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Richard III: Anti-racist Shakespeare, or the casting of our discontent?

In Britain and America today, there is a culture in media criticism (an industry that is largely white) that still does not see Black-lead creative projects as relatable. Stories that are not "Black stories" but simply stories that feature...

SOLD: Kuumba Nia Arts tells the story of Mary Prince

Born into enslavement on the Caribbean island of Bermuda in 1785, Mary Prince was the first woman to present an anti-slavery petition to Parliament. She also testified at two libel cases following the publication of her autobiography The History...

‘Big Aunty’ got the Talawa

For me, the only issue with The Belgrade's Big Aunty is that audiences never get to see Big Aunty AKA Vivienne Mavis Taylor. She is the title character who we get to know beyond the grave. With numerous people...

Review: Henry V, Royal and Derngate, Northampton – Once more into those ugly breeches, dear friends, once more…

Stripped back history play brings Shakepeare's Globe and Headlong to Northampton stage Like this pared back, stark adaptation of Shakespeare’s Henry V, the audience was much reduced on Wednesday’s Press Night, due to heavy snowfall. But those of us who made...

Exceptional beats with a modern twist that shows child exploitation is not just history

Review of Michael Rosen’s Unexpected Twist, Royal and Derngate, Northampton As latecomers were still taking their seats, two young male actors appear in front of the curtain to beatbox a message – this show has no instruments other than voice....

A warm and welcome way to escape reality – Review of Jack and the Beanstalk at Royal and Derngate

Fun show runs at Northampton theatre until the New Year. It's a mark of dedication to sign up for those early bird theatre tickets when you don't know who is likely to be in the cast or what the show...

Epic storytelling on Derngate stage as The Colour Purple reminds us to learn from history.

You could tell that the story of Celie, the brutalised heroine of The Colour Purple, was hitting its mark by the way a middle-aged white guy a row in front of me was squirming in his seat throughout. To...

Neat tricks bring a Tati love story to life in latest Northampton touring production

I arrived at Royal and Derngate for the latest Made In Northampton touring production knowing little about what was in store for me with the first ever theatrical version of Jacques Tati's Playtime. The French master of visual comedy's tale...

Historic Shipmans’ pub refurbishment was worth every penny – restaurant review, August 2022

After being abandoned and left to rot for almost a decade, Northampton's famous Shipmans Pub has been beautifully restored by local company McManus, and certainly worth a visit. 12 The Drapery, Northampton. Visit The Shipmans for bookings The Shipmans' is...

Song of the Summer brings back Northampton music memories and reminds us of youth dilemmas – Review

Innovative 'gig theatre' at Northampton's Picturedrome mixes live music and an unfolding story as young people make choices about their future Here's the set up - it's 2006, and teenagers Alex, Max and Owen have a band, but they're not...
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How Northampton Bike Park will be celebrating a year of being open

It's not dignified. I'm 55 and I've gone over the handlebars of a bike twice in the past year. Fortunately...
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