Northampton BID

Mummy walk and Children’s reading of multi-platinum musician V V Brown’s critically acclaimed children’s book. Lily and the magic comb.
2023-11-12 09:00 - 12:30 (Europe/London) | Grandbies, 26 St Giles' St, northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1JA, United Kingdom
Booking Only.
Baby Kiddie Walk and Amazing Childrenâ€™s Reading!
Calling all moms and little ones! Come join us for a delightful day of fun and learning at Grandbies Coffee House and Clothing Boutique. We are excited to invite you to our Baby Kiddie Walk with an amazing Childrenâ€™s Reading event!
Bring your little bundles of joy to Grandbies Coffee House for a morning filled with laughter, exercise, and bonding. We believe that when moms and babies come together, great memories are made, and friendships are formed.
The Baby Kiddie Walk will kick off at 10:00 AM. We will lead the way through a beautiful local park, giving moms an opportunity to meet and mingle while enjoying some fresh air. Stroller moms, baby-wearing moms, and even moms with toddlers are welcome to join in the fun! We encourage everyone to dress comfortably and bring their favorite snacks for a picnic in the park afterward.

But the fun doesnâ€™t end there! After our invigorating walk, we will head back to Grandbies Coffee House for an incredible Childrenâ€™s Reading event. We have invited a renowned childrenâ€™s author who will captivate our little ones with their wonderful stories. Our special guest will bring their stories to life, sparking imaginations and inspiring a love for reading.

Not only will this event be a great opportunity for little ones to submerge themselves in the world of books, but it will also give moms a chance to relax and savor a cup of our delicious coffee or tea. Grandbies Coffee House takes pride in providing a warm and inviting atmosphere where moms can connect, recharge, and enjoy quality time with their little ones.

And hereâ€™s the best part â€“ attendance to both the Baby Kiddie Walk and the Amazing Childrenâ€™s Reading event is absolutely FREE! At Grandbies Coffee House, we believe in fostering a sense of community by offering engaging and enriching experiences for moms and their babies.

Donâ€™t miss out on this exciting event!

Remembrance Sunday
2023-11-12 10:00 - 12:00 | All Saints Church, George Row, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DF, United Kingdom
Sunday 12th November
All Saintsâ€™ Church 10am
Memorial Garden 10:55am
Northampton

NORTHAMPTON SAINTS VS EXETER CHIEFS
2023-11-12 15:00 - 17:00 | Franklinâ€™s Gardens, Weedon Rd, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN5 5BG, United Kingdom

Matt Roberts Band
2023-11-12 16:00 - 18:00 | The Wig And Pen, 19 St Giles' St, northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1JA, United Kingdom

NMPAT Youth in Concert
2023-11-12 18:00 - 20:00 | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP

Suzi Ruffell: Snappy
2023-11-12 19:30 - 21:30 | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
Suzi Ruffell likes things snappy: her stand up, her decisions and her suits. Suzi’s brand new show is all about settling down (but not settling), becoming a mother (without becoming mumsy) and still worrying about everything – of course she is – have you seen the news?
Multi-award nominated comedian Suzi Ruffell’s last tour, ‘Dance Like Everyone Is Watching’ received critical acclaim and was recorded as an Amazon special. Suzi has also appeared on numerous shows such as Live At The Apollo, The Jonathan Ross Show, QI, The Last Leg, and Womanhood to name but a few. Suzi is also best known for her hugely popular podcasts ‘Like Minded Friends’ and ‘Out’.

Steve Backshall – Ocean
2023-11-14 18:00 - 20:00 | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
Steve Backshall’s Ocean is a love letter to the most exciting environment on our planet – and a great way to learn more about what we need to do to save our seas.
Stunts, experiments, props, cutting edge science and big screen footage from his two decades in TV, will all help Steve to bring the icons of the Big Blue to life. From Great whites to Great whales, seals to sardine shoals, Orca to the oddities of the deep: this is a fantastic opportunity for fans of all ages to dive deep into the wonderful world beneath the waves.
A must-see for all the family!

