BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Northampton BID - ECPv6.2.4//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Northampton BID X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Northampton BID REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20250101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260405T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:19700104T000000 DTSTAMP:20260403T183352 CREATED:20260402T085233Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T085233Z UID:135564-1775412000-259200@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk SUMMARY:EASTER BANK HOLIDAY -LIVE MUSIC THIS WEEKEND DESCRIPTION:HAPPY MONDAY PEOPLE !!\n\n\nHere’s your weekly reminder of all things live music this long weekend!\n\n\nWho doesn’t love a 5-day weekend? We’ve got three huge nights of live music lined up! \n\n\nFRIDAY 3rd APRIL | 9PM\n Off Beat Promotions Presents\nGrooving In Green + The Glass House Museum\nA night of original post-punk & gothic rock from two established names on the alternative scene.\n\n\n\nSATURDAY 4th APRIL | 9PM\n PYRO\nAll the best emo\, pop-punk and alt anthems from bands like Blink-182\, Green Day\, Linkin Park & more.\nSing it. Scream it. Lose your voice.\n\n\n\nSUNDAY 5th APRIL | From 6PM\n LeBurn Maddox – Live\nFunk\, blues\, rock & reggae from the legendary American guitarist who’s shared stages with some of the biggest names in music.\n\n\n Big bands. Big weekend. Don’t miss it! URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/easter-bank-holiday-live-music-this-weekend/2026-04-05/ LOCATION:The King Billy Music Bar\, 2 Commercial Street\, Northampton\, NN1 1PJ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:MUSIC ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/658976280_17883611418476882_1210727062676453573_n.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260326T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:19700108T000000 DTSTAMP:20260403T183352 CREATED:20260319T094942Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T094942Z UID:134961-1774521000-604800@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk SUMMARY:The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show DESCRIPTION:The critically acclaimed production of The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show created by Jonathan Rockefeller features a menagerie of 75 lovable puppets. The production faithfully adapts four stories by author/illustrator Eric Carle: Brown Bear\, Brown Bear\, 10 Little Rubber Ducks\, The Very Busy Spider and of course\, the star of the show – The Very Hungry Caterpillar. \nThe Very Hungry Caterpillar has delighted generations of readers since it was first published in 1969 selling more than 48 million copies worldwide. Brown Bear\, Brown Bear\, now celebrating 50 years\, has sold more than 18.2 million copies. \nThe Very Hungry Caterpillar Show is a vibrant celebration of Eric Carle’s adored classics and the perfect introduction to live theatre. \n“A Triumph!” – Time Out\n“Charming and ingenious” – The Stage URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/the-very-hungry-caterpillar-show/2026-03-26/ LOCATION:Royal and Derngate Theatre\, 19-21 Guildhall Road\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1DP CATEGORIES:Royal and Derngate,Theatre ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/CaterpillerWebsite-1170x476-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Royal and Derngate":MAILTO:BoxOffice@royalandderngate.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260325T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:19700107T000000 DTSTAMP:20260403T183352 CREATED:20260319T094942Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T094942Z UID:134959-1774434600-518400@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk SUMMARY:The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show DESCRIPTION:The critically acclaimed production of The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show created by Jonathan Rockefeller features a menagerie of 75 lovable puppets. The production faithfully adapts four stories by author/illustrator Eric Carle: Brown Bear\, Brown Bear\, 10 Little Rubber Ducks\, The Very Busy Spider and of course\, the star of the show – The Very Hungry Caterpillar. \nThe Very Hungry Caterpillar has delighted generations of readers since it was first published in 1969 selling more than 48 million copies worldwide. Brown Bear\, Brown Bear\, now celebrating 50 years\, has sold more than 18.2 million copies. \nThe Very Hungry Caterpillar Show is a vibrant celebration of Eric Carle’s adored classics and the perfect introduction to live theatre. \n“A Triumph!” – Time Out\n“Charming and ingenious” – The Stage URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/the-very-hungry-caterpillar-show/2026-03-25/ LOCATION:Royal and Derngate Theatre\, 19-21 Guildhall Road\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1DP CATEGORIES:Royal and Derngate,Theatre ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/CaterpillerWebsite-1170x476-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Royal and Derngate":MAILTO:BoxOffice@royalandderngate.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260314T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:19700328T000000 DTSTAMP:20260403T183352 CREATED:20251218T130320Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T130320Z UID:133206-1773511200-7430400@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk SUMMARY:Candlelight: Ed Sheeran meets Coldplay DESCRIPTION:⭐ 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 and experience the music of Ed Sheeran and Coldplay at Northampton Museum and Art Gallery under the gentle glow of candlelight. \nGeneral Info\n📍 Venue: Northampton Museum and Art Gallery\n📅 Dates and times: select your dates/times directly in the ticket selector\n⏳ Duration: 60 minutes. Doors open 45 minutes before the show. No entry once it starts.\n👤 Age requirement: 8 years old or older. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult\n♿ Accessibility: this venue is wheelchair accessible\n❓ View the FAQs for this event here\n🪑 Seating is assigned on a first come first served basis in each zone\n🕯️ If you would like to book a private concert or buy regular tickets for a large group (+30 people)\, click here\n🎻 Check out all the Candlelight concerts in Northampton\n🎁 To treat your friends and family to a Candlelight gift card\, click here \n\nProgramme\nColdplay – Clocks\nColdplay – Something Just Like This\nEd Sheeran – Bad Habits\nColdplay – Adventure of a Lifetime\nColdplay – Fix You\nEd Sheeran – Photograph\nColdplay – The Scientist\nColdplay – Feelslikeimfallinginlove\nEd Sheeran – Shivers\nEd Sheeran – Perfect\nColdplay – Viva la Vida\nEd Sheeran – Give me Love\nColdplay – Sky Full of Stars\nPerformers\nString Quartet – Ensamble M URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/candlelight-ed-sheeran-meets-coldplay-2/2026-03-14/ LOCATION:Northampton Museum And Art Gallery\, 4-6 Guildhall Rd\,\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1DP\, United Kingdom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Screenshot-2025-12-18-125919.