Royal & Derngate Spring Brochure 2014

Springdrama dance comedy children’s showsopera music spoken word musical theatre

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Using only the best ingredients, the Wicked Way Café creates a selection of delicious and freshly-made sandwiches and salads in its kitchen. Ask the team about our daily specials including mouth-watering shredded beef ciabattas and wholesome vegetarian soups. You can also try one of our indulgent treats, hot chocolates or speciality coffees.

Whether you are looking to ‘grab and go’, or stay a while and enjoy our free wifi – The Wicked Way Café is an ideal place for a pre-show bite, a relaxing lunch with friends or an informal business meeting.

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Full details of all discounts and concessions are available on page 62.

diAry oF eventsTurn to the centre pages for our full season listings on our diary page.

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WELCOME...

dreAmboAts And petticoAtsMon 27 January – Sat 1 February

eric And little ernSat 1 February

chAriots oF FireTue 18 – Sat 22 February

A tAle oF two citiesFri 21 February – Sat 15 March

peppA piGFri 7 & Sat 8 March

blood brothersMon 24 – Sat 29 March

susAn boyleThu 17 April

Fiddler on the rooFTue 22 – Sat 26 April

clAssicAl mAsterpiecesSun 4 May

moominsummer mAdnessThu 22 May – Sun 1 June

horrible historiesTue 1 – Sat 5 July

reGenerAtionFri 29 August – Sat 20 September

trAnsAction FeePlease note that in addition to advertised ticket prices, all online and telephone bookings are subject to a £2.50 transaction fee. This charge is only applicable per booking not per ticket, and Friends, Gold Supporters, Disabled Patrons and Group Bookings are exempt. For more details see page 63.

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wed 27 november – sun 5 JAnuAry“Believe me, my young friend, there is nothing – absolutely nothing – half so much worth doing as simply messing about in boats.”

Kenneth Grahame’s classic children’s story is brought lovingly to life on the Royal stage in a visually dazzling production, packed with magic, adventure and song.

Poop Poop! The peace of the countryside is shattered by Toad’s insatiable appetite for all things noisy and new. When his latest craze for the motor-car leads him into yet more trouble, shy Mole, faithful Ratty and sensible old Badger struggle to get their bombastic friend back onto the straight and narrow. This lively adventure takes them from the tranquil riverbank to the sinister Wild Wood and the battle for Toad Hall, meeting carol-singing hedgehogs and wicked weasels along the way.

After the huge success of A Christmas Carol last year, director Gary sefton (Diary Of A Nobody) returns to cast his spell. Designer sara perks’ previous work at Royal & Derngate includes Alice In Wonderland and The Wizard Of Oz.

“sensAtionAl... miss it At your peril” HHHHH WHATSONSTAGE.COM ON A ChrIsTmAs CArOl (2012) £4 off top 3 prices on all shows

Director Gary seftonDesigner sara perks

Tue 17 Dec 7.15pm

Wed 18 Dec 7.15pm & Thu 19 Dec 2.15pm

Tue 2 Jan 2.15pm

relaxed show Wed 11 Dec 2.15pm See page 63 for more details

ticKetsblue & pink shows£21 £19 £16 £10blue shows

£2.50 off top 3 prices

15+ £18, 40+ £17, 60+ £16

pink shows

4 off top 3 prices

15+ £16, 40+ £15, 60+ £14

£10.50 (one teacher’s seat free with every 10 tickets)

£70

PERFORMANCE SCHEDULEFri 29 Nov 2.15pm 7.15pmSat 30 Nov 1.15pm 5.15pmSun 1 Dec No PerformancesMon 2 Dec No PerformancesTue 3 Dec 10.30am 2.15pmWed 4 Dec 10.30am 2.15pmThu 5 Dec 10.30am 2.15pmFri 6 Dec 2.15pm 7.15pmSat 7 Dec 1.15pm 5.15pmSun 8 Dec 1.15pm 5.15pmMon 9 Dec No PerformancesTue 10 Dec 10.30am 2.15pmWed 11 Dec 10.30am 2.15pmThu 12 Dec 10.30am 2.15pmFri 13 Dec 10.30am 2.15pmSat 14 Dec 1.15pm 5.15pmSun 15 Dec 1.15pm 5.15pmMon 16 Dec No PerformancesTue 17 Dec 2.15pm 7.15pmWed 18 Dec 2.15pm 7.15pmThu 19 Dec 2.15pm 7.15pmFri 20 Dec No PerformancesSat 21 Dec 1.15pm 5.15pmSun 22 Dec 1.15pm 5.15pmMon 23 Dec 2.15pm 7.15pmTue 24 Dec 1.15pm 5.15pmWed 25 Dec No PerformancesThu 26 Dec 1.15pm 5.15pmFri 27 Dec 2.15pm 7.15pmSat 28 Dec 1.15pm 5.15pmSun 29 Dec 1.15pm 5.15pmMon 30 Dec 1.15pm 5.15pmTue 31 Dec 1.15pm 5.15pmWed 1 Jan No PerformancesThu 2 Jan 2.15pm 7.15pmFri 3 Jan 2.15pm 7.15pmSat 4 Jan 1.15pm 5.15pmSun 5 Jan 1.15pm 5.15pm

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Fri 6 december – sun 5 JAnuAryTwo of our most popular pantomime stars in recent years, linda lusardi and sam Kane, return in our enchanting family pantomime – a laugh-a-minute extravaganza boasting stunning sets, fabulous costumes and hilarious song and dance routines.

sleeping Beauty combines 3D film footage with live stage action for a pantomime unlike any you have seen before. Throughout the show you will enter a world of real time live 3D and find yourself dodging hurtling rocks, meeting dragons, ghosts and giants and spiralling up on a rollercoaster towards the stars.

An unmissable part of the festive season, Royal & Derngate’s annual, traditional pantomime offers high-quality and value-for-money entertainment and continues to receive rave reviews from the public and press alike.

“A true FAmily pAntomime, the best i’ve seen For yeArs” THE NORTHERN ECHO ON SAM AND LiNDA iN slEEPING BEAUTY AT DARLiNGTON CiViC THEATRE (2012/13)

£3 off purple shows£1 off gold shows

Mon 30 Dec 7pm

Thu 12 Dec 7pm, Fri 27 Dec 2pm & Fri 3 Jan 2pm

Sat 14 Dec 1pm & Fri 27 Dec 7pm

ticKetsGreen show £14purple shows £24 £22 £19Gold shows £25 £23 £20

purple shows

£3 off

15+ £18, 40+ £17, 60+ £15

£10.50 (one teacher’s seat free with every 10 tickets)

uniform rate £12Applicable performances: Sat 7 Dec 1pm, Wed 11 Dec, Thu 12 Dec 7pm, Fri 13 Dec 7pm, Thu 2 Jan 7pm, Fri 3 Jan 7pm Available for groups of 20+ from accredited youth organisations and uniformed personnel when booking from a recognised office. Proof of affiliation may be required. Uniforms do not need to be worn at the performance.

senior rate £15Applicable performances: Thu 2 Jan 2pm & Fri 3 Jan 2pm

PERFORMANCE SCHEDULEFri 6 Dec 7pmSat 7 Dec 1pm 5pmSun 8 Dec 1pm 5pmMon 9 Dec No PerformancesTue 10 Dec 2pm 7pmWed 11 Dec 2pm 7pmThu 12 Dec 2pm 7pmFri 13 Dec 2pm 7pmSat 14 Dec 1pm 5pmSun 15 Dec 1pm 5pmMon 16 Dec No PerformancesTue 17 Dec 2pm 7pmWed 18 Dec 2pm 7pmThu 19 Dec 2pm 7pmFri 20 Dec No PerformancesSat 21 Dec 1pm 5pmSun 22 Dec 1pm 5pmMon 23 Dec 2pm 7pmTue 24 Dec 1pm 5pmWed 25 Dec No PerformancesThu 26 Dec 1pm 5pmFri 27 Dec 2pm 7pmSat 28 Dec 1pm 5pmSun 29 Dec 1pm 5pmMon 30 Dec 2pm 7pmTue 31 Dec 1pm 5pmWed 1 Jan No PerformancesThu 2 Jan 2pm 7pmFri 3 Jan 2pm 7pmSat 4 Jan 1pm 5pmSun 5 Jan 1pm 5pm

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wed 11 december – sun 5 JAnuAryJoin us on a magical journey this Christmas, when Mole ventures out of his underground home for the very first time to explore the riverbank and the world beyond. When Mole meets Ratty he is swept along on an adventure which takes him from the river into the wild wood.

As well as meeting many of your favourite characters, you will be transported into the intoxicating world of The Wind In The Willows, brought to life with wonderful puppetry, live music performed by a talented cast of actor-musicians and plenty of interaction for children.

Royal & Derngate’s Associate Director dani parr (humbug!, Flathampton) joins forces with Bamboozle’s Artistic Director christopher davies (Crazy hair, Where The Wild Things Are) to create this multi-sensory delight for young audiences. Design and puppets are by sue pyecroft (Butterfly lion, his Dark materials).

Along The Riverbank is designed particularly for children under six, but can be enjoyed by all children and their families. Some performances have been created especially for families with children who have special needs – see the performance schedule for details.

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ticKetspink shows (families) £7.50Green shows (families with children with special needs) £7.50blue shows (schools) £360 per performance (max. 60 pupils)

PERFORMANCE SCHEDULEWed 11 Dec 10am 1.30pmThu 12 Dec 10am 1.30pmFri 13 Dec 10am 1.30pmSat 14 Dec 11am 2pm 4pmSun 15 Dec 11am 2pm 4pmMon 16 Dec No PerformancesTue 17 Dec 10am 1.30pmWed 18 Dec 10am 1.30pmThu 19 Dec 10am 1.30pmFri 20 Dec No PerformancesSat 21 Dec 11am 2pmSun 22 Dec 11am 2pmMon 23 Dec 11am 2pmTue 24 Dec 11am 2pmWed 25 Dec No PerformancesThu 26 Dec 11am 2pmFri 27 Dec 11am 2pmSat 28 Dec 11am 2pmSun 29 Dec 11am 2pmMon 30 Dec 11am 2pmTue 31 Dec 11am 2pmWed 1 Jan No PerformancesThu 2 Jan 11am 2pmFri 3 Jan 11am 2pmSat 4 Jan 11am 2pmSun 5 Jan 11am 2pm

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royAl philhArmonic orchestrA FAmily dAyJoin members of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra to explore the sounds of the Orchestra, from the magical music of the famous composer Mozart to a journey through the sounds of the Orchestra! Sessions include songs, musical games and insights from the players about life in the Orchestra, and they will help you to create your very own piece. Adults are welcome to join in too! Advanced booking is recommended.

Our upcoming workshops include:

moZArt mAGic sun 16 FebruAry 11.30am-12.30pm (ages 2-5 years) 1pm-2.30pm (ages 6-13 years)

orchestrAl eXplorers sun 16 mArch 11.30am-12.30pm (ages 2-5 years) 1pm-2.30pm (ages 6-13 years)

ticKets £2.50 per child (accompanying adults free)No instrumental skills are necessary, but if you can play, please do bring along your instrument. if you come to the workshops, why not make a day of it and book for our evening concert too? Children’s tickets start from just £5, see pages 26 and 30 for details.

don’t missPeppa Pig’s Big Splash – page 29

Dinosaur Zoo – page 37I Believe In Unicorns – page 37

Scooby Doo – page 44Moominsummer Madness – page 46

Horrible Histories – page 48

birthdAy pArtiesLet us create a birthday party for your child that stands out from the rest

in a way that only the theatre can. Our packages

are packed with music, games and activities to thrill

the senses and ignite the imagination, and can be tailored

to suit children aged 3 to 14 years.

We can even provide a delicious selection of party food and party bags, so all that is left for parents to do is to enjoy the event in a relaxed, family friendly environment.For more information or to book, please contact Ashley Elbourne on 01604 627566 or email [email protected]

WORKSHOP SESSIONS FOR UNDER 5s AND THEIR FAMILIES

move, mAKe & dosAturdAys 2-3pm(18 & 25 JAn, 1 Feb & 1 – 22 mAr)Our hugely popular Move, Make & Do sessions offer a varied and fun-focussed programme that uses dance, music, art and drama to create an hour of weekend fun for Under 5s and their families to enjoy together. Anything can happen in a session; you could be exploring the night skies with Stella the Starcatcher, making magic potions with Wizard Wilhelmina, or even going on a polar bear hunt!

ticKets £6 per child or £10 for 2 children, per session (up to two accompanying adults free)

HALF-TERM DRAMA COURSEnArniAmon 17 – wed 19 FebruAry 10Am–3pm Royal & Derngate invites you to climb through the wardrobe and spend three magical days in Narnia! Our friendly workshop leaders will take your child on a magical adventure, filled with arts and crafts, drama and magic, leading to a performance inspired by C. S. Lewis’s timeless stories. Suitable for ages 7-11 years.

cost £60 per participant This course takes place at Looking Glass Theatre, 9 Derngate, Northampton, NN1 1TY, which is opposite Royal & Derngate’s stage door. Earlier drop-offs and later pick-ups are available on request. For more information or to book, please contact Ashley Elbourne on 01604 627566 or email [email protected]

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TUE 8 – FRi 11 APRiL 10AM – 3PM

This course will take place at Royal & Derngate and is

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Tales By The Firesidethu 12 december 7.30pmJoin us for folklore, fairytales and Christmas cheer as three wonderful storytellers, Jo blake cave, daniel morden and rachel rose reid present a selection of glorious, festive tales – and wrap up warmly!

