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Northampton Gilbert & Sullivan Group - Patience
Royal
Mon 20 - Sat 25 Mar 17
Northampton Gilbert & Sullivan Group are delighted to be returning to Royal & Derngate with their latest production Patience. All the well-born…
The Sensational '60s Experience
Derngate
Fri 24 Mar 17
For one night only 3 hours of pure '60s nostalgia. Seven legendary names take to the stage and deliver to…
Stewart Lee - Content Provider
Derngate
Sat 25 Mar 17
After four years writing and performing his TV show Stewart Lee’s Comedy Vehicle, Content Provider is Stewart’s first brand new…
Sister Act
Derngate
Mon 27 Mar - Sat 01 Apr 17
Come and see an all-new production of this fabulous show starring Alexandra Burke* (X Factor, The Bodyguard). Directed and choreographed by…
Ruth Rendell's A Judgement In Stone
Royal
Mon 27 Mar - Sat 01 Apr 17
Eunice struggles to fit in. When she joins a wealthy family as their housekeeper the very reason for her awkwardness, long…
Screaming Blue Murder Comedy Club
Underground
Fri 03 Feb - Fri 26 May 17
Don’t miss our Friday night comedy club on the Underground stage. This season features many of comedy’s rising stars - click…
Paul Weller - Sold Out
Derngate
Sun 02 Apr 17
Tickets for this concert are now sold out. Having already announced a very special live show for Teenage Cancer Trust…
Holiday Projects
Underground
Mon 03 Apr - Fri 02 Jun 17
EASTER HOLIDAYS PLAY IN A WEEK Mon 3 - Fri 7 April Suitable for ages 8-13 This is a chance…
Naomi Wilkinson - Wild & Scary
Derngate
Tue 04 Apr 17
The famous children’s TV presenter Naomi Wilkinson (Naomi's Nightmares Of Nature,Wild and Weird, Live 'n Deadly, Countryfile, Milkshake) comes to Northampton this…
Russell Brand - Re:Birth (SOLD OUT)
Derngate
Wed 05 Apr 17
Following a series of sold-out preview shows in November and December 2016, Russell Brand brings his new stand up tour to…
The Bootleg Beatles
Derngate
Thu 06 Apr 17
The world's most famous Beatles tribute band continues to draw critical acclaim from across the globe with their stunning recreation…
Bernie Keith: (Can Barely) Stand Up
Derngate
Sat 08 Apr 17
Following a series of sell-out shows around the county, the local radio presenter gives his last performance on home turf…
Death Of A Salesman
Royal
Sat 08 - Sat 29 Apr 17
Willy Loman is not as young as he once was, and boy is he feeling it. After half a lifetime…
Orchestras Live - Sound Around
Derngate
Sun 09 Apr 17
Join the world-renowned Royal Philharmonic Orchestra for a fun-filled, relaxed concert especially for families with children and young people with…
Matthew Bourne's Early Adventures
Derngate
Mon 10 - Wed 12 Apr 17
Matthew Bourne is hailed as the UK’s most popular and successful Choreographer/ Director. He is the creator of the…
Million Dollar Quartet
Derngate
Tue 18 - Sat 22 Apr 17
Following its success in the West End, Las Vegas and on Broadway, Million Dollar Quartet is touring the UK. This worldwide…
Royal. React. Respond: Death Of A Salesman
Royal
Sat 22 - Sat 29 Apr 17
Royal & Derngate Young Company are inviting writers to submit a short story, poem or sketch inspired by our upcoming…
Jon Richardson - The Old Man
Derngate
Sun 23 - Mon 24 Apr 17
The British Comedy Award-nominee and star of Live At The Apollo and 8 Out Of 10 Cats is embarking on…
An Evening With Boycott & Aggers
Derngate
Tue 25 Apr 17
The extraordinary odd couple return by popular demand with a new show to enthrall, dazzle and entertain. Geoffrey Boycott will…
National Theatre Connections 2017
Royal
Thu 27 Apr - Sat 06 May 17
The National Theatre Connections festival is a celebration of young people, theatre-making and the importance of access to the arts.…
