1960s England and a wind of change is blowing through the land.
It has even reached the sleepy village of St. Mary Mead. There’s a new housing estate to make the villagers curious and fearful. And even stranger, a rich American film star has bought the Manor House.
A Musical by Gary Barlow and Tim Firth The death of a much-loved husband prompts a group of ordinary women in a small Yorkshire Women’s Institute to raise money for charity by doing an extraordinary thing – creating a ‘nude’ calendar. This musical, based on the true story and the hit film Calendar Girls, is coming to Royal & Derngate in November. Having performed over 30 shows on the Derngate stage, including most recently Shrek The Musical and Made In Dagenham, Northampton Musical Theatre Company return once again to perform this heartwarming and funny story by Tim Firth, accompanied with music and lyrics by Gary Barlow. Originally Produced by David Pugh & Dafydd Rogers and The Shubert Organisation Based on the play Calendar Girls written by Tim Firth and on the motion picture Calendar Girls written by Tim Firth and Juliette Towhidi
“THE SHOW THAT DEFINES A DECADE” A New Romantic Symphony that goes on a journey through one of the greatest musical Era’s of All Time – The Electrifying 80’s Featuring songs from now legendary artists such as DURAN DURAN, SPANDAU BALLET, THE HUMAN LEAGUE, ULTRAVOX, TEARS FOR FEARS, DEPECHE MODE, OMD, JAPAN, ABC, SOFT CELL and Many many More. Performed by an incredible live band with awesome symphonic arrangements combined with stunning vocals and cast this is. the must see show that simply defines a decade.
The Bon Jovi Experience are the world’s first and finest tribute to the great Bon Jovi and are the world’s ONLY tribute to have been requested by and to have performed live on stage with Jon Bon Jovi himself. They are also the only tribute to have been featured on the official Bon Jovi website. ” Have you seen this guy he looks so much like Jon Bon Jovi it’s freaky man” – Chad Kroeger (Nickelback) “The best tribute I’ve ever seen” – JON BON JOVI. Radio 2’s Chris Evans also said that they were the best tribute band he had ever seen The band have toured to ecstatic audiences the world over… not to be missed.
Noel Fitzpatrick returns to the stage this autumn with a brand-new show which will delight animal lovers of all ages and anyone who feels like they need some love, hope and healing in their lives.
Celebrating the music of the legends that have played in our historic venue over the decades. Nene Valley Community Band, Abington Wind Band and OpenStage Choir join together to bring to life music of The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, The Kinks, Cilla Black, Eric Clapton, Ben E King and Helen Shapiro. The band will play hits including ‘Here Comes The Sun’, ‘Let it Be’, ‘Wild Horses’ and many more!
That’ll Be The Day is back with another timeless Rock ‘n’ Roll Christmas Show, so get ready to kick off your festive season in the best possible way.
The Lessons In Live Tour follows the hugely successful From Eternity To Here Tour, which celebrated the band’s fifth decade.
Musical master of ceremonies Jools Holland and his much loved Rhythm & Blues Orchestra are back and joined by Ruby Turner and Louise Marshall alongside special guest Roland Gift.
Coram Shakespeare Schools Foundation is proud to present the world’s largest youth drama festival at The Deco. Join us this November for an exhilarating evening of live theatre, featuring a series of unique abridged Shakespeare productions by local schools. See Shakespeare’s timeless stories brought to life like never before, and support young people from your community as they take to the stage. “Every child in every school ought to have the chance to experience this magical process” – Philip Pullman, author and CSSF patron. Coram Shakespeare Schools Foundation is a cultural education charity, transforming lives through the unique power of Shakespeare. Our annual Festival provides a platform for up to 30,000 young people to express themselves and grow in confidence as they take to a professional stage. These performances are the culmination of months of work in which young people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities have been finding their voice in school rehearsal rooms.
Paul Chowdhry – Family Friendly Comedian
After nearly a decade of touring the UK and countless global performances, the award-winning Frankie’s Guys are now firmly established as one of the world’s foremost celebrations of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons. Featuring stars from the global smash-hit musical Jersey Boys, Frankie’s Guys have become internationally renowned in their own right for their astonishing vocal harmonies, slick dance moves, and the electric atmosphere they bring to the stage! Accompanied by their incredible live band, the show includes all of the iconic Four Seasons’ hits including Big Girls Don’t Cry, December 1963 (Oh What A Night), Sherry, Walk Like A Man, Can’t Take My Eyes Off You, Grease, and many more!
