Royal & Derngate - Spring 2022 Season Brochure

What’s On

WINTER/SPRING 2021/22

DRAMA DANCE MUSIC CREATIVE ACTIVITIES WORKSHOPS FAMILY SHOWS COMEDY MUSICALS

We’ve missed you!

Highlights from this Season

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. We have been asking our audiences for feedback on all our safety measures with 85% finding our overall measures Good or Very Good.

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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, 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.

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What our audiences have been saying about their return visit “Well done to all the staff - the ushers were great, welcoming and knowledgeable!”

“Felt very safe extra staff at all points helped” “I understand how difficult it would have been to reschedule so many times but I loved the performance and was so pleased to be back!”

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“AN IRRESISTIBLY CHARMING TALE TOLD WITH REFRESHING SIMPLICITY”

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

“A MASTER-CLASS IN TIMELESS, INTERACTIVE STORYTELLING”

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Thu 9 December – Sun 2 January DERNGATE Tickets from £12 Concessions, Groups, Schools and Stage & Screen Members discounts Audio Described I Signed Captioned I Relaxed

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

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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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 awardwinning 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!

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MATT WILLIS AS DR POMATTER

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

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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). Chelsea Halfpenny (Emmerdale, 9 to 5 The Musical) 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 January Evenings 7.30pm 23/11/2021 Wed & Sat Matinees 2.30pm17:16 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

RAMBERT AND THE ROYAL BALLET PRESENT

AISHA AND ABHAYA Royal & Derngate is thrilled to welcome the return of Rambert, who bring us an intense, intoxicating theatrical rush, fusing dance, film, sound and music.

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 vast film fantasy, thick with atmosphere. Sisters Aisha and Abhaya are seeking refuge from a violent homeland. We encounter them washed ashore in a strange land; a fireside ritual; Blade Runner-style cityscapes; and a huge augmented-reality Spirit.

Tue 18 & Wed 19 January Evenings 7.30pm DERNGATE Tickets from £18 (Schools ticket £10) 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

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

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EVERYONE DESERVES A SLICE OF HAPPINESS

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FEBRUARY

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 Musical) as Motormouth Maybelle and comedian and actor Norman Pace as Wilbur Turnblad, 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

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

“THE ULTIMATE FEEL GOOD SHOW” The Guardian

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

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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 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.

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

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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 Musical Devisor & Director Christopher Ash Designer E Mallin Parry Lighting Designer Colin Grenfell Sound Designer Adrienne Quartly Movement Director Pauline Mayers Puppet Designer & Director Aya Nakamura Flute Max Gittings Percussion Joley Cragg Cello Juliet Colyer

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Performed by The Russian State Ballet of Siberia Accompanied by The Orchestra of the Russian State Ballet

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Cinderella Snow Maiden The Nutcracker

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

Directed by Jude Christian, this timely and intimate work 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

A Royal & Derngate, Northampton production

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+

“REMEMBER THE NAME BARNEY NORRIS. HE’S A NEW WRITER I N HIS TWENTIES, BUT ALREADY OUTSTANDING.” The Times “EVERYTHING HE WRITES ABOUT LOVE, LOSS, GRIEF, DESOLATION, AND MOMENTS OF HOPE AND ILLUMINATION RINGS ABSOLUTELY TRUE.” Michael Frayn

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MARCH

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WHEN DESIRE BECOMES DANGEROUS

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 on its 20th Anniversary Tour.

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

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

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Based on the classic Paramount Pictures Corporation motion picture, James

Dearden’s intoxicating new stage play of Fatal Attraction brings the definitive royalandderngate.co.uk movie thriller to the UK stage. Starring soap star favourite Oliver Farnworth (Coronation Street) as Dan Gallagher and Footballer’s Wives icon Susie Amy, Box office: 01604 624811 as Beth Gallagher.

When happily married New York attorney Dan Gallagher, meets charming editor Alex Forrest on a night out in the city, they both commit to a night of passion they can’t take back. Dan returns home to his family and tries to forget the mistake he has made, but Alex has different ideas. Dan’s about to discover that love is a dangerous game, and Alex has only one rule; you play fair with her, and she’ll play fair with you.

Mon 28 March – Sat 2 April Evenings 7.30pm Wed & Sat Matinees 2.30pm DERNGATE Tickets from £13 Concessions, Groups and Stage & Screen Members discounts Audio Described I Signed

Tipped to be the most provocative and gripping stage-play of the year, Fatal Attraction is a tale of seduction and suspense that asks the question; what happens when desire becomes deadly? It promises to be sensational, edge of your seat entertainment. Experience the iconic story like you’ve never seen it before!

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APRIL

APRIL Since its premiere 25 years ago Michael Flatley’s Lord Of The Dance has become the most successful touring production in entertainment history.

Dazzling audiences around the globe with its unique combination of high-energy Irish dancing, original music, storytelling and sensuality.

The beloved Irish dance show transcends culture and language, soaring into the soul of astounding aerial moves, unparalleled precision dancing and state-of-the-art theatrical effects.

The show will go to the next level in 2022 for its 25th anniversary tour.

Fans can expect new staging, new costumes and choreography plus cutting edge technology, special effects and remarkable lighting. The spectacle will feature 40 of the world’s most outstanding young performers directed

by Michael Flatley, with new music by composer Gerard Fahy. This latest iteration celebrating 25 years combines the best of tradition with all the excitement of new music and dance.

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Tue 5 – Sat 9 April Evenings 8pm Wed & Sat Matinee 2.30pm DERNGATE Tickets from £33 Concessions, Groups and Stage & Screen Members discounts

Northampton Gilbert & Sullivan Group are delighted to be returning to the Royal Auditorium with that well-loved favourite, The Gondoliers.

