Northampton BID

Kelmarsh Show
2022-04-17 09:30 - 17:00 (Europe/London) | Kelmarsh Hall, Main Rd, Kelmarsh, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN6 9LY, United Kingdom
The Kelmarsh Show is the perfect for families to see and experience first class performances throughout a whole weekend of activity.

Justin Live!
2022-04-17 11:00 - 16:30 | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
Come and see CBeebies superstar and children’s favourite Justin Fletcher live on stage in an all-singing, all-dancing extravaganza.
Justin Live is a fabulous show for all the family packed full of well-known songs, lot’s of dancing, hilarious comedy and plenty of slapstick fun!
Famous for his BAFTA Award Winning appearances in hit programmes including Something Special, Justin’s House, Gigglebiz and Gigglequiz, Justin Fletcher MBE is bringing his very own spectacular show to our theatre in 2022

Diversity: Connected
2022-04-18 19:30 - 2022-04-20 22:00 | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
After nine sell out UK tours, over 600,000 tickets sold, and countless television and live performances Diversity have announced one of their biggest UK tours to date including three dates in Northampton for spring 2021.
This tour is set to be even bigger, and as Diversity promised their fans on the Born Ready tour, they will continue the legacy of Diversity and never let anyone tell them they cannot achieve something. To take them into the new decade of Diversity, Ashley has created a new show, Connected, which centres around the world of social media, the internet, and the digital era we now live in, but more importantly how this connects us all.

My Travels Through My Lens And The Eye Of A Photographer
2022-04-20 20:00 - 22:00 | Northamptonshire Natural History Society, The Humfrey Rooms, 10 Castilian Terrace, Northampton, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1LD, United Kingdom
My Travels Through My lens And The Eye Of A Photographer by Colin Dixon. I have had a huge opportunity to travel with my work and personal life. As a photographer at heart this is my story of these trips through my love of landscape, cityscape and street photography.

Digital Academy - How to Nail Your Key Messages and Tone of Voice on Social Media
2022-04-21 11:00 - 12:00 | Northamptonshire
Town centre businesses in Northampton are invited to learn how they can improve their digital marketing skills as part of a new mini webinar series.
The Northampton BID Digital Academy has launched a free-to-attend spring programme to offer local companies the chance to enhance their marketing and digital abilities by attending online sessions with local experts.

Geological Diagrams And Sections
2022-04-21 14:30 - 16:30 | Northamptonshire Natural History Society, The Humfrey Rooms, 10 Castilian Terrace, Northampton, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1LD, United Kingdom
Bob Purser and Sue Barker will present some of the geological diagrams and sections which are used to illustrate geological processes and are used when interpreting geological maps

The Unthanks
2022-04-21 19:30 - 21:30 | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
The Unthanks return to live touring after two years off the road, with the rich and colourful sound of their eleven-piece ensemble, showcasing forthcoming new album, Sorrows Away, alongside favourites such as Magpie, The King Of Rome and Mount The Air.
Using the traditional music of the North East of England as a starting point, the influence of Miles Davis, Steve Reich, Sufjan Stevens, Robert Wyatt, Antony & The Johnsons, King Crimson and Tom Waits can be heard in the band’s 14 records to date, earning them a Mercury Music Prize nomination and international acclaim along the way.

The Sensational ’60s Experience
2022-04-21 19:30 - 21:30 | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
The biggest and best 60’s show touring the UK is appearing at Royal & Derngate for one night only, with a brand new production for 2022. The Sensational ‘60s Experience brings you a three hour ‘60s spectacular of pure nostalgia. The show with the definite feel good factor will transport you back to that magical decade that was the 1960s. The Sensational 60s Experience will deliver to you a night never to be forgotten where you’ll find it impossible to remain in your seat.
Whether you come to this show to relive your childhood memories or you just simply want to see what your parents have been raving about for all these years. Come and experience the musical phenomena of the 1960s for yourself.

