Men’s Wellness Walk

Gareth Malone

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

Following the resounding success of his previous tours, Gareth Malone is back and this time it’s personal! Sing-Along-A-Gareth: My Life Through Song delves into the heart and soul of Gareth’s musical journey. Warm up your pipes and have your song sheets ready, as the time has come to lift our voices once again. Featuring a captivating blend of biography and music, the show offers a fusion of iconic songs from the 60s right up to today, cherished photographs and unforgettable memories. Together with his house band and singers, Gareth will curate a song sheet that you will adore  – from the very first record he bought, to party bangers that everyone knows and loves. Get ready to laugh, dance and sing along like never before – this show will have you humming tunes and smiling for days to come.

Recurring

Wonder Boy

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

Olivier Award-winner Sally Cookson (A Monster Calls) directs the critically acclaimed Bristol Old Vic production of Wonder Boy by Ross Willis, a heart-warming and inspiring story about the power of communication. “An audaciously inventive, sparky yet sensitive, giddily enjoyable new play that deserves to be packed to the rafters” ★★★★★ Guardian Sonny is twelve. Living with a stammer, he’s finding his way in a world ruled by vicious vowels, confusing consonants, and let’s not forget the biggest beast of them all – small talk. Sonny’s only friend is Captain Chatter, a comic book hero of his own creation, but in the real-world language is power and Sonny must find a way to be heard. When cast in the school production of Hamlet by the Headteacher, he finds the real heroes are closer than he thinks. Packed with playful humour, dazzling visuals and thrilling original music this innovative production includes live creative captioning on stage throughout. Winner of the 2023 Writers’ Guild Award for Best Play.

Jools Holland

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

Musical maestro Jools Holland and his famous Rhythm & Blues Orchestra return to Royal & Derngate with special guests Marc Almond and Toby Lee. From his years in the internationally acclaimed duo Soft Cell to the successful solo career that followed, Marc Almond has sold over 30 million records worldwide with his list of hit songs including Say Hello, Wave Goodbye, Touch and, of course, Tainted Love. Marc has been awarded the Ivor Novello Inspiration Award and the Icon Award by Attitude Magazine. His collaborators include the likes of Gene Pitney, Tony Visconti and Burt Bacharach, as well as Jools, who Marc previously toured with in 2018. Audiences will also be treated to the supreme talent of blues guitar prodigy and social media sensation, Toby Lee. Described by Joe Bonamassa as “a future superstar of the blues”, Toby first came to public attention at 10 years old when he posted a get well soon jam for BB King which went viral with 5 million views in a week. Since then, he has gone on to perform in West End productions, winning Olivier and UK Blues Awards and showcasing his skills on TV and live performances around the world. Now joining Jools for every stop of the tour, audiences have a chance to...

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.  

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Recurring

Wonder Boy

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

Olivier Award-winner Sally Cookson (A Monster Calls) directs the critically acclaimed Bristol Old Vic production of Wonder Boy by Ross Willis, a heart-warming and inspiring story about the power of communication. “An audaciously inventive, sparky yet sensitive, giddily enjoyable new play that deserves to be packed to the rafters” ★★★★★ Guardian Sonny is twelve. Living with a stammer, he’s finding his way in a world ruled by vicious vowels, confusing consonants, and let’s not forget the biggest beast of them all – small talk. Sonny’s only friend is Captain Chatter, a comic book hero of his own creation, but in the real-world language is power and Sonny must find a way to be heard. When cast in the school production of Hamlet by the Headteacher, he finds the real heroes are closer than he thinks. Packed with playful humour, dazzling visuals and thrilling original music this innovative production includes live creative captioning on stage throughout. Winner of the 2023 Writers’ Guild Award for Best Play.

Apero DJ: Andy Skank

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

Le Beaujolais Nouveau Est Arrive: Boeuf Boourguignon

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

We can't wait to celebrate the arrive of this year's beaujolais Nouveau with a fun-filled evening a la francaise! For one night only, you can enjoy a delicious Boeuf Bourguignon right here - just pre-book your portion either in-store or on eventbrite, then rock up, grab a table and enjoy. Bouef Bourguignon is a staple in our house, and we can't wait to share it with you all here in Northampton. So if you're a fan of tender pieces of beef, slow cooked in red wine with lots of herbs and veggies - then this isnt one to miss!

Masterclass: Brandy

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

Wonder Boy

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

Olivier Award-winner Sally Cookson (A Monster Calls) directs the critically acclaimed Bristol Old Vic production of Wonder Boy by Ross Willis, a heart-warming and inspiring story about the power of communication. “An audaciously inventive, sparky yet sensitive, giddily enjoyable new play that deserves to be packed to the rafters” ★★★★★ Guardian Sonny is twelve. Living with a stammer, he’s finding his way in a world ruled by vicious vowels, confusing consonants, and let’s not forget the biggest beast of them all – small talk. Sonny’s only friend is Captain Chatter, a comic book hero of his own creation, but in the real-world language is power and Sonny must find a way to be heard. When cast in the school production of Hamlet by the Headteacher, he finds the real heroes are closer than he thinks. Packed with playful humour, dazzling visuals and thrilling original music this innovative production includes live creative captioning on stage throughout. Winner of the 2023 Writers’ Guild Award for Best Play.

The Night Sky Show

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

Bringing his successful sell out and highly praised show. Astronomer and author Adrian West (aka VirtualAstro) presents a glorious visual and thought-provoking experience for everyone that looks up and wonders.  THE UNIVERSE HAS NEVER BEEN SO MUCH FUN! Using amazing big screen visual effects. The Night Sky Show will take you on a fantastic and epic journey across the cosmos. A show for all without any heavy-going science. Science fiction and science fact are combined and presented in an entertaining, easy way. A TRULY FANTASTIC NIGHT TO REMEMBER A spectacular theatrical experience for all. A journey around the constellations, stars, planets and more. With entertaining tours, stories, and the endless possibilities of our future with the night sky and beyond. Presented by Adrian West – A passionate and experienced astronomer, presenter and author. Better known as VirtualAstro on social media. He has one of the largest independent astronomy and space accounts on Twitter. If you look up and wonder, The Night Sky Show is for you.

Men’s Wellness Walk

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

El Spanish Club

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