Northampton BID

UpFront Comedy Slam
2023-11-19 19:30 - 21:30 (Europe/London) | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
Comedy’s Don CURTIS WALKER headlines the autumn comedy special, featuring comedy livewire ANNETTE FAGON, & guests. Hosted by comedian turned Teletubbie JOHN SIMMIT

That’ll Be The Day – Christmas Show
2023-11-20 19:30 - 21:30 | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
That’ll Be The Day is back with another timeless Rock ‘n’ Roll Christmas Show, so get ready to kick off your festive season in the best possible way. Completely refreshed year after year, the show takes you on a seasonal, nostalgic sleigh ride through the golden age of Rock ‘n’ Roll and Pop for an experience like no other.
Boasting the very best Rock and Pop classics, as well as all your favourite Christmas songs, expect nothing less than brilliant vocals and first-class musicianship, combined with hilarious comedy sketches and world-class performances.
Guaranteed to lift your spirits and leave you wanting more, the That’ll Be The Day Christmas Show is the must-see Christmas show of the year.
Come and see it for yourself, you won’t be disappointed.

Coffee And Catch Up With Northants Lesbian Society
2023-11-21 17:00 - 18:30 | Saints Coffee, 62 St Giles' St, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1JW, United Kingdom

The Pudding Hole
2023-11-21 18:00 - 20:00 | VnB, 10 St Giles' Square, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DA, United Kingdom
The delicious duo behind @thepuddingholenorthampton have done it again and sold out their next pop up. We canâ€™t wait to welcome them back, and will have lots of tasty tipples ready to accompany their gorgeous menu.

The Illegal Eagles
2023-11-21 19:30 - 21:30 | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
Celebrating over 50 years since the formation of the legendary West Coast Country Rock band The Eagles in 1971, The Illegal Eagles make a welcome return to Northampton with a brand new production, promising more of their trademark musical prowess, acute attention to detail and incredible showmanship.
This critically acclaimed show features the very best from the Eagles’ catalogue of classics including Hotel California, Desperado, Take It Easy, New Kid In Town, Life In The Fast Lane and many more…
The latest all-star line-up of the show, produced as ever by Phil Aldridge, features Tony Kiley (formerly from ’80s sensation The Blow Monkeys) on drums, Trevor Newnham (Dr Hook) vocals and bass, Greg Webb vocals and guitars, Mike Baker vocals, guitars and keys and Garreth Hicklin vocals, guitars and keys.
Garreth, Greg, Trevor and Mike effortlessly capture the vocal style and delivery of Henley, Walsh, Fry, Schmidt and Meisner and are all masters of their respective instruments.
Extremely tight harmonies & an acute attention to detail are synonymous with The Illegal Eagles, now in their 24th year on the road. Following a number of critically acclaimed UK & European Tours, The Illegal Eagles have established themselves not only as the ultimate celebration of The Eagles, but as one of the foremost authentic and talented shows in the world.

Ivo Graham: Organised Fun
2023-11-21 19:30 - 21:30 | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
After dismantling a barge, doxxing himself in the Doubletree, and blanking on the 1992 Ipswich Town crest (Taskmaster, Off Menu, University Challenge), Ivo Graham ropes his audience into more chaos against the clock.
“Humiliation’s your thing, right?” his brother asked him at Christmas, and, with the full existential ramifications of that still being processed, he’s lining up a show with more risk than ever before (NB: previous shows have broadly been quite low risk). Expect quizzes, tangents, and fluster. Best Show/Joke nominee 2019.

Tom Stade: Natural Born Killer
2023-11-22 19:30 - 21:30 | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
The legendary Canadian superstar returns with a killer new hour!
A master of his craft; unabashed and mischievous with an inate ability to connect to audiences. This is a a show for iGens, Millennials, Gen X’s, Baby Boomers and beyond.
Join Tom Stade as he toys with the complexities of our ever-changing world; muses on societal conundrums and navigates his way around progressiveness and pronouns – not to mention 27 years of marriage and adult kids who refuse to respect him (and like to remind him just how dumb they think he is).
Serially hilarious, he’s wowed sell-out audiences across the UK for the past two decades and remains one of the most compelling and instinctive stand-ups around.
Ladies, gentlemen, and non-binaries, please welcome to the stage, the one and only Tom Stade.

