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Northampton Royal & Derngate shortlisted for theatre award
A town's theatre has been named as a finalist for the UK's most welcoming theatre Royal & Derngate has been shortlisted for the prize alongside Birmingham Rep and the Shakespeare North Playhouse in winner will be revealed at this year's UK Theatre Awards, which will take place in London on 12 Royal & Derngate's chief executive, Jo Gordon, said the theatre was "thrilled" to be up for the award. Ms Gordon said: "It's been a challenging few years for Royal & Derngate, particularly with the discovery of reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (Raac) concrete in our foyer spaces in 2023. "It's so important to us that we've consistently been able to maintain a warm, welcoming and safe experience for audiences, and in particular for our access customers."The theatre's artistic director Jesse Jones said: "We're pleased to have still been able to prioritise initiatives such as dedicated access hosts, sensory bags and a sensory pod, our Step Up work experience programme and our guide dog socialisation scheme. "We've also introduced innovative new uses for our wider foyer spaces now they are fully reopened, including vintage clothes sales, video gaming experiences and art exhibitions. "We are at the heart of the local community, so we are truly thrilled to have been shortlisted for such a prestigious award in the wider theatre world." UK Theatre member venues were invited to apply for the most welcoming theatre award, and the finalists were selected based on factors ranging from accessibility and inclusion practices, to programming, outreach, workforce and audience development. Follow Northamptonshire news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
BBC News
27-06-2025
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Royal & Derngate "thrilled" to open Brian Cox one man show
A theatre says it is "thrilled" to host a major television star for the opening leg of his national tour. The actor Brian Cox will launch his 18-date one-man show - It's All About Me! - on 1 October at the Royal & Derngate Theatre in Emmy and Golden Globe-winning star is best known for his roles in Succession, Manhunter, and his stage work with the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC).Holly Gladwell, deputy chief executive of the Royal & Derngate, said: "We're thrilled that Northampton audiences will be the first to experience Brian's first ever one-man show." The tour will also see Cox perform at the Corn Exchange in Ipswich on 3 October and the Cliffs Pavilion in Southend-on-Sea on 20 October. The Scottish actor trained at Dundee Rep Theatre before moving on to perform with the Royal Lyceum Theatre, the Royal National Theatre and the RSC, where he gained acclaim for playing King said: "I am looking forward to this tour as it marks something a little different for me – sharing the stage with myself. "As the title indicates, the show will focus more than ever on my life and career. It should be a lot of fun."Ms Gladwell added: "We're delighted to have this prestigious tour opening here at Royal & Derngate. "Brian Cox is such an iconic and well-loved actor. "I'm sure he will have some fascinating tales to tell from his life on stage and screen." Follow Northamptonshire news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
