# Acting events in Bedford, Today and Upcoming Acting events in Bedford

- **Subtitle**: All Acting events in Bedford, England. Here you can find more information about Upcoming events in Bedford like parties, concerts, meets,shows, sports, club, reunion, Performance
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## About

All Acting events in Bedford, England. Here you can find more information about Upcoming events in Bedford like parties, concerts, meets,shows, sports, club, reunion, Performance

## Events in Bedford

- **Event Name**: A Midsummer Nights Dream - The Place Outdoors
  - **Description**: Love, laughter, and a little bit of lunacy — enter a world where fairies meddle, lovers quarrel, and magic runs wild!
This summer, join us for a breathtaking open-air performance of William Shakespeare’s beloved comedy, A Midsummer Night’s Dream.
 
In th
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 50
  - **Date**: Sat Aug 15 2026 at 07:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bedford/a-midsummer-nights-dream-the-place-outdoors/200029574943327
  - **Venue**: Bradgate Road, MK40 3DE Bedford, United Kingdom
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  - **Categories**: music, live-music, art, theatre, comedy, entertainment
- **Event Name**: Sherlock Holmes and the Hound of the Baskervilles
  - **Description**: How can one show possibly contain so much action and adventure? Elementary, my dear! 

The critically-acclaimed Pantaloons Theatre Company present a brand-new riff on the fiendishly famous case. Will detective duo Holmes and Watson discover the deadly sec
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    - Count: 6
  - **Date**: Thu May 28 2026 at 07:30 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bedford/sherlock-holmes-and-the-hound-of-the-baskervilles/200029761553002
  - **Venue**: Bradgate Road, MK40 3DE Bedford, United Kingdom
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  - **Categories**: music, live-music, art, theatre, trips-adventures, entertainment
- **Event Name**: Sherlock Holmes & The Hound of the Baskervilles | Bedford
  - **Description**: The critically-acclaimed Pantaloons Theatre Company present a brand-new riff on the fiendishly famous case.

Will detective duo Holmes and Watson discover the deadly secret of the Baskerville family curse before it strikes again? Or are they barking up th
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 7
  - **Date**: Wed May 27 2026 at 07:30 pm – Wed May 27 2026 at 09:30 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bedford/sherlock-holmes-and-the-hound-of-the-baskervilles-|-bedford/200029525592223
  - **Venue**: The Place Theatre
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  - **Categories**: music, live-music, art, theatre, entertainment
- **Event Name**: BDC presents The Lovely Bones
  - **Description**: The Lovely Bones is a 2018 British play based on the 2002 novel of the same name by Alice Sebold. It was adapted for the stage by Bryony Lavery. The play is a haunting, yet beautiful exploration of grief, love and the power of memory.

Synopsis:

We follo
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    - Count: 10
  - **Date**: Tue Jun 02 2026 at 07:30 pm – Sat Jun 06 2026 at 07:30 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bedford/bdc-presents-the-lovely-bones/200029854642716
  - **Venue**: The Place Theatre
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- **Event Name**: Come From Away information/prep evening
  - **Description**: Information Evenings – Monday 18th and Thursday 21st May 2026 at 7.30pm
Please go to our website to sign up. 

The creative team will share their vision for the show, talk through how their vision for the show compares to the original Broadway production
  - **Date**: Mon May 18 2026 at 07:30 pm – Mon May 18 2026 at 10:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bedford/come-from-away-information-prep-evening/200029948170333
  - **Venue**: Mill Road, Sharnbrook, MK44 1NP Bedford, United Kingdom
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  - **Categories**: Art, Theatre, Entertainment, performances, Music, Nonprofit
- **Event Name**: National Theatre Live - All My Sons
  - **Description**: Experience the magic of National Theatre Live on the big screen at The Rufus Centre.  Coming up this spring........

✨All My Sons
By Arthur Miller
Directed by Ivo Van Hove
Design by Jan Versweyveld

Bryan Cranston (Breaking Bad) and Marianne Jean-Baptiste
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 8
  - **Date**: Wed May 13 2026 at 07:30 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bedford/national-theatre-live-all-my-sons/200029737464832
  - **Venue**: The Rufus Centre, Steppingley Road, MK45 1AH Flitwick, United Kingdom
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  - **Categories**: art, theatre
- **Event Name**: Treasure Island
  - **Description**: Our story begins in the Tavern, where we meet our hero, young J Hawkins. 

