19-21 Guildhall Rd, Northampton NN1 1DP, United Kingdom
Northampton,
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Royal & Derngate History
Royal & Derngate, Northampton is the main venue for arts and entertainment in Northamptonshire,with attendances for live events and films numbering 337,000 last year, and an additional 265,000 seeing its work on tour.
Shows at the Royal & Derngate
DATES PRODUCTION 1/10/2023 - 1/14/2023 The Cher Show (2022)
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Cast and Creative Team Set For PARTY SEASON By The Wardrobe Ensemble
by Stephi Wild - Mar 6, 2026
Royal & Derngate, Northampton have announced the full cast and creative team for Party Season, The Wardrobe Ensemble's newest play. Learn more about the show here!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 6, 2026
Royal & Derngate, Northampton have announced the full cast and creative team for Party Season, The Wardrobe Ensemble's newest play. Learn more about the show here!
Lena Waithe Joins The Fire This Time Festival New Works Lab; 8th Cycle Playwrights Revealed
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 4, 2026
Emmy award-winning writer, actor, and producer Lena Waithe has joined The Fire This Time Festival as a Creative Consultant for their New Works Lab. TFTT also revealed the artists who were selected for Cycle 8th of New Works Lab.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 4, 2026
Emmy award-winning writer, actor, and producer Lena Waithe has joined The Fire This Time Festival as a Creative Consultant for their New Works Lab. TFTT also revealed the artists who were selected for Cycle 8th of New Works Lab.
Photos: Freckle Productions' ZOG UK and Ireland Tour
by Stephi Wild - Feb 26, 2026
All new photos have been released from the UK and Ireland tour of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s much-loved story Zog. Check out photos from the show here!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 26, 2026
All new photos have been released from the UK and Ireland tour of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s much-loved story Zog. Check out photos from the show here!
TWO STRANGERS (CARRY A CAKE ACROSS NEW YORK) Will Release Cast Recording; Listen to the First Single
by Stephi Wild - Feb 24, 2026
The new original Broadway musical comedy Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) will release an original Broadway cast recording. Listen to the first single here and watch a video of the stars in the recording booth!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 24, 2026
The new original Broadway musical comedy Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) will release an original Broadway cast recording. Listen to the first single here and watch a video of the stars in the recording booth!
Olly Alexander and Iz Hesketh Join Cast for UK Reading of RIGHT BEFORE I GO
by Stephi Wild - Feb 19, 2026
Olly Alexander and Iz Hesketh will join Vanessa Williams and Matt Henry in a UK reading of Stan Zimmerman's suicide awareness play, RIGHT BEFORE I GO, at London's Soho Theatre.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 19, 2026
Olly Alexander and Iz Hesketh will join Vanessa Williams and Matt Henry in a UK reading of Stan Zimmerman's suicide awareness play, RIGHT BEFORE I GO, at London's Soho Theatre.
Cast Set For CHOIR BOY at Stratford East
by Stephi Wild - Feb 13, 2026
Casting has been announced for Nancy Medina's acclaimed production of Choir Boy by Academy Award-winner Tarell Alvin McCraney (Moonlight, The Brother/ Sister Plays).
by Stephi Wild - Feb 13, 2026
Casting has been announced for Nancy Medina's acclaimed production of Choir Boy by Academy Award-winner Tarell Alvin McCraney (Moonlight, The Brother/ Sister Plays).
THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR SHOW Adds New Dates On UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Feb 13, 2026
THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR SHOW will extend its UK tour, bringing the beloved children's book to life on stage in additional cities across the country. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 13, 2026
THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR SHOW will extend its UK tour, bringing the beloved children's book to life on stage in additional cities across the country. Learn more here!
National Youth Theatre to Stage LET THE RIGHT ONE IN in 2026
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 4, 2026
The National Youth Theatre will present Jack Thorne's adaptation of Let the Right One In at Underbelly Boulevard Soho in 2026, showcasing emerging talent in a compelling production.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 4, 2026
The National Youth Theatre will present Jack Thorne's adaptation of Let the Right One In at Underbelly Boulevard Soho in 2026, showcasing emerging talent in a compelling production.
SPITFIRE GIRLS Unveils Full Cast For Second UK Tour
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 3, 2026
SPITFIRE GIRLS, a new play by Katherine Senior, directed by Seán Aydon, will open at Winchester Theatre Royal on February 26, 2026. The production has announced its full cast for its second UK tour.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 3, 2026
SPITFIRE GIRLS, a new play by Katherine Senior, directed by Seán Aydon, will open at Winchester Theatre Royal on February 26, 2026. The production has announced its full cast for its second UK tour.
BURLESQUE THE MUSICAL Will Return to the West End and UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Jan 30, 2026
Burlesque the Musical, based on the iconic Golden Globe Best Picture nominated film starring Christina Aguilera and Cher, written and directed by Steven Antin, will return to the West End this summer.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 30, 2026
Burlesque the Musical, based on the iconic Golden Globe Best Picture nominated film starring Christina Aguilera and Cher, written and directed by Steven Antin, will return to the West End this summer.