“you won’t believe the stories Jo blAKe cAve cAn tell” TiME OUT

“one oF the uK’s GreAtest storytellers” BBC RADiO 3 ON MORDEN

“rAchel rose reid... the miss oF myths... A hit!” EVENiNG STANDARD

ticKets£9.50

MOTOWN’S GREATEST HITS HOW SWEET IT ISthu 9 JAnuAry 7.30pmThe ultimate celebration of Motown is back by popular demand. Now in its 11th successive year, this stunning show combines first class music together with slick choreography and an amazing band, to deliver a truly outstanding performance. Featuring songs from The Temptations, Stevie Wonder, The Four Tops, Smokey Robinson and many more, the show is guaranteed to have you dancing All Night long.

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Recommended for ages 18 and above At The Holy Sepulchre Church, Sheep Street NN1 3NL Ticket price includes a free glass of mulled wine

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Jason ManfordFIRST WORLD PROBLEMSFri 10 JAnuAry 8pmBack with a brand new show, Jason manford performs an evening of hilarious anecdotes, comic misunderstandings and audience banter, all delivered with his likeable charm and teasingly intelligent wit.

“whAt mAnFord does best: clAssic, chirpy-chAppie stAnd-up” THE GUARDiAN

ticKets£23.50

Please note this is the same show as on Fri 5 & Sat 6 July 2013Recommended for ages 14 and above

ALL IN THE TIMINGsAt 11, mon 13, tue 14 & Fri 17 JAnuAry 7pmRoyal & Derngate’s community group the Actors company invites you to their purpose built, theatrical cafe for an evening of drinks, light bites and six sketches from david ives’ collection of short plays, All In The Timing. incisively intelligent and side-splittingly funny, these sketches will disorientate and delight you, and highlight that comedy is indeed All In The Timing! The first two performances take place at Royal & Derngate, with subsequent performances at other Northampton venues. Contact Box Office for details.

ticKets£10 (includes one free drink from a selection of wine, beer and soft drinks)

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mon 20 – sAt 25 JAnuArythe northampton Gilbert & sullivan Group are delighted to be back in performance, with their latest production of the evergreen favourite, H.M.S Pinafore.

This piece typifies the essence of the works of w.s. Gilbert and Arthur sullivan. When first written, its jolly tunes could be heard emanating from barrel organs on every London street corner and the sales of sheet music topped 10,000 copies in one day.

This talented local group will transport you to Portsmouth with a sparkling new production of one of the country’s most popular operettas. it is a firm favourite with both audience and performers alike, and provides a delightful evening of music, humour and wit for all the family.

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H.M.S. pinAFOrE60TH ANNIVERSARY PRODUCTION

Eves 7.45pm Wed & Sat Matinees 2.30pmticKetsmon & tue £19 £18 Box (3 people) £44.50wed eve & sat mat £19.50 £18.50 Box (3 people) £48.50thu – sat eve £20.50 £19.50 Box (3 people) £51.50


mon 20 – sAt 25 JAnuAryThe internationally renowned moscow city ballet returns to Royal & Derngate with three of the most popular and enchanting ballets as it celebrates its 25th anniversary. Currently at its artistic best, this outstanding company has repeatedly won rave reviews for its live orchestra, stunning choreography, beautiful costumes and sets and virtuoso performances.

Three exquisite ballets will be performed: Swan Lake, a signature piece of their repertoire, an original and exciting interpretation of The Nutcracker, and a one-off, special performance of the classic story, Don Quixote. Set to tchaikovsky’s endearingly popular scores, all three ballets are unmissable post-Christmas treat for all the family.

“the tAlented moscow city bAllet dAncers brouGht this clAssic winter treAt to liFe with style” THE PUBLiC REViEWS ON ThE NUTCrACKEr

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Mon Don Quixote Tue – Thu swan lake Fri & Sat The NutcrackerEves 7.30pm, Wed & Sat Matinees 2.30pmticKetsmon eve & wed mat £30 £27.50 £26.50 £22 £18tue – Fri eve £34 £31.50 £30 £26 £22sat eve & sat mat £35 £32.50 £31 £27 £22.50

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The Burlesque showFri 17 & sAt 18 JAnuAry 7.45pmWelcome to a stunning night of sophisticated tease, with wonderful comedy and music.

Beautiful choreography, classic humour and award-winning performances combine to create a delicious evening of tassels and titillating laughter in one of the most highly regarded productions of its kind in the UK.

ticKets£19.50

JOHANN STRAUSS GALAA VIENNESE ROMANCEsun 19 JAnuAry 3pmirrepressible showman and conductor rainer hersch leads the Johann strauss orchestra and soprano Kirsty swift on a journey through a sparkling assortment of music and dance. The Johann strauss dancers twirl their glorious period costumes in graceful unison and with distinctive elegance, to timeless classics that include Emperor Waltz, lucifer Polka and The Blue Danube Waltz.

ticKets£31.50 £28.50 £25.50 £20.50 £16.50

TREVOR NOAHTHE RACISTthu 30 JAnuAry 8pmFresh from a record-breaking season of shows at London’s Soho Theatre and a sell-out season at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, South African comedian trevor noah is proud to present his critically acclaimed show, The Racist.

“slicK, intelliGent, blissFully Funny… this is insiGhtFul, wArm, clAssy comedy” HHHHH TiME OUT

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FROM BALLROOM TO BROADWAY WITH ANTON DU BEKEthu 16 & Fri 17 JAnuAry 7.30pmAnton du beke (strictly Come Dancing) is back with a thrilling new show featuring his most memorable dances alongside sensational new choreography. Enjoy timeless tunes You’re The Top, Anything Goes and rhythm Of life, performed by the raymond Gubbay big band as world class dancers, including special guest summer strallen, join Anton to conjure up Ballroom at its best.

ticKets£42.50 £37.50 £34.50

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BOOK BY LAURENCE MARKS & MAURiCE GRAN


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mon 27 JAnuAry – sAt 1 FebruAry A phenomenal success last time it visited Royal & Derngate, the West End sensation Dreamboats And Petticoats is inspired by the six multi-million selling albums of the same name and features many of the greatest songs of the rock ‘n’ roll era.

in 1961 emotions run high as young musicians Norman and Bobby compete to win a national song writing competition – and more importantly, the attention of the gorgeous Sue. But when Bobby discovers that shy Laura is no slouch on the piano, love and rock ‘n’ roll fame beckons.

Dreamboats And Petticoats features classic tracks from Roy Orbison, The Shadows, Eddie Cochran and Billy Fury, amongst others. You’ll be foot-tapping along with let’s Dance, To Know him Is To love him, shaking All Over, Bobby’s Girl, little Town Flirt, Only sixteen, runaround sue, happy Birthday sweet 16, let It Be me, Great Pretender, C’mon Everybody, let’s Twist Again and many more hits from music’s golden era.

Eves 7.30pmWed & Sat Matinees 2.30pm

Wed 29 Jan 2.30pm & 7.30pm

Thu 30 Jan 7.30pm

ticKetsmon – thu eves & sat mats £30 £26.50 £22.50 £18.50 £15.50Fri & sat eves £32.50 £29.50 £24.50 £20.50 £16.50wed matinee £26 £24 £16 £15

2 for 1 on top 2 prices (Mon only)£3 off top 3 prices at other times (excl. Wed Mat & Fri & Sat Eves)

“i lOVED EVEry MOMEnt”DAiLY TELEGRAPH

“A grEAt rOcKin’ EVEning”DAiLY EXPRESS

“tHE UltiMAtE rOcK ‘n’ rOll pArty!”CBS NEWS

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N.DANCE 14sun 2 FebruAry 7pm dance4 presents N.Dance, an annual show that provides an insight into the wealth of dance and creativity across the county and gives talented young people an opportunity to showcase their work. A live selection will take place during the evening, and the chosen groups will go on to perform at the Midlands Youth Dance Festival in Birmingham and potentially onto the U.Dance national event held in Nottingham in June.

ticKets£9

RENT20th ANNIVERSARY CONCERt mon 3 FebruAry 7.30pmCelebrating 20 years since its first staged performance, West End leading lady and Broadway star Kerry ellis returns to the role of Mimi in this concert version of the smash-hit musical Rent, now on its third and final UK tour.

“GrAb A ticKet whilst you cAn” HHHH WHATSONSTAGE.COM“A powerFul musicAl production” HHHH LiVERPOOL ECHO

ticKets£28 £25

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Eric and LittLE ErnsAt 1 FebruAry 7.45pmA smash hit of the 2013 Edinburgh festival, this affectionate, moving and funny homage to Britain’s greatest comedy double act vividly brings back warm memories of a bygone era. Recreating some of the finest of Eric and Ernie’s TV and stage performances, ian Ashpitel and Jonty stephens present cherished moments from the archives alongside new material.

“Ashpitel And stephens hAve Got the duo’s mAnnerisms down pAt to such A winninG eXtent” HHHH DAiLY TELEGRAPH

ticKets£16

Julian llOYD WEBBERWith JiAXiN LLOYD WEBBER Fri 31 JAnuAry 7.45pmThe ‘doyen of British cellists’, joins forces with his wife, fellow cellist Jiaxin lloyd webber, to present world premiere performances of duets for two cellos, with an accompanying pianist. Performed in the beautiful and intimate surroundings of the Royal auditorium, this exhilarating concert will also feature music from the great composers across the classical spectrum, from rachmaninov, Arvo pärt and dvořák to bach, saint-saëns and schumann.

ticKets£29 £25 £15

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THE CIRCUS OF HORRORS LONDON AFTER MIDNIGHTtue 4 FebruAry 7.30pmThe Circus Of Horrors is back with its rock ‘n’ roller coaster of a show, London After Midnight, inspired by the sinister film of the same name. Packed with new shocks, it features some of the most daring, bizarre and beautiful circus acts you will ever see, including sword swallowers, dare devil balancing acts, hair hangers, demon dwarfs and astounding aerial acts, all performed to the devil-driven rock n’ roll of dr haze & the interceptors From hell.

ticKets£26 £22 £19 £16

THE DRIFTERS IN CONCERTTHE OPTIMUM TOURthu 6 FebruAry 7.30pmthe drifters present their most spectacular show to date, featuring the current line up of pierre herelle, michael williams, ryan King and carlton powell. They bring a fast-moving, exhilarating show that features the best of their back catalogue, including Under The Boardwalk, saturday Night At The movies, Up On The roof and Kissin In The Back row plus some brand new recordings.

ticKets£26

R&D YOUTH THEATRE’S GOT TALENT!Fri 7 FebruAry 7pmMembers of royal & derngate youth theatre present Royal & Derngate Youth Theatre’s Got Talent! Based on the popular talent show, members showcase their talents to raise money for Youth Theatre Bursaries. Full of silliness and fun, they are pulling out all the stops with guest judges, sob stories and specially made buzzers. Don’t miss this opportunity to help fundraise and experience what the Youth Theatre is all about.

ticKets£5

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BEYOND THE BARRICADECELEBRATING 15 YEARSwed 5 FebruAry 7.30pmBeyond The Barricade’s sensational new show looks back over fifteen years in concert and includes many of the musicals that have made it the UK’s leading concert of its kind, including miss saigon, The lion King, Phantom Of The Opera, West side story, Jesus Christ superstar, Blood Brothers, The Jersey Boys and many more, climaxing with a spectacular finale from les miserables.“FiGht to Get A ticKet For this dAZZlinG show!” WHATSONSTAGE.COM

ticKets£20.50

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mon 10 – sAt 15 FebruAryJenny seagrove and sara crowe star as best friends Julia and Jane in a sparkling new production of noël coward’s classic comedy, Fallen Angels.

With their passionless husbands away playing golf, a mutual, long-ago-lover announces his intention to pay Julia and Jane an impromptu visit. All in a fluster, there is clearly only one thing to do: hit the bottle. Or rather, pop open the champagne! Tongues start to loosen, hidden jealousies surface, the claws come out and all attempts at demure behaviour dissolve. But it’s not until the unexpected early return of their husbands that the evening really hits its frenzied peak.

Jenny Seagrove’s many theatre credits including Noël Coward’s Present laughter, Brief Encounter, Volcano and The Country Girl. She also starred in TV’s BAFTA award-winning Judge John Deed.

Sara Crowe’s vast array of film, TV and theatre credits include BBC’s Born And Bred, radio Times at Royal & Derngate and on tour, and West End productions of Noël Coward plays hay Fever and Private lives, for which she won an Olivier Award.

