Well-known amongst the local art community for her gregarious personality, Elke Pollard created a wide body of work in a variety of media and styles predominantly colourful large-scale portraits and floral still lifes. Alongside her art, Pollard worked as a designer and seamstress. This exhibition will showcase art and design highlights from the life of this influential and prominent Northampton artist.
Northampton Museum and Art Gallery Saturday 2 March - Sunday 1 September A celebration of the 20th century paintings, prints and sculptures in our collection that all share an abstraction of form, from large oil on canvas paintings to angular metal sculptures. This exhibition is a presentation of this central stream of modern art production, investigating abstract art’s unique voice, freedom of expression and artistic origins.
Pure Genius Performing at the Wig and Pen
Northamptonshire Music and Performing Arts Trust presents an opportunity to share inspiration and aspiration with three generations of orchestras – County Junior Orchestra, County Training Orchestra and County Youth Orchestra. Other NMPAT shows this season include: NMPAT: Big Sing | NMPAT: Wind Band Spectacular
Lee Martin For Gag Reflex Presents Britain’s Got Talent 2022 winner Axel Blake is heading out on the road with his new show In Style. From the wilds of Dunstable, Axel Blake arrived on the country’s living room screens in style as Simon Cowell’s golden buzzer on Britain’s Got Talent. His observational comedy paired with his witty charm captivated the audience propelling him to be crowned 2022 Champion of the hit show. Axel is continuing to chase his dreams. Fresh from appearing on the 2022 edition of the Royal Variety Show he is on the road with his first ever national tour – Axel Blake is coming to your town – In Style.
Chambers Touring Proudly Presents Nabil Abdulrashid: The Purple Pill A show about trying to be a good person while staying a badman. Join the star of Live at the Apollo for this “unapologetically funny” (Telegraph) exploration of empathy, morality and political contradiction. ★★★★ Evening Standard As seen on Live at the Apollo, Have I Got News for You, The Big Narstie Show, 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown and Unapologetic.