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Made in Northampton
Created Here, Shared Everywhere
Theatre Made in Northampton
Royal & Derngate is one of the few regional theatres that produces its own original work, alongside hosting an exciting range of visiting productions. We take pride in creating ambitious theatre that inspires thought, sparks conversation, and delights audiences. Our Made In Northampton season curated by Artistic Director Jesse Jones brings these productions to life – crafted, rehearsed, and built right here – before many go on to tour the UK, transfer to the West End, or even reach Broadway.
Recognised for Excellence
Royal & Derngate has been celebrated as one of the UK’s most dynamic producing theatres, named Outstanding Theatre of the Year by the distinguished theatre critic Michael Billington and earning multiple Olivier Award nominations. Productions like The Worst Witch, Our Lady Of Kibeho, and The Two Popes have gained national and international acclaim.
Everything you see on stage – from costumes to sets, lighting to live music – is created by incredible theatre makers right here in Northampton. Their passion and craftsmanship ensure that what starts in our town reaches far beyond.
See It Here First
By watching a Made In Northampton production, you’re experiencing world-class theatre before anyone else. It’s a chance to take pride in Northampton’s creativity and support the people who make it happen.
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The Jolly Christmas Postman
Based on the book AlanTuring, The Enigma by Andrew Hodges With a new epilogue by Neil Bartlett
A Royal & Derngate, Northampton, Landmark Theatres and Oxford Playhouse co-production, in association with Liverpool Everyman & Playhouse and HOME
“It’s not breaking a code that matters, it’s where you go from there” Mastermind code breaker. Maverick. Arguably one of the most important and inquisitive minds of the twentieth century. Alan Turing is famed for cracking the Enigma code at Bletchley Park, effectively securing victory for the Allied forces in WWII.
From triumph to tragedy, get to know a human being who loved, lost and never stopped asking questions in a quest for truth and understanding in this fascinating new production of Hugh Whitemore’s Breaking The Code
For the first time, taking into consideration his recent Royal pardon and the development of Turing’s law, the original play will feature a new epilogue by Neil Bartlett that speaks to Turing’s lasting legacy on modern Britain.
Stay after the audio described performance on Wed 24 September for an exclusive Post-Show Q&A with director Jesse Jones and the cast of Breaking The Code. Dive deeper into the story, the production, and the creative process in this engaging discussion, which will be audio described for accessibility.
Director Jesse Jones
Set & Costume Designer
Jonathan Fensom
Lighting Designer Johanna Town
Sound Designer & Composer
Robin Colyer
Movement Director Gerrard Martin
Casting Director Hannah Miller
Voice & Dialect Coach
Gemma Boaden
Thu 11 – Sat 27 September
Eves 7.30pm (Tue 16 September 7pm)
Thu & Sat Matinees 2.30pm (excl. Sat 13 September)
ROYAL
Tickets from £15 I 12+
Audio Described
Touch Tour
Captioned
Relaxed
Contains adult themes
Access Information p. 60-61
It's Christmas time, and the Thomas family are looking back on the past year and all the adventures they've shared with their cat, Mog - from catching a burglar in the spring to a dramatic summer chase at the V.E.T. Now as they prepare for the festive season, Mog is baffled by strange noises, peculiar smells, and – what’s this? A tree moving indoors!
Amidst the festive chaos, will Mog ever come inside for Christmas? Join Mog and the Thomas family for a heartwarming Christmas adventure filled with surprises, snowy mischief, and the true meaning of family.
The Wardrobe Ensemble (Judith Kerr's Mog The Forgetful Cat) bring Mog back to the stage in a lively and enchanting production directed by Helena Middleton (Pippi Longstocking), with songs, live music, and a menagerie of creatures little and large. These timeless tales of family, friendship and festive fun are brought to life for a new generation to fall in love with Mog all over again. Following rave reviews for The Wardrobe Ensemble’s Mog The Forgetful Cat – “A miaow-vellous musical treat” HHHHH (The Guardian) and “This show truly is a sprinkling of magic as the books come to life before our eyes”
HHHH½ (The Reviews Hub) – this magical adaptation promises to delight audiences of all ages.
Based on the bestselling Mog picture book series by Judith Kerr, published by HarperCollins Children’s Books.
Show Dates & Times
Sat 6 December 2pm
7 December 10.30am 3pm
9 December 2pm*
10 December 11am* 4pm Fri 12 December 11am* 2pm*
Sat 13 December 11am 2pm
Sun 14 December 10.30am 1pm
Mon 15 December 11am* 2pm
Tues 16 December 11am* 2pm*
Wed 17 December 11am* 2pm Fri 19 December 11am* 2pm Sat 20 December 11am 2pm
Sun 21 December 10.30am 1pm
Mon 22 December 10.30am 1pm Tues 23 December 10.30am 1pm Wed 24 December 11am 2pm Fri 26 December 1pm Sat 27 December 11am 2pm
Sun 28 December 10.30am 1pm
Mon 29 December 10.30am 1pm
Tue 30 December 10.30am 1pm
Sat 6 – Wed 31 December
Times vary, see list ROYAL
Tickets from £17 I 3+
BSL Interpreted
Audio Described
Touch Tour Captioned Relaxed
Access Information p. 60-61
Running time approx. 60 minutes
Wed 31 December 11am 2pm A FESTIVE TREAT FOR AGES 3+
* Schools performances - to book please call Box Office or email group.bookings@royalandderngate.co.uk
Aidan’s lost. His best mate’s starting uni, his mum can’t get out of bed, and his new side hustle has questionable legality. Meanwhile, he’s stacking shelves at the supermarket wondering if this is all he’s cut out for. He’s got hobbies – hanging out at the skate park and doomscrolling his days away.
As he’s lapping up the algorithm, “Hugo Bang” appears with the promise to help Aidan become the alpha he was born to be. Will Hugo Bang help Aidan get his life back on track, or will he lead Aidan to a darker, more dangerous place? Directed by Jesse Jones, this brand-new play by local playwright Samson Hawkins (Village Idiot, Stratford East) crackles with dry humour and a modern-day wit. Transforming the Derngate auditorium into a skatepark. This Made in Northampton production dives headfirst into the influence of online culture, the pull of toxic masculinity, and the search for identity in the digital age.
Whether you’re a teenager trying to figure things out, a parent wondering what’s going on in your child’s world, a teacher looking for new ways to engage, or just someone curious about the chaos of growing up today – don’t miss this bold, funny and unfiltered exploration of masculinity, influence, and identity.
Initially developed through the Generate programme in partnership with Andy Routledge.
Top Gs Like Me education offers
We are delighted to offer education providers a variety of offers associated with our production of Top Gs Like Me. These include tickets, post-show discussions, a CPD event, workshops, a podcast, and a chance to sign up to our brand-new education partnership programme. Contact getinvolved@royalandderngate.co.uk for more information
Show Dates & Times
Fri 20 February 7pm
Sat 21 February 7pm
Mon 23 February 11am*
Tue 24 February 7pm
Wed 25 February 7pm
Thu 26 February 11am* 7pm
Fri 27 February 7pm
Sat 28 February 2.30pm 7pm
Tue 3 March 11am*
Wed 4 March 11am*
Thu 5 March 11am* 7pm
Fri 6 March 7pm
Sat 7 March 2.30pm 7pm
* Schools performances - to book please call Box Office or email group.bookings@royalandderngate.co.uk
Director Jesse Jones
Writer Samson Hawkins
Set & Costume Designer
Rebecca Brower
Lighting Designer Rory Beaton
Sound Designer Benjamin Grant
Dramaturgy Lauren Mooney
Fri 20 February - Sat 7 March
Times vary - see list DERNGATE
Tickets from £12 I 14+
Audio Described
Touch Tour
Relaxed
BSL Interpreted
Contains adult themes
Access Information p. 60-61
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Ready Player One? Ready Player Two? GamesWorld is spawning back this summer!
With 100 consoles and a high-score-worthy selection of games spanning the last 50 years – from Atari to Xbox, Sega to PlayStation, Nintendo Wii and Virtual Reality experiences, there is something for every kind of gamer.
Whether you’re an old-school joystick warrior or a competitive button-masher, challenge your friends and family in multiplayer battles, rediscover your childhood favourites, and press X to relive gaming history.
Single-Player, Two-Player, Multi-Player Games
Sat 26 July – Sat 2 August
UNDERGROUND
Tickets £8
Relaxed
Slots run from 10am with last admittance at 3.30pm. Event closes at 5pm.
HOLIDAY CLUBS
HOLIDAY CLUBS
CREATE. COLLABORATE. FIND YOUR VOICE
HOLIDAY CLUB: DRAGON MASTERS
MYTHS, LEGENDS & MONSTERS
MYTHS, LEGENDS & MONSTERS
EARLY BIRD TICKETS £110, TICKETS £150 - 9 TO 13 YEAR OLDS
MYTHS, LEGENDS & MONSTERS
EARLY BIRD TICKETS £110, TICKETS £150 - 9 TO 13 YEAR OLDS
Give your young adventurer an epic summer experience exploring Gods, heroes, monsters and maayhem in our mythology themed camp. Using theatre, storytelling, crafts and more, they will explore and take inspiration from tales from di erent ancient pantheons whilst honing their imaginations and creative skills to become the hero of their own legendary story.
Give your young adventurer an epic summer experience exploring Gods, heroes, monsters and mayhem in our mythology themed camp. Using theatre, storytelling, crafts and more, they will explore and take inspiration from tales from different ancient pantheons whilst honing their imaginations and creative skills to become the hero of their own legendary story.
Mon 11 – Fri 15 August, 9am – 5pm
UNDERGROUND
Give your young adventurer an epic summer experience exploring Gods, heroes, monsters and maayhem in our mythology themed camp. Using theatre, storytelling, crafts and more, they will explore and take inspiration from tales from di erent ancient pantheons whilst honing their imaginations and creative skills to become the hero of their own legendary story.
Tickets £150 | 9–13 years
HOLIDAY CLUB: DRAGON MASTERS
EARLY BIRD TICKETS £110, TICKETS £150 - 4 TO 8 YEAR OLDS
DRAGON MASTERS
How do you teach a Dragon…?
EARLY BIRD TICKETS £110, TICKETS £150 - 4 TO 8 YEAR OLDS
How do you teach a Dragon…?
How do you teach a Dragon…?
Come and join a magical adventure this summer in this dragon-themed camp for little people (aged between 4 and 8) with big imaginations!
Come and join a magical adventure this summer in this dragon-themed camp for little people (aged between 4 and 8) with big imaginations!
Using storytelling, theatre, crafts and more, young Dragon Masters will explore and hone their creative skills over the week to create their own original fiery stories.
Come and join a magical adventure this summer in this dragon-themed camp for little people with big imaginations. Using storytelling, theatre, crafts and more, young Dragon Masters will explore and hone their creative skills over the week to create their own original fiery stories.
Using storytelling, theatre, crafts and more, young Dragon Masters will explore and hone their creative skills over the week to create their own original fiery stories.
Mon 4 – Fri 8 August, 9am – 5pm
UNDERGROUND
Bursaries and Lunch Clubs are available Mon 04 - Fri 08 August, 9am - 5pm
Tickets £150 | 4–8 years
Bursaries and Lunch Clubs are available Mon 04 - Fri 08 August, 9am - 5pm
Bursaries and Lunch Clubs are available
Bursaries and Lunch Clubs are available
Bursaries and Lunch Clubs are available Mon 11 – Fri 15 August, 9am – 5pm
Bursaries and Lunch Clubs are available
Mon 11 – Fri 15 August, 9am – 5pm
To find out more or sign up please email getinvolved@royalandderngate.co.uk
Get ready for the ultimate rock experience as Bat Out Of Hell roars back to the UK in 2025! The iconic music of Jim Steinman and Meat Loaf will once again shake the stage, delivering an electrifying journey that will ignite your love for rock like never before.
This heart-pounding experience, with a powerhouse eight-piece live band on stage, delivers a new production with sprawling multi-level platforms to transport you from Raven’s bedroom to the underground world of the Lost in a visual feast that pushes the boundaries of live theatre.
Headlining this epic production, we are thrilled to welcome back Glenn Adamson, Sharon Sexton, and Rob Fowler in the iconic roles of Strat, Sloane, and Falco, joined by the sensational Katie Tonkinson as Raven. Their unmatched vocal talents will bring Meat Loaf’s anthems to life, including I’d Do Anything For Love (But I Won’t Do That), Paradise By The Dashboard Light, Two Out Of Three Ain’t Bad, Dead Ringer For Love, and, of course, Bat Out Of Hell
Brace yourself for a legendary night of rock ‘n’ roll as Bat Out Of Hell: The Musical explodes back onto the stage, promising a spectacle that will leave you breathless!
BSL Interpreted
Audio Described
Touch Tour
Access Information p. 60-61
What’s the buzz?….
With over 30 productions performed in the Derngate Auditorium, Northampton Musical Theatre Company are excited to be returning once again with the epic musical Jesus Christ Superstar
With music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics by Tim Rice, Jesus Christ Superstar has wowed audiences for over 50 years. A timeless work, the rock opera tells the story of Jesus in the final days leading up to his crucifixion, but seen through the eyes of Judas Iscariot.
