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WELCOME TO AUTUMN 2019 HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:

TWO TRAINS RUNNING

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MILOŠ

RPO: THE BEAUTY OF TCHAIKOVSKY

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SUN 22 SEPTEMBER

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WED 25 SEPTEMBER

RICHARD ALSTON DANCE COMPANY

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TUE 1 & WED 2 OCTOBER

CALENDAR GIRLS

MUSHY

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TUE 8 – SAT 12 OCTOBER

A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE

THE FOOTBALL RAMBLE LIVE!

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FRI 4 OCTOBER

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JAMES ACASTER

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SUN 20 OCTOBER

TUE 15 – SAT 26 OCTOBER

SOPHIE HAGAN

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CINDERELLA

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FRI 6 – SUN 29 DECEMBER

SAT 16 NOVEMBER

PIPPI LONGSTOCKING

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TUE 10 – TUE 31 DECEMBER THE BROADWAY AND WEST END SMASH HIT MUSICAL

THE FURTHER ADVENTURES OF

THE OWL AND THE PUSSYCAT

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THU 28 NOVEMBER – SUN 5 JANUARY

BEAUTIFUL MON 3 – SAT 8 FEBRUARY

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A PLAY ABOUT GROWING UP. WITH FOOD.

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MUSHY

ALONE IN BERLIN

THE WOMAN IN BLACK

THE LAST OF THE PELICAN DAUGHTERS

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TOAST

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A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE TUE 15 – SAT 26 OCTOBERV

SAT 8 – SAT 29 FEBRUARY

TUE 3 – SAT 7 MARCH

THE STRANGE TALE OF CHARLIE CHAPLIN AND STAN LAUREL TUE 10 – SAT 21 MARCH

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“People don’t care nothing about you ’til you dead.”

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A Royal & Derngate, Northampton and English Touring Theatre co‑production

There’s a controversial new president in the White House and racial tensions are on the rise.

It is Pittsburgh, 1969, and the regulars of Memphis Lee’s restaurant are struggling to cope with the turbulence of a rapidly changing world. The diner is in threat of being torn down, a casualty of the city’s renovation project that is sweeping away the buildings of a community, but not its spirit.

Director Nancy Medina Designer Frankie Bradshaw Lighting Designer Amy Mae Sound Designer Ed Lewis

The iconic American playwright August Wilson paints a vivid portrait of everyday lives in this defining moment of American history. When Two Trains Running opened on Broadway in 1992, its legendary premiere won Tony and Drama Desk Awards. Directed by the 2018 winner of the RTST Sir Peter Hall Director Award, Nancy Medina, this major revival will introduce this Pulitzer Prize‑shortlisted modern classic to UKwide audiences for the first time.

Movement Director Rachael Nanyonjo Assistant Director Sara Aniqah Malik Casting Director Polly Jerrold Dialect Joel Trill

“A RICH SOCIETAL PORTRAIT... BIG THEMES THROUGH SMALL DETAILS” NEW YORK TIMES #TwoTrains19

Geoff Aymer

Ray Emmet Brown

Derek Ezenagu

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Andrew French

Leon Herbert

Michael Salami

Anita-Joy Uwajeh

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This sensational, multi-award-winning West End show first opened in 1989 and has been thrilling audiences around the world ever since. Now it triumphantly returns to Northampton as part of its landmark 30th Anniversary Tour.

Forget feel good, Buddy – The Buddy Holly Story is feel great! Experience the drama, passion and excitement as a cast of phenomenally talented actors and musicians tell Buddy Holly’s story, from his meteoric rise to fame to his final legendary performance at The Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake, Iowa.

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Featuring two terrific hours of the greatest songs ever written, including That’ll Be The Day, Oh Boy, Rave On, La Bamba, Chantilly Lace, Johnny B. Goode, Raining In My Heart, Everyday, Shout and many, many more, this show is just Peggy Sue-perb! Book now for the most successful rock ‘n’ roll musical of all time.

“JOYOUS! I LOVE THIS SHOW” SUNDAY EXPRESS “IT’S STILL BUDDY BRILLIANT” THE SUN

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Join us for this uplifting tale inspired by the true story of Musharaf Asghar, a student on the hit television show Educating Yorkshire.

Dewsbury, 2013. Mushy, a young man with a debilitating stammer, finds himself at the centre of a television documentary. In a moment of inspiration from his teacher, Mr. Burton, he starts to find a rhythm in his voice through rap music. Social media erupts hailing it a miracle cure and both teacher and pupil become overnight celebrities.

But Mushy’s journey to find his voice has only just begun…

TUE 24 & WED 25 SEPTEMBER EVES 7.45PM TICKETS FROM £11 ROYAL

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Rifco Theatre Company (Pyar Actually, Dishoom!) bring you the world premiere of this heartwarming new play written by Pravesh Kumar (Laila The Musical, The Deranged Marriage) with lyrics by award-winning British rapper Raxstar (Keep It Undercover).

The production stars Varun Raj (Dubailand, Baar Baar Dekho), Oliver Longstaff (Operation Neptune, Absurd Person Singular) and Medhavi Patel (Three Sat Under The Banyan Tree, Women Of The Mahabharata). #MushyPlay

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A lawyer obsessed with a curse that he believes has been cast over him and his family by the spectre of a woman in black engages a sceptical young actor to help him tell his terrifying story and exorcise the fear that grips his soul.

Join the millions of theatre-goers worldwide who have experienced “the most brilliantly

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effective spine-chiller you will ever encounter” (Daily Telegraph).

Susan Hill’s acclaimed ghost story comes dramatically alive in Stephen Mallatratt’s ingenious stage adaptation. This gripping production, directed by Robin Herford, is a brilliantly successful study in atmosphere, illusion and controlled horror.

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HHHHH “IT’S EXHILARATING, CAPTIVATING, ITS GENEROSITY PRACTICALLY CONTAGIOUS” THE TIMES

This Final Edition Tour is part of Richard Alston Dance Company’s last season, before they sadly cease operations next April. Determined to go out with flying colours, the company has put together a celebration of its unflagging creativity, and we are thrilled to welcome them back for this last of many stunning performances at Royal & Derngate.

The evening will showcase Alston’s latest work, Voices And Light Footsteps, set to the glorious vocal music of Claudio Monteverdi. Associate

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Choreographer Martin Lawrance’s newest creation, A Far Cry, is danced to the impassioned Introduction And Allegro by Edward Elgar. The company will also perform pieces to live music, including Mazur and Brahms Hungarian, which were hugely popular with audiences last year.

Why not arrive a little earlier and join us for a pre‑show talk with Richard Alston himself on Tuesday 1 October at 6.30pm?

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OCTOBER

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NIGEL SLATER

Toast vividly recreates Nigel Slater’s childhood through the tastes and smells he shares with his mother, culminating in the young Nigel’s escape to London.

From making the perfect sherry trifle, through the playground politics of sweets to the rigid rules of restaurant dining and a domestic war over cakes, this is a moving and evocative tale of love, loss and... toast.

HHHHH “THE SHOW RISES LIKE A GOOD SOUFFLÉ” MAIL ON SUNDAY HHHH “ONLY THOSE OF THE SOUREST DISPOSITION WOULD NOT LOVE THIS BITTERSWEET SHOW” THE INDEPENDENT HHHH “A SHOW YOU CAN LITERALLY TASTE… FOODIES AND NON-FOODIES ALIKE ARE WELL SERVED. TUCK IN!” DAILY TELEGRAPH

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Calendar Girls - The Musical by Gary Barlow and Tim Firth is the award-winning production based on the true story of the calendar girls – a group of ordinary ladies who achieved something extraordinary.

This marvellous musical comedy, which received fantastic five-star reviews in the West End, now comes to Northampton, starring Sarah Jane Buckley,

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Sue Devaney, Julia Hills, Judy Holt, Ruth Madoc, Lisa Maxwell and Rebecca Storm.

The Times described Calendar Girls - The Musical as “pure gold”. Don’t miss your chance to see this glorious production.

“A GLORIOUSLY FUN CELEBRATION...

IT IS RIOTOUSLY BRILLIANT” THE MIRROR

TUE 8 – SAT 12 OCTOBER EVES 7.30PM, WED, THU & SAT MATINEES 2.30PM TICKETS FROM £11 DERNGATE

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In 1950s New York, respected longshoreman Eddie Carbone lives a life of seeming stability with his wife and niece in a tight knit, immigrant community bound by moral codes of justice and honour. But the surprise arrival of his Sicilian cousins unravels all that they have built together as the young men search out work, wealth and love.

In the shadows of the Brooklyn Bridge, the American Dream is but a shimmering mirage in Arthur Miller’s Tony Award-winning, timeless play.

Following the success of our 2015 Made In Northampton production of Arthur Miller’s The Hook, we return to the Brooklyn longshore in an epic production directed by Juliet Forster (Sense And Sensibility) and featuring a community ensemble.

“JULIET FORSTER’S PACY DIRECTION PROVIDES A STEADY SUPPLY OF EXUBERANCE AND FUN” THE STAGE ON JULIET FORSTER’S SENSE AND SENSIBILITY

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A Royal & Derngate, Northampton and York Theatre Royal co-production

Director Juliet Forster Set & Costume Designer Rhys Jarman Lighting Designer Aideen Malone Composer Sophie Cotton Fight Director Bethan Clarke Casting Director Polly Jerrold Accent Coach Yvonne Morley

“WILL ALWAYS STAND WITH THE MASTERPIECES OF IBSEN, SHAKESPEARE AND SOPHOCLES” NICHOLAS HYTNER #AViewThePlay

Mete Dursun

Reuben Johnson

Nicholas Karimi

Pedro Leandro

TUE 15 – SAT 26 OCTOBER EVES 7.45PM (EXCL. WED 16 OCTOBER 7PM) THU & SAT MATINEES 2.30PM TICKETS FROM £11 ROYAL

Lili Miller

Robert Pickavance

Daniel Poyser

Laura Pyper

Andrew Squires

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Joe Spud is 12 years old and the richest boy in the country! He has his own sports car, two crocodiles as pets and £100,000 a week as pocket money!

But what Joe doesn’t have is a friend. So he decides to leave his posh school and start again at the local comp. Yet things don’t go as planned for Joe and

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life becomes a rollercoaster as he tries to find what money can’t buy.

From the award-winning West End producers of Gangsta Granny and Awful Auntie comes this amazing new production of David Walliams’ best‑selling story.

WED 16 – SAT 19 OCTOBER FRI 10.30AM & 7PM, WED – THU 1.30PM & 7PM, SAT 2.30PM & 7PM TICKETS FROM £16 DERNGATE

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NORTHAMPTON MUSICAL THEATRE COMPANY PRESENT Book by Richard Bean

Music by David Arnold

Lyrics by Richard Thomas

Following the success of 2018’s West Side Story, Northampton Musical Theatre Company return with their new production of Made In Dagenham.

“the best British musical since Billy Elliot” by The Stage when it hit the West End in 2014, the show is bursting with catchy songs and feel-good humour.

Inspired by a true story and based on the hit movie, Made In Dagenham is the uplifting musical comedy about friendship, love and the importance of fighting for what is right.

