Pudding Hole
2023-05-16 19:00 - 20:00 (Europe/London) | Saints Coffee, 62 St Giles' St, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1JW, United Kingdom

Reading Friends at Northamptonshire Central Library
2023-05-17 11:00 - 12:00 | Northampton Central Library, Abington Street, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 2BA, United Kingdom
We aim to bring people together to read, share stories and have fun. We use reading – whether books, magazines, newspapers, or anything else – to start everyone chatting.
Our Reading Friends group meets on the 3rd Wednesday every month at Northampton Central Library to talk about reading and anything else that interests them. You don’t have to read anything before the session and everyone is welcome so come along, meet new people and share stories together.
No booking is required and you don’t have to be a library member to take part.

The Witness
2023-05-17 19:30 - 21:30 | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
His story became History. Her story became Heresy.
The sacred and profane collide in a new performance by interdisciplinary artist Jo Blake, inspired by the Gospel of Mary Magdalene. Three copies of the gospel have been found – all of them with missing pages. As the only gospel written in the name of a woman, it reveals Mary as a most formidable and courageous spiritual leader, confidante and companion of Christ.
Moving through humour, bold physicality and intricate storytelling; The Witness reveals how one woman’s 2000 year old testimony comes clattering into the life of a contemporary woman, initiating a reckoning and demanding that the missing pages be written anew.

Coffee & Catchup Northants Lesbian Society
2023-05-18 17:30 - 19:00 | Saints Coffee, 62 St Giles' St, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1JW, United Kingdom

Art Jam
2023-05-18 17:30 - 19:30 | Saints Coffee, 62 St Giles' St, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1JW, United Kingdom

Book Club
2023-05-18 19:00 - 21:00 | Saints Coffee, 62 St Giles' St, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1JW, United Kingdom

That’ll Be The Day
2023-05-18 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 incredible show celebrating the golden age of rock ’n’ roll and pop from the ’50s to the ’80s.
Hilarious comedy sketches combine with brilliant vocals and superb musicianship to bring you the ultimate feel good experience that will leave you singing and dancing.

What remains seven perspectives of the earth
2023-05-19 | Northampton Museum And Art Gallery, 4-6 Guildhall Rd,, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP, United Kingdom
Group exhibition of University of Northampton MA Fine Art students – Shannen Garfitt, Tina Hazell, Charlie Horry, Kaiya Khatri, Rebekah Miles-Coleman, Shazia Mufti and Claire Stear – each exploring ideas of nature, landscape and the environment through painting, print and photography.

Museum Dementia Café
2023-05-19 14:00 - 15:30 | Northampton Museum And Art Gallery, 4-6 Guildhall Rd,, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP, United Kingdom

Masterclass: Classic Cocktails.
2023-05-19 19:00 - 21:00 | VnB, 10 St Giles' Square, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DA, United Kingdom

SHEWOLVES
2023-05-19 19:30 - 21:30 | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
Armed with a backpack full of Pop-tarts and a hunger to tackle climate change, Priya and Lou, embark on a covert expedition into the wild. But when the wilderness closes in around them, can they overcome their differences to make their voices heard?
SHEWOLVES is an uplifting coming-of-age comedy for teenagers and anyone who has ever been a teen. One of The Stage’s ‘Best Shows of the Year 2022’
Somewhere between Booksmart, Little Miss Sunshine and Thelma & Louise, SHEWOLVES is an uplifting, funny and empowering play about forging friendships when you’re a bit weird, the power of hope and the underestimated smartness of teens.

Jimmy Carr – Terribly Funny 2.0
2023-05-19 20:00 - 22:00 | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
Star of the UK’s most streamed Netflix comedy special of 2021, Jimmy Carr is back on the road with brand new material for 2022 and 2023.
Jimmy’s show contains jokes about all kinds of terrible things. Terrible things that might have affected you or people you know and love. But they’re just jokes – they are not the terrible things. Having political correctness at a comedy show is like having health and safety at a rodeo.
Now you’ve been warned, buy a ticket.

The Bruge
2023-05-19 21:00 - 23:00 | The Wig And Pen, 19 St Giles' St, northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1JA, United Kingdom

NMTC: Guys and Dolls
2023-05-20 14:30 - 16:30 | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
Following their previous successes with Calendar Girls, Made In Dagenham and Shrek, Northampton Musical Theatre Company return to Royal & Derngate this spring with a concert version of the classic and well-loved musical Guys and Dolls, presented on the Royal stage, for two performances only.
Established 125 years ago, Northampton Musical Theatre Company, previously known as Northampton Amateur Operatic Company, are fourteen-time winners of the “Best Musical” Award from the East Midlands region of the National Operatic and Dramatic Association.

