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Lola’s Bar will be a new addition to Northampton’s thriving Cultural Quarter in early September, offering cocktails and small plates in the evening, and coffee and brunch during the day. Based in Royal & Derngate, Lola’s will be a new go-to place for lunch meetings, dinner dates, social gatherings and, of course, pre- and post-theatre refreshments! Watch this space (and social media) for more announcements and information.
WE CAN’T WAIT TO WELCOME YOU!
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Access Enhanced Performances
Please use the symbols throughout this brochure and the listings on page 59 for Access Enhanced Performances this season. For more Access information at Royal & Derngate please see page 58.
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Hollywood’s ultimate rom-com is now “a dazzling stage show” (Daily Express). Make a date to see Pretty Woman: The Musical live on stage at Royal & Derngate, starring Amber Davies (9 To 5, Back To The Future) and Northampton favourite Ore Oduba (Strictly Come Dancing champion 2016).
Direct from the West End, this smash-hit musical features a blazing rock score by Bryan Adams and Jim Vallance, direction and choreography by Jerry Mitchell (Hairspray, Kinky Boots) and all the iconic moments from the movie!
Be swept up in the romance of this feel-good love story for the ages, which also stars Oliver Savile (Wicked, Phantom Of The Opera) as Edward Lewis and Natalie Paris (Olivier nominated for SIX) as Kit De Luca.
A perfect night of escapism for both dates and mates, book your tickets for a trip to Rodeo Drive and get ready for a big night out. Big. Huge!
Mon 9 – Sat 14 September Eves 7.30pm Wed & Sat Matinees 2.30pm
DERNGATE
Tickets from £22
Concessions, Groups and Stage & Screen Members
discounts
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Meet Ben and Sally who are searching for the perfect pet but instead the zoo sent a far too big elephant, a far too grumpy camel, and a far too jumpy frog. Whatever will they send next?!
Lovingly adapted for the stage, Rod Campbell’s distinctive illustrations leap from the page in this colourful show packed full of puppetry, songs and, of course, all the animals from the zoo.
With lots of laughs and audience interaction, Dear Zoo is the perfect introduction to theatre for young children.
Join us and find out whether the zoo will send the perfect pet… in the end!
Mon 16 September 1.30pm Tues 17 September 10.30am & 1.30pm
ROYAL
Tickets from £17
Suitable for 1 year + Relaxed
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Direct from its triumph in the West End where it won the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Comedy and the Evening Standard Theatre Award, Pride And Prejudice* (*sort of) is a unique and audacious retelling of Jane Austen’s most iconic love story.
Men, money and microphones will be fought over in this irreverent but affectionate adaptation where the stakes couldn’t be higher when it comes to romance. This multi-award-winning production features a string of pop classics including Young Hearts Run Free, Will You Love Me Tomorrow and You’re So Vain
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MY MOTHER’S FUNERAL: THE SHOW
Abigail’s mum is dead. But it turns out she can’t afford her to be. Did you know how expensive it is to die? It’s £4000 for the funeral. Extra for flowers. And even more if you want sausage rolls. Otherwise, she will get a council funeral and an unmarked grave.
Then, when a theatre suddenly pulls out of Abigail’s new project, she is asked to write about something else. Something more raw, from her ‘unique working class lens.’ Something that will make the audience feel really, really bad about themselves. Audiences like that, apparently.
Yep. To afford the funeral, she has to write about her mum. With power and playfulness, Kelly Jones’s new play tackles the inequalities around death, and the cost of turning your loved ones into art.
For this co-production, Royal & Derngate are delighted to be partnering with new writing giant Paines Plough, who celebrates its 50th anniversary this year.
The commissioning of My Mother’s Funeral:
The Show was enabled by a grant from the New Play Commission Scheme, a project set up by the Writers’ Guild of Great Britain, UK Theatre and the Independent Theatre Council, and funded by Arts Council England, the Theatre Development Trust and donations from actors, directors, playwrights and producers.
The show was developed with the support of the National Theatre’s Generate programme.
A Paines Plough, Mercury Theatre, Belgrade Theatre, Landmark Theatres, and Royal & Derngate, Northampton coproduction
Thurs 3 – Sat 5 October
Thu 4pm & 7.30pm Fri 7.30pm Sat 2.30pm & 7pm
ROYAL
Tickets from £15
Recommended for ages 14+
Running time 70 mins, no interval
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Relaxed
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This production contains strong language and deals with the topic of bereavement. Performed by Samuel Armfield, Debra Baker, Nicole Sawyerr
Writer Kelly Jones
Director Charlotte Bennett
Set & Costume Designer Rhys Jarman
Lighting Designer Josh Gadsby
Sound Designer Asaf Zohar
Movement Director Rachael Nanyonjo
Dramaturg Lauren Mooney
Assistant Director Phillippe Cato
Casting Director Nadine Rennie CDG
Production Manager Harry Armytage (for The Production Office)
Company Stage Manager Roni Neale
You were brought into this world for a purpose. And your futures — all of them — have been decided.
Kazuo Ishiguro’s international best-selling novel arrives on stage in this world premiere of Suzanne Heathcote’s gripping new adaptation.
What if you discovered your whole reason for being was not about your life but about making someone else’s possible? Your dreams, your desires, your love for another, all of them irrelevant in a world that values only what you give, without question or condition, to someone you’ve never met and will never know.
Memory and reality collide in this stunning new staging that challenges us to think about what it means to be human, what it means to have hope and heart - to love and lose.
£12
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FOR STUDENTS AND 16-25’S
Royal & Derngate, Northampton, Rose Theatre, Bristol Old Vic, and Malvern Theatres present
Never Let Me Go
Wed 16 – Sat 26 October
Eves 7.30pm (Thu 17 October 7pm)
Thu & Sat Matinees 2.30pm
ROYAL
Tickets from £17
Concessions, Groups and Stage & Screen Members discounts
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This show contains mature themes including sexual situations, organ donation and death.
Writer Suzanne Heathcote
Based on the novel by Kazuo Ishiguro
Director Christopher Haydon
Set & Costume Designer Tom Piper
Movement Director Ayse Tashkiran
Lighting Designer Joshua Carr
Composer Eamonn O’Dwyer
Sound Designer Carolyn Downing
Casting Director Sam Jones CDG
Fight Director Haruka Kuroda
Assistant Director Emma Denson
GenFest 2024
ROYAL & DERNGATE’S ARTIST DEVELOPMENT FESTIVAL
Welcome to GenFest 2024 – our festival dedicated to supporting the work and careers of independent artists, and part of the Generate programme at Royal & Derngate.
Whether it is a scratch performance of an idea in early development, or a fully developed show, GenFest provides opportunities for artists to see their work realised and programmed in Royal & Derngate
Join us for networking, industry workshops, pop up talks and tours throughout the week. More to be announced!
Date Time Group/ Artist Show
Mon 7 - Sun 13 October Available all day Samantha McNern Reflections On Light
Mon 7 - Sun 13 October Available all day Rebecca Cockcroft Promises
Mon 7 October 3pm/ 5pm/7pm University of Northampton One(s) to Watch!
About
A light art installation focused on wellbeing incorporating spiritual and psychological associations with light
It’s the morning of Amber’s wedding, so she could probably do without the hangover - or finding a stranger in her bed. An audio story from Nothing But Roaring, written by Rebecca Cockcroft.
The next generation of professional performers prepare to take the acting world by storm.
Mon 7 October TBC WORKSHOP Host to be announced Watch this space
Tue 8 October 7pm Matthew Gabrielli Ghosts of Libertalia
Wed 9 October 5pm Subika Anwar Echo
Wed 9 October 7.30pm Maria Telnikoff My Sister Life
Thu 10 October 7pm Ishi Khan Jackson Strawberry
Fri 11 October 5pm Olivia Foan Biosphere
Fri 11 October 7.30pm Amelia Michaels Mandem
Sat 12 October 5.30pm Fur Coat No Knickers Vanilla
Sat 12 October 7.30pm Jacob Aldcroft The Day I Got The Horn
Sun 13 October 2pm Royal & Derngate
Celebrate and Network
Sun 13 October 3.30pm Lou Chawner Sniff The Flowers
Sun 13 October 6pm
Writing Doesn't Have To Be Lonely Showcase
A rehearsed reading of a play about outsiders, finding your tribe and how the stories we tell about the past shape the present.
Situated in the UK, one woman makes it her mission to make changes, thousands of miles away.
A two-hander about faith, friendship and unspoken queerness.
How do we find our 1/2/3? A fun & silly show about love & relationships
Based on the infamous 1991 experiment, Biosphere is a new play about the future of planet Earth
Mandem follows 3 black boys from the inner city navigating the transition from boyhood to manhood amidst the chaos of life, and their favourite board game
Is being Vanilla really an insult, or are we just afraid of the ordinary?
John lived a quiet life, until everyone in his town transformed into a terrifying, monstrous beast. With a horn. A big, scary horn.
A celebration of GenFest 2024 and a chance to network
John is lost, struggling, and trying to find his light.
This GenFest showcase is a selection of some of our favourite pieces of writing from this year.
Charlie loves reading. Especially books about pirates. But his sister hates it - it’s boring! Can Charlie convince her that reading is fun? Perhaps if she read a book about a pirate, who is reading a book about Goldilocks, who is reading a book about a knight...
Come and delve into a range of books with Charlie Cook, brought to life with puppetry and enchanting songs, and perhaps you will be able to help his sister discover the wonderful world inside a book.
This Little Angel Theatre, The Lowry and Rose Theatre co-production is based on the original book Charlie Cook’s Favourite Book written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler
HHHH “A CHARMING MUSICAL” WhatsOnStage HHHH “EXQUISITE AND PLAYFUL PUPPETS” The Stage HHHH “FILLED WITH MUSIC, DANCE AND WONDERFULLY CREATIVE PUPPET MAGIC” Time Well Spent Magazine
Stage Adaptation by DEAN PITCHFORD and WALTER BOBBIE
Based on the Original Screenplay by DEAN PITCHFORD Music by TOM SNOW
Lyrics by DEAN PITCHFORD
Based on the 1980’s big screen hit, Footloose The Musical bursts onto the Derngate stage this Autumn, performed by our local award-winning group Northampton Musical Theatre Company.
