Discover Northamptonshire

Beauty & The Beast
2026-12-07, 2026-12-08, 2026-12-09, 2026-12-10, 2026-12-11, 2026-12-12, 2026-12-13, 2026-12-14 and 2 more dates | Royal & Derngate, 19-21 Guildhall Rd,, Northampton, NN1 1DP
Get ready for a magical, laugh-out-loud family treat as our 2026 panto, Beauty And The Beast, bursts onto the Derngate stage!
Once again created by the award-winning Evolution Productions, the team behind recent smash hit pantos at Royal & Derngate, this year’s show promises all the sparkle, silliness and spectacular fun that audiences love. Expect outrageous comedy, show stopping musical numbers, dazzling costumes and plenty of chances to join in.
With a fantastic cast to be announced, this enchanting production will bring the classic fairy tale to life with a fresh, funny twist, perfect for all ages.
It’s never too early to book and with big laughs, jaw dropping magic and heart-warming family fun, this is one beauty you won’t want to miss.

What The Ladybird Heard At Christmas
2026-12-07, 2026-12-08, 2026-12-09, 2026-12-10, 2026-12-11, 2026-12-12, 2026-12-13, 2026-12-14 and 2 more dates | Royal & Derngate, 19-21 Guildhall Rd,, Northampton, NN1 1DP
It’s Christmas time, and the clever little Ladybird is off on a festive adventure. As she visits her friends for the holidays, she soon discovers that familiar troublemakers Hefty Hugh and Lanky Len are hatching a new plan. This time, the dastardly duo are after the children’s Christmas presents, and they’re ready to cause chaos before morning!
Little do they know, the smallest creature will make the biggest difference. With quiet courage and a brilliant idea, the Ladybird steps in to outsmart their scheme – with a little help from her farmyard friends, of course!
This brand-new adaptation brings the world of the Ladybird books to life on stage, packed with catchy songs, festive sparkle and a dash of Christmas magic. From the team behind The Jolly Christmas Postman, this festive delight is perfect for little ones and their grown-ups.
WHAT THE LADYBIRD HEARD AT CHRISTMAS text © 2022 by Julia Donaldson and illustrations © 2022 by Lydia Monks, published by Macmillan’s Children’s Books

Get Creative! And have your works showcased at Northampton Film Festival!
2026-12-07 00:00 - 2027-01-27 00:00, 2026-12-08 00:00 - 2027-01-28 00:00, 2026-12-09 00:00 - 2027-01-29 00:00, 2026-12-10 00:00 - 2027-01-30 00:00, 2026-12-11 00:00 - 2027-01-31 00:00, 2026-12-12 00:00 - 2027-02-01 00:00, 2026-12-13 00:00 - 2027-02-02 00:00, 2026-12-14 00:00 - 2027-02-03 00:00 (Europe/London) and 2 more dates | Northampton Market Square, NN1 2DL
Drop into The Creative Place on Northampton’s Market Square at any point in Jan/Feb and get stuck into our range of art supplies.
Create a piece responding to the prompt:‘ Northants is a county of Misfits & Mavericks, Creatives & Changemakers, Revels & Revolutionaries’ to get your work on display at Northampton Film Festival 2026!
Free to enter, you can create your piece at home or in The Creative Place open Tues-Sat 10am-5pm. For all ages and abilities.
For more details and full terms and conditions, email nncreativeplace@gmail.com
