From The Collection: Abstract Art
2024-04-18 10:00 - 17:00, 2024-04-19 10:00 - 17:00, 2024-04-20 10:00 - 17:00, 2024-04-21 12:00 - 17:00 (Europe/London) | 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.

National Theatre Connections 2024
2024-04-18 11:30 - 12:30, 2024-04-18 15:15 - 16:30, 2024-04-18 18:45 - 19:45, 2024-04-19 11:30 - 12:30, 2024-04-19 15:15 - 16:30, 2024-04-19 18:45 - 19:45, 2024-04-20 11:30 - 12:30, 2024-04-20 15:15 - 16:30 and 3 more dates | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
The National Theatre Connections Festival is a celebration of young people, theatre and the importance of access to the arts. Each year the National Theatre commissions a collection of new plays for young people to perform, bringing together some of the UK’s most exciting writers with the theatre-makers of tomorrow.
Royal & Derngate hosts the largest and most diverse of the regional festivals that take place across the
country, and we are delighted to welcome hundreds of young people to Northampton again this April. Groups from across the region will perform a host of exciting new plays, including Age Is Revolting by Abi Zakarian, Shout by Alex Zegerman, Replica by Titus Halder, Windrush/Gen. by Mojisola Adebayo, Kiss, Marry, PushOffCliff by Josh Azouz, Sad Club by Luke Barnes with Music by Adam Pleeth, Orchestra by Charlie Josephine, The Periodicals by Siân Owen and Back In The Day by Yasmeen Khan.
Royal and Derngate’s own Young Company: Acting Group will be taking part in the festival performing The Periodicals by Siân Owen on Mon 11 – Tue 12 March. Click here to book.
Please note National Theatre Connections plays do contain some swearing and themes of an adult nature.

Coffee & Catch Up with Northants Lesbian Society
2024-04-18 17:00 - 18:30 | Saints Coffee, 62 St Giles' St, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1JW, United Kingdom

Ed Gamble: Hot Diggity Dog
2024-04-18 19:30 - 21:30 | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
Ed Gamble has minced a load of meat (thoughts), piped it into a casing (show) and it’s coming to a bun (venue) near you.
There will be all your classic Gamble ranting, raving and spluttering but he’s doing fine mentally. Promise.
Co-host of the award-winning mega-hit podcast Off Menu with James Acaster, judge on Great British Menu, Taskmaster champion and host of Taskmaster the Podcast, and has his own special Blood Sugar available worldwide on Amazon Prime.
Also seen and heard on Mock the Week (BBC2), Live At the Apollo (BBC), The Russell Howard Hour (Sky), QI (BBC2), Would I Lie To You (BBC) and Sunday mornings on Radio X alongside Matthew Crosby.

Vivienne Westwood: A Personal Collection
2024-04-19 10:00 - 17:00, 2024-04-20 10:00 - 17:00, 2024-04-21 12:00 - 17:00 | Northampton Museum And Art Gallery, 4-6 Guildhall Rd,, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP, United Kingdom
Coming soon, an exhibition in The Temporary Exhibition Gallery at Northampton Museums and Art Gallery

Northampton Museum and Art Gallery

Saturday 16 March â€“ Sunday 9 June 2024

Vivienne Westwood was seen as the Grand Dame of fashion design for over 50 years. Her work with partner Malcolm McLaren defined the look of punk in the 1970s and subsequent fashion collections shaped the fashion world of the late twentieth century. This exhibition showcases a small part of an extensive personal collection that features her iconic shoes and outfits from her career defining collections such as Seditionairies, favoured by the Sex Pistols and Pirate. The Vivienne Westwood brand was not involved in the curation or organisation of this exhibition.

Don’t Stop Believin’
2024-04-19 19:30 - 21:30 | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
DON’T STOP BELIEVIN’
The End-of-the-Night Anthems Show
Jump aboard the midnight train – heaven is a place on Earth called Northampton as the greatest end-of-the-night anthems spectacular roars into town.
One way, or another, nothing’s gonna stop us now. . . the brand-new, feel-good show of the year guarantees a crazy, crazy night of non-stop, singalong favourites.
It’s the night out you have been waiting for – from the producers of smash hit show, Lost in Music – the boys and girls are well and truly back in town.
And this time, live on stage, they’re breathing life into the music of Bryan Adams, Blondie, Cher, Rainbow, Bon Jovi, Kate Bush, Starship, Europe and Belinda Carlisle. . . and that’s just for starters!
This electrifying, high-energy theatre production brings you 30 of the biggest end-of-night anthems – all brought to life in full colour with a sizzling cast, fantastic costumes and amazing light show.
It’s time to let your hair down and come dressed to impress as we bring you the biggest party night EVER!
With songs including, Summer of ’69, I Love Rock ‘n’ Roll, Livin’ on a Prayer, Sweet Child O’ Mine, China in Your Hand, You Shook Me All Night Long, Sweet Home Alabama and many more.
Touring the nation, brand new for 2023-24, so, hold on to the feeling and Don’t Stop Believin’ – The End-of-the-Night Anthems Show. . . tickets on sale now!
Brought to you by Entertainers. For people who love shows, by people who love shows.
Home to some of the country’s leading productions including, The Magic of Motown, Fastlove, Lost in Music, Radio GaGa, Thank You For The Music, The Rocket Man and many more.
This is a tribute show and is in no way affiliated with any original artists/estates/management companies or similar shows.
Promoter reserves the right to alter the programme.

