Christmas cheese and wine masterclass

A masterclass to teach the theory and skill behind dealing with conflict and having difficult conversations. Great for aspiring and existing leaders, who want to improve their skill in this area. A brilliant mix of science, learning and taking action to support the women who want to be High Performers without the burnout.

Join us for an afternoon Coronation Celebration! Tickets £2.50! Featuring The Old Savoy Big Band, playing Jazz favourites such as Hit The Road Jack and Sing Sing Sing.

NEW PURPLE CELEBRATION, THE BAND FORMALLY KNOWN AS PURPLE RAIN: A CELEBRATION OF PRINCE, ARE BACK WITH A BRAND NEW NAME BUT THE SAME MUSICAL EXTRAVAGANZA CELEBRATING THE MUSIC, LIFE AND LEGACY OF PRINCE.

Celebrate the Coronation of His Majesty The King and Her Majesty The Queen Consort.
Enjoy a range of live music, performances, activities and stalls as part of the Coronation Big Lunch and Afterparty at Delapré Abbey on the Sunday, 7 May from 12pm – 10.30pm
A host of performers will take to the stage during the event, while the National Coronation Concert is broadcast live on a big screen.

Join one of Britain’s best-respected sports broadcasters, Jake Humphrey, and High Performance Psychologist Damian Hughes, as they turn the lived experiences of the planet’s high performers into your life lessons. This dynamic and impactful show is based on the world-wide hit podcast and will introduce you to some very special guests including international motivational speaker Roxie Nafousi as Jake and Damian invite members of the High Performance community to share their journey, demonstrating that high happiness is within us all. 

As part of the Coronation Celebrations of His Majesty The King and Her Majesty The Queen Consort in Northampton, Northampton Town Council, Northampton BID and West Northamptonshire Council are partnering to improve St Katherine’s Gardens for the Coronation ‘Big Help Out’ on Monday 8th May.

Come and see what the Northamptonshire Natural History Society has to offer.

Hear from therapists Jodie Cariss and Chance Marshall about their tools for “mental health maintenance” to help people care for their own wellbeing.  Their discussion with BBC Radio Northampton host Helen Blaby will cover how to support yourself so you can feel more confident, hopeful and anchored through life’s ups and downs

Joe Tracini will be discussing his book Ten Things I Hate About Me, which delivers a frank and honest account of living with Borderline Personality Disorder that reveals essential information about the complexities of the condition in an accessible, entertaining and even uplifting way. 15% of people with BPD die by suicide, and 40% try. Joe is in the 40%, and has written this book about what staying alive has taught him, and how being honest about what’s happening in our heads is so important. His hope is that if he helps even one person living with a challenging mental illness, then it will have been worth it. Joe Tracini is an actor, author, presenter, comedian and British champion magician. He’s starred in many TV shows including Hollyoaks, Coming of Age and The Great Outdoors, and he’s the host of the BAFTA winning ‘The Dengineers’. He’s been acting like an idiot and talking about his broken brain on Twitter for a while now, and since March 2020 when there were suddenly a lot more people with a lot less on, his videos have been viewed over 90 million times. His top 3 favourite things are food, sleep and avoiding social interactions, and he has a deep...

Award-winning blogger and author Claire Eastham has experienced 371 panic attacks (and counting) and knows how to manage them. Claire talks to Helen Blaby about her own experience, her research interviews with scientists, dieticians, psychologists and people dealing with panic, and how anyone can learn to live well with panic.

After 21 years and 224 days Hal’s back being single. But it’s all going to be fine. Instead of getting the therapy he clearly needs, he’s made a cracking show about it. He’s lost enough weight to almost get his wedding ring off and, while he may be flying solo, he’s far from alone; he’s got his grown-up daughters, his dogs and his divorce lawyer. The fickle finger of fate has turned Hal’s life upside down but he’s sticking a finger right back at it.

Journalists Charlie Brinkhurst Cuff and Timi Sotire edited the groundbreaking anthology Black Joy, a true celebration of Black British culture in all its glory and an examination of what brings us joy.  Helen Blaby will interview Charlie and Timi about the process of putting together their uplifting and empowering book, and what they’ve learned from their iconic contributors and their own thinking about joy.

