Royal & Derngate

From our friends at The Core At Corby Cube and Made in Corby
Take a look at this brand new arts festival happening in Corby this weekend!
See below for more information.

We have some exciting casting news!
If you're a fan of Coronation Street then you'll recognise the newest additions to Doctor Dolittle The Musical cast, Brian Capron & Vicky Entwistle. Click the link below to secure your tickets!
Tickets: bit.ly/RDDolittle

**COMPETITION CLOSED** The legendary British explorer Sir Ranulph Fiennes comes to Northampton tomorrow and to celebrate we have a pair of tickets to giveaway.
To enter simply like our page and this post. We'll pick a lucky winner tomorrow morning.
... http://bit.ly/RDRanulphFiennes
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Today we begin the search for a successor to Martin Sutherland who leaves at the end of August for Coventry UK City of Culture 2021. During the interim, Jo Gordon, currently Marketing and Sales Director, will assume the role of Chief Executive.
More info here: https://www.royalandderngate.co.uk/news/c hief-executive/…

Don't miss UK Pink Floyd Experience on our Derngate stage this Thursday, book tickets here: http://bit.ly/RDPinkFloydex

Don't miss The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra tomorrow night as they bring us a patriotic evening of Great British favourites in The Last Night Of The Derngate Proms.
Don't forget to pick up your flag from our foyer!
Tickets: bit.ly/RDProms

We're very excited to have Mark Williams star in Doctor Dolittle The Musical, with us at Royal & Derngate next March.
Book your tickets here: http://bit.ly/RDDoctorDolittle

Take a look at what parents have to say about the brand new Little Baby Bum. Nursery Rhyme Friends in #Northampton this weekend only!
Tickets: bit.ly/2llMaJA

Our servers are now back up and running as normal - tickets are available online, by phone and in person at our Box Office. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

You may experience booking difficulties on our website this morning linked to the ongoing power cuts in Northampton town centre. We will update as soon as possible once this problem is rectified.

The ELO Experience are the world's foremost tribute to The Electric Light Orchestra.
Come and see the band reproducing hit songs and sounds on 28 July to take you on a musical journey through time!
Tickets: http://bit.ly/2KyCTgb

Have you ever thought about going to a classical music concert but don't know where to start? Why not try out Last Night of the Derngate Proms next weekend, which is always a joyful and uplifting event featuring some of the Great British favourites performed by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra: https://www.royalandderngate.co.uk/classi calbeginners/…
We're encouraging all our audiences to dress up in their most union jack-themed outfits for this event. Here are some ideas to get you inspired!: https://www.pinterest.co.uk/pin/844073155 136986052/
Read blogger and concert-enthusiast The Real Chrisparkle's beginner's guide to classical concert-going: https://www.royalandderngate.co.uk/classi calbeginners/…

Listen to what parents have to say about Little Baby Bum. Nursery Rhyme Friends, the brand new show coming to #northampton from Thu 12 - Sat 14 July.
Tickets: bit.ly/2llMaJA

Kinky Boots The Musical CASTING NEWS!
We're excited to announce that TV star Paula Lane will be swapping the Coronation Street cobbles for the catwalks of Milan as Lauren.
Paula is joined by West End favourite Callum Francis who returns to Kinky Boots in the UK after wowing audiences as Lola in the West End and in Melbourne.
... Musical theatre star Joel Harper-Jackson will make his Kinky debut as Charlie, picking up the keys to the Price & Son factory.
#kinkycomeshome #bewhoyouwanttobe
Tickets: http://bit.ly/RDKinkyBoots
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Join Elkie Brooks at Royal & Derngate this weekend and hear some of her biggest hits!
Tickets: http://bit.ly/2lI43lZ

With the #WorldCup2018 and #wimbledon2018 we're feeling all patriotic.
Pick up your flag from our foyer and continue the celebrations in The Last Night Of The Derngate Proms from Royal Philharmonic Orchestra this month.
Tickets: bit.ly/RDProms

an excellent venue, we saw Post-modern Jukebox in March 2018 - great sound, nice big stage, everything smooth and well organised

Very first visit to the venue.

