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:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260405T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:19700104T000000 DTSTAMP:20260405T131056 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:20260405T131056 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:20260405T131056 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:20260405T131056 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:20260405T131056 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:20260405T131056 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:20260405T131056 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:20260405T131056 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:20260405T131056 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:20260405T131056 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:20260405T131056 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:20260405T131056 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:20260405T131056 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:20260405T131056 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:20260405T131056 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:20260405T131056 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:20260405T131056 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:20260405T131056 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:20260405T131056 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:20260405T131056 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:20251122T210000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251122T210000 DTSTAMP:20260405T131056 CREATED:20251028T080554Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T080554Z UID:131646-1763845200-1763845200@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk SUMMARY:BLADE DESCRIPTION:Live @ The Wig & Pen \nClassic Rock band\, playing popular covers from 1970s to the present day including AC/DC\, Led Zeppelin\, The Who\, Free\, Radiohead\, Kula Shaker and many more. URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/blade-2/ LOCATION:The Wig And Pen\, 19 St Giles' St\, northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1JA\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:MUSIC ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Screenshot-2025-10-28-080319.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251122T210000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251122T210000 DTSTAMP:20260405T131056 CREATED:20251027T083519Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T083519Z UID:131599-1763845200-1763845200@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk SUMMARY:FUNK ODYSSEY DESCRIPTION:Get ready to hit the dancefloor as Funk Odyssey take you on a journey through the golden era of funk\, soul\, and disco!Performing hit after hit from the legends of the groove this high-energy band brings the sparkle\, rhythm\, and feel-good vibes of the classics you know and love. URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/funk-odyssey-3/ LOCATION:The King Billy Music Bar\, 2 Commercial Street\, Northampton\, NN1 1PJ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:MUSIC ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Screenshot-2025-10-27-083131.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251122T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251122T223000 DTSTAMP:20260405T131056 CREATED:20251027T113527Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T113527Z UID:131626-1763839800-1763850600@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk SUMMARY:INSPIRAL CARPETS DESCRIPTION:Following on from their sell out show at the venue in 2023 INSPIRAL CARPETS make a welcome return to ROADMENDER on Sat 22ndNovember. \nWith fourteen top 40 singles and four top ten albums in almost forty years\, the Inspiral Carpets were built to last. The reformed classic jukebox band continue their musical journey\, selling out tours and underlining their undying popularity whilst creating a platform for a rumoured new album to add to their set\, which is dotted with inventive big songs built around their signature Farfisa and perfect harmonies that always brings the house down. \nTheir hit singles underlined their electric\, eclectic creativity from the punk rock rushes of Joe to the melancholic kitchen sink dramas turned into huge hits like the glorious This Is How It Feels. Then there are the soaring choruses of Saturn 5 or the thrilling pop/noise of I Want You with the late and great Mark E. Smith lending his classic snark sneer to the song. URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/inspiral-carpets-2/ LOCATION:Roadmender\, 1 Lady's Ln\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 3AH\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:MUSIC ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Screenshot-2025-10-27-113259.