Autumn 2021 Brochure

What’s On

AUTUMN 2021

DRAMA DANCE MUSIC CREATIVE ACTIVITIES WORKSHOPS FAMILY SHOWS COMEDY MUSICALS

We’ve missed you!

Here to… Keep You Safe Our Covid-19 safety measures will always be in line with the latest restrictions.

Currently, these include e-tickets that can be checked hands free, rigorous cleaning, touch-free hand sanitisers, face coverings worn by staff and strong recommendations for audiences to do the same, cashless transactions and a ‘Book with Confidence, Exchange with Ease’ policy. Please see page 51 for full details.

Here to… Welcome Everyone Our commitment to making our theatre and filmhouse spaces accessible for everyone is stronger than ever. We understand that in returning to live entertainment this Autumn, our audiences have wide-ranging access requirements. We want to ensure that everyone’s visit is as easy and enjoyable as possible. Shows with specific Access Performances are highlighted throughout these pages and and you can find more details of shows and films where we are able to maintain social distancing online.

Further information on accessing our spaces can be found on page 53.

Here to… Save You Money!

We’ve got a season packed with brilliant musicals and drama, so make the most of booking multiple shows at once with a Subscription Package and save up to 25% plus an extra 5% for members! See page 24 for details.

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Highlights from this Season

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Mon 4 – Sat 9 October

Sat 16 October

CHICAGO

RPO: ELGAR’S ENIGMA VARIATIONS

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SARAH MILLICAN Bobby Dazzler

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Tue 23 November – Sat 4 December

Thu 9 December – Sun 2 January

Mon 13 December – Sun 2 January

BLUE/ORANGE

DICK WHITTINGTON

THE GRUFFALO

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Mon 10 – Sat 15 January

Tue 18 & Wed 19 January

Fri 25 February – Sat 5 March

WAITRESS

Rambert

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SEPTEMBER “How can Northampton become a New Town? It’s been here a thousand years.”

It’s the 1960s and Northampton is at a crossroads. The town’s population is set to double as part of the government’s New Towns Act. But as new estates welcome thousands of families from London and the old town centre undergoes radical changes, some fear Northampton’s identity is being stripped away.

Tasked with Northampton’s expansion over twenty momentous years, the newly formed Development Corporation will go to hilarious lengths to ensure targets are met – even adapting their radio jingle into a legendary pop record…

The company consists of Subika Anwar-Khan, Jo Blake, Helen Crevel, Davin Eadie, Bianca Mulligan and Dan McGarry. 60 Miles By Road Or Rail was written by Ryan Leder and is produced by Courtenay Johnson and directed by Andy Routledge. Find out more about the project, including how you can get involved with its further arts, heritage and community events at www.60milesbyroadorrail.co.uk.

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Wed 22 – Sat 25 September Wed 7.30pm, Thu 7pm, Fri 7.30pm, Sat 2.30pm & 7.30pm ROYAL Tickets from £12 Stage & Screen Members discounts Supported by Royal & Derngate’s Generate programme for its launch in 2018. The project is supported by Travers Foundation, The Compton Fund and using public funding by the National Lottery through Arts Council England and National Lottery Heritage Fund.

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OCTOBER Chicago, the “sexiest musical ever” (Metro) is back in Northampton!

Set amidst the razzle-dazzle decadence of the 1920s, this is the story of Roxie Hart, a housewife and nightclub dancer who murders her on-the-side lover and dupes the public, the media and her rival cellmate, Velma Kelly, by hiring Chicago’s slickest criminal lawyer.

Coronation Street’s Faye Brookes stars as Roxie Hart alongside international recording artist and pop star Sinitta as Matron ‘Mama’ Morton and West End and TV star Darren Day as Billy Flynn, plus RuPaul’s Drag Race UK star Divina De Campo and West End stars Djalenga Scott (Annie, Chicago) and Joel Montague (Waitress, Fat Friends).

The sexy, sassy score includes Razzle Dazzle, Cell Block Tango, and All That Jazz. With six Tony Awards, two Olivier Awards, a Grammy and thousands of standing ovations, Chicago “remains a phenomenon” (Sunday Express).

Mon 4 – Sat 9 October Evenings 7.30pm Wed/Sat Matinees 2.30pm DERNGATE Tickets from £16 Concessions, Groups and Stage & Screen Members discounts Audio Described I Signed Recommended for ages 13+ Subscribe & Save! - See page 24

“SHEER THEATRICAL BLISS” Daily Telegraph

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OCTOBER

Northampton Musical Theatre Company

Tue 26 – Sat 30 October Tue-Fri Evenings 7.30pm Wed Matinee 1.30pm Sat 1.30pm & 6pm DERNGATE Tickets from £16 Concessions, Groups and Stage & Screen Members discounts

Northampton Musical Theatre Company cannot wait to welcome you to this glittering production of Shrek The Musical.

Based on the Oscar-winning film, the story follows Shrek, a green ogre, who finds himself on a daring adventure with a wisecracking Donkey to rescue the feisty Princess Fiona.

With songs including I’m A Believer, Big, Bright, Beautiful World and Morning Person, this is a fantastic family show with music that will uplift you and get those toes tapping.

Originally produced on Broadway by DreamWorks Theatricals and Neal Street Productions.

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.

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JACK BLACK

NOVEMBER

‘I LAUGHED. I CRIED. I ROCKED!’

THE WEST END SMASH HIT Get ready to stick it to the man, because Andrew Lloyd Webber’s hit musical School Of Rock is coming to rock out at Royal & Derngate!

School Of Rock is based on the iconic movie starring Jack Black. Wannabe rock star Dewey Finn is cast out by his dive-bar bandmates and finds himself in desperate need of cash. Posing as a substitute music teacher at an elite prep school, he exposes his students to the rock gods he idolises, transforming them into a mind-blowing rock band. In the process, Dewy falls for the school’s uptight headmistress, Miss Mullins, helping her rediscover the wild child within. But, will they all find redemption at the battle of the bands?

Featuring 14 new songs from Andrew Lloyd Webber, all the original songs from the movie and a band of insanely talented kids that play live every show, School Of Rock will warm your heart and blow you away in equal measure.

Mon 1 – Sat 6 November Evenings 7.30pm Wed/Sat Matinees 2.30pm DERNGATE Tickets from £17.50 Concessions, Groups and Stage & Screen Members discounts Audio Described I Signed Recommended for ages 8+

HHHHH “THE MOST ENJOYABLE FEW HOURS MONEY CAN BUY” Daily Telegraph

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DECEMBER In a London psychiatric hospital, a mysterious patient wants out. The problem is that, to him, oranges are bright blue and Muhammed Ali is a whole lot more than just a boxer.

As his doctor and senior consultant debate whether to section or release him, an extraordinary new claim causes them to become more and more divided in their diagnosis. Their power struggle escalates into a startling and provocative exploration of power and privilege, revealing uncomfortable truths about all three men.

When Joe Penhall’s (Mindhunter, The Road) groundbreaking Blue/Orange premiered in 2001 it won the Olivier, Critics’ Circle and Evening Standard awards for Best New Play. Twenty years later, he collaborates with Giles Terera (winner of the 2018 Olivier Award for Hamilton), Michael Balogun (Death Of England, National Theatre) and Royal & Derngate’s Artistic Director James Dacre (2020 Olivier Award Nominee Our Lady Of Kibeho) to shine new light upon this powerful interrogation of race, healthcare and prejudice in modern Britain.

Giles Terera

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A Royal & Derngate, Northampton, Oxford Playhouse and Theatre Royal Bath Productions Co-Production

Tue 23 November – Sat 4 December Evenings 7.30pm (24 Nov: 7pm) Thu/Sat Matinees 2.30pm ROYAL Tickets from £11 Concessions, Groups, Schools and Stage & Screen Members discounts Audio Described I Signed Captioned I Post-show Talk Recommended for ages 14+ Subscribe & Save! - See page 24

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CHRISTMAS

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“UNDOUBTEDLY THE BEST PANTO AROUND... AMAZING!”

“GENIUS...

SIMPLY SENSATIONAL!”

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Don’t miss this year’s hilarious fun-filled, brand new family pantomime, Dick Whittington!

Dick Whittington is the purrrfect pantomime adventure that follows our hero to seek his fame, fortune and happiness in London Town.

With help from the magical Fairy Bowbells and his trusty feline friend, what could possibly go wrong?