The Gondoliers tells the story of Marco and Giuseppe, two jolly gondoliers, who learn that one of them is no lesser person than the heir to the throne of Barataria... Unfortunately, due to a slight mix up as young boys, nobody is entirely sure which is which.

Seemingly delighted with the situation, the pair agree to share the responsibilities of governing their new kingdom until it can be ascertained which of them is the King, but matters become more complicated when the Duke and Duchess of Plaza Toro arrive and reveal that their beautiful daughter, Casilda, was married to the future King as an infant. The only problem is that Marco and Giuseppe have just married Tessa and Gianetta… and Casilda is in love with her father’s attendant Luiz...

Mon 25 – Sat 30 April Evenings 7.30pm Sat Matinee 2.30pm ROYAL Tickets from £14 Concessions, Groups and Stage & Screen Members discounts

Will love find a way? Who is the King? Where exactly is Barataria… to find out some, if not all of these answers join us as we head to Venice this spring.

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JUNE

MAY You Loved Them For A Reason. Now, for the first time, you can see this sensational new musical and relive one of the world’s biggest ever boybands.

The Osmonds: A New Musical tells the official story from Jay Osmond about the five brothers from Utah who were pushed into the spotlight as children and went on to create smash hits decade after decade.

From their star residency on The Andy Williams Show, to the arrival of Donny and Marie, The Osmonds lived a remarkable life recording chart topping albums, selling out vast arena concerts and making record breaking TV shows – until one bad decision cost them everything.

Tue 3 – Sat 7 May Evenings 7.30pm Wed/Sat Matinees 2.30pm DERNGATE Tickets from £11 Concessions, Groups and Stage & Screen Members discounts Audio Described I Signed

Directed by Shaun Kerrison and choreographed by Olivier Award-winning Bill Deamer, this brand new musical features a chart topping list of anthems including Love Me For A Reason, Crazy Horses, Let Me In, Puppy Love, One Bad Apple, Long Haired Lover From Liverpool, Paper Roses and many more, The Osmonds: A New Musical will take you back to the relive ’60s, the ’70s and the ’80s.

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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 6 – Sat 11 June 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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Also this season...

This season looks a little different from usual - it is packed with rescheduled shows and events from 2020 and 2021, including a wide range of comedy and music shows.

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

SHERLOCK AT HOLMES 3: Murder At The Games Tue 28 December Sat 1 January 6pm & 8pm ONLINE Tickets from £14 I 12+

Sharp Teeth Theatre return after their runaway global hits, Sherlock In Homes I: Murder at The Circus and Sherlock In Homes II: Murder On Ice (HHHHH The Stage), with a brand new and better-thanever online interactive murder mystery!

On your marks, get set, go… to 1960 to solve a crime that will make your heart race. Could it be the chill of the cold war or the heat of the Italian sun? Zoom into Rome’s Olympic village to find out.

You’ll interrogate the suspects and attempt to unmask a murder with your fellow audience members as you pit your wits against some of the UK’s most talented performers and improvisers. Only you can solve this case!

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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

Direct from London’s West End, this is the world’s favourite George Michael celebration!

The brand new Everything She Wants Tour 2021/22!

Make new memories whilst reliving old classics, this one is for the fans as we celebrate one of the greatest musicians the world has ever seen, and we say thank you!

Playing all the hits, from Wham 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.

“THEY HAVE THE MOVES, THE LOOKS, THE VOICES AND EVERY MOTOWN CLASSIC YOU COULD ASK FOR” Jersey Evening News

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THE NIGHT SKY SHOW Sat 8 January 7.30pm DERNGATE Tickets from £25

Using amazing visual effects.

The Night Sky Show will take you on an epic journey across the cosmos from our celestial back yard.

A night for anyone who wants to laugh, learn and enjoy.

Hosted by Adrian West (best known as VirtualAstro on social media), author, and one of the most popular online astronomy personalities.

SCREAMING BLUE MURDER COMEDY CLUB Doors 7.45pm, Show 8pm UNDERGROUND Tickets from £13.50 I 16+ Line up may be subject to change, advance booking is recommended.

Join us for our popular comedy club nights with compère Dan Evans.

This season features many of comedy’s rising stars: Fri 14 January

Sat 29 January

Sat 26 February

Richard Morton Daman Bamrah James Bran

Roger Monkhouse Michael Odewale Susan Murray

Tom Ward Rachel Fairburn Toussaint Douglass

Sat 12 March

Fri 25 March

Anthony King Andy White Tania Edwards

Gerry K Tom Taylor Meryl O’Rourke

A memorable theatrical experience for all. Journey around the constellations, stars, planets and more. With entertaining tours, stories, and the endless possibilities of our future with the night sky and beyond.

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QUEEN EXTRAVAGANZA Sun 16 January 7.30pm DERNGATE Tickets from £20.50

Queen Extravaganza, the official Queen tribute band produced

by Roger Taylor and Brian May is returning to the UK! The band, who began touring back in 2012, are made up of a rolling cast of gifted musicians who have been hand picked by Roger Taylor and Brian May. This 90-minute show features more than 20 Queen classics drawn from the band’s biggest hits: Bohemian Rhapsody, Another One Bites the Dust, Crazy Little Thing Called Love, Under Pressure, We Will Rock You, We Are the Champions, A Kind Of Magic, Radio Ga Ga, Somebody To Love and Killer Queen as well as other fan favourites.

