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Week of Events
Monday, May 18, 2026
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Tuesday, May 19, 2026
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Wednesday, May 20, 2026
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Thursday, May 21, 2026
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May 21, 2026NMPAT: Big Sing
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May 21, 2026Phil Ellis: Bath Mat
NMPAT: Big Sing
Join Northamptonshire Music and Performing Arts Trust (NMPAT) for a musical celebration inspired by the 200-year anniversary of the Zoological Society of London (ZSL) – featuring additional performances from NMPAT County Choirs. The annual Big Sing brings schools from across Northamptonshire together in a massed choir performance, blending voices, creativity, and enthusiasm for an unforgettable experience. As the lead partner for the Northamptonshire and Rutland Music Hub, NMPAT provides lessons, ensembles, and performance opportunities, nurturing the next generation of talented musicians across the counties. Performing on Wed 20 May: InMAT schools: Falconer’s Hill Infant School, Little Harrowden Community Primary School, Hall Meadow Primary School, St. James Infant and Pre-School, Wollaston Primary School, Ashby Fields Primary School, Standens Barn Primary School, The Abbey Primary School, Kettering Park Infant Academy, Kingsley Primary School, Rothwell Junior School, Kettering Park Junior Academy and Rothwell Victoria Infant School. Performing on Thu 21 May: Barry Primary School, E-ACT The Grange School, Hopping Hill Primary School, Millway Primary School, Newnham Primary School, All Saints CEVA Primary School and Nursery Unit, Broughton Primary School, Ecton Brook Primary School, Ecton Village Primary Academy, Hayfield Cross C of E School, Irthlingborough Junior School, Montsaye Academy, Nassington School, Oakway Academy, Our Lady of Walsingham Catholic Primary...
Phil Ellis: Bath Mat
Multi-award winning ‘comic genius’ (The Scotsman) and the new star of Taskmaster (Ch4), Phil Ellis is going on his first full national stand-up tour. Following his three big award wins at the 2025 Edinburgh Fringe, Phil, the very definition of funny bones, presents his brand-new show Bath Mat. Jam-packed with laugh-out-loud profound silliness, superbly crafted gags and constant surprises, Phil is bringing his Bath Mat to a city near you.
Friday, May 22, 2026
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May 22, 2026 RecurringFever: Ballet Of Lights
Fever: Ballet Of Lights
Experience Sleeping Beauty like never before in this dance and light show. Enjoy a unique fusion of classical ballet and modern technology, where local dancers literally light up the stage with glittering routines and glow-in-the-dark costumes. The timeless tale of the cursed princess awakened by her true love’s kiss comes to life on stage, as pirouettes and gravity-defying leaps cast a kaleidoscope of colours across the space. It’s a beautiful production you won’t want to miss! Get your tickets now for Fever: Ballet Of Lights! Tickets are sold through Fever’s website. Seats are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis within each zone.
Saturday, May 23, 2026
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May 23, 2026 RecurringBirmingham Royal Ballet: BRB2
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May 23, 2026Darren Walsh: Do You Like Puns?
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May 23, 2026Northampton Opera Group: Madama Butterfly
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May 23, 2026 -Country Superstars
Birmingham Royal Ballet: BRB2
Carlos Acosta’s Ballet Celebration BRB2, Birmingham Royal Ballet‘s second company, embarks on its fourth UK tour in May 2026. Described as “pinsharp and personality laden” by The Daily Telegraph, BRB2 brings together some of the world’s very best young dancers, the international stars of the future, to share their incredible talent. Carlos Acosta created this brand-new gala production for BRB2 in 2025, featuring highlights from the repertory of Serge Diaghilev’s troupe of rebel dancers, musicians and designers who fled Russia to set a new standard in creativity that inspires and resonates across the world of dance to this day. Repertory includes The Firebird, Spectre de la Rose, Les Sylphides and Scheherazade.
Darren Walsh: Do You Like Puns?
