diary of arts events in the area
Please check the diary of events below to see what's on in the area of North Bedfordshire or available online. You will find details of our own lectures and events and those of other organisations that may be of interest. You can use the arrow at the bottom of the list to see more events.
If you are involved with an arts event in the area and would like us to add it to our diary, please contact us.
Arts in the Area
Join us for a chilling, thrilling night at the theatre as Colin, who was head of a
Metropolitan Police murder squad tells us the stories of how he caught some of the
UK’s most evil murderers.
Produced By: The Pantaloons
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The exhibition is curated by Bawden’s good friend, the illustrator and printmaker Chris Brown who has invited thirty artists and makers to respond to works by Edward Bawden (1903-1989). The result is an eclectic exhibition in celebration of the work of printmaker, illustrator, watercolourist and designer Edward Bawden. For more information click here.
Death as a career move. The journey from unsold to blockbuster and the importance of the art dealers.
Rachel Watson watches a couple out of the window of her train every day. They are happy and madly in love, or so it appears. When the woman she was watching suddenly disappears, Rachel finds herself as a witness and then a suspect as she gets involved with the investigation. More revelations and danger are ahead for Rachel as she tries to find out what happened to Megan Hipwell.
Bourn Productions Ltd presents a first-class evening of live entertainment by one of the UK’s youngest and finest Swing and Big Band artists.
Rachel Watson watches a couple out of the window of her train every day. They are happy and madly in love, or so it appears. When the woman she was watching suddenly disappears, Rachel finds herself as a witness and then a suspect as she gets involved with the investigation. More revelations and danger are ahead for Rachel as she tries to find out what happened to Megan Hipwell.
An evening of dance and music. Flamenco is as universal, powerful and versatile as the blues, as epic as opera, and as delicate and pin-sharp as ballet.
Transport yourself to the Nordic countries as masterpieces by Sibelius, Grieg and Nielsen open the Philharmonia’s 2024/25 season in Bedford.
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St Andrew's Church Hall. 09.45 coffee for 10am start finishing with lunch at 12.30.
Two lectures: The medieval Church and its furnishings. How patrons and craftsmen achieved dazzling effects in Romanesque Europe. Cost £38. Bookings taken at September or by email - click here.
Russell Lucas presents a one-man theatre show based on the life of Titanic survivor Edward Dorking.
Escape the ordinary and enter the world of the extraordinary! It’s time to step into the light. Escape with us for a night like no other, where we take you into a world where musical theatre meets jaw-dropping circus spectacular.
Queen of the West End. From My Fair Lady to We Will Rock You, from Les Misérables to Wicked, in both the West End and on Broadway, she has starred in musical theatre’s biggest roles, making shows her own and earning her numerous awards.
Chipping Norton Theatre presents: A New Musical Comedy by Kellen Blair and Joe Kinosian. Puts the laughter in manslaughter! An anarchic musical murder mystery with a twist: one actor investigates the crime, whilst the other plays all the suspects! And they both play the piano throughout!
Chipping Norton Theatre presents: A New Musical Comedy by Kellen Blair and Joe Kinosian. Puts the laughter in manslaughter! An anarchic musical murder mystery with a twist: one actor investigates the crime, whilst the other plays all the suspects! And they both play the piano throughout!
An account of Handel’s musical adventures in London. Live performances!
As a quirky house clearance team removes the belongings of deceased hermit Albert, they learn about his life and hidden talent. As the furniture and rubbish clears, so does the chaos of their own lives.
As a quirky house clearance team removes the belongings of deceased hermit Albert, they learn about his life and hidden talent. As the furniture and rubbish clears, so does the chaos of their own lives.
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Produced By: BartLee Theatre: This production dramatically brings to life, with their signature storytelling approach using shadows, sounds and theatricality to faithfully recreate the tale.
The Church of Christ the Cornerstone, Milton Keynes. Book tickets online.
Food and feasting in Art. An artistic mid-season celebration that helps spur people on towards Spring
Celebrated saxophonist Jess Gillam joins our Principal Conductor for an evening of irresistible tunes.
The Magic of classical ballet, performed live on stage. Prepare to enter a magical new world
Get into the Christmas spirit with this hilarious hit musical about Buddy the Elf who travels from the North Pole to visit his father in present-day New York and discovers his family is on the naughty list!
4th-8th December. Exhibition of decorated Christmas trees and hear community choirs perform.
Get into the Christmas spirit with this hilarious hit musical about Buddy the Elf who travels from the North Pole to visit his father in present-day New York and discovers his family is on the naughty list!
4th-8th December. Exhibition of decorated Christmas trees and hear community choirs perform.
Step inside into the warmth and join the Philharmonia Orchestra’s brass ensemble for an evening of seasonal music.
Enjoy all your favourite Christmas songs with the dynamic swing band treatment from Glenn Miller, Sinatra, Basie, Nat King Cole - jazzing up those Jingle Bells!
Hauntings is a spellbinding evening of three tales of the supernatural from two of the world’s greatest writers of ghost stories, E.F. Benson and M.R. James.
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This Christmas concert feel good show, brings all the magic of the season to life, with all you favourite songs, you will know and love!
Combining the full sound of big band swing with charisma, panache and swagger, the trio – collectively known as The Rat Pack, had attitude to spare.
Tickets: £55.00 per person – all tickets include a 3-course meal and 2-hour interactive show!
Tickets: £55.00 per person – all tickets include a 3-course meal and 2-hour interactive show!
‘Dancing Man’ comes directly from a sell-out preview performance and West End run. Featuring music from Cabaret, La Cage aux Folles, Singin’ in the Rain to name but a few. Join him as he weaves his way through his own musical journey.
A trip around this iconic gallery. Cost tbc. To book, please click here
Its beginnings, its Golden Age and its near disappearance.
Geometry, The Arabesque, floral designs and figural art.
Its complex language with intriguing backstories and influences.
Brahms: German Requiem (piano version)
Ducal treasures, the paintings by Piero della Francesca.
Jane will talk about the history and culture that brought this dynamic art to fruition. Three lectures with lunch between. Venue: St. Andrew’s Church Hall, Bedford. 10.30am – 3.15pm. Coffee from 10.15. Cost tbc. Bookings taken from January at lectures or email click here.
Their lives and work, the different ways they were accepted.
The ultimate wall decoration. Landmark sets, the production, Flemish weavers, the expense.
Haydn: Nelson Mass; and Mozart: Solemn Vespers
Long live Photography! The fascinating dialogue between them.
The photo at the top of this page shows work produced during a Young Arts project and is used by kind permission of Hilary Birkett.