Mini Christmas Makers Market

The Story of Guitar Heroes

Royal and Derngate Theatre 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP

Hailed as the UK’s leading guitar-fest, The Story of Guitar Heroes has garnered critical acclaim both at home and abroad for its incredible homage to the most iconic guitarists from the past 50 years of popular music. Featuring world-class musicianship and state-of-the-art video projection, this epic concert journeys through five decades, from 1950s Rock & Roll to the most influential guitar heroes of the modern era. Renowned for recreating the unique sounds of each guitar legend with incredible accuracy, The Story of Guitar Heroes utilises no less than 30 different authentic guitars. Expect classic hits from legends including Hank Marvin, Chuck Berry, Eric Clapton, Jimi Hendrix, Brian May, Jimmy Page, Mark Knopfler, David Gilmour, Tony Iommi, Van Halen, Slash and many more.

Tom Stade: Risky Business

Royal and Derngate Theatre 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP

Tom’s funny and today’s funny don’t always see eye to eye, but that’s cool; it’s not Tom’s way to follow the herd. He much prefers to take the path less travelled (some smart guy once said that). Join this independent spirit and irrepressible force of nature, as he airdrops his ingenious and unflinching comedy into an ever-changing minefield. It’s a risky business navigating the tightrope of today’s times but Tom’s approaching it with his usual gusto. Without risk there is no reward.

Brit Floyd

Royal and Derngate Theatre 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP

Brit Floyd returns to the stage in 2025 with their biggest and most spectacular production to date, celebrating the 50th anniversary of Pink Floyd’s classic album Wish You Were Here, complete with a stunning laser and light show, iconic circular screen, inflatables and theatrics. Released in 1975 and featuring four of the band’s most beloved loved songs, Shine On You Crazy Diamond, Welcome to the Machine, Have a Cigar and the title track, Wish You Were Here is widely regarded as one of the greatest albums of all time. The 2 and a half hour plus show will also feature classic tracks from Pink Floyd’s magnificent catalogue of albums, including the Dark Side of the Moon, The Wall, Animals, The Division Bell, Meddle and much more. Taking to the stage to perform note for note renditions of all these classic Pink Floyd tracks is the band of musicians that audiences have become to love and respect worldwide over the years, featuring long time guitarist/lead vocalist and musical director Damian Darlington and bassist/lead vocalist Ian Cattell as well as the other expert musicians that have joined the ranks of Brit Floyd over the course of the last decade. Having performed over 1,000 shows since its launch in Liverpool, England in January 2011, Brit Floyd have circled...

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Northampton High School: A Retrospective 2025

78 Derngate Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1UH

We are delighted to be hosting a joint venture with Northampton High School throughout February in our Bassett-Lowke Rooms and Mezzanine Galleries. The collaboration showcases our deep connections with the school's heritage. The diverse array of works on display have been created by alumnae students, most of whom studied A level Art and Textiles in recent years. All concepts shown are highly personal and it gives both the school and us - as host - real pleasure in curating selected pieces from the archive alongside works from the Class of 2024. The show provides a retrospective celebration of the girls' creative achievements within a space brimming with the school's history. It’s a truly glorious reflection of unique talent of the future! Free Entry and some works for sale, ends on Friday February 28th   www.78derngate.org.uk

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Tour of the Guildhall Northampton

The Guildhall St Giles' Square, Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

This tour show you areas of the Guildhall which are not always open to the public.

We meet in the Spencer Percival foyer of the Guildhall. This is the entrance to the old part of the Guildhall by the public toilets and statue of Spencer Percival. Tour includes the Mayor's Shelid Gallery, the old Town Hall keepers living quarters and the basement cells.

$8.50

Screaming Blue Murder Comedy Club

Royal and Derngate Theatre 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP

Don’t miss our comedy club with compere Dan Evans. This season features many of comedy’s rising stars. Doors 7.45pm Show 8pm. Sat 25 January 2025 Joey Page Bennet Kavanagh Susan Murray This show will take place in the Royal

Recurring

Northampton High School: A Retrospective 2025

78 Derngate Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1UH

We are delighted to be hosting a joint venture with Northampton High School throughout February in our Bassett-Lowke Rooms and Mezzanine Galleries. The collaboration showcases our deep connections with the school's heritage. The diverse array of works on display have been created by alumnae students, most of whom studied A level Art and Textiles in recent years. All concepts shown are highly personal and it gives both the school and us - as host - real pleasure in curating selected pieces from the archive alongside works from the Class of 2024. The show provides a retrospective celebration of the girls' creative achievements within a space brimming with the school's history. It’s a truly glorious reflection of unique talent of the future! Free Entry and some works for sale, ends on Friday February 28th   www.78derngate.org.uk

Showstopper! The Improvised Musical

Royal and Derngate Theatre 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP

Spontaneous musical comedy at its absolute finest – direct from the West End and returning to Northampton by popular demand. With fifteen years as an Edinburgh Fringe must-see phenomenon, a BBC Radio 4 series and an Olivier Award to their name, The Showstoppers have delighted audiences across the globe. A brand-new musical comedy is created from scratch at each performance as audience suggestions are transformed on the spot into all-singing, all dancing productions with hilarious results. These incredible performers are guaranteed to impress as they create shows packed with drama, dazzling dance routines and catchy melodies – and it’s all made up on the spot! So whether you fancy Hamilton in a hospital or Sondheim in the Sahara, you suggest it and The Showstoppers will sing it!

Quiz Night

V and B 10 St Giles' Square,, Northampton, United Kingdom

Find your brainiest buddies and try your luck at our monthly quiz, hosted by @nndiscocorp . There’s always a great prize up for grabs for the winners and runners up - but remember, it’s the taking part that counts! 8pm. £2pp. No falling out

Big Friends Quiz

The Wig And Pen 19 St Giles' St, northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

Fancy yourself as a big quizzer, or even just a Friends expert? Get your tables booked today for our brand new, incredible, Friends themed quiz!!!

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