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SUMMARY:UON BA Acting: Posh
DESCRIPTION:In an oak-panelled room in a rural Oxford gastropub\, ten young undergraduates with cut-glass vowels and deep pockets are meeting\, intent on restoring their right to rule – and on getting totally “chatueaued”. Members of The Riot Club\, an elite student dining society\, the fraternity starts to fray when they discover they’re a guinea-fowl short and the prostitute they’ve hired is suddenly banished. \nAn apparent spoof on Oxford’s notorious Bullingdon Club\, whose past members include Boris Johnson\, George Osborne and David Cameron\, Posh is a satirical play about power\, politics and privilege\, and how these elements interact within British institutions. \nPresented by the 3rd year BA Acting students from the University of Northampton
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/uon-ba-acting-posh/2026-05-30/
LOCATION:Royal and Derngate Theatre\, 19-21 Guildhall Road\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1DP
CATEGORIES:Royal and Derngate,Theatre
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ORGANIZER;CN="Royal and Derngate":MAILTO:BoxOffice@royalandderngate.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260529T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260529T200000
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SUMMARY:Disco For Grown Ups: Gary Davies’ 80s Party
DESCRIPTION:Legendary ’80s DJ and host of BBC Radio 2’s Sounds Of The 80s show Gary Davies has teamed up with Discos For Grown Ups to bring you an unstoppable\, high-energy ’80s party… packed with iconic ’80s hits and floor-shaking anthems. \nDust off your shoulder pads\, tease that hair\, and dig out your old Wham and Frankie t-shirts for a fabulous party night of ’80s fun! \n‘WOO’ Gary and Discos for Grown Ups will take you back in time to relive the ’80s with an incredible party night of non-stop ’80s hits. \nOur Discos for Grown ups DJ will get the ’80s party started\, then Gary will follow with loads of ’80s classics and ‘woo’ Gary fun! \n’80s dress up is encouraged! \nExpect dancers\, confetti showers\, lights\, lasers\, mirror balls and all the BEST ever ’80s classics to boogie to from Wham\, Erasure\, ABBA\, Whitney\, Aha\, Queen\, Depeche\, Duran\, Human League\, Madonna\, Eurythmics\, Soft Cell and many more… \nDress up and dance to all the ’80s hits you love\, hosted by Radio 2 DJ Gary Davies and Discos for Grown ups. \nWOO! It’s your BEST ’80s party night out…EVER! \nWant to meet Gary?\nMeet and greet Gary before the show and get a signed poster and a ‘woo’ Gary selfie!\nIncludes VIP ticket and VIP Meet and greet from 7pm – 7.30pm inside the venue \nVIP Tickets Include\nPriority Entrance: enter 15 mins before everyone else\nDisco Glow Pack: light up the disco with our VIP glow pack…Includes glow stick pendant\, flashing foam baton and DFGUPS branded flashing bracelet\n20% off all DFGUPs merchandise \nPlease note: This is a standing event to dance at. Seating will be limited and is on a first come\, first serve basis \nTimings\nVIP ticket entrance – 7pm\nMeet and greet – 7pm – 7.30pm\nGeneral admission – 7.15pm\nShow start – 8pm\nShow end – 10.30pm
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/disco-for-grown-ups-gary-davies-80s-party/
LOCATION:Royal and Derngate Theatre\, 19-21 Guildhall Road\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1DP
CATEGORIES:Royal and Derngate,Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260529T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:19700109T000000
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SUMMARY:UON BA Acting: Posh
DESCRIPTION:In an oak-panelled room in a rural Oxford gastropub\, ten young undergraduates with cut-glass vowels and deep pockets are meeting\, intent on restoring their right to rule – and on getting totally “chatueaued”. Members of The Riot Club\, an elite student dining society\, the fraternity starts to fray when they discover they’re a guinea-fowl short and the prostitute they’ve hired is suddenly banished. \nAn apparent spoof on Oxford’s notorious Bullingdon Club\, whose past members include Boris Johnson\, George Osborne and David Cameron\, Posh is a satirical play about power\, politics and privilege\, and how these elements interact within British institutions. \nPresented by the 3rd year BA Acting students from the University of Northampton
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/uon-ba-acting-posh/2026-05-29/
LOCATION:Royal and Derngate Theatre\, 19-21 Guildhall Road\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1DP
CATEGORIES:Royal and Derngate,Theatre
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ORGANIZER;CN="Royal and Derngate":MAILTO:BoxOffice@royalandderngate.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260529T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:19700109T000000
DTSTAMP:20260604T081958
CREATED:20260521T132917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T132917Z
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SUMMARY:UON BA Acting: A Very Expensive Poison
DESCRIPTION:A shocking assassination in the heart of London. In a bizarre mix of high-stakes global politics and radioactive villainy\, a man pays with his life. \nAt this time of global crises and a looming new Cold War\, A Very Expensive Poison sends us careering through the shadowy world of international espionage from Moscow to Mayfair. \nLucy Prebble (Enron\, The Effect) brings a shocking story to the stage\, adapted from the book by Luke Harding\, with an astute mix of real events\, vaudeville and thriller. \nPresented by the 3rd year BA Acting students from the University of Northampton
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/uon-ba-acting-a-very-expensive-poison/2026-05-29/
LOCATION:Royal and Derngate Theatre\, 19-21 Guildhall Road\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1DP