“sublimely Funny And seriously sophisticAted” SUNDAY TiMES

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Eves 7.45pm Thu & Sat Matinees 2.30pm

Wed 12 Feb 7.45pm & Thu 13 Feb 2.30pm

Thu 13 Feb 7.45pm

ticKetsmon – thu eve £26.50 £22.50 £21.50 £17.50Fri & sat eve £28.50 £25.50 £23.50 £19.50thu & sat mat £22.50 £19.50 £17.50

£3 off top 3 prices(excl. Thu Mat & Sat Eve)


THE STRAITStue 11 FebruAry 7.30pmin this electrifying concert for Dire Straits fans, original band members Alan clark and chris white perform alongside five hand-picked, world-class musicians: terence reis, steve Ferrone from Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers, mickey Féat, Adam phillips and Jamie squire. Supporting the Straits is 2013 British Blues Award-winner marcus bonfanti.“A thorouGhly deserved stAndinG ovAtion” NEWCASTLE EVENiNG CHRONiCLE

ticKets£26

THE MEAT LOAF STORYthu 13 FebruAry 7.30pmsteve steinman, star of the hit show Vampires rock, returns to deliver the best of the best from Meat Loaf’s incredible catalogue of albums. With video projected scenes, an incredible stage set, a superb band and Steve’s unique sense of humour and stage presence, the show will have you up and dancing to your favourite Meat Loaf songs, including Paradise By The Dashboard light, Took the Words right Out Of my mouth, Anything For love, Dead ringer For love, Bat Out Of hell, and many more.

ticKets£23

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John Cooper ClarkesAt 8 FebruAry 7.45pmPerformance poet John cooper clarke is as vital now as he was in the ’70s. With biting, satirical, political and very funny verse delivered in a unique, rapid-fire performance style, he found himself as one of the leading voices of punk and youth culture of the late 70s. His mark is seen in today’s pop culture and his live shows are renowned for leaving audiences ecstatic.

“John cooper clArKe is A true oriGinAl. cAtch him iF you cAn.” THE SCOTSMAN

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ULTIMATE RHYTHM & BLUESFEATURING THE ZOMBIES, THE ANIMALS, THE YARDBIRDS, SPENCER DAVIS & MAGGIE BELLFri 7 FebruAry 7.30pmWith this amazing line up – that collectively had 37 hit records in the UK charts for over 300 weeks – here is the chance to hear the musical revolution of 1964 in an unforgettable show. Come and celebrate 50 years of rhythm and blues with the artists that shaped music for generations to come.

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tue 18 – sAt 22 FebruAryDirect from the West End, celebrate one of this country’s greatest and most thrilling sporting achievements when the critically acclaimed Chariots Of Fire arrives in Northampton.

Adapted from the Oscar-winning movie, this ingenious retelling of Eric Liddell’s and Harold Abraham’s quest to become the fastest men on earth is an electrifying and moving tale of two men’s rivalry and their unwavering determination to conquer the world in the face of prejudice, immovable beliefs and overwhelming odds.

Featuring a cast of 21, track races thundering off the stage and the original, iconic vangelis score, Chariots Of Fire will leave you breathless with excitement.

“chAriots is FlAminG FAntAstic... Gold medAls All round” DAiLY MAiL

Eves 7.30pm Wed & Sat Matinees 2.30pm

Wed 19 Feb 2.30pm & 7.30pm

Thu 20 Feb 7.30pm

ticKetstue – thu eve £27 £22 £20 £16 £12wed mat £23 £18 £16 £14 £12Fri & sat eve & sat mat £33.50 £29.50 £26.50 £22.50 £18

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it is with real excitement that i introduce my first made In Northampton season at Royal & Derngate. Few theatres enjoy such a close relationship with their audience or as celebrated a reputation for exceptional work. As i take the helm from Laurie Sansom, i want our theatre to continue living at the heart of its community whilst also inspiring the country’s most brilliant writers, actors and directors to create original and vividly imaginative productions that will address the major concerns of our time. Northamptonshire’s extraordinary mix of the old and the new, the urban and the rural, the liberal and the conservative make it the perfect place to do that. Our programme will reflect this energy and range, staging old

stories in new ways or telling stories that have never been told before.

Our made In Northampton 2014 season will celebrate the vibrancy of local cultural life and also bring some of the country’s most important writers, musicians and theatre-makers to Northampton. Between them, they’ve won Olivier Awards, Oscars, Q Awards, Booker Prizes, Pulitzer Prizes and BAFTAs. And we’ll also continue to take work made In Northampton elsewhere, touring our work to leading theatres nationwide.

All of the plays this season focus above all things upon relationships: within the family, the community and the workplace; amid colleagues, between warring countries, among lovers, against enemies and between man and God. By turns hilarious, heart-warming, nightmarish or magical, all of them explore how we relate to those who we’ve chosen to spend our lives around and to the communities in which we live. i am really happy to now be able to call Northampton my home.

As Britain commemorates the Centenary of the WW1 next year, Regeneration in the Royal and The Body Of An American in our Underground Studio will explore why – for a generation of Britons that, in the main, has been untouched by war – it is vital for us to understand the horror of armed conflict and consider its legacy.

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At a time when governments across the world are facing down political unrest, A Tale Of Two Cities will transform Charles’ Dickens’ literary masterpiece on revolution into an epic theatrical event set to original music featuring one of the largest acting companies to appear on the Royal’s stage.

Every Last Trick brings together some of the countries’ top comic talents to stage a glorious comedy of infidelity and revenge from the master of French farce, Georges Feydeau. We’re delighted to build upon our relationship with spymonkey by pairing them with the internationally renowned told by An idiot theatre company and playwright tamsin oglesby.

Moominsummer Madness draws upon puppetry and music to bring this heartwarming children’s classic story to stage for the first time. We’re thrilled that puppets will be designed by lyndie wright of Little Angel Theatre, one of the world’s most revered puppeteers.

Fresh from adapting Peter Pan for the Royal Shakespeare Company, ella hickson will take on the legends of Merlin next Christmas for Royal & Derngate, creating an enchanting play with music that mixes extraordinary adventures, mythical creatures, magic and romance.

And as Tennessee Williams enjoys a well deserved revival i’m personally thrilled to be directing one of my favourite plays, Cat On A Hot Tin Roof.

i do hope you enjoy this made In Northampton season, and i look forward to welcoming you to Royal & Derngate soon.

Made In Northampton Season TicketSubscribe to our full season of productions with the made In Northampton Season Ticket. Not only will you

enjoy sensational savings but you will guarantee yourself the best seats and a host of other benefits.

Use our full season guide on the reverse of this page and take a look through the brochure.

You can then use the details on page 54 to decide which ticket package is right for you. And if you can’t decide... come to them all! Or make this the year that you try something completely new...

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Fri 18 April – sAt 10 mAy See page 39

Fri 30 mAy – sAt 21 June

to be Announced...We are still working on the details of our

Made in Northampton show for this Summer slot and look forward to making an exciting

announcement shortly. in the meantime, you can still add this show to your Season Ticket package and make great savings.

thu 22 mAy – sun 1 JuneSee page 46

Fri 29 AuG – sAt 20 septemberSee page 51

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thu 27 FebruAry – sAt 8 mArchMogadishu, 1993. Paul Watson is a Canadian photojournalist who is about to take a picture that will win him the Pulitzer Prize.

Princeton, 2013, Dan O’Brien is an American writer who is struggling to finish his play about ghosts. Both men live worlds apart but a chance encounter over the airwaves sparks an extraordinary friendship that sees them journey from one of the most dangerous places on earth to the depths of the human soul.

Flying from Kabul to the Canadian High Arctic, The Body Of An American is an exhilarating new form of documentary drama that splices the dialogue with actual recordings and photographs by Paul Watson. Performed in an intimate studio space created in our Underground, this production places these two men’s battles – both public and private – against a backdrop of some of the world’s most iconic images of war.

Director James dacreDesigner Alex lowdeLighting Designer charles balfourVideo Designer dick straker for mesmer

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Composer rachel portmanDirector James dacreDesigner mike brittonFeaturing the royal & derngate community ensemble

Eves 7.45pm (excl. Tue 25 Feb 7pm)Thu & Sat Matinees 2.30pm (excl. Sat 22 Feb)

Tue 11 Mar 7.45pm

Wed 12 Mar 7.45pm & Thu 13 Mar 2.30pm

Thu 13 Mar 7.45pm

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Fri 21 FebruAry – sAt 15 mArchDickens considered his novel, A Tale Of Two Cities “the best story i have ever written.” interweaving one family’s intensely personal drama with the terror and chaos of the French Revolution, it is an epic story of love, sacrifice and redemption amidst horrific violence and world changing events.

in an age when governments across the world seem impotent in the face of increasing unrest, this bold new dramatic adaptation by mike poulton (Fortune’s Fool, Old Vic; Wolf hall, RSC) set to rousing original music by Oscar- winning composer rachel portman (The Cider house rules, Beloved) seems more relevant than ever. it will feature one of the largest acting companies to ever appear on the Royal’s stage.

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RICHARD & ADAM IN CONCERTsun 23 FebruAry 7.30pmThese sensational Welsh singing brothers are bringing their glorious harmonies to Northampton. Millions watched this summer as richard and Adam wowed the nation on Britain’s Got Talent. During the show they received numerous standing ovations and won third place in the final, and their debut album The Impossible Dream shot to the number one spot in the album charts. See them live as they perform a wide variety of music, including both classic love songs and songs from their album.

ticKets£25

ROYAL PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRAMOZART REQUIEMsun 16 FebruAry 7.30pm This stirring evening opens with BBC Music Magazine’s ‘Rising Star’ Alexandra dariescu performing mozart’s popular Piano Concerto No.21. Following this, his masterpiece, requiem, will be conducted by renato balsadonna, Chorus Master from the Royal Opera House. Composed under mysterious circumstances, it is a work of intense drama and depth. Joining the royal philharmonic orchestra on stage is the northampton bach choir.

ticKets£32.50 £30 £27 £25 £21 £14.50

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Killer QueensAt 15 FebruAry 8pm Thrilling sell-out audiences across the globe, Killer Queen recreate the phenomenon that was Queen live.

Fronted by patrick myers as Freddie Mercury, their expert musicianship, extraordinary energy and eerily accurate portrayal of the world’s greatest live band make this concert a must-see for all Queen fans.

ticKets£22.50 £20.50

RUSSELL HOWARDWONDERBOX - WORK IN PROGRESSFri 14 FebruAry 8pmReturning to his first love, live stand-up, join russell howard as he tries out material and warms up for his sold-out arena tour. This is your chance to see the star and creator of the award-winning hit TV show, russell howard’s Good News doing what he does best.

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Fri 28 FebruAry 7.30pmellen Kent directs a brand new production of the most romantic opera ever written.

Traditionally staged with beautiful sets and costumes, La Boheme tells the tragic tale of the doomed Mimi and her love for a penniless writer with many famous arias including Your Tiny hand is Frozen, They Call me mimi and muzetta’s Waltz.

The set reflects the Bohemian art of the period with a colourful carnival scene, real snow effects, a local brass band and even Muzetta’s dog.

“Authentic, tender And pAssionAte” THE DAiLY TELEGRAPH

Sung in italian with English surtitles.

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SARAH MILLICANHOME BIRD

tue 25 & wed 26 FebruAry & thu 15 mAy 8pmThe British Comedy Award’s queen of comedy, sarah millican, is giving up the party scene (Ann Summers), easing off on the drinking (fizzy pop equals wealthy dentists) and is settling down (taking her bra off).

Join her for some hilarious domestic bliss and learn what to take on a dirty weekend, the easiest way to blend in in posh restaurants and how to teach a pensioner to swear.

“sArAh millicAn is never less thAn belly-lAuGh hilArious” THE MiRROR

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essence of irelandsAt 1 mArch 7.30pmSet against the backdrop of ireland, England and America in the 20th century and inspired by true events, Essence Of Ireland tells a moving story of the love, joy and heartache endured by two lovers separated by emigration.

The show features original choreography and music, together with irish classics such as Galway Girl, Irish rover, song For Ireland, and Danny Boy.

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NMPAT WiNd BANd SPecTAculArsun 9 mArch 6pmnorthamptonshire music And performing Arts trust presents Wind Band Spectacular, an evening of music for symphonic wind orchestras featuring the county Junior wind orchestra, conducted by Jo coventry and caz wolfson, the county training wind orchestra, conducted by Giles liddiard and pam carter and the Northamptonshire County Youth Concert Band, conducted by peter smalley.

ticKets£14 £12 £10

NMPAT OrchesTrA sPecTAculArsun 2 mArch 6pmnorthamptonshire music And performing Arts trust presents, for the first time ever, an Orchestra Spectacular. The show features the county’s three youth orchestras: the county Junior orchestra conducted by matt butler and Janet Gallacher, the county training orchestra conducted by ruth Allen and paul truman and the northamptonshire county youth orchestra conducted by richard roper and Andy Kirkwood.

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Fri 7 & sAt 8 mArch Fresh from the success of Peppa Pig’s Party and Peppa Pig’s Treasure hunt comes peppa pig’s brand new show Peppa Pig’s Big Splash. Come and join Peppa and her friends for another all-singing, all-dancing adventure full of songs, games and muddy puddles.

The nursery roof is leaking and Peppa and her friends need to fix it – quick! As they set up a fete to raise the money for the repairs, they’ll need your help to make sure everything goes smoothly. Join Peppa, George, Mummy and Daddy Pig, as well as Danny Dog, Pedro Pony, Suzy Sheep as they have fun putting up bunting, running stalls and organising a great day out.

Peppa Pig returns live on stage with cute puppets and brilliant sing-a-long songs in this brand new show that will brighten your day. So grab your wellies and brollies and get splashing!

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The TenorsFri 14 mArch 7.30pmthe tenors – victor micallef, clifton murray, Fraser walters and remigio pereira – delight audiences of all ages with their mix of classical and contemporary pop music, powerful voices and diverse vocal styles. Their first album, The Perfect Gift, was certified platinum and over the past five years they have performed to standing ovations worldwide. See them live in this electrifying concert.