Whitney Queen of The Night
2023-05-20 19:30 - 21:30 | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
Direct from The West End, Whitney – Queen Of The Night is back for 2023 celebrating the music and life of one of the greatest singers of our time with a sensational cast and stunning live band.
This phenomenal production consistently delivers an outstanding concert that has been described as “a powerhouse performance that delivers on every level.”
Taking audiences on a magical rollercoaster ride through three decades of nostalgic hits that include: ‘I Wanna Dance With Somebody’, ‘One Moment In Time’, ‘I’m Every Woman‘, ‘I Will Always Love You’, ‘My Love Is Your Love, ‘So Emotional Baby’, ‘Run to You’, ‘Saving All My Love’, ‘How Will I Know’, ‘Million Dollar Bill’, ‘The Greatest Love Of All’, and many more…
Join us for an unmissable evening and experience the ultimate Whitney Houston tribute show as it tours across the UK performing over 100 concerts every year!

The Usual Suspects
2023-05-20 21:00 - 23:00 | The Wig And Pen, 19 St Giles' St, northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1JA, United Kingdom

Women's Wellness Walk
2023-05-21 11:00 - 12:00 | Saints Coffee, 62 St Giles' St, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1JW, United Kingdom

Vintage Stuff
2023-05-21 16:00 - 18:00 | The Wig And Pen, 19 St Giles' St, northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1JA, United Kingdom

Tracy Borman – How to be a Good Monarch
2023-05-21 19:30 - 21:30 | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
‘1000 years of Kings and Queens’, the good, the bad, the great and the mad!
The British monarchy has survived rebellion, revolution, and war. Royal Historian, broadcaster and Chief Curator of Hampton Court and The Tower of London, Tracy Borman takes us on a gripping, entertaining and informative audio-visual tour of 1000 years of the twists and turns of the British monarchy from William the Conqueror to Charles III in a show packed with the good, the bad, the great and the mad along with birth, romance, beheading, coronation, abdication, marriage, divorce, disaster and triumph.

Illusion, Interaction, Introspection Atelier17
2023-05-22 10:00 - 16:00 | Unit 9, Vulcan Works, Fetter Street, Northampton, NN1 1EW, Unit 9, Vulcan Works, Fetter Street,, Northampton,, NN1 1EW, United Kingdom
NN and University of Northampton (UON) are delighted to present ‘Illusion, Interaction, Introspection’, an exhibition by the collective Atelier17, final year BA Photography students of UON. This exhibition is a result of their final creative works produced over the course of their final year.

The exhibition comprises seventeen different conceptual approaches and artistic mediums surrounding different forms of photographic practice, presented through, among other formats, installations, sculptures, digital screens, and printed works. The title ‘Illusion, Interaction, Introspection’ refers to the multiplicity of the practices in the exhibition, which explore hyperreality, nostalgia, illusions, mental health, movement, sensory stimulation, and fantasy.

‘Illusion, Interaction, Introspection’ has been curated by the students in collaboration with NN as part of their ‘Practice Exhibition’ module, with Paula Zambrano leading as Curator. Throughout the module various members of the NN staff worked with students to develop an exhibition project and invited guest speakers from the professional artworld to mentor the students and share practice and expertise on the curatorial and developing professional creative practice. Guest Speakers for 2023 included Angelica Sule (Site Gallery Sheffield) & Joseph Constable (De La Warr Pavilion). The exhibition invites the public to come and experience the creative outcome of three years studying as these graduates transition to the next stage of their careers.

NN and Atelier17 invite everyone to come and experience the culmination of three years work as these graduates transition to the next stage of their careers. The exhibition will be held from 22nd-30th May, 10am-4pm, at the temporary NN Contemporary Art Project Space in Vulcan Works, Unit 9, which is accessed via Fetter Street.