If Jen Brister has learned anything in the past 18 months, it’s that she’s no good in a crisis. (Unless you count getting into the foetal position in under 30 seconds.) Has the pandemic changed her for the better or is she the same old pessimistic naysayer she’s always been? I think we all know the answer to that. Let’s just hope she can make it funny.
Join us for the 11th Anniversary of Strictly Northampton run by Step by Step Dance School! Now in it’s 11th year, this competition will see local superstars take to the stage in this Ballroom and Latin extravaganza. Leading up to this, contestants will be paired up with students from Step by Step Dance School for just 8 weeks and dance to live band Jazz Colossus for the first time in the history of Strictly Northampton! In support of Cynthia Spencer Hospice Charity. A night not to be missed!
The critically acclaimed Northants Sings Out (NSO) Community Choir are bringing their annual, much anticipated, sell out show to The Deco Theatre for a night of spine tingling, show stopping live music that must be experienced to be believed. 150 voices from the Counties finest, musically energetic and vocally unstoppable combined choirs dazzle you with their charismatic, unforgettable performance featuring uplifting, popular songs from soul to pop, reggae to gospel. With musical accompaniment by a full live band “The Collective” (who have worked with the some of the worlds best selling pop artists/bands) and led by nationally esteemed Choir Director, Gareth Fuller (whose credits include leading voices for Liam Gallagher’s recent sell out Knebworth Park shows and performing for HM The Queen), you won’t want to miss a night with NSO’s vibrant, inspirational sounds that will touch the hearts of people from all walks of life. You will be lifted!
As seen on Taskmaster, Frankie Boyle’s New World Order and his critically acclaimed series Hate Thy Neighbor For Vice, Jamali Maddix is heading out on tour. With a brand new show for 2022 Jamali will be tackling more home truths and universal issues. A master of the craft this latest show is not to be missed.
Northamptonshire Music And Performing Arts Trust presents the first major event of the season, Youth in Concert, with performances by the five award-winning senior ensembles of NMPAT: County Youth Concert Band, County Youth Choir, County Youth Brass Band, County Youth Big Band and County Youth Orchestra.
With combined record sales of over 500 million The Ultimate Boy Band Party Show takes us to the naughty 90’s with ‘5 Bad Boys with the power to Rock You’ as they perform over 30 number one hits from all your favourite Boybands… and this time they’re ‘Back For Good’! Drenched in Joop Aftershave and with more key changes than a Casio PT 50 our boys will be body poppin’ to party classics such as ‘Backstreet Back’, ‘Relight My Fire’ and ‘Uptown Girl’. Get ready to scream as these sexy, open shirted stud muffins step up from their stools one more time to serenade you with Boyband ballads ‘Flying Without Wings’, ‘A Million Love Songs’ and many more… cue the wind machine! So, what are you waiting for ! Pop on your Kangol hat, crop top and cargo pants, dust off your Nokia 8210 and call your crew as we say ‘Everybody Get Up’ for a night out you’ll ‘Never Forget!’
Multi-award winning musical comedy duo (and sisters) Flo & Joan are climbing out of their pits, armed with a piano and percussion section to bring you a brand new show of their critically acclaimed songs and comedy.
Join us for this fantastic night. Taking you back in time to the Sixties with these amazing groups.
This is not a tribute show – the stars themselves will be here for one night only to entertain you.
Be part of a night like no other as we bring you the concert you’ve been dreaming of! The ultimate celebration of one the biggest bands to have ever graced the stage – Queen.
Break free with us and shake all over like a jellyfish as Radio GaGa recreates two magical hours live on stage, celebrating the magic, fun & showmanship of the bands touring days.
Playing all your favourite hits including, Don’t Stop me now, I Want to Break Free, Somebody to Love, Another one bites the Dust, We Are The Champions, We Will Rock You and of course Bohemian Rhapsody.
Like all good things, on you we depend, so stick around because we have missed you and we say..
Radio, someone still loves you!
Harry is back with brand-new amazing jokes in an all-singing, all-dancing one-man spectacular.
“I hadn’t realised how much I missed performing live until lockdown stopped me from doing it,” says Harry, “It’s great to be going back on stage and the good news is I am planning a very silly show.”
Audiences will meet Harry’s new baby elephant, Sarah, and Ian, The Information Worm. Harry will also be joined by Stouffer the Cat (his famous sidekick) who commented “what can I tell you? When Harry calls you say yes – end of!”
