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Strictly Northampton 2022 – Royal & Derngate

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

Join us for the 11th Anniversary of Strictly Northampton run by Step by Step Dance School! Now in it’s 11th year, this competition will see local superstars take to the stage in this Ballroom and Latin extravaganza. Leading up to this, contestants will be paired up with students from Step by Step Dance School for just 8 weeks and dance to live band Jazz Colossus for the first time in the history of Strictly Northampton! In support of Cynthia Spencer Hospice Charity. A night not to be missed!

Northants Sings Out – The Deco

The Deco The Deco, Abington Square, Northampton NN1 4AE

The critically acclaimed Northants Sings Out (NSO) Community Choir are bringing their annual, much anticipated, sell out show to The Deco Theatre for a night of spine tingling, show stopping live music that must be experienced to be believed. 150 voices from the Counties finest, musically energetic and vocally unstoppable combined choirs dazzle you with their charismatic, unforgettable performance featuring uplifting, popular songs from soul to pop, reggae to gospel. With musical accompaniment by a full live band “The Collective” (who have worked with the some of the worlds best selling pop artists/bands) and led by nationally esteemed Choir Director, Gareth Fuller (whose credits include leading voices for Liam Gallagher’s recent sell out Knebworth Park shows and performing for HM The Queen), you won’t want to miss a night with NSO’s vibrant, inspirational sounds that will touch the hearts of people from all walks of life. You will be lifted!

Jamali Maddix – King Crud – Royal & Derngate

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

As seen on Taskmaster, Frankie Boyle’s New World Order and his critically acclaimed series Hate Thy Neighbor For Vice, Jamali Maddix is heading out on tour. With a brand new show for 2022 Jamali will be tackling more home truths and universal issues. A master of the craft this latest show is not to be missed.

Remembrance Sunday

Northampton Town Council, in partnership with the Royal British Legion (RBL), will be leading this year's Remembrance Sunday Commemorations, to be held on 13 November, in the town centre. The day's events will commence with a parade and civic procession, prior to the Divine Service at All Saints' Church. A service in the town centre Memorial Garden will follow, where wreaths will be laid by local dignitaries and community groups. The parade, led by the Northampton Pipe Band, will step off at 0930 from the Market Square and process to All Saints' via the Drapery. The parade will consist of local Standard Bearers, veterans, the F5 Squadron Air Training Corps band, military cadets, Emergency Services Ceremonial teams and children from local community groups, including the Boy's Brigade, Brownies and Guides.

Acoustic Performance with Russell Heyworth – V and B

VnB 10 St Giles' Square, Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

Russell will be hitting those notes from 5 onwards - great music, something to nibble and a tasty drink, sounds like a pretty perfect Sunday!

NMPAT – Youth In Concert – Royal & Derngate

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

Northamptonshire Music And Performing Arts Trust presents the first major event of the season, Youth in Concert, with performances by the five award-winning senior ensembles of NMPAT: County Youth Concert Band, County Youth Choir, County Youth Brass Band, County Youth Big Band and County Youth Orchestra.

Ultimate Boy Band Party Show – The Deco

The Deco The Deco, Abington Square, Northampton NN1 4AE

With combined record sales of over 500 million The Ultimate Boy Band Party Show takes us to the naughty 90’s with ‘5 Bad Boys with the power to Rock You’ as they perform over 30 number one hits from all your favourite Boybands… and this time they’re ‘Back For Good’! Drenched in Joop Aftershave and with more key changes than a Casio PT 50 our boys will be body poppin’ to party classics such as ‘Backstreet Back’, ‘Relight My Fire’ and ‘Uptown Girl’. Get ready to scream as these sexy, open shirted stud muffins step up from their stools one more time to serenade you with Boyband ballads ‘Flying Without Wings’, ‘A Million Love Songs’ and many more… cue the wind machine! So, what are you waiting for ! Pop on your Kangol hat, crop top and cargo pants, dust off your Nokia 8210 and call your crew as we say ‘Everybody Get Up’ for a night out you’ll ‘Never Forget!’

Flo & Joan – Sweet Release – Royal & Derngate

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

Multi-award winning musical comedy duo (and sisters) Flo & Joan are climbing out of their pits, armed with a piano and percussion section to bring you a brand new show of their critically acclaimed songs and comedy.

Recurring

Trainers: a global obsession – Northampton Museum and Art Gallery

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

The training shoe has been around for over 100 years but in the last 50 years it has developed into a multibillion dollar global industry. In this exhibition we take a closer look at the design, technology, cultural influences and environmental impact of the trainer and showcase our own trainer collection, the largest owned by a public institution.

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Bob Dawson: A retrospective – Northampton Museum And Art Gallery

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

Bob Dawson worked as a sculptor and art tutor for over 50 years. Based in a studio in Wollaston, Northamptonshire this celebrated and prolific sculptor’s practice involved both the naturalistic and beautifully abstract. Dawson’s work creates a serenity and quietness in which to contemplate the shifting and changing nature of life.

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