Cast and Creatives Set For UK and Ireland Tour of ZOG
by Stephi Wild - Jan 29, 2026
Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's much-loved story Zog will fly back onto the stage for a major UK and Ireland tour this year, followed by a special summer season at London's Cadogan Hall.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 29, 2026
Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's much-loved story Zog will fly back onto the stage for a major UK and Ireland tour this year, followed by a special summer season at London's Cadogan Hall.
THE JOLLY CHRISTMAS POSTMAN is Coming to The Lowry
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 26, 2026
Join the Jolly Postman on a frosty, fairytale adventure in Salford this Christmas when the much-loved children's book - The Jolly Christmas Postman - is brought to life on stage. The Jolly Christmas Postman will be at Lowry, Salford.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 26, 2026
Join the Jolly Postman on a frosty, fairytale adventure in Salford this Christmas when the much-loved children's book - The Jolly Christmas Postman - is brought to life on stage. The Jolly Christmas Postman will be at Lowry, Salford.
Cast and Creative Team Set For Matthew Xia’s SMALL ISLAND at Leeds Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Jan 20, 2026
The cast and creative team have been announced who will be joining director Matthew Xia on an unforgettable journey from the sun-drenched shores of Jamaica to the cold, grey streets of 1940s London in Small Island.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 20, 2026
The cast and creative team have been announced who will be joining director Matthew Xia on an unforgettable journey from the sun-drenched shores of Jamaica to the cold, grey streets of 1940s London in Small Island.
Full Cast Set For World Premiere of TOP Gs LIKE ME
by Stephi Wild - Jan 15, 2026
Full casting has been announced for the World Premiere of Top Gs Like Me, a brand new play by Samson Hawkins (Village Idiot), directed by Jesse Jones (Breaking the Code: Education, Education, Education).
by Stephi Wild - Jan 15, 2026
Full casting has been announced for the World Premiere of Top Gs Like Me, a brand new play by Samson Hawkins (Village Idiot), directed by Jesse Jones (Breaking the Code: Education, Education, Education).
The High Life - The Musical Announces Full Cast
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Dec 18, 2025
The cult BBC comedy series The High Life comes to Scottish stages as a brand-new musical, with Alan Cumming and Forbes Masson teaming up with writer Johnny McKnight and director Andrew Panton.
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Dec 18, 2025
The cult BBC comedy series The High Life comes to Scottish stages as a brand-new musical, with Alan Cumming and Forbes Masson teaming up with writer Johnny McKnight and director Andrew Panton.
THAT'LL BE THE DAY Will Embark on Spring UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Dec 15, 2025
Trevor Payne and Prestige Productions are back on the road as That’ll Be The Day embarks on its 40th anniversary spring tour. Learn more about the tour here!
by Stephi Wild - Dec 15, 2025
Trevor Payne and Prestige Productions are back on the road as That’ll Be The Day embarks on its 40th anniversary spring tour. Learn more about the tour here!
MYTHOS: RAGNARÖK Will Embark on UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Dec 10, 2025
Following four sell-out runs at Edinburgh Fringe and performances all across the world, Mythos: Ragnarök will finally tour the UK in 2026 - including shows at London’s iconic Alexandra Palace.
by Stephi Wild - Dec 10, 2025
Following four sell-out runs at Edinburgh Fringe and performances all across the world, Mythos: Ragnarök will finally tour the UK in 2026 - including shows at London’s iconic Alexandra Palace.
Michael Spicer Will Embark on UK Tour in 2026
by Stephi Wild - Dec 3, 2025
Award-winning comedian, star and creator of The Room Next Door Michael Spicer has announced a brand-new UK tour for 2026 with Hope All’s Well. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Dec 3, 2025
Award-winning comedian, star and creator of The Room Next Door Michael Spicer has announced a brand-new UK tour for 2026 with Hope All’s Well. Learn more here!
THE MOUSETRAP Will Embark on 75th Anniversary UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Nov 25, 2025
Agatha Christie’s iconic thriller and the world’s longest running play, The Mousetrap will embark on a major UK tour from September 2026 running through to 2027.
by Stephi Wild - Nov 25, 2025
Agatha Christie’s iconic thriller and the world’s longest running play, The Mousetrap will embark on a major UK tour from September 2026 running through to 2027.
The RSC Announces Six New Playwrights-in-Residence For 2025-26
by Stephi Wild - Nov 14, 2025
The RSC has announced Pamela Carter, James Fritz, Natasha Gordon, Karim Khan, Laura Lomas and Vinay Patel as the six playwrights taking part in its 2026 COHORT programme.
by Stephi Wild - Nov 14, 2025
The RSC has announced Pamela Carter, James Fritz, Natasha Gordon, Karim Khan, Laura Lomas and Vinay Patel as the six playwrights taking part in its 2026 COHORT programme.
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