A tour of the historic Guildhall to include parts of the building not open to the public

Fresh from his sold-out, critically-acclaimed Edinburgh Fringe run and becoming the most viewed British comedian of all time on TikTok, world-famous prankster and Lee Nelson creator Simon Brodkin is back with an outrageous new stand-up show. In Screwed Up Simon rips into celebrity culture, social media, the police, Putin, Prince Andrew and Jesus. Nothing is off limits in this hilarious show, including his own mental health, his family, his five arrests and how he once found himself at an underground sex party.

Lucy is a writer on a mission – to challenge the stereotypes and stigma around mental health.  Lucy examines the negative impacts of common but harmful ways of talking about people who are experiencing mental health problems.  Join her in conversation with Helen Blaby about how we can better understand mental health and feel empowered to discuss it in more positive ways.

In his intimate and highly-anticipated debut hour, Rich Hardisty (Channel 4, Netflix, BBC) takes us on a journey through the highs and lows of his unusual life. Expect anecdotes and observations about momentous movies, missing dads and mania, all from his warm, inquisitive, childlike perspective.

With the popularity of these quizzes, we thought what about a magical one! This is an adult only event, prices are £35 pp which includes £5 from every ticket going to the prize fund. Themed Cocktails and Prosecco available for the duration and a cake stand full of goodies. Let’s face it eatings cheating on a bottomless brunch. Deposit of £10 pp must be paid to secure at time of booking m, give us a call on 01604 626977

FORMED IN 1977 TO PROMOTE IAN DURYS’ ALBUM NEW BOOTS AND PANTIES ON THE FIRST STIFF RECORDS TOUR OF THE U.K. – CHAZ JANKEL, NORMAN WATT-ROY, CHARLIE CHARLES, JOHN TURNBULL, AND MICK GALLAGHER – BECAME KNOWN AS THE BLOCKHEADS.

Award-winning comedy curators Upfront are back with a heavyweight international line up to guarantee belly laughs. The phenomenal Stephen K Amos is joined by fun and fiery Sukh Ojla and London-Irish gangster John Ryan, with host comedian turned Teletubbie, John Simmit.

Comedy legends Jasper Carrott and Alistair McGowan join forces to split the bill and your sides with a night of comedy stand-up and impressions. The two masters of comedy present a show of pure laughter and entertainment that is not to be missed. When the pair first teamed up for a one-off festival appearance it proved a match made in comedy heaven. The chance to work together was too good to miss. Splitting the evening between them, the mix of Jasper’s inimitable stand up and Alistair’s peerless impressions is a terrific experience for audience and artists alike. Don’t miss this chance to see Jasper Carrott, the godfather of British comedy, and Britain’s leading comedy impressionist Alistair McGowan at the top of their game, having a blast and delighting audiences in their unique ways.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

‘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.

Opening Drinks 6pm (short presentation at 7pm) First Floor Creative Hub, Waterside Campus, University of Northampton, NN1 5PH - buy a Gold Pass to attend https://northamptonfilmfestival.eventive.org/schedule/63f49c342f79e9003da13c84

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.

Northampton Filmhouse - 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

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.

8.30 - 10.30pm Northampton Filmhouse - In competition: feature Mind-set with short films Ourselves Alone and The Electricity in Me (18). https://northamptonfilmfestival.eventive.org/schedule/6400cb45db2931043fdc3328

5.45 - 6.45pm Northampton Filmhouse - Short Films in competition: Another Presence, MURMUR, Exhibit-A and The Pigeon of Waterloo (12A). https://northamptonfilmfestival.eventive.org/schedule/6400cd779305bf0043d68799

7.30pm - 9.30pm Northampton Filmhouse - feature documentary Dirty, Sexy and Totally Iconic - One man's Journey to Celebrate 50 years of Get Carter (18). Buy a Gold Pass to attend. https://northamptonfilmfestival.eventive.org/schedule/6400d829a0f3730035aa313f

Boyzlife is the supergroup formed by long time pals Keith Duffy and Brian McFadden who previously appeared as members of ’90s and ’00s boybands Boyzone and Westlife, respectively. In May 2023, they will be heading out on tour, which will see them perform songs from their original material studio album, ‘Old School’, which was released last year, plus all the classic Boyzone and Westlife hits.

