Northampton BID

Dirty Mitts at King Billy Rock Bar
2023-10-15 19:30 - 21:30 (Europe/London) | The King Billy Music Bar, 2 Commercial Street, Northampton, NN1 1PJ, United Kingdom

Murder in the Dark
2023-10-16 19:30 - 21:30 | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
by Torben Betts
Directed by Philip Franks
A spine-chilling ghost story, turned psychological thriller starring TV and stage favourites Tom Chambers (Holby City, Casualty, Waterloo Road, Father Brown and Strictly Come Dancing champion) and Susie Blake (Victoria Wood’s As Seen on TV).
What happens when the lights go out?
It’s New Year’s Eve, when a car crash on a deserted road brings famous but troubled singer Danny Sierra and his dysfunctional family to an isolated holiday cottage in rural England.
From the moment they arrive, a sequence of inexplicable events begin to occur… and then the lights go out… As the tension rises and deeply buried secrets come to light, you’ll find nothing is quite as it seems.
From the mind of acclaimed writer Torben Betts and produced by the award-winning Original Theatre, who brought you the smash hit production of The Mirror Crack’d by Agatha Christie, Murder in The Dark will have you on the edge of your seats until the final chilling twist. Are you brave enough to uncover the truth?

Coffee And Catch up With Northants Lesbian Society
2023-10-19 17:30 - 19:00 | Saints Coffee, 62 St Giles' St, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1JW, United Kingdom

Saints Book Club And Cocktails
2023-10-19 19:00 - 21:00 | Saints Coffee, 62 St Giles' St, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1JW, United Kingdom

Masterclass: French Wine
2023-10-19 19:00 - 21:00 | VnB, 10 St Giles' Square, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DA, United Kingdom
7-9 £20pp. £25pp. Hosted Bayley

An Evening with Steve Pateman – ‘Boss in Boots’
2023-10-19 19:30 - 21:30 | The Old Savoy â€“ The home of The Deco Theatre, Abington Square, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 4AE
Live on Stage in aid of Northampton’s Mayor Charity – Spencer Contact
From a small factory in Earls Barton, in Northamptonshire, England to Broadway, New York, USA; this is a story that has inspired so many – the true story behind ‘KINKY BOOTS’.

The Halloween Hunt – Can you help Wanda the witch find her potion ingredients?
2023-10-20 | town centre
‘Spooktacular’ new augmented reality trail coming to Northampton town centre from Friday 20th October – Friday 3rd November.
The free interactive trail, via the LoyalFree smartphone app, tells the story of the forgetful witch Wanda and her beloved cat Wicca. Wicca is missing and to find her, Wanda must create a potion â€“ but Wanda’s potion cupboard is bare.
The digital app invites participants to move around the trail, checking in at each location to reveal and collect the potion ingredients. As participants follow the trail, scanning the QR codes at each spooky location, they will be entered into a prize draw to win a prize. The more QR codes scanned, the more chance you have of winning.
The trail brings the story to life with a mixture of video and augmented reality. Participants can expect to see floating potion ingredients appear magically in front of them when using their smartphone camera.
To take part in the trail simply download the LoyalFree app for free and head to the trails section for more information. The LoyalFree app can be downloaded using this link:
www.loyalfree.co.uk/download or by searching for ‘LoyalFree’ in your app store.
The Halloween Hunt is delivered by Northampton Town Centre BID and funded by West Northamptonshire Council.

Immersive sound bath
2023-10-20 18:30 - 20:00 | Northampton Museum And Art Gallery, 4-6 Guildhall Rd,, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP, United Kingdom
Immersive sound bath
Friday 20 October
6.30-8pm
£20 per person
Join us for what promises to be an amazing event, where sound healing frequencies and stunningimmersive visuals meet to create a powerful experience. Enter a realm of peace, tranquillity, contemplation and wonder. Lay back and melt away any stresses you may be carrying, as the journey unfolds with beautiful visuals and sacred geometry. Ashleigh Louise is a Sound Practitioner and Holistic Therapist who intuitively creates and layers frequencies and vibrations with gongs, chimes, drum, crystal singing bowls and more. Stimulate your senses and clear your mind with this offering of transformative sounds enhanced by beautiful visuals. Booking essential and over 18s only.
Sound Therapy benefits include:
• Improved sleep
• Improved focus and concentration
• Meditation
• Stress relief
• Anxiety relief
Please note, sound therapy is not recommended for those in the first trimester of pregnancy, those with metal implants in the body, those with severe mental health conditions and those who have sound induced epilepsy. If you wear a hearing aid, it is recommended to switch it off during in the session. If you are unsure whether this session is suitable for you, please consult with your doctor. Wear comfortable clothing and bring a yoga mat to lie on, or purchase one from the museum shop.

