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WHAT’S ON SUMMER 2015

spoken word dance comedy children’s shows drama music film musical theatre

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MON 18 – SAT 23 MAY

KATE RUSBY

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MON 8 – SAT 13 JULY

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SAT 18 APRIL

CYRANO DE BERGERAC

DERREN BROWN

STEWART LEE

KING JOHN

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MON 7 – SAT 12 SEPTEMBER

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FRI 1 MAY

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THE MOUSETRAP

SUSAN CALMAN

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SAT 30 MAY

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FRI 24 APRIL – SAT 16 MAY

THE HOOK

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FRI 5 – SAT 27 JUNE

FRI 3 – SAT 25 APRIL

NATIONAL THEATRE CONNECTIONS

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300 BOYS & BRASS SAT 2 MAY

TUE 28 APRIL & THU 30 APRIL – SUN 3 MAY

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FLASH THEATRE FESTIVAL MON 18 – SAT 23 MAY

WELCOME SEASON HIGHLIGHTS

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MON 28 SEPTEMBER – SAT 3 OCTOBER

THE OVERTONES

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WED 8 JULY

BRAVE NEW WORLD

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MADE IN NORTHAMPTON

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FROM OUR COMMUNITY

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SUMMER FESTIVAL OF MUSIC

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WAYS TO SUPPORT US DID YOU KNOW THAT ROYAL & DERNGATE IS A REGISTERED CHARITY? There are many ways to support Royal & Derngate, from individual donations and legacy gifts, to corporate sponsorship for one off events or yearly business club membership. We are proud to create world class theatre, bringing some of the best artistic talent from across the globe to create our Made In Northampton productions. We undertake life‑enhancing work in our community with a range of projects that both inspire and entertain, and we welcome more than 200 young people every week, to take part in workshops, education activity and our Youth Theatre programme. To continue to do so, we need your help. Our Box Office Team will ask you to add a small donation when booking your tickets, and from time to time you might hear from us directly about a

specific appeal to ensure we sustain the future of our theatres. Recently, audience members have responded with extreme generosity to help unlock Arts Council funding for our Derngate Auditorium Appeal. All gifts, however modest, make a substantial difference to the scale of shows we can produce on our stages, the artists we can host and the range of educational and community activities we can deliver in Northamptonshire. Your support is hugely appreciated by us all.

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VISITING PRODUCTIONS

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From the makers of Peppa Pig comes this BAFTA Award-winning television animation, live on stage. Holly is a young Fairy Princess, who is still learning how to fly and her magic doesn’t always go quite according to plan. Her best friend, Ben the Elf, doesn’t have wings and he doesn’t do magic, but he runs very fast and flies on the back of Gaston the Ladybird. They live in the Little Kingdom, a tiny land where flowers Running time: 90 minutes

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and grass rise high above them and every day is an adventure. Ben and Holly have fun and games helping Gaston the Ladybird clean up his messy cave; they go on a trip into The Big World with toothfairy Nanny Plum, plan a surprise birthday party for King Thistle and, oops, let’s hope there’s not another jelly flood! Join Ben and Holly, and their friends on this exciting and enchanting musical adventure packed full of games, songs and laughter. This story of elves, princesses and childhood innocence will delight all the family.

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Nikolai Foster’s celebrated anniversary production of Beautiful Thing returns to the stage with a brand new cast led by multi-awardwinning actress Charlie Brooks (Janine Butcher in EastEnders) and featuring Thomas Law (The World’s End, EastEnders), Sam Jackson (Skins, Drifters), Gerard McCarthy (The Fall, Hollyoaks) and introducing Vanessa Babirye (Our Girl). Featuring brilliantly uplifting music, the story follows Jamie, a troubled teen whose dislike of football is reason enough for his classmates to

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bully him at every opportunity. Living with his single mum, he finds himself infatuated with his next door neighbour and classmate, Ste. Writer Jonathan Harvey (Coronation Street, Gimme, Gimme, Gimme, Beautiful People) combines comedy with ardent drama in his critically acclaimed play that inspired the 1996 cult film, truly capturing what it is to be a teenager and to fall in love. “THIS URBAN FAIRYTALE STILL STINGS” THE TIMES

MON 18 – SAT 23 MAY EVES 7.45PM, THU & SAT MATINEES 2.30PM Recommended for ages 12 and above

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COLE PORTER’S MAGNIFICENT MUSICAL COMEDY

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HHHHH “IT IS ON THE STAGE THAT HE REALLY COMES ALIVE – RELISHING THE CHANCE TO STUN AND BAFFLE HIS AUDIENCE. HE TRULY HAS TO BE SEEN TO BE BELIEVED” DAILY MAIL

HHHH “THE BRILLIANCE OF THIS MASTER MAGICIAN IS NO ILLUSION” THE TIMES

The multi-award-winning master of psychological illusion is back on tour with a brand new, one-man show. Having confessed that performing live on stage gives him the greatest pleasure, Derren Brown is once again looking forward to the challenge that comes with being acknowledged as one of the world’s most renowned live performers; a dark manipulator of magic and mind control.

This will be Derren’s seventh show since 2003. Since then he has toured every year and performed to audiences totalling more than one and a half million, and has won two Olivier Awards for his live performances. Tickets for this show are selling fast and we are expecting it to sell out, so book yours today to avoid disappointment.

MON 8 – SAT 13 JUNE EVES 8PM TICKETS £29 – £43 (See page 64) DERNGATE

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AS SEEN ON CBEEBIES

Sound the Octo Alert!

From the team who created Peppa Pig and Ben & Holly’s Little Kingdom, this action-packed show is a fun way for children to learn about the ocean and the varieties of sea life.

When there’s trouble out at sea, The Octonauts dive into action! Get ready for an exciting new mission with your favourite underwater adventure heroes. Starring Captain Barnacles, Kwazii and Peso, the brand new show, Octonauts And The Deep Sea Volcano Adventure, brings the entire crew of the Octonauts to life on stage for the very first time.

With massive projection screens, 3D animation, full size characters and bags of sing-a-longs and audience interaction, your little ones can be as energised as they like and won’t have to sit still – perfect! Octonauts, let’s do this!

Recommended for ages 3 and above Running time: 90 minutes

FRI 26 & SAT 27 JUNE FRI 4.30PM, SAT 10AM, 1PM & 4PM TICKETS £14.50 & £16.50 DERNGATE

FAMILY SAVER Buy a family ticket for Octonauts and Mister Maker for just £100. Save £13. Max. 2 adults.

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IDEAL FOR AGES 2–8

Come and join your ultimate arts and craft hero, CBeebies’ Mister Maker, for his first ever live theatre tour! Packed full of arty adventures, there will be a big ‘make’ to take part in, super songs to join in with, a fabulous supporting cast, and not

forgetting, The Shapes! You will be able to share the fun with Mister Maker’s colourful, all‑dancing friends Circle, Square, Rectangle and Triangle too. This show provides great fun for all the family, so Mini Makers, get ready to make some amazing arty creations!

Running time: approx. 105 mins

SAT 5 & SUN 6 SEPTEMBER 10AM, 1PM & 4PM TICKETS £14.50 DERNGATE

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SEPTEMBER

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND

“THE CLEVEREST MURDER MYSTERY OF BRITISH THEATRE” DAILY TELEGRAPH

Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap is famous around the world for being the longest running show of any kind in the history of theatre, and now the 60th anniversary production is back in Northampton by popular demand. The scene is set when a group of people gathered in a country house cut off by the snow discover, to their horror, that there is a murderer in their midst. Who can it be? One by one the suspicious characters reveal their sordid pasts

MON 7 – SAT 12 SEPTEMBER EVES 7.30PM, WED & SAT MATINEES 2.30PM TICKETS £11 – £30 (See page 64) DERNGATE

until, at the last, nerve-shredding moment, the identity and the motive are finally revealed. In her own inimitable style, Agatha Christie has created an atmosphere of shuddering suspense and a brilliantly intricate plot, where murder lurks around every corner. “DESERVEDLY A CLASSIC AMONG MURDER THRILLERS” THE OBSERVER “A TRULY ENTERTAINING CLASSIC THRILLER” THE SUNDAY TIMES CONCESSIONS GROUPS FRIENDS & MEMBERS RD 14-26

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THE SMASH HIT MUSICAL AS LIGHT AND BOUNCY AS A BUBBLE OF GUM!’ The Observer

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CLAIRE SWEENEY AS VELMA VON TUSSLE

STARRING

TONY MAUDSLEY AS EDNA TURNBLAD

PETER DUNCAN AS WILBUR TURNBLAD

BRENDA EDWARDS AS MOTORMOUTH MAYBELLE

Hairspray is back, with a brand new production of the smash hit musical comedy, coming to Royal & Derngate.

Hairspray is the irresistible feel-good show that is guaranteed to have you dancing the night away. Let your hair down and book now.

It’s Baltimore, 1962, where Tracy Turnblad, a big girl with big hair and an even bigger heart, is on a mission to follow her dreams and dance her way onto national TV. Tracy’s audition makes her a local star and soon she is using her newfound fame to fight for equality, bagging local heartthrob Link Larkin along the way!

“WITH ITS SOFT HEART AND STIFF HAIR, IT STILL PROVES A TREAT” MAIL ON SUNDAY “FULL OF JOY AND MISCHIEF AND BEAUTIFUL TO LOOK AT” MUSICAL THEATRE REVIEW “TERRIFIC FUN” LEICESTER MERCURY

MON 28 SEPTEMBER – SAT 3 OCTOBER EVES 7.30PM, WED & SAT MATINEES 2.30PM TICKETS £17 – £39 (See page 64) DERNGATE

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OCTOBER

“ALSTON’S VERSATILE, ATHLETIC COMPANY ARE A KNOCKOUT” SUNDAY TIMES

Proudly celebrating its 20th year, Richard Alston Dance Company returns to Northampton with a brand new piece, Nomadic, and two more works showcasing Alston’s superbly skilled choreography. Nomadic mixes Asian-influenced, traditional Romani singing with the toughness of an urban beat. In a career first, Alston has collaborated

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with the young choreographer Ajani JohnsonGoffe, to fully explore the interaction between gypsy music and urban sound. “ALSTON AND AJANI JOHNSON-GOFFE JOIN FORCES IN NOMADIC, A VIVID PERFORMANCE WITH ELEGANT SHAPES AND PUNCHY FORMATIONS” ★★★★ THE GUARDIAN

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COMING SOON

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NORTHAMPTON MUSICAL THEATRE COMPANY

SISTER ACT

TUE 27 – SAT 31 OCTOBER EVES 7.30PM, SAT MATINEE 2.30PM Northampton Musical Theatre Company presents Sister Act, the feel-good musical comedy. Featuring original music by Tony Award and eighttime Oscar Award-winner Alan Menken (Newsies, Beauty And The Beast, Little Shop Of Horrors), Sister Act tells the hilarious story of Deloris Van Cartier, a wannabe diva whose life takes a surprising turn when she witnesses a crime and the cops hide her in the last place anyone would think to look – a convent.

By arrangement with JOSEF WEINBERGER LIMITED This performance is presented by an amateur dramatics company

TICKETS £10 – £22 (See page 64) DERNGATE

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LAST NIGHT A DJ SAVED MY LIFE STARRING DAVID HASSELHOFF

WED 4 – SAT 7 NOVEMBER WED, THU & SAT EVES 7.30PM, FRI 5PM & 8.30PM, SAT MATINEE 2.30PM From the creators of Dreamboats And Petticoats and Boogie Nights comes a heart-warming and hilarious story, starring The Hoff himself. David Hasselhoff plays an extrovert, party-going DJ and night club owner in Ibiza at the end of the ’80s. When his teenage daughter arrives to stay for the summer, he must cope with being a single parent to a girl who wants to meet boys and live the party life. Suddenly his motto is “do as I say, not as I did!” Underscoring this fast and funny story are a string of hits from the epic collection Last Night A DJ Saved My Life, including Everything I Do, I Do It For You, Can’t Touch This, Ride On Time, Saturday Night, Things Can Only Get Better, The Only Way Is Up, Spice Up Your Life and I’ll Be There For You. TICKETS £17 – £36 (See page 64) DERNGATE

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F CO RO M M M O U U N R IT Y

Under the suspicious watch of Mother Superior, Deloris helps her fellow sisters find their voices as she unexpectedly rediscovers her own. A sparkling tribute to the universal power of friendship, Sister Act is reason to rejoice!

