Simon & Garfunkel: Through the Years is the most authentic sounding concert to the unforgettable music of Simon & Garfunkel. Sun 25 January 7.30pm | Derngate https://royalandderngate.co.uk/whats-on/simon-and-garfunkel/

Your Screaming Blue Murder Comedy Club line up for January is here! Compere Dan Evans will be joined in our Underground by Slim, Sam Fletcher and Meryl O’Rourke Sat 24 January 8pm | Underground https://royalandderngate.co.uk/whats-on/screaming-blue-murder/

Thank you to everyone who has already donated to our Unforgettable Gift campaign this year - your donations mean that children, young people and families in need get to experience a magical trip to the theatre together. https://royalandderngate.co.uk/together/individual-giving/unforgettable-gift

COMING SOON: Vittorio Angelone: you can’t Say Nothing any more Vittorio Angelone has always denied any involvement in stand-up comedy or stand-up comedy related activities. Fri 23 January 7.30pm | Royal https://royalandderngate.co.uk/whats-on/vittorio-angelone/

They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old: Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them.

The Opera Boys return with A Night At The Musicals - a fabulous evening of power-house vocals, immaculate 4-part harmony, breath-taking musical medleys, and stunning solo performances. Sat 17 January 3pm | Royal https://royalandderngate.co.uk/whats-on/opera-boys/

Participants will be provided with a free ticket to see BIOSPHERE one week prior to the workshop. Led by Olivia Foan, an award-nominated playwright and Northampton native. Find out more and book: https://royalandderngate.co.uk/get-involved/part-of-the-main-workshops/

The stage phenomenon that has taken the West End by storm now returns to Northampton. What do you believe? And do you dare discover the truth? Thu 8 - Sat 17 January | Derngate https://royalandderngate.co.uk/whats-on/222-a-ghost-story/

A huge thank you to A&M Productions for their generous donation of RTS Comms equipment to Royal & Derngate. This support strengthens our commitment to delivering high-quality live theatre and outstanding experiences for our audiences.

We’re delighted to welcome TC Group as the newest member of our Business Club! Our Development Manager, Chris Smith, was pleased to host Chris Dell and Jodie Fardoe at the theatre to officially mark the start of this exciting partnership.

The dark nights are drawing in - so that means it's time to start thinking about your festive season plans. Step Into Christmas is the feel-good show that brings all the magic of the season to life. Mon 24 November 7.30pm | Derngate https://royalandderngate.co.uk/whats-on/step-into-christmas/

Our tour of Breaking The Code is now in it's final week, finishing its run at HOME Manchester - and the glowing reviews keep coming. We're so proud to have brought Turing's story back to the stage - a huge thank you to everyone who has supported the production on tour across the UK.

Follow the Gruffalo’s Child on her adventurous mission in Tall Stories’ enchanting adaptation of the much-loved picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. Fri 6 - Sun 8 Feb https://royalandderngate.co.uk/whats-on/the-gruffalos-child/

📢EXTRA SHOWS ON SALE DUE TO POPULAR DEMAND Russell Howard is back, and is inviting you back into the room: no phones, no distractions, just humans and jokes. Don’t tell the algorithm. Sat 12 & Sun 13 September 2026 https://royalandderngate.co.uk/whats-on/russell-howard/

The ace @ingoodcompany.bsky.social are running my theatre-making-kit-meets-storytelling-game THE INVESTIGATIONS at @royalderngate.bsky.social as part of GenFest this year. You can take part and/or watch what they make with it: royalandderngate.co.uk/whats-on/gen...

The Overtones and Strictly Come Dancing’s world–champion professional dancer Nadiya Bychkova bring you Jukebox Idols - a non-stop whirlwind of the greatest hits from the ‘50s and ‘60s’ biggest music icons. Tue 23 June 2026 7.30pm | Derngate https://royalandderngate.co.uk/whats-on/jukebox-idols/

We’re proud to be named the UK’s Most Welcoming Theatre at the UK Theatre Awards 2025! Huge thanks to our audiences, artists, volunteers and staff, you’re what makes Royal & Derngate such a special place to belong. #UKTAwards

COMING UP NEXT WEEK 🎤 Russell Watson: The Evolution Tour 🤠 Rich Hall: Chin Music 😂 Kae Kurd: What's O'Kurd 🎭 The Show Must Go... On? 😅 Matt Green: Legitimate Concerns 😆 Ardal O'Hanlon: Not Himself 🎤 Sara Pascoe: I am a Strange Gloop https://royalandderngate.co.uk/whats-on/

Our Made In Northampton production - Breaking The Code - continues to bring in all the glowing reviews as it tours across the UK. If you missed it here at Royal & Derngate, you can still catch it in Peterborough, Liverpool and Manchester.