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ROYAL PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRAJOHN LILL’S 70TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONSsun 16 mArch 7.30pm Join us for the 70th Birthday Celebration of acclaimed British pianist John lill, who will perform rachmaninov’s passionate Piano Concerto No.3. The concert also features mendelssohn’s hebrides Overture and Dvorák’s Eighth symphony.“still A mAJestic presence” THE iNDEPENDENT

RUMOURS OF FLEETWOOD MACFLEETWOOD MAC FOREVERmon 17 mArch 7.30pmrumours of Fleetwood mac’s new show will showcase in meticulous, note-for-note detail all the classic hits from one of the most outstanding and enduring catalogues in the history of recorded music.

“they do Fleetwood mAc better thAn Fleetwood mAc” MAiL ON SUNDAY

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THE MOSCOW STATE CIRCUSPARK GORKOGOwed 19 mArch 7.30pmthe moscow state circus returns with its latest and greatest production, set in the mystical centre of Moscow’s cultural and artistic quarter, Park Gorkogo. Clowns Pavlik & Klava invite you into this wondrous and mysterious place to see magnificent feats of human achievement, including flying, back flipping, incredible balancing and pole juggling, not to mention a revolving Russian swing that catapults its 10-strong troupe high into the auditorium.

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THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTHAMPTON BA (HONS) ACTINGLOVE & INFORMATIONthu 20 mArch – sAt 22 mArch thu 7.45pm, Fri 7.45pm, sAt 1.30pmSomeone sneezes. Someone shares a secret. Someone won’t answer the door. Someone put an elephant on the stairs. Someone is her brother’s mother. Someone hates irrational numbers. Someone told the police. Someone got a message from the traffic light. Someone’s never felt like this before.

THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTHAMPTON BA (HONS) ACTINGANIMAL FARMthu 20 mArch – sAt 22 mArch thu 1.30pm, Fri 1.30pm, sAt 7.45pmWhen the downtrodden beasts of Manor Farm oust the drunken farmer, all are awash in collectivist zeal. But soon the pigs succumb to the temptations of power and privilege. George orwell’s classic dystopian tale explores what occurs when corruption and greed are met with indifference and ignorance.

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BARRY STEELE’SROY ORBISON AND FRIENDSthu 20 mArch 7.30pmbarry steele presents a stunning, multimedia tribute to The Big O. Featuring classic Orbison hits from the ’60s through to the late ’80s, including Oh! Pretty Woman, In Dreams, I Drove All Night, You Got It, Its Over and Only The lonely, the show also includes special guests paying homage to Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis and Johnny Cash.“true identiKit brilliAnce” THE STAGE

RUSSELL KANESMALLNESSFri 21 mArch 8pmThe star of BBC3’s staying In With Greg & russell, russell Kane brings Smallness, his brand new stand up comedy show to Northampton.

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NOVEMBER DERNGATE TiME PAGE ROYAL TiME PAGEFri 29 Nov The Wind in The Willows 2.15pm/7.15pm 4Sat 30 Nov The Wind in The Willows 1.15pm/5.15pm 4DECEMBER DERNGATE TiME PAGE ROYAL TiME PAGETue 3 Dec The Wind in The Willows 10.30am/2.15pm 4Wed 4 Dec The Wind in The Willows 10.30am/2.15pm 4Thu 5 Dec The Wind in The Willows 10.30am/2.15pm 4Fri 6 Dec Sleeping Beauty 7pm 5 The Wind in The Willows 2.15pm/7.15pm 4Sat 7 Dec Sleeping Beauty 1pm/5pm 5 The Wind in The Willows 1.15pm/5.15pm 4Sun 8 Dec Sleeping Beauty 1pm/5pm 5 The Wind in The Willows 1.15pm/5.15pm 4Tue 10 Dec Sleeping Beauty 2pm/7pm 5 The Wind in The Willows 10.30am/2.15pm 4Wed 11 Dec Sleeping Beauty 2pm/7pm 5 The Wind in The Willows 10.30am/2.15pm 4Thu 12 Dec Sleeping Beauty 2pm/7pm 5 The Wind in The Willows 10.30am/2.15pm 4Fri 13 Dec Sleeping Beauty 2pm/7pm 5 The Wind in The Willows 10.30am/2.15pm 4Sat 14 Dec Sleeping Beauty 1pm/5pm 5 The Wind in The Willows 1.15pm/5.15pm 4Sun 15 Dec Sleeping Beauty 1pm/5pm 5 The Wind in The Willows 1.15pm/5.15pm 4Tue 17 Dec Sleeping Beauty 2pm/7pm 5 The Wind in The Willows 2.15pm/7.15pm 4Wed 18 Dec Sleeping Beauty 2pm/7pm 5 The Wind in The Willows 2.15pm/7.15pm 4Thu 19 Dec Sleeping Beauty 2pm/7pm 5 The Wind in The Willows 2.15pm/7.15pm 4Sat 21 Dec Sleeping Beauty 1pm/5pm 5 The Wind in The Willows 1.15pm/5.15pm 4Sun 22 Dec Sleeping Beauty 1pm/5pm 5 The Wind in The Willows 1.15pm/5.15pm 4Mon 23 Dec Sleeping Beauty 2pm/7pm 5 The Wind in The Willows 2.15pm/7.15pm 4Tue 24 Dec Sleeping Beauty 1pm/5pm 5 The Wind in The Willows 1.15pm/5.15pm 4Thu 26 Dec Sleeping Beauty 1pm/5pm 5 The Wind in The Willows 1.15pm/5.15pm 4Fri 27 Dec Sleeping Beauty 2pm/7pm 5 The Wind in The Willows 2.15pm/7.15pm 4Sat 28 Dec Sleeping Beauty 1pm/5pm 5 The Wind in The Willows 1.15pm/5.15pm 4Sun 29 Dec Sleeping Beauty 1pm/5pm 5 The Wind in The Willows 1.15pm/5.15pm 4Mon 30 Dec Sleeping Beauty 2pm/7pm 5 The Wind in The Willows 1.15pm/5.15pm 4Tue 31 Dec Sleeping Beauty 1pm/5pm 5 The Wind in The Willows 1.15pm/5.15pm 4JANUARY DERNGATE TiME PAGE ROYAL TiME PAGEThu 2 Jan Sleeping Beauty 2pm/7pm 5 The Wind in The Willows 2.15pm/7.15pm 4Fri 3 Jan Sleeping Beauty 2pm/7pm 5 The Wind in The Willows 2.15pm/7.15pm 4Sat 4 Jan Sleeping Beauty 1pm/5pm 5 The Wind in The Willows 1.15pm/5.15pm 4Sun 5 Jan Sleeping Beauty 1pm/5pm 5 The Wind in The Willows 1.15pm/5.15pm 4Thu 9 Jan Motown's Greatest Hits 7.30pm 8Fri 10 Jan Jason Manford 8pm 8Thu 16 Jan From Ballroom To Broadway 7.30pm 11Fri 17 Jan From Ballroom To Broadway 7.30pm 11 The Burlesque Show 7.45pm 11Sat 18 Jan The Burlesque Show 7.45pm 11Sun 19 Jan Johann Strauss Gala 3pm 11Mon 20 Jan Moscow City Ballet 7.30pm 10 H.M.S. Pinafore 7.45pm 9Tue 21 Jan Moscow City Ballet 7.30pm 10 H.M.S. Pinafore 7.45pm 9Wed 22 Jan Moscow City Ballet 2.30pm/7.30pm 10 H.M.S. Pinafore 2.30pm/7.45pm 9Thu 23 Jan Moscow City Ballet 7.30pm 10 H.M.S. Pinafore 7.45pm 9Fri 24 Jan Moscow City Ballet 7.30pm 10 H.M.S. Pinafore 7.45pm 9Sat 25 Jan Moscow City Ballet 2.30pm/7.30pm 10 H.M.S. Pinafore 2.30pm/7.45pm 9Mon 27 Jan Dreamboats And Petticoats 7.30pm 12Tue 28 Jan Dreamboats And Petticoats 7.30pm 12Wed 29 Jan Dreamboats And Petticoats 2.30pm/7.30pm 12Thu 30 Jan Dreamboats And Petticoats 7.30pm 12 Trevor Noah 8pm 11Fri 31 Jan Dreamboats And Petticoats 7.30pm 12 Jullian Lloyd Webber 7.45pm 14FEBRUARY DERNGATE TiME PAGE ROYAL TiME PAGESat 1 Feb Dreamboats And Petticoats 2.30pm/7.30pm 12 Eric And Little Ern 7.45pm 14Sun 2 Feb N.Dance 14 7pm 14Mon 3 Feb Rent in Concert 7.30pm 14Tue 4 Feb Circus Of Horrors 7.30pm 15Wed 5 Feb Beyond The Barricade 7.30pm 15Thu 6 Feb The Drifters in Concert 7.30pm 15Fri 7 Feb Ultimate Rhythm & Blues 7.30pm 17 Royal & Derngate's Got Talent 7pm 15Sat 8 Feb John Cooper Clarke 7.45pm 17Mon 10 Feb Fallen Angels 7.45pm 16Tue 11 Feb The Straits 7.30pm 17 Fallen Angels 7.45pm 16Wed 12 Feb Fallen Angels 2.30pm/7.45pm 16Thu 13 Feb The Meatloaf Story 7.30pm 17 Fallen Angels 7.45pm 16Fri 14 Feb Russell Howard 8pm 26 Fallen Angels 7.45pm 16Sat 15 Feb Killer Queen 8pm 26 Fallen Angels 2.30pm/7.45pm 16Sun 16 Feb Mozart Requiem 7.30pm 26Tue 18 Feb Chariots Of Fire 7.30pm 18Wed 19 Feb Chariots Of Fire 2.30pm/7.30pm 18Thu 20 Feb Chariots Of Fire 7.30pm 18Fri 21 Feb Chariots Of Fire 7.30pm 18 A Tale Of Two Cities 7.45pm 24Sat 22 Feb Chariots Of Fire 2.30pm/7.30pm 26 A Tale Of Two Cities 7.45pm 24Sun 23 Feb Richard And Adam 7.30pm 26Mon 24 Feb A Tale Of Two Cities 7.45pm 24Tue 25 Feb Sarah Millican 8pm 27 A Tale Of Two Cities 7pm 24Wed 26 Feb Sarah Millican 8pm 27 A Tale Of Two Cities 7.45pm 24Thu 27 Feb A Tale Of Two Cities 2.30pm/7.45pm 24Fri 28 Feb La Boheme 7.30pm 27 A Tale Of Two Cities 7.45pm 24MARCH DERNGATE TiME PAGE ROYAL TiME PAGESat 1 Mar Essence Of ireland 7.30pm 28 A Tale Of Two Cities 2.30pm/7.45pm 24Sun 2 Mar NMPAT Gala Concert 6pm 28Mon 3 Mar A Tale Of Two Cities 7.45pm 24Tue 4 Mar A Tale Of Two Cities 7.45pm 24Wed 5 Mar A Tale Of Two Cities 7.45pm 24Thu 6 Mar A Tale Of Two Cities 2.30pm/7.45pm 24Fri 7 Mar Peppa Pig's Big Splash 4pm 29 A Tale Of Two Cities 7.45pm 24Sat 8 Mar Peppa Pig's Big Splash 10am/1pm/4pm 29 A Tale Of Two Cities 2.30pm/7.45pm 24Sun 9 Mar NMPAT Wind Band Spectacular 6pm 28


DATE UNDERGROUND TiME PAGEWed 11 Dec Along The Riverbank 10am/1.30pm 6Thu 12 Dec Along The Riverbank 10am/1.30pm 6Fri 13 Dec Along The Riverbank 10am/1.30pm 6Sat 14 Dec Along The Riverbank 11am/2pm/4pm 6Sun 15 Dec Along The Riverbank 11am/2pm/4pm 6Tue 17 Dec Along The Riverbank 10am/1.30pm 6Wed 18 Dec Along The Riverbank 10am/1.30pm 6Thu 19 Dec Along The Riverbank 10am/1.30pm 6Sat 21 Dec Along The Riverbank 11am/2pm 6Sun 22 Dec Along The Riverbank 11am/2pm 6Mon 23 Dec Along The Riverbank 11am/2pm 6Tue 24 Dec Along The Riverbank 11am/2pm 6Thu 26 Dec Along The Riverbank 11am/2pm 6Fri 27 Dec Along The Riverbank 11am/2pm 6Sat 28 Dec Along The Riverbank 11am/2pm 6Sun 29 Dec Along The Riverbank 11am/2pm 6Mon 30 Dec Along The Riverbank 11am/2pm 6Tue 31 Dec Along The Riverbank 11am/2pm 6Thu 2 Jan Along The Riverbank 11am/2pm 6Fri 3 Jan Along The Riverbank 11am/2pm 6Sat 4 Jan Along The Riverbank 11am/2pm 6Sun 5 Jan Along The Riverbank 11am/2pm 6

