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Sing-a-Long-a The Greatest Showman
The Castle Theatre Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, United KingdomLook out ‘cause here it comes…. From the producers of Singalonga Sound of Music and Singalonga GREASE, the smash hit film musical with lyrics on screen that everyone can’t stop singing. Cheer on Hugh Jackman, lust after Zac Efron , sing your heart out with our live host who will teach you some dance moves and show you how to ... Read More
Sing-a-Long-a Grease
The Castle Theatre Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, United KingdomThe sing along screening of the classic film starring John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John is brought to you by the producers of Sing-a-Long-a Sound of Music Ever wanted to know what it's like to be a T-bird or a Pink Lady but never quite felt cool enough to pull it off? Well, now is your chance to don those pink jackets, ... Read More
10cc
Royal and Derngate 19-21 Guildhall Rd, Northampton, Northamptonshire, United KingdomAmong 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, Northamptonshire, United KingdomAl 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
The Pundits
Royal and Derngate 19-21 Guildhall Rd, Northampton, Northamptonshire, United KingdomCome and join football punditry royalty. Host Jeff Stelling is joined by the ultimate panel of pundits including Paul Merson, Matt Le Tissier, Phil Thompson and Charlie Nicholas. The boys are really back in town! Jaw-dropping revelations and hilarity ensue as the quintet with an opinion on absolutely everything, do what they do best – talk football…from players to managers and everything in between. Anecdotal ... Read More
Jon Richardson: The Knitwit
Royal and Derngate 19-21 Guildhall Rd, Northampton, Northamptonshire, United KingdomWill 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, Northamptonshire, United KingdomAs 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
Ultimate Commitments and Blues Brothers Experience
The Castle Theatre Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, United KingdomIn 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
La Bohéme (Royal Opera House – Broadcast)
The Castle Theatre Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, United KingdomSung in Italian with English Subtitles Recorded screening. Paris, 1900. Penniless writer Rodolfo believes that art is all he needs – until he meets Mimì, the lonely seamstress who lives upstairs. So begins a timeless love story that blooms, fades, and rekindles with the passing seasons. But while the couple’s friends Marcello and Musetta passionately row and make up, a ... Read More
80s Live
The Castle Theatre Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, United KingdomYou 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, Northamptonshire, United KingdomThe 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
Legally Blonde Jr
The Castle Theatre Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, United KingdomStudents of Lucie Downer Performing Arts, also known as LDPA perform the award-winning Broadway musical and the smash hit motion picture, Legally Blonde JR! The show is a fabulously fun journey of self-empowerment and expanding horizons. The show's instantly recognizable songs are filled with humour, wit and sass – leaving cast members and audiences alike seeing pink and feeling instantly uplifted! Tickets £15
NC Jazz Presents – Toni Kofi Quintet: A Tribute to Cannonball
Royal and Derngate 19-21 Guildhall Rd, Northampton, Northamptonshire, United KingdomAlto-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, Northamptonshire, United KingdomThe 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, Northamptonshire, United KingdomFresh 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, Northamptonshire, United KingdomThe 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, Northamptonshire, United KingdomThe 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
The Greatest Magician
Key Theatre Embankment Road, Peterborough, United KingdomThere’s a moment you will remember for the rest of your life’ – Chortle Magazine A DAZZLING new MAGIC SHOW - presented by the magician most famous for jamming the BBC switchboards are he correctly predicted the lottery. This astonishing, enigmatic, five star rated magic show will leave you aching from laughter and dizzy in disbelief. Directed by the late ... Read More
Abbamania