This year’s show will star infamous TV baddie Ricky Champ (EastEnders) as the dastardly King Rat, children’s favourite Phil Gallagher (Cbeebies’ Mister Maker), panto dame legend and Northamptonian Bob Golding and stage and screen actress Deborah Tracey. It is written by the award-winning Paul Hendy and directed by Emily Wood from the hugely acclaimed pantomime production company, Evolution Productions.

With an action-packed story, spectacular sets and costumes, amazing special effects, and a joyfully funny script, Dick Whittington promises to be the pantomime paved with gold!

“A BRILLIANT FEEL-GOOD SHOW!” West Sussex County Times*

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*All reviews refer to Evolution Production’s Dick Whittington in 2019

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“AS ENJOYABLE FOR PARENTS AS IT IS FOR CHILDREN... COULDN’T RECOMMEND THIS ENOUGH”

“A MASTER-CLASS IN TIMELESS, INTERACTIVE STORYTELLING”

The Times

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CHRISTMAS

HHHH “AN IRRESISTIBLY CHARMING TALE TOLD WITH REFRESHING SIMPLICITY”

West End WIlma Join Mouse this Christmas 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?

This much-loved show has toured Britain and the world and is packed with songs, laughs and monstrous fun for children aged three and up and their grown-ups.

HHHH “THE GRUFFALO IS THE PERFECT INTRO TO THEATRE FOR KIDS” The Londonist

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Mon 13 December – Sun 2 January ROYAL Tickets from £14.50 Schools and Stage & Screen Members discounts Relaxed Recommended for ages 3+ Running time 55 minutes with no interval

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JANUARY Meet Jenna, a waitress and expert pie-maker who dreams WAIT_Tour_AUG21_NorthamptonBro_130x130_AW.indd 1 of some happiness in her life. When a hot new doctor arrives in town, life gets complicated...

Receiving standing ovations night after night in the West End and on Broadway, Waitress is ‘the real deal’ (Independent) musical comedy ‘made from the finest ingredients’ (Time Out). Lucie Jones (Les Misérables, Legally Blonde) stars as Jenna, alongside Sandra Marvin (Emmerdale, Hairspray), Evelyn Hoskins (Spring Awakening, Peter And The Starcatcher at Royal & Derngate) and Busted’s Matt Willis (A Christmas Carol, Wicked).

Brought to life by a ground-breaking, female-led creative team, this ‘warm, witty, wise and hilarious’ (Express) hit show features ‘one of the best scores in years’ (The Stage) by the Grammy award-winning Sara Bareilles (Love Song, Brave), a book by acclaimed screenwriter Jessie Nelson (I Am Sam) and direction by Tony Award-winner Diane Paulus (Pippin, Finding Neverland).

Mon 10 – Sat 15 25/08/2021 January 15:18 Evenings 7.30pm Wed & Sat Matinees 2.30pm DERNGATE Tickets from £15.50 Concessions, Groups and Stage & Screen Members discounts Audio Described I Signed Recommended for ages 13+ Subscribe & Save! - See page 24

A “JOYOUSLY LIFE-AFFIRMING CELEBRATION” Daily Express “TREAT YOURSELF TO A SLICE OF FIVE-STAR MUSICAL PIE” The Times

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JANUARY

RAMBERT

AISHA AND ABHAYA Royal & Derngate is thrilled to welcome the return of Rambert Dance Company, who bring a powerful dance work combining film, animation, music and live performance.

The company’s fearless dancers take centre stage to perform Sharon Eyal’s fierce, pulsating choreography to an original soundtrack of driving techno from Ori Lichtik and GAIKA. Director Kibwe Tavares brings this together with a stunning film backdrop, where we encounter sisters Aisha and Abhaya washed ashore and seeking refuge in a strange land.

Tue 18 & Wed 19 January Evenings 7.30pm DERNGATE Tickets from £28 Concessions and Stage & Screen Members discounts

This is a co-production between Rambert and The Royal Ballet, in association with BBC Films and Robin Saunders.

“RAMBERT’S DANCERS ARE, AS TO BE EXPECTED, UTTERLY RAVISHING, HAIR SLICKED BACK, TORSOS GLITTERING, ATTACKING EACH MOVEMENT WITH GUSTO, URGED ON BY ORI LICHTIK AND GAIKA’S DRIVE SOUNDTRACK” Evening Standard on Aisha And Abhaya

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JANUARY It’s back! The smash-hit musical comedy Hairspray is returning to Northampton by popular demand.

It’s Baltimore, 1962 where Tracy Turnblad, a big girl with big hair and an even bigger heart, is on a mission to follow her dreams and dance her way onto national TV. Tracy’s audition makes her a local star and soon she is using her new-found fame to fight for equality, bagging local heartthrob Link Larkin along the way.

Starring West End favourite Brenda Edwards (Chicago, Sister Act: The Muscial) as Motormouth Maybelle, with further casting to be announced, the show features the hit songs Welcome To The 60s, You Can’t Stop The Beat, The Nicest Kids In Town and many more.

Don’t miss this irresistible feel-good show that will have you smiling for days – let your hair down and book now!

Mon 31 January – Sat 5 February Evenings 7.30pm Wed & Sat Matinees 2.30pm DERNGATE Tickets from £11 Concessions, Groups and Stage & Screen Members discounts Audio Described I Signed Recommended for ages 13+ Subscribe & Save! - See page 24

HHHH “WONDERFUL, FRESH AND VIVID” The Stage “THE ULTIMATE FEEL GOOD SHOW” The Guardian

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FEBRUARY The international smash-hit musical, Six, makes its royal entrance in Northampton!

Multi award-winning, with a spectacularly successful sound-track storming charts across the globe, this sell-out Tudor take-off has “an incredibly strong and powerful message”, is “boundary-pushing, genre-redefining” (The Australian) and is ‘pure entertainment’ (The New York Times).

From Tudor Queens to Pop Princesses, the six wives of Henry VIII take to the mic to tell their tales, remixing 500 years of historical heartbreak into an 80-minute celebration of 21st century girl power. These Queens may have green sleeves but their lipstick is rebellious red.

HHHHH “THE MOST UPLIFTING NEW BRITISH MUSICAL I HAVE EVER HAD THE PRIVILEGE TO WATCH” Evening Standard

Tue 15 – Sat 19 February Tue & Thu 8pm Wed & Fri 6pm & 8.30pm Sat 4pm & 8pm DERNGATE Tickets from £12.50 Concessions, Groups and Stage & Screen Members discounts Audio Described I Signed Recommended for ages 10+

HHHHH “80 MINUTES OF EXHILARATING ENTERTAINMENT FROM SIX KILLER QUEENS. THEY WILL, THEY WILL ROCK YOU!” Daily Express HHHHH “SIX IS A MARVELLOUS SHOW. A ROYAL TREAT” Daily Telegraph

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MARCH

Theatre as live as it gets. Witness a new show unfold every night!

You want to know a secret? The best bits of any show, you never get to see: beautiful moments of discovery, fresh minted gags, a story coming alive for the first time – all this happens in the rehearsal room. Less of a secret is that you never see the worst: dead ends, duff choices, bits that don’t fit.

But what if we let you in on the secret and put them ALL on the stage: triumphs, disasters, the wonderful and the what-the-hell? How? By improvising from scratch a new show made especially for the audience that night. Story, song and puppetry conjured from the unlikeliest materials by matchless performers and every moment PARRY of creation (or lack of it) witnessed by you. Definitely not an attempt to improvise the “classic” musical but an unapologetic experiment in starting with nothing and seeing where we end up.

Improbable are maestros of improvised theatre, who for three decades have created make-it-up-as-you-go-along shows that have captivated audiences across the world from off-Broadway to the National Theatre. It might be hilarious or heart-breaking, anarchic or eerily atmospheric but their first ever improvised musical aims to spin theatrical magic out of thin air. This is essential viewing for anyone who likes their theatre as live as it gets.

This production has been made with the support of Arts Council England’s Ambition for Excellence fund.