Arrival
2022-04-21 19:30 - 21:30 | The Deco, The Deco, Abington Square, Northampton NN1 4AE
Over 45 years since their legendary Eurovision win, come and join us to celebrate the music of one of the biggest selling and most iconic bands of all time.
ARRIVAL’s multi award-winning show is returning for 2020 following sell out shows in over 20 different countries worldwide, bringing the magic of ABBA to stages across the UK.
The high-energy production features ABBA’s best loved hits including ‘Mamma Mia’, ‘Dancing Queen’, ‘Super Trouper’, ‘Voulez Vous’, and of course ‘Waterloo’, plus many more!
With a winning formula of fantastic harmonies, authentic costumes and first-class vocals and musicians, ARRIVAL brings to life the extraordinary song-writing talents of Benny and Bjorn, recreating the true feel and thrill of a live ABBA show.

Rumours Of Fleetwood Mac
2022-04-22 19:30 - 21:30 | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
The world’s finest tribute to Fleetwood Mac returns to the stage in 2022 with a brand new show celebrating the very best of their music, including a very special blues set paying tribute to the group’s legendary Peter Green era.
Channelling the spirit of Fleetwood Mac at their very best, this unmissable night of music offers a unique opportunity for fans, both old and new, to rediscover the songs and performances that have ensured Fleetwood Mac’s place as one of the most loved groups of all time.
Personally endorsed by Mick Fleetwood, Rumours of Fleetwood Mac is the ultimate tribute to one of rock and roll’s most remarkable groups.

Simon & Garfunkel: Through the Years
2022-04-22 19:30 - 22:00 | The Deco, The Deco, Abington Square, Northampton NN1 4AE
Simon & Garfunkel: Through the Years is the most authentic sounding concert to the unforgettable music of Simon & Garfunkel. Made up of Dan Haynes & Pete Richards, Bookends have toured the globe extensively with their concerts being described as ‘simply breath-taking’.
Performing the songs in a truly captivating way, against a backdrop of iconic imagery, their delicate recreation of the unmistakable sound of the American folk-rock duo is something of a masterpiece. Bookends have been performing their unique, world-class concert to audiences in some of the finest theatres and concert halls across the UK, Europe and the United States.

Record Store Day
2022-04-23 | Northamptonshire
Record Store Day is an annual event inaugurated in 2007 and held on one Saturday every April and every Black Friday in November to â€œcelebrate the culture of the independently owned record storeâ€�. The day brings together fans, artists, and thousands of independent record stores around the world.

Dinosaur Bath bomb Making At Lush
2022-04-23 09:30 - 17:00 | Lush, 28, Newland Walk, Grosvenor Centre, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 2EB, United Kingdom
Join Lush on this fun day of Bath bomb making in connection with Northampton BIDâ€™s Dinosaur day!

The Dinosaurs are returning to Northampton town centre
2022-04-23 11:00 - 16:00 | Northampton Market Square
THEY ARE BACK â€“ EVEN BIGGER AND BETTER THAN BEFORE

Join us for another ‘roarsome’ day of free family fun in Northampton town centre as we welcome back our very special dinosaur guests – and they are bringing some exciting new friendsâ€¦

Itâ€™s not every day you come face-to-face with a triceratops and a T Rex but shoppers will get up close and personal with the giant beasts as part of a free family fun day being held in Northampton town centre from 11am to 4pm on Saturday, April 23.

Ritchie the Raptor, Zeus the T Rex and Tank the Triceratops will be appearing in Market Square and Abington Street as the town is transported back to the Jurassic era, with a host of activities lined up for young adventurers.

Our augmented reality Dino Trail will once again be available through the Explore Northampton app – giving you the chance to hunt down 10 friendly dinosaurs hidden around the town centre.

Find them all and grab a selfie with your favourite!

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Time To Share - Central Library
2022-04-23 14:30 - 15:30 | Northampton Central Library, Abington Street, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 2BA, United Kingdom
Time to Share is the perfect activity for children of all ages and their grown ups!
Each month we will focus on a new theme and each week we will focus on a new book.
There will be a mixture of fiction and non-fiction books with matching crafts or activities!

The Sound Of Springsteen
2022-04-23 19:30 - 22:00 | The Deco, The Deco, Abington Square, Northampton NN1 4AE
The “SOUND OF SPRINGSTEEN”, take to the stage this year after 2 years of getting the
show together for this tour.
With a passion for the work of “The Boss”, the 8 piece tribute “The Sound Of Springsteen”
brings their years of live performances and recording to rock you with Bruce Springsteen’s
greatest hits and deep cuts. With songs like, Born In The USA, Glory Days, Streets of
Philadelphia and many more, this is a night of passion for Springsteen.

