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Fresh from supporting Jack Whitehall on his 2023 UK arena tour, comedian Lloyd Griffith is back with a brand new show ‘Baroque and Roll’. It’s a big year for Lloyd, he’s turning 40 and with it, the impending midlife crisis – or ‘renaissance’ as he’s insisting it’s called; complete with body hair removal, head hair additions, teeth whitening and obviously the obligatory half marathon sign up. It’ll be funny and yes, there’ll be the odd song or two from that magnificent voice of his. As seen on Ted Lasso (Apple), Nolly (ITV), Soccer AM (RIP), 8 Out of 10 Cats (Channel 4), Can you beat the bookies (BBC), Live at The Comedy Store (Comedy Central), House of Games (BBC).

Charlie loves reading.  Especially books about pirates.  But his sister hates it – it’s boring!  Can Charlie convince her that reading is fun?  Perhaps if she read a book about a pirate, who is reading a book about Goldilocks, who is reading a book about a knight… Come and delve into a range of books with Charlie Cook, brought to life with puppetry and enchanting songs, and perhaps you will be able to help his sister discover the wonderful world inside a book. Based on the original book Charlie Cook’s Favourite Book – written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler A Little Angel Theatre, The Lowry and Rose Theatre co-production

Based on the the 1980’s big screen hit, Footloose The Musical bursts on to the Derngate stage this Autumn, performed by our local award-winning group Northampton Musical Theatre Company. Ren McCormack a teenage city boy is forced to move to Bomont – a small rural town in America where he learns rock ‘n’ roll and dancing have both been banned by the local preacher. Ren then decides to try and change this and works to get the whole town up on its feet! This full-of-energy musical, packed with popular songs including Holding Out For A Hero and Let’s Hear It For The Boy along with the title track Footloose, will get you wanting to be up on your feet dancing.

Charlie loves reading.  Especially books about pirates.  But his sister hates it – it’s boring!  Can Charlie convince her that reading is fun?  Perhaps if she read a book about a pirate, who is reading a book about Goldilocks, who is reading a book about a knight… Come and delve into a range of books with Charlie Cook, brought to life with puppetry and enchanting songs, and perhaps you will be able to help his sister discover the wonderful world inside a book. Based on the original book Charlie Cook’s Favourite Book – written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler A Little Angel Theatre, The Lowry and Rose Theatre co-production

Beer Bingo is back it’s Wednesday! Grab your lucky charm (and a beer ) because at 1:30 PM, it’s game time! Prizes, laughs, and probably way too much yelling “BINGO!” Don’t miss it!

Charlie loves reading.  Especially books about pirates.  But his sister hates it – it’s boring!  Can Charlie convince her that reading is fun?  Perhaps if she read a book about a pirate, who is reading a book about Goldilocks, who is reading a book about a knight… Come and delve into a range of books with Charlie Cook, brought to life with puppetry and enchanting songs, and perhaps you will be able to help his sister discover the wonderful world inside a book. Based on the original book Charlie Cook’s Favourite Book – written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler A Little Angel Theatre, The Lowry and Rose Theatre co-production

Charlie loves reading.  Especially books about pirates.  But his sister hates it – it’s boring!  Can Charlie convince her that reading is fun?  Perhaps if she read a book about a pirate, who is reading a book about Goldilocks, who is reading a book about a knight… Come and delve into a range of books with Charlie Cook, brought to life with puppetry and enchanting songs, and perhaps you will be able to help his sister discover the wonderful world inside a book. Based on the original book Charlie Cook’s Favourite Book – written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler A Little Angel Theatre, The Lowry and Rose Theatre co-production

Based on the the 1980’s big screen hit, Footloose The Musical bursts on to the Derngate stage this Autumn, performed by our local award-winning group Northampton Musical Theatre Company. Ren McCormack a teenage city boy is forced to move to Bomont – a small rural town in America where he learns rock ‘n’ roll and dancing have both been banned by the local preacher. Ren then decides to try and change this and works to get the whole town up on its feet! This full-of-energy musical, packed with popular songs including Holding Out For A Hero and Let’s Hear It For The Boy along with the title track Footloose, will get you wanting to be up on your feet dancing.

