The Dazzling Diamonds – Comedy Drag Show

A Celebration of Father Ted

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

Join us in celebrating one of the greatest sitcoms ever made, as we welcome renowned stand-up Joe Rooney for a night of all things Father Ted!

DARTS – The Roadmender

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

WHO HAD A STRING OF CHART HITS IN THE LATE SEVENTIES AND EARLY EIGHTIES, ARE A NINE-STRONG, ENERGETIC DOO-WOP GROUP WHOSE BRAND OF VISUAL EXCITEMENT AND TIGHT HARMONIES EARN THEM RAVE REVIEWS WHEREVER THEY PLAY. THEIR UNIQUE STYLE WHICH COMBINES FIRST-RATE MUSICIANSHIP AND INTRICATE VOCAL ACROBATICS CREATES A LARGER-THAN-LIFE STAGE SHOW WHERE THE HUMOUR THEY INJECT INTO THEIR LIVE PERFORMANCE PLAYS A LARGE PART IN THEIR APPEAL. WHILST THEY APPEAR NOT TO TAKE THEMSELVES TOO SERIOUSLY, IT IS OBVIOUS TO EVERYONE WHO SEES THEM THAT THEY ARE ALL EXTREMELY CAPABLE AND TALENTED MUSICIANS. AFTER LYING DORMANT FOR OVER TWENTY YEARS DARTS EVENTUALLY SUCCUMBED TO THE CAJOLING OF THEIR EVER-FAITHFUL, HARD-CORE FAN BASE WHO WERE CONSTANTLY DEMANDING THEY REFORM. THE BAND EVENTUALLY TOOK THE PLUNGE, AGREEING TO ‘TEST THE WATER’ AND DID A FEW ONE-OFF GIGS WITH MOST OF THE ORIGINAL MEMBERS. SUCH A GOOD TIME WAS HAD BY ALL THAT THEY DECIDED TO CARRY ON IN THIS VEIN BUT WITH THE FULL LINE-UP AND THEY CONTINUE TO PLAY A FEW SELECTED GIGS ANNUALLY. IF YOU ARE LUCKY ENOUGH TO SEE THEM, AND YOU MANAGE TO AVOID ‘BIG DEN’ ON HIS RAMPAGES INTO THE AUDIENCE, YOU WILL BE GUARANTEED A GOOD...

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Screaming Blue Murder Comedy Club

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

Don’t miss our comedy club in the Underground Studio with compere Dan Evans.

This season features many of comedy’s rising stars.

Doors 7.45pm Show 8pm.

Kim Wilde: Greatest Hits Tour

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

Following the Worldwide success of Here Come The Aliens and the recent live album Aliens Live, Kim Wilde and her incredible band are heading back on the road in 2020 with Kim’s Greatest Hits Tour. Featuring hit singles from 1981 to 2020, this will be an unmissable event not only for Kim Wilde fans, but also for fans of the 80s.

Featuring classics such as Kids In America, Hangin’ On, You Came and other less often heard hits like A Million Miles Away and Love Is Holy – this is going to be the definitive Kim Wilde show.

As with all Kim’s shows, the lighting and sound is always first class…stunning visuals and of course, the most exciting band in the business… including the legendary two drummers!

Kim’s special guests on this tour are the amazing China Crisis who had hits such as Wishful Thinking and King In A Catholic Style.

Northamptonshire’s Rising Star 2022

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

The counties leading talent search is back! Join us for the Grand Final of Northamptonshire’s Rising Star 2022. 12 Finalists will take to the stage to compete for access to a £500 Act Development Fund. The Rising Star finalists will feature a variety of talent from individuals and groups of all ages.

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Back to the 60’s Quiz – Library

Northampton Central Library Abington Street, Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

Dates: 5th September – 10th September Title: Back to the 60’s Quiz Description: As our town builds up to a righteous 60's Celebration on the 10th September, we thought to join in the fun by bringing you our own 60's Quiz! Test your knowledge of the groovy decade by visiting Northampton Central Library for a chance to win a voucher for Vintage Guru on St Giles Street. Deadline for Sheets will be 3pm on the 10th September. Quiz Sheets cost £1 Per sheet    

Curation Group – Northamptonshire Natural History Society

Northamptonshire Natural History Society The Humfrey Rooms, 10 Castilian Terrace, Northampton, Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

We meet fortnightly to work on the Society's Collections, cleaning and sorting them and making databases to facilitate use of them. No previous experience needed. all are welcome. come and have a real "hands-on" pleasure with some fascinating objects.

Ed Gamble – Electric

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

After a sell-out tour of his house in 2020 (extended into 2021 due to popular demand), Ol’ Broken Pancreas is charged up and ready to flick the switch on another night of attention seeking.

Co-host of the award-winning mega-hit podcast Off Menu with James Acaster, Taskmaster champion, and has his own special Blood Sugar available worldwide on Amazon Prime.

As seen and heard on Mock the Week, Live At the Apollo, The Russell Howard Hour, QI, Would I Lie To You and Sunday mornings on Radio X alongside Matthew Crosby.

Underwood Cup – Northamptonshire Natural History Society

Northamptonshire Natural History Society The Humfrey Rooms, 10 Castilian Terrace, Northampton, Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

A competition for members to submit pictorial images on any subject. Up to three projected images allowed per member per round.

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