Shakespeare Schools Festival 2025
2025-03-12 00:00 (Europe/London) | The Old Savoy â€“ The home of The Deco Theatre, Abington Square, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 4AE
Coram Shakespeare Schools Foundation is proud to present the world’s largest youth drama festival.
Join us this March for an exhilarating evening of live theatre, featuring a series of unique abridged Shakespeare productions by local schools.
See Shakespeare’s timeless stories brought to life like never before, and support young people from your community as they take to the stage.
“Every child in every school ought to have the chance to experience this magical process” – Philip Pullman, author and CSSF patron.
Coram Shakespeare Schools Foundation is a cultural education charity, transforming lives through the unique power of Shakespeare. Our Festival provides a platform for up to 30,000 young people to express themselves and grow in confidence as they take to a professional stage. These performances are the culmination of months of work in which young people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities have been finding their voice in school rehearsal rooms.

THIS WAY FOR PADDY´S DAY at O'Neill's Northampton
2025-03-12 00:00, 2025-03-13 00:00, 2025-03-14 00:00
The paddy won´t start till you walk inâ€¦ and we´ve got plenty to get involved with this St Patrick´s week! It´s our favourite celebration of the year at Oâ€™Neillâ€™s Northampton and we’ll be partying from 11th – 17th March.
Of course, there’ll be a craicin’ bash on St, Paddy’s Day but we’re also holding a St. Pat’s Eve party with top notch entertainment and plenty of drinks deals in Northampton.
Download the O’Neill’s app for special offers including £2 Guinness, 241 on Baby Guinness shots and a free Dublin Mule cocktail.
Plus, drop in all week for sporting events including The Cheltenham Races and Six Nations rugby. It ain´t over till it´s clover!

GET LUCKY THIS ST. PATRICK’S DAY AT The Optimist
2025-03-12 00:00, 2025-03-13 00:00, 2025-03-14 00:00 | The Optimist, 23-25 St. Giles Street, Northampton,, NN1 1JA
GET LUCKY THIS ST. PATRICK’S DAY AT The Optimist

It’s time to Paddy – our St Patrick’s 2025 celebrations at The Optimist are bigger and better than ever before.
We’ll be partying through the week with Irish craic and shamrockin’ entertainment at both our St Patrick’s Eve and St Pat’s Day parties. Get the party started with our shot bundles including Tequila Rose, Baby Guinness and Cazcabel Coffee Tequila!
That’s not all. From 11th to 17th March, we’ll also be showing all the best sporting action from The Cheltenham Races and, of course, the Six Nations rugby.
Come along and paint the town green all week in Northampton.

VISUALISE at 78
2025-03-12 10:00 - 16:30, 2025-03-13 10:00 - 16:30, 2025-03-14 10:00 - 16:30 | 78 Derngate, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1UH
Contemporary Stitched Textiles
The Bassett-Lowke Rooms

Sat 8 Mar 2025 â€“ Sun 25 May 2025

An exhibition of Contemporary Stitched Art Textiles
We are delighted to be hosting this new exhibition of textiles and mixed media work which has been created by the Visualise textile group. Visualise was formed several years ago, by like-minded artists who enjoy creating diverse work with stitch as the common thread.
The exhibition will also feature work by internationally known textile artist and Embroiderers Guild member Nigel Cheney who is the current mentor to Visualise.
On display is a diverse array of abstract, realistic and figurative art using a wide variety of media: paper, fabric (new, distressed and recycled) and found objects which are hand and machine stitched, or felted to create art inspired by both the natural world and the built environment.
The exhibition includes textile art inspired by Charles Rennie Mackintosh and 78 Derngate itself, with framed and small items for sale.
Combining a look round the iconic Charles Rennie Mackintosh House before visiting the exhibition, gardens and shop, followed by partaking of some drink or food in The Dining Room is the perfect way to spend a glorious few hours in Northampton town.
There will be some â€˜Meet the Artistsâ€™ days during the exhibition, details as yet to be announced.
The members meet regularly in Welford, Northamptonshire, with the aim of promoting creativity through rigorous discipline, underpinned by an interest in the history of textiles worldwide.
Opening on Saturday 8th March until Sunday 25th May 2025, closed Mondays
10am- 4.30 pm â€“ free admission to galleries, shop and cafe.
https://www.visualise.online/

