Northampton BID

Saba’s Swim
2025-03-08 14:30 (Europe/London) | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
Seven months ago, Saba walked out of her GCSE mocks and didn’t come back. Her friends don’t understand why. Now, on prom night, Saba’s finally made contact, challenging her friends to track her down via a series of cryptic clues. But when the friends are finally reunited, Saba is different. The way she sees the world has changed. And what she’s asking of her friends… is it more than they can give?
This new play written by Danusia Samal, directed by Anna Simpson, and performed by the Royal & Derngate Young Company, asks probing questions about the responsibility of the individual in a troubled globalised world, as well as growing up, growing apart, and how far should you go for what you think is right.
The Young Company will also be performing Saba’s Swim as part of the National Theatre Connections Festival.

Content Warning: This performance contains flashing lights which may not be suitable for people with photosensitive epilepsy

Candlelight: A Tribute to Queen
2025-02-01 18:00 | Northampton Museum And Art Gallery, 4-6 Guildhall Rd,, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP, United Kingdom
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Candlelight: A Tribute to Queen

? 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 to discover the music of Queen at Northampton Museum and Art Gallery under the gentle glow of candlelight.
General Info
? Venue: Northampton Museum and Art Gallery
? Dates and times: select your dates/times directly in the ticket selector
? Duration: 60 minutes (doors open 45 mins prior to the start time and late entry is not permitted)
? Age requirement: 8 years old or older. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult
? Accessibility: this venue is wheelchair accessible
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Programme

I Want to Break Free
We Will Rock You
Somebody to Love
Radio Ga Ga
Donâ€™t Stop Me Now
Killer Queen
Crazy Little Thing Called Love
Who Wants to Live Forever
Bohemian Rhapsody
Love of My Life
We Are the Champions
Another One Bites the Dust
And more!

Performers

11-January / Sollar Music
25-January / Ensemble M

Our Man in Havana
2025-01-18 14:30 | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
White Cobra return to Royal & Derngate with a 90 minute roller coaster comedy, full of colourful characters, and ideal for all ages looking for a fun evening. The play is adapted by Clive Francis from Graham Greene’s iconic satirical novel, which was made into a classic British film starring Alec Guinness and Noel Coward.
Jim Wormold, an under-employed vacuum cleaner salesman living in 1950s Cuba, is struggling to pay for his teenage daughter’s increasingly extravagant lifestyle. So when the British Secret Service asks him to become their Man in Havana he can’t afford to say no.
There’s just one problem: he doesn’t know anything! To avoid suspicion he begins concocting a series of intricate fictions. But Wormold soon discovers that his stories are closer to the truth than he could have ever imagined.
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Venue:Royal

The Northamptonshire Variety Performance
2024-11-30 19:30 - 21:30 | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
Get ready for an unforgettable night of entertainment right here at the Royal & Derngate Theatre!
The Northamptonshire Variety Performance is packed with an incredible line-up of local and talented performers showcasing their skills. From mesmerizing dancers to a comedian that will have you in stitches, from soulful singers to a mind-blowing magician, this show has it all. Prepare to be amazed, laugh out loud, and be thoroughly entertained.
Get your tickets and join us for a night of non-stop fun and excitement, all in aid of Cynthia Spencer Hospice.
Full line-up to be announced very soon.

Apero DJ:Tom Eclect
2024-11-30 18:00 - 22:00 | VnB, 10 St Giles' Square, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DA, United Kingdom

Christmas Light Switch On
2024-11-30 12:00 - 18:00 | Northampton Market Square

Santa's Grotto
2024-11-30 10:30 - 16:00, 2024-11-23 10:30 - 16:00 | Grosvenor Shopping Northampton, Grosvenor Centre, Union Street, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 2EW
No Christmas is complete without a visit to Father Christmas, and the BID is delighted to be bringing Santa’s Grotto back to Grosvenor Shopping Northampton this festive season.
Important Information
Pre-booking is required. All money from this event will be donated to charity.
There will be a £1 charge to secure the booking per family, using PayPal.
6 tickets per half hour will be sold to allow a provision of 5 minutes with Santa.
The last family to arrive for their half hour session will have to wait 25 minutes.
Families will be able to take their own photos with Santa.
Each child will receive a gift.
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NC Jazz: The Amy Roberts/Richard Exall Quintet
2024-11-29 19:30 - 21:30 | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
Since it’s formation in 2013, the Roberts/Exall Quintet have had an amazing journey. They were awarded “Band of the Year 2015” by Rochdale Jazz Society and have performed at the UK’s top Jazz clubs and Festivals, as well has prestigious concerts abroad.
The Quintet have recorded two albums….. “Why Not” and “Hodge-stic”.
The current line-up features….
Amy Roberts – flute, clarinet & alto sax
Richard Exall – clarinet, tenor & alto saxes, vocals, arranger.
Ashley John Long – Bass
Al Gur – piano
Nick Millward – drums

