From The Collection: Abstract Art

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Life and Art: Elke Pollard Retrospective

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

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.

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Vivienne Westwood: A Personal Collection

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

Coming soon, an exhibition in The Temporary Exhibition Gallery at Northampton Museums and Art Gallery Northampton Museum and Art Gallery Saturday 16 March - Sunday 9 June 2024 Vivienne Westwood was seen as the Grand Dame of fashion design for over 50 years. Her work with partner Malcolm McLaren defined the look of punk in the 1970s and subsequent fashion collections shaped the fashion world of the late twentieth century. This exhibition showcases a small part of an extensive personal collection that features her iconic shoes and outfits from her career defining collections such as Seditionairies, favoured by the Sex Pistols and Pirate. The Vivienne Westwood brand was not involved in the curation or organisation of this exhibition.

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From The Collection: Abstract Art

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

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.

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NN Project Space at Vulcan Works

NN Contemporary Vulcan Works, northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

NN Project Space at Vulcan Works, Fetter Street, NN1 1EW Opening Hours Wed - Sat 11am - 5pm   Featuring: Emma Davies,  Annabelle Shelton Priya Chohan-Padia, Stuart Moore, Dylan Fox, Minnie Teckman, Emi Fujisawa, and Carol Jacobs   From April 4th to April 13th the exhibition will feature creative works stemming from a year-long project developed in Northampton.   Led by Emma Davies and Annabelle Shelton, Lead Artists for C2C Social Action, along with six artists, this iteration expanded on a project initiated by Sally Sheinman in 2019. Collaborating with three organizations across Northampton, Shelton worked with women participants from C2C, while Davies led artists working with mixed groups at Sol Haven and Northampton Hope Centre. Through artist-led workshops and a person-centered approach, participants explored various art forms, fostering collaboration and expression. The exhibition highlights the transformative influence of art within the A-I-R program, enriching the cultural landscape and advocating for inclusivity.

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Moby Dick

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

Set sail on an unforgettable journey on the high seas in this stunning new retelling of Moby Dick. In search of fortune and adventure, a humble schoolmaster boards a whaling ship due to sail East off Cape Cod, only to find a Captain hell-bent on revenge – on the whale that lost him his leg. So begins the quest for Moby Dick. From the award-winning ensemble that brought A Passage to India to such dynamic life on the Royal stage in 2018, Simple8 conjure the spirit and atmosphere of Herman Melville’s masterpiece, creating a captivating world at sea with wooden planks, tattered sheets and rousing sea shanties, as the hunt for the most famous whale on earth is ingeniously brought to life.

PSYDOLL(from TOKYO/JAPAN) & Venus Flytrap – THE ROADMENDER

Roadmender 1 Lady's Ln, Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

“J-CYBERPUNK SHOCK FOR YOU-// CYBERPUNK + INDUSTRIAL + GOTH + DEATHROCK X MANGA = PSYDOLL” MILITARY, COMMERCIAL, AND HOUSEHOLD ROBOTS CURRENTLY PRODUCED AND SOLD BY GENERAL COMPANIES SUCH AS S@NY, YOTSUBISHI, MATSUGAMI ELECTRIC WORKS, TACHI, AND SASOYO ARE USUALLY CALLED DOLL, WHEREAS PSYDOLL ( PSYCHO -DOLL) REFERS TO ILLEGAL ROBOTS THAT HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED OR MODIFIED WITHOUT PERMISSION FOR OTHER PURPOSES. SINCE DOLL PRODUCTS ARE CLOSELY RELATED TO HUMAN LIFE AND CAN POSE A THREAT TO HUMAN LIFE IN THE EVENT OF A PROBLEM, THEIR SAFETY STANDARDS ARE SET AT AN EXCESSIVELY HIGH LEVEL IN DEVELOPED COUNTRIES. IT IS PROVIDED. ON THE OTHER HAND, PSYDOLLS THAT HAVE BEEN ILLEGALLY MANUFACTURED OR MODIFIED ARE NOT ONLY QUESTIONABLE ABOUT THEIR SAFETY, BUT ALSO HAVE THE POTENTIAL TO LEAD TO SERIOUS ACCIDENTS (IN FACT, JUST UNDER 30% OF FATAL ACCIDENTS IN JAPAN LAST YEAR INVOLVED PSYDOLLS ) . ALTHOUGH THE GOVERNMENT IS DEALING WITH SEVERE PUNISHMENT FOR BOOTLEGGING OR MODIFYING PSYDOLLS, CHEAP PSYDOLLS USING CHEAP PARTS FROM ASIAN COUNTRIES SATISFY PERSONAL TASTES. THE ILLEGALLY MODIFIED PSYDOLLS , THE UNDERGROUND PRODUCTION OF PSYDOLLS, AND THE STREET SALES OF PSYDOLLS CONTINUE UNABATED.

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Moby Dick

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

Set sail on an unforgettable journey on the high seas in this stunning new retelling of Moby Dick. In search of fortune and adventure, a humble schoolmaster boards a whaling ship due to sail East off Cape Cod, only to find a Captain hell-bent on revenge – on the whale that lost him his leg. So begins the quest for Moby Dick. From the award-winning ensemble that brought A Passage to India to such dynamic life on the Royal stage in 2018, Simple8 conjure the spirit and atmosphere of Herman Melville’s masterpiece, creating a captivating world at sea with wooden planks, tattered sheets and rousing sea shanties, as the hunt for the most famous whale on earth is ingeniously brought to life.

Calling Planet Earth

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

Calling Planet Earth: the show that defines a decade! A New Romantic Symphony that goes on a journey through one of the greatest musical eras of all time – the electrifying ’80s. Featuring songs from now legendary artists such as Duran Duran, Spandau Ballet, The Human League, Ultravox, Tears For Fears, Depeche Mode, OMD, Japan, ABC, Soft Cell and many, many more. Performed by an incredible live band with awesome symphonic arrangements combined with stunning vocals and cast this is the must see show that simply defines a decade.

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West End Now

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

Northampton Musical Theatre Company continue to build on the success of Kinky Boots and Calendar Girls and are delighted to bring their fantastic new production West End Now! to the Royal stage. This is an opportunity to see all your favourite musicals in one place, bringing song and dance from some of the West End’s most loved shows including Six, Les Miserables,  Dear Evan Hansen and so much more. Don’t miss your chance to grab a ticket for this musical extravaganza showcasing the best of Musical Theatre and the talent Northampton has to offer.

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Robin Hood

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

Anton Benson Productions return with another hilarious Easter pantomime. Join us in Sherwood Forest where Robin Hood and his Merry Men battle to outwit the dastardly Sheriff of Nottingham. Will Robin win the hand of the fair Maid Marion or will the Sheriff triumph? All will be revealed in another laugh-a-minute rollercoaster ride through pantomime land.

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Life and Art: Elke Pollard Retrospective

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

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.

Recurring

Vivienne Westwood: A Personal Collection

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

Coming soon, an exhibition in The Temporary Exhibition Gallery at Northampton Museums and Art Gallery Northampton Museum and Art Gallery Saturday 16 March - Sunday 9 June 2024 Vivienne Westwood was seen as the Grand Dame of fashion design for over 50 years. Her work with partner Malcolm McLaren defined the look of punk in the 1970s and subsequent fashion collections shaped the fashion world of the late twentieth century. This exhibition showcases a small part of an extensive personal collection that features her iconic shoes and outfits from her career defining collections such as Seditionairies, favoured by the Sex Pistols and Pirate. The Vivienne Westwood brand was not involved in the curation or organisation of this exhibition.

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