Ren McCormack, a teenage city boy, is forced to move to Bomont – a small rural town in America where he learns rock ‘n’ roll and dancing have both been banned by the local preacher. Ren then decides to try and change this and works to get the whole town up on its feet!
This full-of-energy musical, packed with popular songs including Holding Out For A Hero and Let’s Hear It For The Boy along with the title track Footloose, will get you wanting to be up on your feet dancing.
Tue 29 October - Sat 2 November
Eves 7.30pm, Sat Matinee 2.30pm
DERNGATE
Tickets from £19
From Our Community
White Cobra return to Royal & Derngate with a 90 minute roller coaster comedy, full of colourful characters, and ideal for all ages looking for a fun evening. The play is adapted by Clive Francis from Graham Greene’s iconic satirical novel, which was made into a classic British film starring Alec Guinness and Noel Coward.
Jim Wormold, an under-employed vacuum cleaner salesman living in 1950s Cuba, is struggling to pay for his teenage daughter’s increasingly extravagant lifestyle. So when the British Secret Service asks him to become their ‘Man in Havana’ he can’t afford to say no.
There’s just one problem: he doesn’t know anything! To avoid suspicion he begins concocting a series of intricate fictions. But Wormold soon discovers that his stories are closer to the truth than he could have ever imagined.
Thu 16 - Sat 18 January 2025
Eves 7.30pm, Sat Matinee 2.30pm
ROYAL
Tickets from £18
From Our Community
The inspirational story of Northampton’s legendary pioneering hero – Walter Tull – is brought to the stage in a new musical drama by award-winning playwright Dougie Blaxland and celebrated composer Chris Anthony Commissioned by Show Racism The Red Card and produced in association with Live Wire Theatre, Our Little Hour explores how Walter Tull – grandson of a Barbadian slave orphaned at eight years old – rose to prominence against all odds.
The first black footballer to play at the highest level of the domestic game in the UK, he went on to achieve yet another historic breakthrough as the first man of his heritage to be commissioned as an Officer in the British Army.
Thu 31 October – Sat 2 November
Eves 7.30pm, Sat Matinee 2.30pm
ROYAL
Tickets from £17
BY SEÁN AYDON
1943. Whilst Europe tears itself apart, two women hide from their past at what feels like the very end of the world. And one of them has a terrifying story to tell…
“I created life. You don’t believe me but it’s true. I didn’t start from scratch of course but out of portions and odd ends I made something – alive. But what I created… it wasn’t a superhuman. It was a monster.”
This new thriller inspired by the classic gothic novel and complete with a stunning original score explores the very fabric of what makes us human and the ultimate cost of chasing “perfection”.
This new story inspired by the classic novel by Mary Shelley, written and directed by Seán Aydon, is an electrifying reimagining of the world’s favourite horror story that will set minds and spines tingling.
HHHHH “COMPELLING AND HIGHLY ENGAGING... SOME CLEVER MODERN TWISTS” StageTalk Magazine
HHHH “MESMERISING AND THOUGHT-PROVOKING” All Things Theatre
Tue 12 – Sat 16 November
Eves 7.30pm
Wed & Sat Matinees 2.30pm, Sat Eve 7pm
ROYAL
Tickets from £22
Suitable for ages 12+
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TILTED WIG PRESENTS
BASED ON THE NOVEL BY MARY SHELLEY
WHAT USE IS A BOY WHO CAN’T SAY HIS OWN NAME?
WRITTEN BY ROSS WILLIS
LIVE CREATIVE CAPTIONING THROUGHOUT
Olivier Award-winner Sally Cookson (A Monster Calls) directs the critically acclaimed Bristol Old Vic production of Wonder Boy by Ross Willis, a heart-warming and inspiring story about the power of communication.
Sonny is twelve. Living with a stammer, he’s finding his way in a world ruled by vicious vowels, confusing consonants, and let’s not forget the biggest beast of them all – small talk.
Packed with playful humour, dazzling visuals and thrilling original music this innovative production includes live creative captioning on stage throughout.
HHHHH “BOUNDINGLY IMAGINATIVE” The Times
HHHHH “AN AUDACIOUSLY INVENTIVE, SPARKY YET SENSITIVE, GIDDILY ENJOYABLE NEW PLAY THAT DESERVES TO BE PACKED TO THE RAFTERS”
The Guardian
DIRECTED BY SALLY
COOKSON
Thu 21 – Sat 23 November Eves 7.30pm, Thu & Sat Matinees 2.30pm Sat Eve 7pm
ROYAL
Tickets from £17
Recommended for ages 12+ (strong language throughout)
BSL Interpreted
Relaxed
Captioned at every performance
Access Information p. 58-59
Running time 90 mins, no interval
Based on the much loved Hasbro board game and Paramount movie, the hilarious whodunit is back on stage in 2024 with a brand new murder mystery, written by BAFTA Award winning writers of Birds of a Feather and directed by the director of The Play That Goes Wrong!
If you enjoyed the first Cluedo play - you’re gonna love this one! If you missed that, it doesn’t matter - this is a brand new story - so come and join the fun with our famous colourful characters and guess along as the bodies pile up, to try and work out whodunnit...with what…and where!!
Starring West End and TV star Jason Durr (Heartbeat and Casualty) and Strictly Come Dancing champion and Coronation St. star, Ellie Leach, Cluedo 2 is a fun night out for all the family from 8 to 80 and beyond!
“PERFECT VIEWING NO MATTER WHAT YOUR AGE!” Love London Love Culture
“SHEER COMEDY GENIUS... ONE FOR ALL THE FAMILY” Western Daily Press
Tue 26 – Sat 30 November Eves 7.30pm, Wed & Sat
Matinees 2.30pm
DERNGATE
Tickets from £15
BSL Interpreted
Audio Described
Touch Tour
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“EXCEPTIONALLY ENTERTAINING AND A THRILL FROM START TO FINISH”
A Small Mind at the Theatre
“ABSOLUTELY HILARIOUS”
Toddle About
Don’t miss our hilarious, fun-filled 2024 pantomime, Cinderella, with a star-studded cast!
Strictly champion Joanne Clifton will be dazzling as the Fairy, alongside CBeebies’ favourite Andy Day, as Dandini, the Prince’s sidekick. Gordon Cooper and Matt Daines play the hilariously wicked Stepsisters, and are joined by the award-winning comedian, Dave Bibby as Buttons, Rodney Vubya as Prince (direct from Frozen, West End), and the wonderfully talented Marcavia McCarthy as Cinderella!
This spectacular show will be written by Paul Hendy and produced by the award-winning Evolution Productions, the same team behind 2023’s brilliant Snow White And The Seven Dwarfs and 2022’s smash-hit, Jack And The Beanstalk
It’s never too early to book, and with lavish sets, hilarious jokes and fun for the whole family, what’s not to love? So don’t be late for the ball… get your tickets now!
Fri 6 December 7pm
Sat 7 December 2pm 7pm
Sun 8 December 1pm 5pm
Tue 10 December 6pm
Wed 11 December 6pm
Fri 13 December 7pm
Sat 14 December 10am 2pm 7pm
Sun 15 December 1pm 5pm
Mon 16 December 7pm
Tue 17 December 7pm
Wed 18 December 7pm
Fri 6 – Tue 31 December
Times vary, see below
DERNGATE
Tickets from £12.50
BSL Interpreted
Audio Described
Touch Tour
Captioned
Relaxed
Access Information p. 58-59
Fri 20 December 2pm 7pm
Sat 21 December 10am 2pm 7pm
Sun 22 December 1pm 5pm
Mon 23 December 2pm 7pm
Tue 24 December 11am 3pm
Thu 26 December 2pm 7pm
Fri 27 December 2pm 7pm
Sat 28 December 10am 2pm 7pm
Sun 29 December 2pm 5pm
Mon 30 December 2pm 7pm
Tue 31 December 11am 3pm
Tickets from just £12.50 with Concessions, Groups, Schools and Stage & Screen Members discounts available HHHHH
Reviews from 2023’s Snow White And The Seven Dwarfs.
Join the Jolly Postman on a frosty, fairytale adventure in this brand-new stage adaptation from Royal & Derngate, directed by Jesse Jones.
This award-winning story for all the family sees the Jolly Postman cycling through the snow to deliver parcels and letters to familiar friends as they prepare for Christmas celebrations.
There are visits to Red Riding Hood, Humpty Dumpty, the Gingerbread Man, and not forgetting the big, bad wolf!
As the snow continues to fall, who will help the Jolly Postman get home in time for Christmas?
Live music, original songs and a sprinkling of theatre magic bring this favourite festive classic to life for all ages to enjoy.
By arrangement with Penguin Books Ltd, a Penguin Random House UK company
Sat 7 – Sun 29 December
Times vary, see opposite ROYAL
Tickets from £16
BSL Interpreted
Audio Described
Touch Tour
Captioned
Relaxed
Access Information p. 58-59
Running time 60 mins, no interval
Sat 7 December 1pm
Sun 8 December 10.30am 4pm
Wed 11 December 4pm
Fri 13 December 10.30am
Sat 14 December 10.30am 1pm 4pm
Sun 15 December 10.30am 1pm 4pm
Wed 18 December 1pm
Fri 20 December 10.30am 1pm
Sat 21 December 10.30am 1pm 4pm
Sun 22 December 10.30am 1pm 4pm
Mon 23 December 10.30am 1pm
Tue 24 December 10.30am 1pm
Thu 26 December 1pm
Fri 27 December 10.30am 1pm
Sat 28 December 10.30am 1pm
Sun 29 December 10.30am 1pm
Concessions, Groups, Schools and Stage & Screen Members discounts available
“THE MUSICAL OF ITS GENERATION, FOR ALL GENERATIONS”
BBC Radio 2
BOOK BY STEVEN LEVENSON
Today is going to be a good day. And here’s why…
MUSIC & LYRICS BY
BENJ PASEK & JUSTIN PAUL
Meet Evan: an anxious high school kid who wants nothing more than to fit in. The thing is, on his way to fitting in, he didn’t tell the whole truth. And now must give up on a life he never dreamt he’d have. As events spiral and the truth comes out, Evan faces a reckoning with himself and everyone around him.
