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  • CRAFT & CHATTER

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

    Every Friday 12.30 - 2.00 Free If you're looking for a way to unwind after a busy week or just want to make some new crafting friends, come along with your chosen craft to these friendly informal sessions. They take place every Friday lunchtime in the Northampton Museum & Art Gallery lower cafe area. Drop in no booking required but please purchase a drink or something to eat from the cafe.

  • The Pirates of Penzance

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    The Old Savoy - The home of The Deco Theatre Abington Square, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 4AE

    ‘Northampton Gilbert & Sullivan Group return to the stage with a brand-new production of that much-loved classic, The Pirates of Penzance. This perennial favourite sees the Pirate King, the Major General, hordes of swashbuckling pirates and hapless policemen come to blows over orphans, daughters and indefatigable piratical deeds. Combining the razor-sharp wit of Gilbert with Sullivan’s much-loved music, and under the unique vision of director Leon Berger, this brand-new production of The Pirates of Penzance promises to be a riotous new adventure for all the family. Tickets from £16?

  • Free Jukebox Night

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

    Sing along to your favourite songs all night long with our new jukebox!

  • Treasure Island

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

    Escape to Treasure Island with Le Navet Bete and their swashbuckling, smash-hit comedy for all the family! Featuring dastardly pirates, tropical islands and a mermaid you’ll never forget, set sail on the Jolly Todger with Jim Lad, Long John Silver and a whole host of other characters for a hilarious voyage across the seas. But will they get there in one piece? Is everyone who they say they are? And does ‘X’ really mark the spot? Le Navet Bete (The Three Musketeers, Dracula: The Bloody Truth) are a multi-award winning physical comedy company based in Devon. Joining forces with one of UK theatre’s best comedy writers and directors John Nicholson (Peepolykus, BBC Radio 4), the company of four play out Robert Louis Stevenson’s legendary tale as you’ve NEVER seen it before! SUBSCRIBE & SAVE BOOK 3 OR MORE SHOWS AND SAVE! Book 3 or more – save 15% Book 5 or more – save 20% Book 7 or more – save 25% Members enjoy an additional 5% off! Book 3 or more of these shows and make great savings: Horrible Histories | Pig Heart Boy | The Smeds & Smoos | The King’s Speech | Matthew Bourne’s The Midnight Bell | Breaking The Code | Bat Out of Hell | Top G’s Like Me

  • Tim Rice: My Life in Musicals, I Know Him so Well

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

    Due to popular demand, following his sell-out tour, Sir Tim Rice, the multi-award-winning,internationally renowned lyricist, will return to theatre stages with his extraordinary live musical theatre event: My Life In Musicals, I Know Him So Well. The show will see Tim Rice reflect on his illustrious career at the heart of musical theatre, sharing anecdotes behind the songs–the hits and the misses along with stories of his life and live performances from the wonderful catalogue of songs that are synonymous with his name and that of his collaborators. Musical accompaniment will be from an array of some of the UK’s leading West End singers and musicians led by Musical Director Duncan Waugh. Tim is associated with writing the lyrics for so many of the world’s much-loved hit musicals: Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Jesus Christ Superstar, Evita, Chess and the Disney productions The Lion King, Aladdin and Beauty and the Beast. His work has not been limited to musical theatre alone with Evita transferring to the big screen and theme music for the James Bond movie Octopussy. With the show packed full of songs including Don’t Cry For Me Argentina, Any Dream Will Do, A Whole New World, Can You Feel The Love Tonight, I Don’t Know How To Love Him, Circle...

  • Mini Makers at Northamptonshire Central Library

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

    Come and join us for our exciting Mini Makers children's craft or art activity at Northamptonshire Central Library! Children aged 11 and under and their carers are very welcome to join us for an afternoon of fun, crafts and arts! This is a drop-in session. There is a charge of £1 per child.

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  • VISUALISE at 78

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    78 Derngate Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1UH

    Contemporary Stitched Textiles The Bassett-Lowke Rooms Sat 8 Mar 2025 - Sun 25 May 2025 An exhibition of Contemporary Stitched Art Textiles We are delighted to be hosting this new exhibition of textiles and mixed media work which has been created by the Visualise textile group. Visualise was formed several years ago, by like-minded artists who enjoy creating diverse work with stitch as the common thread. The exhibition will also feature work by internationally known textile artist and Embroiderers Guild member Nigel Cheney who is the current mentor to Visualise. On display is a diverse array of abstract, realistic and figurative art using a wide variety of media: paper, fabric (new, distressed and recycled) and found objects which are hand and machine stitched, or felted to create art inspired by both the natural world and the built environment. The exhibition includes textile art inspired by Charles Rennie Mackintosh and 78 Derngate itself, with framed and small items for sale. Combining a look round the iconic Charles Rennie Mackintosh House before visiting the exhibition, gardens and shop, followed by partaking of some drink or food in The Dining Room is the perfect way to spend a glorious few hours in Northampton...

  • Wild Places

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

    Wild Places is a stunning photography exhibition featuring beautiful photographs of the landscapes of the UK. Northampton Museum & Art Gallery Saturday 29 March - Sunday 11 May 2025 From majestic hills to dramatic seas, the exhibition has something for everyone and inspires the visitor to marvel in the richness of the varied habitats of the UK.  

  • Extinction

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

    Extinction affects us all and one in ten of our wildlife in the UK is critically endangered. Northampton Museum & Art Gallery Saturday 29 March - Sunday 11 May 2025 Scientists have identified five periods of mass extinction over the geological record and the question is now being asked: are we in a sixth? This exhibition addresses this fascinating topic and journeys through the demise of the dinosaurs and marine reptiles, death of the ice age mammoths and the impact of humans on the dodo.

  • Delasole Festival

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    Delepre Abbey London Rd, Northampton, Northants, United Kingdom

    An exciting and extravagant music festival this May Bank Holiday weekend, set in the beautiful historic grounds and woodlands of Delapré Abbey. Expect over 40 incredible artists, breathtaking performances, fire breathers, stilt walkers, giant robots, rides, inflatables, and an array of delicious street food to keep the party going all weekend long!