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KNEEHIGH THEATRE DAPHNE DU MAURIER’S

REBECCA

ADAPTED AND DIRECTED BY EMMA RICE MON 9 – SAT 14 NOVEMBER EVES 7.30PM, WED & SAT MATINEES 2.30PM Last night I dreamt I went to Manderley again… Kneehigh is one of the world’s most celebrated theatre companies and their international hits include Tristan And Yseult and Brief Encounter, which played to sell out audiences in the Royal in 2009. Rebecca is timeless; the book beloved by generations and the iconic Alfred Hitchcock film a classic of the genre. Now Rebecca bursts onto the stage. Emma Rice, the award winning director, has created a spellbinding new production of Daphne du Maurier’s masterpiece which conjures Cornish romance and theatrical magic. It is presented by the multi-award winning producers of Art, Brief Encounter and Calendar Girls. TICKETS £10 – £31 (See page 64) DERNGATE

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JERSEY BOYS

TUE 26 JANUARY – SAT 6 FEBRUARY 2016 EVES 7.30PM, WED & SAT MATINEES 2.30PM The Broadway and West End phenomenon Jersey Boys is touring the UK and Ireland for the very first time! This smash hit musical has won 55 major awards worldwide, including the Olivier Award for Best New Musical. Jersey Boys tells the true life story of four boys from the wrong side of the tracks who wrote their own songs, invented their own unique sound, and sold 175 million records worldwide. Featuring hit after legendary hit including Beggin’, December 1963 (Oh What A Night), Sherry, Walk Like A Man, Bye Bye Baby, Big Girls Don’t Cry and many more, Jersey Boys is a story full of heart, humour and ‘sheer musical razzmatazz’ (Sunday Express) you simply will never forget.

TICKETS £16 – £47 (See page 64) DERNGATE

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“IT’S NOT REALLY CHRISTMAS IN NORTHAMPTON UNTIL YOU’VE BEEN TO THE DERNGATE PANTO” NORTHAMPTON CHRONICLE & ECHO

This Christmas join us at the most popular and spectacular pantomime of them all, Cinderella! The famous rags-to-riches fairy tale will be brought magically to life in a sumptuous production for all ages staged by the world’s biggest pantomime producer Qdos Entertainment.

Help Cinders go to the ball, and boo and hiss at the Ugly Sisters as you enjoy stunning sets, outrageous costumes, and laugh-out‑loud comedy for the whole family. Book your tickets now! £1 OFF ALL TICKETS PURCHASED BEFORE MON 1 JUNE.

FRI 11 DECEMBER 2015 – SUN 3 JANUARY 2016 TIMES VARY – SEE PAGE 64 TICKETS £11 – £29.50 (See page 64) DERNGATE

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ALED JONES

SONGS OF HOPE AND INSPIRATION WED 1 APRIL 7.30PM

THU 9 APRIL 7.30PM

Spend an evening with Aled Jones MBE, singer, actor, author, broadcaster, TV presenter, musical theatre performer and part-time dancer. Accompanied by world class musicians, Aled will present an eclectic mix of songs and stories from his time in the public eye. Loved by the nation originally for his pure treble voice, Aled was a regular on Songs Of Praise for over 10 years, a presenter on Escape To The Country, Daybreak and Cash In The Attic and is a presenter of Classic FM’s Sunday morning radio show. He currently presents ITV1’s Weekend show on Saturday and Sunday. TICKETS £26 & £28.50 DERNGATE

THE SIMON AND GARFUNKEL STORY The Simon And Garfunkel Story tells the fascinating tale of how two young boys from Queens, New York went on to become one of the world’s most successful music duos of all time. Award-winning actor Dean Elliott (Buddy Holly in Buddy – The Musical) and fellow performers tell the story using projected photos, original film footage and a live band performing Simon & Garfunkel’s greatest hits, including Mrs Robinson, Cecilia, Homeward Bound, Bridge Over Troubled Water and many more. “AUTHENTIC AND EXCITING” THE STAGE TICKETS £19.50

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AN INTIMATE EVENING WITH RUSSELL WATSON UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL FRI 10 APRIL 7.30PM Russell Watson is the UK’s best selling classical artist ever, and one of the world’s most prominent tenors. Selling in excess of seven million albums worldwide, his first offering, The Voice, held simultaneous number one slots in the US and the UK and spent a record breaking 52 weeks at Number One in the UK. “HE SINGS LIKE PAVAROTTI, AND ENTERTAINS THE AUDIENCE LIKE SINATRA” NEW YORK TIMES

TICKETS £31 – £46 DERNGATE

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THAT’LL BE THE DAY SAT 11 APRIL 7.30PM

Get ready to party as the nation’s favourite rock ‘n’ roll variety show, That’ll Be The Day, returns with its brand new show for 2015. This hugely entertaining production features a fresh line up of classic gold hits from the 1950s, ’60s and ’70s, plus more hilarious comedy. Celebrating the very best music across the decades, prepare for an unforgettable night of nostalgia, laughs and rock ‘n’ roll. “THIS SHOW JUST GETS BETTER AND BETTER’’ DAILY TELEGRAPH www.thatllbetheday.com TICKETS £23.50 & £25 DERNGATE

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ROYAL PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA CHRISTOPH KOENIG CONDUCTS

PINCHAS ZUKERMAN SUN 12 APRIL 7.30PM

This exhilarating concert opens with Beethoven’s Symphony No.3, ‘Eroica’, a work that, in its ambition and unprecedented scale heralds the beginning of the Romantic era. Internationally-acclaimed violinist Pinchas Zukerman will perform Elgar’s magnificent Violin Concerto, one of Elgar’s longest orchestral works, which has been widely recognised to match the melodic beauty of Beethoven.

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THE SUPREME FABULETTES VIVA LAS DIVAS! THU 16 APRIL 8PM Join us for a night of glitz, hits, fun and kitsch! This glamorous and outrageous show with a jam-packed party score tells the story of the rise from rags to riches of The Supreme Fabulettes and their razortongued manager, Miss Sheila Simmonds, against a backdrop of backstabbing, love and tears, all played for laughs. Blending classic hits and current chart-toppers with Glee-style harmonies and featuring wondrous couture costumes, The Supreme Fabulettes come from the creative team behind Kylie Minogue and the show includes original song contributions by Boy George. “ONE HELL OF AN ALL-MALE GIRL GROUP” THE STAGE “A TRIUMPH IN HEELS” BOY GEORGE

TICKETS £20 DERNGATE

SEX IN SUBURBIA FRI 17 APRIL 7.30PM

Claire Sweeney stars in and co-writes this brand new comedy about dating, men and finding Mr Right.

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From the producers of Hot Flush! and in partnership with Ann Summers, Sex In Suburbia is packed full of sensational songs including I’m Every Woman, I Want To Break Free and Somebody Else’s Guy. It is based on real stories from real women and will make you laugh, cry and dance in the aisles. Real stories, real women, a great night out! “HITTING THE COMEDY G-SPOT” THE STAGE “DEFINITELY WORTH A SECOND DATE” HHHH LIVERPOOL ECHO Recommended for ages 16 and above

TICKETS £23 & £26 DERNGATE

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THE FAIRYTALES OF NAPLES STORYTELLING FOR FAMILIES SAT 18 APRIL 11.30AM Seven godmothers, a sleeping prince, a weeping girl and an enchanted doll that makes its owner crave more stories... Tim Ralphs offers up a selection of stories suitable for families from Basile’s 17th century Neapolitan collection: The Pentamerone. This is a collection of some of the most lyrical, characterful and hysterical fairytales ever roused from their inky sleep on the page and offered up for performance. Tim will also perform Can the Mountains Love the Sea? A Viking Wedding Saga in the evening. See below for details. Recommended for ages 7 and above

KATE RUSBY SAT 18 APRIL 7.30PM

Remarkable interpretive singer Kate Rusby, renowned for her soulful vocals and unforced conviction, will perform much-loved classics from her back catalogue stretching over her two decades of music-making, together with a selection of new songs from her latest album Ghost. She will be joined on stage by her band – the cream of British folk musicians, who will delight you with their exceptional talents. “EXQUISITE INTERPRETATIONS OF TRADITIONAL MATERIAL FROM THE POCKET-SIZED FOLK SINGER WITH THE HEARTBREAKINGLY TREMULOUS VOICE AND BAWDY YORKSHIRE WIT” DAILY TELEGRAPH

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CAN THE MOUNTAINS LOVE THE SEA?

WE’LL MEET AGAIN

PERFORMANCE STORYTELLING SAT 18 APRIL 7.45PM Tim Ralphs invites you to a wedding in his performance of a brand new adaptation of The Marriage Of Njord And Skadi, a Norse myth brimful of anger, magic and adult‑humour. Unlike so many stories that end with a wedding, this is just the beginning in this bawdy, dramatic, humorous and fatalistic story. Tim is also performing The Fairytales Of Naples at 11.30am on the same day. See above for details.

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TUE 21 APRIL 2.30PM

Hear all the hits from the blitz in this brand new wartime cavalcade show celebrating 70 years since the end of the Second World War. Comedy entertainer and impressionist Steve Barclay is joined by Britain’s greatest virtuoso of the Ukelele, Andy Eastwood, and new singing star Maggie O’Hara who performs the songs of Vera Lynn and Gracie Fields. Add to this the fantastic live music of the Martyn St James Band, a full supporting cast including Mervyn Francis and the fantastic musical instrumentalist Pete Lindup, you have an afternoon of damp-eyed nostalgia, that leaves everyone with a warm and sentimental glow.

Recommended for ages 18 and above

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MILTON JONES

AL MURRAY

THU 23 APRIL 8PM

SAT 25 APRIL 4.30PM & 7.30PM

The one-liner king, Milton Jones, will be visiting his devotees, with his new show, Temple Of Daft. No doom, just copious amounts of laughter and nonsense.

Twenty years ago Britain’s favourite publican Al Murray, The Pub Landlord, embarked on his one man mission as the King Cnut of Common Sense, holding back a tide of bottled beer and ninny state nonsense.

ONE MAN, ONE GUVNOR

TEMPLE OF DAFT

Temple Of Daft showcases Milton’s trademark gags, which are as attention-grabbing as those brightly coloured shirts. If you liked the Mock The Week star’s most recent radio show, Thanks A Lot Milton Jones! (BBC Radio 4) and the stuff he has done on Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow, Live At The Apollo, Dave’s One Night Stand or the other 10 radio series he has had commissioned for BBC Radio 4, then you will love his new hits, as he cranks up his joke jukebox once more.

“FEELS AS FRESH AS EVER” HHHH TELEGRAPH “FIRING ON BOTH COMEDY BARRELS” HHHH METRO

Age limit: parental discretion advised

TICKETS £26.50

TICKETS £25 DERNGATE

To celebrate this milestone, join The Guv at his brand new show One Man, One Guvnor.

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LEE NELSON

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WHITNEY – QUEEN OF THE NIGHT

SUITED & BOOTED WED 29 APRIL 8PM

THU 30 APRIL 7.30PM

You may have seen Lee Nelson host Live At The Apollo, caught him singing on The X Factor or caught him trying to join the England Squad as his Premier League footballer alter-ego, Jason Bent. Now experience him as you have never seen him before, swapping his shorts and baseball cap for a more mature look, and an outlook to match. Now suited and booted, Lee is grappling with bigger issues, offering his unique spin on religion, politics and immigration. “NEVER LOST FOR WORDS, NEVER LESS THAN INGENIOUS... A SEAMLESSLY ENTERTAINING TOURING SHOW” THE TIMES

This spectacular production features a stellar line-up, with rising West End star Rebecca Freckleton delivering a powerhouse and breathtaking performance as Whitney Houston. Taking us on a magical rollercoaster ride through three decades of classic hits, including I Wanna Dance With Somebody, One Moment In Time, I’m Every Woman, My Love is Your Love, So Emotional Baby, Run To You, Saving All My Love, I Will Always Love You and many more, this show is a stunning celebration of the music and life of one of the greatest singers of our time.

