Classic Art Jam & Cocktails
2024-02-27 19:00 - 21:00 (Europe/London) | Saints Coffee, 62 St Giles' St, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1JW, United Kingdom

Buffy Revamped
2024-02-27 19:30 - 21:30 | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
Seventy minutes. Seven seasons. One Spike.
This fast-paced gem brings you the entire 144 episodes of the hit 90s TV show, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, as told through the eyes of the one person who knows it inside out…Spike. Buffy Revamped tours the UK this Autumn following its award-winning Edinburgh Fringe premiere in 2022 and two sold-out national tours.
Funny, satirical and bursting with 90s pop-culture references, it’s the perfect parody for Buffy aficionados and those who never enrolled at Sunnydale High alike.
Created by comedian Brendan Murphy whose last show, FRIEND (The One with Gunther), won Best Play at the World Wide Comedy Awards.
Winner: Best One Person Show and Best Comedy Performance at the Dark Chat Awards 2022.

PUNK: Rage & Revolution
2024-02-28 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-02-29 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-03-01 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-03-02 10:00 - 16:00 | Northampton Museum And Art Gallery, 4-6 Guildhall Rd,, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP, United Kingdom
Punk took the world by storm, leaving a lasting legacy that continues to inspire and provoke people today. The young people of Northamptonshire were as inspired by punk as the rest of the country â€“ they formed bands, set up music and clothing stores and managed punk nights. This major exhibition follows the Punk: Rage & Revolution exhibition at Leicester Museum and Art Gallery and explores fashion, music, the local gig scene and much more.

Happy Mondays
2024-02-28 19:00 - 21:00 | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
Legendary Manchester band Happy Mondays have announced their first headline tour in five years. ‘The Been There Done That Tour’ will head to Northampton for Spring 2024, joined by very special guests and fellow ‘90s British music icons, Inspiral Carpets and Stereo MC’s.
Happy Mondays, featuring original lineup – front man Shaun Ryder, Bez (freaky dancing and percussion), Rowetta (vocals) Mark Day (guitar), Gary Whelan (drums) and Dan Broad (MD/guitar/keys) will perform the band’s classic hits such as ‘24 Hour Party People’, ‘Step On’, ‘Hallelujah’, ‘Loose Fit’, ‘Judge Fudge’, ‘W.F.L.’ and ‘Kinky Afro’, amongst many others.
Doors 6pm
Music from 7pm

Dr Michael Mosley & Dr Clare Bailey Eat (well) Sleep (Better) Live (Longer!)
2024-02-28 19:30 - 21:30 | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
For the first time ever, Dr Michael Mosley and Dr Clare Bailey are set to embark on a joint UK theatre tour, with their much-anticipated live theatre show.
This husband and wife and team have changed tens of thousands of lives with their international bestselling books (The Fast 800, Fast 800 Recipe book etc), award-winning programmes (Trust Me I’m a Doctor), and podcasts (Just One Thing). In this informative, entertaining, and highly interactive live show, the health gurus will share their latest health tips, do cooking demos and show behind the scenes clips from upcoming TV series.
With mental and physical health problems on the rise, Michael and Clare will reveal how simple changes can transform your life, so we can all Eat well, Sleep better, and Live longer!

Comedy Evening
2024-02-28 19:30 - 21:30 | Saints Coffee, 62 St Giles' St, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1JW, United Kingdom

Life and Art: Elke Pollard Retrospective
2024-02-29 10:00 - 17:00, 2024-03-01 10:00 - 17:00, 2024-03-02 10:00 - 17:00 | Northampton Museum And Art Gallery, 4-6 Guildhall Rd,, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP, United Kingdom
Well-known amongst the local art community for her gregarious personality, Elke Pollard created a wide body of work in a variety of media and styles predominantly colourful large-scale portraits and floral still lifes. Alongside her art, Pollard worked as a designer and seamstress. This exhibition will showcase art and design highlights from the life of this influential and prominent Northampton artist.

