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The father of Soul, Ray Charles changed the course of music history with his pioneering combination of gospel, jazz, and R&B. Nicknamed ‘the Genius’, he would become one of the most recognisable artists of the 20th century, his hoarse voice and passionate performances made him an icon, celebrated across the globe. A prolific pianist, singer, and composer, Charles was also an important figure in the American civil rights movement of the 1950s and 60s. His refusal to perform at racially segregated venues would lead to a life-ban from his home state of Georgia, who would later apologise and make his version of Georgia on My Mind the official state anthem.

THE LITTLE MERMAID: An Underwater Musical Adventure! From the producers of Rapunzel, it’s time to make a splash and join Ariel; her father, King of the Seven Seas; Ursula, the evil sea witch, and a whole host of fabulous characters in this brand-new adaptation.

After a sell-out tour last year, Gordon Buchanan is going back on tour. One of the most prominent wildlife presenters and filmmakers working today, Gordon’s journey is a remarkable story to tell. Having produced some of the most popular wildlife programmes on the BBC, we have been able to see his incredible passion for the animal kingdom and the unique ability he has for presenting such hidden animal worlds to an audience. Gordon will be taking a look back at his incredible 30 years working both behind and in front of the camera. This will be a rare opportunity to discover what has driven his career and what are his most favourite wildlife encounters.

International bestselling author Kate Mosse OBE will embark on her first ever theatre tour throughout 2023. ‘Think of the roll call of inventors and politicians, military leaders and scientists, philosophers and composers, thinkers and mystics and ask yourself this question. Where were the women?’ Kate Mosse Audiences can expect a fabulous evening of entertainment; part detective story, part love letter about how history is made, part celebration of extraordinary, brilliant trail-blazing and inspirational women throughout history.  Warrior Queens & Quiet Revolutionaries: How Women (Also) Built the World will surprise, amaze, challenge and perhaps even encourage some to undertake a little family history of their own… With storytelling, music and images, audiences will meet the Mothers of Invention and Pirate Queens, they’ll meet the unsung heroines of medicine and those who dazzled on the screen, the stage and in the stadium, we’ll meet those who fought for what they believed and those who reached for the stars.  They’ll travel the world and through time, from Ancient Egypt to 21st century Britain, from the United States of America to South Africa, New Zealand and Australia, from Chile and Mexico to Russia and Germany, from Pakistan and Uganda, to Azerbaijan and Iceland. ‘My hope is that Warrior Queens &...

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Mercury have firmly established themselves as one of the world’s most authentic tributes to Freddie Mercury and the legendary Queen and they are back on the road in 2023 exactly 50 years after Queen released their debut album! Including performances of the most popular Queen hits, such as: Bohemian Rhapsody, Radio Ga Ga, We Are The Champions’ We Will Rock You and many more!

The “SOUND OF SPRINGSTEEN”, take to the stage this year after 2 years of getting the show together for this tour. With a passion for the work of “The Boss”, the 8 piece tribute “The Sound Of Springsteen” brings their years of live performances and recording to rock you with Bruce Springsteen’s greatest hits.

HE’S BACK! If you’ve seen Mark in any of the last three Christmas pantomimes here at The Deco, or in his last Comedy for Kids show back in October, then you’ll know to expect the unexpected!

Rumours of Fleetwood Mac, the world’s finest tribute to Fleetwood Mac, returns to the stage in 2023 celebrating the very best of Fleetwood Mac. Channelling the spirit of Fleetwood Mac at their very best, Rumours of Fleetwood Mac offers a unique opportunity for fans, both old and new, to rediscover the songs and performances that have ensured Fleetwood Mac’s place as one of the most loved groups of all time. Personally endorsed by Fleetwood Mac founding member, Mick Fleetwood, Rumours of Fleetwood Mac is the ultimate tribute to one of rock and roll’s most remarkable groups.

Join the Test Match special team as Jonathan ‘Aggers’ Agnew and Australia bowling legend Glenn McGrath share stories, memories, and predictions ahead of a massive Ashes summer. This is a rare opportunity to hear from one of the greatest fast bowlers the game has seen and a veteran of 16 Ashes series behind the microphone. With the chance to ask them anything you like- when it comes to the Ashes, it doesn’t get bigger or better than this.

In a cultural landscape filled with endless pundits and talking heads, Fran Lebowitz stands out as one of our most insightful social commentators. An American original and purveyor of urban cool, the cultural satirist and author is pointed, forthright, unapologetically opinionated, and known for her hilariously dry social commentary on American life. Lebowitz’s recent Netflix documentary series directed by good friend Martin Scorsese, Pretend It’s A City, was an unmitigated hit with its offering of a tantalizing snapshot of New York in full bloom, along with Lebowitz’s lively and unapologetic commentary on what it means to live there. Lebowitz will be live in conversation, sharing her invariably cutting take on anything and everything; from growing up in New Jersey and being expelled from her high school for being a bad influence on her peers, to moving to New York City in the 70s, and writing a column for Andy Warhol’s Interview magazine. She’ll offer insights on such timely issues as gender, race, gay rights, and the media, as well as on her own pet peeves – including celebrity culture, tourists, and baby strollers. These events promise to be a balm in a wildly shifting world, offering spot-on observations about contemporary living and the opportunity to...