Recommended for ages 16 and above

TICKETS £21 DERNGATE

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STEWART LEE

ALAN CARR

FRI 1 MAY 8PM

SUN 3 & FRI 29 MAY 8PM

Stewart Lee presents a brand new live show, in preparation for his next BBC2 series of Stewart Lee’s Comedy Vehicle.

No stranger to yap, Alan Carr will be yapping his way around the UK & Ireland with his brand new stand up show, Yap, Yap, Yap! The BAFTA and British Comedy Award-winning comedian, author and chat show supremo returns to his stand up roots and hometown with his hilarious take on life.

YAP, YAP, YAP!

A ROOM WITH A STEW

“WHAT IS EXHILARATING IS HOW MANY SURPRISES HE STILL THROWS IN AND HOW DEFT HIS JUMPS ARE FROM ONE TONE TO ANOTHER... INVIGORATING” HHHH THE TIMES “MORE SKILFUL AND PLAYFUL THAN EVER” HHHH THE GUARDIAN

Recommended for ages 15 and above

Recommended for ages 14 and above

TICKETS £31

TICKETS £22 DERNGATE

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WE’VE ONLY JUST BEGUN THE CARPENTERS GREATEST LOVE SONGS SAT 9 MAY 7.30PM We’ve Only Just Begun is a celebration of the Carpenters’ music and the spirit of Karen Carpenter. Accompanied by an audiovisual presentation, every song in the show is a chart hit, brilliantly performed by vocalist Toni Lee with her big band and singers. Now, for the very first time in over 30 years, the voice that melted a thousand romantic hearts lives again through Lee in this remarkable concert.

TICKETS £26 DERNGATE

“A COMEDIAN WHO OWNS THE SPACE HE IS WORKING IN SO MUCH, HE COULD PUT A FLAG UP” THE INDEPENDENT

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BIRMINGHAM PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA WITH ALISON RODDY SUN 10 MAY 7.30PM

Cynthia Spencer Hospice present a fundraising evening of classical music, featuring international opera and concert Soprano Alison Roddy and the Birmingham Philharmonic Orchestra. The evening will feature opera and proms favourites, with items from the French and Italian opera and Viennese operetta, including Strauss’ Die Fledermaus, Mascagni’s intermezzo from Cavalleria Rusticana, Puccini’s intermezzo from Suor Angelica and Elgar’s Pomp And Circumstance March No 1 (Land of Hope And Glory). TICKETS £21, £23 & £26 DERNGATE

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KATHERINE RYAN

DOC BROWN

WED 13 MAY 7.45PM

SAT 16 MAY 8PM

GLAM ROLE MODEL

THE WEIRD WAY ROUND

Fast becoming a recognisable face on TV, with appearances on BBC 1’s Live At The Apollo, BBC 2’s Mock The Week, QI and Nevermind The Buzzcocks, Channel 4’s 8 Out Of 10 Cats and more, Katherine Ryan embarks on her second UK stand-up tour. The fresh, often dangerously fierce pop-culture obsessed Canadian, was unaffected by publicised death threats and survived the world’s first crack smoking mayor.

Fresh from his sell-out UK tour Of Mic And Men, a starring role in the hit show Law And Order, and singing with Ricky Gervais on the YouTube viral video Equality Street, Doc Brown is back with his unique take on life, love and lyricism. With other TV appearances already under his belt including Russell Howard’s Good News, The Inbetweeners, Rev and Derek, Doc is a must-see act.

“WARPED WIT... STRIKING PRESENCE... KILLER LINES” THE SCOTSMAN

“IF BROWN KEEPS MINING THIS RICH SEAM OF HIP-HOP COMEDY, HIS FAME SHOULD LOOK AFTER ITSELF” THE GUARDIAN

Recommended for ages 16 and above

TICKETS £15 ROYAL

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RUBY WAX

SANE NEW WORLD FRI 15 MAY 7.45PM Ruby Wax is a much-loved, US-born comedian, actor and writer based in the UK. Recently she has also become a mental health campaigner and gained a Masters degree in Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy. This show is based on her critically-acclaimed book Sane New World, which helps us understand why we sabotage our sanity with our own thinking. Wax shows us how to rewire our thinking to find calm in a frenetic world and how to become the master, not the slave, of our own minds. This show is your passport to saner living. She might not be sane herself but she does a pretty good imitation. “PART COMEDY SHOW, PART SCIENCE LECTURE, THIS IS INSPIRING AND INTRIGUING” DAILY TELEGRAPH

Recommended for ages 14 and above

TICKETS £18.50 ROYAL

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MARY BLACK

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THE LAST CALL TOUR

THE MAN WHO ATTEMPTED TO DO AS MUCH AS SUCH

SUN 17 MAY 7.30PM Mary Black embarks on her last ever tour of the UK. For over a quarter of a century, Black has been a dominant presence in Irish music, both at home and abroad. She has released 11 studio albums, all of which achieved platinum sales status and spawned countless hits. Her enduring success has proven that her depth of talent and her love of singing transcend the generations, as well as national and musical boundaries. Mary says: “I’ve loved touring the world for the last 30 years… to my fans everywhere I’d like to thank you and let you know that I hope to get back again to all my favourite places for one last tour – The Last Call”.

THU 21 MAY 8PM After the sell-out success of his tour Sometimes Even The Devil Tells The Truth and a hugely successful year filming and performing around the world, Reginald D. Hunter returns to the UK stage with his brand new stand-up show. “SEARING SOCIAL COMMENTARY, DEEP SOUTH WISDOM AND JUICY PUNCHLINES ARE PRETTY MUCH GUARANTEED” THE INDEPENDENT “POISED, PROVOCATIVE, BRILLIANTLY FUNNY” THE TIMES Recommended for ages 18 and above

TICKETS £27.50 & £29.50

TICKETS £25

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THE ILLEGAL EAGLES

PAUL MERTON’S IMPRO CHUMS

FRI 22 MAY 7.30PM

The Illegal Eagles continue to amaze crowds everywhere with their extremely tight harmonies and acute attention to detail. With over 15 years of international touring experience, their uncanny ability to capture the emotion of Don Henley’s vocal deliveries have won mass audience acclaim both at home and abroad. The concert features the classics Hotel California, Take It Easy, Lyin’ Eyes, Life In The Fast Lane, Take It To The Limit and many more. “THE BAND WERE FLAWLESS IN THEIR DELIVERY BOTH MUSICALLY AND VOCALLY” THE EXPRESS www.illegaleagles.com

SAT 23 MAY 8PM

Paul Merton, one of the UK’s most popular comedians, returns to the Derngate stage alongside his highly renowned Impro Chums: Mike McShane, Lee Simpson, Richard Vranch and Suki Webster. They create a brand new show on every night of their tour, inspired by suggestions from the audience, as well as their own finely honed improvisational skills. “YOU COULD SEE THIS EVERY NIGHT AND NEVER TIRE OF IT... THEY CONTINUE TO BE THE FINEST EXPONENTS OF THE IMPROV ART” HHHHH DAILY MIRROR Recommended for ages 16 and above

TICKETS £23.50 & £25.50 DERNGATE

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ASTOR BIG BAND

MAY

WORLD’S GREATEST DRUMMER

SWINGING TO VICTORY: GLENN MILLER IS MISSING

TUE 26 MAY 7.30PM

SUN 24 MAY 3PM The Astor Big Band presents Swinging To Victory, a celebration of the great songs that inspired the country to victory in two wars from Vera Lynn, Bing Crosby, Frank Sinatra and Tommy Dorsey, as played by Glenn Miller.

The legendary trailblazers who elevated drumming to an art form include Gene Krupa, Buddy Rich, Joe Morello and Louie Bellson. These titans of the instrument inspired generations, and their influence is still felt today by all who take the art of drumming seriously.

Performed by a 17-piece big band and four singers, the performance features over 30 memorable songs, including We’ll Meet Again, I’ll Be Seeing You, Moonlight Serenade and Serenade In Blue as well as the big band classics Ma I Miss Your Apple Pie, This Is The Army Mr Jones, I’m Gonna Get Lit Up and April In Paris. All profits go to The Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal.

In this concert – an ambition of UK drum star Ian Palmer since he presented the inaugural World’s Greatest Drummer show in 2007, Palmer joins American musician Steve Gadd, who plays regularly with Eric Clapton, and English drummers Steve White and Pete Cater to pay tribute the great forefathers of modern drumming with a spectacular set of drumming performances.

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DANNY BHOY

DARA O BRIAIN

THU 28 MAY 7.30PM

WED 27 & THU 28 MAY 8PM

Danny Bhoy, host of BBC1’s Live At The Apollo, is one of the most globally successful and prolific comics working today. A natural gift for storytelling combines with razor-sharp wit to make him one of the most exciting stand ups to have emerged in recent years. He has built up a massive global following, regularly selling out tours across Australia, New Zealand and North America.

Dara O Briain is one of the most recognisable faces on British TV; as host of the hugely successful Mock The Week, The Apprentice You’re Fired and Star Gazing Live. He is also known from his recent shows Dara O Briain: School Of Hard Sums (Dave) and Dara O Briain’s Science Club (BBC2). Catch one of the most charismatic, intelligent, fast-talking and downright funny live performers working today.

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“ONE OF THE MOST SPARKLING WITS IN THE WORLD” THE MONTREAL GAZETTE

Recommended for ages 16 and above

TICKETS £16 ROYAL

“HIS SET IS A MASTERCLASS IN INTELLIGENT, NO‑FRILLS STAND-UP” THE GUARDIAN

TICKETS £24 FRIENDS & MEMBERS

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KILLER QUEEN

SUSAN CALMAN

Killer Queen have been performing their tribute to Queen’s concert since 1993, recreating the high energy, powerful phenomenon that was Queen live. Their expert musicianship, extraordinary energy and accurate portrayal of the legendary band have thrilled sell-out audiences across the globe from the UK to Moscow.

SAT 30 MAY 7.45PM

LADY LIKE

SAT 30 MAY 7.30PM

“PATRICK MEYER’S RECREATION OF QUEEN’S LEAD SINGER IS SIMPLY UNCANNY” DAILY MAIL

If you’ve seen Susan Calman before, Lady Like will be a reassuring couple of hours spent with the woman her neighbours call “the mad cat lady”. If you don’t know who she is, Lady Like will, at the very least, make you feel better about your own life. It is a show about being older, wiser and liking yourself whatever anyone might say. Calman has appeared on The News Quiz, Calman Is Convicted (Best Radio Comedy 2013 – Writers Guild Award), QI, Fresh Meat and Would I Lie To You. “CONFIDENT, COMPACT… CRACKING” HHHH EVENING STANDARD Recommended for ages 16 and above

TICKETS £21.50 & £23.50 DERNGATE

TICKETS £15 FRIENDS & MEMBERS

ROYAL PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA

NATALIE CLEIN PERFORMS DVORÁK

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UB40

WED 3 JUNE 8PM UB40 return to Northampton to play their history of hits for one night only with the Derngate auditorium providing standing or seating options.

SUN 31 MAY 7.30PM

Although composed in America, Dvorák’s magnificent Cello Concerto expresses the melodic inflections derived from Czech folk music with a continuous flow of invention and lyricism, performed by world-class cellist, Natalie Clein. Ravel’s magical fairy-tale music of his Mother Goose Suite, childlike and appealing, delicate and poignant, is also performed. The orchestra closes the concert with one of the most dynamic and exciting works from the beginning of the twentieth-century, Stravinsky’s The Firebird Suite. CONCESSIONS

The band released their debut album Signing Off in 1980, and it was considered by many to be one of the greatest reggae albums ever released by a British band. Since then the band have had over forty UK Top 40 hit singles and sold over 100 million records. Their latest album Getting Over The Storm, released in 2013, received critical acclaim and was awarded BBC Radio 2’s Album Of The Week accolade.

TICKETS £15 – £33.50 (See page 64)

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JUNE

THE DRIFTERS

THE WEST END MEN

The Drifters’ current line up brings you a new tour, celebrating the evolution of the band since it began.

