Life and Art: Elke Pollard Retrospective
2024-03-20 10:00 - 17:00, 2024-03-21 10:00 - 17:00, 2024-03-22 10:00 - 17:00, 2024-03-23 10:00 - 17:00 (Europe/London) | Northampton Museum And Art Gallery, 4-6 Guildhall Rd,, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP, United Kingdom
Well-known amongst the local art community for her gregarious personality, Elke Pollard created a wide body of work in a variety of media and styles predominantly colourful large-scale portraits and floral still lifes. Alongside her art, Pollard worked as a designer and seamstress. This exhibition will showcase art and design highlights from the life of this influential and prominent Northampton artist.

Vivienne Westwood: A Personal Collection
2024-03-20 10:00 - 17:00, 2024-03-21 10:00 - 17:00, 2024-03-22 10:00 - 17:00, 2024-03-23 10:00 - 17:00 | Northampton Museum And Art Gallery, 4-6 Guildhall Rd,, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP, United Kingdom
Coming soon, an exhibition in The Temporary Exhibition Gallery at Northampton Museums and Art Gallery

Northampton Museum and Art Gallery

Saturday 16 March â€“ Sunday 9 June 2024

Vivienne Westwood was seen as the Grand Dame of fashion design for over 50 years. Her work with partner Malcolm McLaren defined the look of punk in the 1970s and subsequent fashion collections shaped the fashion world of the late twentieth century. This exhibition showcases a small part of an extensive personal collection that features her iconic shoes and outfits from her career defining collections such as Seditionairies, favoured by the Sex Pistols and Pirate. The Vivienne Westwood brand was not involved in the curation or organisation of this exhibition.

From The Collection: Abstract Art
2024-03-20 10:00 - 17:00, 2024-03-21 10:00 - 17:00, 2024-03-22 10:00 - 17:00, 2024-03-23 10:00 - 17:00 | Northampton Museum And Art Gallery, 4-6 Guildhall Rd,, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP, United Kingdom
Northampton Museum and Art Gallery

Saturday 2 March â€“ Sunday 1 September

A celebration of the 20th century paintings, prints and sculptures in our collection that all share an abstraction of form, from large oil on canvas paintings to angular metal sculptures. This exhibition is a presentation of this central stream of modern art production, investigating abstract art’s unique voice, freedom of expression and artistic origins.

Iain Stirling: RELEVANT
2024-03-20 19:30 - 21:30 | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
The BAFTA-winning comedian, ‘national sensation’ (Evening Standard) and ‘extremely funny’ (Daily Telegraph) Iain Stirling, is bringing his intuitive razor-sharp humour back on tour with a brand new stand-up show for 2024.
As the iconic voice of Love Island, star and writer of sitcom Buffering on ITV, and with his own stand-up special, Failing Upwards, on Prime Video, Iain hits the road once more with a brand new hour (of jokes) in his biggest tour to date! (It’s called RELEVANT if you’re interested).
Touring the UK and Ireland in 2024.

Lucy Beaumont
2024-03-20 19:30 - 21:30 | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
It’s time for the wife to tour now..
Award winning stand-up comedian BEFORE she met Jon Richardson, Live at the Apollo & Taskmaster star and BAFTA nominee, Lucy Beaumont is going to let loose and let slip on her roller coaster world. Life through the Beaumont lens is more surreal than you could ever imagine.

The Great Eggscape - Easter Trail
2024-03-21, 2024-03-22, 2024-03-23 | town centre
Monday 11th March â€“ Monday 1st April
Head into town and visit the 10 brilliant local businesses to help the doggie detectives solve the mystery of the missing bunnies!
Simply visit one of the host businesses, scan the QR code on the poster displayed in the window and follow the on-screen instructions.
Complete the trail to be in with a chance of winning a £100 voucher!
Have fun!
Full details, www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/the-great-egg-scape/

Coffee & Catch up with Northants Lesbian Society
2024-03-21 17:00 - 18:30 | Saints Coffee, 62 St Giles' St, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1JW, United Kingdom

Saints Book Club & Cocktails
2024-03-21 19:00 - 21:00 | Saints Coffee, 62 St Giles' St, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1JW, United Kingdom

Daniel O’Reilly: Out of Character
2024-03-21 19:30 - 21:30 | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
Daniel O’Reilly is still boasting one of the largest, strongest, most loyal and fastest growing social media followings in the UK that his fans has grown up with him through the years!
He has had many characters, but for this live show he’s going ‘Out Of Character’ to stand up as he brings the laughs and looks back on the mischief, the mistakes and the madness of his career so far.
From losing it all, battling addiction and becoming a father he’s been on some rollercoaster and wants you to come for a ride with him, so grab your tickets now and make sure you got your seat belt on!