After the huge success of their last tour which played to over 35,000 people, Beverley Craven, Judie Tzuke and Julia Fordham reunite and this time have invited Rumer to join them.
Almost 40 years ago, Lionel Richie & Diana Ross released Endless Love.
A song which Billboard voted as the number 1 Duet of all time and stayed in the charts for a staggering 27 weeks. It has since become synonymous with couples, lovers and enjoyed by millions of people around the globe to this very day.
However…. what no one could have foreseen is that since it’s original recording, these two icons of popular music would never perform the song together again!
Yes!….Incredibly for 40 years Lionel Richie has been asking Ms Ross to share that magic moment with him once more…. but as yet she has declined.
Two of the world’s greatest classical voices, Aled Jones and Russell Watson, reunite for Christmas 2022 following a three-year hiatus, having achieved tremendous successes between them, from prestigious awards to record-breaking chart sales.
Back in 1971 LINDISFARNE released their ground-breaking first album and began to attract the fervent fan base that followed them for decades.
In October that year they released their second album ‘FOG ON THE TYNE’ which topped the UK charts for six weeks in spring 1972. ‘Fog on the Tyne’ was a game-changer, and UK and international success soon followed.
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of this classic album, Lindisfarne frontman BILLY MITCHELL and founder member RAY LAIDLAW tell the group’s amazing story with a combination of superb songs, vital video, tall tales and of course, scurrilous gossip.
Let your soul sing with the dazzling multi-award winning Dreamgirls at Northampton in 2022. Direct from the West End with an extraordinary story and the unforgettable, spine-tingling vocals that send audiences wild, this spectacular musical production features the classic songs And I Am Telling You I’m Not Going, Listen, I Am Changing and One Night Only.
Cult hit event Solve-Along-A-Murder-She-Wrote returns to Northampton with an interactive screening of the classic Murder, She Wrote episode “Sing a Song of Murder”. Jessica Fletcher visits London, home of her Music Hall star cousin Emma (also played by Angela Lansbury) but soon gets caught up in a murder mystery only she (or you!) can solve!
A unique and hilarious night featuring games, prizes and audience participation, with special permission from NBC Universal Television, this critically acclaimed show was rated one of Time Out 50 Great Nights Out in London in 2021 (and 2019) and has played to sell-out audiences across the UK and Australia.
Grab your platforms and flares for a journey back in time to when ABBA dominated the charts and ruled the airwaves! Thank ABBA For The Music is a two-hour theatre spectacular that captures all of the magic and excitement of one of pop history’s most successful and entertaining live bands.
Othello RE:MX takes place in a post-apocalyptic, industrial setting. This much-shortened version of Shakespeare’s famous tragedy concentrates on the background of Othello and relationship between Othello and Iago. Things start to go wrong when Desdemona and Cassio appear on the scene and they all career towards a climactic finish through their dystopian setting against a backdrop of industrial electronic music, digital dreams and dark landscapes. The piece incorporates dance, poignant snippets of Shakespeare’s text, creative captions and BSL.
Starring a black, gender-fluid Othello, we bring the story bang up to date as social commentary of our times. Is this the future of theatre?
Join us for this fantastic tribute to Amy Winehouse!
‘Amy A Tribute’ beautifully recreate the sound of Amy Winehouse, whether it be from her BBC concerts or staying true to the original recordings. The band aim to stay true to the sound of the Winehouse/Ronson style, with a full horn section, including baritone sax & flute.
The band will get you singing along, dancing and getting into the rhythm of the music – a must for any Amy fan and a show not to be missed!
Step into our circle and peel back the layers of this riotous, narrative cabaret. Blending theatre, dance, circus, and over 100 delightfully destroyed onions, Wild Onion brings three queer best friends together to explore and grow their chosen family.
As Daisy loses her sense of self in the midst of family secrets, Rach attempts to manage her fear of men, and Adam tries to make himself cry on a cyr wheel.
A ‘highly recommended show’ by FringeReview, described as ‘A right-rollicking night out,’ where the best tears are onion tears, and we guarantee not a dry eye in the house.
All destroyed onions will be composted at a local community garden
The now legendary EAST 17 embark on their first ever
National theatre Tour which promises to be the Christmas
Must see show in 2022.
Achievements include 18 top 20 singles and 4 top 10 albums
With worldwide record sales in excess of 18 Million Units.
They are one of the most influential acts of their generation
Mixing up hip hop, RnB and pop into their own style