Community is at the heart of everything we do here at Royal & Derngate.
Whether you are a born performer or have never stepped on stage, our community groups are here to welcome, support and inspire you.
Create. Collaborate. Find your place.
The Actors Company
21yrs+
The Actors Company is now accepting new members.
Tread our world-famous boards with like-minded, creative individuals all while developing your performance skills, gaining confidence and making new friends.
Our inclusive, non-professional Actors Company perform classic, contemporary and new work commissioned by Royal & Derngate and led by theatre professionals,
Previous shows include:
• Jekyll & Hyde
• Another Bloody Murder
• The Three Musketeers
• A Midsummer Night’s Dream
• Antigone
• Great Expectations
The Actors Company sessions run Mondays 7pm-9pm at the Underground studio at Royal & Derngate.
To find out more or sign up please email [email protected]
RDCC Royal & Derngate Community Choir
21yrs+
Royal & Derngate Community Choir is now accepting new members.
Whether you are a natural performer or simply love singing in the shower, our award-winning resident choir provides opportunities to develop vocal skills, be part of live performances and connect with people who all share a passion for singing and performing.
Most recently our performance of Rise from the Ashes – a specially created show for Northampton Carnival 25 was awarded Best Live Music Act and the People’s Choice award.
“Being part of the choir is an outlet for my love of singing and also a place of solace when life gets a bit rocky” – Leony Titus, choir member since 2012
Previous productions include:
• Retro Reminiscence
• Choirfest 24
• Send Me The Pillow; Windrush 75
• Christmas Cheer Tour
Other events include foyer pre-performances, Northampton Carnival, Northampton Lights Switch On, Northants Sings Out and much more!
Choir Sessions run Thursday 6.30pm – 8pm in our Underground Studio.
To find out more or sign up please email [email protected]
We also frequently have Community Ensemble call outs, enabling local performers to have the opportunity to work directly with professional cast and creatives in several of our productions.
Previous Community Ensemble work includes:
• The Frogs
• Snow White
• The Two Popes
• Ghosts
• Our Lady of Kibeho
“How wonderful the sense of joy and awe from the community company has been and a reminder of how privileged we are.” – Ensemble Member
Community Group Discounts
If you are part of any of our community groups, you are entitled to several benefits at our venue, including:
• £2-off tickets at Royal & Derngate and Northampton Filmhouse*
• No transaction fees on bookings.
• Free ticket exchange facility (up until 24 hours before the show).
• 10% off all food and drink purchased at the bars.
• Receive VIP invites to selected Made in Northampton productions.
• Access to masterclasses, Q&A sessions and industry professionals.
* Exclusions apply. Two discounted tickets per show per member. One ‘2 for 1’ per member per show. Seek advice from the Box Office for any shows/screenings that this discount may not apply to. *All offers and promotions subject to availability. We reserve the right to change the benefits of this scheme at any time. This benefit scheme is only active on your account when your termly membership is active and paid up to date.