We are delighted to announce open auditions for the role of Dorothy in this year’s Christmas pantomime production of The Wizard of Oz.
If you are a talented performer aged 18 or over, can convincingly portray a character aged 16–22, and have at least two years of stage performance experience, we would love to hear from you.
Are you passionate about theatre, storytelling and creating engaging content that captures the magic of live performance?
The Old Savoy Theatre in Northampton is seeking an enthusiastic and creative Social Media Content Creator to join our team.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives on generating fresh ideas, creating engaging digital content and helping audiences connect with one of Northampton’s most treasured entertainment venues.
As from Thursday 27th January 2022 the Covid rules will be eased. The following changes will be made within The Old Savoy:-
Following the announcement from the government yesterday it is now law to prove that you are vaccination & covid status when entering the theatre.
Here is the list of rules in place at the theatre:-
• COVID PASSES – Over-18s in England must prove they are double vaccinated against Covid-19, had a negative PCR or lateral flow test result within the last 48 hours, or have an exemption, to enter large events and venues. Find out more here >
• MASKS – Face coverings MUST be worn in the theatre – they can ONLY be removed if you are eating, drinking or taking part. We have a duty of care to our staff & customers and reserve the right to refuse entry if you do not wear a face mask. If you are medically exempt from wearing a face covering proof WILL be required on entrance to the theatre.
• TEMPERATURE CHECKS – On arrival we will record your temperature with a non-invasive thermometer that records accurately in one second. This can be taken from your forehead or wrist.
• ILLNESS – If you are feeling unwell or have any symptoms please do not visit the theatre, and call us on 01604 491005.
COVID 19 Policy
Update with effect from 10th December2021
Following the update from the Prime Minister on 10th December 2021, we have revisited our policy in relation to COVID 19 guidance, to ensure the safety of all our customers and staff going forward. These requirements will remain in place until we receive any further guidance from the government:-
We promise to provide you with a safe environment in which to enjoy live theatre, learn a new skill, meet friends, enjoy our coffee shop, celebrate your special occasion with us, simply come to work, whatever your reason to visit The Old Savoy, your safety, well-being and comfort is and always will be paramount.
We thank everyone for their support and very much look forward to the opportunity of welcoming you back soon.
Jill and Kev Roach and the team at The Old Savoy
COVID – 19 – UPDATE 21/06/21
Team Deco continue to work incredibly hard socially distancing & rescheduling shows. Where possible we have rescheduled the shows and your original tickets will automatically be valid for these future performances.
Please find below the details and status of upcoming shows:
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Due to the unprecedented level of enquiries we continue to receive, we request that you do not call our Box Office regarding any existing bookings please email admin@thedeco.co.uk. However, if you do need to speak to us direct, our phone line will be manned between 10am and 4pm on a Friday and Saturday, please leave a message if we do not answer we will return your call.
For new bookings all shows can be accessed online at www.thedeco.co.uk.
We cannot begin to thank you enough for your understanding, patience and continued support during these challenging times, and will aim to keep you all regularly updated, as soon as information becomes available.
Take care & stay safe.
Team DECO
We’ve exciting developments afoot at our theatre. The Old Savoy is at an advanced stage in the process of becoming a licensed wedding venue. By the time things are on their way back to how they were – hopefully, the not too distant future – we will be at the point of being able to offer a full wedding, or civil partnership, service.
That means:
Ours is a venue with a rich history dating back to 1936, and we’re proud of its awesome ambiance and architecture. And on your big day we have the facilities – in The Doré, The Glen and the fabulous and atmospheric Art Deco auditorium – to cater for the arrival of guests, the mingling, the ceremony, the reception, and the evening party.
There are also plenty of opportunities for great photos, around and about the theatre, and as a venue that hosts a wide variety of events, functions, and parties – including wedding receptions – you can rest assured that no stone will be left unturned to ensure your special day is a perfect day.
For further information, and to arrange an appointment to visit us, email ‘weddings@theoldsavoy.co.uk.
We will guide, help, and support you from start to finish: making your wedding a day to remember is as precious to us at it is for you.
Exciting times!
The Deco Theatre will be unveiling another promising local stage talent during this year’s Christmas Panto, ‘Sleeping Beauty’.
Cydnee-Mae Sherman, 12, has been handed her first solo senior role in a Panto, having been a regular as one of the supporting dancers at the Northampton theatre since she was five years old.
Such is her potential she was one of two children chosen to share the role of ‘Tinkerbell’ in the Deco’s production of ‘Peter Pan’ three years ago – but now she has been given the role of ‘Fairy Nearly’ for herself, and will appear in all productions between December 11th and 24th.
“She is a natural, and we are delighted that Cydnee-Mae is going to be part of the senior cast in ‘Sleeping Beauty’,” said executive producer Kevin Roach. “We’ve monitored her progress over quite a few years now, and she is not only a very talented performer, but the stage loves her as much as she loves it.”
Cydnee-Mae lives with her family locally, and is delighted that she not only has her own role in the Panto, but she will be performing again with her older sister, Tayla-Jayde, 18, who herself has been a Deco Panto regular for the past 8 years as a member of the dancing team.
“I’m very excited to be returning to The Deco Theatre for another panto season,” said Cydnee-Mae. “It is such a privilege to be asked to play the role of ‘Fairy Nearly’ in this year’s production of ‘Sleeping Beauty’, and I can’t wait for it all to start.
