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ROYAL & DERNGATE

19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton
Northampton NN1 1DP

Upcoming Shows

Frankie Goes To Bollywood
Frankie Goes To Bollywood
Apr 14 – Apr 18, 2026

After a smash-hit UK tour, Frankie Goes To Bollywood returns – bigger, bolder, and bursting with Bollywood glamour.This dazzling musical comedy-drama dives deep into the glitzy, high-pressure...

The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged)
The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged)
May 14 – May 16, 2026

All 37 plays. Three actors. One wildly funny show.The worldwide comedy hit returns with a brand-new, updated version of The Complete Works of William Shakespeare...

Eric & Ern
Eric & Ern
Jun 15 – Jun 20, 2026

The Production Garden in association with Cube Room Productions presents an evening of Eric & Ern with Ian Ashpitel and Jonty Stephens. From the Olivier nominated duo behind the hugely celebrated critically acclaimed West...

Once Upon A Time In Sokoto
Once Upon A Time In Sokoto
Sep 28 – Oct 10, 2026

“There are powers that bind the world together, softer than spirits yet stronger than stone, that tie the river to the tree, the tree to...

The Choir Of Man
The Choir Of Man
Oct 6 – Oct 10, 2026

Welcome to The Choir Of Man, the best pub in the world… Come ready to drink in the excitement!Brimming with hits from artists such as Queen,...

Othello
Othello
Oct 13 – Oct 17, 2026

A secret marriage.The brink of war.Fact and fiction.It’s not just black and white.Fear, passion and paranoia bubble beneath the surface of Othello and Desdemona’s newlywed life.Iago’s manipulations begin...

Blood Brothers
Blood Brothers
Nov 24 – Nov 28, 2026

Written by Willy Russell, the legendary Blood Brothers tells the captivating and moving tale of twins who, separated at birth, grow up on opposite sides of the...

The Mousetrap
The Mousetrap
Jan 7 – Jan 16, 2027

SOLVE THEATRE’S MOST FAMOUS MYSTERYSince 1952, Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap has captivated the world with silent clues, shifting Shadows and the best kept secret in theatre history....

Burlesque: The Musical
Burlesque: The Musical
Jan 25 – Jan 30, 2027

After taking the West End by storm — where it became summer 2025’s biggest hit, selling out night after night – Burlesque A BIG New Musical is...

Private Peaceful
Private Peaceful
Jan 27 – Jan 30, 2027

“An important and brilliantly executed piece of theatre” British Theatre GuideAfter captivating audiences worldwide, Private Peaceful returns to the stage with fresh energy and timeless power.From Michael...

A Shoddy Detective
A Shoddy Detective
Feb 18 – Feb 20, 2027

A laugh-out-loud comedy whodunnit featuring four actors, a dozen characters and a whole load of chaos.When a priceless painting vanishes at a manor auction, Detective...

The Curious Incident Of The Dog In The Night-Time
The Curious Incident Of The Dog In The Night-Time
Feb 23 – Feb 27, 2027

‘An incredible rollercoaster of a tale’ – The GuardianTHE CENTURY’S MOST POPULAR MURDER MYSTERYThe internationally celebrated novel that captivated 10 million readers is coming in...

Paranormal Activity
Paranormal Activity
May 11 – May 15, 2027

THE SELL-OUT WEST END & INTERNATIONAL PHENOMENON – 2026 OLIVIERAWARD NOMINEE FOR BEST ENTERTAINMENT ‘A night that leaves you spellbound. Jaw-clenchingly, arm-clutchingly thrilling’ – The...



Review: MY UNCLE IS NOT PABLO ESCOBAR, Brixton House


by Gary Naylor - April 11, 2026

Silly plot saved by wonderful performances and real joy at the prospect of being seen at last...

Review: A DOLL'S HOUSE, Almeida Theatre


by Gary Naylor - April 09, 2026

Anya Reiss reimagines the Ibsen classic for a disaster capitalist's world, but never establishes the credibility it needs...

Review: FLYBY, Southwark Playhouse


by Cindy Marcolina - April 10, 2026

The Last Five Years meets Gravity to introduce their unfortunate lovechild. Daniel steals a spacecraft and leaves Earth; his ex-girlfriend, Emily, is left behind. A trio of scientists breaks down their complicated relationship while Daniel records his days orbiting the planet. On paper, Theo Jamieso...

Review: TWO, Park Theatre


by Clementine Scott - April 08, 2026

There is a moment in TWO where you could hear a pin drop: the affable 1980s soundtrack shuts off, and a glass shatters on the floor behind the bar. A stranger has said something out-of-turn in the pub, and threatened to reveal whatever heartache is lurking beneath the surface of the rough-and-ready ...

Review: COPENHAGEN, Hampstead Theatre


by Gary Naylor - April 08, 2026

A play that makes its demands but provides its rewards...

Review Roundup: Suzie Miller's INTER ALIA Transfers to The West End


by Aliya Al-Hassan - April 08, 2026

Jessica Parks is a maverick London Crown Court Judge; sharp, compassionate, and determined to change a system she knows isn’t always just. But her career exists inter alia (‘among other things’) as she balances motherhood, friendship and the elusive notion of ‘having it all’. So, when an u...

Review: FILMS IN CONCERT: INTERSTELLAR LIVE, Royal Albert Hall


by Franco Milazzo - April 07, 2026

Given only the slightest of insights into what Christopher Nolan intended, Hans Zimmer set about creating a score for Interstellar that he would later call the best work of his career. Hearing it live accompanied by a screening of the film is a sensational experience....

Review: IN THE PRINT, King's Head Theatre


by Gary Naylor - April 05, 2026

Take a trip from Fleet Street to Wapping, 40 years on...

Review: INTER ALIA, Starring Rosamund Pike, Wyndham's Theatre


by Clementine Scott - April 07, 2026

In Prima Facie, former lawyer and playwright Suzie Miller wrote about a lawyer whose faith in her profession is shaken by an experience of sexual assault. Now in Inter Alia, which transfers to the West End after an acclaimed National Theatre run, she exposes the limits of the justice system when it ...

Review: THE AUTHENTICATOR, National Theatre


by Franco Milazzo - April 03, 2026

Eccentric artist Fenella Harford (Sylvestra Le Touzel) inherits her family’s stately home and uncovers a cache of hidden diaries that may rewrite its history. She recruits ambitious academic Marva (Rakie Ayola) to authenticate them, who in turn brings in her overlooked mentor Abi (Cherrelle Skeete...

Past Shows

Party Season
Party Season
Apr 2 – Apr 11, 2026

Three parties. One weekend. The invitations have been sent and there’s no going back…it’s Party Season!Xander is back in town, and this weekend he’s on parenting...

Top Gs Like Me
Top Gs Like Me
Feb 24 – Mar 7, 2026

A new comedy, set in Northampton, about growing up online.Aidan’s lost. His best mate’s starting uni, his mum can’t get out of bed, and his...

Murder At Midnight
Murder At Midnight
Feb 16 – Feb 21, 2026

A murder mystery like no other…Starring national favourites Jason Durr (Heartbeat, Casualty), Susie Blake (Victoria Wood’s As Seen On TV, Coronation Street), Max Bowden, best known for his role as Ben Mitchell in EastEnders, and Katie...

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