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Let It Be

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Suggs: My Life Story

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Flashmob

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Sun 27 April

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Honk! Jnr.

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Every Last Trick

Science Museum Live

Dealer’s Choice

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Summer Festival of Music

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Bill Kenwright presents

“EXHILARATING... ONE OF THE BEST MUSICALS EVER WRITTEN” SUNDAY TIMES

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Written by Willy Russell, the legendary Blood Brothers tells the captivating and moving tale of twins who, separated at birth, grow up on opposite sides of the tracks, only to meet again with fateful consequences. Starring Maureen Nolan as Mrs Johnstone, the superb score includes Bright New Day, Marilyn Monroe and the emotionally charged hit Tell Me It’s Not True.

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Few musicals have received quite such acclaim as the multi‑award winning Blood Brothers. Bill Kenwright’s production surpassed 10,000 performances in London’s West End, one of only three musicals ever to achieve that milestone.

It has been affectionately christened the Standing Ovation Musical, as inevitably it; “brings the audience cheering to its feet and roaring its approval” (Daily Mail).

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Connections

Mon 31 March – Sat 5 April times vary Each year the National Theatre invites ten writers to create new plays for young people to perform. This spring 220 youth theatre companies will present the premieres of these plays in Connections festivals held at venues from Scotland to Cornwall and Northern Ireland to Norfolk. Royal & Derngate is proud to be this region’s representative venue. Ten of these companies will then go on to perform at the National Theatre.

Connections celebrates great new writing for the stage, and the energy, commitment and talent of young theatre‑makers.

The new plays that are part of the festival are: Pronoun by Evan Placey Horizon by Matt Hartley Same by Deborah Bruce Heritage by Dafydd James Hearts by Luke Norris Tomorrow by Simon Vinnicombe A Letter To Lacey by Catherine Johnson A Shop Selling Speech by Sabrina Mahfouz Angels by Pauline McLynn The Wardrobe by Sam Holcroft TICKETS £5 per performance Royal & Underground

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I Believe In Unicorns TUE 15 – THU 17 APRIL 11AM & 2PM

This enchanting, interactive show celebrates the power of books through the tale of a young boy called Tomas who hates reading and school. One day his world is turned upside down when he meets the Unicorn Lady in his local library – a place that is filled with books that hold more than just stories within their pages.

Featuring extraordinary storytelling by Danyah Miller, this interpretation of Michael Morpurgo’s I Believe In Unicorns sparks imagination in audiences both young and old. Directed by Royal & Derngate’s Associate Director Dani Parr (Flathampton, Along The Riverbank), it comes fresh from a highly acclaimed run at the Edinburgh Fringe. Add your own piece of magic by bringing a children’s book to become part of the set, and swap it for another at the end.

“AN UTTERLY MAGICAL STAGE ADAPTATION OF MICHAEL MORPURGO’S ENTHRALLING CHILDREN’S TALE” THE STAGE “OUTSTANDING SHOW – THE BEST USE OF PROPS I HAVE EVER SEEN ON STAGE” HHHHH FRINGE REVIEW Running time is 55 minutes (no interval) Recommended for ages 5-11 years.

Contains references to war but these are gently portrayed.

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HHHH “FABULOUS. ANY DINO LOVER OVER THREE SHOULD NOT MISS IT!” LibbyPurves, BBC Radio 4 and Theatrecat.com

Back by popular demand and following its West End run, the sell-out children’s show Dinosaur Zoo returns to Northampton with these prehistoric creatures, brought to the stage as you’ve never seen them before – up close and personal!

Australian theatre company Erth will introduce you to cute baby dinos and teeth-gnashing giants, plus the show’s most recent addition, a carnivorous theropod known as the

Australovenator, the most complete meat-eating dinosaur skeleton yet found in Australia.

Observe and interact with these extraordinary life‑like dinosaurs in this fun, entertaining and highly imaginative live show. But watch out – not all of these ravenous reptiles are as tame as they seem. Children can watch wide-eyed from a safe distance or dare to get right up close to the creatures. www.dinosaurzoolive.com

Running time: 50 minutes (no interval) followed by a meet and greet with the dinosaurs! Recommended for ages 3 and above

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MUSIC & LYRICS IN ASSOCIATION WITH THE MAYFLOWER THEATRE, SOUTHAMPTON PRESENT Starring

Paul Michael Glaser

“If I were a rich man I’d buy you all a tickets!”

“Heartfelt and passionate”

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Directed and choreographed by Craig Revel Horwood, the nation’s favourite Strictly Come Dancing judge and master of the musical stage, Fiddler On The Roof stars the celebrated and acclaimed actor, director and writer Paul Michael Glaser (Starsky in the iconic ’70s TV series Starsky & Hutch).

Fiddler On The Roof tells the story of Tevye (Glaser), the traditional, local milkman in his village of Anatevka, and the anguish that ensues

Tue 22 – SAT 26 APRIL Eves 7.30pm, Wed & Sat Matinees 2.30pm TICKETS £14 – £34.50 (See page 64) DERNGATE

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for his family when his headstrong daughters make the controversial choice to marry for love rather than accept whatever Yente, the village matchmaker, decides.

Filled to the brim with classic songs such as If I Were A Rich Man, Matchmaker Matchmaker, Sunrise Sunset and To Life, it was the longest running production on Broadway for over 13 years and when you join Tevye, his family and friends, you will understand why.

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“FAST, FURIOUS AND DANGEROUSLY EXCITING!” WANSTEAD & WOODFORD GUARDIAN

Science Museum Live presents The Energy Show: explosive family theatre for curious minds.

Methane bubbles are set alight to make fireballs, hydrogen balloons explode and rockets are fired into the audience. Stand back and cover your ears – theatre just got dangerously exciting!

Two futuristic science students race against time to prove their knowledge of energy. With help from the incredible virtual lab-assistant, i-nstein, and a steampunk workshop full of gadgets and

chemicals, they explore, experiment and explode anything and everything they can find, live on stage.

“I IMAGINE THAT PHYSICS TEACHERS EVERYWHERE WILL BE BLESSING THE SCIENCE MUSEUM FOR PROMOTING THEIR TOPIC SO IMAGINATIVELY AND ENTERTAININGLY” ALLINLONDON.CO.UK sciencemuseum.org.uk/energyshow #energyshow

Running time: matinees 75 minutes (no interval), evenings 90 minutes (including interval) Recommended for ages 7 and above

MON 28 – WED 30 APRIL MON 7PM, TUE & WED 11am & 1.30PM TICKETS £16, Under 16s £13 DERNGATE

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Scooby-Doo and the gang are back by popular demand and with even more Spooky Mystery and fun – this time in the Pyramids – the Warner Bros.’ cartoon classic comes to life!

Easy, you say? Not if the gang has to deal with mysterious mummies plus the wrath of the Pharaoh who will transform anyone who dares to approach the pyramid... into stone!

Scooby-Doo, Shaggy, Fred, Velma and Daphne arrive in Egypt where they must solve the mystery of Pharaoh Hatchepsout’s Pyramid.

With hilarious physical comedy, popular tunes and special effects, the whole family will enjoy this new episode live on stage.

Running time: 90 minutes (including interval)

THU 8 – SUN 11 MAY Thu 6.30pm, Fri 7pm, Sat 2.30pm & 6.30pm, Sun 1pm & 4.30pm TICKETS £20.50, Under 16s £15.50 Derngate

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“I HAVEN’T LAUGHED SO MUCH FOR YEARS” INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAY

“GENUINELY HILARIOUS. BOY, DOES IT HIT THE FUNNY BONE” Daily Telegraph

“I FEARED I WAS GOING TO HYPERVENTILATE” DAILY MAIL

Fawlty Towers meets Noises Off in this new, smash hit West End comedy.

When the Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society attempt to stage a 1920s murder mystery, everything that could possibly go wrong does.

Undeterred, the accident-prone thesps battle on against all the odds to get to their final curtain call.

MON 12 – SAT 17 MAY Eves 7.45pm, Thu & Sat Matinees 2.30pm TICKETS £17.50 – £28.50 (See page 64) ROYAL

This brilliant, laugh-out-loud comedy performed

by Mischief Theatre Company has enjoyed two successful runs in the West End and was the sell-out hit of the 2013 Edinburgh Festival. It has received rave reviews, numerous accolades and awards, including the 2014 Whatsonstage Award for Best New Comedy. The Play That Goes Wrong is guaranteed to leave you aching with laughter!

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“The Beatles are back!”

Sunday Times

“YOU ABSOLUTELY MUST GO AND SEE LET IT BE” DAILY STAR

Come together and experience the iconic music of The Beatles with Let It Be, the spectacular concert jam-packed with over 40 of The Beatles’ greatest hits! Direct from the West End, this international hit show celebrates the legacy of the world’s greatest rock ‘n’ roll band.

Relive The Beatles meteoric rise from their humble beginnings in Liverpool’s Cavern Club,

MON 26 – SAT 31 MAY Eves 7.30pm, Wed & Sat Matinees 2.30pm TICKETS £23 – £36 (See page 64) Derngate

through the heights of Beatlemania, to their later studio masterpieces, with live performances of early tracks including Twist And Shout, She Loves You and Drive My Car, as well as global mega-hits Yesterday, Hey Jude, Come Together and, of course, Let It Be. Travel back to the magical sixties when all you needed was love, and a little help from your friends!

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We all want to meet people from history. The trouble is everyone is dead! So it’s time to prepare yourselves for Horrible Histories, live on stage with a brand new show, Barmy Britain, featuring all-new, amazing 3D effects!

keep his head? Would you stand and deliver to dastardly Dick Turpin? Escape the clutches of Burke and Hare, move to the groove with Party Queen Victoria and prepare to do battle in the frightful First World War.

Can you beat battling Boudicca? Has William Wallace met his match? Would you lose your heart or head to horrible Henry? Can evil Elizabeth entertain England? Will Parliament survive gunpowder Guy? Can King Charles

Ideal for schools and families alike, it’s the horrible history of Britain... with the nasty bits left in!

Horrible Histories® is a registered trademark of Scholastic Inc. and used under authorization. All rights reserved. Based on the books written by Terry Deary and illustrated by Martin Brown. Illustration copyright © Martin Brown.

Running time: approx 2 hours (including 20 minute interval) Recommended for ages 5 and above

TUE 1 – SAT 5 JULY Tue & Fri 7pm, Wed-Fri 10.30am, Wed–Thu 1.30pm, Sat 11am & 2.30pm TICKETS £17, Under 16s £13 Derngate

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BAMBOOZLE AND THE SPARK ARTS FOR CHILDREN PRESENT

Jack and the Flumflum Tree

FRI 4 – SUN 6 JULY 11AM & 2PM Grandma has the moozles, so Jack sets off to find the cure. He builds a boat and crosses oceans, tricks monkeys and, with the help of grandma’s mysterious sack, overcomes all.

With engaging puppetry, beautiful songs and Bamboozle’s (Crazy Hair, Along The Riverbank) trademark multi-sensory style this show will enchant family audiences – including those with a learning disabled child.

Jack And The Flumflum Tree is adapted for the stage from the popular children’s book written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by David Roberts.