Packed with some of the biggest musical theatre songs of the last decade, Dear Evan Hansen has a score by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul (Oscar-winning composers for The Greatest Showman), book by Steven Levenson and more awards than can be listed here. Well OK, we’ll mention a few: Tony® Award for Best Musical, Olivier Award for Best New Musical, Grammy® Award for Best Musical Theatre Score…no big deal but the list goes on!
With direction by Adam Penford (Artistic Director at Nottingham Playhouse), this brand-new production marks the first time that the Broadway and West End phenomenon will tour the UK & Ireland. At Royal & Derngate, #YouWillBeFound.
Tue 14 – Sat 18 January
Eves 7.30pm, Wed & Sat
Matinees 2.30pm
DERNGATE
Tickets from £17
BSL Interpreted
Audio Described
Touch Tour
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Starring Alasdair Baker, Isabella Inchbald, Eliza Langland, Joey Lockhart, Luke Rhodri and Theo Woolford.
Middle Ground Theatre Company Ltd is delighted to present the World Stage Premiere of Dial M For Mayhem, a brand new charming farcical comedy drama from the author and director of the hugely successful courtroom phenomenon The Verdict.
Set in 1991, it follows of a group of travelling actors from south of the Scottish border as they conquer the beautiful unforgiving landscape of the Highlands and Islands village hall circuit to perform Frederick Knott’s classic 1950’s thriller “Dial M For Murder”.
Set against a backdrop of the unpredictable Scottish weather complete with internal company squabbling, the scene is gleefully set for back stage chaos and laugh-out loud hilarity of the play within the play!
“BEAUTIFULLY CRAFTED AND FAST PACED... MARGARET MAY HOBBS HAS ACED IT. 5 STARS” Bath Magazine on The Verdict
Mon 3 - Sat 8 February 2025
Eves 7.30pm, Wed & Sat
Matinees 2.30pm
ROYAL
Tickets from £13
A Little Angel Theatre and Fierylight co-production
Based on the bestselling book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler
George wishes he wasn’t the scruffiest giant in town. So when he sees a new shop selling giant-sized clothes, he decides it’s time for a new look: smart trousers, smart shirt, stripy tie, shiny shoes. Now he’s the smartest giant in town . . . until he bumps into some animals who desperately need his help –and his clothes!
This heart-warming tale about friendship and helping those in need is brought to life in a musical, puppet-filled adventure, following on from Little Angel Theatre’s bestselling adaptations of Julia Donaldson’s picture books including The Singing Mermaid and The Everywhere Bear. HHHHH “A JOY” Evening Standard www.smartestgiantonstage.co.uk
With a script and original score written by Jim Sullivan and comedy giant Paul Whitehouse, prepare to get reacquainted with Britain’s most lovable rogues and experience the classic comedy brought to life on stage through an ingenious script and 20 hilarious songs.
Join us as we take a trip back in time, where it’s all kicking off in Peckham. While the yuppie invasion of London is in full swing, love is in the air as Del Boy sets out on the rocky road to find his soul mate, Rodney and Cassandra prepare to say ‘I do’, and even Trigger is gearing up for a date (with a person!). Meanwhile, Boycie and Marlene give parenthood one final shot and Grandad takes stock of his life and decides the time has finally arrived to get his piles sorted.
With musical contributions from the iconic Chas & Dave, the beloved theme tune as you have never heard it before, and an array of brand-new songs full of character and cockney charm, you’re guaranteed to have a right ol’ knees-up!
Only Fools and Horses: The Musical is a feel-good family celebration of traditional working-class London life in 1989 and the aspirations we all share.
Mon 2 - Sat 7 June 2025
Eves 7.30pm, Wed & Sat
Matinees 2.30pm
DERNGATE
Tickets from £42
Northampton Filmhouse offers the discerning cinema-goer an affordable, unrivalled experience in Northampton.
You can sit back in the comfort of luxury, reclining leather seats to enjoy a range of snacks and drinks while you watch the very best in world, independent, British and mainstream films.
On top of our standard programme, our screenings include those exclusively for parents and their babies, silver screenings for our more mature visitors, captioning, audio description and audio enhancement, and regular LGBTQIA+ and DementiaFriendly screenings.
Also this season...
Sun 15 September
Gbemi Oladipo, Becky Umbers
Sun 13 October
Markus Birdman, Jenny Collier
Sun 17 November
Kate Barron, James Cook
Sun 15 December
Andy White, Bas Rahman
We’ve packed our autumn season with a fabulous variety of entertainment at Royal & Derngate. Top class comedy, theatre, music and family shows mean there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Visit us online royalandderngate.co.uk
Doors 7.45pm, Show 8pm FILMHOUSE SCREEN 2
Tickets from £17 I 16+
Join us for our popular comedy club with compère Dan Evans This season features many of comedy’s rising stars:
MILTON JONES Ha!milton
Sun 15 September 7.30pm DERNGATE
Tickets from £34.50
This is not a musical. Milton Jones is tone deaf and has no sense of rhythm, but at least he doesn’t make a song and dance about it. He has more important things to discuss.
Like giraffes…and there’s a bit about tomatoes.
You might know him from Mock the Week, Live at the Apollo or Radio 4. Or that time he stood for the Scottish National Party, fought a hard campaign, but in the end had to respect the wishes of the people of Cardiff. A whole new show of daftness. You know it makes sense.
ILLEGAL EAGLES
Mon 16 September 7.30pm DERNGATE
Tickets from £34.50
Celebrating over 50 years since the formation of the legendary West Coast Country Rock band The Eagles in 1971, The Illegal Eagles make a welcome return with a brand new production, promising more of their trademark musical prowess and incredible showmanship.
Extremely tight harmonies and an acute attention to detail are synonymous with The Illegal Eagles, now in their 24th year on the road. Following a number of critically acclaimed UK and European tours, The Illegal Eagles have established themselves not only as the ultimate celebration of The Eagles, but as one of the foremost authentic and talented shows in the world.
WILL YOUNG: Light It Up
Wed 18 September 7.30pm ROYAL
SOLD OUT
To celebrate new album, Light It Up, Will is embarking on his most intimate tour yet – taking shape as an up close and personal evening of acoustic performances, stories and conversation. SOLD OUT
SARAH MILLICAN
Late Bloomer
Wed 18 September 8pm DERNGATE
SOLD OUT I 16+
When Sarah Millican was a bairn, she wouldn’t say boo to a goose. Quiet at school, not many friends, no boobs, til she was sixteen. Now? Now she is loud, with good friends, a cracking rack and goose booing all over the shop.
In Late Bloomer, Sarah’s brandnew stand-up show, she explores how one became the other. Plus, lots of stuff about dinners and lady gardens. SOLD OUT
WAITING LISTS ARE AVAILABLE
Please contact the Box Office to be added and be in with a chance of getting tickets
BEVERLEY KNIGHT
Thu 19 September 7.30pm
DERNGATE
SOLD OUT
Beverley Knight has been one of the UK’s most consistent artists for almost three decades.
Celebrating her incredible career over the years, the tour also marks her milestone 50th birthday. Back together with her live band expect a fun-filled night where she will perform all of her classic hits and fan favourites along with brand new songs.
NC JAZZ
John Law
Thu 19 September 7.30pm ROYAL
Tickets from £17
John Law, a prize-winning classical prodigy on piano, turned away from classical piano studies to pursue jazz and improvised music when he was 23 and has been involved in, and acclaimed for, a wide variety of contemporary jazz and classical projects: from solo piano concerts and albums, through trio and quartet tours and recordings, right through to large scale works for his semi-classical ensemble Cornucopia
A BROTHER WITH SOUL
Fri 20 September 7.30pm ROYAL
Tickets from £24.50
A Brother With Soul is a brandnew red-hot production by RUSH Theatre Company, accompanied by a distinguished 7-piece live band performing tracks from the likes of soul legends: Marvin Gaye, Wilson Pickett, Otis Redding, Sam Cooke, Ray Charles to name a few.
WAITING LISTS ARE AVAILABLE
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LARRY DEAN
Dodger
Sat 21 September 7.30pm ROYAL
Tickets from £20
Larry’s been spending a lot of time with his granny lately. He wants to tell you about it.
Join the thrice Edinburgh Comedy Award-nominated, two-time star of Live At The Apollo for a hilarious new show about identity, heroes and the benefits of being a dafty.
THE ROCKET MAN
A Tribute to Sir Elton John
Sat 21 September 7.30pm DERNGATE
Tickets from £32
Join us as The Rocket Man and our amazing live band take you down the Yellow Brick Road with two hours of glorious Elton hits, including, Saturday Night’s Alright, Crocodile Rock, I Guess That’s Why They Call it The Blues, Daniel, I’m Still Standing, Philadelphia Freedom, Your Song and many more. With dazzling costumes, stunning vocals and sensational piano solos, we take you on a journey through Elton’s life and career, the highs and the lows with many a laugh brought to life, live on stage. This show has it all!
ROBIN MORGAN
The Spark
Sun 22 September 7.30pm
FILMHOUSE SCREEN 2
Tickets from £16 I 14+
Robin’s previous shows have dealt with a proposal, marriage, kids and a vasectomy. So what’s next on the list? Divorce? No, not divorce. It’s about how to keep the spark alive. Not just in a marriage, but also in yourself?
From Mock The Week, Have I Got News For You? and The Weakest Link, he’s also become somewhat of a favourite on The News Quiz, in an episode so popular that even the government complained about it.
SHAPARAK
KHORSANDI
Scatterbrain
Sun 22 September 7.30pm
ROYAL
Tickets from £19 I 14+
Having reassessed her life through the prism of an ADHD diagnosis in last year’s funny and moving memoir, one of Britain’s most beloved and most scatterbrained stand-ups lets you back into her mind (warning: it’s cluttered in there).
Among other things, this show will be a love-letter to letter-writing, a trip back through her early years as a comic and woman-about-town, and a whirlwind tour of a chaotic, hilarious brain.