Shakespeare Schools Festival 2023
2023-11-14 19:00 - 21:00 | The Old Savoy â€“ The home of The Deco Theatre, Abington Square, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 4AE
Coram Shakespeare Schools Foundation is proud to present the world’s largest youth drama festival at the Deco Theatre. Join us this November for an exhilarating evening of live theatre, featuring a series of unique abridged Shakespeare productions by local schools.

Le French Club
2023-11-14 19:00 - 21:00 | VnB, 10 St Giles' Square, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DA, United Kingdom
Join us from 7 for a night en francais. Grab a drink, have a chat â€“ câ€™est simple! All levels welcome.

Do I Love You?
2023-11-14 19:30 - 21:30 | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
By John Godber
Why not join twenty somethings Sally, Nat and Kyle in this hilarious comedy as they develop a love for, and the people involved with, Northern Soul. What started as a college project has grown into a passion, but the dance steps are exhausting. Far beyond their home city of Hull our trio find excitement, purpose and the tribe they’ve been looking for. Now they can’t get enough; from Brid Spa to Stoke, from Northampton to the Tower Ballroom our young soulies are determined to keep the faith!
This is Northern Soul for a new generation, but with rising costs, unemployment, and small town blues, has anything really changed? Is this England 1973 or 2023? The pubs are closing, hospitality has gone, and strikes are everywhere; but when you’re out on the floor …
So spread the talc and grab your loafers, our trio are heading for a weekender!
From the writer of the legendary BOUNCERS…
It’ll never be over for us!

An Evening Without Kate Bush
2023-11-15 19:30 - 21:30 | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
Howl with the Hounds of Love and dance on the moors with Wuthering Heights!
She’s not there – but you are.
Whether you’ve been a fan for decades or recently joined the shoal via the ‘Stranger Things’ phenomenon, there has never been a better time to release your inner Bush and celebrate at this joyful, unique and mind-blowing show.
Following its sold-out, critically acclaimed Edinburgh Fringe runs, two Soho Theatre seasons and 2020-2022 UK tours this smash-hit, award-winning show is back! Sarah-Louise Young and co-creator Russell Lucas pay glorious homage to the music, fans, and mythology of one of the most influential voices in British music. BOOK NOW!

Thursday morning talks
2023-11-16 10:00 - 12:00 | Northampton Museum And Art Gallery, 4-6 Guildhall Rd,, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP, United Kingdom
Grandadâ€™s War
Thursday 16 November
Speaker: Ted Barnes
The personal and remarkable story of an ordinary Tommie who fought and suffered in all the major battles of the First World War â€“ Somme, Arras, Third Ypres â€“ and survived – his story told by his Grandson

Masterclass: Cotswolds Distillery
2023-11-16 19:00 - 21:00 | VnB, 10 St Giles' Square, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DA, United Kingdom
Weâ€™re super excited to be welcoming @cotswolddistillery to our Tasting Room for an in-depth look at English whisky and learning about the different styles and methods of distillery. Tickets are £25pp and available in store or on Eventbrite

Lilies on the Land
2023-11-16 19:30 - 21:30 | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
Lilies on the Land is an extraordinary piece of theatre telling the story of Britain’s Women’s Land Army of World War II.
Based on hundreds of actual letters with Original Land Girls, the play focuses on four very different women who all come together during Britain’s darkest hour determined to “do their bit” for King and Country.
Working long hours, in clothes full of mice, the bonds formed during the war would last a lifetime as women’s stories unfold. Not only do they have to learn the ways of working on the land the hard way, but they have to deal with being far from home and their loved ones, as outsiders in unfamiliar circumstances.
At times hilarious, at times heartbreaking, this story of some of the country’s unsung heroes is a wonderfully rich piece of theatre.

Markus Birdman: Platinum
2023-11-16 19:30 - 21:30 | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
Phil McIntyre Live proudly presents Markus Birdman: Platinum – Star of Britain’s Got Talent 2023
June 5th 2021, I had a stroke. It was my second. I found myself in hospital, mid lockdown, with no visitors allowed. I’ve permanently lost half my eyesight. One night I went to the toilet and sat down on another naked blind man, already there. I was too blind to see him. He was too blind to stop me!
So it’s not ALL doom!
I’d like to tell you about it. Not to create feelings of pity toward me, more a sense of awe & fawning admiration.
I have had a unique experience about a topic, often sniggered over, but I’m keen to make you laugh, but also to raise a little awareness. Well done me! (Ahem!)
Markus Birdman has thundered back into comedy with his Edinburgh Fringe show earning him a nomination for the 2023 Chortle Awards. He has also recently written for Jayde Adams and supported Jason Manford at the Palladium.