Had a great front row seat in the Upper Circle, fantastic view, good acoustics, packed opening night for Mamma Mia, brilliant show and thoroughly enjoyed the antics of the ensemble.

Will be back for the Russian ballet in February.

To the staff, one in particular, during the Panto today. Thank you to her so much for being so understanding and kind, helping us after our son was ill during the show.

True gem who acted on true mother instincts, Thank you

Titanic last night was absolutely superb!!! It was great how they told the story, the singing was fantastic and the last bit very emotional!! X LOVED IT x

Titanic brilliant mesmerising loved it cried second act it was the best show

Titanic The Musical was a totally outstanding show. We thoroughly enjoyed every second. Fantastic singing, acting & dancing.. would definitely recommend and would definitely return to watch again. Gripping in parts, comedic in others. A great tribute to all who lost their lives as well. Bravo all.

My family and I saw The Jungle Book yesterday, what absolutely fabulous performance, from a very talented cast. Loved the powerful female leads, made for an interesting twist the the original. I burst into tears at the end! Highly recommend x

I’ve been frequenting both the Royal and Derngate theatres for as long as I can remember and have never been disappointed. The shows are varied so there is something for everyone’s taste.

I have seen countless shows here starting as a small child with trips to the panto.

Recently I saw the fabulous mamma Mia with my nan and aunt and we had an amazing time. The show was phenomenal and the venue was as usual clean, well maintained and the staff helpful and friendly.

Had an amazing night seeing the last ship, which was amazing - the seats were great, I’ve never had a bad view when there! Staff are always friendly and willing to go the extra mile for you. Would highly recommend x

Had a great evening seeing Danny Baker tonight, dont think I've ever come out this theatre so late before though. Very interesting and great stories. Didn't think the evening was ever going to end was great value and I like going to the Derngate, thankyou.

Fantastic evening, great entertainment. Unbelievable drum solos, and everyone, especially the girls were first class.

We will definitely go again.



We saw That'll be The Day

Absolutely amazing night seeing THE BAND.... Well done to all... I could watch it over and over.... love it.....

All staff were so great, happy, polite and helpful... Thank you very much...

What a great idea to have a play on a Sunday afternoon and we really enjoyed “The Crucible” in the Underground Theatre. The actors did a great job and we were completely absorbed with the tension right up to the end. Looking forward to others in the future.

Nice modern venue, although many of the seats we saw in the upper circle were ripped and covered in tape. They were also really uncomfortable by the interval - I have a spinal condition and had to take some painkillers later on.

We also had a major mix up with the tickets! Somehow the 3 seats that had been allocated for me and my parents had actually been TRIPLE booked! There was us, another couple, and a lady on her own. We approached one of the stewards for help who wasn't actually very helpful - all she said was "I'll see what I can do but I don't know if there's any way we can help because we are fully booked. This actually turned out to be untrue because there were a few rows free at the back of the upper circle, and the other couple were reseated downstairs? So don't know what that was all about.

At the end, we walked out of the audotorium to find out there had been a power cut. I was OK, just worried about my elderly parents getting down all the stairs safely. Luckily, the stewards were on hand - friendly and chatty and lighting the way with their torches. When we reached the bottom of the stairs, (I presume he was) the manager was there full of smiles and an apology.

So overall not bad, just a few things that need improvement. I will still come again, as the theatre is showing so many of the musicals currently on tour that I really want to see!!

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I went to see Derren Brown on 28th July. Excellent performance. Really well done. However, the seats are ridiculously inadequate, especially for long shows such as this. I appreciate that this would possibly be quite expensive to update, but pretty much every other aspect of this historic building has been updated or refurbished that they are now letting themselves down massively. I've essentially paid £43 each ticket for a numb bum and a sore back... It's great that we have a theatre in our town that can attract some big name performers, and better quality seating (especially for the price) would make this a much better experience.