“AN ANIMATED MUSICAL: EXHILARATING, PASSIONATE AND ENERGETIC” NENEQUIRER ON NMTC’S WEST SIDE STORY IN 2018 Based on the Woolley/Karlsen/Number 9 Motion Picture. This amateur production is presented by arrangement with Music Theatre International (Europe). All authorised performance materials are also supplied by MTI Europe, www.mtishows.co.uk.

With a laugh-out-loud script by Richard Bean (One Man, Two Guvnors, The Hypocrite) and dubbed

TUE 29 OCTOBER – SAT 2 NOVEMBER EVES 7.30PM, SAT MATINEE 2.30PM TICKETS FROM £12 DERNGATE

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“My town – where everyone has an apartment to spare with a skyline view, And even improbable dreams come true” It’s Christmas Eve and Dougal has travelled from Northampton to New York for his father’s wedding.

At JFK Airport he’s greeted by Robin. Tomorrow her sister becomes his stepmother and Robin’s dreading it.

Dougal can’t wait.

Thrown together for a wild weekend in the city that never sleeps, their adventure becomes a musical whirlwind of confession, frustration and excess. Will these two endearing misfits provide the ultimate test for the theory that opposites always attract?

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A Royal & Derngate, Northampton and New Wolsey Theatre, Ipswich, co-production

Director Tim Jackson Designer Amy Jane Cook Movement Director Cressida Carré

This newly commissioned romantic comedy is filled with heart-warming and hilarious songs from composer Jim Barne and local writer Kit Buchan, winners of the 2018 MTI Stiles + Drewe Mentorship Award, celebrating the very best of emerging British song‑writing talent. #TheSeasonMusical

Alex Cardall

Tori Allen-Martin

FRI 1, SAT 2 & TUE 19 – SAT 30 NOVEMBER EVES 7.45PM (EXCL. WED 20 NOVEMBER 7PM) THU & SAT MATINEES 2.30PM (EXCL. SAT 2 NOVEMBER) TICKETS FROM £11 ROYAL

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CHRISTMAS

Heading back to dry land after last year’s swashbuckling Peter Pan, don’t miss the magic of 2019’s must-see pantomime, Cinderella.

The Fairy Godmother of all pantomimes stars soap and screen royalty, Anita Dobson, who will be joined by comedy legend Bernie Clifton, CBeebies star Sid Sloane and comedian and magician Martyn James.

You, your family and friends shall go to the ball in this spectacular family production, packed with all of the traditional pantomime ingredients

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you have come to expect from Northampton’s biggest festive production.

Cinderella will feature laugh-out-loud comedy, jaw‑dropping special effects, stunning song and dance and plenty of boos and hisses, making it perfect family entertainment.

There are concessions, generous discounts for groups and special rates for schools available for selected performances, and the clock is already ticking… so book your tickets today to secure the best seats at the best prices!

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Nine-year-old Pippi is strong, brave and fearless. When she comes to live in her new home with her monkey and horse but with no parents and no rules, she brings mischief, chaos and confusion to the folk of this ordinary Midlands town. What else would you expect from the daughter of a swashbuckling pirate captain?

Celebrating 75 years since Astrid Lindgren first conceived Pippi Longstocking as “the strongest girl in the world”, this world premiere of one of our best loved children’s books will burst onto stage in an epic musical, Christmas adventure. It follows on from the huge success of last year’s The Worst Witch, which went on to delight London audiences in the West End this summer.

Adapted by Mike Akers (Peter Pan) and composed by Stu Barker, whose West End and Broadway credits with Kneehigh Theatre Company include Brief Encounter and The Red Shoes, this joyful production will be directed

by The Wardrobe Ensemble’s Jesse Jones and Helena Middleton.

With concessions, discounts for groups and special rates for schools available on selected performances, book your tickets now to secure the best seats at the best prices.

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A Royal & Derngate, Northampton, ABA International Touring (UK) & Wizard Presents co-production

Composed by Stu Barker Directed by Jesse Jones & Helena Middleton Designer Katie Sykes Lighting Designer Sally Ferguson Casting Director Anji Carrol CDG Presented by arrangement with IPR Ltd in cooperation with Nordiska ApS., Copenhagen

“PIPPI LONGSTOCKING WAS MY GIRL. I LOVED HER STRENGTH – NOT JUST HER PHYSICAL POWER, BUT THE IDEA THAT SHE WOULDN’T ALLOW HER VOICE TO BE DIMINISHED BY ANYONE” MICHELE OBAMA #PippiMusical

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A ROYAL & DERNGATE, NORTHAMPTON, & LITTLE ANGEL THEATRE CO-PRODUCTION

The Owl and the Pussy-cat sailed away In a beautiful blue balloon.

They took some jam, and a honey-roast ham, Which they ate with their runcible spoon.

The Owl and the Pussy-cat are enjoying married life until a crow swoops down and steals their wedding ring. Join them as they embark on an incredible adventure to get their ring back.

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In the tradition of our magical Christmas shows for Under 7s, the team behind 2017’s The Singing Mermaid and last year’s The Everywhere Bear join forces with director Greta Clough to bring Julia Donaldson’s sequel to Edward Lear’s classic poem to life on stage for the first time. It features stunning puppetry and beautiful original music.

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Text © Julia Donaldson 2013 Illustrations © Charlotte Voake 2013 Published by Puffin Children’s Books 2013

DIRECTED BY GRETA CLOUGH

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TRACIE BENNETT, STAR OF END OF THE RAINBOW, RETURNS TO THE ROYAL STAGE

Tracie Bennett

“Life is a banquet, and most poor suckers are starving to death!” That’s the motto of Mame Dennis, one of musical theatre’s all-time greatest heroines, in this brassy, hilarious and touching adaptation of Patrick Dennis’s bestseller, Auntie Mame. The show stars critically acclaimed and twotime Olivier Award-winner Tracie Bennett (Royal & Derngate’s West End and Broadway sensation End Of The Rainbow, She Loves Me, High Society, Coronation Street, Scott & Bailey) as Mame, and film, TV and theatre favourite Harriet Thorpe as

Harriet Thorpe

Vera (Absolutely Fabulous, The Brittas Empire, new BBC comedy Mister Winner, Wicked, MAMMA MIA!, National Theatre & West End).

Mame Dennis and her intellectual and arty clique are disrupted when her deceased brother’s 10 year-old son Patrick is entrusted into her care.

Rather than bow to convention, Mame tries her hand at a number of jobs with comically disastrous results, but perseveres with good humour and an irrepressible sense of style.

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ROYAL & DERNGATE, NORTHAMPTON AND THE CHILDREN’S THEATRE PARTNERSHIP PRESENT THE NOTTINGHAM PLAYHOUSE PRODUCTION OF

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HHHHH “STORYTELLING AT ITS BEST. AN ABSOLUTE MUST SEE” WHAT’S GOOD TO DO

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Stanley Yelnats can’t catch a break. Born into a family cursed with bad luck, it comes as no surprise when he finds himself accused of a crime he didn’t commit.

Sent to a labour camp as punishment, he is tasked with digging one hole, five foot wide by five foot deep, every day. He’s told it is to build ‘character’.

But the tyrannical Warden is definitely hiding something. How will Stanley and his fellow inmates deal with her demands, her two cronies, plus the

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fearsome rattlesnakes and yellow-spotted lizards?

And will Stanley and his new friends unearth what’s really going on?

Holes is the brilliant, inventive and creative new stage show based on the multi-award-winning novel and the Hollywood blockbuster.

This hit production is a thrilling and off-beat comedy adventure and is perfect for adults and children aged 8 and up.

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Sleeping Beauty Coppélia Swan Lake Performed by The Russian State

Ballet of Siberia Accompanied by The Orchestra of the Russian State Ballet Join us for the much-anticipated return of the spectacular Russian State Ballet Of Siberia for their new 2020 season, brought to life by magical special effects.

Sleeping Beauty, the classic story of love and innocence, mystery and magic, is set to Tchaikovsky’s sublime score. Stunning choreography, sumptuous costumes and wonderful sets form the fantasy world in which the Lilac Fairly struggles against the evil Carabosse.

Coppélia is a witty combination of antics and abracadabra, set in a doll maker’s workshop.

This light-hearted tale of mistaken identity and confused lovers follows mischievous Swanilda, her impetuous suitor Franz and the eccentric toymaker Dr. Coppelius as they are brought to life by sparkling choreography and the animated score of Delibes.

Coppélia is perfect for first-time ballet goers, families and everyone in between.

Tchaikovsky’s haunting score is at the heart of the greatest romantic ballet of all time, Swan Lake.

This tale of tragic romance features the iconic dual role of the temptress in black, Odile and the swan queen, Odette in one of ballet’s most unmissable technical challenges.

MON 27 – WED 29 JANUARY EVES 7.30PM, WED MATINEE 2.30PM MON: SLEEPING BEAUTY, TUE: COPPÉLIA, WED: SWAN LAKE TICKETS FROM £11 DERNGATE

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FEBRUARY

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THE BROADWAY AND WEST END SMASH HIT MUSICAL

Beautiful – The Carole King Musical, the Olivier award-winning West End and Broadway show is coming to Northampton.

Long before she became the chart-topping music legend, Carole King was an ordinary girl with an extraordinary talent. Beautiful tells the inspiring true story of her remarkable rise to stardom, including her role in a hit song-writing team with her husband, Gerry Goffin, her relationship with fellow writers and best friends Cynthia Weil and Barry Mann and her transformation into one of the most successful solo acts in popular music history.

Along the way, she wrote the soundtrack to a generation, with countless classics featured in this production including (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman, Take Good Care Of My Baby, You’ve Got A Friend, So Far Away, It Might As Well Rain Until September, Up On The Roof and The Locomotion.

HHHH “BEAUTIFUL IS MORE THAN ENTERTAINING: IT’S GENUINELY MOVING” THE GUARDIAN “I DARE YOU NOT TO GET UP AND DANCE!” SALLY BOAZMAN, BBC RADIO 2

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A ROYAL & DERNGATE, NORTHAMPTON AND YORK THEATRE ROYAL CO-PRODUCTION IN ASSOCIATION WITH OXFORD PLAYHOUSE

“ONE OF THE MOST EXTRAORDINARY AND COMPELLING NOVELS WRITTEN ABOUT WORLD WAR TWO. EVER”

“ONE OF THE GREAT NOVELS OF THE LAST CENTURY” TIMES LITERARY SUPPLEMENT

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A gripping portrait of life in wartime Berlin and a vividly theatrical study of how paranoia can warp a society gripped by the fear of the night-time knock on the door.

Based on true events, Hans Fallada’s Alone In Berlin follows a quietly courageous couple, Otto and Anna Quangel who, in dealing with their own heartbreak, stand up to the brutal reality of the Nazi regime. With the smallest of acts, they defy

Hitler’s rule with extraordinary bravery, facing the gravest of consequences.

Adapted by Alistair Beaton (Feelgood, The Trial Of Tony Blair) and directed by Artistic Director James Dacre (Our Lady Of Kibeho, The Pope) this timely story of the moral power of personal resistance sees the Gestapo launch a massive hunt for the perpetrators and Otto and Anna finding themselves players in a deadly game of cat and mouse.