Menopause Meet-up
2024-11-29 10:00 - 12:00 | Saints Coffee, 62 St Giles' St, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1JW, United Kingdom

Masterclass: Christmas Beer
2024-11-28 18:00 - 22:00 | VnB, 10 St Giles' Square, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DA, United Kingdom

Rob Newman: Where The Wild Things Were
2024-11-27 19:30 - 21:30 | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
Rob Newman‘s epic stand-up show goes from cave paintings to car-free cities, by way of Imperial Rome’s chariot ban, Rapper’s Remorse, and the dance steps of Homo Ergaster.
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“One of comedy’s most skilled performers… this is an exquisite, erudite, well-crafted show”
Evening Standard, 2023
“Intellectually charged and adorably ambitious…a delightfully digestible dose of brain food”
The Times, 2018
Winner: Best Scripted Comedy – BBC Audio Drama Awards 2019
Winner: Best Comedy with a live audience – BBC Audio Drama Awards 201

Comedy Evening
2024-11-27 19:00 - 21:00 | Saints Coffee, 62 St Giles' St, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1JW, United Kingdom

Quiz Night
2024-11-27 17:00 - 22:00 | VnB, 10 St Giles' Square, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DA, United Kingdom
Join us for our super popular quiz night

Cluedo 2
2024-11-27 14:30 - 16:30, 2024-11-27 08:00 - 17:00, 2024-11-26 19:30 - 21:30 | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
The hit new whodunit show based on the classic boardgame comes to Northampton with a brand new murder mystery starring West End and TV star Jason Durr as Colonel Mustard and award winning actress and Strictly Come Dancing champion, Ellie Leach, playing Miss Scarlett.
Set in the swinging 1960s, rock n roll legend Rick Black has not had a hit for years and he’s broke. But as he settles into his brand new, expensive home, Graveny Manor, Rick is desperate to revive his fading career and reclaim his fame and fortune… and is prepared to do anything to get it back.
Excited to reveal his long-awaited comeback album, Rick has assembled his supermodel wife, The Honourable Emerald Peacock, his manager, Colonel Eugene Mustard, long-time roadie “Professor” Alex Plum, Annabel Scarlett his trusted interior designer and housekeeper Mrs White, who came with house and who knows all its secrets.
But there is still someone missing… Rick’s former song-writing partner “The Reverend” Hal Green, disappeared mysteriously at the same time that Rick’s career went downhill and without him, has Rick still got it?
And where did that butler come from?
As the bodies pile up, all the guests become suspects, potential victim and detectives, as they dart from room to room trying to escape the killer and survive the night.
Written by BAFTA Award-winners Laurence Marks and Maurice Gran (Birds of A Feather, Dreamboats and Petticoats), and directed by Mark Bell – director of the original hit UK production of Cluedo and the global phenomenon, The Play That Goes Wrong, Cluedo 2 – The Next Chapter is a rollocking spoof of a comedy that will keep you guessing right up to the final twist and invites budding detectives of all ages, from 8 to 80 and beyond, to watch for the clues and unravel the secrets, as we all try to work out whodunnit… with what… and where!!

Beer Bingo
2024-11-27 13:30 - 14:30 | Penny Loafer, 10-12 Market Sq, Northampton, Northampton, northamptonshire, NN1 2DL, United Kingdom
Beer Bingo is back it’s Wednesday! Grab your lucky charm (and a beer ) because at 1:30 PM, it’s game time! Prizes, laughs, and probably way too much yelling “BINGO!” Don’t miss it!

Gary Delaney & Friends
2024-11-26 19:30 - 21:30 | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
Get ready for a night of full blown hilarity – star of Live at the Apollo and sell-out sensation Gary Delaney is back!
And this time, he’s bringing a couple of side-splitting friends along with him!
One of the most sought after joke-writers in the country and longstanding Mock the Week special guest,
Gary’s the only comic ever to have had two gags in the same Top 10 for TV channel Dave’s Funniest Joke of the Fringe.
His last national tour was extended four times and took in over 200 venues.
He’s widely regarded by audiences and fellow comics as the nation’s premier joke-writer.
Gary’s support comedians TBA soon!

El Spanish Club
2024-11-26 18:00 - 22:00 | VnB, 10 St Giles' Square, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DA, United Kingdom

Men's Wellness Walk
2024-11-24 11:00 - 13:00 | Saints Coffee, 62 St Giles' St, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1JW, United Kingdom

The Night Sky Show
2024-11-23 19:30 - 21:30 | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
Bringing his successful sell out and highly praised show. Astronomer and author Adrian West (aka VirtualAstro) presents a glorious visual and thought-provoking experience for everyone that looks up and wonders.
THE UNIVERSE HAS NEVER BEEN SO MUCH FUN!
Using amazing big screen visual effects. The Night Sky Show will take you on a fantastic and epic journey across the cosmos.
A show for all without any heavy-going science. Science fiction and science fact are combined and presented in an entertaining, easy way.
A TRULY FANTASTIC NIGHT TO REMEMBER
A spectacular theatrical experience for all. A journey around the constellations, stars, planets and more. With entertaining tours, stories, and the endless possibilities of our future with the night sky and beyond.
Presented by Adrian West – A passionate and experienced astronomer, presenter and author. Better known as VirtualAstro on social media. He has one of the largest independent astronomy and space accounts on Twitter.
If you look up and wonder, The Night Sky Show is for you.

