Royal & Derngate, Northampton
@royalderngate.bsky.social
Theatres in the heart of Northampton's Cultural Quarter. Home of #MadeInNorthampton
Enquiries: boxoffice@royalandderngate.co.uk
Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire NN1 1DP
www.royalandderngate.co.uk
Enquiries: boxoffice@royalandderngate.co.uk
Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire NN1 1DP
www.royalandderngate.co.uk
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
https://royalandderngate.co.uk/together/individual-giving/unforgettable-gift
November 12, 2025 at 7:01 PM
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
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/
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/
November 11, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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/
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.
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them.
November 11, 2025 at 10:55 AM
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.
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/
Sat 17 January 3pm | Royal
https://royalandderngate.co.uk/whats-on/opera-boys/
November 9, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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/
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/
Find out more and book: https://royalandderngate.co.uk/get-involved/part-of-the-main-workshops/
November 9, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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/
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/
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/
November 8, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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/
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.
This support strengthens our commitment to delivering high-quality live theatre and outstanding experiences for our audiences.
November 7, 2025 at 2:03 PM
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.
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.
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.
November 6, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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.
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/
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/
October 29, 2025 at 2:03 PM
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/
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.
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.
October 28, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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.
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/
Fri 6 - Sun 8 Feb
https://royalandderngate.co.uk/whats-on/the-gruffalos-child/
October 28, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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/
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/
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/
October 14, 2025 at 7:00 PM
📢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/
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/
Reposted by Royal & Derngate, Northampton
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...
royalandderngate.co.uk/whats-on/gen...
GenFest 2025: The Investigations - Royal & Derngate
The Investigations is a performance-making game from Voyager 3, delivered by In Good Company. Exploring the details of everyday life, this is a ‘make a show in a day’ devising workshop, presented as a...
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October 14, 2025 at 8:35 AM
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...
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/
Tue 23 June 2026 7.30pm | Derngate
https://royalandderngate.co.uk/whats-on/jukebox-idols/
October 12, 2025 at 6:01 PM
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/
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
Huge thanks to our audiences, artists, volunteers and staff, you’re what makes Royal & Derngate such a special place to belong. #UKTAwards
October 12, 2025 at 3:08 PM
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
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/
🎤 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/
October 11, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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/
🎤 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.
If you missed it here at Royal & Derngate, you can still catch it in Peterborough, Liverpool and Manchester.
October 11, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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.
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/
Fri 24 Oct 8pm
https://royalandderngate.co.uk/whats-on/omid-djalili-25/
October 10, 2025 at 6:02 PM
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/
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/
Read more: https://royalandderngate.co.uk/news/cast-and-creative-team-announced-for-mogs-christmas/
October 10, 2025 at 11:01 AM
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/
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/
😆 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/
October 10, 2025 at 9:01 AM
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/
😆 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/
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/
October 9, 2025 at 6:01 PM
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/
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!
Good luck to all the amazing nominees across all the catagories - we can't wait to see who takes home the awards on Sunday!
October 9, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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!
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/
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/
October 9, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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/
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/
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/
October 8, 2025 at 1:01 PM
⭐⭐⭐⭐ 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/
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/
Tue 4 - Sat 8 Nov
https://royalandderngate.co.uk/whats-on/death-on-the-nile/
October 7, 2025 at 6:03 PM
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/
Tue 4 - Sat 8 Nov
https://royalandderngate.co.uk/whats-on/death-on-the-nile/