SAT 8 – SAT 29 FEBRUARY EVES 7.30PM (EXCL. WED 12 FEBRUARY 7PM) THU & SAT MATINEES 2.30PM (EXCL. SAT 8 FEBRUARY) TICKETS FROM £11 ROYAL

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Music by JOHN KANDER

Lyrics by FRED EBB

Photography: Seamus Ryan

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Original Book and Concept by PETER STONE Additional Lyrics by JOHN KANDER & RUPERT HOLMES Directed by PAUL FOSTER

It’s murder putting on a new musical – literally!

Jessica Cranshaw, star of the new Broadwaybound musical Robbin Hood, lies dead on stage on opening night. The entire cast and crew are suspects. Time to call in the local detective, Frank Cioffi, who just happens to be a huge musical theatre fan. With a nose for crime and an ear for music, Frank has his work cut out trying to find the killer whilst giving the show a lifeline.

TUE 25 – SAT 29 FEBRUARY EVES 7.30PM, WED & SAT MATINEES 2.30PM TICKETS FROM £11 DERNGATE

Starring Jason Manford (The Producers, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Guys And Dolls) as Frank, Strictly Come Dancing winner Ore Oduba and Carley Stenson (Les Misérables, Legally Blonde, Hollyoaks), this hilarious ‘whodunnit’ is packed full of catchy songs, unforgettable characters and plot twists galore. From the creators of Cabaret and Chicago, Curtains is a Tony Award-winning murder mystery musical that has audiences laughing and guessing right up until the final curtain.

FOR AGES 12+

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Jamie New is 16 and lives on a council estate in Sheffield. Jamie doesn’t quite fit in. Jamie is terrified about the future. Jamie is going to be a sensation. Supported by his loving mum and surrounded by his friends, Jamie overcomes prejudice, beats the bullies and steps out of the darkness, into the spotlight.

The Feeling, Dan Gillespie Sells, and writer Tom MacRae (Doctor Who). With West End star Layton Williams and EastEnders’ much-loved Shane Richie both reprising their roles from the critically acclaimed West End production, this musical will have everybody talking about Jamie for years to come.

Winner of the WhatsOnStage Award for Best New Musical, the production features an original score of catchy pop tunes by lead singer-songwriter of

Funny, fabulous and feelgood, it’s the musical sensation for all the family.

TUE 10 – SAT 14 MARCH EVES 7.30PM, WED & SAT MATINEES 2.30PM TICKETS FROM £11 DERNGATE

Parental discretion advised. Contains some strong language and mild sexual references.

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In 1910 the unknown Charlie Chaplin and Stan Laurel set sail for New York as part of Fred Karno’s famous music hall troupe.

On this journey, Charlie and Stan shared a cabin and then spent two years together touring North America, with Stan as Charlie’s understudy.

In Charlie Chaplin’s highly detailed autobiography Stan Laurel is never mentioned.

Stan talked about Charlie all his life.

TUE 10 – SAT 21 MARCH EVES 7.45PM (EXCL. WED 11 MARCH 7PM) THU & SAT MATINEES 2.30PM TICKETS FROM £11 ROYAL

Playing fast and loose with the facts and with an original piano score composed by Mercury Awardnominee Zoe Rahman played live each night, The Strange Tale Of Charlie Chaplin And Stan Laurel is no nostalgic bio-drama, but a hilarious and deeply moving homage to two men who changed the world of comedy forever.

Co-commissioned by the London International Mime Festival.

The events in this play are fictional. This play is certainly not endorsed by the estates of Charlie Chaplin, Stan Laurel or anyone else for that matter!

Season sponsored by Michael Jones Jeweller.

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A HUGE HIT ’S AT THIS YE ARH EDINBURG FRINGE FESTIVAL

The Wardrobe Ensemble, Royal & Derngate’s Resident Ensemble Company and creators of our acclaimed Education, Education, Education, return following an acclaimed Edinburgh Fringe run.

In The Last Of The Pelican Daughters, the company use their trademark irreverent humour and lovable characters to tackle the idea of what it means for young people to grapple with inheritance, loss and justice in this comedy about four sisters trying to come to terms with their mother’s death.

“LIVELY AND ENTERTAINING” DAILY MAIL “POLISHED AND FIZZY” THE GUARDIAN Contains very strong language - parental discretion advised.

Season sponsored by Michael Jones Jeweller.

TUE 3 – SAT 7 MARCH EVES 7.45PM (EXCL. WED 4 MARCH 7PM )

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The iconic musical Priscilla Queen Of The Desert is coming back to Northampton!

Starring Strictly Come Dancing winner Joe McFadden, Priscilla is the hilarious adventure of three friends who hop aboard a battered old bus bound for the Outback to put on the show of a lifetime. Their epic journey is a heart-warming story of self-discovery, sassiness and acceptance.

With more glitter than ever before, this smashhit show features a dazzling array of stunning costumes, fabulous feathers and a non-stop parade of dance-floor classics, including Hot Stuff, I Will Survive, I Love The Nightlife And Finally!

MON 20 – SAT 25 APRIL EVES 7.30PM WED & SAT MATINEES 2.30PM TICKETS FROM £11 DERNGATE

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“EXHILARATING... GREAT FUN” Time Magazine

Don’t miss the worldwide smash-hit musical

by Queen and Ben Elton when it comes to Northampton for the first time.

This multi-million-pound phenomenon dazzles all the senses in breath-taking style, and has thrilled over 16 million theatregoers around the world.

Boasting the scale and spectacle that defined Queen’s legendary live performances, the show is packed with the band’s biggest hits, including Radio Ga Ga, I Want To Break Free, Somebody To Love, Killer Queen, Bohemian Rhapsody, Don’t Stop Me Know, Under Pressure and, of course, We Will Rock You. “AN EVENING OF SHEER ENTERTAINMENT AND ENJOYMENT” DAILY MIRROR “AN UNMISSABLE EVENT AND A SUMPTUOUS PIECE OF MUSICAL THEATRE” CAPITAL RADIO

MON 11 – SAT 16 MAY EVES 7.30PM WED & SAT MATINEES 2.30PM TICKETS FROM £11 DERNGATE

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SCREAMING BLUE MURDER DOORS 7.45PM SHOW 8.15PM

Our regular Friday night comedy club features familiar faces and many of comedy’s rising stars: FRI 13 SEPTEMBER

FRI 25 OCTOBER

Tez Ilyas JoJo Smith Otiz Cannelloni

Pierre Hollins Dave Thompson Iszi Lawrence

Compère Dan Evans

Compère Dan Evans

FRI 27 SEPTEMBER

FRI 8 NOVEMBER

David Ward Zahra Barri Joe Jacobs

Paddy Lennox Ria Lina Anil Desai

Compère Dan Evans

Compère Dan Evans

FRI 4 OCTOBER

FRI 22 NOVEMBER

Amy Howerska Michael Legge Harriet Dyer

Russell Hicks Jessica Fostekew Brendan Dempsey

Compère Maureen Younger

Compère Sally-Anne Hayward

Line up may be subject to change, advance booking is recommended

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FOR AGES 16+

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JUSTIN MOORHOUSE

JIMMY CARR

SAT 14 SEPTEMBER 8PM

Jimmy’s brand new show contains jokes about all kinds of terrible things. Terrible things that might have affected you or people you know and love. But they’re just jokes – they are not the terrible things.

NORTHERN JOKER

SUN 15 SEPTEMBER 8PM & TUE 16 JUNE 8PM

These days Justin’s not certain about anything apart from his uncertainty. Brexit is looming and it appears the Cold War is being rebooted – and that’s before we begin to worry about what’s happening in America. Closer to home, he’s starting to feel redundant as a parent.

To top it all, the golden age of the Northern straight white male comedian has gone the way of the dinosaurs.

How will he adapt if he wants to survive? What next for this Northern Joker?

Having political correctness at a comedy show is like having health and safety at a rodeo.

Now you’ve been warned, buy a ticket.

Please note this is the same show as performed in July 2019.

“HE CHARMS THE PANTS OFF THE CROWD” SUNDAY TIMES TICKETS FROM £15 UNDERGROUND

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IGGLEPIGGLE’S BUSY DAY TUE 17 & WED 18 SEPTEMBER TUE 1PM & 4PM, WED 10AM & 1PM Igglepiggle, Upsy Daisy, Makka Pakka and friends are coming to Royal & Derngate in their brand-new live show Igglepiggle’s Busy Day! You’ll see all your favourite characters beautifully brought to life with full-size costumes, magical puppets, enchanting music and the amazing flying Pinky Ponk. Now in its 10th year, In the Night Garden Live is one of the UK’s favourite family events.

“IT’S HARD TO IMAGINE A SHOW MORE LIKELY TO ENGAGE LITTLE ONES AND GIVE THEM A SENSE OF THE MAGIC OF THEATRE” THE GUARDIAN “AN IDEAL FIRST INTRODUCTION TO THEATRE FOR LITTLE ONES” LIVERPOOL ECHO “IT’S ENCHANTING” RADIO TIMES Children aged 0-11 months are free, but our Sales Team must be advised of your intention to bring a babe-in-arms at time of booking. All children aged 1 year and above are chargeable and will be allocated a ticket with your party, even if you intend to seat them on your lap. We have a limited number of booster seats available, so we do recommend bringing your own where possible.

FOR AGES 0-5

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THE VINTAGE BOYS

THE BEATLES: HORNSEY ROAD

ROCK ‘N’ ROLL SHOW

TUE 17 SEPTEMBER 7.45PM Step back in time to the golden age of rock ‘n’ roll as the sounds of the ’50s and ’60s are authentically recreated

by The Vintage Boys.

With immaculate three-part harmonies, slick choreography, sharp suits and the backing of an incredible live band, the boys perfectly capture the look and sound of the golden era. The show features over 40 hits from stars such as Chuck Berry, Eddie Cochran, Del Shannon, Bill Haley, Dion, The Everly Brothers, Buddy Holly, The Beatles, Elvis Presley, and many more.

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WITH MARK LEWISOHN WED 18 SEPTEMBER 7.30PM September 2019 marks the golden anniversary of the Beatles’ multi-platinum album Abbey Road – the last work they recorded before their seismic breakup. It was both the end of the ’60s and the end of the greatest band of all time.

To hail this anniversary, the world’s leading Beatles historian, Mark Lewisohn, presents this fast-moving and smart illustrated history of intrigue, surprises, delights, humour, excitement and entertainment.

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SEPTEMBER

AN EVENING WITH HARRY REDKNAPP

RUBY TURNER

THU 19 SEPTEMBER 7.45PM

THU 19 SEPTEMBER 7.30PM

I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here winner and football manager Harry Redknapp comes to Northampton to tell stories from his football days and his time in the jungle.

Fans can expect a hilarious evening from this great raconteur with a wealth of hilarious stories. The evening will include an audience Q&A. VIP tickets are available, which include a photo taken with Harry before the show and a signed photograph.

Please note this show will feature some strong language.

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With a voice that has been likened to Aretha Franklin and Janis Joplin, Ruby Turner continues to win the hearts of an ever-growing and diverse fan base.

Whether it’s a passionate, soaring ballad or a soulful, up-tempo groove, Ruby is capable of breathing life and meaning into any song. Her acclaimed first album, Women Hold Up Half The Sky was followed by hit singles If You’re Ready (Come Go With Me), I’d Rather Go Blind and the American R&B hit single It’s Gonna Be Alright.

