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Zombies needed for performance at county pub

Fri, 17 May 2013 17:22:30 GMT

An appeal has gone out to people across the county who could be part of a zombie invasion this weekend.

Cookery workshops to keep the children busy during half-term in Northamptonshire

Fri, 17 May 2013 12:37:44 GMT

Cookery workshops for children during the school holidays are being offered by Bay Tree Cottage in Farthingstone.

Hesketh bikes come home for Daventry Motorcycle Festival

Fri, 17 May 2013 09:31:14 GMT

Daventry Motorcycle Festival, which takes places on Saturday May 18, will be welcoming home several Hesketh Motorbikes originally made in the town.

Film Review: Star Trek – Into Darkness

Fri, 17 May 2013 07:59:35 GMT

JJ Abrams’ follow-up to his 2009 reboot of Star Trek has knocked Iron Man 3 off the top spot in the UK box office charts.

Marti Pellow takes on Che role in Evita musical

Thu, 16 May 2013 09:30:28 GMT

Former Wet Wet Wet frontman, Marti Pellow, is set to play one of musical theatre’s most coveted roles in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s show Evita, which goes to Milton Keynes Theatre next week.

Classic Lines: by Anna Brosnan

Thu, 16 May 2013 09:22:41 GMT

Many well-known composers and musicians started their careers at startlingly early ages, playing their first instruments almost as soon as they could walk or speak.

Pals join Lee Nelson at Derngate

Thu, 16 May 2013 09:20:45 GMT

Irrepressible geezer, Lee Nelson, is set to bring his individual world view to Northampton with his new, “well funny” live show at the Royal & Derngate on Saturday.

All kinds of dance styles performed at the Core

Thu, 16 May 2013 09:18:43 GMT

There will be plenty to entertain dance fans in Kettering and Corby during the coming week.

Urban gig by youth club at Roadmender

Thu, 16 May 2013 09:12:40 GMT

Blackthorn Youth Club is holding a free youth urban music event at the Roadmender on Saturday for people aged between 12 and 18 years old.

Eagles hits recreated at Picturedrome

Thu, 16 May 2013 09:11:22 GMT

Accrington Stanley will be playing the hits of The Eagles at the Picturedrome in Northampton on Saturday.

Mad tribute act play Castle Theatre

Thu, 16 May 2013 09:10:30 GMT

The UK’s premier and longest surviving Madness tribute act, One Step Behind, play The Castle in Wellingborough on Saturday.

Howling act to play Bradlaugh

Thu, 16 May 2013 09:09:22 GMT

Howlin’ Hootin’ Owls will be joined by Paul Cox and DJ Alex Novak at the Charles Bradlaugh in Northampton on Saturday.

Laughing Boys’ line-up at The Castle

Thu, 16 May 2013 08:58:34 GMT

Those in need of a laugh can head to The Castle in Wellingborough tomorrow, where another line-up of comedians will perform.

What’s On across Northamptonshire this week.

Thu, 16 May 2013 08:54:49 GMT

Your weekly guide to events taking place across Northamptonshire this week.

Brotherhood of The Lake headline Zombie Hut

Thu, 16 May 2013 08:02:18 GMT

Brotherhood Of The Lake headline The Zombie Hut in Corby tomorrow.

Grammy winner Jack is back to play Derngate

Thu, 16 May 2013 08:02:14 GMT

Thirty years after he opened the Derngate auditorium, double Grammy Award-winning, easy-listening giant Jack Jones brings his Farewell Tour to the venue tomorrow night.

‘Filthy look’ at past society

Thu, 16 May 2013 08:02:01 GMT

For those who do not consider themselves opera-goers, the latest show by Northampton’s Masque Theatre may be right up their street.

Little pigs’ puppet show at Castle Theatre

Thu, 16 May 2013 08:01:39 GMT

The Noisy Oyster company has reinvented two traditional children’s stories by weaving together The Three Little Pigs and The Three Billy Goats Gruff.

Red Gold and Green gig at Esquires

Wed, 15 May 2013 08:40:17 GMT

Hotly-tipped indie hip-hop act, RDGLDGRN, headline Bedford’s Esquires tomorrow night.

Gilbert and Sullivan’s comic opera at the Masque

Wed, 15 May 2013 08:37:15 GMT

Feminism, evolution and education are just some of the themes covered in a new production of Gilbert and Sullivan’s comic opera Princess Ida.