ARCHIVE: Christmas Concerts, Carol Services and Pantomimes 2008: Northampton
Here is a list of Christmas concerts and events in Northampton over the festive season, some of which are free! If you would like us to add your event to this list, just leave a comment at the bottom of the article and we’ll put it in. You don’t even have to leave your e-mail address.
CHRISTMAS GIFTS FAIR 29/11/2008
- 10am – 5pm: The Fishmarket Gallery, Northampton, Northamptonshire
- Local youth charity LOWDOWN present a unique Christmas Gift Fair which kicks off four weeks of spectacular alternative Christmas shopping at The Fishmarket. This FREE one off event will offer gifts of all types from the edible to the wearable with mince pies, mulled wine and christmas cheer. All this for a fantastic local charity.
CHRISTMAS WITH THE RATPACK 30/11/2008C
- 4.00pm & 7.30pm: Royal and Derngate, Guildhall Road, Northampton NN1 1DP
- With a talented cast and a 15-piece orchestra, take a trip back to the glamorous, hot, glitzy nights of Las Vegas and experience the music of Frank, Sammy and Dean! With the seasonal classics Baby it’s Cold Outside, Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer, Let it Snow, Let it Snow, White Christmas and more, Christmas With The Ratpack will be the best party of the season!
- Tickets £24.00 – £28.00
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MERRY XMAS TOUR 01/12/2008
- 7.30pm: Royal and Derngate, Guildhall Road, Northampton NN1 1DP
- With Roy Wood & His Band, T-Rextasy & Mud 2
- Enjoy all the old favourites including Lonely This Christmas, Metal Guru, Ride A White Swan and the perennial favourite, I Wish It Could Be Christmas Every Day, as we help you get in the mood for Christmas.
- Tickets £24.50
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CHRISTMAS AT ALTHORP 01/12/2008 – 03/12/2008
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Althorp - home of the Spencer family
Althorp, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN7 4HQ, England, UK
- Althorp is festively decorated in the weeks before Christmas and is opening on just six selected dates, to offer parties of eight or more people an hour-long tour of the house, followed by Afternoon Tea in the sumptuous State Dining Room. Featuring home made sandwiches, scones and cakes, tea is served on Spencer Family china as a pianist plays the grand piano. Available on Monday to Wednesday December 1-3 2008.
- The festive tours cost £29.50 per person and also include a welcoming glass of mulled wine and free souvenir guide for each party member.
- Book now to secure a place. Please call 01604 772108 for more information.
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A CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION 02/12/2008
- 7.30pm: Royal and Derngate, Guildhall Road, Northampton NN1 1DP
- Northamptonshire Music and Performing Arts Service with support from Northamptonshire County Council presents A Christmas Celebration. A concert specially designed to get you in the mood for Christmas, with vocal performances by a massed choir from the County’s Schools, and guest performances from the award-winning Youth Choirs and Bands.
- Tickets £7.00 Concessions £4.50
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THE WIZARD OF OZ 03/12/2008 – 11/01/2008
- Royal @ Royal & Derngate, Guildhall Road, Northampton NN1 1DP
- A young girl has just dropped a house on a wicked witch. Now, with a gleaming pair of ruby slippers on her feet, and with some new friends in tow, she’s setting off on a journey to find a heart, a brain, some courage and her way home.
- Performance times vary for this show.
- Tickets £8.00 – £20.00
- Audio Described Performance Tues 6 January
- Sign Language Interpreted Performances Wed 7 January
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JASON DONOVAN 03/12/2008
- 7.30pm: Derngate @ Royal & Derngate, Guildhall Road, Northampton NN1 1DP
- Jason Donovan is all set to recapture your heart – he’s now back on tour with all of your old favourite songs including Too Many Broken Hearts, Sealed With A Kiss and Nothing Can Divide Us.
