Based on the book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler Large in size and keen in nature, Zog is eager to win a golden star at Madam Dragon’s school, where dragons learn all the things that dragons need to know. Zog tries so very hard, perhaps too hard, and he bumps, burns and roars his way through years one, two and three. Luckily, the plucky Princess Pearl patches him up ready to face his biggest challenge yet…a duel with knight, Sir Gadabout the Great! The smash-hit stage adaptation from Freckle Productions (the team behind Zog and the Flying Doctors and Stick Man) is back and promises to be bigger, brighter and more roar-some than ever before! With lively songs from Joe Stilgoe and directed by Emma Kilbey, Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s much-loved Zog is a magical production for all ages.
We are thrilled to announce that the Grange School summer show is back and wow, do we have a show for you! You are invited to put your gladrags on and join us for a night of entertainment that you will never forget. The Grange School presents … ‘Night at the Oscars’
After an incredible sold-out debut run, the man who asked us “do you ski?” is leaving his home in the Tower of London (for good). Catch him as he departs on a second triumphant tour across our nation armed with even more outrageous takes, unbelievable tales and biblical chat to leave you bowled over with laughter. Having amassed a loyal fan base of over a quarter of a million followers the multi-viral, social media sensation is delving even deeper into his ludicrous life as he tries to smarten up the not so honourable aspects of himself. Take a look at the pitfalls of online celebrity, the perils of post-palace living and find out, that in an age where everyone is so obsessed with the veneer of virtual contentment, maybe it takes crashing back down to reality to discover where happiness truly lies. As seen on Comedy Central and tour support for Milton Jones.
Live on Stage Darren is bringing his UK wide Tour back to Northampton in June 2023, having worked in the UK and Overseas, he has gained a reputation as an evidential medium. Having appeared in Chat its Fate magazine as well as radio and TV. Darren regularly demonstrates by providing evidence from our loved ones securing his belief that our loved ones continue to exist through the communication they provide.
Live music event held once a month at the Fat Fugu Lounge in Northampton filled with loads of vibes and banging cocktails , Hosted by Dreadz
TREVOR NELSON HOLDS A CORNERSTONE IN UK MUSIC HISTORY WITH A CAREER THAT SPANS DECADES AND GENRES. LONDON NATIVE BEGAN ON THEN PIRATE RADIO STATION WHICH WE’VE COME TO KNOW AS KISS FM. NELSONS TOOK FANS THROUGH HIS COLLECTION OF SOUL, R&B, REGGAE AND DANCEHALL DAILY WITH HIS BBC RADIO 1 EXTRA STINT. NOW THAT HE’S MOVED TO ONLY PRESENTING ON SUNDAYS HE’S READY TO GRACE FANS WITH SOMETHING SPECIAL.
Limelight Theatre School are thrilled to be back once again with another sensational show. These talented pupils are taking you on a journey back through the glorious time of the ’60s and bringing you the best numbers and songs from that swinging decade of music. A great show for all the family.
a very musical weekend at v and b this week. come and round it off with some fantastic shoetown music from 3pm
The Ultimate Acro Gala is a one-of-a-kind event that celebrates the incredible talent and artistry of acrobatic dancers from across the country. This gala brings together the best and brightest performers for a community showcase that is sure to leave audiences amazed and inspired. From high-flying aerial routines to intricate balances and lifts, the Ultimate Acro Gala features a stunning display of acrobatic dance that is sure to thrill and entertain
Choirs from across the primary and secondary schools of the David Ross Education Trust (DRET) perform the UK premiere of James Burton’s The Lost Words, conducted by the composer. Inspired by the bestselling children’s book by Robert Macfarlane and Jackie Morris, The Lost Words celebrates the wonder of the natural world through a series of spell-poems, each describing a word in danger of disappearing from children’s language – acorn, dandelion, otter, bramble – and brings them to life again through song. This performance, suitable for all the family, will be accompanied by digital art created by pupils from DRET schools.
The Mayhew Youth Dance Company return to the stage with a varied programme of classical and contemporary works. This young dynamic company shine in a mixture of established repertoire and new choreography created specifically for the company. With a wealth of young talent on show, this production will appeal to all lovers of dance.
This latest Roadshow from East Midlands Community Led Housing will provide information to community organisations, Parish Councils, housing bodies, land-owners and other professional interests on how local people are having a central role in creating new homes and neighbourhoods to meet the needs of their communities. Examples of such projects and successes will be highlighted and used to explore ideas for how further initiatives could be established around Northampton and the county area.