“I’m so grateful, as always, to The Deco team for giving me this opportunity; and having Tayla-Jayde on stage with me as one of the dancers makes it even more special for me, her, and our family as this will be the last time we perform together before she goes off to College.
“It was Tayla-Jayde’s enthusiasm for performing that first got me started, and although my parents didn’t want me to feel as though I had to follow in her footsteps or be in her shadow I soon joined Starlight Stage School.
“The support I’ve received from Tayla-Jayde, my parents, Starlight Stage School and The Deco has been amazing, they have all been fantastic, and I can’t thank any of them enough.”
Tickets start from just £12.50. Book online: www.thedeco.co.uk/event/sleeping-beauty-christmas-2020/
Just seven weeks today until the opening night of ‘Sleeping Beauty’, our socially distanced Christmas 2020 Panto. And at The Deco we are determined to bring some seasonal cheer to your lives after what has been a totally testing year in so many ways for all of us. So join us for a fantastic family treat!
‘Sleeping Beauty’ runs from Friday, December 11th until Christmas Eve, and taking into account current guidelines, and our absolute priority that your well-being while visiting our theatre is of paramount importance, our show will run for approximately 1-hour 20 minutes without an interval (for social distancing purposes).
We’ve another awesome cast, including some fantastic local talent, but also the return of some highly popular Deco Panto favourites, including Chris Wills, Lydia Lucy, and our regular ‘dame par excellence’, Colin Ridgewell.
Be it as an hilarious dame or a dastardly baddie, Colin’s always been hugely popular with our audiences, and we’re as delighted to hear he’s excited about coming back for his sixth Panto at The Deco, as we are having him on board once again.
“It’s absolutely fantastic that The Deco is going ahead with it’s Panto,” said Colin. “And it’s my privilege to be a part of it, and I can’t wait to be back at a theatre I love, and working with another absolutely brilliant group of performers, and being around the fantastic team behind the scenes who make The Deco so special.
“What is so important to me is putting on another brilliant Panto that families can come along and enjoy, and have a great time while they’re with us – and don’t we all deserve something to cheer us all up after what has been a shocking year for so many.
“Not just that, The Deco has worked so hard to make sure that all visitors, performers and staff are in a totally safe and secure environment – I know that no stone has been left unturned in terms of achieving that, and the staff deserve every credit for being as meticulous about it as they are.”
Colin, who lives across the border in Buckinghamshire, first made a name for himself as a teenager, when he was a regular in the legendary BBC children’s TV drama ‘Grange Hill’, and has loved acting and performing all his life – none more so than Panto.
“As you well know, I absolutely love Panto,” he told us. “It really is a privilege to be on stage being part of a performance that is giving so much fun to so many people, and I include us on stage as well as our audiences.
“So it won’t surprise you to know that I’m really excited about ‘Sleeping Beauty’, and as I say, nothing will make me happier than putting a smile of the faces of our audiences, and helping make Christmas 2020 as memorable as it can be – so come and see us, join in the fun, and have another great time at the wonderful theatre that is The Deco.”
For tickets, and for full details of our social distancing guidelines, go to www.thedeco.co.uk/event/sleeping-beauty-christmas-2020/
Make Christmas special at The Old Savoy, home of The Deco Theatre
Three popular Deco Panto regulars are returning to Northampton for another Christmas spectacular – and are all determined to spread some ‘extra special’ Christmas cheer to audiences this December.
Colin Ridgewell, who first made his name in the classic BBC children’s series ‘Grange Hill’, actor and entertainer Chris Wills, and singer-actor Lydia Lucy have all thrilled audiences in Deco Christmas Pantos over the past five years, and are all delighted to be heading back to appear in Sleeping Beauty at what all three call their favourite venue.
Said Colin, who has established his popularity with his performances as a Panto Dame: “Under all the circumstances, it’s brilliant that the Deco team are putting on their annual Christmas Panto, and I am determined to make ‘Sleeping Beauty’ as much a great night out for our audiences as all the others I’ve appeared in.
“I absolutely love The Deco, as I so the people of Northampton and all around the county, who make performing there in Panto such an enormous pleasure each year, and after the year so many have endured, the least I can do is help spread some extra special Christmas cheer.”
Lydia first appeared at The Deco four years ago, and captivated everyone with her fantastic singing voice. Indeed, weeks later, the whole nation was likewise, as she made it all the way through to the final of ITV’s The Voice. She returned to The Deco two years ago, and is delighted to be back.
“Life is never boring these days, and I’ve been very busy,” she said. “Lockdown was weird, but since we emerged from that I’ve rarely had a dull moment, and doing Panto again is a lovely way to round off the year – I love Christmas, and what would it be without Panto!
“As Colin says, we’re all in need of some Christmas cheer; mine will be appearing in another Deco Panto, and I hope that we as a cast, and a production team, can spread lots of goodwill, laughter and happiness throughout our audiences during the performances of ‘Sleeping Beauty’.”
Said Chris: “The Deco is an awesome theatre, and every year we have fantastic audiences, and it is a pleasure to be back in Northampton again – I love the place. Full credit to the management for working so hard to make The Deco a totally safe environment, and giving people something to look forward to this Christmas, and I can’t wait to be back on stage there.”