A Royal & Derngate, Northampton and Improbable Production

Fri 25 February - Sat 5 March Evenings 7.30pm (Tue 1: 7pm) Sat 5 March Matinee 2.30pm ROYAL Tickets from £11 Concessions, Groups and Stage & Screen Members discounts Post-show Talk Recommended for ages 14+ Subscribe & Save! - See page 24 Director Lee Simpson Designer E Mallin Parry Associate Director Alex Murdoch Lighting Designer Colin Grenfell Sound Designer Adrienne Quartly Movement Director Pauline Mayers Flute Max Gittings Percussion Joley Cragg Cello Juliet Colyer

“ONE OF THE BRILLIANT FACES OF UK THEATRE” The Observer on Improbable “EXTRAORDINARY AND TRULY ENCHANTING” The New York Times on Improbable’s Lifegame Cast:

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FEBRUARY

Cinderella Snow Maiden The Nutcracker Performed by The Russian State Ballet of Siberia Accompanied by The Orchestra of the Russian State Ballet

Join the renowned Russian State Ballet of Siberia as they perform three exquisite ballets on the Derngate stage in the New Year.

Cinderella, the world’s favourite rags to riches fairy-tale where dreams can come true is a magical mix of Prokofiev’s energetic score, lively choreography and colourful costumes.

Set in the snow-covered landscape of the Russian countryside, seasonal sparkler Snow Maiden follows the maiden as she dances into the human world, ventures too far and is swept up by feelings of love, temptation and betrayal.

The most famous of fantasy ballets for all the family, The Nutcracker whisks us off at the stroke of midnight on Christmas Eve to a fairy-tale world where nothing is quite as it seems, to an enchanted place where the magic really begins.

Thu 24 – Sat 26 February Evenings 7.30pm Sat Matinee 2.30pm Thu: Cinderella Fri: Snow Maiden Sat: The Nutcracker DERNGATE Tickets from £11 Concessions, Groups and Stage & Screen Members discounts

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‘A BEWITCHING PRODUCTION.

LEAVES ITS AUDIENCE SPELLBOUND. A TRIUMPH.’ Daily Telegraph MICHAEL HARRISON

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Enter a world of magic and fantasy as Disney’s classic movie Bedknobs And Broomsticks makes its world premiere as an exciting new stage musical. With the original songs by the legendary Sherman Brothers (Mary Poppins, The Jungle Book, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang), new music and lyrics by Neil Bartram and book by Brian Hill, Bedknobs And Broomsticks will be brought to life by award-winning theatre-makers Candice Edmunds and Jamie Harrison.

When three orphaned children are evacuated from wartime London to live with the mysterious Eglantine Price, they have no idea what adventures lie ahead. Upon discovering her to be a trainee witch, they join forces to search for a secret spell that will defeat the enemy once and for all. Armed with an enchanted bedknob, a bewitched broomstick and a magical flying bed, they encounter surprising new friendships on their journey from Portobello Road to the depths of the beautiful briny sea.

Mon 28 February – Sat 5 March Evenings 7.30pm Wed & Sat Matinees 2.30pm DERNGATE Tickets from £15 Concessions, Groups and Stage & Screen Members discounts Audio Described I Signed Recommended for ages 6+ Subscribe & Save! - See page 24

HHHH “SPECTACULAR. THE SHOW HAS US IN THE PALM OF ITS HANDS” The Times

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MARCH A study of fathers and sons and the stories we don’t always tell one another.

This timely and intimate work in progress from award-winning playwright Barney Norris (The Remains Of The Day) and his father, the internationally acclaimed pianist and broadcaster David Owen Norris, examines that age-old story of a boy and his dad, and how they can relate to one another, in every sense of the word.

An intimate, autobiographical exploration of their relationship, The Wellspring takes us inside the complex and shifting dynamic between this particular father and son, exploring the people and stories that shape us. Their performances are accompanied by exquisite music performed by David, described by the Toronto Globe and Mail as “quite possibly the most interesting pianist in the world”.

HHHH “THIS BEAUTIFUL NEW ADAPTATION BY BARNEY NORRIS CAPTURES THE SENSE OF PROFOUND, POETIC SADNESS PERFECTLY” What’s On Stage on The Remains Of The Day

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Thu 17 – Sat 26 March Evenings 7.30pm (24 Mar: 7pm) Sat 26 Mar Matinee 2.30pm ROYAL Tickets from £11 Concessions, Groups and Stage & Screen Members discounts Audio Described Signed I Captioned Post-show Talk Recommended for ages 12+ Season sponsored by Michael Jones Jeweller

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MARCH

Phil McIntyre Entertainment, Queen Theatrical Productions and Tribeca Theatrical Productions present

‘A KIND OF MAGIC.

SPECTACULAR. MAGNIFICO!’ The Sun

MON 11 – SAT 16 MAY

Don’t miss the worldwide smash-hit musical by Queen and Ben Elton when it comes to Royal & Derngate for the very first time.

This multi-million-pound phenomenon dazzles all the senses in breathtaking 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 Now, Under Pressure and, of course, We Will Rock You. “AN EVENING OF SHEER ENTERTAINMENT AND ENJOYMENT” Daily Mirror

Mon 21 – Sat 26 March Evenings 7.30pm Wed & Sat Matinees 2.30pm DERNGATE Tickets from £28 Concessions, Groups and Stage & Screen Members discounts Audio Described I Signed

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“AN UNMISSABLE EVENT AND A SUMPTUOUS PIECE OF MUSICAL THEATRE” Capital Radio

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Also this season...

This Autumn season looks a little different from usual - it is packed with rescheduled shows and events from 2020 and 2021, particularly stand-up comedy!

To those who are looking at our programme for the first time, whether you’re here for classic rock, classical music or classic one-liners, you’re sure to find something to tempt you. And next season, we’ll be back with an even broader variety of shows and events on our stages.

Our Stage & Screen Members enjoy discounts on most performances in this section. Visit us online for further details at at royalandderngate.co.uk

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RUSSELL BRAND

Sat 18 September 3.30pm DERNGATE Tickets from £15 From our community

Sun 19 September 6pm DERNGATE Tickets from £33.33 I 16+

The first Open Stage show happened 21 years ago, and the Open Stage Performing Arts School has performed a multitude of productions over the years. The children and adults of the school are marking this special anniversary with a show celebrating 21 years in 2021.

With music, song, dance, acrobatics, theatre and happy memories of past productions, there will be something for everyone to enjoy.

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Russell Brand is doing stand-up on the strangeness of the last 18 months.

What have we learned and not learned? And how do you ‘get back to normal’ if you’ve never been normal?

SEPTEMBER SOLD OUT

MILTON JONES MILTON: IMPOSSIBLE Tue 21 September 7.30pm DERNGATE Tickets from £29.50 I 16+

One Man. One Mission. Is it possible? No, not really.

Milton Jones reveals the truth about being an international spy, before being given a disappointing new identity which forced him to appear on Mock The Week, Live At The Apollo and Radio 4. But this is also a love story with the twist, or even a really bad sprain. Is it just gloriously daft nonsense or is there a deeper meaning?

“NO-ONE CAN TOUCH JONES WHEN HE HITS HIS STRIDE” The Guardian

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SIMON AMSTELL Spirit Hole

Fri 24 September 8pm DERNGATE Tickets from £27 I 15+

With his first stand up tour since the release of internationally acclaimed feature film Benjamin and Netflix Special Set Free, Simon Amstell brings his brand new show to Royal & Derngate this Autumn.

Spirit Hole is a blissful, spiritual, sensational exploration of love, sex, shame, mushrooms and more.

If you yearn for a night of unprecedented joy and laughter, book now and avoid regret.

“A NEW PERSPECTIVE, KILLER OFF-BEAT PUNCHLINES AND AN OBSESSIVE HONESTY” Chortle

CHRIS RAMSEY Sat 25 September 8pm DERNGATE Tickets from £24 I 16+

Comedian Chris Ramsey is hitting the road for his biggest stand-up tour yet.

Having filled venues across the country with his stand-up show Approval Needed and reaching the semi-finals of Strictly Come Dancing in 2019, don’t miss your chance to catch him live on stage.

Alongside his wife Rosie, he is also the co-host of the multiple awardwinning, no.1 hit podcast Shagged.

Married. Annoyed, which has been downloaded a phenomenal 60 million times to date.

“HYSTERICALLY FUNNY” Bruce Dessau

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SCREAMING BLUE MURDER COMEDY CLUB

DAVID BADDIEL

Doors 7.45pm, Show 8pm UNDERGROUND Tickets from £13.50 I 16+

Mon 27 September 7.30pm DERNGATE Tickets from £29 I 16+

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

Following his five-star, Oliviernominated hit, My Family: Not The Sitcom, and the return to number one of his seminal football anthem Three Lions, David Baddiel comes back to the stage with a brand new one-man show, Trolls: Not The Dolls.