“SUPERB AND INSPIRING. INCREDIBLY ATMOSPHERIC. A MAGICAL JOURNEY FROM START TO FINISH” SARA LAMBERT, TEACHER AT WREN SPINNEY SCHOOL, ON BAMBOOZLE’S CRAZY HAIR, 2013 Running time: approx 55-70 minutes Recommended for ages 4-10, or ages 7-14 for those with learning disabilities

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THE GRUFFALO

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WED 10 & THU 11 SEPTEMBER WED 1.30PM & 4.30PM, THU 10.30AM & 1.30PM

“MONSTROUS FUN!” DAILY MAIL

Meet a wheeler-dealer Fox, an eccentric old Owl and a maraca-shaking, party mad Snake. Mouse can scare these hungry animals away with tall stories of the terrifying Gruffalo, but what happens when he comes face to face with the very creature he imagined...?

The Gruffalo has been performed to more than a million people worldwide and has even hit the small screen in a star-studded TV animation.

The perfect family treat, with plenty of songs, laughs and scary fun for children and their grown-ups.

“A FINE PIECE OF CHILDREN’S THEATRE” HHHH SUNDAY TIMES The Gruffalo Live @thegruffalolive Running time: 55 minutes (no interval) Recommended for ages 3 and above

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All illustrations copyright © Axel Scheffler 1999, published by Macmillan Children’s Books.

Don’t miss Tall Stories’ hit musical stage adaptation of the award-winning picture book, The Gruffalo by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.

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Following its phenomenal success last summer, New Jersey Nights returns to Royal & Derngate.

This spectacular celebration of the music of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons takes you on a nostalgic musical journey through the career of one of the biggest selling groups of all time.

From the back street studio in New Jersey where

MON 15 – SAT 20 SEPTEMBER Eves 7.30pm, Wed & Sat Matinees 2.30pm TICKETS £10 – £29 (See page 64) DERNGATE

it all began, this vibrant production features an award-winning cast of singers, dancers, on stage band and brilliant stage sets. It includes all of The Four Seasons greatest hits, including Sherry, Rag Dolls, Big Girls Don’t Cry, Walk Like A Man and many more.

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“the funniEst show on the planet” Daily Mail

“One Man, Two guvnors, one massive hit” The Independent

The National Theatre production

“A PROPER OLD FASHIONED GIGGLE” The Sun

Now seen by over a million people worldwide, the National Theatre’s award-winning comedy One Man, Two Guvnors is a glorious celebration of British comedy – a unique, laugh-out-loud mix of satire, songs, slapstick and glittering one‑liners.

Fired from his skiffle band, Francis Henshall becomes minder to Roscoe Crabbe. But Roscoe is really Rachel, posing as her own dead brother – who has been killed by her boyfriend Stanley

MON 22 – SAT 27 SEPTEMBER Eves 7.30pm, Wed & Sat Matinees 2.30pm TICKETS £12 – £33.50 (See page 64) DERNGATE

TION. C PERFE IC M O “C WHAT ARE YOU? WAITING FOR BOOK NOW!” h Daily Telegrap

Stubbers. Francis spots the chance of an extra meal ticket and takes a job with one Stanley Stubbers – but to prevent discovery, he must keep his two guvnors apart. Simple.

Directed by Nick Hytner and written by Richard Bean, One Man, Two Guvnors is based on The Servant Of Two Masters by Carlo Goldoni, with songs by Grant Olding. The comedy director is Cal McCrystal, who directed Mr Whatnot at Royal & Derngate in 2013.

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Richard Alston Dance Company

“IT’S THE KIND OF WORK YOU COULD TAKE EITHER A DANCE NOVICE OR A STERN EXPERT TO WITH ALMOST COMPLETE ASSURANCE” THE NEW YORK TIMES

Celebrating its twentieth year, Richard Alston Dance Company returns with a knock‑out performance.

The programme features Alston’s latest work Rejoice In The Lamb, danced to Benjamin

Britten’s superb setting of Christopher Smart poetry. The words are full of wild and witty details and the music was commissioned in 1943 for the Church of St Matthew’s Northampton so fittingly, Rejoice In The Lamb is coming home.

TUE 30 SEPTEMBER & WED 1 OCTOBER 7.30PM TICKETS £13 – £23 (See page 64) DERNGATE

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The Full Monty

MON 10 – SAT 15 NOVEMBER EVES 7.30PM, WED & SAT MATINEES 2.30PM Direct from London’s West End In 1997, a British film about six out of work Sheffield steelworkers took the world by storm. Now, they’re back. Live on stage. And this time they really are going to go The Full Monty.

Simon Beaufoy, the Oscar winning writer of the film, has gone back to Sheffield where it all started to rediscover the six men, the women, the heartache and the hilarity of a city on the dole.

With songs from the film, by Donna Summer, Hot Chocolate and Tom Jones, The Full Monty is coming to Northampton direct from London’s West End. Go on... drop everything and book today.

“CHUFFING BRILLIANT” The Independent “EVERY INCH A WHOPPING HIT… TICKS ALL THE RIGHT LUNCHBOXES – UPROARIOUSLY ENTERTAINING” THE DAILY TELEGRAPH “A TOTAL BLAST!” THE GUARDIAN www.fullmontytheplay.com TICKETS £10 – £30 (See page 64) Derngate

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THE WOMAN IN BLACK

MON 10 – SAT 15 NOVEMBER EVES 7.45PM, THU & SAT MATINEES 2.30PM Unanimously acclaimed by the critics, The Woman In Black combines the power and intensity of live theatre with a cinematic quality inspired by the world of film noir. The formula delivers an evening of unremitting drama, transporting you into a terrifying and ghostly world.

A lawyer engages a sceptical young actor to help him tell his terrifying story and exorcise the fear that grips his soul. It all begins innocently enough, but as they reach further into his darkest memories, the borders between make believe and reality begin to blur and the flesh begins to creep...

Now celebrating its 25th year in the West End, over 7 million people have lived to tell the tale of one of the most chilling and successful theatre events ever staged.

“A TRULY NERVE-SHREDDING EXPERIENCE” DAILY MAIL “DON’T GO UNLESS YOU LIKE BEING SCARED OUT OF YOUR WITS” SUNDAY MIRROR TICKETS £10 – £29 (See page 64) Royal

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For Christmas 2014 we are heading to Neverland for our swashbuckling Royal & Derngate pantomime adventure, Peter Pan. Join the hilarious Joe Pasquale as this enchanting tale is brought magically to life with stunning sets, lavish costumes, an abundance of comedy and breathtaking flying sequences.

But beware: Captain Hook is on the prowl with his henchman Smee. Look out for pirates, crocodiles, lost boys and fairies along the way in this unmissable story for all the family.

Book your seats early to ensure you get the best seats, and prepare to take the second star on the right and straight on till morning!

FRI 5 DECember 2014 – SUN 4 JANuary 2015 For performance times see page 64 TICKETS £9 – £28 (See page 64) DERNGATE

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RUMOURS OF FLEETWOOD MAC

THE MOSCOW STATE CIRCUS

MON 17 MARCH 7.30PM

WED 19 MARCH 7.30PM

Rumours Of Fleetwood Mac’s new show will showcase in meticulous, note‑for-note detail all the classic hits from one of the most outstanding and enduring catalogues in the history of recorded music, including Dreams, Go Your Own Way, Little Lies and many more.

The Moscow State Circus returns with its latest and greatest production, set in the mystical centre of Moscow’s cultural and artistic quarter, Park Gorkogo.

FLEETWOOD MAC FOREVER

PARK GORKOGO

“THEY DO FLEETWOOD MAC BETTER THAN FLEETWOOD MAC” MAIL ON SUNDAY

Clowns Pavlik & Klava invite you into this wondrous and mysterious place to see magnificent feats of human achievement, including flying, back flipping, incredible balancing and pole juggling, not to mention a revolving Russian swing that catapults its 10-strong troupe high into the auditorium.

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BARRY STEELE’s

ROY ORBISON & FRIENDS THU 20 MARCH 7.30PM

Barry Steele presents a stunning, multimedia tribute to The Big O. Featuring classic Orbison hits from the ’60s through to the late ’80s, including Oh! Pretty Woman, In Dreams, I Drove All Night, You Got It, Its Over and Only The Lonely, the show also includes special guests paying homage to Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis and Dusty Springfield.

“TRUE IDENTIKIT BRILLIANCE” THE STAGE

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RUSSELL KANE SMALLNESS

Fri 21 March 8pm What is it with us and smallness? We Brits love it – being tiny but fierce, close but distant. The Jedward-haired star of BBC3’s Staying In With Russell Kane brings, Smallness, his brand new stand up comedy show to Northampton.

“KANE’S TALENT AND TECHNIQUE REMAIN MIGHTY” THE TIMES “KANE IS AT THE TOP OF HIS GAME” THE GUARDIAN

Recommended for ages 14 and above

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Bless ’Em All

Joe Brown

From the producers of We’ll Meet Again, this is a delightfully nostalgic tribute to our Armed Forces, filled with all the great songs and music of the 1940s.

Rock ‘n’ roll legend Joe Brown, who recently received MOJO magazine’s coveted Outstanding Contribution To Music Award, performs live with his five piece band that includes his son, record producer Pete Brown.

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Starring in Bless ’Em All is comedy entertainer Steve Barclay, alongside virtuoso of the ukulele Andy Eastwood and new singing star Lucia Mattess, plus support from singers Jamie Steen and Mervyn Francis and the live music of the Martyn St James Band.

Packed with timeless classics spanning rockabilly, gospel, country, folk and rock ‘n’ roll, the concert is interwoven with Joe’s effervescent delivery and humorous reminiscences.

“HE’S STILL EASY ON THE EYE AND THE EAR” DAILY TELEGRAPH

TICKETS £13.50 Derngate

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TUE 8 APRIL 7.30PM

The real stars of the hit movie Brassed Off, the Grimethorpe Colliery Band have won almost every brass band accolade. They have a highly acclaimed international reputation, with numerous television appearances and recordings to their credit.

Enjoy the fabulous sound of this world famous brass band, performing your favourite classics with passion and style.

“A THOROUGHLY ENTERTAINING SHOW AND A MUST FOR ALL MUSIC ENTHUSIASTS!” THE GUARDIAN Derngate

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Illegal Eagles

SUN 6 APRIL 3PM

TICKETS £19.50 & £21

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Now established as the world’s greatest Eagles tribute act, the Illegal Eagles continue to thrill audiences everywhere with their extremely tight harmonies and acute attention to detail.

This latest production brings you all the classic, including Take It Easy, Life In The Fast Lane, Hotel California, Take It To The Limit, Tequila Sunrise, Lyin’ Eyes, Desperado, Witchy Woman, Rocky Mountain Way, Heartache Tonight and many more.

“THE BAND WERE FLAWLESS IN THEIR DELIVERY BOTH MUSICALLY & VOCALLY” THE EXPRESS

TICKETS £23.50 & £25.50 Derngate

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WHERE THE BEAR SLEEPS

That’ll Be The Day

Thu 10 April 7.30pm

Prepare yourself for a party as the legendary That’ll Be The Day, the nation’s favourite rock ‘n’ roll variety show, returns this spring with its brand new 2014 production.