Wonder Boy
2024-11-23 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-11-23 14:30 - 16:30, 2024-11-22 19:30 - 21:30 | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
Olivier Award-winner Sally Cookson (A Monster Calls) directs the critically acclaimed Bristol Old Vic production of Wonder Boy by Ross Willis, a heart-warming and inspiring story about the power of communication.
“An audaciously inventive, sparky yet sensitive, giddily enjoyable new play that deserves to be packed to the rafters” ????? Guardian
Sonny is twelve. Living with a stammer, he’s finding his way in a world ruled by vicious vowels, confusing consonants, and let’s not forget the biggest beast of them all – small talk.
Sonny’s only friend is Captain Chatter, a comic book hero of his own creation, but in the real-world language is power and Sonny must find a way to be heard. When cast in the school production of Hamlet by the Headteacher, he finds the real heroes are closer than he thinks.
Packed with playful humour, dazzling visuals and thrilling original music this innovative production includes live creative captioning on stage throughout.
Winner of the 2023 Writers’ Guild Award for Best Play.

Masterclass: Brandy
2024-11-23 18:00 - 22:00 | VnB, 10 St Giles' Square, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DA, United Kingdom

Le Beaujolais Nouveau Est Arrive: Boeuf Boourguignon
2024-11-23 18:00 - 22:00 | VnB, 10 St Giles' Square, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DA, United Kingdom
We canâ€™t wait to celebrate the arrive of this yearâ€™s beaujolais Nouveau with a fun-filled evening a la francaise! For one night only, you can enjoy a delicious Boeuf Bourguignon right here â€“ just pre-book your portion either in-store or on eventbrite, then rock up, grab a table and enjoy. Bouef Bourguignon is a staple in our house, and we canâ€™t wait to share it with you all here in Northampton. So if youâ€™re a fan of tender pieces of beef, slow cooked in red wine with lots of herbs and veggies â€“ then this isnt one to miss!

Apero DJ: Andy Skank
2024-11-23 18:00 - 22:00 | VnB, 10 St Giles' Square, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DA, United Kingdom

Jools Holland
2024-11-22 19:30 - 21:30 | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
Musical maestro Jools Holland and his famous Rhythm & Blues Orchestra return to Royal & Derngate with special guests Marc Almond and Toby Lee.
From his years in the internationally acclaimed duo Soft Cell to the successful solo career that followed, Marc Almond has sold over 30 million records worldwide with his list of hit songs including Say Hello, Wave Goodbye, Touch and, of course, Tainted Love. Marc has been awarded the Ivor Novello Inspiration Award and the Icon Award by Attitude Magazine. His collaborators include the likes of Gene Pitney, Tony Visconti and Burt Bacharach, as well as Jools, who Marc previously toured with in 2018.
Audiences will also be treated to the supreme talent of blues guitar prodigy and social media sensation, Toby Lee. Described by Joe Bonamassa as “a future superstar of the blues”, Toby first came to public attention at 10 years old when he posted a get well soon jam for BB King which went viral with 5 million views in a week. Since then, he has gone on to perform in West End productions, winning Olivier and UK Blues Awards and showcasing his skills on TV and live performances around the world. Now joining Jools for every stop of the tour, audiences have a chance to see one of the world’s most promising blues guitarists in the flesh.
Fans will be thrilled to hear that the shows will once again feature the incredible Ruby Turner and the outstanding vocals of Louise Marshall, and Sumudu Jayatilaka. Together with the skillful musicianship of the Rhythm & Blues Orchestra, which features drums from original Squeeze member Gilson Lavis, Jools Holland will be performing tracks spanning his entire solo career. With a catalogue of boogie woogie classics to choose from, the show is sure to have fans of both Jools and Marc Almond on their feet!

Gareth Malone
2024-11-21 19:30 - 21:30 | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
Following the resounding success of his previous tours, Gareth Malone is back and this time it’s personal!
Sing-Along-A-Gareth: My Life Through Song delves into the heart and soul of Gareth’s musical journey. Warm up your pipes and have your song sheets ready, as the time has come to lift our voices once again.
Featuring a captivating blend of biography and music, the show offers a fusion of iconic songs from the 60s right up to today, cherished photographs and unforgettable memories. Together with his house band and singers, Gareth will curate a song sheet that you will adore – from the very first record he bought, to party bangers that everyone knows and loves.
Get ready to laugh, dance and sing along like never before – this show will have you humming tunes and smiling for days to come.
