Royal and Derngate Theatre

Tune in, children of the 80s! Join us in the upside-down for this award-winning, smash hit new parody musical; Stranger Sings! Straight from off-Broadway, to a UK premiere 3-month sell-out run in London, we’re now thrilled to announce the UK nationwide Theatre Tour of Stranger Sings! This award-winning sci-fi spoof is a wild, irreverent twist on the hit Netflix series – in all its hair-raising, blockbuster glory. Take a trip with your favourite gang on a night of indulgent pop culture references, heavy synth, poor parenting, dancing demogorgons and maybe – just maybe – you might find justice for Barb along the way. Let the incredible original writing of Jonathan Hogue subvert the genre with this fearless parody, where there are too many mullets, a generous helping of fairy lights, and the 80s finally embraces feminism. So, hop(per) on your bike and grab your transmitter radio (don’t forget your inhaler); because saving your friends is the answer to this never ending story. No mouthbreathers allowed.

An exhilarating music show celebrating one of the world’s most gifted music icons and multi-grammy award winner, Chaka Khan. Honoring the legacy of a legendary singer and songwriter who has captivated audiences and inspired generations of singers for over five decades with her funk, soul, pop and dance hits, Chaka – The Music of Chaka Khan is the ultimate musical tribute celebrating an icon. Led by the incomparable Sulene Fleming (The Brand New Heavies, Incognito, The New Master Sounds) and featuring a Stella live band, this 2-hour music show encapsulates the true essence of Chaka Khan Featuring the all-time diva greats and anthemic dance floor hits such as I’m Every Woman, Aint Nobody, I Feel For You, Through The Wire, Like Sugar, and the funk/soul Tell Me Something Good, Sweet Thing, and many more, this show is chock full of irresistible groove and dance floor smash hits – a must see for anyone who loves funk, soul, and dance floor diva classics. As Bridget Jones says; “I prefer Vodka, and Chaka Khan”. This show pays homage to a true musical icon and one of the greatest artists of all time whose influence is unmeasurable. Get ready to dance, sing, and...

Daniel O’Reilly is still boasting one of the largest, strongest, most loyal and fastest growing social media followings in the UK that his fans has grown up with him through the years! He has had many characters, but for this live show he’s going ‘Out Of Character’ to stand up as he brings the laughs and looks back on the mischief, the mistakes and the madness of his career so far. From losing it all, battling addiction and becoming a father he’s been on some rollercoaster and wants you to come for a ride with him, so grab your tickets now and make sure you got your seat belt on!

It’s time for the wife to tour now.. Award winning stand-up comedian BEFORE she met Jon Richardson, Live at the Apollo & Taskmaster star and BAFTA nominee, Lucy Beaumont is going to let loose and let slip on her roller coaster world. Life through the Beaumont lens is more surreal than you could ever imagine.

The BAFTA-winning comedian, ‘national sensation’ (Evening Standard) and ‘extremely funny’ (Daily Telegraph) Iain Stirling, is bringing his intuitive razor-sharp humour back on tour with a brand new stand-up show for 2024. As the iconic voice of Love Island, star and writer of sitcom Buffering on ITV, and with his own stand-up special, Failing Upwards, on Prime Video, Iain hits the road once more with a brand new hour (of jokes) in his biggest tour to date! (It’s called RELEVANT if you’re interested). Touring the UK and Ireland in 2024.

Experience the 2024 Orchestral Edition of It’s A Beautiful Noise, the definitive Neil Diamond tribute! Celebrating a decade of musical brilliance – this year, this lavish production commemorates ten years of touring – selected dates on its nationwide tour, including this eagerly-awaited Northampton spectacular, will be “even bigger and even better”. The Royal & Derngate performance will feature the addition of an orchestra to a production that stars pitch-perfect vocals by Fisher Stevens as he performs all of Neil Diamond’s greatest hits. Immerse yourself in the iconic music of Neil Diamond, featuring an exceptional orchestra, as new life is breathed into classics such as Sweet Caroline, Cracklin’ Rosie, Love On The Rocks, I’m A Believer and Hello Again. More than just a show, this enchanting production captivates your senses and leaves you yearning for more! Embark on a musical journey like no other and join us for It’s a Beautiful Noise: Orchestral Edition in 2024, where the magic of Neil Diamond comes to life!

Presented by SDJ Productions, originally developed forBBC Radio 4, co-produced by Theatre Royal, Plymouth A new dark comedy by Shôn Dale-Jones A completely made-up true story When the world goes mad, do we inevitably go mad too? Shôn’s 83-year old mother is waiting for some test results from the hospital. Shôn goes back home to the Isle of Anglesey to visit her. To relieve some pressure, she asks him to crack an egg on her head. All hell is let loose. Internet trolls appear in real life demanding Shôn stops abusing his mother and gets off the island… This story about love and hatred celebrates how searching for connection beats disconnecting. Cracking is a heart-warming and uplifting comic story about loving in the face of hatred. Part stand-up, part theatre Cracking is a funny, touching and thought-provoking solo performance that sews together fact and fiction into one seamless whole making us wonder what’s real, what’s not and what’s gone wrong.