After a brawl, Jim becomes the owner of a map left to him by the scurrilous Billy Bones, and determines to discover the treasure to secure the future of the tavern. 

The crew of t
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 17
  - **Date**: Tue Jun 23 2026 at 07:00 pm – Sat Jun 27 2026 at 10:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bedford/treasure-island/200029879531524
  - **Venue**: Bradgate Road, MK40 3DE Bedford, United Kingdom
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- **Event Name**: National Theatre Live - The Playboy of the Western World
  - **Description**: Experience the magic of National Theatre Live on the big screen at The Rufus Centre.  Coming up this spring........

✨The Playboy of the Western World
by John Millington Synge
Directed by Caitríona McLaughlin

Nicola Coughlan (Bridgerton) joins Éanna Hard
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 7
  - **Date**: Wed Jun 10 2026 at 07:30 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bedford/national-theatre-live-the-playboy-of-the-western-world/200029922489029
  - **Venue**: The Rufus Centre, Steppingley Road, MK45 1AH Flitwick, United Kingdom
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  - **Categories**: art, theatre
- **Event Name**: Matilda Jr. Auditions
  - **Description**: Matilda Auditions – Information & Registration

No preparation needed, just bring your enthusiasm. 
Be sure to wear comfortable clothes you can move in and bring a water bottle to stay hydrated. On arrival, children can be dropped off at the door, whe
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    - Count: 5
  - **Date**: Sat May 30 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat May 30 2026 at 01:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bedford/matilda-jr-auditions/200029948177424
  - **Venue**: Mill Road, Sharnbrook, MK44 1NP Bedford, United Kingdom
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  - **Categories**: workshops
- **Event Name**: BDC's The Importance of Being Earnest Audition 1
  - **Description**: The Importance of Being Earnest Auditions

Monday 18 May & Wednesday 20 May
7.30pm The Place Theatre.

Fancy being part of Oscar Wilde's classic comedy? Luckily, Oscar Wilde created a play packed with fantastic comedic characters. 


Synopsis 

Oscar
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 12
  - **Date**: Mon May 18 2026 at 07:30 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bedford/bdcs-the-importance-of-being-earnest-audition-1/200029948172645
  - **Venue**: The Place Theatre
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  - **Categories**: comedy, entertainment, art, theatre
- **Event Name**: BDC's The Importance of Being Earnest Launch Event
  - **Description**: An evening of Wilde entertainment. Discover more about the Director's vision for this classic comedy and take part in activities exploring the script and the characters.
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 22
  - **Date**: Wed May 13 2026 at 07:30 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bedford/bdcs-the-importance-of-being-earnest-launch-event/200029883633234
  - **Venue**: The Place Theatre
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  - **Categories**: comedy
- **Event Name**: Come From Away Auditions
  - **Description**: Information Evenings – Monday 18th and Thursday 21st May 2026 at 7.30pm
Please go to our website to sign up. 

The creative team will share their vision for the show, talk through how their vision for the show compares to the original Broadway production
  - **Date**: Sun May 31 2026 at 11:00 am – Sun May 31 2026 at 02:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bedford/come-from-away-auditions/200029948161451
  - **Venue**: Mill Road, Sharnbrook, MK44 1NP Bedford, United Kingdom
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  - **Categories**: Art, Theatre, Entertainment, performances, Music, Nonprofit
- **Event Name**: National Theatre Live - Les Liasons Dangereuses
  - **Description**: Experience the magic of National Theatre Live on the big screen at The Rufus Centre.  Coming up this summer........

✨Les Liasons Dangereuses
by Christopher Hampton
Based on the novel by Pierre Choderlos de Laclos

BAFTA Award-winner Lesley Manville (Phan
  - **Date**: Wed Jul 08 2026 at 07:30 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bedford/national-theatre-live-les-liasons-dangereuses/200029922491247
  - **Venue**: The Rufus Centre, Steppingley Road, MK45 1AH Flitwick, United Kingdom
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  - **Categories**: Art, Theatre

