Michael Starring Ben
2024-04-27 19:30 - 22:00 (Europe/London) | The Old Savoy â€“ The home of The Deco Theatre, Abington Square, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 4AE
Take a journey back in time to remember Michael Jackson – the man, the music and the magic. Michael? Starring Ben is a hit theatre production starring the UK’s ultimate Michael Jackson tribute star, Ben Bowman. Not only does he look and sound like the King of Pop, but he’s honed his routine so carefully that audiences truly believe they are watching Michael Jackson himself. The show features a live band, dazzling costumes and the performer’s iconic dance routines.

The Conundrum
2024-04-27 21:00 - 23:00 | The Wig And Pen, 19 St Giles' St, northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1JA, United Kingdom

Life and Art: Elke Pollard Retrospective
2024-04-28 12:00 - 17:00 | Northampton Museum And Art Gallery, 4-6 Guildhall Rd,, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP, United Kingdom
Well-known amongst the local art community for her gregarious personality, Elke Pollard created a wide body of work in a variety of media and styles predominantly colourful large-scale portraits and floral still lifes. Alongside her art, Pollard worked as a designer and seamstress. This exhibition will showcase art and design highlights from the life of this influential and prominent Northampton artist.

Vivienne Westwood: A Personal Collection
2024-04-28 12:00 - 17:00, 2024-04-30 10:00 - 17:00, 2024-05-01 10:00 - 17:00, 2024-05-02 10:00 - 17:00, 2024-05-03 10:00 - 17:00 | Northampton Museum And Art Gallery, 4-6 Guildhall Rd,, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP, United Kingdom
Coming soon, an exhibition in The Temporary Exhibition Gallery at Northampton Museums and Art Gallery

Northampton Museum and Art Gallery

Saturday 16 March â€“ Sunday 9 June 2024

Vivienne Westwood was seen as the Grand Dame of fashion design for over 50 years. Her work with partner Malcolm McLaren defined the look of punk in the 1970s and subsequent fashion collections shaped the fashion world of the late twentieth century. This exhibition showcases a small part of an extensive personal collection that features her iconic shoes and outfits from her career defining collections such as Seditionairies, favoured by the Sex Pistols and Pirate. The Vivienne Westwood brand was not involved in the curation or organisation of this exhibition.

From The Collection: Abstract Art
2024-04-28 12:00 - 17:00, 2024-04-30 10:00 - 17:00, 2024-05-01 10:00 - 17:00, 2024-05-02 10:00 - 17:00, 2024-05-03 10:00 - 17:00 | Northampton Museum And Art Gallery, 4-6 Guildhall Rd,, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP, United Kingdom
Northampton Museum and Art Gallery

Saturday 2 March â€“ Sunday 1 September

A celebration of the 20th century paintings, prints and sculptures in our collection that all share an abstraction of form, from large oil on canvas paintings to angular metal sculptures. This exhibition is a presentation of this central stream of modern art production, investigating abstract art’s unique voice, freedom of expression and artistic origins.

Grimethorpe Colliery Band
2024-04-28 15:00 - 17:00 | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
Grimethorpe Colliery Band return to Royal & Derngate.
They bring a programme of classic brass band repertoire and music from the film ‘Brassed Off’ alongside newer works and some entertaining solos.
National and British Open Champions on numerous occasions, the band’s contest successes remain legendary and they have performed all over the world. Their diverse range of concert performances include those at the FIFA World Cup, BAFTA Awards, BBC Proms, Eurovision, London 2012 Olympic Games Opening Ceremony and they received a BAFTA nomination for their key role in the global hit movie, ‘Brassed Off’.

The Stoned Hillbillies
2024-04-28 16:00 - 18:00 | The Wig And Pen, 19 St Giles' St, northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1JA, United Kingdom

Rosie Holt: That’s Politainment!
2024-04-28 19:30 - 21:30 | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
The worse the political career, the more lucrative the subsequent entertainment opportunities. Matt Hancock may have slaughtered millions but now he’s making a killing. So can Rosie Holt‘s viral hit MP follow “politainers” Dorries, Farage and Rees-Mogg and leap from the pages of Hansard to Heat?
Following a hugely successful Edinburgh Fringe season, Rosie takes this brand-new show on the road, to tightrope the thin line between politics and entertainment.
Rosie is an acclaimed comedian, actor and satirist, whose popular videos on social media have achieved more than 6.5 million views. She is the host of the podcast Noncensored, and has been seen/heard on The Russell Howard Hour (Sky Max), and BBC Radio 4’s The News Quiz, DM’s Are Open, and Ashley Blaker: 6.5 Children, among many other credits.

Art Jam & Cocktails
2024-04-30 19:00 - 21:00 | Saints Coffee, 62 St Giles' St, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1JW, United Kingdom

Punt And Dennis
2024-04-30 19:30 - 21:30 | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
Hugh Dennis and Steve Punt are back on tour for the first time in 10 years. Older but not really much wiser, they are returning to what they do best; sitting in traffic jams wondering if a different route would have been better, and then in the evening, presenting their new live show.
What have they learned from a decade of following the news for Mock The Week and The Now Show? What wisdom has experience taught them? And have they learned any new jokes? Let’s hope so. They promise they have.