CATEGORIES:Royal and Derngate,Theatre
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ORGANIZER;CN="Royal and Derngate":MAILTO:BoxOffice@royalandderngate.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260528T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260528T193000
DTSTAMP:20260604T081958
CREATED:20260521T132917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T132917Z
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SUMMARY:UON BA Acting: A Very Expensive Poison
DESCRIPTION:A shocking assassination in the heart of London. In a bizarre mix of high-stakes global politics and radioactive villainy\, a man pays with his life. \nAt this time of global crises and a looming new Cold War\, A Very Expensive Poison sends us careering through the shadowy world of international espionage from Moscow to Mayfair. \nLucy Prebble (Enron\, The Effect) brings a shocking story to the stage\, adapted from the book by Luke Harding\, with an astute mix of real events\, vaudeville and thriller. \nPresented by the 3rd year BA Acting students from the University of Northampton
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/uon-ba-acting-a-very-expensive-poison/2026-05-28/
LOCATION:Royal and Derngate Theatre\, 19-21 Guildhall Road\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1DP
CATEGORIES:Royal and Derngate,Theatre
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ORGANIZER;CN="Royal and Derngate":MAILTO:BoxOffice@royalandderngate.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260528T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260528T193000
DTSTAMP:20260604T081958
CREATED:20260521T132522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T132522Z
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SUMMARY:Hamza Yassin: My Life Behind The Lens
DESCRIPTION:“My mission is to get people outside and experience the wonder of the natural world. Immersing yourself in nature is an effective antidote to the anxieties of modern life” – Hamza Yassin \n\nJoin wildlife cameraman and presenter Hamza Yassin on a new adventure as he takes to the stage for his first nationwide theatre tour My Life Behind the Lens. Hamza will share his infectious sense of wonder and most precious memories both in life and in nature. \nMy Life Behind the Lens promises to be an unforgettable show filled with adventure\, storytelling\, and stunning wonders from the natural world. \nHamza brings a fresh perspective to the natural world\, and he truly believes that by engaging people in the joy of Mother Nature and what she has to offer\, we can all gain a fresh perspective on the world around us and how we can protect it together. \nHamza shares behind the scenes tales from his epic filming expeditions across the globe. Packed with breathtaking footage\, fascinating insights\, charming personal stories\, and with a deep passion for nature\, he invites audiences of all ages to reconnect with the wild world around them. This unique live experience offers a rare glimpse into the life and work of one of Britain’s most beloved natural history storytellers.
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/hamza-yassin-my-life-behind-the-lens/
LOCATION:Royal and Derngate Theatre\, 19-21 Guildhall Road\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1DP
CATEGORIES:Royal and Derngate,Theatre
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ORGANIZER;CN="Royal and Derngate":MAILTO:BoxOffice@royalandderngate.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260528T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260528T143000
DTSTAMP:20260604T081958
CREATED:20260521T132401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T132401Z
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SUMMARY:UON BA Acting: Posh
DESCRIPTION:In an oak-panelled room in a rural Oxford gastropub\, ten young undergraduates with cut-glass vowels and deep pockets are meeting\, intent on restoring their right to rule – and on getting totally “chatueaued”. Members of The Riot Club\, an elite student dining society\, the fraternity starts to fray when they discover they’re a guinea-fowl short and the prostitute they’ve hired is suddenly banished. \nAn apparent spoof on Oxford’s notorious Bullingdon Club\, whose past members include Boris Johnson\, George Osborne and David Cameron\, Posh is a satirical play about power\, politics and privilege\, and how these elements interact within British institutions. \nPresented by the 3rd year BA Acting students from the University of Northampton
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/uon-ba-acting-posh/2026-05-28/
LOCATION:Royal and Derngate Theatre\, 19-21 Guildhall Road\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1DP
CATEGORIES:Royal and Derngate,Theatre
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ORGANIZER;CN="Royal and Derngate":MAILTO:BoxOffice@royalandderngate.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260527T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260527T150000
DTSTAMP:20260604T081958
CREATED:20260521T132217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T132217Z
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SUMMARY:K-Pop All Stars: Live On Stage
DESCRIPTION:Ride the K-pop wave influencing the World live on stage! \nFrom stadium-shaking anthems to breathtaking choreography\, K-Pop All Stars celebrates the global phenomenon redefining pop culture. With explosive performances of today’s biggest K-pop hits from BlackPink\, NewJeans\, Katseye\, and BTS and spectacular numbers inspired by the smash-hit film K-pop Demon Hunters\, this high-energy tribute brings the thrill of Seoul’s stages to life. \nWith a sea of light sticks glowing and the crowd moving as one\, you’ll feel the music and the electrifying energy of K-Pop All Stars in this live\, immersive experience! \nDancing 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.
