Vivienne Westwood: A Personal Collection
2024-04-30 10:00 - 17:00, 2024-05-01 10:00 - 17:00, 2024-05-02 10:00 - 17:00, 2024-05-03 10:00 - 17:00, 2024-05-04 10:00 - 17:00 (Europe/London) | 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
2024-04-30 10:00 - 17:00, 2024-05-01 10:00 - 17:00, 2024-05-02 10:00 - 17:00, 2024-05-03 10:00 - 17:00, 2024-05-04 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.

Art Jam & Cocktails
2024-04-30 19:00 - 21:00 | Saints Coffee, 62 St Giles' St, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1JW, United Kingdom

Punt And Dennis
2024-04-30 19:30 - 21:30 | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
Hugh Dennis and Steve Punt are back on tour for the first time in 10 years. Older but not really much wiser, they are returning to what they do best; sitting in traffic jams wondering if a different route would have been better, and then in the evening, presenting their new live show.
What have they learned from a decade of following the news for Mock The Week and The Now Show? What wisdom has experience taught them? And have they learned any new jokes? Let’s hope so. They promise they have.

The Mikado – Northampton Gilbert & Sullivan Group
2024-04-30 19:30 - 21:30, 2024-05-04 19:30 - 21:30 | The Old Savoy â€“ The home of The Deco Theatre, Abington Square, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 4AE
“In our 70th anniversary year the Northampton Gilbert & Sullivan Group are thrilled to be returning to the stage with a brand-new production of The Mikado.
This perennial family favourite was the group’s first production, and it seems only fitting for us to be starting our next 70 years with the same show.
The Mikado is, without doubt, the most popular of Gilbert & Sullivan’s operettas, and it is no wonder as the story skilfully combines colourful characters, memorable music, with an underlying tale of power, corruption, love, betrothal and sycophancy……

Ray Bradshaw: Doppelginger
2024-05-01 20:00 - 22:00 | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
Multi award winning comedian Ray Bradshaw is forever being told “you look just like my mate…” where ever he goes. It’s been happening for years and he’s worried about it. Either someone is cloning generic bald men or, there’s a ginger bearded bald man out there who’s doing a bad job of stalking Ray. In his brand-new show Doppelginger, Ray is going to use the latest in genetic research (the internet) to try and put an end to this once and for all. He’s on a quest to find the person who looks most like him.
Doppelginger is a funny heartwarming comedy show about a silly search for a man with an orange beard who’s follicly challenged. If you have a bald, ginger bearded friend in their 30s (true at time of writing), then bring them along. You never know – they could be The One.
Ray’s last show Deaf Com One was a huge success and sold out theatres across the world. The show was all about growing up with deaf parents and as a result every show of Doppelginger will have a BSL interpreter. Ray has previously supported John Bishop on his UK arena tour after John described him as ‘one of the best comedians in the country’.

78 Derngate - Solo Art Exhibition - The Gallery
2024-05-02 10:00 - 16:30, 2024-05-03 10:00 - 16:30, 2024-05-04 10:00 - 16:30 | 78 Derngate, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1UH
Feel the Flow –Lisa Timmerman
We are delighted to welcome Lisa Timmerman, who returns, after 10 years, to 78 Derngate to display her evocative work in our newly refurbished galleries for her 5th solo exhibition: ‘Flow’.
For Lisa, the journey to this exhibition began in Burma Myanmar in 2016 and flowed through to a quote by Kabul Gibron: ‘Beauty is not in the face, beauty is a light in the heart.’ Since 2019 she has been working with oil, cold wax and other painting techniques, experimenting with ways to give the viewer their own lift and ‘light in the heart’ moment.
Enjoy the moving tranquillity of these paintings and reflect on the thoughts behind them at Lisa Timmermanâ€™s exhibition entitled â€œFlowâ€�. It runs from Wednesday April 3rd to June 29th in our Barwell Room and Mezzanine Galleries, open 10 am â€“ 4.30 pm (closed Mondays). Free entry to exhibitions, all work for sale. Why not take the perfect opportunity and combine a visit to the exhibition together with a trip round the adjacent Charles Rennie Mackintosh House (for which there is an entry fee) gardens, restaurant and shop.
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Comedy at the Picturedrome
2024-05-02 20:00 - 22:30 | The Picturedrome, 222 Kettering Rd, Northampton, Northants, NN1 4BN, United Kingdom

Craft and chatter
2024-05-03 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.

Filthy Contact @ The Billy
2024-05-03 19:30 | The King Billy Music Bar, 2 Commercial Street, Northampton, NN1 1PJ, United Kingdom
We welcome Filthy Contact back to The Billy.