DATE UNDERGROUND TiME PAGEMon 30 Dec Along The Riverbank 11am/2pm 44Tue 31 Dec Along The Riverbank 11am/2pm 44Thu 2 Jan Along The Riverbank 11am/2pm 44Fri 3 Jan Along The Riverbank 11am/2pm 44Sat 4 Jan Along The Riverbank 11am/2pm 44Sun 5 Jan Along The Riverbank 11am/2pm 44Thu 27 Feb Body Of An American 8pm 23Fri 28 Feb Body Of An American 8pm 23Sat 1 Mar Body Of An American 2.45pm/8pm 23Mon 3 Mar Body Of An American 8pm 23Tue 4 Mar Body Of An American 8pm 23Wed 5 Mar Body Of An American 8pm 23Thu 6 Mar Body Of An American 2.45pm/8pm 23Fri 7 Mar Body Of An American 8pm 23Sat 8 Mar Body Of An American 2.45pm/8pm 23Thu 27 Mar Elements Of War 7pm/7.45pm 35Fri 28 Mar Elements Of War 7pm/8pm 35Sat 29 Mar Elements Of War 2pm/2.45pm/7pm/8pm 35Tue 15 Apr i Believe in Unicorns 11am/4pm 37Wed 16 Apr i Believe in Unicorns 11am/4pm 37Thu 17 Apr i Believe in Unicorns 11am/4pm 37

Mon 10 Mar A Tale Of Two Cities 7.45pm 24Tue 11 Mar A Tale Of Two Cities 7.45pm 24Wed 12 Mar A Tale Of Two Cities 7.45pm 24Thu 13 Mar A Tale Of Two Cities 2.30pm/7.45pm 24Fri 14 Mar The Tenors 7.30pm 30 A Tale Of Two Cities 7.45pm 24Sat 15 Mar A Tale Of Two Cities 2.30pm/7.45pm 24Sun 16 Mar John Lill's 70th Birthday Celebrations 7.30pm 30Mon 17 Mar Rumours Of Fleetwood Mac 7.30pm 30Wed 19 Mar Moscow State Circus 7.30pm 30Thu 20 Mar Roy Orbison And Friends 7.30pm 31 Animal Farm/Love & information 1.30pm/7.45pm 31Fri 21 Mar Russell Kane 8pm 31 Animal Farm/Love & information 1.30pm/7.45pm 31Sat 22 Mar Love & information/Animal Farm 1.30pm/7.45pm 31Mon 24 Mar Blood Brothers 7.30pm 34Tue 25 Mar Blood Brothers 7.30pm 34Wed 26 Mar Blood Brothers 2.30pm/7.30pm 34Thu 27 Mar Blood Brothers 7.30pm 34Fri 28 Mar Blood Brothers 7.30pm 34Sat 29 Mar Blood Brothers 2.30pm/7.30pm 34Mon 31 Mar Connections Times Vary 35APRiL DERNGATE TiME PAGE ROYAL TiME PAGETue 1 Apr Connections Times Vary 35Wed 2 Apr Bless 'Em All 2pm 35 Connections Times Vary 35Thu 3 Apr Russell Brand 7.30pm 36 Connections Times Vary 35Fri 4 Apr Russell Brand 7.30pm 36 Connections Times Vary 35Sat 5 Apr Joe Brown 7.30pm 36 Connections Times Vary 35Sun 6 Apr Grimethorpe Colliery Band 3pm 36Tue 8 Apr illegal Eagles 7.30pm 34Thu 10 Apr Dinosaur Zoo 12pm/2pm 37Fri 11 Apr Dinosaur Zoo 12pm/2pm 37Sat 12 Apr That'll Be The Day 7.30pm 40Sun 13 Apr Bootleg Beetles 7.30pm 40Thu 17 Apr Susan Boyle 7.30pm 40Fri 18 Apr Every Last Trick 7.45pm 38Sat 19 Apr Let's Hang On 7.30pm 40 Every Last Trick 7.45pm 38Sun 20 Apr Every Last Trick 7.45pm 38Mon 21 Apr Every Last Trick 7.45pm 38Tue 22 Apr Every Last Trick 7pm 38Wed 23 Apr Every Last Trick 7.45pm 38Thu 24 Apr Every Last Trick 2.30pm/7.45pm 38Fri 25 Apr Every Last Trick 7.45pm 38Sat 26 Apr Every Last Trick 2.30pm/7.45pm 38Sun 27 Apr Suggs – My Life Story 7.30pm 41Mon 28 Apr Every Last Trick 7.45pm 38Tue 29 Apr Every Last Trick 7.45pm 38Wed 30 Apr Every Last Trick 7.45pm 38MAY DERNGATE TiME PAGE ROYAL TiME PAGEThu 1 May Every Last Trick 2.30pm/7.45pm 38Fri 2 May Every Last Trick 7.45pm 38Sat 3 May Every Last Trick 2.30pm/7.45pm 38Sun 4 May Classical Masterpieces 7.30pm 41Mon 5 May Every Last Trick 7.45pm 38Tue 6 May Every Last Trick 7.45pm 38Wed 7 May Every Last Trick 7.45pm 38Thu 8 May Scooby Doo 6.30pm 44 Every Last Trick 2.30pm/7.45pm 38Fri 9 May Scooby Doo 7pm 44 Every Last Trick 7.45pm 38Sat 10 May Scooby Doo 2.30pm/6.30pm 44 Every Last Trick 2.30pm/7.45pm 38Sun 11 May Scooby Doo 1pm/4.30pm 44Mon 12 May The Play That Goes Wrong 7.45pm 45Tue 13 May The Play That Goes Wrong 7.45pm 45Wed 14 May The Play That Goes Wrong 7.45pm 45Thu 15 May The Play That Goes Wrong 2.30pm/7.45pm 45Fri 16 May Solid Silver ’60s 7.30pm 41 The Play That Goes Wrong 7.45pm 45Sat 17 May The Play That Goes Wrong 2.30pm/7.45pm 45


mon 24 – sAt 29 mArchWritten 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 tracks, only to meet again with fateful consequences. The superb score includes Bright New Day, marilyn monroe and the emotionally charged hit Tell me It’s Not True.

Few musicals have received quite such acclaim as the multi-award winning Blood Brothers. bill Kenwright’s production surpassed 10,000 performances in London’s West End, one of only three musicals ever to achieve that milestone. it has been affectionately christened the Standing Ovation Musical, as inevitably it; “brings the audience cheering to its feet and roaring its approval” (Daily Mail).

“eXhilArAtinG... one oF the best musicAls ever written” SUNDAY TiMES

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Eves 7.30pm, Wed & Sat Matinees 2.30pm

Wed 26 March 2.30pm & 7.30pm

Thu 27 March 7.30pm

ticKetsmon – thu eves & sat matinee £30 £26.50 £22.50 £18.50 £15.50wed matinee £26 £24 £16 £15Fri & sat eves £32.50 £29.50 £24.50 £20.50 £16.50

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“A triumphAnt eveninG... unmissAble And unbeAtAble” THE SPECTATOR

2 for 1 on top 2 prices (Mon only)£3 off top 3 prices at other times (excl. Wed Mat & Fri & Sat Eves)


RoYAL & DERNGATE YoUTH THEATREElEmEnts Of Warthu 27 – sAt 29 mArchElements Of War is a collection of four theatre pieces devised by royal & derngate youth theatre in conjunction with the paper birds, presenting the effects of war on an imaginary world. Join us for a story that explores what happens when the elements wind and fire collide.Part 1 - Thu 7pm & Sat 2pm, Part 2 - Thu 7.45pm & Sat 2.45pm, Part 3 – Fri 7pm & Sat 7pm, Part 4 Fri 8pm & Sat 8pm

ticKets£10 (includes all four shows)

Bless ’em Allwed 2 April 2pmFrom the producers of We’ll meet Again, this is a delightfully nostalgic tribute to our Armed Forces, filled with all the great songs and music of the 1940s. Starring in Bless ’Em All is comedy entertainer steve barclay, alongside virtuoso of the ukulele Andy eastwood and new singing star lucia mattess, plus support from singers Jamie steen and mervyn Francis and the live music of the martyn st James band.

ticKets£13.50

ConneCtionsmon 31 mArch – sAt 5 April times vAry

Each year the national theatre invites ten writers to create new plays for young people to perform. This spring 220 youth theatre companies will present the premieres of these plays in Connections festivals held at venues from Scotland to Cornwall and Northern ireland to Norfolk. Royal & Derngate is proud to be this region’s representative venue. Ten of these companies will then go on to perform at the National Theatre.

Connections celebrates great new writing for the stage, and the energy, commitment and talent of young theatre-makers.

The new plays that are part of the festival are:

Pronoun by Evan Placeyhorizon by Matt Hartleysame by Deborah Bruceheritage by Dafydd Jameshearts by Luke NorrisTomorrow by Simon VinnicombeA letter To lacey by Catherine JohnsonA shop selling speech by Sabrina MahfouzAngels by Pauline McLynnThe Wardrobe by Sam Holcroft

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RUSSELL BRAND MESSIAH COMPLEXthursdAy 3 & Fri 4 April 7.30pmrussell brand brings you his new show, Messiah Complex, causing bother and excitement and offering opinions that have been neither solicited nor thought through. Plus there’s sex. Obviously.

“he pulls oFF the mirAculous: we lAuGh, we cry, we thinK, we thinK As we lAuGh” DAiLY TELEGRAPH

ticKets£28.50

Grimethorpe Colliery Bandsun 6 April 3pmThe real stars of the hit movie Brassed Off, the Grimethorpe Colliery Band have won almost every brass band accolade. They have a highly acclaimed international reputation, with numerous television appearances and recordings to their credit. Enjoy the fabulous sound of this world famous brass band, performing your favourite classics with passion and style.

“A thorouGhly entertAininG show And A must For All music enthusiAsts!” THE GUARDiAN

ticKets£21 £19.50

Joe BrownsAt 5 April 7.30pmRock ‘n’ roll legend Joe brown, who recently received MOJO magazine’s coveted Outstanding Contribution To Music Award, performs live with his five piece band that includes his son, record producer pete brown. Packed with timeless classics spanning rockabilly, gospel, country, folk and rock ‘n’ roll, the concert is interwoven with Joe’s effervescent delivery and humorous reminiscences.

ticKets£23

Illegal eaglestue 8 April 7.30pmFollowing their acclaimed heaven heats Up tour, the illegal eagles are straight back on the road with their new retrospective tour. This exhilarating concert features all the Eagles classic songs including hotel California, Tequila sunrise, One Of These Nights, lyin’ Eyes and New Kid In Town, plus songs from The long road Out Of Eden.

“Accomplished And proFicient plAyers, with A beAutiFul And pitch perFect sinGer” THE iNDEPENDENT

ticKets£25.50 £23.50

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thu 10 & Fri 11 April 12pm & 2pmBack by popular demand and following its West End run, the sell-out children’s show Dinosaur Zoo returns to Northampton with these prehistoric creatures, brought to the stage as you’ve never seen them before – up close and personal!

Australian theatre company erth will introduce you to cute baby dinos and teeth-gnashing giants, plus the show’s most recent addition, a carnivorous theropod known as the Australovenator, the most complete meat-eating dinosaur skeleton yet found in Australia.

Observe and interact with these extraordinary life-like dinosaurs in this fun, entertaining and highly imaginative live show. But watch out – not all of these ravenous reptiles are as tame as they seem.

Children can watch wide-eyed from a safe distance or dare to get right up close to the creatures.

“educAtionAl theAtre At its best” HHHH THE STAGE

ticKets£16 (Danger Zone Seats) £13.50

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Running time: 50 minutes (no interval) followed by a meet and greet with the dinosaurs!Recommended for ages 3 and above

HHHH“puppet-tAstic! thorouGhly entertAininG. A deliGht” TiME OUT – CRiTiC’S CHOiCE

tue 15 – thu 17 April 11Am & 2pmTomas loves playing outdoors. He hates school, books and being dragged to the library by his mother. But his world is turned upside down the day he meets the Unicorn and the Unicorn Lady and is spellbound by their story.

Discover the power of storytelling to transform lives as Tomas, with his newfound love of books, becomes instrumental in saving his burning library when his village is devastated by war.

Olivier Award nominated wizard presents bring best-selling children’s author michael morpurgo’s enchanting tale to life in an “utterly magical interactive show” (The Stage) set in a library filled with books.

Directed by Royal & Derngate’s Associate Director dani parr (Flathampton, humbug!), I Believe In Unicorns comes fresh from a highly acclaimed run at the Edinburgh Fringe, and prior to the West End.

“breAthtAKinGly beAutiFul And utterly chArminG... A must see” PRiMARY TiMES

“outstAndinG show – the best use oF props i hAve ever seen on stAGe” HHHHH FRiNGE REViEW

ticKets£7.50

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Running time: 65 minutes (no interval)Recommended for ages 5-12 years


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Adaptor tamsin oglesbyDirector paul hunterA collaboration between spymonkey and told by An idiot

Eves 7.45pm (excl. Tue 22 Apr 7pm)Thu & Sat Matinees 2.30pm (excl. Sat 19 Apr)

Tue 6 May 7.45pm

Wed 7 May 7.45pm & Thu 8 May 2.30pm

Thu 8 May 7.45pm


Fri 18 April – sAt 10 mAy A charming politician and his glamorous new wife evoke a picture of marital bliss. Her first husband was a liar and a cheat. Her second is a different batch of chromosomes altogether. Not only is he chairman of the Feminist Forum but he clearly adores her. He says so, repeatedly, usually on Thursday nights when he goes out to ‘stretch his legs’. Her suspicions are obviously hormonal. But when he resorts to illusion to maintain the delusion, well, there’s a lot of confusion. if experience has taught her anything it’s the need to fight fire with fire, lies with more lies and every last trick with pure magic…

A comic marvel from the master of farce, Georges Feydeau, Every Last Trick is an ingenious look at the game of infidelity and marriage. Given fresh life by tamsin oglesby (really Old, like 45, National Theatre; The mouse And his Child, RSC), directed by paul hunter and uniting the comic talents of leading theatre companies spymonkey and told by An idiot for the very first time, audiences are promised a riotous evening of wall-to-wall laughter.