The ELO Experience
Derngate
Thu 27 Apr 17
The ELO Experience are the world's foremost tribute to The Electric Light Orchestra. With a sensational string section, a stunning light…
Remembering Fred
Derngate
Fri 28 Apr 17
Strictly stars Aljaz & Janette pay tribute to Fred Astaire in this spectacular new theatre show. Get ready to step…
Rock 4 Hope
Derngate
Sun 30 Apr 17
A musical treat by the community for the community. Rock Choir is the UK's most popular contemporary choir network. Its…
Not Dead Enough
Derngate
Tue 02 - Sat 06 May 17
Three murders One Suspect No proof Following the sell-out success of The Perfect Murder at Royal & Derngate in March, the…
Stuart Goldsmith - Compared To What
Underground
Fri 05 May 17
Fresh from appearances on Russell Howard’s Stand Up Central (Comedy Central), Alan Davies' As Yet Untitled (Dave) and a month…
The Addams Family
Derngate
Tue 09 - Sat 13 May 17
Look who's moved into the neighbourhood! Everyone's favourite kooky family are now on stage in the UK premiere of this…
The Grapes Of Wrath
Royal
Tue 09 - Sat 20 May 17
A co-production with Nuffield Southampton Theatres, Nottingham Playhouse and West Yorkshire Playhouse. Based on the classic novel by John Steinbeck,…
RPO: Christian Kluxen Conducts Tchaikovsky
Derngate
Sun 14 May 17
Rossini William Tell Overture Mendelssohn Piano Concerto No.1 Tchaikovsky Symphony No.6, ‘Pathétique’ Conductor Christian Kluxen Piano Martin Roscoe Bursting brass…
The Twelfth Player
Other
Wed 17 May - Tue 11 Jul 17
Tours leave every five minutes and last 45 minutes at Sixfields Stadium. 2015/16 was arguably the most dramatic and euphoric…
Omid Djalili - Schmuck For A Night
Derngate
Wed 17 May 17
Award winning comedian and actor Omid Djalili known for his legendary stand-up performances is back on a nationwide tour. Intelligent,…
KT Tunstall
Derngate
Sat 20 May 17
Brit Award and Ivor Novello Award winning KT Tunstall is back on tour following the release of her latest acclaimed album…
Tez Ilyas - Made In Britain
Underground
Sat 20 May 17
Join one of the UK’s most exciting rising stars as he heads out on his first nationwide tour. In 2015,…
Al Murray - Let's Go Backwards
Derngate
Sun 21 May 17
Publican. Politician. Other thing beginning with P. Philosopher, yeah, that. The nation's critically acclaimed bar-based-braveheart, Al Murray - The Pub…
Live On Mars - A Tribute To David Bowie
Derngate
Mon 22 May 17
A bold new stage production celebrating iconic pop hero David Bowie; his music, artistry, style and showmanship... Influenced by Bowie’s legendary concert performances, Live…
Running Wild
Derngate
Tue 23 - Sat 27 May 17
For Lilly, going to Indonesia isn’t just another holiday with mum. It’s a new start, and the chance to ride…
Sand In The Sandwiches
Royal
Thu 25 - Sat 27 May 17
John Betjeman was the nation’s favourite poet. Sand in the Sandwiches celebrates a man famous not only for light verse…
Count Arthur Strong - The Sound Of Mucus
Derngate
Sun 28 May 17
Using stories and other things that are secret Count Arthur Strong, showbiz legend, pays tribute to one of the best…
Kevin & Karen - Dance 2017
Derngate
Wed 31 May 17
Strictly sweethearts Kevin and Karen Clifton tour the UK for the very first time with their sensational new live show…
Henning Wehn - Westphalia Is Not An Option
Derngate
Thu 01 Jun 17
Join German Comedy Ambassador Henning Wehn for an evening of teutonic jolliness at its best. After his last show tackled…
That'll Be The Day
Derngate
Fri 02 Jun 17
After an incredible three decades of touring, the UK’s number one rock ‘n’ roll variety production returns to Northampton with…
Iconic - The Show
Derngate
Sat 03 Jun 17