RED SKY AT SUNRISE
Laurie Lee in Words & Music
Sun 22 September 7.30pm
DERNGATE
Tickets from £15
Anton Lesser (Game of Thrones, Endeavour, Wolf Hall and Royal & Derngate’s The Two Popes) and Charlie Hamblett (Killing Eve, Ghosts) star in Laurie Lee’s extraordinary story told in a captivating weave of music and his own words.
Red Sky at Sunrise follows Lee through his much-loved Cider with Rosie trilogy, when he famously walked out of the Slad valley one midsummer morning, and ended up fighting with the International Brigades against Franco’s forces in the Spanish Civil War.
A ‘breathtaking’ musical programme by Orchestra of the Swan journeys from the lush Gloucestershire countryside made famous in Cider With Rosie, to the arid landscapes of Spain. Featuring music from Vaughan Williams, Britten, Turina and De Falla, with Northampton-born guitarist
Mark Ashford
Sold out at RSC and Oxford, this ‘triumph’ comes to Northampton for one night only.
ADAM KAY
Undoctored
Tue 24 September 7.30pm
DERNGATE
Tickets from £29.50 I 16+ Contains medical themes and stories that some may find distressing.
The nation’s twelfth-favourite doctor brings his brand new show to Northampton, fresh from a record-breaking run at the Edinburgh Fringe. This Is Going To Hurt was a literary sensation, selling three million copies and becoming a multi-BAFTA-winning BBC series.
Undoctored follows on from This Is Going To Hurt, leaving audiences laughing and crying with Adam’s unique tales of life on and off the wards. It also contains the ‘degloving’ story because people ask for refunds if they don’t hear it.
MYRA DUBOIS
Be Well
Tue 24 September 7.30pm ROYAL
Tickets from £19.50 I 18+
With her passion for compassion and flair for giving care, the “bust a gut funny” (Graham Norton) Myra DuBois calls out to the disadvantaged, downtrodden and tyrannised of the world with her manifesto for mental health: AdMyrism! But are you ready to receive the call?
Fresh from a barnstorming UK tour in 2023, where she left audiences in physical pain from laughter with her ‘take no prisoners’ brand of rapid-fire comedy; the “acid-tongued, funny to the bone” (Time Out) Myra DuBois is back, to lay her healing hands on the masses in this: her wellness sermon.
LOOKING FOR ME FRIEND
The Music Of Victoria Wood
Wed 25 September 7.30pm ROYAL
Tickets from £22
HHHH “The most feel-good show in town” (The Daily Mail) has spread nostalgia and laughter throughout the UK and has the seal of approval from Victoria’s very own schoolchums and colleagues.
Featuring the star of BBC1’s All Together Now, Paulus The Cabaret Geek “king of cabaret” (The Stage) with Michael Roulston (Fascinating Aïda) on piano, it is an evening of pure joy filled with Victoria’s best-loved songs, including the iconic Ballad of Barry and Freda (Let’s Do It) and the classic It Would Never Have Worked.
This show is for fans of Victoria and for those yet to discover her, to come together and relish her breathtaking wizardry with words.
KANE BROWN
Don’t Listen To Me
Thu 26 September 8pm ROYAL
Tickets from £18.50
Fearlessly hilarious delivery combined with honesty and sincerity. Kane Brown is 19 years in the game, has performed around the world, has opened for Guz Khan on his UK Tour, can be seen on Man Like Mobeen (Netflix), Deepfake (Channel 4), She’s The One (Amazon) and heard on his hit Podcast, Rated 18
“KANE BROWN IS THE MOST NATURALLY TALENTED STANDUP WITH A CROWD I’VE EVER SEEN.” Guz Khan
“KANE IS QUITE SIMPLY A COMEDY FORCE OF NATURE.” Romesh Ranganathan
“KANE WILL MAKE YOU LAUGH TILL YOU CRY!” Babatunde Aléshé
RADIO GAGA
Thu 26 September 7.30pm
DERNGATE
Tickets from £32
The ultimate celebration of the biggest band to have ever graced the stage – Queen.
Break free with us and shake all over like a jellyfish as Radio GaGa recreates two magical hours live on stage, celebrating the magic, fun and showmanship of the band’s touring days.
Playing all your favourite hits including Don’t Stop Me Now, I Want to Break Free, We Are the Champions, We Will Rock You, Bohemian Rhapsody and more.
RACHEL PARRIS
Fri 27 September 7.30pm
DERNGATE
Tickets from £20
The BAFTA-nominated comedian, The Mash Report (BBC2) star, Live At The Apollo (BBC1) star and viral sensation, presents a dazzling new hour of her signature blend of stand-up and songs.
“THIS IS CLASSY, CLEVER COMEDY – UPROARIOUS” Scotsman
“VENOMOUSLY WITTY” Evening Standard
“BEGUILING… HER SONGS REALLY SCORE… A GIFTED PERFORMER” The Times
“PERFECT TIMING OF WRYLY FUNNY LINES” Chortle.co.uk
SARAH KEYWORTH
Fri 27 September 7.30pm
ROYAL
Tickets from £23
Sarah Keyworth is back with a brand new, joyous show about family, acceptance and a pair of big (well, not super big) losses.
CUBE DISABILITY SHOWCASE
A Night at the Movies
Sat 28 September 7pm
DERNGATE
Tickets from £20
From our Community
We’re taking a trip down memory lane with music through the ages, ensuring there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
This will be a spectacular night for the whole family, featuring performances by our talented friends from the West End!
The Cube is dedicated to providing activities and events for individuals aged 5 and up with additional needs. Let’s make memories together!
Don’t miss out on this incredible event. We can’t wait to see you there!
PAUL FOOT
Dissolve
Sat 28 September 8pm
ROYAL
Tickets from £18 I 16+
Life is a stress: full of rushed breakfasts, angry people, internal conflict, and Jacob Rees-Mogg. But what happens when all the stress simply disappears?
Trail-blazing comedian Paul Foot is back on tour with Dissolve, his most personal, surprising and ground-breaking show ever.
Chortle Awards 2024 Best Show nominee.
NextUp Biggest Award in Comedy 2023 nominee.
HHHHH Chortle
HHHH The Guardian
DAD’S ARMY RADIO SHOW
Sun 29 September 2.30pm
ROYAL
Tickets from £22
Two actors, two microphones, over twenty-five characters and lots of sound effects! The Dad’s Army Radio Show bring’s Perry and Croft’s classic BBC comedy to life in this highly acclaimed stage production.
Three episodes of the popular sitcom – adapted for radio for the very first time – are hilariously and lovingly enacted on stage by two master performers – complete with sound effects, vintage music and all your favourite Perry and Croft characters and catchphrases.
“BENSON AND LANE’S TWO-MAN ARMY ARE A COMEDY FORCE TO BE RECKONED WITH.”
HHHHH Radio Times
“PRETTY MUCH PERFECT FEAT OF MIMICRY.” The Times
FERN BRADY
I Gave You Milk To Drink
Sun 29 September 7.30pm DERNGATE
Tickets from £25
Scotland’s queen of comedy Fern Brady (Taskmaster, Live At The Apollo, Roast Battle, Russell Howard, The Last Leg) is back on tour with a brand new show. What happens when you get everything you want and it’s not enough?
Fern is the author of Sunday Times best selling memoir Strong Female Character whose previous show Power And Chaos was broadcast on BBC1.
MAISIE ADAM Appraisal
Mon 30 September 7.30pm
ROYAL
Tickets from £23
She’s five years into her job as a comedian now, so she’s due an appraisal.
Join her for the ultimate performance review, where you’ll either see just why she was awarded Best New Act and nominated Best Newcomer…or, you’ll see someone who’s ready for “organisational restructure”.
BLACK IS THE COLOR OF MY VOICE
Tue 1 October 7.30pm
ROYAL
Tickets from £26 I 12+
Inspired by the life of Nina Simone, and featuring many of her most iconic songs performed live Apphia Campbell’s acclaimed play follows a successful singer and civil rights activist as she seeks redemption after the untimely death of her father. She reflects on the journey that took her from a young piano prodigy destined for a life in the service of the church, to a renowned jazz vocalist at the forefront of the Civil Rights Movement.
THE WONDER OF STEVIE
Sun 6 October 7.30pm
DERNGATE
Tickets from £27.50
Voted one of Britain’s top soul singers, mesmeric vocalist Noel McCalla, award-winning saxophonist Derek Nash (Jools Holland’s R&B Orchestra) and their 9-piece live band present a diverse catalogue of Stevie Wonder classics, taken from 1970s Signed, Sealed, Delivered through to Talking Book, Innervisions, Songs In The Key of Life, and Hotter Than July
LEGENDS OF THE DANCE FLOOR
Mon 7 October 7.30pm
DERNGATE
Tickets from £47
Strictly Come Dancing legends
Brendan Cole, James Jordan, Pasha Kovalev, Vincent Simone and Ian Waite are to perform in a spectacular new show called Legends Of The Dance Floor
In what promises to be a nostalgic celebration of Latin, ballroom, tango, rumba and so much more, the dance stars will be joined by an incredible supporting cast as they take us on a journey through their illustrious careers and Strictly highlights while reminiscing on how they became your Legends of The Dance Floor
Amongst their countless Strictly highlights, Vincent mesmerised us with his tango moves, Pasha appeared in three finals (winning one), Ian dazzled with his Pasa Doble, James’s ballroom skills and larger-than-life personality made him a Saturday night favourite and Brendan, of course, never shied away from telling the judges what he really thought while remaining one of the most popular pros.
It is a ballroom reunion not to be missed.
GARETH GATES
Sings Frankie Valli And The Four Seasons
Wed 9 October 7.30pm
DERNGATE
Tickets from £37
Optional meet and greet tickets available +£40
Gareth Gates, along with a stellar cast of West End performers and live band, pays tribute to those four boys from Jersey with their unmistakable high pitched vocals and promises to be an electrifying homage to the iconic sounds of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons.
