Northampton BID

The Jolly Christmas Postman
2024-12-30 10:30 - 12:30, 2024-12-30 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-12-31 10:30 - 12:30, 2024-12-31 13:00 - 15:00 (Europe/London) | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
This award-winning story for all the family sees the Jolly Postman cycling through the snow to deliver parcels and letters to familiar friends as they prepare for Christmas celebrations.
There are visits to Red Riding Hood, Humpty Dumpty, the Gingerbread Man, and not forgetting the big, bad wolf!
As the snow continues to fall, who will help the Jolly Postman get home in time for Christmas?
Live music, original songs and a sprinkling of theatre magic bring this favourite festive classic to life for all ages to enjoy.
By arrangement with Penguin Books Ltd, a Penguin Random House UK company.
If you are bringing a baby or child under the age of 18 months, you must add a free Lap Child ticket to your order for them which will enable the child to remain in your lap for the duration of the performance. Please add the appropriate number of Lap Child tickets when booking online. If you are booking in with our Box Office team over the phone or at the counter, please let them know at the time of your booking. Should the child require their own seat or are older than 18 months please add the appropriate number of Child tickets to your order. Please note that only 1 Lap Child ticket can be allocated per adult.

Cinderella
2024-12-30 14:00 - 16:00, 2024-12-30 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-12-31 11:00 - 13:00, 2024-12-31 15:00 - 17:00 | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
Don’t miss our hilarious, fun-filled 2024 panto, Cinderella, with a star-studded cast.
Strictly champion Joanne Clifton will be dazzling as the Fairy Godmother, alongside Cbeebies‘ favourite Andy Day, as Dandini, the Prince’s sidekick. Gordon Cooper and Matt Daines play the hilariously wicked Step Sisters, and are joined by the award-winning comedian Dave Bibby as Buttons, Marcellus Whyte as Prince Charming (Mamma Mia! I Have A Dream) and the wonderfully talented Marcavia McCarthy as Cinderella!
This spectacular show will be written by Paul Hendy and produced by the award-winning Evolution Productions, the same team behind 2022’s smash-hit, Jack And The Beanstalk, and 2023’s brilliant Snow White And The Seven Dwarfs.
It’s never too early to book, and with lavish sets, hilarious jokes and fun for the whole family, what’s not to love? So don’t be late for the ball… get your tickets now!
If you are bringing a baby or child under the age of 36 months, you must add a free Lap Child ticket to your order for them which will enable the child to remain in your lap for the duration of the performance. Please add the appropriate number of Lap Child tickets when booking online. If you are booking in with our Box Office team over the phone or at the counter, please let them know at the time of your booking. Should the child require their own seat or are older than 36 months please add the appropriate number of Child tickets to your order. Please note that only 1 Lap Child ticket can be allocated per adult.

New Year's Eve - Jordan & Adam
2024-12-31 20:30 | The Wig And Pen, 19 St Giles' St, northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1JA, United Kingdom

NEW YEAR'S EVE ROCK PARTY
2024-12-31 21:00 | The King Billy Music Bar, 2 Commercial Street, Northampton, NN1 1PJ, United Kingdom
Ring in 2025 with a night of CLASSIC ROCK at The King Billy Rock Bar! LIVE MUSIC from The Jolly Rodgers – delivering epic tunes to keep you rocking all night long. Tuesday, 31st December FREE ENTRY – Music kicks off at 9 PM 2 Commercial Street, Northampton, NN1 1PJGrab your mates, raise a glass, and let’s make this a New Yearâ€™s Eve to remember
See you there!

Late Night Shopping
2025-01-01 10:30 - 16:30 | Grosvenor Shopping Northampton, Grosvenor Centre, Union Street, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 2EW
Late night shopping in Grosvenor shopping,

ZOOLOGY
2025-01-02 08:00 - 17:00
THE NNHS GLASS SLIDES OF FLOWERS. We will continue our fascinating tour through the glass slides of mostly local flowers taken by society members on trips and walks etc in the first quarter of the last century.

Northampton Town and County Art Society Annual Exhibition
2025-01-02 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-01-03 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-01-04 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-01-05 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-01-07 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-01-08 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-01-09 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-01-10 10:00 - 17:00 | Northampton Museum And Art Gallery, 4-6 Guildhall Rd,, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP, United Kingdom
Northampton Town & County Art Society presents its 107th annual show with a selection of members and non-membersâ€™ artwork.
The annual show features the works of professional and celebrated local artists, this year’s exhibition will again feature works by non-society members which bring an exciting edge to an already popular show, and adds to the rich variety of styles and media from the cream of Northamptonshire artists. Free entry.