The Castle Theatre Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, United KingdomYou can dance, you can jive, having the time of your life! Celebrating 47 Years of ABBA Europe’s leading abba tribute, Abbamania, continue to entertain audiences with their outstanding vocals and musical performance live on stage. Abbamania’s widely acclaimed tribute to Abba is a sensational two hour show featuring record breaking and timeless hits from Waterloo to Dancing Queen, Mamma Mia, Fernando and Chiquitita all of ... Read More
Derren Brown – Showman
Royal and Derngate 19-21 Guildhall Rd, Northampton, Northamptonshire, United KingdomThe 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
Alan Barnes And Mark Nightingale With The Dave Newton Trio
The Castle Theatre Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, United KingdomMark Nightingale is an internationally acclaimed jazz soloist and one of the UK’s most in demand musicians; David Newton is one of the greatest solo jazz pianists this country has ever produced and Alan Barnes is an internationally acclaimed soloist, composer, arranger and band leader. Tonight they are joined by virtuoso bass player Andrew Cleyndert and first call jazz drummer ... Read More
Mercury: The Ultimate Queen Tribute
The Castle Theatre Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, United KingdomMercury have firmly established themselves as one of the world’s most authentic tributes to Freddie Mercury and the legendary Queen and they are back on the road in 2022 - exactly 50 years after Queen signed their first recording contract! Including performances of the most popular Queen hits, such as Bohemian Rhapsody, Radio Ga Ga, We Are The Champions, We Will Rock You and many ... Read More
Ralph McTell
Royal and Derngate 19-21 Guildhall Rd, Northampton, Northamptonshire, United KingdomRalph McTell is touring his album Hill Of Beans. Produced by the legendary Tony Visconti, it is Ralph’s first album of original material for 10 years. The performance will feature plenty of songs from his 50+ year career in addition to showcasing some of his most recent work. A singer songwriter of international acclaim who has played across the world, McTell brings ... Read More
Derren Brown – Showman
Royal and Derngate 19-21 Guildhall Rd, Northampton, Northamptonshire, United KingdomThe 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
Someone Like You – The Adele Songbook
The Castle Theatre Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, United KingdomA stunning live concert performance, celebrating the music of one of our generations’ finest singer-songwriters. Hand-picked by Adele herself on Graham Norton’s BBC Special, the outstanding Katie Markham leads a super-talented six-piece band through all your favourite Adele hits plus much more in this internationally acclaimed show – from powerhouse performances with Force 10 vocals through to intimate torch songs. ... Read More
Derren Brown – Showman
Royal and Derngate 19-21 Guildhall Rd, Northampton, Northamptonshire, United KingdomThe 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
Total Pop Party
The Castle Theatre Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom‘Total Pop Party’ - The Scream & Shout Tour! Who are we? TPP! ‘Total Pop Party’ is back! It’s fair to say, the children of today have had enough! From home schooling to lockdowns, they deserve to have some fun! Come join the TPP girls and celebrate the modern-day pop legends! Including Little Mix, Ariana Grande, Taylor Swift, Katy Perry, ... Read More
The Mirror Crack’d
Royal and Derngate 19-21 Guildhall Rd, Northampton, Northamptonshire, United KingdomMiss Marple returns to the stage… 1960s England and a wind of change is blowing through the land. It has even reached the sleepy village of St. Mary Mead. There’s a new housing estate to make the villagers curious and fearful. And even stranger, a rich American film star has bought the Manor House. Jane Marple, confined to a chair ... Read More
The Mirror Crack’d
Royal and Derngate 19-21 Guildhall Rd, Northampton, Northamptonshire, United KingdomMiss Marple returns to the stage… 1960s England and a wind of change is blowing through the land. It has even reached the sleepy village of St. Mary Mead. There’s a new housing estate to make the villagers curious and fearful. And even stranger, a rich American film star has bought the Manor House. Jane Marple, confined to a chair ... Read More
The Sensational 60’s Experience
The Castle Theatre Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, United KingdomWith a brand new production for 2022, Join The Sensational 60's Experience for the musical phenomenon of 2022 with this festival of nostalgia. The show with the definite feelgood factor will transport you back to the magical decade that was the 1960s. Whether you come to relive your childhood memories or you just simply want to see what your parents ... Read More
