murderous gonad removed. Would he survive? (No spoilers!).
For a comedian who had done a whole show on male genitalia (Talking Cock) and written a book about toxic masculinity (The Problem With Men) this felt like some cruel trick of fate.
With extra dates added in 2025 for his much-anticipated return to stand-up after six years, Richard talks bollocks and answers the question on everyone’s lips: Is a severed gonad in a jar a fitting prize to bring in for Taskmaster?