Omid Djalili: The Good Times Tour
2022-04-23 20:00 - 22:00 | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
After experimenting with a Zoom gig where he got muted by 639 people, multi-award-winning comedian and actor Omid Djalili is now where he belongs, on a stage and bringing back the Good Times.
Intelligent, always provocative, entertaining, Omid’s legendary stand-up performances are a captivating comedy masterclass. His credits range from Hollywood films to television and the West End stage. Earning praise across the world for his performances, Omid can be seen hosting his own ITV quiz show The Winning Combination, has appeared in the smash hit Mama Mia 2: Here We Go Again and His Dark Materials for BBC1 & HBO, and Letter For The King on Netflix. Omid also gained rave reviews for his leading role of Tevvye in the Chichester Festival Theatre production of Fiddler On The Roof

Top Secret – The Magic Of Science
2022-04-24 17:30 - 19:00 | The Deco, The Deco, Abington Square, Northampton NN1 4AE
Fusing the mystery of magic with wondrous and miraculous feats of science. Hang on to your seats as we transform the venue into a real life science laboratory.
Experience the non-stop action packed interactive magical science experiments that will capture the imagination.
Top Secret is a fast moving colourful magical science show filled with mystery, suspense, lots and lots of mess!
Top Secret will inspire and educate every young budding magician and scientist, as well as proving fun and exciting entertainment for all of the family.

Rob Brydon – A Night Of Songs And Laughter
2022-04-25 19:30 - 21:30 | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
Award winning comedian Rob Brydon and his eight-piece band bring Rob Brydon – A Night Of Songs and Laughter to Northampton this Spring.
Featuring a sensational live band, A Night Of Songs And Laughter tells Rob’s personal musical journey from South Wales to Hollywood and back. With a hugely entertaining and sometimes brilliantly unexpected selection of songs from Tom Jones to Tom Waits and his famed impressions of the likes of Mick Jagger, Michael Caine and Steve Coogan, Rob will regale audiences with hilarious tales from his distant and recent past.

Observing Nebula and Galaxy Clusters
2022-04-25 19:30 - 21:30 | Northamptonshire Natural History Society, The Humfrey Rooms, 10 Castilian Terrace, Northampton, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1LD, United Kingdom
Observing Nebula And Galaxy Clusters by Owen Brazell. We welcome back Owen who is no stranger to NNHS, he is a keen and experience observer.

Northampton Gilbert & Sullivan Group – The Gondoliers
2022-04-25 19:30 - 2022-04-30 21:30 | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
Northampton Gilbert & Sullivan Group are delighted to be returning to the Royal Auditorium with that well-loved favourite, The Gondoliers.
The Gondoliers tells the story of Marco and Giuseppe, two jolly Gondoliers, who learn that one of them is no lesser person than the heir to the throne of Barataria…. Unfortunately, due to a slight mix up as young boys, nobody is entirely sure which is which.
Seemingly delighted with the situation, the pair agree to share the responsibilities of governing their new kingdom until it can be ascertained which of them is the King, but matters become more complicated when the Duke and Duchess of Plaza Toro arrive and reveal that their beautiful daughter, Casilda, was married to the future King as an infant.
The only problem is that Marco and Giuseppe have just married Tessa and Gianetta… and Casilda is in love with her father’s attendant Luiz…
Will love find a way? Who is the King? Where exactly is Barataria…to find out some, if not all of these answers join us as we head to Venice and The Gondoliers.
Combining the razor-sharp wit of Gilbert, and containing some of Sullivan’s best loved and most memorable music, Director Leon Berger once more brings his unique vision to the stage with what promises to be a ‘Cachucha’ of a production.