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/k-pop-all-stars-live-on-stage/2026-05-27/
LOCATION:Royal and Derngate Theatre\, 19-21 Guildhall Road\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1DP
CATEGORIES:Royal and Derngate,Theatre
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ORGANIZER;CN="Royal and Derngate":MAILTO:BoxOffice@royalandderngate.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260526T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260526T193000
DTSTAMP:20260604T081958
CREATED:20260526T155925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T155925Z
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SUMMARY:Kai: Evolution
DESCRIPTION:After dazzling audiences up and down the country\, the smash-hit Kai – Evolution tour is set to go back out on the road in 2026. \nSharing his evolution from where it all started as a young competition dancer to becoming a star of the hit BBC show Strictly Come Dancing\, Kai Widdrington oozes charm and talent with an abundance of on-stage charisma. \nKai – Evolution takes audience members on a mesmerising journey through an array of dance genres\, showcasing Kai’s versatility and passion for dance. The tour features breathtaking choreography\, stunning visuals\, and an incredible cast of dancers\, combining a mix of classic Ballroom\, Latin\, and innovative dance routines that showcase Kai’s extraordinary skill and creativity. \nOn the return of the show\, Kai says “I had the most incredible time on my first ever solo tour EVOLUTION. It was such a fun and creatively brilliant show thanks to our whole team that we just had to bring it back again for 2026.” \n\nTrigger Warning \nMay contain haze\, smoke\, pyrotechnics and flashing lights. \n\nVIP Meet and Greet information  \nThere are a limited number of VIP meet and greet tickets available. \nVIP Meet and Greet tickets include show ticket\, plus a meet and greet with Kai for photo and autograph opportunities\, a signed print and VIP lanyard. \nThe meet and greet is PRE-SHOW\, 90 minutes before the show begins. All VIP ticket holders must arrive at least 15 minutes before the meet and greet is due to start. Anyone arriving late may not be accepted.
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/kai-evolution/
LOCATION:Royal and Derngate Theatre\, 19-21 Guildhall Road\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1DP
CATEGORIES:Royal and Derngate
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ORGANIZER;CN="Royal and Derngate":MAILTO:BoxOffice@royalandderngate.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260524T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260524T150000
DTSTAMP:20260604T081958
CREATED:20260521T131948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T131948Z
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SUMMARY:Wifi Wars: Interactive Comedy Gameshow
DESCRIPTION:From classic TV game shows to zen-like word puzzles\, from retro video games to modern first person shooters\, WiFi Wars has something for everyone in its truly original whistlestop tour of all the ways you can have fun\, in public. \nThe entire audience competes\, both as teams and as individuals\, on games\, quizzes and more that are magically beamed into their smartphones and tablets using WiFi Wars’ Guinness World Record-Breaking tech\, developed in residency at London’s prestigious Royal Institution. \nHosted by comedian Steve McNeil (team captain on the hit TV show “Dara O’Briain’s Go 8 Bit”)\, WiFi Wars is the Award-Winning must-see show that’s like nothing you’ve seen before. As teams and players thrive and fail\, each show’s unique narrative emerges hilariously in real time\, with freshly-minted heroes becoming local legends in every place they visit. \nDISCLAIMER: ENSURE YOU BRING A SMART DEVICE (phone/tablet) FOR EACH PLAYER – essentially you just need something with a touch-screen and a web-browser installed.  \nAlso\, make sure it’s got some battery charge in it as you’ll use it to play along with the entire show\, but don’t worry – it doesn’t hugely drain your battery. \nAnd you don’t need to download an app or install anything in advance\, we’ll get you all set up when you arrive.
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/wifi-wars-interactive-comedy-gameshow/
LOCATION:Royal and Derngate Theatre\, 19-21 Guildhall Road\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1DP
CATEGORIES:Royal and Derngate,Theatre
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ORGANIZER;CN="Royal and Derngate":MAILTO:BoxOffice@royalandderngate.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260524T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260524T143000
DTSTAMP:20260604T081958
CREATED:20260521T131814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T131814Z
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SUMMARY:My First Concert
DESCRIPTION:MY FIRST CONCERT – FT BABY SHARK\, PINKFONG & THE ZOOMIES \nGet ready to sing\, dance\, laugh and cheer in ‘My First Concert’. A magical live musical adventure for young children and their grown-ups! \nJoin Jack and Jill as they try to save the day. With the help of their friends\, a very silly dog called Dilly\, and special guest appearances from Pinkfong\, Baby Shark\, and The Zoomies. They set out to create the biggest\, brightest and most magical concert. \nPacked with favourite nursery rhymes\, fun characters\, audience interaction and big concert moments. My First Concert lets children become part of the show — clapping\, singing\, dancing and helping to save the village with music. \nPerfect for ages 2–7\, this heart-warming\, high-energy experience shows how being kind\, working together\, and having fun can make the world a happier place.
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/my-first-concert/
LOCATION:Royal and Derngate Theatre\, 19-21 Guildhall Road\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1DP
CATEGORIES:Royal and Derngate,Theatre
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ORGANIZER;CN="Royal and Derngate":MAILTO:BoxOffice@royalandderngate.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260523T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260523T193000
DTSTAMP:20260604T081958
CREATED:20260521T131649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T131649Z
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SUMMARY:Northampton Opera Group: Madama Butterfly
DESCRIPTION:Northampton Opera Group is thrilled to return to the historic stage of the Royal Theatre once again\, to sing a full concert performance of Puccini’s lyric masterpiece\, Madama Butterfly. \nThis tragic story of a young Japanese geisha’s doomed love for an American lieutenant contains some of the most beautiful and moving music in all of opera\, including the unforgettable aria ‘One Fine Day’\, as well as the gorgeous Humming Chorus. \nA cast of international soloists joins the local singers of the NOG Chorus under the baton of renowned conductor Phillip Thomas for this unique performance which will be sung in the original Italian with English surtitles. Whether you know the opera well\, or this is your first time\, Madama Butterfly will both break your heart and lift your soul.
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/northampton-opera-group-madama-butterfly/
LOCATION:Royal and Derngate Theatre\, 19-21 Guildhall Road\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1DP
CATEGORIES:Royal and Derngate,Theatre
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ORGANIZER;CN="Royal and Derngate":MAILTO:BoxOffice@royalandderngate.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260523T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260523T193000
DTSTAMP:20260604T081958
CREATED:20260521T131358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T131358Z
UID:136566-1779564600-1779564600@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk
SUMMARY:Darren Walsh: Do You Like Puns?
