Here's to our amazing Customer Experience Team! They look after you from the moment you arrive, to the moment you leave - from scanning your tickets and serving you drinks, to keeping you safe and making sure you know where to go, they are at the heart of your experience at Royal & Derngate.

We're back up and running! You can now book as normal - sorry again for any inconvenience caused.

We’re aware of an issue affecting our booking system, which means we are unble to take bookings at present. We apologise for the inconvenience, and hope to be back up and running soon.

We're back up and running! You can now book as normal - sorry again for any inconvenience caused.

We're currently experiencing an issue with our booking system and are unable to take bookings right now. We're working on it and hope to be back up soon, sorry for the inconvenience!

We were pleased to welcome the Northampton Windrush Advocacy Hub for their latest meet-up including a presentation from the UK Home Office's Windrush Engagement Team, with information about the Windrush Scandal and Compensation Scheme. For more info, please email [email protected]

COMING TO NORTHAMPTON NEXT SPRING! Disney Princess - The Concert Tue 6 April 7pm | Derngate Under 14s need a guardian Members can book on Thu 4 June (10am online, 12pm phones) with tickets going on general sale on Fri 5 June (10am online, 12pm phones)

Did you know, we're divertng over 100,000 single use plastic cups from landfill each year by using recyclable plastic cups and compostable coffee cups. We're committed to making theatre green!

COMING SOON: Alfie Moore: Acopalypse Now In his brand new tour show Alfie has the antidote to the breakdown of law and order, fake news and the price of baked beans. Sun 28 June 7.30pm | Royal Age 14+ https://royalandderngate.co.uk/whats-on/alfie-moore/

THIS WEEKEND! Get ready to sing, dance, laugh and cheer in ‘My First Concert’. A magical live musical adventure for young children and their grown-ups! Sun 24 May 2.30pm | Derngate Family tickets available https://royalandderngate.co.uk/whats-on/my-first-concert/

REMINDER: Closing Date 15 May We are looking for a number of creatives to join our team for our Made In Northampton Christmas production. https://ow.ly/NR3b50YXwuz Text © 2022 by Julia Donaldson and illustrations © 2022 by Lydia Monks, published by Macmillan’s Children’s Books

The Return of Harry Redknapp Harry Redknapp is back—ready to share more unforgettable stories from his illustrious football career and his time on television. VIP Tickets available Sun 7 Jun 7.30pm | Derngate https://royalandderngate.co.uk/whats-on/harry-redknapp/

💼 Some more cheeky BTS for Dead Dog In A Suitcase (and other love songs)! Our Actors Company and Community Choir join forces to bring Carl Grose's re-imagining of The Beggar's Opera to our Royal stage this July. https://royalandderngate.co.uk/whats-on/dead-dog-in-a-suitcase/ 📸 Helen Franks

COMING SOON: An Evening With Nigel Mansell CBE The ultimate evening Nigel Mansell live. The evening will be full of entertainment and will give you a full insight into his career. Fri 3 July 7.30pm | Derngate https://royalandderngate.co.uk/whats-on/nigel-mansell-cbe/

It's a busy week ahead as SIX The Musical is back in the building! Make sure you get here early to peruse the merch and get your themed cocktails and mocktails 👑 Limited tickets available: https://royalandderngate.co.uk/whats-on/six-the-musical/

NEXT WEEK - All 37 plays. Three actors. One wildly funny show. Thu 14 - Sat 16 May | Royal https://royalandderngate.co.uk/whats-on/reduced-shakespeare-company/

CBEEBIES HOUSE PARTY LIVE! Join the superstars of CBeebies – Andy Day, Evie Pickerill, Rebecca Keatley, George Webster, Duggee with BSL interpreter Emma Jane Mansfield – as they throw an epic party just for YOU! Sat 6 Jun 11am & 2pm https://royalandderngate.co.uk/whats-on/cbeebies-house-party-live/

Join us in the Underground for a comedy night featuring a showcase of established and rising stars of the stand up scene. Thu 11 Jun 7.30pm | Underground https://ow.ly/FHiz50YVWuK

Calling all theatre producers! We're delighted to host In Good Company's brand new Producer Bootcamp this June. Find out more: https://royalandderngate.co.uk/whats-on/producer-bootcamp/

Get ready to sing, dance, laugh and cheer in ‘My First Concert’. A magical live musical adventure for young children and their grown-ups! Sun 24 May 2.30pm | Derngate https://royalandderngate.co.uk/whats-on/my-first-concert/

We are looking for local performers with strong singing skills, based in the East Midlands or with local ties, to audition for our upcoming production of What The Ladybird Heard At Christmas. Find out more: https://ow.ly/m01U50YVxfP

Direct from the West End, the Olivier Award-nominated smash hit show, The Tiger Who Came To Tea returns to Royal & Derngate! Book now for the purrfect family treat! Tue 2 - Thu 4 June | Royal https://royalandderngate.co.uk/whats-on/the-tiger-who-came-to-tea/ 📸 Pamela Raith

This week is #DeafAwarenessWeek - did you know we offer BSL Interpreted and Captioned performances here at Royal & Derngate? Find out more about all of our upcoming access performances here: https://royalandderngate.co.uk/your-visit/access-information/access-performances/

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CREATIVES CALL OUT We are looking for a number of creatives to join our team for our Made In Northampton Christmas production – What The Ladybird Heard At Christmas. Find out more: https://ow.ly/X6eR50YUXZ7

NEW BOX OFFICE OPENING HOURS Book online 24 hours a day www.royalandderngate.co.uk Tickets for performances on the day can be purchased from one hour before the show (subject to availability) from our Customer Experience Team.

