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Crimes on Centre Court

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

New Old Friends in association with MAST Mayflower Studios present Crimes on Centre Court Lord Knows the chair of The Whombledun International Invitational Tennis Tournament has died and his son, Hugh, is suspicious. The police won’t take the case so Hugh calls in Perry & Penny Pink, private investigators. What transpires has all the hallmarks of multi-award-winning New Old Friends particular brand of theatrical hilarity: a cast of four performers play countless characters with quick-fire changes and quicker wits. Expect mirth, murder and mayhem, with a side of tennis. Crimes On Centre Court, based on a story from the award-winning podcast (#2 in iTunes fiction chart), toured to great acclaim in 2021 and is an ace of a show which you’re sure to (fifteen) love. This deucey treat will rally the spirits and leave you wanting a second serve-ing of the volley of gags and visual delights. You won’t see it game set and matched anywhere else. New Old Friends have built a national reputation with their wildly inventive set-pieces, twisty plots and commitment to unadulterated entertainment.

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Lush Northampton Halloween Pumpkin Bath Bomb Making

Lush 28, Newland Walk, Grosvenor Centre, Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

Come and join us for a spook-tacular Punkin Pumpkin bath bomb making session at Lush Northampton! This event will take place in the store. This is a paid for event - the event costs £5.50, which is the cost to buy the bath bomb. The session can be paid for upon arrival in-store.

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Halloween Ghost Hunt!

Waterstones Grosvenor Centre, 5 Wood St, northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

We are being haunted this Halloween! Can you find the 10 ghosts haunting our kids' section? Are you brave enough to track them down?!

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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.

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Jamie Reid: Taking Liberties!

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

Infamously and eternally connected with the Sex Pistols and the DIY ethic of punk, Jamie Reid’s image-making has equally, over the decades, been at the centre of activist movements. Taking Liberties! features posters, banners, drawings and collages designed by Jamie Reid with the express purpose of viscerally grabbing the public’s attention, increasing awareness of campaigns for social justice and change.

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Found in the Fields

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

Found in the Fields is an exhibition of sixteen images by artist Carry Akroyd incorporating words form the poet John Clare, for Akroyd this is a reoccurring theme. Throughout her enjoyment of colour and sense of composition combine productively with her eye for bird life and botany.

New Documents of the De-colonial: an Interactive Screening with Kojo Koram, Morgan Quaintance & Shepherd Manyika

The Filmhouse Derngate, northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

As part of Northampton’s Black History Month programming, NN Contemporary Art And the Northamptonshire Black History Association present a thought-provoking evening in conversation with acclaimed writer and academic Kojo Koram, critic and artist/filmmaker Morgan Quaintance, and artist and educator Shepherd Manyika. Taking place at Northampton Filmhouse on 27th October, with support from The Royal & Derngate, the evening will explore the intersection of contemporary political strategies and aesthetic practices, featuring an interactive screening, readings, and discussions around decolonization in contemporary culture. Proposing the Black Archives as a tool for contemporary activist practice, through diverse perspectives, the event will delve into evolving anti-colonial discourse by examining different approaches to filmmaking and personal narrative as material to engage with structures of power and class. The event aims to be a platform for open dialogue and exchange, meshing traditional socio-political and cultural categories. It seeks to provoke thought, ignite conversation, and explore interdisciplinary strategies for contemporary art and activism through filmmaking and critical practice. Free to attend though registration is required via northamptonfilmhouse.com, or email info@nncontemporaryart.org.

BINGO LOCO

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

BINGO LOCO NORTHAMPTON BINGO LOCO IS COMING TO YOU AFTER SOLD OUT SHOWS IN DUBLIN / NEW YORK / SYDNEY / VANCOUVER + 200 OTHER DESTINATIONS AROUND THE WORLD. GEAR UP FOR A NIGHT OF BINGO MADNESS FEATURING HILARIOUS HOSTS, DJS PLAYING THE BEST OF 90S/00 MUSIC, CONFETTI SHOWERS, DANCE OFFS, LIP SYNC BATTLES AND INCREDIBLE PRIZES RANGING FROM INTERNATIONAL HOLIDAYS TO LAWNMOWERS.” LOCATION – ROADMENDER SHOW TIME: 6PM-10PM GET YOUR TICKETS BELOW! ⭐

Horror Movie Bottomless Supper & Quiz

The Eccentric Englishman 21 St Giles' Street, northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

Come out from behind the sofa and dare to join us for our Halloween Horror Movie special event? Halloween is approaching so why not come and join us for a spooky evening of unlimited thrilling themed cocktails and spine-chilled Prosecco plus a ghoulishly delicious sharing platter for your group. Bloody Mary? Almost certainly. You'll be on the edge of your seat as we test your film knowledge with our devilish 50 Question Quiz all about your favourite Horror movies from Alien to Zombie Werewolves Attack - and everything in between. £5 from each ticket sold will be added to the 'Prize Crypt' to be awarded to the Winning Team and a bottle of Dracula's own Prosecco to our Best Dressed visitor. These events are great fun and the best way to start your evening off and kick off Halloween. However, Tickets are £40 per person and must be paid at time of booking to avoid time wasters! Give us a call on 01604 626977, send a message or contact us through the website.

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NMTC: Kinky Boots

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

Northampton Musical Theatre Company continue to build on the success of Calendar Girls, Made In Dagenham and Shrek, and are delighted to bring their fantastic new production of Kinky Boots to the stage. With wonderful music by Cyndi Lauper, this tale about a struggling shoe factory, based on a true story, will lift your spirits and have you dancing in your seats. NMTC are once again proud to be making the Derngate auditorium their home for Kinky Boots, coinciding with its 40th birthday year.

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Tom Davis: Underdog

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

Sweet sweet soul Tom Davis is best known for hit shows King Gary, The Curse, Murder In Successville, Live At The Apollo and his hugely popular podcast Wolf and Owl with Romesh Ranganathan. Embarking on his biggest tour to date with his brand new show, ‘Underdog’, Tom will be exploring life as the longshot. From leaving school with no qualifications to years working on building sites, all the way to the difficult road to fatherhood, acting in blockbuster films and yet still being told he’s punching by a waiter. Big Tom Davis’ return to stand up should not be missed.

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