THE KALEVALA

Nick Hennessey takes you into the deep, snow filled forests of the Finnish far North. In this world, created from shards of egg-shell, the sun and moon are fought over, magic is done and undone, and life is shot through with bizarre ordeals, magical battles and transformations.

Expect a remarkable performance of elemental epic.

SAT 12 APRIL 7.30PM

Featuring a fantastic line up of knock-out hits from the 1950s, ’60s and ’70s, plus loads more zany comedy routines, prepare for an unforgettable night of nostalgia, laughs and rock ‘n’ roll.

“[NICK HENNESSEY] BRINGS THAT RARE COMBINATION OF ARTISTIC ADVENTURE AND ABSOLUTE ACCESSIBILITY… MAGICAL” LONDON LITERATURE FESTIVAL

“WHAT A GREAT VALUE FOR MONEY SHOW THAT’LL BE THE DAY IS. NOT TO BE MISSED!” DAILY MAIL

TICKETS £10

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THE BOOTLEG BEATLES IN CONCERT SUN 13 APRIL 8PM

Re-live the sights and sounds of the ’60s when The Bootleg Beatles return by popular demand with their superb multi-media stage production, featuring all the classic Beatles hits.

Using film footage of the period and with a little help from their regular brass and string ensemble, the show traces the history of the Fab Four, from Liverpool’s Cavern Club through Sgt Pepper to The Apple Rooftop.

“MIND-BOGGLING ACCURACY” THE MAIL ON SUNDAY

TICKETS £27.50 Derngate

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Let’s Hang On SAT 19 APRIL 7.30PM

Let’s Hang On captures the original magic of Frankie Valli And The Four Seasons, taking you on a musical journey through their prolific career.

A feel-good mix of nostalgia and electrifying music, this concert features all the greatest hits, including Dec 63, Beggin’, Can’t Take My Eyes Off You, Grease, Working My Way Back To You, Who Loves You, and Bye Bye Baby.

“YOU GUYS ARE DYNAMITE!” FRANKIE VALLI “THESE GUYS ARE ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT” PAUL O’ GRADY

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SUGGS: MY LIFE STORY SUN 27 APRIL 7.30PM

Suggs, the Madness frontman, takes to the stage in a hilarious, yet moving, one man tour-de-force. The death of his beloved cat on his 50th birthday triggers a personal quest to discover what happened to the father he never knew.

Stunned by what he learns, Suggs is taken back to his childhood on the tough streets of ’70s Soho and his first appearance on Top Of The Pops at the age of eighteen.

“AN EFFORTLESSLY ENGAGING RACONTEUR” THE INDEPENDENT “SUGGS HAS NATURAL COMIC TIMING AND TELLS HIS STORY WITH WIT AND GRACE IN THIS HUGELY ENJOYABLE EVENING” THE TIMES “ONE OF THE MOST ORIGINAL AND ENGAGING SHOWS I’VE SEEN” THE GUARDIAN “IT IS IMPOSSIBLE NOT TO BE CHARMED BY THIS ONE MAN SHOW” HHHH TIME OUT

TICKETS £27

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AN EVENING WITH BRIAN CONLEY

ROYAL PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA

CLASSICAL MASTERPIECES

THU 1 MAY 8PM

SUN 4 MAY 7.30PM

The multi-talented and irrepressible Brian Conley returns to the stage in his all-new variety show.

Forming the centrepiece of this concert, between Schubert’s Unfinished Symphony and Elgar’s ‘Enigma’ Variations, Max Bruch’s Violin Concerto is full of romantic melodies and exuberant themes, and in the hands of Chloë Hanslip, this is sure to be a performance of virtuosity and sensitivity. Although Schubert intended further movements, his ‘unfinished’ two-movement symphony seems curiously perfect.

A regular of Saturday night TV in the late ’90s, in recent years Brian has appeared more on stage than screen. In this show he will showcase his unique sense of comedy and comic timing, as well as performing songs from some of the award-winning West End musicals in which he has starred, including Hairspray, Jolson and Me And My Girl.

TICKETS £23.50 Derngate

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Providing a fitting ending to the concert is Elgar’s best-loved creation. His glorious ‘Enigma’ Variations include an air of mystic and orchestral flair.

TICKETS £14.50 – £32.50 (see page 64) Derngate

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Frank Skinner MAN IN A SUIT

TUE 13 & WED 14 MAY 7.30PM Following a sell-out London run, comedy legend Frank Skinner is on the road with his brand new show.

“PROVOCATIVE, REMORSELESS, AND VERY, VERY FUNNY” THE TIMES “A TIMELY REMINDER OF JUST WHY THE BLACK COUNTRY COMIC STOOD OUT FROM THE CROWD IN THE FIRST PLACE. WELCOME BACK FRANK” METRO “VERY FUNNY, AND DELIVERED WITH A SENSE OF TIMING AND PHRASING THAT MANY COMMON-OR-GARDEN COMICS COULD LEARN MUCH FROM” HHHH DAILY TELEGRAPH

Recommended for ages 16 and above

TICKETS £28.50 Derngate

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Solid Silver ’60s

Mek Mi Laugh

FRI 16 MAY 7.30PM

Relive the sound of the ’60s with Solid Silver ’60s, now in its 29th spectacular year and featuring original artists performing their greatest hits.

The show reunites Brian Poole and The Tremeloes and features the unforgettable talents of Chris Farlowe, Chris Montez and Wayne Fontana, all backed by Vanity Fare.

SUMMER COMEDY & VARIETY SHOW SUN 22 JUNE 8PM

Mek Mi Laugh and Comedy Untapped present a Summer Comedy & Variety Show. Heading the bill is British Comedy Award-nominee Jim Tavere, alongside saucy flirt, Maureen Younger, winningly cheeky Tez Liyas and the tongue-in-cheek king of banter, Aurie Styla.

Keeping things in order is resident host and international comic Rudi Lickwood (Channel 4’s Get Me The Producer, BBC1’s Mega Mela Malai Comedy).

Recommended for ages 18 and above

TICKETS £25.50 Derngate

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JOHN WILLIAMS PERFORMS RODRIGO’S CONCIERTO DE ARANJUEZ SUN 8 JUNE 7.30PM

The most celebrated classical guitarist in the world, John Williams, performs what is surely the most popular guitar concerto in the world: Rodrigo’s Concierto De Aranjuez. The Concerto conjures up the palatial gardens at Aranjuez, and, as Rodrigo recalled: “the fragrance of magnolias, the singing of birds, and the gushing of fountains”.

The evening also features the new Guitar Concerto by Stephen Goss, a work championed by John Williams, and premièred by the RPO at Royal & Derngate in 2012. As well as our trip to Spain with Rodrigo, we visit Italy, in Elgar’s sunny In The South, and France, in Gershwin’s delightful and humorous work, An American In Paris.

TICKETS £14.50 – £32.50 (see page 64) Derngate

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Flash mob

Featuring kevin clifton, karen hauer and flawless SAT 28 JUNE 7.30PM The stars of various hit TV dance shows join forces in Flash Mob, headlined by Kevin Clifton and Karen Hauer from Strictly Come Dancing and Flawless from Britain’s Got Talent. The show also features favourites from Got To Dance and So You Think You Can Dance.

Showcasing dance styles from Salsa to street dance, from Latin to locking and from Celtic to contemporary, this is an unmissable show for dance lovers. You will find yourself laughing, crying and on your feet, for this is a real celebration of the powerful emotions that dance can bring to an audience.

“THE STAGE SINGS WITH INFECTIOUS ENERGY” THE STAGE “FOR THOSE WHO THINK COMMERCIAL DANCE MEANS LEAVING YOUR ARTISTRY AT THE DOOR, FLASH MOB IS READY TO PROVE YOU WRONG” THE SCOTSMAN

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ROCK ‘N’ ROLL PARADISE

Jasper CarrotT

Paying tribute to six legendary acts, Rock ‘n’ Roll Paradise brings you ‘the show that never was’ from the golden era of rock ‘n’ roll.

THU 4 SEPTEMBER 8PM

Fri 11 July 7.30pm

STAND UP & ROCK!

You will be blown away by Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Buddy Holly, Roy Orbison, the Big Bopper and Eddie Cochran, as these icons of rock and roll join each other on stage for a musical extravaganza, featuring over 40 songs and all backed by the superb Paradise Band.

Jasper Carrott is back doing what he does best, mic in hand, regaling audiences with his stand up routines before introducing his musical compatriots: Bev Bevan and The Bev Bevan Band; Trevor Burton of The Move; Geoff Turton, lead singer of the Rockin Berries; Joy Strachan-Brain, the lead singer of one of the celtic rock Quill; and Danny King, Birmingham’s first ever pop star.

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LAST NIGHT OF THE DERNGATE PROMS SUN 13 JULY 7.30PM

The Last Night Of The Derngate Proms is a medley of musical fun with this year’s event featuring special guest Danny Driver performing Rachmaninov’s irresistible Rhapsody On A Theme Of Paganini.

Other highlights in this action-packed concert include Rossini’s galloping William Tell Overture and Handel’s majestic Hallelujah Chorus – but as we approach the closing stages of this momentous concert it is time to wave your flags and hear the nation’s favourite orchestra perform the best of British, in Elgar’s Pomp And Circumstance March and Arne’s Rule, Britannia!

The conductor is the well-known Owain Arwel Hughes, whose evenings of familiar toe-tapping tunes are not to be missed. This concert will also feature the Northampton Bach Choir.

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Jimmy Carr

THE ELO EXPERIENCE

FRI 5 SEPTEMBER & TUE 25 NOVEMBER 8PM

SAT 6 SEPTEMBER 7.30PM

Jimmy Carr has been described as ‘the hardest working man in comedy’. Which, let’s face facts, is not that impressive. It’s like being the ‘Tallest Dwarf’ or the ‘Healthiest Glaswegian’. Really not that big a deal.

Formed over seven years ago, The ELO Experience are the world’s foremost tribute to the legendary band.

With a stunning light show and large screen projection to further enhance the experience, they accurately reproduce the music of ELO, including the classic songs 10538 Overture, Evil Woman, Living Thing, Diary Of Horace Wimp, Don’t Bring Me Down and of course, Mr Blue Sky.

Funny Business

BACK INTO THE BLUE

Funny Business is Jimmy’s brand new stand up show.

Come for the witty and incisive musings on the human condition; stay for the knob gags.

“A TRIBUTE THAT’S JAM-PACKED WITH MUSICAL TALENT... AN ELO TOUR DE FORCE” THE STAGE Recommended for ages 16 and above

TICKETS £26 Derngate

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Lisa Stansfield

Kings Of Swing

Twenty five years after topping the charts globally with the single, All Around The World, Britain’s iconic soul singer Lisa Stansfield is joined by a live band to perform songs from her new album, Seven, along with classic hits from her extensive, successful career.