DESCRIPTION:Puns?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nʞɔǝɥ ←flippin’ heck! Witness a pun Goliath in person\, as Darren Walsh brings his 8ft frame and award winning act on the road. \nFrom appearing on Comic Relief to his ‘Jokes on the street’ series on social media\, he’s been racking up millions of views\, but live is where he thrives. \nCombining sound effects\, videos\, one-liners and improvised jokes based off audience suggestions\, prepare for a comedy show like no other\, bar pun. \nBook now\, li is two short. \n★★★★ – The Sunday Express \nWINNER – Joke of the Edinburgh Fringe
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/darren-walsh-do-you-like-puns/
LOCATION:Royal and Derngate Theatre\, 19-21 Guildhall Road\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1DP
CATEGORIES:Royal and Derngate,Theatre
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ORGANIZER;CN="Royal and Derngate":MAILTO:BoxOffice@royalandderngate.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260523T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260523T143000
DTSTAMP:20260604T081958
CREATED:20260521T131234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T131234Z
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SUMMARY:Birmingham Royal Ballet: BRB2
DESCRIPTION:Carlos Acosta’s Ballet Celebration \nBRB2\, Birmingham Royal Ballet‘s second company\, embarks on its fourth UK tour in May 2026. \nDescribed as “pinsharp and personality laden” by The Daily Telegraph\, BRB2 brings together some of the world’s very best young dancers\, the international stars of the future\, to share their incredible talent. \nCarlos Acosta created this brand-new gala production for BRB2 in 2025\, featuring highlights from the repertory of Serge Diaghilev’s troupe of rebel dancers\, musicians and designers who fled Russia to set a new standard in creativity that inspires and resonates across the world of dance to this day. \nRepertory includes The Firebird\, Spectre de la Rose\, Les Sylphides and Scheherazade.
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/birmingham-royal-ballet-brb2-2/2026-05-23/
LOCATION:Royal and Derngate Theatre\, 19-21 Guildhall Road\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1DP
CATEGORIES:Royal and Derngate,Theatre
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ORGANIZER;CN="Royal and Derngate":MAILTO:BoxOffice@royalandderngate.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260522T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:19700518T000000
DTSTAMP:20260604T081958
CREATED:20260105T162026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T162026Z
UID:133614-1779480000-11836800@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk
SUMMARY:Fever: Ballet Of Lights
DESCRIPTION:Experience Sleeping Beauty like never before in this dance and light show. \nEnjoy a unique fusion of classical ballet and modern technology\, where local dancers literally light up the stage with glittering routines and glow-in-the-dark costumes. The timeless tale of the cursed princess awakened by her true love’s kiss comes to life on stage\, as pirouettes and gravity-defying leaps cast a kaleidoscope of colours across the space. \nIt’s a beautiful production you won’t want to miss! Get your tickets now for Fever: Ballet Of Lights! \nTickets are sold through Fever’s website. Seats are allocated on a first-come\, first-served basis within each zone. 
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/fever-ballet-of-lights/2026-05-22/2/
LOCATION:Royal and Derngate Theatre\, 19-21 Guildhall Road\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1DP
CATEGORIES:Royal and Derngate
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ORGANIZER;CN="Royal and Derngate":MAILTO:BoxOffice@royalandderngate.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260522T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260522T180000
DTSTAMP:20260604T081958
CREATED:20260521T131032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T131032Z
UID:136560-1779472800-1779472800@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk
SUMMARY:Fever: Ballet Of Lights
DESCRIPTION:Experience Sleeping Beauty like never before in this dance and light show. \nEnjoy a unique fusion of classical ballet and modern technology\, where local dancers literally light up the stage with glittering routines and glow-in-the-dark costumes. The timeless tale of the cursed princess awakened by her true love’s kiss comes to life on stage\, as pirouettes and gravity-defying leaps cast a kaleidoscope of colours across the space. \nIt’s a beautiful production you won’t want to miss! Get your tickets now for Fever: Ballet Of Lights! \nTickets are sold through Fever’s website. Seats are allocated on a first-come\, first-served basis within each zone. 
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/fever-ballet-of-lights-2/2026-05-22/
LOCATION:Royal and Derngate Theatre\, 19-21 Guildhall Road\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1DP
CATEGORIES:Royal and Derngate,Theatre
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ORGANIZER;CN="Royal and Derngate":MAILTO:BoxOffice@royalandderngate.co.uk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260522T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:19700518T000000
DTSTAMP:20260604T081958
CREATED:20260105T162026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T162026Z
UID:133613-1779472800-11836800@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk
SUMMARY:Fever: Ballet Of Lights
DESCRIPTION:Experience Sleeping Beauty like never before in this dance and light show. \nEnjoy a unique fusion of classical ballet and modern technology\, where local dancers literally light up the stage with glittering routines and glow-in-the-dark costumes. The timeless tale of the cursed princess awakened by her true love’s kiss comes to life on stage\, as pirouettes and gravity-defying leaps cast a kaleidoscope of colours across the space. \nIt’s a beautiful production you won’t want to miss! Get your tickets now for Fever: Ballet Of Lights! \nTickets are sold through Fever’s website. Seats are allocated on a first-come\, first-served basis within each zone. 