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National Youth Jazz Orchestra Perform

ABBA MANIA

AMY WINEHOUSE

Sun 23 January 7.30pm DERNGATE Tickets from £24

Fri 21 January 7.30pm DERNGATE Tickets from £17

Amy Winehouse is one of the greatest musical talents to come out of the UK. Her unmistakable character, vocal dexterity and masterful songwriting made her a legend. Her tragic passing makes her one of the most sorely missed artists in recent memory. Now, ten years on, her music still shines, in all its defiant brilliance.

This concert celebrates Amy’s enduring legacy, reimagining hits and revisiting early works she sang with the 24-piece National Youth Jazz Orchestra as a promising 16-year-old singer, back in 2000.

We aim to honour her life, and her work, with a performance that fans of big band jazz, and Amy obsessives, will enjoy.

ABBA MANIA, now accepted as the world’s number one touring ABBA tribute show, present a concert celebrating the beloved band in a respectful and enjoyable way, reviving special memories of when their music ruled the airwaves.

Join in and enjoy all of your favourites including Mamma Mia, Voulez Vous, Dancing Queen, Winner Takes It All, Super Trouper and many more.

So dig out those platforms, dust down those flares and thank ABBA for the music.

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RONAN KEATING Sat 29 January 7.30pm DERNGATE Tickets from £47

ONE NIGHT OF ELVIS

Steve Steinman’s VAMPIRES ROCK

ANTON & ERIN – Showtime

Mon 24 January 7.30pm DERNGATE Tickets from £27

Tue 25 January 7.30pm DERNGATE Tickets from £32

Fri 28 January 7.30pm DERNGATE Tickets from £35

Lee Memphis King, Europe’s most successful Elvis Presley tribute artist, recreates the essence of the King with consummate ease and an almost unbelievable combination of stunningly accurate vocals and incredible passion in every performance.

From the producers of Anything For Love – The Meat Loaf Story comes the classic rock musical sensation that’s been rocking the nation for 20 years.

Join the nation’s favourite ballroom couple on their brand new tour for 2022.

In this latest production, King portrays Elvis Presley at his peak celebrating the iconic ‘Vegas Years’ from 1969 – 1977. Resplendent in the most authentic costumes from Elvis’s performance and an orchestra backing this incredible performer prepare to be taken back in time to see Elvis in the way it was.

The show is enhanced by an orchestra of world class musicians and backing vocalists coupled with impressive video screen projection mapping out Elvis’s life and music.

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Starring Steve Steinman and an incredible cast of singers, dancers and musicians, this show will have you rocking in the aisles.

A tongue-in-cheek and laugh out loud storyline combined with an incredible stage set, lighting and sound, and a show like no other.

Featuring over 30 of the greatest classic rock anthems of all time, including Queen, AC/DC, Bonnie Tyler, Meat Loaf, Bon Jovi, Journey, Guns N’ Roses and many more.

SHOWTIME is a glittering celebration that pays tribute to some of the world’s greatest icons of entertainment as Anton & Erin present world class dance inspired by an array of classic performers including Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers, Frank Sinatra, Judy Garland, Charlie Chaplin, Shirley Bassey, Tom Jones, Liza Minnelli, Elton John and many more.

With stunning costumes, fabulous live vocals and a high-energy West End dance ensemble.

Get ready for Anton & Erin…

It’s SHOWTIME!

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Four-times Platinum-selling singer and songwriter Ronan Keating is taking his new album, Twenty LIMITED AVAILABILITY Twenty, on tour – celebrating his career in music with the fans who have been on the journey with him.

Keating’s solo career, launched during Boyzone’s hiatus, saw him achieve two back-to-back No.1 singles straight out of the gate, 30 consecutive Top 10 singles, 10 studio albums, and 20 million records sold.

The eagerly awaited Twenty Twenty features brand new music as well as reworkings of his cornerstone tracks including hits Life is a Rollercoaster, Lovin’ Each Day, and his debut solo single, When You Say Nothing At All and Love On The Rocks. The good times never seemed so good!

JASON FOX: Life At The Limit Sun 30 January 7.30pm DERNGATE Tickets from £28

Jason Fox ex-special forces soldier, star of Channel 4 TV’s SAS: Who Dares Wins, Inside The Real Narcos and Foxy’s Fearless 48 Hours, and author of The Sunday Times Bestseller Life Under Fire and Battle Scars.

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Jason will bring to the stage and on tour for the first time, the remarkable story of his daring exploits in a distinguished career as an elite operator in the UK Special Forces (SBS) and beyond. Life At The Limit is a breathtaking story of Special Forces soldiering; a chronicle of operational bravery, adventure and courage on and off the battlefield. A vivid, searing account of his life, that tells some incredible moments of strength and courage.

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ROYAL PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA – Sir Karl Jenkins’ The Armed Man: A Mass for Peace Sun 6 February 3pm DERNGATE Tickets from £17

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.

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.

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STACEY DOOLEY

KATHERINE RYAN:

Tue 8 February 7.30pm DERNGATE Tickets from £23

Following several sell-out UK tours, Stacey Dooley is heading back on the road to celebrate the publication of her new book Are You Really OK? Understanding Britain’s Mental Health Emergency, which explores the mental health crisis in Britain and its particular impact on young people, inspired

by Stacey’s two most recent documentaries on mental health.

Join her for what promises to be a thought-provoking, inspiring and informative evening. With a chance to try your own hand at journalism and ask Stacey the questions, this is an opportunity not to be missed.

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Missus

Thu 10 February 8pm DERNGATE Tickets from £25.50 I 16+ LIMITED AVAILABILITY

Creator and Star of Netflix smash hit The Duchess (along with two global Netflix comedy specials: In Trouble and Glitter Room) comedian and TV’s Katherine Ryan makes a hugely welcome return to the stage with her brand-new live show, Missus.