The iconic 1970s rock score contains well-known numbers such as Superstar, I Don’t Know How To Love Him and Gethsemane
Don’t miss your chance to experience this unforgettable musical.
Lyrics by Tim Rice and Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber. An amateur production by arrangement with The Really Useful Group Limited.
Tue 28 October – Sat 1 November
Eves 7.30pm, Sat Matinee 2.30pm
DERNGATE
Tickets from £19
From Our Community
Step into the magical world of A Squash And A Squeeze live on stage for the first time!
Once upon a time, a little old lady lived all by herself in her cosy cottage, but she wasn’t happy – her house felt just too small. Whatever could she do? Will the wise old man’s solution of bringing in a flappy, scratchy, greedy, noisy crowd of farmyard animals work?
Join us for this heart-warming and hilarious adventure, full of beautiful puppets and enchanting songs. Written and illustrated by the unparalleled picture book partnership of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, and adapted for the stage by Oliviernominated duo Barb Jungr and Samantha Lane.
A Little Angel Theatre and Lowry co-production
A musical adaptation of the best-selling book – A Squash And A Squeeze – written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler
Fri 31 October – Sun 2 November Fri 2pm & 4pm, Sat 10.30am, 1.30pm & 3.30pm, Sun 10.30am & 1.30pm
On board a luxurious cruise under the heat of the Egyptian sun, a couple’s idyllic honeymoon is cut short by a brutal murder. As secrets that have been buried in the sands of time finally resurface, can the world-famous detective, Hercule Poirot, untangle the web of lies and solve another crime?
Following the sell-out tours of Murder On The Orient Express, and Royal & Derngate's co-production And Then There Were None, Death On The Nile reunites writer Ken Ludwig, celebrated director Lucy Bailey (Witness For The Prosecution), and Fiery Angel for the European premiere of a brandnew adaptation of the globally celebrated Agatha Christie story on a nationwide tour.
Tue 4 – Sat 8
DERNGATE
Tickets
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The ‘Greatest British Sitcom of All Time’ (Radio Times) is back – this time on stage! The 'Greatest British Sitcom of All Time' (Radio Times) is back - this time on stage! Fawlty Towers is now a brand-new stage play adapted by comedy legend John Cleese and directed by Caroline Jay Ranger
Fresh from a sold-out West End season,this laugh-out-loud production was universally acclaimed by every London and national critic, selling out every single performance during its record-breaking West End run.
Join Basil (Danny Bayne), the delightfully bumbling Major (Paul Nicholas) and Polly (Joanne Clifton), and an 18-strong cast as they bring to life all your favourite moments from the show’s unforgettable twelve episodes. With sharp wit, chaos, and calamity at every turn, this is the comedy event of the year!
Secure your tickets now and relive the madness of Fawlty Towers live on stage. It’s a staycation you’ll never forget!
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Tue 18 - Sat 22 November
Eves 7.30pm, Wed, Thu & Sat
Matinees 2.30pm
DERNGATE
Tickets from £17
BSL Interpreted
Audio Described
Touch Tour
Access Information p. 60-61
Production image features original West End cast
GENFEST 2025
Join us for our annual festival supporting artist development, new work, work-in-progress and see exclusive first time performances. This year, our performances take place over one week in both the Royal auditorium and the Underground Studio, with a series of workshops and artist one-to-one’s taking place throughout the week.
Sun 16 - Sat 22 November - check website
We are delighted to announce the following work will be showcased, with more information to follow on our website.
PERFORMANCES:
• Trans-It Van by Tabby Lamb, supported by Fifth Word
– Trans-It Van is a gritty, darkly comic two-hander set in a dystopian near-future where the British government has criminalised trans identities. Set inside a real transit van.
• The Butterfly Project by Joey Jepps – a new play exploring interracial relationships, Asian heritage and misrepresentation.
• Sniff The Flowers by Lou Chawner – a one-man show about life, hope and willies.
• Jo Meredith, William South & Gerrard Martin –Three incredible artists in an, as yet, untitled piece, exploring how sound and movement combine for a performance in unusual spaces.
• MotherHood by Claire Nelson – a dark comedy exploring the impact of knife crime on mothers and care givers.
• LADS by John Booker, supported by Fifth Word –a pop up performance at a bar – two men navigating life through small talk and deeper uncomfortable conversations.
• Biosphere by Part Of The Main – based on a true experiment in 1991, this play explores the climate crisis and asks - who do we follow to salvation and should we be saved at all?
• Red Rosa by No More Superheroes – the story of Rosa Luxemburg, adapted from the graphic novel by Kate Evans. This is a story about transformative change, individual courage and collective action.
• Dorothy & Her Very Many Friends by Jude Taylor –powered by an 80's synth pop score, this new musical is a surreal, dark comedy inspired by a period of queer history which saw gay sailors being discharged and hunted down.
WORKSHOPS:
• Writing Doesn’t Have To Be Lonely Writers Retreat –a full day of masterclasses and tips for writers at any stage of their career
• In Good Company – a series of one-to-one support sessions
• Musical Theatre Network – will host a Producers and Artists networking event
• Part Of The Main – a series of workshops including ‘How to Run a Theatre Company’ ‘Producing for Theatre’ and ‘Sound Design – with QLab tips’.
A true Christmas classic comes alive this holiday season with White Cobra's staged radio performance of Miracle On 34th Street. The story is based on the famous 1947 film, which was first presented as a radio play at the Lux Radio Theatre.
A formidable Macy's store executive, Doris Walker is desperately searching for a new store Santa Claus. She hires 'Kris Kringle' who insists that he is the real Santa Claus and proves immensely popular. However, when a conflict with the store's incompetent psychologist erupts, Kris finds himself at Bellevue where, in despair, he deliberately fails a psychological test. All seems lost until Doris' friend, Fred Gailey, reassures Kris of his worth and agrees to represent him in the fight to secure his release. Fred arranges a hearing in which he argues that Kris is sane because he is in fact the real Santa Claus!
The White Cobra cast bring alive a lively crew of characters, with radio jingles and sound effects that will delight audiences, young and old.
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Educational group?
We can offer special rates for schools and colleges, including free tickets for teachers and organisers with the opportunity to access free Q&A sessions and workshops.
Call 01604 620066 or email group.bookings@royalandderngate.co.uk
Thu 27 – Sat 29 November
Eves 7.30pm, Sat Matinee 2.30pm
R0YAL
Tickets from £18
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CHRISTMAS CABARET
Get ready to sleigh this December!
Join Vinegar Strokes – West End sensation (Everybody’s Talking About Jamie, Death Drop) and star of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK – with our amazing Royal & Derngate Community Choir for a night of festive fun, fierce vocals, and fabulousness in a Christmas Cabaret like no other! This unforgettable evening blends drag, cabaret, and classic Christmas songs to get you in the festive spirit (and we don’t just mean vodka).
Whether you're planning an office Christmas party, a night out with friends, or just want to jingle your bells with something bold, brassy and brilliant – our festive ticketing packages come in all sizes.
Expect sass, sparkle, and plenty of seasonal surprises.
Book now – and let’s make your yuletide fabulous!
Fri 12 - Sat 13 December
Eves 7.30pm, Sat Matinee 2.30pm UNDERGROUND
Tickets from £34pp, or a table of 12 for £385 | 18+
Why not book a bottle of prosecco for your table? Great deals available, contact us for more information.
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COLOURFUL, AND VERY FUNNY”
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“A FUN EXPERIENCE FOR EVERYONE”
East Midlands Theatre
Don’t miss our hilarious, fun-filled 2025 panto, The All New Adventures Of Peter Pan, with a star-studded cast to be announced soon.
The award-winning Evolution Productions will be returning to produce this spectacular show, the same team behind 2024’s brilliant Cinderella
It’s never too early to book, and with lavish sets, hilarious jokes and fun for the whole family, what’s not to love? Hook your tickets now!
Enjoy a selection of sandwiches, savoury and sweet treats and a welcome drink.
To book please contact Box Office or visit our website.
Fri 5 – Wed 31 December Times vary, see list DERNGATE
Tickets from £13
BSL Interpreted
Audio Described
Touch Tour
Captioned
Relaxed
Access Information p. 60-61
Show Dates & Times
Fri 5 December 7pm
Sat 6 December 2pm 7pm
Sun 7 December 1pm 5pm
Tue 9 December 11am* 6pm
Wed 10 December 11am* 6pm
Fri 12 December 11am* 7pm
Sat 13 December 2pm 7pm
Sun 14 December 1pm 5pm
Mon 15 December 11am*
Tue 16 December 11am* 6pm
Wed 17 December 11am* 6pm
Fri 19 December 2pm 7pm
Sat 20 December 2pm 7pm
Sun 21 December 1pm 5pm
Mon 22 December 1pm 6pm
Tue 23 December 1pm 6pm
Wed 24 December 11am 3pm
Fri 26 December 1pm 5pm
Sat 27 December 11am 3pm 7pm
Sun 28 December 1pm 5pm
Mon 29 December 1pm 5pm
Tue 30 December 1pm 5pm
Wed 31 December 11am 3pm
* Schools performances - to book please call Box Office or email group.bookings@royalandderngate.co.uk
Tickets from just £13 with Concessions, Groups, Schools and Stage & Screen Members discounts available. Reviews from 2024’s Cinderella
The new stage phenomenon that has taken the West End by storm now returns, following it's last sell out run in Northampton.
Written by Danny Robins, creator of the hit BBC podcasts Uncanny and The Battersea Poltergeist, 2:22 A Ghost Story comes fresh from record-breaking seasons at five West End theatres with a host of acclaimed star performances. It’s a brilliantly funny and adrenaline-filled night where secrets emerge and ghosts may or may not appear… What do you believe? And do you dare discover the truth?
“There’s something in our house. I hear it every night, at the same time.”
Jenny believes her new home is haunted, but her husband Sam isn’t having any of it. They argue with their first dinner guests, old friend Lauren and new partner Ben. Can the dead really walk again? Belief and scepticism clash, but something feels strange and frightening, and that something is getting closer, so they’re going to stay up… until 2:22… and then they’ll know.
Thu 8 – Sat 17 January 2026
Eves 7.30pm
Wed & Sat Matinees 2.30pm (excl. Sat 10 January)
DERNGATE
Tickets from £12 | 12+
BSL Interpreted
Audio Described
Touch Tour
Access Information p. 60-61
The Gruffalo said that no gruffalo should Ever set foot in the deep dark wood...
Follow the Gruffalo's Child on her adventurous mission in Tall Stories’ enchanting adaptation of the much-loved picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler
One wild and windy night the Gruffalo’s Child ignores her father’s warnings about the Big Bad Mouse and tiptoes out into the deep dark wood. She follows snowy tracks and encounters mysterious creatures – but the Big Bad Mouse doesn’t really exist... does he?
Let your imagination run wild with songs, laughs and scary fun for everyone aged 3 to 103.
HHHHH “WARM, WITTY AND BEAUTIFULLY MADE... A FANTASTIC FAMILY FAVOURITE”
“It’s built for us, isn’t it? The Spitfire. Built for women.”
New Year’s Eve, 1959.
Decades after answering the call, two women separated by the war meet again as the rain hammers down on the windows of The Spitfire pub.
As we hear their story, we’re transported back to a time when female pioneers defied expectations and soared through the skies.
Spitfire Girls is inspired by the extraordinary true stories of the women who dared to fly during WWII and the incredible bond that tied them together.
Funny and heart-warming, this is an untold story of strength, courage and loss. But above all else, hope.
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Spitfire Girls was developed with the support of the National Theatre’s Generate programme.
This production contains themes of war.
Thu 5 – Sat 7 March 2026
Eves 7.30pm
Fri & Sat Matinees 2.30pm
R0YAL
Tickets from £22 | 10+
A New Year’s bash they won’t live to forget.
Following the smash-hit success of Murder In The Dark, Torben Betts returns with a night to die for...
It’s New Year’s Eve in rural Kent, and Jonny "The Cyclops" has decided to throw a party. But amidst the drinking, music and fireworks exploding overhead, a twisted trail of destruction emerges. As midnight looms, tarot cards foretell doom, police lights flash in the distance and a killer is in the house. Everyone’s hiding something - but who’s telling the truth?
Starring national favourites Jason Durr (Heartbeat, Casualty) & Susie Blake (Victoria Wood’s As Seen On TV, Coronation Street). From the mind of acclaimed writer Torben Betts and produced by the award-winning Original Theatre, who brought you the smash hit productions of Birdsong, Murder In The Dark and Agatha Christie’s The Mirror Crack’d, Murder At Midnight blends razor-sharp wit with chilling suspense and will keep you guessing until the final stroke of midnight.
HHHHH “DARK, TWISTED AND VERY FUNNY - TOTALLY ENJOYABLE”
The View From The Stalls
Mon 16 – Sat 21 February 2026
Eves 7.30pm Thu & Sat Matinees 2.30pm
ROYAL
Tickets from £27 | 14+
BSL Interpreted
Audio Described
Touch Tour
Access Information p. 60-61
The crowning glory of Broadway, the West End and beyond, the international smash hit musical SIX makes its royal return to Northampton following its previous sell-out success!