The creative force behind the hugely successful Vampires Rock, Steve Steinman’s all new hit show is set in the future…
World's Greatest Drummer
Derngate
Sun 04 Jun 17
The World’s Greatest Drummer Concert is the most anticipated concert on the drumming calendar. This concert features three of the…
Liza Sings Streisand
Royal
Sun 04 Jun 17
Liza Pulman, the acclaimed singer and comedienne of Fascinating Aida, celebrates the songs of the great Barbra Streisand with her…
Ben & Holly's Little Kingdom
Derngate
Wed 07 - Thu 08 Jun 17
“Somewhere, hidden amongst the thorny brambles is a little kingdom where everyone is very very small...” From the makers of…
Joel Dommett: LIVE
Royal
Thu 08 Jun 17
Fresh from his hugely memorable performance on 2016’s I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here, one of the UK’s…
Royal & Derngate Community Choir Annual Concert
Royal
Fri 09 Jun 17
Royal & Derngate’s very own Community Choir bring a touch of gospel, soul, reggae and modern/contemporary music to the mix…
Jimmy Carr - The Best Of, Ultimate, Gold, Greatest Hits Tour
Derngate
Fri 09 Jun 17
Please note this is the same show as performed in October and November 2016 - New date added due to…
Voluntary Impact Northamptonshire's - Celebrating Northamptonshire
Derngate
Mon 12 Jun 17
Join Voluntary Impact Northamptonshire for their annual concert. School children, stage schools and community performance groups from across the town…
Beverley Knight
Derngate
Fri 16 Jun 17
Following the release of last year’s acclaimed Top 10 album Soulsville, singer songwriter and actress Beverley Knight announces a new…
An Iliad
Royal
Fri 16 Jun - Sat 08 Jul 17
Artistic Director James Dacre collaborates again with acclaimed composer Orlando Gough (King John) on Lisa Peterson and Denis O’Hare’s bold…
RPO: Jan Mrácek Performs Mendelssohn
Derngate
Sun 18 Jun 17
Debussy Prélude à l’après-midi d’un faune Mendelssohn Violin Concerto Shostakovich Symphony No.5 Conductor Martyn Brabbins Violin Jan Mráček Opening this…
The Illegal Eagles
Derngate
Thu 22 Jun 17
Often acclaimed as the World’s Official No.1 Eagles tribute, The Illegal Eagles return to the stage in 2017, this time…
Russell Brand - Re:Birth
Derngate
Thu 06 Jul 17
Following his sold out show on Wed 5 April, Russell Brand returns to Northampton with his new stand up tour. What is…
Fame Jr.
Underground
Fri 07 - Sat 08 Jul 17
Fame Jr. is a bittersweet and inspiring story about a diverse group of students who dedicate themselves to four gruelling…
Great Expectations
Royal
Fri 14 - Sat 15 Jul 17
Adapted by Declan Donnellan. A terrifying encounter with an escaped convict forever changes the life of the orphaned Pip. Turning…
RPO: Film Music Gala
Derngate
Sun 16 Jul 17
Programme to include music from: Gladiator, The Lord Of The Rings, The Bodyguard, Titanic, Pirates Of The Caribbean, Star Wars®…
The Blue Road
Royal
Fri 21 - Sat 22 Jul 17
I remember the darkness I remember the silence I remember the water rising The forest. The wake of a unnamed…
Rules For Living
Royal
Fri 08 - Sat 30 Sep 17
A co-production with English Touring Theatre and Rose Theatre Kingston. Rules are broken, lies are told and secrets exposed. Everyone…
The Railway Children
Derngate
Tue 19 - Sun 24 Sep 17
E. Nesbit’s classic novel The Railway Children is brought thrillingly to life in a stunning new stage production, adapted by Dave Simpson.…
The Tiger Who Came To Tea
Derngate
Fri 22 - Sun 24 Sep 17
A musical play adapted and directed by David Wood, based on the book by Judith Kerr. The tea-guzzling Tiger roars…
Phil Wang
Underground
Fri 29 Sep 17
Phil is a 27-year old stand-up comedian on his first tour of the UK. He has appeared on Have I…