CREEDENCE CLEARWATER REVIEW – The Roadmender
2024-04-19 19:30 - 22:30 | Roadmender, 1 Lady's Ln, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 3AH, United Kingdom
THE UK #1 CREEDENCE CLEARWATER REVIVAL TRIBUTE SHOW BRING YOU “THE GREEN RIVER TOUR” IN 2024 CELEBRATING CREEDENCE CLEARWATER REVIVAL’S FIRST US #1 ALBUM FROM 1969 “GREEN RIVER”. IN FULL AND UNABRIDGED, THE SHOW FEATURES THEIR UK #1 HIT SINGLE “BAD MOON RISING”, TOGETHER WITH ALL THE GREATEST HITS INCLUDING PROUD MARY, HAVE YOU EVER SEEN THE RAIN, FORTUNATE SON AND MANY MORE. ADD TO THE AMAZING MUSIC, A HOST OF FASCINATING STORIES ABOUT THE 60’S AND THE HISTORY OF THE BAND, AUDIENCES WILL BE SWEPT BACK IN TIME TO THE HEADY DAYS OF WOODSTOCK AND TO ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT MUSICAL PERIODS IN RECENT HISTORY.
SELLING OUT VENUES ACROSS THE WORLD, INCLUDING A SHORT RESIDENCY IN SUNNY BAHRAIN, CREEDENCE CLEARWATER REVIEW ARE ESTABLISHED AS THE UK’S #1 DEFINITIVE CREEDENCE CLEARWATER REVIVAL TRIBUTE AMONG DIE HARD FANS AND THEATRE AUDIENCES. AFTER YEARS OF TOURING, AND DUBBED AS THE MOST AUTHENTIC, HONEST AND POWER-PACKED CELEBRATION OF CCR AND JOHN FOGERTY, CREEDENCE CLEARWATER REVIEW NOW SET OFF ON “THE GREEN RIVER” UK TOUR. WHEN JOHN FOGERTY LAST VISITED THE UK, ‘REVIEW WERE INVITED TO PERFORM AT THE O2 ARENA IN THE AMEX VIP LOUNGE, WHERE THEY PERFORMED FOR SPECIAL GUESTS ATTENDING JOHN FOGERTY’S SHOW IN LONDON IN OCTOBER 2018.

The Sensational 60’s Experience
2024-04-19 19:30 - 22:30 | The Deco, The Deco, Abington Square, Northampton NN1 4AE
With a brand-new production for 2024. Join us for the musical phenomenon of 2024 with this festival of nostalgia. The show with the definite feelgood factor will transport you back to that magical decade that was the 1960’s. Whether you come to relive your childhood memories or you just simply want to see what your parents have been raving about for all these years this is the show to see

Blackout
2024-04-19 21:00 - 23:00 | The Wig And Pen, 19 St Giles' St, northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1JA, United Kingdom

BINGO LOCO NORTHAMPTON
2024-04-20 18:00 - 20:00 | Roadmender, 1 Lady's Ln, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 3AH, United Kingdom
BINGO LOCO NORTHAMPTON
BINGO LOCO IS COMING TO YOU AFTER SOLD OUT SHOWS IN DUBLIN / NEW YORK / SYDNEY / VANCOUVER + 200 OTHER DESTINATIONS AROUND THE WORLD.
GEAR UP FOR A NIGHT OF BINGO MADNESS FEATURING HILARIOUS HOSTS, DJS PLAYING THE BEST OF 90S/00 MUSIC, CONFETTI SHOWERS, DANCE OFFS, LIP SYNC BATTLES AND INCREDIBLE PRIZES RANGING FROM INTERNATIONAL HOLIDAYS TO LAWNMOWERS.”
LOCATION – ROADMENDER
SHOW TIME: 6PM-10PM
GET YOUR TICKETS BELOW!

Cube Disability Showcase
2024-04-20 18:30 - 20:30 | Royal and Derngate Theatre, 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
‘Join us while we celebrate a ‘Night at the movies’ hosted by the Cube Disability Arts Academy. Follow us on a magical night of musicals featuring special West End guests and the incredible talent of the Arts Academy. Prepare for an unforgettable experience, as audiences are calling it “the most incredible show, so joyful and wholesome.” Come and see amazing individualities coming together to create something truly magical.
This is more than just a show; it’s a celebration of the arts, and an opportunity for smiles to shine through. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable night – secure your tickets now for an evening that promises to leave you beaming from ear to ear!

Furzey Suite
2024-04-20 21:00 - 23:00 | The Wig And Pen, 19 St Giles' St, northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1JA, United Kingdom

Saints Book Club & Cocktails
2024-04-21 11:00 - 13:00 | Saints Coffee, 62 St Giles' St, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1JW, United Kingdom

Men's Wellness Walk
2024-04-21 11:00 - 13:00 | Saints Coffee, 62 St Giles' St, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1JW, United Kingdom

Life and Art: Elke Pollard Retrospective
2024-04-21 12:00 - 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.