Shaped by Shoes: The Northamptonshire Shoe Industry
2025-03-12 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-03-13 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-03-14 10:00 - 17:00 | Northampton Museum And Art Gallery, 4-6 Guildhall Rd,, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP, United Kingdom
An exhibition about the history of shoemaking in Northampton.
Northampton Museum & Art Gallery
Saturday 28 September 2024 â€“ Sunday 15 March 2025
The shoemaking industry has been part of Northamptonshireâ€™s history for hundreds of years. This exhibition will look at how the industry has affected the lives of the people of Northamptonshire and beyond, not only through employment but providing hospitals, carnivals, days out and Christmas parties. It will explore the history of the biggest employers in Northamptonshire through personal stories and artefacts.

The Conduct Might Seem Innocent. The Victim Might Not Be Aware
2025-03-12 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-03-13 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-03-14 10:00 - 17:00 | Northampton Museum And Art Gallery, 4-6 Guildhall Rd,, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP, United Kingdom
The Conduct Might Seem Innocent. The Victim Might Not Be Aware

Image courtesy of the artist and copyright Gemma Briggs
A photographic exhibition about coercive and controlling behaviour, providing evidence of the mundane domestic scenarios that form the crime scene
A photographic exhibition about coercive and controlling behaviour, providing evidence of the mundane domestic scenarios that form the crime scene. These constructed scenes of everyday life – produced in collaboration with survivors – reflect the ambiguities and psychological manipulation that enable this crime to flourish.

NFF 2025: 'She Walks A Line' documentary feature with Director Q&A (15)
2025-03-12 17:30 | The Filmhouse, Derngate, northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1TU, United Kingdom
Weâ€™ll be joined by the Director Tim Lovell afterwards for a Q&A so have your questions ready!