Some Guys Have All The Luck: The Rod Stewart Story
2023-11-22 19:30 - 21:30 | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
Endorsed by Rod’s own family, Some Guys Have All The Luck – The Rod Stewart Story is back in theatres in 2023 with its hotly anticipated new production.
Direct from the West End, the show brings to the stage an incredible live concert celebrating one of rock music’s most influential icons, Rod Stewart, and takes you on a musical journey that spans six decades from humble beginnings in the R ‘n’ B clubs of the 1960s to world-famous rock sensation.
Widely acknowledged as the UK’s best, frontman Paul Metcalfe is breath-taking as Rod and captures all the excitement, energy and charisma of the legendary performer including the phenomenal vocals, infamous moves and swaggering showmanship that have made Rod one of the most successful artists of all time.
2023’s new production showcases a brand-new set list, a new stage set, an even bigger light show and a world class live band.

Masterclass: Sparkling Wine
2023-11-23 19:00 - 21:00 | VnB, 10 St Giles' Square, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DA, United Kingdom
Third week in a row with the guy richard the wine guy who will be hosting this sold out masterclass where the guests will enjoy a whole range of fizz. if you missed out this time, keep a look out for our next sparkling masterclass in 2024.

OZRIC TENTACLES & GONG
2023-11-23 19:00 - 22:00 | Roadmender, 1 Lady's Ln, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 3AH, United Kingdom
OZRIC TENTACLES FULL BAND
OZRIC TENTACLES ARE REGARDED AS ONE OF THE MOST INFLUENTIAL BANDS TO EMERGE FROM THE UK’S FESTIVAL SCENE, FORMED DURING THE SOLSTICE AT STONEHENGE FREE FESTIVAL 1983 GOING ON TO BECOME PSYCHEDELIC STAPLES AT GLASTONBURY AND OTHER FESTIVALS. THE CREATIVE VISION OF MULTI-INSTRUMENTALIST ED WYNNE, THE OZRICS’ UNIQUELY TRIPPY SOUNDSCAPES CONNECT FANS OF PROGRESSIVE ROCK, PSYCHEDELIA AND DANCE MUSIC CULTURE. AFTER A PROLONGED HIATUS THE BAND RELEASED THE 2020 ALBUM SPACE FOR THE EARTH (K-SCOPE).
OZRICS BANDLEADER ED WYNNE IS PARTICULARLY LOOKING FORWARD TO THE TOUR: “I RECENTLY TOURED WITH SILAS WYNNE AS AN ELECTRONIC VERSION OF THE BAND, BUT THE OPPORTUNITY TO PUT TOGETHER A FULL LIVE AGAIN BAND AFTER SUCH A LONG HIATUS IS BOTH DAUNTING AND EXHILARATING. ONE THING’S FOR SURE THOUGH, THIS TOUR WILL BE AN AMAZING EXPERIENCE TO SHARE WITH ALL OUR FANS.”

Dave Gorman: Powerpoint To The People
2023-11-23 19:30 - 21:30 | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
Extended following two sold out runs! Dave Gorman, the man behind Dave TV’s hit show Modern Life Is Goodish as well as Are You Dave Gorman? and Googlewhack Adventure, announces the final leg of his hit show, Powerpoint To The People.
The ‘high priest of the comedy Powerpoint talk’ (The Times) is touring again – as much as anything to demonstrate that a powerpoint presentation doesn’t have to involve a man in a grey suit standing behind a lectern and saying ‘next slide please’. We’ve all had enough of that, so let’s put it all behind us and never speak of it again – there are far more important things to analyse. Well… they’re more important in Dave’s head anyway.

