Christmas cheese and wine masterclass

Based on Baz Luhrmann’s award-winning worldwide film phenomenon, Strictly Ballroom: The Musical is heading to Northampton as part of a brand-new UK and Ireland tour starring Strictly Come Dancing favourite Kevin Clifton and BBC’s Eastenders’ Maisie Smith! Directed and co-choreographed by Britain’s best loved TV Judge, Craig Revel Horwood, Strictly Ballroom: The Musical follows arrogant, rebellious young ballroom dancer, Scott Hastings (Kevin Clifton). When his radical and daring dance style sees him fall out of favour with Australian Federation, he must dance with beginner, Fran (Maisie Smith). Together they find the courage to defy tradition and discover that to win, your steps don’t need to be strictly ballroom! Featuring smash-hit songs Love Is In the Air, Perhaps Perhaps Perhaps and Time After Time, and all new music written by internationally acclaimed artists including Sia, David Foster and Eddie Perfect. This feel-good ballroom sensation is sure to make for an unforgettable evening under the glitter ball that will send your heart soaring and toes tapping!

N by Mike Foulkes, Director of the Saturn Section of the British Astronomical Association. A close look at this spectacular planet with its rings and numerous moons It is a favourite target through the eye piece for every observer new or experienced. Guests are welcome to all our meetings.

A themed competition for up to three digital and/or print images per member per round. Entries in this round to illustrate 'Light and Shade'

Sean Karley will continue the series of talk about The Plant kingdom. He will try to cover all aspects of Botany.

“We serial killers are your sons, we are your husbands, we are everywhere” – words of serial killer Ted Bundy Founder of Crime Viral Cheish Merryweather (as seen on BBC) brings to the stage the all-new talk Inside the Mind of a Serial Killer. This 2-hour talk will focus on investigating the darkest criminal minds and as always… guaranteed to shock.

Sample a range of rums and learn about their history, style and flavour.

From the early mass-dissemination of biblical stories to highly prized limited edition art works, prints have been used to communicate ideas across the globe. The subtlety, variety and expressiveness of the print medium secured its enduring appeal as a form of individual expression long after more mechanical means of reproduction emerged. This series explores the history of the artist’s print, a subject that leaves lasting impressions to this day, and runs alongside Northampton Museum and Art Gallery’s exhibition showcasing the works of print-maker John McGowan. Lectures will focus on an artwork from the museum’s art collection, providing either an exclusive chance to view it or highlighting works on display. Includes tea/coffee and biscuits. Booking is essential.

Adult Panto is back! Now in it’s 5th year, and we are delighted to welcome.  Liam Mellor & Hot Rock Productions with Mother Goose… Cracks one off. Starring Adult Pantomime legends, the #cracking Liam Mellor as Billy Goose, and the fabulously filthy Jimmy Burton-Iles in the title role of Mother Goose.

The Crowd Show is a comedy/theatre/spoken word show about crowds, people and connection. The Crowd Show is a show suitable for anybody who has been in a crowd or wants to be in the crowd for this show. Rob Auton is an award-winning writer, actor and podcaster, named the “Brian Cox of Comedy” by the Guardian. Rob has written eight hit Edinburgh Fringe shows, which have led to nationwide tours and television/radio appearances. Rob has had four collections of poetry and illustrations published by Burning Eye Books and Harper Collins. In 2020, Rob started The Rob Auton Daily Podcast which went on to amass over two million listens and win a gold award for Best Daily Podcast at the British Podcast Awards.

Pure Genius are a 5/6 piece party band playing music from all decades and genres. Fronted by Northamptonshire's finest vocalist along with a slick band and tight harmonies.

THE MERSEY BEATLES ARE READY TO ROCK THE OLD SAVOY – HOME OF THE DECO THEATRE ‘Hit-packed celebration at historic Northampton venue’ The world’s favourite Liverpool-born tribute to The Beatles are set to ‘Get Back’ to a famous Northampton venue to celebrate the greatest band of all time.

We will watch a pre-recorded talk to the Royal Meteorological Society by Dr Chloe Brimcombe, Heatwave Researcher at the University of Reading. There were many record-breaking and unprecedented heatwaves around the world in 2022 including Argentina, Australia, India, Pakistani, China and across Europe and parts of the US. This makes this a very important year to review in terms of not only the meteorology of heatwaves but also in terms of impacts.

Northamptonshire Music and Performing Arts Trust (NMPAT) presents an opportunity to share inspiration and aspiration with three generations of orchestras – County Junior Orchestra, County Training Orchestra and County Youth Orchestra.