She Walks A Line
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She Walks a Line is a gripping documentary that reveals the harrowing journey of thousands of young Nepali women and girls who are coerced across the border into India each year.
Once across the notoriously porous 1,000-mile frontier, most are sold into the sex industry, forced into domestic servitude or subjected to organ and skin harvesting. This border has become one of the worldâ€™s most prolific human trafficking routes.
Amidst international indifference, one Nepali woman, Shanta Sapkota, has taken a courageous stand to combat this humanitarian crisis. Driven by heartbreak and a fierce determination, she leads a team of female anti-human trafficking operatives at the Mahendranagar crossing, a critical checkpoint where the fate of many young lives hangs in the balance.
This exclusively nonwhite, female-led documentary takes the audience deep into the heart of this mission. Through the eyes of rescuers, victims, and traffickers, we witness the raw emotions, heart-wrenching struggles, and moments of triumph that define this battle against human trafficking.
At its core, She Walks a Line is a story of empowerment—of women fighting for justice, of traffickers manipulating the vulnerable, and of a divine calling that has inspired one woman to stand her ground in the face of adversity. This film not only tells a story; it ignites a movement.
Director Biography - TIMOTHY STUART LOVELL
Timothy Lovell is a highly accomplished professional in the film and television industry, with a career spanning over three decades. A multi-award-winning editor, he has contributed his expertise to critically acclaimed international feature documentaries, including Mugabe and the White African, Hawking, and Outbreak. In recent years, Timothy has expanded his skill set to encompass self-shooting and directing, further enriching his ability to craft compelling narratives.
Passionate about ethical filmmaking, Timothy Lovell is committed to creating and amplifying stories that highlight underrepresented voices. His recent projects include the critically acclaimed anti-human trafficking documentary You Are Beautiful and the award-winning Operation Goldilocks.
Through his work, Timothy continues to champion impactful storytelling, using film as a powerful medium to address vital social issues and inspire change.
Accolades / Credits include:
Awarded Membership
The Guild of British Film and Television Editors, GBFE
Winner of the following International Awards:
BAFTA, EMMY, GRIERSON, SCRIPPS HOWARD, ONE WORLD MEDIA
Nominated for the Royal Television Society Award
Outbreak: The truth about Ebola
BBC Television / PBS Television
Winner of the Royal Television Society Award
Nominated for BAFTA
The Hunt Natural History Documentary Series
BBC Television & international broadcast
Winner of the Royal Television Society Award
Best Natural History Film of 2014
Africa’s Giant Killers
BBC Television and international broadcast
OFFICIAL SELECTION FOR INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVALS
SXSW, EDINBURGH AND CAMBRIDGE
INTERNATIONAL CINEMA RELEASE & international broadcast
HAWKING Feature documentary
Winner of the following International Awards:
BIFA, SILVERDOCKS, AMNESTY, HAMPTONS, GRIERSON
Shortlisted for ACADEMY AWARDS (Oscar),
Nominated for BAFTA
INTERNATIONAL CINEMA RELEASE & international broadcast
Mugabe & the White African Feature documentary
Director Statement
To gather the footage for this film, I was required to embed myself with the Peace Rehabilitation Center (PRC) border operatives in Southwest Nepal. My ambition was to document their courageous fight against prolific human trafficking endeavors along that notoriously porous border. I wanted to unpack on camera the complexities of human trafficking, the lies, mysteries, triumphs, and heartache the team faces every day.
PRCâ€™s team in Nepal has enough challenges without all the inconvenience of a filmmaker documenting their every move. However, they accommodated my needs with grace and patience. In bringing this story to the screen, I firmly believe they withheld nothing from me about their mode of operation. This transparency is to be applauded.
During the process of filming, I was greatly impacted by the very real risks these female operatives take every single day to find and recover children being cruelly sold for sex. They exhibit a profound compassion for these children and an unquenchable passion to do everything in their power to intercept them before they are lost over the border.
I would like to thank the Peace Rehabilitation Center (PRC) team in Nepal for allowing me to film with them and produce this intimate insight into their exhausting, dangerous, and hugely inspiring work.

Tambo & Bones
2025-03-12 19:00, 2025-03-14 19:00 | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
Tambo and?Bones are stuck in a minstrel show.
It’s hard to know what’s real when you’re stuck in a minstrel show.
Their escape plan: get out, get rich, get even.
AN ACTORS TOURING COMPANY, STRATFORD EAST AND ROYAL & DERNGATE, NORTHAMPTON CO-PRODUCTION IN ASSOCIATION WITH BELGRADE THEATRE, LEEDS PLAYHOUSE AND LIVERPOOL EVERYMAN
In this exhilarating, funny and provocative satire, Tambo and?Bones journey from comedy double-act, to hip-hop superstars, to activists in a future America, contending with the alarming repercussions of a nation torn apart by race.
Spanning 500 years of history, Tambo & Bones laughs through our past, blows the roof off our present and imagines an explosive future for our world and for theatre.
Tambo & Bones was one of the most talked about cultural events of 2023 when it received its UK premiere at Stratford East. Directed by Matthew Xia, this Made In Northampton co-production opens in Northampton before embarking on its first ever UK tour.
Join the Conversation – Post-Show Discussion with the cast and associate director.
Wednesday 12 March
Don’t miss this exclusive opportunity to engage directly with the creative team behind Tambo & Bones! Join Director Matthew Xia, Associate Director Dubheasa Lanipekun, Jesse Jones, Artistic Director of Royal & Derngate, and some of the cast for a thought-provoking discussion about the show, its themes, and the bold, satirical exploration of race, identity, and revolution.
Ask your questions, share your thoughts, and dive deeper into the conversation.
This post-show event is free for ticket holders of the evening performance on Wed 12 March. Spaces are limited, so book your tickets now to secure your spot!
We have a dedicated Sensory Space available to all audience members throughout the show. This quiet, low-stimulation area offers a place to take a break, decompress, or step away if needed. It features dimmed lighting, comfortable seating, and show-specific resources for Tambo & Bones. Our aim is to provide a calm and supportive environment so that all audience members can engage with the production in the way that feels right for them. Please ask a member of staff for directions.