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/fever-ballet-of-lights/2026-05-22/
LOCATION:Royal and Derngate Theatre\, 19-21 Guildhall Road\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1DP
CATEGORIES:Royal and Derngate
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ORGANIZER;CN="Royal and Derngate":MAILTO:BoxOffice@royalandderngate.co.uk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260521T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260521T193000
DTSTAMP:20260604T081958
CREATED:20260521T130829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T130829Z
UID:136557-1779391800-1779391800@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk
SUMMARY:Phil Ellis: Bath Mat
DESCRIPTION:Multi-award winning ‘comic genius’ (The Scotsman) and the new star of Taskmaster (Ch4)\, Phil Ellis is going on his first full national stand-up tour. \nFollowing his three big award wins at the 2025 Edinburgh Fringe\, Phil\, the very definition of funny bones\, presents his brand-new show Bath Mat. \nJam-packed with laugh-out-loud profound silliness\, superbly crafted gags and constant surprises\, Phil is bringing his Bath Mat to a city near you.
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/phil-ellis-bath-mat/
LOCATION:Royal and Derngate Theatre\, 19-21 Guildhall Road\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1DP
CATEGORIES:Royal and Derngate,Theatre
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ORGANIZER;CN="Royal and Derngate":MAILTO:BoxOffice@royalandderngate.co.uk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260521T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260521T183000
DTSTAMP:20260604T081958
CREATED:20260521T130638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T130638Z
UID:136554-1779388200-1779388200@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk
SUMMARY:NMPAT: Big Sing
DESCRIPTION:Join Northamptonshire Music and Performing Arts Trust (NMPAT) for a musical celebration inspired by the 200-year anniversary of the Zoological Society of London (ZSL) – featuring additional performances from NMPAT County Choirs. \nThe annual Big Sing brings schools from across Northamptonshire together in a massed choir performance\, blending voices\, creativity\, and enthusiasm for an unforgettable experience. \nAs the lead partner for the Northamptonshire and Rutland Music Hub\, NMPAT provides lessons\, ensembles\, and performance opportunities\, nurturing the next generation of talented musicians across the counties. \n\nPerforming on Wed 20 May: \nInMAT schools: Falconer’s Hill Infant School\, Little Harrowden Community Primary School\, Hall Meadow Primary School\, St. James Infant and Pre-School\, Wollaston Primary School\, Ashby Fields Primary School\, Standens Barn Primary School\, The Abbey Primary School\, Kettering Park Infant Academy\, Kingsley Primary School\, Rothwell Junior School\, Kettering Park Junior Academy and Rothwell Victoria Infant School. \nPerforming on Thu 21 May: \nBarry Primary School\, E-ACT The Grange School\, Hopping Hill Primary School\, Millway Primary School\, Newnham Primary School\, All Saints CEVA Primary School and Nursery Unit\, Broughton Primary School\, Ecton Brook Primary School\, Ecton Village Primary Academy\, Hayfield Cross C of E School\, Irthlingborough Junior School\, Montsaye Academy\, Nassington School\, Oakway Academy\, Our Lady of Walsingham Catholic Primary School\, Redwell Primary School and Welton CE Academy.
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/nmpat-big-sing-6/
LOCATION:Royal and Derngate Theatre\, 19-21 Guildhall Road\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1DP
CATEGORIES:Royal and Derngate,Theatre
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ORGANIZER;CN="Royal and Derngate":MAILTO:BoxOffice@royalandderngate.co.uk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260516T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260516T200000
DTSTAMP:20260604T081958
CREATED:20260418T122909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260418T122909Z
UID:136185-1778961600-1778961600@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk
SUMMARY:Joe Kent-Walters
DESCRIPTION:Joe Kent-Walters is Frankie Monroe: DEAD!!! (Good Fun Time) \nYorkshire’s biggest bastard and Edinburgh Comedy Award Best Newcomer 2024 is back\, after yet another sold-out run at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival! This time he’s dead… dead good! And also\, dead. He’s a dead man. Join the nation’s favourite demonic entertainer\, owner of a Working Mens Club in Rotherham what is also a portal to hell\, as he dazzles you from beyond the grave. See him now before he is well and truly gone. \n“Plenty of fun for fans of Johnny Vegas\, The Mighty Boosh and Vic and Bob… but Kent-Walters’s mock-old-school-entertainer character has a charisma and a weirdness that is all his own too” The Times
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/joe-kent-walters/
LOCATION:Royal and Derngate Theatre\, 19-21 Guildhall Road\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1DP
CATEGORIES:Royal and Derngate,Theatre
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ORGANIZER;CN="Royal and Derngate":MAILTO:BoxOffice@royalandderngate.co.uk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260516T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260516T200000
DTSTAMP:20260604T081958
CREATED:20260418T122414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260418T122414Z
UID:136178-1778961600-1778961600@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk
SUMMARY:SIX: The Musical
DESCRIPTION:DIVORCED ★ BEHEADED ★ LIVE! \nThe crowning glory of Broadway\, the West End and beyond\, the international smash hit musical SIX makes its royal return to Northampton following its previous sell out success! \nWinner of over 35 international awards including the Tony Award for ‘Best Original Score’ and ‘Best Costume Design’\, double winner of the Whatsonstage Award for ‘Best West End Show’ and a Gold-Disk winning album\, this sell-out Tudor take-off has ‘an incredibly strong and powerful message’ (The Australian) and is ‘pure entertainment’ (New York Times). \nFrom Tudor Queens to Pop Princesses\, the six wives of Henry VIII take to the mic to tell their tales\, remixing five hundred years of historical heartbreak into an 80-minute celebration of 21st century girl power. These Queens may have green sleeves but their lipstick is rebellious red. \nThink you know the rhyme\, think again… \nDivorced. Beheaded. LIVE! \n\nACCESS ENHANCED PERFORMANCES \nAudio Described & Touch Tour – Wed 13 May 6pm (Touch Tour begins at 5pm)\nThis performance will be audio described by Talking Theatre. \nBSL Interpreted – Thu 14 May 8pm\nThis performance will be BSL Interpreted. \nPlease click here for Access Information