Local Beer Tasting
2024-02-29 17:00 - 21:00 | VnB, 10 St Giles' Square, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DA, United Kingdom
for this sold-out event, weâ€™ll be putting Northampton front and center as we celebrate beer made here in our great county. Hosted by Bayley.

One Night Of Elvis
2024-02-29 19:30 - 21:30 | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
A show dedicated to preserving the respect of the greatest entertainer of all time, Elvis Presley. Lee Memphis King faithfully recreates an Elvis performance with the authenticity and passion of an Elvis concert. Hear all of the hits like Heartbreak Hotel, The Wonder Of You, Suspicious Minds and many more in this two hour epic performance.
Over the last 10 years as Lee has toured his One Night of Elvis he has picked up numerous accolades and has headlined and sold out some of the most prestigious venues across the UK and beyond. In August 2016 he completed a sell out concert tour of Israel, performing to over 8000 fans. In this latest production, Lee Memphis King portrays Elvis Presley at his peak celebrating the iconic ‘Vegas Years’ from 1969 – 1977.
The show is enhanced by an orchestra of world class musicians and backing vocalists coupled with impressive video screen projection mapping out Elvis’s life and music. Lee Memphis King recreates it all with stunning authenticity – the voice and equally important for Lee, the passion and energy that Elvis put into his songs. He leaves audiences in no doubt that they are witnessing the world’s No 1 Elvis Tribute Artist. Pure entertainment and pure Presley.
The show is dedicated to the memory of the great man Elvis Presley and all of his fans around the world.

Bert’s House
2024-02-29 19:30 - 21:30, 2024-03-01 19:30 - 21:30 | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
Step inside the ‘delightful’ abode of Dunedin Guest House, run by tight fisted but kind-hearted Bert. It would be his seaside paradise, if it weren’t for all the guests. The paper might be hanging off the walls, the roof may spring the odd leak, and the bar selection is definitely questionable, but with his handy assistant (and unrequited love) Emily by his side, Bert’s house could be a Bed & Breakfast on the brink of a great love story.
But with the arrival of pesky guests and a new employee to juggle, Bert needs to keep his wits about him – what are the Robinsons up to? Is Jane really who she says she is? And why is Mr Stevens such a tw*t?
Come inside for this hilarious, sea?side-splitting comedy on its debut tour from On The Shore, written by and starring award?winning comedian Lou Chawner, with Lisa Ronaghan as Emily, Isla Fleury as Jane, Scott Bradley as Mr Stevens, Gemma Boaden as Vanessa Robinson and Taresh Solanki as Michael Robinson. Bert’s House is directed by Dan McGarry.

Most Haunted Live
2024-02-29 19:30 - 22:00 | The Old Savoy â€“ The home of The Deco Theatre, Abington Square, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 4AE
Most Haunted Live The acclaimed World No.1 paranormal show Most Haunted is the original and most successful worldwide Paranormal investigation series ever made and premiers it’s Spine-chilling theatre show in 2023/24. Presented by Evette Fielding the first lady of the paranormal together with Karl Beattie and the Most Haunted team, you will be taken on the darkest, most terrifying journey of your life.

Mini museum explorers
2024-03-01 10:15 - 11:45 | Northampton Museum And Art Gallery, 4-6 Guildhall Rd,, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP, United Kingdom
£4 per child per session
Join us for our popular hands-on and fun pre-school sessions for the under-fives.
Explore the museum through stories, music, art and craft activities whilst making new friends and creating memories in an engaging and family friendly environment.
These sessions are for pre-school children (from 2.5 to 5 years) and their parents and carers. Held on Friday mornings during term time with a different theme each week. Refreshments are included and booking essential as places are limited.