Tasting: Foire Aux Vins
2023-10-20 19:00 - 21:00 | VnB, 10 St Giles' Square, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DA, United Kingdom
7-9. £20pp £10 off any case of Foire Aux Vins wine bought in the shop.

Repro Jam Squad
2023-10-20 21:00 - 23:00 | The Wig And Pen, 19 St Giles' St, northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1JA, United Kingdom
performing at the wig and pen

dead frequency @ king billy rock bar
2023-10-20 21:00 - 23:00 | The King Billy Music Bar, 2 Commercial Street, Northampton, NN1 1PJ, United Kingdom

SWIFTOGEDDON
2023-10-20 22:00 - 23:59 | Roadmender, 1 Lady's Ln, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 3AH, United Kingdom
Swiftogeddon – The Taylor Swift Club Night
A night dedicated to worshipping at the altar of Taylor Swift: non-stop Swifty all night: deep cuts, extended mixes, fan favourites and all the hits.
Do you have a Blank Space in your diary? Then this night is Taylor-made for you! Join fellow fans in a celebration of the genius of the Swift – because she’ll never go out of Style.

Found in the Fields
2023-10-21 10:00 - 16:00 | Northampton Museum And Art Gallery, 4-6 Guildhall Rd,, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP, United Kingdom
Found in the Fields is an exhibition of sixteen images by artist Carry Akroyd incorporating words form the poet John Clare, for Akroyd this is a reoccurring theme. Throughout her enjoyment of colour and sense of composition combine productively with her eye for bird life and botany.

NORTHAMPTON SAINTS VS BRISTOL BEARS
2023-10-21 15:00 - 17:00 | Franklinâ€™s Gardens, Weedon Rd, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN5 5BG, United Kingdom

Maggie May – The Rod Stewart Years
2023-10-21 19:30 - 21:30 | The Old Savoy â€“ The home of The Deco Theatre, Abington Square, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 4AE
MAGGIE MAY – THE ROD STEWART YEARS Experience the Ultimate Rod Stewart tribute concert as it tours across Europe. Maggie May is a stunning celebration of the music and life of one of the most Charismatic superstars of our time featuring Rob Wright and his amazing live band. Audiences be prepared to be taken on a magical journey of over 5 decades of non stop hits

Isabelle
2023-10-21 21:00 - 23:00 | The Wig And Pen, 19 St Giles' St, northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1JA, United Kingdom

Women's Wellness Walk
2023-10-22 11:00 - 13:00 | Saints Coffee, 62 St Giles' St, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1JW, United Kingdom
just turn up

The 88's
2023-10-22 16:00 - 18:00 | The Wig And Pen, 19 St Giles' St, northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1JA, United Kingdom

Ministry Of Science 2023
2023-10-22 18:30 - 20:30 | The Old Savoy â€“ The home of The Deco Theatre, Abington Square, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 4AE
MINISTRY OF SCIENCE LIVE – SCIENCE SAVED THE WORLD This year saw Science lead the way in getting our lives back to normal. Now, the UK’s favourite science team are back and more explosive than ever! Join our presenters as they dive deep into the world of science and look at how science shapes the modern world we live in with a few loud bangs along the way!

Sh!t-faced Shakespeare® – Much Ado About Nothing
2023-10-22 19:30 - 21:30 | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
“I do love nothing in the world so well as BOOZE- is not that strange?”
Stumbling out of their London local (Leicester Square Theatre) and straight onto a UK wide theatre crawl, hoping to not get BARD along the way, Sh!t-faced Shakespeare® go on tour with an all new production of their hit show Much Ado About Nothing.
When the sinister bastard Don John and his troupe of bachelor soldiers arrive in Messina, love is in the air as old flames are re-ignited and new desires begin to burn. Maybe some giggle juice will help lubricate the process?
Sh!t-faced Shakespeare® is the classic combination of a hacked-to-bits Shakespeare script, half a dozen professional actors and a bucket load of booze! Sounds classical to us.
Warning: Sh!t-faced Shakespeare® is an adult show for big sensible grownups and therefore contains rude stuff!

Wow! Said The Owl
2023-10-24 11:00 - 12:00 | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
Explore the wonderful world of colours with a curious little owl, who is determined to stay awake and see what day light brings.From the warm, pink glow of dawn through to a day filled with the bright colours of green leaves, blue sky, white clouds and, finally, a stunning rainbow — ‘WOW!’. But despite the beauty of the daytime world, the little owl decides that the night-time stars are the most beautiful of all.WOW! Said the Owl, the acclaimed children’s book by award winning author, Tim Hopgood, is brought to life through a blend of beautiful storytelling, puppetry and music. Directed by Joy Haynes, this show will delight and excite very young audiences.Based on the book by Tim HopgoodAdapted and directed by Joy HaynesCreative Producer: Miranda PitcherSet and costumes designed by Fiammetta HorvatPuppets designed and made by Keith FrederickMusic and lyrics by Dominic Sales

Sleeping Beauty
2023-10-24 15:00 - 16:00 | The Old Savoy â€“ The home of The Deco Theatre, Abington Square, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 4AE
Let’s All Dance is delighted to return with this much-loved ballet for the whole family. Dazzling dancers, Tchaikovsky’s sumptuous score and gorgeous costumes bring this glittering classical ballet to life. A good fairy turned evil by jealousy casts a bad spell on a young princess. But an act of pure love will undo her magic, restoring her heart and bringing peace and harmony to the whole kingdom.