Winner of over 35 international awards including the Tony Award for Best Original Score and Best Costume Design, double winner of the Whatsonstage Award for Best West End Show and a Gold Disc-winning album, this sellout Tudor take-off has “an incredibly strong and powerful message” (The Australian) and is “pure entertainment” (New York Times).
From Tudor Queens to Pop Princesses, the six wives of Henry VIII take to the mic to tell their tales, remixing five hundred years of historical heartbreak into an 80-minute celebration of 21st century girl power. These Queens may have green sleeves but their lipstick is rebellious red.
Think you know the rhyme, think again… Divorced. Beheaded. LIVE!
Operation Mincemeat is the 2024 Olivier Award-winning Best New Musical. It’s London’s biggest hit with 77 Five-Star reviews making it the best-reviewed show in West End history. Now also a Tony-nominated Best Musical on Broadway!
The year is 1943 and right now we’re losing the war. Luckily, we’re about to gamble all our futures on a stolen corpse.
Singin’ In The Rain meets Strangers On A Train, Operation Mincemeat is the fast-paced, hilarious and unbelievable true story of the twisted secret mission that won us World War II.
Bursting at the seams with the kind of chaos you couldn’t invent, the question is: how did a dead body, a fake love letter, and – of all people – Ian Fleming come together to wrong-foot Hitler?
“A LITTLE SHOW WITH A VERY BIG FUTURE” Variety
Mon 13 – Sat 18 July 2026
Eves 7.30pm
Wed & Sat Matinees 2.30pm
DERNGATE
Tickets from £19
BSL Interpreted
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Michael Vine, Andrew O’Connor, Derren Brown and Paul Sandler for Only Human Productions Ltd present Only Human
Prepare to be astonished! The multi-award-winning master of mind control and psychological illusion, Derren Brown, returns to Royal & Derngate with his brand new live show.
The content of Only Human is still under wraps, but we can guarantee you a mind-blowing experience that’ll take your breath away!
Tickets for Derren’s shows always sell out fast, so don’t miss out.
“BE BRAINWASHED INTO JOY BY ONE OF THE WORLD’S BEST MAGICIANS” New York Times
Tue 21 – Sat 25 July 2026
Eves 7.30pm
Thu & Sat Mat 2.30pm
DERNGATE
Tickets from £35.50 | 12+
This season's one-nighters...
SCREAMING BLUE MURDER COMEDY CLUB
Doors 7.45pm, Show 8pm UNDERGROUND
Tickets from £17 I 16+
Don’t miss our comedy club with compere Dan Evans.
This season features many of comedy’s rising stars.
NC JAZZ
Sat 13 September, Sat 4
October & Sat 8 November UNDERGROUND
NC Jazz is a charitable organisation that promotes high quality jazz contributing to the education and enjoyment of jazz through live gigs, participative programmes and workshops throughout Northampton. The programme of events run from September through to June, presenting four instalments of live jazz in our spaces, this autumn. NC Jazz is an active member of Arts Council England’s National Portfolio Organisation MJazz
For more information please visit www.royalandderngate.co.uk/ whats-on
Sat 20 September
Michael Shafar, Rachel Fairburn , Ed Night
Sat 25 October
Tony Law, Toussaint Douglass, Abigoliah Schamaun
Line up may be subject to change, advance booking is recommended.
THE HORNE SECTION’s Hit Show
Thu 11 September 7.30pm DERNGATE
Tickets from £29.50
They have two series of their own Channel 4 TV show, an iTunes-charttopping podcast and now they’re tuning up their instruments once more to tour the country: it’s
The Horne Section’s Hit Show!
“Britain’s Funniest Band” (The Guardian) have made appearances on The Last Leg (Channel 4), Peter Crouch’s Year-Late Euros (BBC One), they are Dictionary Corner regulars on 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown and the only band to ever host Never Mind The Buzzcocks
Unruly, ridiculous, and surprisingly satisfying, the six-headed comedy band includes five outstanding musicians and one non-musical stand-up. There’ll be comedy, songs, enthusiastic dancing, and a lot of mucking about. A brandnew show from the hugely talented band and Alex Horne, the creator and co-host of the BAFTA and National Comedy Award-winning Taskmaster. HHHH “ENDLESSLY CHARMING, OFFBEAT HUMOUR” The Independent
An Evening With NIGEL OWENS MBE
Fri 12 September 7.30pm
DERNGATE
Tickets from £30
Royal & Derngate are delighted to bring you an evening with one of the world’s top Rugby Referees Nigel Owens MBE. After playing to a sellout crowd across venues in the UK, Nigel returns to celebrate the release of his book The Final Whistle with tales from on and off the field.
Nigel is one of the most engaging and humorous characters in the game of Rugby Union.
He is also the only referee to be appointed for three consecutive Heineken Cup finals and forever will be renowned and admired for displaying a dry sense of humour and sharp wit when dealing with players during the heat of battle. This is an evening simply not to be missed for any sports fan, as he recounts stories from his life and career.
There will also be an opportunity for a Q&A in the second half of the evening.
SOPHIE MCCARTNEY
One
Foot In The Rave
Sat 13 September 8pm
DERNGATE
Tickets from £20.50 I 16+
Optional Meet & Greet + £43
After last year’s phenomenal 70 date international tour, awardwinning comedian and number one bestselling author Sophie McCartney is back with a brandnew show!
Recently kicked out of Club 18-30, a new decade now beckons and she DOES NOT BELIEVE IT. Tackling her perimenopausal panic with denial, delirium, and a shot of tequila – what does life look like when you’re too old to be young, but too young to be old? Desperate for a mad night out (as long as she’s home by 9pm), this mum of three, and optimistic raver, is by no means down and out – she’s up and in… watching Netflix.
Grab your glow sticks and join Sophie as she embarks on life’s next big chapter with sequins, snorty laughs, and a pair of killer orthopaedic heels.
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THE BILLY JOEL SONGBOOK
Sun 14 September 7.30pm
DERNGATE
Tickets from £24.50
The electrifying celebration of a timeless legend is back for 2025!
The hugely acclaimed singersongwriter and pianist Elio Pace and his incredible band are set to thrill audiences once more with the smash-hit award-winning show The Billy Joel Songbook after a sell out tour in 2024.
This exciting live show pays homage to one of the most iconic musicians, singer-songwriters and composers of the 20th Century, transporting the audience through a catalogue of Joel’s music. Elio and his band will perform more than 30 hits, including The Longest Time, She’s Always A Woman, An Innocent Man, Uptown Girl, Tell Her About It, The River Of Dreams, We Didn’t Start The Fire and Piano Man
TIM PEAKE Astronauts: The Quest to Explore Space
Mon 22 September 7.30pm
DERNGATE
Tickets from £38.50
With fewer than 650 people having reached Earth’s orbit, nobody is more qualified than Tim to celebrate the historic achievements and human endeavours of space exploration. Up until now, Tim has brought his own incredible journey to life through unparalleled storytelling and extraordinary archive footage. In this new show, Tim will share the remarkable stories of some of his fellow astronauts and explore the spectacular evolution of space travel.
From the first forays into space in the 1950s, to the first human missions destined for Mars, Tim will traverse the final frontier. As he recounts the awe-inspiring endeavours of astronauts across the ages, Tim will reveal what spaceflight is truly like.
THE ILLEGAL EAGLES
Wed 24 September 7.30pm
DERNGATE
Tickets from £38.50
Celebrating over 50 years since the formation of the legendary West Coast Country Rock band The Eagles in 1971, The Illegal Eagles make a welcome return to Northampton with a brand new production, promising more of their trademark musical prowess, acute attention to detail and incredible showmanship.
This critically acclaimed show features the very best from the Eagles’ catalogue of classics including Hotel California, Desperado, Take It Easy, New Kid In Town, Life In The Fast Lane and many more…
Extremely tight harmonies and an acute attention to detail are synonymous with The Illegal Eagles. Now in their 24th year on the road, the band have established themselves as one of the foremost authentic and talented shows in the world.
ALAN DAVIES Think Ahead
Fri 26 September 7.30pm
DERNGATE
Tickets from £31.50 I 12+
He thinks he’s Marty McFly but he’s older than Doc Brown. He spends more time in the pharmacy than the gym. Subject to relentless eye rolls from his kids. What is he? A late middleaged stand up on tour for the first time in a decade. Funnier than ever, he says.
Alan Davies is a critically acclaimed stand-up comedian, actor, writer and TV personality. He is a staple of British television, known for his performance as the eponymous hero of the hugely popular, long-running TV series Jonathan Creek, and as a permanent panellist on QI. His talk show, Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled, recently reached its seventh season. His stand-up show Urban Trauma ran in London’s West End and Life Is Pain and Little Victories sold out in venues across the UK.
JAMAICA LOVE
Sat 27 September 7pm DERNGATE
Tickets from £22
Nominated for Best Musical Production at the Black British Theatre Awards, this theatrical triumph celebrates the 77th anniversary of Windrush, weaving together the rich tapestry of British and Jamaican history.
Enjoy the legendary vocals of John McLean, the soulful harmonies of Celia WickhamAnderson (of Black Voices fame), and the vibrant sounds of our amazing live band as they take you on a journey through Jamaica’s rich musical heritage – from ska and rocksteady to reggae.
Written and directed by Mervyn Weir, this evening of compelling storytelling, humour, and unforgettable music delves into themes of identity, resistance, and resilience.
Tickets include access to a pre-show event from 5pm to 7pm, featuring live music and an exhibition, with Caribbean food available to purchase – see the website for more details.
EDDIE IZZARD Hamlet
Sun 28 September 8pm ROYAL
Tickets from £37
Direct from her critically acclaimed, triple-extended New York, Chicago and London solo performances, Eddie Izzard performs Shakespeare’s Hamlet
Nominated for New York’s Drama League’s Distinguished Performance Award and Outer Critic’s Circle Outstanding Solo Performance Award.
Akin to the original performances of Hamlet, Eddie will perform on the blank canvas of a bare stage, letting Shakespeare’s words and pure storytelling take the spotlight.
Adapted by Mark Izzard and directed by Selina Cadell
Presented by Mick Perrin Worldwide Ltd in association with PBJ Management
This production is true to the text of Shakespeare and for ages 9 to 90.
HHHH “AN IMPRESSIVE SWEEPING PERFORMANCE”
The Telegraph
FRANCIS ROSSI
Sun 28 September 7.30pm DERNGATE
Tickets from £42
Optional Meet & Greet tickets available £102
An evening of Francis Rossi’s songs from the Status Quo songbook and more…
Francis Rossi’s brand new show will feature songs that he has never played before in this format and first hand backstage tales about appearing over 100 times on Top Of The Pops, why they went on first at Live Aid, life with Rick Parfitt, the hits, fellow stars, and misadventures across the world, all cut through with Francis’ wit and humour.
Mostly playing his Acoustasonic guitar, Francis will perform many of his signature hits that made the Quo's name, plus some personal favourites and deeper cuts, and he’ll be telling more stories about his incredible life in music. The story starts with Pictures Of Matchstick Men but continues right up to the present day. Think you know Francis? Not yet you don’t…
THE MAKINGS OF A MURDERER 2
The Real Manhunter
Tue 30 September 7.30pm ROYAL
Tickets from £34 I 18+
Following sell-out shows nationwide, the UK’s top true crime theatre tour is back with a brand-new line-up! Featuring Senior Investigating Officer Colin Sutton, who caught serial killers Levi Bellfield and ‘Night Stalker’ Delroy Grant. Join us for a chilling, thrilling night at the theatre as Colin, former head of a Metropolitan Police murder squad, shares the stories of how he caught some of the UK’s most notorious murderers. In this all-new show, Colin, the inspiration behind the ITV drama series Manhunt, will walk you through his remarkable career and the experience of chasing and catching serial killers.
This unique, one-off event is perfect for true crime fans and theatre goers alike. Don’t miss The Makings Of A Murderer 2 – a crime thriller night at the theatre!
BRIAN COX
It’s All About Me!
Wed 1 October 7.30pm DERNGATE
Tickets from £37
One of the greatest actors of his generation, Brian Cox is now a household name due to his embodiment of the infamous character Logan Roy from the international hit Succession, which won him a Golden Globe. But even more extraordinary than any of the characters he has played, is his own life story.
In his first ever one man show, It’s All About Me!, Brian takes us from the backstreets of Dundee to starring in Hollywood blockbusters, a journey full of laughter and pathos. Expect candour, searing honesty, and hilarious stories. Not known for pulling his punches, an evening with Brian Cox is like no other.
PIRATES LOVE UNDERPANTS
Fri 3 October 1.30pm & 4pm ROYAL
Tickets from £17
These pirates SO love underpants! Join our swashbuckling party of pirates on their quest to find the fabled Pants of Gold for the Captain’s Treasure Chest!
Dodge hungry crocs beneath LongJohn Bridge, bob upon the waves of Big Knickers Bay, spot sharks in fancy underpants and trek across Three Pants Ridge.
Filled with music, puppetry and glittering pants of gold, arrr you ready to set sail for a family adventure?
Based on the beloved book by Claire Freedman and Ben Cort, Pirates Love Underpants is suitable for children aged 1+.