The West End Men celebrates the leading men of the West End, with songs from some of the biggest West End shows, as well as a selection of some of the best rock and pop classics. Featuring pop star and X-Factor finalist Marcus Collins, it showcases the talent and prowess of some of the finest performers of this generation and takes you on a journey to the very heart of the West End.

FRI 5 JUNE 7.30PM

SAT 6 JUNE 7.30PM

This high energy show brings you many of The Drifters’ greatest hits, including Under The Boardwalk, Saturday Night At The Movies, Up On The Roof, Kissin’ In The Back Row, Down On The Beach, More Than A Number In My Little Red Book, along with newer songs. Promising the best performance standards, it includes a world class band and some very smooth moves.

TICKETS £26 DERNGATE

“MAKE NO MISTAKE: THIS IS WORLD-CLASS ENTERTAINMENT WITH A HUGE HEART” VIVALAMUSICAL.CO.UK

TICKETS £29 FRIENDS & MEMBERS

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MINISTRY OF SCIENCE TUE 16 JUNE 7PM

WARNING. WARNING. This is a public safety announcement. Please keep your head firmly on your shoulders, and your arms, legs and feet inside the ride at all times... Ministry Of Science Live is about to explode onto the Derngate stage! It is not your ordinary science show. It comes with a hovercraft, a few cannons, lots of bangs and a push bike that powers a blender. It looks at the inventors and the engineers who have shaped the modern world we live in, using liquid nitrogen flowers, hydrogen bottle rockets, Buzz Aldrin, Virgin Galactic, cat food tins, plasma balls and lightsabers along the way. Come and join the team and the voiceover from above (X Factor’s Peter Dickson) as they take you on a journey of science, engineering, discovery and invention, using demonstrations and a few loud bangs to lead the way.

Recommended for ages 6 and above

TICKETS £13.50 DERNGATE

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JUNE

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THE CHICAGO BLUES BROTHERS

AN EVENING WITH

DAVID SEDARIS SUN 7 JUNE 7.30PM

You may have heard him on the hugely popular BBC Radio 4 series Meet David Sedaris or you might be one of the millions worldwide who have read one of his many books. Now, after sell-out runs in London and the Edinburgh Fringe and a sell-out tour of the UK last year, David Sedaris is back on tour. “NO, SEDARIS ISN’T A STAND-UP, BUT HE’S CERTAINLY A MASTERFUL COMIC WRITER, WHOSE MODEST DELIVERY BRINGS HIS WORDS TO HILARIOUS LIFE” CHORTLE Doors open at 6pm. There will be book signing before and after the performance.

THE BOYS ARE BACK IN TOWN! SAT 20 JUNE 7.30PM Complete with pork pie hats and sunglasses, the legendary Chicago Blues Brothers are back with a brand new, action-packed show. The show features over two hours of the best blues, Motown and soul music, as well as comedy, from both of the Blues Brothers movies, plus classic hits from James Brown, Ray Charles, Aretha Franklin, Otis Reading and many more. Now with an elaborate new stage production that includes an 11-piece live band, this non-stop party celebrates over 30 years of the Blues Brothers phenomenon.

TICKETS £26

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ROYAL PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA

THE MUSIC OF JOHN WILLIAMS SUN 28 JUNE 7.30PM

The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra celebrates the musical brilliance of John Williams, undoubtedly one of the world’s most prolific and respected film composers. As the most Oscar-nominated man alive, John Williams unleashed the power of the film score in over seventy-five blockbuster classics. The Orchestra will perform a handful of these superb orchestrations and legendary melodies, including music from Star Wars®, Indiana Jones, E.T., Harry Potter, Close Encounters Of The Third Kind, Superman, Jaws, Jurassic Park, Hook, Fiddler On The Roof, Home Alone, War Horse and many more. The leader of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Clio Gould, performs John Williams’ most moving film score Schindler’s List. This main theme is a bleak, haunting, yet somehow uplifting violin piece, steeped in the traditions of folk music, whilst simultaneously infused with the symphonic Hollywood sweep.

TICKETS £15 - £33.50 (See page 64) DERNGATE

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JUNE

LIMITED AVAILABILITY

JIMMY CARR

GODSPELL – IN CONCERT

TUE 23 JUNE 8PM

Godspell, the legendary rock musical from the Grammy and Academy award-winning composer of Wicked Stephen Schwartz, is back!

FUNNY BUSINESS

FRI 3 JULY 7.30PM

Jimmy has been described as ‘the hardest working man in comedy’. Which, let’s face facts, is not that impressive. It’s like being the ‘Tallest Dwarf’ or the ‘Healthiest Glaswegian’. Really not that big a deal. Funny Business is Jimmy’s brand new stand up show. Come for the witty and incisive musings on the human condition; stay for the knob gags.

Recommended for ages 16 and above Please note this is the same show as on Fri 5 September & Tue 25 November 2014.

TICKETS £26 DERNGATE

WED 8 JULY 7.30PM

After three consecutive Top 5 albums, 750,000 sales and three sold-out headline tours, The Overtones continue to reboot classic sounds for contemporary audiences. They return to Royal & Derngate to transport you back to the heady 1960s, when ground-breaking television shows on both sides of the Atlantic like Ready Steady Go and The Tami Show launched such era-defining artists as James Brown, The Temptations, Jerry Lee Lewis and The Supremes. A limited number of VIP tickets are available at a cost of £99. For more information please visit www.royalandderngate.co.uk “THE UK’S FINEST VOCAL GROUP” DAILY STAR “YOU CAN’T FAULT THE OVERTONES VOCAL CRAFT” THE TIMES

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“SENSATIONAL… WITH KNOCK-OUT PERFORMANCES. A TREMENDOUS SHOW BY THE INDUSTRY’S RISING STARS” THE STAGE TICKETS £26 & £28

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THE OVERTONES

TICKETS £21.50, £28.50 & £38.50

This timeless tale of friendship, loyalty and love has touched the hearts of countless theatergoers all over the world. Performed by a spectacular ensemble of West End stars, including Andy Abraham (X Factor) and Leanne Jarvis (The Voice), the show features a Tony Award-nominated score that includes the popular hits Days By Day, Light Of The World and Turn Back, O Man.

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ROCK ‘N’ ROLL PARADISE

THE BILLY FURY YEARS

Now in its sixth year on the road, the incredibly talented cast of Rock ‘n’ Roll Paradise brings you ‘the show that never happened’ in the golden era of rock ‘n’ roll, but delivered with all the flair of a 21st century live concert.

The Billy Fury Years takes you on an unforgettable journey through the musical career of Britain’s best loved rock ‘n’ roller. Michael King and his fantastic collection of musicians bring you an exciting show filled with Fury’s greatest hits and more, including Jealousy, I Will, In Thoughts Of You, and Halfway To Paradise, all delivered in true Fury style.

THU 9 JULY 7.30PM

You will be blown away by Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Buddy Holly, Roy Orbison, the Big Bopper and Eddie Cochran, as these icons of rock ‘n’ roll join each other on stage, backed by the superb Paradise Band, for a musical extravaganza.

TICKETS £23.50 DERNGATE

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SUN 13 SEPTEMBER 7.30PM

Hailed as ‘the best Fury since Fury’, Michael bears an uncanny resemblance to Billy Fury, which is further enhanced by a series of wonderful costume changes. The production also has the addition of a fantastic audio and video presentation setting each and every scene to perfection. TICKETS £18.50 DERNGATE

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24 HOURS FROM TULSA

ROY ORBISON & FRIENDS

TUE 15 SEPTEMBER 7.30PM

Barry Steele has stunned audiences across the globe with his uncanny visual similarity to Roy Orbison and his ability to authentically revive the exquisite toe-tapping sound of the music legend. Using original film footage projected on a big screen and backed by his fabulous band, Steele takes you on a musical journey in time from The Big O’s early years right through to the late ’80s and The Travelling Wilburys.

REMEMBERING GENE PITNEY (1940-2006) During the ’70s and ’80s, at a time when tribute shows were unheard of, Tommy Carey toured his Gene Pitney show with amazing success. Gene even attended one of Tommy’s shows and congratulated him on his life-like impersonation. As we approach the 10th anniversary since the death of the great man, Tommy takes his 24 Hours From Tulsa show on its first nationwide tour. Step back to the ’60s and the greatest hits of Gene Pitney. Re-live the magic of Backstage, I’m Gonna Be Strong, Something’s Gotten Hold Of My Heart and many more! TICKETS £21 DERNGATE

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THU 17 SEPTEMBER 7.30PM

Steele is joined on stage by Paul Molloy as a young Elvis and Boogie Williams as Jerry Lee Lewis, plus Stars In Their Eyes winner Maxine Mazumder as Dusty Springfield. TICKETS £23.50 DERNGATE

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SEPTEMBER

CRAFT & SPECIALITY BEERS AN EVENING WITH AGGERS & SWANNY SAT 19 SEPTEMBER 7.30PM

Since the last home Ashes series in 2013, Jonathan Agnew’s Evenings With Aggers have been delighting audiences all over the country. He is looking forward to teaming up again with his new Test Match Special colleague and spin legend Graeme Swann in a fascinating and entertaining evening for cricket fans and non-lovers of the game alike. There will be an opportunity to tweet Aggers with your own questions, while Northampton-born and ex‑Northants player Swanny lifts the lid on Kevin Pietersen and other larger-than-life characters from the England dressing room.

BALANCED & ROUNDED LIGHT & DELICATE RICH & FULL FLAVOURED HOPPY & ZINGY FROM £3.75 Now available in the Royal & Derngate foyer.

TICKETS £26 DERNGATE

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THE ELO EXPERIENCE

JAMES ACASTER

Formed over seven years ago, The ELO Experience accurately reproduces the songs and sounds of the Electric Light Orchestra, taking you on a musical journey through time. Featuring a stunning light show and large screen projection, the show includes many of ELO’s greatest hits, including 10538 Overture, Evil Woman, Living Thing and Mr Blue Sky.

THU 1 OCTOBER 8PM

THU 24 SEPTEMBER 7.30PM

“A TRIBUTE THAT’S JAM-PACKED WITH MUSICAL TALENT. THE LEAD SINGER IS A DEAD-RINGER FOR [JEFF] LYNNE AND HIS MUSICAL ENTOURAGE PROVIDES AN ELO TOUR DE FORCE” THE STAGE

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REPRESENT

“Love is the absence of judgment” Dalai Lama XIV. Running his mouth off about a bunch of stuff nobody even cares about, it’s Kettering-born James Acaster. Nifty. Snazzy. 30 years old. Doing his best to improve his imposture. Acaster has had his own radio show on BBC Radio 4, James Acaster’s Findings, and has appeared on Nevermind The Buzzcocks, Mock The Week, 8 Out Of 10 Cats and Russell Howard’s Good News. “THIS IS STAND-UP OF THE HIGHEST, MOST PLAYFUL ORDER” THE GUARDIAN

TICKETS £15 FRIENDS & MEMBERS

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COMING SOON

HENNING WEHN EINS, ZWEI, DIY

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FOR AGES 16+

TICKETS £19

TICKETS £17

PADDY MCGUINNESS THU 8 OCTOBER 8PM

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FRI 9 OCTOBER 7.30PM

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TICKETS £28.50

TICKETS £23.50 & £24.50

PUN-GENT

STEVE HACKETT

TUE 13 OCTOBER 7.30PM

SAT 10 OCTOBER 7.30PM

STEWART FRANCIS

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ALL STAR ’60S

DANCING QUEEN DERNGATE

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TICKETS £27.50 & £29.50

TICKETS £19.50, £27 & £37 DERNGATE

LOST IN TRANSLATION

FOR AGES 16+

TUE 6 OCTOBER 8PM

SAT 3 OCTOBER 7.45PM DERNGATE

TREVOR NOAH

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FOR AGES 16+

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PAM AYRES

THU 12 NOVEMBER 7.45PM

THU 22 OCTOBER 8PM TICKETS £18.50 DERNGATE

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NOEL FIELDING

FOR AGES 12+

SUN 22 NOVEMBER 8PM

COMING SOON

GARETH MALONE TUE 24 NOVEMBER 7.30PM

This is a rescheduled show, originally scheduled for Tue 3 February

TICKETS £26

TICKETS £25, £37.50 & £45, VIP package £99 FRIENDS & MEMBERS

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JOOLS HOLLAND

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SINATRA CENTENARY

WED 25 NOVEMBER 7.30PM

FRI 27 NOVEMBER 7.30PM

TICKETS £37

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SCREAMING BLUE MURDER DOORS 7.45PM SHOW 8.15PM