- Tickets: £25.50
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ROYAL PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA 04/12/2008
- 7.30pm: Derngate @ Royal & Derngate, Guildhall Road, Northampton NN1 1DP
- A Christmas celebration with The Choirs Of All Saints’ Church
- Tickets: £13.00 – £30.00
- This performance is now on general sale. If you are booking for 4 or more concerts in our Orchestral Season please call the Box Office on 01604 624811 for details of our subscription packages.
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PADDY MCGUINNESS 05/12/2008
- 7.30pm: Derngate @ Royal & Derngate, Guildhall Road, Northampton NN1 1DP
- Star of Phoenix Nights brings his solo stand-up show to Northampton! Paddy McGuinness shot to fame after appearing in hugely successful TV shows That Peter Kay Thing, Peter Kay’s Phoenix Nights and spin-off series Max and Paddy’s Road to Nowhere. McGuinness is now touring the country with his new stand-up show Paddy McGuinness – Plus You!
- Tickets £19.50
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GRIMETHORPE COLLIERY BAND 06/12/2008
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Grimethorpe Colliery Band
7.30pm: Derngate @ Royal & Derngate, Guildhall Road, Northampton NN1 1DP
- NATIONAL BRASS BAND CHAMPIONS OF GREAT BRITAIN 2006 & 2007
- The real stars of the hit movie “Brassed Off”, the Grimethorpe Colliery Band are in constant demand throughout the world for concert appearances. Enjoy the fabulous sound of this famous brass band, performing your favourite classics – a thoroughly entertaining show and a must for all music enthusiasts.
- Tickets £16.00 & £19.50
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CINDERELLA 12/12/2008 – 11/01/2009
- Derngate @ Royal & Derngate, Guildhall Road, Northampton NN1 1DP
- Starring Jimmy Osmond as Buttons! The most popular and enchanting pantomime of them all will grace the stage of Royal & Derngate this Christmas. Cinderella, the magical rags-to-riches fairytale, will be brought to life with stunning sets, fabulous costumes and a superb cast.
- Tickets are on sale now priced from £14.00 – £22.00.
- Audio Described Performance Tues 16 December
- Sign Language Interpreted Performances Wed 17 December
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CAROLS FOR CHRISTMAS 20/12/2008
- 7.30pm: St. Matthew’s Church, Kettering Road, Kingsley, Northampton, NN1 4RY
- An evening of Christmas music for Choir and Audience celebrating Christmas and the theme of Angels.
- Northampton High School Junior Choir, Directed by Kate Miller. Northampton Bach Choir, Conducted by Lee Dunleavy
- There will be a number of familiar carols for the audience to join in and sing.
- Tickets: £11.50 – £13.50
- Phone for Tickets: 01327 871973 / 01604 250905
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Northampton event tickets with Seatwave:
santa is at salcey forest every saturday and sunday in december befoere christmas. father christmas will be in his grotto from 11am / 3pm. entry is by ticket available from the cafe £6.00 per child. children will receive a special present from santa one that will last for many years. come and join in the spirit of christmas at salcey forest contact the forest cafe on 07834 765590 for further details
This year avoid parking charges and the Christmas crush and treat your family and friends to some interesting and unusual presents at Delapre Abbey’s seasonal Craft Fair. The big event is hosted by the Friends of Delapre Abbey and runs from 10.00am to 4.00pm on Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 December. It will feature a seasonal raffle, refreshments and more than twenty stalls set in a marquee in the walled garden at Delapre Abbey, London Road, Northampton.
Choose from an exciting range of handmade cards and foods together with a wealth of gift ideas including designer jewellery, ceramics, soft toys, leather goods, homewares, candles, soaps, textiles, paintings, pewter and stonework.
Children can enjoy a range of activities including craft work shops and face painting. Everyone will have the opportunity to meet Santa and give him their Christmas lists. Adults will relish the festive food and mulled wine on offer at the Abbey Tea Rooms and all will enjoy the Christmas tree lights being switched on Saturday 13 December. Those who visit on Sunday 14 December will be invited to stay on and sing carols in the company of a local school choir.