“CHARMING TREASURE TROVE OF CHILDREN’S THEATRE. FIERCELY FABULOUS FAMILY FUN”
East Midlands Theatre
Based on the original book PIRATES LOVE UNDERPANTS. Text Copyright (c) Claire Freedman 2013. Illustrations Copyright (c) Ben Cort 2013. Published by arrangement with Simon and Schuster UK Ltd, 1st Floor 222 Grays Inn Rd, London, WC1X 8HB
BABATUNDE ALÉSHÉ
High Expectations
Fri 3 October 8pm
DERNGATE
Tickets from £18.50 I 16+
Baba’s back on tour! Join the multi-award-winning comedian as he guides us through family life, his newfound fame and the joys of Costco in this hilarious new stand up show. As seen on Taskmaster (C4), Live At The Apollo (BBC), Celebrity Gogglebox (C4), Would I Lie to You (BBC) and The Last Leg (C4).
“INFECTIOUSLY UPBEAT” Evening Standard
MAXIMUM RHYTHM ‘N’ BLUES WITH THE MANFREDS
Sat 4 October 7.30pm DERNGATE
Tickets from £38.50
The Manfreds, featuring original Manfred Mann members Paul Jones and Tom McGuinness, will once again bring their highly acclaimed Maximum Rhythm 'n' Blues show to Royal & Derngate. Their incredible repertoire includes the iconic hits Do Wah Diddy Diddy, Pretty Flamingo, 5-4-3-21 and The Mighty Quinn, plus many more, including those from Paul’s solo success and from Tom’s hugely successful group, McGuinness Flint.
The band is delighted to welcome their very special guest, Noel McCalla. Noel’s impressive CV boast such credentials as lead singer with Manfred Mann’s Earth Band from 1991 until 2009, which brings hits such as Blinded By The Light and Davy’s On The Road Again onto the set list, plus his own unique blend of soul/jazz/blues inspired material.
NORTHAMPTON OPERA GROUP
Sat 4 October 7.30pm
ROYAL
Tickets from £22
After their successful launch and recent Viva Verdi! concert, Northampton Opera Group returns to Royal & Derngate. There’s a new line-up of international opera soloists, local vocal talent and a brand-new programme of the greatest opera choruses and solos of every kind, from comic tunes to heartbreak, love and tragedy. If you love singing, join us!
DOCTOR RICHARD SHEPHERD
Unnatural Causes - Time Of Death
Sun 5 October 7.30pm ROYAL
Tickets from £28.50
Join Dr. Richard Shepherd, the UK's leading forensic pathologist, as he returns to the stage with his captivating new tour, Unnatural Causes – Time Of Death. Following his successful 2021 and 2022 tours, Dr. Shepherd invites audiences into the world of forensic investigation, where time is crucial in uncovering the truth behind accidents, murders, and unexplained deaths.
With over 23,000 autopsies to his name, his career has seen him investigate some of the world’s most highprofile cases, from the Hungerford Massacre to the 9/11 terrorist attacks. This show offers an insightful look into the vital role time plays in solving mysteries of life and death. This is not just a lecture on forensic science, but a deeply personal account of how a career spent in the darkest corners of humanity has shaped Dr. Shepherd’s view on life.
THE BOOTLEG BEATLES
Mon 6 October 7.30pm
DERNGATE
Tickets from £33.50
Sixty years ago the Beatles' debut feature-length film A Hard Day’s Night became a huge critical and commercial success, even being nominated for two Academy Awards. The following year their second film Help!, this one in colour, received similar glowing plaudits. The group was hailed as a modern-day Marx Brothers and their director, Dick Lester, credited with ‘fathering’ the MTV pop video culture that was to come.
So what better time to celebrate the songs not just from the soundtracks of these two iconic motion pictures, but from all five in their catalogue. Featuring hits from A Hard Day’s Night, Help!, Magical Mystery Tour, Yellow Submarine and Let It Be,
The Bootleg Beatles and their orchestra will take you on a whistle stop trip through the celluloid career of the Fab Four in their brand new spectacular multi-media stage show.
NINA CONTI
Whose Face Is It Anyway?
Tue 7 October 7.30pm
ROYAL
Tickets from £37 I 16+
The virtuoso ventriloquist, BAFTA nominee and British Comedy Award winner is heading back to Northampton! Nina presents an unparalleled, unscripted brand new show that delves deep into who we are, hijacking faces to spark a bold, hysterical reality warp.
Nina Conti (and Monkey) has regularly sold out shows all over the world with her widely acclaimed performances: in London’s West End, off-Broadway in New York, at Sydney’s Opera House, across the UK on tour and more – all without moving her lips!
As seen on BBC’s Live At The Apollo and many more. Her clips, live show special and In Therapy web series have amassed several million views online.
LEVEL 42
World Machine 40th Anniversary Tour
Tue 7 October 7.30pm
DERNGATE
Tickets from £38
Level 42‘s World Machine 40th Anniversary Tour, featuring special guests Roachford, celebrates their landmark album, and the band will also, of course, be breaking out many of their era-defining hits. World Machine was the album that changed everything for Level 42, setting them on the path to true super-stardom. Released in 1985, it was here that arguably they nailed down the sound that made them one of the biggest groups in the world, refining the funky pop fusion that had grown from their jazz roots. World Machine features the singles Something About You and Leaving Me Now, and showed the band’s progression in style and confidence that would lead to their Running In The Family album the following year.
Four decades on, this UK tour is an opportunity to witness one of the most popular and enduring British bands doing what they do best.
BJÖRN AGAIN
Wed 8 October 7.30pm
DERNGATE
Tickets from £27
Following their summer performances at Wilderness, Glastonbury Festival and Brighton’s Gay Pride to packed out crowds, Björn Again return to Royal & Derngate. Fans can expect one massive sing-along with the Australian ABBA show – not to be missed!
The internationally acclaimed Björn Again show was created and founded in 1988 in Melbourne, by Australian musician/manager Rod Stephen. Since then, Björn Again has been hailed as the most successful tribute show of all time, and is the only ABBA tribute show globally to have been endorsed by the original members of ABBA.
Designed as a tongue-in-cheek rocked-up light-hearted ABBA satire, the show rapidly achieved worldwide cult status with critical acclaim and was acknowledged for singlehandedly initiating the ABBA revival, which brought about ABBA Gold, Muriel’s Wedding and Mamma Mia!
NURSE GEORGIE CARROLL
Infectious
Thu 9 October 7.30pm
DERNGATE
Tickets from £24.50 I 16+
Georgie Carroll is back with her brand-new show, Infectious An undeniable live comedy powerhouse and a natural storyteller, she’s razor sharp and riotous.
Nurse turned comedian, Georgie Carroll is not only brilliantly funny, she is unstoppable on the comedy circuit having performed her smash-hit awardwinning show Sista Flo 2.0 for three solid years of sold out seasons (UK, NZ, AU). Don’t miss her brand new show!
HHHHH “SUBLIME COMEDY” Glam Adelaide
HAL CRUTTENDEN
Can Dish It Out But Can’t Take It
Thu 9 October 7.30pm
ROYAL
Tickets from £22 I 16+
Hal is back with a brand-new show that promises to stick it to ‘The Man’, as long as ‘The Man’ doesn’t stick it back to him.
With his trademark hard-hitting ‘take no prisoners’ comedy (this is what Hal told me to write!!!) he will be hilariously pontificating on subjects like middle-aged dating, social media, the insanity of modern politics and the fact that his daughters love him but don’t respect him. He believes that, after you’ve seen the show, you’ll feel exactly the same way.
His last tour was extended four times and he’s one of a select number of comics to have done Live At The Apollo three times and the Royal Variety twice. TV also includes Have I Got News For You, The Apprentice You’re Fired, Bake Off Extra Slice and Would I Lie To You
HHHH “REMINDED ME OF HOW MUCH I LOVE STAND UP” The Times
PROFESSOR ALICE ROBERTS
Domination
Fri 10 October 7.30pm
DERNGATE
Tickets from £35
Join Professor Alice Roberts as she takes us on an investigative journey to establish who spread Christianity, how and why; the story of the fall of an Empire – and the rise of another.
Celebrating the publication of her new book, Domination, the narrative will lead audiences from a secluded valley in South Wales to the shores of Brittany; from the heart of the Roman Empire in a time of political turmoil to the ancient city of Corinth in the footsteps of the apostle Paul; from Alexandria in the fourth century to Constantinople.
Unearthing the archaeological clues and challenging long-established histories, Professor Roberts tells a remarkable story about the relationship between the Roman Empire and Christianity.
Domination is a page-turning exploration of power and its survival, and now you have the opportunity to hear more from the author.
JAKE LAMBERT
The Sunshine Kid
Fri 10 October 7.30pm
ROYAL
Tickets from £15 I 14+
Described as "a joke machine" by The Telegraph, Jake Lambert is a rapidly rising stand-up known for his non-stop gag-filled storytelling. His online videos have racked up over 500 million views, building Jake a devoted fanbase. Jake has supported Michael Mcintyre on his worldwide tour and appeared on Live At The Apollo
He is currently on his very first ever-growing international tour with his show The Sunshine Kid, which has sold out shows across the UK, Australia, and Europe. He will continue to tour across the UK and globally throughout 2025. .
HHHHH "... PURE BRILLIANCE FROM START TO FINISH" London Theatre 1
HHHHH "AN ABSOLUTE MUSTSEE" RGM
EDDIE KADI Let Me Land
Fri 10 October 8pm UNDERGROUND
Tickets from £16 I 18+
The highly anticipated nationwide debut tour from one of comedy’s fastest rising stars. A Son, Brother, Dad and Friend. From one culture to another. Join stand up sensation Eddie Kadi as he tells us how he got there.
Star of Strictly Come Dancing (BBC) and Team Captain of ITV’s Sorry I Didn’t Know. Host of The Official AfroBeats Chart Show on BBC1XTRA. As seen on BBC, ITV, Channel 4 and Comedy Central.
Best Breakthrough Award Nominee at Royal Television Society Awards and Edinburgh TV Awards.
SAM AVERY
Thunderstorm
Sat 11 October 8pm UNDERGROUND
Tickets from £22 I 16+
Back with a bang, awardwinning comedian Sam Avery returns with his electrifying new show, Thunderstorm!
In his trademark punchy style, Sam takes you on a whirlwind journey through the chaos of the modern world – from parenting disasters to culture wars, conspiracy theories to political morons.
With sharp wit and a stormy twist, he’s here to prove that the only way to weather modern life is through laughter!
Expect thunderous punchlines, lightning-fast jokes, and a night of belly laughs you won’t forget.
THE RETURN OF THE LEGENDS
Sat 11 October 7.30pm DERNGATE
Tickets from £40.50
All household names, all Strictly favourites, all kings of the ballroom, and all re-uniting again in The Return Of The Legends, following the incredible success of last year’s sold-out Legends Of The Dance Floor tour!
Brendan Cole, James Jordan, Pasha Kovalev, Vincent Simone and Ian Waite, together with a supporting cast, are back to create another evening of spectacular dancing, hilarious camaraderie, great music and a huge amount of laughter! They have all headlined their own solo tours but together they create what one journalist described as “a show that was nothing short of spectacular.”
Performing Latin, ballroom, tango, rumba and so much more… our Legends are back with new routines and more hilarious Strictly and life stories.
RPO
Sibelius’ Symphony No.2
Sun 12 October 3pm
DERNGATE
Tickets from £17
The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (RPO) returns, joining forces with acclaimed pianist Boris Giltburg and conducted by RPO Musical Director, Vasily Petrenko “Titanic” was how one critic described the playing of Boris Giltburg. Now imagine him bringing all his wizardry to one of the best-loved showpieces of all time – Grieg’s evergreen (and gloriously tuneful) Piano Concerto It’s the big heart of a concert that begins with the bright and witty Overture from Danish composer
Carl Nielsen’s neo-classical comic opera Maskarade, and ends beneath the Northern Lights of Finland, as Sibelius’ mighty Second Symphony grows from tranquil beginnings to a soaring hymn of triumph.
Nielsen Maskarade Overture
Grieg Piano Concerto Sibelius Symphony No.2
MATHEW HORNE
In Conversation!
Sun 12 October 3pm
ROYAL
Tickets from £26
A very special afternoon talking all things Gavin & Stacey with none other than the show's lead: Mathew Horne!
For the very first time since the series' hilarious and explosive finale, Mathew is sitting down in front of live audiences at select theatres, deep in conversation all about his Gavin & Stacey journey - talking his absolute favourite moments, revealing hilarious tales of behind the scenes misadventures and exploring the quite colossal impact the show's had on his own day-today life!
There will be a Q&A with the audience at these special events - so please come ready with your questions for Mathew. These shows are a very rare opportunity for an intimate audience with the lead of the nation's very favourite series; early booking is strongly recommended to avoid disappointment!
Comedy Special:
ED BYRNE + COMEDIANS TBA!
Sun 12 October 7.30pm
ROYAL
Tickets from £24 I 14+
Our headliner at this very special evening of comedy is a certified legend of stand-up! With a TV career now in its third decade, Ed Byrne has regularly appeared on the likes of QI, Mock The Week, Pilgrimage, Dara and Ed’s Road
To Mandalay, The Graham Norton Show and Have I Got News For You, as well as hosting Live At The Apollo and Comic Relief Bake Off His latest tour, Tragedy Plus Time, won British Comedy Guide's Best Comedy Show Of The Year and sold out venues nationwide, becoming his most critically and commercially successful yet.