Don’t miss our Friday night comedy club on the Underground stage. This season features many of comedy’s rising stars: FRI 17 APRIL Joey Page Anthony King Sally-Anne Hayward Compere Dan Evans

FRI 25 SEPTEMBER Ben Norris Earl Okin Diane Spencer Compere Dan Evans

FRI 15 MAY Daliso Chaponda Kate Lucas Phil Chapman Compere Dan Evans

FRI 9 OCTOBER Paddy Lennox Hayley Ellis Jarlath Regan Compere Dan Evans

FRI 11 SEPTEMBER Carey Marx Andrew Watts Zoe Lyons Compere Dan Evans

FRI 23 OCTOBER Carl Donnelly Noel James Tania Edwards Compere Dan Evans

FRI 20 NOVEMBER Michael Legge Mary Bourke Phil Wang Compere James Dowdeswell

Line up may be subject to change, advance booking is recommended Recommended for ages 16 and above

TICKETS £12.50 UNDERGROUND

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CYRANO DE BERGERAC

KING JOHN

FRI 3 – SAT 25 APRIL

FRI 24 APRIL – SAT 16 MAY

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THE HOOK

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BRAVE NEW WORLD

FRI 5 – SAT 27 JUNE ROYAL

THE HOLY SEPULCHRE CHURCH

FRI 4 – SAT 26 SEPTEMBER SEE PAGE 42

GASLIGHT

ROYAL

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THE HERBAL BED

FRI 16 OCTOBER – SAT 7 NOVEMBER

FRI 5 – SAT 27 FEBRUARY 2016

ROYAL

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SEASON TICKET 2015

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MAKE GREAT SAVINGS • SECURE THE BEST SEATS DISCOUNTS ON PROGRAMMES • DISCOUNTS ON THE SNOW QUEEN 2015/16 FREE TICKET EXCHANGES FOR FAMILY AND FRIENDS SEE ALL SIX SHOWS FOR £108 (EVENINGS) – JUST £18 PER SHOW OR £78 (MATINEES) – JUST £13 PER SHOW See our guide on page 65.

MADE IN NORTHAMPTON 2015

“I WAS RAPTLY ABSORBED THROUGHOUT BY THIS SUPERB STAGE VERSION OF PAT BARKER’S AWARD-WINNING FIRST WORLD WAR NOVEL”

HHHHH The Independent on Regeneration

“THE WHOLE ENSEMBLE WORKS TOGETHER BEAUTIFULLY TO WRING ALL THE ANGER AND TENDERNESS FROM WILLIAMS’S PAINFUL, HAUNTING PLAY”

HHHH Daily Telegraph on Cat On A Hot Tin Roof

“IT BRINGS A NEW AND TIMELESS TWIST TO THE ANCIENT LEGEND”

As I’m writing this, we are deep into rehearsals for both King John and Cyrano de Bergerac. We are so excited about how both processes are developing and seeing two such exceptional teams bringing their ambitious ideas to bear. Both productions are marked by their ensemble casts, evocative original music and thrilling choreography. Cyrano de Bergerac builds upon our partnership with Newcastle’s Northern Stage that began with last year’s production of Cat On A Hot Tin Roof, continuing our commitment to staging epic classical dramas in imaginative new ways. Why commemorate the sealing of the Magna Carta, an 800 year old document that many historians argue had little impact in its own time? Why produce King John, a play depicting the political tensions of a society 800 years before our own? Because in this election year, the political debates and social dilemmas of that time continue to speak directly to the fractured political climate of our own age. Staged under candlelight in the Holy Sepulchre Church, King John will explore whether the power struggles of the ruling class have ever really changed. We will then mark the centenary of Arthur Miller’s birth with the world premiere of The Hook. Several years in the making, our production with Liverpool Everyman & Playhouse will see the dockyards of Brooklyn’s Red Hook waterfront come alive for the story of Marty Ferrara, a longshoreman who challenges the mobsters and gangs of ’50s New York and takes a stand against the corruption he witnesses from the authorities who control the docks. We will then travel back in time to the chilling Victorian home of Patrick Hamilton’s suspenseful thriller Gaslight and forward to Aldous Huxley’s Brave New World of 2540. Gaslight will be directed by Lucy Bailey whose visionary productions of The Postman Only Rings Twice and Dial M For Murder have redefined the art of the theatrical thriller, and Brave New World will see a unique collaboration between one of the country’s finest writers Dawn King and groundbreaking composers These New Puritans. Before we know it, Christmas will then be upon us and we’re thrilled this year to be producing Georgia Pritchett’s mischievous retelling of The Snow Queen with joyful original songs by Dougal Irvine.

The Guardian on Merlin, Christmas Show 2014/15 James Dacre Artistic Director

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Cyrano de Bergerac: a poet and a soldier, a brawler and an incurable romantic... a hero. The first among men and totally lost among women. Blessed with being brilliant at everything, cursed by having the biggest nose in all of France.

PART OF 2015 SEASON TICKET A co-production with Northern Stage

Based on the translation written by Anthony Burgess of the play written by Edmond Rostand Director Lorne Campbell Designer Jean Chan Movement Director Liv Lorent and Caroline Reece Lighting Designer Tim Lutkin Musical Director Alasdair Mcrae

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The wit and panache of one of literature’s most famous love triangles is given brilliant new life in Anthony Burgess’ translation of Edmond Rostand’s classic novel. In this physically dynamic new production, directed by Northern Stage’s Lorne Campbell, the stage is filled with passion, bravado, joy and heartache. Cyrano is hopelessly in love with Roxane, his equal in wit but every bit as beautiful as he is ugly. He dare not confess his love for fear of rejection, so instead becomes a protector, a confidante and friend. Christian, a young handsome cadet but not the sharpest sword in the armoury, catches Roxane’s eye and she begs Cyrano to keep him safe. With his mighty heart breaking, Cyrano sets about his task, using his unequalled skill as a poet to write ravishing love letters between the two, with convoluted consequences. Duels are fought, honour defended, villains defeated, and cakes eaten. “THE BOUNCE AND BRILLIANCE OF ANTHONY BURGESS’S TRANSLATION” WHATSONSTAGE.COM #Cyrano

FRI 3 – SAT 25 APRIL EVES 7.45PM (EXCL. TUE 7 APRIL 7PM, NO PERF. MON 6 APRIL) THU & SAT MATINEES 2.30PM (EXCL. SAT 4 APRIL) TICKETS £10 – £29 (See page 64) ROYAL

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ANTHONY BURGESS OF THE PLAY WRITTEN BY EDMOND ROSTAND

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“Sweet, sweet, sweet poison for the age’s tooth.”

PART OF 2015 SEASON TICKET A co-production with Shakespeare’s Globe

Charting one king’s struggle to retain the crown against claims that he is not the rightful heir, William Shakespeare set several scenes of King John in Northampton. Marking the 800th anniversary of the Magna Carta, this ambitious new production will be performed by a large company of actors and musicians in the ancient candlelit knave of The Holy Sepulchre in Northampton, which was likely often visited by King John and his court during his reign. A striking staging will transport the church back in time to a twelfth century world of politics, power struggles, unlikely alliances and inheritance battles.

Director James Dacre Designer Jonathan Fensom Composer Orlando Gough Choreographer Scott Ambler Fight Directors Rachel Bown-Williams & Ruth Cooper-Brown Text Giles Block

Written during a time of great political uncertainty in the Elizabethan court, King John will explore, in this election year, how across the course of history, the power struggles of the ruling class have little changed. Directed by Artistic Director James Dacre, with original music by Royal Opera House Associate Orlando Gough, this ambitious production with an extraordinary ensemble cast, will tour nationally. It sees Royal & Derngate co-producing with Shakespeare’s Globe for the very first time. #KingJohn

Voice and Dialect Martin McKellan Staff Director Ed Lewis

All ticket buyers will receive additional information regarding their visit to The Holy Sepulchre Church, including advice about parking and details of our food and drink packages.

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FRI 24 APRIL – SAT 16 MAY EVES 7.30PM (EXCL. TUE 28 APRIL 7PM) THU & SAT MATINEES 2.30PM (EXCL. SAT 25 APRIL) TICKETS £10 – £29 (See page 64) THE HOLY SEPULCHRE CHURCH, SHEEP STREET, NORTHAMPTON, NN1 3NL

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CAST INCLUDES:

Joseph Marcell

Barbara Marten

Tanya Moodie

Jo Stoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2018;Fewings

Alex Waldmann

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“All right then show me already whose fault it is! They skinnin’ us alive here, so whose fault is it already?!”

WORLD PREMIERE PART OF 2015 SEASON TICKET

Amidst the political tensions of 1950s America, Arthur Miller’s The Hook (The Crucible, All My Sons) was suppressed by the FBI for fear that it could cause unrest in New York’s dockyards. To mark the centenary of the Pulitzer Prize‑winning playwright’s birth, Royal & Derngate and Liverpool Everyman & Playhouse will co-produce the world premiere of Miller’s ‘play for the screen’ adapted for the stage by Emmy Award-winning Ron Hutchinson.

A co-production with Liverpool Everyman & Playhouse

Sixty years on, the dockyards of Brooklyn’s epic waterfront will come alive on the Royal stage for the extraordinary story of Marty Ferrara, a longshoreman who challenges the mobsters and gangs of ’50s New York and takes a stand against the corruption he witnesses from the authorities who control the docks.

Adapted for the stage by Ron Hutchinson

The story of a close-knit community grappling with a world of crime and punishment, of changing industry and immigration from abroad, The Hook is a study in integrity and betrayal, charting one man’s struggle for meaningful change.

Director James Dacre Designer Patrick Connellan

This world premiere from one of America’s most revered writers is directed by Artistic Director James Dacre. #TheHook

Lighting Designer Charles Balfour Video Designer Nina Dunn Movement Director Struan Leslie

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FRI 5 – SAT 27 JUNE EVES 7.45PM (EXCL. TUE 9 JUNE 7PM) THU & SAT MATINEES 2.30PM (EXCL. SAT 6 JUNE) TICKETS £10 – £29 (See page 64) ROYAL

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“I don’t want comfort. I want danger. I want freedom. I want sin.” Aldous Huxley’s ground-breaking novel, adapted for the stage for the first time by Dawn King, is opening at Royal & Derngate this September before a major national tour. Welcome to the future, where a genetically engineered class system has finally brought order and stability to the world. This Brave New World has no family, religion or war. Lust and pleasure have replaced love and art. People are safe, healthy and not afraid of death. They get what they want, and they never want what they can’t have. Everyone is happy now. WORLD PREMIERE PART OF 2015 SEASON TICKET A co-production with the Touring Consortium Theatre Company

A new adaptation by Dawn King With original music by These New Puritans

When this stability is threatened, one young woman learns the pain of love and one young man gives in to the love of pain. First written in 1932, Brave New World shines a blazing light on our present. This world premiere production will be directed by Artistic Director James Dacre with original music by These New Puritans, whose last album was described by Record Collector as “arguably the musical achievement of the 2010s so far.” “A BRILLIANT TOUR DE FORCE... FULL OF BARBED WIT AND MALICE-SPIKED FRANKNESS. PROVOKING, STIMULATING, SHOCKING AND DAZZLING” OBSERVER ON BRAVE NEW WORLD “THE MOST COMPELLING NEW WORK I HAVE SEEN THIS YEAR” THE GUARDIAN ON DAWN KING’S FOXFINDER #BraveNewWorld

Director James Dacre

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FRI 4 – SAT 26 SEPTEMBER EVES 7.45PM (EXCL. TUE 8 SEPTEMBER 7PM) THU & SAT MATINEES 2.30PM (EXCL. SAT 5 SEPTEMBER) TICKETS £10 – £29 (See page 64) ROYAL

