Royal & Derngate, Northampton
@royalderngate.bsky.social
Theatres in the heart of Northampton's Cultural Quarter. Home of #MadeInNorthampton
Enquiries: [email protected]
Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire NN1 1DP
www.royalandderngate.co.uk
Enquiries: [email protected]
Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire NN1 1DP
www.royalandderngate.co.uk
Sharing his evolution from where it all started as a young competition dancer to becoming a star of the hit BBC show Strictly Come Dancing, Kai Widdrington oozes charm and talent with an abundance of on-stage charisma.
Fri 26 June 7.30pm
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Fri 26 June 7.30pm
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December 7, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Sharing his evolution from where it all started as a young competition dancer to becoming a star of the hit BBC show Strictly Come Dancing, Kai Widdrington oozes charm and talent with an abundance of on-stage charisma.
Fri 26 June 7.30pm
https://royalandderngate.co.uk/whats-on/kai-evolution/
Fri 26 June 7.30pm
https://royalandderngate.co.uk/whats-on/kai-evolution/
ON SALE NOW
Alan Carr’s back on tour and his lips are unsealed! Expect stories of dipping into the dating pool, navigating showbiz green rooms and a sprinkling of tales from the Traitors turret.
Thu 17 & Fri 18 June 2027 | Derngate
https://royalandderngate.co.uk/whats-on/alan-carr/
Alan Carr’s back on tour and his lips are unsealed! Expect stories of dipping into the dating pool, navigating showbiz green rooms and a sprinkling of tales from the Traitors turret.
Thu 17 & Fri 18 June 2027 | Derngate
https://royalandderngate.co.uk/whats-on/alan-carr/
December 5, 2025 at 11:00 AM
ON SALE NOW
Alan Carr’s back on tour and his lips are unsealed! Expect stories of dipping into the dating pool, navigating showbiz green rooms and a sprinkling of tales from the Traitors turret.
Thu 17 & Fri 18 June 2027 | Derngate
https://royalandderngate.co.uk/whats-on/alan-carr/
Alan Carr’s back on tour and his lips are unsealed! Expect stories of dipping into the dating pool, navigating showbiz green rooms and a sprinkling of tales from the Traitors turret.
Thu 17 & Fri 18 June 2027 | Derngate
https://royalandderngate.co.uk/whats-on/alan-carr/
Here are your 2026 cast of 2:22 A Ghost Story!
Starring James Bye (Eastenders), Natalie Casey (2 Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps), Gary Lucy (Hollyoaks) and Shvorne Marks (Three Little Birds).
Thu 8 - Sat 17 Jan
https://royalandderngate.co.uk/whats-on/222-a-ghost-story/
Starring James Bye (Eastenders), Natalie Casey (2 Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps), Gary Lucy (Hollyoaks) and Shvorne Marks (Three Little Birds).
Thu 8 - Sat 17 Jan
https://royalandderngate.co.uk/whats-on/222-a-ghost-story/
December 1, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Here are your 2026 cast of 2:22 A Ghost Story!
Starring James Bye (Eastenders), Natalie Casey (2 Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps), Gary Lucy (Hollyoaks) and Shvorne Marks (Three Little Birds).
Thu 8 - Sat 17 Jan
https://royalandderngate.co.uk/whats-on/222-a-ghost-story/
Starring James Bye (Eastenders), Natalie Casey (2 Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps), Gary Lucy (Hollyoaks) and Shvorne Marks (Three Little Birds).
Thu 8 - Sat 17 Jan
https://royalandderngate.co.uk/whats-on/222-a-ghost-story/
Our Cyber Monday offers are only here until 23:59 tonight! Save on selected performances including Panto, Mog's Christmas and upcoming Made In Northampton productions and music!
Find out more: https://royalandderngate.co.uk/flash-sale-friday/
Find out more: https://royalandderngate.co.uk/flash-sale-friday/
Flash Sale Friday - Royal & Derngate
Peter PanFri 5 – Wed 31 DecemberTickets £20* On selected performances* Mog’s Christmas Sat 6 – Wed 31 DecemberTickets £15* On selected performances* 2:22 A Ghost StoryThu 8 – Sat 17 JanuaryTickets from £27* On selected performances* Top Gs Like Me Sat 21 February – Sat 7 MarchTickets £16* Only on preview performances* Party
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December 1, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Our Cyber Monday offers are only here until 23:59 tonight! Save on selected performances including Panto, Mog's Christmas and upcoming Made In Northampton productions and music!