With legions of fans both in the UK and abroad, Ed remains the observational stand-up to see.
The brilliant opening and middle comedians for this night will be confirmed soon!
RICH HALL
Chin Music
Tue 14 October 8pm
ROYAL
Tickets from £20 I 14+
Chin Music has two meanings. One is idle talk. The other is a brushback throw in baseball or cricket to intimidate the batter. Both describe Rich Hall’s comedy. Idle but intimidating. Sharp, quick, splenetic, and sublimely improvisational. If you’ve never seen him, you need to hustle down to your local venue and grab a seat because he never disappoints. Ever.
RUSSELL WATSON
The Evolution Tour
Tue 14 October 7.30pm
DERNGATE
Tickets from £34.50
Join Russell Watson for a celebration of his 25-year career as the UK’s most prolific classical recording artist. Known as The Voice, he will be performing some of his best-known tracks both old and new including Va, pensiero, Nessun Dorma, Caruso, Where My Heart Will Take Me, plus new songs Shine and Grow.
Russell Watson has performed for some of the world’s most notable figures, including King Charles and Pope John Paul II. His star power extends into musical theatre, with roles in classics like Jeff Wayne’s War Of The Worlds and Chicago Russell’s voice has cemented his place in the music history books as a global icon with achievements unmatched in the world of classical crossover music. Performing alongside his live band, this is the perfect chance to celebrate the incredible journey of one of the world’s greatest voices.
THE SHOW MUST GO... ON?
Fri 17 October 7.30pm ROYAL
Tickets from £15 I 12+
From Our Community
The show might be cancelled… but the night is just beginning!
When the curtain fails to rise, Royal & Derngate’s unstoppable Front Of House team step into the spotlight to save the show – with no script, no safety net, and definitely no permission!
Expect a gloriously chaotic night of singing, dancing, acting and surprises, as the front of house team you know and love turn the theatre upside down. Led by a quick-witted compère and featuring familiar faces from their viral TikTok channel, this immersive experience begins the moment you enter the foyer – and doesn’t let up until the final bow.
It’s backstage meets spotlight, and nothing is off-limits.
One cancelled show. One fearless team. One unforgettable night.
KAE KURD
What’s O’Kurd
Fri 17 October 7pm
UNDERGROUND
Tickets from £22 I 16+
Stand up sensation and social media star Kae Kurd returns with his highly anticipated brand new tour, What’s O’Kurd
He is co-host of the hit podcast Aint Got A Clue, voice of ITV’s Loaded In Paradise and star of Live At The Apollo (BBC), Mock The Week (BBC Two), Celebrity Masterchef (BBC One) and The Apprentice: You’re Fired (BBC Two). As a hugely in-demand writer, his credits include Cunk & Other Humans (BBC Two), Have I Got News For You (BBC Two) and A League Of Their Own (Sky One).
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MATT GREEN
Sat 18 October 7.30pm UNDERGROUND
Tickets from £18.50 I 18+
Following his debut sell-out national tour, online comedy star Matt Green returns with brand new jokes about the state of politics, the world and himself. Matt has moved house and the world has moved into an even more chaotic state. But we can still laugh about it – right? Is selling a flat more annoying than Donald Trump? Will Keir Starmer ever be cool? And what happens when an algorithm knows you better than you know yourself? Or are these all just illegitimate concerns?
SARA PASCOE
I Am A Strange Gloop
Sun 19 October 7.30pm
DERNGATE
Tickets from £28 I 14+
As seen and heard in his viral clips on social media and YouTube, James O’Brien’s show on LBC, Radio 4’s POV, Paper Cuts and even as a news reporter in Doctor Who! You might also have seen the back of his head in A Very Royal Scandal, but only if you were really paying attention in the wedding photographer scene.
ARDAL O’HANLON
Not Himself
Sat 18 October 8pm
DERNGATE
Tickets from £28 I 16+
After an alarming experience at the supermarket, Ardal reflects on who he is as a man and a comedian. He examines his own ethnic and religious background. And thinks twice about the very core of his identity as a voice of reason. Is everything a big lie? With no major trauma of his own to draw on for material, apart from the drag of getting older, he also turns his gaze outwards at the joys and follies of contemporary life. Towel animals? A.I.? Chair yoga? Cauliflower as a main course? Yes. Yes. Yes. And Yes. No current idiocy is left un-examined. With a highly developed sense of the ridiculous, and proper comedy bones, Not Himself is a testament to the healing power of humour. And the joy of jokes.
Have you ever been awake in the middle of the night and thought something so smart and astute that you couldn’t wait for the world to wake up so you could tell them? This show is that thought. In that it doesn’t make much sense and is a bit weird on reflection.
Sara Pascoe is a comedian and her children don’t sleep and her kitchen won’t clean itself and her husband “doesn’t want to be in it”.
As seen and heard on Taskmaster, Live At The Apollo, The Great British Sewing Bee, Last One Laughing UK, QI, 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown, Mock The Week and co-host of Sara & Cariad’s Weirdos Book Club podcast.
HHHH ”FIRST-RATE CONFESSIONAL COMEDY” The Times
JIMMY CARR Laughs Funny
Wed 22 October 7pm & 9.30pm
DERNGATE
Tickets £37 I 16+
Jimmy Carr returns with his latest live tour, Laughs Funny. Jimmy Carr laughs funny and he wants to make you laugh by being funny.
RICK WAKEMAN
The Return of the Caped Crusader, Part 2
Thu 23 October 7.30pm
DERNGATE
Tickets from £47
Under 14s must be accompanied by an adult
Iconic keyboard player and composer Rick Wakeman CBE and his band, the English Rock Ensemble, take to the road again to perform his classic albums, The Six Wives Of Henry VIII and The Myths And Legends Of King Arthur And The Knights Of The Round Table, in their entirety.
The musical line-up will be the same as last year’s The Return Of The Caped Crusader Part 1, with Rick leading the band on keyboards, brilliantly supported by Dave Colquhoun (guitars and backing vocals), Adam Falkner (drums), Lee Pomeroy (bass and backing vocals) and Adam Wakeman (keyboard, guitars and backing vocals). Mollie Marriott will again be lead vocalist, with three yet-to-be-announced backing singers.
Don’t miss this unlikely-to-be-repeated opportunity to hear two classic epics by one of the true legends of progressive rock and his band of superb musicians.
ROSIE JONES
I Can’t Tell What She Is Saying
Thu 23 October 7.30pm
ROYAL
Tickets from £20 I 16+
Join self-professed prick and star of Taskmaster Rosie Jones as she heads back out on the road with her brand-new stand-up show. She’s talking about the big stuff: being single, the pressures of representing huge sections of the population, and gravy. Oh, and boobs. The BAFTA-nominated powerhouse returns with her loveable blend of cheek and charm following a nomination for Most Outstanding Show at Melbourne International Comedy Festival 2023.
As seen on nearly everything, including Taskmaster, Live At The Apollo, The Jonathan Ross Show, The Royal Variety Performance, QI, 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown, The Last Leg, Joe Lycett’s Got Your Back, Mock The Week, and now on her very own sitcom.
OMID DJALILI
Namaste
Fri 24 October 8pm
DERNGATE
Tickets from £32 I 16+
The Persian Comedy Powerhouse performs his critically acclaimed new show Namaste where Omid peacefully bows to his inner anger and unleashes a torrent of comedic vitriol upon the current state of this dangerously messed up planet.
No government gets a green card.
No tyrant avoids a take down. No audience member leaves the theatre with an ounce of laughter left in them.
You have been warned.
“SO HYSTERICALLY FUNNY AND AT THE SAME TIME SO POIGNANT AND POWERFUL THAT CALLING IT STAND-UP BARELY DOES IT JUSTICE” Huffington Post
TWO MR Ps IN A PODCAST
Let That Be A Lesson
Sat 25 October 7.30pm
DERNGATE
Tickets from £29.50
Join the Two Mr Ps as they take their award-winning podcast back on the road with Let That Be A Lesson… Prepare for an evening filled with laughter as they share more hilarious stories and anecdotes about the challenges teachers, parents and school staff face while working with the most unintentionally funny comedians of all – children.
Drawing from their uproarious classroom experiences, as well as the most embarrassing, cringeworthy, and downright hilarious tales from educators across the UK, the Two Mr Ps will have you laughing until your cheeks hurt. And just like in school, audience participation is encouraged! You can submit your own stories, confessions, dilemmas and embarrassing moments to be read anonymously during the show. Don’t miss this chance to see the Two Mr Ps live – it’s a lesson in laughter you won’t want to miss!
SHLOMO’S BEATBOX ADVENTURE FOR KIDS
Wed 29 October 2pm
ROYAL
Tickets from £15
SK Shlomo (they/them) is a world record-breaking beatboxer who makes all kinds of music using just their mouth and a mic.
Their 5-star sell-out show Shlomo’s Beatbox Adventure For Kids is back!
International non-binary beatbox star SK Shlomo has collaborated with Bjork, Ed Sheeran and Gorillaz, toured the world and performed on main stages at festivals like Glastonbury.
Join this sonic superhero and become one of their sidekicks in a world of funny sounds, brilliant noises and cool music, whether you’re aged 1 or 101!
HHHHH “A PERFECT SHOW… SETS YOUNG IMAGINATIONS ALIGHT” The Times
HHHHH “MESMERISING” Primary Times
TOM HOUGHTON Deep
Thu 30 October 7.30pm ROYAL
Tickets from £22 I 14+
After a phenomenal, sold-out, international tour, plus, a second round of supporting Milton Jones. The man who asked us, “Do you ski?” is turning everything upside down and asking, “Do you scuba?”
In a world full of relentless clickbait, online distractions and brain rotting content, Tom’s racing brain finally became too much for him.
Having left the Western world behind, Tom found himself in Indonesia where he plunged into a journey of self-discovery. He submerged himself as far down in the ocean as possible, while asking the most profound questions of what truly makes someone who they are.
And now he’s bringing his discoveries to you.
It’s time to go Deep
As seen on Netflix, Comedy Central and host of Very British Problems
HHHHH ”CLEVER, PASSIONATE AND SOULFUL” The New European
STEVIE MARTIN
Thu 30 October 7.30pm UNDERGROUND
Tickets from £22 I 16+
Stevie Martin (Taskmaster, Mitchell & Webb’s brand new sketch show, 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown, The Horne Section TV Show) has been doing online comedy for a while (45 million views worldwide) but is now returning to live comedy with her latest show, which sold out at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and at Soho Theatre this year.
It’s like her online stuff but she’ll be on a stage and you can’t pause her to get a snack (meats?). Also you have to sit in a specific room to watch it (please don’t bring your meats to this room).
HHHH “HIGH-QUALITY GAGS TIGHTLY PACKED INSIDE OTHER GAGS, READY TO JACK-INTHE-BOX OUT AND MULTIPLY… INGENIOUS” The Guardian
HHHH “STEVIE MARTIN’S DENSELY-PACKED SHOW PEEKING BEHIND THE CURTAIN OF ONLINE STARDOM BEGS REPEAT VISITS… A CLEVER, KNOWING AND, CRUCIALLY, HILARIOUS, HOUR”
The Scotsman
JOOLS HOLLAND
Sun 2 November 7.30pm DERNGATE
Tickets from £54.50
Musical maestro Jools Holland and his famous Rhythm & Blues Orchestra return to Royal & Derngate with special guest Imelda May
As one of Ireland’s most celebrated artists, with her dynamic blend of blues, rock, soul, gospel, and jazz, Imelda’s electric performances promise an unforgettable experience for audiences.
The tour will also mark an exciting new chapter as Ed Richardson is welcomed in as the orchestra’s new drummer. The show will once again feature the incredible ‘Queen of Boogie Woogie’ Ruby Turner, as well as the outstanding vocals of Louise Marshall, and Sumudu Jayatilaka
Together with the skillful musicianship of the Rhythm & Blues Orchestra, Jools Holland will be performing songs from throughout his career. With a catalogue of classics to choose from, the show is sure to have fans on their feet!
SH!T-FACED SHAKESPEARE
Hamlet
Tue 4 & Wed 5 November 7.30pm
ROYAL
Tickets from £27 I 16+
Featuring a cast of professional Shakespearean actors, this unique production of Hamlet takes an unpredictable twist each night as one performer is chosen to be deliberately intoxicated for up to four hours before showtime. The rest of the cast must then navigate the play, improvising their way through the unpredictable chaos that springs from their inebriated colleague’s booze-fuelled antics.
Celebrating 15 years on the wagon, Sh!t-faced Shakespeare® are excited to once again drunkenly stomp all over the greatest dramatic work ever committed to page in the English language: the story of a privileged whiny lad who goes a bit bonkers and does some stabbings.
“How the hell did they make it to 15 years?!” we hear you cry. Book now and find out!