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260314T150000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:19700208T000000 DTSTAMP:20260403T183352 CREATED:20260204T161549Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T161549Z UID:134461-1773500400-3283200@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk SUMMARY:Britney’s Lock DESCRIPTION:When Ruby acquires a lock of Britney Spears’ hair as a relic to help her stay calm during her GCSE mocks\, at first her friends dismiss it. But one by one they feel its power and want a piece of it\, until it is destroyed. \nWritten by award-winning playwright Alexandra Wood\, directed by Tonia Daley-Campbell\, and performed by members of the Royal & Derngate Young Company\, this funny play about how we cope in stressful situations explores the power of belief\, friendship\, and forgiveness. URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/britneys-lock/2026-03-14/ LOCATION:Royal and Derngate Theatre\, 19-21 Guildhall Road\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1DP CATEGORIES:Royal and Derngate ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Britneys-lock_website-1170x476-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Royal and Derngate":MAILTO:BoxOffice@royalandderngate.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260307T143000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:19700215T000000 DTSTAMP:20260403T183352 CREATED:20260121T165711Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T165711Z UID:133963-1772893800-3888000@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk SUMMARY:Top Gs Like Me DESCRIPTION:A new comedy\, set in Northampton\, about growing up online. \nFULL CAST ANNOUNCED! \nAidan’s lost. His best mate’s starting uni\, his mum can’t get out of bed\, and his new side hustle has questionable legality. Meanwhile\, he’s stacking shelves at the supermarket wondering if this is all he’s cut out for. He’s got hobbies – hanging out at the skate park and doom scrolling his days away. \nAs he’s lapping up the algorithm ‘Hugo Bang’ appears with the promise to help Aidan become the alpha he was born to be. \nWill Hugo Bang help Aidan get his life back on track\, or will he lead Aidan to a darker\, more dangerous place? \nDirected by Jesse Jones\, this brand-new play by local playwright Samson Hawkins (author of Stratford East’s critically acclaimed Village Idiot) crackles with dry humour and a modern-day wit. \nTransforming the Derngate auditorium into a skatepark\, this Made In Northampton production dives headfirst into the influence of online culture\, the pull of toxic masculinity\, and the search for identity in the digital age. \nTop Gs Like Me was developed with the support of the National Theatre’s Generate programme. \nInitially developed through the Royal & Derngate Generate programme in partnership with Andy Routledge. URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/top-gs-like-me/2026-03-07/ LOCATION:Royal and Derngate Theatre\, 19-21 Guildhall Road\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1DP CATEGORIES:Royal and Derngate,Theatre ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/topGs_website2340x978-1170x476-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Royal and Derngate":MAILTO:BoxOffice@royalandderngate.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260228T143000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:19700208T000000 DTSTAMP:20260403T183352 CREATED:20260121T165919Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T165919Z UID:133969-1772289000-3283200@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk SUMMARY:The Rise & Fall of Little Voice DESCRIPTION:White Cobra Theatricals proudly presents The Rise and Fall of Little Voice\, Jim Cartwright’s Olivier Award-winning modern classic.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShy and reclusive LV spends her days locked away in her bedroom\, finding solace in her father’s old records. But when she opens her mouth to sing\, something extraordinary happens: the powerful voices of countless divas pour out. \nWhen a sleazy talent scout hears her gift however\, LV is thrust into a spotlight she never asked for\, much to the annoyance of her brash\, larger-than-life mother. \nAs dreams clash with desperation\, Little Voice must find the courage to speak—and sing—for herself. \nFunny\, raw and heartbreakingly human! Don’t miss this bittersweet tale that celebrates the magic of music and the fight to be heard. \nThis amateur production of “The Rise and Fall of Little Voice” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals Ltd. On behalf of Samuel French Ltd. www.concordtheatricals.co.uk URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/the-rise-fall-of-little-voice/2026-02-28/ LOCATION:Royal and Derngate Theatre\, 19-21 Guildhall Road\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1DP CATEGORIES:Royal and Derngate,Theatre ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/The-Rise-Fall-of-Little-Voice-Website-1170x476-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Royal and Derngate":MAILTO:BoxOffice@royalandderngate.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260228T143000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:19700208T000000 DTSTAMP:20260403T183352 CREATED:20260121T165711Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T165711Z UID:133958-1772289000-3283200@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk SUMMARY:Top Gs Like Me DESCRIPTION:A new comedy\, set in Northampton\, about growing up online. \nFULL CAST ANNOUNCED! \nAidan’s lost. His best mate’s starting uni\, his mum can’t get out of bed\, and his new side hustle has questionable legality. Meanwhile\, he’s stacking shelves at the supermarket wondering if this is all he’s cut out for. He’s got hobbies – hanging out at the skate park and doom scrolling his days away. \nAs he’s lapping up the algorithm ‘Hugo Bang’ appears with the promise to help Aidan become the alpha he was born to be. \nWill Hugo Bang help Aidan get his life back on track\, or will he lead Aidan to a darker\, more dangerous place? \nDirected by Jesse Jones\, this brand-new play by local playwright Samson Hawkins (author of Stratford East’s critically acclaimed Village Idiot) crackles with dry humour and a modern-day wit. \nTransforming the Derngate auditorium into a skatepark\, this Made In Northampton production dives headfirst into the influence of online culture\, the pull of toxic masculinity\, and the search for identity in the digital age. \nTop Gs Like Me was developed with the support of the National Theatre’s Generate programme. \nInitially developed through the Royal & Derngate Generate programme in partnership with Andy Routledge. URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/top-gs-like-me/2026-02-28/ LOCATION:Royal and Derngate Theatre\, 19-21 Guildhall Road\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1DP CATEGORIES:Royal and Derngate,Theatre ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/topGs_website2340x978-1170x476-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Royal and Derngate":MAILTO:BoxOffice@royalandderngate.