The Royal & Derngate theatre in Northampton, Northamptonshire, is offering people the chance to pay what they can for tickets to its latest comedy show. This initiative applies to selected early performances of the world-premiere play titled Top Gs Like Me, which runs from February 23 to March 7, 2026.
Written by local writer Samson Hawkins, the story is a comedy that looks at online culture and the influence of “alpha male” internet personalities. A central character, Hugo Bang, is played by actor Danny Hatchard and tries to help the play’s lead character, Aidan, become a more dominant man.
To make the show feel more modern, the Derngate auditorium is being turned into a full skatepark where the audience sits in a circle around the action. A group of 25 acting students from the University of Northampton will also perform as a community chorus representing people on the internet.
The theatre suggests a donation of £20 for these tickets, but residents can choose to pay any amount that works for them. This plan is designed to help local people who might find normal theatre costs too high to see the new show and support homegrown performances.
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