I was quite familiar with Carole King’s music following a period, a few years ago, when my husband played her music almost relentlessly. Until that point, I had no idea she was responsible for such an impressive back catalogue. I also have a vivid memory of stripping woodchip from our kitchen walls whilst listening to…
Take part in an innovative new cultural experience this June with Who is Bedford? an interactive show exploring the heritage of Bedford and the people who live here. With over 50 ethnicities represented in the town, Bedford is one of the most culturally diverse towns of its size in the UK. Who is Bedford? is…
Here’s your June culture fix at Bedford’s theatres. The Place Hotbuckle present Jane Eyre Thursday 6 June at 7:30pm Tickets: £12 (Concessions £10) Age Guidance: 12+ Hotbuckle bring their inventiveness, humour and unique magic to Bronte’s compelling tale. Bedford Creative Arts present Red INK Part of Refugee Week 2019 Wednesday 19 June at 7:30pm Tickets: £12 (Concessions…
Families in Bedford are treated to a brand new cultural experience this Saturday with Who is Bedford? an interactive show exploring the heritage of Bedford and the people who live here. With over 50 ethnicities represented in the town, Bedford is one of the most culturally diverse towns of its size in the UK. Who is Bedford? is a…
Here’s Paula’s pick for May The Place Life Box Theatre and No Loss Productions present StageWrite 2019 Thursday 9 and Friday 10 May at 7:30pm Tickets: £8.00 (concessions £6.00) Age guidance: 14+ StageWrite, one of Bedford’s annual theatrical highlights, returns to The Place Theatre for its 7th year. Run by local companies, LifeBox Theatre…
Families in Bedford will be treated to a brand new cultural experience this summer with Who is Bedford? an interactive show exploring the heritage of Bedford and the people who live here. With over 50 ethnicities represented in the town, Bedford is one of the most culturally diverse towns of its size in the UK. Who is Bedford? is…
The Place Theatre, Bedford Saturday 6thApril Review by Cara Lee (aged 21) In Tomorrow’s Great Pageant, an already powerful play is given a fresh modern twist, with clever updates and interpretations adding a new perspective. Based on Cecily Hamilton’s 1909 suffrage play A Pageant of Great Women, in which Woman defends her right to vote…
Here’s Paula’s pick of local theatre this month. The Quarry Theatre at St Luke’s NT Live: All About Eve Thursday 11 April 7pm Tickets: £14.50 All About Eve tells the story of Margo Channing. Legend. True star of the theatre. The spotlight is hers, always has been. But now there’s Eve. Her biggest fan. Young, beautiful…
Performed at The Place Theatre on 13 March 2019 Starring: Emily Panes, Tom Blyth and Christopher Birks Dawn State Theatre Company has come to Bedford’s, The Place Theatre with their tour of The Wonderful Discovery of Witches in the County of Lancaster. The emphasis is on the true story of the plight of women, who…
There’s an absolute treat coming up at the Place Theatre in March. The Dresser has been performed all over the world, was adapted into an Oscar-wining film and recently reunited Anthony Hopkins and Ian McKellen on the small screen. Now it is to make its appearance at The Place Bedford, with Swan Theatre Company in charge. The Dresser,…