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Stewart Lee: Basic Lee

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

Please note this is the same show that was performed on Mon 23 January 2023   John Mackay, in association with Debi Allen/ Curtis Brown, presents STEWART LEE: BASIC LEE Returning to Northampton after selling out in 2023! After a decade of ground breaking high concept shows involving overarched interlinked narratives, massive sets and enormous comedy props, Lee enters the post-pandemic era in streamlined solo stand up mode. One man, one microphone, and one microphone in the wings in case the one on stage breaks. Pure. Simple. Classic. Basic Lee. “The world’s greatest living stand up” The Times    

Sweet Caroline

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

The show will take you for one special evening, back to where it began. A musical journey celebrating 50 years of some of the greatest music ever written. From Brooklyn to Hollywood, Neil Diamond has left a legacy of great songs which have been covered by every great vocalist. Spanning all genres from the Reggae of Red Red Wine, through the Country of Cracklin’ Rosie, and the Hollywood music of The Jazz Singer. From the producers of Fastlove and The Magic of Motown, celebrate the music that has endured through six generations as we bring you all things Diamond with a sensational live show.

Funktionality

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

Funktionality performing at The Wig And Pen

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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.

An introduction to portrait painting in oils

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

Saturday 2 March 10am - 4pm £65 A one-day workshop based on a step-by-step process to create a portrait from a photographic reference. The process will cover: Using oil paints The typical proportions of the face Measuring and mapping out key features from the photograph The use of line, tone, and value to create the portrait Cordell is an experienced painter who will also provide supporting handouts as part of the workshoto explain and demystify the technical terms and techniques involved. At the end of the workshop you will have created a portrait that you will be able to take away with you. Tea and coffee will be provided. Please bring a packed lunch or lunch is available to purchase from the museum café. Price includes all materials. Booking essential.

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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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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.

Al Murray: Guv Island

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

  “Country, the UK, lost its way, seeks life partner/mentor/inspiration. Good sense of humour essential. No timewasters, tedious show-offs or offend-o-trons need apply. HR free zone.”   Standing up so you don’t have to take it lying it down anymore, the Pub Landlord is back to make sense of the questions you probably already had the answers to. You know what they say: There’s no school like the old school, with the dodgy overflowing toilets

Coleen Nolan ‘Naked’

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

From a child star, as the youngest of the ‘Nolan Sisters’ to TV Personality/Presenter, Best Selling Author and Agony Aunt, Coleen Nolan has done it all, or so it would seem. However, there is still one thing that that needs ticking off the showbiz bucket list. So, for the very first time, Coleen takes to the stage with her first ever solo show…Naked! (Not literally!)

LAVISH March

The Charles Bradlaugh 1 Earl St, northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

Get ready for a fancy night out on 2 March 2024 at LAVISH March, 8:00 PM sharp! Get ready to indulge in a relaxed yet sophisticated experience at LAVISH, where luxury and music meet on March 2nd 2024 at 8:00 PM. Time to get back out and recreate the vibe of Northampton's club scene from the mid-eighties to the mid-nineties. We have teamed up with one of Northampton's best loved DJs from Northampton's heyday. That's right, Mark Dean has jumped on board to give us a night to remember. He'll play all of the old classics and mix it up with some new sounds too. As a special thank you for putting your dancing shoes back on, we will be serving complimentary prosecco and more to all guests that arrive before 9pm. What a great opportunity to put your best clothes on and bump in to some familiar faces. Can't wait to see you all there x

£12.50

J.E.E.P

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

J.E.E.P performing at The Wig And Pen

HYBRID MINDS

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

OVER THE PAST FEW YEARS BRITISH DRUM & BASS PRODUCERS HYBRID MINDS HAVE BROKEN OUT AS ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT ACTS IN THE SCENE. DEFINING A NEW ERA OF LIQUID D&B, THEY FLOW BETWEEN EXQUISITE VOCAL MELODIES AND HIGH OCTANE PRODUCTIONS, CREATING THE INNOVATIVE AND UNIQUE SOUND THEY’VE BECOME KNOWN FOR. COMPRISED OF LONGTIME FRIENDS JOSH WHITE AND MATT LOWE, THE BOYS WORK ACROSS EVERYTHING TOGETHER FROM STUDIOS AT OPPOSITE ENDS OF THE COUNTRY, TAKING IN BOTH THEIR INFLUENCES FROM ALL ENDS OF THE MUSICAL SPECTRUM TO CREATE SMOOTH SOUNDING, YET ADDICTIVELY DANCEABLE TRACKS THAT ARE EVERY BIT AS RELEVANT FOR A MAIN STAGE FESTIVAL SLOT AS THEY ARE AT A LATE NIGHT AFTERPARTY.

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