Find out more: https://royalandderngate.co.uk/flash-sale-friday/
Find out more: https://royalandderngate.co.uk/flash-sale-friday/
Cast announced for The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged)
The cast are Efé Agwele, Woogie Jung and Tom Pavey, with Kiran Raywilliams understudying.
This wild and irreverent show comes to Northampton next summer.
https://royalandderngate.co.uk/whats-on/reduced-shakespeare-company/
The cast are Efé Agwele, Woogie Jung and Tom Pavey, with Kiran Raywilliams understudying.
This wild and irreverent show comes to Northampton next summer.
https://royalandderngate.co.uk/whats-on/reduced-shakespeare-company/
November 30, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Cast announced for The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged)
The cast are Efé Agwele, Woogie Jung and Tom Pavey, with Kiran Raywilliams understudying.
This wild and irreverent show comes to Northampton next summer.
https://royalandderngate.co.uk/whats-on/reduced-shakespeare-company/
The cast are Efé Agwele, Woogie Jung and Tom Pavey, with Kiran Raywilliams understudying.
This wild and irreverent show comes to Northampton next summer.
https://royalandderngate.co.uk/whats-on/reduced-shakespeare-company/
Our mini Mog is ready and waiting for the cast and crew of Mog's Christmas, who join us next week.
Join us for a heartwarming Christmas adventure filled with surprises, snowy mischief, and the true meaning of family.
Sat 6 - Wed 31 December
https://royalandderngate.co.uk/whats-on/mogs-christmas/
Join us for a heartwarming Christmas adventure filled with surprises, snowy mischief, and the true meaning of family.
Sat 6 - Wed 31 December
https://royalandderngate.co.uk/whats-on/mogs-christmas/
November 30, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Our mini Mog is ready and waiting for the cast and crew of Mog's Christmas, who join us next week.
Join us for a heartwarming Christmas adventure filled with surprises, snowy mischief, and the true meaning of family.
Sat 6 - Wed 31 December
https://royalandderngate.co.uk/whats-on/mogs-christmas/
Join us for a heartwarming Christmas adventure filled with surprises, snowy mischief, and the true meaning of family.
Sat 6 - Wed 31 December
https://royalandderngate.co.uk/whats-on/mogs-christmas/
COMING SOON!
A show dedicated to preserving the respect of the greatest entertainer of all time, Elvis Presley. Lee Memphis King faithfully recreates an Elvis performance with the authenticity and passion of an Elvis concert.
Sat 31 Jan
https://royalandderngate.co.uk/whats-on/one-night-of-elvis/
A show dedicated to preserving the respect of the greatest entertainer of all time, Elvis Presley. Lee Memphis King faithfully recreates an Elvis performance with the authenticity and passion of an Elvis concert.
Sat 31 Jan
https://royalandderngate.co.uk/whats-on/one-night-of-elvis/
November 29, 2025 at 7:00 PM
COMING SOON!
A show dedicated to preserving the respect of the greatest entertainer of all time, Elvis Presley. Lee Memphis King faithfully recreates an Elvis performance with the authenticity and passion of an Elvis concert.
Sat 31 Jan
https://royalandderngate.co.uk/whats-on/one-night-of-elvis/
A show dedicated to preserving the respect of the greatest entertainer of all time, Elvis Presley. Lee Memphis King faithfully recreates an Elvis performance with the authenticity and passion of an Elvis concert.
Sat 31 Jan
https://royalandderngate.co.uk/whats-on/one-night-of-elvis/
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November 28, 2025 at 7:01 PM
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ON SALE NOW
The Mousetrap 75th Anniversary, The Curious Incident Of The Dog In The Night-Time, Northants Sings Out and so much more!
Book now on our website: https://royalandderngate.co.uk/whats-on/
The Mousetrap 75th Anniversary, The Curious Incident Of The Dog In The Night-Time, Northants Sings Out and so much more!
Book now on our website: https://royalandderngate.co.uk/whats-on/
November 28, 2025 at 12:45 PM
ON SALE NOW
The Mousetrap 75th Anniversary, The Curious Incident Of The Dog In The Night-Time, Northants Sings Out and so much more!