The Persian Comedy Powerhouse performs his new show Namaste where Omid peacefully bows to his inner anger and unleashes a torrent of comedic vitriol upon the current state of this dangerously messed up planet. Fri 24 Oct 8pm https://royalandderngate.co.uk/whats-on/omid-djalili-25/

We are pleased to announce the full cast and creative team for our new Made in Northampton Christmas production from everyone’s favourite cat, Mog. Read more: https://royalandderngate.co.uk/news/cast-and-creative-team-announced-for-mogs-christmas/

ON SALE NOW 😆 Russell Hicks: This Time It's Personal ⌛ Biff To The Future 🎙️ Josh James: Doin' Alright 🌱 Adam Frost 🍎 The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show 👀 Mythos: Ragnarök 🥊 Golden Gloves Gala 😅 Shoot From The Hip 🎤 Nigel Havers: Talking B*ll*cks Book now: https://royalandderngate.co.uk/

GENFEST 2025: Student Takeover Four new 30-minute plays from the final year students on the University of Northampton’s BA Acting Programme. Mon 17 November 7pm | Royal https://royalandderngate.co.uk/whats-on/genfest-2025-student-takeover/

This weekend is the UK Theatre Awards - and we're nominated for Most Welcoming Theatre alongside our pals Birmingham Rep and Shakespeare North Playhouse. Good luck to all the amazing nominees across all the catagories - we can't wait to see who takes home the awards on Sunday!

Kick off your festive celebrations with That'll Be Christmas! Packed with your all-time favourite Christmas classics, laugh-out-loud comedy sketches, and heart-warming festive cheer Wed 26 November 7pm | Derngate https://royalandderngate.co.uk/whats-on/thatll-be-christmas/

⭐⭐⭐⭐ IT WOULD BE A CRIME TO MISS IT - Beyond The Curtain From the writer of Murder in the Dark comes a deliciously twisted crime caper like no other. Mon 16 - Sat 21 Feb | Royal https://royalandderngate.co.uk/whats-on/murder-at-midnight/

Following the sell-out tour of Murder On The Orient Express, the European premier of Death On The Nile reunites writer Ken Ludwig, director Lucy Bailey and Fiery Angel. Tue 4 - Sat 8 Nov https://royalandderngate.co.uk/whats-on/death-on-the-nile/

Our Unforgettable Gift campaign is back for a 10th year! For every £10 donated, we can unlock a free ticket - so please give what you can. Find out more: https://royalandderngate.co.uk/news/ten-years-of-magical-memories-unforgettable-gift-2025-is-launched/

Our Royal Christmas show, Mog's Christmas, opens in just two months! The Wardrobe Ensemble adapt Judith Kerr’s beloved and iconic stories for the stage in a lively and enchanting production. Sat 6 - Wed 31 December | Royal royalandderngate.co.uk/whats-on/mog...

Join Artistic Director Jesse Jones as we launch GenFest 2025, our seventh Artist Development festival supporting the work of freelance artists, practitioners and Associate artists.

JUST ANNOUNCED! More than sport, the Golden Gloves Gala celebrates community, culture, and an unforgettable experience. On sale later this week! https://royalandderngate.co.uk/whats-on/golden-gloves-gala/

Royal & Derngate is seeking an experienced Sound No. 1 to join our team on our upcoming production of Judith Kerr’s Mog’s Christmas, directed by Helena Middleton. The show will consist of 7 radio-micced performers, a live piano and live saxophone.

Hailed as the UK’s most successful country act, Ward Thomas - twin sisters Catherine and Lizzy - bring their special show with stripped back versions of songs from across their career to Northampton this November. Tue 25 November 7.30pm | Royal royalandderngate.co.uk/whats-on/war...

There's just 2 months to go (Oh yes there is!) The All New Adventures Of Peter Pan will be flying into our Derngate auditorium from Fri 5 December. Have you hooked your tickets yet? Fri 5 - Wed 31 December | Derngate royalandderngate.co.uk/whats-on/pet...

International non-binary beatbox star SK Shlomo has collaborated with Bjork, Ed Sheeran and Gorillaz, toured the world and performed on main stages at festivals like Glastonbury. ★★★★★ “sets young imaginations alight” The Times Wed 29 October 2pm | Royal royalandderngate.co.uk/whats-on/shl...

