The BFG by Roald Dahl, the story of orphan Sophie and her giant friend was first published in 1982. It has remained in print ever since, selling more than 50 million copies. The BFG in Pictures is the first exhibition of work by Quentin Blake for Roald Dahl’s enduring tale showing iconic prints from this well-loved children’s classic.
2023 marks the 75th anniversary of when HMT Empire Windrush docked at Tilbury on 22 June 1948 bringing one of the first large groups of West Indian immigrants. A significant number of West Indians made their way from London to live and work in Northampton. This digital exhibition tells the story of those who arrived in the 1950s and later.
Brick Wonders features recreations in LEGO® bricks of amazing sights from around the world, curated by artist Warren Elsmore. Beginning with the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, the exhibition also takes in modern, natural, and historic wonders from all seven continents.
From Our Community When the young and naive D’Artagnan sets out on his quest to become a King’s musketeer, he immediately encounters the dangerous and wily Milady de Winter. After discovering that the musketeers have been disbanded, he makes it his riotous mission to get them reinstated with ridiculous repercussions. The Actors Company, directed by Dan McGarry (The Night Before Christmas, Bert’s House, Writing Doesn’t Have To Be Lonely), perform this funny, high-energy, swashbuckling adaptation of Alexandre Dumas’ classic novel by John Nicholson and Le Navet Bete.
Open Stage Performing Arts Company is excited to return to the Derngate stage with their entire performing arts school of children and adults, plus special guests for their latest production. Their show will feature Ballet, Tap, Modern, Classical Greek and Jazz Dance, Acrobatic Arts and Musical Theatre. It is the highlight of their year! Open Stage Performing Arts is a professional theatre school for ages 2+. They also deliver community arts sessions across a wide variety of genres including the Open Stage Choir that will also feature in this show!
get set for a Saturday night of electro, soul, jazz and disco on the front in the sun. some great music great wine, and why not a cheeky cheeseboard?
From Our Community When the young and naive D’Artagnan sets out on his quest to become a King’s musketeer, he immediately encounters the dangerous and wily Milady de Winter. After discovering that the musketeers have been disbanded, he makes it his riotous mission to get them reinstated with ridiculous repercussions. The Actors Company, directed by Dan McGarry (The Night Before Christmas, Bert’s House, Writing Doesn’t Have To Be Lonely), perform this funny, high-energy, swashbuckling adaptation of Alexandre Dumas’ classic novel by John Nicholson and Le Navet Bete.
This is the 10th year of this fabulous Ballroom and Latin dance event designed to encourage school children from across the region to have a try at dancing and nurture team work. From its early days as Strictly Junior, the show has now evolved to Dancing Schools UK and seen over 3000 children having braved the stage, stepped out into the spotlight and done something they never thought they would do – dance in front of hundreds of people. In this Grand Final, finalists of the regional school heats across Northamptonshire, Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire will compete against each other to win the coveted Dancing Schools UK title and Glitter
around 30 traders set to be there on the day, a mix between event stallholders and regular weekday traders, there's sure to be something for everyone! Don't forget it's 2 hours free parking too
This is the 10th year of this fabulous Ballroom and Latin dance event designed to encourage school children from across the region to have a try at dancing and nurture team work. From its early days as Strictly Junior, the show has now evolved to Dancing Schools UK and seen over 3000 children having braved the stage, stepped out into the spotlight and done something they never thought they would do – dance in front of hundreds of people. In this Grand Final, finalists of the regional school heats across Northamptonshire, Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire will compete against each other to win the coveted Dancing Schools UK title and Glitter