Kings Of Swing celebrates all things swing. Presenting some of Europe’s best swing vocalists, this concert features the Kings Of Swing Orchestra under the direction of Paul Francis and features the greatest hits of Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Dean Martin, Bobby Darin, Nat King Cole and more recent hits by Michael Buble, Paulo Nutini and Brian Setzer.

FRI 12 SEPTEMBER 8PM

TUE 9 SEPTEMBER 7.30PM

“LISA STILL HAS THE MOST DISTINCTIVE AND SENSUOUS VOICE IN SOUL POP” THE TIMES “SHE NEVER FAILS TO FILL THE ROOM WITH GLITZ, DRAMA AND BURSTING EMOTION” Q MAGAZINE

TICKETS £27.50 & £37.50 Derngate

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Michael Palin

One Night Of Elvis

SUN 5 OCTOBER 7.30PM

Lee Memphis King, Europe’s most successful Elvis Presley tribute artist, presents the ultimate tribute to the King. Featuring a world class band and large screen projection, the show celebrates the entire career of the music legend and is the largest Elvis show to tour the UK. Prepare to be enthralled when you spend One Night With Elvis.

TRAVELLING TO WORK

FRI 17 OCTOBER 7.30PM

To celebrate the publication of his third volume of diaries, Michael Palin presents a brand new two-part stage show, looking back at twenty-five years of exploring the world and nearly fifty years in radio, television, books and films.

The first half is a whistle-stop tour of the globe, all vividly illustrated with a special selection of photos and footage shot during the eight TV travel series that began with Around The World In Eighty Days. In the second half, Michael takes a free-wheeling look back at the other side of his life – the love of comedy that took him from schoolboy in Sheffield to Python at the O2. Lots of memories, with one thing in common: a love of laughter.

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“CERTAINLY AMONG THE PREMIER LEAGUE OF TRIBUTES” THE STAGE

TICKETS £20 Derngate

Screaming Blue Murder Doors 7.45pm Show 8.15pm

Don’t miss our Friday night comedy club on the Underground stage. This season features many of comedy’s rising stars: Fri 21 March Nick Doody Ninia Benjamin Elis James Compere: Simon Clayton

Fri 2 May Jonny Awsum Chris Mayo Paul Pirie Compere: Kevin Dewsbury

Fri 11 April Tony Law Pete Cain Carly Smallman Compere: Dan Evans

Fri 16 May Andrew Bird Helen Arney Javier Jarquin Compere: Martin Coyote

After a summer break, Screaming Blue Murder will return on the below dates. Keep an eye on our website for the line ups!

Fri 12 September, Fri 26 September, Fri 10 October, Fri 24 October, Fri 7 November, Fri 21 November Line up may be subject to change, advance booking is recommended Recommended for ages 16 and above

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Vampires Rock

THE FINAL COUNTDOWN TOUR

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Foster & Allen WED 29 OCTOBER 7.45PM

WED 22 OCTOBER 7.30PM TICKETS £23

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Aled Jones

Hal Cruttenden

WED 5 NOVEMBER 7.30PM

THE TOUGH LUVVIE TOUR THU 30 OCTOBER 7.45PM TICKETS £18 Royal

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Feat. Marc Almond

Jools Holland

AND HIS RHYTHM & BLUES BAND

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THE ILIAD

THU 20 NOVEMBER 7.30PM

THU 6 NOVEMBER 7.30pm TICKETS £37 Derngate

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La Traviata Derngate

Underground

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Bellowhead

WED 26 NOVEMBER 7.30PM TICKETS £18 – £35 (see page 64)

TICKETS £10

Thu 27 November 7.30pm Concessions Friends & Members

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Made In Northampton

“brilliantly acted and shrewdly staged”

HHHH The Guardian on The Body Of An American

“Turning Northampton into an essential destination”

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The Observer on A Tale Of Two Cities

Season Ticket There is still time to subscribe with a 2014 Season Ticket, or add additional shows to your existing subscription.

See page 65.

A huge thank you to those of you who joined us for our first Made In Northampton productions of the season, A Tale Of Two Cities and The Body Of An American, and for all the feedback that so many of you have provided on both shows. It is great to have kicked off our 2014 season with such a warm response and I am excited to now look ahead to the rest of the year.

Firstly, I am delighted to announce that Michael Longhurst will direct Patrick Marber’s Dealer’s Choice for us in May. Michael recently directed The World Of Extreme Happiness at the National Theatre and his remarkable production of Constellations was one of the West End’s most celebrated productions last year. Dealer’s Choice follows hot on the heels of Every Last Trick, a new version of a dazzling Feydeau farce by Tamsin Oglesby, featuring members of Spymonkey and Told By An Idiot theatre companies. Meanwhile, Phil Porter’s magical adaptation of Tove Jansson’s Moominsummer Madness will play in our Underground Studio, co-directed by Associate Director Dani Parr and featuring extraordinary puppets by Little Angel Theatre. It will be the fourth world premiere to play in Northampton in less than two months in a season in which we have commissioned 12 writers and composers – ranging from Oscar and Olivier Award-winners to the most exciting of new voices – to create original work for our stages.

It was thrilling to see such a large community ensemble of local performers join the cast of A Tale Of Two Cities and rewarding for us to see our audiences acknowledge the vital contribution they all made. In the coming months, there will be many more ways for our community to get involved – from the hundreds who will share their stories and memories of Northampton with Story Hunt in June, to those who will help us commemorate the start of the First World War in September with a wide range of arts and cultural events taking place across the town, curated jointly with Northampton Museum and Art Gallery. These events are timed to coincide with our world premiere production of Pat Barker’s Regeneration, which is adapted by Nicholas Wright and will tour the country after opening in Northampton.

In the Autumn I will be directing Tennessee Williams’ Cat On A Hot Tin Roof, a Made In Northampton production that will also visit Manchester and Newcastle and which features original music by the Mojo Award-winning band White Lies.

I hope that you enjoy reading about all the upcoming shows in our season and look forward to seeing you at Royal & Derngate this year.

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“MY DEAR FELLOW. DREADFULLY SORRY. I’LL BE MARRYING YOUR WIFE.”

World Premiere Part of 2014 season ticket Adaptor Tamsin Oglesby Director Paul Hunter Designer Lucy Bradridge Lighting Designer Philip Gladwell Sound Designer Adrienne Quartly Composer Toby Park

A charming politician and his glamorous new wife evoke a picture of marital bliss. Her first husband was a liar and a cheat. Her second is a different batch of chromosomes altogether. Not only is he chairman of the Feminist Forum but he clearly adores her. He says so, repeatedly, usually on Thursday nights when he goes out to ‘stretch his legs’. Her suspicions are obviously hormonal. But when he resorts to illusion to maintain the delusion, well, there’s a lot of confusion. If experience has taught her anything it’s the need to fight fire with fire, lies with more lies and every last trick with pure magic…

A comic marvel from the master of French farce, Georges Feydeau, Every Last Trick is an ingenious look at the game of infidelity and marriage, given fresh life by playwright Tamsin Oglesby (Really Old, Like 45, National Theatre; The Mouse And His Child, RSC). It is directed by Paul Hunter, uniting the comic talents of members of leading theatre companies Spymonkey (whose previous collaborations with Royal & Derngate include Oedipussy) and Told By An Idiot for the very first time.

“IF THERE’S A FUNNIER THEATRE COMPANY OUT THERE, I CAN’T THINK OF IT” THE TIMES ON SPYMONKEY #EveryLastTrick

Featuring members of Spymonkey and Told By An Idiot theatre companies

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Puppetry, live music and heart-warming humour combine to bring Tove Jansson’s much-loved Moomins to life in a brand new adventure.

Family day of madness Fri 30 May See page 52

World Premiere A Royal & Derngate, Northampton and Polka Theatre production in association with Little Angel Theatre Translated by Thomas Warburton Adapted by Phil Porter Directors Dani Parr and Peter Glanville Designer Laura McEwen Lighting Designer Will Evans Composer Ben Glasstone Puppets made by Lyndie Wright Schools

Moominsummer Madness finds the Moomins aboard a floating theatre after a huge flood sweeps through the valley.

Mysterious things start to happen. Why is there a door in the floor? Why does the scenery start changing? And where do Moomintroll, Little My and Snork Maiden disappear to? The only way of bringing all the family back together, it seems, is to put on a play!

Royal & Derngate’s Dani Parr (Flathampton, Humbug!), Polka Theatre’s Peter Glanville (We’re Going On A Bear Hunt) and Little Angel Theatre’s celebrated puppet-maker Lyndie Wright collaborate with Bruntwood Prize-winning writer Phil Porter (Starseeker) to create another example of brilliant and inventive children’s theatre.

“The Home of British puppetry” The Guardian on Little Angel Theatre #MMadness

PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE Thu 22 May 10am 1pm Fri 23 May 10am 1pm Sat 24 May 11am 2pm Sun 25 May 11am 2pm Mon 26 May No Performances Tue 27 May 11am 2pm Wed 28 May 11am 2pm Thu 29 May 11am 2pm Fri 30 May 6pm Sat 31 May 2pm 6pm Sun 1 June 11am 2pm

Blue shows – schools only performances

Running time: 80 minutes (plus interval)

Thu 22 May – Sun 1 June TICKETS £10, Schools £9 (plus one ticket free with every 10 purchased) Underground Studio

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Play the man, not the cards Family, friendship and honour are tested in Patrick Marber’s (Closer, Notes On A Scandal) brilliantly funny story of male camaraderie and obsession, set in the gritty world of amateur poker.

When first staged at the National Theatre in 1995, the play won the Evening Standard Award for Best Comedy. This new production is directed by Michael Longhurst. Michael has recently enjoyed huge critical acclaim for The World Of Extreme Happiness at the National Theatre and his production of Constellations in the West End won the Evening Standard Award for Best Play and received four Olivier nominations. He also directed Academy Award nominee Jake Gyllenhaal in his American stage debut If There Is I Haven’t Found It Yet.

“Patrick Marber’s razor-sharp dissection of poker as life… a play that comes out swinging and never lets up - a witty, wisecracking drama that relentlessly probes the tortured souls of its six very distinctive…characters” Time Out New York

Part of 2014 season ticket Director Michael Longhurst

“An exceptionally accomplished first play... though I know nothing about poker, I testify to the compulsive grip this play exerts” Financial Times “drama that’s as good as it gets” daily telegraph #DealersChoice

Designer Helen Goddard

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FRI 23 MAY – SAT 14 JUNE EVES 7.45PM (EXCL. TUE 27 MAY 7PM) THU & SAT MATINEES 2.30PM (EXCL. SAT 31 MAY) TICKETS £10 – £29 (See page 64) ROYAL

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Marking the centenary of the start of the First World War, this new dramatisation of Pat Barker’s haunting Booker-nominated novel is adapted by Olivier Award-winning playwright Nicholas Wright (His Dark Materials, Vincent In Brixton) and opens at Royal & Derngate prior to its national tour.

Craiglockhart War Hospital, Scotland 1917. Poet and soldier Siegfried Sassoon has been institutionalised in an attempt to undermine his public disapproval of the war.

