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Opening Gala: Still Making A Scene (15) + filmmaker Q&A

Delepre Abbey London Rd, Northampton, Northants, United Kingdom

Join us on the red carpet for our evening Opening Gala to celebrate our 5th birthday - with this year's theme Still Making A Scene. Join us to celebrate the Rebels and Revolutionaries, Misfits and Mavericks, Creatives and Changemakers of Northamptonshire and beyond - be part of our scene for the night, a place where people can come together to connect, create and celebrate. Working with filmmakers, artists and our wonderful audiences, we’ve built a vibrant creative scene locally over the past 5 years and we hope to continue to be the home of film, creativity and connection in Northants for more years to come… So let's party and watch some amazing films. Dressing up is encouraged - Make A Scene - but any get up is fine - be comfortable and be you. Your ticket includes a glass of prosecco which can be swapped on the night for a beer or soft drink. If you are under 18yrs you will automatically be given a soft drink. Proof of age may be required so bring your ID! Doors and red carpet 6.15pm Films start 7pm Films and filmmaker Q&A will end circa 8.30pm The party ends at 9.30pm but the...

Taylormania 2026

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

An award winning extravaganza that plays tribute to one of the leading contemporary recording artists of our time. Katy Ellis a self obsessed ‘Swiftie’ with an incredible live band and dancers promises to deliver the most authentic recreation of a Taylor Swift show you will ever see. PLEASE NOTE DUE TO THE NATURE OF THIS SHOW THERE IS A STRONG POSSIBILITY THAT PEOPLE MAY STAND UP AND DANCE AROUND YOU AND IN FRONT OF YOU The show has already taken ‘Swiftie’ fans across the world by storm and features all of Taylor’s much loved hits including ; Shake It Off, Blank Space, Love Story, You Belong With Me, Look What You Made Me Do, I Knew You Were Trouble and many, many more.

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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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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.

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The Rise & Fall of Little Voice

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

White Cobra Theatricals proudly presents The Rise and Fall of Little Voice, Jim Cartwright’s Olivier Award-winning modern classic. Shy and reclusive LV spends her days locked away in her bedroom, finding solace in her father’s old records. But when she opens her mouth to sing, something extraordinary happens: the powerful voices of countless divas pour out. When a sleazy talent scout hears her gift however, LV is thrust into a spotlight she never asked for, much to the annoyance of her brash, larger-than-life mother. As dreams clash with desperation, Little Voice must find the courage to speak—and sing—for herself. Funny, raw and heartbreakingly human! Don’t miss this bittersweet tale that celebrates the magic of music and the fight to be heard. This amateur production of “The Rise and Fall of Little Voice” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals Ltd. On behalf of Samuel French Ltd. www.concordtheatricals.co.uk

Chloe Petts

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

Following three sell-out shows, Chloe Petts (Live At The Apollo, Have I Got News for You) returns with a brand-new tour, and she’s delving where she’s never delved before: this is a show about sex. The problem is that she blushes every time she says that word. Expect routines about Page 3, lad culture and most importantly, big, fat naturals. ★★★★★ “Hilarious… this is certainly comedy that packs a punch.” The i ★★★★ “One of our most compelling young comics” The Guardian

LETZ ZEP – THE ROADMENDER

Roadmender 1 Lady's Ln, Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

That was the comment in Q magazine by Robert Plant himself on the Letz Zep gig he attended in London, he continued to say that it is like watching himself on stage! Robert also commented that the physical similarity between himself and Letz Zep vocalist Billy Kulke is ‘Spooky’. Plant also gave the band his blessing when interviewed on VH1 TV show ‘In The Round’. Letz Zep are the official number one tribute to Led Zeppelin and Baby They Ain’t Foolin’ An achievement marked by the authoritative Ticketmaster organisation when they awarded the band ‘The Most Popular’ and ‘The Most Highly Rated tribute to Led Zeppelin today.

£23.85

THE 2 TONES

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

The 2 Tones are back like never before!Fuelled by sharp rhythms, bold horns, and unstoppable groove, we bring the taste of summer wherever we play. Rooted in ska tradition and driven by pure live energy, our sound is made for packed dance floors and nights that never end.

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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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