Content warning
This satirical show contains?sounds of gunfire, strong language, repeated use of a racial slur, references to ethnic violence and war crimes,?and discusses themes some may find upsetting relating to race.

Student Dance Platform
2025-03-12 19:00

Candlelight: Rings and Dragons
2025-03-13 08:00 - 18:00 | Northampton Museum And Art Gallery, 4-6 Guildhall Rd,, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP, United Kingdom
? Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Northampton. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Rings and Dragons at Northampton Museum and Art Gallery under the gentle glow of candlelight.
General Info
? Venue: Northampton Museum and Art Gallery
? Dates and times: select your dates/times directly in the ticket selector
? Duration: 60 minutes (doors open 45 mins prior to the start time and late entry is not permitted)
? Age requirement: 8 years old or older. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult
? Accessibility: this venue is wheelchair accessible
? View the FAQs for this event here
? Seating is assigned on a first come first served basis in each zone
?? If you would like to book a private concert or buy regular tickets for a large group (+30 people), click here
? Check out all the Candlelight concerts in Northampton

? To treat your friends and family to a Candlelight gift card, click hereProgrammeThemes from The Lord of the Rings Trilogy by Howard Shore:
“The Caverns of Isengard”
“Gollum”
“Lighting of the Beacons”
“The Passing of the Elves”
“Saruman the White”
“Flaming Red Hair”
“The Grace of Undomiel”
Themes from Game of Thrones and House of the Dragon by Ramin Djawadi:
“Opening Titles”
“Winter Is Coming”
“Jon Snowâ€™s Theme”
“Rains of Castamere”
“Light of the Seven”
“Fire and Blood (House Targaryen Theme)”
Performers

String Quartet â€“ 41 degrees quartet

NFF 2025: 'All This Time' feature film with filmmaker Q&A (15)
2025-03-13 17:30 | The Filmhouse, Derngate, northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1TU, United Kingdom
Trapped with a mysterious vampire in an endless time loop, Grace must unlock the secrets of the house, the previous night’s party, and her own past, to find any hope of escaping and returning to her normal life and young child.
Winner â€“ Best Director Feature Film â€“ HorrOrigins Film Festival
Winner â€“ Best Production Design Feature Film â€“ HorrOrigins Film Festival
Winner â€“ Dead Northern Award â€“ Dead Northern Film Festival
Director Biography - Rob Worsey
Rob Worsey is a Director born and bred in the North of England. Along side his day job as a camera operator for corporate and commercial work, he spends time working in the Independent Film Scene, focusing on writing and directing.
His debut feature film Among the Living (2022) won the best feature film award at Crystal Palace International Film Festival, saw a brief theatrical opening in the US, and reached streaming internationally including Sky Store, Prime, and Tubi.
All This Time (2025) is Robâ€™s second feature film, and is built upon everything he and the team learnt on their first film. It is a larger budget, with more ambitious scope, and an engaging mind bending narrative.
Director Statement
I am incredibly excited about this film, as I believe weâ€™ve managed to create something new, exciting, and emotional. It is inspired by films such as The Others (2001), A Ghost Story (2017), Groundhog Day (1993), and Dracula (2020). It blends the time bending thriller elements together with a gothic atmosphere and emotional core into a twisting film that keeps the audience guessing throughout, and once revealed, makes them want to watch it all again to see what clues they missed. I love the type of films that have you clutching at clues and story strands, trying to piece the narrative together, and then completely pull the rug out form under you in the last act. This is what we have tried to make, and from early feedback, it feels like we might have pulled it off.

NMPAT: Big Sing March
2025-03-13 18:30 | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
Northamptonshire Music and Performing Arts Trust presents a celebration of our singing heroes, featuring a massed primary school choir formed from schools across Northamptonshire.