With over two decades of dominance on the airwaves and a staggering 100 million records sold, the Four Seasons have etched themselves into music history. With songs like Can’t Take My Eyes Off You, Big Girls Don’t Cry, Sherry, My Eyes Adored You, December 63, and many more, get ready for an evening of roof raising vocals, slick choreography and a nostalgic journey back in time to the golden era of pop music!
An Evening With JIMMY TARBUCK
Thu 10 October 7.30pm
DERNGATE
Tickets from £31.50
After more than 60 years at the very top of his profession Jimmy Tarbuck OBE relives many of the most iconic moments of a life on stage and screen.
Featuring a huge collection of anecdotes and video clips highlighting a fabulously glittering career, from going to school with John Lennon to playing golf with Bing Crosby and of course his rise to fame hosting Sunday Night at the London Palladium
Stories that retell the incredible journey of a true national treasure.
ABBA
Thank You For The Music
Fri 11 October 7.30pm
DERNGATE
Tickets from £30
This international smash-hit tribute show brings all ABBA’s number one hits to the stage in a production like no other.
The hugely popular show, now in its 21st year, with a brandnew show for 2024 combines unmistakable harmonies, colourful costumes and dazzling performances .
Join us for the party of the year, you can dance, you can jive, and have the time of your life as we bring you all the hits, including Waterloo, Dancing Queen, Super Trouper, Mamma Mia, Knowing Me, Knowing You, Gimme, Gimme, Gimme, The Winner Takes It All and many many more!
GIVE ME THE NIGHT
Sat 12 October 7.30pm
DERNGATE
Tickets from £30
It’s time to throw out all your blues and hit the city lights for a night of George Benson classics, as we pay tribute to the American soul superstar who helped make r’n’b soul what it is today. . .
Brand new from Entertainers –who brought you The Magic of Motown, Lost in Music and Fast Love – this sensational production celebrates the life’s work of a true musical legend.
There’s music in the air and lots of lovin’ everywhere, Give Me The Night brings you hit after hit: Never Give Up On A Good Thing, Love Times Love, In Your Eyes, Lady Love Me (One More Time), Shiver, The Greatest Love of All, Turn Your Love Around, On Broadway, Feel Like Making Love.
EVERYBODY DANCE
Mon 14 October 7.30pm
DERNGATE
Tickets from £42
This brand-new sparkling concert tour features the greatest dance and disco hits of all time. From Donna Summer to Dua Lipa, Beyonce, Chic, The Weekend, Chaka Khan, Daft Punk, Whitney, Cher, ABBA and many more. Sing, dance and party with our sensational company of dynamic dancers, dazzling vocalists and pop royalty, Claire Richards
The intoxicating combination of Claire’s powerhouse vocals and a dynamic cocktail of dance styles including salsa, mambo, jazz, hip hop and even rollerskating. This show is set to rival the moves of MJ, Britney and even John Travolta with hits spanning 70’s, 80’s, 90’s and beyond.
AUSTRALIAN PINK FLOYD
Tue 15 October 7.30pm
DERNGATE
Tickets from £34.50
With over 30 years of history as the world’s biggest, best and greatest Pink Floyd tribute show, The Australian Pink Floyd Show will also once again bring state of the art lighting and video, pinpoint lasers, gargantuan inflatables and flawless live sound to deliver a memorable live experience that was the benchmark of Pink Floyd shows.
Standing and seated tickets available.
10cc
The Ultimate Ultimate Greatest Hits Tour
2024 Continued
Sat 19 October 7.30pm
DERNGATE
Tickets from £40.50
Having sold over 15 million albums in the UK alone, 10cc have eleven Top 10 hits to their name, including three No 1 singles - Rubber Bullets, Dreadlock Holiday and the ubiquitous I’m Not In Love.
FAST LOVE
Sun 20 October 7.30pm DERNGATE
Tickets from £34
Direct from London’s West End, this is the world’s favourite George Michael celebration! Make new memories whilst reliving old classics – this one is for the fans as we celebrate one of the greatest musicians the world has ever seen, and we say thank you!
This show has it all, the power, emotion and star quality in this stunning production with full video and light show, as we respectfully recreate the soundtrack to your life. Playing all the hits, from Wham! right through his glittering career, including, Wake Me Up, Too Funky, Father Figure, Freedom, Faith, Knew You Were Waiting, Careless Whisper and many more.
RUSSELL HICKS
Happy To Be Here
Sun 20 October 8pm
FILMHOUSE SCREEN 2
Tickets from £18 I 16+
Russell Hicks heads out on his first tour, but not his first rodeo. (Warning: This is a stand up show. NOT a rodeo.) Russell Hicks is here to stay and he really is happy to be here. So, why don’t British people believe him?
Hot off the back of a starring role in an Amazon Prime show that nobody watched, and was cancelled immediately, American Stand Up comedian Russell Hicks, lives in the UK where he allegedly performs stand-up comedy. Naturally, his parents still think he makes his money through some kind of illegal activity, so buy some tickets and help prove his legitimacy!
LLOYD GRIFFITH
Baroque
And Roll
Mon 28 October 7.30pm
ROYAL
Tickets from £19 I 16+
Fresh from supporting Jack Whitehall on his 2023 UK arena tour, comedian Lloyd Griffith is back with a brand new show Baroque and Roll. It’s a big year for Lloyd, he’s turning 40 and with it, the impending midlife crisis – or ‘renaissance’ as he’s insisting it’s called; complete with body hair removal, head hair additions, teeth whitening and obviously the obligatory half marathon sign up. It’ll be funny and yes, there’ll be the odd song or two from that magnificent voice of his.
As seen on Ted Lasso (Apple), Nolly (ITV), Soccer AM (RIP), 8 Out Of 10 Cats (Channel 4), Can You Beat The Bookies (BBC), Live at The Comedy Store (Comedy Central), House of Games (BBC).
DOM JOLY
The Conspiracy Tour
Sun 3 November 7.30pm ROYAL
Tickets from £29.50
Dom Joly has been off travelling the globe again. This time, he’s been looking into some of the strangest and weirdest conspiracy theories in existence.
Now, he’s set to embark on a rather unique theatre tour, where Dom will be providing a hilarious, fascinating, and slightly anarchic guide to the wacky world of conspiracies. In the spirit of fairness, Dom will also be inviting a well-known and highly respected conspiracy theorist, Dr. Julian Northcote, to take the stage and defend the alternate view.
URZILA CARLSON Just Jokes
Sun 3 November 8pm DERNGATE
Tickets from £19.50
South African-New Zealander comedian, Urzila Carlson returns to tour the UK with her new show Just Jokes.
Carlson has become one of the biggest names in comedy in Australia and New Zealand. Her new tour arrives hot on the heels of her 2023 sold-out UK tour, It’s Personal. An undeniable tour de force of the comedy world, Urzila hasn’t stopped since taking to the comedy stage. She has sold out seasons in the UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Europe.
JOHN NICHOL
The Unknown Warrior
Mon 4 November 7.30pm ROYAL
Tickets from £29.50
During the First World War, over one million British Empire soldiers lost their lives, with around half of them still resting in unmarked graves today.
John Nichol, a former RAF Tornado navigator and Gulf War POW, embarks on a poignant journey to uncover the emotional tale of the Unknown Warrior interred in Westminster Abbey, highlighting our enduring need to honour and grieve for the fallen.
Following the conflict, the concept of a single ‘Unknown Warrior’ emerged as a symbol to commemorate the missing and alleviate the overwhelming national sorrow. John retraces the Warrior’s path from the battlefields of Northern France to Westminster Abbey, engaging with descendants of those involved and delving into forgotten records.
THE SIMON AND GARFUNKEL STORY
Tue 5 November 7.30pm
DERNGATE
Tickets from £26.50
Following sold out performances in London’s West End, a worldwide tour and standing ovations at every performance, The Simon & Garfunkel Story continues to stun audiences across the globe, making it a must-see international sensation.
Using huge projection photos and original film footage, the international hit show also features a full live band performing all the hits including Mrs Robinson, Cecilia, Bridge Over Troubled Water, Homeward Bound and many more.
Get your tickets fast as this is an evening not to be missed!
DR LOUISE NEWSON Hormones And Menopause
Tue 5 November 7.30pm
ROYAL
Tickets from £29.50
VIP meet and greet tickets available
Dr Louise Newson, leading medical expert on menopause and hormones, is embarking on her inaugural UK theatre tour accompanied by Dublin-based comedian Anne Gildea. Described as “the medic who kick-started the menopause revolution”, Dr Louise has transformed the lives of hundreds of thousands of women and their families through her pioneering work as a GP and menopause specialist. Her advice on HRT, as well as lifestyle factors like exercise, diet, and sleep, has revolutionised the health and wellbeing of so many women.
Known for her gut-busting, honest and informative comedy, Anne is a founding member of the iconic Irish musical-comedy trio, The Nualas. She will bring humour and a unique perspective, while Louise’s knowledge will allow women to make informed decisions about their health, whilst at the same time educating the rest of the family, including men.
BEN ELTON Authentic Stupidity
Wed 6 November 7.30pm
DERNGATE
Tickets from £34.50
Following the huge success of Ben Elton’s critically acclaimed sold-out UK tour in 2019, which marked his return to live comedy after a fifteen year hiatus, the undisputed godfather of modern stand-up is going back on the road with his new show – Authentic Stupidity
Ben says ‘Since my last live tour a whole new existential threat has emerged to threaten humanity! Apparently Artificial Intelligence is going to destroy us all! Well I reckon our real problem isn’t Artificial Intelligence it’s good old fashioned Authentic Stupidity! Forget AI! It’s AS we need to be worrying about!’
SH!T-FACED SHAKESPEARE®
A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Wed 6 & Thu 7 November
7.30pm
ROYAL
Tickets from £26 I 16+
Think drunken donkeys, fandangled fairies and mullered mechanicals… it’s hard to imagine anything more magical, right?
Each night, a rotating cast member will get seriously Shakespeareanly sloshed and attempt to perform A Midsummer Night’s Dream as you have never seen before. Making for a different show every night, nobody (not even the cast) knows in which direction the show will stumble.