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BY JO BLAKE

THU 19 – SAT 21 SEPTEMBER 8PM

ALED JONES & RUSSELL WATSON: IN HARMONY FRI 20 SEPTEMBER 7.30PM

The ancient myth of Blodeuwedd describes a woman made out of flowers who was turned into an owl as punishment for adultery. But who was this woman before she was confined to the pages of a medieval book?

Aled Jones and Russell Watson, two of the world’s greatest classical voices, released their debut album In Harmony in 2018 and now they take to the stage together for their first joint UK and Ireland tour.

Fresh from the Edinburgh Fringe, contemporary storyteller Jo Blake explores this figure through word, movement and ritual in a performance intertwined with personal experience and striking observations of the role of myth in our modern lives.

As two of the classical world’s vocal powerhouses, Aled and Russell have received countless prestigious awards, record-breaking sales and chart successes. Don’t miss the chance to see them perform together.

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NATHAN CARTER

FRI 20 SEPTEMBER 8PM

As one of Ireland’s biggest live music acts, Nathan Carter is fast becoming one of the UK’s most prolific touring artists, with his energetic showmanship proving irresistible for fans.

BLAH BLAH BLACKLIST

SAT 21 SEPTEMBER 7.30PM

Britain’s Got Talent finalist, star of BBC Radio 4’s acclaimed Citizen Of Nowhere, as featured on QI, The Apprentice: You’re Fired, News Quiz and The Now Show, Daliso Chaponda returns to Royal & Derngate.

In this hilarious and daring new show Daliso looks at disgraced, blacklisted celebrities and the historical figures that we are ashamed we once admired. There’s also the small matter of family member arrests, exploding buildings in his home country and the enterprising Malawian who tried to blackmail him.

Growing up in a house where Country and Western music filled the air, Nathan was exposed to the classic songs of Johnny Cash, Don Williams and Dolly Parton.

From the tender age of four years old, not only did he learn to play guitar, piano and accordion, which play a vital part in his live show, but Nathan quickly became head chorister in the Liverpool Boys choir where he toured the world and even performed in front of the Pope in Rome.

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FRISKY & MANNISH SAT 21 SEPTEMBER 7.45PM 10 years after they burst onto the scene with their wildly popular brand of musical infotainment, Frisky & Mannish are officially Pop PhDs, fully qualified to conduct scientific analyses of the molecular intersections between every pop song ever.

For the first time, you are invited into their PopLab to peek down the microscope at all of their latest research projects. Have they found an effective vaccine for the contagious virus sweeping through the pop world?

Who is the latest to benefit from their ’80s Dance-Pop Conservation Program? Come and find out!

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ROYAL PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA

POPLAB

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THE BEAUTY OF TCHAIKOVSKY SUN 22 SEPTEMBER 7.30PM

Join us for the fourth concert in our Orchestral Season 2019/20, a celebration of the music and passion of Tchaikovsky. Conducted by Gianluca Marciano, the concert features soprano Gemma Summerfield, who has been described by The Telegraph as “pure vocal champagne”.

There will be a Pre-Concert Talk with Concert Director CONCESSIONS Louise Badger* at 6.30pm, hosted by MEMBERS BBC Radio Northampton’s John Griff. *Guest subject to change

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AVERAGE WHITE BAND

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MON 23 SEPTEMBER 7.30PM

WED 25 SEPTEMBER 7.30PM

Veteran soul, R&B, and funk group Average White Band have achieved multiple gold and platinum albums and Grammy nominations since their timeless instrumental 1974 hit Pick Up The Pieces.

This concert is a journey through music and time, using the unique sound of the classical guitar to showcase a wide range of works and musicians who have embraced it.

PERSON TO PERSON

In their first concert at Royal & Derngate, the band’s original members Alan Gorrie and Onnie McIntyre lead the line-up, with Freddy V and Cliff Lyons on horns, Rocky Bryant on drums and Rob Aries on keys, behind vocalist Brent Carter.

“FORMIDABLE TECHNICAL MASTERY… STILL IN FULL, POTENT EFFECT 40 YEARS ON” THE SCOTSMAN TICKETS FROM £32 DERNGATE

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ROB DELANEY

THU 26 SEPTEMBER 7.30PM Warming up for his television special, see American comedian, actor and writer Rob Delaney, widely known as the co-creator and co-star of the critically acclaimed comedy show Catastrophe, perform in Northampton for the first time.

As well as releasing a bestselling memoir in 2013, Rob was a breakout star as fan favourite Peter W. in Deadpool 2 last year, starred in Hustle this year and is set to appear opposite Charlize Theron in the highly anticipated film, Fair & Balanced. His television credits include Rob Delaney’s Stand Up Central, Key & Peele and Burning Love.

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THE VOICE OF THE GUITAR

Classic BRIT Award-winner Miloš has become one of the most sought-after concert soloists in the world and you can expect a wonderful programme of Spanish classics, cool Latin, Bach, Beatles arrangements and more. Miloš is joined by members of 12 ensemble.

“HYPNOTIC AND QUITE EXTRAORDINARY” THE GUARDIAN TICKETS FROM £20 DERNGATE

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DES O’CONNOR & JIMMY TARBUCK FRI 27 SEPTEMBER 7.30PM

Two legends of television, show-business and of the Royal Variety Performance, Des O’Connor and Jimmy Tarbuck, come together, accompanied by music and video to reminisce and entertain.

Don’t miss this chance to see Des and Jimmy together in what will also be a night of theatrical history, brought to Northampton following their sell out show at the London Palladium.

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SINATRA: RAW

FRI 27 SEPTEMBER 7.45PM

You are invited to Palm Springs, California, 1971. Frank Sinatra faces retirement. The crowd jockeys for position at Sinatra’s last intimate show. But times are changing with the Rolling Stones and David Bowie now dominating the charts. Sinatra’s blue eyes are bloodshot and his face craggy with booze, cigarettes and memories.

A JOYOUS JAMAICAN JOURNEY

SAT 28 SEPTEMBER 7.45PM

Join us for this uplifting and entertaining story of reggae music’s evolution through the decades, starting when the Windrush generation arrived from Jamaica with their stories, history and music.

Narrated by John Simmit (Upfront Comedy), the show features ska, rocksteady, calypso, gospel, lovers rock, dancehall and reggae, played live by the JA Reggae Band. Get ready to dance to the music of Desmond Dekker, Jimmy Cliff, Toots & The Maytals, Prince Buster, Bob Marley & The Wailers, Lord Kitchener, Millie Small and many more.

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Things take an unexpected turn when he drinks One For My Baby too many. This is the 2am Sinatra you dream of meeting: dangerous, unpredictable, brilliant.

Richard Shelton’s masterful show, revealing the man behind the music, comes to Northampton following a sellout West End season.

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HENNING WEHN

FRANK SKINNER

SAT 28 SEPTEMBER 8PM

SUN 29 SEPTEMBER 8PM

Surely the ‘German Comedy Ambassador’ Henning Wehn hasn’t bosched out yet another new show? And what’s he still doing here anyway?

Don’t miss this opportunity to see comic legend Frank Skinner perform brand new stand-up.

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GET ON WITH IT

Well, his lack of transferable skills is what keeps him here and his belief that practise makes perfect is what keeps him going.

This show is a much needed call-to-arms. Listen, everyone: stop pondering and hand-wringing. Instead get on your bike and put your face to the grindstone!

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“PROVOCATIVE, REMORSELESS, AND VERY, VERY FUNNY” THE TIMES “ONE OF BRITAIN’S FUNNIEST MEN” EVENING STANDARD

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ROB BECKETT

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THU 3 OCTOBER 7.30PM & SUN 22 MARCH 8PM

Why not join us with a group of 6+ and take advantage of a host of benefits*, including:

WALLOP

Rob Beckett is back on tour with a brand new stand up show. It’s been a busy few years for the ‘Mouth of the South’ and he’s coming to see you to fill you in and make you laugh.

Host of BBC One’s All Together Now and team captain on Channel 4’s 8 Out Of 10 Cats, he is also a star of Live At The Apollo, Would I Lie To You?, 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown, Mock The Week, Play To The Whistle, Celebrity Juice and Sky’s A League of Their Own. Plus, he is a host of Dave’s podcast, The Magic Sponge, alongside Jimmy Bullard and Ian Smith.

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THE FOOTBALL RAMBLE LIVE!

RUSSELL KANE

FRI 4 OCTOBER 8PM

SAT 5 OCTOBER 8PM

The Football Ramble are back and they’re going global!

His keenly-awaited brand new tour show is here! Packing more energy than a Duracell factory, Russell Kane’s RS Turbo laugh engine will motor through love, family and life – once again proving that The Fast And The Curious amongst us see more stuff and get more done.

Join the gang as they bring their chart-topping podcast to life in a multimedia extravaganza. Expect all your favourites from the show as they cast an eye over the best – and most ridiculous – moments from the footballing circus.

It’s a football show, but not as you know it…

TICKETS FROM £20 DERNGATE

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THE FAST AND THE CURIOUS

The multi-award-winning comedian, presenter, actor, author and scriptwriter is best known for Stupid Man, Smart Phone, Live At The Electric, Live At The Apollo, Unzipped, Celebrity Juice and I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here Now. TICKETS FROM £22 DERNGATE

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NC JAZZ PRESENTS Join us for an evening of modern jazz in the intimate setting of our Underground Studio, with a relaxed atmosphere and cabaret seating.

ALISON RAYNER QUINTET SAT 5 OCTOBER 8PM Known for their vibrant, communicative performances, ARQ create richly nuanced compositions, combined with folk-infused grooves and skilful musicianship.

DAVE NEWTON TRIO FRI 18 OCTOBER 8PM David Newton’s musical responsiveness is as impressive as his re‑harmonisation and arranging skills at the piano. He performs with two jazz greats: drummer Winston Clifford, and double bassist Dave Green.

O’HIGGINS AND LUFT PLAY MONK AND TRANE FRI 15 NOVEMBER 8PM Dave O’Higgins and Rob Luft lead a quartet with Irish organist Scott Flanigan and American drummer Rod Youngs performing Thelonious Monk compositions and tunes played by John Coltrane.

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RIP IT UP: THE ’70S

STUART GOLDSMITH

From the producers of Rip it Up The ’50s and ’60s comes their celebration of the greatest music decade, the ’70s.

FRI 11 OCTOBER 8PM

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Join Olympic champion Louis Smith, Rachel Stevens (S Club 7), Melody Thornton (Pussycat Dolls) and Lee Ryan (Blue) for a groovy evening of singing and dancing.

The ’70s were when icons were born and people experimented with their sound, look and entire persona.

From somewhere in space landed David Bowie and Marc Bolan, Eurovision saw the birth of Abba, Michael Jackson went Off The Wall, The Bee Gees defined a Saturday Night Fever, John Lennon Imagined… The 70s didn’t do things by halves!

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Stuart Goldsmith is back with a comic odyssey on how it works out in the end, and whether anyone cares.

Intelligent stand-up comedy for everybody, but of particular interest to people over 30 who have lost touch with all their old friends and can’t eat just the one pain au chocolat. This show features ultimates, absolutes and surprisingly few conclusions.

Stuart Goldsmith is the host of The Comedian’s Comedian Podcast and can be seen on As Yet Untitled and Russell Howard’s Stand Up Central.