“iF there’s A Funnier theAtre compAny out there, i cAn’t thinK oF it” THE TiMES ON SPYMONKEY

“theAtre About As inventive, imAGinAtive, And FAntAsticAl As it Gets” TiME OUT ON TOLD BY AN iDiOT




world premiere

“My dear fellow. Dreadfully sorry. I’ll be marrying your wife.”

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THE BOOTLEG BEaTLES IN CONCERTsun 13 April 7.30pmRe-live the sights and sounds of the ’60s when the bootleg beatles return by popular demand with their superb multi-media stage production, featuring all the classic Beatles hits. Using film footage of the period and with a little help from their regular brass and string ensemble, the show traces the history of the Fab Four, from Liverpool’s Cavern Club through Sgt Pepper to The Apple Rooftop.

“mind-boGGlinG AccurAcy” THE MAiL ON SUNDAY

ticKets£27.50

SuSan Boyle in concertthu 17 April 7.30pmFor the very first time in her phenomenally successful career since she shot to fame on Britain’s Got Talent in 2009, susan boyle will captivate and enthral Northampton audiences. She will perform a sensational and contemporary repertoire of iconic album tracks, including I Dreamed A Dream and Wild horses, as well as classics never performed live by Susan before.

“the voice which is surely heAven-sent” DAiLY RECORD

ticKets£46 £38.50 Select Premium Seats £61

Lets hang OnsAt 19 April 7.30pmLet’s Hang On captures the original magic of Frankie Valli And The Four Seasons, taking you on a musical journey through their prolific career. A feel-good mix of nostalgia and electrifying music, this concert features all the greatest hits, including Dec 63, Beggin’, Can’t Take my Eyes Off You, Grease, Working my Way Back To You, Who loves You, and Bye Bye Baby.

“you Guys Are dynAmite!” FRANKiE VALLi “these Guys Are Absolutely brilliAnt” PAUL O’ GRADY

ticKets£23

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ThaT’ll Be The DaysAt 12 April 7.30pmPrepare yourself for a party as the legendary That’ll Be The Day, the nation’s favourite rock ‘n’ roll variety show, returns this spring with its brand new 2014 production. Featuring a fantastic line up of knock-out hits from the 1950s, ’60s and ’70s, plus loads more zany comedy routines, prepare for an unforgettable night of nostalgia, laughs and rock ‘n’ roll.

“whAt A GreAt vAlue For money show thAt’ll be the dAy is. not to be missed!” DAiLY MAiL

ticKets£24.50 £23

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SUGGS: MY LIFE STORY sun 27 April 7.30pmsuggs, the Madness frontman, takes to the stage in a hilarious, yet moving, one man tour-de-force. The death of his beloved cat on his 50th birthday triggers a personal quest to discover what happened to the father he never knew. Stunned by what he learns, Suggs is taken back to his childhood on the tough streets of ’70s Soho and his first appearance on Top Of The Pops at the age of eighteen...

“An eFFortlessly enGAGinG rAconteur” THE iNDEPENDENT

ticKets£27

ROYAL PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRACLASSICAL MASTERPIECESsun 4 mAy 7.30pm Forming the centrepiece of this concert, between schubert’s Unfinished symphony and elgar’s ‘Enigma’ Variations, max bruch’s Violin Concerto is one of the most popular in the genre, full of romantic melodies and exuberant themes, and in the hands of violinist chloë hanslip, this is sure to be a performance of virtuosity and sensitivity.

FLASH THEATRE FESTIVALmon 12 – sAt 17 mAy times vAryFlash is an alternative theatre festival, presenting original devised works created by BA (Hons) Acting students from the university of northampton.

Students have been working independently to produce engaging and entertaining performances in a variety of styles, from visual comedy to contemporary experimental work. Performances will take place in a range of spaces, both conventional and unconventional, in and around Royal & Derngate all week.

ticKets£6 per performance Festival Ticket (up to 5 performances) £21

Solid Silver ’60S Fri 16 mAy 7.30pmRelive the sound of the ’60s with Solid Silver ’60s, now in its 29th spectacular year and featuring original artists performing their greatest hits.

The show reunites brian poole and the tremeloes and features the unforgettable talents of chris Farlowe, chris montez and wayne Fontana, all backed by vanity Fare.

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tue 22 – sAt 26 AprilFrom the award-winning producers of The King And I and high society comes a new production of one of the world’s favourite musicals. Directed and choreographed by craig revel horwood, the nation’s favourite strictly Come Dancing judge and master of the musical stage, Fiddler On The Roof stars the celebrated and acclaimed actor, director and writer, paul michael Glaser (Starsky in the iconic ’70s TV series starsky & hutch) in the lead role of Tevye.

Tevye, the local milkman in his village of Anatevka, has always stuck by his traditions, but suddenly his headstrong daughters make the controversial choice to marry for love rather than accept whatever Yente, the village matchmaker, decides. Tevye loves his daughters but has to convince his wife, as well as all the villagers, that their decisions are actually falling in with tradition. it is not an easy task, but if anyone can do it, the wily Tevye can.

Filled to the brim with classic songs such as If I Were A rich man, matchmaker matchmaker, sunrise sunset and To life, Fiddler On The roof was the longest running production on Broadway for over 13 years and when you join Tevye, his family and friends, you will understand why.

Tue - Sat 7.30pm Wed & Sat Mats 2.30pm

Wed 23 April 2.30pm & 7.30pm

Thu 24 April 7.30pm

ticKetstue – thu eve & sat mat £31 £25 £22 £18 £14wed mat £24 £22 £14Fri & sat eve £34.50 £28.50 £25.50 £21.50 £15.50

Friends £3 off top 3 prices (excl. Fri & Sat Eve & Wed Mat)

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thu 8 – sun 11 mAy warner bros.’ classic cartoon comes to life in this popular stage show, packed with hilarious physical comedy, popular tunes and brilliant special effects.

scooby-doo, Shaggy, Fred, Velma and Daphne arrive in Egypt, where they must solve the mystery of Pharaoh Hatchepsout’s Pyramid. Easy, you say? Not if the gang has to deal with endless obstacles, from mysterious mummies to the wrath of the pharaoh, who will transform anyone who dares to approach the pyramid into stone. Zoinks!

Shuddering with spooky, slapstick mystery, Scooby Doo offers adults a wonderfully nostalgic experience, and heaps of silly fun, suspense and excitement for children.

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ticKets£20.50Under 16s £15.50Running time: 90 minutes (including interval)


mon 12 – sAt 17 mAy Fawlty Towers meets Noises Off in this new, smash hit West End comedy.

When the Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society attempt to stage a 1920s murder mystery, everything that could possibly go wrong does. Undeterred, the accident-prone thesps battle on against all the odds to get to their final curtain call.

This brilliant, laugh-out-loud comedy performed by mischief theatre company has enjoyed two successful runs in the West End and was the sell-out hit of the 2013 Edinburgh Festival, receiving rave reviews, numerous accolades and awards. The Play That Goes Wrong is guaranteed to leave you aching with laughter!

“spectAculArly Funny And bitinGly AccurAte; we lAuGhed until the teArs rAn down our FAces. it hAs to be seen” JOANNA LUMLEY

“A triumph oF split second timinG” HHHH METRO

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Eves 7.45pmThu & Sat Matinees 2.30pm

Wed 14 May 7.45pm & Thu 15 May 2.30pm

Thu 15 May 7.45pm

ticKetsmon – Fri eves £26.50 £23.50 £22.50 £21.50 £17.50thu & sat matinees £22.50 £19.50 £17.50sat eve £28.50 £25.50 £24.50 £23.50 £19.50

2 for 1 on top 2 prices (Mon only)£3 off top 3 prices at other times (excl. Thu Mat & Fri & Sat Eves)

HHHHH“i FeAred i wAs GoinG to hyperventilAte” DAiLY MAiL

HHHHH“i hAven’t lAuGhed so much For yeArs” iNDEPENDENT ON SUNDAY

HHHH“ridiculously Funny” THE TiMES

HHHH“Genuinely hilArious. boy, does it hit the Funny bone” DAiLY TELEGRAPH


translated by Thomas Warburtonadapted by Phil Porter

thu 22 mAy – sun 1 JunePuppetry, live music and heart-warming humour combine to bring tove Jansson’s much-loved moomins to life in a brand new adventure.

Moominsummer Madness finds the Moomins aboard a floating theatre after a huge flood sweeps through the valley. Mysterious things start to happen. Why is there a door in the floor? Why does the scenery start changing? And where do Moomintroll, Little My and Snork Maiden disappear to? The only way of bringing all the family back together, it seems, is to put on a play!

Royal & Derngate’s dani parr (Flathampton, humbug!), polka theatre’s peter Glanville (We’re Going On A Bear hunt) and little Angel theatre’s celebrated puppet-maker lyndie wright collaborate with Bruntwood Prize-winning writer phil porter (starseeker) to create another example of brilliant and inventive children’s theatre.

Directors dani parr and peter GlanvilleDesigner laura mcewenComposer ben GlasstonePuppets made by lyndie wrightticKets£10

A ROYAL & DERNGATE, NORTHAMPTON AND POLKA THEATRE PRODUCTiON iN ASSOCiATiON WiTH LiTTLE ANGEL THEATREworld premiere

PERFORMANCE SCHEDULEThu 22 May 10am 1pmFri 23 May 10am 1pmSat 24 May 11am 2pmSun 25 May 11am 2pmMon 26 May No PerformancesTue 27 May 11am 2pmWed 28 May 11am 2pmThu 29 May 11am 2pmFri 30 May 6pmSat 31 May 2pm 6pmSun 1 June 11am 2pm

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mon 26 mAy – sAt 31 mAyFollowing its hugely successful West End run, the hit Beatles musical Let It Be comes to Royal & Derngate for one week only.

let It Be showcases the music of The Beatles in a spectacular concert charting the band’s meteoric rise from their humble beginnings in Liverpool’s Cavern Club, through the height of Beatlemania, to their later studio masterpieces.

Packed with over forty of The Beatles’ greatest hits, including I Wanna hold Your hand, hard Day’s Night, Day Tripper, sgt. Pepper’s lonely hearts Club Band, strawberry Fields, When I’m 64, Get Back, the show has delighted audiences around the world.

“AFter two Glorious hours i leFt the show FeelinG As hiGh As A Kite. For those who love the beAtles, this show is About As Good As it Gets” HHHH DAiLY TELEGRAPH

“let it be – FAb For All the FAmily” HHHH THE TiMES

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Eves 7.30pm, Wed & Sat Matinees 2.30pm

ticKetsmon – thu eves & sat mat £33 £29 £26wed matinee £29 £26 £23Fri & sat eve £36 £33 £29

£3 off (excl. Sat Eve & Wed Mat)

“you Absolutely must Go And see let it be” DAiLY STAR

“beAtlemAniA is bAcK” CAPiTAL GOLD


tue 1 – sAt 5 JulyWe all want to meet people from history. The trouble is everyone is dead!

So it’s time to prepare yourselves for Horrible Histories, live on stage with a brand new show, Barmy Britain, featuring all-new, amazing 3D effects!

Can you beat battling Boudicca? Has William Wallace met his match? Would you lose your heart or head to horrible Henry? Can evil Elizabeth entertain England? Will Parliament survive gunpowder Guy? Can King Charles keep his head? Would you stand and deliver to dastardly Dick Turpin? Escape the clutches of Burke and Hare, move to the groove with Party Queen Victoria and prepare to do battle in the frightful First World War.

ideal for schools and families alike, it’s the horrible history of Britain... with the nasty bits left in!

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Tue & Fri 7pmWed - Fri 10.30amWed - Thu 1.30pmSat 11am & 2.30pm

ticKets£17Under 16s £13

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mon 10 – sAt 15 novembereves 7.30pm wed & sAt mAtinees 2.30pmin 1997, a British film about six out of work Sheffield steelworkers took the world by storm. Now, they’re back. Live on stage. And this time they really are going to go The Full Monty.

simon beaufoy, the Oscar winning writer of the film, has gone back to Sheffield where it all started to rediscover the six men, the women, the heartache and the hilarity of a city on the dole.

With songs from the film, by Donna Summer, Hot Chocolate and Tom Jones, The Full monty is coming to Northampton direct from London’s glittering West End. Go on... drop everything and book today.

“every inch A whoppinG hit… ticKs All the riGht lunchboXes – uproAriously entertAininG” THE DAiLY TELEGRAPH

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mon 22 – sAt 27 septembereves 7.30pm wed & sAt mAtinees 2.30pm Now seen by over a million people worldwide, the national theatre’s award-winning comedy One Man, Two Guvnors is a glorious celebration of British comedy – a unique, laugh-out-loud mix of satire, songs, slapstick and glittering one-liners.