Join us for our popular Friday night comedy club with compère Dan Evans. This season features many of comedy’s rising stars: Fri 24 September

Fri 22 October

Fri 19 November

Addy van der Borgh Wendy Wason Mike Cox

Andre Vincent Diane Spencer Kevin Shepherd

Jenny Collier James Sherwood Juliet Meyers

Trolls: Not The Dolls

Trolls – the terrible people who spend all day insulting and abusing strangers for no other reason than to fill the huge gaps in their souls.

David has stories to tell of the dark, terrible and hysterically absurd cyber-paths that interacting with trolls has led him down.

“BOASTS SIDE-SPLITTING LAUGHS AND ALSO MOVES PEOPLE TO TEARS” Evening Standard

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GEOFF NORCOTT

JONATHAN PIE

I Blame The Parents

Fake News (The Corona Remix)

Tue 28 September 7.30pm UNDERGROUND Tickets from £17 I 16+

Fri 1 October 7.30pm DERNGATE Tickets from £21.50 I 16+

I Blame The Parents is the fourth national tour for Geoff Norcott, following on the back of Conswervative, Traditionalism and Taking Liberties.

Jonathan Pie’s acclaimed, sell-out show Fake News finally returns, updated and remixed for a postCorona world. After months stuck in lockdown, he returns to the road to discuss how Corona has changed the world… and his career prospects.

This time Geoff talks less politics (alright, there will probably be a bit), but this brand-new show will mostly explore personal responsibility, parenting and who should take the blame when things go wrong.

HHHH “SETS HIMSELF APART FROM THE LIBERAL COMMENTARIAT WITH A SHARP, SELF-KNOWING WIT” The Times

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Jonathan is the exasperated news reporter whose videos have been seen across the world. With over 1.5 million Facebook followers, his online videos regularly achieve millions of views, going viral internationally.

ANDREW BIRD Invincible

Fri 1 & Sat 2 October 8pm UNDERGROUND Tickets from £13 I 16+

Following a successful debut tour, Andrew Bird is back with a brand new show.

After the traumatic event of seeing a revered, legendary comedian literally dying on stage in front of him and the fallout making global news, it’s hard to take anything seriously. This is brutally honest stand-up with free flowing stories and opinions on Prince Andrew, learning Slovakian, “millennial grandparents” and how the people you look up to seem invincible.

“COMEDY GOLD... BIRD’S GOING TO BE A STAR, CATCH HIM CLOSE-UP NOW” The Scotsman

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OCTOBER

SIXTIES GOLD

The Ultimate Line-Up Sat 2 October 7.30pm DERNGATE Tickets from £40

Re-live the magic of the 1960s with nine chart-topping acts in Sixties Gold: The Ultimate Line Up. If you’re a fan of ’60s music, this is an unmissable, uplifting night out in the company of The Tremeloes, Mamas And Papas UK, Hermans Hermits, The Marmalade, The Merseybeats, PJ Proby, Dave Berry, Steve Ellis and Gerry’s Pacemakers.

JONNY & THE BAPTISTS

FASCINATING AÏDA

Dance Like It Never Happened

Sun 10 October 7.30pm DERNGATE Tickets from £30.75 I 14+

Fri 8 October 8pm UNDERGROUND Tickets from £17 I 14+

This is the funniest, most uplifting show you will ever see about feeling totally bereaved.

“In 2019, we lost another election, our place in Europe and, worst of all, a dearly beloved friend. Then in 2020, we all lost the world as we knew it. We finally broke.”

In their most honest and personal show yet, Jonny & The Baptists learn to accept and engage with their grief, sharing their journey through their trademark blend of silly, joyful songs, deadpan standup and riotous storytelling.

Dillie Keane, Adèle Anderson and Liza Pulman are heading out on tour, with a selection of old favourites, songs you haven’t heard before and some you wish you’d never heard in the first place.

The songs are hilarious and topical – the glamour is unstoppable.

With three Olivier Award nominations and over 25 million YouTube and Facebook hits for Cheap Flights and their incredibly rude Christmas song, how can you possibly miss them?

HHHHH “CABARET HEAVEN” Metro

HHHH “WICKEDLY FUNNY” The Times

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SWEET CAROLINE

The Ultimate Tribute to Neil Diamond Wed 13 October 7.30pm DERNGATE Tickets from £27

BIG GIRLS DON’T CRY Tue 12 October 7.30pm DERNGATE Tickets from £28

It’s time to Hang On (To What We Got) and celebrate the iconic sounds of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons.

During the ’60s and ’70s number one hits Sherry, December 1963 (Oh What A Night), Walk Like A Man, Rag Doll and Big Girls Don’t Cry helped propel them to super stardom.

Come and dance the night away to all their hits at Royal & Derngate Oh What A Night it will be!

Starring renowned tribute artist Gary Ryan, as seen on Stars In Their Eyes, Sweet Caroline celebrates all things Neil Diamond with a sensational live show.

The show will take you, for one special evening, back to where it began on a musical journey celebrating 50 years of some of the greatest music ever written.

Celebrate the music that has endured through six generations and enjoy all the hits, including Forever In Blue Jeans, America and Love On The Rocks. The good times never seemed so good!

LOST IN MUSIC Thu 14 October 7.30pm DERNGATE Tickets from £28

Get ready to get Lost In Music…

Join us for this recreation of the magical ’70s and enter a musical journey straight to the heart of Disco.

Relive some of the greatest songs of all time from artists such as Donna Summer, Gloria Gaynor, Earth, Wind & Fire, Sister Sledge and Chic. Boasting a sensational live band, incredibly talented cast and stunning vocals, this glittering show is sure to have you dancing in the aisles.

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OCTOBER Share the thrill of live orchestral music as the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra bring their passion and versatility to Royal & Derngate in these uplifting concerts.

Save £5 on tickets!

Book for both concerts by 30 Sept and save £5 on the top three price bands.

Offer will be automatically applied when booking online.

ELGAR’S ENIGMA VARIATIONS

THE ARMED MAN: A MASS FOR PEACE

Sat 16 October 7.30pm DERNGATE Tickets from £17 Concessions, Family and Schools discounts available

Sun 6 February 2022 7.30pm DERNGATE Tickets from £17 Concessions, Family and Schools discounts available

Conductor Jamie Phillips’ dynamic presence makes him perfectly suited to this concert’s captivating programme of great orchestral music.

Sir Karl Jenkins is best known for his acclaimed Adiemus songs and the timeless choral masterpiece, The Armed Man: A Mass For Peace, which combines the traditional Latin mass text with musical influences from both Western and Eastern traditions.

Jamie Phillips conducts

Each movement in Elgar’s Enigma Variations is dedicated to a friend of the great British composer: listen out for chattering strings and stammering woodwinds!

Popular works by Grieg and Delius also feature, while masterful violinist Irène Duval performs Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto, a piece that is full of sweeping melodies and sparkling virtuosity.

This concert, which also features the Northampton Bach Choir, includes two gems of the English symphonic repertoire with Walton’s Portsmouth Point, a perfect musical picture postcard of the English seaside,and Elgar’s Introduction and Allegro.

More orchestral delights…

THE 16TH MALCOLM ARNOLD FESTIVAL Join us online on Sat 16 & Sun 17 October for this year’s festival and to celebrate Arnold’s 100th birthday! This free event is available at malcolm-arnold-festival.livevideostream.co.uk

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KAE KURD

SIMON BRODKIN

Fri 15 October 8pm UNDERGROUND Tickets from £13 I 16+

Sat 16 October 5pm & 8pm UNDERGROUND Tickets from £22 I 14+ Concessions

The Spoken Kurd

Smart, sharp and brilliantly astute, the young British-Kurdish standup, Kae Kurd, is making a serious name for himself.

Fresh from appearing on Live At The Apollo, join one of the UK’s fastest rising comedy stars as he tries to make sense of it all.

The star of smash hit podcast Quotas Full has also been seen on Don’t Hate The Playaz (ITV2), The Tez O’Clock Show (Channel 4) and Comedians Solve World Problems (Comedy Central).

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Troublemaker

World-famous prankster and creator of the hugely popular Lee Nelson, Simon Brodkin, is back on stage with his sensational new stand-up show.

After the success of his stand‑up show 100% Simon Brodkin, selected by The Guardian and The Evening Standard as one of its ‘Best Comedy Shows’ at the Edinburgh Festival, Troublemaker is a must‑see comedy show of 2021.

