Alto-sax master Tony Kofi fronts this loving celebration of the jazz giant (in every sense) Julian ‘Cannnonball’ Adderley. With Andy Davies (trumpet), Alex Webb (piano), Andrew Cleyndert (bass) and Alfonso Vitale (drums) the group traces the explosive music of Cannonball from his first session as leader in 1955 through work with Miles Davis to the soul-jazz of the 1960s. The repertoire includes Adderley brothers classics like Things Are Getting Better, Work Song, Del Sasser, Sack o’Woe and many others.

Join us for a very special Thursday afternoon Music Hall performance. The Glory of the Music Hall will be the perfect way to spend a fun  filled afternoon, we bring the excitement of classic and new hits from London’s West End, to The Deco this summer. Featuring West End’s Lee Bright accompanied by the Deco’s very own Fern Roach and Tayla-Jayde Sherman, Matt Haddock and Clive Fletcher Why not treat yourself a traditional afternoon tea following the show. Please call for details. Show and afternoon tea £19.50 each Tables of 6 or more, exclusively up to a maximum of 10, or mixed tables of 6.

The multi-award-winning master of mind control and psychological illusion, Derren Brown, is back, launching his first brand new theatre show in six years: Showman.

Derren is at his very best on stage. His one-man shows have received wide critical acclaim and more Olivier wins and nominations than any other in history!

The content of Showman remains a closely guarded secret, but if you’ve seen him before, you know you’re in for a powerhouse treat!

Fresh from Live At The Apollo, Mock The Week, and The Last Leg, Best Newcomer nominee Maisie Adam is back with a brand new show for 2022, Buzzed.

Join us for some unbe-leaf-able crafts! We will be making leaf crowns, hedgehog and owl pictures, and leaf bunting.
Leaves provided, but feel free to bring your own!

Kiri Pritchard-McLean (Have I Got News For You?, Live at the Apollo, Would I Lie to You?, 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown) is back with a brand new tour.

Fresh on the heels of his critically acclaimed memoirs, Nailing It, Montana’s transatlantic messenger returns with new rants, knife-edge observations, thrilling musical interludes and an ever-formidable knack for laughs on the fly. You’ll pay for the whole seat, but you’ll only need the edge of it.

A competition for members to submit natural history photos, as per PAGB rules 2018. Up to three projected images per member per round allowed.

Shipman’s are very excited to present the first part of their Big Halloween plans. Something NEW for Northampton… We bring you a night of FOOD and FILM . Screening The iconic Beetlejuice we bring you a concept that offers our guests a unique and immersive dining experience where food and cinema is combined . For 35.95 pp you will be served a timed two course set menu and two Beetlejuice inspired cocktails crafted to compliment the films most memorable moments. Your servers will be dressed the part and our beautiful drum room will be transformed to get you in the Halloween spirit . We will be running this event on the 27th , 30th and 31st of October . Tickets are Limited Drop us a message, email or call to book or for more information   Check out their Facebook page for full details. Email theshipmans@mcmanuspubs.co.uk Call 01604 806048   12 Drapery, Northampton, NN1 2HG      

CREEDENCE CLEARWATER REVIVAL ARE ONE OF THE MOST ICONIC ROCK GROUPS OF ALL TIME. THEIR ALL TIME CLASSIC HITS SUCH AS PROUD MARY, BAD MOON RISING, HAVE YOU EVER SEEN THE RAIN, BORN ON THE BAYOU, FORTUNATE SON, DOWN ON THE CORNER, UP AROUND THE BEND ALONG WITH CCR AND JOHN FOGERTY FAN FAVOURITES ARE POWERFULLY REPRISED BY CLEARWATER CREEDENCE REVIVAL.

One of the UK’s top stand-ups Chris McCausland is on tour with a stand-up show about life, family, and loads of other nonsense as well!

Ralph McTell is touring his album Hill Of Beans. Produced by the legendary Tony Visconti, it is Ralph’s first album of original material for 10 years. The performance will feature plenty of songs from his 50+ year career in addition to showcasing some of his most recent work.

Saturday 29 October 10am - 12pm and 1 -3pm £4 per child In this workshop you will be supplied with all the materials to make your very own pair of cardboard trainers based on a pattern by designer Bobby Nangla. Create your favourite high-tops by decorating them with a distinctive design inspired by the trainers on display. Ages 7 – 12 years. Booking essential.

The Upbeat Beatles are second to none – powerhouse vocals, precision harmonies and tight musicianship. The guys have an easy, happy rapport with any crowd, giving them a reputation to be envied as the best in the business. a band to touch them – 8 bars of “Twist and Shout” and you will know why! No other band can perform this song like the Upbeat Beatles! The show takes you through the Fab Four’s long and winding road from the early Cavern days through Beatlemania, America, Sergeant Pepper to Abbey Road, with narrative and full multi-media presentation. If you love the Beatles you’ll love this show, and if you don’t love the Beatles you’ll love this show!

The smash-hit, internationally acclaimed, multi sell-out fringe phenomenon is touring the UK with one of Shakespeare’s most loved plays: Macbeth.

Edinburgh comedy award winner Sofie Hagen presents; Fat Jokes. A show bursting with big jokes and fat punchlines. Sofie returns to her craft of devastatingly brilliant joke writing and storytelling and has created this collection of fat jokes and unforgettable moments that you can laugh at without feeling like sh*t. Come as you are and enjoy an actual fat person at the top of her game.

FOR OVER 40 YEARS DAVID RODIGAN HAS BEEN THE TOP DOG IN THE GANJA-SCENTED, BASS HEAVY-ATMOSPHERE OF BRITAIN’S REGGAE DANCE-HALLS. THE KEY TO HIS SUCCESS HAS BEEN AN UNSINKABLE PASSION FOR REGGAE MUSIC, WHICH FIRST TOOK A HOLD OF HIM AS A SCHOOLBOY WHEN HE HEARD SKA MUSIC IN THE EARLY ’60S. HE DEVELOPED AN OBSESSION WITH THE MUSIC OF JAMAICA THAT GENERATED AN ENCYCLOPAEDIC KNOWLEDGE OF THE ISLAND’S EVERY ARTIST, EVERY SONG AND EVERY RHYTHM TRACK.

Megaslam Wrestling: Live & Loaded Tour The stars of Megaslam Wrestling are returning to Northampton with an all-new show for 2022 – Live & Loaded! Established in 2009 and presenting over 250 Live Events per year across the United Kingdom & Isle Of Man, Megaslam are Europe’s leading Wrestling promoters and they are promising an unmissable night of family entertainment. Expect to see edge of your seat, death-defying moves as the stars of Team Megaslam & Team Nasty take to the ring in a series of exciting matches created for the whole family. The kids will be jumping around and cheering on their favourites as a top line up of home and International Wrestling stars compete to take home the crown for their team. Book early for the best seats and get those foam fingers at the ready for an afternoon of family entertainment that the whole family will not forget!