National Theatre Connections 2024
2024-04-20 18:45 - 20:00, 2024-04-21 12:00 - 13:00, 2024-04-21 16:00 - 17:00 (Europe/London) | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
The National Theatre Connections Festival is a celebration of young people, theatre and the importance of access to the arts. Each year the National Theatre commissions a collection of new plays for young people to perform, bringing together some of the UK’s most exciting writers with the theatre-makers of tomorrow.
Royal & Derngate hosts the largest and most diverse of the regional festivals that take place across the
country, and we are delighted to welcome hundreds of young people to Northampton again this April. Groups from across the region will perform a host of exciting new plays, including Age Is Revolting by Abi Zakarian, Shout by Alex Zegerman, Replica by Titus Halder, Windrush/Gen. by Mojisola Adebayo, Kiss, Marry, PushOffCliff by Josh Azouz, Sad Club by Luke Barnes with Music by Adam Pleeth, Orchestra by Charlie Josephine, The Periodicals by Siân Owen and Back In The Day by Yasmeen Khan.
Royal and Derngate’s own Young Company: Acting Group will be taking part in the festival performing The Periodicals by Siân Owen on Mon 11 – Tue 12 March. Click here to book.
Please note National Theatre Connections plays do contain some swearing and themes of an adult nature.

Furzey Suite
2024-04-20 21:00 - 23:00 | The Wig And Pen, 19 St Giles' St, northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1JA, United Kingdom

Saints Book Club & Cocktails
2024-04-21 11:00 - 13:00 | Saints Coffee, 62 St Giles' St, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1JW, United Kingdom

Men's Wellness Walk
2024-04-21 11:00 - 13:00 | Saints Coffee, 62 St Giles' St, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1JW, United Kingdom

Life and Art: Elke Pollard Retrospective
2024-04-21 12:00 - 17:00, 2024-04-23 10:00 - 17:00, 2024-04-24 10:00 - 17:00, 2024-04-25 10:00 - 17:00, 2024-04-26 10:00 - 17:00 | 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
2024-04-21 12:00 - 17:00, 2024-04-23 10:00 - 17:00, 2024-04-24 10:00 - 17:00, 2024-04-25 10:00 - 17:00, 2024-04-26 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
2024-04-21 12:00 - 17:00, 2024-04-23 10:00 - 17:00, 2024-04-24 10:00 - 17:00, 2024-04-25 10:00 - 17:00, 2024-04-26 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.

Bushpigs
2024-04-21 16:00 - 18:00 | The Wig And Pen, 19 St Giles' St, northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1JA, United Kingdom

Rumours of Fleetwood Mac
2024-04-21 19:30 - 21:30 | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
Rumours Of Fleetwood Mac, the world’s finest tribute to Fleetwood Mac, returns to the stage in 2024 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.

Shrek The Musical
2024-04-24 14:30 - 16:30, 2024-04-24 19:30 - 21:30, 2024-04-25 19:30 - 21:30 | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
A THRILL FOR THEATRE?LOVERS OF ALL AGES’ – Manchester Evening News
Get ready to leave your troubles Far Far Away and embark on an unforgettable adventure filled with laughter, love, and ogre-sized fun.
Join Shrek and his trusty sidekick Donkey as they set out on a quest to defeat the fearsome dragon and rescue the beautiful Princess Fiona. With a heart-warming story and a cast of unforgettable characters, this musical extravaganza is a journey you won’t want to miss.
The show is set to a toe-tapping soundtrack featuring fabulous songs like ‘I’m A Believer‘, ‘Big Bright Beautiful World‘ and ‘I Know It’s Today‘. These tunes will have you humming all the way home. It’s the perfect night out for the whole family, offering an award-winning show that promises a musical spectacular for big kids and little kids alike.
Our stellar cast is led by theatre legend Antony Lawrence as Shrek, whose ‘powerful voice fills the theatre and makes him instantly lovable’ (Twit Celeb Gossip). His previous credits include: The Lion King, Mary Poppins, Matilda the Musical, and We Will Rock You. Strictly Come Dancing star and leading lady Joanne Clifton is ‘An absolute revelation as Princess Fiona’ (Cheshire Live). Previous credits include: Strictly Come Dancing and The Addams Family. Olivier-Award nominated James Gillan is ‘As magnificent a villain as you could hope for’ (Great British Life) as the evil Lord Farquaad. His previous credits include: Everybody’s Talking About Jamie, Wicked and Taboo! Theatre favourite Brandon Lee Sears’ ‘exuberant performance does Eddie Murphy proud’ (Love Dublin) as the loveable Donkey. His previous credits include: Dreamgirls, Come From Away and Motown.
Book your tickets today and get ready for an unforgettable journey with Shrek and his friends – because in this kingdom, everyone is a part of the adventure!

Comedy Evening
2024-04-24 19:00 - 21:00 | Saints Coffee, 62 St Giles' St, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1JW, United Kingdom

PAUL DRAPER With Live Band
2024-04-24 19:00 - 23:00 | Roadmender, 1 Lady's Ln, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 3AH, United Kingdom
JALP EVENTS PRESENTS
PAUL DRAPER
WITH LIVE BAND
PERFORMING MANSUN’S SIX’ ALBUM – 25TH ANNIVERSARY

Women's Business Networking
2024-04-25 12:00 - 14:00 | The Guildhall, St Giles' Square, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DE, United Kingdom
The Business & IP Centre Northamptonshire has teamed up with the Women’s Forum to offer a free networking event for business women and women who are thinking of starting their own business.
Whether you’re new to networking or an old hand, this group will offer a friendly supportive environment for you to build connections with other female business owners.
This networking event is hybrid – For those unable to attend in person, you can virtually tune in via Teams.
Agenda

Arrival & Network 12pm â€“ 12.15pm
Teams goes Live at 12.15pm â€“ Introductions
What are your Business Values? Your values matter. Every thriving company and team culture has a clear set of core values that support your overarching business purpose. These values bring your â€˜whyâ€™ to life â€“ they guide your North Star and they are the very essence of your culture. How do I identify my core values? Thatâ€™s the 50 million dollar question and one that Rebecca and Gail from Figurati Collective will help us tease out. They will be running an interactive session on identifying core values so come ready to roll up your sleeves, have fun and be challenged.
Next Meeting
Networking until 2pm

Menopause Meet-up
2024-04-26 10:00 - 12:00 | Saints Coffee, 62 St Giles' St, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1JW, United Kingdom
