#Royal & Derngate

[nqbuddy]

Moving and powerful theatre for our troubled times. Review: I, Daniel Blake at Royal and Derngate, Northampton.

By Karin Johnstone “I am not a client, a customer, nor a service user. I am not a shirker, a scrounger, a beggar, nor a thief. I’m not a National Insurance Number or blip on a screen. I paid my dues, never a penny short, and proud to do so.” So states the eponymous Daniel Blake. Kathy and Daisy, played by Bryony Corrigan and Jodie Wild – All photography by Pamela Raith Seven years have passed…

[stevescoles]

Moving and powerful theatre for our troubled times. Review: I, Daniel Blake at Royal and Derngate, Northampton.

By Karin Johnstone “I am not a client, a customer, nor a service user. I am not a shirker, a scrounger, a beggar, nor a thief. I’m not a National Insurance Number or blip on a screen. I paid my dues, never a penny short, and proud to do so.” So states the eponymous Daniel Blake. Kathy and Daisy, played by Bryony Corrigan and Jodie Wild – All photography by Pamela Raith Seven years have passed…

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The Grapes Of Wrath: Selling Souls To A Soulless People

The Grapes Of Wrath: Selling Souls To A Soulless People

Based on John Steinbeck’s iconic novel of the same name, the Joad family are in search of a better life in the American West, California. After their drought-ridden farm is taken by the bank, the Joads, led by paroled Tom (Andre Squire), pack up a truck full of necessities and head West. On their journey, they meet many other…

[johnsblackmore]

Royal & Derngate, Northampton

Royal & Derngate, Northampton

 Jimmy Carr Derngate Fri 05 Sep 14 Jimmy has been described as ‘the hardest working man in comedy’. Which, let’s face facts, is not that impressive. It’s like being the ‘Tallest Dwarf’ or the ‘Healthiest Glaswegian’. Really not that big a deal. Funny Businessis Jimmy’s brand new stand up show. Come for the witty and incisive musings on the human condition; stay for the knob gags.…

[nqbuddy]

Review: Henry V, Royal and Derngate, Northampton - Once more into those ugly breeches, dear friends, once more...

Once more into those ugly breeches, dear friends, once more... Review #HenryV @RoyalDerngate #Northampton

Stripped back history play brings Shakepeare’s Globe and Headlong to Northampton stage Like this pared back, stark adaptation of Shakespeare’s Henry V, the audience was much reduced on Wednesday’s Press Night, due to heavy snowfall. But those of us who made it were tucked warmly into the Royal, watching the 20-something, newly-anointed King, bruised by his dying father’s distain, wreak havoc…

[stevescoles]

Review: Henry V, Royal and Derngate, Northampton - Once more into those ugly breeches, dear friends, once more...

Once more into those ugly breeches, dear friends, once more... Review #HenryV @RoyalDerngate #Northampton

Stripped back history play brings Shakepeare’s Globe and Headlong to Northampton stage Like this pared back, stark adaptation of Shakespeare’s Henry V, the audience was much reduced on Wednesday’s Press Night, due to heavy snowfall. But those of us who made it were tucked warmly into the Royal, watching the 20-something, newly-anointed King, bruised by his dying father’s distain, wreak havoc…

[nqbuddy]

Exceptional beats with a modern twist that shows child exploitation is not just history

Review of Michael Rosen’s Unexpected Twist, Royal and Derngate, Northampton As latecomers were still taking their seats, two young male actors appear in front of the curtain to beatbox a message – this show has no instruments other than voice. And boy, do they use that voice well. Musical director Conrad Murray and song writer Yaya Bey’s work with a cast of incredible multitalented actors is the…

[stevescoles]

Exceptional beats with a modern twist that shows child exploitation is not just history

Review of Michael Rosen’s Unexpected Twist, Royal and Derngate, Northampton As latecomers were still taking their seats, two young male actors appear in front of the curtain to beatbox a message – this show has no instruments other than voice. And boy, do they use that voice well. Musical director Conrad Murray and song writer Yaya Bey’s work with a cast of incredible multitalented actors is the…

[nqbuddy]