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“Suddenly, I’m beginning not to trust my memory at all.” As the ghostly living room gaslight flickers and the floorboards creak around her, Bella Manningham becomes convinced that she is losing her mind, as her mother did before her. With her husband away on business, she loses all sense of reality. Does the terror exist in her imagination or are dark secrets living in her home? The surprise arrival of a retired detective leads to a shocking discovery that will shake her respectable Victorian marriage to its core. Patrick Hamilton’s classic mystery thriller was adapted into an iconic film starring Ingrid Bergman. This production is directed by Lucy Bailey, whose stagings of Baby Doll, The Postman Always Rings Twice and Dial M For Murder have redefined the art of the theatrical thriller. “A SUPERBLY GRIPPING PSYCHOLOGICAL THRILLER” DAILY TELEGRAPH ON GASLIGHT “ICICLY ELEGANT. AS STYLISH AS IT IS UNSETTLING” THE TIMES ON LUCY BAILEY’S DIAL M FOR MURDER #Gaslight

PART OF 2015 SEASON TICKET Director Lucy Bailey

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FRI 16 OCTOBER – SAT 7 NOVEMBER EVES 7.45PM (EXCL. TUE 20 OCTOBER 7PM) THU & SAT MATINEES 2.30PM (EXCL. SAT 17 OCTOBER) TICKETS £10 – £29 (See page 64) ROYAL

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WORLD PREMIERE A co-production with Nuffield, Southampton

Adaptor Georgia Pritchett Composer Dougal Irvine Director Sarah Tipple Designer Ti Green

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For Christmas in the Royal this year, we are delighted to be staging an enchanting new version of Hans Christian Andersen’s fairytale, The Snow Queen. Featuring memorable new songs and hilarious characters, this mischievous retelling of a timeless story will melt your heart. In a frozen land far away, a Snow Queen kidnaps a young boy named Kai. His best friend Gerda, a stumpy, grumpy, determined little girl is the unlikely hero who sets out to rescue him. On the way, she finds friends who will help her, and the truth behind the mysterious Snow Queen’s identity and why she lives locked up in solitude in her Icy Palace. Directed by Sarah Tipple (Dirty Dancing, West End) and featuring original songs by Dougal Irvine (The Bacchae and Blood Wedding at Royal & Derngate in 2012), this festive production is written by multiaward-winning comedy writer Georgia Pritchett (Miranda, In The Thick of It, Veep and Wallace And Gromit: Curse Of The Were-Rabbit). #SnowQueen

WED 25 NOVEMBER 2015 – SUN 3 JANUARY 2016 TIMES VARY – SEE PAGE 64 TICKETS £9.50 – £24 (See page 64) ROYAL

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BY PETER WHELAN THE SECRET LIFE OF SHAKESPEARE’S DAUGHTER

“I have always wanted that which I cannot have.” PART OF 2015 SEASON TICKET A co-production with English Touring Theatre and Rose Theatre Kingston

When William Shakespeare’s daughter is publicly accused of adultery with her neighbour, her husband chooses to stand by her, suing her accuser for slander. In doing so, their lives fall under the glare of intense public scrutiny in this emotional thriller, based upon real events from Stratford-upon-Avon in the summer of 1613. A powerful exposé of the contradiction between human desire and social convention which seeks to repress it, Peter Whelan’s moving and uplifting play provides a beautiful evocation of life in Shakespearian England. It was first produced to great acclaim by the Royal Shakespeare Company before transferring to the West End and Broadway. “MARVELLOUS, TENDER, WISE AND GENEROUS OF SPIRIT… A REMARKABLY PERSUASIVE AND TOUCHING PORTRAIT OF A FAMILY IN CRISIS” DAILY TELEGRAPH ON THE HERBAL BED #HerbalBed

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FRI 5 – SAT 27 FEBRUARY 2016 EVES 7.45PM (EXCL. TUE 9 FEBRUARY 7PM) THU & SAT MATINEES 2.30PM (EXCL. SAT 6 FEBRUARY) TICKETS £10 – £29 (See page 64) ROYAL

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YOUTH THEATRE AND YOUNG COMPANY: MUSICALS

CAFÉ CRESCENDO FRI 22 – SUN 24 MAY

THE EARLY SHOW – FRI 22 6PM, SAT 23 1PM & 3.30PM & SUN 24 11AM & 1.30PM THE LATE SHOW – FRI 22 8PM, SAT 23 6PM & 7.45PM & SUN 24 3.30PM & 6PM

YOUNG COMPANY: IMMERSE

KONTAKT

TUE 16 – SUN 21 JUNE EVES 6PM & 7.15PM, SAT & SUN MATINEES 2PM & 3.30PM

After the success of Honk! Jr. and Sweeney Todd last summer, our Youth Theatre: Musicals and Young Company: Musicals groups return with two musical theatre cabarets. Exploring a variety of different musical theatre genres, both shows will place the audience at the centre of the action. Blurring the lines between actor and audience, we invite you to sit back, relax and enjoy.

One table, two chairs, an actor and you. If a young person could ask an adult anything, what would it be? Our Young Company: Immerse present an intimate experience limited to only 15 audience members at each performance. When was the last time you spent an hour alone with a complete stranger? Do you dare to make Kontakt?

TICKETS £9

TICKETS £8

UNDERGROUND

YOUNG COMPANY: CREATE

IMMUNE

BY OLADIPO AGBOLUAJE THU 2 – SAT 4 JULY EVES 7.45PM, SAT MAT 2.30PM An ordinary school day. But today, there is no going home. When the rest of the world has forgotten your existence, where do you run when the Apocalypse looms? The dock? The navy base? Or do you just sit tight and ride the whole thing out? In a city overcome with death, we are finally forced to start living. Royal & Derngate’s Young Company: Create present the world premiere of Oladipo Agboluaje’s new play, which explores our technological dependency, social resilience and the need to belong. This provocative and darkly comic new play has been co-commissioned in partnership with West Yorkshire Playhouse and Theatre Royal Plymouth.

Recommended for ages 14 and above

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Recommended for ages 14 and above

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Each year the National Theatre invites ten writers to create new plays for young people to perform. This spring 260 youth theatre companies will present the premieres of these plays in venues from Inverness to Cornwall and Belfast to Norfolk. Each company will also perform at one of 27 Connections festivals in professional theatres across the country, including Royal & Derngate, and 10 companies will go on to perform at the National Theatre. Connections celebrates great new writing for the stage – and the energy, commitment and talent of young theatre-makers. Performances include: Barnwell School – Drama Baby by Jamie Brittain Bedford Free School – Remote by Stef Smith Best Theatre Arts – The Boy Preference by Elinor Cook Bloxham School – The Crazy, Sexy Cool Girls’ Fan Club by Sarah Soleman Bromsgrove School – The Accordion Shop by Cush Jumbo Castle Youth Theatre – Drama Baby by Jamie Brittain The Core at Corby Cube Core Actors – Hood by Katherine Chandler King’s Theatre Company – The Accordion Shop by Cush Jumbo Mark Rutherford School – Remote by Stef Smith Northampton High School – Hospital Food by Eugene O’Hare Shenley Academy – The Accordion Shop by Cush Jumbo St Francis College – The Accordion Shop by Cush Jumbo Stopsley High School – The Edelweiss Pirates by Ayub Khan Din Royal & Derngate Young Company: Connect – Hacktivists by Ben Ockrent

TUE 28 APRIL & THU 30 APRIL – SUN 3 MAY TIMES VARY – PLEASE SEE WEBSITE TICKETS £6 per show ROYAL & UNDERGROUND

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NORTHAMPTON MALE VOICE CHOIR

300 BOYS & BRASS

NORTHAMPTON MUSICAL THEATRE COMPANY

A SLICE OF VARIETY

SAT 2 MAY 7.30PM

Northampton Male Voice Choir presents a spectacular musical event featuring 300 male voices from Northampton, Birmingham, Icknield, Coventry, The Dalesmen, Huntingdon, Rugby, Vauxhall and Wigston. With very special guests The National Youth Choir Of Scotland (Boys) and the sensational, all-female legends Boobs And Brass.

SAT 9 MAY 2.30PM & 7.30PM

Raising money for Breast Cancer Research, this promises to be an outstanding evening, hosted by John Griff (BBC Radio Northampton) and conducted by Stephen Bell and Christopher Bell.

The show will also feature a sneak peek of the company’s upcoming production of Sister Act (see page 16).

TICKETS £16 & £21 DERNGATE

The nine times National Operatic and Dramatic Association Award-winning Northampton Musical Theatre Company are proud to bring variety to the Royal stage. Expect a night of song, dance, acting and comedy, mixing classic musical hall acts with pieces from brand new productions.

TICKETS £6, £9 & £13 FRIENDS & MEMBERS

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FLASH THEATRE FESTIVAL

THE FESTIVAL 2015

Flash Theatre Festival is an independent festival showcasing the original dramatic pieces created by Third Year BA (Hons) Acting students from The University Of Northampton’s School Of The Arts.

An opportunity to share in and celebrate arts performances by young people from some of the county’s primary and secondary schools, who will be showcasing their talents, skills and irrepressible energy.

The students have been working independently and in groups to produce an hour-long performance that focuses on different styles and other contemporary works. The performances will take place in Northampton’s Cultural Quarter.

Co-ordinated by 4 Learning Associates, in partnership with Northamptonshire Music And Performing Arts Trust, this promises to be a truly memorable experience for the young people, their teachers and leaders, and the audience.

MON 18 – SAT 23 MAY TIMES VARY

WED 17 & THU 18 JUNE 7PM

A choice of ticket options are available. Please call Box Office for more information and to book.

TICKETS £9

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FAT FREE, PROBIOTIC, COMPLETELY NATURAL, ALWAYS DELICIOUS SERVED STRAIGHT OR WITH A RANGE OF TASTY TOPPINGS INCLUDING OREO, BANANA, GRANOLA, STRAWBERRY, BELGIAN CHOCOLATE, MANGO, LIQUID HONEY, COCONUT, KIWI, HONEYCOMB AND PINEAPPLE AVAILABLE IN THE ROYAL & DERNGATE FOYER

NORTHAMPTONSHIRE MUSIC AND PERFORMING ARTS TRUST

SUMMER FESTIVAL OF MUSIC SUN 5 JULY 2PM & 7.30PM

NEW GENERATION CONCERT 2PM Performances by the county’s Junior Orchestra, Junior Wind Orchestra, Jazz 3, Junior Brass Ensemble, Junior String Orchestra, and Junior Choir. SECOND GENERATION CONCERT 7.30PM Performances by the county’s Training Orchestra, Training Wind Orchestra, Jazz 2, Training Brass Band, Training String Orchestra, Training Guitar Ensemble and Training Choir. TICKETS £10, £12 & £14 DERNGATE

NORTHAMPTON DANCE FESTIVAL

A GOLDEN GALA OF MAGIC FRI 2 OCTOBER 7.45PM

SAT 11 JULY, DAY 9AM-6PM, EVE 6.30PM The Derngate auditorium will be transformed into a spectacular ballroom for Northampton Dance Festival, hosted by Step by Step Promotions Ltd. The daytime event will include Juvenile/Junior Ballroom/Latin competitions, the final of the Dance Schools UK Junior Strictly years 3/4 and teacher-student competition. The evening gala will host the Under 21s Ballroom and Latin competition, the final of the Dance Schools UK Junior Strictly years 5/6 and the Ballroom/Latin amateur dance competitions. TICKETS Day event £15, evening event £17 Full day from £20 DERNGATE

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Northamptonshire Magicians Club proudly present a sparkling evening of top quality magic, in aid of the Cynthia Spencer Hospice. This is a tribute to the memory of long-standing club member John Goldsborough, who passed away at the hospice last year. Members will provide fantastic professional entertainment for all the family, from stunning illusions and mind-blowing mental magic, to colourful spectacles and even some comedy. There is a special spot for younger children too. All proceeds from the show will go to the Cynthia Spencer Hospice. TICKETS £16 ROYAL

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HOLIDAY PROJECTS

MAY HALF TERM

TUE 26 – FRI 29 MAY 10AM-3PM

SPY SCHOOL

Do you want to be a spy? This is your chance. Being a spy is top secret, so we can’t give too much away here. But prepare for ninja training, code breaking and lots and lots of fun.

