Lifelines: The work of Sculptor Nicolas Moreton

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Murder At Midnight

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

A murder mystery like no other… Starring national favourites Jason Durr (Heartbeat, Casualty), Susie Blake (Victoria Wood’s As Seen On TV, Coronation Street), Max Bowden, best known for his role as Ben Mitchell in EastEnders, and Katie McGlynn (Waterloo Road,Coronation Street, Hollyoaks). A killer night out! From the writer of Murder in the Dark comes a deliciously twisted crime caper like no other. It’s New Year’s Eve in a quiet corner of Kent and a killer is in the house… We meet Jonny ‘The Cyclops’-the notorious gangster, his glamorous wife, his trigger-happy sidekick, his mum—who’s seeing things, her very jittery carer, plus a vicar who’s hiding something and a nervous burglar dressed as a clown. Throw in a suitcase full of cash, a stash of deadly weapons, and one infamous unsolved murder… What could possibly go wrong? Join us for a murder mystery with a difference. One house. Seven suspects and a Murder at Midnight… Written by acclaimed writer Torben Betts and produced by the award-winning Original Theatre (Birdsong, Murder In The Dark, The Mirror Crack’d) Murder At Midnight is a gripping murder mystery filled with twists, chilling suspense and wickedly dark humour–guaranteed to keep you guessing until the final stroke of midnight. Cast also includes Callum Balmforth, Peter Moreton, Iryna Poplavska, Bella Farr and Andy McLeod.

Misfit and Maverick short films (18) + filmmaker Q&A

Northampton Filmhouse

Northants is a county of Rebels and Revolutionaries, Misfits and Mavericks, Creatives and Changemakers - so here's a selection of shorts from our 2026 submissions which we thought fitted under the Misfits or Mavericks themes. Here at NFF we think there's lots of positivity around the idea of being a misfit. Misfits and Mavericks think differently, take up space differently, but also sometimes we all have that desire to just fit in.... Films start promptly at 8.15pm - no trailers. Doors open 20 minutes before the films start. Northampton Filmhouse has step free access to the screening room but only 1 wheelchair space and only 1 row of chairs without using steps. The wheelchair space can be booked below but if you'd like to reserve a space in the top row please book a ticket then contact us. If you are a wheelchair user who wants to attend but the wheelchair space is sold out, please contact us so we can see what we can do. 50p from every ticket sold for Northampton Filmhouse festival screening goes to our charity partner CLICK Arts Foundation. Home - Click Arts Foundation

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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!

Creative networking and Games showcase

University of Northampton Waterside Campus, University Dr, northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

Join us on the first floor of the University's Creative Hub for a free networking event. There will be a bar, a chance to watch some the entries to our Games competition and opportunities to meet other local creatives. All welcome. We try to create a friendly networking space - if you want some introductions, say hello to a NFF volunteer when you arrive. Doors open 4.30pm. If you also want to watch the short films we're showing in the screening room next door please book tickets for these as well. We may be able to fit extra people in on the night but this is not guaranteed without a ticket. Those under 16yrs must be accompanied by an adult. There are some tables and chairs available in the space. Step free access on tarmac paths from University car parks and from St Johns multistorey car parks using lifts. Lift to first floor of The Creative Hub. Disabled toilet facilities. While there is no dedicated quiet space you are able to move around the University to find quieter spaces to step away from the event if needed. University of Northampton University Creative Hub, Waterside Campus, University Dr, Northampton NN1 5PH...

Local and New Filmmaker short films Part 1 (12A) + filmmaker Q&A

University of Northampton Waterside Campus, University Dr, northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

A selection of short films from this year's submissions including University of Northampton shorts, animations, music videos, drama and art films. The bar is open outside the screening room from 4.30pm with room to network and socialise! This screening contains flashing images. Tickets are free so we usually sell out - so please let us know if you can no longer make it so we can release your ticket. Please arrive by 5pm - we cannot hold unused tickets if there is a waiting list on the day so your ticket may be released to someone else if you are not there at the beginning of the screening. Due to the venue, young people under 16yrs should be accompanied by an adult. Step free access on tarmac paths from University car parks and from St Johns multistorey car parks using lifts. Lift to first floor of The Creative Hub. Disabled toilet facilities. While there is no dedicated quiet space you are able to move around the University to find quieter spaces to step away from the event if needed. The screening room is accessed via double doors and has event chairs on the flat, then a raked seating unit with...

Gather & Create @ Vulcan Works – Photography for beginners

Vulcan Works 34-38 Guildhall Rd, northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

Ready to transform your photography, learn a new skill, and create stunning images that you are proud of? Our latest Gather & Connect event is an immersive, hands-on workshop where you'll learn the basics of photography from an award-winning brand photographer. Emma Annie Colton will be joining us to share the techniques she’s refined over the past decade working in the creative industries and through her own photography business.

£55

Emerging Games Industry of Northampton

University of Northampton Waterside Campus, University Dr, northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

Lotus Flower Games, Northampton Games Network and others are providing an hour of short talks on the local Games scene with some networking opportunities. Join from 4.30pm for general networking with lots of local creatives. The bar is open outside the event room from 4.30pm with room to network and socialise! University of Northampton University Creative Hub, Waterside Campus, University Dr, Northampton NN1 5PH March 3, 2026, 6:30 - 7:30 PM GMT Get directions · More events at venue

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Top Gs Like Me

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

A new comedy, set in Northampton, about growing up online. FULL CAST ANNOUNCED! Aidan’s lost. His best mate’s starting uni, his mum can’t get out of bed, and his new side hustle has questionable legality. Meanwhile, he’s stacking shelves at the supermarket wondering if this is all he’s cut out for. He’s got hobbies – hanging out at the skate park and doom scrolling his days away. As he’s lapping up the algorithm ‘Hugo Bang’ appears with the promise to help Aidan become the alpha he was born to be. Will Hugo Bang help Aidan get his life back on track, or will he lead Aidan to a darker, more dangerous place? Directed by Jesse Jones, this brand-new play by local playwright Samson Hawkins (author of Stratford East’s critically acclaimed Village Idiot) crackles with dry humour and a modern-day wit. Transforming the Derngate auditorium into a skatepark, this Made In Northampton production dives headfirst into the influence of online culture, the pull of toxic masculinity, and the search for identity in the digital age. Top Gs Like Me was developed with the support of the National Theatre’s Generate programme. Initially developed through the Royal & Derngate Generate programme in partnership with Andy Routledge.

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