It's official! Iconic children’s TV star Dani Harmer will be spreading her magic as Fairy Cupid, with the previously announced Steve McFadden as her villainous adversary, in this year's Derngate panto! Fri 4 - Thu 31 December https://royalandderngate.co.uk/whats-on/beauty-and-the-beast/

What a wonderful week we had last week with NT Connections in the building! Thank you to all our amazing volunteers, and to all the brilliant young people who took part in workshops and performed across our stages.

THIS FRIDAY! Join top comic magician Pete Firman for an evening of Tricks & Giggles. Fri 1 May 7.30pm | Royal https://royalandderngate.co.uk/whats-on/pete-firman/

ROAD CLOSURE Tue 28 - Thu 30 April 9am-6pm Please be aware that Swan Street will be closed to traffic while the University Graduations take place at Royal & Derngate this week.

WE'RE FINALISTS! We've made it into the Finals in the Best Arts, Culture & Theatre category in the 2026 Muddy Stilettos Awards. And now we need your votes to win! Head over to the Muddy Stilettos website to vote now: https://northantsleicsrutland.muddystilettos.co.uk/awards/vote/

Day one of our NT Connections Festival is in full swing! A special shoutout to our volunteers who are supporting the young people this week. See what's on this week at the festival on our website: https://royalandderngate.co.uk/whats-on/national-theatre-connections-festival/

THERE'S JUST 3 WEEKS TO GO QUEENS! SIX The Musical makes its royal return to our Derngate stage this May - have you got your tickets yet? Tue 12 - Sat 16 May | Derngate https://royalandderngate.co.uk/whats-on/six-the-musical/

We are delighted to have been awarded a grant of over £500,000 from Arts Council England’s Creative Foundations Fund to help with the refurbishment of the Derngate auditorium. Read more: https://royalandderngate.co.uk/news/arts-council-england-grant-april2026/

All 37 plays. Three actors. One wildly funny show. An inventive and hilarious celebration of Shakespeare. Thu 14 - Sat 16 May | Royal https://royalandderngate.co.uk/whats-on/reduced-shakespeare-company/

The UK’s Favourite 100% LIVE Motown Show – as it is, as it was, as it should be. Fri 24 April 7.30pm | Derngate https://royalandderngate.co.uk/whats-on/the-greatest-hits-of-motown/

Your first look at our newest Made in Northampton production: Party Season is here! This razor-sharp new comedy plays on our Royal stage until Sat 11 April RSVP! 📸 Phil Blakemore

ONE WEEK TO GO! After a smash-hit UK tour, Frankie Goes To Bollywood returns – bigger, bolder, and bursting with Bollywood glamour. Tue 14 - Sat 18 April | Royal https://royalandderngate.co.uk/whats-on/frankie-goes-to-bollywood/

The Golden Gloves Gala offers an unforgettable evening of sport, entertainment and philanthropy, marking its debut. Sat 18 April 4.30pm | Derngate Strictly 18+ https://royalandderngate.co.uk/whats-on/golden-gloves-gala/

NEXT WEEK AT ROYAL & DERNGATE 🎈Party Season 🎸That'll Be The Day 🪓Mythos: Ragnarök Book these shows and more now on our website https://royalandderngate.co.uk/whats-on/

Our Summer Holiday Clubs are back! Our weeklong clubs for 4 - 8 and 9 - 13 year olds return this August - perfect for your little (and not quite so little) performers and explorers. Bookings now open. Find out more: https://ow.ly/2Lnm50Yz4hT

Join us for a glittering evening of timeless melodies as BBC Radio 3’s Friday Night is Music Night comes to Northampton with a special concert celebrating one of the greatest composers of the 20th century Fri 17 Apr 7.30pm https://royalandderngate.co.uk/whats-on/friday-night-is-music-night/

As a venue at the very heart of the Cultural Quarter, we're excited to team up with venues, heritage and creative organisations to celebrate what makes Northampton unique. Find out more information: https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/news/partners-explore-bid-uk-town-culture-status-northampton

Expect Hamlet performed backwards, Titus Andronicus as a YouTube cooking tutorial, and all of the History plays turned into a chaotic football match where the crown is kicked from king to king. Thu 14 - Sat 16 May | Royal https://royalandderngate.co.uk/whats-on/reduced-shakespeare-company/

👀 Check your inboxes... 🌞 (Our Summer 2026 Brochure goes on sale to Members tomorrow!)

Coming up next week at Royal & Derngate Comedy, music, gardening, and even more comedy - what are you joining us for this week? Tickets available for most performances - book on our website: https://royalandderngate.co.uk/

Your first panto star for 2026 is here... It's official - TV legend, Steve McFadden, is our boo-able baddie! Beauty And The Beast will, once again, be written by Paul Hendy and produced by Evolution Productions Fri 4 - Thu 31 December https://royalandderngate.co.uk/whats-on/beauty-and-the-beast/

UPCOMING EVENTS at Lola's Bar This March and April they have Candle Making Workshops, which include their signature Spanish-style charcuterie & cheese boards and a welcome drink. Find out more: https://royalandderngate.co.uk/lolas-bar/

The smash hit musical, Operation Mincemeat, comes to Northampton for one week only this July! Mon 13 - Sat 18 Jul | Derngate https://royalandderngate.co.uk/whats-on/operation-mincemeat/

🎈 CAST ANNOUNCEMENT We're delighted to announce the cast of our upcoming Made In Northampton production - Party Season A Royal & Derngate, Northampton, The Wardrobe Ensemble and Lowry co-production. Read more: https://royalandderngate.co.uk/news/full-cast-and-creative-announced-for-party-season/