His Army Psychiatrist, Dr William Rivers, has been tasked with returning shell-shocked officers to the trenches, yet under Sassoon’s influence, has become tormented by the morality of what is being done in the name of medicine.

Reminding us that some of the most intimate of friendships are borne from the most brutal of conflicts, Regeneration is a compellingly compassionate look at a nihilistic war and the devastating effect it had on a generation of young men.

World Premiere Part of 2014 season ticket

“A brilliant novel. Intense and subtle” Sunday Times “A VIVID EVOCATION OF THE AGONY OF THE FIRST WORLD WAR AND A MULTI-LAYERED EXPLORATION OF ALL WARS” TIME Out #Regeneration www.theatrecloud.com

A co-production with Touring Consortium Theatre Company

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The stifling heat of the plantation. A relationship on the brink. A night of bourbon-soaked confrontations and a family dynasty in crisis.

Tennessee Williams’ Pulitzer prize-winning Cat On A Hot Tin Roof remains one of the stage’s most seductive evocations of the Deep South.

Brimming with emotional intensity, this powerful family drama sees Maggie the Cat and her husband Brick return to his home on the night of patriarch and cotton tycoon Big Daddy’s 65th birthday. Keeping from him the news that he is dying, the evening spirals into disaster as the family scramble to secure their part of his inheritance.

Life-altering secrets are revealed and tensions explode as Artistic Director James Dacre’s exciting new staging, with original music by MOJO and Q Award-winning band White Lies brings a scorching intensity to Williams’ classic tale.

“Tennessee Williams’ best play” Michael Billington, The Guardian Part of 2014 season ticket

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A co-production with Northern Stage and the Royal Exchange Theatre Director James Dacre Original Music White Lies

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Wed 1 – Sat 18 October Eves 7.45pm (EXCL. Thu 2 October 7pm) Thu & Sat Matinees 2.30pm TICKETS £10 – £29 (See page 64) ROYAL

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Royal & Derngate, Northampton and NN Gallery present an ARC Stockton production

STORY HUNT

A walking tour of Northampton Story Hunt is a walking tour of Northampton’s many presents: those that have been and those that are yet to come.

Stroll by sights no longer to be seen. Marvel at monuments yet to be raised. History was made here, and it will be made again. You are, we are, all part of that history. And this means that we all, every one of us, can change it.

This unique tour of Northampton is performed

by Daniel Bye and directed by Sarah Punshon, following a residency at Royal & Derngate in which they will meet hundreds of local people and local historians, investigating what Northampton means to the lives of its inhabitants.

“the future of british theatre” The times on daniel bye

We need your help!

Running time: 65-70 minutes (no interval) Recommended for ages 12 and above Max. 15 places per tour

FRI 27 – SUN 29 JUNE Fri 1.30pm, 3.30pm, 5.30pm, 7.30pm Sat & Sun 11am, 1.30pm, 3.30pm, 5.30pm TICKETS £6

Various – walking tour

We need tales of lost and forgotten Northampton.

If you are part of a group, perhaps a local history, visual arts or creative writing group, who will be meeting at any point between 16 & 24 June and might be interested in chatting with Dan and Sarah, please let us know or submit a story via email storyhunt2014@gmail.com

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This Christmas, the Royal stage will be transformed into the mythical kingdom of Camelot for a magical new take on the legends of Merlin.

Join King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table on a fantastical adventure tale of sorcery and chivalry, charged with heroic battles and enchanting romance.

This world premiere production by Ella Hickson (Wendy And Peter, RSC) will combine exquisite

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storytelling with atmospheric folk music to convey the magic, mythology and wonder of the ancient Arthurian legends. An ideal Christmas treat for all the family.

“Ella Hickson’s cherishable new version of the JM Barrie classic... fluidly accessible to modern children” Evening Standard on Wendy and Peter

WED 26 NOVEMBER – SUN 4 JANUARY For performance times see page 64 TICKETS £9.50 – £24 (See page 64) Royal

A co-production with Nuffield

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ROYAL & DERNGATE YOUTH THEATRE

Thu 19 – Sat 21 June 7.15pm

THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET A MUSICAL THRILLER

Honk! Jr.

Based on Hans Christian Andersen’s fairy tale, The Ugly Duckling, our Younger Musical Theatre Company present Honk! Jr, directed by Christopher Gorry and musical directed by Fergal O’Mahony.

Ugly is born as a duckling but it soon becomes clear that he is no ordinary duck. Mocked on the farmyard and pursued by the ever-hungry Cat, Ugly finds himself embarking on an odyssey through the countryside, meeting a battery of colourful characters, and finding himself, and love, along the way.

Sweeney Todd Fri 11 & Sat 12 July 7.45pm

Benjamin Barker has returned to London and revenge is on the menu. Now known as Sweeney Todd, Benjamin has a plan and apparently the pies in Mrs Lovett’s pie shop are to die for.

Join our Musical Company as they present one of Stephen Sondheim’s most famous works, directed by Christopher Gorry with Fergal O’Mahony as Musical Director. Expect haunting music, compelling storytelling and lots of blood!

Music by George Stiles. Book and lyrics by Anthony Drewe.

This production is presented by arrangement with Josef Weinberger Ltd.

Recommended for ages 13 and above (contains violent scenes and gore)

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ANTIGONE

FRI 18 & SAT 19 JULY 7.30PM A state ravaged by war is reborn under the tyrannical rule of King Creon. Demonstrating his power over the citizens of Thebes, Creon declares that two warrior brothers are divided in death; one an honoured hero and the other a traitor to be left unburied and unsanctified for carrion birds to devour. Defying the King’s edict, Antigone buries her brother’s body, challenging the social and political hierarchy with tragic consequences for all.

In a contemporary staging of Sophocles’ Ancient Greek play, Antigone explores the question of state control versus individual will and the power of love over law in a dramatic story that still resonates today.

The play is translated by E.F. Watling and directed by Trudy A Bell.

TICKETS £9 Royal

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THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTHAMPTON BA (HONS) ACTING

THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTHAMPTON BA (HONS) ACTING

THU 20 – SAT 22 MARCH THU & FRI 1.30PM, SAT 7.45PM

THU 20 – SAT 22 MARCH THU & FRI 7.45PM, SAT 1.30PM

ANIMAL FARM

Love And Information

When the downtrodden beasts of Manor Farm oust the drunken farmer, all are awash in collectivist zeal. But soon the pigs succumb to the temptations of power and privilege. George Orwell’s classic dystopian tale explores what occurs when corruption and greed are met with indifference and ignorance.

Someone sneezes. Someone shares a secret. Someone won’t answer the door. Someone put an elephant on the stairs. Someone is her brother’s mother. Someone hates irrational numbers. Someone told the police. Someone got a message from the traffic light. Someone’s never felt like this before.

Animal Farm by Ian Wooldridge, after George Orwell, an amateur production by arrangement with Nick Hern Books.

Love and Information by Caryl Churchill, an amateur production presented by special arrangement with SAMUEL FRENCH LTD.

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THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTHAMPTON BA (HONS) ACTING

FLASH THEATRE FESTIVAL Mon 12 – Sat 17 May Times Vary

Flash is an alternative theatre festival, presenting original devised works created by BA (Hons) Acting students from The University of Northampton.

Students have been working independently to produce engaging and entertaining performances in a variety of styles, from visual comedy to contemporary experimental work. Performances will take place in a range of spaces, both conventional and unconventional, in and around Royal & Derngate all week.

TICKETS £6 per performance, Student £8 Festival Ticket (up to 5 performances) £21, Student Festival Ticket £16 Various

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A NIGHT OF COMMUNITY CELEBRATION MON 16 JUNE 7PM

Volunteers come together to celebrate the local community in this high energy production, featuring both young and older members of Northampton Volunteering Centre’s School of Life choir, as well as performances from local community groups.

Sharing the stage and supporting the choir will be a musical director and a live band who regularly work with well known acts in the music industry.

TICKETS £9 Derngate

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The Festival 2014 WED 18 & THU 19 JUNE 7PM

An opportunity to share in and celebrate Arts performances by young people from some of the county’s primary and secondary schools, who will be showcasing their talents, skills and irrepressible energy for you. Co-ordinated by 4 Learning Associates, in partnership with the NMPAT, this promises to be a truly memorable experience for the young people, their teachers and leaders, and you, their audience.

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NMPAT SUMMER FESTIVAL OF MUSIC SUN 6 JULY 2pm & 7.30pm

NEW GENERATION CONCERT 2PM Performances by the county’s Junior Orchestra, Junior Wind Orchestra, Jazz 3, Junior Brass Ensemble, Junior String Orchestra, Junior Girls Choir, and County Boys Choir.

SECOND GENERATION CONCERT 7.30PM Performances by the County’s Training Orchestra, Training Wind Orchestra, Jazz 2, Training Brass Band, Training String Orchestra, Training Guitar Ensemble and Training Choir.

TICKETS £7 & £9 Derngate

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Northampton Musical Theatre Company

South Pacific

TUE 28 OCTOBER – SAT 1 NOVEMBER Eves 7.30pm, Sat Matinee 2.30pm Set in an island paradise during World War II, two parallel love stories are threatened by the dangers of prejudice and war.

When Nellie, a nurse from Arkansas, falls in love with a mature French planter, Emile, she learns that the mother of his children was an island native. Unable to turn her back on the prejudices with which she was raised, she refuses Emile’s proposal of marriage.

Meanwhile, the strapping Lieutenant Joe Cable denies himself the future he wants with a Tonkinese girl because of the same fears that haunt Nellie. When Emile is recruited to accompany Joe on a dangerous mission, Nellie realises that she must seize her own chance of happiness, and is forced to confront her prejudices.

Accompanied by the music of Rodgers and Hammerstein and lyrics of Hammerstein and Joshua Logan, South Pacific is performed by Northampton Musical Theatre Company.

TICKETS £10-£22 (see page 64) Derngate

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Get Involved

Our Get Involved programme reaches people of all ages in all parts of the community, and we are particularly proud of our recent work to support children and young people who have disabilities.

We have been working closely with Bamboozle Theatre company to create shows for families with children with special needs, and these shows have been enjoyed by all.

Our 2013 Christmas show Along The Riverbank was a big success and we are sure Jack And The Flum Flum Tree will be too!

YOUNG PEOPLE

We engage with over 200 young people every week at Royal & Derngate in our various youth theatre sessions, our drama group for home educated children and in our programme of creative projects.

“I REALLY ENJOY THE SESSIONS! I FEEL MORE CONFIDENT EACH WEEK!” KAT BEST, YOUTH THEATRE MEMBER Our Youth Forum meets regularly throughout the year, representing all of the young people we work with at Royal & Derngate.