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MALCOLM ARNOLD FESTIVAL GALA CONCERT SUN 13 OCTOBER 7.30PM

We are delighted to welcome the 14th Annual Malcolm Arnold Festival, with the much-loved BBC Concert Orchestra, resident orchestra on BBC Radio 2’s Friday Night Is Music Night, returning to the Gala Concert for the third time.

This year’s concert will feature Homage To The Queen, written by Malcolm Arnold for the official coronation ballet in 1953, commissioned by the Sadler’s Wells Ballet in honour of Queen Elizabeth II. The concert will also feature Arnold’s Symphony No.2 and Shostakovich’s Age Of Gold Suite and Piano Concerto No.2, performed by soloist Rose McLachlan.

McClachlan is on the verge of taking the country by storm, having won the Beethoven Piano Society intercollegiate Piano Competition in February.

This concert takes place as part of the 14th Annual Malcolm Arnold Festival. For details of the full festival, please visit www.malcolmarnoldsociety.co.uk/events.

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VIKKI STONE

JAMES ACASTER

SAT 19 OCTOBER 8PM

SUN 20 OCTOBER 7.30PM

Multi-award-winning comedian and musician Vikki Stone brings an all-new show of her trademark comedy songs and stand up to Northampton. As seen and heard on The Now Show (BBC Radio 4), The John Bishop Show (BBC One) and the BBC’s The Proms Podcast.

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“One time I bought a lasagne from the supermarket, heated it up in the oven and ate a bit of it and it wasn’t very nice so I put it in the fridge because it felt wrong to dump a whole lasagne in the bin, later on I ate a spoonful of the cold lasagne because I was drunk and it was absolutely delicious. It was 4am. I then changed the name of a WhatsApp group I was a part of to Cold Lasagne Hate Myself 1999 because I had been thinking a lot about how 1999 was the best year of my life and also about how much I hate myself sometimes. The next day I was asked to name my new show. Come along.” – James Acaster

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“THE LOVECHILD OF VICTORIA WOOD AND TIM MINCHIN” BEST MUSICAL/IMPROV SHOW LEICESTER COMEDY FESTIVAL 2019

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LLOYD COLE

LONDON MUSICAL THEATRE ORCHESTRA

FROM RATTLESNAKES TO GUESSWORK MON 21 OCTOBER 7.30PM Lloyd Cole performs songs from his new album, Guesswork, amongst fan favourites from his back catalogue.

Through both his lauded work fronting The Commotions and his more eclectic solo efforts, Lloyd has established himself as one of the most articulate and acute songwriters of the post-punk era.

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A NIGHT AT THE MUSICALS TUE 22 OCTOBER 7.30PM

Join us for a spectacular evening of hits from Broadway and film. Conducted by ‘the next John Wilson’, Freddie Tapner, A Night At The Musicals features West End stars and the stunning 32-piece London Musical Theatre Orchestra.

Featuring favourite songs from The Greatest Showman, Les Misérables, Mamma Mia!, Wicked, The Phantom Of The Opera and more, this show is guaranteed to blow the roof off and have you singing into the night.

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JOSH WIDDICOMBE

WED 23 OCTOBER 7.30PM

THU 24 OCTOBER 8PM

If you haven’t seen singer, songwriter, actress and national treasure Lulu live, then don’t miss this special opportunity as she recounts her remarkable life, including a career that has outshone many of her contemporaries.

Josh Widdicombe is back with a brand new stand-up tour. A show that will change your life and how you perceive your place in the world. Bit Much? Fine, it’ll be a very funny night of grumbles and jokes in which Josh will finally tackle the hot comedy topics of advent calendars, pesto and the closing time of his local park.

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On Fire is a show packed full of hits, in which Lulu takes us on a personal journey through her music. Supported by a 4-piece band, an LED screen showcasing carefully selected family and career-defining moments, Lulu will have you dancing, singing, laughing and enthralled by her amazing story.

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Widdicombe is best known for the twice BAFTAnominated and RTS Award-winning show The Last Leg, as well as Josh, Insert Name Here, QI, Have I Got News For You, A League of Their Own and the hit podcast Quickly Kevin Will He Score?

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JUSTIN LIVE!

The godfather of modern stand-up returns! Ben Elton is back on the road with an all new stand-up show. His new show promises to try and make sense of a world which appears to have gone stark raving mad.

Come and see CBeebies superstar and children’s favourite Justin Fletcher live on stage in an all-singing, all-dancing extravaganza.

FRI 25 OCTOBER 7.30PM

SAT 26 OCTOBER 11AM & 2PM

Known for his hilarious perspective on modern life, Ben is preparing to tour for the first time in 15 years, saying: “The last time I toured I was still smarter than my phone.

Things have definitely taken a funny turn.”

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DARREN HARRIOTT

Famous for his appearances in hit programmes including Something Special, Justin’s House and Gigglebiz, the triple BAFTA Award-winning performer is bringing his very own spectacular show to Royal & Derngate this autumn.

Justin Live! is a fun show for all the family – packed full of popular interactive song and dance routines, comedy, and some custard pies too!

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FRI 1 NOVEMBER 8PM Darren Harriott considers himself a good person. But now he’s 30 and he’s never been in love. It can’t always be someone else’s fault. Learning more about himself and realising that maybe he’s never actually been happy with who he is, Darren injects his trademark passion and insightful wit into Good Heart Yute as he tries to work himself out.

As seen on Mock The Week, Live At The Apollo, Don’t Hate The Playaz, The Comedy Bus and Roast Battle.

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ELGAR’S CELLO CONCERTO SUN 3 NOVEMBER 3PM

The sixth concert in our Orchestral Season 2019/20 is a perfect marriage of English and Italian orchestral favourites. Featuring two Classic Hall of Fame works, Vaughan Williams’ melancholy Fantasia On A Theme By Thomas Tallis suitably sets the scene before cellist Jamal Aliyev takes the stage to perform Elgar’s most beautiful cello concerto. Mendelssohn’s buoyant and cheerful Symphony No.4, ‘Italian’ closes CONCESSIONS the concert with panache and flair.

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BERNIE KEITH

RHOD GILBERT

SUN 3 NOVEMBER 7.45PM

MON 4 NOVEMBER 8PM

After a sell-out performance at Royal & Derngate in March, radio presenter Bernie Keith returns with his One Night Stand-Up show this November.

This show sees Rhod Gilbert as funny as ever but like never before. Raw, personal and brutally honest; no more lies, no more nonsense.

Expect Bernie’s usual outrageous style and wit with stories about his take on modern life, being single in his 50s and his critically acclaimed debut run at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.

As seen on Rhod Gilbert’s Work Experience, Would I Lie to You?, Taskmaster, QI, The Apprentice: You’re Fired, Live At The Apollo, Have I Got News for You? and much more.

“THERE ARE SOME LOVELY GAGS… ENJOYABLY EVOCATIVE” THE LIST ON BERNIE’S EDINBURGH FRINGE 2018 SHOW

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THE BOOK OF JOHN

ONE NIGHT STAND-UP

Please note this is the same show as performed in June 2019.

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THE GRUFFALO: LIVE ON STAGE

TUE 5 & WED 6 NOVEMBER TUE 1.30PM & 4.30PM, WED 10.30AM & 1.30PM Join Mouse on a daring adventure through the deep, dark wood in Tall Stories’ magical, musical adaptation of the classic picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.

Searching for hazelnuts, Mouse meets the cunning Fox, the eccentric old Owl and the high-spirited Snake.

Will the story of the terrifying Gruffalo save Mouse from ending up as dinner for these hungry woodland creatures? After all, there’s no such thing as a Gruffalo – is there?

There are songs, laughs and monstrous fun for children aged three and up and their grown-ups in this much-loved show that’s toured Britain and the world!

HHHHH “AN ABSOLUTE DELIGHT” THE SCOTSMAN HHHH “A FINE PIECE OF CHILDREN’S THEATRE” SUNDAY TIMES The Gruffalo © Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler 1999 – Macmillan Children’s Books

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THE DIFFORD AND TILBROOK SONGBOOK 2019 PLUS SPECIAL GUESTS HEAVEN 17 TUE 5 NOVEMBER DOORS 7PM SHOW 7.30PM

Songwriting duo, Chris Difford and Glenn Tilbrook have been compared to Lennon and McCartney since their first release Take Me I’m Yours, which blasted Squeeze to the forefront of the UK music scene. Hits such as Cool For Cats, Up The Junction, Goodbye Girl, Pulling Mussels From The Shell, Tempted and so many more followed.

DIVERSITY BORN READY

WED 6 & THU 7 NOVEMBER 7.30PM 2019 marks 10 years since Diversity took the nation by storm when they won the third series of Britain’s Got Talent. Since then they have continued to wow audiences around the world with their live tours and performances.

The Difford And Tilbrook Songbook 2019 is a tour that will capture the works of two of the most talented songsmiths working today.

Diversity’s Ashley Banjo said of the forthcoming tour, “Born Ready will not only celebrate this and look back at some of the iconic Diversity moments over the past 10 years, it will also look forward to the future. Be prepared for dance, illusions, mind-blowing stunts and inspiring stories.”

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COUNT ARTHUR STRONG

KEVIN BLOODY WILSON

THU 7 NOVEMBER 8PM

A long time ago, a long way from anywhere, in a West Australian mining town called Kalgoorlie, the legend of Kevin Bloody Wilson was born. It all started innocently enough – just a guy with too much time on his hands changing the words to other people’s songs, and writing a few of his own, purely for the fun of it.

IS THERE ANYBODY OUT THERE?

As well as being the all-round entertainer we all know and love from the television, Count Arthur Strong is also a lifelong fan of astronomy since he was given a microscope for Christmas when he was a small, precocious baby. In fact, it’s said the first word he spoke was Uranus.

In this, his brand new show, he combines the very best showbiz entertainment you’ll currently find in the world, possibly, as he wrestles with some of the big questions that other all-round entertainers shy away from.

FRI 8 NOVEMBER 7.30PM

35 years later, countless live gigs and millions of album sales down the track, Kevin Bloody Wilson has not only found his niche, he’s grabbed an esky and a deckchair and he’s made himself really comfortable in it.

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OPERA BOYS

AL MURRAY

The boys are back with a brand new show full of opera, classical, West End and crossover music, as well as their unique, unrivalled on-stage banter. Combining four big voices with four big personalities, the Opera Boys deliver a fabulous show full of music and laughter.

SAT 9 NOVEMBER 7.30PM

LANDLORD OF HOPE AND GLORY

FRI 8 NOVEMBER 7.45PM

Operatic arias and classical favourites, from Nessun Dorma to Time To Say Goodbye, are mixed with showstoppers from Les Misérables and The Phantom Of The Opera right through to Jersey Boys. The show also features brand new classical arrangements of modern day pop hits, all performed in the Opera Boys inimitable style.

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JOHN ROBINS

A time of crisis, the world in chaos, the country divided as it has never been divided before. Questions have been left unanswered. What we need is one man, to step forward, one man with all the answers.

Well, you’re in luck, ladies and gentlemen – he’s touring the nation and returning to Royal & Derngate for one night only.

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HOT SHAME

SAT 9 NOVEMBER 7.45PM

SUN 10 NOVEMBER 5PM

Join John Robins for his new stand-up show, Hot Shame, which follows the critically lauded, sell-out show, The Darkness Of Robins. As well as receiving widespread acclaim for his radio show with Elis James, John has gained a reputation as a stand-up comedian who is able to find humour in our bleakest moments. Expect soulbaring, self-lacerating, piping-hot shame.