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260219T143000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:19700215T000000 DTSTAMP:20260403T183352 CREATED:20260105T162858Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T162858Z UID:133629-1771511400-3888000@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk SUMMARY:Murder At Midnight DESCRIPTION:A murder mystery like no other… \nStarring national favourites Jason Durr (Heartbeat\, Casualty)\, Susie Blake (Victoria Wood’s As Seen On TV\, Coronation Street)\, Max Bowden\, best known for his role as Ben Mitchell in EastEnders\, and Katie McGlynn (Waterloo Road\,Coronation Street\, Hollyoaks). \nA killer night out! \nFrom the writer of Murder in the Dark comes a deliciously twisted crime caper like no other. \nIt’s New Year’s Eve in a quiet corner of Kent and a killer is in the house… \nWe meet Jonny ‘The Cyclops’-the notorious gangster\, his glamorous wife\, his trigger-happy sidekick\, his mum—who’s seeing things\, her very jittery carer\, plus a vicar who’s hiding something and a nervous burglar dressed as a clown. \nThrow in a suitcase full of cash\, a stash of deadly weapons\, and one infamous unsolved murder… What could possibly go wrong? \nJoin us for a murder mystery with a difference. One house. Seven suspects and a Murder at Midnight… \nWritten by acclaimed writer Torben Betts and produced by the award-winning Original Theatre (Birdsong\, Murder In The Dark\, The Mirror Crack’d) Murder At Midnight is a gripping murder mystery filled with twists\, chilling suspense and wickedly dark humour–guaranteed to keep you guessing until the final stroke of midnight. \nCast also includes Callum Balmforth\, Peter Moreton\, Iryna Poplavska\, Bella Farr and Andy McLeod. URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/murder-at-midnight/2026-02-19/ LOCATION:Royal and Derngate Theatre\, 19-21 Guildhall Road\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1DP CATEGORIES:Royal and Derngate,Theatre ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Murder-at-Midnight_2340-x-978-1170x476-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Royal and Derngate":MAILTO:BoxOffice@royalandderngate.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260214T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:19700228T000000 DTSTAMP:20260403T183352 CREATED:20251218T130320Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T130320Z UID:133205-1771092000-5011200@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk SUMMARY:Candlelight: Ed Sheeran meets Coldplay DESCRIPTION:⭐ 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 and experience the music of Ed Sheeran and Coldplay at Northampton Museum and Art Gallery under the gentle glow of candlelight. \nGeneral Info\n📍 Venue: Northampton Museum and Art Gallery\n📅 Dates and times: select your dates/times directly in the ticket selector\n⏳ Duration: 60 minutes. Doors open 45 minutes before the show. No entry once it starts.\n👤 Age requirement: 8 years old or older. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult\n♿ Accessibility: this venue is wheelchair accessible\n❓ View the FAQs for this event here\n🪑 Seating is assigned on a first come first served basis in each zone\n🕯️ If you would like to book a private concert or buy regular tickets for a large group (+30 people)\, click here\n🎻 Check out all the Candlelight concerts in Northampton\n🎁 To treat your friends and family to a Candlelight gift card\, click here \n\nProgramme\nColdplay – Clocks\nColdplay – Something Just Like This\nEd Sheeran – Bad Habits\nColdplay – Adventure of a Lifetime\nColdplay – Fix You\nEd Sheeran – Photograph\nColdplay – The Scientist\nColdplay – Feelslikeimfallinginlove\nEd Sheeran – Shivers\nEd Sheeran – Perfect\nColdplay – Viva la Vida\nEd Sheeran – Give me Love\nColdplay – Sky Full of Stars\nPerformers\nString Quartet – Ensamble M URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/candlelight-ed-sheeran-meets-coldplay-2/2026-02-14/ LOCATION:Northampton Museum And Art Gallery\, 4-6 Guildhall Rd\,\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1DP\, United Kingdom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Screenshot-2025-12-18-125919.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260208T133000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:19700204T000000 DTSTAMP:20260403T183352 CREATED:20260105T155031Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T155031Z UID:133569-1770557400-2937600@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk SUMMARY:The Gruffalo’s Child DESCRIPTION:The Gruffalo said that no gruffalo should\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEver set foot in the deep dark wood… \nFollow the Gruffalo’s Child on her adventurous mission in Tall Stories’ enchanting adaptation of the much-loved picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. \nOne wild and windy night the Gruffalo’s Child ignores her father’s warnings about the Big Bad Mouse and tiptoes out into the deep dark wood. She follows snowy tracks and encounters mysterious creatures – but the Big Bad Mouse doesn’t really exist… does he? \nLet your imagination run wild with songs\, laughs and scary fun for everyone aged 3 to 103. \n \nAdapted from Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s award-winning picture book \nThe Gruffalo’s Child © Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler 2004–Macmillan Children’s Books \n\nAccess Enhanced Performance \nRelaxed Performance\nThe performance on Sat 7 February 10.30am will be Relaxed. \nAudio Described & Touch Tour\nThe performance on Sun 8 February 1.30pm will be Audio Described. (Touch Tour begins at 12.30pm) This performance will be described by Talking Theatre. \nPlease click here for Access Performance Information \n\nEDUCATIONAL RATE \n£12 with 1 free ticket for every 10\n \nClick here to find out more about how to make a group booking at the above prices. URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/the-gruffalos-child/2026-02-08/3/ LOCATION:Royal and Derngate Theatre\, 19-21 Guildhall Road\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1DP CATEGORIES:Royal and Derngate,Theatre ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Gruffalos-Child-Website-1170x476-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Royal and Derngate":MAILTO:BoxOffice@royalandderngate.