We also offer work experience opportunities and can support young people to achieve an Arts Award at every level of the award. www.royalandderngate.co.uk/getInvolved/youngpeople

We are also very excited to have received funding to support a new youth theatre group for young people with learning disabilities, and we have worked with eight special schools in the last year, including a project to help 12 students gain an Arts Award. www.royalandderngate.co.uk/getinvolved

COMMUNITY

Our groups, sessions and classes for the local community include: Regular masterclasses – currently booking now for devising, vocal, movement and confidence building workshops The Actors Company – our weekly group for adults who regularly perform here at Royal & Derngate and are currently in rehearsal for Antigone (see page 46) The Play’s The Thing – our group for those who like to see and discuss theatre The Writers Forum – for dissecting, debating and developing new writing during monthly sessions Royal & Derngate Community Choir – our weekly group who perform at Royal & Derngate and various events www.royalandderngate.co.uk/getInvolved/community

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Education

Our partnership agreements with primary schools offer opportunities for every student in the school to engage with our work and every member of staff to access creative and innovative professional development opportunities. Our secondary partner schools benefit from discounted tickets to our Made In Northampton productions, exciting workshops, tours of the theatre and opportunities to learn about a career in the arts.

Each partnership is unique to the school, college or university, offering projects for all kinds of students and young people, including gifted and talented, those with specific educational needs and those who have been excluded from mainstream education. With more and more schools accessing our work and with a growing number of partner schools, our education provision aims to engage, excite and enhance learning for all students. www.royalandderngate.co.uk/getInvolved/education

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SUPPORTING TALENT

In collaboration with the JMK Trust, we are offering a series of workshops enabling directors based in the East Midlands to gain an insight into the processes other directors use when rehearsing a play. Visit our website for the workshop dates.

We have joined forces with HighTide to launch a major new writing award to commission a play that explores and has roots in the towns and rural communities that make up 65% of the UK population. The winner will be announced shortly.

We have launched an award with Perfect Pitch to offer British writers and composers the chance to create a new musical. The winning team will be announced shortly.

We have been selected as one of four regional theatres to host an Apprentice Producer, Rebecca Targett, who is on a six month placement to gain an insight into all aspects of producing at a busy regional theatre. www.royalandderngate.co.uk/getInvolved/supportingtalent

Regeneration FAMILY OPEN DAY SAT 30 AUGUST 12PM-4PM

Alongside our production of Regeneration, your whole family is invited to join Royal & Derngate and Northampton Museum and Art Gallery to celebrate the value of community in a time of war.

Join us for a day of indoor and outdoor craft activities, stalls, exhibitions, street theatre, music and workshops, and discover more about the history and heritage of Northampton Borough during the First World War. This event is just one of an exciting assortment of arts and cultural events being staged in the town to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the start of the First World War

by Northampton Museum and Art Gallery and Royal & Derngate – with support from the Heritage Lottery Fund.

For more information visit www.royalandderngate.co.uk FIRST WORLD WAR PROJECT We are looking for volunteers to help with a project researching and presenting the history of Northampton during the First World War, involving collecting family stories, recording photographs, documents and memories. If you are interested, call Georgia Munnion on 01604 655757 or email arts@royalandderngate.co.uk

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FAMILIES Royal & Derngate is a family friendly theatre with a range of activities for children and their grown-ups to enjoy together.

In addition to all the great children’s shows featured in the brochure, this season you can enjoy a number of exciting family days. Play musical games with the RPO or work with a puppeteer to bring your very own character to life! Our hugely popular Move, Make and Do sessions for Under 5s return in September, we continue to run fortnightly Parent and Baby screenings in Errol Flynn Filmhouse and we also host a Breastfeeding Clinic in our Underground spaces on Mondays.

MOOMINSUMMER DAY OF MADNESS!

Fri 30 MAY 11AM-12.30PM & 1.30PM-3.30PM To complement our production of Moominsummer Madness, we are offering a day of puppet-making workshops for ages 8-15 years.

Choose from either time‑slot above and work with a professional puppeteer to bring your puppet character to life.

COST £5 per participant, per session.

To book your place, call Box Office on 01604 624811.

Eggstraordinary Easter Fun SATURDAY 12 APRIL

We want to make your visit as easy as possible, so baby changing, high chairs and spare nappies are all available.

Special family offers in our café and family tickets for a number of our shows, make Royal & Derngate the perfect place for a family day out.

To discuss how we can meet the needs of your family, contact Georgia Munnion on 01604 655757 or email arts@royalandderngate.co.uk

ROYAL PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA FAMILY DAYS SUN 4 MAY

Classic Kids 11.30am-12.30pm (ages 2-5 years), 1pm‑2.30pm (ages 6-13 years)

SUN 8 JUNE

Early Years Orchestra 11.30am-12.30pm (ages 2-5 years) Junior Music Jamboree 1pm-2.30pm (ages 6-13 years)

Join members of the RPO to explore the sounds of the Orchestra, from the magical music of the famous composer Mozart to a journey through the sounds of the Orchestra!

Sessions include songs, musical games and insights from the players about life in the Orchestra, and they will help you to create your very own piece. Adults are welcome to join in too!

Come and join us for Easter fun and games in an hour of drama, dance, craft-making and an Easter Egg hunt.

Advanced booking is recommended. No instrumental skills are necessary, but if you can play, please do bring along your instrument. If you come to the workshops, why not make a day of it and book for our evening concert too?

Children’s tickets start from just £5, see pages 26 and 27 for details.

11am–12pm (under 5s and their family)

TICKETS £2.50 per child (accompanying adults free)

Come bounce like bunnies, cheep like chicks and lounge like lambs in this eggscellent themed morning of song and story.

12.30pm–1.30pm (ages 5–9yrs) Come and eggsplore with us as we take you on an Easter hunt. Using drama, song and dance, we will build a world of eggstraordinary adventurers and uncover some Easter delights!

TICKETS £6 per child, per session.

BIRTHDAY PARTIES

Let us create and host a birthday party for your child in a way that only the theatre can.

For more information or to book, contact Ashley Elbourne on 01604 627566 or email ashley.elbourne@royalandderngate.co.uk

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DRAMA COURSES and SUMMER SCHOOLS

EASTER DRAMA COURSE

HALF-TERM DRAMA COURSE

TUE 8 – FRI 11 APRIL 10AM–3PM

WED 28 MAY – FRI 30 MAY 10AM–3PM

GANGSTA GRANNY Join us for a fun-filled adventure with David Walliams’ bestselling book, Gangsta Granny. This course will provide a fun, relaxed and safe environment where children can discover their talents, working towards a performance.

Recommended for ages 7-12

MINI GANGSTA GRANNY TUE 8 – FRI 11 APRIL 10AM–3PM Come and explore arts, crafts, song, dance & drama as we immerse ourselves in this funny tale.

ENCHANTED WOOD

We invite you to stumble into the enchanted wood and spend three magical days creating wonders.

Budding explorers will spend hours navigating around the enchanted wood, which they create with the help of a top scenic artist.

Our friendly workshop leaders will guide your children into a magical world, filled with arts, crafts, drama and a large pinch of magic.

Recommended for ages 6-11

Recommended for ages 4-7

COST £80 per participant

COST £60 per participant

SUMMER SCHOOL

SUMMER SCHOOL

MON 28 JULY – FRI 1 AUGUST 10AM-3PM

MON 11 – FRI 15 AUGUST 10AM–3PM

Underground

MERLIN DERNGATE

MON 4 AUGUST – FRI 8 AUGUST 10AM–3PM UNDERGROUND

Sorcery, spells, dragons, knights and wizards come together to make the most magical drama course yet.

We will joust our way through the legend that is Merlin, with plenty of opportunity for magic lotions, potions and bubbling cauldrons, and finally taking on the mighty dragon! Our experienced workshop leaders will help guide your children through this magical story, culminating in a short performance for family and friends.

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MUSICAL MASH-UP

Musical Mash-Up is back by popular demand. Join us this summer for a week of musical theatre mash-ups! You will work with experienced theatre professionals to create a brand new musical, combining recent chart hits with classic West End musical numbers. Improve your singing and dancing skills as you prepare for a world premiere performance at Royal & Derngate. Whether you are an enthusiastic beginner or a seasoned performer, our team will create exciting challenges for everyone involved.

Recommended for ages 11-16

Recommended for ages 6-12

COST £100 per participant

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Earlier drop-offs and later pick-ups are available for all of the drama courses on request. Bursaries are also available.

For more information, call Ashley Elbourne on 01604 627566 or email ashley.elbourne@royalandderngate.co.uk

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Support us

An incredible number of individuals in the Northampton community support Royal & Derngate by attending our broad range of shows. Last year 236,000 people saw performances here and more than 16,000 took part in our programme of participatory activity. By choosing to support your local theatre, you have played a vital part in its future.

Royal & Derngate is a registered charity. In addition to core funding received from the Arts Council, Northampton Borough Council and Northamptonshire County Council, we generate three quarters of our income through ticket sales, our bars and cafe, and fundraising. Every penny is vital to the future sustainability of our theatres.

We are proud of the nationally-renowned work we produce on our stages, the household names we bring to Derngate, and we are also fortunate to have a direct impact on the lives of our community with our Creative Projects activity. We would like to continue to do so. There are a host of ways you can become part of our story, and donate to Royal & Derngate.

ADD A DONATION WHEN BOOKING YOUR TICKETS

BECOME A GOLD SUPPORTER

Last year we received 16,894 donations from audience members while booking their tickets. Made either over the phone or online, and with donations ranging from £1 to £20, these small amounts combined to make a huge impact on our work.

Contribute to our Creative Projects programme for children and young people through a Gold Supporter Membership and enjoy a host of benefits besides.

Our Box Office team will ask when you next book if you would kindly like to add a small contribution to your order.

We will also ask you to help us increase the value of your donation with Gift Aid.

In addition to our regular Friends rewards, you’ll also receive invitations to exclusive events, workshops and discussions, a selection of complimentary show programmes, a personal thank you in our show programmes and a dedicated team member to handle all your booking enquiries.

Membership £150

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JOIN THE ARTISTIC DIRECTOR’S CIRCLE

NAME A SEAT

James Dacre’s first season as Artistic Director has already received huge acclaim. Get even closer to the process behind the scenes that bring our shows to the stage.

Watch rehearsals, join James and other members of the team for an annual dinner, and see sneak previews of set and costume designs for our productions.

“SEEING THE CAST REHEARSE WAS A MAGICAL EXPERIENCE; A VISIT TO WARDROBE TO SEE THE COSTUMES BEING MADE WAS THE ICING ON THE CAKE!” Alex and Sheila Wood

Membership £600 (£1,000 joint)

BUSINESS CLUB

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We all understand the importance of getting the best seat in the house. Perhaps you remember watching your first theatre performance right here with us? Maybe a family member or a loved one was an avid theatre goer or you are looking for a unique way to mark a birthday or anniversary?

What better way to celebrate than by adding your mark to the Royal or Derngate auditoria? In return for a donation, we will affix a plaque with the name of your choice to a seat of your choice (if available), helping to create a lasting memory and recognise your special relationship with us.

Prices start at £250

We would like to thank our current Business Club Members for their ongoing support:

By associating your company with Royal & Derngate, you will benefit from a host of commercial and marketing opportunities with a potential to reach 250,000 audience members a year.

Membership can be specifically tailored to match your company requirements from corporate entertaining, brand awareness and staff incentives to fulfilling your corporate social responsibilities.

Benefits include free room hire, branding opportunities, hospitality packages and free tickets to entertain clients or reward staff.

