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The Gruffalo’s Child

Royal and Derngate Theatre 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP

The Gruffalo said that no gruffalo should Ever set foot in the deep dark wood… Follow the Gruffalo’s Child on her adventurous mission in Tall Stories’ enchanting adaptation of the much-loved picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. One wild and windy night the Gruffalo’s Child ignores her father’s warnings about the Big Bad Mouse and tiptoes out into the deep dark wood. She follows snowy tracks and encounters mysterious creatures – but the Big Bad Mouse doesn’t really exist… does he? Let your imagination run wild with songs, laughs and scary fun for everyone aged 3 to 103. Adapted from Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s award-winning picture book The Gruffalo’s Child © Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler 2004–Macmillan Children’s Books Access Enhanced Performance Relaxed Performance The performance on Sat 7 February 10.30am will be Relaxed. Audio Described & Touch Tour The performance on Sun 8 February 1.30pm will be Audio Described. (Touch Tour begins at 12.30pm) This performance will be described by Talking Theatre. Please click here for Access Performance Information EDUCATIONAL RATE £12 with 1 free ticket for every 10 Click here to find out more about how to make a group booking at the above prices.

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Britney’s Lock

Royal and Derngate Theatre 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP

When Ruby acquires a lock of Britney Spears’ hair as a relic to help her stay calm during her GCSE mocks, at first her friends dismiss it. But one by one they feel its power and want a piece of it, until it is destroyed. Written by award-winning playwright Alexandra Wood, directed by Tonia Daley-Campbell, and performed by members of the Royal & Derngate Young Company, this funny play about how we cope in stressful situations explores the power of belief, friendship, and forgiveness.

Recurring

Britney’s Lock

Royal and Derngate Theatre 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP

When Ruby acquires a lock of Britney Spears’ hair as a relic to help her stay calm during her GCSE mocks, at first her friends dismiss it. But one by one they feel its power and want a piece of it, until it is destroyed. Written by award-winning playwright Alexandra Wood, directed by Tonia Daley-Campbell, and performed by members of the Royal & Derngate Young Company, this funny play about how we cope in stressful situations explores the power of belief, friendship, and forgiveness.

Recurring

Britney’s Lock

Royal and Derngate Theatre 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP

When Ruby acquires a lock of Britney Spears’ hair as a relic to help her stay calm during her GCSE mocks, at first her friends dismiss it. But one by one they feel its power and want a piece of it, until it is destroyed. Written by award-winning playwright Alexandra Wood, directed by Tonia Daley-Campbell, and performed by members of the Royal & Derngate Young Company, this funny play about how we cope in stressful situations explores the power of belief, friendship, and forgiveness.

Legend: The Music Of Bob Marley

Royal and Derngate Theatre 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP

  Direct from the West End – Reggae for the World When you think reggae, there is only one name that comes to mind. Legend – The Music Of Bob Marley is an unforgettable evening celebrating this musical icon in one fantastic stage show. Combining his superb, distinctive vocals with flawless musicianship, a supremely talented cast recreate the timeless hits Could You Be Loved, Is This Love, One Love, No Woman No Cry, Three Little Birds, Jammin’, Buffalo Soldier, Stir It Up, Get Up Stand Up, Exodus, Waiting in Vain, Satisfy My Soul, Iron Lion Zion, I Shot the Sheriff  and many more reggae classics. Direct from a sell-out show at London’s Adelphi Theatre, a two-hour spectacular, showcasing the magic of Marley. It captures the charisma and culture of an icon gone too soon. Dancing is welcome in certain sections during this performance! Please listen for announcements from the stage, stay considerate of those around you and for your safety ensure fire exits remain clear. 

Paul Merton & Suki Webster’s Improv Show

Royal and Derngate Theatre 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP

Following critically acclaimed seasons in London and Edinburgh, Paul Merton and Suki Webster, two of the UK’s leading improvisers, present an evening of wonderfully unscripted cutting-edge comedy. Expect a show full of fast, fabulously funny improvised games, scenes, stories and laugh out loud surrealism as these two masters of Comedy Improvisation join forces with their very special guests to create cascades of laughter and joyful silliness. “Some of the most experienced improvisers around…Always impressive.” British Theatre Guide “Amongst the best in the business for years… class, nonsense, inventiveness and a whole barrel load of laughs.” One4Review

The Perfect Week

Royal and Derngate Theatre 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP

You’ve survived the long shifts, the handovers, the crash calls. Now it’s time to laugh about it. Join colleagues from NGH for a comedy sketch show inspired by the hospital’s own ‘Perfect Week’, where everything goes to plan… more or less. Expect cameos from your favourite characters, references to your department’s finest hour along with songs you all know and love. We welcome colleagues into our doors along with their friends, family and loved ones, however, this show is not young children or patient friendly.

Riona O Connor & Olga Thompson: This Is All Too Much

Royal and Derngate Theatre 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP

The Irish & Greek comedy sensations are finally leaving their couches after 8pm to bring you their brand new shows! With over 1 million followers, a writers award and viral videos by the bucket load, these West End and Hit Edinburgh Fringe ladies will make you laugh till you leak. Now firmly in the over 40s club, Riona & Olga are battling their perimenopausal panic with belter comedy songs, hot flashes, and memory lapses. Desperate to feel visible, these 2 Moms of 5 boys are taking sexy back… and asking for a refund. Coming to you in their slippers for a raucous night of big laughs, big hair and big knickers. Grab your granny pants and join Riona & Olga for 2 killer shows in one hilariously hormonal night! ‘Hilarious Mom’ – Cosmopolitan (about Riona) ‘Brilliant’ BBC 5Live (Olga) ‘Incredible’ The Guardian (re Olga BBC Show This Is My House)

The Addams Family: young@part edition

Royal and Derngate Theatre 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP

THE ADDAMS FAMILY embraces the wackiness in every family, features an original story and a dilemma that’s every father’s nightmare: Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has grown up and fallen in love with a sweet, smart young man from a respectable family—a man her parents have never met. And if that wasn’t upsetting enough, Wednesday confides in her father and begs him not to tell her mother. Now, Gomez Addams must do something he’s never done before—keep a secret from his beloved wife, Morticia. Everything will change for the whole family on the fateful night they host a dinner for Wednesday’s “normal” boyfriend and his parents… Friday School performance starts 11am 22nd March’26 Saturday School performance starts 2.30pm 22nd March’26

A Chorus Line: Teen edition

Royal and Derngate Theatre 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP

Hopefuls congregate at a cattle call for Broadway dancers. A sour director, Zach, and his brusque assistant whittle down the ranks until they’re left with 13 dancers. All tell their life stories — some tragic, some comic — and explain their love of dance. Tension mounts when Cassie, who was once both a big star and is the director’s ex-girlfriend, auditions. But Zach must choose only the best for his show… Further Stages performance starts 6.00pm 22nd March ’26

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