Theatre news: Northampton play explores young people’s online world
@RoyalDerngate's première of Samson Hawkins’s Top G’s Like Me will “follow a group of rudderless young adults in a post-playground world of seething toxic masculinity”.
https://t.co/cKmYQbchYY
It might only just be Spring, but our #MadeInNorthampton Christmas show development is officially underway today!
The brilliant @WardrobEnsemble have gathered together to start work on Mog's Christmas, which premieres on our Royal stage this December.
#BotherThatCat
GENERATE 2025 CALL OUT
We’re very excited to launch our 2025 Generate initiatives at Royal & Derngate, giving artists time, space and funds to develop and showcase their work.
Find out more about each of the three programmes, and how to apply: https://t.co/RujIk9YA7b
Let the show begin 🚗
Wishing the cast and company of TAMBO & BONES a great first show at @RoyalDerngate as the tour begins.
Book your tickets for when the show arrives in London at Stratford East!
📅 TUE 29 APR - SAT 10 MAY 2025
🎟 https://t.co/uA2hPUrGE1
We’re holding general auditions on Thu 13 Mar for professional actors age 18+ who have a connection to the Midlands.
This will be an opportunity to expand our casting pool of local performers for future projects.
Applications close on Wed 5 Mar.
Find out more and apply here: https://t.co/O4hFkqoi1V
Find out about the design of (the) Woman in this podcast with Designer Sara Perks, Royal & Derngate Artistic Director Jesse Jones and Creative Engagement Assistant Kyle Collingwood 👉️ https://t.co/fJ8BPqBAyA
#MadeInNorthampton
In this episode of Beyond the Stage, we explore the powerful themes of Tambo & Bones with Dr. Emel Thomas. Unpack the play’s sharp satire, its critique of race, identity, and capitalism, and its thought-provoking storytelling.
Listen to the full episode: https://t.co/Sr5YbY7s7J
Saw this fantastic play at @RoyalDerngate last week and thought it was brilliant. Proud of co-producer @RemyMoynes and the incredible voice actor who provided the child’s voice in the play (hint - it was my child😂). On UK tour now!
👀Your first look at (the) Woman
The brand new play by Jane Upton opens on our Royal stage next week!
A @NPtheatre and Royal & Derngate, Northampton co-production #MadeInNorthampton
Thu 13 - Sat 15 Feb | Royal
https://t.co/Q9iFe1F30e
📸 Tom Platinum Morley
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "the perfect start to our Christmas" - Toddle About
Who will help the Jolly Postman get home in time for Christmas?
Only until Tue 31 December
🎫 https://t.co/hEjuxUYvca
So proud of this magical production and the incredible team behind it! Running until Tuesday 31 December @RoyalDerngate. If the beloved Ahlberg book was part of your childhood (as it was mine), or even if it wasn’t, this is a festive treat you won’t want to miss! 📮📬💌🎄🎅
👀 Your first look at our amazing The Jolly Christmas Postman cast in action!
Cast:
Ellen Chivers, Aaron Douglas, Joseph Kempster, Jess Lobo, Dan McGarry, Samuel Morgan-Grahame
📷 Robert Day
Flashback to the Mayor Joyce's Family Gala Screening of Paddington in Peru in support of @uk_tlf
at @nnfilmhouse - where our very own Jolly Postman popped in to pick up everyone's letters to Father Christmas!
We spy our #MadeInNorthampton Christmas show - The Jolly Christmas Postman - at the top of this list from The Guardian 😍
The show features live music, original songs and a sprinkling of theatre magic for all ages to enjoy.
https://t.co/lQ7R7AiSlr
And how lucky we are to have the ridiculously talented @MusicDJC join us this Christmas @RoyalDerngate for The Jolly Christmas Postman! Beyond excited to get started on this magical show on Monday! 📮💌🎄✨
I had an incredible time at the @TCCOBBmusical press night earlier this week - it has been an absolute joy to witness the show evolve from the (exquisite!) 2019 version all the way through to this WE production. What an inspiring success story for new British musical theatre! 💛