Having previously denounced partnership, Katherine has since married her first love, accidentally. A lot has changed for everyone and we can look forward to hearing Katherine Ryan’s hilarious new perspectives on life, love, and what it means to be Missus.

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DICK & ANGEL DARE TO DO IT So Much More To Say Sun 20 February 7.30pm DERNGATE Tickets from £36.50

Dick and Angel Strawbridge, the stars of Channel 4 hit Escape to the Chateau are on the road again on their Dare To Do It tour with So Much More To Say. During this highly entertaining evening, the duo explains who they are, where they have come from, how they met and why they dared to do it!

Millions of viewers across the world have been enthralled over the past few years by their adventures, but retired Lieutenant Colonel, Engineer and chef Dick and his entrepreneur and designer wife Angel, still have many untold tales to tell. They may be an ‘odd couple’, but the charismatic pair have a love story to share and will reveal how they ended up in a beautiful castle, with a beautiful family, in a beautiful part of France.

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TEXAS Tue 22 February 8pm DERNGATE Tickets from £40.50

For over 30 years, Texas have proved themselves to be one of Scotland’s best ever bands, and nothing short of a national treasure south of the border. Formed in 1986 by Sharleen Spiteri and her partner in crime Johnny McElhone, Texas have sold over 40 million records worldwide, had 13 top ten UK singles and three number one albums. This tour sees the band playing their acclaimed 1989 debut album Southside in its entirety coupled with a set list compiled of songs both old and new.

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

One of the most influential British bands in modern history, Echo & The Bunnymen, returns to Royal & Derngate celebrating the songs that have brought the group twenty top 20 hits and nine top 20 albums so far during their incredible 40-year career.

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Voice & Visions Tue 8 March 7.30pm DERNGATE Tickets from £31.50

LARRY DEAN FUDNUT Fri 25 February 8pm DERNGATE Tickets from £17

Double Edinburgh Comedy Award-nominee and star of Live At The Apollo returns with a brand new hour of “confessional storytelling at its funniest” (The Herald). As seen on Michael McIntyre’s Big Show, Mock The Week and Roast Battle.

Nominee for Edinburgh Comedy Award for Best Show 2018.

Winner of the Amused Moose Comedy Award for Best Show 2016.

Following the overwhelming response to The 1980 Tour, Midge Ure and Band Electronica are delighted to return to Northampton with the Voice & Visions tour, celebrating 40 years since the release of Ultravox’s Rage In Eden and Quartet albums.

CARL HUTCHINSON Fri 11 March 8pm UNDERGROUND Tickets from £17 I 16+

After two consecutive sell-out years, Carl returns to Northampton with a brand new show! Expect stories, observations & audience interaction.

Always an exciting night, join this dynamic and versatile performer for a truly unmissable evening of comedy.

Nominee for Edinburgh Comedy Award for Best Newcomer 2015.

HARRIS & BAKER’S BACKSTAGE PASS Mon 14 March 7.30pm DERNGATE Tickets from £34 I 16+

Bob Harris and Danny Baker, two of the nation’s best broadcasters, have unparalleled experience of witnessing the great names of modern music up close. They have been back stage, front stage, at home and on the road with virtually every legend in the business. Fortunately they both have great memories (in both senses of that phrase).

Make no mistake, rock and soul music really did have a golden age and here’s two storytellers who were there all along the way. It’s a really funny story (in both senses of that phrase too). Bob & Dan. They’ve got stories and they are going to tell them.

Hang onto your hats, kids.

CALLING PLANET EARTH Tue 15 March 7.30pm DERNGATE Tickets from £27.50

The show that defines a decade.

A New Romantic Symphony that goes on a journey through one of the greatest musical eras of all time – the electrifying 80s featuring songs from now legendary artists such as Duran Duran, Spandau Ballet, The Human League, Ultravox, Tears For Fears, Depeche Mode, OMD, Japan, ABC, Soft Cell and many, many more.

Performed by an incredible live band with awesome symphonic arrangements combined with stunning vocals and cast – this is the must see show that simply defines a decade.

DR HOOK

Starring Dennis Locorriere Thu 17 March 7.30pm DERNGATE Tickets from £42 I 16+

Dr Hook return to Northampton for their 50th Anniversary Tour, celebrating five decades of timeless music.

Fronted by the talented, charismatic Dennis Locorriere, the band will be performing songs from their rich musical history, from the biggest hits to album favourites, including Sylvia’s Mother, Sexy Eyes, A Little Bit More, When You’re In Love With A Beautiful Woman, Sharing the Night Together, The Cover Of Rolling Stone, The Ballad Of Lucy Jordan, and so many more.

This spectacular show is presented in an evening of not only great music, but one that also brings to audiences all the fun and humour that was synonymous with the name Dr. Hook.

It’s a rocking ride…

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LUKE KEMPNER Macho Macho Man Sat 26 March 8pm UNDERGROUND Tickets from £16 I 14+

Karen Hauer & Gorka Marquez

FIREDANCE Fri 18 March 7.30pm DERNGATE Tickets from £34.50

Hot pulsing beats, seductive choreography and passion that will take your breath away. With live Latin musicians and a dynamic dance ensemble, get ready for a captivating dance experience you strictly won’t want to miss.

Featuring iconic songs including – In The Air Tonight, Sway, Bad Romance, Sweet Dreams, Relight My Fire, Bamboleo and many more, Firedance is back and it’s the hottest ticket in town.

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Johannes Radebe

Electric

FREEDOM Sat 19 March 7.30pm DERNGATE Tickets from £30.50

Sun 20 March 7.30pm DERNGATE Tickets from £22 I 14+

Dancing sensation and international champion Johannes Radebe is bringing his first UK Tour to Royal & Derngate in 2022!