Book now on our website: https://royalandderngate.co.uk/whats-on/
The Mousetrap 75th Anniversary, The Curious Incident Of The Dog In The Night-Time, Northants Sings Out and so much more!
Book now on our website: https://royalandderngate.co.uk/whats-on/
It's almost Panto time (oh yes it is!)
We popped into rehearsals to say hi to the team behind The All New Adventures Of Peter Pan which opens next Friday.
Hook your tickets now: https://royalandderngate.co.uk/whats-on/peter-pan-25/
We popped into rehearsals to say hi to the team behind The All New Adventures Of Peter Pan which opens next Friday.
Hook your tickets now: https://royalandderngate.co.uk/whats-on/peter-pan-25/
November 27, 2025 at 7:01 PM
It's almost Panto time (oh yes it is!)
We popped into rehearsals to say hi to the team behind The All New Adventures Of Peter Pan which opens next Friday.
Hook your tickets now: https://royalandderngate.co.uk/whats-on/peter-pan-25/
We popped into rehearsals to say hi to the team behind The All New Adventures Of Peter Pan which opens next Friday.
Hook your tickets now: https://royalandderngate.co.uk/whats-on/peter-pan-25/
We’re thrilled to announce that the cast for Top Gs Like Me will be led by Danny Hatchard, (EastEnders, Our Girl, Ridley Road) and David Schaal (The Inbetweeners, The Office). Further casting to follow.
Find out more: https://ow.ly/4Ell50XyCkB
Sat 21 Feb – Sat 7 Mar
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Sat 21 Feb – Sat 7 Mar
November 27, 2025 at 12:39 PM
We’re thrilled to announce that the cast for Top Gs Like Me will be led by Danny Hatchard, (EastEnders, Our Girl, Ridley Road) and David Schaal (The Inbetweeners, The Office). Further casting to follow.
Find out more: https://ow.ly/4Ell50XyCkB
Sat 21 Feb – Sat 7 Mar
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Sat 21 Feb – Sat 7 Mar
ON SALE NOW
After his sell-out 2023 tour, the UK’s dishevelled king of stand-up, award-winning Seann Walsh returns with a brand-new hour of side-splitting comedy.
Fri 12 June
https://royalandderngate.co.uk/whats-on/seann-walsh/
After his sell-out 2023 tour, the UK’s dishevelled king of stand-up, award-winning Seann Walsh returns with a brand-new hour of side-splitting comedy.
Fri 12 June
https://royalandderngate.co.uk/whats-on/seann-walsh/
November 27, 2025 at 10:00 AM
ON SALE NOW
After his sell-out 2023 tour, the UK’s dishevelled king of stand-up, award-winning Seann Walsh returns with a brand-new hour of side-splitting comedy.
Fri 12 June
https://royalandderngate.co.uk/whats-on/seann-walsh/
After his sell-out 2023 tour, the UK’s dishevelled king of stand-up, award-winning Seann Walsh returns with a brand-new hour of side-splitting comedy.
Fri 12 June
https://royalandderngate.co.uk/whats-on/seann-walsh/
Get ready! The Big Give kicks off next Tuesday. Support Royal & Derngate’s Top Gs Like Me and your donation will be doubled.
https://donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05WS000006CTE5YAO
#GivingTuesday #ChristmasChallenge
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#GivingTuesday #ChristmasChallenge
November 26, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Get ready! The Big Give kicks off next Tuesday. Support Royal & Derngate’s Top Gs Like Me and your donation will be doubled.
https://donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05WS000006CTE5YAO
#GivingTuesday #ChristmasChallenge
https://donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05WS000006CTE5YAO
#GivingTuesday #ChristmasChallenge
COMING SOON!
In his biggest live tour to date leading political comedian Matt Forde finds positivity in life despite all the evidence to the contrary in politics and his own health.
Fri 30 January
https://royalandderngate.co.uk/whats-on/matt-forde/
In his biggest live tour to date leading political comedian Matt Forde finds positivity in life despite all the evidence to the contrary in politics and his own health.
Fri 30 January
https://royalandderngate.co.uk/whats-on/matt-forde/
November 26, 2025 at 10:00 AM
COMING SOON!
In his biggest live tour to date leading political comedian Matt Forde finds positivity in life despite all the evidence to the contrary in politics and his own health.
Fri 30 January
https://royalandderngate.co.uk/whats-on/matt-forde/
In his biggest live tour to date leading political comedian Matt Forde finds positivity in life despite all the evidence to the contrary in politics and his own health.
