Ten of the Best - Your guide to what to see around Northants in the coming days

1 Adventure Cinema, Boughton House, Friday September 4 to Sunday September 6

Enjoy classic films in the open air amid glorious surroundings. Dirty Dancing (12A) will be screened on Friday September 4, followed on Saturday September 5 by an Encanto Sing-A-Long (PG) and a Grease Sing-A-Long (PG). And on Sunday September 6, there’s Bing And His Friends At The Cinema (U), Pride and Prejudice (U) and Star Wars: A New Hope (U). Visit adventurecinema.co.uk to book.

2 AfroFest, Royal & Derngate, Northampton, Friday September 11

African, Caribbean and Black culture and creativity will be celebrated at AfroFest, an event bringing together artists of all kinds with local businesses, charities and community organisations. AfroFest is being organised by Banke Adetumbi, also known by many people in Northampton as singer Banke Naya, with staff at the Royal & Derngate, where the festival will be held in the run-up to the theatre staging the world premiere of Inua Ellams’ play Once Upon a Time in Sokoto.

Banke Adetumbi said: “AfroFest is about creating a bridge – it’s an opportunity for African, Caribbean and Black communities to see themselves reflected in the theatre through local artists, performers, businesses and community organisations, while also inviting people from every background to celebrate and learn together. It's about building connections, celebrating Black excellence, and showing that the theatre is a place for everyone.”

As part of AfroFest, there will be live performances on the Royal stage by artists including T-bone Afrika All Stars, Banke Naya and The Childish. Exhibitors will include fashion designers like 5kwomen by Koyinsola and House of Dees, with African crafts from Tiptoe Ventures. Food vendors include Velora Loaves and Joyous Cupcakes.

Adetumbi added: “I thought it would be good to create something familiar in a space that can sometimes feel unfamiliar, giving people a reason to walk through the doors, experience the theatre in a different way, and hopefully feel encouraged to come back for productions like Once Upon a Time in Sokoto.”

The play tells the epic story of an unlikely friendship forged between a slave and her former master. Differences in faith, culture and heritage are overcome in the face of new enemies, in a gripping family drama set against the backdrop of events leading to the creation of Nigeria. Nigerian-born Inua Ellams is an internationally celebrated poet, playwright and artist, perhaps best known the hugely popular and critically acclaimed Barber Shop Chronicles which played at the National Theatre before touring nationally and internationally.

Tickets are free. Visit royalandderngate.co.uk/afrofest or call 01604 624811 to book.

3 Jason Manford: A Manford All Seasons, Castle Theatre, Wellingborough, Wednesday September 9

Jason’s been busy since his last smash-hit stand up show but fans of his Absolute Radio show will know this nationally acclaimed comedian hasn’t changed a bit. Expert expert observational comedy from a man described by the Daily Telegraph as “blessed with the sort of laid-back charm and sharp turn of phrase you can't manufacture”. Visit castletheatre.co.uk to book.

4 The Best Of The Bee Gees, Royal & Derngate, Northampton, Friday September 11

Endorsed by the Gibb family and original Bee Gees musicians, the show features chart busters and memories which defined the decade – Massachusetts, To Love Somebody, I Started A Joke, Jive Talking, Stayin’ Alive, Night Fever, How Deep Is Your Love, Too Much Heaven, Nights On Broadway, You Should Be Dancin’ and many more. Visit royalandderngate.co.uk or call 01604 624811 to book.

5 Russell Howard: Don’t Tell The Algorithm, Royal & Derngate, Northampton, Saturday September 12 to Sunday September 13

After breaking records with sold-out shows across the globe, the superstar stand-up says he’s “inviting you back into the room: no phones, no distractions, just humans and jokes”. The Mail on Sunday said of him: “You’ll not find a slicker, more personable performer the length and breadth of the land”. Visit royalandderngate.co.uk or call 01604 624811 to book.

6 Decades Rewind Live, The Deco, Northampton, Friday September 4

Step back in time and dance through three unforgettable decades of music with Decades Rewind Live — a high-energy theatre experience celebrating the biggest disco anthems, dancefloor fillers and club classics of the ‘80s, ‘90s and ‘00s. Starring Shane Nolan, the show features live vocals, dancers, a DJ, the show spans everything from the glittering disco era and ‘80s hits to the euphoric dance anthems of the ‘90s and the chart-topping club classics of the ‘00s. Visit theoldsavoy.co.uk or call 01604 491005 to book.

7 I Grew Up 80s, Northampton Museum & Art Gallery, until October 10

Explore the cultural landscape of 1980’s Britain through the eyes of a child – revisiting the colourful vibrancy and innovation that defined the decade, from Betamax to BMX, Dirty Dancing to Donkey Kong and the Thompson Twins to Transformers. I Grew Up 80s is a lovingly curated time capsule of more than 200 treasures that showcase the youthful exuberance of the much-loved decade. Collector and cultural commentator Matt Fox has devoted himself to exploring a 1980s childhood through the objects of a decade in which so much changed. Visit northamptonmuseums.com or call 01604 526322 for details.

8 Diva of the Decades, Castle Theatre, Wellingborough, Saturday September 5

Be transported by the soaring melodies, rich harmonies, soulfulness and high-energy choreography with the timeless hits of Tina Turner, Aretha Franklin, Whitney Houston, Dolly Parton, Celine Dion and more. Visit castletheatre.co.uk or call 01933 270 007 to book.

9 Totally Gaga, The Core at Corby Cube, Saturday September 12

Starring the Georgia Crandon, her live band and dancers, the show features all of Lady Gaga’s greatest hits, including Bad Romance, Just Dance, Shallow, Poker Face, Born This Way and many more. Visit thecorecorby.com or call 01536 470470 to book.

10 Go Your Own Way - The Fleetwood Mac Legacy, Lighthouse Theatre, Kettering, Friday September 4

Paying tribute to the Rumours line up of Stevie, Mick, John, Christine and Lindsey, the show aims to recreate the live energy and passion of Fleetwood Mac. Call 024 7655 3055 or visit lighthousetheatre.co.uk to book.