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Cinders dazzles in Northampton (oh yes she does) – but leave your phones alone. Review – Cinderella at Royal and Derngate

In these doom-laden days, there's a lot to be said for taking some time out to do something utterly detached from reality and away from phones, like taking in a show at the theatre. But that message hadn't got...

Community comic and other creative storytelling showcased at ’60 Miles’ exhibition in Northampton

A celebration of the people who make Northamptonshire what it is today is being unveiled in November at an exhibition organised by local arts, community and heritage organisation 60 Miles. The exhibition, made possible with The National Lottery Heritage Fund,...

The Weetabix Food and Drink Awards is no ordinary banquet

I'm not much of a banqueting man but I make an exception for the Weetabix Northamptonshire Food and Drink Awards. At first glance the opulence conjured up at Royal & Derngate, where the main auditorium is transformed into a vast...

This dystopian story of love and loss feels horribly possible – Review, Never Let Me Go, Royal and Derngate, Northampton

A melancholy and moving adaptation of the book by Kazuo Ishiguro - well-worth catching during its Northampton run this week. Right then, if you haven't read the book, or watched the film, beware the gentle spoilers ahead. Despite having a...

A whale of a play – Moby Dick review, Royal and Derngate, Northampton

Herman Melville's tale of a man's obsession starts its national tour as far from the sea as possible It might be one of the most well-known stories we've never read, and here's yet another adaptation of Moby Dick, a...

Bid for goodies in Royal and Derngate auction

Northampton’s iconic Derngate auditorium reached its 40th birthday last year and, as its anniversary season continues, the theatre is launching an online auction raising funds for the Derngate at 40 appeal. Featuring some exciting lots, including hospitality and theatre experiences...

Tap dancing and a tender twist among the Spymonkey chaos. Review – The Frogs – Royal & Derngate, Northampton

An anarchic, tender and 'unfrogettable' return from the Spymonkey team “It’s tapdancing frogs Dad, why wouldn’t you want to go?” our 15-year-old, theatre-obsessed daughter chided. She’s been my reviewing sidekick for the last few months but was unavailable for The...

Injury to Snow White actor doesn’t stop the fun as panto season launches at Northampton’s Royal and Derngate (oh yes it does)

As we settled in to the first Sunday matinee we already knew that actor Joey Wilby, playing Snow White's best friend, the chirpy Buttons-a-like Muddles, had been injured in rehearsals in the week running up to opening night. But...

Gothic Revival is asking Northampton if we know who we really are

Now that I think about it, even the address of the exhibition has a Gothic aftertaste: the Vulcan Works on Angel Square. When things just fall into place like that... I'm not a superstitious person, or a religious person but...

Full list of winners at Weetabix Northamptonshire Food and Drink Awards

The annual reveal of where to find the good stuff in Northamptonshire has taken place at the Weetabix Northamptonshire Food and Drink Awards. The judges have spent a year investigating restaurants, chefs and products from all over the county and...
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Review: Toxic masculinity confronted with courage and humour in Top Gs Like Me

What I love most about Top Gs Like Me - a new piece of theatre created at Royal &...
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