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251122T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251122T193000 DTSTAMP:20260405T131056 CREATED:20250824T204121Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250824T204121Z UID:129628-1763839800-1763839800@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk SUMMARY:Josie Long: Now Is The Time Of Monsters DESCRIPTION:A new show about extinct gigantic\, charismatic\, megafauna from 3-time Edinburgh Comedy Award Nominated Comedian\, and very good comedianJosie Long. \nIn these troubled times\, in this wicked world\, it can feel like apocalypse is everywhere but did you know 11\,000 years ago there were some really big armadillos? Im talking about as big as a car. Really big. And they were vegetarian so dont even worry about them. Also my daughter has a hamster and Im not saying distract yourself from everything\, but Im saying hes also part of everything. \nJosie is back with a new show about discovery\, wonder\, extinction and how to walk through a landscape of monstrous disaster. There is also a good tip about silt\, guaranteed. \n????? The Skinny \n???? The Telegraph URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/josie-long-now-is-the-time-of-monsters/ 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/Untitled-design-22-1170x476-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Royal and Derngate":MAILTO:BoxOffice@royalandderngate.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251122T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251122T193000 DTSTAMP:20260405T131056 CREATED:20250824T203551Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250824T203551Z UID:129621-1763839800-1763839800@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-2/2025-11-22/4/ 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:20251122T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251122T190000 DTSTAMP:20260405T131056 CREATED:20251120T141053Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251120T141053Z UID:132175-1763838000-1763838000@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk SUMMARY:GenFest 2025: Dorothy and Her Very Many Friends by Jude Taylor DESCRIPTION:Dorothy and Her Very Many Friends is a synth-pop musical about the true story of the persecution of gay sailors in 1980s America and the futile search for the elusive Dorothy who connected them all. \n\nIn 1980s America\, the Naval Investigative Service are intensively hunting down and discharging gay sailors in the US Navy at an unprecedented rate. But if they truly want to win their war on homosexuality\, they know that they must first defeat the one woman standing in their way: Dorothy. \nWho is Dorothy? What does Dorothy want? How can she possibly be friends with every gay sailor? Can she bring down the entire Navy\, and perhaps the country\, too? Only one man\, with a predictable secret of his own\, can stop her. \nPowered by an 80s synth pop score\, Dorothy and Her Very Many Friends is a surreal musical comedy inspired by a lesser-known chapter of queer history. \n\nPart of Genfest 2025\nDiscover the full line-up of performances\, workshops and artist one-to-ones taking place across GenFest\, Sun 16 Sat 22 November. Each event is part of our annual festival celebrating artist development and new work. \nView the GenFest Brochure Online here|Find out more about the full GenFest line up here URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/genfest-2025-dorothy-and-her-very-many-friends-by-jude-taylor/ 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/2025/11/2340x978-1170x476-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Royal and Derngate":MAILTO:BoxOffice@royalandderngate.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251122T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251122T160000 DTSTAMP:20260405T131056 CREATED:20251120T140959Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251120T140959Z UID:132172-1763827200-1763827200@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk SUMMARY:Musical Theatre Network Future Producers of Musicals in the Midlands networking event DESCRIPTION:Are you (or could you be) a producer of musical theatre in the Midlands? \n\nDo you make live events happen\, perhaps as a creative yourself\, perhaps co-ordinating things for collaborators or your local community?\nAre you interested in finding out more about being a producer of musical theatre in the Midlands? And about opportunities to get involved locally with new musicals/music theatre?\nOr are you an early career producer of musical theatre or music in the Midlands and want to find out more about opportunities\, and meet some like-minded individuals?\n\nIf your answer to any of these questions is yes\, then wed love to invite you to a free event hosted byMusical Theatre Network\, China Plate and Royal & Derngate. We will share some industry insights\, signpost relevant opportunities\, and give you the chance to meet other producers/future producers\, and discuss what would help you achieve your ambitions in this area.You dont need to already be a producer. If musical theatre interests you\, and youre someone who likes making things happen come join us for a conversation! \n \n[View the full GenFest Programme] URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/musical-theatre-network-future-producers-of-musicals-in-the-midlands-networking-event/ 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/2025/11/networking-1-1170x476-1.jpg 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:20260405T131056 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:20251122T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251122T130000 DTSTAMP:20260405T131056 CREATED:20251120T140903Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251120T140903Z UID:132169-1763816400-1763816400@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk SUMMARY:GenFest 2025: Writing For Musical Theatre With Darren Clark DESCRIPTION:Darren Clark is a two-time Olivier