Chaka: The Music of Chaka Khan
2024-03-21 19:30 - 21:30 | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
An exhilarating music show celebrating one of the world’s most gifted music icons and multi-grammy award winner, Chaka Khan.
Honoring the legacy of a legendary singer and songwriter who has captivated audiences and inspired generations of singers for over five decades with her funk, soul, pop and dance hits, Chaka – The Music of Chaka Khan is the ultimate musical tribute celebrating an icon.
Led by the incomparable Sulene Fleming (The Brand New Heavies, Incognito, The New Master Sounds) and featuring a Stella live band, this 2-hour music show encapsulates the true essence of Chaka Khan
Featuring the all-time diva greats and anthemic dance floor hits such as I’m Every Woman, Aint Nobody, I Feel For You, Through The Wire, Like Sugar, and the funk/soul Tell Me Something Good, Sweet Thing, and many more, this show is chock full of irresistible groove and dance floor smash hits – a must see for anyone who loves funk, soul, and dance floor diva classics.
As Bridget Jones says; “I prefer Vodka, and Chaka Khan”.
This show pays homage to a true musical icon and one of the greatest artists of all time whose influence is unmeasurable.
Get ready to dance, sing, and groove to the music that has made Chaka Khan a true icon.

Mini museum explorers
2024-03-22 10:15 - 11:45 | Northampton Museum And Art Gallery, 4-6 Guildhall Rd,, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP, United Kingdom
£4 per child per session
Join us for our popular hands-on and fun pre-school sessions for the under-fives.
Explore the museum through stories, music, art and craft activities whilst making new friends and creating memories in an engaging and family friendly environment.
These sessions are for pre-school children (from 2.5 to 5 years) and their parents and carers. Held on Friday mornings during term time with a different theme each week. Refreshments are included and booking essential as places are limited.

Masterclass: South American Wine
2024-03-22 11:00 - 22:00 | VnB, 10 St Giles' Square, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DA, United Kingdom

Craft and chatter
2024-03-22 12:30 - 14:00 | Northampton Museum And Art Gallery, 4-6 Guildhall Rd,, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP, United Kingdom
Every Friday (no session on 7 April)
12.30 â€“ 2.00pm
Free
If you’re looking for a way to unwind after a busy week or just want to make some new crafting friends, come along with your chosen craft to these friendly informal sessions. They take place every Friday lunchtime in the Northampton Museum & Art Gallery lower café area.
Drop in – no booking required but please purchase a drink or something to eat from the cafe.

Food Truck: Baja Cantina
2024-03-22 17:00 - 21:00 | VnB, 10 St Giles' Square, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DA, United Kingdom

The Father
2024-03-22 19:30 - 21:30, 2024-03-23 14:00 - 16:00, 2024-03-23 18:00 - 20:00 | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
Seen through the eyes of a man with dementia, The Father exposes the emotional toll it has on him and his family. Moving and at times heart-breaking, André’s story will be recognised by all too many families. Blisteringly honest but ultimately uplifting, it’s a story of our times.
Recently an Oscar and BAFTA winning film starring Antony Hopkins and Olivia Coleman, this production is by the award-winning White Cobra and stars local actors Ian Spiby as André and Kate Billingham as Anne. The cast includes Richard Jordan, Fraser Haines, Bernie Wood and Kimberley Vaughan with original music by Martin Heath. It is directed by Martin Borley-Cox. The portrait of André is by Willy Gilder who is living with dementia.
This amateur production of “The Father (Hampton/Zeller)” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals Ltd, on behalf of Samuel French Ltd. www.concordtheatricals.co.uk
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Big Phat Jukebox
2024-03-22 21:00 - 23:00 | The Wig And Pen, 19 St Giles' St, northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1JA, United Kingdom
Big Phat Jukebox Performing at The Wig And Pen

The French Festival
2024-03-23 11:00 - 22:00 | VnB, 10 St Giles' Square, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DA, United Kingdom