SPYMONKEY ARE BACK! The Foundations of Funny workshop with Toby Park will take place this December right here at Royal & Derngate. Bursary deadline has now been extended to Mon 13 October at midday,. Find out more and book here: spymonkey.co.uk/event/5-days...

Your October Screaming Blue Murder line up is here! Compere Dan Evans introduces Abigoliah Schamaun, Toussaint Douglass and Tony Law. Sat 25 October 8pm | Underground Tickets from £17 royalandderngate.co.uk/whats-on/scr...

Writing Doesn't Have To Be Lonely - Writers Retreat Workshops with a focus on new writing. Artist and founder of WDHTBL Dan McGarry and others will lead a series of workshops and talks that challenge you to look at your writing in a new way, just bring your ideas, questions and an open mind.

👀 Your first look at Death On The Nile As secrets that have been buried in the sands of time finally resurface, can the world-famous detective, Hercule Poirot, untangle the web of lies and solve another crime? Tue 4 - Sat 8 November | Derngate royalandderngate.co.uk/whats-on/dea... 📸 Manuel Harlan

Grab your tickets now for a wild and irreverent show that leaves its audiences breathless with laughter as it takes a rollercoaster ride through all 37 of the Bard's plays in just 97 minutes. Thu 14 - Sat 16 May royalandderngate.co.uk/whats-on/red...

ON SALE TO MEMBERS NOW Welcome to THE CHOIR OF MAN, the best pub in the world… Come ready to drink in the excitement! A wildly talented group of incredible instrumentalists, world-class wordsmiths, and sensational singers, this cast of nine (extra)ordinary guys serve it all… live!

A Squash And A Squeeze - the heartwarming and hilarious adventure from Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler - comes to our Royal stage next month! Step into this magical musical world for the first time, live on stage. Fri 31 Oct - Sun 2 Nov | Royal royalandderngate.co.uk/whats-on/a-s...

Rave On is the 50s and 60s musical sensation sweeping the nation, and will transport you back to the fabulous 50s and swinging 60s in stunningly authentic style. Thu 13 November 7.30pm | Royal royalandderngate.co.uk/whats-on/rav...

Coming up next week at Royal & Derngate 🔎 The Makings Of A Murderer 2 - Tue 30 September 7.30pm 🏴☠️ Pirates Love Underpants - Fri 3 October 1.30pm & 4pm 😂 Babatunde Aléshé - Fri 3 October 8pm 🎵 Maximum Rhythm N Blues with The Manfreds - Sat 4 October 7.30pm

MORE SHOWS ON SALE 🐲 Zog - Thu 7 - Sun 10 May 2026 🐅 The Tiger Who Came To Tea - Tue 2 - Thu 4 June 2026 🏉 Tries & Tribulations: Mike Brown & Danny Care - Thu 11 June 2026 🎵 Tubular Bells Live - Sat 13 June 2026 Book now: royalandderngate.co.uk/whats-on/

EVEN MORE COMEDY ON SALE NOW 😂 Emmanuel Sonubi: Life After Near Death - Sun 22 Feb 2026 😂 John Kearns: Tilting At Windows - Wed 18 Mar 2026 😂 Michael Akadiri: Don't Call Me Uncle - Sat 14 Nov 2026 Book your tickets now: royalandderngate.co.uk/whats-on/?fi...

COMEDY ON SALE NOW 😂 Russell Howard: Don't Tell The Algorithm - Sat 12 Sep 2026 😂 Barry From Watford: Shooting From The New Hip - Wed 11 Nov 2026 😂 Sindhu Vee: Swanky - Sat 14 Nov 2026 😂 Laura Smyth: Born Aggy - Sat 21 Nov 2026 Book your tickets now: royalandderngate.co.uk/whats-on/?fi...

We had a fantastic evening yesterday in Lola's Bar for our Generate Networking event, celebrating local artists and creatives! Thank you to everyone who attended, including members of our Producing and Creative Engagement teams, and our new Generate associate artists.

Attention All Shipping. ‘Dogger, Fisher, German Bight’: Charlie Connelly brings the shipping forecast vividly to life in this hilarious and moving celebration of an iconic cultural institution. Sat 8 November 7.30pm | Royal royalandderngate.co.uk/whats-on/att...

GenFest is back! Our annual festival supporting artist development, new work and work-in-progress. See exclusive first time performances and join us for exciting workshops as the festival takes over our Royal and Underground spaces for a week this November. royalandderngate.co.uk/get-involved...