He's back to do it again- spinning a mix of soul, disco and boogie for you on our terrace
From Our Community It’s murder putting on a new musical – literally! Join Royal & Derngate’s Youth Theatre and Young Company Musicals at The Big Top this July in a double bill of musical murder mysteries set in the wonderful world of the circus. Brace yourself for twists and turns and toe-tapping tunes as intriguing plots of love, deceit and shattered dreams unfold. Immerse yourself in the action as you meet suspects and examine clues. Can you identify the culprit? Or will the case remain unsolved? The. Choice. Is. Yours! Directed by Jonathan Stewart with scripts co-created with Trudy A Bell and Youth Theatre and Young Company Musicals members, this double bill of family-fun murder mystery musicals is sure to test your powers of detection through cunning characters, devious dealings and puzzling plots.
Conductor Delyana Lazarova brings her dynamic and electrifying conducting style to Northampton with Sinfonia Viva, the orchestra of the East Midlands, in one of Beethoven’s most celebrated works. Beethoven’s Symphony No.3 is a bold musical statement that revels in drama and flamboyance, igniting the spark for what became the Romantic period. Exciting young Israeli pianist Ariel Lanyi joins the orchestra for Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 20. A piece very much admired by Beethoven, the concerto is an inspiring statement of musical joy, brought to life by the intense virtuosity of Lanyi’s precise and lyrical playing.
O Sing Joyfully! Saturday 8 July, Holy Sepulchre, Northampton The choir returns to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, this time to perform the Monteverdi in concert, along with other European music from the period by composers such as Tallis and Batten. Sit back and relax in this superb historic building and listen to the choir along with organ and string accompaniment from Thomas Moore, Adrian Turner and others. Tickets are £15, free for under 19s, available via the link below with an early purchase discount, or on the door: Get Tickets for "O Sing Joyfully!"
Celebrating 50 years since the release of their iconic album The Dark Side of The Moon, UK Pink Floyd Experience recreate the sights and sounds of the legendary band in concert. This highly authentic show recreates the atmosphere of Floyd live, featuring top-flight musicians, a stunning light show and over two hours of incredible music! Come and share the passion for Pink Floyd’s music as we perform iconic songs from seminal albums such as “The Dark Side of The Moon”, “Animals”, “Wish you Were Here”, “The Wall” and new for 2023 the much requested masterpiece, Echoes! A true celebration of all things Floyd.
Free tickets can be ordered from the Old Savoy, by contacting 01604 491005. Tickets are allocated on a first come first serve basis, so please book early to avoid disappointment. As part of the Northampton Pride Festival, Northampton Town Council is proud to sponsor a special, free screening of the 2014 British historical comedy-drama film ‘Pride’, staring Bill Nighy and Imelda Staunton, at the Old Savoy, Home of the Deco Theatre, on Sunday, 9th July at 3.30pm.
This workshop is for parents and carers of children aged 5 - 19 years, living in Northamptonshire.
For the last ten years, whenever Caitlin has been doing an event, or an interview – talking about women, and girls – at some point, someone will have asked, “But, Caitlin – what about men?” And at first, like an idiot, she was like, “Whevs. They’re fine. Dude, I’m all about Team Tits.” But now – after decades of rising male unhappiness, mental illness, loneliness, academic failure, and the online radicalisation of young men – plus modern mens’ trousers becoming so tight, they look like leggings – Caitlin has realised: yes. There is a problem here. No, this isn’t “a feminist trick.” We’re genuinely really worried about you. After all, the cause of unhappy girls, wives and mothers is, all too often, unhappy boys, and men. And there’s some things that womankind has learned along the way – being gloriously honest about your fears and problems, making jokes about them, and then having a jolly good go at changing the world – that feels kind of useful right now. 2023 is when we really do need to ask the question, “What about men?” Come and join the start of a new, urgent, but also often amusing conversation – and bring...
We'll be welcoming back the wonderful ladies from the pudding hole Northampton for their next pudding pop up upstairs. This event is fully booked, but have a look on their socials to grab tickets to the next one we're really hoping there will be some leftovers...
There were lots of you last month, and it was great to do Le French Club on the terrace in the sun. A perfect opportunity to sit and chat all things French/France with a nice verre de vin. A la Prochaine!
We had to postpone this class last month due to illness, but what better day to have a Spanish masterclass than on the national day of France. Richard the wine guy will be talking you through the wonders of Spanish Wine in our tasting room, tickets are available in store or on Eventbrite
From Our Community When the young and naive D’Artagnan sets out on his quest to become a King’s musketeer, he immediately encounters the dangerous and wily Milady de Winter. After discovering that the musketeers have been disbanded, he makes it his riotous mission to get them reinstated with ridiculous repercussions. The Actors Company, directed by Dan McGarry (The Night Before Christmas, Bert’s House, Writing Doesn’t Have To Be Lonely), perform this funny, high-energy, swashbuckling adaptation of Alexandre Dumas’ classic novel by John Nicholson and Le Navet Bete.
