Charles Bradlaugh – March 13th
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Comedy Night
Chris McCausland: Yonks!
Royal and Derngate Theatre 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DPYou might have seen him on Strictly Come Dancing, Would I Lie to You, Have I Got News for You, The Royal Variety, QI, Blankety Blank, The Last Leg, and tons more as well. He’s been called an “overnight success” – Even though he’s been doing this for bloody yonks! Chris McCausland is hitting the road again with another masterclass in stand-up comedy that has literally been yonks in the making. This date has very limited availability but an extra date has been added for next year Click here for details.
Lou Sanders: No Kissing in the Bingo Hall
Royal and Derngate Theatre 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DPA show about being human – can you relate??? Just like Tom Cruise does all his own stunts, I’m going to do all my own jokes! A deep, dumb show for the masses. Star of Dancing On Ice (ITV), champion of Taskmaster (Channel 4), co-host of Mel Giedroyc’s Unforgivable (Dave), regular on QI (BBC) and as seen on The Late Late Show With James Corden (CBS) and Would I Lie To You? (BBC)
Scott Bennett
Royal and Derngate Theatre 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DPAs heard on BBC Radio 4! As a society we love stuff, it’s a statement about who we are and who we want to be. But apparently, this message is at odds with the looming environmental crisis. We’re now struggling to balance these worlds, to focus on the things that bring us real connections and nourish the soul. Award-winning Comedian and Award-winning Product Designer, Scott Bennett is desperately trying to cleanse his life of stuff, but is this even possible anymore? Tour support for Mickey Flanagan, Rob Brydon Jason Manford, and John Bishop. The star of Live at the Apollo, The News Quiz, The Now Show, The Ultimate Choice and Chortle Best Club Comedian Nominee 2022.
Dara Ó Briain: Re:Creation
Royal and Derngate Theatre 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DPDara Ó Briain is back with a brand new live show! After the huge international success of his last tour, So, Where Were We? which sold out 173 venues across 20 countries and was named UK Comedy Tour of the Year 2023 (Chortle), Dara’s new show Re:Creation sees one of Ireland’s finest live comedians back doing his favourite thing: standing in a theatre, telling stories and creating madness with the audience. It’s guaranteed to be a very, very, funny night. Daily Telegraph’s 50 Funniest Comedians of the 21st Century
Rhod Gilbert and the Giant Grapefruit
Royal and Derngate Theatre 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DPWhen life gives Rhod lemons… In his last show ‘The Book of John’, Rhod was dealing with some pretty pungent life citrus, and an idiot called John. Little did he know that things were about to turn even more sour… But Rhod’s not bitter; he’s bouncing back and feeling remarkably zesty. Hilariously dark, passionate and way too personal, this is classic Gilbert, squeezing every last drop out of life’s latest curveballs…with a little help from an old adversary. Show Content Warning: Rhod’s show is about cancer and has heavily emotive moments Blue Jeans Management Proudly Presents RHOD GILBERT & THE GIANT GRAPEFRUIT
Kerry Godliman: Bandwidth
Royal and Derngate Theatre 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DPWhile parenting teenagers, bogged down with knicker admin and considering dealing HRT on the black market, Kerry’s lost her mum bag but can’t remember what was in it as she’s outsourced her memory to her phone. The life of a middle aged woman who hasn’t got the bandwidth for any of this. Kerry Godliman, comedian, actor, writer, podcaster and broadcaster, returns to the stage with her straight-talking charm and quick wit on a brand new stand-up show. As seen on Afterlife, Whitstable Pearl, Taskmaster, Trigger Point, Live At The Apollo and more. As heard on Radio 4 and Jon Richardson’s Absolute Radio Show.
Rob Auton: The Eyes Open and Shut Show
Royal and Derngate Theatre 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DPPlease note the date of this performance has been moved from Fri 21 March Award winning writer, comedian and actor Rob Auton brings his latest show The Eyes Open and Shut Show to Northampton. Rob has written ten hit Edinburgh Festival Fringe comedy/theatre/spoken-word shows on specific themes including the colour yellow in The Yellow Show, sleep in The Sleep Show and hair in The Hair Show. The Eyes Open and Shut Show is a show about eyes when they are open and eyes when they are shut. With this show Rob wanted to explore what he could do to himself and others with language when eyes are open and shut. After writing ten shows on specific themes, he wanted to think about what makes him open his eyes and what makes him shut them. TV credits include – Starstruck (BBC), Cold Feet (ITV), The End of the F*cking World (Netflix/Channel 4), Miracle Workers (TBS), The Russell Howard Hour (Sky), Stand-Up Central With Rob Delaney (Comedy Central). Winner Best Daily Podcast at the British Podcast Awards 2020 Winner Dave Joke of the Fringe 2013 Winner Three Weeks Editor’s Choice Awards 2017 “One of my absolute favourites” Daniel Kitson “Rob Auton is the mother freaking greatest” James Acaster
The Anglia Comedy Allstars
The Old Savoy - The home of The Deco Theatre Abington Square, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 4AEThe Anglia Comedy Allstars return to The Old Savoy, Northampton in April, with another top line-up featuring the hilarious Simon Amstell, Sarah Keyworth, Nick Helm & Steve Bugeja. Headliner Simon Amstell is a comedian, presenter, screenwriter, and director, with his own Netflix stand-up special ‘Set Free’. As a presenter, Simon has fronted hugely popular programmes such as Channel 4’s Popworld and Never Mind The Buzzcock’s for BBC Two. He regularly performs at festivals and theatres across the UK and has done a number of sell-out tours and residencies in the UK, US and Australia. “The undisputed king of the stand-up confessional” – Evening Standard Sarah Keyworth is an award-winning stand-up comedian. Since first performing stand-up at university, Sarah has fast become one of UK comedy’s brightest new talents; appearing on shows such as Live at The Apollo and Mock the Week. ★★★★★ “Powerful, poignant and achingly funny” – The Herald Nick Helm is one of Britain’s most loved comedians for his multiple, memorable & moving television appearances and legendary rollercoaster live shows. Nick is a firm TV favourite with unforgettable appearances on shows such as 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown, Live at the Apollo, Russell Howard’s Good News and Celebrity Mastermind. ★★★★★ “A flawless hour of comedy from a true mastermind” – Broadway...
Andrew Lawrence – Still on the Naughty Step
The Old Savoy - The home of The Deco Theatre Abington Square, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 4AEViral YouTube comedy phenomenon, Andrew Lawrence, takes his hard-edged satire on the road. The ‘Live at the Apollo’, multiple award-winning stand-up star, has spent twenty years touring comedy clubs and festivals around the world, honing his craft to perfection. Having been ‘cancelled’ twice for his unflinching, uproarious political humour, Andrew Lawrence has come back stronger each time, unstoppable in the face of censorship, selling out venues wherever he goes. Now at the top of his game, following on from the huge success of his online videos- where he relentlessly pokes fun at Britain’s clown show political establishment- Andrew Lawrence is bringing his funniest show yet around the UK, a night of guaranteed belly laughs from one of this country’s very best comedians. “Master of dark humour and a political provocateur” – British Comedy Guide “Andrew Lawrence is superbly intelligent, highly articulate and deeply sour” – The Spectator AGE GUIDANCE 14+ UNDER 18’S MUST BE ACCOMPANIED WITH AN ADULT SHOW TIME 7:30 PROMPT