The Mikado – Northampton Gilbert & Sullivan Group
2024-04-30 19:30 - 21:30 | The Old Savoy â€“ The home of The Deco Theatre, Abington Square, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 4AE
“In our 70th anniversary year the Northampton Gilbert & Sullivan Group are thrilled to be returning to the stage with a brand-new production of The Mikado.
This perennial family favourite was the group’s first production, and it seems only fitting for us to be starting our next 70 years with the same show.
The Mikado is, without doubt, the most popular of Gilbert & Sullivan’s operettas, and it is no wonder as the story skilfully combines colourful characters, memorable music, with an underlying tale of power, corruption, love, betrothal and sycophancy……

Ray Bradshaw: Doppelginger
2024-05-01 20:00 - 22:00 | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
Multi award winning comedian Ray Bradshaw is forever being told “you look just like my mate…” where ever he goes. It’s been happening for years and he’s worried about it. Either someone is cloning generic bald men or, there’s a ginger bearded bald man out there who’s doing a bad job of stalking Ray. In his brand-new show Doppelginger, Ray is going to use the latest in genetic research (the internet) to try and put an end to this once and for all. He’s on a quest to find the person who looks most like him.
Doppelginger is a funny heartwarming comedy show about a silly search for a man with an orange beard who’s follicly challenged. If you have a bald, ginger bearded friend in their 30s (true at time of writing), then bring them along. You never know – they could be The One.
Ray’s last show Deaf Com One was a huge success and sold out theatres across the world. The show was all about growing up with deaf parents and as a result every show of Doppelginger will have a BSL interpreter. Ray has previously supported John Bishop on his UK arena tour after John described him as ‘one of the best comedians in the country’.

78 Derngate - Solo Art Exhibition - The Gallery
2024-05-02 10:00 - 16:30, 2024-05-03 10:00 - 16:30, 2024-05-04 10:00 - 16:30 | 78 Derngate, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1UH
Feel the Flow –Lisa Timmerman
We are delighted to welcome Lisa Timmerman, who returns, after 10 years, to 78 Derngate to display her evocative work in our newly refurbished galleries for her 5th solo exhibition: ‘Flow’.
For Lisa, the journey to this exhibition began in Burma Myanmar in 2016 and flowed through to a quote by Kabul Gibron: ‘Beauty is not in the face, beauty is a light in the heart.’ Since 2019 she has been working with oil, cold wax and other painting techniques, experimenting with ways to give the viewer their own lift and ‘light in the heart’ moment.
Enjoy the moving tranquillity of these paintings and reflect on the thoughts behind them at Lisa Timmermanâ€™s exhibition entitled â€œFlowâ€�. It runs from Wednesday April 3rd to June 29th in our Barwell Room and Mezzanine Galleries, open 10 am â€“ 4.30 pm (closed Mondays). Free entry to exhibitions, all work for sale. Why not take the perfect opportunity and combine a visit to the exhibition together with a trip round the adjacent Charles Rennie Mackintosh House (for which there is an entry fee) gardens, restaurant and shop.
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Comedy at the Picturedrome
2024-05-02 20:00 - 22:30 | The Picturedrome, 222 Kettering Rd, Northampton, Northants, NN1 4BN, United Kingdom

Craft and chatter
2024-05-03 12:30 - 14:00 | Northampton Museum And Art Gallery, 4-6 Guildhall Rd,, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP, United Kingdom
Every Friday (no session on 7 April)
12.30 â€“ 2.00pm
Free
If you’re looking for a way to unwind after a busy week or just want to make some new crafting friends, come along with your chosen craft to these friendly informal sessions. They take place every Friday lunchtime in the Northampton Museum & Art Gallery lower café area.
Drop in – no booking required but please purchase a drink or something to eat from the cafe.

Filthy Contact @ The Billy
2024-05-03 19:30 | The King Billy Music Bar, 2 Commercial Street, Northampton, NN1 1PJ, United Kingdom
We welcome Filthy Contact back to The Billy.

Six Chick Flicks
2024-05-03 19:30 - 21:30 | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
Or a LEGALLY Blonde PRETTY WOMAN Dirty Danced On THE BEACHES While Writing A NOTEBOOK on THE TITANIC
Two actors. Six beloved films. One hilarious parody!
Fresh from a sold-out run at the Edinburgh Fringe, this smash hit comedy parodies your favourite chick flicks in one hysterical, fast-paced show.
From the deck of the Titanic to the glittery pink halls of Harvard Law, watch as New York City comedians Kerry Ipema and KK Apple transform the stage with songs, dance breaks, and pop culture hilarity. If you love chick flicks, you’ll love this show. If you hate chick flicks…you’ll love this show!
This joyfully funny show heads out on tour after rave reviews at Edinburgh Fringe, an off-Broadway run, and audience awards across North America. Grab your besties, your cinephile pals, or even your brunette nemesis for a night of fun, frothy comedy.
????? “A gloriously funny, whip-smart hour of movie magic… not to be missed”
-Daily Mail
“This is pop culture parody at its best” NOW Magazine

The Fish - Live music from Daniel Butterworth
2024-05-03 21:00 | The Fish Pub, 11 Fish St, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 2AA, United Kingdom
The amazing @danielbutterworthmusic will be with us this Friday night! He’s soulful acoustic vibes are the perfect way to end the day ?

Identity Crisis
2024-05-03 21:00 - 23:00 | The Wig And Pen, 19 St Giles' St, northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1JA, United Kingdom

QUINKY NORTHAMPTON VINTAGE & ALTERNATIVE MARKET
2024-05-04 10:00 - 16:00 | Northampton Museum And Art Gallery, 4-6 Guildhall Rd,, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP, United Kingdom
QUINKY NORTHAMPTON VINTAGE & ALTERNATIVE MARKET

Saturday 4th May
10 â€“ 4
Northampton Museum and Art Gallery
Free entry

Vintage & retro accessories
Alternative gifts
Quirky crafts
Vintage clothing
Vivienne Westwood Exhibition

https://www.quinky.store/