11 TikTok tips you need to know
2022-04-26 11:00 - 12:00 | Northamptonshire
Town centre businesses in Northampton are invited to learn how they can improve their digital marketing skills as part of a new mini webinar series.
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MARKS & GRAN…’BLOKES OF A FEATHER
2022-04-26 19:30 - 21:30 | The Deco, The Deco, Abington Square, Northampton NN1 4AE
Forty years ago, Laurence Marks and Maurice Gran gave up their day jobs to become full-time comedy writers: their 40-year mission, to make millions laugh. The following decades took them from Borehamwood to Pinewood via Hollywood. They created a hatful of hit TV shows, including Shine On Harvey Moon, The New Statesman, Love Hurts, Goodnight Sweetheart, and of course Birds of a Feather. Along the way they won two BAFTAs and an Emmy, and founded ALOMO Productions, one of the most successful TV production companies of the 1990s.

Ed Byrne – If I’m Honest…
2022-04-26 20:00 - 22:00 | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
Join Ed Byrne as he takes a long hard look at himself and tries to decide if he has any traits that are worth passing on to his children.
Ed Byrne presents his brand-new masterclass in observational comedy hot on the heels of his 17/18 Touring hit, Spoiler Alert!

Giovanni Pernice: This Is Me
2022-04-27 08:00 - 17:00 | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
Strictly Come Dancing’s 2021 Champion, Giovanni Pernice, is back with a brand new show.
The showman is set to light up the stage, along with his cast of professional dancers, for his fourth year of touring.
With the Italian’s natural charm, combined with beautiful choreography perfectly complemented by a fabulous soundtrack, This Is Me pays homage to the music and dances that have inspired Giovanni’s career, from a competition dancer to professional Champion on Strictly Come Dancing 2021 with celebrity partner Rose Ayling-Ellis.
The showman is once again set to light up the stage for another fabulous year of touring. Sexy, steamy Latin vibes with a touch of Ballroom elegance, This Is Me will show you why Giovanni has become a fan favourite on the hit show. With an incredible cast of professional dancers and a truly sensational soundtrack, This Is Me is a show you do not want to miss.

Colour Prints Finals - Jubilee Cup and Digital Art Print
2022-04-27 20:00 - 22:00 | Northamptonshire Natural History Society, The Humfrey Rooms, 10 Castilian Terrace, Northampton, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1LD, United Kingdom
The round where the winners from the previous three rounds of our print â€˜Colour Printâ€™ and â€˜Digital Art Printâ€™ competitions vie for the annual trophy. With an invited Judge.

Sally-Anne Hayward – Ever So Nice
2022-04-28 20:00 - 22:00 | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
Tour support for Sarah Millican, the hilarious Sally-Anne Hayward is one of the leading comics on the UK circuit with her dry but playful look at how we live our lives. In her new show Ever So Nice she will teach you how to indulge another break up story, jazz up an office full of passive aggressive moaners/twats/hypochondriacs, and create fake tears to blend into any situation. Namaste.

Knife Angel
2022-04-29 - 2022-05-14 | Northamptonshire
The Knife Angel, the National Symbol Against Violence and Aggression, will be in Northampton’s All Saints Plaza during the first 2 weeks of May. Special thanks to Angie Kennedy from C2C who has arranged this visit with the Office of Northamptonshire Police, Fire & Crime Commissioner and both North and West Northamptonshire Councils.
The statue is made of over 100,000 knives collected at knife amnesties. It was made at British Ironwork Centre by artist is Alfie Bradley

Jazzi Vibes - V & B Northampton
2022-04-29 18:00 - 22:00 | VnB, 10 St Giles' Square, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DA, United Kingdom
Kick off your Bank holiday weekend in style with @jazzivibes DJing upstairs this Friday from 6-10. Get set for some soul, reggae, RnB and Hip Hop. Weâ€™ll see you there!

Beautiful Trauma – The Ultimate Live P!nk Experience
2022-04-29 19:30 - 21:30 | The Deco, The Deco, Abington Square, Northampton NN1 4AE
Featuring Stacy Green as P!nk!
Stacy is an international, award winning P!nk impersonator, performing at venues across the UK and further for the past 7 years. Now this amazing act can be seen with a phenomenal band to create the excitement and majesty that makes P!nk the modern legend and inspiration she has come to be known as.
Stacy has teamed up with the successful Vertigo Band to bring all the energy and fun of P!nk’s biggest hits. All the massive sing along songs are covered from ‘Just Like A Pill’ and ‘So What’ through to the most recent hits such as ‘What About Us?’ and ‘Beautiful Trauma’. Full production is taken advantage of with replica and authentic costumes , props and motion backdrops.