After a sell-out tour of his house in 2020 (extended into 2021 due to popular demand), Ol’ Broken Pancreas is charged up and ready to flick the switch on another night of attention seeking.

Freedom is a celebration of music and dance, from African Fusion to fiery Latin, classic dance arrangements and huge party anthems, with a company of exciting dancers.

Johannes will take the audience on his personal journey, from growing up in South Africa, to travelling the world, winning titles and starring in Strictly Come Dancing.

Star of Spitting Image, Steph’s Packed Lunch and with over 10 million views of his online videos, Luke Kempner is one of the UK’s hottest mimics and stand-up comics.

With a hilariously razor sharp roster of contemporary impressions, Luke has become a household name and is bringing his highly anticipated brand-new show, Macho Macho Man on the road.

Luke tries to work out what masculinity really means with the help of Louis Theroux, the cast of Downton Abbey and even Jürgen Klopp.

Don’t miss this remarkable one-man show from one of Britain’s most exciting, new comedy talents.

STEWART LEE

Snowflake / Tornado

Co-host of the award-winning mega-hit podcast Off Menu with James Acaster, Taskmaster champion, and has his own special Blood Sugar available worldwide on Amazon Prime.

As seen and heard on Mock the Week, Live At the Apollo, The Russell Howard Hour, QI, Would I Lie To You and Sunday mornings on Radio X alongside Matthew Crosby.

Sun 27 March 8pm DERNGATE Tickets from £26.50 I 14+

After a sell-out in Spring 2020 and due to popular demand Stewart Lee returns to Royal & Derngate.

Snowflake / Tornado is a double-bill of two new 60 minute sets, performed back to back nightly from “the world’s greatest living stand-up” (Times). Including new material for 2022.

The first half, Snowflake, will be heavily rewritten in the light of the two years the show has been laid off, looking at how the Covid-Brexit era has impacted on the culture war declared on lovely woke snowflakes by horrible people.

The second half, Tornado, questions Stew’s position in the comedy marketplace after Netflix mistakenly listed his show as “reports of sharks falling from the skies are on the rise again. Nobody on the Eastern Seaboard is safe.”

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JASON MANFORD Like Me

Sun 3 April & Thu 26 May 7.30pm DERNGATE Tickets from £32 I 14+

He’s back! It’s been a busy few years for Jason since his last smash-hit stand up show but fans of his Absolute Radio show will know this nationally acclaimed comedian hasn’t changed a bit.

Like Me is Jason’s latest comic offering set to hit the road, and is sure to be “expert observational comedy” (The Guardian) mixed with “comic gold” (Mail on Sunday).

Jason said: “After the fun we had on my last tour Muddle Class, I’m excited to get back on the road with my new stand up show, Like Me. In these trying times it’s always important to be able to get away for a couple of hours and exercise the old chuckle muscle!”

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DIVERSITY Connected

Mon 18 - Wed 20 April 7.45pm DERNGATE Tickets from £31.50 with VIP meet and greet tickets available

TOMMY TIERNAN Tomfoolery

Mon 4 April 8pm DERNGATE Tickets from £23 I 16+

Tommy Tiernan’s brand new show Tomfoolery sees the now 50 year-old comedian back onstage with an exhilarating mix of the highly personal and flamboyant storytelling that audiences have come to love. Renowned for his no-holds-barred approach to the art of stand-up, this promises to be a delightful trip through the mind of one the worlds most respected comic performers.

Age has not dulled him. In fact he seems more full of fire and mischief now than he ever was.

He wonders aloud about God, sex and family in a way that seems equally sacred and profane at the same time.

CRAIG REVEL HORWOOD

REMEMBERING THE OSCARS

The All Balls and Glitter Tour

Sat 16 April 7.30pm DERNGATE Tickets from £27

Mon 11 April 7.30pm DERNGATE Tickets from £26

The star of BBC1’s Strictly Come Dancing is taking to the road with his debut solo tour!

Join Craig as he talks about his life from Australia to the West End to Strictly, reveals a wealth of backstage gossip with his trademark wit and candour, and gives a very special performance of some of the music which has been the soundtrack to his career.

Book now for a fabulous evening of entertainment!

Fresh from their sell-out tour with their highly entertaining and innovative Remembering The Movies, Aljaz Škorjanec and Janette Manrara, will be returning with their brand new show Remembering The Oscars.

Get ready to celebrate the Oscar winning songs in this exhilarating new dance spectacular with Strictly’s favourite couple, Aljaz and Janette.

With a cast of amazing dancers and musicians and stunning stage designs, costumes and huge LED screen this dazzling spectacular will be a night to remember.

JUSTIN LIVE Sun 17 April 11am & 2.30pm DERNGATE Tickets from £20

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

After nine sell out UK tours, over 600,000 tickets sold, and countless television and live performances Diversity have announced one of their biggest UK tours to date including three dates in Northampton for Spring 2022.

This tour is set to be even bigger, and as Diversity promised their fans on the Born Ready tour, they will continue the legacy of Diversity and never let anyone tell them they cannot achieve something. To take them into the new decade of Diversity, Ashley has created a new show, Connected, which centres around the world of social media, the internet, and the digital era we now live in, but more importantly how this connects us all.

Justin Live is a fabulous show for all the family packed full of well-known songs, lots of dancing, hilarious comedy and plenty of slapstick fun!

THE SENSATIONAL ’60S EXPERIENCE

Famous for his BAFTA Award Winning appearances in hit programmes including Something Special, Justin’s House, Gigglebiz and Gigglequiz, Justin Fletcher MBE is bringing his very own spectacular show to our theatre in 2022.