WHO DUNNIT?

Join us as we tackle cryptic clues and mysterious messages to discover who has been stealing the town’s prized possessions.

A week of fun activities using drama and arts and crafts. All are welcome – as long as you can keep the secret!

This is a week of fun drama activities and games themed around mystery. Participants will crack the codes, uncover the truth and find the culprit.

For ages 4-7

For ages 8-13

COST £100 per participant

SUMMER HOLIDAYS

MON 3 – FRI 7 AUGUST 10AM-3PM MON 10 – FRI 14 AUGUST 10AM-3PM

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THE SNOW QUEEN

Inspired by our Christmas show and the Disney smash-hit film Frozen, The Snow Queen is sure to be a magical and exciting holiday project at every step. Take a break from the summer heat by exploring this breathtaking and wondrous tale in a week of fun drama activities, culminating in a sharing for friends and families.

FAME JR.

Meet new friends. Learn the songs. Perfect the moves and memorise your lines. You have one week. Are you up for the challenge? This is your chance to be part of the global phenomenon that is Fame. Starting on day one, you will meet your fellow actors, audition for a role (everyone gets one) and start rehearsals. Together with a professional production team you will rehearse, create and present a fully staged version of Fame Jr. in the Royal auditorium. For more information contact christopher.gorry@royalandderngate.co.uk

For ages 7-13

For ages 11-18

COST £100 per participant

COST £200 per participant

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GET INVOLVED

COMMUNITY GROUPS

The Actors Company – a weekly group for adults wanting to have skill based workshops and to rehearse for performances at Royal & Derngate The Play’s The Thing – for those interested in seeing theatre and talking about theatre in a friendly and relaxed environment JMK Directors Group – monthly directors’ masterclasses led by industry leaders for professional and emerging directors Masterclasses – we have a range of one off masterclasses available throughout the year, each tailored to a theme, from vocal sessions and writing techniques to clowning and storytelling.

YOUNG PEOPLE

We engage with over 200 young people every week at Royal & Derngate in a variety of ways, from our Creative Projects work with schools and community groups, to our Youth Theatre and newly created Young Company weekly workshops. For details of all upcoming productions by our Youth Theatre and Young Company see page 50. If you would like to register your interest in our Youth Theatre or Young Company, please contact our Youth Theatre Associate Ashley Elbourne on 01604 627566 or email ashley.elbourne@royalandderngate.co.uk www.royalandderngate.co.uk/getinvolved/youngpeople

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EDUCATION

SCHOOL PARTNERSHIPS Our partnership agreements with primary schools offer opportunities for every student in the school to engage with our work and every member of staff to access creative and innovative professional development opportunities. Our secondary partner schools benefit from discounted tickets to our Made in Northampton productions, exciting workshops, tours of the theatre and opportunities to engage with our staff and learn about a career in the arts. Each partnership is unique to the school, college or university, offering projects for all kinds of students and young people, including gifted and talented, those with specific educational needs and those who have been excluded from mainstream education. With more and more schools accessing our work and with a growing number of partner schools, our Education provision aims to engage, excite and enhance learning for students of all ages and abilities. Our current partner schools include:

Upcoming projects include:

KING JOHN FRI 24 APRIL – SAT 16 MAY We are offering Shakespeare Workshops to secondary schools and colleges, exploring methods of engaging with language, character and themes within Shakespeare’s play King John. We also have a Shakespeare CPD session for teachers and practitioners.

PRODUCTION SUPPORT DAYS For more information on School Partnerships, or to book any of the above, please contact schools@royalandderngate.co.uk www.royalandderngate.co.uk/GetInvolved/Education

We are offering practical workshop days to primary schools who are rehearsing end of term school plays. These involve three theatre practitioners coming into your school and working with your students over the course of one day to develop their movement, character, voice and design skills.

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CONFLICT & COMMUNITY

Royal & Derngate and Northampton Museum and Art Gallery are currently working together to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the start of the First World War with a programme of events spanning 2014 and 2015, including:

DEBATE: 100 YEARS OF CIVILIAN TARGETED ATTACKS

AUBERS RIDGE COMMEMORATION DAY SAT 9 MAY 12PM-4PM AT ABINGTON PARK MUSEUM On 9 May 1915, as part of the British offensive on the Western Front, the Battle of Aubers Ridge took place. The battle was a disaster for the British Army, but especially for Northampton, which suffered almost 1000 casualties.

THU 16 JULY 7PM AT ROYAL & DERNGATE Civilian fatalities in wartime have climbed from five per cent at the turn of the century to more than 90 per cent in the wars of the 1990s.* This number continues to grow. Join us as we ask a distinguished panel of speakers to discuss the change in the tactics of war over the last century. From historians to satirists, we will invite our panel not only to look back but forward at the years ahead. *UNICEF Report - Patterns In Conflict: Civilians Are Now The Target

TICKETS £4

This free event marks the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Aubers Ridge and commemorates the bravery and sacrifice of those men and others who served. Choral performances and associated memorial activities will mark the day.

Photo: Florence Royer

Visit our website at www.royalandderngate.co.uk for more details on these events.

BEHIND THE CURTAIN EXCITING BACKSTAGE TOURS FOR GROUPS, SCHOOLS AND INDIVIDUALS

Explore the colourful history of the Royal auditorium and find out how our Made In Northampton productions are made. To book a place on one of our scheduled tours or to arrange an exclusive tour, contact Box Office. An afternoon tea package is available on many of these tours. Please ask when booking for more information. Please see our website for tour dates and times. Running time: approx 90 minutes. We regret that this tour may not be suitable for those with access requirements.

COST £13 per person Exclusive Tour (Max. 20 people) £200

ROYAL PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA

FAMILY DAYS

These interactive sessions include songs, musical games and a chance to talk to players about what life is really like in the Orchestra. Upcoming sessions:

BRILLIANT BEETHOVEN & ELEGANT ELGAR

SUN 12 APRIL 11.30am - 12.30pm Early Years (ages 2-5) 1pm – 2.30pm Juniors (ages 6-13)

THE MAGICAL FIREBIRD!

SUN 31 MAY 11.30am - 12.30pm Early Years (ages 2-5) 1pm – 2.30pm Juniors (ages 6-13) TICKETS £3.50 per child (includes one accompanying adult)

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The Errol Flynn Filmhouse, adjacent to Royal & Derngate, is an 88-seat cinema hosting the very best in world, independent, British and mainstream events. A filmhouse for film lovers, it has been ranked the No. 1 attraction in Northamptonshire on Trip Advisor. "IT TRULY IS A STUNNING GEM IN THE HEART OF NORTHAMPTON" The Guardian

THE PERFECT GIFT FOR FILM LOVERS An Errol Flynn Filmhouse membership includes three free tickets per year*, discounts on all other tickets purchased and a 10% discount at the Errol Flynn Filmhouse bar. Single membership costs £25, joint membership £40. To purchase a gift membership call Box Office on 01604 624811 or visit us in person.

*Excludes Live Broadcasts and Non-Live Premium screenings

See A Show • See A Film • Get Involved

Corby’s arts venue offers a great range of entertainment and activities, including:

Drama • Dance • Films • Family Shows Workshops • Comedy • Spoken Word Shows this season include Sarah Millican, The Kilkennys, Katherine Ryan, The Illegal Eagles, Barb Jungr, Chris & Pui and Abbamania.

Ticket Office: 01536 470 470 www.thecorecorby.com George Street, Corby, NN17 1QG

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Now Offering Table Service

From April we will be providing dedicated table service for our pre-show diners at the Wicked Way CafĂŠ. There will be a limited number of tables available, so it is advisable to reserve your space when booking your tickets.

Pre order your interval drinks and desserts

The menu will continue to host a selection of the delicious Pieminister Pies and sides, alongside a range of sharing boards all to be enjoyed pre-show. In addition we will be offering a new selection of desserts that can be enjoyed preâ&#x20AC;&#x2018;show or at the interval when you return to your table. All of this can be accompanied with our fantastic range of wines, spirits and beers, served directly to your table.

Save money at the bar by joining our Friends scheme

For those customers wanting a quick bite to eat during the day and pre-show, you will also still be able to choose from our range of soups, sandwiches, deli items and jacket potatoes.

To reserve your table, simply call 01604 655766.

Reserve your table when booking your tickets

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ALIVE@DELAPRE

FRIDAY 17 – SUNDAY 19 JULY 2015 Three nights of music in the beautiful surroundings of Delapre Park. Bring along a picnic and enjoy some of the UK’s biggest stars of the pop and opera worlds.

MCBUSTED FRIDAY 17 JULY

JESSIE J

SATURDAY 18 JULY

ALFIE BOE

SUNDAY 19 JULY www.aliveatdelapre.co.uk COST £42.73 (incl booking fee) Available from Royal & Derngate Box Office DELAPRE PARK

YOUR LOCAL TICKETING AGENCY

Do you have an event that you are promoting in Northamptonshire and need a professional, streamline and cost-effective ticketing service? Talk to the Royal & Derngate team today about the telephone, online and counter services we already provide for more than 10 venues and organisations across the county. To find out more call 01604 655705 or email erica.mynard@royalandderngate.co.uk

A BIG THANK YOU TO OUR CURRENT FUNDERS AND SUPPORTERS BUSINESS CLUB MEMBERS

BUSINESS CLUB SUPPORTERS

FUNDERS

Royal & Derngate is a trading name of The Northampton Theatres Trust Limited. Registered Charity Number 1075741. VAT No: 623532071

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AT A GLANCE Preview Pre/Post-show Talk Guest Night Schools only performance Friends & Members – 2 for the price of 1 APRIL Wed 1 April Fri 3 April Sat 4 April Sun 5 April Tue 7 April Wed 8 April Thu 9 April Fri 10 April Sat 11 April Sun 12 April Tue 14 April Wed 15 April Thu 16 April Fri 17 April Sat 18 April

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Cinderella – DERNGATE Page 18 PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE Fri 11 December Sat 12 December Sun 13 December Mon 14 December Tue 15 December Wed 16 December Thu 17 December 11am Fri 18 December Sat 19 December Sun 20 December Mon 21 December Tue 22 December Wed 23 December Thu 24 December Fri 25 December Sat 26 December Sun 27 December Mon 28 December Tue 29 December Wed 30 December Thu 31 December Fri 1 January Sat 2 January Sun 3 January

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The Snow Queen – ROYAL Page 48 PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE Wed 25 November 2.15pm Thu 26 November 2.15pm Fri 27 November Sat 28 November 1.15pm Sun 29 November NO PERFORMANCES Mon 30 November NO PERFORMANCES Tue 1 December 10.30am 2.15pm Wed 2 December 10.30am 2.15pm Thu 3 December 10.30am 2.15pm Fri 4 December 2.15pm Sat 5 December 1.15pm Sun 6 December 1.15pm Mon 7 December NO PERFORMANCES Tue 8 December 10.30am 2.15pm Wed 9 December 10.30am 2.15pm Thu 10 December 10.30am 2.15pm Fri 11 December 10.30am 2.15pm Sat 12 December 1.15pm Sun 13 December 1.15pm Mon 14 December NO PERFORMANCES Tue 15 December 2.15pm Wed 16 December 2.15pm Thu 17 December 2.15pm Fri 18 December NO PERFORMANCES Sat 19 December 1.15pm Sun 20 December 1.15pm Mon 21 December 2.15pm Tue 22 December 2.15pm Wed 23 December 2.15pm Thu 24 December 1.15pm Fri 25 December NO PERFORMANCES Sat 26 December 1.15pm Sun 27 December 1.15pm Mon 28 December 1.15pm Tue 29 December 2.15pm Wed 30 December 2.15pm Thu 31 December 1.15pm Fri 1 January NO PERFORMANCES Sat 2 January 1.15pm Sun 3 January 1.15pm