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FRANK SKINNER Thu 19 October 8pm DERNGATE Tickets from £27 I 14+

Following a sold-out West End run and a sold-out show here in 2019, comedy legend Frank Skinner is returning to Royal & Derngate with his critically acclaimed stand-up show, Showbiz. This is your last chance to catch it!

“THE KING OF STAND-UP” Evening Standard “POSSIBLY HIS BEST SHOW YET” The Sunday Times

Please note, this show was previously on sale as 100% Simon Brodkin.

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AL STEWART

With His Band The Empty Pockets Thu 21 October 7.30pm DERNGATE Tickets from £39.50

Scottish-born singer-songwriter Al Stewart reprises his 2019 touring line-up with The Empty Pockets.

TEZ ILYAS

The Vicked Tour

Once again Al and the Pockets will be joined by saxophonist Marc Macisso. He will be playing his old favourites, Year Of The Cat, Time Passages, On The Border, Nostradamus and Roads To Moscow, along with selections from his vast, introspective and lyrically powerful back catalogue.

Fri 5 November 8pm UNDERGROUND Tickets from £17 I 14+

Join us for the brand new stand-up show from the star of The Tez O’Clock Show, TEZ Talks and the multi-award-winning Man Like Mobeen.

ROB BECKETT Wallop

Fri 22 October 7.30pm DERNGATE Tickets from £25 I 14+

SOLD OUT

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, Sky’s A League of Their Own and Rob Beckett And Josh Widdicombe’s Parenting Hell podcast.

Tez Ilyas uses his trademark silly, smart and subversive humour to celebrate all that we still have.

Expect big laughs, happy groans and cheeky provocations in this guaranteed Vicked time.

This event was previously on sale as Populist.

HHHH “BLACKBURN’S CHRIS ROCK” The Guardian

“LIGHTS UP THE STAGE WITH HIS MAGNETIC PERSONALITY” Mail On Sunday

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NIGEL NG HAIYAA

Sat 6 November 7.30pm UNDERGROUND Tickets from £17 I 16+

International stand-up comedian Nigel Ng takes to the road with his latest live comedy tour.

The creator of global viral sensation Uncle Roger and host of the sensational Rice To Meet You podcast brings his new show HAIYAA to Northampton.

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JOOLS HOLLAND And His Rhythm & Blues Orchestra Sun 7 November 7.30pm DERNGATE Tickets from £46 Children under 15 must be accompanied by an adult.

Musical master of ceremonies Jools Holland and his muchloved Rhythm & Blues Orchestra are back in Northampton by popular demand.

They are joined by Ruby Turner and Louise Marshall, alongside special guests Lulu and Chris Difford.

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BOYZLIFE Mon 8 November 7.30pm DERNGATE Tickets from £34.50 with limited meet and greet tickets available at £97.00

Boyband super-group Boyzlife brings together members of two of the world’s biggest bands – Boyzone and Westlife – Brian McFadden and Keith Duffy.

Their amazing combined back-catalogue of songs has a record-breaking 18 number one singles and record sales of over 60 million worldwide.

This brand new theatrical production features many of the their greatest hits, including World Of Our Own, Queen Of My Heart, Picture Of You, Words, No Matter What, Flying Without Wings, Father And Son, Love Me For A Reason, and many more.

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ROSS NOBLE Humournoid

Wed 10 November 8pm DERNGATE Tickets from £28 I 15+

THE HORNE SECTION

That’s How I Like My Tour

What happens when pure comedy takes human form? What happens when a creature is created and bred to do stand‑up?

Nobody knows because that isn’t a thing. What is a thing is Ross Noble doing a show. You can come and see. This is it.

“HE IS PURE DELIGHT” The Times “THRILLING TO WATCH... WEEPINGLY FUNNY” Mail On Sunday

Tue 9 November 8pm DERNGATE Tickets from £32.50 I 14+

SARAH MILLICAN

They’ve had their own TV special at the London Palladium, they have an iTunes-chart-topping podcast and now they’re touring the country: it’s the one and only Horne Section.

Following their hit BBC Radio 4 series and many years of sell-out shows at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and London’s West End, don’t miss everyone’s favourite Dictionary Corner regulars on 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown and the first band to ever host Never Mind The Buzzcocks.

HHHHH “WE CAN’T RECOMMEND THE HORNE SECTION HIGHLY ENOUGH” Time Out

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Bobby Dazzler

Thu 11, Thu 18 & Sun 21 November 8pm DERNGATE Tickets from £29.50 I 14+

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Sarah Millican is back on tour with a Bobby Dazzler of a new stand‑up show.

In this, her sixth international tour, you’ll learn about what happens when your mouth seals shut, how to throw poo over a wall, trying to lose weight but only losing the tip of your finger, a surprisingly funny smear test, and how truly awful a floatation tank can actually be.

Sarah has spent the last year writing jokes and growing her backside. She can’t wait to get back on the road and make you laugh.

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NOVEMBER LIMITED AVAILABILITY

STRICTLY NORTHAMPTON

JASON MANFORD

Fri 12 November 7pm DERNGATE Tickets from £19.50 Concessions From our community

Sat 13 November 7.30pm DERNGATE Tickets from £32 I 14+

Join us for the 10th Anniversary of Strictly Northampton run by Step By Step Dance School.

This competition will see local superstars take to the stage in a ballroom and Latin dance extravaganza.

Leading up to this, contestants will be paired up with students from Step By Step Dance School for just eight weeks. Come and see what they can achieve in that time!

This event is in support of Cynthia Spencer Hospice Charity.

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Like Me

He’s back! It’s been a busy few years for Jason Manford since his last stand-up show Muddle Class, but fans of his Absolute Radio show will know he hasn’t changed a bit. Like Me is Jason’s latest comic offering and is sure to be “expert observational comedy” (The Guardian).

Jason says: “After the fun we had on my last tour, I’m excited to get back on the road. In these trying times it’s important to be able to get away for a couple of hours and exercise the old chuckle muscle!”

HHHH “EFFORTLESSLY ENTERTAINING” Evening Standard

Northamptonshire Music And Performing Arts Trust

YOUTH IN CONCERT Sun 14 November 6pm DERNGATE Tickets from £10 Under 16s and Student discounts From our community

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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THE JAMES HASKELL SHOW Mon 15 November 7.30pm DERNGATE Tickets from £32 I 16+

One of rugby’s most ferocious flankers and biggest characters, James Haskell has had an extraordinary, global experience of the game and has plenty to say about rugby life.

Packed with hilarious and often outrageous personal anecdotes, from pitch to pub and everywhere in between, The James Haskell Show sheds fresh light on the dynamics and day-to-day experiences of the game. No subject is off limits!

Steve Steinman’s

ANYTHING FOR LOVE: THE MEAT LOAF STORY Wed 17 November 7.30pm DERNGATE Tickets from £32

Steve Steinman brings you his brand-new production, featuring over 25 of Meat Loaf and Jim Steinman’s greatest hits.

Special guest Lorraine Crosby was the female lead vocalist on Meat Loaf’s Grammy Award-winning song and No. 1 hit I Would Do Anything For Love (But I Won’t Do That) and the hit album Bat Out Of Hell II – Back Into Hell.

Also featuring an incredible stage set and 10-piece live band, the show will have you up on your feet dancing and singing to some of Meat Loaf’s greatest hits, including Bat Out Of Hell, Took The Words Right Out Of My Mouth and many more.

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THE OVERTONES 10 Year Anniversary Tour Fri 19 November 7.30pm DERNGATE Tickets from £29 with VIP meet and greet tickets available at £101

Multi-platinum-selling vocal harmony group The Overtones became a household name after appearing on dozens of television shows, including Dancing On Ice, BBC Breakfast and This Morning.

They’ve headlined at The London Palladium and the Royal Albert Hall and have performed at some of the biggest live events in the world, including at the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin in front of a million people, establishing themselves as one of the UK’s most prolific live acts. Join them tonight in celebration of their 10th anniversary.

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HENNING WEHN It’ll All Come Out In The Wash Sat 20 November 8pm DERNGATE Tickets from £26.50 I 16+

JAYDE ADAMS

The Ballad Of Kylie Jenner’s Old Face Sat 20 November 7.30pm UNDERGROUND Tickets from £14 I 14+

If you want to be a “successful independent woman person” you better have something you want to say and you better be wearing a Serious Black Jumper™. In her hit show, Jayde Adams will rifle through all the noise and selfpromotion and figure out what’s actually going on.

Jayde can be seen on television hosting Snackmasters and Crazy Delicious.