Glo-Balls Drag Bingo - Northampton Come join us at THE CHARLES BRADLAUGH for our Halloween special of Glo-Balls Drag Bingo! Get ready to laugh, dance, and win fabulous prizes some questionable ones too! Our talented drag queens will be your hosts for the evening, bringing their unique charm and sass to the stage. With a mix of classic bingo games with camp twists and hilarious performances & audience interactions, this event is sure to be a blast. So gather your friends, put on your best Halloween outfit (prize for best dressed), and get ready to have a fabulous time at Glo-Balls Drag Bingo - Northampton!   Featuring ? The UK's very best drag queens ? Four games of bingo ? Hilarious “spooky” games ? Prize for best “Halloween” dressed ? Crazy prizes and cash jackpots! Doors open at 7pm. Balls start dropping at 8pm

Based on the the 1980’s big screen hit, Footloose The Musical bursts on to the Derngate stage this Autumn, performed by our local award-winning group Northampton Musical Theatre Company. Ren McCormack a teenage city boy is forced to move to Bomont – a small rural town in America where he learns rock ‘n’ roll and dancing have both been banned by the local preacher. Ren then decides to try and change this and works to get the whole town up on its feet! This full-of-energy musical, packed with popular songs including Holding Out For A Hero and Let’s Hear It For The Boy along with the title track Footloose, will get you wanting to be up on your feet dancing.

The inspirational story of  Northampton’s legendary pioneering hero –  Walter Tull – is brought to the stage in a new musical drama by award winning playwright Dougie Blaxland and celebrated composer Chris Anthony. Commissioned by Show Racism The Red Card and produced in association with Live Wire Theatre, Our Little Hour explores how Walter Tull – grandson of a Barbadian slave – orphaned at eight years old rose to prominence against all odds. The first black footballer to play at the highest level of the domestic game in the UK he went on to achieve yet another historic breakthrough as the first man of his heritage to be commissioned as an Officer in the British Army. Tragically killed in action just a few weeks before the end of World War 1, Walter Tull’s pioneering achievements have earned him a distinguished place in British history and in the hearts of everyone who knows his story. Combining a power packed drama with hauntingly original music, Our Little Hour comes hot on the heels of huge critical acclaim for On The Ropes – Dougie Blaxland’s most recent musical drama – which enjoyed a sell out run at The Park Theatre London last year. Winner of the 2021 National Campaign for the Arts Best Arts Project...

We are all, as Oscar Wilde once so famously remarked, in the gutter. However, some of us are looking at the stars. On their latest journey Sky Void of Stars, Swedish grand seigneurs of gloomKatatonia

We are all, as Oscar Wilde once so famously remarked, in the gutter. However, some of us are looking at the stars. On their latest journey Sky Void of Stars, Swedish grand seigneurs of gloomKatatoniasolemnly set the stage for a nocturne both crushing and exhilarating; for it is only in the absence of stars that we can truly shine.

Based on the the 1980’s big screen hit, Footloose The Musical bursts on to the Derngate stage this Autumn, performed by our local award-winning group Northampton Musical Theatre Company. Ren McCormack a teenage city boy is forced to move to Bomont – a small rural town in America where he learns rock ‘n’ roll and dancing have both been banned by the local preacher. Ren then decides to try and change this and works to get the whole town up on its feet! This full-of-energy musical, packed with popular songs including Holding Out For A Hero and Let’s Hear It For The Boy along with the title track Footloose, will get you wanting to be up on your feet dancing.