Masterclass: Stout.
2025-03-13 19:00 - 21:00 | V and B, 10 St Giles' Square,, Northampton, NN1 1DA, United Kingdom
Ages 18+

All about stout.

The Mail Coach Spotlight
2025-03-13 20:00 | Mail Coach, 8 Derngate, northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1UB, United Kingdom
Get ready for a night of incredible music at Mail Coach Northampton in Northampton! Join us for a sensational musical showcase featuring various artists hosted by the talented Charlie Sumner.
Experience a diverse range of musical styles and performances that will have you dancing all night long. From soulful ballads to energetic pop hits, this event has something for everyone.
Come and support local talent while enjoying a night of live music in a vibrant and welcoming atmosphere. Donâ€™t miss out on this unforgettable evening at Mail Coach Northampton

Charles Bradlaugh - March 13th
2025-03-13 20:00 | The Charles Bradlaugh, 1 Earl St, northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 3AU, United Kingdom
Venue: The Charles Bradlaugh 1, Earl Street, NN1 3AU.
Times: Doors 7pm â€“ Show 8pm
Featuring: Phil Nichol, Tony Law, Alexis Roy, Martin Westgate
Price: £13 NO Booking Fee
Line ups are subject to change.

NFF 2025: 'Algorithm Party' spoken word feature doc (18)
2025-03-14 18:00 | The Creative Place, Northampton Market Square
This is a screening in The Creative Place, the smallest arts centre in the world. It is based on Northampton Market Square and only has 10 seats. Therefore we may run additional screenings of this film on this day.
We are a very small space so if you have a large wheelchair or require space for mobility aids etc. please get in touch before booking so we can ensure we can make your visit a pleasurable one! And if weâ€™re too full, we can run another screening to accommodate demand.

Algorithm Party

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Algorithm Party chronicles the spoken-word performances of Liverpoolâ€™s Roy.
Director Biography - Roy Boulter
Roy is an acclaimed feature film producer and TV scriptwriter. Alongside Sol Papadopoulos, he founded Liverpool based production company Hurricane Films in 2000. His credits as a producer include:
‘Of Time & The City’, directed by Terence Davies. Premiering at Cannes, prizes included New York Film Critics Circle’s Best Documentary, and the film featured in Time’s ten films of the year.
â€˜Sunset Song’ directed by Terence Davies. Shot in New Zealand, Scotland and Luxembourg, the film premiered at TIFF. Cast included Agyness Deyn and Peter Mullan.
‘A Quiet Passion’ directed by Terence Davies. Starring Cynthia Nixon, Jennifer Ehle and Keith Carradine, the film premiered at Berlinale. An “absolute, drop dead masterwork”( New Yorker Magazine).
‘A Prayer Before Dawn’ shot in Thailand â€“ directed by Jean Stephane Sauvaire, starring Joe Cole. Premiered at Cannes.
‘Sometimes Always Never’, written by Frank Cotterell Boyce, directed by Carl Hunter. Starring Bill Nighy, Sam Riley, Jenny Agutter and Alice Lowe. Premiered at the London FF.
‘The Last Bus’, shot in Scotland, directed by Gillies McKinnon, starring Tim Spall was released in Summer 2022.
The company were named by Creative England and The Telegraph as one of the top ten most influential creative companies and ‘Future leaders’ – and also named as one of three non-London production companies to make the Screen Daily’s Brit 50.
Algorithm Party is Roy Boulterâ€™s directorial debut.
Director Statement
As an admirer of the spoken word performer â€˜Royâ€™ (PJ Smith), I’ve always felt that his visceral tales of extraordinary working class Liverpool life, were not just visual but cinematic. Despite the seemingly parochial, down-at-heel settings, there is an abstract beauty to it all, which put me in mind of the great Liverpool director Terence Davies’ early work – whom I worked with on three of his films, which I produced. Despite Terence and PJ being very different, they both depict the world with a bleak rawness while retaining an inherent humour.
Roy / PJ is a former substance abuser turned artist, campaigner, mentor and all-round force for good. He performs extensively and has been approached by leading television companies about adapting his work for TV dramas.
While deciding on how best to capture Roy’s performance of his debut publication “Algorithm Party’, I kept thinking about another performance piece, Spalding Grey’s classic â€˜Swimming to Cambodiaâ€™. Using that as a template, I found a way to depict Roy’s unique take on working class life – his compelling stories featuring vivid, authentic characters. The film is shot mostly on location in the iconic St Georges Hall concert room in Liverpool â€“ where Dickens and other notable writers performed, and where we shot scenes for Terence Davies’ multi-award-winning feature documentary â€˜Of Time And The Cityâ€™.
Algorithm Party is an authentic, forthright glimpse into working class life, straight to camera with a blunt honesty – while retaining its humour and compassion.
Roy Boulter, director. April 2024.