“MEMBERSHIP OF THE BUSINESS CLUB IS IDEAL FOR ENTERTAINING CLIENTS AND WE ARE ALWAYS LOOKED AFTER SO WELL” ELAINE OLSONWILLIAMS, PRINCIPAL, MACINTYRE HUDSON LLP

We would also like to thank our current Business Club Supporters:

Please register your interest in any of these opportunities with a member of our Box Office, who will arrange for a team member to contact you. Alternatively you can email development@royalandderngate.co.uk

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Your Visit

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FAT FREE, Probiotic, COMPLETELY NATURAL, ALWAYS DELICIOUS SERVED STRAIGHT OR WITH A RANGE OF TASTY TOPPINGS including OREO, BANANA, GRANOLA, STRAWBERRY, BELGIAN CHOCOLATE, MANGO, LIQUID HONEY, COCONUT, KIWI, HONEYCOMB and PINEAPPLE AVAILABLE IN THE royal & Derngate FOYER Open 11am-5pm and pre-show

Whether you are looking to ‘grab and go’, or stay a while and enjoy our free wifi, The Wicked Way Café at Royal & Derngate is an ideal place for a pre-show bite, a relaxing lunch with friends or an informal business meeting.

PRE ORDER YOUR THEATRE PROGRAMMES Did you know that you can pre-order your theatre programmes via our Box Office?

Pay for these alongside your theatre tickets and receive a voucher redeemable with any of our ushers. You will save money too as you will receive a 50p discount on every programme.

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NEW! BUY YOUR PARKING TICKET INSIDE R&D We are pleased to have worked with Northampton Borough Council on a new scheme which enables our customers to obtain a parking ticket for St John’s Multi‑Storey from the Theatre rather than queuing at the car park’s ticket machine.

Simply show your theatre ticket and purchase a barrier‑ready exit ticket for £1.

Available for evening and matinee performances.

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BECOME A FRIEND From as little as £30, become a Friend and receive sensational discounts, priority booking and make savings at the Theatre’s bars and The Wicked Way Café.

You will never miss out on our fastest selling shows and you will save money on every ticket – with 2 for 1 discounts available on a number of shows.

See the Friends & Members sign on the brochure pages and the Diary, page 60-64, for further details.

BEHIND THE CURTAIN EXCITING BACKSTAGE TOURS FOR GROUPS, SCHOOLS AND INDIVIDUALS Explore the colourful history of the theatre and find out how our Made In Northampton productions are made.

Running time: approx 90 minutes. Please note this tour may not be suitable for those with access requirements.

Tue 15 April 11.30am, Tue 15 April 1.30pm, Wed 21 May 11.30am, Wed 21 May 1.30pm & Sat 21 June 11.30am To book a place on one of these dates or to arrange an exclusive tour, contact Box Office.

COST £13 per person, Exclusive Tour (Max. 20 people) £200

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Corby’s arts venue offers a great range of entertainment and activities, including:

Get Involved Drama Dance Workshops Music Films Comedy Family Shows Shows this season include Stars Of Strictly Come Dancing, Private Peaceful, Grumpy Old Women, plus performances from The Real Thing, Barb Jungr, John Bishop and Danny Bhoy.

Ticket Office: 01536 470 470 www.thecorecorby.com

George Street, Corby, NN17 1QG

Simple Minds Fri 18 JULY Bananarama, Rick Astley, Paul Young, Boney M, T’Pau and The Real Thing

Sat 19 JULY

BOYZONE SUN 20 JULY

ALIVE @ DELAPRE

Alive @ Delapre is a three day music event at a purpose-built, open-air arena in Delapre Park, a beautiful heritage site in the heart of Northampton.

Sign up to Alive @ Delapre’s mailing list at www.aliveatdelapre.co.uk TICKETS £39.25 (including booking fee) Buy tickets from the Box Office today. @AliveatDelapre

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All performances take place at Delapre Park, London Road, Northampton, NN4 8AW. Please note, all under 16s must be accompanied by an adult aged 18 or above at all times. These are standing only events. Tickets will be posted out 14 days before the event.

Your local ticketing agency

Do you have an event that you are promoting in Northamptonshire and need a professional, streamline and cost-effective ticketing service?

Talk to the Royal & Derngate team today about the telephone, online and counter services we already provide for more than 10 venues and organisations across the county.

To find out more call 01604 655705 or email erica.mynard@royalandderngate.co.uk

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The Errol Flynn Filmhouse, adjacent to Royal & Derngate, promises the discerning film‑goer an unrivalled experience.

We host the best independent, world, documentary and mainstream releases, all viewed from the comfort of reclining leather seats, with a selection of carefully chosen drinks and delicious snacks available.

What our audiences say: TWITTER @davidgkirby Place of the year? @ErrolFlynnFilm Splendid cinema. A delight to visit. @psaxton63 @ErrolFlynnFilm You’re the best thing to happen in Northampton for a long while. @thirtygoingon @ErrolFlynnFilm Best. Cinema. EVER. TRIP ADVISOR Cas194 At last a haven of refinement in which to relax and enjoy a film in civilised surroundings, great sound system, good screen, every leather reclining seat had an unobstructed view. HHHHH Carmy6869 This is a must for all couples who want to go watch a film in a great atmosphere. Makes a perfect night out with that special someone or a first date. HHHHH COMING SOON - EFF MEMBERSHIP! Become a Filmhouse Member and for a yearly fee you can enjoy money saving vouchers and discounts at the EFF bar. Visit the website for more information.

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Friends & Members – 2 for the price of 1 Captioned

Pre/Post-show Talk

Audio Described

Guest Night

Sign Interpreted

Schools Only Performance

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Dealer's Choice A Night Of Community Celebration NMPAT The Festival 2014 NMPAT The Festival 2014 Honk! Jr. Fri 20 June Honk! Jr. Sat 21 June Honk! Jr. Sun 22 June Summer Comedy & Variety Show Fri 27 June Story Hunt Sat 28 June Story Hunt Flash Mob Sun 29 June Story Hunt July SHOW Tue 1 July Horrible Histories Wed 2 July Horrible Histories Thu 3 July Horrible Histories Fri 4 July Horrible Histories Jack And The Flumflum Tree Sat 5 July Horrible Histories Jack And The Flumflum Tree Sun 6 July Jack And The Flumflum Tree NMPAT Summer Festival Of Music Fri 11 July Rock 'N' Roll Paradise Sweeney Todd Sat 12 July Sweeney Todd Sun 13 July Last Night Of The Derngate Proms Fri 18 July Antigone Sat 19 July Antigone Mon 28 July Summer School: Merlin Tue 29 July Summer School: Merlin Wed 30 July Summer School: Merlin Thu 31 July Summer School: Merlin August SHOW Fri 1 August Summer School: Merlin Mon 4 August Summer School: Merlin Tue 5 August Summer School: Merlin Wed 6 August Summer School: Merlin Thu 7 August Summer School: Merlin Fri 8 August Summer School: Merlin Mon 11 August Summer School: Musical Mash-Up Tue 12 August Summer School: Musical Mash-Up Wed 13 August Summer School: Musical Mash-Up Thu 14 August Summer School: Musical Mash-Up Fri 15 August Summer School: Musical Mash-Up Fri 29 August Regeneration Sat 30 August Regeneration Family Open Day Regeneration September SHOW Mon 1 September Regeneration Tue 2 September Regeneration Wed 3 September Regeneration Thu 4 September Regeneration Jasper Carrott Fri 5 September Regeneration Jimmy Carr Sat 6 September Regeneration The ELO Experience Mon 8 September Regeneration Tue 9 September Lisa Stansfield Regeneration Wed 10 September The Gruffalo Regeneration Thu 11 September The Gruffalo Regeneration Fri 12 September Regeneration Kings Of Swing Screaming Blue Murder Sat 13 September Regeneration Mon 15 September New Jersey Nights Regeneration Tue 16 September New Jersey Nights Regeneration Wed 17 September New Jersey Nights Regeneration Thu 18 September New Jersey Nights Regeneration Fri 19 September New Jersey Nights Regeneration Sat 20 September New Jersey Nights

01604 624811 www.royalandderngate.co.uk 2.30pm/7.45pm 7pm 7pm 7pm 7.15pm 7.15pm 7.15pm 8pm 1.30pm, 3.30pm, 5.30pm & 7.30pm 11am, 1.30pm, 3.30pm & 5.30pm 7.30pm 11am, 1.30pm, 3.30pm & 5.30pm TIME 7pm 10.30am/1.30pm 10.30am/1.30pm 10.30am/7pm 11am/2pm 11am/2.30pm 11am/2pm 11am/2pm 2pm/7.30pm 7.30pm 7.45pm 7.45pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 10am-3pm 10am-3pm 10am-3pm 10am-3pm TIME 10am-3pm 10am-3pm 10am-3pm 10am-3pm 10am-3pm 10am-3pm 10am-3pm 10am-3pm 10am-3pm 10am-3pm 10am-3pm 7.45pm 12pm-4pm 7.45pm TIME 7.45pm 7.45pm 7.45pm 2.30pm/7.45pm 8pm 7.45pm 8pm 2.30pm/7.45pm 7.30pm 7.45pm (Post-show Talk) 7.30pm 7.45pm 1.30pm/4.30pm 7.45pm 10.30am/1.30pm 2.30pm/7.45pm 7.45pm 8pm 8.15pm 2.30pm/7.45pm 7.30pm 7.45pm 7.30pm 7.45pm 2.30pm/7.30pm 7.45pm 7.30pm 2.30pm (AD)/7.45pm (SIGN) 7.30pm 7.45pm 2.30pm/7.30pm

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Royal & Derngate is grateful for the support of its funders:

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

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Peter Pan – DERNGATE Page 20 Performance Schedule Fri 5 December 7pm Sat 6 December 1pm 5pm Sun 7 December 1pm 5pm Mon 8 December NO PERFORMANCES Tue 9 December 2pm 7pm Wed 10 December 2pm 7pm Thu 11 December 2pm 7pm (AD) Fri 12 December 2pm 7pm Sat 13 December 1pm (SIGN) 5pm Sun 14 December 1pm 5pm Mon 15 December NO PERFORMANCES Tue 16 December 2pm 7pm Wed 17 December 2pm 7pm Thu 18 December 2pm 7pm Fri 19 December NO PERFORMANCES Sat 20 December 1pm 5pm Sun 21 December 1pm 5pm Mon 22 December 2pm 7pm Tue 23 December 2pm 7pm Wed 24 December 1pm 5pm Thu 25 December NO PERFORMANCES Fri 26 December 1pm 5pm Sat 27 December 1pm 5pm Sun 28 December 1pm 5pm Mon 29 December 2pm 7pm (CAP) Tue 30 December 2pm (AD) 7pm (SIGN) Wed 31 December 1pm 5pm Thu 1 January NO PERFORMANCES Fri 2 January 2pm 7pm Sat 3 January 1pm 5pm Sun 4 January 1pm 5pm

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Detailed Ticket Prices

The table below details full ticket prices for shows where more than two prices apply.