Magical Bones: Soulful Magic
2023-11-23 19:30 - 21:30 | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
Broken Robot Production Presents
MAGICAL BONES: SOULFUL MAGIC
Following sell out runs at the Edinburgh Festival and across the UK, the Britain’s Got Talent finalist takes to the road with a brand-new show full of the most awe-inspiring and high energy magic you’ll see this year. Direct from appearances on America’s Penn & Teller Fool Us, BBC1’s BAFTA Awards, ITV1’s This Morning and Sky’s Around The World In 80 Tricks.
VIP Tickets include the Best Seats and a Pre-Show Meet and Greet
To purchase this option, please select your seats from the first 3 rows in the auditorium*

Andy Parsons – Bafflingly Optimistic
2023-11-24 19:30 - 21:30 | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
‘For those who worry that we are going to hell in a handcart, Parsons will at least make you enjoy the ride’ – The i.
As seen on Netflix, Amazon Prime, BBC iPlayer, Live At The Apollo & Mock The Week.

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra: Elgar’s Enigma Variations
2023-11-24 19:30 - 21:30 | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
Mendelssohn Midsummer Night’s Dream: Overture, Nocturne & Scherzo
Tchaikovsky Rococo Variations
Elgar Enigma Variations
Adam Hickox Conductor
Richard Harwood Cello
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra return to the Derngate for a performance of some of the most-loved classical music in the orchestral repertoire.
Regarded as one of the greatest orchestral works of the twentieth century, Elgar’s Enigma Variations continues to intrigue audiences, with its main theme hidden amongst a characterful set of musical dedications to the composer’s friends and loved ones.
Mendelssohn captures the wonder and wit of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer’s Night’s Dream filled with fairies, mischief and, of course, love.

THE MARY WALLOPERS
2023-11-24 19:30 - 22:30 | Roadmender, 1 Lady's Ln, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 3AH, United Kingdom
NEW SINGLE WEXFORD ONLINE EVERYWHERE NOW.
“THEY’RE REVITALISING IRISH TRAD FOR A NEW GENERATION WITH ROWDY REINTERPRETATIONS OF HAND-ME-DOWN ODES TO SEX, DEVILRY AND DRINK (MAINLY DRINK). LIKE THE DUBLINERS, THE POGUES AND JINX LENNON BEFORE THEM, THEY ELEVATE THE DISPLACED AND THE DOWNTRODDEN, STICKING TWO FINGERS UP TO THE ESTABLISHMENT AND, IN DOING SO, YANKING A THREAD THAT UNITES ALL REBEL MUSIC FROM FOLK TO PUNK AND RAP”

NORTHAMPTON SAINTS VS HARLEQUINS
2023-11-24 19:45 - 22:00 | Franklinâ€™s Gardens, Weedon Rd, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN5 5BG, United Kingdom

The Fraud Squad
2023-11-24 21:00 - 23:00 | The Wig And Pen, 19 St Giles' St, northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1JA, United Kingdom

Strictly Northampton: Children
2023-11-25 10:00 - 12:00 | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
Join us for fabulous Ballroom and Latin dance from Dancing Schools UK Year 5 & 6 Northamptonshire!
This event is designed to encourage school children from across the region to have a try at dancing and nurture team work. From its early days as Strictly Junior the show has evolved and seen over 3000 children braving the stage, stepping out in the spot light and trying something they thought they would never do – dance in front of hundreds of people.

An introduction to portrait painting in oils
2023-11-25 10:00 - 16:00 | Northampton Museum And Art Gallery, 4-6 Guildhall Rd,, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP, United Kingdom
The process will cover:
Using oil paints
The typical proportions of the face
Measuring and mapping out key features from the photograph
The use of line, tone, and value to create the portrait
Cordell is an experienced painter who will also provide supporting handouts as part of the workshoto explain and demystify the technical terms and techniques involved. At the end of the workshop you will have created a portrait that you will be able to take away with you.
Tea and coffee will be provided. Please bring a packed lunch or lunch is available to purchase from the museum café. Price includes all materials. Booking essential.