Northampton celebrates the launch of a new opera company, the Northampton Opera Group, with a grand opera gala concert in the opulent Royal auditorium.

With support from Robin Allender.

International pianist and conductor Phillip Thomas leads a cast of 60 singers in a delicious medley of irresistible operatic favourites. Soprano Alison Roddy, tenor Bonaventura Bottone and baritone Philip Smith are joined by a hand-picked chorus and rising young stars.

“PROVIDES NEAR-CONSTANT LAUGHS” THE GUARDIAN ON THE DARKNESS OF ROBINS

Whether you love to sing or just love to listen, please join us for the first steps of this exciting new company.

Please note, latecomers will not be admitted.

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NOVEMBER

NORTHAMPTONSHIRE MUSIC AND PERFORMING ARTS TRUST

YOUTH IN CONCERT

Northamptonshire Music And Performing Arts Trust presents the first major event of the season, Youth In Concert, with performances by the five award-winning senior ensembles of NMPAT: County Youth Concert Band, County Youth Choir, County Youth Brass Band, County Youth Big Band and County Youth Orchestra.

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GORDON BUCHANAN ANIMAL FAMILIES AND ME MON 11 NOVEMBER 7.30PM

SUN 10 NOVEMBER 6PM

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Have you got any burning wildlife questions? BBC TV wildlife presenter and cameraman Gordon Buchanan has travelled the planet and will definitely have some interesting answers!

Animal Families And Me promises a unique opportunity to hear personal recollections of Gordon’s globe‑trotting travels, as he delves into a world of weird, wild and wonderful wildlife, all illustrated with his own film footage and photography. With a reputation for relishing dangerous and tough assignments, his tales of challenging expeditions make for a thrilling evening.

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SWANN & BLOFELD

CLINTON BAPTISTE

TUE 12 NOVEMBER 7.45PM

Join paranormal sensation Clinton Baptiste as he takes you on a hilarious yet touching journey through his life, out the other side and beyond the ‘celestial curtains’.

DANCING DOWN THE WICKET

WED 13 NOVEMBER 7.30PM

Northampton-born Graeme Swann, who started out in cricket playing for the county, Henry Blofeld are back on the road in 2019. With Graeme hot off the dance floor and Henry’s quick wit, storytelling and sparkling personality in equally good shape, the show is set to be a rip-roaring, belly-laughing evening.

As the delectable duo delve behind the scenes of everyone’s favourite dancing show, hear about Henry’s latest retirement antics and enjoy their cricketing reviews and insights on 2019 including the Cricket World Cup, The Ashes and plenty more.

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Clinton is the hapless clairvoyant, medium and psychic from Peter Kay’s Phoenix Nights. Now, some 18 years after the show aired, he returns to conjure up his extraordinary powers for a new generation. He will predict your future, tell you about your past and all manner of spooky stuff. He will take you through his demise, his comeback and finally… finally on this special night, he will attempt to pass over to ‘The Other Side’ and return with ‘The Answer’!

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STEPHEN K AMOS

FRI 15 NOVEMBER 7.30PM

Stephen K Amos is on a mission to bring about world peace. Or, to at least bring about an evening of peace, one venue at a time. In an age when arguments are started over everything from politics to bendy straws, Stephen is rising above the anger to remind us of what we have in common.

HOW TO BE HUMAN

FRI 15 NOVEMBER 8PM

Ruby Wax’s new show How To Be Human answers every question you’ve ever had about evolution, thoughts, emotions, the body, addictions, relationships, sex, kids, the future and compassion.

This show is the follow up to Ruby’s sell-out shows Sane New World and Frazzled and incorporates what she discovered whilst writing her latest book, including finding out about how the mind works with monk Gelong Thubten and learning from neuroscientist Ash Ranpura whereabouts in the brain you can find everything that makes us ‘us’.

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Bringing achingly funny anecdotes, hilarious takes on the everyday and his infectious charm, Stephen will warm your cold, stiffened hearts. Join together with your fellow man and experience the universal language of laughter.

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NORTHANTS SINGS OUT

SOFIE HAGEN

Prepare to be mesmerised from the very first note. The breath-taking Northants Sings Out mass choirs’ stage production, led with the vocal expertise of their dynamic Choir Director, Gareth Fuller, has to be experienced to be believed.

SAT 16 NOVEMBER 8PM

SAT 16 NOVEMBER 7.30PM

In their second concert at Royal & Derngate they will perform a repertoire that will take you on an unforgettable musical journey, that keeps you singing and dancing along all evening.

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THE BUMSWING

One of British comedy’s most exciting talents (although she’s Danish), winner of the prestigious Edinburgh Best Newcomer Award, a cult podcaster, and now the author of the hugely successful book Happy Fat, Sofie Hagen returns to Northampton with a brand new show direct from the Edinburgh Fringe. A show about the things you forget, the things you remember, and the things you wish you could forget. But also, there’s a bit about bums. An evening of brilliant stand-up from a fast-rising star.

HHHH “AN EXCELLENT HOUR FROM AN ACCOMPLISHED COMEDIAN” Broadway World

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NOVEMBER

DAVE GORMAN

WITH GREAT POWERPOINT COMES GREAT RESPONSIBILITYPOINT SUN 17 NOVEMBER 8PM Dave Gorman, the man behind Dave TV’s hit show Modern Life Is Goodish, as well as Are You Dave Gorman? and Googlewhack Adventure, is back on the road with a brand new live show. As the title suggests, he’s bringing his laptop and projector screen with him so expect the “King of Powerpoint comedy” (The Guardian) to have more detailed analysis of those parts of life you’ve never stopped to think about before. Hey, not all heroes wear capes. With support from Nick Doody.

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THE SCUMMY MUMMIES SHOW SUN 17 NOVEMBER 8PM

Join comedians Ellie Gibson and Helen Thorn as they celebrate the scummier side of parenting, from drinking wine at teatime to hiding from the PTA. Expect stand‑up, sketches, songs and some very scummy stories, guaranteed to make parents laugh and non-parents happy about their life choices.

As seen in the Sunday Times and heard on Radio 4, the show is based on the hit Scummy Mummies podcast and best-selling book.

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LENNY HENRY

ARDAL O’HANLON

MON 18 NOVEMBER 7.30PM

WED 20 NOVEMBER 8PM

Join the legendary Sir Lenny Henry as he embarks on a brand new UK tour this autumn.

Ardal O’Hanlon, star of Death In Paradise, Father Ted and My Hero, continues to tour his acclaimed stand-up shows worldwide. Because he loves it. And it’s a compulsion.

And the world is a funny place.

THE SHOWING OFF MUST GO ON

WHO AM I AGAIN?

In the first half of the evening, Lenny will talk about funny and sad memories and stories from growing up in the Black Country as well as puberty, school, friendship, family secrets and unashamed racism.

In part two, Lenny will be interviewed by friend, broadcaster and author Jon Canter for further insights into his life and career, followed by questions from the audience.

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In an age of raging populism, MeToo, identity politics, the end of truth, the collapsing middle ground, peak avocado and £15 gin and tonics, and desperate to prove that his gender, race, age and class don’t necessarily define him, Ardal is forced to saddle his high horse again and ride fearlessly into the culture wars (with a white hankie in his pocket just in case).

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JONATHAN PIE

STRICTLY NORTHAMPTON

THU 21 NOVEMBER 7.30PM

Returning for its ninth year, local personalities from Northamptonshire put their best Strictly foot forward to raise money for the Cynthia Spencer Hospice Trust.

THE FAKE NEWS TOUR

SAT 23 NOVEMBER 7PM

If no news is good news then good news is fake news.

Jonathan Pie returns to the road once more to berate the people in power – and the journalists apparently holding them to account.

Jonathan is the exasperated news reporter with over 1.2 million Facebook followers, whose videos regularly achieve millions of views. His response to the election of Donald Trump was viewed more than 150 million times worldwide.

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Contestants are given just eight weeks of training to learn Latin American and ballroom dancing before coming head to head to perform for the coveted Strictly Northampton 2019 trophy. Book early because this fantastic show sells out every year.

Years 5 and 6 from local primary schools will perform during the day in their own Strictly event. Visit www.royalandderngate.co.uk for more information.

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ALEXANDER ARMSTRONG

ADAM ANT

SUN 24 NOVEMBER 7.30PM

MON 25 NOVEMBER 7.30PM

Alexander Armstrong embarks on his first ever stand-up tour with All Mouth And Some Trousers.

For one night only at Royal & Derngate, pop icon Adam Ant performs his landmark solo album Friend Or Foe in its entirety for the first time.

ALL MOUTH AND SOME TROUSERS

A brand new and deliciously irreverent account of a career that has taken him from Armstrong & Miller to presenting, documentary making, singing and – ultimately – taking his rightful place as the Voice Of Toilet Duck.

There will be shocking candour.

There will – please God – be trousers.

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The album was Adam’s first release as a solo artist and included hits such as Goody Two Shoes, Friend Or Foe and Desperate But Not Serious. The album was certified gold on both sides of the Atlantic and turned him into a household name.

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WHAT’S LOVE GOT TO DO WITH IT? TUE 26 NOVEMBER 7.30PM

What’s Love Got To Do With It? is the joyous new theatre show celebrating the music of the incredible Tina Turner. You can expect a night of high energy, feelgood rock ‘n’ roll featuring Tina’s greatest hits, performed by the amazing vocal talent of Elesha Paul Moses (Whitney – Queen Of The Night, The Voice, X Factor), supported by a full 10-piece live band.

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WED 27 NOVEMBER 7.30PM Re-live the magic of the 1960s with five chart-topping acts from that memorable decade, who between them scored over 50 UK hits.

A show not to be missed, starring Herman’s Hermits (55th Anniversary), The Merseybeats, The Marmalade, Wayne Fontana And The Mindbenders and Love Affair’s Steve Ellis.

You can look forward to Tina’s best-loved classic hits, including Private Dancer, What’s Love Got To Do With It?, Proud Mary, River Deep, Nutbush City Limits, Simply The Best and many more.

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THAT’LL BE THE DAY

SUSIE DENT

Get ready to party when That’ll Be The Day returns with its brand new 2019 Christmas show.

FRI 3 JANUARY 7.30PM

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THE SECRET LIFE OF WORDS

SAT 30 NOVEMBER 7.30PM

The UK’s most popular rock ‘n’ roll variety show celebrates the festive season with all your favourite Christmas classics from the ’50s, ’60s and ’70s, plus plenty of hilarious comedy.

“A SUPERB VALUE-FOR-MONEY NIGHT OUT FOR LOVERS OF GREAT MUSIC AND FUN” THE EXPRESS

Take a journey into the curious and downright surreal origins of the words we use every day. Susie Dent will retell the adventures that lie hidden within such words as “lasagne” (involving a chamber pot) and “bugbear” (a terrorising monster), and look to the lexicon of the past to fill some of today’s linguistic gaps – such as the frenzied fit of tidying we all do just as guests are about to descend (that’s a scurryfunge).

Susie will also recount the funniest moments from her 25 years on Countdown and 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown.

