Christmas Bottomless Brunch at The Optimist
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Scene Unseen
Filmed by David Lefeber directed by James Dacre illustrations by Thomas Hicks. A cutting-edge new musical about identity, sexuality, and what makes us who we are. An hour-long song-cycle weaves a path from cabaret artist Jessica Walker‘s (Alone in Berlin) emotionally complex childhood right up to her very particular wedding day, with songs about early gender confusion, sexual assault, first love and betrayal, and family secrets. It is a powerful, personal story with universal themes, expressed through Atkins and Walker’s uncategorisable musical mix of humour, classicism, torch, and a touch of Eighties synth.
Explore Northampton App – Mischievous Elf Trail & Interactive Festive Fun!
Northampton Town Council's 'Christmas in Northampton' App has launched! Step into a world of augmented reality as mischievous elves take over the town this Christmas! Interactive festive fun awaits on the Explore Northampton App with our MISCHIEVOUS ELF TRAIL, FESTIVE EVENT MAP & CHEEKY ELF ACTIVITY: CREATE YOUR OWN ELF OF MISCHIEF - Tag your cheeky elf creations - #NNCHRISTMAS Featuring NLive Radio 24hr Christmas Radio & booking info for Santa's Grotto in Grosvenor Shopping Northampton with Northampton BID.
Danny Tompkins Christmas Takeover
Our upstairs space will once again be transformed into a restaurant as we welcome back award winning chef Danny Tompkins, who will be cooking up a festive 3 course fine dining menu.
Masterclass: Christmas Cocktails
Up your cocktail game this Christmas and learn how to make some festive favourites with our award winning mixologist.
Christmas Saturdays
The magic of Christmas will be brought to life on the Market Square every Saturday leading up to the big day. Join us at the Christmas Bandstand for live festive entertainment including musical performances from local singers, choirs, bands and community groups.
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Book Club – Saints Coffee
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Jazz with the Mayor
Jazz with the Mayor
Black Tie Event featuring Live Jazz Quartet. Tickets Ł30 - includes deluxe hot buffet menu.
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Festive Sing-Along
Festive Sing-Along
On Saturday 17 December, we have teamed up with V and B on St Giles Square to host a festive sing-along around the Christmas tree. From 11am - 4pm there will be performances from carol singers and local musicians – the perfect backdrop to your Christmas shopping on the last Saturday before the big day! Festive Line Up COMING SOON! Keep your eyes peeled for Santa's mischievous elves! 'Elves with Altitude', Vince Pie and Russell Sprout are on a very special mission - to spread the gift of laughter with their 'Rudolph' upgrade biplanes (Rudolph the red-nosed plane-deer!) Checking whether you've been naughty or nice (or borderline!), the magical 'Good-o-Meter' Elves will be joining in the festivities too ticking off their list for Santa.
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Gaming Club – Central library
Gaming Club – Central library
Fancy a game of D&D? Or maybe you would to try something a little different? Try our Gaming Club hosted at Northampton Central Library in our Young Adults Area. This event is suitable for people aged 14+
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Time To Share at Northamptonshire Central Library
Time To Share at Northamptonshire Central Library
Time To Share is the perfect activity for children of all ages and their grown ups! Each month we will focus on a new theme and each week we will focus on a new book. There will be a mixture of fiction and non-fiction books with matching crafts or activities! This is a free drop in event.
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Christmas Party with DJ Andy Skank
Christmas Party with DJ Andy Skank
Join us for a good old Christmas Party at the end of what is set to be a very festive day on St Giles Square. There will be carol singers out on the front from 11am, singing you through the last Saturday before the big day.
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Paul Chowdhry – Family Friendly Comedian
Paul Chowdhry – Family Friendly Comedian
Following his global smash hit Live Innit, the star of Taskmaster and the first British-Asian stand-up to sell-out London’s Wembley Arena is back. After barely surviving the pandemic, and with two years of pent up killer material, Paul tackles the UK’s handling of the pandemic, why the rules of six only worked for white people, fame, England football fans and Tom Cruise landing his helicopter in someone’s garden. Don’t miss it!
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One Night Stand – The Wig And Pen
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Trevor Nelson Soul Nation-Soul/RnB Club Classics – THE ROADMENDER
Trevor Nelson Soul Nation-Soul/RnB Club Classics – THE ROADMENDER
TREVOR NELSON HOLDS A CORNERSTONE IN UK MUSIC HISTORY WITH A CAREER THAT SPANS DECADES AND GENRES. LONDON NATIVE BEGAN ON THEN PIRATE RADIO STATION WHICH WE’VE COME TO KNOW AS KISS FM. NELSONS TOOK FANS THROUGH HIS COLLECTION OF SOUL, R&B, REGGAE AND DANCEHALL DAILY WITH HIS BBC RADIO 1 EXTRA STINT. NOW THAT HE’S MOVED TO ONLY PRESENTING ON SUNDAYS HE’S READY TO GRACE FANS WITH SOMETHING SPECIAL.