Les Beaujolais Nouveaux Arrivent!
2023-11-17 11:00 - 22:00 | VnB, 10 St Giles' Square, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DA, United Kingdom
Come and celebrate the first wine of the 2023 harvest, the beautiful Beajolais Nouveau. Itâ€™s young, itâ€™s fresh and itâ€™s perfect with a cheese boardâ€¦

Radio Ga Ga
2023-11-17 19:30 - 21:30 | The Old Savoy â€“ The home of The Deco Theatre, Abington Square, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 4AE
The Ultimate Celebration of Queen Have your finest hour, or two! As we bring you Radio GaGa. Be part of a night like no other as we bring you the concert you’ve been dreaming of! The ultimate celebration of the biggest band to have ever graced the stage – Queen.

Big Phat Jukebox
2023-11-17 21:00 - 23:00 | The Wig And Pen, 19 St Giles' St, northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1JA, United Kingdom

Christmas pudding workshop with Carmela Sereno-Hayes
2023-11-18 10:00 - 13:00 | Northampton Museum And Art Gallery, 4-6 Guildhall Rd,, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP, United Kingdom
Saturday 18 November
10am â€“ 1pm
£30 including all materials
Join us once again for this festive cookery class. Carmela will begin by showcasing a wonderful seasonal tiramisu, clementine and pear.
Then a super quick batch of cannoli shells filled with ricotta, icing sugar and mixed peel. One variety will be dipped in chopped nuts and the other in chocolate.
Carmela will finish by demonstrating to you all, some delicious Italian jam filled cookies that you will make and bake at home. She will also show you how to make her signature amaretto and cranberry Christmas pudding, you will all make this plump fruity pudding to take home and steam.
All ingredients supplied. You will be advised on booking of all equipment you need to bring with you.
Booking essential.

Wonka Family Fun Day
2023-11-18 11:00 - 16:00 | town centre
‘Win Your Christmas’ by taking part in this year’s Golden Ticket giveaway – to be launched by Willy Wonka at a family fun day!

The Wonka-themed event will be held from 11am to 4pm on Saturday, 18th November in Grosvenor Shopping Northampton and will feature character walkabouts, stilt walkers, hula hoopers, balloon modelling and face painting.

The ever-popular Golden Ticket giveaway will see four lucky winners each win £500 as part of the £2,000 prize fund, simply by hand-posting an entry ticket into special BID post boxes found in 10 town centre locations from Saturday, 18th November onwards. Tickets are available from retailers around the town throughout the festive period.

Functionality
2023-11-18 21:00 - 23:00 | The Wig And Pen, 19 St Giles' St, northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1JA, United Kingdom

The Old Savoy Jazz Band: We’ll Meet Again
2023-11-19 15:30 - 17:30 | The Old Savoy â€“ The home of The Deco Theatre, Abington Square, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 4AE
The Old Savoy Jazz Band: We’ll Meet Again Sunday 19th November 3.30pm An afternoon of 30’s and 40’s inspired wartime jazz. Featuring house favourites: Fern Roach, Clive Fletcher and performing group The Starlight Sisters!

6/5ths
2023-11-19 16:00 - 18:00 | The Wig And Pen, 19 St Giles' St, northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1JA, United Kingdom

British Comedian Of The Year 2023 - Semi-Final
2023-11-19 19:00 - 21:00 | The Charles Bradlaugh, 1 Earl St, northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 3AU, United Kingdom
The FA Cup of Comedy returns to Northampton!
This year we are hosting a Semi-Final round. So YOU the audience will be voting for the acts you want to see in the grand final at The Comedy Store with a chance to win £10,001 and become British Comedian of the Year 2023.

UpFront Comedy Slam
2023-11-19 19:30 - 21:30 | 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.