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THE BURLESQUE SHOW

ABBA MANIA

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SAT 4 JANUARY 7.45PM

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THU 16 JANUARY 7.30PM

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THE CLASSIC ROCK SHOW

ANTON & ERIN

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TUE 21 JANUARY 7.30PM

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CIRCUS OF HORRORS

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We charge a £3.50 per-transaction fee for bookings of £20 and over, excluding Members, Groups and Disabled Patrons.

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THE SIMON & GARFUNKEL SHOW

SAT 1 FEBRUARY 7.30PM

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FRI 7 FEBRUARY 8PM TICKETS FROM £18 UNDERGROUND

FOR AGES 14+

RPO: FROM THE NEW WORLD SUN 9 FEBRUARY 7.30PM TICKETS FROM £11 DERNGATE

CONCESSIONS MEMBERS

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MIDGE URE

THU 13 FEBRUARY 7.30PM TICKETS FROM £11

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YOUTH THEATRE AND YOUNG COMPANY

Royal & Derngate’s Youth Theatre and Young Company offer weekly workshops for young people to Get Involved.

They provide a great way to build confidence, learn social skills, make new friends and enjoy themselves in a theatre environment.

YOUTH THEATRE YOUNG COMPANY Groups suitable Groups suitable for for ages 4-12 ages 13-21 Membership starts at ÂŁ50 per term, with terms usually lasting 10 weeks. Participants will regularly take part in performances and share work with family and friends at the end of term. This includes a new Youth Theatre group for young people who are home educated. @RDYouthTheatre

ARTS LEADERS

Arts Leaders is a unique opportunity for young people to work together to shape their own arts projects, collaborate with professionals, gain an Arts Award qualification and make a difference to how their local community engages with the theatre.

Arts Leaders offers exciting ways for young people to have a voice within the arts and gain valuable leadership skills. The Arts Leaders programme is free to all young people aged 13-24 years.

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LOCAL ARTISTS

GENERATE Supporting and nurturing talent is a vital part of Royal & Derngate’s creative work and there are a number of ways in which artists can engage with us, including workshops, social events, complimentary tickets, advice surgeries, rehearsal spaces and funding support.

To be added to the Generate mailing list which advertises upcoming opportunities for local artists please e-mail the address below.

JMK DIRECTORS GROUP In collaboration with the JMK Trust, we are delighted to be offering a series of workshops which will give directors and theatre makers based in the East Midlands the opportunity to gain an insight into the processes that different directors use when rehearsing a play as well as the workings of a busy regional theatre. See our website for details of upcoming workshops.

BACKSTAGE TOURS

Royal & Derngate offers a series of backstage tour options including Behind The Curtain, our popular dramatised performance tour. For upcoming Behind The Curtain dates, visit our website and search ‘Behind The Curtain’, or get in touch via the contact details below if you are interested in a tailored tour for your group.

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COMMUNITY

SINGING 4 PLEASURE Singing 4 Pleasure is for anyone who just wants to sing. No audition or experience is required, it’s just a fun-filled hour having a good old sing with likeminded people in a sociable setting. To find out more, contact Janet Gordon on 01604 655733 or email janet.gordon@namtrust.co.uk.

THE ACTORS COMPANY For those aged over 21, our non-professional Actors Company perform classic, contemporary and new work commissioned by Royal & Derngate. Members enjoy masterclasses in performance skills such as voice, movement and text, as well as working alongside professional directors.

For more information, contact Erica Martin on 01604 655732 or at erica.martin@royalandderngate.co.uk.

ELDERS DANCE COMPANY A new FREE dance project for the over 65s starts in January in collaboration with Dancemind. Open to participants from all backgrounds and abilities who are able to move independently, this is a great opportunity to be creative together, whilst gaining the physical and mental benefits from participating in dance. For more information, contact Trudy A Bell on 01604 655740 or at trudy.bell@royalandderngate.co.uk.

For more information on any of the above, please email getinvolved@royalandderngate.co.uk.

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LESS THAN £4.20 PER HOUR

LOOKING FOR SOMETHING FUN TO DO DURING THE SCHOOL HOLIDAYS? Book onto one of our Holiday Projects and enjoy drama-themed activities, gain confidence, meet new people and have loads of fun! Holiday Projects take place from 10am-4pm with drop-offs from 9am and pick-ups as late as 5pm at no extra cost.

• Informal performance for family and friends • Fully DBS checked professional theatre leaders • Sibling discount available OCTOBER HALF TERM

SPOOKY ADVENTURES MON 28 – THU 31 OCTOBER

FOR AGES 4-7

FOR AGES 8-13

FEBRUARY HALF TERM

THE WIZARD OF OZ MON 17 – THU 20 FEBRUARY

FOR AGES 4-7

FOR AGES 8-13

Fill your half term with a fun-packed journey through the spooky world of witches, skeletons, ghosts and monsters to create your own stories, dances and songs.

Inspired by the much-loved The Wizard Of Oz story, we join Dorothy, Scarecrow, Tin Man, Lion and the Witches as we venture into the magical land of Oz.

These four days will be full of imagination, creativity and fun, creating spooky characters to share with friends and family at the end of the week.

These four days will be full of wonder and fun where you can build confidence, make new friends and have a brilliantly creative time.

COST £100

COST £100

To book, call Box Office on 01604 624811 or for more information email getinvolved@royalandderngate.co.uk.

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CREATIVITY SUPPORTING YOUNG PEOPLE TO UNLOCK THEIR POTENTIAL

TRAINING ACCESS TALENT ARTSMARK ARTS AWARD

Royal & Derngate is delighted to be the lead partner on a new Northants Cultural Education Partnership initiative called UNLOCK, providing young people and schools across the county with information about local arts provision, high quality creative learning opportunities and valuable insights into career pathways that will enable young people to unlock their potential.

Royal & Derngate’s UNLOCK projects include Unlock: Creativity After School Theatre Hubs with

discounted rates for member schools, Unlock: Training through our Assistant Practitioner programme and Unlock: Access videos providing insights into arts careers.

For more information about how Royal & Derngate and our bespoke schools workshop and partnership programme can help your young people and staff to unlock their potential, please contact getinvolved@royalandderngate.co.uk.

JOIN U

Our new memberships are designed to save you money and give you more. Whether you’re a theatre lover or film buff, there’s something for everyone, and with the introduction of our new Stage & Screen Membership you can now enjoy the very best in entertainment from across both Royal & Derngate and Northampton Filmhouse.

MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS £40 per year

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WANT TO GO FURTHER? How about first priority booking, discounts in local restaurants or behind the scenes experiences? Our new Director’s Circle memberships give you everything from the Stage & Screen Membership and more! Get closer to the action at the level that suits you, all of which include a donation as part of the membership fee to help us continue our ongoing charitable work in the county.

To find out more, please visit www.royalandderngate.co.uk/membership.

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WORKING WITH YOUR BUSINESS Looking to put your business in the spotlight and have a great night out along the way? We’ve got just the ticket. Whether you’re interested in staff recognition, client entertaining, or unique ways to increase your brand exposure, a business club membership is a great way to get involved! To find out more, email development@royalandderngate.co.uk.

THANK YOU TO ALL OUR MEMBERS FOR THEIR CONTINUED SUPPORT

To find out more, email development@royalandderngate.co.uk

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BOOKING INFORMATION Box Office 01604 624811 Website www.royalandderngate.co.uk Royal & Derngate, Box Office, Guildhall Road, Northampton, NN1 1DP Group Sales 01604 620066 Membership 01604 635868

BOX OFFICE OPENING HOURS Our Box Office is open from 10am (10.30am on Mondays) until 15 minutes after the last performances commence.

On non‑performance days it closes at 6pm. On Sundays and Bank Holidays it is open from 1 hour and 30 minutes prior to the first performance commencing.

You can pay by cash if booking in person or by Visa, Mastercard, Visa Delta or Electron.

DISCOUNTS AND CONCESSIONS Under 16s, Over 60s, Students, Job Seekers and Disabled Patrons may be able to claim a discount on their tickets.

Please let us know if you are eligible for a concession at the time of booking and note that at some performances only certain types of concession may apply. Stage & Screen Members also often make savings on our regular ticket prices.

For selected performances an allocation of tickets can be purchased at reduced prices by Groups who also benefit from extended payment terms and a dedicated team member to support their booking.

Our Season Ticket packages offer reduced prices when booking for three or more shows – details can be found on page 4 & 5.

Only one discount can be applied per ticket and all discounts are subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time.

When booking performances that allow free entry for babes-in-arms, please inform Box Office how many you will be bringing. Age limits for free babes-in-arms tickets can vary.

POSTAGE FEE There is a £1.50 fee applicable to post your tickets to a UK address. We recommend that we do not post any tickets booked within seven days of the performance date, and instead will hold them at the Box Office for collection.

TRANSACTION FEE A transaction charge of £3.50 applies to all bookings of £20 and over, except for Members, Disabled Patrons and Group Bookers. This charge is only applicable per-booking and not per-ticket. The transaction charge

exists to support the running costs of Royal & Derngate.

As ticket revenue is divided between many different parties, an increase in ticket prices may not necessarily benefit the theatre. By adding a transaction charge, we ensure that every penny goes directly to Royal & Derngate. We will continue to tell you about these charges, whether you are booking online, over the phone or at the counter.

CONDITIONS OF SALE Please note that once purchased tickets cannot be refunded. Ticket exchanges may be offered for the same production on payment of a small per ticket fee. For sold-out shows we will accept returned tickets for re-sale up to 24 hours prior on the understanding that a gift voucher (less transaction fees) will be provided if the tickets are re-sold. Any tickets found to be sold via an unauthorised agent may be void without refund and the ticket holder refused entry.

STAYING IN TOUCH Our Box Office and website will ask when you book if you want to receive further information from us about Royal & Derngate’s events and activities. We will then record your wishes and use them to inform what you receive from us in future. You can update these preferences at any time by accessing your account via our website or by calling Box Office. Full information on how we use your data can be found at www.royalandderngate.co.uk/privacy.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS All details were correct at time of going to print.

We reserve the right to make any alterations to the programme, performers, times, ticket prices and Box Office opening hours. All concessions are subject to availability and some may only be available for a limited period. All prices are subject to change. Proof of status will be required on the first purchase of a concessionary ticket and can be checked on any subsequent ticket purchase. Some events or performances may be advertised in the national media prior to publication in the brochure and this is beyond the control of the Management. Smoking is not permitted anywhere within the theatre or filmhouse.

WE ARE GRATEFUL FOR THE SUPPORT OF OUR MAJOR FUNDERS:

Royal & Derngate is a trading name of The Northampton Theatres Trust Limited. Registered Charity Number 1075741. VAT No: 623532071

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VISITOR & ACCESS INFORMATION HOW TO FIND US

ACCESS TICKETING SCHEME

The Royal and Derngate auditoria and our Underground Studio spaces are all accessed via our main entrance.

This is situated on Swan Street, off Guildhall Road. Two more entrances are situated on Guildhall Road and on Derngate. The Northampton Filmhouse is located adjacent to Royal & Derngate in Albion Place and can be accessed from Derngate or Royal & Derngate’s main entrance. Both venues are located in the centre of Northampton, approximately 15 minutes by car from the M1 and an hour from London by train. The postcode for SAT NAV devices is NN1 1DP.