Fired from his skiffle band, Francis Henshall becomes minder to Roscoe Crabbe. But Roscoe is really Rachel, posing as her own dead brother – who has been killed by her boyfriend Stanley Stubbers. Francis spots the chance of an extra meal ticket and takes a job with one Stanley Stubbers – but to prevent discovery, he must keep his two guvnors apart. Simple.

Directed by nick hytner and written by richard bean, One man, Two Guvnors is based on The servant Of Two masters by Carlo Goldoni, with songs by Grant olding. The comedy director is cal mccrystal, who directed mr Whatnot at Royal & Derngate in 2013.

ticKets£12-£33.50

The National Theatre production

2 for 1 on top 2 prices (Mon only)£3 off top 3 prices at other times (excl. Wed Mat & Fri & Sat Eve)

Wed 24 Sep 2.30pm & 7.30pm Thu 25 Sep 7.30pm

ticKets£10-£30

£3 off top three prices (Mon only)

Wed 12 Nov 2.30pm & 7.30pm Thu 13 Nov 7.30pm

“the Funniest show on the plAnet”

HHHHH DAiLY MAiL

“tErriFic.simon beAuFoy’s rip-roArinG AdAptAtion

OpEnED tO rAVE rEViEwS” THE SUNDAY TiMES


Eves 7.45pm (excl. Tue 2 Sep 7pm)Thu & Sat Matinees 2.30pm (excl. Sat 30 Aug)

Tue 16 Sep 7.45pm

Wed 17 Sep 7.45pm & Thu 18 Sep 2.30pm

Thu 18 Sep 7.45pm


Fri 29 AuGust – sAt 20 septemberCraiglockhart War Hospital, Scotland 1917. Poet and soldier Siegfried Sassoon has been institutionalised in an attempt to undermine his public disapproval of the war. His Army Psychiatrist, Dr William Rivers, has been tasked with returning shell-shocked officers to the trenches, yet under Sassoon’s influence, has become tormented by the morality of what is being done in the name of medicine.

Marking the centenary of the start of the First World War, this new dramatisation of pat barker’s haunting Booker-nominated novel is adapted by Olivier Award-winning playwright nicholas wright (his Dark materials, Vincent In Brixton) and opens at Royal & Derngate prior to its national tour.

Reminding us that some of the most intimate of friendships are borne from the most brutal of conflicts, Regeneration is a compellingly compassionate look at a nihilistic war and the devastating effect it had on a generation of young men.

“A brilliAnt novel. intense And subtle” Sunday Times




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A CO-PRODUCTiON WiTH TOURiNG CONSORTiUM THEATRE COMPANY


Director James dacreOriginal music by white lies

Eves 7.45pm (excl. Thu 2 Oct 7pm)Thu & Sat Matinees 2.30pm

Tue 14 Oct 7.45pm

Wed 15 Oct 7.45pm & Thu 16 Oct 2.30pm

Thu 16 Oct 7.45pm


A CO-PRODUCTiON WiTH NORTHERN STAGE AND THE ROYAL EXCHANGE THEATRE

wed 1 – sAt 18 octoberThe stifling heat of the plantation. A relationship on the brink. A night of bourbon-soaked confrontations and a family dynasty in crisis. tennessee williams’ Pulitzer prize-winning Cat On A Hot Tin Roof remains one of the stage’s most seductive evocations of the Deep South.

Brimming with emotional intensity, this powerful family drama sees Maggie the Cat and her husband Brick return to his home on the night of patriarch and cotton tycoon Big Daddy’s 65th birthday. Keeping from him the news that he is dying, the evening spirals into disaster as the family scramble to secure their part of his inheritance.

Life-altering secrets are revealed and tensions explode as Artistic Director James dacre’s exciting new staging, with original music by MOJO and Q Award-winning band white lies brings a scorching intensity to Williams’ classic tale.

“tennessee williAms’ best plAy” MiCHAEL BiLLiNGTON, THE GUARDiAN




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mAde in northAmpton 2014 seAson ticKetsin order to give you even greater value for money, we have made a few changes to our made In Northampton Subscription Season. With our new seAson ticKets we have simplified the prices you pay, and increased the benefits you receive. We want to make it even easier for you to enjoy a whole year of sensational, home-grown productions.

The following productions are included in our made In Northampton packages: A Tale Of Two Cities, The Body Of An American (Underground Studio), Every last Trick, regeneration and Cat On A hot Tin roof. You can also benefit from additional savings on the 2014/15 Christmas Show merlin.

Just follow these simple steps to make your booking for our upcoming season:

1. Decide how many shows you would like to see (remember the more you see, the more you save).

2. Choose whether you would like to attend our evening shows or one of our matinees (this year, if you’d like to join us for evening preview performances, you can access the same excellent package rate as our matinee attendees).

3. Look at the subscription table below to see what you pay.

4. Pop into the Box Office, call us on 01604 624811, complete an online subscription form which is downloadable from www.royalandderngate.co.uk or request a postal form.

seAson ticKet

Gold subscriptionSee 6 shows for £108

See 5 shows for £100

silver subscriptionSee 4 shows for £88



mAtinee & preview subscription*See 6 shows for £78





beneFits

• Best available seats on all performances

• Free exchanges, or transfer your tickets to your family and friends

• Discounts on 2014 Royal Christmas Show

• Reduced price show programmes

• One free programme per season

• Additional guest tickets for any production £20









*Previews are the first three performances (excl The Body Of An American and Cat On A hot Tin roof, first show only)

These packages include a ‘six show’ option as we have one production in May/June that is still to be confirmed. if you opt for this GOLD package, you will not know the title or the creative team at this stage, but you can be assured that it will be packed with all the usual quality ingredients of a made In Northampton show.

concessions: Additional £2 off per ticket

or

Friends & Gold supporters: Additional £3 off per ticket


Fri 17 January Anthony King Susan Murray Larry Dean Compere: Dan Evans

Fri 31 January Geoff Boyz Jessica Fostekew Luke Benson Compere: Dan Evans

Fri 14 February Alfie Moore Andrea Hubert Chris McCausland Compere: Dan Evans

Fri 14 march Bobby Mair Joey Page Chris Neill Compere: Dan Evans

ticKets£12.50 on the door

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

Fri 21 march Nick Doody Ninia Benjamin Elis James Compere: Simon Clayton

Fri 11 April Tony Law Pete Cain Carly Smallman Compere: Dan Evans

Fri 2 may Jonny Awsum Chris Mayo Paul Pirie Compere: Kevin Dewsbury

Fri 16 may Andrew Bird Helen Arney Javier Jarquin Compere: Martin Coyote

underGround studio

if you’re a stand-up fan, don’t miss our Friday night comedy club on the Underground stage. Our new season features many of comedy’s rising stars:

Doors 7.45pm Show 8.15pm

ROYAL & DERNGATE SUPPORTS TALENT

new writinGRoyal & Derngate and hightide have joined forces to launch a major new writing award, to commission a play which explores and has its roots in those towns and rural communities that make up 65% of the population.

We are interested particularly in writers finding innovative ways to get under the skin of their chosen subject, and interesting ways to research the world of their play. The award will see one playwright awarded a full commission with the research and development for the project fully supported through residencies and readings at Royal & Derngate and HighTide. Following a full development process, the winning script will be co-produced by Royal & Derngate and HighTide.

The award is open to all UK based writers, from playwrights and screenwriters to novelists and poets, at any stage in their career. For more details visit www.royalandderngate.co.uk

new musicAlsperfect pitch and Royal & Derngate are offering British writers and composers the chance to create a brand new musical. The winning team of writers will be awarded a commission of £12,000 to complete a full draft of a new musical over a twelve month period supported and mentored throughout by Perfect Pitch and Royal & Derngate. At the end of the year, once the show has been developed through workshops and readings it will be presented in a professional staged reading.

The deadline for this year’s award has already passed and we look forward to sharing news of the finalists and winners soon.

new producersRoyal & Derngate was selected as one of four regional theatres to host an Apprentice Producer, who is based at the theatre on a six month placement, in order to gain a thorough insight into all aspects of producing at a busy regional theatre.

Supported by stage one, a charity to support new producers and productions, the Apprentice Producer is assisting the Producer and Artistic Director with all aspects of the management and administration of our made In Northampton 2014 season.

new directorsRoyal & Derngate is thrilled to be working with the national theatre studio and the JmK trust to offer masterclasses and other opportunities for emerging directors. For more information please visit www.royalandderngate.co.uk


We regularly deliver project work in a range of different art forms that is aimed at engaging vulnerable and hard to reach young people.We also have our own Youth Theatre, which gives young people aged 5 to 21 years the opportunity to train and perform in a professional theatre environment. We offer weekly workshops throughout term time that include acting, singing and dance, and we produce a number of professional youth productions every year. During term time, we offer a contemporary dance class for 11-17 year olds every Monday and a Youth Theatre group for children that are home educated every Tuesday. We also offer creative projects for young people in the school holidays and frequent theatre trips. Whether you want to be an actor, gain confidence or simply make new friends, please visit our website www.royalandderngate.co.uk/youththeatre to download an information pack. For families experiencing financial difficulties, Arts & Music Fund Bursaries are available via the Northamptonshire Community Foundation to cover the cost of your place. These can be applied for, on successful entry into the Youth Theatre, at www.ncf.uk.comFor more information please call 01604 655777 or email [email protected]

YOUNG PEOPLERoyal & Derngate is a family friendly theatre with a range of activities for children and their grown-ups to enjoy together. We have regular shows and family events in our Underground spaces, offering the very young a perfect introduction to theatre.

This spring we have the hugely popular Peppa Pig taking over the Derngate auditorium, followed by prehistoric fun when Dinosaur Zoo stomps into town. We will also have visits from the loveable Moomins and a host of historical figures in the brilliantly entertaining and educational Horrible Histories. information on all of these shows can be found throughout this brochure.

Family activities include workshops with the acclaimed royal philharmonic orchestra, fun and engaging Move Make & Do sessions and exciting half term drama courses. See page 7 for more details.

We want to make your visit as easy as possible, so baby changing, high chairs and spare nappies are all available. Special family picnic boxes in our café and family ticket offers make Royal & Derngate the perfect place for a family day out.

To discuss how we can meet the needs of your family, contact Georgia Munnion on 01604 655757 or email [email protected]

FAMILIES

BiRTHDAY PARTiES AT ROYAL & DERNGATE

“tHE cHilDrEn All HAD A grEAt tiME AnD it wAS VEry

EASy FOr ME tOO!” NiCKY HOLDEN, PARENT

See page 7 for more information.

“i rEAlly EnJOy tHE SESSiOnS! i FEEl A littlE MOrE cOnFiDEnt

EAcH wEEK tHAnKS tO tHE yOUng ActOrS cOMpAny”

KAT BEST, YOUTH THEATRE MEMBER


We offer many groups, events and workshops with which you may like to get involved:

masterclasses We have an exciting programme of masterclasses to complement our made In Northampton productions. Please check www.royalandderngate.co.uk for updates on these classes.

the Actors company A weekly acting group for those aged 21 and above. Join this fun and friendly group for skill-based workshops and performance opportunities.

the play’s the thing Join this friendly group led by mary mestecky and meet like-minded individuals, see wonderful plays, discuss the themes and content and more.

the writers Forum: dissect, debate, develop Read and feed sessions are held on a monthly basis, where writers discuss and develop work in progress through critical feedback.

royal & derngate community choir A lively weekly choir group, with performance opportunities at Royal & Derngate as well as at other special events.

For further information about any of the above contact Erica Martin on 01604 655 757 or email [email protected]

COMMUNITYRoyal & Derngate works closely with local schools to design and deliver a wide variety of bespoke projects, complementing and developing classroom learning across a range of subjects.

Our exciting and stimulating workshops empower young people to achieve outcomes relevant to English, Drama and Performing Arts. We work hard to offer projects for all kinds of students and young people, including gifted and talented young people, those with specific educational needs and those who have been excluded from mainstream education. Our current programme includes:

• Show-specific workshops for both produced and programmed work, which can be tailored to support learning in a variety of subjects

• Bespoke, one-off creative projects designed around the needs of individual schools and students

• School Partnership Programmes, where a year-long programme (including tickets to shows, show-specific workshops, backstage tours and much more) is designed on a school by school basis

For more information about our work with schools and how we can support yours, please contact our Creative Projects Manager, Georgia Munnion, on 01604 655732 or email [email protected]

SCHOOLS

“tHE tOUr wAS FAScinAting AnD tHE ScOUtS rEAlly EnJOyED

tHEir tiME witH yOU”ELLiE DOAK, 1ST EARLS BARTON

SCOUTS ASSiSTANT TEAM LEADER ON THEiR GROUP TOUR AT R&D (SEP 2013)

“tHE wOrKSHOp tODAy wAS FAntAStic. tHE StUDEntS (AnD i) lOVED it, AnD it wAS DEliVErED

BrilliAntly”SARAH THURSBY, NORTHAMPTON COLLEGE ON A TO sIr, WITh lOVE

WORKSHOP (SEP 2013)

getinvolved


This scheme directly supports the work we make at Royal & Derngate.