Join us for the musical phenomenon of 2023 with this festival of nostalgia. The show with the definite feelgood factor will transport you back to that magical decade that was the 1960’s. Whether you come to relive your childhood memories or you just simply want to see what your parents have been raving about for all these years this is the show to see. These legends of the 60’s will deliver to you a night never to be forgotten. Starring Dozy Beaky Mick & Tich, The Trems (former members of The Tremeloes), The Fortunes, Mike d’Abo (former lead singer with Manfred Mann) The Swinging Blue Jeans and Vanity Fare. Full of timeless classics, hits include The Legend Of Xanadu, Silence Is Golden, Storm In A Teacup, Mighty Quinn, Hippy Hippy Shake, Hitchin A Ride, plus many more. Step back in time to when pop music was at its very best.

Join BBC Radio 4’s cop-turned-comedian Alfie Moore for his latest stand-up tour show. Fair Cop Unleashed is based on a dramatic real-life incident from Alfie’s police casebook. Relive with him the thrilling ups and downs of the night a mysterious clown came to town and more than one life ended up in the balance. It was no laughing matter – but this show certainly is! Enjoy Alfie’s unique brand of humour hilariously woven together with his personal insights into his life on the front-line of the police force. It’d be a crime to miss it!

Strictly Come Dancing legend and judge, Anton Du Beke, takes to the stage with his show in 2023. Joining the ever so fab-u-lous Anton Du Beke on his ‘Evening With’ tour as special guest singer is LANCE ELLINGTON – one of the UK’s most popular male vocalists. Lance frequently appears on BBC Strictly Come Dancing as one of the main singers and has also worked with many of the world’s top recording artists, including Sting, Michael Jackson and Tina Turner. He is also a regular performer at Ronnie Scott’s – one of the most famous Jazz clubs in the world. With his live band, guest singer and his dancers, expect a fab-u-lous evening of song, dance and laughter. Anton will be performing some of his favourite songs and dances that have inspired his career throughout his life. Expect behind the scenes stories from his time on Strictly that will have you laughing out loud. Don’t miss this special opportunity to get up close to the King of the ballroom in 2023.

Harley Davidson motorbikes set to roar through Northampton town centre for 19th annual fundraising event   The motorbikes will arrive in Abington Street at 10.45am this Saturday (April 22).   A procession of Harley Davidson motorbikes is set to roar through Northampton town centre for the 19th annual fundraising event this Saturday (April 22).   It is hoped that as many as two hundred bikers will arrive in Abington Street at 10.45am and will remain there until 1pm, in aid of Cynthia Spencer Hospice.

Once Upon A Time is a fairy tale like no other. It is the brand-new dance show starring Strictly superstars Nadiya and Kai, for the first time on stage together. Our two stars have created a stunning show that highlights their different backgrounds, showcasing their incredible ballroom journeys whilst shining a spotlight on their love affair with dance. It also celebrates their wonderful relationship on and off the dance floor, whilst following their journey from childhood dancers to ballroom and Latin champions, becoming TV stars and more. They will share their inspirations and aspirations, for their first ever UK tour. It will be a lavish production with beautiful choreography, stunning costumes and a talented cast of dancers and musicians It’s an on-stage romance that you will not want to miss!

Sonubi has only been on the comedy circuit for what feels like five minutes and he’s already garnering himself a reputation as the ‘one to watch’! Having gone from open spot to closing BBC’s Live at the Apollo in an incredibly short space of time, you will be seeing big things from this big man in the coming few years. Emmanuel Sonubi was born and raised in North London and this Edinburgh Comedy Award nominated show looks at many of the elements of his life such as being raised the only boy and the youngest of six children, (that’s right – 5 OLDER sisters) We find out that looks can be very deceptive and what has led him to become the person he is today. ‘Emancipated‘ also covers his time as a doorman in some of the scariest clubs in London, his career in musical theatre and life as a parent to two young children. Through his hilarious storytelling, we look deeper into all the experiences that shaped his personality and opinions today. Emmanuel made his TV debut on Comedy Central UK and was recently on The John Bishop Show for ITV1, The Stand Up Sketch Show on ITV2 and Comedy Central Live on Comedy Central, Sorry I Didn’t Know on ITV and heard on...