If you have not already done so, we would like to invite all access users to register as part of our Access Scheme.

The registration process allows you to tell us about any specific needs you have and to apply for free or discounted tickets should you need extra assistance during your visit. By taking a few minutes to confirm your requirements, our staff and volunteers can ensure that your tickets and seating are taken care of, leaving you free to relax and enjoy the show. To request an application form or for more information please call the Box Office, email access@royalandderngate.co.uk or visit www.royalandderngate.co.uk/access.

The train station is a 15 minute walk from the theatre.

CAR PARKING

YOUR VISIT

The closest car parks to Royal & Derngate are St. John’s Multi-Storey Car Park and Albion Place Car Park. See the map for the additional car parks we recommend. There are also a number of pay and display on‑street options available. Please don’t hesitate to talk to Box Office at time of booking if you have any concerns about your visit. We advise you to leave extra time for your journey for our most popular shows.

•T he Sennheiser Infra-red Enhanced Hearing System is available from Box Office. To ensure that you purchase tickets in seats with optimum coverage, please check with Box Office at time of booking.

Parking tickets for St. Johns Car Park can be validated at Box Office.

•G uide and hearing dogs are welcome and water can be provided. If you wish to take your dog into the auditorium, please let Box Office know when booking so that suitable seats can be allocated for you.

For further information, including parking charges, please visit www.northampton.gov.uk/parking.

•R oyal & Derngate has level access into the building and each auditoria, with a number of wheelchair spaces in each and lift access to each floor (excluding upper‑circles).

•W e are unable to accept mobility scooters in the auditorium. Should a patron need the use of their scooter to get to their seat, a member of the Front of House will be available to help. We have a wheelchair to use in these instances, while scooters can be left in a safe place outside the auditorium.

ACCESSIBLE PERFORMANCES Please use the key throughout this brochure and on the diary for our range of access performances.

Audio-Described Performances Sign Language Interpreted Performances Captioned Performances St. John’s Multi‑Storey NN1 1HA 485 spaces

The Ridings

NN1 2BT 55 spaces

Albion Place

NN1 1UD 71 spaces

Commercial Street South

NN1 1PN 42 spaces

Hazelwood Road

NCP NN1 1LG 37 spaces

Mayorhold Multi-Storey

NN1 3HA 1073 spaces

Relaxed Performances Touch Tours Further information and an ‘at a glance’ list of access performances this season are available via the website, or please ask at Box Office.

Large Print, Audio and Braille versions of this brochure are available on request.

Please call Box Office on 01604 624811.

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AT A GLANCE DIARY ACCESS PERFORMANCES Captioned Audio-Described Sign Interpreted Relaxed performance AUGUST Sat 31 August SEPTEMBER Mon 2 September Tue 3 September Wed 4 September Thu 5 September Fri 6 September Sat 7 September Mon 9 September Tue 10 September Wed 11 September Thu 12 September Fri 13 September Sat 14 September Sun 15 September Tue 17 September Wed 18 September Thu 19 September Fri 20 September Sat 21 September Sun 22 September Mon 23 September Tue 24 September Wed 25 September Thu 26 September Fri 27 September Sat 28 September Sun 29 September Mon 30 September OCTOBER Tue 1 October Wed 2 October Thu 3 October Fri 4 October

SHOW Two Trains Running SHOW Two Trains Running Two Trains Running Two Trains Running Two Trains Running Two Trains Running Two Trains Running Buddy - The Buddy Holly Story Buddy - The Buddy Holly Story Two Trains Running Buddy - The Buddy Holly Story Two Trains Running Buddy - The Buddy Holly Story Two Trains Running Buddy - The Buddy Holly Story Two Trains Running Screaming Blue Murder Buddy - The Buddy Holly Story Two Trains Running Justin Moorhouse Jimmy Carr In The Night Garden Live The Vintage Boys In The Night Garden Live The Beatles: Hornsey Road With Mark Lewisohn An Evening With Harry Redknapp Ruby Turner Blodeuwedd Untold Aled Jones & Russell Watson: In Harmony Daliso Chaponda Blodeuwedd Untold Nathan Carter Frisky & Mannish Blodeuwedd Untold RPO: The Beauty Of Tchaikovsky Average White Band Mushy Miloš Mushy Rob Delaney Des O'Conner & Jimmy Tarbuck Rush: A Joyous Jamaican Journey Screaming Blue Murder Sinatra: Raw Henning Wehn Frank Skinner The Woman In Black SHOW Richard Alston Dance Company The Woman In Black Richard Alston Dance Company The Woman In Black Rob Beckett The Woman In Black Fun Palaces The Woman In Black The Football Ramble Live!

Pre-Show Touch Tours Pre/Post-show Talk Uniform performance Guest Night TIME 7.45pm TIME 7.45pm 7.45pm 7pm & 7.45pm 2.30pm 7.45pm 2.30pm & 7.45pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.45pm & 7.30pm 2.30pm 7.45pm 7.30pm 2.30pm & 7.45pm 7.30pm 7.45pm Doors 7.45pm Show 8.15pm 2.30pm & 7.30pm 2.30pm & 7.45pm 8pm 8pm 1pm & 4pm 7.45pm 10am & 1pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.45pm 8pm 7.30pm 8pm 8pm 7.30pm 7.45pm 8pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.45pm 7.30pm 7.45pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.45pm Doors 7.45pm Show 8.15pm 7.45pm 8pm 8pm 7.45pm TIME 7.30pm 7.45pm 7.30pm 7.45pm 7.30pm 2.30pm & 7.45pm Various 7.45pm 8pm

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Screaming Blue Murder The Woman In Black Russell Kane NC Jazz: Alison Rayner Quartet Rip It Up: The ’70s Toast Calendar Girls Toast Calendar Girls Toast Calendar Girls Toast Calendar Girls Toast Stuart Goldsmith Calendar Girls Toast Malcolm Arnold Festival Gala Concert A View From The Bridge Billionaire Boy A View From The Bridge Billionaire Boy A View From The Bridge Billionaire Boy A View From The Bridge NC Jazz: Dave Newton Trio Billionaire Boy A View From The Bridge Vikki Stone James Acaster Lloyd Cole A Night At The Musicals A View From The Bridge Lulu A View From The Bridge A View From The Bridge Josh Widdicombe Ben Elton A View From The Bridge Screaming Blue Murder Justin Live!

A View From The Bridge Made In Dagenham Made In Dagenham Made In Dagenham SHOW Made In Dagenham The Season Darren Harriott Made In Dagenham The Season RPO: Elgar's Cello Concerto Bernie Keith Rhod Gilbert The Gruffalo: Live On Stage Squeeze The Gruffalo: Live On Stage Diversity Diversity Count Arthur Strong Kevin Bloody Wilson Opera Boys Screaming Blue Murder Al Murray John Robins Northampton Opera Group NMPAT Youth In Concert Gordon Buchanan Swann & Blofeld Clinton Baptiste

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Ruby Wax Stephen K Amos NC Jazz: O’Higgins And Luft Play Monk And Trane Sat 16 November Northants Sings Out Sophie Hagen Sun 17 November Dave Gorman The Scummy Mummies Show Mon 18 November Lenny Henry Tue 19 November The Season Wed 20 November The Season Ardal O'Hanlon Thu 21 November Jonathan Pie The Season Fri 22 November The Season Screaming Blue Murder Sat 23 November Strictly Northampton The Season Sun 24 November Alexander Armstrong Mon 25 November Adam Ant The Season Tue 26 November What's Love Got To Do With It The Season Wed 27 November Sixties Gold The Season Thu 28 November The Season Fri 29 November The Season Sat 30 November That'll Be The Day The Season

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THE OWL AND THE PUSSYCAT SEE PAGE 24 Sat 30 November 11am & 2pm Sun 1 December 11am & 2pm 11am, 2pm & 4pm Sat 7 December Sun 8 December 11am & 2pm Sun 9 December 11am & 2pm Sat 14 December 11am, 2pm & 4pm Sun 15 December 11am & 2pm Fri 20 December 11am & 2pm Sat 21 December 11am, 2pm & 4pm Sun 22 December 11am & 2pm Mon 23 December 11am & 2pm Tue 24 December 11am & 2pm Thu 26 December 2pm & 4pm Fri 27 December 11am & 2pm Sat 28 December 11am, 2pm & 4pm Sun 29 December 11am & 2pm Mon 30 December 11am & 2pm Tue 31 December 11am & 2pm Thu 2 January 11am & 2pm Fri 3 January 11am & 2pm Sat 4 January 11am, 2pm & 4pm Sun 5 January 11am & 2pm For schools performances please contact our Groups & Schools booking line on 01604 620066.

CINDERELLA SEE PAGE 20 Fri 6 December Sat 7 December Sun 8 December Tue 10 December Wed 11 December Thu 12 December Fri 13 December Sat 14 December Sun 15 December Tue 17 December Wed 18 December Fri 20 December Sat 21 December Sun 22 December Mon 23 December Tue 24 December Thu 26 December Fri 27 December Sat 28 December Sun 29 December

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PIPPI LONGSTOCKING SEE PAGE 22 Tue 10 December 10.30am Wed 11 December 10.30am Thu 12 December 10.30am Fri 13 December 10.30am & 7.15pm Sat 14 December 1.15pm & 5.30pm Mon 16 December 10.30am & 2.30pm Tue 17 December 10.30am & 2.30pm Wed 18 December 2.30pm & 7.15pm Fri 20 December 2.30pm & 7.15pm Sat 21 December 1.15pm & 5.30pm Sun 22 December 2.30pm & 7.15pm Mon 23 December 2.30pm & 7.15pm Tue 24 December 1.15pm & 5.30pm Thu 26 December 1.15pm & 5.30pm Fri 27 December 1.15pm & 5.30pm Sat 28 December 1.15pm & 5.30pm Sun 29 December 1.15pm & 5.30pm

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ENHANCE YOUR VISIT Our bars are the perfect place to enjoy a pre‑show or interval drink. The main Theatre Bar offers a streamlined selection of beer, wines, spirits, soft drinks and coffees to relax with friends before the show.

At our Foyer Bar, opposite the Theatre Shop, enjoy a wider range of beverages, plus some of our grab‑and-go snack options.

Don’t forget, you can beat the interval queue by placing your order ahead of the performance at the drinks pre‑ordering podium in the foyer.

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Relax in our sophisticated, cosy surroundings.

Perfect for coffee or lunch in the day and drinks in the evening.

Accessible from Guildhall Road and the Royal & Dergnate Foyer www.johnfranklins.co.uk @jfranklinsbar

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3 course meal £39.50 per person tasting person 3 course meal menu £39.50 £65 perper person tasting menu £65 per person located above the foyer in royal & derngate located above the foyer in royal & derngate 01604 911073 01604 911073 www.hibiscusfinedining.co.uk www.hibiscusfinedining.co.uk

The Northampton Filmhouse offers the discerning cinema-goer an affordable, unrivalled experience in Northampton.

Sit back in the comfort of luxury, reclining leather seats and enjoy a range of locally sourced snacks and drinks as you watch the very best in world, independent, British and mainstream films and live screenings.

We regularly add extra screenings of the most popular films in our programme, so check our website for the most up to date schedule, or join our e-mail list to receive weekly information.

BASED ON THE PICTURE BOOK BY

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