Northampton Town and County Art Society Annual Exhibition

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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.

Masterclass: Sparkling Wine

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

Third week in a row with the guy richard the wine guy who will be hosting this sold out masterclass where the guests will enjoy a whole range of fizz. if you missed out this time, keep a look out for our next sparkling masterclass in 2024.

OZRIC TENTACLES & GONG

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

OZRIC TENTACLES FULL BAND OZRIC TENTACLES ARE REGARDED AS ONE OF THE MOST INFLUENTIAL BANDS TO EMERGE FROM THE UK’S FESTIVAL SCENE, FORMED DURING THE SOLSTICE AT STONEHENGE FREE FESTIVAL 1983 GOING ON TO BECOME PSYCHEDELIC STAPLES AT GLASTONBURY AND OTHER FESTIVALS. THE CREATIVE VISION OF MULTI-INSTRUMENTALIST ED WYNNE, THE OZRICS’ UNIQUELY TRIPPY SOUNDSCAPES CONNECT FANS OF PROGRESSIVE ROCK, PSYCHEDELIA AND DANCE MUSIC CULTURE. AFTER A PROLONGED HIATUS THE BAND RELEASED THE 2020 ALBUM SPACE FOR THE EARTH (K-SCOPE). OZRICS BANDLEADER ED WYNNE IS PARTICULARLY LOOKING FORWARD TO THE TOUR: “I RECENTLY TOURED WITH SILAS WYNNE AS AN ELECTRONIC VERSION OF THE BAND, BUT THE OPPORTUNITY TO PUT TOGETHER A FULL LIVE AGAIN BAND AFTER SUCH A LONG HIATUS IS BOTH DAUNTING AND EXHILARATING. ONE THING’S FOR SURE THOUGH, THIS TOUR WILL BE AN AMAZING EXPERIENCE TO SHARE WITH ALL OUR FANS.”

Dave Gorman: Powerpoint To The People

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

Extended following two sold out runs! Dave Gorman, the man behind Dave TV’s hit show Modern Life Is Goodish as well as Are You Dave Gorman? and Googlewhack Adventure, announces the final leg of his hit show, Powerpoint To The People. The ‘high priest of the comedy Powerpoint talk’ (The Times) is touring again – as much as anything to demonstrate that a powerpoint presentation doesn’t have to involve a man in a grey suit standing behind a lectern and saying ‘next slide please’. We’ve all had enough of that, so let’s put it all behind us and never speak of it again – there are far more important things to analyse. Well… they’re more important in Dave’s head anyway.

Magical Bones: Soulful Magic

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

Broken Robot Production Presents MAGICAL BONES: SOULFUL MAGIC Following sell out runs at the Edinburgh Festival and across the UK, the Britain’s Got Talent finalist takes to the road with a brand-new show full of the most awe-inspiring and high energy magic you’ll see this year. Direct from appearances on America’s Penn & Teller Fool Us, BBC1’s BAFTA Awards, ITV1’s This Morning and Sky’s Around The World In 80 Tricks. VIP Tickets include the Best Seats and a Pre-Show Meet and Greet To purchase this option, please select your seats from the first 3 rows in the auditorium*

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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.

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Craft and chatter

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

Every Friday (no session on 7 April) 12.30 - 2.00pm Free If you’re looking for a way to unwind after a busy week or just want to make some new crafting friends, come along with your chosen craft to these friendly informal sessions. They take place every Friday lunchtime in the Northampton Museum & Art Gallery lower café area. Drop in – no booking required but please purchase a drink or something to eat from the cafe.

Andy Parsons – Bafflingly Optimistic

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

‘For those who worry that we are going to hell in a handcart, Parsons will at least make you enjoy the ride’ – The i. As seen on Netflix, Amazon Prime, BBC iPlayer, Live At The Apollo & Mock The Week.

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra: Elgar’s Enigma Variations

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

Mendelssohn Midsummer Night’s Dream: Overture, Nocturne & Scherzo Tchaikovsky Rococo Variations Elgar Enigma Variations Adam Hickox Conductor Richard Harwood Cello Royal Philharmonic Orchestra The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra return to the Derngate for a performance of some of the most-loved classical music in the orchestral repertoire. Regarded as one of the greatest orchestral works of the twentieth century, Elgar’s Enigma Variations continues to intrigue audiences, with its main theme hidden amongst a characterful set of musical dedications to the composer’s friends and loved ones. Mendelssohn captures the wonder and wit of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer’s Night’s Dream filled with fairies, mischief and, of course, love.

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