Fri 30 January
https://royalandderngate.co.uk/whats-on/matt-forde/
Our Friday Flash Sale is nearly here!
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November 25, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Our Friday Flash Sale is nearly here!
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This Friday is Flash Sale Friday! Offers will land in your inbox if you sign up to our mailing list, become a member to get them early.
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November 25, 2025 at 7:01 PM
This Friday is Flash Sale Friday! Offers will land in your inbox if you sign up to our mailing list, become a member to get them early.
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While the Mog cast are busy in rehearsals, Mini Mog has been off exploring the building. Keep an eye out for more of her adventures over the coming weeks!
Book your tickets to see Mog Christmas below!
https://royalandderngate.co.uk/whats-on/mogs-christmas/
Book your tickets to see Mog Christmas below!
https://royalandderngate.co.uk/whats-on/mogs-christmas/
November 25, 2025 at 2:02 PM
While the Mog cast are busy in rehearsals, Mini Mog has been off exploring the building. Keep an eye out for more of her adventures over the coming weeks!
Book your tickets to see Mog Christmas below!
https://royalandderngate.co.uk/whats-on/mogs-christmas/
Book your tickets to see Mog Christmas below!
https://royalandderngate.co.uk/whats-on/mogs-christmas/
We’ve got some great musicals coming up next year! Check out our Spotify playlist to get a taste of the music from SIX, Operation Mincemeat, The Choir Of Man and Blood Brothers.
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6FPwzLQagmN7NAPSAgZyef?si=xZ6igxxRR5-xJgbP0N1JiA
To book: www.royalandderngate.co.uk
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6FPwzLQagmN7NAPSAgZyef?si=xZ6igxxRR5-xJgbP0N1JiA
To book: www.royalandderngate.co.uk
November 24, 2025 at 7:01 PM
We’ve got some great musicals coming up next year! Check out our Spotify playlist to get a taste of the music from SIX, Operation Mincemeat, The Choir Of Man and Blood Brothers.
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6FPwzLQagmN7NAPSAgZyef?si=xZ6igxxRR5-xJgbP0N1JiA
To book: www.royalandderngate.co.uk
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6FPwzLQagmN7NAPSAgZyef?si=xZ6igxxRR5-xJgbP0N1JiA
To book: www.royalandderngate.co.uk
Mog's Christmas is in rehearsal!
The Thomas family are getting ready for our festive family show which opens next week.
Sat 6 - Wed 31 Dec
https://royalandderngate.co.uk/whats-on/mogs-christmas/
📷 Manuel Harlan
The Thomas family are getting ready for our festive family show which opens next week.
Sat 6 - Wed 31 Dec
https://royalandderngate.co.uk/whats-on/mogs-christmas/
📷 Manuel Harlan
November 24, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Mog's Christmas is in rehearsal!
The Thomas family are getting ready for our festive family show which opens next week.
Sat 6 - Wed 31 Dec
https://royalandderngate.co.uk/whats-on/mogs-christmas/
📷 Manuel Harlan
The Thomas family are getting ready for our festive family show which opens next week.
Sat 6 - Wed 31 Dec
https://royalandderngate.co.uk/whats-on/mogs-christmas/
📷 Manuel Harlan
Join Part of the Main Artistic Director Olivia Munk for an introduction to all things theatre producing, including budgeting, fundraising, marketing, publicity, programming, and more.
Friday 5 December – 10:30am-1:30pm
https://royalandderngate.co.uk/get-involved/part-of-the-main-workshops/
Friday 5 December – 10:30am-1:30pm
https://royalandderngate.co.uk/get-involved/part-of-the-main-workshops/
November 23, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Join Part of the Main Artistic Director Olivia Munk for an introduction to all things theatre producing, including budgeting, fundraising, marketing, publicity, programming, and more.
