Northampton BID

Varna International Ballet 2024
2024-02-24 19:30 - 21:30 (Europe/London) | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
Raymond Gubbay presents
Varna International Ballet returns for a new season in 2024 brought to life by magical special effects.
Performed by Varna International Ballet
Accompanied by a live orchestra
Varna International Ballet Orchestra

Bingo That’s Bonkers
2024-02-24 19:30 - 21:30 | The Old Savoy â€“ The home of The Deco Theatre, Abington Square, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 4AE
We’re taking bingo out of the hall, adding comedy, music and even bigger balls! Smashing atmosphere, crazy games and not to mention great prizes!?!? The Bingo Revolution starts here. Your Hosts and DJ’s for the evening will be Perry Marco and Owen Lewis and they will be playing smash hit from the 80’s & 90’s and today!. Expect everything from Abba to Spice Girls to Beyonce to sing and dance to

Soundhaus
2024-02-24 21:00 - 23:00 | The Wig And Pen, 19 St Giles' St, northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1JA, United Kingdom
Soundhaus performing at The Wig and Pen

There’s a Monster in Your Show
2024-02-25 11:00 - 13:00, 2024-02-25 13:30 - 15:30 | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
Tom Fletcher’s interactive adventures for big imaginations are leaping from page to stage, as the beloved ‘Who’s in Your Book?’ series makes its debut as a brand-new musical show.
A group of performers are preparing to start their show, but quickly discover they are not alone on stage. Little Monster wants to be part of the fun too! With an invitation to his friends, Dragon, Alien and Unicorn to join him, you can expect comedy and chaos as they help to create a magical show, learning about the joy of books and friendship along the way.
A high-energy 50-minute adventure featuring lively original music, this show is the perfect introduction to live theatre.
Expect plenty of playful fun for your littlest ones as their favourite characters come to life in a show that is packed with interactive moments to enjoy together.
There’s a Monster in Your Show… and he can’t wait to meet you!

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra: Dvo?ák’s Symphony No.9, ‘From the New World’
2024-02-25 14:30 - 16:30 | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
Beethoven Overture Leonora No. 3
Haydn Cello Concerto in C
Dvo?ák Symphony No. 9, ‘From the New World’
Conductor Shiyeon Sung
Cello Zlatomir Fung (RPO Artist-in-Residence 2023/24)
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra continue their 2023/24 season at the Derngate with a piece made famous by bread (of all things!), known as the music from Hovis’ ‘Boy on the Bike’ adverts. Written during a trip to America, it combines Dvo?ák’s signature Czech rhythms with the sounds of American spirituals.
RPO Artist-in-Residence Zlatomir Fung performs Haydn’s Cello Concerto in C major. Unearthed in 1961, two centuries after it was written, it swiftly gained popularity for its sense of joy and optimism from the cello’s triumphant opening chord in the first movement. Virtuosic and vivacious displays of musical agility are heard in the rapturous third movement with its dancing melody shared between the soloist and Orchestra.

Huggyflares
2024-02-25 16:00 - 18:00 | The Wig And Pen, 19 St Giles' St, northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1JA, United Kingdom
Huggyflare performing at The Wig And Pen

THE CUREHEADS
2024-02-26 08:00 - 17:00 | Northamptonshire
THE ORIGINAL TRIBUTE TO THE CURE ‘THE CUREHEADS’ RETURN TO NORTHAMPTON TO PLAY ROADMENDER ON FRIDAY 29TH MARCH.
THE CUREHEADS HAVE BEEN TOGETHER SINCE 1990 AND CELEBRATED 30 YEARS TOGETHER IN 2020. THEY HAVE RECREATED THE LOOK, SOUND AND ATMOSPHERE OF SHOWS BY THE CURE AND HAVE TAKEN THEIR SHOW AROUND THE UK, SPAIN, FRANCE, ITALY, EASTERN EUROPE, SOUTH AMERICA, JAPAN AND THE USA.
FOR THE 2024 SHOWS THE CUREHEADS WILL BE CELEBRATING THE 45TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE CLASSIC ALBUM THREE IMAGINARY BOYS REVISITING A FEW TRACKS FROM THE ALBUM AS WELL AS PLAYING A SELECTION OF THE BEST TRACKS FROM ACROSS THE DECADES WITH A FAN PLEASING MIXTURE FROM ALL ERAS FROM THE BIG ORIGINAL HITS AS WELL AS CLASSIC ALBUM TRACKS.