Take a journey around the world with Northampton Museum and Art Galley’s art collection. Including works from Europe, Africa, Asia and the Americas. Visit Cornish coasts, Scottish Highlands, Welsh valleys, Venetian vistas, Parisian street scenes, Norwegian fjords, Swiss mountains, Portuguese gardens and Jamaican harbours.
Open Stage Performing Arts Company is excited to return to the Derngate stage with their entire performing arts school of children and adults, plus special guests for their latest production. Their show will feature Ballet, Tap, Modern, Classical Greek and Jazz Dance, Acrobatic Arts and Musical Theatre. It is the highlight of their year! Open Stage Performing Arts is a professional theatre school for ages 2+. They also deliver community arts sessions across a wide variety of genres including the Open Stage Choir that will also feature in this show!
This is the 10th year of this fabulous Ballroom and Latin dance event designed to encourage school children from across the region to have a try at dancing and nurture team work. From its early days as Strictly Junior, the show has now evolved to Dancing Schools UK and seen over 3000 children having braved the stage, stepped out into the spotlight and done something they never thought they would do – dance in front of hundreds of people. In this Grand Final, finalists of the regional school heats across Northamptonshire, Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire will compete against each other to win the coveted Dancing Schools UK title and Glitter
around 30 traders set to be there on the day, a mix between event stallholders and regular weekday traders, there's sure to be something for everyone! Don't forget it's 2 hours free parking too
Its a FREE monthly networking group for property investors in Northampton A Networking Group for Property Investors who want to be active in property, doing deals, financing deals, sharing deals, obtaining deals or just discussing the deals you have completed.
It’s time to step into the light. Escape with us for a night like no other, where we take you into a world where the very best of musical theatre showstoppers meets jaw-dropping circus spectacular. A world that explodes into colour as everyone’s favourite West End and Broadway hits combine with breath-taking, amazing aerialists, incredible contortionists, fabulous fire jugglers and thrilling feats of agility and flair. It’s the brand-new variety spectacular everyone is talking about for 2023. . . welcome to Cirque: the award-winning, smash-hit sensation that is fun for all the family. Let the music lift you on a truly wondrous journey bursting with kaleidoscopic colour. Stars of the West End combine with incredible circus performers as the biggest hits from your favourite theatre shows are brought to the stage in unique, spellbinding style. An all-star cast performing the big, big numbers from your favourite shows are joined by mesmerising circus stars – making for an enchanting production that is charming and astonishing in equal measure. Enter the extraordinary world of Cirque. Roll up, roll up and book your seats now for an unforgettable night out – truly like no other.
join us as we crack open a selection of Belgian Beers. Learn about vast history, origins, ingredients and methods behind Belgium's national drink, hosted by our very own Bayley.
The first of many Cockney knees up nights planned, with Bread and Dripping! With the best-loved East London and Music Hall songs, straight out the Old Kent Road - well, St Giles Street, actually - the Bread n' Dripping duo bring their time-honoured Cockney humour and fun to The Eccentric Englishman from 7pm to 10pm. Come and join in!
Relax on one of our deckchairs while little ones play in the sand. Open every day from 11am to 3pm.
Families are invited to take part in this fun but challenging activity. Mini-golf runs alongside the beach event from 11am to 3pm on the following days throughout the summer: Saturday 22 July Saturday 19 August Saturday 26 August Saturday 2 September
From Our Community It’s been 75 years since HM Empire Windrush arrived at Tilbury Docks and Royal & Derngate invite you to join us for this vibrant and poignant new piece that will reflect and celebrate the positive impact of Windrush here in Northamptonshire and nationally. Part verbatim, part theatre and part musical, join the wonderful multicultural Royal & Derngate Community Choir, joined by additional singers and actors from the local community, in this brand new show with a collection of songs including original works inspired by local people. Directed by Sharon De Leonardis (Spectacularts) and created with Musical Director Gareth Fuller and artist Weekes Baptiste, this will be a significant opportunity for all members of the community to celebrate, discuss and reflect together.
back by popular demand, fashion bake and bun will be available on our terrace once again, and we can't wait! Even better - some Balearic, disco and tropical grooves. this Friday couldn't get much better
Try your hand at a variety of circus skills at these workshops taking place alongside the beach event from 11am to 3pm on the following days: Saturday 29 July Saturday 5 August Saturday 12 August
We're rounding off a very musical month with some more music, and this is not one to miss. We're super excited to welcome twin fest shoe town to V and B. Twin fest is a festival of music of music from our twin towns of Marburg and Poiters, and brings performers from our three towns together. There will be a day of performances at ours, and at loads of other great venues across the town from the 27th to the 30th. After the last performer we'll be welcoming back Noahmono to finish the Saturday night in style with the final DJ set of the month