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260207T133000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:19700203T000000 DTSTAMP:20260403T183352 CREATED:20260105T155031Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T155031Z UID:133567-1770471000-2851200@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk SUMMARY:The Gruffalo’s Child DESCRIPTION:The Gruffalo said that no gruffalo should\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEver set foot in the deep dark wood… \nFollow the Gruffalo’s Child on her adventurous mission in Tall Stories’ enchanting adaptation of the much-loved picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. \nOne wild and windy night the Gruffalo’s Child ignores her father’s warnings about the Big Bad Mouse and tiptoes out into the deep dark wood. She follows snowy tracks and encounters mysterious creatures – but the Big Bad Mouse doesn’t really exist… does he? \nLet your imagination run wild with songs\, laughs and scary fun for everyone aged 3 to 103. \n \nAdapted from Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s award-winning picture book \nThe Gruffalo’s Child © Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler 2004–Macmillan Children’s Books \n\nAccess Enhanced Performance \nRelaxed Performance\nThe performance on Sat 7 February 10.30am will be Relaxed. \nAudio Described & Touch Tour\nThe performance on Sun 8 February 1.30pm will be Audio Described. (Touch Tour begins at 12.30pm) This performance will be described by Talking Theatre. \nPlease click here for Access Performance Information \n\nEDUCATIONAL RATE \n£12 with 1 free ticket for every 10\n \nClick here to find out more about how to make a group booking at the above prices. URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/the-gruffalos-child/2026-02-07/2/ LOCATION:Royal and Derngate Theatre\, 19-21 Guildhall Road\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1DP CATEGORIES:Royal and Derngate,Theatre ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Gruffalos-Child-Website-1170x476-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Royal and Derngate":MAILTO:BoxOffice@royalandderngate.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260206T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:19700220T000000 DTSTAMP:20260403T183352 CREATED:20251218T130320Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T130320Z UID:133204-1770400800-4320000@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk SUMMARY:Candlelight: Ed Sheeran meets Coldplay DESCRIPTION:⭐ 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 and experience the music of Ed Sheeran and Coldplay at Northampton Museum and Art Gallery under the gentle glow of candlelight. \nGeneral Info\n📍 Venue: Northampton Museum and Art Gallery\n📅 Dates and times: select your dates/times directly in the ticket selector\n⏳ Duration: 60 minutes. Doors open 45 minutes before the show. No entry once it starts.\n👤 Age requirement: 8 years old or older. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult\n♿ Accessibility: this venue is wheelchair accessible\n❓ View the FAQs for this event here\n🪑 Seating is assigned on a first come first served basis in each zone\n🕯️ If you would like to book a private concert or buy regular tickets for a large group (+30 people)\, click here\n🎻 Check out all the Candlelight concerts in Northampton\n🎁 To treat your friends and family to a Candlelight gift card\, click here \n\nProgramme\nColdplay – Clocks\nColdplay – Something Just Like This\nEd Sheeran – Bad Habits\nColdplay – Adventure of a Lifetime\nColdplay – Fix You\nEd Sheeran – Photograph\nColdplay – The Scientist\nColdplay – Feelslikeimfallinginlove\nEd Sheeran – Shivers\nEd Sheeran – Perfect\nColdplay – Viva la Vida\nEd Sheeran – Give me Love\nColdplay – Sky Full of Stars\nPerformers\nString Quartet – Ensamble M URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/candlelight-ed-sheeran-meets-coldplay-2/2026-02-06/ LOCATION:Northampton Museum And Art Gallery\, 4-6 Guildhall Rd\,\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1DP\, United Kingdom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Screenshot-2025-12-18-125919.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260121T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:19700117T000000 DTSTAMP:20260403T183352 CREATED:20260105T124247Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T124247Z UID:133513-1769004000-1382400@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk SUMMARY:Shen Yun DESCRIPTION:Experience China Before Communism \nThe moment the curtain opens\, you enter a wondrous dream. \nShen Yun takes you on an extraordinary journey through China’s 5\,000 years of divinely inspired culture. Exquisite beauty from the heavens\, profound wisdom from dynasties past\, timeless legends\, and ethnic traditions all spring to life through classical Chinese dance\, enchanting live orchestral music\, authentic costumes\, and patented interactive backdrops. Revisit a time when scholars and artists sought harmony with the Tao\, or the “Way” of the universe\, and when divine beings walked upon the earth to inspire humanity. \nJoin us for a night filled with beauty\, wisdom\, courage\, and hope. Witness Heaven’s beauty on stage and experience the magic of Shen Yun—live. It’s an experience of a lifetime! URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/shen-yun-3/2026-01-21/ LOCATION:Royal and Derngate Theatre\, 19-21 Guildhall Road\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1DP CATEGORIES:Royal and Derngate,Theatre ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Northampton_2340-x-978-px-1170x476-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Royal and Derngate":MAILTO:BoxOffice@royalandderngate.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260117T143000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:19700113T000000 DTSTAMP:20260403T183352 CREATED:20260105T123048Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T123048Z UID:133492-1768660200-1036800@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk SUMMARY:2:22 A Ghost Story DESCRIPTION:Following seven West End seasons\, a record-breaking UK and Ireland tour and thirty productions across the globe\, the stage phenomenon 2:22 A Ghost Story now returns to Northampton. \nWinner of Best New Play at the WhatsOnStage Awards\, this supernatural thriller stars James Bye (Eastenders)\, Natalie Casey (2 Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps)\, Gary Lucy (Hollyoaks) and Shvorne Marks (Three Little Birds). \nWritten by Danny Robins\, creator of the hit BBC podcasts Uncanny & The Battersea Poltergeist\, 2:22 A Ghost Story comes fresh from record-breaking seasons at five West End theatres with a host of acclaimed star performances. It’s a brilliantly funny and adrenaline-filled night where secrets emerge and ghosts may or may not appear… What do you believe? And do you dare discover the truth? \n“There’s something in our house. I hear it every night\, at the same time” \nJenny believes her new home is haunted\, but her husband Sam isn’t having any of it. They argue with their first dinner guests\, old friend Lauren and new partner Ben. Can the dead really walk again? Belief and scepticism clash\, but something feels strange and frightening\, and that something is getting closer\, so they’re going to stay up… until 2:22… and then they’ll know. URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/222-a-ghost-story-2/2026-01-17/ LOCATION:Royal and Derngate Theatre\, 19-21 Guildhall Road\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1DP CATEGORIES:Royal and Derngate,Theatre ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/8181_153_222_Northampton_2340x978_v1-1-1170x476-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Royal and Derngate":MAILTO:BoxOffice@royalandderngate.