The Bubble Show
2024-02-26 14:00 - 16:00 | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
Join Mr. Bubbles with his extraordinary soap bubbles in all shapes and sizes!
The Bubble Show is a unique blend of magic, storytelling, science and bubble art! Enjoy bouncy bubbles, bubbles inside bubbles, smoke bubbles, square bubbles, giant bubbles, and even fire bubbles!
Actor, storyteller, and Guinness World Record holder, The Highland Joker, is one of the top bubble artists in the world, bringing you an interactive, fun, international award-winning bubble extravaganza!
Best Family-Act award, Face TV New Zealand 2016
Audience Choice Award, Nelson Fringe 2018
Top Children’s Entertainer Award, New Zealand Variety Artists club 2019
As seen in the Guinness World Record Book 2020 & 2023

What’s Love Got To Do With It?
2024-02-26 19:30 - 21:30 | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
International sensation What’s Love Got To Do With It? is back with a brand new cast! The exciting live show celebrating the music of Tina Turner is getting back on the road with a huge tour across the UK.
The massive debut tour of What’s Love Got To Do With It? launched in February 2019 and quickly proved to be the ultimate tribute show with audiences packing out theatres and arenas across the UK and Europe. Brought to you by the award-winning producers behind the hugely successful Whitney – Queen Of The Night, What’s Love Got To Do With It? pays homage to one of the most iconic and much-loved musical artists of the 20th Century.
In this exciting touring theatre show, audiences can expect a night of high energy with feel-good rock-and-roll featuring Tina’s greatest hits performed by the amazing vocal talent of Holly Bannis (Whitney – Queen Of The Night, ITV’s Starstruck) supported by a full 10-piece live band.
Audiences can look forward to hearing stunning musical arrangements of Tina’s most-loved classic hits including Private Dancer, What’s Love Got To Do With It?, Proud Mary, River Deep, Nutbush City Limits, Simply The Best and many more. This not-to-be missed musical experience is a stunning celebration of one of the greatest female singers of our time.
What’s Love Got To Do With It? is presented by live music promoters Cuffe and Taylor in association with Paul Roberts Productions.

PUNK: Rage & Revolution
2024-02-27 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-02-28 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-02-29 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-03-01 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.

Oh What A Lovely War
2024-02-27 14:00 - 16:00 | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
Oh What A Lovely War#
More than a century on from the Armistice, Oh What A Lovely War remains a classic of the modern theatre and a powerful reminder of the atrocities of a war that cost twenty million lives.
Wildly satirical, visually stunning and deeply moving, Oh What a Lovely War is a theatrical experience like no other; a fusion of live music, movement, songs and sketches bringing to life the folly, farce and tragedy of the First World War. Now, more than ever, it holds a mirror up to the world and speaks to us all.
Full cast has now been announced. Oh What a Lovely War stars Christopher Arkeston (Only Fools and Horses: The Musical), 2023 Rose Bruford graduate Tom Crabtree, Harry Curley (Caligari), Alice E Mayer (Frankenstein), Chioma Uma (Brief Encounter) and Euan Wilson (A Midsummer Night’s Dream).
The production is directed by Nicky Allpress (The Shape of Things), with musical direction by Ellie Verkerk (Burnt City, The Color Purple, SIX) and movement direction by Adam Haigh (Ruddigore).

Classic Art Jam & Cocktails
2024-02-27 19:00 - 21:00 | 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.

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 | 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.