Santa's Grotto
2023-11-25 10:30 - 16:00 | Santaâ€™s Grotto, 35 Princes Walk, northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 2EW, United Kingdom
No Christmas is complete without a visit to Father Christmas, and the BID is delighted to be bringing Santa’s Grotto to Grosvenor Shopping Northampton this festive season.
Important Information
Pre-booking is required. All money from this event will be donated to charity.
There will be a £1 charge to secure the booking per family, using PayPal.
6 tickets per half hour will be sold to allow a provision of 5 minutes with Santa.
The last family to arrive for their half hour session will have to wait 25 minutes.
Families will be able to take their own photos with Santa.
Each child will receive a gift.
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The Nutcracker
2023-11-25 15:00 - 16:00 | The Old Savoy â€“ The home of The Deco Theatre, Abington Square, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 4AE
Back with another dazzling treat, the Let’s All Dance Ballet Company presents their family festive favourite! With the company’s usual fabulous dancing, gorgeous costumes, crystal clear story-telling and sumptuous music, this is the perfect Christmas show for the whole family! Let’s All Dance Ballet Company makes high-quality ballet accessible and fun for children and families, immersing them in the spectacular world of professional dance.

Cambridge United
2023-11-25 15:00 - 17:00 | Sixfields stadium, Sixfields Stadium,, Northampton, Northants, NN5 5QA, United Kingdom

Strictly Northampton
2023-11-25 19:00 - 21:00 | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
Join us for the 12th year of Strictly Northampton run by Step by Step Dance School! This competition will see local dancers take to the stage in this Ballroom and Latin extravaganza. Leading up to this, contestants will be paired up with students from Step by Step Dance School for just 8 weeks to raise money for Cynthia Spencer Hospice Charity. A night not to be missed!

Rhys James Spilt Milk
2023-11-25 19:30 - 21:30 | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
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Following a sold out nationwide tour, Rhys James is right back where he belongs: on tour around the country, with a markedly different schedule to Chelsea’s fixture list to prove he is not the footballer.
One of the final Mock The Week regulars and star of Live At The Apollo, Rhys’s previous tour sold out over 70 dates nationwide. Since then he’s released a third, ARIA nominated, Radio 4 series; starred in ‘The Great American Joke Off’ for US network The CW; and been hurled through the air on a bungee cord by Micah Richards on ‘A League Of Their Own’.
Also seen on Richard Osman’s House Of Games (dressing gown, luggage, decanter), Celebrity Mastermind (The US Office, 3rd place) and Pointless Celebrities (wore a tuxedo, out in round 2).

Sam Avery – How Not To Be A Terrible Parent
2023-11-25 20:00 - 22:00 | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
(A comedy show for mums and dads.)
You’re a good parent, right?
You love your kids. They’re everything to you.
You make them eat vegetables and avoid petty crime. You read bedtime stories and don’t let them play with chainsaws.
So why the nagging feeling that you could do better?
In a world filled with bad advice, empty mantras and online ‘experts’, how do we celebrate the small victories of parenthood and stop ourselves from feeling truly terrible?
How Not To Be a Terrible Parent is the hilarious new stand-up show from award-winning comedian and best-selling author Sam Avery. A show for anyone who’s ever:

Stolen chocolate from a minor
Wished their kid had a mute button
Treated a trip to the toilet as a mini spa weekend

The Mike Gibbons Band
2023-11-25 21:00 - 23:00 | The Wig And Pen, 19 St Giles' St, northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1JA, United Kingdom

WILKINSON
2023-11-25 22:00 - 23:59 | Roadmender, 1 Lady's Ln, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 3AH, United Kingdom

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra: Music of Bond
2023-11-26 15:30 - 16:30 | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
Alison Jiear Vocalist
Lance Ellington Vocalist
Stephen Bell Conductor
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra promises to take you to double-0-heaven with this sensational concert!
Fresh from a sell-out Film Music Gala in February 2023, conductor Stephen Bell will take to the podium to lead you through a night of iconic theme songs and thrilling Bond anthems from almost six decades of box office blockbusters.
Highlights to include: Goldfinger, Licence To Kill, You Only Live Twice, Thunderball, Diamonds Are Forever, Live And Let Die, From Russia With Love, Casino Royale, GoldenEye, Spectre and many more.
Featuring star of Britain’s Got Talent and the West End Alison Jiear and legendary singer-songwriter Lance Ellington, this is a night you will want to re-live at least twice!

Reelin n rockin
2023-11-26 16:00 - 18:00 | The Wig And Pen, 19 St Giles' St, northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1JA, United Kingdom

SCOUTING FOR GIRLS
2023-11-27 19:30 - 22:30 | Roadmender, 1 Lady's Ln, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 3AH, United Kingdom