A warm and welcome way to escape reality - Review of Jack and the Beanstalk at Royal and Derngate

A warm and welcome way to escape reality – Review of Jack and the Beanstalk at Royal and Derngate

Fun show runs at Northampton theatre until the New Year. It’s a mark of dedication to sign up for those early bird theatre tickets when you don’t know who is likely to be in the cast or what the show might be, but with panto, there’s a good chance you’ll enjoy yourself regardless. Bob Golding as Dame Trott, photos by Pamela Raith Such is the case with this year’s Royal and Derngate show, Jack…

[stevescoles]

A warm and welcome way to escape reality - Review of Jack and the Beanstalk at Royal and Derngate

A warm and welcome way to escape reality – Review of Jack and the Beanstalk at Royal and Derngate

Fun show runs at Northampton theatre until the New Year. It’s a mark of dedication to sign up for those early bird theatre tickets when you don’t know who is likely to be in the cast or what the show might be, but with panto, there’s a good chance you’ll enjoy yourself regardless. Bob Golding as Dame Trott, photos by Pamela Raith Such is the case with this year’s Royal and Derngate show, Jack…

[nqbuddy]

James Dacre to leave Royal & Derngate

Shock news for Northampton theatre fans

The artistic director of Royal & Derngate Theatre in Northampton is to leave at the end of next summer. A statement released by the Northampton Theatres Trust said: James Dacre has announced he will step down after a decade as Artistic Director at Royal & Derngate at the completion of the venue’s 2022/23 Made in Northampton season next year – its most ambitious and far reaching programme to…

[stevescoles]

James Dacre to leave Royal & Derngate

Shock news for Northampton theatre fans

The artistic director of Royal & Derngate Theatre in Northampton is to leave at the end of next summer. A statement released by the Northampton Theatres Trust said: James Dacre has announced he will step down after a decade as Artistic Director at Royal & Derngate at the completion of the venue’s 2022/23 Made in Northampton season next year – its most ambitious and far reaching programme to…

[nqbuddy]

Epic storytelling on Derngate stage as The Colour Purple reminds us to learn from history.

Epic storytelling on Derngate stage as The Colour Purple reminds us to learn from history.

You could tell that the story of Celie, the brutalised heroine of The Colour Purple, was hitting its mark by the way a middle-aged white guy a row in front of me was squirming in his seat throughout. To be fair, there was palpable emotion from the entire audience, the anger and empathy at what is a painful history of poverty, neglect and racism was told on the vast Derngate stage. L-R-Ako…

[stevescoles]

Epic storytelling on Derngate stage as The Colour Purple reminds us to learn from history.

Epic storytelling on Derngate stage as The Colour Purple reminds us to learn from history.

You could tell that the story of Celie, the brutalised heroine of The Colour Purple, was hitting its mark by the way a middle-aged white guy a row in front of me was squirming in his seat throughout. To be fair, there was palpable emotion from the entire audience, the anger and empathy at what is a painful history of poverty, neglect and racism was told on the vast Derngate stage. L-R-Ako…

[nqbuddy]

Neat tricks bring a Tati love story to life in latest Northampton touring production

REVIEW: You will say two 'wows' to every 'ha ha ha' watching Playtime by @royalderngate #MadeInNorthampton

I arrived at Royal and Derngate for the latest Made In Northampton touring production knowing little about what was in store for me with the first ever theatrical version of Jacques Tati’s Playtime. The French master of visual comedy’s tale of a man finding his way through a bewildering modern Paris (made in 1967) is rated an all time classic comedy by the BFI. I haven’t seen it so Dancing…

[stevescoles]

Neat tricks bring a Tati love story to life in latest Northampton touring production

REVIEW: You will say two 'wows' to every 'ha ha ha' watching Playtime by @royalderngate #MadeInNorthampton

I arrived at Royal and Derngate for the latest Made In Northampton touring production knowing little about what was in store for me with the first ever theatrical version of Jacques Tati’s Playtime. The French master of visual comedy’s tale of a man finding his way through a bewildering modern Paris (made in 1967) is rated an all time classic comedy by the BFI. I haven’t seen it so Dancing…