HHHH “WINNING COMBINATION OF COMMON SENSE AND RAW HEART” Daily Telegraph

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Watch German Comedy Ambassador Henning Wehn give everything a good rinse and witness him wring sense out of the nonsensical. He has no agenda, he just happens to be always spot on. It’s a curse.

Henning’s most recent television appearances include Have I Got News For You, Would I Lie To You, Live At The Apollo, Question Time, 8 Out Of Cats Does Countdown, plus BBC radio appearances on Fighting Talk and The Unbelievable Truth.

“A MASTER AT USING HIS OUTSIDER STATUS. DAZZLINGLY FUNNY” The Times

SIR RANULPH FIENNES

Living Dangerously Mon 22 November 7.30pm DERNGATE Tickets from £29.50

Described by the Guinness Book of Records as ‘the world’s greatest living explorer’, Sir Ranulph Fiennes has spent his life in pursuit of extreme adventure, risking life and limb in some of the most ambitious private expeditions ever undertaken.

In Living Dangerously, he offers a personal journey through his life. Both light-hearted and strikingly poignant, the evening spans his childhood and school misdemeanours, his army life and early expeditions, the Transglobe Expedition and his current Global Reach Challenge – his goal to become the first person in the world to cross both polar ice caps and climb the highest mountain on each of the seven continents.

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LIMITED AVAILABILITY

THAT’LL BE THE DAY

Christmas Show Wed 24 November 7.30pm DERNGATE Tickets from £28

That’ll Be The Day’s rock ‘n’ roll Christmas show has been running for over 30 years and has grown into a massively popular touring production and, for many, the That’ll Be The Day Christmas Show is the essential start to their festive season.

Refreshed every year, the show combines the best pop Christmas classics and traditional Christmas songs with hilarious comedy routines. The charismatic cast guarantee a high quality variety show which, to date, has delighted over a million audience members.

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JASON DONOVAN

JIMMY CARR Terribly Funny

Even More Good Reasons

Fri 26 & Tue 30 November 8pm DERNGATE Tickets from £31.50 I 16+

Thu 25 November 8pm DERNGATE Tickets from £38

Jimmy Carr’s latest 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.

Jason Donovan first came into our lives as the now iconic Scott Robinson in Aussie soap Neighbours, which he followed up with best-selling album – Ten Good Reasons – in 1989.

His hits included Too Many Broken Hearts, Especially For You (with Kylie Minogue), and many more.

Jason recently worked on his first theatre producing project, Priscilla Queen Of The Desert and performed as Pharaoh in the West End production of Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.

Having political correctness at a comedy show is like having health and safety at a rodeo. Now you’ve been warned, buy a ticket.

“THREE HOURS OF MUSIC & MAYHEM” The Express

NORTHANTS SINGS OUT Sat 27 November 7.30pm I DERNGATE Tickets from £15.75 I From our community

Come and experience an energetic, uplifting performance from The Northants Sings Out Community Choir, filled with songs ranging from soul and pop to reggae and gospel.

The county’s finest, long-established combined choirs will perform alongside a sensational live band, and the show is led by acclaimed Choir Director, Gareth Fuller.

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NOVEMBER LIMITED AVAILABILITY

AHIR SHAH

TIM PEAKE

MARTI PELLOW

Sat 27 November 8pm UNDERGROUND Tickets from £13 I 14+

Sun 28 November 2.30pm & 7.30pm DERNGATE Tickets from £40.50

Mon 29 November 7.30pm DERNGATE Tickets from £35.50

Dress

Featuring his signature blend of philosophical inquiry, personal examination and sweet gags, double Edinburgh Comedy Award-nominee Ahir Shah follows up his last stand-up show, Dots, with a new show about significance, insignificance, and scurvy.

Ahir can be seen on Mock The Week, Live At the Apollo, Have I Got News For You, and The Mash Report.

HHHH “RICH EMOTIONAL COMEDY WITH A SHARP EYE ON GLOBAL POLITICS” Sunday Times on Dots

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My Journey To Space

Fasten your seatbelts and take an awe-inspiring ride with European Space Agency astronaut Tim Peake to the International Space Station.

Tim will be your personal guide through life in space with a fascinating insight into what it’s really like to be an astronaut. From training to launch, spacewalk to re-entry, Tim reveals the secrets, the science and the everyday wonders of how and why humans journey into space.

“EVERYTHING YOU EVER WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT LIFE IN SPACE” The Times

The Greatest Hits Tour

Marti Pellow brings his Greatest Hits Tour to Royal & Derngate for one night only.

It’s time to come together to celebrate love, life, and remember those we may have lost along the way as Marti performs songs from the beginning of his career right up to the present day. You can expect fan favourites, cover versions and tracks from his new album, Stargazer.

Get your dancing shoes on – it’s time to party with Marti!

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DECEMBER

JOEL DOMMETT UB40 Bigga Baggariddim Wed 1 December 8pm DERNGATE Tickets from £39.50

UB40 are excited to bring their new Bigga Baggariddim tour to Northampton this December.

The show will feature new tracks alongside the band’s timeless classics and greatest hits, including Food For Thought, One In Ten, Kingston Town, (I Can’t Help) Falling in Love With You and Red, Red Wine, amongst many others.

Percussionist and vocalist Norman Hassan says: “We just can’t wait to feel the vibe and love of a live crowd. That’s what’s we live for!”

Unapologetic (If That’s Ok?)

Thu 2 December 8pm DERNGATE Tickets from £22 I 14+

Join Joel Dommett as he brings you bang up to date on his life since his last live show.

As well as reaching the Sunday Times Bestseller list with his book It’s Not Me It’s Them, he has become a regular face on TV, including 2016’s I’m A Celebrity, Get Me Out Of Here!, Joel And Nish Vs The World, The Masked Singer and The Masked Dancer.

FISHERMAN’S FRIENDS Fri 3 December 7.30pm DERNGATE Tickets from £27

With a combined age of 401, Britain’s oldest boy band are hitting the road.

Thanks to the small film with a big heart that shares their name, the story of the original Cornish ‘buoy band’ is known around the world. Bound by shared experience, for 40 years they have met on the Platt on the harbour in their native Port Isaac to sing the songs of the sea.

They’ve kept fans entertained through lockdown with weekly entertainment on their YouTube series Mares Tales & Mackerel Scales, and now they can’t wait to tour once again.

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SEPTEMBER JANUARY

KEVIN CLIFTON - BURN THE FLOOR Wed 5 January 7.30pm DERNGATE Tickets from £42.50 with VIP meet and greet tickets available

Strictly Come Dancing’s Kevin Clifton and the sensational worldwide ballroom dance company return with a bang in 2022. This fiery, energetic and revolutionary production will set stages alight and show audiences why it is still the world’s leading ballroom show after more than two decades.

Burn The Floor mixes eclectic live music, jaw-dropping choreography and ground-breaking moves with an abundance of infectious, rebellious energy and passion.

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FAST LOVE

Everything She Wants Tour Thu 6 January 7.30pm DERNGATE Tickets from £27

Celebrate one of the greatest musicians the world has ever known with Fast Love.

This show has it all: the power, emotion and star quality, complete with a full video and light show, recreating George Michael’s incredible music and presence in your life.

Enjoy all the hits, from his Wham days right through his glittering career, including, Wake Me Up, Too Funky, Father Figure, Freedom 90, Faith, Knew You Were Waiting, Careless Whisper and many more.

THE GREATEST HITS OF MOTOWN – HOW SWEET IT IS Fri 7 January 7.30pm DERNGATE Tickets from £30.50

The ultimate celebration of Motown is back by popular demand!

This stunning live show combines first class music with slick choreography and an amazing band. You’ll be Dancing On The Ceiling, with songs from legendary artistes such as Lionel Richie, The Temptations, Stevie Wonder, The Four Tops, Smokey Robinson, Marvin Gaye, The Jackson Five, The Isley Brothers, Edwin Starr and many more. Let’s Get Ready to Go Loco… Down in Acapulco.

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Coming Soon...

Looking ahead to 2022, our programme is packed with more fantastic comedy, dance, music and tribute shows. Book now for the best seats at the best prices!

National Youth Jazz Orchestra Perform

AMY WINEHOUSE

THE NIGHT SKY SHOW

QUEEN EXTRAVAGANZA

Sat 8 January 7.30pm Tickets from £25

Sun 16 January 7.30pm Tickets from £20.50

ABBA MANIA

ONE NIGHT OF ELVIS

Sun 23 January 7.30pm Tickets from £24

Fri 21 January 7.30pm Tickets from £17

Mon 24 January 7.30pm Tickets from £27

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Steve Steinman’s

VAMPIRES ROCK Tue 25 January 7.30pm Tickets from £32

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ANTON & ERIN Showtime!

