The 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
Alan Barnes And Mark Nightingale With The Dave Newton Trio
Mark 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
The Jungle Book: Play in a Week
Adapted from the original book by Rudyard Kipling. This Play In A Week exists to give avid performers ages 6 – 11 years the chance to perform on the Castle Theatre stage, learn new skills, meet new friends and develop themselves as a performer. Throughout the week they will rehearse the show, make props and costumes, and then finally perform on stage … Read More
Northampton Heritage Fair at Northampton Museum & Art Gallery.
A wide variety of exhibits, displays and demonstrations covering many different local subjects. Love Northampton .then come and see a little of what we have to offer. Now in its 20th year, the Northampton Heritage Fair aims to be bigger and better than ever! Join us at the recently opened and totally revamped Northampton Museum & Art Gallery where there … Read More
Church of the Holy Sepulchre – Heritage ICON Conservations and Outcomes of Unique Conservation
The world famous Holy Sepulchre Church 1100 AD has so much to interest our many visitors with oceans of conservation and recent research that now enhances and expands our Visitor Experience…a not to miss Heritage Open Day! Northampton’s oldest standing building offers so much to see in history and militaria down the centuries. With the Northampton castle having stood for … Read More
Church of the Holy Sepulchre – Heritage ICON Conservations and Outcomes of Unique Conservation
The world famous Holy Sepulchre Church 1100 AD has so much to interest our many visitors with oceans of conservation and recent research that now enhances and expands our Visitor Experience…a not to miss Heritage Open Day! Northampton’s oldest standing building offers so much to see in history and militaria down the centuries. With the Northampton castle having stood for … Read More
Planet Starlight
Join Starlight Dance & Musical Theatre School in a spectacular journey around the world in this dance epic, featuring songs from all across Planet Starlight! Tickets £13
The Excavations at Angel Street and St John’s Street
Mark Holmes from Museum of London Archaeology (MOLA) will be speaking about the large-scale excavations on Angel Street and St John’s Street in 2014, uncovering a site which has been continuously occupied since the early 1100s. Highlights include the discovery of a workshop where bone and antler chess pieces were carved in the 12th century, and extensive evidence for later … Read More
Prima Facie
Jodie Comer (Killing Eve) makes her West End debut in the UK premiere of Suzie Miller’s award-winning play. Tessa is a young, brilliant barrister. She has worked her way up from working class origins to be at the top of her game; defending; cross examining and winning. An unexpected event forces her to confront the lines where the patriarchal power of … Read More
Rustic Furniture Making Course
Two day Introduction to Green Woodworking course in the beautiful Stanwick Lakes nature reserve. Make a rustic stool or side table using traditional tools and techniques. This introductory Green Woodworking course is an ideal opportunity to try a great traditional craft. You’ll start this course by being given a simple ash log and end it with your own unique piece … Read More