The Mirror Crack’d
Royal and Derngate 19-21 Guildhall Rd, Northampton, Northamptonshire, United KingdomMiss Marple returns to the stage… 1960s England and a wind of change is blowing through the land. It has even reached the sleepy village of St. Mary Mead. There’s a new housing estate to make the villagers curious and fearful. And even stranger, a rich American film star has bought the Manor House. Jane Marple, confined to a chair ... Read More
Dreams of Fleetwood Mac
The Castle Theatre Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, United KingdomOne of the UK's top, and some say most authentic, Fleetwood Mac Tribute Shows. UK Fleetwood Mac are a high calibre, professional and polished band of experienced and accomplished musicians who have come together to recreate the sound, look and feel of the legendary band itself. All seven professional members play live and unadulterated, dedicated to delivering a show as ... Read More
The Steptoe & Son Radio Show
Key Theatre Embankment Road, Peterborough, United KingdomAlbert and Harold; father and son, rag-and-bone. The father proclaims he’s “a poor old man” while the son protests that his dad is “a dirty old man!” In actual fact, both are telling the truth. These two, warring rag-and-bone men, in their Shepherd’s Bush scrapyard home, became household favourites for entire generations throughout the 60s and 70s and still they ... Read More
The Elvis Years
The Castle Theatre Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, United KingdomThe Elvis Years is an outstanding musical production which brings to the stage the incredible and compelling story of the ‘king of rock and roll’ - Elvis Presley. Join Mario Kombou (Jailhouse Rock, West End), our all-star band and our award-winning singers for an unforgettable journey through over 50 golden greats spanning over three decades – from the early Sun Records ... Read More
Level 42 – Lessons in Live
Royal and Derngate 19-21 Guildhall Rd, Northampton, Northamptonshire, United KingdomThe Lessons In Live Tour follows the hugely successful From Eternity To Here Tour, which celebrated the band’s fifth decade. Level 42 is a band with nothing to prove, but all the desire to continue their run at the top. To date, the band and Mark have released 14 studio albums, 7 live albums, the Sirens’ EP, and 6 compilation albums, had 18 top 40 ... Read More
Crimes on Centre Court
The Castle Theatre Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, United KingdomMulti-award-winning New Old Friends are touring another dose of mirth, murder and mayhem, this time with a side of tennis. Lord Knows the chair of The Wombledon International tennis tournament has died and his son, Hugh, is suspicious. The police won’t take the case so Hugh calls in Perry & Penny Pink, private investigators. What transpires has all the hallmarks ... Read More
Paul Chowdhry – Family Friendly Comedian
Royal and Derngate 19-21 Guildhall Rd, Northampton, Northamptonshire, United KingdomFollowing his global smash hit Live Innit, the star of Taskmaster and the first British-Asian stand-up to sell-out London’s Wembley Arena is back. After barely surviving the pandemic, and with two years of pent up killer material, Paul tackles the UK’s handling of the pandemic, why the rules of six only worked for white people, fame, England football fans and Tom Cruise landing his helicopter ... Read More
The Simon Spillett Quartet
The Castle Theatre Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, United KingdomThe Simon Spillett Quartet features pianist Rob Barron, bassist Alec Dankworth and drummer Pete Cater, and draws unashamedly on the classic sounds of British modern jazz from the 1950s and 60s, in particular the repertoire of the iconic UK saxophone legend Tubby Hayes. Their dedication to the hard-bop sounds of jazz's golden age has made them a popular attraction at ... Read More
The Simon and Garfunkel Story
The Castle Theatre Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, United KingdomDirect from a weeklong run in London’s West End at the Vaudeville Theatre, a SOLD OUT Worldwide tour and standing ovations at every performance, The Simon & Garfunkel Story is back! Using huge projection photos and original film footage, this 50th Anniversary Celebration also features a full live band performing all the hits including 'Mrs Robinson', 'Cecilia', 'Bridge Over Troubled ... Read More
Flo & Joan: Sweet Release
Royal and Derngate 19-21 Guildhall Rd, Northampton, Northamptonshire, United KingdomMulti-award winning musical comedy duo (and sisters) Flo & Joan are climbing out of their pits, armed with a piano and percussion section to bring you a brand new show of their critically acclaimed songs and comedy. Their unique, sharp-tongued style has taken them around the world with multiple sell-out tours and appearances at the Just For Laughs Festival Montreal and Melbourne ... Read More