Craft and chatter
2024-03-01 12:30 - 14:00 | Northampton Museum And Art Gallery, 4-6 Guildhall Rd,, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP, United Kingdom
Every Friday (no session on 7 April)
12.30 â€“ 2.00pm
Free
If you’re looking for a way to unwind after a busy week or just want to make some new crafting friends, come along with your chosen craft to these friendly informal sessions. They take place every Friday lunchtime in the Northampton Museum & Art Gallery lower café area.
Drop in – no booking required but please purchase a drink or something to eat from the cafe.

BIG COUNTRY
2024-03-01 19:00 - 22:30 | Roadmender, 1 Lady's Ln, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 3AH, United Kingdom
‘STEELTOWN’ WAS THE SECOND STUDIO ALBUM BY BIG COUNTRY WHICH WAS RECORDED AT ABBA’S POLAR STUDIOS IN STOCKHOLM WITH PRODUCTION FROM STEVE LILLYWHITE. RELEASED IN OCTOBER, 1984 BRUCE WATSON REMEMBERS THE TIME VERY WELL, AMID THE NATIONWIDE STRIFE BACK IN THE UK, FULLY IN THE GRIP OF THE MINERS STRIKE: “WE STARTED WORK ON STEELTOWN BACK IN JUNE 1984 AT ABBA’S STUDIO. MY DAD WAS A MINER, SO WHAT WE DID WAS KNUCKLE DOWN TO HARD WORK FOR SIX WEEKS”.
REGARDED BY MANY AS A CLASSIC, THE MULTI-MILLION SELLING ‘STEELTOWN’ WENT STRAIGHT TO THE #1 SLOT IN THE UK ALBUM CHARTS.

Stewart Lee: Basic Lee
2024-03-01 19:30 - 21:30 | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
Please note this is the same show that was performed on Mon 23 January 2023
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John Mackay, in association with Debi Allen/ Curtis Brown, presents
STEWART LEE: BASIC LEE
Returning to Northampton after selling out in 2023!
After a decade of ground breaking high concept shows involving overarched interlinked narratives, massive sets and enormous comedy props, Lee enters the post-pandemic era in streamlined solo stand up mode.
One man, one microphone, and one microphone in the wings in case the one on stage breaks. Pure. Simple. Classic. Basic Lee. “The world’s greatest living stand up” The Times
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Sweet Caroline
2024-03-01 19:30 - 22:00 | The Old Savoy â€“ The home of The Deco Theatre, Abington Square, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 4AE
The show will take you for one special evening, back to where it began. A musical journey celebrating 50 years of some of the greatest music ever written.
From Brooklyn to Hollywood, Neil Diamond has left a legacy of great songs which have been covered by every great vocalist.
Spanning all genres from the Reggae of Red Red Wine, through the Country of Cracklin’ Rosie, and the Hollywood music of The Jazz Singer.
From the producers of Fastlove and The Magic of Motown, celebrate the music that has endured through six generations as we bring you all things Diamond with a sensational live show.

Funktionality
2024-03-01 21:00 - 23:00 | The Wig And Pen, 19 St Giles' St, northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1JA, United Kingdom
Funktionality performing at The Wig And Pen

An introduction to portrait painting in oils
2024-03-02 10:00 - 16:00 | Northampton Museum And Art Gallery, 4-6 Guildhall Rd,, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP, United Kingdom
Saturday 2 March
10am â€“ 4pm
£65
A one-day workshop based on a step-by-step process to create a portrait from a photographic reference.
The process will cover:
Using oil paints
The typical proportions of the face
Measuring and mapping out key features from the photograph
The use of line, tone, and value to create the portrait
Cordell is an experienced painter who will also provide supporting handouts as part of the workshoto explain and demystify the technical terms and techniques involved. At the end of the workshop you will have created a portrait that you will be able to take away with you.
Tea and coffee will be provided. Please bring a packed lunch or lunch is available to purchase from the museum café. Price includes all materials. Booking essential.

