Life and Art: Elke Pollard Retrospective

THE ZUTONS Plus Special Guests

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

THE ZUTONS HAVE ANNOUNCED DETAILS OF THEIR FIRST ALBUM TOGETHER FOR 16 YEARS. THE BIG DECIDER IS OUT 26TH APRIL AND WAS RECORDED AT ABBEY ROAD STUDIOS WITH LEGENDARY SONGWRITER AND PRODUCER NILE RODGERS, ALONGSIDE THE BAND’S ORIGINAL PRODUCER IAN BROUDIE. THE MULTI-PLATINUM SELLING BAND RELEASED THREE STUDIO ALBUMS BETWEEN 2004 AND 2008, SCORING 9 UK TOP 40 SINGLES INCLUDING TWO TOP 10S WITH ‘WHY WON’T YOU GIVE ME YOUR LOVE?’ AND THE ALL- CONQUERING ‘VALERIE’, THE LATTER A TRIPLE-PLATINUM HIT FOR MARK RONSON AND AMY WINEHOUSE. TODAY THEY RETURN TO SHARE THE FRUITS OF THEIR EXTENDED TIME AWAY.

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Varna International Ballet 2024

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

Raymond Gubbay presents Varna International Ballet returns for a new season in 2024 brought to life by magical special effects. Performed by Varna International Ballet Accompanied by a live orchestra Varna International Ballet Orchestra

Bingo That’s Bonkers

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

We’re taking bingo out of the hall, adding comedy, music and even bigger balls! Smashing atmosphere, crazy games and not to mention great prizes!?!? The Bingo Revolution starts here. Your Hosts and DJ’s for the evening will be Perry Marco and Owen Lewis and they will be playing smash hit from the 80’s & 90’s and today!.  Expect everything from Abba to Spice Girls to Beyonce to sing and dance to

Soundhaus

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

Soundhaus performing at The Wig and Pen

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There’s a Monster in Your Show

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

Tom Fletcher’s interactive adventures for big imaginations are leaping from page to stage, as the beloved ‘Who’s in Your Book?’ series makes its debut as a brand-new musical show. A group of performers are preparing to start their show, but quickly discover they are not alone on stage. Little Monster wants to be part of the fun too! With an invitation to his friends, Dragon, Alien and Unicorn to join him, you can expect comedy and chaos as they help to create a magical show, learning about the joy of books and friendship along the way. A high-energy 50-minute adventure featuring lively original music, this show is the perfect introduction to live theatre. Expect plenty of playful fun for your littlest ones as their favourite characters come to life in a show that is packed with interactive moments to enjoy together. There’s a Monster in Your Show… and he can’t wait to meet you!

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There’s a Monster in Your Show

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

Tom Fletcher’s interactive adventures for big imaginations are leaping from page to stage, as the beloved ‘Who’s in Your Book?’ series makes its debut as a brand-new musical show. A group of performers are preparing to start their show, but quickly discover they are not alone on stage. Little Monster wants to be part of the fun too! With an invitation to his friends, Dragon, Alien and Unicorn to join him, you can expect comedy and chaos as they help to create a magical show, learning about the joy of books and friendship along the way. A high-energy 50-minute adventure featuring lively original music, this show is the perfect introduction to live theatre. Expect plenty of playful fun for your littlest ones as their favourite characters come to life in a show that is packed with interactive moments to enjoy together. There’s a Monster in Your Show… and he can’t wait to meet you!

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra: Dvořák’s Symphony No.9, ‘From the New World’

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

Beethoven Overture Leonora No. 3 Haydn Cello Concerto in C Dvořák Symphony No. 9, ‘From the New World’ Conductor Shiyeon Sung Cello Zlatomir Fung (RPO Artist-in-Residence 2023/24) Royal Philharmonic Orchestra The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra continue their 2023/24 season at the Derngate with a piece made famous by bread (of all things!), known as the music from Hovis’ ‘Boy on the Bike’ adverts. Written during a trip to America, it combines Dvořák’s signature Czech rhythms with the sounds of American spirituals. RPO Artist-in-Residence Zlatomir Fung performs Haydn’s Cello Concerto in C major. Unearthed in 1961, two centuries after it was written, it swiftly gained popularity for its sense of joy and optimism from the cello’s triumphant opening chord in the first movement. Virtuosic and vivacious displays of musical agility are heard in the rapturous third movement with its dancing melody shared between the soloist and Orchestra.

Huggyflares

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

Huggyflare performing at The Wig And Pen

THE CUREHEADS

THE ORIGINAL TRIBUTE TO THE CURE ‘THE CUREHEADS’ RETURN TO NORTHAMPTON TO PLAY ROADMENDER ON FRIDAY 29TH MARCH. THE CUREHEADS HAVE BEEN TOGETHER SINCE 1990 AND CELEBRATED 30 YEARS TOGETHER IN 2020. THEY HAVE RECREATED THE LOOK, SOUND AND ATMOSPHERE OF SHOWS BY THE CURE AND HAVE TAKEN THEIR SHOW AROUND THE UK, SPAIN, FRANCE, ITALY, EASTERN EUROPE, SOUTH AMERICA, JAPAN AND THE USA. FOR THE 2024 SHOWS THE CUREHEADS WILL BE CELEBRATING THE 45TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE CLASSIC ALBUM THREE IMAGINARY BOYS REVISITING A FEW TRACKS FROM THE ALBUM AS WELL AS PLAYING A SELECTION OF THE BEST TRACKS FROM ACROSS THE DECADES WITH A FAN PLEASING MIXTURE FROM ALL ERAS FROM THE BIG ORIGINAL HITS AS WELL AS CLASSIC ALBUM TRACKS.

The Bubble Show

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

Join Mr. Bubbles with his extraordinary soap bubbles in all shapes and sizes! The Bubble Show is a unique blend of magic, storytelling, science and bubble art! Enjoy bouncy bubbles, bubbles inside bubbles, smoke bubbles, square bubbles, giant bubbles, and even fire bubbles! Actor, storyteller, and Guinness World Record holder, The Highland Joker, is one of the top bubble artists in the world, bringing you an interactive, fun, international award-winning bubble extravaganza! Best Family-Act award, Face TV New Zealand 2016 Audience Choice Award, Nelson Fringe 2018 Top Children’s Entertainer Award, New Zealand Variety Artists club 2019 As seen in the Guinness World Record Book 2020 & 2023

What’s Love Got To Do With It?

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

International sensation What’s Love Got To Do With It? is back with a brand new cast! The exciting live show celebrating the music of Tina Turner is getting back on the road with a huge tour across the UK. The massive debut tour of What’s Love Got To Do With It? launched in February 2019 and quickly proved to be the ultimate tribute show with audiences packing out theatres and arenas across the UK and Europe. Brought to you by the award-winning producers behind the hugely successful Whitney – Queen Of The Night, What’s Love Got To Do With It? pays homage to one of the most iconic and much-loved musical artists of the 20th Century. In this exciting touring theatre show, audiences can expect a night of high energy with feel-good rock-and-roll featuring Tina’s greatest hits performed by the amazing vocal talent of Holly Bannis (Whitney – Queen Of The Night, ITV’s Starstruck) supported by a full 10-piece live band. Audiences can look forward to hearing stunning musical arrangements of Tina’s most-loved classic hits including Private Dancer, What’s Love Got To Do With It?, Proud Mary, River Deep, Nutbush City Limits, Simply The Best and many more. This not-to-be missed musical experience is a stunning celebration of one of the greatest female singers of our time. What’s Love...

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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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