7.30pm - 9.30pm Northampton Filmhouse - In Competition: a selection of short films (certificate TBC). https://northamptonfilmfestival.eventive.org/schedule/6401c01f2a16190077166658

The Proclaimers are heading to Northampton as part of their 2023 world tour. Strikingly individual, twin brothers Craig and Charlie Reid emerged 35 years ago with their debut album This Is The Story and Top 3 single Letter from America. Since then their enduring appeal across generations has have over the years seen them enjoy huge success across the globe. The Proclaimers songs are timeless, capturing a gamut of human emotions, written with poignancy, emotional honesty, political fire and wit. Their songs feature at weddings, funerals and everything in-between and there is one song, an early celebration of falling head over heels in love that is known the world over and has become a staggering global anthem.

An experiential ghost story, unlike anything you have ever experienced before.

2 - 4pm Northampton Filmhouse - In competition documentaries: No Fare: The Sian Green Story with shorts Unidentified, The Boy and The Mountain, and in·spi·ra·tion

AGMP PRESENTSBIG COUNTRY‘THE CROSSING’ 40TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR (1983-2023)+ VERY SPECIAL GUESTS:SPEAR OF DESTINY BIG COUNTRY CELEBRATE THEIR ICONIC 1983 DEBUT LP ‘THE CROSSING’ 40 YEARS ON FROM RELEASE ALONG WITH VERY SPECIAL GUESTS SPEAR OF DESTINY. BIG COUNTRY BROKE MASSIVELY WORLDWIDE WITH THE RELEASE OF THE ALBUM’S CLASSIC SINGLES ‘FIELDS OF FIRE’, ‘CHANCE’ AND SIGNATURE SONG ‘IN A BIG COUNTRY’, WHICH WENT ON TO BECOME MASSIVE WORLDWIDE HITS, SELLING OVER 2 MILLION COPIES AND DRIVING ‘THE CROSSING’ TO 3 PRESTIGIOUS GRAMMY NOMINATIONS IN THE USA. THE ALBUM REACHED #3 IN THE UK; OVERSEAS, IT HIT #4 IN CANADA AND #18 IN THE US.

8 - 10pm Northampton Filmhouse - In competition: feature Wild Bones with shorts Derrick and O'GLORY! (18). https://northamptonfilmfestival.eventive.org/schedule/6401c17c38e80003fdd12e44

12 - 2pm Northampton Filmhouse - 16yrs and Under competition short films + others (PG).

3 - 5pm NorthamptonFilmhouse - feature film Lollipops and Candyfloss (certificate TBC). https://northamptonfilmfestival.eventive.org/schedule/6401c2bad3892400c990b4b4

6 - 8pm Northampton Filmhouse - In competition: feature Fixed with short film Kill List, A Shoe Town Story (18). https://northamptonfilmfestival.eventive.org/schedule/6401c32a0b5d0f005a57ef35

Following sold-out performances in London’s West End, a worldwide tour and standing ovations at every performance, The Simon & Garfunkel Story continues to stun audiences across the globe, making it a must-see international sensation. Using huge projection photos and original film footage, the international hit show also features a full live band performing all the hits including Mrs Robinson, Cecilia, Bridge Over Troubled Water, Homeward Bound and many more. Get your tickets fast as this is an evening not to be missed!

5.45 - 7.45pm Northampton Filmhouse - In competition: documentary Shove It and short film The Mountain (certificate TBC). https://northamptonfilmfestival.eventive.org/schedule/6401c37b1afe04004b48882d

8.30 - 10.30pm Northampton Filmhouse - In competition: Energy: feature length A Documentary about Damo Suzuki with shorts Bookmarks, She Lost Her Visa Then Her Baby and Traveller (certificate TBC). https://northamptonfilmfestival.eventive.org/schedule/6401c3b8546b67041002051b

5.45 - 6.45pm Northampton Filmhouse - Short Films in competition: Held, Spinning, Nobody Knows, How To Cope With Oliver Pope, The Fool's Mate, Tin Foil Flat, You Are Loved (15). https://northamptonfilmfestival.eventive.org/schedule/6401c431d3892400c990b547

International comedy superstar Jack Whitehall is back with his highly anticipated new live show. Following three complete sell-out arena tours Jack is eager to get back on the road doing what he does best – delighting audiences! Jack says: “This is my most personal show yet, with plenty of material about the big changes that have happened in my life. It’s about my struggle to settle down gracefully. I’ve got a long-term partner, a ridiculous dog and am now hurtling towards middle aged without a clue. It’s about a foppish man-child’s cack-handed attempt at adulting!”