NMTC: Kinky Boots
2023-10-24 19:30 - 21:30 | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
Northampton Musical Theatre Company continue to build on the success of Calendar Girls, Made In Dagenham and Shrek, and are delighted to bring their fantastic new production of Kinky Boots to the stage. With wonderful music by Cyndi Lauper, this tale about a struggling shoe factory, based on a true story, will lift your spirits and have you dancing in your seats. NMTC are once again proud to be making the Derngate auditorium their home for Kinky Boots, coinciding with its 40th birthday year.

Leyton Orient
2023-10-24 19:45 - 22:00 | Sixfields stadium, Sixfields Stadium,, Northampton, Northants, NN5 5QA, United Kingdom

Comedy Crate Comedy Night
2023-10-25 20:00 - 22:00 | Saints Coffee, 62 St Giles' St, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1JW, United Kingdom

MADDOX JONES
2023-10-26 19:00 - 21:00 | Roadmender, 1 Lady's Ln, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 3AH, United Kingdom

Crimes on Centre Court
2023-10-26 19:30 - 21:30 | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
New Old Friends in association with MAST Mayflower Studios present Crimes on Centre Court
Lord Knows the chair of The Whombledun International Invitational Tennis Tournament has died and his son, Hugh, is suspicious. The police won’t take the case so Hugh calls in Perry & Penny Pink, private investigators.
What transpires has all the hallmarks of multi-award-winning New Old Friends particular brand of theatrical hilarity: a cast of four performers play countless characters with quick-fire changes and quicker wits. Expect mirth, murder and mayhem, with a side of tennis.
Crimes On Centre Court, based on a story from the award-winning podcast (#2 in iTunes fiction chart), toured to great acclaim in 2021 and is an ace of a show which you’re sure to (fifteen) love. This deucey treat will rally the spirits and leave you wanting a second serve-ing of the volley of gags and visual delights. You won’t see it game set and matched anywhere else. New Old Friends have built a national reputation with their wildly inventive set-pieces, twisty plots and commitment to unadulterated entertainment.

Lush Northampton Halloween Pumpkin Bath Bomb Making
2023-10-27 09:00 - 17:00 | Lush, 28, Newland Walk, Grosvenor Centre, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 2EB, United Kingdom
Come and join us for a spook-tacular Punkin Pumpkin bath bomb making session at Lush Northampton!
This event will take place in the store. This is a paid for event â€“ the event costs £5.50, which is the cost to buy the bath bomb. The session can be paid for upon arrival in-store.

Halloween Ghost Hunt!
2023-10-27 09:00 - 17:00 | Waterstones, Grosvenor Centre, 5 Wood St, northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 2ED, United Kingdom
We are being haunted this Halloween! Can you find the 10 ghosts haunting our kidsâ€™ section? Are you brave enough to track them down?!

New Documents of the De-colonial: an Interactive Screening with Kojo Koram, Morgan Quaintance & Shepherd Manyika
2023-10-27 17:30 - 19:30 | The Filmhouse, Derngate, northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1TU, United Kingdom
As part of Northampton’s Black History Month programming, NN Contemporary Art And the Northamptonshire Black History Association present a thought-provoking evening in conversation with acclaimed writer and academic Kojo Koram, critic and artist/filmmaker Morgan Quaintance, and artist and educator Shepherd Manyika.
Taking place at Northampton Filmhouse on 27th October, with support from The Royal & Derngate, the evening will explore the intersection of contemporary political strategies and aesthetic practices, featuring an interactive screening, readings, and discussions around decolonization in contemporary culture. Proposing the Black Archives as a tool for contemporary activist practice, through diverse perspectives, the event will delve into evolving anti-colonial discourse by examining different approaches to filmmaking and personal narrative as material to engage with structures of power and class.
The event aims to be a platform for open dialogue and exchange, meshing traditional socio-political and cultural categories. It seeks to provoke thought, ignite conversation, and explore interdisciplinary strategies for contemporary art and activism through filmmaking and critical practice.
Free to attend though registration is required via northamptonfilmhouse.com, or email info@nncontemporaryart.org.
