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Summer Highlights
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Located at Royal & Derngate, Northampton
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Made in Northampton
Created Here, Shared Everywhere
Theatre Made in Northampton
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
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. We’re also proud to have been voted the UK’s Most Welcoming Theatre, a reflection of the warmth and creativity that define everything we do.
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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Three parties. One weekend. The invitations have been sent and there's no going back… it’s Party Season!
Xander is back in town, and this weekend he’s on parenting duty. The kids are in the ball pit; the Entertainer is blowing bubbles; the adults gobble Perelló olives and pretend to like each other. As ancient grudges rear their heads, the tension rises like a helium balloon. Caught between who he was and who he’s supposed to be, Xander must decide whether he’s going to grow up or just pass the parcel.
From the multi-award-winning creators of Education, Education, Education and The Last Of The Pelican Daughters comes a sugar-fuelled, bobbin-winding fever dream where class identities collide, social niceties unravel, and underslept parents do their best to hold it all together.
Party Season is a razor-sharp new comedy about privilege, party rings and the pressures of being a parent. RSVP!
Thu 2 – Sat 11 April
Eves 7.30pm (Thu 9 April 7pm), Thu & Sat Matinees 2.30pm (excl. Sat 4 April)
ROYAL
Tickets from £15 I 12+
Audio Described
Touch Tour
Parent & Baby
Access Information p. 60-61
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BY WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE | DIRECTED BY ANTHONY ALMEIDA
A Northern Stage, HOME, Royal & Derngate, Northampton and Citizens Theatre co-production
“I do love thee! And when I love thee not, chaos is come again.”
Tue 13 – Sat 17 October
Eves 7.30pm, Wed & Thu 11am Sat Matinee 2.30pm
ROYAL
In 1980s Thatcher’s Britain, the threat of war looms over the loving domesticity of army general Othello and his new bride, the noble Desdemona.
As officer Iago seeks to grab power aided unwittingly by his wife Emilia, Othello must separate fact from fiction as deadly jealousy threatens to take over.
Shakespeare’s searing tragedy exposes the fear, passion and paranoia bubbling beneath the surface of relationships and the deadly consequences of manipulation with cruel intentions.
Director Anthony Almeida’s new production looks afresh at the relationship between Othello, Desdemona, Iago and Emila in a powerful show as much about love as hate.
Tickets from £19 | 14+
Contains domestic violence, psychological manipulation, sexual references, themes related to racism and mental health, and death.
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It’s Christmas time, and the clever little Ladybird is off on a festive adventure. As she visits her friends for the holidays, she soon discovers that familiar troublemakers Hefty Hugh and Lanky Len are hatching a new plan. This time, the dastardly duo are after the children’s Christmas presents, and they’re ready to cause chaos before morning!
Little do they know, the smallest creature will make the biggest difference. With quiet courage and a brilliant idea, the Ladybird steps in to outsmart their scheme – with a little help from her farmyard friends, of course!
This brand-new adaptation brings the world of the Ladybird books to life on stage, packed with catchy songs, festive sparkle and a dash of Christmas magic. From the team behind The Jolly Christmas Postman, this festive delight is perfect for little ones and their grown-ups.
WHAT THE LADYBIRD HEARD AT CHRISTMAS text © 2022 by Julia Donaldson and illustrations © 2022 by Lydia Monks, published by Macmillan’s Children’s Books
Show Dates & Times
Sat 28 November 2pm
Tue 1 December 11am*
Wed 2 December 11am*
Thu 3 December 11am*
Fri 4 December 11am* 4pm
Sat 5 December 11am 2pm
Sun 6 December 11am 2pm
Tue 8 December 11am
Wed 9 December 11am*
Thu 10 December 11am*
Fri 11 December 11am*
Sat 12 December 11am 2pm
Sun 13 December 10.30am 1pm
Tue 15 December 11am* 2pm
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Sat 28 November –
Thu 31 December
Times vary, see list below ROYAL
Tickets from £17 I 3+
BSL Interpreted
Audio Described
Touch Tour
Captioned Relaxed
Access Information p. 60-61
Wed 16 December 11am* 2pm
Thu 17 December 11am*
Sat 19 December 11am 2pm
Sun 20 December 10.30am 1pm
Mon 21 December 11am
Tue 22 December 11am
Wed 23 December 11am
Thu 24 December 11am
Sat 26 December 1pm
Sun 27 December 10.30am 1pm
Mon 28 December 10.30am 1pm
Tue 29 December 10.30am 1pm
Wed 30 December 10.30am 1pm
* Schools performances - to book please call Box Office or email group.bookings@royalandderngate.co.uk
Thu 31 December 11am FREE PRE-SHOW FOYER ACTIVITIES SCHOOL PERFORMANCES AVAILABLE
After a smash-hit UK tour, Frankie Goes To Bollywood returns - bigger, bolder, and bursting with Bollywood glamour.
This dazzling musical comedy-drama dives deep into the glitzy, highpressure world of Indian cinema, where dreams are mass-produced, identities are reshaped, and women are expected to smile and play by the script written for them.
At the centre of it all is Frankie, a young British woman with little interest in fame. But her quiet suburban life is turned upside down as she is thrust into a world of dazzling lights, choreographed perfection and media obsession. Frankie must decide: Can she become a star without losing who she really is? What must she give up to succeed in a man’s world—and what is she willing to fight for?
With show-stopping choreography, lavish costumes, and a cast of unforgettable characters, Frankie Goes To Bollywood is a bold, uplifting story of ambition, transformation, and the power of telling your own story.
Tue 14 – Sat 18 April
Eves 7.30pm Thu & Sat Matinees 2.30pm
ROYAL
Tickets from £15
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This sensational multi-award-winning West End show first opened in 1989 and has been thrilling audiences around the world ever since. Now it triumphantly returns to Royal & Derngate as part of its 2025/26 UK Tour.
Forget feel good, Buddy – The Buddy Holly Story is FEEL GREAT! Experience the drama, passion and excitement as a multi-talented cast of actormusicians tell Buddy Holly’s story, from his Texas rockabilly beginnings to international stardom and his legendary final performance at the Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake, Iowa, before his tragic death at the age of just 22.
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Featuring two terrific hours of the greatest songs ever written, including That’ll Be The Day, Rave On, Johnny B. Goode, Oh Boy, La Bamba, Chantilly Lace, Raining In My Heart, Everyday, Shout and many many more, this show is just Peggy Sue–perb!
Book now for the most successful Rock & Roll Musical of all time!
“PURE UNADULTERATED FUN” Daily Telegraph
“THE SHOW YOU’LL NEVER FORGET” Daily Mail
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Mon 20 – Tue 21 April
Eves 7.30pm, Tue Matinee 2.30pm
DERNGATE
Tickets from £15
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For the past 31 years the National Theatre Connections Festival has been a celebration of young people, theatre and the importance of access to the arts. Each year the National Theatre commissions a collection of new plays for young people to perform, uniting some of the most exciting UK playwrights of today with the theatre-makers of tomorrow.
Royal & Derngate is proud to host the largest and most diverse of the regional Connections festivals that take place across the country, and we are thrilled to be welcoming hundreds of young people to Northampton again in April 2026 for what promises to be an exciting week of new writing packed with young talent.
School groups and Youth theatres from across the region will perform in compelling new plays including Wildfire Road by Eve Leigh, The Animals by Sean Buckley, and Fishville by Afsaneh Gray.
Royal & Derngate’s own Young Company will take part in the festival performing Britney’s Lock by Alexandra Wood
‘I’m not braggin’ but I’m a dragon’
Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s classic, feelgood story is brought to roaring, soaring life in this delightful musical for children.
Zog is the keenest dragon in Madam Dragon’s school. He's also the most accident-prone, flying into trees, and even setting his own wing alight. Thankfully, a kind girl comes along to patch up his scratches and scrapes – but can she help him with his biggest challenge yet, so that he can finally win a golden star?
From the producers of Stick Man and Zog and The Flying Doctors, this charming smash-hit show features joyful songs by Joe Stilgoe with beautiful puppets by Little Angel, and is a treat for children and adults alike.
“A BRIGHT COLOURFUL MUSICAL TO CAPTURE THE MAGIC OF THEATRE” What’s Good To Do
Zog © 2010 Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. Published by Alison Green Books, an imprint of Scholastic Children’s Books
Mon 20 - Sun 26 April
Timings vary
ROYAL & UNDERGROUND
Tickets from £7
Thu 7 – Sun 10 May Thu 4.30pm Fri - Sun 10.30am & 1.30pm
ROYAL
Tickets from £20 | 3+ Relaxed
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 two sell-out successes!
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!
Tue 12 – Sat 16 May
Tue 8pm, Wed 6pm & 8.30pm, Thu 8pm, Fri 6pm & 8.30pm, Sat 4pm & 8pm
DERNGATE
Tickets from £31
BSL Interpreted
Audio Described
Touch Tour
Access Information p. 60-61
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HHHHH "REIGNING SUPREME" Daily Telegraph SELLING FAST!
The Theatre Chipping Norton and Selladoor Worldwide present Reduced Shakespeare Company in The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) by Adam Long, Daniel Singer and Jess Winfield
The Theatre Chipping Norton and Selladoor Worldwide present a new version of the West End classic–rebooted and reimagined for 2026.
The worldwide comic phenomenon returns with this updated and reinvented rollercoaster ride through all 37 of the Bard’s plays. Grab your tickets now for a wild and irreverent show that leaves its audiences breathless with laughter.
After nine years in London’s West End, two TV specials, and performances in over 20 countries, the Reduced Shakespeare Company are reinventing this classic comic masterpiece for a new generation of audiences.
“A MADCAP CONDENSATION THAT FEATURES NON-STOP LAUGHS” Variety
“WILDLY FUNNY. MASTERFUL” Los Angeles Times
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Thu 14 – Sat 16 May
Eves 7.30pm
Sat Matinee 2.30pm
R0YAL
Tickets from £15
Direct from the West End, the Olivier Award nominated smash hit show, The Tiger Who Came To Tea returns to Royal & Derngate.
The doorbell rings just as Sophie and her mummy are sitting down to tea. Who could it possibly be? What they certainly don’t expect to see at the door is a big, stripy tiger!
Join the tea-guzzling tiger in this delightful family show; packed with oodles of magic, sing-a-long songs and clumsy chaos. Don’t miss this stunning stage adaptation of the classic tale of teatime mayhem... expect to be surprised!
HHHH “THIS TIGER IS THE CAT’S MEOW” The Times
HHHH “A RARE AND GRREAT ACHIEVEMENT” Mail on Sunday
HHHH “ALL THE FUN OF THE FUR” Daily Express
HHHH “PERFECTLY PITCHED” Daily Telegraph
A musical play adapted and directed by David Wood. Based on the book by Judith Kerr.
Tue 2 – Thu 4 June Tue 4.30pm, Wed 10.30am & 4.30pm, Thu 10.30am & 1.30pm
R0YAL
Tickets from £16.50 | 3+ Relaxed
Access Information p. 60-61
Chicago. A city of jazz and gangsters, prohibition and poverty. The murk of the Great Depression opens the door for a small-time crook like Arturo Ui to make a big name for himself. Feeding on the city’s fear, Ui and his cronies make back-alley deals to protect the workers. What starts as a little bribery here, a little corruption there, begins to take a poisonous root, and Ui's influence gains a dangerous momentum that threatens to seep through the markets, politics, and the law itself to seize the entire city.
In a fresh adaptation by Pulitzer, Olivier, and Tony award-winning American playwright Bruce Norris, performed by Royal & Derngate Young Company, Brecht’s satirical political masterpiece about Hitler’s ascent to power is rendered anew as a blistering examination of the rise of the modern day far right and our own 21st century demagogues. Directed by Anna Simpson, with sound design by Jude Taylor, set design by Lauren Connolly and costume design by Victoria Youngson
This amateur production of The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui (Norris) is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals Ltd. on behalf of Samuel French Ltd. www.concordtheatricals.co.uk
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Fri 3 - Sat 4 July
Fri 7pm, Sat 2.30pm & 7pm
ROYAL
Tickets from £12
From Our Community
Dead Dog in a Suitcase (and other love songs)
A new Beggar’s Opera. By Carl Grose
Mayor Goodman has been assassinated. Contract killer Macheath has just married pretty Polly Peachum and they plan to escape to a better world but Mr and Mrs Peachum aren’t happy about it. Not one bit. Betrayal, murder and their world turned upside down, the truth won’t stay hidden for much longer but does Mac have one last trick up his sleeve or is it the hangman’s noose after all?
This wonderful new re-imagining of John Gray’s classic The Beggar’s Opera is directed by Kitty Benford and performed by The Actors Company and the award winning Royal & Derngate Community Choir. Bursting with wit, wonder and weirdness, join this extraordinary cast of characters as they shoot, hoot and sing their way through this twisted morality tale of our times, original composition and music by Charles Hazelwood and supported by sound design and musical direction by Jude Taylor
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Fri 17 - Sat 18 July
Fri 7pm, Sat 2.30pm & 7pm
R0YAL
Tickets from £13
From Our Community
The Production Garden in association with Cube Room Productions presents an evening of Eric & Ern with Ian Ashpitel and Jonty Stephens
This is a show for all the family from 8 to 80!
A brilliant homage crammed full of renditions of those famous comedy sketches, that hits all the right notes! Coming to Royal & Derngate celebrating the Centenary year of the nation’s favourite comedy legends Morecambe and Wise!
From Greig's Piano Concerto to Mr Memory, “Arsenal!”, it’s a show full of Morecambe and Wise’s most loved routines, songs and sketches. This wonderful show evokes memories of times when whole families would huddle around the telly to watch those fantastic Christmas specials. You’ll feel you’ve experienced the real thing and been taken back to a world of sunshine and laughter.
As seen on The One Show (BBC1) and The Alan Titchmarsh Show (ITV).
Mon 15 – Sat 20 June
Eves 7.30pm, Thu & Sat
Matinees 2.30pm
ROYAL
Tickets from £24 | 8+
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From the Olivier-nominated duo behind the hugely celebrated critically acclaimed West End hit Eric & Little Ern
Operation Mincemeat is the 2024 Olivier Award-winning Best New Musical. It’s London's biggest hit with 88 Five-Star reviews, making it the best-reviewed show in West End history. Now also a Tony Award®-winning 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?
"IT'S NOT JUST THE BEST MUSICAL I'VE EVER SEEN; IT'S THE MOST REWARDING THEATRICAL EXPERIENCE I'VE EVER HAD." Taffy BrodesserAkner, The New York Times
“PURE THEATRICAL SEROTONIN.” Hugh Montgomery, Metro
Mon 13 – Sat 18 July
Eves 7.30pm
Wed & Sat Matinees 2.30pm
DERNGATE
Tickets from £19
BSL Interpreted
Audio Described
Touch Tour
Access Information p. 60-61
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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 remains 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.
HHHHH"EVEN IF YOU'VE SEEN DERREN BROWN BEFORE, IT STILL FEELS FRESH AND NEW AND EXCITING" Manchester Theatres
"DERREN BROWN HAS BEEN REDEFINING LIVE ENTERTAINMENT FOR OVER TWO DECADES, AND WITH ONLY HUMAN, HE PROVES HE'S STILL AT THE VERY TOP OF HIS GAME. UNMISSABLE." I Love Manchester
"A NEW DERREN BROWN LIVE SHOW IS ABSOLUTELY MUST SEE ENTERTAINMENT, AS THIS ONCE AGAIN PROVES" The Arts Shelf
Tue 21 – Sat 25 July Eves 7.30pm Sat Matinee 2.30pm
DERNGATE
Tickets from £37.50 | 12+
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AUGUST HOLIDAY CLUBS
EARLY BIRD OFFER: £175 if booked before 1 May 2026
KPOP HOLIDAY CLUB
Join us for an immersive weeklong adventure inspired by the KPOP Sensation!
Release your inner warrior. Compose your new best-selling single. Choreograph the latest dance crazy. Create costumes, props and set pieces. Uncover secrets, take down demons and make your own performance. Perform to your adoring fans. Harness the power of teamwork and get ready to take on the world.
Mon 3 – Fri 7 August, 9am – 5pm*
UNDERGROUND
Tickets £250 | 4–8 years
JUNGLE SAFARI EXPLORERS
Let your little explorer loose this summer as we take them on a Jungle themed safari adventure through their imaginations! Using storytelling, theatre skills, games, and arts & crafts, our small but mighty adventurers will hone their creativity, confidence, and appreciation of nature as they become the hero of their own tropical adventure story.
Mon 10 – Fri 14 August, 9am – 5pm* UNDERGROUND
Tickets £250 | 4–8 years
TIME TRAVELLER ACADEMY
“Time travel will never be impossible forever…”
Give your young adventurer a fun and thought-provoking summer experience learning to travel through time itself as they enrol in the exclusive Time Traveller Academy. Using theatre skills, storytelling, games, crafts and more, each day they will visit and explore a different era, honing both their creativity and curiosity, battling aliens from the past and the future and potentially saving the world, but first they need to graduate from the Royal & Derngate Time Travelling Academy.
Mon 10 – Fri 14 August, 9am – 5pm*
UNDERGROUND
Tickets £250 | 9–13 years
Bursaries available upon request
* We can accommodate an early bird drop off at 8.30am and later pick up at 5.30pm for £50 across the 5 days
To find out more or sign up, please email getinvolved@royalandderngate.co.uk
Box Office 01604 624811
Box Office 01604 624811
Direct from the West End, the Olivier Award-nominated, worldwide smash hit is now on its first ever UK tour.
Welcome to The Choir Of Man, the best pub in the world… Come ready to drink in the excitement!
Brimming with hits from artists such as Queen, Luther Vandross, Sia, Paul Simon, Adele, Guns & Roses, Avicii and Katy Perry to name but a few, this is a pub like no other!
A wildly talented group of incredible instrumentalists, world-class wordsmiths, and sensational singers, this cast of nine (extra)ordinary guys serve it all... live!
An uplifting celebration of community and friendship where everyone is welcome, don’t miss this feel-good night of foot-stomping entertainment, so good you’ll want to come back and see it again and again.
A real bar. On stage. Grab a pint and be part of the experience.
HHHHH “EXHILARATING” Daily Mail
HHHHH “FULL OF RAUCOUS CHEER” Broadway World
Tue 6 – Sat 10 October 2026
Tue, Wed & Thu 7.30pm Fri 4pm & 8pm Sat 2.30pm & 7.30pm
DERNGATE
Tickets from £15.50 | 10+
BSL Interpreted
Audio Described
Touch Tour
Access Information p. 60-61
OCTOBER HOLIDAY CLUBS
A Spooky Skele-bration awaits at our October Half Term Halloween Holiday Camps…
EARLY BIRD OFFER: £125 if booked before 1 July 2026
MINI MONSTERS
You’re never too cute to spook! Bring your mini monster to Royal & Derngate this half term for a hauntingly good time, exploring all things Halloween through scary storytelling, dreadful drama, gory games, deadly dressup, and creepy arts and crafts.
Mon 26 – Thu 29 October, 9am – 5pm* UNDERGROUND
Tickets £200 | 4–8 years
CRYPTIC CREATURES
By the pricking of my thumbs, something wicked this way comes…
Come join Royal & Derngate’s creepy coven this October half-term for a thrilling Halloween experience using a range of spooktacular drama skills and grotesque games as they explore all the famous cryptic creatures of myth, legend, folklore, and theatre traditions. You’d be ghoulish to miss out.
Mon 26 – Thu 29 October, 9am – 5pm* UNDERGROUND 4
Tickets £200 | 9–13 years Box Office 01604 624811
Bursaries available upon request
* We can accommodate an early bird drop off at 8.30am and later pick up at 5.30pm for £40 across the 4 days
To find out more or sign up, please email getinvolved@royalandderngate.co.uk Box Office 01604 624811
Christmas starts early with Northampton Musical Theatre Company bringing the smash-hit stage show Elf: The Musical to life on the Derngate stage!
Packed with sparkle, laughter and toe-tapping songs, this feel-good production is the perfect early Christmas treat for families, friends and anyone who believes in a little holiday magic.
Join Buddy the Elf on his hilarious and heartwarming journey from the North Pole to New York City, performed by a talented local cast bursting with energy, charm, and Christmas cheer. Expect dazzling choreography, colourful costumes and all the joy and warmth that make Elf a festive favourite.
This is the show that will have you laughing, singing and leaving the theatre with a smile on your face.
Believe in the Magic of Christmas – Book Your Sparklejollytwinklejingley Tickets Now!
Book by Thomas Meehan and Bob Martin
Music by Matthew Sklar
Lyrics by Chad Beguelin
Based upon the New line Cinema film written by David Berenbaum
This amateur production is presented by arrangement with Music Theatre International. All authorised performance materials are also supplied by MTI.
Early Bird offer on until the end of July 2026. £20 for all seats for both Wed performances
Wed 28 – Sat 31 October
Eves 7pm, Wed and Sat Mat 2pm
DERNGATE
Tickets from £17
From Our Community
BASED ON THE NATION’S FAVOURITE PICTURE BOOK BY JULIA DONALDSON AND AXEL SCHEFFLER
A mouse took a stroll through the deep dark wood… Tall Stories’ much-loved magical, musical adaptation of the classic picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler returns by popular demand, celebrating the show’s 25th anniversary.
On a daring adventure in search of hazelnuts, Mouse meets the cunning Fox, the eccentric old Owl and the high-spirited Snake. Will the story of the scary Gruffalo save Mouse from ending up as dinner for these hungry woodland creatures? After all, there’s no such thing as a Gruffalo – is there?
Songs, laughs and mischievous fun for children aged 3 and up and their grown-ups, from Tall Stories, creators of imaginative storytelling theatre, where everything is possible.
HHHH “AN IRRESISTIBLY CHARMING TALE TOLD WITH REFRESHING SIMPLICITY” The Sunday Times
HHHHH “AN ABSOLUTE DELIGHT” The Scotsman
HHHH “A MASTER-CLASS IN TIMELESS STORYTELLING” What’s On Stage
The Gruffalo © Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler 1999 –Macmillan Children’s Books
Thu 29 October – Sun 1 November 10.30am & 1.30pm
ROYAL
Tickets from £16
The Gruffalo © Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler 1999 – Macmillan Children’s Books
GAMESWORLD IS SPAWNING BACK THIS OCTOBER HALF TERM
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
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Book your start time and stay to play all day!
Fri 30 October – Sun 1 November UNDERGROUND
Tickets £8
Slots run from 10am with last admittance at 4pm subject to availability.
Event closes at 5pm.
In 2012, Wilko Johnson, the iconic rock star and founder of legendary Essex band Dr Feelgood, was told he had inoperable cancer and a year to live. Refusing all treatment, he decided to spend his last months living meaningfully: seeing the people, places and things which meant most to him during his remarkable life.
Then, a miracle happened...
A play with live music comes to Royal & Derngate, direct from the Leicester Square Theatre in London’s West End and before that, from the Southwark Playhouse, following critical and audience acclaim for its initial run at Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch in 2024.
HHHH “GLORIOUSLY RAW… SUPERBLY PLAYED … THEY DO IT RIGHT” Daily Mirror
HHHH “INTOXICATING… STRIKINGLY POIGNANT” The Reviews Hub
“A STONKING STAR TURN… JOHNSON WILLIS IS MAGNIFICENT” The Guardian
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Mon 2 – Wed 4 November 7.30pm ROYAL
Tickets from £15
Don’t miss this year’s spectacular, fun-filled family pantomime, Beauty And The Beast starring TV legend, Steve McFadden (EastEnders) as the booable baddie, with more exciting casting to be announced soon!
Beauty And The Beast will, once again, be written by Paul Hendy and produced by Evolution Productions, the same award-winning team that brought you last year’s smash-hit pantomime.
As always, the Royal & Derngate pantomime promises to be top-quality, hilarious, 5-star entertainment, packed with laugh-out-loud thrills, stunning costumes, lavish sets and fabulous music.
It’s never too early to book, and this BEAUTY is one you won’t want to miss!
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Show Dates & Times
Fri 4 December 7pm
Sat 5 December 2pm 7pm
Sun 6 December 1pm 5pm
Tue 8 December 11am* 6pm
Wed 9 December 11am* 6pm
Thu 10 December 11am* 6pm
Fri 11 December 11am* 7pm
Sat 12 December 3pm 7pm
Sun 13 December 1pm 5pm
Tue 15 December 11am* 6pm
Wed 16 December 11am* 6pm
Fri 4 – Mon 28 December
Times vary, see list below
DERNGATE
Tickets from £14 I 5+
BSL Interpreted
Audio Described
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Sun 20 December 1pm 5pm
Mon 21 December 1pm 6pm
Tue 22 December 1pm 6pm
Wed 23 December 1pm 6pm
Thu 24 December 11am 3pm
Sat 26 December 1pm 5pm
Sun 27 December 1pm 5pm
Mon 28 December 1pm 5pm
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Reviews from 2025’s The All New Adventures Of Peter Pan
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Written by Willy Russell, the legendary Blood Brothers tells the captivating and moving tale of twins who, separated at birth, grow up on opposite sides of the tracks, only to meet again with fateful consequences.
Few musicals have received quite such acclaim as the multi-award-winning Blood Brothers. The production ran for more than 10,000 performances in London’s West End, one of only five musicals ever to achieve that milestone. It has been affectionately christened the ‘Standing Ovation Musical’, as inevitably it “brings the audience cheering to its feet and roaring its approval” (The Daily Mail).
The superb score includes Bright New Day, Marilyn Monroe and the emotionally charged hit Tell Me It’s Not True “EXHILARATING... ONE OF THE BEST MUSICALS EVER WRITTEN” Sunday Times “BRINGS THE AUDIENCE CHEERING TO ITS FEET AND ROARING ITS APPROVAL” The Daily Mail
Tue 24 – Sat 28 November 2026
Eves 7.30pm , Wed, Thu & Sat
Matinees 2.30pm
DERNGATE
Tickets from £15 | 12+
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SOLVE THEATRE’S MOST FAMOUS MYSTERY
THE MANOR AWAITS
Since 1952, Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap has captivated the world with silent clues, shifting shadows and the best kept secret in theatre history. Now, the record-breaking classic embarks on its 75th Anniversary Tour across the UK and Ireland.
A shocking murder rattles London. Far from the chaos, a remote country guesthouse welcomes seven strangers seeking refuge. But when a police sergeant battles through a deadly snowstorm with a warning no-one expects, it becomes clear the threat is already within their walls.
Every whisper hides a clue. Every story masks a lie. And as suspicion tightens its grip, one question chills the room: Who among them is capable of murder?
Step inside Royal & Derngate, and solve the greatest murder mystery that has kept the world guessing for generations. The manor awaits...
Thu 7 – Sat 16 January 2027
Eves 7.30pm
Wed & Sat Matinees 2.30pm
DERNGATE
Tickets from £17 | 7+
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After taking the West End by storm — where it became summer 2025’s biggest hit, selling out night after night — Burlesque A BIG New Musical is coming to Northampton in January 2027.
From executive producer Christina Aguilera and written by Steven Antin, Burlesque invites you to a club like no other: a hidden world beneath the city lights where sequins sparkle, seduction shimmers and lives can change in the flick of a feather boa.
When Ali arrives in New York searching for the mother she never knew, she stumbles upon a dazzling underground scene alive with music, movement, and mystery. Drawn into this intoxicating world, she begins to uncover her extraordinary voice — and finds an unexpected family of dreamers, misfits and schemers who will change her life forever.
Burlesque is a scintillating journey of self-discovery that absolutely sizzles, featuring powerhouse songs by Christina Aguilera, Sia and Diane Warren, alongside thrilling new numbers from Todrick Hall and Jess Folley.
Tue 26 – Sat 30 January 2027
Eves 7.30pm
Thu & Sat Matinees 2.30pm
DERNGATE
Tickets from £14 | 12+
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The century’s most popular murder mystery
The internationally celebrated novel that captivated 10 million readers and inspired a ground-breaking National Theatre production returns in a brandnew staging more thrilling than ever.
Christopher Boone is gifted with a brilliant mind for numbers but unsettled by the unpredictability of people and everyday life. When a neighbour’s dog is discovered killed, he finds himself under suspicion. Determined to prove his innocence, Christopher becomes both detective and suspect, drawn into a mystery that grows darker and more complex with every clue he uncovers. What begins as the search for a culprit soon reveals secrets closer to home, forcing him to confront truths that will test his courage, his family and his understanding of trust, independence and the wider world.
Inventive, gripping and moving, The Curious Incident Of The Dog In The Night-Time combines the intrigue of a whodunnit with a powerful coming-ofage story in an unforgettable theatrical event.
Tue 23 – Sat 27 February 2027
Eves 7.30pm , Wed, Thu & Sat
Matinees 2.30pm
DERNGATE
Tickets from £17 | 10+
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DIRECT FROM A SOLD-OUT WEST END RUN
HOLD YOUR NERVE.
Direct from a sold-out west end run
James and Lou move from Chicago to London to escape their past, but they soon discover that places aren’t haunted, people are...
This thrilling West End hit is inspired by the iconic, hugely popular film series, Paranormal Activity, with a brand-new story live on stage.
Now embarking on its first ever UK and Ireland tour after a sellout London season, this chilling production promises to keep you on the edge of your seat from start to finish. Hold your nerve…
HHHH “A NIGHT THAT LEAVES YOU SPELLBOUND. JAW-CLENCHINGLY, ARM-CLUTCHINGLY THRILLING” The Guardian
HHHH “A CHILLING EVENING: A CRACKING GHOST STORY SO SKILFULLY DELIVERED THAT IT MIGHT FOLLOW YOU HOME” Financial Times
Tue 11 – Sat 15 May 2027
Eves 7.30pm Thu & Sat Matinees 2.30pm
DERNGATE
Tickets from £12 | 15+
A flexible, fully equipped space for private functions, celebrations, business meetings and away days, right in the heart of Northampton
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.
Fri 10 April
Mark Maier, Jon Long, Louise Leigh
Sat 30 May
Alistair Barrie, Alex Bertulis-Fernandes, Aaron Simmonds
Line up may be subject to change, advance booking is recommended.
MYTHOS: RAGNARÖK
Sat 4 April 7.30pm
DERNGATE
Tickets from £22 Family ticket £50 12+
Famously dubbed the “maddest, baddest show” of the Edinburgh Fringe by the Daily Mail, Mythos: Ragnarök is a groundbreaking, world-touring sensation
This thrilling fusion of storytelling, theatre, and live action brings Norse mythology to life like never before. Watch as Thor, Loki, Freyja, and Odin face prophecy, betrayal, and destiny in a battle to rebuild their world — told through breathtaking physicality
Praised by The Telegraph as “the perfect way to tell this story”, Mythos: Ragnarök features a cast of professional wrestlers transforming gods and monsters into an electrifying, visceral spectacle. A one-of-a-kind experience that must be seen to be believed.
THAT'LL BE THE DAY
40th Anniversary Tour
Fri 3 April 7.30pm
DERNGATE
Tickets from £32.50 12+
Don't miss this unforgettable performance celebrating the 40th Anniversary of That’ll Be The Day. Experience a unique blend of rock‘n’roll, pop, and comedy, featuring timeless hits from the 50s through to the 80s. Join us to celebrate this milestone as we enjoy four decades of entertainment, showcasing the energy, passion, and talent that has made this the UK’s longest-running touring theatre show.
RUDE SCIENCE
Thu 9 April 11.30am & 3pm
DERNGATE
Tickets from £19 I 6+
The naughtiest, funniest, most revolting science show in the world.
Brace yourselves for BBC Gastronaut Stefan Gates’ revolutionary, high-tech, highly-explosive new show, packed with outrageous science stunts. On the surface it’s a riot of disgusting experiments built to delight young audiences but under the bonnet it’s a brilliantlyconstructed curriculum-driven adventure designed to inspire Britain’s kids with a lasting fascination for science Expect enormous bottoms, f*rt machines, snot cocktails, vast whoopee cushions, pee-powered fireworks and ear-wax-oozing mannequins in this celebration of the fascinating bodily science essential to life. The show transforms complex biology, physics and chemistry into educational hilarity using Stef’s signature stunts and encyclopaedic science knowledge.
MARCEL LUCONT LES ENFANTS
TERRIBLES
Sat 11 April 2pm
UNDERGROUND
Tickets from £14 I 6+
A Gameshow For Awful Children
Winner: Best Kids Show – UK Kids Comedy Festival
Marcel Lucont presents a wild family gameshow, in which kids get to be pests, politicians and pétomanes to be crowned the most awful child of the day. See what happens when international insouciance meets infantile exuberance.
A big hit at Edinburgh Fringe and many other festivals, the multi-award-winning comic channels his acerbic humour and quickfire wit into a series of tasks for the younger generation, which is every bit as entertaining for adults as it is for children.
THE SENSATIONAL ‘60s EXPERIENCE
Sat 11 April 7.30pm
DERNGATE
Tickets from £33
The Sensational ‘60s Experience is the biggest ‘60s show on tour. Featuring an incredible ensemble of original artistes and band members, this is the ultimate festival of nostalgia that will have you stepping back in time to that magical decade of music and memories.
MARCEL LUCONT’S WHINE LIST
Sat 11 April 7.30pm UNDERGROUND
Tickets from £17
The multi-awarddeserving deadpan
Frenchman serves up a unique Whine List of the audience’s past gripes, moans and misdemeanours, while also dishing out some of his premier erotic poetry. The show has played to packed audiences all around the world. Expect louche musings, dry wit and Gallic superiority.
This show is being recorded for the Marcel Lucont’s Whine List podcast.
Please arrive 30 minutes before the show starts, so you can enter your whines.
Winner: Best Comedy Show – Fringe World Awards
As seen on Live At The Comedy Store (Comedy Central), Set List (Sky Atlantic), The John Bishop Show (BBC1) and Live At The Electric (BBC3).
Starring Dozy, Beaky Mick & Tich, The Trems (featuring Jeff Brown former member of The Tremeloes), The Fortunes, Spencer James (40 years lead singer with The Searchers), and Vanity Fare, this unforgettable night is packed with timeless classics like The Legend Of Xanadu, Silence Is Golden, Storm In A Teacup, Needles And Pins, Hitchin’ A Ride, plus many more!
Get ready to be transported to a time when pop music was at its very best!
PRIMARY SCHOOL BANGERS
Tue 14 April 7.30pm
DERNGATE
Tickets from £33 I 14+
Get ready for the ultimate throwback as Primary School Bangers comes to Royal & Derngate! James B Partridge, the singing teacher turned viral star, has taken nostalgic school assembly songs from the classroom to some of the UK’s biggest stages. With millions of TikTok views, sold-out tours across the country, and a Glastonbury set so popular the field had to be shut, James has become a true live phenomenon. Expect all the assembly classics you remember – from He’s Got The Whole World to This Little Light Of Mine – plus surprises and mashups that guarantee a night of laughter, memories and unforgettable singalongs.
FASTLOVE
The George Michael Tribute
Thu 16 April 7.30pm
DERNGATE
Tickets from £34
Direct from London’s West End, this is the world’s favourite George Michael celebration!
Make new memories whilst reliving old classicsthis one is for the fans as we celebrate one of the greatest musicians the world has ever seen, and we say thank you!
This show has it all, the power, emotion, and star quality in this stunning production with full video and light show, as we respectfully recreate the soundtrack to your life.
Playing all the hits, from Wham! right through his glittering career, including Wake Me Up, Too Funky, Father Figure, Freedom, Faith, Knew You Were Waiting, Careless Whisper and many more.
FastLove: for the fans.
"THE CLOSEST YOU CAN GET TO THE REAL THING" The Reviews Hub
FRIDAY NIGHT IS MUSIC NIGHT Celebrating The Music Of Richard Rodgers
Fri 17 April 7.30pm
DERNGATE
Tickets from £27
Join us for a glittering evening of timeless melodies as BBC Radio 3’s Friday Night Is Music Night brings a special concert celebrating one of the greatest composers of the 20th century – Richard Rodgers
From the sweeping romanticism of Carousel to the bold optimism of Oklahoma!, Richard Rodgers redefined the sound of American musical theatre. Tonight, the BBC Concert Orchestra and conductor Richard Balcombe bring together some of his most beloved works, including those from his legendary collaborations with Lorenz Hart and Oscar Hammerstein
Expect a night of unforgettable classics. This concert will be broadcast live on BBC Radio 3.
GOLDEN GLOVES GALA
Sat 18 April 4.30pm
DERNGATE
Tickets from £46, VIP Tables of 12 from £1000 I 18+
Step into the heat of the action as Big Giraffe Events brings the inaugural Golden Gloves Gala to Royal & Derngate!
Prepare for a high-octane fusion of elite sport and world class spectacle. For the first time ever in this iconic venue, witness the raw power of white-collar boxing and the precision of Muay Thai set against a backdrop of incredible live performances.
This is more than a fight night; it’s a sensory explosion. Your ticket grants you access to a night of non-stop entertainment: a breath-taking 40-person choir, dazzling fire eaters, live music and a floor-filling DJ set to keep the energy soaring.
Don’t miss the action! Guests seated at Hospitality Tables and Stalls Boxes will enjoy:
• At Seat-Service: Order drinks directly to your seat so you never miss a knockout
• Exclusive Access: Complimentary cloakroom use for a seamless evening
• The Celebration: All ticket holders are invited to the Official Afterparty to wrap up the night in style
This event supports the TOR-ROX Foundation, providing vital exercise-based rehabilitation for cancer patients during treatment.
Join us for a night where community, culture, and philanthropy take centre stage.
THE ROCK ORCHESTRA
By Candlelight
Wed 22 April 5.30pm & 8.30pm
DERNGATE
Tickets from £34
After entertaining
700,000 guests across the UK, USA and Europe, The Rock Orchestra is back! Prepare for a spellbinding spectacle that infuses iconic Rock & Metal anthems with a hauntingly beautiful energy.
In ethereal candlelit settings, this band of 14 classical musicians unleash effortlessly enchanting melodies alongside powerful walls of distortion. Witness the unexpected union of Classical music and Metal. The Rock Orchestra is a rotating collective of classical musicians, featuring some of the world's greatest instrumentalists and vocalists.
Performing the music of iconic bands including: Metallica, Guns N Roses, AC/DC, Rage Against The Machine, Nirvana, The Rolling Stones & more!
JUSTIN LIVE!
Justin Time To Rock
Sat 25 April 11am & 2.30pm
DERNGATE
Tickets from £24
Justin Fletcher is back on stage in a brand-new live show!
Get ready to sing, dance and laugh along with BAFTA Award-winning Justin, star of Something Special, Justin’s House, Gigglebiz and Gigglequiz as he and his friends are back in a brand-new live theatre show.
When DJ Engelbert, the coolest canine in the doghouse, launches a contest to find the best rock song in all the land, Justin and his band – Justin Time to Rock! – are determined to win! But can they get their song to DJ Engy before the sneaky Rock Lord and his sidekick Vulture try to steal it?
This high-energy, feel-good family show is guaranteed to get everyone dancing in their seats!
THE GREATEST HITS OF MOTOWN How Sweet It Is
Fri 24 April 7.30pm DERNGATE
Tickets from £35
The UK’s Favourite Motown Show is back by popular demand!
First class music, slick choreography, amazing performers and a 100% live band deliver a stunning ‘not to be missed’ Motown experience. Seen by over one million people this show will have you Dancing On The Ceiling with songs from legendary artists such as The Temptations, Stevie Wonder, The Four Tops, Smokey Robinson, Marvin Gaye, The Jackson Five, The Isley Brothers, Edwin Starr and many, many more!
"OUTSTANDING, WOULD NOT HAVE SHAMED THE ORIGINAL MOTOWN GUYS" Lancashire Telegraph, Alan Simpson
THE SHOOP SHOOP SHOW
The Cher Collection
Sun 26 April 7.30pm
DERNGATE
Tickets from £26.50
Turn Back Time with The Shoop Shoop Show – The Cher Collection, an exhilarating music-led production with a party atmosphere.
Led by the sensational Rachael Hawnt, the winner of ITV’s Starstruck, the show spans every decade of Cher’s career so prepare to be dazzled by disco hits and pop chart-toppers as Rachael’s talent shines through and makes you Believe
The singing sensation also performs songs from Cher’s iconic Dancing Queen album, belting out unforgettable sing-along renditions of ABBA's greatest hits.
With incredible custom-made costumes, jaw-dropping production, choreography and a world class live band, The Shoop Shoop Show will have you party the night away.
ANDY ZALTZMAN
The Zaltgeist
Tue 28 April 7.30pm
ROYAL
Tickets from £22 I 14+
Chair of The News Quiz (Radio 4), host of the global hit satirical podcast The Bugle, and Test Match Special statistician, the stand-up comedian, broadcaster and writer, who has firmly established himself in the vanguard of British comedy with his unique brand of inventive, incisive political satire, returns with his latest stand-up show, The Zaltgeist
With the 3rd millennium 2.5% complete, Andy Zaltzman, one of the UK’s leading satirical comedians, assesses the state of Planet Earth and its most famous and controversial species – the human race.
In the biggest stand-up tour of his career, Andy will attempt to concoct vaguely plausible answers to perennial questions such as What?, Who?, Where?, and above all Why?
DANNY BAKER
Aye Aye! Ahoy Hoy!
Wed 29 April 7.30pm ROYAL
Tickets from £29.50 I 14+
Aye Aye! Ahoy Hoy!
The Unstoppable Talking Panjandrum Is Back In Town! Celebrating 50 Years Afloat On The Showbiz Seas!
Dead Men Tell No Tales – So Might As Well Get Em All Told Now!
Avast! Two Thundering Hours Guaranteed!
“AN ABSOLUTELY BLISTERING NIGHT OUT!” The Isle Of Arran Shoemaker’s Monthly “INDISCREET REVELATIONS TOLD WITH SWASHBUCKLING VERVE!” Some Genius On Twitter
As seen on BBC1, BBC2, BBC4 and virtually every radio station in the known world! (even pirate ones).
Positively Final Voyage! All Aboard!
MICHAELA STRACHAN
Not Just A Wild Life
Thu 30 April 7.30pm
ROYAL
Tickets from £33
You've seen her cuddling orangutans, being "Wide Awake" on Saturday mornings and almost skating to glory on Dancing On Ice Now, marking 40 years in the public eye, wildlife TV legend Michaela Strachan swaps the binoculars for the spotlight in her brand-new live theatre show Not Just A Wild Life From The Wide Awake Club to Springwatch and beyond, the show laughs at the chaos of TV, celebrates the beauty of nature and reflects on what it means to grow up – and grow older – on screen.
It's a high energy, funny and heartwarming journey through four decades of conservation and reinvention. If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to be upstaged by an elephant, wrangle the likes of Chris Packham, or ice skate on national TV looking like Julie Andrews, then this show is for you!
PETE FIRMAN
Tricks & Giggles
Fri 1 May 7.30pm
ROYAL
Tickets from £22 I 11+
With over 4.5 million social media followers and countless TV appearances under his belt, Pete Firman is the UK’s top comic magician.
Join him for an evening of Tricks & Giggles, as Pete brings his trademark blend of magic and comedy from the small screen to the stage with this brand-new show. Expect impossible feats, sleight of hand and big laughs from one of magic’s most exciting performers!
As seen on Amazon’s Good Omens, ITV1’s Tonight At The London Palladium and The Next Great Magician, BBC1’s The John Bishop Show and The Sarah Millican Television Programme
He’s probably also popped up on your social media feeds with his mind-boggling and regularly viral magic videos.
RUBY WAX
Absolutely Famous
Sun 3 May 7.30pm
ROYAL
Tickets from £22 I 14+
It’s almost easier to say whom Ruby Wax didn’t meet, interview and coax fascinating insights from in her huge TV shows Ruby Wax Meets and Full Wax. Donald Trump, OJ Simpson, Pamela Anderson, Madonna and many more.
Her provocative, abrasive, incomparable style was – just about – kept in check by lifelong friend and A-list producer, Clive Tulloh. Together live on stage they review clips from the extraordinary shows, tell scandalous stories never before heard – and take the audience along for the ride.
Featuring Ruby Wax & Clive Tulloh.
TROY HAWKE
Never Stop, Never Change!
Sun 3 May 7.30pm
DERNGATE
Tickets from £27 I 14+
Live Nation Presents: Troy Hawke plus special guests.
Following last year’s sellout world tour, Troy Hawke is back to his globe sweeping in 2026 with new show Never Stop, Never Change!
Angry security guards, barked compliments and crossed wires abound as Troy navigates various conversational minefields, both online and in real life.
"I like the videos but how does it translate to the stage?” Come and find out for yourself!
DAVID OLUSOGA A Gun Through Time
Tue 5 May 7.30pm
DERNGATE
Tickets from £32
Have you ever considered how a single weapon could change the course of history? What stories lie behind the guns that shaped empires, wars, and even criminal underworlds? How did these firearms influence not just battles, but entire societies?
Known for his acclaimed documentaries Black And British: A Forgotten History and A House Through Time, David Olusoga offers remarkable storytelling in this powerful, unexpected and enlightening social narrative.
Join David as he uncovers the story of four firearms that changed the world and the lives of our ancestors – the Thompson Sub-Machine Gun, the Maxim gun, the Brown Bess musket and the Lee Enfield rifle.
SHOOT FROM THE HIP
Wed 6 May 7.30pm
ROYAL
Tickets from £27 I 14+
Shoot From The Hip bring their award-winning, TikTokviral improvised comedy to Northampton!
Featuring chaotic games, epic scenes, and ever-so-slightly unhinged performances, their Metro, Evening Standard, and Time Outrecommended shows are completely unscripted, unpredictable – and unforgettable.
HHHHH “PITCHED TO PERFECTION […] GO AND SEE THEM, AND WEAR WATERPROOF MASCARA” The Reviews Hub
HHHHH “JAW-ACHINGLY FUNNY” Bookmarks and Stages HHHH “QUICK-WITTED AND FAST ON THEIR FEET” Broadway World HHHH “AS REFINED AS IT IS RIDICULOUS […] NOT ONE TO MISS” Broadway Baby “SIDE-SPLITTING QUICK WIT” The Evening Standard
Cube Disability Presents HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL
Sat 9 May 6pm
DERNGATE
Tickets from £15
From Our Community
The Cube Disability presents (a show inspired by) High School Musical!
This vibrant, unique production brings together your favourite songs from High School Musical 1, 2 and 3 in one unforgettable show.
Talented performers from The Cube Disability and friends take to the stage, where individuality shines.
Expect big vocals, high energy, and serious Wildcat spirit!
THANK YOU FOR THE MUSIC
The Ultimate Tribute to ABBA
Sun 10 May 7.30pm DERNGATE
Tickets from £30
Calling all Dancing Queens, this is your night to say, Thank You For The Music!
This international smash-hit tribute show brings all ABBA’s number one hits to the stage in a production like no other. The hugely popular show, now in its 22nd year, combines the unmistakable harmonies, colourful costumes, and dazzling performances by our all-star cast. Join us for the party of the year, you can dance, you can jive, and have the time of your life as we bring you all the hits, including Waterloo, Dancing Queen, Super Trouper, Mamma Mia, Knowing Me, Knowing You, Gimme, Gimme, Gimme, The Winner Takes It All and many many more!
JOE KENTWALTERS
Sat 16 May 8pm UNDERGROUND
Tickets from £19.50 I 14+
Joe Kent-Walters is Frankie Monroe: DEAD!!! (Good Fun Time)
Yorkshire’s biggest bastard and Edinburgh Comedy Award Best Newcomer 2024 is back, after yet another sold-out run at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival! This time he’s dead… dead good! And also, dead. He’s a dead man. Join the nation’s favourite demonic entertainer, owner of a Working Men’s Club in Rotherham, as he dazzles you from beyond the grave. See him now before he is well and truly gone.
“PLENTY OF FUN FOR FANS OF JOHNNY VEGAS, THE MIGHTY BOOSH AND VIC AND BOB… BUT KENT-WALTERS’S MOCKOLD-SCHOOL-ENTERTAINER CHARACTER HAS A CHARISMA AND A WEIRDNESS THAT IS ALL HIS OWN TOO”
The Times
THE MAGNIFICENT MUSIC HALL
Sun 17 May 7.30pm ROYAL
Tickets from £24.50
With special guest the ever-popular Mr Basil Brush, slightly unleashed and suitably attired in Pearly hat and waistcoat, let us take you on a gloriously nostalgic trip back to the golden days of traditional Music Hall and Variety. For your ‘delight and delectation’ Basil and this talented company offer song, dance, magic and laughter as they pay tribute once again to the many great stars who appeared on the long running BBC series The Good Old Days
Helming this splendid matinee extravaganza will be your worthy, elegantly waist-coated, sharp-witted Chairman. Mr Richard Gauntlett complete with gavel. Produced and directed by ‘the Queen of the ‘alls’ Crackerjack presenter Miss Jan Hunt
SCOTT'S SHOWCASES
Sun 17 May 6pm
DERNGATE
Tickets from £16
From Our Community
Scott’s Performing Arts provide, all-singing, all-dancing, musical theatre productions, showcases, workshops and school days. At Scott’s Showcases our mission is simple: to give young performers the spotlight they truly deserve on some of the most magnificent stages. Young stars get to showcase their talents in venues that have hosted legends, making their dreams feel a little closer to reality. Join us as we celebrate talent, passion, and the joy of performance from both local groups and those from across the UK!
A BEAUTIFUL THREAD
Thomas Hardy In Words And Music
Wed 20 May 7.30pm ROYAL
Tickets from £27
Presented by Hambletts and starring Anton Lesser, A Beautiful Thread weaves Hardy’s life –dramatic as any of his books – with his beautiful poetry and great novels, including Far From The Madding Crowd, Tess Of The D’Urbervilles, and Jude The Obscure. Hardy put more music in his work than any other writer, and Orchestra Of The Swan’s on-stage musicians weave Hardy’s own words with a dazzling performance of Holst, Purcell, and contemporary folk.
Anton Lesser (Wolf Hall, Game Of Thrones) and Lucia Bonbright bring a huge cast to life: from Hardy, his mother, and his wives, to George Bernard Shaw, and Virginia Woolf, along with the immortal characters from his novels.
HHHHH“SUPERB” Broadway World
NMPAT Big Sing
Wed 20 & Thu 21 May 6.30pm
DERNGATE
Tickets from £13
From Our Community
Join Northamptonshire Music and Performing Arts Trust (NMPAT) for a musical celebration inspired by the 200-year anniversary of the Zoological Society of London (ZSL) - featuring additional performances from NMPAT County Choirs.
The annual Big Sing brings schools from across Northamptonshire together in a massed choir performance, blending voices, creativity, and enthusiasm for an unforgettable experience.
As the lead partner for the Northamptonshire and Rutland Music Hub, NMPAT provides lessons, ensembles, and performance opportunities, nurturing the next generation of talented musicians across the counties.
PHIL ELLIS
Bath Mat
Thu 21 May 7.30pm
ROYAL
Tickets from £19.50 I 14+
Multi-award-winning “comic genius” (The Scotsman) and the new star of Taskmaster (Ch4), Phil Ellis is going on his first full national stand-up tour.
Following his three big award wins at the 2025 Edinburgh Fringe, Phil, the very definition of funny bones, presents his brand-new show Bath Mat
Jam-packed with laugh-out-loud profound silliness, superbly crafted gags and constant surprises, Phil is bringing his Bath Mat to a city near you.
HHHHH “EVERY MOMENT HE IS ON STAGE SOMETHING FUNNY, AND THEN FUNNIER, IS HAPPENING” The Mirror
BIRMINGHAM ROYAL BALLET
Carlos Acosta’s Ballet Celebration
Sat 23 May 2.30pm & 7.30pm DERNGATE
Tickets from £15
BRB2, Birmingham Royal Ballet‘s second company, embarks on its fourth UK tour in May 2026.
Described as “pinsharp and personality laden” by The Daily Telegraph, BRB2 brings together some of the world’s very best young dancers, the international stars of the future, to share their incredible talent.
Carlos Acosta created this brand-new gala production for BRB2 in 2025, featuring highlights from the repertory of Serge Diaghilev’s troupe of rebel dancers, musicians and designers who fled Russia to set a new standard in creativity that inspires and resonates across the world of dance to this day.
Repertory includes The Firebird, Spectre de la Rose, Les Sylphides and Scheherazade
DARREN WALSH
Do You Like Puns?
Sat 23 May 7.30pm UNDERGROUND
Tickets from £20
heck
flippin’ heck! Witness a pun Goliath in person, as Darren Walsh brings his 8ft frame and award-winning act on the road.
From appearing on Comic Relief to his Jokes On The Street series on social media, he’s been racking up millions of views, but live is where he thrives.
Combining sound effects, videos, one-liners and improvised jokes based off audience suggestions, prepare for a comedy show like no other, bar pun.
Book now, li is two short.
HHHH The Sunday Express
Winner: Joke of the Edinburgh Fringe
NORTHAMPTON OPERA GROUP
Madama Butterfly
Sat 23 May 7.30pm ROYAL
Tickets from £22
Northampton Opera Group is thrilled to return to the historic Royal stage once again, to sing a full concert performance of Puccini’s lyric masterpiece, Madama Butterfly
This tragic story of a young Japanese geisha’s doomed love for an American lieutenant contains some of the most beautiful and moving music in all of opera, including the unforgettable aria One Fine Day, as well as the gorgeous Humming Chorus
A cast of international soloists joins the local singers of the Northampton Opera Group Chorus under the baton of renowned conductor Phillip Thomas for this unique performance which will be sung in the original Italian with English subtitles.
WIFI WARS Interactive Comedy Gameshow
Sun 24 May 3pm & 7pm UNDERGROUND
Tickets from £17
From classic TV game shows to zen-like word puzzles, from retro video games to modern first person shooters, WiFi Wars has something for everyone in its truly original whistlestop tour of all the ways you can have fun, in public.
The entire audience competes, both as teams and as individuals, on games, quizzes and more that are magically beamed into their smartphones and tablets using WiFi Wars’ Guinness World RecordBreaking tech.
As teams and players thrive and fail, each show’s unique narrative emerges hilariously in real time, with freshly-minted heroes becoming local legends in every place they visit.
Hosted by comedian Steve McNeil. DISCLAIMER: ENSURE YOU BRING A SMART DEVICE (phone/tablet) FOR EACH PLAYER
MY FIRST CONCERT
Baby Shark®, Pink Fong & The Zoomies
Sun 24 May 12pm & 2.30pm DERNGATE
Tickets from £24
Family Ticket £76
Get ready to sing, dance, laugh and cheer in My First Concert, a magical live musical adventure for young children and their grown-ups!
Join Jack and Jill as they try to save the day. With the help of their friends, a very silly dog called Dilly, and special guest appearances from Pinkfong, Baby Shark, and The Zoomies, they set out to create the biggest and most magical concert.
Packed with favourite nursery rhymes, fun characters, audience interaction and big concert moments, My First Concert lets children become part of the show. Perfect for ages 2-7, this heartwarming, high-energy experience shows how being kind, working together and having fun can make the world a happier place.
BA ACTING 3RD YEAR SHOWCASE
Thu 28 – Sat 30 May 2.30pm & 7.30pm ROYAL
Tickets from £10
From Our Community
Join us for six performances from the University of Northampton’s graduating cohort, as the next generation of performers take to the stage in a series of bold, imaginative productions.
The students will present their full length productions in association with professional directors, Jenna Fincken and Emily Browning, alongside industry creatives and production crew.
Full programme details and performance times to be announced.
K-POP ALL STARS Live On Stage
Wed 27 May 3pm & 7pm
DERNGATE
Tickets from £29
Ride the K-pop wave influencing the world live on stage!
From stadium-shaking anthems to breathtaking choreography, K-Pop All Stars celebrates the global phenomenon redefining pop culture. With explosive performances of today’s biggest K-pop hits from BlackPink, NewJeans, Katseye, and BTS and spectacular numbers inspired by the smash-hit film KPop Demon Hunters, this highenergy tribute brings the thrill of Seoul’s stages to life.
HAMZA YASSIN
My Life Behind The Lens
With a sea of light sticks glowing and the crowd moving as one, you’ll feel the music and the electrifying energy of K-Pop All Stars in this live, immersive experience!
Thu 28 May 7.30pm DERNGATE
Tickets from £34.50
Join wildlife cameraman and presenter Hamza Yassin on a new adventure as he takes to the stage for his first nationwide theatre tour. Hamza will share his infectious sense of wonder and most precious memories both in life and in nature.
My Life Behind The Lens promises to be an unforgettable show filled with adventure, storytelling, and stunning wonders from the natural world.
Packed with breathtaking footage, fascinating insights, charming personal stories, and with a deep passion for nature, he invites audiences of all ages to reconnect with the wild world around them. This unique live experience offers a rare glimpse into the life and work of one of Britain’s most beloved natural history storytellers.
DISCOS FOR GROWN UPS: Gary
Davies’ 80s Party
Fri 29 May 8pm
DERNGATE
Tickets from £26.50
VIP Meet & Greet package from £31.50
Legendary ’80s DJ and host of BBC Radio 2’s Sounds Of The 80s show Gary Davies has teamed up with Discos For Grown Ups to bring you an unstoppable, high-energy ’80s party… packed with iconic ’80s hits and floor-shaking anthems. Dust off your shoulder pads, tease that hair, and dig out your old Wham and Frankie T-shirts for a fabulous party night of ’80s fun!
Our Discos for Grown Ups DJ will get the ’80s party started, then Gary will follow with loads of ’80s classics and ‘woo’ Gary fun!
Expect dancers, confetti showers, lights, lasers, mirror balls and all the best ever ‘80s classics from Wham, Erasure, ABBA, Whitney, A-ha, Queen, Human League, Madonna, Eurythmics, Soft Cell and many more.
TOM STADE
Naughty By Nature
Fri 5 June 7.30pm
ROYAL
Tickets from £24 I 16+
Direct from the Edinburgh festival, and his last smash-hit nationwide tour, the legendary Canadian standup star is back on the road with a brand-new show.
Join Tom as he playfully dishes out more of his insightful observations. An irrepressible tour-de-force with an hour of first class, mischievous and uncompromising comedy.
As seen/heard on Have A Word Pod, Ch4’s Comedy Gala, Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow, The John Bishop Show, Live At The Apollo (so good, he’s done it twice) and much more!
“ENDLESSLY FUNNY. SLICK, INTELLIGENT, SPARKLING CHARM” Independent
“CLASSY ROUTINES. STAND-UP ELITE” Chortle
“AS FRESH AS THREE DECADES AGO. ATHLETIC FINESSE, EFFORTLESS” List
THE IRISH HOUSE PARTY
Sat 6 June 7.30pm ROYAL
Tickets from £25
At last, an Irish music show that has come out of Ireland without the clichés that usually follow! There are no twee costumes or backing tracks here. Instead you get incredibly talented musicians and dancers who simply want to bring you the sound and fun of Ireland in an intimate and homely setting.
The live music, Irish dancing and banter is infectious and enters the psyche in seconds. The Irish House Party features All Ireland champion musicians and world champion dancers who combine a unique blend of light-hearted audience interaction with fascinating stories about the music and the instruments themselves.
Don’t miss the chance to experience a true taste of an Irish House Party live on the theatre stage!
Dancing is welcome in certain sections of the auditorium during this performance!
GARY DELANEY
Gary On Laughing
Sun 7 June 7.45pm
ROYAL
Tickets from £27 I 16+
Gary Delaney’s last UK tour ran for two and a half years across 378 dates. People laughed a lot and kept coming back. His videos have hundreds of millions of views. So now he’s doing it all again with a brand new show. All new jokes and utterly splendid filth. Come along. It’ll be fun. Don’t bring the kids or people who like to get their knickers in a twist. Do wear a TENA pad or dark trousers.
HHHH “MORE QUALITY JOKES IN ONE HOUR THAN MOST COMICS HAVE IN THEIR ENTIRE CAREERS… QUITE BRILLIANT” The Scotsman
HHHH “A MASTER CRAFTSMAN” The Times
AMY DOWDEN & CARLOS GU
Reborn
Mon 8 June 7.30pm
DERNGATE
Tickets from £39 I 10+
VIP Meet & Greet + £37
Having made a stunning return to the dancefloor, Amy Dowden MBE, accompanied by fellow sensational Strictly Come Dancing star Carlos Gu, truly feels Reborn
Back on stage following a triumphant and acclaimed debut season, Amy and Carlos share an intimate portrait of their lives and journeys, in which the inspirational and transformative power of dance shines through.
Featuring a dazzling cast of world-class dancers, amazing live vocalists, and a soundtrack of iconic anthems, the show will take audiences on an emotional and uplifting journey through show-stopping routines. Amy & Carlos: Reborn is a genuine testament to the joy of dancing.
“A CELEBRATORY, HEARTWARMING, DANCE EXTRAVAGANZA” Seen & Heard International
HARRY REDKNAPP
Sun 7 June 7.30pm
DERNGATE
Tickets from £42
VIP Tickets £97
The Return of Harry Redknapp
Following his hugely successful, sold-out tour of 65 venues, Harry Redknapp is back – ready to share more unforgettable stories from his illustrious football career and his time on television. Widely regarded as one of the funniest and most engaging speakers on the circuit, Harry delivers an evening packed with humour, honesty, and top-class entertainment.
VIP tickets include a pre-show photo with Harry, a signed photograph, and the best seats in the house.
Brought to you by Terry and Freda Baker of A1 Sporting Speakers, with Terry once again hosting the evening, this is a night you won’t want to miss.
DR LOUISE NEWSON
Breaking The Cycle
Wed 10 June 7.30pm ROYAL
Tickets from £31.50
VIP tickets £52
Renowned physician and women’s hormone specialist Dr Louise Newson is back with Breaking The Cycle: The Power Of Hormones, an unmissable new show challenging everything you’ve been told about hormones.
Known as “the medic who kick-started the menopause revolution,” Dr Louise will be unpacking the history and the often-neglected science of hormones. She will be revealing decades of misinformation, medical misogyny and attempts for doctors to be silenced by the establishment, all leading to harms to the health of women.
Expect to leave empowered, angry, shocked, energised and ready to demand better.
AVALON MIXED BILL
COMEDY NIGHT
Thu 11 June 7.30pm
ROYAL
Tickets from £22 I 16+
Join us for a comedy showcase of established and rising stand-up stars.
The line-up includes Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee Glenn Moore, a comedian, actor and one of the best and most prolific joke writers in the country, along with compelling young comic Chloe Petts who is one of the most exciting acts on the circuit.
They will be joined by critically acclaimed comedian and writer Jonny Pelham and comedy siren, crowd enchantress and heckler annihilator Cecily Hitchcock
A great night’s entertainment for all comedy lovers.
SEANN WALSH
This Is Torture
Fri 12 June 8pm
ROYAL
Tickets from £20 I 14+
After his sell-out 2023 tour, the UK’s dishevelled king of stand-up, award-winning Seann Walsh returns with a brand-new hour of sidesplitting comedy. Don’t miss his trademark highenergy exasperation and razor-sharp observations that leave audiences in stitches and on their feet all around the country. This year, he’s decided to name the show after the thing he says the most in life – This Is Torture
“UNQUESTIONABLY THE BEST OBSERVATIONAL COMIC OF HIS GENERATION” The Guardian
“A CRACKING GOOD SHOW” The Telegraph
“ONE OF COMEDY’S HOTTEST PROPERTIES… VERY TALENTED, VERY FUNNY” The Evening Standard
“HE REMAINS ONE OF THE MOST ENTERTAINING OBSERVATIONAL COMICS ON THE BLOCK”
The Independent
Thu 11 June 7.30pm
DERNGATE
Tickets from £35
VIP tickets
£60
MIKE BROWN & DANNY CARE Tries & Tribulations
Two of English rugby’s biggest names are stepping off the pitch and onto the stage for an evening of stories, insights, and plenty of laughs.
Between them, Mike Brown and Danny Care have seen it all – from the highs of England caps and Premiership glory to the setbacks and challenges that tested their careers. Now, in Tries And Tribulations, they’re sharing it all with the fans.
Expect raw honesty, humour, and the kind of unfiltered stories you only get when two old teammates sit down together. From career-defining tries to the tribulations that shaped them, the night promises to be as inspiring as it is entertaining.
MICHELLE WOLF
Best Job In The World
Fri 12 June 7.30pm DERNGATE
Tickets from £32 I 14+
Primetime Emmy Nominee Michelle Wolf has established herself as one of the most influential voices in the comedy landscape. Her stand-up specials across HBO and Netflix have garnered critical acclaim and top viewing figures.
Wolf has headlined across the world, including her infamous appearance at the White House Correspondents Dinner. She has had two sold-out Edinburgh Fringe runs and scored a prestigious Edinburgh Comedy Award nomination. Wolf is also known for her appearances on The Daily Show (Comedy Central) and The Break With Michelle Wolf (Netflix).
“INFLUENTIAL, DARING AND BRILLIANT” Rolling Stone
“SMART & SLY” The Guardian
“THE FUTURE OF STAND-UP COMEDY” Daily Beast
SCOTT BENNETT Stuff
Sat 13 June 7.30pm
ROYAL
Tickets from £24.50 I 16+
As heard on BBC Radio 4!
As a society we love stuff, it’s a statement about who we are and who we want to be. But apparently, this message is at odds with the looming environmental crisis. We’re now struggling to balance these worlds, to focus on the things that bring us real connections and nourish the soul. Award-winning comedian and award-winning product designer, Scott Bennett is desperately trying to cleanse his life of stuff, but is this even possible anymore?
Tour support for Mickey Flanagan, Rob Brydon Jason Manford, and John Bishop. The star of Live At The Apollo, The News Quiz, The Now Show, The Ultimate Choice and Chortle Best Club Comedian Nominee 2022.
JIMMY TARBUCK OBE LIVE
Sun 14 June 7.30pm ROYAL
Tickets from £31.50
Jimmy Tarbuck OBE, one of the most popular household names from the golden era of British stand up, is back with a bang, touring his solo show An Evening With Jimmy Tarbuck
TUBULAR BELLS LIVE
Sat 13 June 7.30pm DERNGATE
Tickets from £36
A stunning celebration of Mike Oldfield’s greatest hits.
Internationally renowned maestro Phil Toms and his 10-piece electro orchestra deliver an outstanding signature concert to the Music Master Mike Oldfield performed at the highest level.
Based on note for note transcriptions, additional highlights include Moonlight Shadow, To France and selections from Oldfield’s instrumental albums including Hergest Ridge, Ommadawn, Return To Ommadawn, The Songs Of Distant Earth and Tubular Bells 2
Rarely performed live in the UK, this is not to be missed.
BEETHOVEN’S FIFTH SYMPHONY with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Sun 14 June 3pm DERNGATE
Tickets from £25
Join the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Cornelius Meister, for an epic orchestral afternoon with internationally acclaimed violinist Clara-Jumi Kang.
The show will see the acclaimed comedian and raconteur reflecting on a remarkable life in showbusiness, presenting an entertaining mix of anecdotes and jokes, including recollections of his many years presenting Sunday Night At The London. There will also be stories from Jimmy’s childhood, growing up in Liverpool where he was classmates – and good mates –with John Lennon. And of course, his golfing life, which has proved to be a rich source of entertainment and celebrity both on and off the course.
The first five bars of Beethoven’s iconic Fifth Symphony, possibly the most famous opening motif in classical music history, portend something mysterious and momentous. Filled with turmoil and beauty, this orchestral masterwork will leave you awestruck long after its triumphant finale.
The evening opens with a delightful new miniature from the RPO’s Composer-in-Association Joe Hisaishi (Spirited Away), and Clara-Jumi Kang brings her world-class insight to Sibelius’ passionate Violin Concerto
NMPAT
The Festival
Tue 16 & Wed 17
June 7pm
DERNGATE
Tickets from £13
From Our Community
Celebrate the talent of young performers from across Northamptonshire at The Festival, presented by Northamptonshire Music and Performing Arts Trust (NMPAT).
This annual event brings together students from schools across the county for an unforgettable evening of live music and performance. Experience the energy, creativity, and passion of young musicians as they showcase their skills.
NIGEL KENNEDY
A Virtuoso Concert Performance
Fri 19 June 7.30pm
DERNGATE
Tickets from £24
The UK’s greatest living violinist Nigel Kennedy promises an evening that reflects his love of a unified approach to all music. He will be accompanied by long-time collaborators Alec Dankworth, son of the late John Dankworth and Cleo Laine, on double bass and the great ‘cellist Peter Adams
Kennedy’s 1989 hit recording of Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons made him an international star and completely transformed the classical music scene. His concerts go straight to the heart of the British public, and rumour has it that he is playing better than ever.
Combining a unique mix of repertoire with energy, dynamics and mind-blowing technical and emotional musicality, Nigel’s performance will leave you spellbound.
WHAT’S LOVE GOT TO DO WITH IT
Thu 18 June 7.30pm
DERNGATE
Tickets from £26.50
After a fantastic sell out debut tour across the UK, Tina Turner fans will have the time of their lives as What’s Love Got To Do With It? is back for 2026. This electrifying tribute show celebrates the music and unparalleled career of the one and only Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll, Tina Turner. Stepping into Tina’s iconic heels is Holly Bannis, the daughter of Greg Bannis, former lead singer of Hot Chocolate.
Expect a night of high energy and feel-good rock- androll, performed by an all-live band. This joyous show features all the hits including Proud Mary, River Deep, Simply The Best, Private Dancer, and many more.
JUKEBOX IDOLS
Tue 23 June 7.30pm
DERNGATE
Tickets from £27
Meet & Greet + £60
The UK's leading platinum-selling vocal harmony group The Overtones, Olympic Gymnast and Strictly Come Dancing champion Louis Smith MBE and Strictly Come Dancing's world-champion professional dancer Nadiya Bychkova will star together in a brand new show called Jukebox Idols
Brought to you by the producers of the West End smash hit Rip It Up 60s, Jukebox Idols is a non-stop whirlwind of the greatest hits from the ‘50s and ‘60s’ biggest music icons that celebrates the eradefining music which created the unforgettable soundtrack of a generation.
A stellar supporting cast of dancers help bring to life show-stopping hits from Nat King Cole, Elvis Presley, The Beatles, The Beach Boys, Motown and many more – a song and dance spectacle for music lovers everywhere.
LA GRANDE FAÇADE
Fri 26 & Sat 27 June
7.30pm
ROYAL
Tickets from £17 I 14+
Theatre Front Of House are back with a bang –bigger, better, and with the budget to match!
After stepping in to save the day with The Show Must Go... On?, the team launched headfirst into success. And with a taste of the limelight, the gang grew hungry for more as they questioned ‘Where do we go from here?’. And now they think they've finally found their answer…
Join our Northampton Royalty as they debut their brand new musical La Grande Façade, with new music, new faces, and a whole new dream. Expect an unforgettable evening of high class art, from singing to dancing, acrobatics to operatics, as the team take their talent to a whole new level.
DANCING SCHOOLS UK
Sat 27 June 10am, 2pm & 6pm
DERNGATE
Tickets from £21.50
From Our Community
Join us for the toe-tapping Grand Final of Dancing Schools UK, proudly run by Step by Step Dance School Ltd
Now in its 13th year, this fabulous Ballroom and Latin dance event is designed to inspire school children from across the region to discover dance, build confidence, and develop teamwork. Originally launched as Strictly Junior, the event has evolved into Dancing Schools UK and, over the years, has seen more than 3,000 children bravely step into the spotlight, and achieve something they never thought possible – dancing in front of hundreds of people.
At this Grand Final, finalists from regional school heats across Northamptonshire, Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire will compete for the coveted Dancing Schools UK title and the iconic Glitter Ball trophy.
KAI – EVOLUTION
Fri 26 June 7.30pm
DERNGATE
Tickets from £40 I 8+
VIP tickets £92
Sharing his evolution from where it all started as a young competition dancer to becoming a star of the hit BBC show Strictly Come Dancing, Kai Widdrington oozes charm and talent with an abundance of on-stage charisma.
The smash-hit show Kai – Evolution takes audience members on a mesmerising journey through an array of dance genres, showcasing Kai's versatility and passion for dance. The tour features breathtaking choreography, stunning visuals, and an incredible cast of dancers, combining a mix of classic Ballroom, Latin, and innovative dance routines that showcase Kai's extraordinary skill and creativity.
“THE PERFORMANCE IS FLAWLESS” Muddy Stilettos
ALFIE MOORE Acopalypse Now
Sun 28 June 7.30pm ROYAL
Tickets from £23 I 14+
The Four Horsemen of Rising Crime, Global Warming, AI and Culture Wars are galloping towards us. Are we on the road to hell? And can we avoid the potholes? In his brand new tour show, ‘Fair Cop’ Alfie has the antidote to the breakdown of law and order, fake news and the price of baked beans.
He’s encountered more than his fair share of egotistical dictators in his policing career and learnt when pragmatism, and more than a dash of laughter, can defuse even the most menacing showdown.
Join Alfie as he’s saddles up to see off those bullies on their pesky ponies. Doomsday is no laughing matter, but this show certainly is.
“BRILLIANTLY FUNNY… GENUINELY HILARIOUS” David Mitchell
MAYHEW SCHOOL OF DANCE Unbreakable Bonds
Sun 28 & Mon 29 June, Sun 6.30pm, Mon 7pm
DERNGATE
Tickets from £23 - On sale 10 Apr
From Our Community
Mayhew School of Dance & Performing Arts are pleased to be returning to the Derngate stage with a show highlighting friendships created through music and movement.
