Based on Baz Luhrmann’s award-winning worldwide film phenomenon, Strictly Ballroom: The Musical is heading to Northampton as part of a brand-new UK and Ireland tour starring Strictly Come Dancing favourite Kevin Clifton and BBC’s Eastenders’ Maisie Smith! Directed and co-choreographed by Britain’s best loved TV Judge, Craig Revel Horwood, Strictly Ballroom: The Musical follows arrogant, rebellious young ballroom dancer, Scott Hastings (Kevin Clifton). When his radical and daring dance style sees him fall out of favour with Australian Federation, he must dance with beginner, Fran (Maisie Smith). Together they find the courage to defy tradition and discover that to win, your steps don’t need to be strictly ballroom! Featuring smash-hit songs Love Is In the Air, Perhaps Perhaps Perhaps and Time After Time, and all new music written by internationally acclaimed artists including Sia, David Foster and Eddie Perfect. This feel-good ballroom sensation is sure to make for an unforgettable evening under the glitter ball that will send your heart soaring and toes tapping!
N by Mike Foulkes, Director of the Saturn Section of the British Astronomical Association. A close look at this spectacular planet with its rings and numerous moons It is a favourite target through the eye piece for every observer new or experienced. Guests are welcome to all our meetings.
This exhibition by John McGowan includes work from his entire art output, from an early piece of pure colour abstraction through to a print sequence about the Northampton Canal, a subject to which he has recently returned. The exhibition will explore and explain a variety of techniques and styles, particularly screen printing. Victorian signal boxes, warehouses and bridges also provide themes for his prints and paintings. Free entry
A themed competition for up to three digital and/or print images per member per round. Entries in this round to illustrate 'Light and Shade'
Sean Karley will continue the series of talk about The Plant kingdom. He will try to cover all aspects of Botany.
“We serial killers are your sons, we are your husbands, we are everywhere” – words of serial killer Ted Bundy Founder of Crime Viral Cheish Merryweather (as seen on BBC) brings to the stage the all-new talk Inside the Mind of a Serial Killer. This 2-hour talk will focus on investigating the darkest criminal minds and as always… guaranteed to shock.
Sample a range of rums and learn about their history, style and flavour.