Six Chick Flicks
2024-05-03 19:30 - 21:30 | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
Or a LEGALLY Blonde PRETTY WOMAN Dirty Danced On THE BEACHES While Writing A NOTEBOOK on THE TITANIC
Two actors. Six beloved films. One hilarious parody!
Fresh from a sold-out run at the Edinburgh Fringe, this smash hit comedy parodies your favourite chick flicks in one hysterical, fast-paced show.
From the deck of the Titanic to the glittery pink halls of Harvard Law, watch as New York City comedians Kerry Ipema and KK Apple transform the stage with songs, dance breaks, and pop culture hilarity. If you love chick flicks, you’ll love this show. If you hate chick flicks…you’ll love this show!
This joyfully funny show heads out on tour after rave reviews at Edinburgh Fringe, an off-Broadway run, and audience awards across North America. Grab your besties, your cinephile pals, or even your brunette nemesis for a night of fun, frothy comedy.
????? “A gloriously funny, whip-smart hour of movie magic… not to be missed”
-Daily Mail
“This is pop culture parody at its best” NOW Magazine

The Fish - Live music from Daniel Butterworth
2024-05-03 21:00 | The Fish Pub, 11 Fish St, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 2AA, United Kingdom
The amazing @danielbutterworthmusic will be with us this Friday night! He’s soulful acoustic vibes are the perfect way to end the day ?

Identity Crisis
2024-05-03 21:00 - 23:00 | The Wig And Pen, 19 St Giles' St, northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1JA, United Kingdom

QUINKY NORTHAMPTON VINTAGE & ALTERNATIVE MARKET
2024-05-04 10:00 - 16:00 | Northampton Museum And Art Gallery, 4-6 Guildhall Rd,, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP, United Kingdom
QUINKY NORTHAMPTON VINTAGE & ALTERNATIVE MARKET

Saturday 4th May
10 â€“ 4
Northampton Museum and Art Gallery
Free entry

Vintage & retro accessories
Alternative gifts
Quirky crafts
Vintage clothing
Vivienne Westwood Exhibition

https://www.quinky.store/

Rockin' at The Billy
2024-05-04 13:00 - 18:00 | The King Billy Music Bar, 2 Commercial Street, Northampton, NN1 1PJ, United Kingdom
Mr. D. & The Tartan Ted will be here to entertain you with the hits of the 50â€™s.

CHURCH OPEN DAYS - MAY - SEPTEMBER
2024-05-04 14:00 - 16:00 | Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Sheep Street, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 2LY
Our Medieval Round Church has been welcoming visitors since 1100 AD and in 2024 she is set to fling open her doors again.
On Saturday afternoons from 2pm-4pm from May to September, visitors can learn all about this fascinating church and the historic treasures she contains.
If only these walls could talk, I wonder what they would say? For the moment we will let our historians do the talking.
The Holy Sepulchre is the oldest building in Northampton, surviving the great fire, one of only four medieval round churches in the U.K., and has the longest aisle in Northampton.
Historic battles have taken place here, famous people have been married here and royalty has visited.
The stained glass is beautiful, the Soldier’s Chapel delightful and the stories even more intriguing.
Join our volunteers and historians every Saturday from May to September to find out more.
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DATES:
Every Saturday from May 4th until 7th September. 2pm-4pm.
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Holy Sepulchre Church Hall, Church Lane, Northampton NN1 3NL.
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https://holysepulchre.co.uk/church-open-days/

Apero DJ: Andy Skank
2024-05-04 18:00 - 22:00 | V and B, 10 St Giles' Square,, Northampton, NN1 1DA, United Kingdom
Saturday 4/5: Apéro DJ: @andyskank1 , bringing the disco, funk and tropical rhythms from 6-10.

Kevin Quantum
2024-05-04 19:30 - 21:30 | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
Explore the exotic space where science and magic meet with the magician-scientist-adventurer, trained by US magic legends Penn & Teller.
With over a decade of Edinburgh Fringe sell-outs, performances around Europe and tours of Australia, Kevin Quantum embarks on his first ever UK tour with an entrancing collection of unique magic inventions, stunning sleight-of-hand and beautiful (yet deadly) stunts in a show – inspired by science but targeted at humans.
Fizzing with energy and moving moments (scientifically and emotionally) Kevin swings effortlessly from edge-of-your-seat astonishment to belly laughs – culminating with the ‘flaming cannonball’ illusion; a deadly, reimagined version of a Newton’s Cradle – the science desk toy.
Regarded as a world-class showman and magic creator, Kevin entrances with an inspiring evening shrouded in mystery, intrigue and wonder.

NEW PURPLE CELEBRATION – THE MUSIC OF PRINCE
2024-05-04 19:30 - 21:30 | Roadmender, 1 Lady's Ln, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 3AH, United Kingdom
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.