Thu 21 April 7.30pm DERNGATE Tickets from £31

Join us for the musical phenomenon of 2022 with this festival of nostalgia. The show with the definite feelgood factor will transport you back to that magical decade that was the 1960s.

Whether you come to relive your childhood memories or you just simply want to see what your parents have been raving about for all these years this is the show to see. These legends of the ’60s will deliver to you a night never to be forgotten.

Don’t worry if you can’t attend the Oscars this year, this show promises you the next best thing!

Hits include Needles And Pins, Silence Is Golden, Storm In A Teacup, The Legend Of Xanadu, Little Children, plus many more.

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THE UNTHANKS Thu 21 April 7.30pm ROYAL Tickets from £26

The Unthanks return to live touring after two years off the road, with the rich and colourful sound of their elevenpiece ensemble, showcasing forthcoming new album, Sorrows Away, alongside favourites such as Magpie, The King Of Rome and Mount The Air. Using the traditional music of the North East of England as a starting point, the influence of Miles Davis, Steve Reich, Sufjan Stevens, Robert Wyatt, Antony & The Johnsons, King Crimson and Tom Waits can be heard in the band’s 14 records to date, earning them a Mercury Music Prize nomination and international acclaim along the way.

RUMOURS OF FLEETWOOD MAC

OMID DJALILI

The Good Times Tour Sat 23 April 8pm DERNGATE Tickets from £27

Fri 22 April 7.30pm DERNGATE Tickets from £28.50

After experimenting with a Zoom gig where he got muted by 639 people, multi-award-winning comedian and actor Omid Djalili is now where he belongs, on a stage and bringing back the Good Times.

The world’s finest tribute to Fleetwood Mac returns to the stage in 2022 with a brand new show celebrating the very best of their music, including a very special blues set paying tribute to the group’s legendary Peter Green era.

Channelling the spirit of Fleetwood Mac at their very best, this unmissable night of music offers a unique opportunity for fans, both old and new, to rediscover the songs and performances that have ensured Fleetwood Mac’s place as one of the most loved groups of all time.

Personally endorsed by Mick Fleetwood, Rumours of Fleetwood Mac is the ultimate tribute to one of rock and roll’s most remarkable groups.

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Intelligent, always provocative, entertaining, Omid’s legendary stand-up performances are a captivating comedy masterclass.

His credits range from Hollywood films to television and the West End stage. Earning praise across the world for his performances, Omid can be seen hosting his own ITV quiz show The Winning Combination, has appeared in the smash hit Mamma Mia 2: Here We Go Again and His Dark Materials for BBC1 & HBO, and Letter For The King on Netflix.

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ROB BRYDON

A Night Of Songs & Laughter Mon 25 April 7.30pm DERNGATE Tickets from £39

Award-winning comedian and actor Rob Brydon is coming to Northampton with his sensational eight-piece band this Spring.

A Night of Songs & Laughter features Rob’s brilliant stand-up comedy plus songs ranging from Tom Waits to Tom Jones, and Guys and Dolls to Elvis (and almost everything in between). Audiences can expect Rob’s usual warmth and humour, along with his famed gallery of voices, as he shares hilarious tales from his distant and recent past.

“NO ONE LEAVES THIS FEELGOOD EVENING UNDER-ENTERTAINED” The Guardian

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ED BYRNE

If I’m Honest…

Tue 26 April 8pm DERNGATE Tickets from £27 I 16+

Join Ed Byrne as he takes a long hard look at himself and tries to decide if he has any traits that are worth passing on to his children.

Ed Byrne presents his brand-new masterclass in observational comedy hot on the heels of his 17/18 Touring hit, Spoiler Alert!

A TV household name, in the past year Ed has appeared on Live At The Apollo (Host, BBC), Mock The Week (BBC), The Pilgrimage (BBC), Top Gear (BBC) and QI (BBC).

Please note this is the same show as performed in February 2020.

GIOVANNI PERNICE This Is Me

Wed 27 April 7.30pm DERNGATE Tickets from £28

Strictly Come Dancing’s Giovanni Pernice returns with his highly anticipated hit show This Is Me. The showman is once again set to light up the stage for another fabulous year of touring.

Sexy, steamy Latin vibes with a touch of Ballroom elegance, This Is Me will show you why Giovanni has become a fan favourite on the hit show.

With an incredible cast of professional dancers and a truly sensational soundtrack, This Is Me is a show you do not want to miss.

HHHHH “GIOVANNI BRINGS THE HOUSE DOWN” Lincolnshire Live HHHHH “OUT OF THIS WORLD” Wrekin News

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FOIL ARMS & HOG Swines

Thu 5 May 8pm ROYAL Tickets from £22 I 14+

We Got This

Ireland’s top sketch trio are back on tour with their new show Swines.

With over 100 million hits, the group are best known for their online sketches, but it’s the live show where they really shine.

Fri 29 April 8pm DERNGATE Tickets from £27 I 14+

The trio achieved critical acclaim this year with the best reviewed show at the Edinburgh Fringe festival, and are now hitting the road around the UK. They’re even coming to Wales. Come see a show of scripted nonsense, twisted characters, music and unintentional improvisation.

DYLAN MORAN

How can it be you have spent a whole ten minutes staring at a banana?

Why do you always do stuff like that?

Why do you never do the other really great things where it’s much, much better – and afterwards you don’t want to saw off your own face and post it back to yourself with not quite enough stamps?

These times have not been easy.

We Got This is the brand new show from BAFTA and Perrier award winning comedian Dylan Moran. It promises to be a joyously furious romp through the frustration and folly of modern day life.