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The table below details full ticket prices for shows where more than two prices apply. Anything Goes (p.8-9) Mon Eve & £30 £27 £24 £22 £20 £16 Wed Mat Tue-Thu Eves £33.50 £31 £28 £25 £22 £19 Fri & Sat Eves £36.50 £33.50 £30.50 £26.50 £23.50 £20 & Sat Mat Beautiful Thing (p.7) Mon-Thu Eves £27.50 £26 £23.50 £19.50 £17.50 Fri & Sat Eves £30.50 £28.50 £26.50 £23.50 £21 £19.50 Thu & Sat £22 £20 £16 Mats Derren Brown (p.10) Mon-Thu Eves £38 £35 £31 £29 Fri & Sat Eves £43 £40 £36 Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap (p.13) Mon Eve & £26 £24 £21 £17 £15 £11 Wed Mat Tue-Thu Eves £27 £25 £22 £18 £16 £12 Fri & Sat Eves £30 £27 £25.50 £23.50 £19 £17 & Sat Mat Hairspray (p.14) Mon Eve & £30 £28 £26 £24 £21 £17 Wed Mat Tue-Thu Eves £36.50 £34.50 £30.50 £27.50 £24.50 £20 Fri & Sat Eves £39 £37 £33 £29 £25 £22 & Sat Mat Sister Act (p.16) Tue Eve & £18 £16 £14 £11 £10 Sat Mat Wed-Fri Eves £21 £19 £17 £14 £12 £10 Sat Eve £22 £20 £18 £16 £14 £10 Last Night A DJ Saved My Life (p.16) £34 £30 £28 £24 £21 £17 Wed & Thu Eves, Fri Early & Sat Mat Fri & Sat Eve £36 £33 £30 £27 £23 £19 Rebecca (p.17) Mon Eve & £26.50 £24.50 £20.50 £16.50 £14.50 £10 Wed Mat Tue-Thu Eves £30 £27.50 £23.50 £19.50 £15.50 £11.50 Fri & Sat Eves £31 £28.50 £24.50 £20.50 £16.50 £12.50 & Sat Mat Jersey Boys (p.17) Mon-Thu Eves £43 £36.50 £26.50 £20.50 £16 Fri & Sat Eves £47 £39.50 £31.50 £25.50 £23.50 £20.50 & Sat Mat Wed Mat £40 £38 £34 £29 £26 £23.50 Cinderella (p.18) Green Show £17 £15 £13.50 £12 £11 £11 Red Show £24 £23 £21 £18.50 £15.50 £11 Purple Show £27 £25 £23.50 £21 £17.50 £11 Silver Show £28 £27 £25 £22.50 £19.50 £16 Gold Show £29.50 £28.50 £26.50 £25 £22.50 £19.50 Made In Northampton: Cyrano De Bergerac, King John, The Hook, Brave New World, Gaslight, Herbal Bed (p.38-49) Mon-Fri Eves £28 £25 £22.50 £19.50 £14 £10 Sat Eves £29 £26 £23.50 £20 £14.50 £11 Matinees & £22 £20 £18 £16 £13 £10 Previews Royal Philharmonic Orchestra performances: Christoph Koenig Conducts Pinchas Zukerman Performing Elgar (p.21), Natalie Clein Performs Dvorak (p.28) and The Music Of John Williams (p.30) £33.50 £31 £28 £26 £22 £15 The Snow Queen (p.48) (PRICES HELD UNTIL 3 AUGUST 2015) Yellow Show £20 £18 £17 £14.50 £12 £9.50 Pink Show £22.50 £21 £18.50 £15 £12.50 £10 Blue Show £24 £22.50 £19.50 £16.50 £13.50 £11

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DISCOUNTS & CONCESSIONS CONCESSIONS Under 16s, Over 60s, Students, Job Seekers and Disabled Patrons are able to claim a £2 discount on their tickets for most performances (excluding Saturday evenings). Please let us know if you are eligible for a concession at time of booking and please note that on some performances, certain types of concession may not apply.

SEASON TICKETS

MADE IN NORTHAMPTON Buy a Season Ticket and make considerable savings on every Made In Northampton production.

GROUPS

GOLD SUBSCRIPTION

For selected performances, an allocation of tickets can be purchased at reduced prices by Groups. Discounts start at: Groups 8+ £2 off, 20+ £3 off, 40+ £4 off. We also offer a free ticket for the Group Organiser wherever possible and you will not pay a transaction fee when booking. There are also even greater discounts available on our Made In Northampton productions.

SILVER SUBSCRIPTION

For this year’s Christmas shows, the following rates apply: THE SNOW QUEEN (available on top three prices only)

CINDERELLA (available on top three prices only for Red, Purple and Silver Shows)

Groups 8+ £4 off, 20+ £6 off, 40+ £8 off, 60+ £9 off per ticket

Excl. 24 Dec & 26 Dec performances

Not available on Gold or Green performances

A dedicated Groups Line is open 8.30am-3.30pm, Mon – Fri, 01604 620066.

FRIENDS & MEMBERS Friends, Gold Supporters and Artistic Director’s Circle members are entitled to a saving on most performances. This ranges from £1 off, £3 off and ‘two tickets for the price of one’. 2FOR1s are indicated on the Diary on pages 61-63. Please ask at time of booking. Friends & Members can also book over the phone or online without paying any transaction fees.

FAMILY On selected performances, a special price applies for your family group. Please ask Box Office at time of booking.

SCHOOLS For selected performances, an allocation of tickets can be purchased at reduced prices by Schools. Please call the Groups Line or Box Office for details.

REAL DISCOUNTS

See 6 shows for £108 See 5 shows for £100 See 4 shows for £88 See 3 shows for £69 See 2 shows for £48 MATINEE & PREVIEW SUBSCRIPTION See 6 shows for £78 See 5 shows for £75 See 4 shows for £68 See 3 shows for £54 See 2 shows for £38 Concessions can claim an additional £2 off per ticket (excl. Sat eve). Friends and Members can claim an additional £3 off per ticket (excl. Sat eve).

BENEFITS

ALL SUBSCRIBERS: • Free exchanges or transfer of tickets to family and friends • Discounts on The Snow Queen (Christmas Show 2015/16) • Discounts on all Youth Theatre, Young Company and Actors Company shows • Reduced priced programmes GOLD SUBSCRIBERS: • Additional guest tickets at a reduced rate • One free programme per season

If you are aged 14-26, you can join our Real Discounts Scheme and access a number of free and discounted tickets for selected performances. Call or visit Box Office for details. At Royal & Derngate, we are committed to an accessible pricing policy and offer discounts wherever possible. In some instances, ticket prices and available discounts are dictated by external promoters and there is no flexibility for the provision of discounts. The above represent our usual discounts, however there are a number of shows every season where slightly different concessions apply. A separate discount and pricing structure applies to our Orchestral Season and the performances of King John at The Holy Sepulchre Church. Box Office will advise if these exceptions affect your tickets at time of booking. Only one concession type applies per ticket. All concessions are subject to availability and some may only be available for a limited period. Proof of status will be required on the first purchase of a concessionary ticket and can be checked on any subsequent ticket purchase.

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BOOKING INFORMATION BOX OFFICE 01604 624811 WEBSITE www.royalanderngate.co.uk Royal & Derngate, Box Office, Guildhall Road, Northampton, NN1 1DP

HOW TO BOOK

IN PERSON On performance days, our Box Office is open from 10am until 15 minutes after the last performance commences. Non performances days 10 – 6pm. Sundays & Bank Holidays, we are open from 1 hour and 30 minutes prior to the first performance commencing. BY POST Please write to Royal & Derngate, Box Office, Guildhall Road, Northampton, NN1 1DP

PAYMENT OPTIONS

SEATING PLAN

Derngate Auditorium This seating plan give a general overview of the Derngate auditorium in a standard format. Due to the great variety of events we put on there are a range of other formats. We hope that this image will assist you when choosing your seats, but would recommend that you check with Box Office which format is being used for any given event before purchasing.

You can pay by cash if booking in person or by Visa, Mastercard, Visa Delta or Electron

RESERVATIONS Ticket reservations must be paid for within four days of booking (excluding Groups). We are unable to reserve tickets without payment within seven days prior to the performance.

POSTAGE FEE There is a 75p fee applicable to post your tickets to a UK address. We recommend that we do not post any tickets booked within seven days of the performance date, and instead will hold them at the Box Office for collection.

BOOKING FEES All online and telephone bookings are subject to a £2.80 transaction fee. Friends, Gold Supporters, Disabled Patrons, and Group Bookings are exempt. This fee does not apply to those booking in person at the Box Office and, unlike many other theatres, is only applicable per-booking and not perticket. It has been introduced 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.

GIFT VOUCHERS Gift Vouchers for Royal & Derngate and the Errol Flynn Filmhouse are available to buy from the Box Office in any denomination. We also sell National Theatre Tokens.

CONDITIONS OF SALE Please note that we are unable to refund or exchange tickets. For sold-out shows only, we will accept returned tickets for re-sale, providing a gift voucher for the full amount in return. Please note: Information is correct at the time of going to press. We reserve the right to make any alterations to the programme, performers, times, ticket prices and Box Office opening hours. Every effort will be made to advertise changes in the local press. 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.

Royal Auditorium Boxes in the Royal Auditorium are sold subject to technical requirements and may not be available for purchase.

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VISITOR INFORMATION HOW TO FIND US

ACCESS INFORMATION

The Royal and Derngate auditoria and our Underground Studio spaces are all accessed via our main entrance. This is situated on Swan Street, off Guildhall Road. The Errol Flynn Filmhouse is located adjacent to Royal & Derngate in Albion Place and can be accessed from Derngate or Royal & Derngate’s main entrance. 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.

We are committed to enabling as many people as possible to enjoy performances at Royal & Derngate. For full and updated access information, please visit the website or ask for a leaflet at Box Office.

There are train connections approximately 15 minutes walk from the theatre.

CAR PARKING The closest surface car park to Royal & Derngate is Albion Place Car Park (accessed via Derngate). The second closest is St. John’s Multi-Storey. Both offer free parking at weekends. See the map below for the additional car parks we recommend. 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. We advise you to leave extra time for your journey for our most popular shows. For a speedier post-show exit, you can now obtain a parking ticket for St John’s Multi-Storey from our Box Office or theatre bars. Simply show your theatre ticket and purchase a barrier-ready exit ticket for £1. For evening performances, exit tickets must be purchased by the interval as our Box Office and theatre bars are closed post-show.

Disabled Customers are entitled to a concession on most performances. For those requiring assistance, disabled patrons may also bring a companion free of charge. • The Sennheiser Infra-red Enhanced Hearing System is available from Box Office. To ensure that you purchase tickets in seats with optimum coverage, please check with Box Office at time of booking. • Royal & Derngate has level access into the building and each auditoria, with a number of wheelchair spaces in each and lift access to each floor (excluding upper-circle). • Guide and hearing dogs are welcome and water can be provided. If you wish to take your dog into the auditorium, please let Box Office know when booking so that suitable seats can be allocated for you. Please look for the following symbols on the show pages and diary (pages 61-63): Audio Described Performances Sign Language Interpreted Performances Captioned Performances Touch Tours Relaxed Performances A half-hour touch tour is available before some of our audio‑described Made In Northampton performances. This tour provides visitors with a tactile experience of some of the set and costumes used in the production, with an accompanied explanation from actors and/or members of the creative team. Please contact Box Office to book your place on our next touch tour.

St. John’s Multi‑Storey NN1 1HA – 485 spaces Albion Place NN1 1UD – 71 spaces Hazelwood Road NCP NN1 1LG – 37 spaces The Ridings NN1 2BT – 55 spaces Commercial Street South NN1 1PN – 42 spaces Mayorhold Multi-Storey NN1 3HA – 1073 spaces

We are presenting a relaxed performance of The Snow Queen (see page 48) on Wed 9 December at 2.15pm. This is a specially adapted and relaxed performance for customers with a wide range of disabilities and for those on the autistic spectrum. There may be some small changes to the show in terms of lighting and sound but the overall content will not change. There will also be a more relaxed atmosphere in the auditorium in order to reduce anxiety and ensure an enjoyable visit. A visual story and familiarisation meeting and a relaxation area will also be available.

Large Print, Audio and Braille versions of this brochure are available on request. Please call Box Office on 01604 624811.

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