Charles Bradlaugh - March 13th
2025-03-13 20:00 (Europe/London) | 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.

THIS WAY FOR PADDY´S DAY at O'Neill's Northampton
2025-03-14 00:00, 2025-03-15 00:00, 2025-03-16 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
2025-03-14 00:00, 2025-03-15 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
2025-03-14 10:00 - 16:30, 2025-03-15 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
2025-03-14 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-03-15 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
2025-03-14 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-03-15 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: '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.

Tambo & Bones
2025-03-14 19:00, 2025-03-15 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.

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.

The Dilemma
2025-03-14 21:00 | The Wig And Pen, 19 St Giles' St, northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1JA, United Kingdom
Live Music

Masterclass: Rum. Neat.
2025-03-15 00:00 | V and B, 10 St Giles' Square,, Northampton, NN1 1DA, United Kingdom
Ages 18+

For those who like rum â€“ exactly how it is.

St Patrick’s Day Celebrations at Mail Coach Northampton
2025-03-15 00:00 | Mail Coach, 8 Derngate, northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1UB, United Kingdom
Get ready for the ultimate St Paddy’s Day celebrations at Mail Coach Northampton! We’re turning up the craic with exclusive St Patrick’s Day drinks, non-stop sports action, and a themed brunch that you donâ€™t wanna miss.
Raising a pint of Guinness, backing your bets at Cheltenham, or getting stuck into the Six Nations? Whatever your plans, our pubs are the place to be for your St Patrick’s Day events.

NFF 2025: 16yrs and Under films (PG then 12)
2025-03-15 12:00 | The Guildhall, St Giles' Square, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DE, United Kingdom
We are showing a selection of films which are in competition for Best Film at NFF 2024. Plus weâ€™ll be premiering our litter hero films made with Castle Academy supported by West Northamptonshire Council.
Weâ€™ll start with U and PG certificates then have a short interval after which weâ€™ll screen the films with a 12 certificate meaning you can come to the first half whatever your age. Anyone under 12 will need to leave at the interval.
Filmmakers, we hope you will all join us for our awards ceremony starting at 3pm at The Guildhall on the same day to see if your film has won!

Harry Potter Character Afternoon Tea Experience
2025-03-15 12:00 - 17:00 | The Eccentric Englishman, 21 St Giles' Street, northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1JA, United Kingdom
Who wants lunch with the professors of Hogwarts????Hagrid, Dumbledore, Professor Sprout and Professor Snape, will be observing you all in our little “Great Hall” whilst you all enjoy your welcome feast!!!!!
This day is going to be so much fun for adults and kids alike. Not only will the characters be with you throughout your sitting but we will have, balloons, sweeties, themed cocktails and a fantastic themed three course afternoon tea.There will be two sittings for this one 12pm-2pm and 3pm-5pm.
Tables will be decorated, it’s going to be a magical experience for ALL AGES!
Don’t delay as there are only limited spaces.Prices are Adults Prohibition £40, Tiddley £50 and children under 12 £25Give us a call to book, deposits of £15pp are required at time of booking.Deposits are non refundable

Flower Arranging Workshop
2025-03-15 13:00 - 16:00 | Grandbies, 26 St Giles' St, northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1JA, United Kingdom
Join us for a fun Flower Arranging Workshop where you can learn to create beautiful bouquets and centerpieces!

Northampton Town vs Birmingham
2025-03-15 15:00 | Sixfields stadium, Sixfields Stadium,, Northampton, Northants, NN5 5QA, United Kingdom

NFF 2025: Awards Ceremony Part 1 - hosted by NFF's Youth and Youth Disability Advisory Boards (PG)
2025-03-15 15:00 - 17:00 | The Guildhall, St Giles' Square, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DE, United Kingdom
Learn more about Northampton Film Festival and meet filmmakers from Northampton and around the country. Weâ€™ll be announcing the awards for Best Film in the following categories: 16yrs and Under as well as announcing the winner from our Oska Bright Film Festival selection as chosen by our Youth Disability Advisory Board AND the winner of our new Youth Advisory Board award.
We will also be celebrating local litter heroes which NFF has been working with local young people from Castle Academy to chronicle through film.
Doors 3pm with awards starting at 3.30pm.
This is a relaxed event aimed at young people, families and those with sensory sensitives which will avoid loud music and flashing lights. There will be a quiet space available. A bar will be available.
All our venues are wheelchair accessible. However it is not possible to have step-free access to the stage in this venue so in the event that someone who is a wheelchair user or cannot climb the stairs wins a prize, we will come to you on the main hall floor.

Masterclass: Rum. Cocktails.
2025-03-15 16:30 - 18:00 | V and B, 10 St Giles' Square,, Northampton, NN1 1DA, United Kingdom
Ages 18+

For those who like rum â€“ with a twist.

NFF 2025: Awards Ceremony Part 2
2025-03-15 18:30 - 21:00 | The Guildhall, St Giles' Square, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DE, United Kingdom
Learn more about Northampton Film Festival and meet filmmakers from Northampton and around the country. Weâ€™ll be announcing the awards for Best Film in the following categories: 17-23yrs New Filmmakers, Misfits and Mavericks, Narrative Fiction and Documentary.
Doors 6.30pm with awards starting at 7pm.
We would recommend this event for people who are 16yrs and above. There will be a bar available on the night.
All our venues are wheelchair accessible. However it is not possible to have step-free access to the stage in this venue so in the event that someone who is a wheelchair user or cannot climb the stairs wins a prize, we will come to you on the main hall floor.

The ELO Show
2025-03-15 19:30 | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
THE ELO SHOW – The World’s Greatest tribute to Jeff Lynne and E.L.O are back on the road with a stunning new stage production, featuring a band of amazing musicians complimented by a female string section and playing hit after hit from ELO’s vast back catalogue.
After touring and selling out venues all over the UK and Europe, this show gets bigger every year, now with a dazzling light and laser show, 3D video screens modeled on ELO’s own touring show design and even a huge spaceship!
With beautiful harmonies from six singers, string section and world class band, this really is as close as you will get to the Real Thing.
Expect songs like, Evil Woman, Don’t Bring Me Down, Telephone Line, Sweet Talkin Woman, Turn to stone, Wild West Hero, The Diary of Horace Wimp and of course the legendary Mr. Blue Sky plus many more with a surprise or two.
Don’t miss out on this fantastic night of nostalgia and classic tunes.
Dancing is welcome in certain sections during this performance! Please listen for announcements from the stage, stay considerate of those around you and for your safety ensure fire exits remain clear. If you’d like to change your seat, our team is here to help—just let us know, and we’ll do our best to accommodate your request (subject to availability).

Pumped Up Police
2025-03-15 21:00 | The Wig And Pen, 19 St Giles' St, northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1JA, United Kingdom
Live Music.