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CATHERINE BOHART

This Isn’t For You Fri 6 May 8pm UNDERGROUND Tickets from £14.50 I 16+

Catherine Bohart loves control, hates change and is a serial planner. It’s been an interesting couple of years…

THE THINKING DRINKERS: PUB QUIZ Sat 7 May 8pm ROYAL Tickets from £17 I 18+

Returning with a brand new show, the hilarious, award-winning drinks experts host history’s greatest ever pub quiz packed with loads of funny, fascinating facts and FIVE free discerning drinks for every audience member.

You’ll learn a lot and you’ll laugh a lot as answers to life’s most important and unusual questions appear at the bottom of your glass.

A blisteringly funny new stand-up show filled with horrendous life advice, cheery nihilism and reluctant self-discovery from one of the UK and Ireland’s most exciting comics.

As seen and heard on The Mash Report, Immaculate (Comedy Special), A League Of Their Own, Mock The Week, 8 Out Of 10 Cats, Roast Battle, The Stand Up Sketch Show, Jon Richardson: Ultimate Worrier, The News Quiz and The Guilty Feminist Podcast.

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SCOTT BRADLEE’S POSTMODERN JUKEBOX: Welcome To The Twenties 2.0

Sun 8 May 8pm DERNGATE Tickets from £31.50 I 14+

Famed time-twisting musical collective Postmodern Jukebox will circumnavigate the globe on their Welcome to the Twenties 2.0 Tour.

Started by Scott Bradlee in 2009, Postmodern Jukebox (PMJ) has gone on to amass over one billion YouTube views with 3.5 million subscribers, and have chalked up more than 1.7 million fans on Facebook. For the past halfdecade, PMJ has toured the world, playing hundreds of shows to sold-out houses on six continents.

They’ve also performed on shows like Good Morning America and topped both the iTunes and Billboard charts.

UPFRONT COMEDY Sun 8 May 8pm ROYAL Tickets from £17 I 16+

Award-winning comedy curators Upfront are back with a heavyweight international line up to guarantee belly laughs.

Super sharp Muslim brummie Shazia Mirza is joined by online king Aurie Styla, kiwi wise guy Javier Jarquin and street smart Londoner Ms MoREAL, with host comedian turned Teletubbie John Simmit.

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Join Our Business Club JONNY & THE BAPTISTS

Dance Like It Never Happened Fri 13 May 8pm UNDERGROUND Tickets from £17

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ALAN CARR

Regional Trinket Thu 12 & Fri 13 May 8pm DERNGATE Tickets from £27 I 14+

Alan’s back on the road with a brand-new stand-up show Regional Trinket. From the exhilarating high of his starstudded wedding day to the low of lockdown stuck on a farm, a lot has changed since Alan’s last tour four years ago, including Alan.

This is a show about grief. This is a show about loss. Just not how you’d expect.

Dance Like It Never Happened is the funniest, most joyful and 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. We are no strangers to grief, but it hurt.

Then in 2020, we all lost the world as we knew it. Our decades-long system of “dealing with emotions” (ignore them, drink heavily and make jokes) finally broke. We finally broke.

In their most honest & personal show yet, Jonny & The Baptists learn to accept and engage with their grief, telling the story of denial, anger, bargaining, depression and acceptance through their trademark blend of silly, joyful songs, deadpan stand-up and riotous storytelling.

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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Finding meaning, humour and beauty in the hardest part of life.

Nowadays, it’s all about finding happiness and joy in the small things – why be a national treasure when you can be a Regional Trinket?

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Box Office 01604 624811

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Coming Soon...

Under one roof, here in our ever-expanding theatre complex, you will find two main auditoriums – the Royal and the Derngate, our Underground Studio, the Northampton Filmhouse, our bars and front of house areas and a number of other conference and meeting rooms.

“I can think of few arts complexes that induce such a rush of excitement on arrival” Daily Telegraph 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!

GARY NUMAN Sat 14 May 7.30pm Tickets from £37

MARK WATSON This Can’t Be It

Tue 17 May 7.45pm Tickets from £22

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DARA Ó BRIAIN

BALLETBOYZ

Sun 15 May 8pm Tickets from £25

Tue 17 May 7.30pm Tickets from £18

TONY HADLEY

BARRY HUMPHRIES

So, Where Are We?

40th Anniversary Tour Wed 18 May 7.30pm Tickets from £37

Deluxe

Thu 19 - Sat 21 May ??pm Tickets from £??

www.royalandderngate.co.uk

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LOU SANDERS –

JOE LYCETT

Fri 20 May 8pm Tickets from £44

Sat 21 May 8pm Tickets from £17

Sun 22 May 2.30pm & 7.30pm Tickets from £31.50

THE ILLEGAL EAGLES

BANFF MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL

Bigga Baggariddim Tour

One Word: Wow

SHALAMAR Fri 27 May 7.30pm Tickets from £30

Mon 23 May 7.30pm Tickets from £27

WORLD TOUR

STEVE BUGEJA –

JACK DEE:

GRAEME HALL

Off The Telly

Sun 29 May 7.30pm Tickets from £37

Tried To Start His Own Nickname Sat 28 May 8pm Tickets from £13

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Wed 25 May 7.30pm Tickets from £15

Sun 28 May 8pm Tickets from £25

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GET INVOLVED

Get Involved... in being creative together... in developing new skills... with singing... with acting... with youth theatre... with your community... with inspiring artists...

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. Explore different musical genres, increase your musical confidence and have fun. A great way to relax and boost your wellbeing through song. Email: rdcc@royalandderngate.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, 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.

Email: erica.martin@royalandderngate.co.uk @RDActorsCo

Love singing, dancing and acting?

Want to develop your skills further in a fun and friendly theatre environment? Then our Royal & Derngate Youth Theatre and Young Company 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.

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. @RDYouthTheatre

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.

