Houdini’s Greatest Escape
2024-02-14 19:30 - 21:30, 2024-02-14 14:30 - 16:30, 2024-02-13 19:30 - 21:30 (Europe/London) | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
Harry Houdini is the world’s greatest entertainer.
Just as his death-defying escapology stunts have him and his wife Bess on the cusp of a career-defining performance for King Edward, he finds himself framed for murder by a gang of criminals in cahoots with the chief of police.
Can Harry & Bess escape the plot and clear their names?
And how is their rival, The Superstar Spiritualist medium, involved?
All will be revealed in this hilarious 39 Steps-esque thriller, played out in New Old Friends’ (Crimes on Centre Court) inimitable, award-winning style of physical comedy, sparkling wit and just a touch of chaos.
Featuring a hard-working cast of four playing multiple roles on an almost harder-working set, this show will have you laughing and gasping throughout at the magic of theatre and the ‘real’ magic of illusions designed by TV’s Pete Firman (BBC One’s The Magicians).

The Mousetrap
2024-02-14 19:30 - 21:30, 2024-02-14 14:30 - 16:30, 2024-02-13 19:30 - 21:30, 2024-02-12 19:30 - 21:30 | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap is the world’s longest-running play. This thrilling West End production is the genre-defining murder mystery from the best-selling novelist of all time… case closed!
As news spreads of a murder in London, a group of seven strangers find themselves snowed in at a remote countryside guesthouse. When a police sergeant arrives, the guests discover – to their horror – that a killer is in their midst! Which one is the murderer? Who will be their next victim? Can you solve this world-famous mystery for yourself?
Now celebrating 70 years, The Mousetrap has kept millions of people from every corner of the globe on the edge of their seats. Could you be next?
Starring Todd Carty (EastEnders, The Bill) and Gwyneth Strong (Only Fools and Horses, EastEnders).

Bread and Butter Valentine's Meal
2024-02-14 19:00 - 22:00 | VnB, 10 St Giles' Square, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DA, United Kingdom
enjoy a delicious dinner with the best view in town. You can even add our optional wine flight to make it extra special.

Material Matters
2024-02-14 10:00 - 17:00, 2024-02-13 10:00 - 17:00, 2024-02-10 10:00 - 17:00 | Northampton Museum And Art Gallery, 4-6 Guildhall Rd,, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP, United Kingdom
Alison Goodyear, Michelle Keegan and Michael Evans are artists engaged in a collective exploration of ideas and enquiries pertaining to materiality and a diverse array of technological processes within our respective disciplines of painting, printmaking, and virtual reality. The collaborative works embody the synergy between the mechanical, the digital, and the handcrafted.

PUNK: Rage & Revolution
2024-02-14 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-02-13 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-02-10 10:00 - 16:00 | Northampton Museum And Art Gallery, 4-6 Guildhall Rd,, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP, United Kingdom
Punk took the world by storm, leaving a lasting legacy that continues to inspire and provoke people today. The young people of Northamptonshire were as inspired by punk as the rest of the country â€“ they formed bands, set up music and clothing stores and managed punk nights. This major exhibition follows the Punk: Rage & Revolution exhibition at Leicester Museum and Art Gallery and explores fashion, music, the local gig scene and much more.

Comedy Crate - VandB
2024-02-13 19:30 - 21:30 | VnB, 10 St Giles' Square, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DA, United Kingdom
Enjoy 4 top comedians upstairs for a night of laughs. 7:30pm.

Le French Club
2024-02-13 19:00 - 21:00 | VnB, 10 St Giles' Square, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DA, United Kingdom
Join us for an evening en francais as we grab a drink and give it a go to speak in french. All levels are welcome.

Mixed Heritage Meetup/Discussion
2024-02-13 18:30 - 20:30 | VnB, 10 St Giles' Square, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DA, United Kingdom

IMMERSIVE YOGA
2024-02-13 18:00 - 19:00, 2024-02-12 18:00 - 19:00, 2024-02-11 18:00 - 19:00, 2024-02-10 18:00 - 19:00 | Northampton Museum And Art Gallery, 4-6 Guildhall Rd,, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP, United Kingdom
Tuesday 9January – Tuesday 13 February
6-7pm
Northampton Museum & Art Gallery
Be immersed in our energetic, dynamic, flow yoga experience,
where a 270 degree projection of colour, film and music will
surround you as you take part in this class. Led by experienced
instructor Maz, her yoga flow classes are all about listening to
your body and moving in a way that feels good to you. The class
will be suitable for all levels and modifications and progressions
will be offered. There will be an emphasis on strength and
softness within poses. Classes are based on a spiritual or
philosophical theme or focus that changes each week. Please
bring your own yoga mat/towel and water bottle. Book a series
ticket and get a free Museum branded mat and water bottle.