Join the rising stars of Birmingham Royal Ballet on BRB2’s inaugural tour. Some of the very best young ballet graduates from around the world get their moment in the spotlight in this programme which includes sparkling classical highlights from Frederick Ashton’s Rhapsody, created in 1981 for Mikhail Baryshnikov and Lesley Collier, Carlos Acosta’s own temperature-raising Carmen, Bournonville’s delightful La Sylphide, Petipa’s explosive Diana and Actaeon pas de deux, and Carlos’s own new interpretation of Fokine’s The Dying Swan, featuring two dancers. BRB2 is a brand-new company for dancers fresh from ballet schools around the world as they transition into permanent jobs with Birmingham Royal Ballet (BRB) and other companies around the world. For this inaugural tour, the first five members of the company are joined by other talented young dancers from

“Adventures, expeditions, and journeys have helped shape and mould me. They have strengthened me emotionally, physically, and mentally and armed me with the skills for life.”  Ben Fogle Ben Fogle’s new show Wild brings to life on stage, stories and tales of hope, possibility, and positivity. From his extraordinary encounters with the human and natural world; the wilderness of Northern Sweden to the jungles of Honduras; the hostile extreme environments of Chernobyl to the mountains of Nepal;  Ben will take you on a journey with inspiring and uplifting tales of self-discovery, that will leave you enchanted, enlightened, and entertained. In this brand-new show full of hope, simplicity, and harmony, Wild is a hair-raising, uplifting and wildly entertaining show that tells the extraordinary true stories of Ben’s amazing encounters with people and animals, and how they changed his life… and the discovery of helping you find your Ocean of Possibility.

NNBN monthly face to face networking is open to members and visitors! Our networking meeting runs from 7.00 pm till 8.30 pm. What is included: An evening of open networking, member presentation, testimonials, 60 second business intro and much more! Members - Please bring your banners, leaflets and business cards!

Grab a pint and get ready for the messiest night out in the UK! 20 years after the hit BBC show Da Bungalow first burst on to our screens, quadruple Bafta award?winners Dick & Dom are bringing their own special kind of mayhem live on tour! This is Dick & Dom like you’ve never seen them before – with familiar favourites including Two-Word Tango, Musical Splatues, The Grunty Song, Fairly Hairy Fizzogs, Pants Dance, What A Sweaty Flap and of course BOGIES! Expect the unexpected as the legendary Creamy Muck Muck game returns and with appearances from Diddy Dick and Dom, and D.I Harry Batt, no one is safe! Meet and greet tickets are available and every audience member has a chance to be part of the show!

In Celebration of World Bath Bomb Day we will be hosting FREE making sessions of our Intergalactic Bath Bomb!

Join Odin and Loki in their struggle to overcome primeval giants, rival Gods and Goddesses, and each another’s ambitions in this dark comic adaptation of Norse mythology. Weaving ancient myths, legends, and folk tales into original pieces of theatre, Mythos utilises a cast of actors who specialise in professional wrestling to create some of the most intense and thrilling fight scenes in the history of theatre. Named a “Must See Show” of Edinburgh Fringe 2022, the show earned more positive public reviews than any other show of the festival and was nominated for the Brighton Fringe Award For Excellence.

A brand new stand-up show from the TV and radio favourite. As heard on The News Quiz and The Now Show and seen on Would I Lie to You, QI and Live at the Apollo. Wake-Up Call is a show about revelations, realisations and epiphanies – both large and small. Subjects covered include: Bin collection schedules, the novels of Jean Rhys, cats, school fair booze tombolas, the Scottish Enlightenment, pressure washers and Huel. It’s an exuberant, silly show with some wisdom sprinkled on top.

Live on Stage Fusing the mystery of magic with wondrous and miraculous feats of science. Hang on to your seats as we transform the venue into a real life science laboratory. Experience the non-stop action packed interactive magical science experiments that will capture the imagination.

Mike + The Mechanics, who have sold over ten million records worldwide – announce their  Refueled! 2023 Tour – all the hits and a drop of Genesis. Mike + The Mechanics are Genesis founding member Mike Rutherford (Guitar) – one of the UK’s most prolific R&B singer, Andrew Roachford – Lead and backing vocals – (whose previous hits include Cuddly Tour and Family Man) and Canadian-born singer, Tim Howar – lead and backing vocals – who formed and toured with his band Vantramp, with the likes of Rod Stewart and Paulo Nutini. Tim shares vocal duties with Roachford and they both add a new soulful dimension to the band’s already established sound. The ‘Refueled!’ Tour in 2023, will include tracks from their critically acclaimed latest album Out of the Blue plus some Genesis.  Their ninth album features re-workings of some of the band’s best loved tracks, including  The Living Years and the unforgettable Over My Shoulder, along with three brand new songs: Out Of The Blue, One Way, What Would You Do.