I first came across Dave doing a primary school disco, and have since attended several of those and…read morechildren's parties that he's DJ'd at. Whilst not the flashiest of mobile discos out there, he is dependable, well-priced, popular with the children, and has a wide range of music to choose from. Personally I would choose him over the bigger set ups even for a mixed child/adult group, but maybe that's because he doesn't just play the current 'thud, thud' club music or teeny pop, but intersperses it with a bit of soft rock and indie that the parents can breathe a sigh of relief to and the kids can still bop along to. He doesn't talk down to the kids, although admittedly his patter/presentation isn't always the smoothest either (which is the only reason I didn't give 5 stars as I know it would bother some people) - me, I'm happy with less talk more music anyway, and Dave is happy to adjust to your requirements - from simple back-to-back music to running a few party games along the way.

Coming from the US, the UK offers a comparatively incredible amount of local theater productions of…read moregreat quality. Accordingly, I've spent a fair amount of time at the Royal and Derogate, as my wife is a part of the theater's amateur Actor's Company group. I've attended multiple shows she's starred in, as well as other productions we've learned about through her weekly sessions at the venue. I've even been chased by zombies through the streets of Northampton at 1am. Which is to say, the creativity and opportunity for audience members and performers alice offered by the Royal and Derngate is unmatched by any other local theater I've known. There's two large theaters as part of the complex, hence the name. The Royal is what you think of when you imagine a classic theater. Beautifully intricate plaster work (though I admit I'm no expert as to the quality of such construction) complements an intimate environment. The chairs are comfortable, if slightly narrow for my frame, and I haven't sat in a bad seat yet as far as the view. Then there's the Derngate, the larger of the two and where most of the headline acts are. It's not great on style with an outdated 1990s feel to it, but its size helps the venue bring in the larger acts, which is where it excels, but not as you might think... It's clear in the Royal and Derngate's breadth of available work that it seeks to be a center of excellence for all abilities and levels, not simply for road-show acts. Instead, the money drawn in by big names appears, at least to me, to enable the theater to enable others to pursue their dreams, educate the local youth, or give locals a creative, unique and engaging hobby as performers or audience members. This philosophy and approach is endlessly meritable, and makes it an essential night out in Northampton.

Attend a show in the Royal Theatre, one of three performance arenas on the same combined site. The…read moreDerngate and Underground are not reviewed here as I did not visit. A medium sized lovely theatre in traditional style. Comfortable seating. There is a joint area hosting cafe, bar, box office etc. which is spacious and offers good amenities. Booking online went smoothly. The cafe sells hot meals as well ( not tried). Recommended.

What an awesome addition to my son's birthday party! Staff were helpful and supportive from the…read moremoment I enquired. My son was over the moon. Thank you so much for everything we will be back

The service provided by Mark was amazing. He went out of his way to ensure that our members had…read morethe best party ever. I have received so many emails today telling me it was the best yet! Everyone loved the disco bouncy castle and the added addition of the photo frame and props ensured that everyone went away with lasting memories of the party. Once we have secured our date and venue for 2017 we will be booking you again immediately. Thankyou from everyone at UpsnDowns.

Just what Kettering Need a affordable elegant theatre, there is such a Fantastic Variety of shows…read moreto suite everyone, went to see Chris Addison the comedian he was Fab, just seen the Panto Alladin with such amazing and current celebs was truly the funniest panto I have seen for a long time. Would highly recommend a visit.

The Corn Exchange is the bedfords most cultured venue (take it in context) and offers a reasonably…read morediverse calendar of events throughout the year. Offering live music, theatre, art and record sales it will give anything a go but personally it's main strength is bringing decent comedy acts to a town that can really do with a bit of humour.

The Bedford Corn Exchange is where all of the main music and theatrical events are held in Bedford,…read moreit has shows on every week from tribute acts like Queen and Abba to variety shows such as the Circus of Horror and The Lady Boys of Bangkok. The hall itself is very large and the stage and seating is removable so it can be hired out for private functions such as a wedding reception. It has 2 bars inside and good toilet facilities so you don't normally have to queue for long but it doesn't have a car park so sometimes you have a walk to get there depending on where you find a space. Ticket prices are reasonable.

Damion was Fantastic!!! We Booked him for our Wedding Reception and ourselves and all of our Guests…read morewere totally amazed at what he can do, profesional the whole night through!! I had alot of guessed's asking me for his details for their Functions, I will without a doubt book Mr Bentley for our next Party!!

Fantastic!!! I had Damion at my wedding reception my guests were amazed, he really has a huge…read moretalent and my guests were left talking about him for weeks. My sister in law has since had him at her wedding reception and once again Damion did not dissapoint, we were all left speechless!!

This Theatre School is great for all school age children. The 3 hour session is split into the…read morethree disciplines Acting Singing and Dancing. It is a great way to give your child confidence or to channel a true performer's potential. The children will help to write and perform their own plays with the help of a fabulous trio of talented teachers. The owners own three children attend and this gives the whole morning a family feel to it. Every child is given the chance to do as much as they wish, If they want to sing solo in the termly production, they can. The sessions are split into 3 age groups and are well organised.

A great theatre, I have seen performances here many times. Modern and comfortable, it offers a…read morerange of shows including touring operas and more. Quite expensive but the cheap restricted-view seats are not very restricted and will still afford you a decent experience allbeit from high up.

The Milton Keynes Theatre is a modern building with comfortable seating and good views from all the…read moreseats that I've tried. They show a varied selection of events: theatre, concerts, ballet, musicals and comedy. There is plenty of parking, most of it is chargeable until after 6pm, before that it is up to £1.20 per hour so be careful where you park. There are plenty of restaurants and bars in the area, so it is possible to have a nice evening without having to move the car.