Want to know what some of the best Bedfordians think are the best bits of Bedford? Then look no further! In the first of our new monthly features, we’ve grilled award-winning illustrator David Litchfield about his work and what his favourite bits of Bedford are… Author and illustrator, David Litchfield is no stranger to the…
On Saturday 18th February, indie darlings, Inheaven are playing at Bedford Esquires. They’re hotley tipped for 2017, so, as ever, this is a great chance to see them in an intimate venue while you can… The Clanger’s Lloyd Lugsden grabbed a short-but-perfectly-formed interview with bassist/vocalist Chloe Little. Expect big muffs and Dream Fuzz: Whats on your…
Where better to get into the festive spirit than Bears and Tales? We sent Clanger and cocktail fan, Emily Finney to Lime Street to interview the man with the mixers, Tom Faden: Originally envisioned as spirits and mixer bar, Bear and Tales on Lime Street is actually home to the best cocktails in Bedford. Created,…
Last Friday, Spring King slayed at Esquires in Bedford, you can read the review here. I caught up with lead singer and drummer, Tarek Musa to talk about tracks from the upcoming album Tell Me If You Like To, 3 easy Polish phrases and why you definitely shouldn’t roly poly in the back of a…
More food for thought from the Skeptics in the Pub this month with their guest speaker, Michael Marshall of the Good Thinking Society. Using information and personal experiences gathered during his last 6 years of campaigning against homeopathy, Michael will highlight how much money is spent on homeopathic remedies, how this gives undeserved credibility to…
The Clanger’s Priya Gill, chatted to Chiara, one half of the fabulously funny duo Roisin & Chiara, following their hilarious show, Wild At Heart at the Quarry Theatre’s Comedy Festival. You can read Priya’s review of the show here. Friday night’s show at the Quarry was non-stop hysterical, how did you and Roisin…
Last Friday night, walking into the Quarry’s cosy studio theatre, the disco lights were flashing in the darkened room and retro 60’s music played in the background. The Wild At Heart duo, Chiara with her fabulously frizzy, wild brown hair in contrast to Roisin’s sleeker, straight blonde ponytail do welcomed the crowd; their heads and bodies bouncing…
by Lloyd Lugsden @phaffandpotter @lloydlug At the end of April Club Roar bring The BellRays to Esquires for a live show not to be missed. Hailing from the west coast of America, their sound actually contains the best components of Detroit music: (punk rock) garage and soul. It’s urgent tight AND messy, all fused together…
Thursday, March 17 2016 at 7:30PM Skeptic, comedian and voice of the Skeptics Guide To The Universe, Iszi Lawrence is bringing her new show The Z List Dead List to Bedford’s Skeptics in the Pub this month. The Z List Dead List is a comedy show about obscure people from history. As a skeptic, Iszi…
Backstage in Biscuit Land was a big hit at last year’s Edinburgh Festival so it’s with great anticipation that we welcome Jess Thom and her biscuit-based world to Bedford. You can catch the show at the Quarry Theatre on 22nd March and we were thrilled to have the chance to email the star of the…