Award winning composer and lyricist working in the theatre in the UK and internationally. Since beginning his professional career in 2012\, he has been commissioned to write music and lyrics for several national touring shows and his work has been heard in Londons West End\, at The Royal Shakespeare Company\, Off West End\, Off-Broadway and in many of the UKs finest regional theatres. \nFollowing his days as an Otago University student in NZ performing in countless musicals and plays\, Darren left NZ for the UK to pursue a career as a songwriter in London town. Following several years on the singer/songwriter circuit and with his band Columbus Giant\, Darren began to write music & lyrics for the theatre. \nDarren has written the music and lyrics for The Curious Case of Benjamin Button which one three Olivier awards in 2025 including Best New Musical and the Off-West End Award for Best Musical Production in 2024. Button is currently running at The Ambassadors Theatre on Londons West End. \nAlong with Rhys Jennings\, he is the inaugural recipient of the Music Theatre International Stiles & Drewe Mentorship Award and his songs have appeared as finalist in the Stiles & Drewe Best New Song Competition on three separate occasions\, winning runner-up in 2015. He has been a finalist in the Iris Theatre XMas Factor Awards for the past three years\, winning the Iris Theatre Panel Award in 2014\, The Audience Runner Up Prize in 2015 and The Audience Award in 2016. His musicals have been licensed in the USA and Australia\, his work has been showcasedin the national BEAM Showcase in London and NAMT in New York. \nDarren was a member of the BML Advanced Song writing Workshop\, a weekly development workshop for four years. He is also a member of the MMD Advanced Composer & Lyricist Lab where he continues to learn his craft. \nAs a teacher and workshop leader Darren has taught at some of the UKs leading drama schools including The Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama\, The Guildhall School of Music & Drama\, Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music & Dance\, Chichester Conservatoire\, Leeds Conservatoire and Rose Bruford. \nHe is a founding member of Paper Balloon Theatre Company\, dedicated to making original theatre for\, with and by young audiences. Paper Balloon have now created several shows includingNight Lightat the Camden Fringe\, a UK tour ofThe Grumpiest Boy in the Worldby Finegan Kruckemeyer\, the utterly bonkers Christmas showOnce Upon a Snowflakewith the Moscow Puppet Theatre and most recently the original shanty storyThe Boy and the Mermaid. \nDarren is passionate about being part of an ethnically and culturally diverse theatrical future and aims to reflect this in the making of all his theatrical projects. He is the founder of New UK Musicals\, a project developed to help get the work of new musical theatre writers into the hands of performers through providing a platform for their sheet music. www.newukmusicals.co.uk \n\nPart of Genfest 2025\nDiscover the full line-up of performances\, workshops and artist one-to-ones taking place across GenFest\, Sun 16 Sat 22 November. Each event is part of our annual festival celebrating artist development and new work. \nView the GenFest Brochure Online here|Find out more about the full GenFest line up here URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/genfest-2025-writing-for-musical-theatre-with-darren-clark/ 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/2025/11/darren-clark-2970x420-1-1170x476-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Royal and Derngate":MAILTO:BoxOffice@royalandderngate.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251122T123000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251122T163000 DTSTAMP:20260405T131056 CREATED:20251117T110349Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251117T110349Z UID:131886-1763814600-1763829000@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk SUMMARY:Family Silent Disco @ Northampton Town Christmas Lights Switch on! DESCRIPTION:et ready to dance with your family at the Northampton Town Christmas Lights Switch on – it’s a Silent Disco party! FREE ENTRY\n\n\n\nWelcome to theFamily Silent Disco Zoneat theNorthampton Town Christmas Light Switch on!Get ready to dance and celebrate the start of the festive season with your loved ones in Market Square. \nJoin us on Saturday 22nd November from 12:30 for a fun-filled event that will have everyone grooving to the beat. Bring your best dance moves and get ready to enjoy the festive atmosphere as we kick off the holiday season in style. Don’t miss out on this exciting event! \nThe Channels are: \nFAMILY PARTY / RETRO 70s-00s & CHRISTMAS / CHART HITS \nTickets are FREE and are for 45 min slots at 12:30\, 13:30\, 14:30 and 15:30. \nPlease note that it is a maximum of 4 tickets per order. Duplicate orders or orders of more than 1 session will be cancelled. If you require more than 4 tickets for a family please email hello@thesilentdiscoproject.co.uk whilst tickets are still available – otherwise we cannot confirm availability. \nChildren must be accompanied by an adult at all time URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/family-silent-disco-northampton-town-christmas-lights-switch-on/ LOCATION:Northampton Market Square CATEGORIES:Christmas,Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Screenshot-2025-11-17-110102.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR