Events Calendar
Daliso Chaponda – Apocalypse Not Now
Key Theatre Embankment Road, PeterboroughFinalist of Britain’s Got Talent and star of BBC Radio 4’s Citizen of Nowhere Daliso Chaponda is back out of the house and on a stage with a new hour of the slickest, sharpest look at life. It’s fair to say that 2020 hasn’t been going to plan for Daliso… but he’s been performing online daily to millions of viewers, this is your first chance ... Read More
I Spy With My Little Eye
The Castle Theatre Wellingborough, NorthamptonshirePresented by The People's Theatre Company Based on the picture book by Steven Lee Molly and Bingo the puppy are having a birthday party and, best of all, you're invited! There'll be a terrific treasure hunt, all your favourite sing-along songs and lots of fantastic games to play, including Molly's favourite game, I Spy With My Little Eye! So put on ... Read More
A Celebration of Father Ted
The Deco Theatre Abington Square, NorthamptonJoin us in celebrating one of the greatest sitcoms ever made, as we welcome renowned stand-up Joe Rooney for a night of all things Father Ted! Joe featured as the rebellious Father Damo in the classic Father Ted episode The Old Grey Whistle Theft, leading Dougal astray with his earring, cigarette smoking and bad-boy attitude. Joe will host a screening of the episode, take you behind ... Read More
Annie Dressner – Little Embers Sessions
OundleSince moving from her hometown of New York City to the UK ten years ago, Annie has garnered rave reviews for her recordings and live performances. Her music has drawn comparisons to Mazzy Star, Jenny Lewis, and Phoebe Bridgers, whilst receiving airplay from BBC Radio 1, 2, & 6Music. From her 2011 debut album ‘Strangers Who Knew Each Other’ through ... Read More
Leo Green and Radio 2’s Sound of the 50’s
The Castle Theatre Wellingborough, NorthamptonshireAn exciting night with Saxophone Star and Broadcaster, Leo Green, along with his explosive band and singers. This is not an Oldies tribute show - there are no dodgy look-a-likes....this is two hours of fast paced incredible music that will have you singing and dancing! With a band that features the best musicians in the country, along with incredible singers, ... Read More
The Everly Brothers & Friends Tribute Show
Key Theatre Embankment Road, PeterboroughThe Temple Brothers, officially the UKs No.1 Tribute to The Everly Brothers as voted for by the National Tribute Music Awards 2017 are proud to announce the return of their Theatre Show, produced by themselves. The show is dedicated to the music of one of the greatest harmony duo’s the Everly Brothers. Just as the Everly Brothers were the Temple Brothers are real life brothers, their harmonies are unlike anything ... Read More
Kim Wilde: Greatest Hits Tour
Royal and Derngate 19-21 Guildhall Rd, Northampton, NorthamptonshireFollowing the Worldwide success of Here Come The Aliens and the recent live album Aliens Live, Kim Wilde and her incredible band are heading back on the road in 2020 with Kim’s Greatest Hits Tour. Featuring hit singles from 1981 to 2020, this will be an unmissable event not only for Kim Wilde fans, but also for fans of the 80s. Featuring classics such as Kids In ... Read More
Ed Gamble – Electric
Royal and Derngate 19-21 Guildhall Rd, Northampton, NorthamptonshireAfter a sell-out tour of his house in 2020 (extended into 2021 due to popular demand), Ol’ Broken Pancreas is charged up and ready to flick the switch on another night of attention seeking. Co-host of the award-winning mega-hit podcast Off Menu with James Acaster, Taskmaster champion, and has his own special Blood Sugar available worldwide on Amazon Prime. As seen and heard on Mock the Week, Live ... Read More
Sun Records – The Concert
The Castle Theatre Wellingborough, NorthamptonshireSUN RECORDS Where Rock'n'Roll Was Born - the Official Sun Records Concert Show The label that brought you Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Johnny Cash, Roy Orbison, Carl Perkins, Rufus Thomas and scores more rockin' pioneers, comes to life live on stage. Revisit the recording studio where the distinctive Sun sound was crafted by musical visionary Sam Phillips. His trailblazing ... Read More
Justin Hayward – The Voice Of The Moody Blues
Royal and Derngate 19-21 Guildhall Rd, Northampton, NorthamptonshireJustin Hayward’s career is now in its fifth decade. He is best known as the vocalist, lead guitarist and composer for the iconic Moody Blues, whose hits include the masterful Nights In White Satin, Tuesday Afternoon, Question, The Voice plus other classic, era and genre-defining hits. These tracks laid the foundation for the incredible success story of the Moody Blues – as well as Hayward’s solo work ... Read More
Oh What a Night!
The Castle Theatre Wellingborough, NorthamptonshireOh What A Night! takes you back in time on a musical journey through the incredible career of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons, now immortalised in the multi-award winning show Jersey Boys, which has been packing theatres worldwide since its debut in 2005. Valli’s unmistakable voice dominated the airwaves for more than two decades with classics such as Sherry, Let’s Hang ... Read More
The Cube Disability Arts Academy – Cube Love 2022
Royal and Derngate 19-21 Guildhall Rd, Northampton, NorthamptonshireCube Love 2022 is coming to Royal & Derngate this September and is the highly anticipated sequel to last year’s incredible production. Immerse yourself in the talent our The Cube Disability Arts Academy students have to offer and come and support all their hard work as we put them front and centre stage for a night you will not forget. Set to be ... Read More
Rock for Heroes
The Castle Theatre Wellingborough, NorthamptonshireRock For Heroes – The No 1 UK Touring Rock Show is back baby! The boys and girls are back in town celebrating the greatest heroes of Rock in this sublime musical spectacle! Where were you when Bon Jovi was Livin’ on a prayer? Or Prince was drenched in Purple Rain? What about When the Eagles checked in to The ... Read More
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra: Classics at the Cathedral 2022
Peterborough CathedralThe Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, with Peterborough Male Voice Choir and Peterborough Voices, present a breathtaking programme of music by Mendelssohn, Brahms and Wagner in the the spectacular setting of Peterborough Cathedral. Join ‘the nation’s favourite orchestra’ with the city’s award-winning choirs for a spectacular evening of classics. The concert will be conducted by Will Prideaux. Ticket prices range from £18.00 ... Read More
Through The Rain: A Celebration of Barry Manilow
The Castle Theatre Wellingborough, NorthamptonshireVery few performers have an effect on the modern pop culture that this man has. As a performer, as a writer and as a boundary breaker! With the largest fan base in the world, to do this man justice it has to be approached with the dignity and respect that he deserves. This isn’t a tribute act, this is a ... Read More
Essential 80s Featuring Paul Young + T’Pau + Hue & Cry
Royal and Derngate 19-21 Guildhall Rd, Northampton, NorthamptonshireThe decade of fun and flamboyancy, the era of music videos, the 12 inch, compilation CDs and some of the most enduring popstars in the world! Essential ’80s brings the very best chart-topping artists of the era to the stage for a nostalgic tour of everyone’s favourites! Eighties heartthrob Paul Young, shot to fame with his much-loved album No Parlez’ followed by a steam of ... Read More
Steve Hackett Genesis Revisited – Foxtrot At Fifty + Hackett Highlights
Royal and Derngate 19-21 Guildhall Rd, Northampton, NorthamptonshireHot on the heels of his most successful solo tour ever, Steve Hackett brings his Foxtrot At Fifty + Hackett Highlights tour to Northampton in 2022. The tour will mark the 50th anniversary of the legendary Genesis album Foxtrot which, in 1972, was pivotal in establishing the band as a major force in British rock. Guitarist Steve Hackett joined Genesis in 1971, making his band debut on the Nursery ... Read More
Celine Live in Vegas
Key Theatre Embankment Road, PeterboroughCELINE LIVE IN VEGAS is The Premier Tribute to Celine Dion’s epic 16-year Las Vegas Residency. Celine Dion’s Las Vegas show has become legendary. From 2011 Incredibly, she performed over 1,100 shows to 4.5 million people. The final show of her Las Vegas residency at Caesars Palace on took place on June 8, 2019. Now you can relive this iconic musical phenomenon for ... Read More
2022 Soundle Weekend
The Queen Victoria Hall, Oundle 7 West Street, Oundle, NorthamptonshireAs a brand new venture the inaugural Soundle music festival will become a regular feature in the Oundle music calendar where multiple genres of music will be brought together in one place! This first one will feature artists covering rock music, progressive rock, folk rock music and a little traditional thrown in. Headlined by Solstice on the Saturday night and ... Read More
Dave Gorman – Powerpoint to the People
Royal and Derngate 19-21 Guildhall Rd, Northampton, NorthamptonshireDave Gorman, the man behind Dave TV’s hit show Modern Life Is Goodish as well as Are You Dave Gorman? and Googlewhack Adventure, is back on the road with a brand new live show, Powerpoint To The People. The ‘high priest of the comedy Powerpoint talk’ (The Times) is touring again – as much as anything to demonstrate that a Powerpoint presentation doesn’t have to involve a ... Read More
Motown’s Greatest Hits! How Sweet It Is
The Castle Theatre Wellingborough, NorthamptonshireThis stunning 100% live show combines first class music with the slickest choreography and an amazing band, to deliver truly outstanding performances for the best Motown experience you will ever have! This show will have you Dancing On The Ceiling, with songs from legendary artistes such as Lionel Richie, The Temptations, Stevie Wonder, The Four Tops, Smokey Robinson, Marvin Gaye, ... Read More
London Concertante: A Night at the Opera
Peterborough CathedralReturning by popular demand, following their Vivaldi concert in April, London Concertante present a sensational evening at the opera with an array of the finest opera arias and overtures. Their programme includes works from Puccini, Verdi, Rossini, and Mozart – some of the best from Madame Butterfly, Turandot, Tosca, The Barber of Seville, Carmen, Cosi fan Tutti and so much ... Read More
Talon – The Best of Eagles
The Castle Theatre Wellingborough, Northamptonshire25th Anniversary Tour Talon have risen from humble beginnings to become one of the most successful theatre touring shows in the UK and the 25th Anniversary Tour will once again feature the Eagles timeless back catalogue including Hotel California, Take It Easy, One Of These Nights, Take It To The Limit, Desperado, Lyin' Eyes, Life In The Fast Lane and many more. ... Read More
War of the Worlds (On a Budget)
Key Theatre Embankment Road, PeterboroughStep aside HG Wells, take a break Jeff Wayne, go back to your trailer Tom Cruise, Lamphouse is tackling War of the Worlds and they’re doing it… on a budget! War of Worlds (on a budget) features one man, a loop pedal, a ukulele, lots of cardboard, many many hats and several absolutely terrifying (definitely not made out of paper) ... Read More
Peppa Pig’s Best Day Ever
The Castle Theatre Wellingborough, NorthamptonshirePeppa Pig is excited to be going on a special day out with George, Mummy Pig and Daddy Pig - it’s going to be her best day ever! Get ready for a road-trip full of fun adventures. From castles to caves, dragons to dinosaurs and ice-creams to muddy puddles – there is something for all of the family and their ... Read More
The Pitman Poets
Key Theatre Embankment Road, PeterboroughFrom Billy Elliot to Auf Wiedersehen Pet From when The Boat Comes In to The Likely Lads Now be enthralled and entertained by The Pitmen Poets A night of songs and stories Laced with North East humour and humanity Lindisfarne singer and songwriter Billy Mitchell, Warhorse Songman Bob Fox, Master of Tyneside song Benny Graham, and Award winning songwriter Jez ... Read More
Peppa Pig’s Best Day Ever
The Castle Theatre Wellingborough, NorthamptonshirePeppa Pig is excited to be going on a special day out with George, Mummy Pig and Daddy Pig - it’s going to be her best day ever! Get ready for a road-trip full of fun adventures. From castles to caves, dragons to dinosaurs and ice-creams to muddy puddles – there is something for all of the family and their ... Read More
National Theatre Live: Jack Absolute Flies Again (12A)
The Castle Theatre Wellingborough, NorthamptonshireA rollicking new comedy by Richard Bean (One Man, Two Guvnors) and Oliver Chris (Twelfth Night),based on Richard Brinsley Sheridan’s The Rivals. After an aerial dog fight, Pilot Officer Jack Absolute flies home to win the heart of his old flame, Lydia Languish. Back on British soil, Jack’s advances soon turn to anarchy when the young heiress demands to be loved on her own, very ... Read More
Best of Queen
Key Theatre Embankment Road, PeterboroughGet ready to Break Free with the UK’s biggest Queen Tribute band – Majesty, in a brand-new show – The Break Free Tour! Join Freddie, Brian, Roger and John as they take you on a magical journey performing The Best of Queen, whilst celebrating the music and showmanship of the UK’s favourite rock band. From Queen’s early beginnings with Bohemian ... Read More
The ELO Experience
The Castle Theatre Wellingborough, NorthamptonshireGreatest Hits and More Tour Celebrating the great music of Jeff Lynne and The Electric Light Orchestra The legacy left by Jeff Lynne & The Electric Light Orchestra barely needs any introduction - suffice to say that between 1972 and 1986 they achieved more combined UK and US Top 40 hits than any other band on the planet! '10538 Overture' ... Read More
The Ultimate Boy Band Party Show
The Castle Theatre Wellingborough, NorthamptonshireWith combined record sales of over 500 million The Ultimate Boy Band Party Show takes us to the naughty 90’s with ‘5 Bad Boys with the power to Rock You’ as they perform over 30 number one hits from all your favourite Boybands... and this time they’re ‘Back For Good’! Drenched in Joop Aftershave and with more key changes than ... Read More
Milton Jones – Milton: Impossible
The Castle Theatre Wellingborough, NorthamptonshireOne Man, One Mission. Is it possible? No, not really. Milton reveals the truth about being an international spy, before being given a disappointing new identity which forced him to appear on Mock the Week, Live at the Apollo. But this is also a story with the twist, or even a really bad sprain. Just gloriously daft nonsense or is there ... Read More
Polly Paulusma: Little Embers Session
OundleGrowing indie-folk legend, Polly, follows up her critically-acclaimed 2021 album ‘Invisible Music’ with ‘The Pivot On Which The World Turns’ (Wild Sound/OLI 2022), affectionately shortened to ‘Pivot’. Polly's thought-provoking music has earned her plaudits from international champions as far flung as Nic Harcourt at KCRW in LA and Michele Manzotti in Italy — as well as homegrown accolades from Mark ... Read More
Carole – The Music of Carole King
The Castle Theatre Wellingborough, NorthamptonshireCarole - The Music of Carole King is a celebration of the music of one of the world’s greatest songwriters Carole King. Following a fantastic debut tour in 2019 Carole returns to the stage with an even bigger production for 2021. With a cast of the UK’s finest singers, dancers and musicians this wonderful homage takes you on an incredible ... Read More
The Greatest Love of All
The Castle Theatre Wellingborough, NorthamptonshireA Tribute to Whitney Houston Whitney’s musical legacy is brought to life in this critically acclaimed tribute show described as 'mind-blowingly spot on'. Be stunned by the breathtaking vocals of Belinda Davids – a RiSA chart-topping artist in her home country of South Africa - who has performed alongside the likes of Keri Hilson, Keyshia Cole and Monica and featured on Fox TV’s Showtime ... Read More
Glenn Moore : Will You Still Need Me, Will You Still Feed Me, Glenn I’m Sixty Moore
Key Theatre Embankment Road, PeterboroughEdinburgh Comedy Award "Best Show" nominee Glenn Moore is one of the best joke writers of his generation and is back on tour in Autumn 2022. Expect a "comedy masterclass" (The Times) and a high-energy barrage of the most jokes you've ever heard humanely fit into one stand-up show.
The George Michael Story
Key Theatre Embankment Road, PeterboroughWelcome to The George Michael Story ‘FREEDOM’ Tour 2021 – featuring a full live band with video screens supporting the show, including footage of George and interviews with the man himself. The only truly accurate tribute to George Michael as seen on BBC & ITV. This touring show performs George Michael’s hits in chronological order. The George Michael Story tells in detail, the career ... Read More
10cc
Royal and Derngate 19-21 Guildhall Rd, Northampton, NorthamptonshireAmong the most inventive and influential bands in the history of popular music, 10cc are one of the very few acts to have achieved commercial, critical and creative success in equal measure. The line-up features Graham Gouldman (bass, guitar, vocals), Rick Fenn (lead guitar, bass, vocals), Paul Burgess (drums, percussion) – both of whom have been with the band since the early years – Keith Hayman (keyboards, guitars, bass, vocals) ... Read More
Al Stewart With His Band The Empty Pockets
Royal and Derngate 19-21 Guildhall Rd, Northampton, NorthamptonshireAl Stewart reprises’ his 2019 touring line-up with The Empty Pockets. His first major tour since finding himself side-lined for most of 2020 due to the pandemic. Once again Al and the Pockets will be joined by saxophonist Marc Macisso. He will be playing his old favourites Year Of The Cat, Time Passages, On The Border, Nostradamus and Roads To Moscow along with selections from his deep catalogue. The Scottish-born ... Read More
Jon Richardson: The Knitwit
Royal and Derngate 19-21 Guildhall Rd, Northampton, NorthamptonshireWill the recycling be put out on the right day? Who is going to smooth over the top of the margarine? How many lights are on upstairs when everybody is downstairs? Watch Jon pretend that these aren’t his foremost concerns as he leaves home on his first tour since the last one. Best known as a team captain on 8 Out of ... Read More
Al Murray – Gig for Victory
Royal and Derngate 19-21 Guildhall Rd, Northampton, NorthamptonshireAs the dust settles and we emerge blinking into the dawn of a new year, the men and women of this great country will need answers. Answers that they know they need, answers to questions they never knew existed. And when that moment comes, who better to show the way, to provide those answers, than the people’s man of the ... Read More
The Sixteen: An Old Belief
Peterborough CathedralThe Sixteen's 2022 Choral Pilgrimage is centred around Hubert Parry's powerful 'Songs of Farewell'. Alongside this emotional work are three pieces by poet and lutenist Thomas Campion, Herbert Howells's 'Take him, earth for cherishing', and a new work by award-winning composer Cecilia McDowall. Programme Parry Songs of Farewell medieval carol Deo gracias, Anglia medieval carol Saint Thomas honour we medieval carol O blessed Lord ... Read More
Ultimate Commitments and Blues Brothers Experience
The Castle Theatre Wellingborough, NorthamptonshireIn a show that has been described as “absolutely amazing” and “truly authentic”, take a trip down memory lane as you hear the best songs from The Commitments and The Blues Brothers in a full live-band experience. Get your dancing shoes on, as Jake and Elwood meet Deco and Jimmy in a fantastic experience where Chicago Blues meets Dublin Soul. ... Read More
80s Live
The Castle Theatre Wellingborough, NorthamptonshireYou may have heard of throwback Thursday, now it’s time for the ultimate throwback decade -80s Live! Join us as we travel back in time to one of the most iconic eras of music for an exciting night out – put your hands together and get into the groove as our live band ‘Electric Dreams’ perform over two dozen chart ... Read More
Sir Bryn Terfel – Songs And Arias
Royal and Derngate 19-21 Guildhall Rd, Northampton, NorthamptonshireThe Welsh bass-baritone, Sir Bryn Terfel performs an evening dedicated to the world of Songs And Arias. A concert that brings together some of his signature roles from opera along with famous tunes from musical theatre and music-hall. Bryn will perform songs and arias he adores to sing, accompanied by Annabel Thwaite on piano and Hannah Stone on harp. The personal playlist from one of the world’s ... Read More
NC Jazz Presents – Toni Kofi Quintet: A Tribute to Cannonball
Royal and Derngate 19-21 Guildhall Rd, Northampton, NorthamptonshireAlto-sax master Tony Kofi fronts this loving celebration of the jazz giant (in every sense) Julian ‘Cannnonball’ Adderley. With Andy Davies (trumpet), Alex Webb (piano), Andrew Cleyndert (bass) and Alfonso Vitale (drums) the group traces the explosive music of Cannonball from his first session as leader in 1955 through work with Miles Davis to the soul-jazz of the 1960s. The repertoire includes Adderley brothers classics like Things Are Getting Better, Work Song, Del Sasser, Sack o’Woe and ... Read More
Derren Brown – Showman
Royal and Derngate 19-21 Guildhall Rd, Northampton, NorthamptonshireThe multi-award-winning master of mind control and psychological illusion, Derren Brown, is back, launching his first brand new theatre show in six years: Showman. Derren is at his very best on stage. His one-man shows have received wide critical acclaim and more Olivier wins and nominations than any other in history! The content of Showman remains a closely guarded secret, but if you’ve seen ... Read More
Maisie Adam – Buzzed
Royal and Derngate 19-21 Guildhall Rd, Northampton, NorthamptonshireFresh from Live At The Apollo, Mock The Week, and The Last Leg, Best Newcomer nominee Maisie Adam is back with a brand new show for 2022, Buzzed. Rammed with witty observations, high-octane energy, and some right good jokes. This high-energy show promises to be better than whatever else you had planned (unless you had plans to go dancing with Cher). Tickets: £17
The Drifters
The Castle Theatre Wellingborough, NorthamptonshireThe Drifters are back on tour in the UK performing all their classic hits including Saturday Night at the Movies, You’re More Than A Number, Come on Over to My Place, Under the Boardwalk, Kissin’ In The Back Row’and many more! The legendary group have been inducted into the Rock & Roll of Fame, performed for the President of the United States ... Read More
Derren Brown – Showman
Royal and Derngate 19-21 Guildhall Rd, Northampton, NorthamptonshireThe multi-award-winning master of mind control and psychological illusion, Derren Brown, is back, launching his first brand new theatre show in six years: Showman. Derren is at his very best on stage. His one-man shows have received wide critical acclaim and more Olivier wins and nominations than any other in history! The content of Showman remains a closely guarded secret, but if you’ve seen ... Read More