Northampton is bussing with live entertainment throughout the year, with no shortage of theatres and music venues.
But the town is also a well-travelled stopping point on the comedy circuit, and plays host to the UK’s biggest jokers.
Here, we look at 10 comedy gigs coming to Northampton this year.
9. October 19 - Roy Chubby Brown at the Deco Theatre, Northampton
Britain's most famous blue comedian Roy Chubby Brown is coming to the Deco Theatre in Northampton on Saturday, October 19, at 7.30pm Photo: Publicity
10. November 6 - Ben Elton at the Royal & Derngate Theatre, Northampton
One of the country's best-loved comics and screenwriters, Ben Elton is coming to Northampton's Royal & Derngate Theatre on Wednesday, November 6, at 7.30pm Photo: Publicity
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