Get ready for an unforgettable night of entertainment right here at the Royal & Derngate Theatre! The Northamptonshire Variety Performance is packed with an incredible line-up of local and talented performers showcasing their skills. From mesmerizing dancers to a comedian that will have you in stitches, from soulful singers to a mind-blowing magician, this show has it all. Prepare to be amazed, laugh out loud, and be thoroughly entertained. Get your tickets and join us for a night of non-stop fun and excitement, all in aid of Cynthia Spencer Hospice. Full line-up to be announced very soon.
No Christmas is complete without a visit to Father Christmas, and the BID is delighted to be bringing Santa’s Grotto back to Grosvenor Shopping Northampton this festive season. Important Information Pre-booking is required. All money from this event will be donated to charity. There will be a £1 charge to secure the booking per family, using PayPal. 6 tickets per half hour will be sold to allow a provision of 5 minutes with Santa. The last family to arrive for their half hour session will have to wait 25 minutes. Families will be able to take their own photos with Santa. Each child will receive a gift.
The Snowman, by iconic illustrator and cartoonist Raymond Briggs, has become an integral part of Christmas for children and adults alike since the picture book was first published in 1978, with the animated version first broadcast on Channel 4 in 1982. In keeping with the book, the film is wordless and free of dialogue with the exception of the iconic song Walking in the Air which will be performed by a local Northamptonshire boy singer. We are delighted to bring this special screening of the film with The GUS Band playing live alongside the film to bring the iconic score to life, offering an immersive experience for children and adults of all ages. The GUS Band is one of the world’s leading brass bands, who are also based in Northampton. This timeless classic is suitable for all ages, and the performance will also include a short concert of family favourite Christmas songs and music from The GUS Band.
Beer Bingo is back it’s Wednesday! Grab your lucky charm (and a beer ) because at 1:30 PM, it’s game time! Prizes, laughs, and probably way too much yelling “BINGO!” Don’t miss it!
Award- winning chef Danny Tompkins will be transforming our upstairs space into a restaurant for this exclusive pop-up, and head winemaker from Invindia Vineyard.
The delicious Moo Hatch will be on the front from 5 serving up their incredible handmade chuck steak burgers.
Do you believe in fairies?
We do – and so we’re thrilled to announce our 2024 Christmas Pantomime, Peter Pan.
The classic tale of the boy who refused to grow up is a traditional favourite and for Christmas 2024 we are proud to present a swashbuckling spectacular for all the family.
The star cast is to be announced, and there will be some fantastic opportunities for local young performers as we start the search for lost boys and pirates!
Don’t miss our hilarious, fun-filled 2024 panto, Cinderella, with a star-studded cast. Strictly champion Joanne Clifton will be dazzling as the Fairy Godmother, alongside Cbeebies‘ favourite Andy Day, as Dandini, the Prince’s sidekick. Gordon Cooper and Matt Daines play the hilariously wicked Step Sisters, and are joined by the award-winning comedian Dave Bibby as Buttons, Marcellus Whyte as Prince Charming (Mamma Mia! I Have A Dream) and the wonderfully talented Marcavia McCarthy as Cinderella! This spectacular show will be written by Paul Hendy and produced by the award-winning Evolution Productions, the same team behind 2022’s smash-hit, Jack And The Beanstalk, and 2023’s brilliant Snow White And The Seven Dwarfs. It’s never too early to book, and with lavish sets, hilarious jokes and fun for the whole family, what’s not to love? So don’t be late for the ball… get your tickets now! If you are bringing a baby or child under the age of 36 months, you must add a free Lap Child ticket to your order for them which will enable the child to remain in your lap for the duration of the performance. Please add the appropriate number of Lap Child tickets when booking online. If you are booking in with our Box Office team over the phone or at the counter, please let them know at the time of your...
Northampton Town & County Art Society presents its 107th annual show with a selection of members and non-members' artwork. The annual show features the works of professional and celebrated local artists, this year’s exhibition will again feature works by non-society members which bring an exciting edge to an already popular show, and adds to the rich variety of styles and media from the cream of Northamptonshire artists. Free entry.
No Christmas is complete without a visit to Father Christmas, and the BID is delighted to be bringing Santa’s Grotto back to Grosvenor Shopping Northampton this festive season. Important Information Pre-booking is required. All money from this event will be donated to charity. There will be a £1 charge to secure the booking per family, using PayPal. 6 tickets per half hour will be sold to allow a provision of 5 minutes with Santa. The last family to arrive for their half hour session will have to wait 25 minutes. Families will be able to take their own photos with Santa. Each child will receive a gift.