Babatunde Aléshé: Babahood
2024-02-11 20:00 - 22:00 | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
Join the multi award winning star of I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! and Celebrity Googlebox as he talks family and fatherhood in this highly anticipated debut tour.
After announcing a string of dates for his upcoming UK headline tour Babahood, kicking off in January, Babatunde Aléshé today announces a host of extra dates, due to phenomenal demand from fans across the country. A powerhouse performer, his stand up presents a hilariously fresh perspective, oozing charisma whilst showcasing impeccable stagecraft and comic timing.
A firm TV favourite, the hugely popular award winning comedian, actor and podcaster has appeared in shows including Guessable (Comedy Central), House Of Games (BBC), Sorry I Didn’t Know (ITV), The Stand Up Sketch Show (ITV2), Rhod Gilbert’s Growing Pains (Comedy Central), Comedians Giving Lectures (Dave) as well as a cast regular in the BAFTA nominated Celebrity Gogglebox (C4).
In 2022 Babatunde’s Mission Imagination podcast series won a prestigious ARIAS Award.

The Joe Corkram Band
2024-02-11 16:00 - 18:00 | The Wig And Pen, 19 St Giles' St, northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1JA, United Kingdom
The Joe Corkram Band performing at The Wig And Pen

Circus Spectacular!
2024-02-11 15:00 - 17:00 | The Old Savoy â€“ The home of The Deco Theatre, Abington Square, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 4AE
Join Us For The Greatest Show On Earth!
Featuring International Circus Acts, Amazing Magic & Lots Of Laughs.

Women's Wellness Walk
2024-02-11 11:00 - 13:00 | Saints Coffee, 62 St Giles' St, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1JW, United Kingdom

Echoplane
2024-02-10 21:00 - 23:00 | The Wig And Pen, 19 St Giles' St, northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1JA, United Kingdom
Echoplane performing at The Wig and Pen

Jim Davidson – Swimming Against the Tide!
2024-02-10 19:30 - 21:30 | The Old Savoy â€“ The home of The Deco Theatre, Abington Square, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 4AE
Jim Davidson – Swimming Against the Tide! 2024 Tour Join Britain’s best loved funny man on his marathon swim as he resists the pull of the under-current of radical sensibilities of the woke minority. Slap on the Goose fat and battle through the dark and murky woke infested waters and join him for another evening of rip-roaring grown-up comedy, as Jim Davidson OBE continues to play to capacity audiences year after year.

Rabbit Hole Detectives Podcast LIVE
2024-02-10 19:30 - 21:30 | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
Everything has a history. It just depends on how far down the rabbit hole you’re prepared to go.
Spend an evening with longtime friends Richard Coles, Cat Jarman and Charles Spencer for an exclusive live recording of the Rabbit Hole Detectives podcast as they investigate the strange and curious pockets of history, answering all the questions you wouldn’t even think to ask!
Beloved author, retired reverend and ex-pop star Richard Coles, archaeologist and authorCat Jarman and historian and author Charles Spencer come together to form a hilarious and formidably well researched trio.
No topic is too small for these detectives – from paperclips to The Sopranos– as they chase the provenance of historical objects and subjects, both real and metaphorical.
Join the trio for an evening of forensically researched, beautifully observed explorations of history with a hearty serving of personal anecdotes and giggle-inducing tangents. An unmissable evening for history buffs and the chronically curious.

The Greatest Hits of Motown – How Sweet It Is
2024-02-10 19:30 - 21:30 | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
This stunning 100% live show combines first class music with the slickest choreography and an amazing band, to deliver truly outstanding performances for the best Motown experience you will ever have!
This show will have you Dancing On The Ceiling, with songs from legendary artistes such as Lionel Richie, The Temptations, Stevie Wonder, The Four Tops, Smokey Robinson, Marvin Gaye, The Jackson Five, The Isley Brothers, Edwin Starr and many, many more.
“outstanding, with some thrilling dance routines, amusing patter and a brilliant backing band which would not have shamed the original Motown session guys’’
Lancashire Telegraph, Alan Simpson
“They had the moves, the looks, the voices and every Motown Classic you could ask for” Jersey Evening News, Sarah Harding
The ULTIMATE celebration of the sweet sound of Motown
Let’s Get Ready… to Go Loco, Down in Acapulco

TOM CLARKE
2024-02-10 19:00 - 21:00 | Roadmender, 1 Lady's Ln, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 3AH, United Kingdom
Playing All The Classic Hits by The Enemy – Electro / Acoustic at The Roadmender