From The Collection: Abstract Art
2024-03-02 10:00 - 17:00 | Northampton Museum And Art Gallery, 4-6 Guildhall Rd,, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP, United Kingdom
Northampton Museum and Art Gallery

Saturday 2 March â€“ Sunday 1 September

A celebration of the 20th century paintings, prints and sculptures in our collection that all share an abstraction of form, from large oil on canvas paintings to angular metal sculptures. This exhibition is a presentation of this central stream of modern art production, investigating abstract art’s unique voice, freedom of expression and artistic origins.

Al Murray: Guv Island
2024-03-02 19:30 - 21:30 | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
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“Country, the UK, lost its way, seeks life partner/mentor/inspiration. Good sense of humour essential. No timewasters, tedious show-offs or offend-o-trons need apply. HR free zone.”
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Standing up so you don’t have to take it lying it down anymore, the Pub Landlord is back to make sense of the questions you probably already had the answers to.
You know what they say: There’s no school like the old school, with the dodgy overflowing toilets

Coleen Nolan ‘Naked’
2024-03-02 19:30 - 22:00 | The Old Savoy â€“ The home of The Deco Theatre, Abington Square, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 4AE
From a child star, as the youngest of the ‘Nolan Sisters’ to TV Personality/Presenter, Best Selling Author and Agony Aunt, Coleen Nolan has done it all, or so it would seem. However, there is still one thing that that needs ticking off the showbiz bucket list. So, for the very first time, Coleen takes to the stage with her first ever solo show…Naked! (Not literally!)

LAVISH March
2024-03-02 20:00 - 23:59 | The Charles Bradlaugh, 1 Earl St, northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 3AU, United Kingdom
Get ready for a fancy night out on 2 March 2024 at LAVISH March, 8:00 PM sharp!
Get ready to indulge in a relaxed yet sophisticated experience at LAVISH, where luxury and music meet on March 2nd 2024 at 8:00 PM.
Time to get back out and recreate the vibe of Northamptonâ€™s club scene from the mid-eighties to the mid-nineties.
We have teamed up with one of Northamptonâ€™s best loved DJs from Northamptonâ€™s heyday. Thatâ€™s right, Mark Dean has jumped on board to give us a night to remember. Heâ€™ll play all of the old classics and mix it up with some new sounds too.
As a special thank you for putting your dancing shoes back on, we will be serving complimentary prosecco and more to all guests that arrive before 9pm.
What a great opportunity to put your best clothes on and bump in to some familiar faces.
Canâ€™t wait to see you all there x

J.E.E.P
2024-03-02 21:00 - 23:00 | The Wig And Pen, 19 St Giles' St, northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1JA, United Kingdom
J.E.E.P performing at The Wig And Pen

HYBRID MINDS
2024-03-02 22:00 - 23:59 | Roadmender, 1 Lady's Ln, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 3AH, United Kingdom
OVER THE PAST FEW YEARS BRITISH DRUM & BASS PRODUCERS HYBRID MINDS HAVE BROKEN OUT AS
ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT ACTS IN THE SCENE. DEFINING A NEW ERA OF LIQUID D&B, THEY FLOW
BETWEEN EXQUISITE VOCAL MELODIES AND HIGH OCTANE PRODUCTIONS, CREATING THE INNOVATIVE AND
UNIQUE SOUND THEY’VE BECOME KNOWN FOR.
COMPRISED OF LONGTIME FRIENDS JOSH WHITE AND MATT LOWE, THE BOYS WORK ACROSS EVERYTHING
TOGETHER FROM STUDIOS AT OPPOSITE ENDS OF THE COUNTRY, TAKING IN BOTH THEIR INFLUENCES FROM ALL
ENDS OF THE MUSICAL SPECTRUM TO CREATE SMOOTH SOUNDING, YET ADDICTIVELY DANCEABLE TRACKS
THAT ARE EVERY BIT AS RELEVANT FOR A MAIN STAGE FESTIVAL SLOT AS THEY ARE AT A LATE NIGHT AFTERPARTY.