MICHAEL ROSEN
Getting Through It
Thu 6 November 7.30pm
ROYAL
Tickets from £24 I 15+
Poetry legend Michael Rosen presents his new one-person show Getting Through It, formed of a double-bill of monologues: The Death Of Eddie and Many Kinds Of Love
In The Death Of Eddie, Michael recounts the death of his son from meningitis at the age of 18. In Many Kinds Of Love, Michael recalls how he contracted COVID-19 and spent 48 days in intensive care. He was put into an induced coma and had a 50% chance of dying.
Getting Through It is a powerful one-person show exploring grief and mortality.
HHHHH “SIMPLE YET POWERFULLY AFFECTING, IT IS A REMARKABLE EVENT” West End Best Friend
HHHHH “A UNIVERSAL HUMAN JOURNEY” Everything Theatre
MYRA DUBOIS Cosmic Empath
Fri 7 November 7.30pm
ROYAL
Tickets from £27 I 16+
After a barnstorming 2024, registered empath Myra DuBois returns to the stage with a brandnew show Cosmic Empath
The empath strikes BACK! Boldly caring where compassion has never cared before. An adventure giving you time (and space) to heal. When questioned on her upcoming tour, Ms DuBois stated: “Most people would spend some time idling on the shores of some far off semi-private island after enduring the workload 2024 dumped on my plate, but not me! How could I desert my public, right as I need them most?”
Cosmic Empath sees Myra DuBois questioning where her great gift for compassion comes from. Her upbringing? Her ancestors? The cosmos? Who can say? All we know is that with Myra’s trademark killer wit and a singing voice that’s truly like no-one else’s, it’s going to be out of this world!
ATTENTION ALL SHIPPING
Sat 8 November 7.30pm
ROYAL
Tickets from £21
As the shipping forecast embarks on its second century, bestselling author and award-winning broadcaster Charlie Connelly’s hilarious and informative show brings the quirky broadcast vividly to life.
How did a weather forecast for ships capture the hearts of a nation, from salty old sea dog to insomniac landlubber? How is it possible for ‘rain later’ to be ‘good’? And where the hell is North Utsire?
Delving into the history of the forecast and the extraordinary people who made it, Charlie explains what those curious phrases really mean, celebrates its wide cultural impact and shares riproaring adventures from his own extraordinary journey through the 31 sea areas.
Inspired by Charlie’s bestselling book, this pacy, moving and hilarious show takes you all the way from Viking to South-East Iceland to ensure the shipping forecast will never sound the same again.
A DAY TO REMEMBER
Sun 9 November 7.30pm
ROYAL
Tickets from £15
On a single day in May 1915, nearly 11,000 British and Indian soldiers were wounded or killed during the ill-fated Battle of Aubers Ridge. Among them were hundreds of young men from Northamptonshire, many of whom never made it more than a few metres from their trenches.
Performance poet Toby Thompson presents a powerful reflection on the lives lost during this devastating chapter of the First World War. Through vivid and evocative poetry, the piece delves into not only the brutality of the battle but also the youthful hope of the summer of 1914, and how modern generations continue to connect with the legacy of the Great War.
Featuring a rich soundscape by Buster Grey-Jung, and direction by award-winning theatre maker and Artistic Director Jesse Jones, A Day To Remember brings history into sharp focus through the voices of the present.
Originally commissioned by Royal & Derngate in 2015 as part of a wider project exploring the impact of the First World War on local communities.
RAT PACK
Swingin’ At The Sands
Sun 9 November 7.30pm
DERNGATE
Tickets from £27
Featuring stars of the West End show The Rat Pack, Live From Las Vegas, this stylish, fully-choreographed show has something for everyone. Including all your favourites such as Fly Me To The Moon, Mr Bojangles and That’s Amore, not to mention the songs you simply cannot help singing along to, such as New York, New York and My Way. Truly emulating the ‘Kings of Cool’, Rat Pack: Swingin’ At The Sands will bring the flair and class that only Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jnr could. So take three outstanding singers, add perfectly timed comedy, rousing camaraderie with a pinch of the greatest songs ever written and what do you get? The perfect night’s entertainment with Rat Pack: Swingin’ At The Sands.
RAVE ON
Thu 13 November 7.30pm
ROYAL
Tickets from £24
Rave On is the ‘50s and ‘60s musical sensation sweeping the nation.
Featuring leading performers from West End productions The Buddy Holly Story, Million Dollar Quartet and Dreamboats & Petticoats, Rave On transports you back to the fabulous ‘50s and swinging ‘60s in stunningly authentic style.
Charting the meteoric rise of Rock and Roll, Rave On is a thrilling tour through music’s most revolutionary decades. Prepare to be enthralled with an evening of singing along, vibrant vintage costumes, colourful staging and dancing in the aisles!
Rave On features hits from the likes of Elvis Presley, Buddy Holly, Chuck Berry, The Beatles, Connie Francis, The Who, Little Richard, Roy Orbison, Lulu, The Beach Boys and many more.
Rave On is a musical experience like no other.
GEORGE LEWIS
The Best Thing You’ll Ever Do
Fri 14 November 7.30pm
ROYAL
Tickets from £22 I 16+
Described as ‘the funniest dad on Instagram’, stand-up comedian George has racked up hundreds of millions of views for his hilarious online sketches about the big things in life, like owning an air fryer, watching a David Beckham documentary, and the excruciating experience of trying to do a jigsaw with your kid.
Now he’s bringing his brand new show to the stage. It won’t just be about parenting though, because he has done loads this year. He’s bought a new hoover, watched some more stuff on Netflix… loads.
Between #makingmemories with his kids, George has also appeared on The Comedy Central Live, written a best-selling book and has supported Romesh Ranganathan, Tom Allen, Russell Kane and Josh
AMAZON'S GOT MUSIC
Sat 15 November 1.30pm
ROYAL
Tickets from £2.50
From Our Community
Why not come and join us on for an afternoon of music, dance, and much more with Amazon and some great performers from SEND Schools and Community Partners.
Tickets are just £2.50 per person. There will be enterprise stalls and a raffle and all of the proceeds will go to the Schools and Community Partners.
JON RONSON’S
Psychopath Night
Sat 15 November 7.30pm
DERNGATE
Tickets from £31.50 I 14+
What happens when a psychopath is in power? Could you learn to spot a psychopath? Are you working for a psychopath? Is there a little bit of psychopath in all us?
Following a box-office busting, sell-out tour in 2024, Jon Ronson’s Psychopath Night comes to Northampton.
Sixteen years have passed since Jon embarked on the adventure that became his ground-breaking and best-selling work, The Psychopath Test. Now, the renowned journalist, filmmaker and author reopens the case with exclusive anecdotes and fresh reflections, taking you on a thrilling exploration of madness and the elusive psychopathic mind. Don’t miss this unforgettable night of revelation, intrigue, and mindbending insights. With a chance to ask Jon your own questions… book your tickets now before they’re gone!
NMPAT
Youth In Concert
Sun 16 November 6pm
DERNGATE
Tickets from £10
From Our Community
Northamptonshire Music and Performing Arts Trust presents the first major event of the season, Youth In Concert, with performances by five awardwinning senior ensembles of NMPAT: County Youth Concert Band, County Youth Choir, County Youth Brass Band, County Youth Big Band and County Youth Orchestra
ANNABEL CROFT
From Tennis Balls To Glitter Balls
Thu 20 November 7.30pm
ROYAL
Tickets from £32
Optional VIP and Meet & Greet Tickets available
Annabel Croft is a national treasure. After announcing herself by winning the Wimbledon and Australian Girls’ Tournaments in 1984, she went onto represent Great Britain in the Fed Cup while enjoying a glittering career.
Moving into broadcasting, she replaced Anneka Rice on Channel 4’s Treasure Hunt before moving into the commentary box and working as a presenter and pundit for Eurosport, Sky Sports, and the BBC.
More recently, she enjoyed a thrilling run to the final four on Strictly Come Dancing, with dance partner Johannes Radebe. Her intimate new show will share tales of famous friends and faces, from Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal to the stars of Strictly. It’s a genuine must-see show.
GARTH MARENGHI
This Bursted Earth Book Tour
Fri 21 November 7.30pm
ROYAL
Tickets from £22 I 14+
Horror author Nick Steen is having visions… A sinister Black Steeple; eerie lights in the sky that look like a Catherine wheel but are not remotely a Catherine wheel… Plus a giant skeleton with a moustache. Are they omens? Auguries? Portenderings of things to come? (Spoiler – yes, they are).
For Nick Steen’s imagination is bursting out of his brain and threatening to burst in turn the entirety of Stalkford. Can Nick stop the aforesaid bursting? Or have things already slightly burst regardless? And will there ultimately be a grand finale to this three-book series (aka a trilogy) or a more open-ended conclusion in order to leave potential room for further sequels? (That, btw, will ultimately be Garth’s decision.)
From the fevered imagination of Horror Fiction’s Grand Frightener Garth Marenghi come three freshly rancid tales of… This Bursted Earth…
JOSIE LONG
Now Is The Time Of Monsters
Sat 22 November 7.30pm
ROYAL
Tickets from £24 I 16+
A new show about extinct gigantic, charismatic, megafauna from threetime Edinburgh Comedy Award Nominated Comedian, and very good comedian Josie Long “In these troubled times, in this wicked world, it can feel like apocalypse is everywhere but did you know 11,000 years ago there were some really big armadillos? I’m talking about as big as a car. Really big. And they were vegetarian so don’t even worry about them. Also my daughter has a hamster and I’m not saying distract yourself from everything, but I’m saying he’s also part of everything.”
Josie is back with a new show about discovery, wonder, extinction and how to walk through a landscape of monstrous disaster. There is also a good tip about silt, guaranteed. HHHHHThe Skinny
HHHH The Telegraph
THE GUS BAND
The Snowman
Sun 23 November 2pm & 5pm
ROYAL
Tickets from £22
The GUS Band are delighted to bring this special screening of The Snowman, by iconic illustrator and cartoonist Raymond Briggs Come and watch the quintessential Christmas classic with the band playing live alongside to bring the iconic score to life, offering an immersive experience for children and adults. In keeping with the book, the film is free of speech with the exception of the iconic Walking In The Air which will be performed by a local Northamptonshire singer.
The Snowman has become an integral part of Christmas for children and adults alike since it was first published in 1978, with the animated version first broadcast in 1982.
Based in Northampton, The GUS Band is one of the world’s leading brass bands. This timeless classic is suitable for all ages, and the performance will also include a short concert of family favourite Christmas songs and music.
DANCING SCHOOLS UK 2025
Sun 23 November
10am & 1pm
DERNGATE
Tickets from £20.50
Join us for fabulous Ballroom and Latin dance from Dancing Schools UK Year 5 & 6
Northamptonshire!
This event is designed to encourage school children from across the region to have a try at dancing and nurture teamwork. From its early days as Strictly Junior the show has evolved and seen over 3000 children braving the stage, stepping out in the spotlight and trying something they thought they would never do – dance in front of hundreds of people.
STEP INTO CHRISTMAS
Mon 24 November
7.30pm
DERNGATE
Tickets from £32
Back by Popular Demand for 2025!
Get ready to Step into Christmas once again for the most magical, feel-good show of the year! After a sensational run, we’re back—bigger, brighter, and more festive than ever before. This spectacular Christmas concert is the ultimate way to kickstart your festive celebrations, guaranteed to fill your heart with holiday cheer and have you singing along from start to finish.
Packed with all your favourite Christmas classics, the show brings the spirit of the season to life with dazzling performances, stunning festive visuals, and a sensational live band. From heartwarming ballads to upbeat festive anthems, it’s the perfect playlist for your Christmas celebrations. Whether you're starting a new festive tradition or keeping the magic alive. Step into Christmas is the ultimate feel-good Christmas concert spectacular.
JOSH WIDDICOMBE
Not My Cup Of Tea
Tue 25 November 7.30pm
DERNGATE
Tickets from £32 I 14+
Josh Widdicombe is back on tour… not again! By now he has almost certainly mastered the art of stand-up, either that or he has wasted the last 15 years of his life. Come along and decide for yourself. Expect it to be shorter and with lower production values than Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour, but funnier and with more references to tea.
Josh co-hosts the hugely popular podcast Parenting Hell with Rob Beckett, which has somehow become so popular that they undertook a live arena tour in 2023 and released a book which topped the Sunday Times Bestseller Charts. He’s co-hosted in over 30 series of the multi-award-winning Channel 4 series The Last Leg, is a team captain on Sky Max’s Rob Beckett’s Smart TV and co-hosts Sky’s Hold The Front Page. And he has an almost complete collection of Panini football sticker books.
WARD THOMAS
Tue 25 November 7.30pm ROYAL
Tickets from £32
Hailed as the UK’s most successful country act, twin sisters Catherine and Lizzy Ward Thomas will tour across the country with an intimate acoustic show featuring stripped back versions of songs from across their career.
Recording their debut album, 2014’s From Where We Stand, whilst still in school, the duo have since cemented themselves as pioneers in the UK Country and Americana scene, with 2016’s follow-up Cartwheels going to No.1 in the UK Album Charts, the first by a UK country act to top the charts.
This unique show will take Ward Thomas back to their early days of performing and writing together, seeing the duo perform and share the stories behind the songs that have seen them make such an impact on country music.