Messy Mosaic Making
2025-03-14 19:00 - 22:00 | The Eccentric Englishman, 21 St Giles' Street, northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1JA, United Kingdom
Messy Mosaic Making
Friday 14th March

7pm to 10pm

Mosaics have never been more interesting!

Here’s another new event to explore your creativity. You all love our Piddled and Paint nights so we thought we’d try something else thatâ€™s similarâ€¦but different.
These nights are great for groups of friends to meet and get creative whilst chatting and relaxing. There’s no better sound than laughter and these nights are full of it.
Each ticket is £30.00, of which £10.00 is a non-refundable deposit. All the materials you’ll need for one picture frame, nibbles and a free glass slipper cocktail are included in the price. Call to reserve your place or complete our Contact Form on the website.

Sex Bomb – Celebrating The Music of Tom Jones
2025-03-14 19:30 - 21:45 | The Old Savoy â€“ The home of The Deco Theatre, Abington Square, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 4AE
For one night only join us for an explosive celebration to one of the most powerful men in the pop music scene – Sir Thomas Jones Woodward or as we all know him – SIR TOM JONES!.
PLEASE NOTE DUE TO THE NATURE OF THIS SHOW THERE IS A STRONG POSSIBILITY THAT PEOPLE MAY STAND UP AND DANCE AROUND YOU AND IN FRONT OF YOU
Our first class celebration to Sir Tom is accompanied by an outstanding band playing two hours of his iconic hits including; Sexbomb, Till, Green Green Grass Of Home, I Who Have Nothing, Thunderball, Love Me Tonight, It’s Not Unusual and not forgetting Sir Toms well known rhythm and blues covers; Knock on Wood and Land of a Thousand Dances.
Live on stage you will witness an award winning impersonation portrayed by the one and only Mr Andy Wood. Andy has built a massive and impressive reputation entertaining Sir Tom fans around the world for over 35 years. As well as Andy’s residencies in southern Spain, which is where he perfected his class act known as Benidorm Tom, he travels constantly either performing here in the UK at major events and festivals to Netherlands, Germany, UAE and the USA. This year Sexbomb: Celebrating the Music of Sir Tom Jones will be jetting off on an exciting two week tour of Australia.
Tickets are now on sale for a fun filled evening celebrating everything Sir Tom Jones.
An evening not to be missed!

Katherine Ryan: Battleaxe
2025-03-14 20:00 | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
Star of UKTV’s hugely popular new series Parental Guidance as well as Comedy Central’s upcoming Out of Order with Rosie Jones and Judi Love, TV’s beloved Katherine Ryan makes a hugely welcome return to the stage with her brand-new live show, Battleaxe, which will embark on a major UK and European tour in 2024.
Katherine is the creator and Star of Netflix’s smash hit The Duchess along with two global Netflix comedy specials: In Trouble and Glitter Room as well as 2022’s Missus on Sky / Now TV. She also hosted Backstage With Katherine Ryan for Amazon Prime and starred in Sky’s Romantic Getaway with Romesh Ranganathan. Get your tickets now to see a true masterclass in how to enter your Battleaxe era.