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/six-the-musical/2026-05-16/4/
LOCATION:Royal and Derngate Theatre\, 19-21 Guildhall Road\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1DP
CATEGORIES:Royal and Derngate,Theatre
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ORGANIZER;CN="Royal and Derngate":MAILTO:BoxOffice@royalandderngate.co.uk
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260516T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260516T193000
DTSTAMP:20260604T081958
CREATED:20260418T122653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260418T122653Z
UID:136184-1778959800-1778959800@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk
SUMMARY:The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged)
DESCRIPTION:The Theatre Chipping Norton and Selladoor Worldwide present\nReduced Shakespeare Company\nin\nThe Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged)\nby Adam Long\, Daniel Singer and Jess Winfield. \nThe Theatre Chipping Norton and Selladoor Worldwide present a new version of the West End classic – rebooted and reimagined for 2026. \nAll 37 plays. Three actors. One wildly funny show. \nThe worldwide comedy hit returns with a brand-new\, updated version of The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged)\, a fast\, furious and gloriously absurd sprint through all of the Bard’s tragedies\, comedies and histories. \nExpect Hamlet performed backwards\, Titus Andronicus as a YouTube cooking tutorial\, and all of the History plays turned into a chaotic football match where the crown is kicked from king to king. Throw in lightning-fast costume changes\, sword fights\, outrageous improvisation and the result is a wildly inventive and hilarious celebration of Shakespeare. \nAfter nine years in London’s West End\, two TV specials and performances in over 20 countries\, the Reduced Shakespeare Company bring their legendary Shakespeare spoof to a new generation of audiences.
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/the-complete-works-of-william-shakespeare-abridged/2026-05-16/2/
LOCATION:Royal and Derngate Theatre\, 19-21 Guildhall Road\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1DP
CATEGORIES:Royal and Derngate,Theatre
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ORGANIZER;CN="Royal and Derngate":MAILTO:BoxOffice@royalandderngate.co.uk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260516T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:19700129T000000
DTSTAMP:20260604T081958
CREATED:20260418T122414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260418T122414Z
UID:136177-1778947200-2419200@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk
SUMMARY:SIX: The Musical
DESCRIPTION:DIVORCED ★ BEHEADED ★ LIVE! \nThe crowning glory of Broadway\, the West End and beyond\, the international smash hit musical SIX makes its royal return to Northampton following its previous sell out success! \nWinner of over 35 international awards including the Tony Award for ‘Best Original Score’ and ‘Best Costume Design’\, double winner of the Whatsonstage Award for ‘Best West End Show’ and a Gold-Disk winning album\, this sell-out Tudor take-off has ‘an incredibly strong and powerful message’ (The Australian) and is ‘pure entertainment’ (New York Times). \nFrom Tudor Queens to Pop Princesses\, the six wives of Henry VIII take to the mic to tell their tales\, remixing five hundred years of historical heartbreak into an 80-minute celebration of 21st century girl power. These Queens may have green sleeves but their lipstick is rebellious red. \nThink you know the rhyme\, think again… \nDivorced. Beheaded. LIVE! \n\nACCESS ENHANCED PERFORMANCES \nAudio Described & Touch Tour – Wed 13 May 6pm (Touch Tour begins at 5pm)\nThis performance will be audio described by Talking Theatre. \nBSL Interpreted – Thu 14 May 8pm\nThis performance will be BSL Interpreted. \nPlease click here for Access Information
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/six-the-musical/2026-05-16/
LOCATION:Royal and Derngate Theatre\, 19-21 Guildhall Road\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1DP
CATEGORIES:Royal and Derngate,Theatre
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ORGANIZER;CN="Royal and Derngate":MAILTO:BoxOffice@royalandderngate.co.uk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260516T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:19700129T000000
DTSTAMP:20260604T081958
CREATED:20260418T122653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260418T122653Z
UID:136183-1778941800-2419200@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk
SUMMARY:The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged)
DESCRIPTION:The Theatre Chipping Norton and Selladoor Worldwide present\nReduced Shakespeare Company\nin\nThe Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged)\nby Adam Long\, Daniel Singer and Jess Winfield. \nThe Theatre Chipping Norton and Selladoor Worldwide present a new version of the West End classic – rebooted and reimagined for 2026. \nAll 37 plays. Three actors. One wildly funny show. \nThe worldwide comedy hit returns with a brand-new\, updated version of The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged)\, a fast\, furious and gloriously absurd sprint through all of the Bard’s tragedies\, comedies and histories. \nExpect Hamlet performed backwards\, Titus Andronicus as a YouTube cooking tutorial\, and all of the History plays turned into a chaotic football match where the crown is kicked from king to king. Throw in lightning-fast costume changes\, sword fights\, outrageous improvisation and the result is a wildly inventive and hilarious celebration of Shakespeare. \nAfter nine years in London’s West End\, two TV specials and performances in over 20 countries\, the Reduced Shakespeare Company bring their legendary Shakespeare spoof to a new generation of audiences.