PRICE BAND Moscow State Circus

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£26 £22 £19 £16 £15.50 Blood Brothers Mon-Thu Eve & Sat Mat £30 £26.50 £22.50 £18.50 £15.50 Wed Mat £26 £24 £16 £15 Fri & Sat Eve £32.50 £29.50 £24.50 £20.50 £16.50 Fiddler On The Roof Tue-Thu Eve & Sat Mat £31 £25 £22 £18 £14 Wed Mat £24 £22 £14 Fri & Sat Eve £34.50 £28.50 £25.50 £21.50 £15.50 The Play That Goes Wrong Mon-Fri Eve £26.50 £23.50 £22.50 £21.50 £17.50 Thu & Sat Mat £22.50 £19.50 £17.50 Sat Eve £28.50 £25.50 £24.50 £23.50 £19.50 Let It Be Mon-Thu Eve & Sat Mat £33 £29 £26 Wed Mat £29 £26 £23 Fri & Sat Eve £36 £33 £29 New Jersey Nights Mon Eve & Wed Mat £23 £21 £19 £16 £13 £10 Tue-Thu Eve £26 £23 £20 £18 £15 £12 Fri & Sat Eve & Sat Mat £29 £27 £24 £21 £19 £16 One Man, Two Guvnors Mon-Thu Eve & Sat Mat £29.50 £26.50 £22.50 £17.50 £14 Wed Mat £25.50 £21.50 £17.50 £14.50 £12 Fri & Sat Eve £33.50 £29.50 £27.50 £23.50 £17 Richard Alston Tue & Wed £23 £20 £13 South Pacific Tue Eve & Sat Mat £18 £16 £14 £11 £10 Wed-Fri Eve £21 £19 £17 £14 £12 £10 Sat Eves £22 £20 £18 £16 £14 £10 The Full Monty Mon Eve & Wed Mat £26 £24.50 £20.50 £15.50 £12.50 £10 Tue-Thu Eve £28 £26.50 £23.50 £18.50 £15.50 £11.50 Fri & Sat Eve & Sat Mat £30 £28.50 £25.50 £20.50 £16.50 £12.50 The Woman In Black Mon-Fri Eve £28 £25 £22.50 £19.50 £14 £10 Sat Eves £29 £26 £23.50 £20 £14.50 £11 Thu Mat & Sat Mat £22 £20 £18 £16 £13 £10 La Traviata £35 £32 £28 £23 £18 Bellowhead £25.50 £22.50 £20.50 Made In Northampton: Every Last Trick, Dealer’s Choice, Regeneration, Cat On A Hot Tin Roof Mon-Fri Eves £28 £25 £22.50 £19.50 £14 £10 Sat Eves £29 £26 £23.50 £20 £14.50 £11 Matinees & Previews £22 £20 £18 £16 £13 £10 Royal Philharmonic Orchestra performances: Classical Masterpieces, John Williams, Last Night Of The Derngate Proms £35 £32 £28 £23 £18 Made In Northampton: Merlin Blue Shows £24 £22.50 £19.50 £16.50 £13.50 £11 Pink Shows £22.50 £21 £18.50 £15 £12.50 £10 Yellow Shows £20 £18 £17 £14.50 £12 £9.50 Peter Pan Green Shows £16 £14 £12.50 £11 £10 £9 Red Shows £23.50 £22 £20 £17.50 £14.50 £12 Purple Shows £25 £23.50 £22 £19.50 £16 £14 Silver Shows £26.50 £25 £23.50 £21 £18.50 £16 Gold Shows £28 £26.50 £25 £23 £21 £18

A £2.50 transaction fee applies to telephone and online bookings (excluding Friends and Groups). This is per transaction and not per ticket. For more details, see page 66.

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Discounts & CONCESSIONS

At Royal & Derngate, we are committed to an accessible pricing policy and offer discounts wherever possible.

In some instances, ticket prices and available discounts are dictated by external promoters and there is no flexibility for the provision of discounts.

CONCESSIONS Under 16s, Over 60s, Students, Job Seekers and Disabled Patrons are able to claim a £2 discount on their tickets for most performances (excluding Saturday evenings). Please let us know if you are eligible for a concession at time of booking and please note that on some performances, certain types of concession may not apply.

GROUPS

SEASON TICKETS MADE IN NORTHAMPTON

Buy a Season Ticket and make considerable savings on every Made In Northampton production.

Gold Subscription

For selected performances, an allocation of tickets can be purchased at reduced prices by Groups.

See 6 shows for £108 See 5 shows for £100

Discounts start at:

Silver Subscription

Groups 8+ £2 off, 20+ £3 off, 40+ £4 off There are also even greater discounts available on our Made In Northampton productions and our Christmas Shows. We also offer a free ticket for the group organiser wherever possible. Group Bookers also do not pay a transaction fee when booking.

A dedicated Groups Line is open 8.30am-3.30pm, Mon – Fri, 01604 620066.

FRIENDS & MEMBERS Friends, Gold Supporters and Artistic Director’s Circle members are entitled to a saving on EVERY performance.

This ranges from £1 off to ‘two tickets for the price of one’. 2FOR1s are indicated on the Diary on pages 60-64. Please ask at time of booking.

Friends & Members can also book over the phone or online without paying any transaction fees.

FAMILy On selected performances, a special price applies for your family group.

Please ask Box Office at time of booking.

SCHOOLS For selected performances, an allocation of tickets can be purchased at reduced prices by Schools.

Please call the Groups Line or Box Office for details.

See 4 shows for £88 See 3 shows for £69 See 2 shows for £48 Matinee & Preview Subscription See 6 shows for £78 See 5 shows for £75 See 4 shows for £68 See 3 shows for £54 See 2 shows for £38 Concessions can claim an additional £2 off per ticket (excl.

Sat eve).

Friends & Members can claim an additional £3 off per ticket (excl. Sat eve).

Benefits

ALL SUBSCRIBERS: • F ree exchanges or transfer of tickets to family and friends • D iscounts on Merlin (Christmas Show 2014/15) • Reduced priced programmes GOLD SUBSCRIBERS: • A dditional guest tickets at a reduced rate • One free programme per season

REAL DISCOUNTS If you are aged 14-26, you can join our Real Discounts Scheme and access a number of free and discounted tickets for selected performances. Call Box Office for details.

DON’T FORGET! You can add shows to your SEASON TICKET at any time and benefit from the higher discount on your new tickets.

The above represent our usual discounts, however there are a number of shows every season where slightly different concessions apply. A separate discount structure applies to our Orchestral Season. Box Office will advise if these exceptions affect your tickets at time of booking.

Only one concession type applies per ticket. All concessions are subject to availability and some may only be available for a limited period.

Proof of status will be required on the first purchase of a concessionary ticket and can be checked on any subsequent ticket purchase.

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Booking information Box Office 01604 624811 Website www.royalanderngate.co.uk Royal & Derngate, Box Office, Guildhall Road, Northampton, NN1 1DP

How to book

IN PERSON On performance days, our Box Office is open from 10am until 15 minutes after the last performance commences. Non performances days 10 – 6pm. Sundays & Bank Holidays, we are open from 1 hour and 30 minutes prior to the first performance commencing.

BY POST Please write to Royal & Derngate, Box Office, Guildhall Road, Northampton, NN1 1DP

PAYMENT OPTIONS

Seating plan

Derngate Auditorium This seating plan give a general overview of the Derngate auditorium in a standard format. Due to the great variety of events we put on there are a range of other formats.

We hope that this image will assist you when choosing your seats, but would recommend that you check with Box Office which format is being used for any given event before purchasing.

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

RESERVATIONS Ticket reservations must be paid for within four days of booking (excluding Groups). We are unable to reserve tickets without payment within seven days prior to the performance.

POSTAGE FEE There is a 75p fee applicable to post your tickets to a UK address. We recommend that we do not post any tickets booked within seven days of the performance date, and instead will hold them at the Box Office for collection.

BOOKING FEES All online and telephone bookings are subject to a £2.50 transaction fee. Friends, Gold Supporters, Disabled Patrons, and Group Bookings are exempt. This fee does not apply to those booking in person at the Box Office and, unlike many other theatres, is only applicable per-booking and not per-ticket. It has been introduced to support the running costs of Royal & Derngate. As ticket revenue is divided between many different parties, an increase in ticket prices may not necessarily benefit the theatre. By adding a small transaction charge, we ensure that every penny goes directly to Royal & Derngate.

GIFT VOUCHERS Gift Vouchers for Royal & Derngate and the Errol Flynn Filmhouse are available to buy from the Box Office in any denomination. We also sell National Theatre Tokens.

CONDITIONS OF SALE Please note that we are unable to refund or exchange tickets.

For sold-out shows only, we will accept returned tickets for re-sale, providing a gift voucher for the full amount in return.

Please note: Information is correct at the time of going to press. We reserve the right to make any alterations to the programme, performers, times, ticket prices and Box Office opening hours. Every effort will be made to advertise changes in the local press. 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.

Royal Auditorium Boxes in the Royal Auditorium are sold subject to technical requirements and may not be available for purchase.

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Visitor information How To Find Us

ACCESS INFORMATION

The Royal and Derngate auditoria and our Underground spaces are all accessed via our main entrance. This is situated on Swan Street, off Guildhall Road. The Errol Flynn 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.

We are committed to enabling as many people as possible to enjoy performances at Royal & Derngate. For full and updated access information, please visit the website or ask for a leaflet at Box Office.

There are train connections approximately 15 minutes walk from the theatre.

Car Parking The closest surface car park to Royal & Derngate is Albion Place Car Park (accessed via Derngate), however local building work is currently reducing the number of spaces available. The second closest is St. John’s Multi-Storey.

See the map below for the additional car parks we recommend. There are also a number of pay and display on‑street options available. Please don’t hesitate to talk to Box Office at time of booking if you have any concerns about your visit.

Disabled Customers are entitled to a concession on most performances. For those requiring assistance, disabled patrons may also bring a companion free of charge.

• 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 a number of wheelchair spaces in each and lift access to each floor (excluding upper-circle).

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

• Disabled parking spaces are available at no charge. Please reserve these spaces with Box Office in advance of the performance.

Please look for the following symbols on the show pages and diary (pages 60-64): Audio Described Performances Sign Language Interpreted Performances StageText Captioned Performances Relaxed Performances

St. John’s Multi‑Storey NN1 1HA Albion Place NN1 1UD Hazelwood Road NCP NN1 1LG The Ridings NN1 2BT Commercial Street South NN1 1PN Mayorhold Multi-Storey NN1 3HA

You can now obtain a parking ticket for St John’s Multi‑Storey from the Box Office or theatre bars. Simply show your theatre ticket and purchase a barrier-ready exit ticket for £1.

We are holding a relaxed performance of Merlin (see page 45). This is a specially adapted and relaxed performance for customers with a wide range of disabilities and for those on the autistic spectrum. There may be some small changes to the show in terms of lighting and sound but the overall content will not change. There will also be a more relaxed atmosphere in the auditorium in order to reduce anxiety and ensure an enjoyable visit. A visual story and familiarisation meeting and a relaxation area will also be available.

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

Please call Box Office on 01604 624811.

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