Fri 28 January 7.30pm Tickets from £35

RONAN KEATING Sat 29 January 7.30pm Tickets from £47

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JASON FOX

KATHERINE RYAN

MIKE BUBBINS

Sun 30 January 7.30pm Tickets from £28

Thu 10 February 8pm Tickets from £25.50

Sat 12 February 8pm Tickets from £21.50

Life At The Limit

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DICK & ANGEL DARE TO DO IT Sun 20 February 7.30pm Tickets from £36.50

LARRY DEAN Fri 25 February 8pm Tickets from £17

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Missus

Throwback

SOLD OUT

TEXAS Tue 22 February 8pm Tickets from £40.50

ECHO & THE BUNNYMEN Wed 23 February 8pm Tickets from £34.50

MIDGE URE

Karen Hauer & Gorka Marquez

Tue 8 March 7.30pm Tickets from £31.50

FIREDANCE

Voice & Visions

Fri 18 March 7.30pm Tickets from £29.50

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GET INVOLVED

Get Involved... with singing... with acting... with inspiring workshops... with youth theatre... in nurturing local talent... to socialise... to learn new skills... to have fun

YOUTH THEATRE & YOUNG COMPANY

ROYAL & DERNGATE COMMUNITY CHOIR Our resident choir provides opportunities to develop singing skills and be part of live performances. Members are diverse in terms of age, background and culture, but all share a passion for singing and performance.

This is a great way to explore different musical genres, increase your musical confidence and have fun with others. Email: rdcc@royalandderngate.co.uk

Love singing, dancing and acting?

Want to develop your skills further in a fun and friendly theatre environment? Then our Royal & Derngate Musicals groups are for you! Weekly sessions provide a great way to build confidence and social skills, progress key theatre skills and make new friends who share your love of theatre.

THE ACTORS COMPANY For those aged over 21, our non‑professional Actors Company perform classic, contemporary and new work commissioned by Royal & Derngate, developing their social and communication skills, gaining confidence and making new friends along the way. Led by theatre practitioners, members enjoy masterclasses in performance skills such as voice, movement and text, as well as working alongside professional directors to devise, rehearse and perform productions.

YOUTH THEATRE

Suitable for ages 10-13 YOUNG COMPANY

Suitable for ages 14-21 Terms usually run for 10 weeks and free bursary places are available upon request. Contact getinvolved@royalandderngate.co.uk for more information and an application form.

Email: erica.martin@royalandderngate.co.uk

@RDYouthTheatre

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BEHIND THE CURTAIN DIGITAL PROJECT NOVEMBER 2021

We are delighted to announce an exciting live streamed, interactive digital backstage tour project aimed at Primary Schools where students will explore the unseen areas of the Royal stage, hear about the real life stories of the people involved in past shows, find out how our Made In Northampton productions are built in our workshops, and unlock the history behind who and what is painted on the Royal Safety Curtain… you may even meet our resident ghost along the way!

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This is a fantastic way to learn about the theatre’s history and see what goes on behind the scenes.

If you work in a school and are interested in taking part, please email getinvolved@royalandderngate.co.uk This project is funded by Heritage Lottery Fund, Northamptonshire Community Foundation and Northants Cultural Education Partnership.

ARTIST DEVELOPMENT Supporting and nurturing talent is a vital part of our creative work and there are a number of ways both emerging and established artists can engage with us through our Generate artist development programmes, including an online artists network, workshops, social events, festivals, advice surgeries,

rehearsal space and funding application support.

To be added to the Generate mailing list, which advertises upcoming opportunities for local and regional artists, email erica.martin@royalandderngate.co.uk

GEN FEST NOVEMBER 2021

Following the success of Gen Fest events over the last year, our Generate Artist Development programme presents a week-long festival this autumn, showcasing the work of Generate artists who have worked closely with the venue to create new work.

Keep an eye on our website for confirmed dates and further information on this event.

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GET INVOLVED Royal & Derngate’s CreatEd programme offers a range of opportunities, resources and training programmes to support teaching and learning across all key stages.

As lead partner of the Northants Cultural Education Partnership, this includes digital resources providing young people, schools and communities across the county with information about local arts provision, valuable insights into career pathways and creative learning resources.

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CREATIVITY TRAINING ACCESS TALENT ARTSMARK ARTS AWARD

UNDER THE BED THEATRE VIDEOS

INDUSTRY INSIGHT VIDEOS

Current Royal & Derngate CreatEd digital resources include:

A CreatEd commissioned collection of fun, interactive song and dance learning videos for Primary Schools by theatre company Under The Bed, exploring topics such as Victorian education, Northampton’s shoe industry, planets and belonging.

DIGITAL DIRECTORS TOOLKIT VIDEOS

DEVISING THEATRE VIDEOS

A series of video tutorials led by Digital Specialist Chris Lowe, aimed at teachers and directors working to create digital theatre. The tutorials include using computer programmes such as Zoom and Vmix, editing skills, and tips to optimise your audio.

A series of short devising theatre exercises led by acclaimed theatre company The Wardrobe Ensemble (Education, Education, Education), exploring techniques that can be used by teachers and directors to develop devised theatre with students and young people.

Hear professional directors, designers, musicians and stage managers talk about their roles within the arts in a series of videos unlocking career insights and advice for anyone interested in a career in the creative industries.

Visit www.northantscep.com to access Royal & Derngate CreatEd and other resources.

Email: getinvolved@royalandderngate.co.uk @RDCreativeLearn @NorthantsCEP

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Join Our Business Club Looking to put your brand 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!

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FEATURING THE VOICES OF

You can now purchase a limited edition charity compilation album which presents original stage compositions of 12 of the most influential composers working today, all of which have featured in our Made In Northampton productions in recent years.

It raises vital funds to support Royal & Derngate’s reopening after the COVID-19 pandemic, enabling us to continue to produce our ground-breaking Made In Northampton productions.

Judi Dench Amanda Seyfried Simon Russell Beale David Harewood Felicity Jones Giles Terera Patricia Routledge James Norton Sharon D Clarke Lesley Sharp Stephen Fry Indira Varma Maxine Peake Roger Allam Anton Lesser Iain Glen amongst many others

PRE-ORDER YOUR COPY NOW AT WWW.INCIDENTALMUSICFORTHESTAGE.COM

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Become A Member Our 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 our Stage & Screen Membership you can enjoy the very best in entertainment from across both Royal & Derngate and Northampton Filmhouse.

WANT TO GO FURTHER?

How about 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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MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS

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Priority booking*

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Best available ticket prices

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5% extra discount on season tickets

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Free ticket exchange

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No transaction fees

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No postage fees

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10% off all food & drink purchased at the bar

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Monthly newsletter

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2 for 1 opening night tickets on selected productions

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Visit With Confidence We understand many audience members will be coming back to the venue for the first time in a while this Autumn. We want to reassure you that it is our absolute priority to ensure that our theatre and filmhouse spaces remain as Covid‑safe, accessible and welcoming as possible for all of our audiences, staff and artists.

Our Covid-safe measures are constantly being reviewed and updated in line with Government guidelines and currently include:

All auditorium and front of house spaces are subject to rigorous cleaning and sanitising between performances.

Touch free hand sanitising points are available around the building and we encourage you to use these as you enter.

The wearing of face coverings is strongly recommended, especially while moving around inside the venue. Not only is this a courtesy to your fellow audience members but in doing so, you continue to prioritise the safety of our essential front line staff. They will all continue to wear face coverings.

In line with our ‘Book with Confidence, Exchange with Ease’ pledge, adopted in conjunction with UK Theatre, if you cannot attend a performance due to Covid, our Box Office team will be happy to exchange your tickets to another performance or issue a credit note up to 24 hours prior to the show.

All transactions at our theatre bars are cashless and paperless, with perspex screens fitted at all sale points.

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If you have any access requirements, please alert us when you arrive so we are able to help accommodate you appropriately and help avoid any unnecessary queuing.

We are continuing to offer some entirely socially distanced performances, as well as socially distanced sections of the auditoria for some performances; Contact Box Office on 01604 624811 or via email at boxoffice@ royalandderngate.co.uk for further information.