FRANK SKINNER
30 Years of Dirt
Thu 7 November 7.30pm
DERNGATE
Tickets from £30
Following a sell-out UK and Ireland Spring tour, and after announcing a third run in London’s West End at The Gielgud Theatre, comic legend Frank Skinner adds extra tour dates in Autumn 2024 for his critically acclaimed new stand-up show, ‘ 30 Years of Dirt’
NORTHANTS SINGS OUT
Sat 9 November 7.30pm
DERNGATE
Tickets from £26
Northants Sings Out (NSO) became Britain’s Got Talent 2024 finalists after wowing millions of viewers and the panel of celebrity judges whilst also gaining endorsement from the Queen of Pop, Madonna, after their performance of her hit song Music went viral online, receiving over 1 million views and 40,000 likes
KIRI PRITCHARDMCLEAN
Fri 8 November 7.30pm
ROYAL
Tickets from £18
Star of 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown, Have I Got News For You and QI Kiri PritchardMcLean has had a busy few years. As well as hosting Live At The Apollo, fronting the Radio 4 panel show Best Medicine and starting a comedy school, she’s become a foster parent.
on social media. After a summer of UK festival performances and supporting chart-topping group G4, they are back for their only 2024 homecoming, 10th anniversary celebration show.. live on stage!
Led by “Maestro”, Gareth Fuller, (credits: Liam Gallagher, Elton John) with support of a full live band, this is not to be missed.
FILM MUSIC GALA
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Fri 8 November 7.30pm
DERNGATE
Tickets from £17
Stephen Bell Conductor
Music from your all-time favourite Hollywood blockbuster soundtracks, including:
Jurassic Park, Schindler’s List, Harry Potter, Jaws, Indiana Jones, Star Wars, E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial ...and many more!
The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra invites you to join them on the red carpet for a celebration of some of the greatest film scores ever written. With mesmerising music from iconic movie moments, written by legendary composers such as John Williams, John Barry, Hans Zimmer and more, this spectacular gala show for movie fans of all ages is not to be missed.
ED BYRNE
Tragedy Plus Time
Sat 9 November 7.30pm ROYAL
Tickets from £34 I 14+
From the quote attributed to Mark Twain, humour is defined as Tragedy Plus Time
Come and join Ed Byrne as he tests that formula by mining the most tragic event in his life for laughs.
Edinburgh Fringe 2023 was a bumper 5-star review year for Ed. They came in thick and fast alongside outstanding critical acclaim for this exceptionally funny, ‘Best Reviewed Stand Up Show at Edinburgh 2023’ British Comedy Guide
NMPAT
Youth Concert
Sun 10 November 6pm
DERNGATE
Tickets from £12 From our Community
Northamptonshire Music and Performing Arts Trust presents the first major event of the season, Youth in Concert, with performances by five award winning senior ensembles of NMPAT: County Youth Concert Band, County Youth Choir, County Youth Brass Band, County Youth Big Band and County Youth Orchestra
STRICTLY NORTHAMPTON
Sat 16 November 7pm
DERNGATE
Tickets from £24.50
Junior shows at 10am and 1pm
Tickets from £19.50
Join us for the 13th year of Strictly Northampton run by Step by Step Dance School! This competition will see local dancers take to the stage in this Ballroom and Latin extravaganza. Leading up to this, contestants will be paired up with students from Step by Step Dance School for just 8 weeks to raise money for your local Air Ambulance Charity. A night not to be missed!
THAT’LL BE THE DAY
So This Is Christmas
Tue 19 November 7.30pm
DERNGATE
Tickets from £32
Get into the festive spirit with That’ll Be The Day’s Christmas show So This is Christmas!
Join us for an unforgettable evening of music and laughter where hilarious comedy sketches blend with heartwarming renditions of all your favourite Christmas songs.
Those well-known festive classics combine with the hits of Christmas past and present to whisk you away on a musical journey like no other. This delightful mix of music performed by a hugely talented cast, will leave you singing, dancing, and laughing; it’s the perfect way to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year.
FAIRYTALE OF NEW YORK
Wed 20 November 7.30pm
DERNGATE
Tickets from £29.50
From the producers of Seven Drunken Nights – The Story of The Dubliners, immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of Irish culture as our talented singers, musicians and dancers perform a world class concert featuring all the festive favourites including Driving Home for Christmas, Step Into Christmas, Oh Holy Night and, of course, The Fairytale of New York.
Just when you think the party couldn’t get any better, this world class concert performs the greatest Irish sing-a-long songs of all time including The Galway Girl, The Irish Rover, Dirty Old Town and The Black Velvet Band.
SINGALONG-AGARETH
Thu 21 November 7.30pm
DERNGATE
Tickets from £29.50
Following the resounding success of his previous tours, Gareth Malone is back and this time it’s personal!
Sing-Along-A-Gareth: My Life Through Song delves into the heart and soul of Gareth’s musical journey. Warm up your pipes and have your song sheets ready, as the time has come to lift our voices once again.
Featuring a captivating blend of biography and music, the show offers a fusion of iconic songs from the 60’s right up to today, cherished photographs and unforgettable memories. Together with his house band and singers, Gareth will curate a song sheet that you will adore - from the very first record he bought, to party bangers that everyone knows and loves.
Get ready to laugh, dance and sing along like never before - this show will have you humming tunes and smiling for days to come.
JOOLS HOLLAND
Fri 22 November 7.30pm
DERNGATE
Tickets from £51.50
Musical maestro Jools Holland and his famous Rhythm & Blues Orchestra return to Royal & Derngate with special guests Marc Almond and Toby Lee
THE NIGHT SKY SHOW
Sat 23 November 7.30pm
DERNGATE
Tickets from £30
A spectacular theatrical experience for all. A journey around the constellations, stars, planets and more. With entertaining tours, stories, and the endless possibilities of our future with the night sky and beyond.
Presented by Adrian West – a passionate and experienced astronomer, presenter and author, better known as VirtualAstro on social media. He has one of the largest independent astronomy and space accounts on Twitter. If you look up and wonder, The Night Sky Show is for you.
THE SNOWMAN LIVE!
Sun 1 December 1pm and 5pm
ROYAL
Tickets from £22
The Snowman, by iconic illustrator and cartoonist Raymond Briggs, has become an integral part of Christmas for children and adults alike since the picture book was first published in 1978, with the animated version first broadcast on Channel 4 in 1982.
In keeping with the book, the film is wordless and free of dialogue with the exception of the iconic song Walking in the Air which will be performed by a local Northamptonshire boy singer.
We are delighted to bring this special screening of the film with The GUS Band playing live alongside the film to bring the iconic score to life, offering an immersive experience for children and adults of all ages. The GUS Band is one of the world’s leading brass bands, who are also based in Northampton. This timeless classic is suitable for all ages, and the performance will also include a short concert of family favourite Christmas songs and music from The GUS Band.
GARY DELANEY & FRIENDS
Tue 26 November 7.30pm
ROYAL
Tickets from £22
Get ready for a night of full blown hilarity – star of Live at the Apollo and sell-out sensation Gary Delaney is back!
And this time, he’s bringing a couple of side-splitting friends along with him!
One of the most sought after joke-writers in the country and longstanding Mock the Week special guest, Gary’s the only comic ever to have had two gags in the same Top 10 for TV channel Dave’s Funniest Joke of the Fringe. Gary’s support comedians TBA soon!
ROB NEWMAN
Where The Wild Things Were
Wed 27 November 7.30pm
ROYAL
Tickets from £22 I 14+
Rob Newman’s epic stand-up show goes from cave paintings to car-free cities, by way of Imperial Rome’s chariot ban, Rapper’s Remorse, and the dance steps of Homo Ergaster.
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“ONE OF COMEDY’S MOST SKILLED PERFORMERS… THIS IS AN EXQUISITE, ERUDITE, WELL-CRAFTED SHOW” Evening Standard, 2023
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“HIS SHOWS ARE A JOY TO WATCH” The Guardian, 2023
Winner: Best Scripted Comedy –BBC Audio Drama Awards 2019
Winner: Best Comedy with a live audience – BBC Audio Drama Awards 2019
NC JAZZ
The Amy Roberts & Richard Exall Quintet
Fri 29 November 7.30pm
ROYAL
Tickets from £21
Since its formation in 2013, the Roberts/Exall Quintet have had an amazing journey. They were awarded Band of the Year 2015 by Rochdale Jazz Society and have performed at the UK’s top Jazz clubs and festivals, as well as prestigious concerts abroad.
The Quintet have recorded two albums: Why Not and Hodge-stic.
The current line-up features:
Amy Roberts - flute, clarinet & alto sax
Richard Exall - clarinet, tenor & alto saxes, vocals, arranger
Bill Coleman - double bass
David Newton – piano
Nick Millward - drums
THE NORTHAMPTONSHIRE VARIETY PERFORMANCE
Sat 30 November 7.30pm
ROYAL
Tickets from £22
From our Community
Get ready for an unforgettable night of entertainment right here at Royal & Derngate!
The Northamptonshire Variety Performance is packed with an incredible line-up of local and talented performers showcasing their skills. From mesmerizing dancers to a comedian that will have you in stitches, from soulful singers to a mind-blowing magician, this show has it all. Prepare to be amazed, laugh out loud, and be thoroughly entertained.
Get your tickets and join us for a night of non-stop fun and excitement, all in aid of Cynthia Spencer Hospice.
ALFIE BROWN Open Hearted Human Enquiry
Sun 8 December 8pm
FILMHOUSE SCREEN 2
Tickets from £18 I 18+
The award-winning comedian Alfie Brown is back with his first show since the fabric of his reality disintegrated.
In this show Alfie separates his failures from his misfortunes and arrives at the conclusion that ‘life is beautiful’.
“THE BEST THING I SAW LAST YEAR HHHHH”
Stewart Lee
Coming Soon...
ANIA MAGLIANO
Forgive Me, Father
Thu 30 January
Tickets from £19.50
ELKIE BROOKS
The Long Farewell Tour
Fri 21 February
Tickets from £36
JASON DONOVAN
Doin’ Fine
Sun 30 March
Tickets from £40
THE
GREATEST HITS OF MOTOWN
Sat 1 February
Tickets from £32
VARNA International Ballet
Mon 3 - Wed 5 March
Tickets from £18
LOU SANDERS
No Kissing in the Bingo Hall
Thu 27 March
Tickets from £24.50
JACK DEE
Small World
Thu 6 February
Tickets from £32
LEVELLERS COLLECTIVE
Sat 8 March
Tickets from £30.50
ROYAL LIVERPOOL PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA
Sat 26 July
Get Involved...