Shirley Valentine
Royal
Mon 02 - Sat 07 Oct 17
Shirley is a Liverpool housewife. Her kids have left home and she makes chips and egg for her husband while…
Education, Education, Education
Royal
Tue 10 - Sat 14 Oct 17
It’s 1997 and it’s the last week of term at the local secondary school. Miss Haines has lost the mock…
Sean Kelly And The Stars Of Storage Hunters
Derngate
Tue 10 Oct 17
The ever-smiling, ever-shouting auctioneer and star of Storage Hunters, Sean Kelly, will share more about his unusual story in this…
Stewart Lee - Content Provider
Derngate
Thu 12 Oct 17
Please note, this is the same tour as Stewart Lee's sold out date here on Sat 25 March. After four…
Malcolm Arnold Festival Gala Concert
Derngate
Sun 15 Oct 17
Arnold Heroes Of Telemark Arnold The Bridge On The River Kwai Grieg Piano Concerto Arnold Symphony No.5 Conductor John Gibbons Piano…
Legally Blonde The Musical
Derngate
Mon 16 - Sat 21 Oct 17
OMG you guys! Legally Blonde The Musical is coming to Northampton! The smash hit Broadway and West End Musical, based…
NMTC - The Wizard Of Oz
Derngate
Tue 24 - Sat 28 Oct 17
Following their success with 2015's Sister Act and Grease this year, Northampton Musical Theatre Company return with a magical adaptation…
Collabro - Home
Derngate
Tue 31 Oct 17
Following a huge UK sold out tour this year, Britain’s Got Talent winners Collabro embark on their third nationwide tour,…
Milton Jones Is Out There
Derngate
Thu 02 Nov 17
Milton Jones Is Out There. No, really out there and this time he hasn't just forgotten his keys. He's holding…
Lulu - All About The Music
Derngate
Fri 03 Nov 17
Following on from her smash-hit 2016 tour, Lulu returns with her biggest tour yet. For this acclaimed singer, songwriter, actress,…
Blood Brothers
Derngate
Mon 06 - Sat 11 Nov 17
Written by Willy Russell, the legendary Blood Brothers tells the captivating and moving tale of twins who, separated at birth,…
Jools Holland And His Rhythm And Blues Orchestra
Derngate
Fri 17 Nov 17
Musical master of ceremonies Jools Holland and his much loved Rhythm & Blues Orchestra are back with their 2017 Autumn/Winter…
Simon Amstell - What Is This?
Royal
Fri 17 Nov 17
Following a series of critically acclaimed, sold out international tours, Simon Amstell begins his fifth stand up tour in the UK.…
RPO: Francesca Dego Performs Bruch
Derngate
Sun 26 Nov 17
Beethoven Coriolan Overture Brahms Hungarian Dance No.6 Bruch Violin Concerto No.1 Brahms Symphony No.4 Conductor Mathieu Herzog Violin Francesca Dego…
The Jungle Book
Royal
Tue 28 Nov - Sun 31 Dec 17
Mowgli the man cub battles for survival in this heartwarming coming-of-age story about a prodigious boy raised by wolves in…
Hedda Gabler
Derngate
Tue 28 Nov - Sat 02 Dec 17
By Henrik Ibsen In a new version by Patrick Marber Just married. Bored already. Hedda longs to be free… Following…
Aladdin
Derngate
Fri 08 - Sun 31 Dec 17
It’s never too early to book for next year’s Royal & Derngate pantomime! Packed with all of the traditional pantomime…
A Passage To India
Royal
Thu 11 - Sat 20 Jan 18
Based on the novel A Passage To India by E. M. Forster. British India. A jagged pavement of cultures split under…
MAMMA MIA!
Derngate
Tue 23 Jan - Sat 03 Feb 18
Join the ultimate feel-good party at MAMMA MIA!, the world’s sunniest and most exhilarating smash-hit musical! Set on a Greek…
RPO: Michael Petrov Performs Tchaikovsky
Sun 18 Feb 18
Please note that this concert takes place at 3pm. Beethoven Egmont Overture Grieg Two Elegiac Melodies for String Orchestra Tchaikovsky…
Love From A Stranger
Royal
Fri 23 Feb - Sat 17 Mar 18
A play by Agatha Christie and Frank Vosper. In association with Fiery Angel LTD. “Where large sums of money are…