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260114T143000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:19700110T000000 DTSTAMP:20260403T183352 CREATED:20260105T123048Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T123048Z UID:133488-1768401000-777600@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk SUMMARY:2:22 A Ghost Story DESCRIPTION:Following seven West End seasons\, a record-breaking UK and Ireland tour and thirty productions across the globe\, the stage phenomenon 2:22 A Ghost Story now returns to Northampton. \nWinner of Best New Play at the WhatsOnStage Awards\, this supernatural thriller stars James Bye (Eastenders)\, Natalie Casey (2 Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps)\, Gary Lucy (Hollyoaks) and Shvorne Marks (Three Little Birds). \nWritten by Danny Robins\, creator of the hit BBC podcasts Uncanny & The Battersea Poltergeist\, 2:22 A Ghost Story comes fresh from record-breaking seasons at five West End theatres with a host of acclaimed star performances. It’s a brilliantly funny and adrenaline-filled night where secrets emerge and ghosts may or may not appear… What do you believe? And do you dare discover the truth? \n“There’s something in our house. I hear it every night\, at the same time” \nJenny believes her new home is haunted\, but her husband Sam isn’t having any of it. They argue with their first dinner guests\, old friend Lauren and new partner Ben. Can the dead really walk again? Belief and scepticism clash\, but something feels strange and frightening\, and that something is getting closer\, so they’re going to stay up… until 2:22… and then they’ll know. URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/222-a-ghost-story-2/2026-01-14/ LOCATION:Royal and Derngate Theatre\, 19-21 Guildhall Road\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1DP CATEGORIES:Royal and Derngate,Theatre ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/8181_153_222_Northampton_2340x978_v1-1-1170x476-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Royal and Derngate":MAILTO:BoxOffice@royalandderngate.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260103T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:19700117T000000 DTSTAMP:20260403T183352 CREATED:20251218T130320Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T130320Z UID:133202-1767463200-1382400@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk SUMMARY:Candlelight: Ed Sheeran meets Coldplay DESCRIPTION:⭐ 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 and experience the music of Ed Sheeran and Coldplay at Northampton Museum and Art Gallery under the gentle glow of candlelight. \nGeneral Info\n📍 Venue: Northampton Museum and Art Gallery\n📅 Dates and times: select your dates/times directly in the ticket selector\n⏳ Duration: 60 minutes. Doors open 45 minutes before the show. No entry once it starts.\n👤 Age requirement: 8 years old or older. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult\n♿ Accessibility: this venue is wheelchair accessible\n❓ View the FAQs for this event here\n🪑 Seating is assigned on a first come first served basis in each zone\n🕯️ If you would like to book a private concert or buy regular tickets for a large group (+30 people)\, click here\n🎻 Check out all the Candlelight concerts in Northampton\n🎁 To treat your friends and family to a Candlelight gift card\, click here \n\nProgramme\nColdplay – Clocks\nColdplay – Something Just Like This\nEd Sheeran – Bad Habits\nColdplay – Adventure of a Lifetime\nColdplay – Fix You\nEd Sheeran – Photograph\nColdplay – The Scientist\nColdplay – Feelslikeimfallinginlove\nEd Sheeran – Shivers\nEd Sheeran – Perfect\nColdplay – Viva la Vida\nEd Sheeran – Give me Love\nColdplay – Sky Full of Stars\nPerformers\nString Quartet – Ensamble M URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/candlelight-ed-sheeran-meets-coldplay-2/2026-01-03/ LOCATION:Northampton Museum And Art Gallery\, 4-6 Guildhall Rd\,\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1DP\, United Kingdom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Screenshot-2025-12-18-125919.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251226T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:19700109T000000 DTSTAMP:20260403T183352 CREATED:20250824T214505Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250824T214505Z UID:133236-1766754000-691200@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk SUMMARY:Mog's Christmas DESCRIPTION:It’s Christmas time\, and the Thomas family are looking back on the past year and all the adventures they’ve shared with their cat\, Mog from catching a burglar in the spring to a dramatic summer chase at the V.E.T. Now as they prepare for the festive season\, Mog is baffled by strange noises\, peculiar smells\, and what’s this? A tree moving indoors! Amidst the festive chaos\, will Mog ever come inside for Christmas? Join Mog and the Thomas family for a heartwarming Christmas adventure filled with surprises\, snowy mischief\, and the true meaning of family. The Wardrobe Ensemble (whose The Stage Award-winning Education\, Education\, Education transferred from Royal & Derngate to the West End) adapt Judith Kerr’s beloved and iconic stories for the stage in a lively and enchanting production directed by Helena Middleton (Pippi Longstocking)\, with songs\, live music\, and a menagerie of creatures little and large. These timeless tales of family\, friendship\, and festive fun are brought to life to allow a new generation of children to fall in love with Mog. Based on the bestselling Mog picture book series by Judith Kerr\, published by HarperCollins Children’s Books. Originally produced by Royal & Derngate\, Northampton\, The Old Vic and The Wardrobe Ensemble. URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/mogs-christmas/2025-12-26/ LOCATION:Royal and Derngate Theatre\, 19-21 Guildhall Road\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1DP CATEGORIES:Royal and Derngate,Theatre ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Mogs-Christmas_2340x978_web-1170x476-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Royal and Derngate":MAILTO:BoxOffice@royalandderngate.