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.
We had to postpone this class last month due to illness, but what better day to have a Spanish masterclass than on the national day of France. Richard the wine guy will be talking you through the wonders of Spanish Wine in our tasting room, tickets are available in store or on Eventbrite
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.
Take a journey around the world with Northampton Museum and Art Galley’s art collection. Including works from Europe, Africa, Asia and the Americas. Visit Cornish coasts, Scottish Highlands, Welsh valleys, Venetian vistas, Parisian street scenes, Norwegian fjords, Swiss mountains, Portuguese gardens and Jamaican harbours.
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!