Went to see the production of Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em. Whilst the theatre itself was just fine my evening was marred by the drunk who they had let in and who sat next to me. He was finally thrown out in the break, but should never of been let in whilst in such a state. Whilst the security staff did deal with the situation when they were called it should never of got that far. I did e.mail the theatre afterwards, but have had no response. They need to review their policy on serving drinks to drunks and allowing clearly drunk people in to the shows. The tickets for my wife and I were nearly £70 and the whole evening was spoiled by this one guy who they failed to deal with early on.

Having beento see last night of the proms many times before at Royal and Derngate and many other events, was really disappointed that people were allowed to film and take photos, my evening was spent with the gentleman in front filming in my view, not what I expected when I had paid over £74 for a pair of tickets, the gentleman was told by staff half way through but he just ignored them and they just stood and watching him ! disappointing this wouldnt be allowed at the cinema so why at the theatre, I saw at least 6 people filming and taking photos near me, these were on photos, the one in front of me had a special camera in a case why this had been discussed when he had come in I dont know. I was going to write but it seems nobody gets responses from previous feedback I have got, shame concert was a good performance.

Visited last weekend to see Shrek and was very disappointed in the theatre. When booking does not tell you that the £20 you can not see, place was dirt and seats need attention and have for some time looking at others reviews.



Myself and my daughter are keen on visiting performances and new theatres. The theatre needs lots of upgrading and a good clean. Lots of seats need repairing with more than gaffa tape. The floor was dirty and the rail where I sat is so high that even I could not see and I am 5’9. The bottom of the rail had food in and something else which I hated to think what it was. Do not forget when visiting the theatre and going upstairs people can see on the top of your bars so they should be cleaned.



Sorry to say this theatre is the worst by far I have every visited.



Your gentleman member of staff was very helpful in finding a booster seat for my daughter and was very polite and helpful to lots of people. He is a credit to you Company, just wish the rest of the visit was as pleasant.



Enjoyed the performance and the characters and scenes very good.

an excellent venue, we saw Post-modern Jukebox in March 2018 - great sound, nice big stage, everything smooth and well organised

Very first visit to the venue.

Had a great front row seat in the Upper Circle, fantastic view, good acoustics, packed opening night for Mamma Mia, brilliant show and thoroughly enjoyed the antics of the ensemble.

Will be back for the Russian ballet in February.

To the staff, one in particular, during the Panto today. Thank you to her so much for being so understanding and kind, helping us after our son was ill during the show.

True gem who acted on true mother instincts, Thank you

Titanic last night was absolutely superb!!! It was great how they told the story, the singing was fantastic and the last bit very emotional!! X LOVED IT x

Titanic brilliant mesmerising loved it cried second act it was the best show

Titanic The Musical was a totally outstanding show. We thoroughly enjoyed every second. Fantastic singing, acting & dancing.. would definitely recommend and would definitely return to watch again. Gripping in parts, comedic in others. A great tribute to all who lost their lives as well. Bravo all.

My family and I saw The Jungle Book yesterday, what absolutely fabulous performance, from a very talented cast. Loved the powerful female leads, made for an interesting twist the the original. I burst into tears at the end! Highly recommend x

I’ve been frequenting both the Royal and Derngate theatres for as long as I can remember and have never been disappointed. The shows are varied so there is something for everyone’s taste.

I have seen countless shows here starting as a small child with trips to the panto.

Recently I saw the fabulous mamma Mia with my nan and aunt and we had an amazing time. The show was phenomenal and the venue was as usual clean, well maintained and the staff helpful and friendly.

Had an amazing night seeing the last ship, which was amazing - the seats were great, I’ve never had a bad view when there! Staff are always friendly and willing to go the extra mile for you. Would highly recommend x

Had a great evening seeing Danny Baker tonight, dont think I've ever come out this theatre so late before though. Very interesting and great stories. Didn't think the evening was ever going to end was great value and I like going to the Derngate, thankyou.