ROYAL & DERNGATE COMMUNITY CHOIR
Our resident community choir provides opportunities to develop singing skills, be part of live performances and make new friends along the way!
No experience needed. Members are diverse in terms of age, background and culture but all share a passion for singing and performance.
Explore different musical genres, increase your musical confidence and have fun singing with others. Joining our choir is a great way to relax and boost your wellbeing through song.
We currently have over 50 members and are welcoming new members from September 2024.
To join or find out more please email getinvolved@royalandderngate.co.uk
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Being part of the choir is an outlet for my love of singing and also a place of solace when life gets a bit rocky –
Leony, Choir Member since 2012
RECENT CHOIR PROJECTS
Retro Reminiscence, July 2024 - This nostalgic and unique performance partied its way through the 1980s with a live band and was held at The Picturedrome.
Windrush 75, July 2023 – The choir celebrated 75 years of Windrush with their own show in Derngate called Send Me The Pillow.
Choirfest – Working with Karen Gibson MBE and Gareth Fuller, over 200 voices performed in this choirfest experience.
Christmas Single 2022 – Working with a local composer, the choir released their first single, Don’t Feel Alone at Christmas. The choir then toured to six different venues across Northamptonshire
Other events include foyer pre-performances, Northampton Carnival, Northampton Christmas Light Switch On, Northants Sings Out and much more!
2,722
attendances last year in weekly choir sessions and performances
THE ACTORS COMPANY
For those aged over 21, our non-professional Actors Company perform classic, contemporary and new work commissioned by Royal & Derngate. Led by theatre professionals, members enjoy masterclasses in skills such as voice, movement and text as well as working alongside professional directors to devise, rehearse and perform.
To join or find our more please email getinvolved@royalandderngate.co.uk
PEOPLE’S PANEL
The People’s Panel helps to drive change and bring new ideas and initiatives. It’s made up of people representing the town and county, and champions, supports and scrutinises the work of Royal & Derngate, helping steer its direction over the coming years.
CREATIVE COUNCIL
The Royal & Derngate Creative Council is a panel of professional artists and practitioners from across the sector, helping to guide the artistic vision of the theatre as we look positively towards the future.
YOUNG COMPANY
Do you love performing? Want to gain industry experience? Want to develop your skills in a fun and friendly environment? Young Company welcomes participants aged 5 to 21 years old. Come and work with theatre professionals to increase confidence, express ideas, collaborate with other young people and develop theatre skills such as acting through song, choreography, vocal technique, script-writing, working as an ensemble and methods of staging plays.
To join or find our more please email getinvolved@royalandderngate.co.uk
3,929
attendances last year in weekly young company sessions and performances
Artist Development Opportunities
GENERATE
Royal & Derngate’s Artist Development programme has supported over 6000 artists since 2012 to create work and develop their careers. The Generate programme is designed to work closely with local artists to support their needs and provide opportunities for advice, mentorship, rehearsal space, masterclasses and networking.
To access information please join our mailing list by emailing getinvolved@royalandderngate.co.uk and find us on Facebook by searching for GenerateRoyal & Derngate.
THROW IT AT THE WALL
Are you a theatre maker who’s interested in sharing new work? Got a scene up on its feet and want to see if it has legs? Have an idea for a show that you want to talk through?
We are Fur Coat No Knickers Theatre, Generate Associate Artists of Royal & Derngate. We are running a relaxed group session for theatre makers and devisors who are looking to share, receive feedback and collectively bounce ideas around.
If you’re interested in sharing material, attending a session, or finding out more information, please email furcoatnoknickerstheatre@gmail.com
Next session: Mon 14 October 6-8pm.
EAST MIDLANDS ACTORS WORKSHOP
A supportive network for professional actors based in the region, providing professional development opportunities to develop your acting craft. Monthly sessions and workshops are held at Royal & Derngate. For more information, please contact eastmidlandsactorsworkshop@gmail.com
WRITING DOESN’T HAVE TO BE LONELY
We are currently supporting writers and their development through the Writing Doesn’t Have To Be Lonely group led by artist Dan McGarry and producer Caroline Nash
This is an opportunity to develop writing skills, bounce ideas and share your work on the first Thursday of every month.
To sign up or for more information, please contact carolinelnash@hotmail.com
OPEN AUDITIONS
Royal & Derngate offers open auditions throughout the year for our Made In Northampton productions. Keep an eye on our social media platforms and website for open auditions and call-outs for productions.
artists supported last year through mentorship, advice opportunities, rehearsal space and practical resources
Join Our Business Club
Looking to put your brand in the spotlight and have a great night out along the way? We’ve got just the ticket. Whether you’re interested in staff recognition, client entertaining, or unique ways to increase your brand exposure, a business club membership is a great way to get involved! To find out more, email businessclub@royalandderngate.co.uk.
THANK YOU TO ALL OUR MEMBERS
Access Information
ACCESS TICKETING SCHEME
By telling us about your specific needs and joining our Access Scheme, we can ensure that your tickets and seating are taken care of. Once registered, you will also be able to receive free or discounted tickets for your companion when you visit. To apply, please contact the Box Office, email access@royalandderngate.co.uk or visit www.royalandderngate.co.uk/access
ACCESSIBLE PARKING
There are Disabled/Blue Badge holders’ parking spaces to the front of Royal & Derngate in Albion Place surface car park (NN1 1UD). Disabled badge holders can park free along Derngate (NN1 1TY) and Guildhall Road (NN1 1DP) in permitted spaces.
BUILDING ACCESS
Royal & Derngate has level access into the building and into each auditorium, with wheelchair spaces in both. Please be aware that there is a steep hill to walk up from St John’s Car Park to the Main Entrance on Swan Street.
WHEELCHAIR USERS & MOBILITY SCOOTERS
If you are a wheelchair user or wish to transfer to a seat, please contact the Box Office so we can ensure that suitable seating is allocated. Should you need to use a mobility scooter to get to your seat, we can assist with a wheelchair we have for use in these instances. Scooters can be safely left outside the auditorium.
GETTING TO YOUR SEAT
Due to the discovery of RAA Concrete, getting to your seat may temporarily be slightly different.
DERNGATE AUDITORIUM
• For the Stalls there are up to 16 steps up the auditorium, with level lift access for access patrons.
• For the Circle there are up to 20 steps up to the auditorium, with no lift access.
• For the Upper Circle there are up to 35 steps up to the auditorium, with no lift access.
ROYAL AUDITORIUM
• For the Stalls there are 19 steps down to the auditorium, with lift access for access patrons.
• For the Circle there is level access from the street into the front of the auditorium with 14 steps up to the rear of the auditorium.
• For the Upper Circle there are up to 36 steps up to the auditorium, with no lift access.
Our dedicated Access Hosts wear orange ties so they stand out from the team. They are always on hand to assist anyone with mobility/additional needs.
ASSISTANCE DOGS
Assistance Dogs are welcome. Water and free ‘doggy’ ice cream can be provided for all service dogs. If you wish to take your dog into the auditorium, please mention this when booking your ticket so a suitable seat can be assigned to you. Our Access Hosts are always happy to look after any Assistance Dogs.
ACCESSIBLE TOILETS & CHANGING FACILITIES
Accessible toilets and changing facilities are available in the main foyer. There is an adult changing facility with hoist located next to Underground 1&2, accessible by lift. Please let us know in advance of your visit if you may require access to this facility.
BROCHURE
Large Print versions are available on request by contacting the Box Office and an audio version can be found on our website. Please call Box Office on 01604 624811.
DEDICATED ACCESS BOX
OFFICE CONTACTS:
email: access@royalandderngate.co.uk
call: 01604 624811
text: 07825 427492
typetalk: 18001 0164 624811
Please use the symbols throughout this brochure and the listings below for Access Enhanced Performances.
RELAXED
During these performances elements of the show are adapted to reduce anxiety and stress. Whilst the narrative of the show does not change, we make small adjustments to sound levels and special effects. Ideal for those on the autistic spectrum, younger audiences, those with learning difficulties, additional needs or those with dementia and their carers.
Dear Zoo Tue 17 September 1.30pm
My Mother’s Funeral: The Show Sat 5 October 2.30pm
Never Let Me Go Mon 21 October 7.30pm
Charlie Cook’s Favourite Book Wed 30 October 3.30pm
Wonder Boy Sat 23 November 2.30pm
The Jolly Christmas Postman Wed 18 December 1pm
Cinderella Mon 30 December 2pm
CAPTIONED
At these performances large screens are positioned on either side of the stage and present the actors’ spoken words into visible text.
My Mother’s Funeral: The Show Fri 4 October 7.30pm
Never Let Me Go Thu 24 October 2.30pm
Wonder Boy Thu 21 - 23 November, all performances
Cinderella Tue 17 December 7pm
The Jolly Christmas Postman Sun 22 December 4pm
BRITISH SIGN LANGUAGE (BSL) INTERPRETED
These performances have BSL interpretation throughout, delivered by an interpreter who stands to the right of the stage in a spotlight.
Pretty Woman Thu 12 September 7.30pm
Pride & Prejudice * (*Sort Of) Thu 3 October 7.30pm
Never Let Me Go Tue 22 October 7.30pm
Wonder Boy Thu 21 November 7.30pm
Cluedo 2 Thu 28 November 7.30pm
Cinderella Sun 15 December 1pm and Thu 26
December 2pm
The Jolly Christmas Postman Sat 28 December 1pm
AUDIO DESCRIBED & AUDIO ENHANCED
These performances are described to audience members through headsets. The description is live and details all of the action that is taking place on stage. A 15-minute introduction before the performance describes the cast, character relationships, details about costume, set and any visual effects.
