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Oedipus Electronica (preview), The Core at Corby Cube, January 28. An electrifying re-imagining of the ultimate love triangle promising an “intoxicating whirlwind of ecstasy and devastation”, telling Jocasta’s story and fusing London’s grit with a searing live electronica score. Visit thecorecorby.com to book.
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Screaming Blue Murder Comedy Club, Royal & Derngate, Northampton, January 29. Dan Evans is compere as the popular stand-up comedy night returns. Roger Monkhouse (pictured), Ola and Susan Murray are on the bill. Visit royalandderngate.co.uk to book.
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Funhouse Comedy, The Walnut Tree Inn, Blisworth, January 27. Topping the bill is Mark Nelson, who won Scottish Comedian of the Year Award 2006 scarcely a year after his first ever gig. His mix of dark humour, acerbic observations and excellent one-liners led him to become an acclaimed, award-winning stand-up. Opening the night will be The Noise Next Door (pictured), who have appeared on BBC One, BBC Three, ITV1, BBC Radio 1 and BBC Radio 4, and have performed alongside the likes of Michael McIntyre, Al Murray and Harry Hill. Expect perfectly choreographed routines, ludicrous characters, witty one-liners, epic stories and musical mayhem. Completing the line-up is the fast paced Trevor Bickles. Visit funhouse comedy.co.uk to book.
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An Evening with Ricky Hatton, Park Inn, Northampton, January 28. Hear stories from the boxing great’s world-beating career in this unscripted interview. There will be an audience Q&A session, photo opportunities with the star and more besides. Visit superstarspeakers.co.uk to book. Photo: Reuters/Alamy