Royal & Derngate Commnity Choir sing on Barb Jungr's new single River

 Barb Jungr

Mark Dean has a chat with singer,  Barb Jungr, to promote her single “River” which is out now to be Christmas Number 1! Barb also chats about her work with the Royal & Derngate Choir in the single.Mark starts by asking  Barb to tell us about the single.

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Royal & Derngate Community Choir

Royal & Derngate Community Choir are featured on a new single by internationally acclaimed singer, Barb Jungr. The single is a new version of the Joni Mitchell hit River. It is available to buy as a download from itunes:

https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/river-single/id582369571

Three… two… one… It’s Christmas!

Updated 20:58 Hrs 20 November 2012Mark Dean chats to Councillor Brandon Eldred about this years Christmas Light Switch on in Northampton, when it is, what activities will be taking place in the town on the day and who is turning on those all important lights! 

Mark starts by asking Brandon what’s happening with Northampton’s Christmas Lights this year & who is switching the lights on?

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The countdown to Christmas in Northampton starts with the annual Christmas lights switch on this Thursday (22 November).

BBC Radio Northampton very own John Griff will be hosting the afternoon’s entertainment and big Christmas countdown, which starts at 3 PM. 

  A touch of Christmas Past will be brought to the festivities with the screening of the movie ‘Scrooge’ and exclusive performances from the cast of the Royal & Derngate’s A Christmas Carol.  There will be traditional Christmas carols sung by the Derngate Community Choir and music from the Northamptonshire Music and Performing Arts Trust.  A beautifully restored vintage carousel and helter skelter add a traditional touch to the afternoon fun. 

At around 5.30pm panto star Denise Welch will arrive in Abington Street with Santa and his pony and trap to join in the festivities before switching on the thousands of twinkly lights around the town at 6pm.

Councillor David Mackintosh, leader of Northampton Borough Council, said:

 "The Christmas lights switch on is a lovely and exciting event which is great fun for all the family.  The lights bring a magical sparkle to the town and there will be plenty of colourful entertainment to help spread some festive cheer.
"We have arranged for free parking for the event in borough council car parks from 3pm, and so there will be plenty of time after the switch on for anyone who wants to browse the shops for a spot of late night Christmas shopping.”

For a full list of what’s happening when and everything else going on in Northampton this Christmas visit www.christmasinnorthampton.co.uk 

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Bobby Davro & Loose Womenstar Denise Welch star in Cinderella at Royal & Derngate Christmas season 2012 to 2013!

Cinderella

Fri 07 Dec - Sun 06 Jan
Venue: Derngate

Royal & Derngate's 2012/2013 Pantomime

The most popular and magical pantomime of them all returns to Royal & Derngate this Christmas.

The enchanting rags-to-riches tale of Cinderella will be transformed from page to stage by the team behind the theatre’s recent record-breaking pantomimes - complete with an abundance of comedy, stunning sets, fabulous costumes and that magical moment when Cinderella is transported to the ball.

We are delighted to welcome back Bobby Davro as Buttons following the rapturous reception to his hilarious performance in last year’s Aladdin. This year Bobby will be joined by Loose Womenstar Denise Welch as the magical Fairy Godmother.

 Tickets are already selling fast. Book early... otherwise not even your Fairy Godmother will be able to magic you a ticket for Northamptonshire's biggest pantomime!

"YET ANOTHER PANTO TOUR-DE-FORCE" NORTHAMPTON CHRONICLE & ECHO ON ALADDIN (2011/2012)

"ONE OF THE BEST PANTOMIMES I HAVE EVER SEEN"Daventry Express on Aladdin 2011/2012

Tickets
£24, £22, £19, £16

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A Christmas Carol at Royal & Derngate Northampton

A Christmas Carol

Wed 28 Nov - Sun 06 Jan
Venue: Royal

Royal & Derngate’s 2012/2013 Christmas Show

The most famous festive tale of all time is brought to life in a charming new version for all the family, in celebration of Charles Dickens’ 200th birthday.

Wealthy miser Ebenezer Scrooge is all set to greet Christmas Day with his traditional “bah humbug”! Not this year… the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future have other ideas and appear on Christmas Eve to show Scrooge the consequences of his bad-tempered ways.

Featuring some of the best-loved Dickensian characters including Jacob Marley, Bob Cratchit and his son Tiny Tim, this heart-warming adaptation of the timeless classic is housed in the exquisite Victorian Royal auditorium and is directed by Gary Sefton, who was behind the hilarious, critically acclaimed Diary Of A Nobody and Travels With My Aunt for Royal & Derngate.

Tickets
£21, £19, £16, £10

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