Pretty Woman Wed 11 September 2024 7.30pm
Pride & Prejudice * (*Sort Of) Wed 2 October 7.30pm
Never Let Me Go Fri 18 October 7.30pm
Cluedo 2 Wed 27 November 7.30pm
Cinderella Wed 18 December 7pm and Fri 27
December 2pm
The Jolly Christmas Postman Mon 23 December 1pm
Sennheiser Mobile Connect
We provide Sennheiser Mobile Connect, a Wi-Fi based audio enhancement system. This enables us to provide Audio Description for certain performances and Audio Enhancement all shows, which can be listened to using your own smartphone/tablet and headphones. Find out more at www.royalandderngate.co.uk/ sennheiser-mobile-connect
PRE-SHOW TOUCH TOURS
For many of our Audio-Described Performances, we offer a free Touch Tour. This is an opportunity to experience the stage up close. You will be able to explore and touch set pieces, props and costumes. Touch Tours last around 30 minutes and are for our blind and visually impaired customers. Spaces are limited so please speak to our Box Office team when booking your ticket to a performance.
Pretty Woman Wed 11 September 6.30pm
Pride & Prejudice* (*Sort Of) Wed 2 October 6.30pm
Never Let Me Go Fri 18 October 6.30pm
Cluedo 2 Wed 27 November 6.30pm
Cinderella Wed 18 December 6pm and Fri 27
December 1pm
The Jolly Christmas Postman Mon 23 December 12pm
Booking Information
BOX OFFICE OPENING HOURS
Box Office telephone lines are open Tuesday-Saturday 10am-6pm. Our Box Office counter service is available Tuesday-Friday 12pm-6pm and Saturday 10am-6pm. If a performance is scheduled on Sunday or Monday our Counter will open no later than 1 hour before, and remain open until 15 minutes after the start of the last scheduled performance. If there are no performances we remain closed on a Sunday and Monday.
We encourage customers to use cashless payment options in order to reduce contact at our bars and Box Office. We accept all major credit and debit cards, Apple Pay or Google Pay. We don’t accept American Express. You can also pay with National Theatre Tokens or Royal & Derngate gift vouchers.
DISCOUNTS/CONCESSIONS
Under 16s, Over 60s, Students, Job Seekers and Access Patrons may be able to claim a discount on their tickets. Please let us know if you are eligible for a concession at the time of booking and note that at some performances only certain types of concession may apply.
• Stage & Screen Members also often make savings on our regular ticket prices.
• For selected performances an allocation of tickets can be purchased at reduced prices by Groups, who also benefit from extended payment terms. For more information email group.bookings@ royalandderngate.co.uk or call 01604 620066
• Our Subscribe & Save package offer reduced prices when booking for three or more shows – details on page 4.
• Only one discount can be applied per ticket and all discounts are subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time.
• When booking performances that allow free entry for babies-in-arms, please inform Box Office how many you will be bringing. Age limits for free babies-in-arms tickets can vary.
TICKET DELIVERY
Tickets can be sent electronically free of charge and may be printed at home or displayed on a smart phone upon entry. There is a £1.50 fee applicable to post your tickets to a UK address. We recommend that we do not post any tickets booked within 10 days of the performance, and instead will hold them at the Box Office for collection and a £1 fee applies for this service.
TRANSACTION FEE
A non-refundable transaction charge of £4 applies to all bookings of £20 and over, except for Members, Access Patrons and Group Bookers. This charge is only applicable per-transaction and not per-ticket. The transaction charge exists to support the running costs of Royal & Derngate.
As ticket revenue is divided between many different parties, an increase in ticket prices may not necessarily benefit the theatre. By adding a transaction charge, we ensure that every penny goes directly to Royal & Derngate. We will continue to tell you about these charges when you book tickets with us.
CONDITIONS OF SALE
Once purchased, tickets are non-refundable except where a show is cancelled or postponed. Ticket exchanges may be offered for the same production on payment of a small per ticket fee. For sold out shows we will accept returned tickets for re-sale up to 24 hours prior on the understanding that a gift voucher (less transaction fees) will be provided if the tickets are re-sold. Any tickets found to be sold via an unauthorised agent may be void without refund and the ticket holder refused entry.
When booking, customers now have the option to add refund protection to their tickets via a third party provider, Booking Protect. This protects your ticket should you be unable to attend a show for reasons outside of your control such as illness. Please visit our website for full details on our conditions of sale.
STAYING IN TOUCH
Our Box Office and website will ask when you book if you wish to receive further information from us about Royal & Derngate’s events and activities. We will record your wishes and use them to inform what you receive from us in future. You can update these preferences at any time by accessing your account via our website or by calling Box Office. Full information on how we use your data can be found at www.royalandderngate.co.uk/privacy
Visitor Information
GETTING HERE
Royal & Derngate, 19-21 Guildhall Rd, Northampton NN1 1DP
Royal & Derngate has entrances on Swan Street, Guildhall Road and Derngate. Please check your pre-show email to find out which entrance to use which may vary from what you are used to.
The Northampton Filmhouse is located adjacent to Royal & Derngate in Albion Place and can be accessed from Derngate.
Both venues are located in the centre of Northampton, approximately 15 minutes by car from the M1 and an hour from London by train. The postcode for SAT NAV devices is NN1 1DP. The train station is a 15 minute walk from the theatre.
CAR PARKING
The closest car parks are St. John’s Multi-Storey Car Park and Albion Place Car Park. See the map for additional car parks. There are also a number of pay and display on-street options available. Please don’t hesitate to talk to Box Office at time of booking if you have any concerns about your visit. For further information, including parking charges,please visit www.northampton.gov.uk/parking
RESPECTING EVERYONE IN OUR SPACES
We have introduced a new set of guidelines to encourage all of our visitors to be respectful and have the best possible time while attending our venues.
BE AN ALLY – Everyone deserves to feel valued and supported. Racism, homophobia, and other hateful behaviours have no place in our society, and will not be tolerated in our spaces.
BAG CHECKS – These keep everyone safe. Please make your bags are available so that we can check these quickly.
ENJOY THE SHOW – Be considerate of the performers and the people around you. We love to see you enjoy the shows; it’s why we do what we do. However, if behaviours become obstructive or create an unsafe environment, we will ask that they stop.
FORGET YOUR PHONE FOR A WHILE –Switch to silent. Please do not take pictures or film during performances.
EATING AND DRINKING – Super loud or smelly foods are best avoided in the theatres and cinema. Please don’t bring your own alcohol. It will be confiscated and you can collect it as you exit.
WHAT IF I’M LATE? – We might ask you to wait a few minutes until there’s a good point for you to go in.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
P1 St. John’s NN1 1HA
485 spaces
P2 Albion Place NN1 1UD
71 spaces
P3 Hazelwood Rd NCP NN1 1LG
37 spaces
P4 The Ridings NN1 2BT
55 spaces
P5 Commercial St. NN1 1PN
42 spaces
P6 Mayorhold NN1 3HA
1073 spaces
All details were correct at time of going to print. We reserve the right to make any alterations to the programme, performers, times, ticket prices and Box Office opening hours. All concessions are subject to availability and some may only be available for a limited period. All prices are subject to change. Proof of status will be required on the first purchase of a concessionary ticket and can be checked on any subsequent ticket purchase. Some events or performances may be advertised in the national media prior to publication in the brochure and this is beyond the control of the Management. For full T&Cs see www.royalandderngate.co.uk/terms-conditions
What’s On
Our bars are open from one hour before a show begins and are the perfect place to enjoy a pre-show or interval drink. Why not pre-order your interval drinks so that they will be ready and waiting for you at the interval? You can pre-order at any open theatre bar.
The main Foyer Bar offers a selection of beer, wines, spirits and soft drinks. Two further bars are open on busy nights, in the Royal Foyer and Derngate Circle.
There are now water taps on all bars that you can access freely to refill your plastic and metal water bottles.
The Theatre Shop offers a range of confectionary and Marshfield Farm icecream.
We proudly support local suppliers, serving Wharf Distillery’s English Single Malt Grain Spirit, Stonyfield Wine’s Sparkling wine, Phipps IPA, Saxby’s Cider and various flavoured gins from Warner’s Distillery.
Members benefit from a 10% discount at all our bars –just show your membership card when ordering.
Experience sensational performances and discover sublime music
Film Music Gala Fri 8 Nov 2024, 7.30pm
A celebration of some of the greatest film scores ever written, with music from: Jurassic Park, Gladiator, Schindler’s List, Harry Potter, Chariots of Fire, Jaws, Indiana Jones, Apollo 13, Star Wars®, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial... and many more! Stephen Bell Conductor
Valentine’s Gala Sat 15 Feb 2025, 7.30pm
A Valentine’s night to remember, featuring romantic pieces from the worlds of film, opera and classical music. Enjoy well-known themes from Spartacus and Doctor Zhivago, much-loved classics by Tchaikovsky, Bizet and Mascagni, plus Bruch’s Violin Concerto No.1. Richard Balcombe Conductor | Irène Duval Violin
Relaxed Performance
Sat 22 Feb 2025, 2pm
A playful, interactive introduction to orchestral music. Featuring 25 musicians performing a range of music in ways you’ve never imagined, this event is specially designed for people who may find traditional concerts challenging to attend. See rpo.co.uk/relaxed for more information.
Tchaikovsky’s Sixth Symphony Sat 31 May 2025, 7.30pm
Mozart’s The Magic Flute: Overture sets the scene for Mendelssohn’s exuberant Violin Concerto before the RPO unleashes the powerful emotion of Tchaikovsky’s final masterpiece, Symphony No.6, ‘Pathétique’. Antonello Manacorda Conductor | Johan Dalene Violin (RPO Artist-in-Residence, 2024–25)
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STAGE & SCREEN MEMBERSHIP
Our memberships are designed to save you money and give you more. Whether you’re a theatre lover or film buff, there’s something for everyone, and with our Stage & Screen Membership you can enjoy the very best in entertainment from across both Royal & Derngate and Northampton Filmhouse.
DIRECTOR’S CIRCLE
Our Director’s Circle memberships give you everything from the Stage & Screen Membership and more! Get closer to the action at the level that suits you, all of which include a donation as part of the membership fee to help us continue our ongoing charitable work.