Opening Drinks - Northampton Film Festival
2023-05-22 18:00 - 20:00 | University of Northampton, Waterside Campus, University Dr, northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 5PH, United Kingdom
Opening Drinks 6pm (short presentation at 7pm) First Floor Creative Hub, Waterside Campus, University of Northampton, NN1 5PH â€“ buy a Gold Pass to attend https://northamptonfilmfestival.eventive.org/schedule/63f49c342f79e9003da13c84

Johannes Radebe – Freedom Unleashed
2023-05-22 19:30 - 21:30 | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
Following his sell-out debut tour in 2022, TV dancing sensation and international champion Johannes Radebe is hosting a party like no other in this electrifying brand-new production for 2023.
Freedom Unleashed sees the ‘Irresistible’ Johannes joined by a diverse, world-class cast of talented dancers and singers in this melting pot of South African rhythms and huge party anthems – with a touch of ballroom magic thrown in to make this a pulsating and jubilant celebration of culture, passion, and freedom.
Leave your inhibitions at the door and get ready to dance to your own tune in this super-charged “must-see show”.
There is the opportunity to experience Freedom Unleashed as a VIP Guest with a meet and greet ticket.

In competition: A Life On The Farm feature documentary plus shorts Ned, Whale Heart and A Language of Shapes
2023-05-23 17:30 - 19:30 | The Filmhouse, Derngate, northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1TU, United Kingdom
Northampton Filmhouse â€“ In competition: A Life On The Farm feature documentary plus shorts Ned, Whale Heart and A Language of Shapes (12A). https://northamptonfilmfestival.eventive.org/schedule/63f49db02f79e9003da13e59

Midge Ure – Voice & Visions
2023-05-23 19:30 - 21:30 | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
Following the overwhelming response to The 1980 Tour, Midge Ure and Band Electronica are delighted to return to Northampton with the Voice & Visions tour, celebrating 40 years since the release of Ultravox’s Rage In Eden and Quartet albums.
At the start of 1981, Ultravox were laying their claim to be one of the defining acts of the 80s following the global success of hit Vienna. Heading back into the studio the same year invigorated, they recorded their second album with Ure as frontman, Rage in Eden, which hit the Top 5 in the UK album charts. Quartet, their third album with Ure, came in quick succession in 1982 with production from legendary Beatles producer George Martin. Continuing the band’s impressive chart run, it became their third Top 10 album, featuring four Top 20 singles including the anthem Hymn.

In competition: feature Mind-set with short films Ourselves Alone and The Electricity in Me
2023-05-23 20:30 - 22:30 | The Filmhouse, Derngate, northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1TU, United Kingdom
8.30 â€“ 10.30pm Northampton Filmhouse â€“ In competition: feature Mind-set with short films Ourselves Alone and The Electricity in Me (18). https://northamptonfilmfestival.eventive.org/schedule/6400cb45db2931043fdc3328

PRACTICAL NIGHT TBC
2023-05-24 | Northamptonshire Natural History Society, The Humfrey Rooms, 10 Castilian Terrace, Northampton, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1LD, United Kingdom
Taking advantage of
the long evening to do some outdoor photography.

Short Films in competition: Another Presence, MURMUR, Exhibit-A and The Pigeon of Waterloo
2023-05-24 17:30 - 18:30 | The Filmhouse, Derngate, northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1TU, United Kingdom
5.45 â€“ 6.45pm Northampton Filmhouse â€“ Short Films in competition: Another Presence, MURMUR, Exhibit-A and The Pigeon of Waterloo (12A). https://northamptonfilmfestival.eventive.org/schedule/6400cd779305bf0043d68799

Candle Workshop
2023-05-24 18:00 - 20:00 | Saints Coffee, 62 St Giles' St, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1JW, United Kingdom

feature documentary Dirty, Sexy and Totally Iconic - One man's Journey to Celebrate 50 years of Get Carter
2023-05-24 19:30 - 21:30 | The Filmhouse, Derngate, northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1TU, United Kingdom
7.30pm â€“ 9.30pm Northampton Filmhouse â€“ feature documentary Dirty, Sexy and Totally Iconic â€“ One manâ€™s Journey to Celebrate 50 years of Get Carter (18). Buy a Gold Pass to attend. https://northamptonfilmfestival.eventive.org/schedule/6400d829a0f3730035aa313f

10 out of 12: BA Acting University of Northampton 3rd Year Shows 2023
2023-05-25 14:00 - 16:00 | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
https://www.royalandderngate.co.uk/whats-on/ba-acting-10-12/#:~:text=Ladies%20and%20gentlemen,and%20deforms%20us.