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/the-complete-works-of-william-shakespeare-abridged/2026-05-16/
LOCATION:Royal and Derngate Theatre\, 19-21 Guildhall Road\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1DP
CATEGORIES:Royal and Derngate,Theatre
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ORGANIZER;CN="Royal and Derngate":MAILTO:BoxOffice@royalandderngate.co.uk
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260515T203000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:19700128T000000
DTSTAMP:20260604T081958
CREATED:20260418T122414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260418T122414Z
UID:136176-1778877000-2332800@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk
SUMMARY:SIX: The Musical
DESCRIPTION:DIVORCED ★ BEHEADED ★ LIVE! \nThe crowning glory of Broadway\, the West End and beyond\, the international smash hit musical SIX makes its royal return to Northampton following its previous sell out success! \nWinner of over 35 international awards including the Tony Award for ‘Best Original Score’ and ‘Best Costume Design’\, double winner of the Whatsonstage Award for ‘Best West End Show’ and a Gold-Disk winning album\, this sell-out Tudor take-off has ‘an incredibly strong and powerful message’ (The Australian) and is ‘pure entertainment’ (New York Times). \nFrom Tudor Queens to Pop Princesses\, the six wives of Henry VIII take to the mic to tell their tales\, remixing five hundred years of historical heartbreak into an 80-minute celebration of 21st century girl power. These Queens may have green sleeves but their lipstick is rebellious red. \nThink you know the rhyme\, think again… \nDivorced. Beheaded. LIVE! \n\nACCESS ENHANCED PERFORMANCES \nAudio Described & Touch Tour – Wed 13 May 6pm (Touch Tour begins at 5pm)\nThis performance will be audio described by Talking Theatre. \nBSL Interpreted – Thu 14 May 8pm\nThis performance will be BSL Interpreted. \nPlease click here for Access Information
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/six-the-musical/2026-05-15/3/
LOCATION:Royal and Derngate Theatre\, 19-21 Guildhall Road\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1DP
CATEGORIES:Royal and Derngate,Theatre
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/SIXT25152_2340x978pxls_NAMPTON-1-1170x476-1.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Royal and Derngate":MAILTO:BoxOffice@royalandderngate.co.uk
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260515T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260515T193000
DTSTAMP:20260604T081958
CREATED:20260418T122653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260418T122653Z
UID:136182-1778873400-1778873400@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk
SUMMARY:The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged)
DESCRIPTION:The Theatre Chipping Norton and Selladoor Worldwide present\nReduced Shakespeare Company\nin\nThe Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged)\nby Adam Long\, Daniel Singer and Jess Winfield. \nThe Theatre Chipping Norton and Selladoor Worldwide present a new version of the West End classic – rebooted and reimagined for 2026. \nAll 37 plays. Three actors. One wildly funny show. \nThe worldwide comedy hit returns with a brand-new\, updated version of The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged)\, a fast\, furious and gloriously absurd sprint through all of the Bard’s tragedies\, comedies and histories. \nExpect Hamlet performed backwards\, Titus Andronicus as a YouTube cooking tutorial\, and all of the History plays turned into a chaotic football match where the crown is kicked from king to king. Throw in lightning-fast costume changes\, sword fights\, outrageous improvisation and the result is a wildly inventive and hilarious celebration of Shakespeare. \nAfter nine years in London’s West End\, two TV specials and performances in over 20 countries\, the Reduced Shakespeare Company bring their legendary Shakespeare spoof to a new generation of audiences.
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/the-complete-works-of-william-shakespeare-abridged/2026-05-15/
LOCATION:Royal and Derngate Theatre\, 19-21 Guildhall Road\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1DP
CATEGORIES:Royal and Derngate,Theatre
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ORGANIZER;CN="Royal and Derngate":MAILTO:BoxOffice@royalandderngate.co.uk
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260515T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:19700128T000000
DTSTAMP:20260604T081958
CREATED:20260418T122414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260418T122414Z
UID:136175-1778868000-2332800@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk
SUMMARY:SIX: The Musical
DESCRIPTION:DIVORCED ★ BEHEADED ★ LIVE! \nThe crowning glory of Broadway\, the West End and beyond\, the international smash hit musical SIX makes its royal return to Northampton following its previous sell out success! \nWinner of over 35 international awards including the Tony Award for ‘Best Original Score’ and ‘Best Costume Design’\, double winner of the Whatsonstage Award for ‘Best West End Show’ and a Gold-Disk winning album\, this sell-out Tudor take-off has ‘an incredibly strong and powerful message’ (The Australian) and is ‘pure entertainment’ (New York Times). \nFrom Tudor Queens to Pop Princesses\, the six wives of Henry VIII take to the mic to tell their tales\, remixing five hundred years of historical heartbreak into an 80-minute celebration of 21st century girl power. These Queens may have green sleeves but their lipstick is rebellious red. \nThink you know the rhyme\, think again… \nDivorced. Beheaded. LIVE! \n\nACCESS ENHANCED PERFORMANCES \nAudio Described & Touch Tour – Wed 13 May 6pm (Touch Tour begins at 5pm)\nThis performance will be audio described by Talking Theatre. \nBSL Interpreted – Thu 14 May 8pm\nThis performance will be BSL Interpreted. \nPlease click here for Access Information
