Royal and Derngate Theatre

The ’80s Show – The Greatest Tribute to the Greatest Decade, brings you the best ’80s party on the Planet! As we all know the ’80s was all about high energy and innovation, which produced some of the most memorable bands and styles of all time. Every band strived to be different and hardly any sounded the same making most hit records instantly recognisable from the first few seconds. The ’80s Show covers as many of these eras as possible and has gone to monumental lengths to get all the sounds and music absolutely perfect to take you on a journey of nostalgia to the golden days when it was all about fun. Featuring only the best musicians and singers around with female sax and percussionist this band are hard to tell the difference from the record! Add to that an amazing light/video/laser show, you can sing and dance away to the massive hits of Frankie Goes To Hollywood, Duran Duran, Whitney Houston, Tears For Fears, Madonna, Spandau Ballet, Kim Wilde, Wham, Tiffany, Go West, Level 42, Belinda Carlisle, OMD, Erasure, Elton John, David Bowie and many more, with a few nice surprises. Frankie says “Don’t miss it!”

The Dazzling Diamonds are coming to Royal & Derngate with their brand-new comedy variety drag show. The show is packed with high energy dance routines, stunning live vocals, and side-splitting comedy sketches, not forgetting the spectacular costumes which are bound to leave your jaw on the floor! Featuring favourite singalong songs from artists such as Cher, Adele, and Dolly Parton, as well as songs from some of your favourite movies, the show is certain to have something for everyone! Receiving 5 star reviews from audiences, The Dazzling Diamonds are a cast of three drag artists all of whom have performed internationally across Europe. Join Miss Lola Lush, Miss Alexis and Bailey La Creame for an unforgettable night filled to the brim with glamour, laughter, and fun. It’s guaranteed to be a night to remember!* This show contains adult themes and strong language. Please note that under 16s must be accompanied by an adult.

Carl Hutchinson is back with a brand new show. After a mammoth 87 date run in 2022, Carl capitalised and got right to work to produce his best show yet. If you’ve seen the Geordie in action before you know exactly what type of amazing night you’re in for. If you haven’t seen Carl, prepare to be dazzled by the UK comedy scene’s best kept secret.

James Seabright presents Yippee Ki Yay, an acclaimed retelling of the classic film Die Hard by Richard Marsh – a Fringe First winner, London poetry slam champion, BBC Audio Drama Best Scripted Comedy Drama award winner and New York cop (one of these is untrue). This joyfully funny show heads out on tour following rave reviews for its premiere at the Edinburgh Fringe, which also won it a London transfer. When gunmen seize an LA skyscraper, off duty policeman John McClane is the hostages’ only hope. This uplifting action romp (and unauthorised parody) pays affectionate tribute to the iconic 80s festive fan favourite. Essential viewing for Hans Gruber superfans and newcomers alike. Content warning: divorce, foot trauma, German terrorists.

The Finest Hot Dance Music of the 1920s & ‘30s With an unparalleled reputation across the UK, Europe and beyond, for over 50 years the Pasadena Roof Orchestra have been re-creating the sounds of a golden era of music from the 1920s and 1930s to widespread acclaim. In this beautifully crafted new concert for 2024 the orchestra take to the stage with sparkling selection of the their best-loved music and songs.  Expect to hear classics from the pens of Irving Berlin, Ray Noble and Cole Porter, as well as electrifying hot jazz from the likes of Fletcher Henderson and Duke Ellington. Presenting the show, and putting on his top hat and tails, is the suave singer and band leader Duncan Galloway.  So pack up your troubles, come on get happy, and experience an evening of superlative live music, with more than a dash of wit and humour.