The Northamptonshire Variety Performance

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My Mother’s Funeral: The Show

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

Abigail’s mum is dead. But it turns out she can’t afford her to be. Did you know how expensive it is to die? It’s £4000 for the funeral. Extra for flowers. And even more if you want sausage rolls. Otherwise, she will get a council funeral and an unmarked grave. Then, when a theatre suddenly pulls out of Abigail’s new project, she is asked to write about something else. Something more raw, from her ‘unique working class lens.’ Something that will make the audience feel really, really bad about themselves. Audiences like that, apparently. Yep. To afford the funeral, she has to write about her mum. With power and playfulness, Kelly Jones’s new play tackles the inequalities around death, and the cost of turning your loved ones into art. This production contains strong language and deals with the topic of bereavement

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My Mother’s Funeral: The Show

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

Abigail’s mum is dead. But it turns out she can’t afford her to be. Did you know how expensive it is to die? It’s £4000 for the funeral. Extra for flowers. And even more if you want sausage rolls. Otherwise, she will get a council funeral and an unmarked grave. Then, when a theatre suddenly pulls out of Abigail’s new project, she is asked to write about something else. Something more raw, from her ‘unique working class lens.’ Something that will make the audience feel really, really bad about themselves. Audiences like that, apparently. Yep. To afford the funeral, she has to write about her mum. With power and playfulness, Kelly Jones’s new play tackles the inequalities around death, and the cost of turning your loved ones into art. This production contains strong language and deals with the topic of bereavement

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Pride & Prejudice* (*sort of)

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

★★★★★ THE FIVE STAR COMEDY SENSATION DIRECT FROM THE WEST END Direct from its triumph in the West End where it won the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Comedy, Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of) is a unique and audacious retelling of Jane Austen’s most iconic love story. Men, money and microphones will be fought over in this irreverent but affectionate adaptation where the stakes couldn’t be higher when it comes to romance. This multi-award-winning production features a string of pop classics including Young Hearts Run Free, Will You Love Me Tomorrow and You’re So Vain. IT’S THE 1800S. IT’S PARTY TIME. LET THE RUTHLESS MATCHMAKING BEGIN.

UK FOO FIGHTERS

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

“Ladies and Gentlemen, would you please welcome….. me!” “That was awesome!” Dave Grohl (Lead Singer – Foo Fighters) This World-Famous tribute band ‘UK Foo Fighters’ takes you on a journey spanning 29 years of music from the now legendary band ‘Foo Fighters’ and their charismatic leader, Dave Grohl. Featured in Classic Rock, Rolling Stone, Kerrang, NME, Q, MOJO and Planet Rock magazines. ‘UK Foo Fighters’ have built an incredible reputation over the last 16 years, heralded by Dave Grohl himself and celebrated as ‘THE’ tribute to the Foo’s in a 2017 BBC documentary called ‘UK Foo Fighters – My Hero’, placing them firmly amongst tribute’s elite. They absolutely nail the true vibe of a Foo’s live experience, all performed down to the closest detail making it a truly unmissable show for any rock music fan. “Respectfully and beautifully replicating the magic.” – THE AR

Mark Wright and Friends

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

Mark Wright and Friends performing at The Wig and Pen

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Halloween QR Trail

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

Want to win some Halloween sweets! All you need to do is figure out the Halloween themed word… Just pick up your activity sheet at the management suite and locate all the QR codes around the centre. Scan the QR code and it will show you a letter to fill in the missing word. Find all the QR codes > find all the letters > you have your Halloween word! Once filled in the correct word, take it back to the Management Suite (just down the side of Vision Express) and you will be handed your scarily sweet prize!!! Best of luck!

40 Watt?

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

40 Watt? performing at The Wig and Pen

Life Music Northants Fundraiser

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

LifeMusic Northants will be performing a fusion of musical sounds fundraiser upstairs from 5pm. LMN "enhances life through music by the provison of workshops for people with learning disabilities and those who face economic challenges "

The Wonder of Stevie

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

The ultimate celebration of the genius of Stevie Wonder! Voted one of Britain’s top soul singers, mesmeric vocalist Noel McCalla, award-winning saxophonist Derek Nash (Jools Holland’s R&B Orchestra) and their world-class live band present a diverse catalogue of Stevie Wonder classics, taken from 1970s Signed, Sealed, Delivered through to Talking Book, Innervisions, Songs in the Key of Life, and Hotter than July. Playing hit after hit, from the dance floor classics I Wish and Superstition to the beautiful arrangements of My Cherie Amour and Overjoyed. The show will also feature compositions by Stevie that others artists have had massive hits with. The Wonder of Stevie’s outstanding 9-piece band features musicians who have previously performed with a wide variety of music legends including Bill Withers, Amy Winehouse, The Bee Gees, Eric Clapton, David Gilmour, Martha Reeves, Jamiroquai, Booker T. Jones, Sam Moore, Jethro Tull, Eddie Floyd, Gregory Porter and Alfie Boe.

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Halloween QR Trail

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

Want to win some Halloween sweets! All you need to do is figure out the Halloween themed word… Just pick up your activity sheet at the management suite and locate all the QR codes around the centre. Scan the QR code and it will show you a letter to fill in the missing word. Find all the QR codes > find all the letters > you have your Halloween word! Once filled in the correct word, take it back to the Management Suite (just down the side of Vision Express) and you will be handed your scarily sweet prize!!! Best of luck!

Legends of the Dancefloor

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

Strictly Come Dancing legends Brendan Cole, James Jordan, Pasha Kovalev, Vincent Simone and Ian Waite are to perform in a spectacular new show called Legends of The Dance Floor. As legends of the Strictly dance floor, Brendan, James, Pasha, Vincent and Ian have all headlined their own solo tours, but never before have they all performed together as professionals on one stage – until now! In what promises to be a nostalgic celebration of Latin, ballroom, tango, rumba and so much more, the dance stars will be joined by an incredible supporting cast as they take us on a journey through their illustrious careers and Strictly highlights while reminiscing on how they became your Legends of The Dance Floor. Amongst their countless Strictly highlights, Vincent mesmerised us with his tango moves, Pasha appeared in three finals (winning one), Ian dazzled with his Pasa Doble, James’s ballroom skills and larger-than-life personality made him a Saturday night favourite and Brendan, of course, never shied away from telling the judges what he really thought while remaining one of the most popular pros. It is a ballroom reunion not to be missed.

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Halloween QR Trail

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

Want to win some Halloween sweets! All you need to do is figure out the Halloween themed word… Just pick up your activity sheet at the management suite and locate all the QR codes around the centre. Scan the QR code and it will show you a letter to fill in the missing word. Find all the QR codes > find all the letters > you have your Halloween word! Once filled in the correct word, take it back to the Management Suite (just down the side of Vision Express) and you will be handed your scarily sweet prize!!! Best of luck!

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