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251224T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:19700107T000000 DTSTAMP:20260403T183352 CREATED:20250824T214505Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250824T214505Z UID:133235-1766574000-518400@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk SUMMARY:Mog's Christmas DESCRIPTION:It’s Christmas time\, and the Thomas family are looking back on the past year and all the adventures they’ve shared with their cat\, Mog from catching a burglar in the spring to a dramatic summer chase at the V.E.T. Now as they prepare for the festive season\, Mog is baffled by strange noises\, peculiar smells\, and what’s this? A tree moving indoors! Amidst the festive chaos\, will Mog ever come inside for Christmas? Join Mog and the Thomas family for a heartwarming Christmas adventure filled with surprises\, snowy mischief\, and the true meaning of family. The Wardrobe Ensemble (whose The Stage Award-winning Education\, Education\, Education transferred from Royal & Derngate to the West End) adapt Judith Kerr’s beloved and iconic stories for the stage in a lively and enchanting production directed by Helena Middleton (Pippi Longstocking)\, with songs\, live music\, and a menagerie of creatures little and large. These timeless tales of family\, friendship\, and festive fun are brought to life to allow a new generation of children to fall in love with Mog. Based on the bestselling Mog picture book series by Judith Kerr\, published by HarperCollins Children’s Books. Originally produced by Royal & Derngate\, Northampton\, The Old Vic and The Wardrobe Ensemble. URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/mogs-christmas/2025-12-24/ LOCATION:Royal and Derngate Theatre\, 19-21 Guildhall Road\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1DP CATEGORIES:Royal and Derngate,Theatre ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Mogs-Christmas_2340x978_web-1170x476-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Royal and Derngate":MAILTO:BoxOffice@royalandderngate.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251129T143000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:19700408T000000 DTSTAMP:20260403T183352 CREATED:20250824T205817Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250824T205817Z UID:129656-1764426600-8380800@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk SUMMARY:Miracle On 34th Street DESCRIPTION:A true Christmas classic comes alive this holiday season withWhite Cobras staged radio performance ofMiracle On 34th Street. The story is based on the famous 1947 film\, which was first presented as a radio play at the Lux Radio Theatre. \nA formidable Macys store executive\, Doris Walker is desperately searching for a new store Santa Claus. She hires Kris Kringle who insists that he is the real Santa Claus and proves immensely popular. However\, when a conflict with the stores incompetent psychologist erupts\, Kris finds himself at Bellevue where\, in despair\, he deliberately fails a psychological test. All seems lost until Doris friend\, Fred Gailey\, reassures Kris of his worth and agrees to represent him in the fight to secure his release. Fred arranges a hearing in which he argues that Kris is sane because he is in fact the real Santa Claus! \nThe White Cobra cast bring alive a lively crew of characters\, with radio jingles and sound effects that will delight audiences\, young and old. URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/miracle-on-34th-street/2025-11-29/ LOCATION:Royal and Derngate Theatre\, 19-21 Guildhall Road\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1DP CATEGORIES:Royal and Derngate,Theatre ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Mon34thSt_Website-1170x476-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Royal and Derngate":MAILTO:BoxOffice@royalandderngate.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251122T143000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:19700401T000000 DTSTAMP:20260403T183352 CREATED:20250824T203551Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250824T203551Z UID:129620-1763821800-7776000@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk SUMMARY:Fawlty Towers DESCRIPTION:TheGreatest British Sitcom of All Time(Radio Times) is back this time on stage! \n50 years since it first graced our TV screens\,Fawlty Towersis now a brand-new stage play adapted by comedy legendJohn Cleeseand directed byCaroline Jay Ranger. \nFresh from a sold-out West End season! This laugh-out-loud production was universally acclaimed by every London and national critic\, selling out every single performance during its record-breaking West End run. \nJoin Basil (Danny Bayne)\, the delightfully bumbling Major (Paul Nicholas) and Polly (Joanne Clifton) and an 18-strong cast as they bring to life all your favourite moments from the shows unforgettable twelve episodes. With sharp wit\, chaos\, and calamity at every turn\, this is the comedy event of the year! \nSecure your tickets now and relive the madness ofFawlty Towerslive on stage. Its a staycation youll never forget! URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/fawlty-towers-2/2025-11-22/ LOCATION:Royal and Derngate Theatre\, 19-21 Guildhall Road\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1DP CATEGORIES:Royal and Derngate,Theatre ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/MM_FT_2025139_Northampton_Digital_2340x978-1170x476-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Royal and Derngate":MAILTO:BoxOffice@royalandderngate.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251120T143000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:19700330T000000 DTSTAMP:20260403T183352 CREATED:20250824T203551Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250824T203551Z UID:129617-1763649000-7603200@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk SUMMARY:Fawlty Towers DESCRIPTION:TheGreatest British Sitcom of All Time(Radio Times) is back this time on stage! \n50 years since it first graced our TV screens\,Fawlty Towersis now a brand-new stage play adapted by comedy legendJohn Cleeseand directed byCaroline Jay Ranger. \nFresh from a sold-out West End season! This laugh-out-loud production was universally acclaimed by every London and national critic\, selling out every single performance during its record-breaking West End run. \nJoin Basil (Danny Bayne)\, the delightfully bumbling Major (Paul Nicholas) and Polly (Joanne Clifton) and an 18-strong cast as they bring to life all your favourite moments from the shows unforgettable twelve episodes. With sharp wit\, chaos\, and calamity at every turn\, this is the comedy event of the year! \nSecure your tickets now and relive the madness ofFawlty Towerslive on stage. Its a staycation youll never forget! URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/fawlty-towers-2/2025-11-20/ LOCATION:Royal and Derngate Theatre\, 19-21 Guildhall Road\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1DP CATEGORIES:Royal and Derngate,Theatre ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/MM_FT_2025139_Northampton_Digital_2340x978-1170x476-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Royal and Derngate":MAILTO:BoxOffice@royalandderngate.