Dial M For Mayhem
2025-01-03 19:30 - 21:30 | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
Middle Ground Theatre Company Ltd is delighted to present Dial M For Mayhem, a brand new charming comedy drama from the author and director of the hugely successful courtroom phenomenon The Verdict.
Set in 1991, it follows of a group of travelling actors from south of the Scottish border as they conquer the beautiful unforgiving landscape of the Highlands and Islands village hall circuit to perform Frederick Knott’s classic 1950’s thriller Dial M For Murder.
Set against the breathtaking backdrop of mountains and lochs, complete with unpredictable Scottish weather and internal company squabbling, Act 1’s gentle comic yarn gives way to Act 2’s gleeful back stage comedy of the play within the play!
Starring Alasdair Baker, Estrid Barton, Isabella Inchbald, Joey Lockhart, Luke Rhodri and Theo Woolford.

Men’s Wellness Walk at Saints Coffee
2025-01-05 11:00 - 13:00 | Saints Coffee, 62 St Giles' St, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1JW, United Kingdom
Sunday 5th January , 11am â€“ Men’s Wellness Walk w/ @litcounselling @nn_mens_wellness_walks @_simeonjames (Just turn up!)

Meteorology
2025-01-05 14:30 - 16:30 | Northamptonshire Natural History Society, The Humfrey Rooms, 10 Castilian Terrace, Northampton, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1LD, United Kingdom
BACK TO BASICS – WIND. One time believed to be â€˜the breath of the gods’; we will look at what causes winds and what they can tell us. We will then have a go at measuring the local winds.

Northampton Saints vs Bath
2025-01-05 15:00 - 17:00 | Franklinâ€™s Gardens, Weedon Rd, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN5 5BG, United Kingdom
A bumper afternoon to start the New Year

2025 begins with a cinch Stadium Double Header, as Saints welcome Bath, followed by Lightning against Saracens.

CURATION
2025-01-06 11:00 - 14:00 | Northamptonshire Natural History Society, The Humfrey Rooms, 10 Castilian Terrace, Northampton, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1LD, United Kingdom
EXPLORING THE SOCIETYâ€™S COLLECTIONS. The society has a number of important collections including â€“ butterflies, shells, eggs, sands, microscope slides, rocks, minerals and Northamptonshire fossils. This is a great opportunity to look at our extensive collections, to draw, study them or just appreciate their beauty. Also, if you wish to assist us conserving or documenting you would be welcome

MICROSCOPY
2025-01-07 19:30 - 21:30 | Northamptonshire Natural History Society, The Humfrey Rooms, 10 Castilian Terrace, Northampton, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1LD, United Kingdom
SPIDERS by Ian Wilson. Spiders have some fabulous adaptations to their hunting lifestyle. We will have a look at their structure and habits before studying slides in the Society’s collection to see some of those structures in detail. They also shed their exoskeletons so bring along any spider skins you find around the house or garden.

PHOTOGRAPHY
2025-01-08 20:00 - 22:00 | Northamptonshire Natural History Society, The Humfrey Rooms, 10 Castilian Terrace, Northampton, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1LD, United Kingdom
CORNWALL CUP A competition for members to submit natural history images as per PAGB rules 2018. Up to three projected images per member per round allowed. Round 2 of 3.

GENERAL
2025-01-09 14:30 - 16:30 | Northamptonshire Natural History Society, The Humfrey Rooms, 10 Castilian Terrace, Northampton, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1LD, United Kingdom
THE NNHS GLASS SLIDES OF NORTHAMPTONSHIRE. We will continue our fascinating tour through the glass slides taken by society members on trips and walks etc in the first quarter of the last century.

Open Mic
2025-01-09 19:00 - 21:00 | V and B, 10 St Giles' Square,, Northampton, NN1 1DA, United Kingdom
09/01: Open Mic. Join us this Thursday from 7pm for our super popular Open Mic night, hosted by the great @tukayandryan . Enjoy a night of top NN talent, right here in the heart of the cultural quarter.

That's What She Said
2025-01-10 21:00 - 22:30 | The Wig And Pen, 19 St Giles' St, northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1JA, United Kingdom
Friday 10th January, Thatâ€™s What She Said event taking place at the Wig and Pen from 9pm.