Current Royal & Derngate CreatEd digital resources include:

DIGITAL DIRECTORS TOOLKIT VIDEOS

DEVISING THEATRE VIDEOS

QUEST STORY CHALLENGE

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.

UNDER THE BED THEATRE VIDEOS

INDUSTRY INSIGHT VIDEOS

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.

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.

An exciting writing project aimed at young people in Key Stage 2 and 3 that highlights the hero inside everyone. Through a series of quests, young people decide on their own imaginative solutions to challenges that their character faces in a fantasy adventure that mirrors the bravery and confidence needed to face situations such as Covid-19.

Great for teachers and parents looking for a fun interactive way to encourage writing.

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

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

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Thank you...

Visit With Confidence

A huge thank you too to our staff and creative and production teams for their incredible efforts in bringing our building to life once again.

We understand many audience members will be coming back to the venue for the first time in a while this Winter. 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.

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“BRINGS THIS MODERN CLASSIC BANG UP TO DATE”

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

Daily Telegraph on Blue / Orange

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

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“THE MOST RADICALLY REIMAGINED I’VE SEEN” Sardines Magazine on Othello

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“THE CAST AND CREATIVE TEAM ARE TERRIFIC” The Observer on Gin Craze

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“A MAGNIFICENT, “EXTRAORDINARY” INTIMATE THEATRICAL The Stage on Animal Farm EXPERIENCE” The Guardian on Four Quartets

A snapshot of our reopening Made in Northampton season

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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 teh Box Office.

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

Visitor & Access Information

BOX OFFICE OPENING HOURS

exists to support the running costs of Royal & Derngate.

GETTING HERE

ACCESS TICKETING SCHEME

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.

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.

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 24.

• 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.

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.

• 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.

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.

ACCESSIBILITY

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

Sign Language Interpreted Performances Captioned Performances Relaxed Performances Touch Tours

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SHOW Kevin Clifton – Burn The Floor Fast Love – Everythig She Wants Tour The Greatest Hits Of Motown – How Sweet It Is The Night Sky Show Waitress Waitress Waitress Waitress Waitress Screaming Blue Murder Comedy Club Waitress Queen Extravaganza Rambert – Aisha And Abhaya Rambert – Aisha And Abhaya National Youth Jazz Orchestra Perform Amy Winehouse The Classic Rock Show ABBA MANIA One Night Of Elvis Steve Steinman’s Vampire Rock Anton & Erin – Showtime Ronan Keating Screaming Blue Murder Comedy Club Jason Fox: Life At The Limit Hairspray SHOW Hairspray Hairspray Hairspray Hairspray Hairspray Royal Philharmonic Orchestra – Sir Karl Jenkins’ The Armed Man: A Mass For Peace Stacey Dooley Katherine Ryan: Missus SIX SIX SIX SIX SIX Dick & Angel Dare To Do It Texas Echo & The Bunnymen The Russian State Ballet Of Siberia – Cinderella An Improbable Musical The Russian State Ballet Of Siberia – Snow Maiden Larry Dean: Fudnut The Russian State Ballet Of Siberia – The Nutcracker An Improbable Musical Screaming Blue Murder Comedy Club Bedknobs And Broomsticks SHOW An Improbable Musical Bedknobs And Broomsticks Bedknobs And Broomsticks An Improbable Musical An Improbable Musical Bedknobs And Broomsticks An Improbable Musical Bedknobs And Broomsticks An Improbable Musical Bedknobs And Broomsticks Midge Ure – Voice And Visions

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Carl Hutchinson Screaming Blue Murder Comedy Club Harris & Baker’s Backstage Pass Calling Planet Earth Dr Hook Starring Dennis Locorriere The Wellspring Karen Hauer & Gorka Marquez: Firedance The Wellspring Johannes Radebe: Freedom The Wellspring Ed Gamble – Electric We Will Rock You We Will Rock You The Wellspring We Will Rock You The Wellspring We Will Rock You The Wellspring We Will Rock You Screaming Blue Murder Comedy Club The Wellspring We Will Rock You Luke Kempner – Macho Macho Man Stewart Lee: Snowflake / Tornado Fatal Attraction Fatal Attraction Fatal Attraction Fatal Attraction SHOW Fatal Attraction Fatal Attraction Jason Manford: Like Me Tommy Tiernan: Tomfoolery Lord Of The Dance Lord Of The Dance Lord Of The Dance Lord Of The Dance Lord Of The Dance Craig Revel Horwood – The All Balls Ad Glitter Tour Remembering The Oscars Justin Live Diversity – Connected Diversity – Connected Diversity – Connected The Sensational ’60s Experience The Unthanks Rumours Of Fleetwood Mac Omid Djalili – The Good Times Tour The Gondoliers Rob Brydon – A Night Of Songs And Laughter The Gondoliers Ed Byrne – If I’m Honest The Gondoliers Giovanni Pernice – This Is Me The Gondoliers The Gondoliers Dylan Moran – We Got This The Gondoliers SHOW The Osmonds – A New Musical The Osmonds – A New Musical The Osmonds – A New Musical Foil Arms & Hog The Osmonds – A New Musical Catherine Bohart – This Isn’t For You The Osmonds – A New Musical The Thinking Drinkers: Pub Quiz Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox: Welcome To The Twenties 2.0 Up Front Comedy Alan Carr: Regional Trinket Jonny & The Baptists – Dance Like It Never Happened Jason Manford: Like Me

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CHRISTMAS MAGIC ON THE BIG SCREEN

House of Gucci The Royal Ballet: The Nutcracker Being the Ricardos Elf It’s a Wonderful Life The Muppet Christmas Carol The Shop Around the Corner Encanto West Side Story

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