We are using e-tickets which can be checked hands free. If your tickets were carried over from an earlier rescheduled date you will receive a new updated set to the email address on your account no later than 48 hours before the show. You can either print these off or present them for scanning on your phone.

We are encouraging patrons to bring as few personal belongings as possible. Do make sure you have something warm to wear – our increased ventilation and airflow means it may feel a few degrees cooler than normal.

We are proud to be a See It Safely accredited venue, in association with Society of London Theatres and UK Theatre.

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Booking Information BOX OFFICE OPENING HOURS

exists to support the running costs of Royal & Derngate.

Our Box Office is open from 10am until 15 minutes after the last performances commences Tuesday-Saturday.

Counter service is available from 12noon. On Sundays, Mondays and Bank Holidays it is open in person only from 1 hour and 30 minutes prior to the first performance commencing. We are now a cash-free venue, in order to reduce contact at our bars and Box Office. We accept all major credit and debit cards, Apple Pay or Google Pay. You can also pay with National Theatre Tokens or Royal & Derngate gift vouchers.

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 when you book tickets with us.

DISCOUNTS/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 on page 4.

• 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.

TICKET DELIVERY Tickets can be sent electronically free of charge and may be printed at home or displayed on a smart phone upon entry. 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 10 days of the performance, and instead will hold them at the Box Office for collection and £1 fee applies for this service.

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

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CONDITIONS OF SALE Once purchased, tickets are non-refundable except where a show is cancelled or postponed. 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.

When booking, customers now have the option to add refund protection to their tickets via a third party provider, Booking Protect. This protects your ticket should you be unable to attend a show for reasons outside of your control such as illness. Please visit our website for full details on our conditions of sale.

STAYING IN TOUCH Our Box Office and website will ask when you book if you wish to receive further information from us about Royal & Derngate’s events and activities. We will 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.

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Visitor & Access Information GETTING HERE

ACCESS TICKETING SCHEME

Royal & Derngate, 19-21 Guildhall Rd, Northampton NN1 1DP

We would like to invite all access users to register as part of our Access Scheme. This gives you the opportunity to tell us about specific needs you have and to apply for free or discounted tickets should you need extra assistance during your visit. By confirming your requirements, we 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 please call the Box Office, email access@royalandderngate. co.uk or visit www.royalandderngate.co.uk/access.

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

CAR PARKING The closest car parks are St. John’s Multi-Storey Car Park and Albion Place Car Park. See the map for additional car parks. 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. Parking tickets for St. Johns Car Park can be validated at Box Office. For further information, including parking charges,please visit www.northampton.gov.uk/parking.

ACCESSIBILITY • The 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.

• Royal & Derngate has level access into the building and each auditoria, with wheelchair spaces in each and lift access to each floor (excl. upper‑circle).

• Guide & 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 seats can be allocated.

• We are unable to accept mobility scooters in the auditorium. Should you need to use a scooter to get to your seat, a staff member will be able to assist with a wheelchair we have for use in these instances. Scooters can be safely left outside the auditorium.

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

More information and an ‘at a glance’ list of access performances this season are available via the website, or please ask at Box Office. You can find details of socially distanced shows and films online.

Audio-Described Performances P1 St. John’s NN1 1HA 485 spaces

P3 Hazelwood Rd NCP NN1 1LG 37 spaces

P5 Commercial St. S NN1 1PN 42 spaces

P2 Albion Place NN1 1UD 71 spaces

P4 The Ridings NN1 2BT 55 spaces

P6 Mayorhold NN1 3HA 1073 spaces

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Sign Language Interpreted Performances Captioned Performances Relaxed Performances Touch Tours

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What’s On SEPTEMBER Sat 18 September Sun 19 September Tue 21 September Wed 22 September Thu 23 September Fri 24 September

SHOW Open Stage Presents 21 Russell Brand: 33 Milton Jones: Milton Impossible 60 Miles By Road Or Rail 60 Miles By Road Or Rail 60 Miles By Road Or Rail Simon Amstell: Spirit Hole Screaming Blue Murder Comedy Club Sat 25 September 60 Miles By Road Or Rail Chris Ramsey Mon 27 September David Baddiel: Trolls: Not The Dolls Tue 28 September Geoff Norcott: I Blame The Parents OCTOBER SHOW Fri 1 October Jonathan Pie: Fake News (The Corona Remix) Andrew Bird: Invincible Sat 2 October Sixties Gold: The Ultimate Line-Up Andrew Bird: Invincible Mon 4 October Chicago Tue 5 October Chicago Wed 6 October Chicago

TIME 3.30pm 6pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 7pm 7.30pm 8pm 8pm 2.30pm & 7.30pm 8pm 7.30pm 7.30pm TIME 7.30pm

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Thu 7 October Fri 8 October

7.30pm 7.30pm 8pm

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Tue 19 October Thu 21 October Fri 22 October Tue 26 October Wed 27 October Thu 28 October Fri 29 October Sat 30 October

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Audio-Described Performances Sign Language Interpreted Performances Captioned Performances Relaxed Performances Touch Tours Post Show Talk

Chicago Chicago Jonny & The Baptists: Dance Like It Never Happened Chicago Fascinating Aïda Big Girls Don't Cry Sweet Caroline: The Ultimate Tribute To Neil Diamond Lost In Music Kae Kurd: The Spoken Kurd RPO: Jamie Phillips conducts Elgar’s Enigma Variations Simon Brodkin: Troublemaker Frank Skinner Al Stewart With His Band The Empty Pockets Rob Beckett: Wallop Screaming Blue Murder Comedy Club NMTC: Shrek The Muscial NMTC: Shrek The Muscial NMTC: Shrek The Muscial NMTC: Shrek The Muscial NMTC: Shrek The Muscial

NOVEMBER Mon 1 November Tue 2 November Wed 3 November Thu 4 November Fri 5 November

SHOW School Of Rock School Of Rock School Of Rock School Of Rock School Of Rock Tez Ilyas: The Vicked Tour Sat 6 November School Of Rock Nigel Ng: Haiyaa Sun 7 November Jools Holland And His Rhythm & Blues Orchestra Mon 8 November Boyzlife Tue 9 November The Horne Section: That’s How I Like My Tour Wed 10 November Ross Noble: Humournoid Thu 11 November Sarah Millican: Bobby Dazzler Fri 12 November Strictly Northampton Sat 13 November Jason Manford: Like Me Sun 14 November NMPAT: Youth In Concert Mon 15 November The James Haskell Show Wed 17 November Steve Steinman’s Anything For Love: The Meat Loaf Story Thu 18 November Sarah Millican: Bobby Dazzler Fri 19 November The Overtones: 10 Year Anniversary Tour Screaming Blue Murder Comedy Club Sat 20 November Jayde Adams: The Ballad Of Kylie Jenner’s Old Face Henning Wehn: It’ll All Come Out In The Wash Sun 21 November Sarah Millican: Bobby Dazzler Mon 22 November Sir Ranulph Fiennes: Living Dangerously Tue 23 November Blue/Orange Wed 24 November Blue/Orange That’ll Be The Day Christmas Show Thu 25 November Blue/Orange Jason Donovan: Even More Good Reasons Fri 26 November Blue/Orange Jimmy Carr: Terribly Funny Sat 27 November Blue/Orange Northants Sings Out Ahir Shah: Dress Sun 28 November Tim Peake: My Journey To Space Mon 29 November Marti Pellow: The Greatest Hits Tour Tue 30 November Blue/Orange Jimmy Carr: Terribly Funny DECEMBER SHOW Wed 1 December Blue/Orange UB40: Bigga Baggariddim Thu 2 December Blue/Orange Joel Dommett: Unapologetic (If That’s Ok?) Fri 3 December Blue/Orange Fisherman’s Friends Sat 4 December Blue/Orange

TIME 7.30pm 7.30pm 2.30pm & 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 8pm 2.30pm & 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm

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Thank you... ...for all the support we’ve had during closure, especially from our funders - and from our loyal audiences since reopening in May. A huge thank you too to our staff and creative teams for their incredible efforts in bringing our building to life once again.

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“A MAGNETIC PIECE OF LIVE THEATRE”

“THE CAST AND CREATIVE TEAM ARE TERRIFIC”

Daily Telegraph on Four Quartets

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“THE MOST RADICALLY REIMAGINED I’VE SEEN”

The Observer on Gin Craze

HHHHH “EXTRAORDINARY” The Stage on Animal Farm

Sardines Magazine on Othello

Critical acclaim for our reopening Made In Northampton season

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