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
St Andrew's Church Hall.
Join the critically-acclaimed Pantaloons Theatre Company as they put on a frantic disposition to tackle Shakespeare’s greatest tragedy in their own anarchic style.
Join the critically-acclaimed Pantaloons Theatre Company as they put on a frantic disposition to tackle Shakespeare’s greatest tragedy in their own anarchic style.
2025 marks the 250th anniversary year of Jane Austen, and what better to way to celebrate her life than to delve into the world of one of her finest novels.
St Andrew's Church Hall. Generously sponsored by Acorn House Veterinary Hospital
Another new cargo of raw, heart-wrenching flamenco – with ‘sizzling soloist’ La Joaquina, guitar virtuoso Chris Clavo, the massive vocal presence of Antonio El Pola; plus the riveting talent of new guest, Kuky Santiago, a unique master of flamenco suspense.
A One-Woman Musical Drama by Yvonne Michele
This Tony Award-winning play is full of mischief and comedy, just as Chekhov never intended!
Written by Willy Russell, this play edition of Blood Brothers tells the story of twin brothers, Mickey and Edward who are separated at birth.
This Tony Award-winning play is full of mischief and comedy, just as Chekhov never intended!
Written by Willy Russell, this play edition of Blood Brothers tells the story of twin brothers, Mickey and Edward who are separated at birth.
Long live Photography! The fascinating dialogue between them.
This public event marks the unveiling of a shared Cultural Vision developed by the Bedford Cultural Partnership – a growing alliance of local cultural organisations, Bedford Borough Council, and the University of Bedfordshire. 90 Minutes long
Yardbird Arts Presents: Celebrating the life and music of Peter Green, founder of the original Fleetwood Mac.
Produced By: Swan Theatre Company Read Poets: 5 Oct - Light at the End of the Tunnel / 2 Nov - Witchcraft and Wizardry / 7 December - Eighth Midwinter Chill
Venue to be announced
Bedford Drama Company is excited to announce the opening production of a brand-new play written by Oscar Aleman and Richard Moon to commemorate the 95th anniversary of the R101 airship disaster. It tells the story of the last great British airship, the people who flew in her, and the people who were left behind.
Cost: £12 including tea and cake. Click here for full details.
It’s time to Swing That Music! This mini big band recreate the music of Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, Glenn Miller, Nat ‘King’ Cole, Ella Fitzgerald and more.
Bedford Drama Company is excited to announce the opening production of a brand-new play written by Oscar Aleman and Richard Moon to commemorate the 95th anniversary of the R101 airship disaster. It tells the story of the last great British airship, the people who flew in her, and the people who were left behind.
Produced By: Certain Age: In The Lady in the Van, Alan Bennett draws on his notebooks and diaries to tell the story of an extraordinary woman who moved her van into his garden. She was always unpredictable and erratic.
Produced By: Certain Age: In The Lady in the Van, Alan Bennett draws on his notebooks and diaries to tell the story of an extraordinary woman who moved her van into his garden. She was always unpredictable and erratic.
There’s a vampire behind you!!!! Spend a spooky night out as Gothic meets Slapstick in a fun-packed show. ‘Dracula – the Panto!’ has become a true family favourite. Suitable for ages 8 – 80.
Once at the heart of daily European life, no longer valued. The history and techniques.
Produced By: Swan Theatre Company Read Poets: 5 Oct - Light at the End of the Tunnel / 2 Nov - Witchcraft and Wizardry / 7 December - Eighth Midwinter Chill
By Dr Barnaby Wright : Bedford School Art department presents. Five radical Impressionist and Post-Impressionist paintings from The Courtauld Gallery
St Andrew's Church Hall
Michael Hall on his forthcoming book 'A Queer Inheritance - Alternative Histories In the National Trust.
Produced By: Lamphouse: This new comedy take on Jules Verne’s classic novel will be one epic night out, full of belly laughs, brand new music.
Venue to be announced
A family-friendly show to enjoy in the run-up to the festive season.
The Annunciation in Art. Inspiration for some of the most beautiful images in Western Art.
A family-friendly show to enjoy in the run-up to the festive season.
Venue to be announced. Generously Sponsored by Eagle Travel
Nunkie Theatre Company: Two ghost stories by M R James. Performed by R M Lloyd Parry
Produced By: Swan Theatre Company Read Poets: 5 Oct - Light at the End of the Tunnel / 2 Nov - Witchcraft and Wizardry / 7 December - Eighth Midwinter Chill
Produced By: The Pantaloons: Join utter legends Robin, Marian and the Merry Men in Sherwood Forest for a hilariously adventurous take on the timeless tales of everyone's favourite archer.
Dare to believe in magic as the UK's #1 magic show returns with a completely new and uplifting production for 2025.
The critically-acclaimed Pantaloons Theatre Company present a brand-new adaptation of Charles Dickens’ fantastical festive fable.
Natalie Doig, from the award winning podcast 'Weird in the Wade', on The Milton Ernest Witches - Mary and Mother Sutto. Venue to be announced.
The critically-acclaimed Pantaloons Theatre Company present a brand-new adaptation of Charles Dickens’ fantastical festive fable.
The critically-acclaimed Pantaloons Theatre Company present a brand-new adaptation of Charles Dickens’ fantastical festive fable.
Produced By: The Pantaloons: Join utter legends Robin, Marian and the Merry Men in Sherwood Forest for a hilariously adventurous take on the timeless tales of everyone's favourite archer.
Imelda Staunton joins forces with her real-life daughter Bessie Carter for the very first time, playing mother and daughter in Bernard Shaw’s incendiary moral classic.
Imelda Staunton joins forces with her real-life daughter Bessie Carter for the very first time, playing mother and daughter in Bernard Shaw’s incendiary moral classic.
Lecturer: Simon Whitehouse. Click here to book.
Lecturer: Jane Gardiner
Lecturer: Anna Warrilow
Olivier Award-winner Hiran Abeysekera (Life of Pi) is Hamlet in this fearless, contemporary take on Shakespeare’s famous tragedy.
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.