The BFG in pictures

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Cluedo 2

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

The hit new whodunit show based on the classic boardgame comes to Northampton with a brand new murder mystery starring West End and TV star Jason Durr as Colonel Mustard and award winning actress and Strictly Come Dancing champion, Ellie Leach, playing Miss Scarlett. Set in the swinging 1960s, rock n roll legend Rick Black has not had a hit for years and he’s broke. But as he settles into his brand new, expensive home, Graveny Manor, Rick is desperate to revive his fading career and reclaim his fame and fortune… and is prepared to do anything to get it back. Excited to reveal his long-awaited comeback album, Rick has assembled his supermodel wife, The Honourable Emerald Peacock, his manager, Colonel Eugene Mustard, long-time roadie “Professor” Alex Plum, Annabel Scarlett his trusted interior designer and housekeeper Mrs White, who came with house and who knows all its secrets. But there is still someone missing… Rick’s former song-writing partner “The Reverend” Hal Green, disappeared mysteriously at the same time that Rick’s career went downhill and without him, has Rick still got it? And where did that butler come from? As the bodies pile up, all the guests become suspects, potential victim and detectives, as they dart from room to room trying to escape...

Quiz Night

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

Join us for our super popular quiz night

Comedy Evening

Saints Coffee 62 St Giles' St, Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

Rob Newman: Where The Wild Things Were

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

Rob Newman‘s epic stand-up show goes from cave paintings to car-free cities, by way of Imperial Rome’s chariot ban, Rapper’s Remorse, and the dance steps of Homo Ergaster. ★★★★  “One of comedy’s most skilled performers… this is an exquisite, erudite, well-crafted show” Evening Standard, 2023 “Intellectually charged and adorably ambitious…a delightfully digestible dose of brain food” The Times, 2018 Winner: Best Scripted Comedy – BBC Audio Drama Awards 2019 Winner: Best Comedy with a live audience – BBC Audio Drama Awards 201

Menopause Meet-up

Saints Coffee 62 St Giles' St, Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

NC Jazz: The Amy Roberts/Richard Exall Quintet

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

Since it’s formation in 2013, the Roberts/Exall Quintet have had an amazing journey. They were awarded “Band of the Year 2015” by Rochdale Jazz Society and have performed at the UK’s top Jazz clubs and Festivals, as well has prestigious concerts abroad. The Quintet have recorded two albums….. “Why Not” and “Hodge-stic”. The current line-up features…. Amy Roberts – flute, clarinet & alto sax Richard Exall – clarinet, tenor & alto saxes, vocals, arranger. Ashley John Long – Bass Al Gur – piano Nick Millward – drums

Recurring

Santa’s Grotto

Grosvenor Shopping Northampton Grosvenor Centre, Union Street, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 2EW

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.  

£1

Apero DJ:Tom Eclect

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

The Northamptonshire Variety Performance

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

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.

Recurring

Santa’s Grotto

Grosvenor Shopping Northampton Grosvenor Centre, Union Street, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 2EW

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.  

£1
Recurring

The Snowman Live! with The GUS Band

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

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.

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