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251119T143000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:19700329T000000 DTSTAMP:20260403T183352 CREATED:20250824T203551Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250824T203551Z UID:129615-1763562600-7516800@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk SUMMARY:Fawlty Towers DESCRIPTION:TheGreatest British Sitcom of All Time(Radio Times) is back this time on stage! \n50 years since it first graced our TV screens\,Fawlty Towersis now a brand-new stage play adapted by comedy legendJohn Cleeseand directed byCaroline Jay Ranger. \nFresh from a sold-out West End season! This laugh-out-loud production was universally acclaimed by every London and national critic\, selling out every single performance during its record-breaking West End run. \nJoin Basil (Danny Bayne)\, the delightfully bumbling Major (Paul Nicholas) and Polly (Joanne Clifton) and an 18-strong cast as they bring to life all your favourite moments from the shows unforgettable twelve episodes. With sharp wit\, chaos\, and calamity at every turn\, this is the comedy event of the year! \nSecure your tickets now and relive the madness ofFawlty Towerslive on stage. Its a staycation youll never forget! URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/fawlty-towers-2/2025-11-19/ LOCATION:Royal and Derngate Theatre\, 19-21 Guildhall Road\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1DP CATEGORIES:Royal and Derngate,Theatre ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/MM_FT_2025139_Northampton_Digital_2340x978-1170x476-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Royal and Derngate":MAILTO:BoxOffice@royalandderngate.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251108T143000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:19700318T000000 DTSTAMP:20260403T183352 CREATED:20250824T200710Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250824T200710Z UID:129573-1762612200-6566400@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk SUMMARY:Agatha Christies Death On The Nile DESCRIPTION:Bitter rivals. Buried secrets. A love to die for. \nOn board a luxurious cruise under the heat of the Egyptian sun\, a couples idyllic honeymoon is cut short by a brutal murder. As secrets that have been buried in the sands of time finally resurface\, can the world-famous detective\, Hercule Poirot\, untangle the web of lies and solve another crime? \nFollowing the sell-out tour ofMurder On The Orient Express\, this thrilling production will feature reunites writerKen Ludwig\,directorLucy Bailey(Witness For The Prosecution)andFiery Angel. \nStarring asPoirotisMark Hadfield(Belfast;Outlander;Wallander)who will be joined on stage byGlynis Barber(Dempsey andMakepeace;EastEnders) andBob Barrett(Murder on the Orient Express;Holby City). This brand-new adaptation of the Agatha Christie classic is not to be missed. URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/agatha-christies-death-on-the-nile/2025-11-08/ LOCATION:Royal and Derngate Theatre\, 19-21 Guildhall Road\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1DP CATEGORIES:Royal and Derngate,Theatre ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/DOTN-NEW-1170x476-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Royal and Derngate":MAILTO:BoxOffice@royalandderngate.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251105T143000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:19700315T000000 DTSTAMP:20260403T183352 CREATED:20250824T200710Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250824T200710Z UID:129569-1762353000-6307200@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk SUMMARY:Agatha Christies Death On The Nile DESCRIPTION:Bitter rivals. Buried secrets. A love to die for. \nOn board a luxurious cruise under the heat of the Egyptian sun\, a couples idyllic honeymoon is cut short by a brutal murder. As secrets that have been buried in the sands of time finally resurface\, can the world-famous detective\, Hercule Poirot\, untangle the web of lies and solve another crime? \nFollowing the sell-out tour ofMurder On The Orient Express\, this thrilling production will feature reunites writerKen Ludwig\,directorLucy Bailey(Witness For The Prosecution)andFiery Angel. \nStarring asPoirotisMark Hadfield(Belfast;Outlander;Wallander)who will be joined on stage byGlynis Barber(Dempsey andMakepeace;EastEnders) andBob Barrett(Murder on the Orient Express;Holby City). This brand-new adaptation of the Agatha Christie classic is not to be missed. URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/agatha-christies-death-on-the-nile/2025-11-05/ LOCATION:Royal and Derngate Theatre\, 19-21 Guildhall Road\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1DP CATEGORIES:Royal and Derngate,Theatre ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/DOTN-NEW-1170x476-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Royal and Derngate":MAILTO:BoxOffice@royalandderngate.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251102T133000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:19700316T000000 DTSTAMP:20260403T183352 CREATED:20250820T213438Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250820T213438Z UID:129530-1762090200-6393600@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk SUMMARY:A Squash And A Squeeze DESCRIPTION:A Little Angel Theatre and Lowry Co-Production\nA musical adaptation of the best-selling book A Squash And A Squeeze written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler \n\nStep into the magical world ofA Squash And A Squeezelive on stage for the first time! \nOnce upon a time\, a little old lady lived all by herself in her cosy cottage\, but she wasnt happy her house felt just too small. Whatever could she do? Will the wise old mans solution of bringing in a flappy\, scratchy\, greedy\, noisy crowd of farmyard animals work? \nJoin us for this heart warming and hilarious adventure\, full of beautiful puppets and enchanting songs. Written and illustrated by the unparalleled picture book partnership ofJulia DonaldsonandAxel Scheffler\, and adapted for the stage by Olivier-nominated duoBarb JungrandSamantha Lane. URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/a-squash-and-a-squeeze/2025-11-02/4/ LOCATION:Royal and Derngate Theatre\, 19-21 Guildhall Road\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1DP CATEGORIES:Royal and Derngate,Theatre ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/A-Squash-A-Squeeze-Website-1170x476-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Royal and Derngate":MAILTO:BoxOffice@royalandderngate.