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Josh James: Doin’ Alright

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

One of the most exciting names to breakout in UK comedy, viral comedy star Josh James presents his highly anticipated debut tour Doin’ Alright. Join Josh as he guides audiences through the life of a ‘Essex Man’, the uniqueness of English culture and trying to do well for himself. As seen on The Lateish Show with Mo Gilligan, Big Brother’s Late & Live (ITV), The Big Breakfast (Channel 4), Mo Gilligan’s Spotlight (Audible), Fighting Talk (Radio 5) and co-host of cult hit podcast ‘The Josh James Show’.

LAVISH: Saturday 7 March 2026, welcome drink on arrival, no booking fees

Marseille Restaurant 83 Sheep St, northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

Overview Get ready for a fancy night out at LAVISH on Saturday 7 March 2026, 8:00 PM sharp! Great DJ, dancing, welcome drinks, professional clientele - sound too good to be true? Not anymore. LAVISH at Marseille, 83 Sheep Street, NN1 2NE. Old skool DJ Ian Loveshack will keep you dancing all night long. Bring your friends and loved ones along for a night of the best dance tunes from way back to the present day. A great mixture of house, soul, pop, indie, funk. We aim to recreate the vibe of Northampton's Ritzy, Top of the Town and Forties so you'll hear some classics from that era with some of the best tunes since, too. Having a DJ that loves to please, you're bound to hear your favourite track as all requests are played. Tickets are £12.50 with no yucky booking fees added at the checkout. The ticket includes a drink on arrival, a manned cloakroom and reserved seating for groups of six or more. If you'd prefer to buy direct, that's no problem, please call/text/Whatsapp 07531286241. For anyone who buys direct a 10% discount will be honoured. LAVISH has been created to provide a private space for guests...

THE JOLLY ROGERS

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

 Four-piece classic rock covers bandBlasting out hits from AC/DC, Thin Lizzy, Free, Deep Purple, Hendrix, ZZ Top and many more.Pure rock. No fillers. Just big riffs.

THE RETRO PLUS KING D DJ

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

Live music from 9pm.

Live Band – Gunslingers

The Fish Pub 11 Fish St, Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

Covers from the likes of The Jam, Blink 182, The Killers, Oasis, Phonics and many more……these guys certainly know how to keep the party going in their own gunslinging fashion!!

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The Gruffalo’s Child

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

The Gruffalo said that no gruffalo should Ever set foot in the deep dark wood… Follow the Gruffalo’s Child on her adventurous mission in Tall Stories’ enchanting adaptation of the much-loved picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. One wild and windy night the Gruffalo’s Child ignores her father’s warnings about the Big Bad Mouse and tiptoes out into the deep dark wood. She follows snowy tracks and encounters mysterious creatures – but the Big Bad Mouse doesn’t really exist… does he? Let your imagination run wild with songs, laughs and scary fun for everyone aged 3 to 103. Adapted from Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s award-winning picture book The Gruffalo’s Child © Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler 2004–Macmillan Children’s Books Access Enhanced Performance Relaxed Performance The performance on Sat 7 February 10.30am will be Relaxed. Audio Described & Touch Tour The performance on Sun 8 February 1.30pm will be Audio Described. (Touch Tour begins at 12.30pm) This performance will be described by Talking Theatre. Please click here for Access Performance Information EDUCATIONAL RATE £12 with 1 free ticket for every 10 Click here to find out more about how to make a group booking at the above prices.

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From the Collection: Women Artists

Northampton Museum And Art Gallery 4-6 Guildhall Rd,, Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

An exhibition of artworks from NMAG's collection celebrates the variety of genres, methods and media used by women artists, from the eighteenth to the twenty-first century. Northampton Museum & Art Gallery Saturday 11 November - Sunday 12 April 2026 Throughout history, both men and women have created art, yet only a select few have been remembered within Western art history. Art by men was historically valued more highly than art by women, reflecting broader beliefs that only men could possess artistic or creative genius. Certain genres and mediums were also considered more prestigious, while work made in the domestic sphere was dismissed as craft or decoration rather than recognised as fine art. Women were barred from studying nude figures a crucial part of classical art training until the late 1800s. Second-wave feminism in the twentieth century, and wider social changes in the twenty-first, have challenged these hierarchies. Today, women are at the forefront of artistic production, with artists such as Tracey Emin, Maggi Hambling, Rachel Whiteread and Jasleen Kaur recognised as leading voices in contemporary art.

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Lifelines: The work of Sculptor Nicolas Moreton

Northampton Museum And Art Gallery 4-6 Guildhall Rd,, Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

Northampton Museum and Art Gallery presents a solo exhibition of the stone carving of sculptor Nicolas Moreton to the public. Northampton Museum & Art Gallery Saturday 17 January - Sunday 22 March 2026 The artist has been described as 'a modern master of the medium of stone carving' and his works are collected worldwide. The exhibition has two strands celebrating human life and the force of water. Visitor Advisory: This exhibition includes sculptures featuring the nude human form and parental discretion is advised.

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Carboniferous Monsters: 100 million years before the Dinosaurs

Northampton Museum And Art Gallery 4-6 Guildhall Rd,, Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

Step back to the Carboniferous period, 100 million years before the dinosaurs. Northampton Museum & Art Gallery Saturday 21 February - Sunday 7 June 2026 Visit tropical forests and swamps teeming with bizarre and ferocious ancient monsters, some of which had larger teeth than T. rex. Meet the dinosaurs' distant ancestors, the very first reptiles, the largest creepy-crawlies ever to live, and prehistoric animals unlike anything you've ever seen before! A must-see for prehistoric monster fans of all ages!

NFF 2026 Young Filmmakers awards ceremony (12A)

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

We'll be announcing the winner of our 18yrs and Under competition at this awards ceremony before our evening ceremony for all our other categories. We'll also be announcing the winner of the 18yrs and Under Rebels and Revolutionaries art competition. If you require a wheelchair space, please let us know on info@northamptonfilmfestival.co.uk - we have 3 available. Any age can attend this event but anyone under 16yrs needs to be accompanied by an adult. It has been given a 12A rating to allow us to show films up to this certificate. Read about the rating here. Royal Theatre Theatre Royal & Derngate, 19-21 Guildhall Rd, Northampton, NN1 1DP March 8, 2026, 2:00 - 4:00 PM GMT

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