National Theatre Connections 2024

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Lilies on the Land

Royal and Derngate Theatre 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP

Lilies on the Land is an extraordinary piece of theatre telling the story of Britain’s Women’s Land Army of World War II. Based on hundreds of actual letters with Original Land Girls, the play focuses on four very different women who all come together during Britain’s darkest hour determined to “do their bit” for King and Country. Working long hours, in clothes full of mice, the bonds formed during the war would last a lifetime as women’s stories unfold. Not only do they have to learn the ways of working on the land the hard way, but they have to deal with being far from home and their loved ones, as outsiders in unfamiliar circumstances. At times hilarious, at times heartbreaking, this story of some of the country’s unsung heroes is a wonderfully rich piece of theatre.

Radio Ga Ga

The Old Savoy - The home of The Deco Theatre Abington Square, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 4AE

The Ultimate Celebration of Queen Have your finest hour, or two! As we bring you Radio GaGa. Be part of a night like no other as we bring you the concert you’ve been dreaming of! The ultimate celebration of the biggest band to have ever graced the stage – Queen.

Big Phat Jukebox

The Wig And Pen 19 St Giles' St, northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

Christmas pudding workshop with Carmela Sereno-Hayes

Northampton Museum And Art Gallery 4-6 Guildhall Rd,, Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

Saturday 18 November 10am - 1pm £30 including all materials Join us once again for this festive cookery class. Carmela will begin by showcasing a wonderful seasonal tiramisu, clementine and pear. Then a super quick batch of cannoli shells filled with ricotta, icing sugar and mixed peel. One variety will be dipped in chopped nuts and the other in chocolate. Carmela will finish by demonstrating to you all, some delicious Italian jam filled cookies that you will make and bake at home. She will also show you how to make her signature amaretto and cranberry Christmas pudding, you will all make this plump fruity pudding to take home and steam. All ingredients supplied. You will be advised on booking of all equipment you need to bring with you. Booking essential.

Christmas pudding workshop with Carmela Sereno-Hayes

Northampton Museum And Art Gallery 4-6 Guildhall Rd,, Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

Saturday 18 November 10am - 1pm £30 including all materials Join us once again for this festive cookery class. Carmela will begin by showcasing a wonderful seasonal tiramisu, clementine and pear. Then a super quick batch of cannoli shells filled with ricotta, icing sugar and mixed peel. One variety will be dipped in chopped nuts and the other in chocolate. Carmela will finish by demonstrating to you all, some delicious Italian jam filled cookies that you will make and bake at home. She will also show you how to make her signature amaretto and cranberry Christmas pudding, you will all make this plump fruity pudding to take home and steam. All ingredients supplied. You will be advised on booking of all equipment you need to bring with you. Booking essential.

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PUNK: Rage & Revolution

Northampton Museum And Art Gallery 4-6 Guildhall Rd,, Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

Punk took the world by storm, leaving a lasting legacy that continues to inspire and provoke people today. The young people of Northamptonshire were as inspired by punk as the rest of the country - they formed bands, set up music and clothing stores and managed punk nights. This major exhibition follows the Punk: Rage & Revolution exhibition at Leicester Museum and Art Gallery and explores fashion, music, the local gig scene and much more.

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Jamie Reid: Taking Liberties!

Northampton Museum And Art Gallery 4-6 Guildhall Rd,, Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

Infamously and eternally connected with the Sex Pistols and the DIY ethic of punk, Jamie Reid’s image-making has equally, over the decades, been at the centre of activist movements. Taking Liberties! features posters, banners, drawings and collages designed by Jamie Reid with the express purpose of viscerally grabbing the public’s attention, increasing awareness of campaigns for social justice and change.

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Found in the Fields

Northampton Museum And Art Gallery 4-6 Guildhall Rd,, Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

Found in the Fields is an exhibition of sixteen images by artist Carry Akroyd incorporating words form the poet John Clare, for Akroyd this is a reoccurring theme. Throughout her enjoyment of colour and sense of composition combine productively with her eye for bird life and botany.

Wonka Family Fun Day

town centre

‘Win Your Christmas’ by taking part in this year’s Golden Ticket giveaway – to be launched by Willy Wonka at a family fun day! The Wonka-themed event will be held from 11am to 4pm on Saturday, 18th November in Grosvenor Shopping Northampton and will feature character walkabouts, stilt walkers, hula hoopers, balloon modelling and face painting. The ever-popular Golden Ticket giveaway will see four lucky winners each win £500 as part of the £2,000 prize fund, simply by hand-posting an entry ticket into special BID post boxes found in 10 town centre locations from Saturday, 18th November onwards. Tickets are available from retailers around the town throughout the festive period.

Recurring

Lilies on the Land

Royal and Derngate Theatre 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP

Lilies on the Land is an extraordinary piece of theatre telling the story of Britain’s Women’s Land Army of World War II. Based on hundreds of actual letters with Original Land Girls, the play focuses on four very different women who all come together during Britain’s darkest hour determined to “do their bit” for King and Country. Working long hours, in clothes full of mice, the bonds formed during the war would last a lifetime as women’s stories unfold. Not only do they have to learn the ways of working on the land the hard way, but they have to deal with being far from home and their loved ones, as outsiders in unfamiliar circumstances. At times hilarious, at times heartbreaking, this story of some of the country’s unsung heroes is a wonderfully rich piece of theatre.

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The Wig And Pen 19 St Giles' St, northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom
Recurring

Jamie Reid: Taking Liberties!

Northampton Museum And Art Gallery 4-6 Guildhall Rd,, Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

Infamously and eternally connected with the Sex Pistols and the DIY ethic of punk, Jamie Reid’s image-making has equally, over the decades, been at the centre of activist movements. Taking Liberties! features posters, banners, drawings and collages designed by Jamie Reid with the express purpose of viscerally grabbing the public’s attention, increasing awareness of campaigns for social justice and change.

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