Fantastic evening, great entertainment. Unbelievable drum solos, and everyone, especially the girls were first class.

We will definitely go again.



We saw That'll be The Day

Absolutely amazing night seeing THE BAND.... Well done to all... I could watch it over and over.... love it.....

All staff were so great, happy, polite and helpful... Thank you very much...

What a great idea to have a play on a Sunday afternoon and we really enjoyed “The Crucible” in the Underground Theatre. The actors did a great job and we were completely absorbed with the tension right up to the end. Looking forward to others in the future.

Nice modern venue, although many of the seats we saw in the upper circle were ripped and covered in tape. They were also really uncomfortable by the interval - I have a spinal condition and had to take some painkillers later on.

We also had a major mix up with the tickets! Somehow the 3 seats that had been allocated for me and my parents had actually been TRIPLE booked! There was us, another couple, and a lady on her own. We approached one of the stewards for help who wasn't actually very helpful - all she said was "I'll see what I can do but I don't know if there's any way we can help because we are fully booked. This actually turned out to be untrue because there were a few rows free at the back of the upper circle, and the other couple were reseated downstairs? So don't know what that was all about.

At the end, we walked out of the audotorium to find out there had been a power cut. I was OK, just worried about my elderly parents getting down all the stairs safely. Luckily, the stewards were on hand - friendly and chatty and lighting the way with their torches. When we reached the bottom of the stairs, (I presume he was) the manager was there full of smiles and an apology.

So overall not bad, just a few things that need improvement. I will still come again, as the theatre is showing so many of the musicals currently on tour that I really want to see!!

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I went to see Derren Brown on 28th July. Excellent performance. Really well done. However, the seats are ridiculously inadequate, especially for long shows such as this. I appreciate that this would possibly be quite expensive to update, but pretty much every other aspect of this historic building has been updated or refurbished that they are now letting themselves down massively. I've essentially paid £43 each ticket for a numb bum and a sore back... It's great that we have a theatre in our town that can attract some big name performers, and better quality seating (especially for the price) would make this a much better experience.

Went to see the production of Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em. Whilst the theatre itself was just fine my evening was marred by the drunk who they had let in and who sat next to me. He was finally thrown out in the break, but should never of been let in whilst in such a state. Whilst the security staff did deal with the situation when they were called it should never of got that far. I did e.mail the theatre afterwards, but have had no response. They need to review their policy on serving drinks to drunks and allowing clearly drunk people in to the shows. The tickets for my wife and I were nearly £70 and the whole evening was spoiled by this one guy who they failed to deal with early on.

Having beento see last night of the proms many times before at Royal and Derngate and many other events, was really disappointed that people were allowed to film and take photos, my evening was spent with the gentleman in front filming in my view, not what I expected when I had paid over £74 for a pair of tickets, the gentleman was told by staff half way through but he just ignored them and they just stood and watching him ! disappointing this wouldnt be allowed at the cinema so why at the theatre, I saw at least 6 people filming and taking photos near me, these were on photos, the one in front of me had a special camera in a case why this had been discussed when he had come in I dont know. I was going to write but it seems nobody gets responses from previous feedback I have got, shame concert was a good performance.

Visited last weekend to see Shrek and was very disappointed in the theatre. When booking does not tell you that the £20 you can not see, place was dirt and seats need attention and have for some time looking at others reviews.



Myself and my daughter are keen on visiting performances and new theatres. The theatre needs lots of upgrading and a good clean. Lots of seats need repairing with more than gaffa tape. The floor was dirty and the rail where I sat is so high that even I could not see and I am 5’9. The bottom of the rail had food in and something else which I hated to think what it was. Do not forget when visiting the theatre and going upstairs people can see on the top of your bars so they should be cleaned.



Sorry to say this theatre is the worst by far I have every visited.



Your gentleman member of staff was very helpful in finding a booster seat for my daughter and was very polite and helpful to lots of people. He is a credit to you Company, just wish the rest of the visit was as pleasant.



Enjoyed the performance and the characters and scenes very good.