The inspirational story of  Northampton’s legendary pioneering hero –  Walter Tull – is brought to the stage in a new musical drama by award winning playwright Dougie Blaxland and celebrated composer Chris Anthony. Commissioned by Show Racism The Red Card and produced in association with Live Wire Theatre, Our Little Hour explores how Walter Tull – grandson of a Barbadian slave – orphaned at eight years old rose to prominence against all odds. The first black footballer to play at the highest level of the domestic game in the UK he went on to achieve yet another historic breakthrough as the first man of his heritage to be commissioned as an Officer in the British Army. Tragically killed in action just a few weeks before the end of World War 1, Walter Tull’s pioneering achievements have earned him a distinguished place in British history and in the hearts of everyone who knows his story. Combining a power packed drama with hauntingly original music, Our Little Hour comes hot on the heels of huge critical acclaim for On The Ropes – Dougie Blaxland’s most recent musical drama – which enjoyed a sell out run at The Park Theatre London last year. Winner of the 2021 National Campaign for the Arts Best Arts Project...

Celebrate the sound of a generation with the hits of The Temptations, Supremes, Four Tops, Jackson 5, Stevie Wonder and more.

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Based on the the 1980’s big screen hit, Footloose The Musical bursts on to the Derngate stage this Autumn, performed by our local award-winning group Northampton Musical Theatre Company. Ren McCormack a teenage city boy is forced to move to Bomont – a small rural town in America where he learns rock ‘n’ roll and dancing have both been banned by the local preacher. Ren then decides to try and change this and works to get the whole town up on its feet! This full-of-energy musical, packed with popular songs including Holding Out For A Hero and Let’s Hear It For The Boy along with the title track Footloose, will get you wanting to be up on your feet dancing.

The inspirational story of  Northampton’s legendary pioneering hero –  Walter Tull – is brought to the stage in a new musical drama by award winning playwright Dougie Blaxland and celebrated composer Chris Anthony. Commissioned by Show Racism The Red Card and produced in association with Live Wire Theatre, Our Little Hour explores how Walter Tull – grandson of a Barbadian slave – orphaned at eight years old rose to prominence against all odds. The first black footballer to play at the highest level of the domestic game in the UK he went on to achieve yet another historic breakthrough as the first man of his heritage to be commissioned as an Officer in the British Army. Tragically killed in action just a few weeks before the end of World War 1, Walter Tull’s pioneering achievements have earned him a distinguished place in British history and in the hearts of everyone who knows his story. Combining a power packed drama with hauntingly original music, Our Little Hour comes hot on the heels of huge critical acclaim for On The Ropes – Dougie Blaxland’s most recent musical drama – which enjoyed a sell out run at The Park Theatre London last year. Winner of the 2021 National Campaign for the Arts Best Arts Project...

The countdown to Northampton's annual Fireworks Spectacular is on! This large-scale pyro-musical event attracts thousands of visitors every year. Entry is free, with entertainment for all the family. Join us from 4pm, with a FunFair and Catering Village offering a delicious variety of food and drink. BBC Radio Northampton host the live stage entertainment with local legend Bernie Keith. Popular local covers band WHITEROOM get the party started at 4.30pm, followed by the Live Performers who will wow the crowds with their daring Fire and Pyro Show at 5.40pm. The local story of The Gunpowder Plot will play on big screens, with the Northampton Film Festival telling the tale of how history's most infamous attempt to bring down the Houses of Parliament has links to the county and resulted in the eponymous Guy Fawkes Night. Recruiting local talent, the film features many wonderful Northampton and Northamptonshire locations that played a pivotal role in the origins of the fifth of November, including Delapre Abbey, Rushton Hall and Ashby Manor House. 'A Northamptonshire Conspiracy' will have two showings through the event at 4.15pm and 5.30pm. Watch the trailer for 'A Northamptonshire Conspiracy' HERE for a sneak peek at what's to come! The evening will be topped off with a spectacular pyro-musical fireworks finale at 6pm. We look forward to seeing you there! Keep an eye on our Facebook event page for...