From first class to final performance, every child has a story to tell. Friends who dance together stay together, linked by passion, creativity and shared experience. Together we dance, together we shine!
United by dance, unstoppable as a team, come and see our talented pupils light up the stage.
TOP HAT THEATRE SCHOOL
West End vs Broadway
Sat 4 July 12pm & 5pm
DERNGATE
Tickets from £18
From Our Community
An Evening With NIGEL MANSELL CBE
Fri 3 July 7.30pm
DERNGATE
Tickets from £56
Meet & Greet from + £125
This evening with Nigel Mansell will be full of entertainment and insight into his career.
He started racing in British Formula Ford at age 15 and progressed to Formula 3. His talent was noticed by Colin Chapman of Lotus, who hired him as a test driver before he joined the Formula 1 team’s main line-up in 1980.
Mansell’s F1 career spanned 15 seasons (1980-1992, 1994-1995) and during this time he drove for Lotus, Williams, Ferrari and McLaren. He became F1 World Champion in 1992 with Williams.
Nigel spent two years with Ferrari and is the last driver to be personally selected by Enzo Ferrari and was nicknamed ‘II Leone’ The Lion for his brave and determined racing style.
NMPAT Generations
Sun 5 July 12pm & 6pm
DERNGATE
Tickets from £10
From Our Community
NMPAT Summer Festival of Music: New Generation –12pm
Top Hat Theatre School proudly presents West End vs Broadway, our end-of-year celebration of song, dance, and performance.
Talented pupils aged 3 – 18 will perform all your favourite hits from London’s West End and New York’s Broadway, bringing energy and passion to every number.
Experience an unforgettable evening of live theatre that will entertain and inspire audiences of all ages.
Northamptonshire Music and Performing Arts Trust (NMPAT) presents an opportunity to share inspiration and aspiration with their junior ensembles – County Junior Orchestra, NMPAT Singers, County Junior Brass Ensemble, Jazz 3, County Junior Strings and the County Junior Wind Orchestra
Second Generation – 6pm NMPAT presents the end of year showcase for their training ensembles, the second generation of county music students – County Training Wind Orchestra, Guitarlactica and Tarrega Guitar Ensemble, County Training Brass Band, Jazz 2, County Training Orchestra and County Chamber Strings
RUMOURS OF FLEETWOOD MAC
Wed 8 July 8pm
DERNGATE
Tickets from £42
Rumours Of Fleetwood Mac, the world’s finest tribute to Fleetwood Mac, returns to Royal & Derngate.
Channelling the spirit of Fleetwood Mac at their very best, Rumours Of Fleetwood Mac offers a unique opportunity for fans, both old and new, to rediscover the songs and performances that have ensured Fleetwood Mac’s place as one of the most loved groups of all time.
Personally endorsed by Fleetwood Mac founding member, Mick Fleetwood, Rumours Of Fleetwood Mac is the ultimate tribute to one of rock and roll’s most remarkable groups.
DAVID GRAY
Past & Present Tour
Tue 7 July 7.30pm
DERNGATE SOLD OUT
Live Nation presents David Gray Live at Royal & Derngate this spring.
The acclaimed British singersongwriter has captivated audiences worldwide with his distinctive voice, heartfelt lyrics, and timeless hits such as Babylon, Sail Away, and This Year’s Love
With a career spanning over three decades, Gray’s artistry has earned him a Grammy nomination, two Ivor Novello Awards, and over 12 million albums sold globally.
LIMELIGHT THEATRE SCHOOL
Lovin the Limelight
Sun 19 July 1pm & 4pm
DERNGATE
Tickets from £18
From Our Community
Twenty-five years ago, Limelight began with one little girl and one big dream. A dream to train, to perform, to shine on stage – and one day create a place where others could do the same.
That dream became Limelight.
This show celebrates our journey: the dedication, the magic of the stage, the friendships, the unforgettable productions, and the adventures that have taken our performers across the UK and beyond. It honours our resilience through every challenge, including the determination that carried us through Covid, and the passion that continues to make Limelight shine brighter than ever.
Today, our Limelight Superstars bring that story to life through uplifting music, energetic dance and joyful storytelling.
This is more than a show — it is our thank you, our celebration and our tribute to 25 incredible years of Limelight.
FOR OUR COMMUNITY
YOUNG COMPANY
Are you aged between 7 and 20 and love all things theatre?
Do you dream of performing and want to develop your skills in a fun and friendly environment, and maybe even gain industry-level experience? Then Royal & Derngate Young Company awaits!
Come join a young ensemble working with professional artists across workshops, rehearsals and full-scale productions that will allow you to build confidence, imagination, express ideas, collaborate with like-minded creative young people, and develop performance skills in movement, voice, character, script analysis, and devising.
For £85 per term, you will:
• Learn theatre skills guided by professional directors and practitioners
• Develop your ideas and voice as a young performance artist
• Work on existing texts and create new plays
• Perform at Royal & Derngate and in the community
• Have the opportunity to connect with the National Theatre of Great Britain
• Go on free theatre trips
Bursaries are available upon request.
Dates and times vary, so contact us for more information getinvolved@royalandderngate.co.uk
GENERATE
GENFEST CALLOUT!
ARTIST DEVELOPMENT
Supporting Artists Through All Stages!
Applications are now open for our next artist development festival taking place 17 - 19 September 2026.
We have five performance slots available for either those looking to present work in progress, or those who are looking to have their finished work programmed for the first time in our Studio or on the Royal stage.
For more information please contact getinvolved@royalandderngate.co.uk
WRITING DOESN'T HAVE TO BE LONELY
A chance for writers in and around Northampton (and now from around the world) to share their work, have it read by professional actors or bounce ideas and chat with like-minded folk.
Contact writingdhtbl@gmail.com for more information
DRIFT PRO DANCE
A place for dance and movement artists in the South East Midlands to connect. Drifting between Bedford, Milton Keynes, Northampton, and Aylesbury.
Contact driftprodance@gmail.com for more information
EAST MIDLANDS ACTORS WORKSHOPS
Workshops, masterclasses & CPD in the performing arts for professional actors in the East Midlands.
Contact eastmidlandsactorsworkshop@gmail.com for more information
EDUCATION
Calling all Teachers and Educators!
Are you looking for an opportunity for your students to tour a working theatre to peek behind the curtain and see how it comes together? Or perhaps you are looking for a workshop linked to a set text, or specific theatre skills? Our Creative Engagement team can facilitate your educational needs including:
• Backstage Tours of Royal & Derngate
• Workshops supporting your exploration of set curriculum texts
• Bespoke workshops on various drama skills with our team or local artists
• Work Experience in April 2026
For more information on theatre tours, workshops, work experience, and to discuss your particular educational goals with us, contact getinvolved@royalandderngate.co.uk for more information.
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From historic Victorian grandeur to bold contemporary spaces. Royal & Derngate offers an unforgettable setting for conferences, live events, exhibitions, celebrations and private functions.
For more information on how to book our spaces hires@royalandderngate.co.uk
FIND US OFF DERNGATE NORTHAMPTON FILMHOUSE HOLLYWOOD HITS
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,
INDIE CINEMA
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 DementiaFriendly screenings, plus Audio Described and Audio Enhanced options for most titles through our free mobile app.
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Access Information
ACCESS TICKETING SCHEME
By telling us about your specific needs and joining our Access Scheme, we can ensure that your tickets and seating needs are taken care of.
From 1 April 2026 Royal & Derngate and Northampton Filmhouse will join the Nimbus Access Card scheme. This national scheme creates a single consistent method of communication between customer and venue, meaning that you’ll no longer need to send us personal documents directly for your accessibility needs to be understood. Our current access scheme will be honoured until 1 April 2027. For the most up to date information about the scheme and the changeover, please visit www.royalandderngate.co.uk/your-visit/ access-information/
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
SENSORY BAGS & SPACES
A Sensory Space is available at relaxed and family performances. Sensory Bags can be borrowed from our Access Hosts.
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.
Party Season Sat 11 April 2.30pm (Parent & Baby)
Zog Fri 8 May 1.30pm
The Tiger Who Came To Tea Wed 3 June 4.30pm
Beauty And The Beast Sun 6 December 1pm
What The Ladybird Heard Sun 6 December 2pm & Tue 29 December 1pm
CAPTIONED
At these performances large screens are positioned on either side of the stage and present the actors’ spoken words into visible text.
What The Ladybird Heard Sat 19 December 2pm
Beauty And The Beast Sun 20 December 1pm
PRE-SHOW TOUCH TOURS
Before all of our audio described performances, we provide 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.
Party Season Fri 10 April 6.30pm
SIX The Musical Wed 13 May 5pm
Operation Mincemeat Wed 15 July 6.30pm
The Choir Of Man Wed 7 October 6.30pm
Blood Brothers Wed 25 November 6.30pm
What The Ladybird Heard Tue 15 December 1pm
Beauty And The Beast Wed 16 December 5pm & Mon 28 December 12pm
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. Ask our Access Host for a radio headset on arrival.
Party Season Fri 10 April 7.30pm
SIX The Musical Wed 13 May 6pm
Operation Mincemeat Wed 15 July 7.30pm
The Choir Of Man Wed 7 October 7.30pm
Blood Brothers Wed 25 November 7.30pm
What The Ladybird Heard Tue 15 December 2pm
Beauty And The Beast Wed 16 December 6pm & Mon 28 December 1pm
Sennheiser Mobile Connect
Audio Enhancement is available for all performances via Sennheiser Mobile Connect. This system allows you to listen through your own smartphone or table device with headphones and enhances the sound volume on stage. 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.
SIX The Musical Thu 14 May 8pm
Operation Mincemeat Thu 16 July 7.30pm
The Choir Of Man Thu 8 October 7.30pm
Blood Brothers Thu 26 November 7.30pm
Beauty And The Beast Tue 15 December 6pm
What The Ladybird Heard Mon 21 December 11am
Booking Information
BOX OFFICE OPENING HOURS
Box Office telephone lines are open Tuesday-Saturday 10am-6pm. Our Box Office counter service is Saturday 10am-6pm.
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
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
ALL ROYAL SHOWS - Main Entrance, Swan Street
ALL DERNGATE SHOWS - Main Entrance Swan Street and Filmhouse Entrance, off Derngate
ALL UNDERGROUND SHOWS - Main Entrance, Swan Street
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/car-parkswest-northamptonshire/council-car-parksnorthampton-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 1JF
55 spaces
P5 Commercial St. NN1 1PJ
250 spaces
P6 Mayorhold NN1 3AH
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
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