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/six-the-musical/2026-05-15/
LOCATION:Royal and Derngate Theatre\, 19-21 Guildhall Road\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1DP
CATEGORIES:Royal and Derngate,Theatre
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ORGANIZER;CN="Royal and Derngate":MAILTO:BoxOffice@royalandderngate.co.uk
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260514T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260514T200000
DTSTAMP:20260604T081958
CREATED:20260418T122414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260418T122414Z
UID:136174-1778788800-1778788800@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk
SUMMARY:SIX: The Musical
DESCRIPTION:DIVORCED ★ BEHEADED ★ LIVE! \nThe crowning glory of Broadway\, the West End and beyond\, the international smash hit musical SIX makes its royal return to Northampton following its previous sell out success! \nWinner of over 35 international awards including the Tony Award for ‘Best Original Score’ and ‘Best Costume Design’\, double winner of the Whatsonstage Award for ‘Best West End Show’ and a Gold-Disk winning album\, this sell-out Tudor take-off has ‘an incredibly strong and powerful message’ (The Australian) and is ‘pure entertainment’ (New York Times). \nFrom Tudor Queens to Pop Princesses\, the six wives of Henry VIII take to the mic to tell their tales\, remixing five hundred years of historical heartbreak into an 80-minute celebration of 21st century girl power. These Queens may have green sleeves but their lipstick is rebellious red. \nThink you know the rhyme\, think again… \nDivorced. Beheaded. LIVE! \n\nACCESS ENHANCED PERFORMANCES \nAudio Described & Touch Tour – Wed 13 May 6pm (Touch Tour begins at 5pm)\nThis performance will be audio described by Talking Theatre. \nBSL Interpreted – Thu 14 May 8pm\nThis performance will be BSL Interpreted. \nPlease click here for Access Information
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/six-the-musical/2026-05-14/
LOCATION:Royal and Derngate Theatre\, 19-21 Guildhall Road\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1DP
CATEGORIES:Royal and Derngate,Theatre
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/SIXT25152_2340x978pxls_NAMPTON-1-1170x476-1.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Royal and Derngate":MAILTO:BoxOffice@royalandderngate.co.uk
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260514T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260514T193000
DTSTAMP:20260604T081958
CREATED:20260418T122653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260418T122653Z
UID:136179-1778787000-1778787000@www.discovernorthampton.co.uk
SUMMARY:The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged)
DESCRIPTION:The Theatre Chipping Norton and Selladoor Worldwide present\nReduced Shakespeare Company\nin\nThe Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged)\nby Adam Long\, Daniel Singer and Jess Winfield. \nThe Theatre Chipping Norton and Selladoor Worldwide present a new version of the West End classic – rebooted and reimagined for 2026. \nAll 37 plays. Three actors. One wildly funny show. \nThe worldwide comedy hit returns with a brand-new\, updated version of The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged)\, a fast\, furious and gloriously absurd sprint through all of the Bard’s tragedies\, comedies and histories. \nExpect Hamlet performed backwards\, Titus Andronicus as a YouTube cooking tutorial\, and all of the History plays turned into a chaotic football match where the crown is kicked from king to king. Throw in lightning-fast costume changes\, sword fights\, outrageous improvisation and the result is a wildly inventive and hilarious celebration of Shakespeare. \nAfter nine years in London’s West End\, two TV specials and performances in over 20 countries\, the Reduced Shakespeare Company bring their legendary Shakespeare spoof to a new generation of audiences.
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/the-complete-works-of-william-shakespeare-abridged/2026-05-14/
LOCATION:Royal and Derngate Theatre\, 19-21 Guildhall Road\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1DP
CATEGORIES:Royal and Derngate,Theatre
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ORGANIZER;CN="Royal and Derngate":MAILTO:BoxOffice@royalandderngate.co.uk
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SUMMARY:SIX: The Musical
DESCRIPTION:DIVORCED ★ BEHEADED ★ LIVE! \nThe crowning glory of Broadway\, the West End and beyond\, the international smash hit musical SIX makes its royal return to Northampton following its previous sell out success! \nWinner of over 35 international awards including the Tony Award for ‘Best Original Score’ and ‘Best Costume Design’\, double winner of the Whatsonstage Award for ‘Best West End Show’ and a Gold-Disk winning album\, this sell-out Tudor take-off has ‘an incredibly strong and powerful message’ (The Australian) and is ‘pure entertainment’ (New York Times). \nFrom Tudor Queens to Pop Princesses\, the six wives of Henry VIII take to the mic to tell their tales\, remixing five hundred years of historical heartbreak into an 80-minute celebration of 21st century girl power. These Queens may have green sleeves but their lipstick is rebellious red. \nThink you know the rhyme\, think again… \nDivorced. Beheaded. LIVE! \n\nACCESS ENHANCED PERFORMANCES \nAudio Described & Touch Tour – Wed 13 May 6pm (Touch Tour begins at 5pm)\nThis performance will be audio described by Talking Theatre. \nBSL Interpreted – Thu 14 May 8pm\nThis performance will be BSL Interpreted. \nPlease click here for Access Information
URL:https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/event/six-the-musical/2026-05-13/2/
LOCATION:Royal and Derngate Theatre\, 19-21 Guildhall Road\, Northampton\, Northamptonshire\, NN1 1DP
CATEGORIES:Royal and Derngate,Theatre
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ORGANIZER;CN="Royal and Derngate":MAILTO:BoxOffice@royalandderngate.co.uk
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