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VISUALISE at 78

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...

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The Conduct Might Seem Innocent. The Victim Might Not Be Aware

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

The Conduct Might Seem Innocent. The Victim Might Not Be Aware Image courtesy of the artist and copyright Gemma Briggs A photographic exhibition about coercive and controlling behaviour, providing evidence of the mundane domestic scenarios that form the crime scene A photographic exhibition about coercive and controlling behaviour, providing evidence of the mundane domestic scenarios that form the crime scene. These constructed scenes of everyday life – produced in collaboration with survivors – reflect the ambiguities and psychological manipulation that enable this crime to flourish.

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DRET Primary Music Festival 2025: The Magic Flute

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

The David Ross Education Trust presents a 60-minute version of Mozart’s The Magic Flute in partnership with the Royal Ballet & Opera. 300 students from Northamptonshire primary schools join with professional singers Samantha Hay, Emyr Lloyd Jones, Blaise Malaba and instrumentalists from the Royal Academy of Music to retell this magical interpretation of Mozart’s ever popular opera. Relive the story of the prince Tamino discovering the princess Pamina, of the birdcatcher Papageno desperately searching for his ‘Papagena’, of the conflict between the powerful Sarastro and Queen of the Night, and of the mysterious power of a magic flute and magic bells. Perfect for audiences young and old! Wed 26 March Booth Wood Academy, Bringhurst Primary School, Cedar Road Primary School, Eastfield Academy, Greenfields Primary School, Ingoldsby Academy, Malcolm Arnold Preparatory School and Rockingham Primary School Thu 27 March Abbey CE Academy, The Arbours Primary Academy, Bobby Moore Academy (Primary), Briar Hill Primary School, Falconer’s Hill Academy, Kings Heath Primary Academy, Newnham Primary School and Welton CE Academy

Mark Steel: The Leopard In My House

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

Join multi-award-winning, BAFTA-nominated writer and comedian Mark Steel for his new tour The Leopard In My House. The topic? His battle with throat cancer. A battle he is winning (thankfully) and which only his rapier wit could fashion a comedy tour show out of. Cancer has done nothing to dull Mark’s acute political observations or quash his “frankly bonkers” energy: you will laugh, you will cry, but you’ll laugh again, and again, and again. The Leopard In My House is proof that this leftie, working-class, Radio 4 favourite truly deserves his place in the UK comedy pantheon.

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Northamptonshire Natural History Society The Humfrey Rooms, 10 Castilian Terrace, Northampton, Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

“A WALK ON THE WILD SIDE” - WILDLIFE (FLORA AND FAUNA) by Neil Malton. Images of British insects and other macro images in the first half and images of birds and mammals in the second half. Lecture presented by Zoom. Join us in the Humfrey Rooms in the company of other members or check our web site www.nnhs.info/Whats-On/ for the Zoom link.

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Candlelight: Best of Bridgerton on Strings

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

? Dearest Reader, Lady Whistledown has already given her verdict: the event of the season is here! Join us for a magical live music performance with Candlelight: Best of Bridgerton on Strings in Northampton. Surrounded by the soft glow of candlelight, listen to your favourite melodies from Shondaland's ‘Bridgerton’ series on Netflix, reimagined by a talented string ensemble. Ready to make amazing memories? Get your tickets today! General Info ? Venue: Northampton Museum and Art Gallery ? Dates and times: select your dates/times directly in the ticket selector ? Duration: 60 minutes (doors open 45 mins prior to the start time and late entry is not permitted) ? Age requirement: 8 years old or older. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult ? Accessibility: the venue is wheelchair accessible ? View the FAQs for this event here ? Seating is assigned on a first come first served basis in each zone ?? If you would like to book a private concert (30+ people), click here ? Check out all the Candlelight concerts in Northamption ? To treat your friends and family to a Candlelight gift card, click here ? Dear guest, there’s no strict dress code for this special occasion, but we encourage...

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Murder, She Didn’t Write

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

Don your deerstalker, grab your magnifying glass and get your ‘finger of suspicion’ at the ready because Edinburgh Fringe favourites, Degrees of Error, are bringing back their multiple sell-out show for your sleuthing pleasure. They’ll create a classic murder mystery on-the-spot in this ingenious improvised comedy. You, the audience, become the author as the cast act out your very own Agatha Christie-inspired masterpiece live on stage. At each show this extraordinarily talented company use audience suggestions to create a unique, original and extremely comical murder mystery just for you. All you have to do… is solve it! Ms Gold poisoned at a synchronised swimming gala? Dr Blue exploded by cannon during a hot air balloon race? Professor Violet crushed to death at a Love Island recoupling? You decide! But will you guess whodunnit before the killer is revealed?

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Horrible Histories – Terrible Tudors

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

Easter Holidays Family Fun! We all want to meet people from history. The trouble is everyone is dead! So it’s time to prepare yourselves for two amazing shows with Horrible Histories live on stage! Using actors and eye-popping 3D special effects, these two astounding shows are guaranteed to thrill you and your children. Historical figures and events will come alive on stage and hover at your fingertips! Terrible Tudors: From the horrible Henries to the end of evil Elizabeth, hear the legends (and the lies!) about the torturing Tudors. Find out the fate of Henry’s headless wives and his punch up with the Pope. Meet Bloody Mary and see Ed fall dead in his bed. Survive the Spanish Armada as it sails into the audience! Awful Egyptians: From the fascinating Pharaohs to the power of the pyramids, discover the foul facts of death and decay with the meanest mummies in Egypt. Are you ready to rumble with Ramesses the Great? Dare you enter through the Gates of the afterlife? It’s history with the nasty bits left in! Terrible Tudors: Wed & Fri 2pm, Thu & Sat 6.30pm Awful Egyptians: Wed & Fri 6.30pm, Thu & Sat 2pm Family Ticket Offer Off-Peak: Family...

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GamesWorld: Interactive Video Gaming Experience

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

Join us for an Epic Gaming Extravaganza this Easter! Player One: Ready? Player Two: Ready? Then prepare to level up your nostalgia as GamesWorld spawns in to Royal & Derngate for three days of interactive video gaming mayhem. With 100 consoles and a high-score-worthy selection of games spanning the last 50 years – from Atari to Xbox, Sega to PlayStation and Virtual Reality experiences, there is something for every kind of gamer. Whether you’re an old-school joystick warrior or a competitive button-masher, challenge your friends and family in multiplayer battles, rediscover your childhood favorites, and press X to relive gaming history. 90-minute bookable sessions and All Day passes available. Plus a special adults only event on Sat 19 April at 7pm

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GamesWorld: Interactive Video Gaming Experience

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

Join us for an Epic Gaming Extravaganza this Easter! Player One: Ready? Player Two: Ready? Then prepare to level up your nostalgia as GamesWorld spawns in to Royal & Derngate for three days of interactive video gaming mayhem. With 100 consoles and a high-score-worthy selection of games spanning the last 50 years – from Atari to Xbox, Sega to PlayStation and Virtual Reality experiences, there is something for every kind of gamer. Whether you’re an old-school joystick warrior or a competitive button-masher, challenge your friends and family in multiplayer battles, rediscover your childhood favorites, and press X to relive gaming history. 90-minute bookable sessions and All Day passes available. Plus a special adults only event on Sat 19 April at 7pm

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