Kinky Boots opened in Northampton on Wednesday night but in the final days of rehearsal the cast took a chance to drink in some of the town's movie magic.
The story of how a Northamptonshire shoe factory came up with...
It is 50 years since Northampton was designated a new town and began luring Londoners to settle in the East Midlands.
A jingle was written to seduce potential residents into coming titled 60 Miles by Road or Rail and now...
As a parent of two young children myself I completely understand the pressure during school holidays to find both child care and activities for little ones, writes Kate Hearn, Heritage and Learning Director, Warts and All Theatre. You are faced with...
Stories from your family life could be part of a new play being put together by Northampton playwright Helen Coope.
She is working in collaboration with Helen Clifford to gather parenting stories from 1,000 mums and dads which will then...
The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra will help kick-start Northampton’s summer with their ultimate British spectacular. On Sunday 15 July, Royal & Derngate’s resident Orchestra will continue their 2018/19 classical season with their Last Night of the Derngate Proms concert. Full...
From George Michael to Genesis, Frank Sinatra to Bob Dylan, Take That to Rod Stewart, Little Mix to ABBA. and much more – Northampton’s Deco Theatre continues to stage some of the UK’s finest tribute shows, and audiences are...
Martin Sutherland, Chief Executive of Royal & Derngate and The Core at Corby Cube, will leave his role in Autumn 2018 to lead the team that will deliver UK City of Culture 2021 in Coventry, writes Royal & Dernagte.
Steve...
Karin Johnstone gives her reaction to Sting's musical The Last Ship...
The Last Ship, Sting’s musical, has arrived at Northampton’s Royal & Derngate. The musical is inspired by Sting’s experiences from his northern childhood and the shipbuilding industry that shaped...
Tre Ventour looks at some of the stand out cultural events coming up...
Cinema – Errol Flynn (April – May)
There is no shortage of greatness to hit the Errol Flynn Filmhouse. I’m sure their motto is quality not quantity....