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Stewart Lee – Basic Lee
Royal and Derngate Theatre 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DPA BRAND-NEW SHOW! After a decade of ground-breaking high concept shows involving overarched interlinked narratives, massive sets and enormous comedy props, Stewart Lee enters the post-pandemic era in streamlined solo stand-up mode. One man, one microphone, and one microphone in the wings in case the one on stage breaks with a brand new show. Pure. Simple. Classic. Basic Lee.
Trainers: a global obsession – Northampton Museum and Art Gallery
Northampton Museum And Art Gallery 4-6 Guildhall Rd,, Northampton, Northamptonshire, United KingdomThe training shoe has been around for over 100 years but in the last 50 years it has developed into a multibillion dollar global industry. In this exhibition we take a closer look at the design, technology, cultural influences and environmental impact of the trainer and showcase our own trainer collection, the largest owned by a public institution.
Northampton Town and County Art Society – Northampton Museum and Art Gallery
Northampton Museum And Art Gallery 4-6 Guildhall Rd,, Northampton, Northamptonshire, United KingdomNorthampton Town and County Art Society are delighted to be able to return to Northampton Museum and Art Gallery. Thankfully with the return to normality, the 105th Annual exhibition will be Open, so as well as Members and Associate Members exhibiting, this exhibition will also include a selection of Non-Members work, allowing visitors a chance to see the wide variety of styles and subjects that such a group show offers.
Lloyd Griffith – One Tonne of Fun
Royal and Derngate Theatre 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DPAfter Lloyd’s last tour was interrupted by ‘you know what’ and ended up lasting eight years or so, he’s back with a brand-new fresh stand-up tour show for 2023 and his biggest tour to date. Since school, Lloyd has always been a show off, doing anything he can to make people laugh, and 20 odd years later, nothing’s changed. There’ll be his unique bag of stand up, dubious impressions, and obviously a sprinkling of his (incredible) singing. Lloyd Griffith is: One Tonne of Fun. As seen on Ted Lasso, 8 Out Of 10 Cats, Soccer AM, Comedy Central at The Comedy Store, Jonathan Ross’ Comedy Club, Can You Beat The Bookies, Roast Battle, Question of Sport, Not Going Out, House of Games and loads of other stuff including Jack Whitehall’s Arena tour support.
BING WOAH -Playhouse
Playhouse 34-38 Bridge St, northampton, Northamptonshire, United KingdomListen to 15 – 20 seconds bursts of toe-tapping, shoulders bouncing and bums wiggling songs linked to a theme.
The numbers on your sheet have been replaced with either the artist and song name or noise creator (things get WILD when it’s the animal theme) . Get your dabber at the ready and dab away to win some every random prizes.
Every week you get the opportunity to go against your friends or our AWESOME Playhouse team in our Games Garage or Lucky Pucks area so, let the games continue into the night.
Trainers: a global obsession – Northampton Museum and Art Gallery
Northampton Museum And Art Gallery 4-6 Guildhall Rd,, Northampton, Northamptonshire, United KingdomThe training shoe has been around for over 100 years but in the last 50 years it has developed into a multibillion dollar global industry. In this exhibition we take a closer look at the design, technology, cultural influences and environmental impact of the trainer and showcase our own trainer collection, the largest owned by a public institution.
Technique – Northampton Museum and Art Gallery
Northampton Museum And Art Gallery 4-6 Guildhall Rd,, Northampton, Northamptonshire, United KingdomThis exhibition, for all ages, explores the processes artists go through to produce their work and the techniques they employ. Technique provides an opportunity to look beyond the artist and subject matter and gain a greater understanding into how artworks are created across a variety of media. On display will be a wide cross-section of works from our Fine Art collection including drawings, prints oil paintings, sculpture and watercolours as well as key pieces from our collections of Textile Art and Studio Pottery
Northampton Town and County Art Society – Northampton Museum and Art Gallery
Northampton Museum And Art Gallery 4-6 Guildhall Rd,, Northampton, Northamptonshire, United KingdomNorthampton Town and County Art Society are delighted to be able to return to Northampton Museum and Art Gallery. Thankfully with the return to normality, the 105th Annual exhibition will be Open, so as well as Members and Associate Members exhibiting, this exhibition will also include a selection of Non-Members work, allowing visitors a chance to see the wide variety of styles and subjects that such a group show offers.
Bounce and Rhyme at Northamptonshire Central Library
Northampton Central Library Abington Street, Northampton, Northamptonshire, United KingdomSessions to introduce rhymes and songs to your child to encourage interaction and develop communication skills. Please note that the Bounce and Rhyme sessions will be run on a first-come, first-serve basis on the day and it will not be possible to book in advance. This event is running at a reduced capacity to ensure the health and safety of all staff and customers. Parents and Carers can collect a ticket from the front desk on the Friday morning at 10am. This event is for under 1s and non-walkers only.
Steve Steinman’s Vampires Rock – Ghost Train
Royal and Derngate Theatre 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DPNow in its 20th year Vampires Rock starring Steve Steinman returns with an incredible cast of singers, dancers and musicians. A tongue-in-cheek and laugh out loud storyline, it’s a show like no other. Featuring over 25 of the greatest classic rock anthems of all time and original songs from Steve’s very own number one Rock album Take A Leap Of Faith you are guaranteed a night to remember.
Jazz & Blues
The Charles Bradlaugh 1 Earl St, northampton, Northamptonshire, United KingdomJazz & Blues has become a firm favourite mid-week treat for local music lovers. We have been lucky enough to welcome a whole host of talented musicians to the Bradlaugh stage as part of our Jazz & Blues night, including the Ginger Pig Band and rising star Beau Holland (not long returned from a tour supporting Bastille in The States!) Come down and enjoy authentic sounds, friendly faces and a warm atmosphere. Every Wednesday from 8.30pm. Free Entry.