Join us at the Club for a night of fireworks and fun for all the family! Tickets are now available – just £15 for adults and £7.50 for children. Ticket price includes a burger or hotdog for each guest. The event is open to all and tickets must be purchased in advance. Please note that no payments can be taken on the night. Due to the nature of the event, please be advised that the Club will be closed to any Members or guests who have not purchased their tickets in advance of the night. Tickets here: https://cheynewalkclub.co.uk/events/bonfire-night-2

Based on the the 1980’s big screen hit, Footloose The Musical bursts on to the Derngate stage this Autumn, performed by our local award-winning group Northampton Musical Theatre Company. Ren McCormack a teenage city boy is forced to move to Bomont – a small rural town in America where he learns rock ‘n’ roll and dancing have both been banned by the local preacher. Ren then decides to try and change this and works to get the whole town up on its feet! This full-of-energy musical, packed with popular songs including Holding Out For A Hero and Let’s Hear It For The Boy along with the title track Footloose, will get you wanting to be up on your feet dancing.

The inspirational story of  Northampton’s legendary pioneering hero –  Walter Tull – is brought to the stage in a new musical drama by award winning playwright Dougie Blaxland and celebrated composer Chris Anthony. Commissioned by Show Racism The Red Card and produced in association with Live Wire Theatre, Our Little Hour explores how Walter Tull – grandson of a Barbadian slave – orphaned at eight years old rose to prominence against all odds. The first black footballer to play at the highest level of the domestic game in the UK he went on to achieve yet another historic breakthrough as the first man of his heritage to be commissioned as an Officer in the British Army. Tragically killed in action just a few weeks before the end of World War 1, Walter Tull’s pioneering achievements have earned him a distinguished place in British history and in the hearts of everyone who knows his story. Combining a power packed drama with hauntingly original music, Our Little Hour comes hot on the heels of huge critical acclaim for On The Ropes – Dougie Blaxland’s most recent musical drama – which enjoyed a sell out run at The Park Theatre London last year. Winner of the 2021 National Campaign for the Arts Best Arts Project...

Come and enjoy a fun night @ Hex with Music, Drinks And Fancy Dress!!

“Just because you’re paranoid, doesn’t mean you’re NOT being followed” Dom Joly has been off travelling the globe again. This time, he’s been looking into some of the strangest and weirdest conspiracy theories in existence. Now, he’s set to embark on a rather unique theatre tour, where Dom will be providing a hilarious, fascinating, and slightly anarchic guide to the wacky world of conspiracies. Is the earth flat? Does Finland exist? Did JFK commit suicide? Are Q Anon mentally ill? Is Bill Gates using vaccines to take control of your mind? Is Denver Airport a massive panic room for the Illuminati? Are UFOs piloted by lizards? In the spirit of fairness, Dom will also be inviting a well-known and highly respected conspiracy theorist, Dr. Julian Northcote, to take the stage and defend the alternate view. Due to the extremely controversial views aired in the show, security will be at an optimum and audiences are warned that angry demonstrations are very likely – or is that just another conspiracy?!

South African-New Zealander Comedian, Urzila Carlson returns to tour the UK with her new show ‘Just Jokes’. Carlson has become one of the biggest names in comedy in Australia and New Zealand. Her new tour arrives hot on the heels of her 2023 sold-out UK tour, ‘It’s Personal‘. An undeniable tour de force of the comedy world, Urzila hasn’t stopped since taking to the comedy stage. She has sold out seasons in the UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Europe. A fan favourite on season 2 of Taskmaster NZ in New Zealand, now airing on Channel 4. In 2024, Urzila made her UK TV debut, appearing on QI. Later this year, she’ll make her mark in feature animation as the voice of Honkus in the film Ozi alongside Donald Sutherland, Laura Dern, Ru Paul, and Amandla Stenberg. Book early; this tour is a guaranteed sell-out!