Puns? ʞɔǝɥ ←flippin’ heck! Witness a pun Goliath in person, as Darren Walsh brings his 8ft frame and award winning act on the road. From appearing on Comic Relief to his ‘Jokes on the street’ series on social media, he’s been racking up millions of views, but live is where he thrives. Combining sound effects, videos, one-liners and improvised jokes based off audience suggestions, prepare for a comedy show like no other, bar pun. Book now, li is two short. ★★★★ – The Sunday Express WINNER – Joke of the Edinburgh Fringe
Northampton Opera Group: Madama Butterfly
Northampton Opera Group is thrilled to return to the historic stage of the Royal Theatre once again, to sing a full concert performance of Puccini’s lyric masterpiece, Madama Butterfly. This tragic story of a young Japanese geisha’s doomed love for an American lieutenant contains some of the most beautiful and moving music in all of opera, including the unforgettable aria ‘One Fine Day’, as well as the gorgeous Humming Chorus. A cast of international soloists joins the local singers of the NOG Chorus under the baton of renowned conductor Phillip Thomas for this unique performance which will be sung in the original Italian with English surtitles. Whether you know the opera well, or this is your first time, Madama Butterfly will both break your heart and lift your soul.
Country Superstars
Country Superstars Theatre Tour – Dolly Parton and Friends Tribute Show The World’s Biggest Country Music Tribute Show is rolling into town with an award-winning cast! Seen in London’s West End and honoured at the Grand Ole Opry, this internationally acclaimed production is a must-see for all country music fans. The show features lead impressionists Sarah Jayne and Andy Crust, who have been personally endorsed by Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers. Hosted by Sarah Jayne as Dolly, it includes 12 award-winning impersonations of legends like Kenny Rogers, Johnny Cash, Shania Twain, and Luke Combs, all backed by the Country Superstars Band. Every detail is thoughtfully crafted, from vocal accuracy and authentic costumes to stunning video backdrops. The show even features a special message from Dolly herself. Sing along to timeless classics like 9 to 5, The Gambler, Islands in the Stream and more. It’s a great night out for any fan!
Sunday, May 24, 2026
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May 24, 2026My First Concert
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May 24, 2026Wifi Wars: Interactive Comedy Gameshow
My First Concert
MY FIRST CONCERT – FT BABY SHARK, PINKFONG & THE ZOOMIES Get ready to sing, dance, laugh and cheer in ‘My First Concert’. A magical live musical adventure for young children and their grown-ups! Join Jack and Jill as they try to save the day. With the help of their friends, a very silly dog called Dilly, and special guest appearances from Pinkfong, Baby Shark, and The Zoomies. They set out to create the biggest, brightest and most magical concert. Packed with favourite nursery rhymes, fun characters, audience interaction and big concert moments. My First Concert lets children become part of the show — clapping, singing, dancing and helping to save the village with music. Perfect for ages 2–7, this heart-warming, high-energy experience shows how being kind, working together, and having fun can make the world a happier place.
Wifi Wars: Interactive Comedy Gameshow
From classic TV game shows to zen-like word puzzles, from retro video games to modern first person shooters, WiFi Wars has something for everyone in its truly original whistlestop tour of all the ways you can have fun, in public. The entire audience competes, both as teams and as individuals, on games, quizzes and more that are magically beamed into their smartphones and tablets using WiFi Wars’ Guinness World Record-Breaking tech, developed in residency at London’s prestigious Royal Institution. Hosted by comedian Steve McNeil (team captain on the hit TV show “Dara O’Briain’s Go 8 Bit”), WiFi Wars is the Award-Winning must-see show that’s like nothing you’ve seen before. As teams and players thrive and fail, each show’s unique narrative emerges hilariously in real time, with freshly-minted heroes becoming local legends in every place they visit. DISCLAIMER: ENSURE YOU BRING A SMART DEVICE (phone/tablet) FOR EACH PLAYER – essentially you just need something with a touch-screen and a web-browser installed. Also, make sure it’s got some battery charge in it as you’ll use it to play along with the entire show, but don’t worry – it doesn’t hugely drain your battery. And you don’t need to download an app or install anything in advance, we’ll...