Dan is a carpenter. A Geordie through and through. Just on the mend after a heart attack. Katie has just arrived from London. Finally got a council house for her and the kids. A fresh start. I, Daniel Blake is one of the most important stories of a generation. A glimpse behind the headlines and the stark reality of what happens when the political system is stacked against you. With 14.5 million* people living in poverty in the UK, this is not fiction. It is reality. A touching and vital story of how people come together in the face of adversity and how sometimes creating a family to support you just isn’t enough. The show is adapted for stage by Dave Johns who played Daniel Blake in the award winning 2016 film. *Joseph Rowntree Foundation 2022 Poverty Report.
In these supercharged socio-political times the challenge is more and more becoming separating what’s true and what’s real. Lucille Hunter proudly proclaimed “It’s easy to see through sh*t, the hard part is pretending you haven’t.” Join Reginald D. Hunter for an hour of exploring this phenomena in this progressive work in a pre next-variant world. As seen on Live At The Apollo, Have I Got News For You, and 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown.
Join the University of Northampton second year BA Fine Art students for a showcase evening of works in progress at NNCA's temporary project space. Produced as part of their studies into DIY publishing, the works aim to show alternative modes to producing and disseminating art.
Northamptonshire Ghostly Goings On Thursday 2 November Speaker: Adrian Perkins Adrian talks about his thirty-year research into ghosts and spirits in haunted locations within Northamptonshire. Highlighting some spectacular cases
Location: NN Contemporary Art Project Space, Vulcan Works (Fetter St entrance), NN1 1EW Performance art platform Diasporas Now kicks off its debut UK tour in partnership with NNCA, with its first stop tomorrow at our project space. Expect a night of conjuring up alternative existences through ritual, lament and alter egos! Artist lineup is Buket Yenidogan, Zhao Jiajing, Sym Stellium, okcandice, BISHI and Jennifer Lauren Martin - followed by a DJ set at 8.30pm til late from DJ Winggold.
Thursday 2 November Northampton Punk Join Alex Novak, local punk expert, record shop owner and musician to discuss the impact the punk revolution had on our town and county. Alex was lead singer in local punk band the ISAWS and later a member of several post-punk bands. He continues to perform for Venus Fly Trap. Speaker: Alex Novak, local author, musician, and record shop owner Thursday 16 November Sustainability; The new Punk? Exploring the world of sustainable fashion, the issues the industry faces and those that are challenging the systems in place. This session will draw parallels from the 1970’s and the emergence of punk with the growing movement of design activism and sustainable fashion today. Speaker: Emmeline Child, Programme Lead Fashion, Textiles and Footwear and Accessories and Sustainable Researcher at The University of Northampton
Join us as we taste, discover and explore the methods and wine styles of this relatively unknown winemaking region. Hosted by Richard the wine guy. Tickets are £25pp and available in store or on Eventbrite
A thrilling and intriguing night of psychic mediumship! Boasting an impressive, worldwide celebrity client list, Stuart brings his quick-witted humour, sensitivity, and compassion to the stage. Sharing his personal story – the childhood gift of being able to see with the mind’s eye – Stuart uses his extraordinary abilities to connect with the spirit world. Intuitively drawn to members of the audience, he brings forward direct messages from the other side. Don’t worry about where you’re sitting, Stuart will find you if he has a message for you! Spreading comfort and empathy to those who come to him, he specialises in bringing messages from loved ones who have passed on. And, recurring dreams are interpreted – no matter how silly, serious, or scary they may seem. His message to the audience is to be open-minded and respectful for the evening ahead, and not to be nervous, as this will be an uplifting experience. Don’t miss this unique and unforgettable evening. You have to see it to believe it. “Cheeky, best friend charm that’s entertaining” – Evening Telegraph “He left sceptics scratching their heads” – Stamford Mercury
MR.B BEGAN HIS CHAP-HOP CAREER IN THE SUMMER OF 2007 HE INVENTED A NEW MUSICAL FORM.. SINCE THEN HE HAS TRAVELLED THE WORLD, FROM SURREY TO OSAKA, BANSTEAD TO BERLIN, MIDDLESBROUGH TO MINNEAPOLIS, NORWAY TO NEW YORK AND THE EDINBURGH FRINGE TO GLASTONBURY BRINGING HIS BEATS, RHYMES AND MANNERS. AS WELL AS SONGS ABOUT CRICKET, PIPE SMOKING, HIGH SOCIETY AND INTERFERING WITH LIVESTOCK. MR.B HAS RECORDED 11 LONG PLAYERS, HIS VIDEOS HAVE GARNERED MILLIONS OF VIEW ON YOUTUBE, AND HIS MEDIA APPEARANCES HAVE INCLUDED RAPPING FOR JEREMY PAXMAN ON NEWSNIGHT, PLAYING LIVE ON BBC RADIO ONE FOR ROB DA BANK, NICK GRIMSHAW AND SCOTT MILLS, ON RADIO TWO FOR CLAUDIA WINKLEMAN AND STEVE LAMACQ, 6MUSIC FOR TOM ROBINSON AND SHAUN KEANVENY AND FOR ZOE BALL ON SKY ARTS. HE WAS ALSO ONCE THE FRONT PAGE OF THE WALL STREET JOURNAL AND WAS DESCRIBED BY THE DAILY MAIL AS ‘CONTROVERSIAL’.