The Nutcracker
The Castle Theatre Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, United KingdomClassical Ballet and Opera House presents The Nutcracker – A lavish Ballet of festive season. Music by Pyotr I. Tchaikovsky Featuring live Orchestra with over 30 musicians Christmas wouldn’t be Christmas without a trip to your local theatre for a dazzling production of the most famous ballet in the world, The Nutcracker. Traditionally, Classical Ballet and Opera House returns for their annual ... Read More
Sherlock Holms: The Valley of Fear
The Castle Theatre Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, United KingdomBlackeyed Theatre, in association with South Hill Park, presents Sherlock Holmes: The Valley Of Fear by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Adapted for the stage by Nick Lane “It is the Valley of Fear, the Valley of Death. The terror is in the hearts of the people from the dusk to the dawn” Crammed full of adventure, mystery and of course one or ... Read More
Sherlock Holms: The Valley of Fear
The Castle Theatre Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, United KingdomBlackeyed Theatre, in association with South Hill Park, presents Sherlock Holmes: The Valley Of Fear by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Adapted for the stage by Nick Lane “It is the Valley of Fear, the Valley of Death. The terror is in the hearts of the people from the dusk to the dawn” Crammed full of adventure, mystery and of course one or ... Read More
The Night Before Christmas
Royal and Derngate 19-21 Guildhall Rd, Northampton, Northamptonshire, United KingdomTwas the night before Christmas when all through the house Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse… Having enchanted children at Christmas time for more than 200 years this popular festive poem bursts into life in a magical and immersive production for under 7s and their grown-ups. Watch in amazement as Father Christmas and his reindeer fly through ... Read More
Harry Hill – Pedigree Fun!
Royal and Derngate 19-21 Guildhall Rd, Northampton, Northamptonshire, United KingdomHarry is back with brand-new amazing jokes in an all-singing, all-dancing one-man spectacular. “I hadn’t realised how much I missed performing live until lockdown stopped me from doing it,” says Harry, “It’s great to be going back on stage and the good news is I am planning a very silly show.” Audiences will meet Harry’s new baby elephant, Sarah, and ... Read More
The History of Rock Extravaganza
The Castle Theatre Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, United KingdomTHE HISTORY OF ROCK is a celebration of ROCK music through the decades. A jaw dropping night transporting you through the golden ages of ROCK! Featuring the music of artists such as Led Zeppelin, Cream, Guns n Roses, AC/DC, Queen and many more. Rediscover the seeds of ROCK & ROLL in the 1950s, the birth of ROCK in the 60s, ... Read More
Hal Cruttenden – It’s Best You Hear It From Me
The Castle Theatre Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, United KingdomHal is going back on the road with a brand-new show, doing what he does best - reminding us of how much we love stand-up comedy, and God do we need it! Not as much as we needed the vaccine, although Hal would probably say he’s equally as important His previous sell-out tour ‘Chubster’ was extended four times and has ... Read More
St. John the Baptist Church, Kingsthorpe Open Day
St John the Baptist Church Achurch, Near Oundle, United Kingdom11th / 12th Century Church, with displays outlining it’s history and “The Chained Library” on show. Address: St. John the Baptist Church, The Green, Kingsthorpe NN2 6QD
Weedon Royal Ordnance Depot Open Day
Immerse yourself in the history of the 200-year-old Weedon Royal Ordnance Depot. Free entry to the Visitors Centre where our friendly volunteers are on hand to guide and inform you about the history of this fascinating place. On display there are many artefacts which give a wonderful insight into the history of the site and its operations from Napoleonic times ... Read More
The Old Savoy Theatre Open Days
The Old Savoy Abington Square, Next to The Press Restaurant, United KingdomCome and visit the town’s re-born art deco entertainment venue. A hidden gem, the Old Savoy is host to a wide variety of shows, the Christmas pantomime, and many training events. Over recent years the theatre has thoroughly re-established itself and continues to grow from strength to strength. No booking required.