Membership includes:

• AnannualdinnerwithArtisticdirector James dacre and royal & derngate staff

• Anopportunitytowatchrehearsals for our Made In Northampton productions

• Sneakpreviewsofsetand costume designs for upcoming productions

• AcreditinallMade In Northampton programmes and on our supporters wall

• Otheruniqueinvitationstocreative projects activities

• YouwillalsoreceiveallGoldsupporter and Friends benefits

Membership costs £600 per person, or £1000 for a joint membership.

Artistic directors circle membersMr & Mrs GreenwellMr Gregory SteeleMrs S Wood

if you would like more information about joining the Artistic Director’s Circle, contact Erica Martin on 01604 655757 or email [email protected]

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Artistic Director’s circle

Sponsoring a seat in either the Royal or Derngate auditoria is a great way to celebrate a friend, colleague or family member, a birthday or an anniversary. in return for your donation, you will be able to choose your seat, on which we will mount a plaque bearing the name of your choice, as well as listing the name in our made In Northampton show programmes and on our website. You will have the opportunity to tell us a little about why you have chosen to name a seat, helping us to create an archive of memories from our dedicated audience members.

“we decided to nAme A seAt in both the royAl & dernGAte AuditoriA to Feel pArt oF the theAtre we both love” DR JANE AND DR iAN APPLEYARD

Naming a seat costs £250 for an individual and £500 for a business. For more information please call the Development Team on 01604 655729 or email [email protected] are subject to availability.

nAme A seAt

Join our Friends scheme from as little as £30 per year and enjoy a range of benefits:

• Discountsoneveryperformance*, including £5 off and 2 for 1 tickets**

• Advancedemailannouncements or priority ticket allocations for news shows on sale

• Prioritybrochuremailing• 10%offMade In Northampton

programmes• Nopostageortransactionfees• Freeexchangefacility• Localbusinessdiscounts,

including at wicked way café• MonthlyFriendse-newsletterFor more information about all of our memberships please speak to one of our helpful Box Office Advisors, call the membership line on 01604 635868 or email [email protected]*Exclusions apply**Two discounted tickets per show per member. One ‘2 for 1’ per member, subject to availability.

A Gold supporter membership enables you to become more involved in the life of your theatre, as well as contributing towards our creative projects with children and young people. Our Gold Supporters enjoy all the benefits of a Friends membership, plus:

• MonthlyGoldSupporterse-newsletter

• Invitationstoexclusiveevents, discussions and networking events

• Personalrecognitioninour Made In Northampton programmes

• FourcomplimentaryMade In Northampton programmes per year

• Discountedroomhireandhospitality opportunities*

Membership costs £150 per year, £100 of which is donated towards our creative projects. For more information call the membership line on 01604 635868 or email [email protected]*Minimum of 10 guests and at least three days notice, subject to availability


By associating your company with Royal & Derngate, you will benefit from a host of commercial and marketing opportunities with a potential to reach 250,000 audience members a year.

Membership can be specifically tailored to match your company requirements whether your priorities are corporate entertaining, brand awareness, staff incentives or fulfilling your corporate social responsibilities. There are many benefits of Business Club membership, including free room hire, branding opportunities, hospitality packages and free tickets to entertain clients or reward staff.

“royAl & dernGAte is An ideAl pArtner For the holidAy inn northAmpton. our corporAte clients looK ForwArd to the wArm hospitAlity provided by this eXcellent venue” THE HOLiDAY iNN

BUSINESS CLUB

For further information on Business Club membership or Sponsorship please call Sue Roberts on 01604 655729 or email [email protected]

Whether you are a company or an individual, there are many opportunities to support the work of Royal & Derngate. Sponsors can support:

• Orchestral performances• Creative Project activity• Our Youth Theatre• A made In Northampton show• A season of world class productions

We can tailor-make a package for you to deliver commercial and marketing opportunities including:

• Profile in our brochure, mailed to 40,000 customers three times a year• Presence on our web pages, visited by 52,000 customers a month• Exposure to 250,000 audience members a year for Royal & Derngate work

in Northampton and further afield• Branding opportunities throughout the building and in theatre programmes

SponSorShip

We would also like to thank our current Business Club Supporters:

We would like to thank our current Business Club Members for their ongoing support:


Our contemporary Derngate auditorium is an exceptionally versatile space that can be set to a range of formats. it is ideal for large-scale conferences, product launches, exhibitions, trade shows, fashion shows, standing concerts, sports events, banquets, wedding receptions and dances.

if you are interested in holding an event at Royal & Derngate please call Sue Roberts on 01604 655729 or email [email protected]

your event At royAl & dernGAte

Royal & Derngate’s inspiring, creative surroundings provide the perfect venue for fabulously romantic wedding ceremonies, civil partnerships and even proposals. We are a fully licensed venue with an expert team who are passionate about delivering events of the highest quality, so you can be sure that your day will be a truly unforgettable experience.

We are working in partnership with Sweet Events to offer you a bespoke wedding service. For more information, or to book your event, please call Sue Roberts on 01604 655729 or email [email protected]

We look forward to celebrating with you.

weddinGs, civil pArtnerships And proposAls

The University Of Northampton Fashion Show, 2010

Future Fund hoedown, 2012The University Of Northampton Freshers’ Party, with Professor

Green, 2012

Gala Dinner, 2011


HOW TO FiND USThe Royal and Derngate auditoria and our Underground spaces are all accessed via our main entrance. This is situated on Swan Street, off Guildhall Road. The Errol Flynn Filmhouse is located adjacent to Royal & Derngate in Albion Place and can be accessed from Derngate or Royal & Derngate’s main entrance. Both venues are located in the centre of Northampton, approximately 15 minutes by car from the M1 and an hour from London by train.

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

cAr pArKinGThe closest surface car park to Royal & Derngate is Albion Place Car Park (accessed via Derngate). From January, local building work will reduce the number of spaces available. The second closest is St. John’s Multi-Storey. See the map below for the additional car parks we recommend. St. Michael’s Multi-Storey is recommended for matinees audiences only. There are also a number of pay and display on-street optionsavailable.

To ensure you have as smooth a journey to the theatre as possible, we advise customers to leave a little longer than usual for their journey during the winter months. Please don’t hesitate to talk to Box Office at time of booking if you have any concerns about your visit.

Albion Place NN1 1UD

St. John’s Multi-Storey NN1 1HA

Hazelwood Road NCP NN1 1LG

The Ridings NN1 2BT

Commercial Street South NN1 1PN

St. Michael’s Multi-Storey NN1 3JU (matinee only)

Mayorhold Multi-Storey

Visit Corby’s arts venue for a wide range of entertainment including film screenings, theatre performances and Get Involved sessions.

Show highlights this season include:

For information on shows, Get Involved activities or the upcoming film programme at The Core, contact the Ticket Line on 01536 470 470 or visit www.thecorecorby.com

The Corby Cube, George Street, Corby, NN17 1QG

Foggy & Whit – Givin’ It GasWed 15 January 7.30pm

Motionhouse – BrokenFri 28 February 7.30pm

Mark Thomas – 100 Acts Of Minor DissentTue 11 March 7.30pm

John Berkavitch – ShameWed 12 & Thu 13 March 7.45pm


DiSCOUNTS AND CONCESSiONS

FUNDERS AND SUPPORTERS

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

The above represent our usual discounts, however there are a number of shows every season where slightly different concessions apply. A separate discount structure applies to our Orchestral Season. Box Office will advise if these exceptions affect your tickets at time of booking.

Only one concession type applies per ticket. All concessions are subject to availability and some may only be available for a limited period. Proof of status will be required on the first purchase of a concessionary ticket and can be checked on any subsequent ticket purchase.

cOncESSiOnSWherever you see , under 16s, 60+, students, Jobseekers and disabled patrons may be entitled to the following discounts (excluding Fri & Sat evenings and weekday matinees):

£2 off top three pricesDisabled Patrons can also claim a free carer/ companion ticket

grOUpSWherever you see , Groups are entitled to the following discounts on the top three ticket prices (excluding Fri & Sat evenings and some matinees):

parties 8+ £2 off*parties 20+ £3 off*parties 40+ £4 off**plus one additional free ticket for the group organiser on all bookingsGroups Hotline 01604 620066

ScHOOlSWherever you see , discounts are available for schools. Please call Box Office for information on prices.

On certain performances, schools prices are available in specific parts of the auditorium only, and at the discretion of the management.

FAMilyWherever you see , a special price applies for your family group. Prices are highlighted on individual show pages. A family is classed as a maximum of 2 adults with 2 children.

rEAl DiScOUntSWherever you see , a number of free or discounted tickets are available for 14-26 year olds. Ask Box Office for details.

FriEnDS, gOlD SUppOrtErS AnD ArtiStic DirEctOr’S circlE MEMBErS

Wherever you see ,

or members are entitled to the discounts

highlighted or £1 per ticket at all other times.

The following discounts are available on all performances excluding Saturday evenings.

Wherever you see , Under 16s, 60+, Students, Jobseekers and Disabled Patrons: £2 off top four price bands

Wherever you see , Groups are entitled to the following discounts on the top 4 ticket prices:

Parties of 8+ £3 off



Plus one free ticket for the group organizer on all bookings.

Wherever you see S, schools pay £9 per ticket plus 1 free for every 10 tickets

Please note: Previews are the first 3 performances of all productions, excluding The Body Of An American and Cat On A Hot Tin Roof (first performance only).

Season Ticket package information is available on page 54.

MADE in nOrtHAMptOn

HOW TO BOOK

phone Call 01604 624811 or visit the Box Office in person

online Visit www.royalandderngate.co.uk and select your own seat

post royal & derngate, box office, Guildhall road, northampton, nn1 1dp

openinG times For Royal & Derngate performances, our Box Office is open from 10am until 15 minutes after the last performance commences, closing at 6pm when there is no evening performance. On Sundays and Bank Holidays, it is open from 1 hour 30 minutes prior to the first performance commencing.

booKinGs A postal charge of 75p applies. Tickets can be collected at Box Office for no charge. All online and telephone bookings are subject to a £2.50 transaction fee. Friends, Gold Supporters, Disabled Patrons, and Group Bookings are exempt. This fee does not apply to those booking in person at the Box Office and, unlike many other theatres, is only applicable per-booking and not per-ticket. it has been introduced to support the running costs of Royal & Derngate. As ticket revenue is divided between many different parties, an increase in ticket prices may not necessarily benefit the theatre. By adding a small transaction charge, we ensure that every penny goes directly to Royal & Derngate.

emAil Email our Sales Advisors at [email protected]

conditions oF sAle Please note that we are unable to refund or exchange tickets. Boxes in the Royal Auditorium are sold subject to technical requirements and may not be available for purchase. Ticket reservations must be paid for within 4 days of booking (excluding Group Bookings). We are unable to reserve tickets without payment within the 7 days prior to the performance.Please note: information is correct at the time of going to press. We reserve the right to make any alterations to the programme, performers, times, ticket prices and Box Office opening hours. Every effort will be made to advertise changes in the local press. Some events or performances may be advertised in the national media prior to publication in the brochure and this is beyond the control of the Management.

We are committed to enabling as many people as possible to enjoy performances at Royal & Derngate. We offer sign language interpreted, captioned and audio described performances for all made In Northampton productions and a host of touring shows. Just look for these symbols on the brochure pages.

We are also holding a relaxed performance of The Wind In The Willows (see page 4). This is a specially adapted and relaxed performance for customers with a wide range of disabilities and for those on the autistic spectrum. There may be some small changes to the show in terms of lighting and sound but the overall content will not change. There will also be a more relaxed atmosphere in the auditorium in order to reduce anxiety and ensure an enjoyable visit. A visual story and familiarisation meeting plus relaxation area will also be available.

• The Sennheiser Infra-red Enhanced Hearing System is available from Box Office. To ensure that you purchase tickets in seats with optimum coverage, please check with Box Office at time of booking.

• Royal & Derngate has level access into the building and each auditoria, with a number of wheelchair spaces in each and lift access to each floor (excluding upper-circle).

• Guide and hearing dogs are welcome and water can be provided. If you wish to take your dog into the auditorium, please let Box Office know when booking so that suitable seats can be allocated for you.

To book, or if you have any queries, you can contact Box Office using Text Relay. Just call 18001-01604-624811. Alternatively, you can use our mobile service. Just text 07825 427492.

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

ACCESSiBLE PERFORMANCES


The Errol Flynn Filmhouse, adjacent to Royal & Derngate, promises the discerning film-goer an unrivalled experience. We host the best independent, world, documentary and mainstream releases, all viewed from the comfort of reclining leather seats, with a selection of carefully chosen alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks and delicious, high quality snacks available.

Visit www.errolflynnfilmhouse.com to find out more about our programme and service.

What our audiences say:

@WillyGilder I am even more impressed than ever by the overall fabulosity of the @ErrolFlynnFilm. World’s best cinema.

@DamienGrimes3 Just got home from seeing ‘How I Live Now’. A great film made even greater by the staff @ErrolFlynnFilm

@PatrickEchoEcho I miss Northampton a little, but I think I miss @ErrolFlynnFilm the most. And that includes my family.

@hannahp100 Loved my first @ErrolFlynnFilm experience. Comfy seats + wine + Alpha Papa = can’t get much better.

@kardisom Finally tried @ErrolFlynnFilm - lovely new cinema reclining leather armchairs, beers, reasonable tickets #civilised

We look forward to welcoming you very soon.

Royal & Derngate Spring Brochure 2014

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