THAT'LL BE CHRISTMAS
Wed 26 November 7pm
DERNGATE
Tickets from £32.50
From the team who brought you the hit show That’ll Be The Day, comes a brand new Christmas show! Nothing says Christmas quite like That’ll Be Christmas! This year is extra special as the cast of That’ll Be The Day celebrates their 40 Year Anniversary. Packed with your all-time favourite Christmas classics, laugh-out-loud comedy sketches, and heartwarming festive cheer, this is the perfect family night out.
GARETH MALONE
Sing-Along-A-
Gareth
Thu 27 November
7.30pm
DERNGATE
Tickets from £34.50
Gareth Malone – the man who got the nation singing –returns to stages across the UK this autumn with SingAlong-A-Gareth: 50 Years of Song
After decades spent inspiring choirs in schools, workplaces and communities, Gareth now invites audiences to join him in a live, immersive celebration of the music that’s shaped his life – and been the soundtrack to so many of ours.
Backed by his stellar live band and singers, Gareth, with his signature infectious energy and joy for music, will lead the audience through a setlist of iconic songs from the ‘60s to today. Full of uplifting pop hits, anthems we all know by heart, and a few personal surprises, this show is more than just a concert, it’s a shared experience, culminating in a super-medley of increasing intensity and joy which has everyone dancing in the aisles.
STRICTLY NORTHAMPTON 2025
Fri 28 November 7pm
DERNGATE
Tickets from £24.50
Join us for the 14th year of Strictly Northampton run by Step By Step Dance School!
This competition will see local dancers take to the stage in this Ballroom and Latin extravaganza. Leading up to this, contestants will be paired up with students from Step By Step Dance School for just 8 weeks to raise money local charities.
A night not to be missed!
NORTHANTS SINGS OUT
Christmas Party Live On Stage
Sat 29 November
7.30pm
DERNGATE
Tickets from £26
Britain’s Got Talent finalists Northants Sings Out electrified audiences with their sold-out 2024 homecoming show – and now they’re back for 2025! Northants Sings Out (NSO), wowed millions with showstopping performances praised by celebrity judges and even Madonna herself after their viral rendition of Music received over one million views online.
Since leaving BGT, NSO has toured UK festivals, supported chart-topping group G4, recorded tracks with international producers, performed for Rudimental at BGP F1, led the Heathrow UK Christmas campaign, and become award-winning, all whilst captivating audiences nationwide with their stand-out live show.
Prepare for an unforgettable evening as over 200 vocalists, led by award-winning maestro Gareth Fuller, deliver a high-energy party set list.
SUSIE DENT
Word Perfect
Sun 30 November 2pm
ROYAL
Tickets from £32
A brand-new tour of the joys of the English language with Britain’s bestloved wordsmith.
Following on from her hit show The Secret Life Of Words, Susie Dent is back with a new collection of facts and stories from the wonderful world of words. Have you ever wondered whether there’s a word for going to the fridge for the umpteenth time in search of something new? Or puzzled over the reason why a group of crows is called a ‘murder’, while owls form a ‘parliament’? Is teen slang actually designed to make us tear our hair out? And just how many words do we need for being drunk?
In Word Perfect Susie will remind us just how unpredictable, wayward, and utterly magical our mother tongue can be.
THE DAZZLING DIAMONDS
Fri 16 January 7.30pm
ROYAL
Tickets from £28
Get ready to be dazzled by The Dazzling Diamonds!
The Dazzling Diamonds make a triumphant return with a brand-new comedy variety drag show. From jaw-dropping dance numbers to hilarious lip-sync performances and not forgetting the sensational live vocals, the cast are pulling out all the stops to make this show as unforgettable as the last! But don’t worry, we haven’t forgotten about your fan favourites! You can still expect to see the iconic performances that have made The Dazzling Diamonds a hit.
So gather your friends, put on your most fabulous outfit, and join us for a night of glitz, glamour, and pure entertainment. The Dazzling Diamonds are ready to shine bright and make your night one to remember!
OPERA BOYS
A Night At The Musicals
Sat 17 January 3pm
ROYAL
Tickets from £25
The Opera Boys return with their sell-out show A Night At The Musicals, a fabulous evening of power-house vocals, immaculate 4-part harmony, breath-taking musical medleys, and stunning solo performances… all delivered with the charm, style and sense of humour that the boys have become known for.
Whether you’re a fan of modernday smash hit musicals like Jersey Boys, Mamma Mia!, Wicked and Frozen, prefer the classics from Cole Porter, George Gershwin
and Rodgers & Hammerstein, or adore the definitive masterpieces like Les Misérables, Phantom Of The Opera and West Side Story, this show has something for everyone and is perfect for musical theatre lovers both young and old.
HHHHH “SPINE TINGLING” The Public Reviews
HHHHH “SUCH GREAT VOICES” Weekend Notes
FOR OUR COMMUNITY
We are so proud to celebrate our communities in Northampton and provide a place where members can take up space, have their voice, enjoy their experiences and celebrate each other.
For more information or to request a joining pack, please email getinvolved@royalandderngate.co.uk
THE ACTORS COMPANY
Mondays 7pm-9pm
Theatre making and performing for those over 21 years
Have you ever wanted to dip your toe into acting but didn’t know where to start? Do you want to learn some new skills in a supportive and fun environment? Have you dreamt about performing and working with a company of actors? Do you have a passion for creating work and finding your theatre voice? Or, do you simply want to make some new friends?
Why not join The Actors Company at Royal & Derngate, a welcoming amateur theatre group, Mondays 7pm-9pm.
For £85 per term you will:
• Join a friendly, inclusive community of fellow amateur performers
• Learn new acting skills in our autumn term, guided by theatre director Kitty Benford
• Have an opportunity to take part in a full-scale production at Royal & Derngate in the summer
• Experience the thrill of theatre with the support of a professional team — from first rehearsal to final curtain
Bursaries are available.
ROYAL & DERNGATE COMMUNITY CHOIR
Thursdays 6.30pm-8pm
Singing and performing for those over 21 years
Do you have a passion for performing? An ear for harmonies? Would you love to meet new people? Perhaps you want to hone your skills or learn new ones? Whether you are a born performer or have never stepped on stage, our Royal & Derngate Community Choir is looking to welcome new members.
For £85 per term you will:
• Develop your skills, whether that’s soprano to bass, breathing techniques, or solo and group singing skills
• Meet an incredibly talented, fun and friendly group
• Have opportunities to perform – they might be on the Royal or the Derngate stage, out in the community, full productions or pop up performances.
This autumn we’re excited to work on a new production specifically for Christmas and perfect for those looking to celebrate and let their hair down.
Bursaries are available.
"I feel proud to say I am part of The Actors Company at Royal & Derngate. It has at times been a lifeline for me. I have new friends, supportive friends who I can laugh with, talk theatre with and learn from."
Member
THE METTA PROJECT
Free to attend, Tuesdays 7-9pm. Supported by IN GOOD COMPANY
Step Into Your Power. Move Freely. Speak Boldly.
If you are 18-25 years, join us in a transformative space designed just for you — a safe, empowering environment where black men can speak freely, connect deeply, and move joyfully. Led by acclaimed professional dancer and choreographer Gerrard Martin, this unique project blends open conversation with fun, movement-based icebreakers that help you loosen up, laugh, and build real brotherhood.
What to expect:
• A judgement-free zone to share your thoughts, experiences, concerns
• Creative movement to build confidence, engage in fun and build stronger connections with your peers
• Guidance from Gerrard Martin, whose passion for community will inspire you
• A chance to build confidence, connection, and community
NEXTGEN: YOUNG WRITERS
Playwriting for those aged 16-20 years
Do you have a story to share, a passion for playwriting –and yet the sight of a blank page simultaneously excites and terrifies you? Perhaps you’ve never put pen to paper and don’t know how to start. Then you should join our NextGen programme for young writers.
NextGen is for young people 16-20 years and acknowledges an industry need to support and develop new talent in non-performing roles. This groups runs once a month on Fridays with writing and development tasks expected to be completed in-between and an intensive week over the Summer, culminating in a reading of your work.
YOUNG COMPANY
Are you aged 7-20 years and love theatre? Do you love performing and want to develop your skills in a fun and friendly environment, and maybe even gain industry experience? Then Royal & Derngate Young Company awaits!
Come join a young ensemble working with seasoned professionals to build confidence and imagination, express ideas, collaborate in creating new work with like-minded creative young people, and develop performance skills in movement, voice, character, devising, and script analysis.
For £85 per term you will:
• Learn theatre skills, guided by professional directors and practitioners
• Develop your own voice as a young performer
• Create new plays and work on existing texts
• Perform at Royal & Derngate and in the community
• Have opportunities to work with the National Theatre of Great Britain
• Go on theatre trips
Bursaries are available. Dates and times vary, so do contact us for more information.
For £65 per term you will:
• Develop the practical tools and skills to focus your ideas and turn them into theatre
• Use exercises, games and creative tasks to generate ideas
• Learn how to create structure, character and dialogue
• Work with professional playwrights and industry experts
• Read, watch and discuss plays
Royal & Derngate’s artist development scheme Generate has been supporting the careers and the work of artists in this region for the last 13 years.
We are delighted to launch the following new programmes, more details can be found on our website or email getinvolved@royalandderngate.co.uk
GENERATE NETWORKING EVENT
Our annual networking event takes place on Wed 24 September 6-7pm followed by Breaking The Code and a post-show discussion with cast and creatives. The first 30 artists receive a complimentary ticket. To sign up please contact getinvolved@royalandderngate.co.uk
GENERATE ASSOCIATE ARTISTS
We are delighted to announce that the following will be supported by Royal & Derngate over 18 months Jude Taylor, Kitty Benford, Emily Browning and BoonDog Theatre
GENERATE ENSEMBLE CALL OUT!
We are excited to announce our NEW ensemble specifically supporting emerging artists aged 18-27 years starting in January 2026.
This 18-month practical part-time training programme is for those seriously working or wanting to work in the arts industry.
You will attend monthly sessions and three week-long development programmes that aim to provide skills in devising, creating new work, ensemble theatre making, directing, collaborative writing and
performance skills. You will have opportunities to shadow, gain support with funding and become Royal & Derngate theatre ambassadors.
Over 18 months we expect you to be creating original professional theatre and will automatically enter GenFest 2027.
There are only 10 positions available and we particularly welcome those who may feel traditional education routes are not for them.
In the initial instance you will apply by application form (written or audio) deadline Tuesday 30 September and then will be invited to audition/interview in November with the programme starting in January 2026.
To find out any more information on any of the above, please email getinvolved@royalandderngate.co.uk or visit our website.
SPYMONKEY 5 DAY CLOWN WORKSHOP
What is it that makes you as a performer uniquely funny? How do you share that brilliant, special ridiculousness with an audience so that they are helpless with laughter?
In this five-day introduction to Spymonkey Clown we will focus on how to identify and develop that particular quality of Funny that is special to you, and only you.
You will be supported to develop these comedic skills in a safe, fun and laughter-filled environment. You will find the pleasure in your own ridiculousness, stay optimistic, discover your comedy gold, and get ready to laugh until your face hurts.
We will share many of the methods that Spymonkey have found essential over the years in creating Theatre of the Funny. Toby particularly enjoys using music as a source of comedic inspiration, so we will also look at how song, dance and musicality can lead us to new and unexpected comedic territory.
About Toby Park
Toby Park studied Drama at Hull University and trained at Fool Time Circus School in Bristol, as well as with Philippe Gaulier and Monika Pagneaux in Paris. He cocreated and performed in all Spymonkey shows to date, including Stiff, Cooped, Zumanity with Cirque du Soleil, Bless, Moby Dick, Love In, Oedipussy, The Frogs, and Mrs Hudson’s Christmas Corker.
“ONE OF THE MOST AMAZING WEEKS OF MY ENTIRE LIFE.. MY WHOLE HEART IS BEAMING AND LAUGHING.” Isobel Chadwick performer, Northampton
Since their inception in 1998 Spymonkey have created some of the most outstandingly original comedy theatre, including Stiff, Cooped, Moby Dick, Oedipussy, The Complete Deaths, Christmas Carol, Hairy And The Frogs.
TV and stage appearances have seen them work alongside Sacha Baron Cohen, Naomi Campbell, Miranda Hart, Sandi Toksvig, Ronnie Corbett, Fiona Shaw and Nick Frost.
Widely acknowledged as world leaders in the fields of clown and physical comedy, they are keenly sought as teachers, consultants and directors for their insight and experience in creating brilliant, original and singular work, including the Royal Shakespeare Company, National Theatre and Volksoper Wien, Vienna.
Mon 15 - Fri 19 December 10.30am – 4.30 pm
REHEARSAL ROOM
Workshop cost £550
Suitable for all levels of experience, from novice to seasoned professional.
Capacity: 20. Bursary places are available
To register for the course, please visit: spymonkey.co.uk/events/workshops/
HOLLYWOOD HITS INDIE CINEMA
FIND US OFF DERNGATE NORTHAMPTON FILMHOUSE
Experience Northampton’s best-kept secret.
Northampton Filmhouse offers the discerning cinema-goer an affordable, unrivalled experience in Northampton.