Friday 5 December – 10:30am-1:30pm
https://royalandderngate.co.uk/get-involved/part-of-the-main-workshops/
Friday 5 December – 10:30am-1:30pm
https://royalandderngate.co.uk/get-involved/part-of-the-main-workshops/
Our Young Company perform Brecht's The Resistable Rise of Arturo Ui, plus their NT Connections show this year is Britney's Lock, our Actors Company present Carl Grose's Dead Dog In A Suitcase (And Other Love Songs), and NMPAT are back.
https://royalandderngate.co.uk/whats-on/
https://royalandderngate.co.uk/whats-on/
November 21, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Our Young Company perform Brecht's The Resistable Rise of Arturo Ui, plus their NT Connections show this year is Britney's Lock, our Actors Company present Carl Grose's Dead Dog In A Suitcase (And Other Love Songs), and NMPAT are back.
https://royalandderngate.co.uk/whats-on/
https://royalandderngate.co.uk/whats-on/
Even more shows on sale today
🎹 Primary School Bangers
📷 Hamza Yassin
😅 Dead Ringers
🩰 Birmingham Royal Ballet BRB2
🎤 Queen of the Night
🦊 Chris Packham
🎶 KPop All Stars
Book now: https://royalandderngate.co.uk/whats-on/
🎹 Primary School Bangers
📷 Hamza Yassin
😅 Dead Ringers
🩰 Birmingham Royal Ballet BRB2
🎤 Queen of the Night
🦊 Chris Packham
🎶 KPop All Stars
Book now: https://royalandderngate.co.uk/whats-on/
November 21, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Even more shows on sale today
🎹 Primary School Bangers
📷 Hamza Yassin
😅 Dead Ringers
🩰 Birmingham Royal Ballet BRB2
🎤 Queen of the Night
🦊 Chris Packham
🎶 KPop All Stars
Book now: https://royalandderngate.co.uk/whats-on/
🎹 Primary School Bangers
📷 Hamza Yassin
😅 Dead Ringers
🩰 Birmingham Royal Ballet BRB2
🎤 Queen of the Night
🦊 Chris Packham
🎶 KPop All Stars
Book now: https://royalandderngate.co.uk/whats-on/
Our Spring Brochure is on sale now! Which means you can book for our Made In Northampton production - Party Season, the return of beloved musical Blood Brothers and A Night At The Darts comes to the Derngate in November next year!
Book now: https://royalandderngate.co.uk/whats-on/
Book now: https://royalandderngate.co.uk/whats-on/
November 21, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Our Spring Brochure is on sale now! Which means you can book for our Made In Northampton production - Party Season, the return of beloved musical Blood Brothers and A Night At The Darts comes to the Derngate in November next year!
Book now: https://royalandderngate.co.uk/whats-on/
Book now: https://royalandderngate.co.uk/whats-on/
🎅 🎄 We're hooked on going BIG this year!
Help us bring the magic of Peter Pan & Mog’s Christmas to families who need it most.
Every donation = unforgettable memories.
#UnforgettableGift #ChristmasMagic
Donate here: https://royalandderngate.co.uk/together/individual-giving/unforgettable-gift/
Help us bring the magic of Peter Pan & Mog’s Christmas to families who need it most.
Every donation = unforgettable memories.
#UnforgettableGift #ChristmasMagic
Donate here: https://royalandderngate.co.uk/together/individual-giving/unforgettable-gift/
November 19, 2025 at 7:01 PM
🎅 🎄 We're hooked on going BIG this year!
Help us bring the magic of Peter Pan & Mog’s Christmas to families who need it most.
Every donation = unforgettable memories.
#UnforgettableGift #ChristmasMagic
Donate here: https://royalandderngate.co.uk/together/individual-giving/unforgettable-gift/
Help us bring the magic of Peter Pan & Mog’s Christmas to families who need it most.
Every donation = unforgettable memories.
#UnforgettableGift #ChristmasMagic
Donate here: https://royalandderngate.co.uk/together/individual-giving/unforgettable-gift/
👀 Look what's arrived! You can pick up your copy in our foyers now.
Tickets go on General sale on Fri 21 November at 10am - but don't miss out on the best tickets at the best prices - become a member today!
https://royalandderngate.co.uk/together/membership/
Tickets go on General sale on Fri 21 November at 10am - but don't miss out on the best tickets at the best prices - become a member today!
https://royalandderngate.co.uk/together/membership/
November 19, 2025 at 2:01 PM
👀 Look what's arrived! You can pick up your copy in our foyers now.
Tickets go on General sale on Fri 21 November at 10am - but don't miss out on the best tickets at the best prices - become a member today!
https://royalandderngate.co.uk/together/membership/
Tickets go on General sale on Fri 21 November at 10am - but don't miss out on the best tickets at the best prices - become a member today!
https://royalandderngate.co.uk/together/membership/