## Trending Events in Bedford

- **Event Name**: Bedford River Festival 2026
  - **Description**: Bedford River Festival is returning on 18 & 19 July 2026!
*This is the only official Facebook page for the Bedford River Festival*
Bedford River Festival is a fantastic free event with so much on offer across the weekend for the whole family, with mul
  - **Venue**: The Embankment & Town Center - Bedford
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- **Event Name**: UB40 at Bedford Park
  - **Description**: 🌟 Step into a world of wonder at UB40 at Bedford Park, where extraordinary moments await! 🏛️ Located at Bedford Park in dynamic Bedford, EN, this event will become the talk of the town.
  - **Venue**: Bedford Park
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- **Event Name**: THE DEKKERTONES 'Skank Holiday Sunday' 3rd May, Bedford Esquires
  - **Description**: THE DEKKERTONES 7:30pm, Sunday 3rd May, Bedford Esquires 

Pleased to announce The Dekkertones are returning to Bedford Esquires on Sunday 3rd May

The DekkerTones are a 9 piece ska / reggae / rocksteady / 2tone covers band playing authentic ska and regga
  - **Venue**: Bedford Esquires
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- **Event Name**: John Summit presents Experts Only UK Debut Added Date
  - **Description**: One date just was never going to be enough for this ❤️‍🔥⁠
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Due to unprecedented demand, that saw Experts Only's UK debut sell out in minutes, we've added a second date at Tofte Manor on July 12th. The first Experts Only UK weekender is here ⚡️⁠
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Tickets
  - **Venue**: Tofte Manor
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- **Event Name**: Paul Weller in Bedford
  - **Description**: 🎤 Experience Paul Weller Live at Bedford Park on Thursday, July 2, 2026! 🎤
The countdown has begun! Paul Weller is taking over Bedford Park on Thursday, July 2, 2026, and with hits like You
  - **Venue**: Bedford Park
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- **Event Name**: John Summit Bedford Tickets
  - **Description**: John Summit at Tofte Manor🌟 Journey into wonder at John Summit Bedford Tickets, where extraordinary experiences await around every corner! 🏛️ Set against the backdrop of Tofte Manor in dynamic Bedford,
  - **Venue**: Tofte Manor
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- **Event Name**: ABSOLUTE BOWIE BAND | Bedford
  - **Description**: ABSOLUTE BOWIE BAND
7:30pm, Saturday 25th April, Bedford Esquires 

Pleased to announce Absolute Bowie Band make a welcome return to Bedford Esquires on Sat 25th April following their previous sell out shows at the venue in 2023, 24 and 25 !.

Now in thei
  - **Venue**: Bedford Esquires
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- **Event Name**: UB40 feat. Ali Campbell Bedford Tickets
  - **Description**: UB40 at Bedford Park🌟 Journey into wonder at UB40 feat. Ali Campbell Bedford Tickets, where extraordinary experiences await around every corner! 🏛️ Set against the backdrop of Bedford Park in dynamic Bedford
  - **Venue**: Bedford Park
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- **Event Name**: Groove Armada in
  - **Description**: 🎶 The Ultimate Groove Armada Experience LIVE at Tofte Manor—This Sunday, July 5, 2026! 🎶
It's that time of the year where everyone wants to have a musical breath! Your favorite, Groove Armada is hitting Tofte Manor
  - **Venue**: Tofte Manor
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top events in Bedford?
  - **A:** A Midsummer Nights Dream - The Place Outdoors (Sat Aug 15 2026 at 07:00 pm at Bradgate Road, MK40 3DE Bedford, United Kingdom), Sherlock Holmes and the Hound of the Baskervilles (Thu May 28 2026 at 07:30 pm at Bradgate Road, MK40 3DE Bedford, United Kingdom), Sherlock Holmes & The Hound of the Baskervilles | Bedford (Wed May 27 2026 at 07:30 pm at The Place Theatre), BDC presents The Lovely Bones (Tue Jun 02 2026 at 07:30 pm at The Place Theatre), Come From Away information/prep evening (Mon May 18 2026 at 07:30 pm at Mill Road, Sharnbrook, MK44 1NP Bedford, United Kingdom).
- **Q**: How can I find events in Bedford?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming events in Bedford on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for events in Bedford?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for events in Bedford?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting events in Bedford include Bradgate Road, MK40 3DE Bedford, United Kingdom, The Place Theatre, Mill Road, Sharnbrook, MK44 1NP Bedford, United Kingdom.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Bedford?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Bedford include The Place Theatre, The Pantaloons, Bedford Drama Company.
- **Q**: Are there any online events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new events in Bedford?
  - **A:** Follow the  category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new events are listed in Bedford.

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