Sit back in comfort in our luxury, reclining leather seats, and enjoy a range of drinks and snacks while you watch the best in
World, Independent, British, LGBTQIA+ and Mainstream cinema, right in the heart of Northampton.
Our line up also includes exclusive Parent & Baby screenings, discounted Silver Screen matinees for audiences who are aged 60+, captioned and Dementia-Friendly screenings, plus Audio Described and Audio Enhanced options for most titles through our free mobile app.
Join Our Business Club
Access Information
DEDICATED ACCESS BOX
OFFICE CONTACTS:
email: access@royalandderngate.co.uk
call: 01604 624811
text: 07825 427492
typetalk: 18001 0164 624811
ACCESS TICKETING SCHEME
By telling us about your specific needs and joining our Access Scheme, we can ensure that your tickets and seating are taken care of. Once registered, you will also be able to receive free or discounted tickets for your companion when you visit.
To apply, please contact the Box Office or visit www.royalandderngate.co.uk/access
ACCESSIBLE PARKING
There are Disabled/Blue Badge holders’ parking spaces to the front of Royal & Derngate in Albion Place surface car park (NN1 1UD). Disabled badge holders can park free along Derngate (NN1 1TY) and Guildhall Road (NN1 1DP) in permitted spaces.
BUILDING ACCESS
Royal & Derngate has level access into the building and into each auditorium, with wheelchair spaces in both. Please be aware that there is a steep hill to walk up from St John’s Car Park to the Main Entrance on Swan Street.
WHEELCHAIR USERS & MOBILITY SCOOTERS
If you are a wheelchair user or wish to transfer to a seat, please contact the Box Office so we can ensure that suitable seating is allocated. Should you need to use a mobility scooter to get to your seat, we can assist with a wheelchair we have for use in these instances. Scooters can be safely left outside the auditorium.
BUGGY PARK & BOOSTER SEATS
When you arrive, please speak to team member about our designated buggy park.
We have a limited number of Booster Seats available for children for a £1 hire fee. Alternatively, your car booster seat can be used. For more information, please contact the Box Office.
GETTING TO YOUR SEAT
Our dedicated Access Hosts wear orange ties so they stand out from the team. They are always on hand to assist anyone with mobility/additional needs
DERNGATE AUDITORIUM
• For the Stalls there are up to 16 steps up the auditorium, with level lift access for access patrons.
• For the Circle there are up to 20 steps up to the auditorium, with level lift access for access patrons.
• For the Upper Circle there are up to 35 steps up to the auditorium, with no lift access.
ROYAL AUDITORIUM
• For the Stalls there are 19 steps down to the auditorium, with lift access for access patrons.
• For the Circle there are up to 14 steps up to the rear of the auditorium with level lift access for access patrons.
• For the Upper Circle there are up to 36 steps up to the auditorium, with no lift access.
ASSISTANCE DOGS
Assistance Dogs are welcome. Water and free ‘doggy’ ice cream can be provided for all service dogs. If you wish to take your dog into the auditorium, please mention this when booking your ticket so a suitable seat can be assigned to you. Our Access Hosts are always happy to look after any Assistance Dogs. Unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate Emotional Support Animals/Dogs. For more information about our policy, please contact our Box Office.
ACCESSIBLE TOILETS & CHANGING FACILITIES
Accessible toilets and changing facilities are available in the main foyer. There is an adult changing facility with hoist located next to Underground 1&2, accessible by lift.
BROCHURE
Large Print versions are available on request by contacting the Box Office and an audio version can be found on our website. Please call Box Office on 01604 624811.
Please use the symbols throughout this brochure and the listings below for Access Enhanced Performances.
RELAXED
During these performances elements of the show are adapted to reduce anxiety and stress. Whilst the narrative of the show does not change, we make small adjustments to sound levels and special effects. Ideal for those on the autistic spectrum, younger audiences, those with learning difficulties, additional needs or those living with dementia and their carers.
GamesWorld Mon 28 July
Breaking The Code Sat 20 September 2.30pm
Mog’s Christmas Wed 17 December 2pm & Mon 29 December 10.30am
The All New Adventures Of Peter Pan Sat 27 December 11am
The Gruffalo’s Child Sat 7 February 10.30am
Top Gs Like Me Sat 7 March 2pm
CAPTIONED
At these performances large screens are positioned on either side of the stage and present the actors’ spoken words into visible text.
Breaking The Code Thu 25 September 2.30pm
The All New Adventures Of Peter Pan Sun 21 December 1pm
Mog’s Christmas Mon 29 December 1pm
Chris McCausland Sat 21 March 7.30pm
PRE-SHOW TOUCH TOURS
For many of our Audio-Described Performances, we offer a free Touch Tour. This is an opportunity to experience the stage up close. You will be able to explore and touch set pieces, props and costumes. Touch Tours last around 30 minutes and are for our blind and visually impaired customers. Spaces are limited so please speak to our Box Office team when booking your ticket to a performance.
Bat Out Of Hell Sat 20 September 1.30pm
Breaking The Code Wed 24 September 6.30pm
Death On The Nile Wed 5 November 6.30pm
Fawlty Towers Wed 19 November 6.30pm
The All New Adventures Of Peter Pan Mon 17 December
5pm & Sun 28 December 1pm
Mog’s Christmas Wed 19 December 1pm
2:22 A Ghost Story Wed 14 January 6.30pm
The Gruffalo’s Child Sun 8 February 12.30pm
Murder At Midnight Wed 18 February 6.30pm
Top Gs Like Me Thu 5 March 6pm
AUDIO DESCRIBED & AUDIO ENHANCED
These performances are described to audience members through headsets. The description is live and details all of the action that is taking place on stage. A 15-minute introduction before the performance describes the cast, character relationships, details about costume, set and any visual effects.
Bat Out Of Hell Sat 20 September 2.30pm
Breaking The Code Wed 24 September 7.30pm
Death On The Nile Wed 5 November 7.30pm
Fawlty Towers Wed 19 November 7.30pm
The All New Adventures Of Peter Pan Mon 17 December 6pm & Sun 28 December 1pm
Mog’s Christmas Wed 19 December 2pm
2:22 A Ghost Story Wed 14 January 7.30pm
The Gruffalo’s Child Sun 8 February 1.30pm
Murder At Midnight Wed 18 February 7.30pm
Top Gs Like Me Thu 5 March 7pm
Sennheiser Mobile Connect
We provide Sennheiser Mobile Connect, a Wi-Fi based audio enhancement system. This enables us to provide Audio Description for certain performances and Audio Enhancement all shows, which can be listened to using your own smartphone/tablet and headphones.
Find out more at www.royalandderngate.co.uk/ sennheiser-mobile-connect
BRITISH SIGN LANGUAGE (BSL) INTERPRETED
These performances have BSL interpretation throughout, delivered by an interpreter who stands to the right of the stage in a spotlight.
Bat Out Of Hell Thu 18 September 7.30pm
Death On The Nile Thu 6 November 7.30pm
Fawlty Towers Thu 20 November 7.30pm
The All New Adventures Of Peter Pan Tue 16 December 6pm & Tue 30 December 1pm
Mog’s Christmas Mon 22 December 1pm
2:22 A Ghost Story Thu 15 January 7.30pm
Murder At Midnight Thu 19 February 7.30pm
Top Gs Like Me Thu 26 Feb 7pm
Booking Information
BOX OFFICE OPENING HOURS
Box Office telephone lines are open Tuesday-Saturday 10am-6pm. Our Box Office counter service is available Wednesday 1pm-6pm and Saturday 10am-6pm. On days when a performance is scheduled our Counter will open two hours before, and remain open until 15 minutes after the start of the last scheduled performance. If there are no performances the counter remains closed on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. We encourage customers to use cashless payment options in order to reduce contact at our bars and Box Office. We accept all major credit and debit cards, Apple Pay or Google Pay. We don’t accept American Express. You can also pay with National Theatre Tokens or Royal & Derngate gift vouchers.
DISCOUNTS/CONCESSIONS
Under 16s, Over 60s, Students, Job Seekers and Access Patrons may be able to claim a discount on their tickets. Please let us know if you are eligible for a concession at the time of booking and note that at some performances only certain types of concession may apply.
• Stage & Screen Members also often make savings on our regular ticket prices.
• For selected performances an allocation of tickets can be purchased at reduced prices by Groups, who also benefit from extended payment terms. For more information email group.bookings@ royalandderngate.co.uk or call 01604 620066
• Our Subscribe & Save packages offer reduced prices when booking for three or more shows – details on page 2.
• Only one discount can be applied per ticket and all discounts are subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time.
• When booking performances that allow free entry for babies-in-arms, please inform Box Office how many you will be bringing. Age limits for free babies-inarms tickets can vary.
TICKET DELIVERY
Tickets can be sent electronically free of charge and may be printed at home or displayed on a smart phone upon entry. There is a £3 fee applicable to post your tickets to a UK address. We recommend that we do not post any tickets booked within 10 days of the performance, and
instead will hold them at the Box Office for collection and a £1 fee applies for this service.
TRANSACTION FEE
A non-refundable transaction charge of £4 applies to all bookings of £20 and over, except for Members, Access Patrons and Group Bookers. This charge is only applicable per transaction and not per ticket. The transaction charge exists to support the running costs of Royal & Derngate.
As ticket revenue is divided between many different parties, an increase in ticket prices may not necessarily benefit the theatre. By adding a transaction charge, we ensure that every penny goes directly to Royal & Derngate. We will continue to tell you about these charges when you book tickets with us.
CONDITIONS OF SALE
Once purchased, tickets are non-refundable except where a show is cancelled or postponed. Ticket exchanges may be offered for the same production on payment of a small per ticket fee. For sold out shows we will accept returned tickets for re-sale up to 24 hours prior on the understanding that a gift voucher (less transaction fees) will be provided if the tickets are re-sold. Any tickets found to be sold via an unauthorised agent may be void without refund and the ticket holder refused entry.
When booking, customers now have the option to add refund protection to their tickets via a third-party provider, Booking Protect. This protects your ticket should you be unable to attend a show for reasons outside of your control such as illness. Please visit our website for full details on our conditions of sale.
STAYING IN TOUCH
Our Box Office and website will ask when you book if you wish to receive further information from us about Royal & Derngate’s events and activities. We will record your wishes and use them to inform what you receive from us in future. You can update these preferences at any time by accessing your account via our website or by calling Box Office. Full information on how we use your data can be found at www.royalandderngate.co.uk/privacy
Visitor Information
GETTING HERE
Royal & Derngate, 19-21 Guildhall Rd, Northampton NN1 1DP
The Royal and Derngate auditoria and our Underground Studio spaces are all accessed via our main entrance. This is situated on Swan Street, off Guildhall Road. Two more entrances are situated on Guildhall Road and on Derngate.
The Northampton Filmhouse is located adjacent to Royal & Derngate in Albion Place and can be accessed from Derngate.
Both venues are located in the centre of Northampton, approximately 15 minutes by car from the M1 and an hour from London by train. The postcode for SAT NAV devices is NN1 1DP. The train station is a 15-minute walk from the theatre.
CAR PARKING
The closest car parks are St. John’s Multi-Storey Car Park and Albion Place Car Park. See the map for additional car parks. There are also a number of pay and display on-street options available. Please don’t hesitate to talk to Box Office at time of booking if you have any concerns about your visit. For further information, including parking charges,please visit www.westnorthants.gov.uk/ council-car-parks-northampton-town
RESPECTING EVERYONE IN OUR SPACES
We have introduced a new set of guidelines to encourage all of our visitors to be respectful and have the best possible time while attending our venues.
BE AN ALLY – Everyone deserves to feel valued and supported. Racism, homophobia, and other hateful behaviours have no place in our society, and will not be tolerated in our spaces.
BAG CHECKS – These keep everyone safe. Please make sure your bags are available so that we can check these quickly.
ENJOY THE SHOW – Be considerate of the performers and the people around you. We love to see you enjoy the shows; it’s why we do what we do. However, if behaviours become obstructive or create an unsafe environment, we will ask that they stop.
FORGET YOUR PHONE FOR A WHILE –Switch to silent. Please do not take pictures or film during performances.
EATING AND DRINKING – Super loud or smelly foods are best avoided in the theatres and cinema. Please don’t bring your own alcohol. It will be confiscated and you can collect it as you exit.
WHAT IF
I’M LATE?
– We might ask you to wait a few minutes until there’s a good point for you to go in.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
P1 St. John’s NN1 1HA
485 spaces
P2 Albion Place NN1 1UD
71 spaces
P3 Hazelwood Rd NCP NN1 1LG
37 spaces
P4 The Ridings NN1 2BT 55 spaces
P5 Commercial St. NN1 1PN
42 spaces
P6 Mayorhold NN1 3HA 1073 spaces
All details were correct at time of going to print. We reserve the right to make any alterations to the programme, performers, times, ticket prices and Box Office opening hours. All concessions are subject to availability and some may only be available for a limited period. All prices are subject to change. Proof of status will be required on the first purchase of a concessionary ticket and can be checked on any subsequent ticket purchase. Some events or performances may be advertised in the national media prior to publication in the brochure and this is beyond the control of the Management. For full T&Cs see www.royalandderngate.co.uk/terms-conditions
