Steve Backshall’s Ocean is a love letter to the most exciting environment on our planet – and a great way to learn more about what we need to do to save our seas. Stunts, experiments, props, cutting edge science and big screen footage from his two decades in TV, will all help Steve to bring the icons of the Big Blue to life. From Great whites to Great whales, seals to sardine shoals, Orca to the oddities of the deep: this is a fantastic opportunity for fans of all ages to dive deep into the wonderful world beneath the waves. A must-see for all the family!
Coram Shakespeare Schools Foundation is proud to present the world’s largest youth drama festival at the Deco Theatre. Join us this November for an exhilarating evening of live theatre, featuring a series of unique abridged Shakespeare productions by local schools.
Join us from 7 for a night en francais. Grab a drink, have a chat - c'est simple! All levels welcome.
By John Godber Why not join twenty somethings Sally, Nat and Kyle in this hilarious comedy as they develop a love for, and the people involved with, Northern Soul. What started as a college project has grown into a passion, but the dance steps are exhausting. Far beyond their home city of Hull our trio find excitement, purpose and the tribe they’ve been looking for. Now they can’t get enough; from Brid Spa to Stoke, from Northampton to the Tower Ballroom our young soulies are determined to keep the faith! This is Northern Soul for a new generation, but with rising costs, unemployment, and small town blues, has anything really changed? Is this England 1973 or 2023? The pubs are closing, hospitality has gone, and strikes are everywhere; but when you’re out on the floor … So spread the talc and grab your loafers, our trio are heading for a weekender! From the writer of the legendary BOUNCERS… It’ll never be over for us!
Howl with the Hounds of Love and dance on the moors with Wuthering Heights! She’s not there – but you are. Whether you’ve been a fan for decades or recently joined the shoal via the ‘Stranger Things’ phenomenon, there has never been a better time to release your inner Bush and celebrate at this joyful, unique and mind-blowing show. Following its sold-out, critically acclaimed Edinburgh Fringe runs, two Soho Theatre seasons and 2020-2022 UK tours this smash-hit, award-winning show is back! Sarah-Louise Young and co-creator Russell Lucas pay glorious homage to the music, fans, and mythology of one of the most influential voices in British music. BOOK NOW!
Grandad's War Thursday 16 November Speaker: Ted Barnes The personal and remarkable story of an ordinary Tommie who fought and suffered in all the major battles of the First World War - Somme, Arras, Third Ypres - and survived – his story told by his Grandson
We're super excited to be welcoming @cotswolddistillery to our Tasting Room for an in-depth look at English whisky and learning about the different styles and methods of distillery. Tickets are £25pp and available in store or on Eventbrite
Lilies on the Land is an extraordinary piece of theatre telling the story of Britain’s Women’s Land Army of World War II. Based on hundreds of actual letters with Original Land Girls, the play focuses on four very different women who all come together during Britain’s darkest hour determined to “do their bit” for King and Country. Working long hours, in clothes full of mice, the bonds formed during the war would last a lifetime as women’s stories unfold. Not only do they have to learn the ways of working on the land the hard way, but they have to deal with being far from home and their loved ones, as outsiders in unfamiliar circumstances. At times hilarious, at times heartbreaking, this story of some of the country’s unsung heroes is a wonderfully rich piece of theatre.
Phil McIntyre Live proudly presents Markus Birdman: Platinum – Star of Britain’s Got Talent 2023 June 5th 2021, I had a stroke. It was my second. I found myself in hospital, mid lockdown, with no visitors allowed. I’ve permanently lost half my eyesight. One night I went to the toilet and sat down on another naked blind man, already there. I was too blind to see him. He was too blind to stop me! So it’s not ALL doom! I’d like to tell you about it. Not to create feelings of pity toward me, more a sense of awe & fawning admiration. I have had a unique experience about a topic, often sniggered over, but I’m keen to make you laugh, but also to raise a little awareness. Well done me! (Ahem!) Markus Birdman has thundered back into comedy with his Edinburgh Fringe show earning him a nomination for the 2023 Chortle Awards. He has also recently written for Jayde Adams and supported Jason Manford at the Palladium.
Come and celebrate the first wine of the 2023 harvest, the beautiful Beajolais Nouveau. It's young, it's fresh and it's perfect with a cheese board...
The Ultimate Celebration of Queen Have your finest hour, or two! As we bring you Radio GaGa. Be part of a night like no other as we bring you the concert you’ve been dreaming of! The ultimate celebration of the biggest band to have ever graced the stage – Queen.
Saturday 18 November 10am - 1pm £30 including all materials Join us once again for this festive cookery class. Carmela will begin by showcasing a wonderful seasonal tiramisu, clementine and pear. Then a super quick batch of cannoli shells filled with ricotta, icing sugar and mixed peel. One variety will be dipped in chopped nuts and the other in chocolate. Carmela will finish by demonstrating to you all, some delicious Italian jam filled cookies that you will make and bake at home. She will also show you how to make her signature amaretto and cranberry Christmas pudding, you will all make this plump fruity pudding to take home and steam. All ingredients supplied. You will be advised on booking of all equipment you need to bring with you. Booking essential.
Saturday 18 November 10am - 1pm £30 including all materials Join us once again for this festive cookery class. Carmela will begin by showcasing a wonderful seasonal tiramisu, clementine and pear. Then a super quick batch of cannoli shells filled with ricotta, icing sugar and mixed peel. One variety will be dipped in chopped nuts and the other in chocolate. Carmela will finish by demonstrating to you all, some delicious Italian jam filled cookies that you will make and bake at home. She will also show you how to make her signature amaretto and cranberry Christmas pudding, you will all make this plump fruity pudding to take home and steam. All ingredients supplied. You will be advised on booking of all equipment you need to bring with you. Booking essential.
‘Win Your Christmas’ by taking part in this year’s Golden Ticket giveaway – to be launched by Willy Wonka at a family fun day! The Wonka-themed event will be held from 11am to 4pm on Saturday, 18th November in Grosvenor Shopping Northampton and will feature character walkabouts, stilt walkers, hula hoopers, balloon modelling and face painting. The ever-popular Golden Ticket giveaway will see four lucky winners each win £500 as part of the £2,000 prize fund, simply by hand-posting an entry ticket into special BID post boxes found in 10 town centre locations from Saturday, 18th November onwards. Tickets are available from retailers around the town throughout the festive period.
The Old Savoy Jazz Band: We’ll Meet Again Sunday 19th November 3.30pm An afternoon of 30’s and 40’s inspired wartime jazz. Featuring house favourites: Fern Roach, Clive Fletcher and performing group The Starlight Sisters!
The FA Cup of Comedy returns to Northampton! This year we are hosting a Semi-Final round. So YOU the audience will be voting for the acts you want to see in the grand final at The Comedy Store with a chance to win £10,001 and become British Comedian of the Year 2023.
Comedy’s Don CURTIS WALKER headlines the autumn comedy special, featuring comedy livewire ANNETTE FAGON, & guests. Hosted by comedian turned Teletubbie JOHN SIMMIT