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251102T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:19700316T000000 DTSTAMP:20260403T183352 CREATED:20250820T213438Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250820T213438Z UID:129529-1762079400-6393600@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk SUMMARY:A Squash And A Squeeze DESCRIPTION:A Little Angel Theatre and Lowry Co-Production\nA musical adaptation of the best-selling book A Squash And A Squeeze written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler \n\nStep into the magical world ofA Squash And A Squeezelive on stage for the first time! \nOnce upon a time\, a little old lady lived all by herself in her cosy cottage\, but she wasnt happy her house felt just too small. Whatever could she do? Will the wise old mans solution of bringing in a flappy\, scratchy\, greedy\, noisy crowd of farmyard animals work? \nJoin us for this heart warming and hilarious adventure\, full of beautiful puppets and enchanting songs. Written and illustrated by the unparalleled picture book partnership ofJulia DonaldsonandAxel Scheffler\, and adapted for the stage by Olivier-nominated duoBarb JungrandSamantha Lane. URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/a-squash-and-a-squeeze/2025-11-02/ LOCATION:Royal and Derngate Theatre\, 19-21 Guildhall Road\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1DP CATEGORIES:Royal and Derngate,Theatre ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/A-Squash-A-Squeeze-Website-1170x476-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Royal and Derngate":MAILTO:BoxOffice@royalandderngate.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251101T153000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:19700315T000000 DTSTAMP:20260403T183352 CREATED:20250820T213438Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250820T213438Z UID:129528-1762011000-6307200@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk SUMMARY:A Squash And A Squeeze DESCRIPTION:A Little Angel Theatre and Lowry Co-Production\nA musical adaptation of the best-selling book A Squash And A Squeeze written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler \n\nStep into the magical world ofA Squash And A Squeezelive on stage for the first time! \nOnce upon a time\, a little old lady lived all by herself in her cosy cottage\, but she wasnt happy her house felt just too small. Whatever could she do? Will the wise old mans solution of bringing in a flappy\, scratchy\, greedy\, noisy crowd of farmyard animals work? \nJoin us for this heart warming and hilarious adventure\, full of beautiful puppets and enchanting songs. Written and illustrated by the unparalleled picture book partnership ofJulia DonaldsonandAxel Scheffler\, and adapted for the stage by Olivier-nominated duoBarb JungrandSamantha Lane. URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/a-squash-and-a-squeeze/2025-11-01/3/ LOCATION:Royal and Derngate Theatre\, 19-21 Guildhall Road\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1DP CATEGORIES:Royal and Derngate,Theatre ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/A-Squash-A-Squeeze-Website-1170x476-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Royal and Derngate":MAILTO:BoxOffice@royalandderngate.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251101T143000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:19700315T000000 DTSTAMP:20260403T183352 CREATED:20250820T212608Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250820T212608Z UID:129512-1762007400-6307200@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk SUMMARY:NMTC Jesus Christ Superstar DESCRIPTION:Lyrics by Tim Rice and Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber. An amateur production by arrangement with The Really Useful Group Limited.Whats the buzz?. With over 30 productions performed in the Derngate Auditorium\,Northampton Musical Theatre Companyare excited to be returning once again with the epic musicalJesus Christ Superstar. With music byAndrew Lloyd Webberand lyrics byTim Rice\,Jesus Christ Superstarhas wowed audiences for over 50 years. A timeless work\, the rock opera tells the story of Jesus in the final days leading up to his crucifixion\, but seen through the eyes of Judas Iscariot. The iconic 1970s rock score contains well-known numbers such asSuperstar\,I Dont Know How to Love HimandGethsemane. Dont miss your chance to experience this unforgettable musical. URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/nmtc-jesus-christ-superstar/2025-11-01/ LOCATION:Royal and Derngate Theatre\, 19-21 Guildhall Road\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1DP CATEGORIES:Royal and Derngate,Theatre ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/nmtc-jcs-website-1170x476-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Royal and Derngate":MAILTO:BoxOffice@royalandderngate.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251101T133000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:19700315T000000 DTSTAMP:20260403T183352 CREATED:20250820T213438Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250820T213438Z UID:129527-1762003800-6307200@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk SUMMARY:A Squash And A Squeeze DESCRIPTION:A Little Angel Theatre and Lowry Co-Production\nA musical adaptation of the best-selling book A Squash And A Squeeze written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler \n\nStep into the magical world ofA Squash And A Squeezelive on stage for the first time! \nOnce upon a time\, a little old lady lived all by herself in her cosy cottage\, but she wasnt happy her house felt just too small. Whatever could she do? Will the wise old mans solution of bringing in a flappy\, scratchy\, greedy\, noisy crowd of farmyard animals work? \nJoin us for this heart warming and hilarious adventure\, full of beautiful puppets and enchanting songs. Written and illustrated by the unparalleled picture book partnership ofJulia DonaldsonandAxel Scheffler\, and adapted for the stage by Olivier-nominated duoBarb JungrandSamantha Lane. URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/a-squash-and-a-squeeze/2025-11-01/2/ LOCATION:Royal and Derngate Theatre\, 19-21 Guildhall Road\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1DP CATEGORIES:Royal and Derngate,Theatre ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/A-Squash-A-Squeeze-Website-1170x476-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Royal and Derngate":MAILTO:BoxOffice@royalandderngate.co.uk END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR