78 Derngate: A Retrospective

Bounce and Rhyme at Northamptonshire Central Library

Northampton Central Library Abington Street, Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

Sessions to introduce rhymes and songs to your child to encourage interaction and develop communication skills. Please note that the Bounce and Rhyme sessions will be run on a first-come, first-serve basis on the day and it will not be possible to book in advance. Parents and Carers can collect a ticket from the front desk on the Friday morning at 10am. This event is for under 1s and non-walkers only.

The Story of Guitar Heroes

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

One of the UK’s premier live concert experiences, The Story of Guitar Heroes has garnered critical acclaim both at home and abroad for its incredible homage to some of the most influential and iconic guitarists from the past 50 years of popular music. Featuring talented world-class musicians and state-of-the-art video projection, the show journeys through five decades, from 1950s Rock & Roll through to the most creative and inspirational guitar heroes of the modern era. Renowned for its highly versatile musicianship, The Story of Guitar Heroes recreates the unique sounds of each guitar legend with incredible accuracy, utilising 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, Van Halen, Slash and many more!

Comedy Crate at The Picturedrome

The Picturedrome 222 Kettering Rd, Northampton, Northants, United Kingdom

Patrick Monahan Award winning Iranian-Irish stand up comedian Patrick Monahan has performed all over the world, including Dubai, Australia, New York, Norway, and almost every town and city in Britain. His comedy cover topics such as class, family, relationships and his hilarious observations of daily life. He has performed over sixteen solo shows at the Edinburgh Festival over consecutive years, which have then toured to sell-out crowds, both nationally and internationally. Patrick has recorded four solo comedy specials, released online and on DVD. He has made multiple television appearances on BBC One, BBC Two, ITV, Channel 4, Channel 5 and Sky. He was also the winner of two ITV competition series, Take the Mike and Show Me the Funny. Darren Harriott He shines as a dynamic and captivating comedian making waves in the circuit. With notable appearances on Live at the Apollo, BBC’s News Jack Unplugged, and CBBC’s The Dog Ate My Homework, he’s a familiar face on panel shows like Mock the Week and Don’t Hate the Playaz. He’s not just about comedy, but also gives his witty take on reality shows like The Apprentice: You’re Fired and The Great British Bake Off: Extra Slice. As a Comedy Central...

Big Girls Don’t Cry

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

Come out tonight as we take you to a place where the moon shines bright and we dance the night away, taking you back in time with Big Girls Don’t Cry, celebrating the iconic sounds of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons. This non-stop hit machine, authentically recreated by our phenomenal cast and live band will transport you back in time to 1963 and beyond for a magical evening enjoying all your favourites. During the sixties and seventies number one hits Sherry, December 1963 (Oh What a Night), Walk Like a Man, Rag Doll and Big Girls Don’t Cry helped propel the Four Seasons and Frankie Valli to super stardom. After selling an incredible 100 million records worldwide, there’s a Four Seasons song that shares a special place in everyone’s heart. This internationally acclaimed show authentically revives the sublime harmonies of New Jersey’s finest. It showcases Frankie’s incredible falsetto, and features his solo hits like Grease, Let’s Hang On, Working My Way Back to You, Beggin’, I’ve Got You Under My Skin, and Who Loves You. So it’s time to hang on to what we got and celebrate one of the worlds treasures in two hours of non-stop hits with Big Girls Don’t Cry! Oh what a night...

Allergy @ The Wig & Pen

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

Live Music at The Wig & Pen.

Kickstart live at the King Billy Rock Bar

The King Billy Music Bar 2 Commercial Street, Northampton, United Kingdom

KICKSTART playing classic Who, Kinks,Small Faces, Jam, Specials, Undertones, Buzzcocks 60s soul ska & more

The Gruffalo Adventure @ Central Library

Northampton Central Library Abington Street, Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

Let’s celebrate the National Storytelling Week together! Join us for The Gruffalo Adventure on 3rd of February at 2:30pm at Northamptonshire Central Library. There will be a story, craft and activity pack for children and their families to get to know more about The Gruffalo by Julia Donaldson. This drop-in event is suitable for all ages. Come and join in the fun! You can also borrow a Story Sack for one week FREE of charge during the National Storytelling Week!

Romesh Ranganathan: Hustle

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

NEW SHOW ADDED – Sat 3 February 3pm After a sell-out tour in 2022, Romesh Ranganathan is back with a brand-new show examining the human condition…are people inherently good? Is charity always a positive thing? Is hustling the key to success? Or is all this a load of rubbish we’ve made up to keep people working hard for no reason. Join Romesh as he examines all of these issues and more while providing no real answers. Best known for The Misadventures Of Romesh Ranganathan, The Ranganation, Rob & Romesh Vs, A League Of Their Own, Avoidance, Romantic Getaway, host of Weakest Link and For The Love Of Hip Hop.

Food Truck Moo Hatch @ V and B

VnB 10 St Giles' Square, Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

Saturday 3rd: Food Truck: Moo Hatch AND Brooklyn brownie co. Two award winning food trucks will be parked up on the front, @moohatch serving delicious handmade chuck steak burgers, and @brooklynbrownieco selling amazing artisan US brownies. 5-9.

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