Bedford Players Trust

Street circus, opera and Bollywood dancers to perform at High Street festival

On Saturday, 22 July six local acts - from circus to opera to Bollywood dancers - will take to the streets at iconic locations throughout the town centre to entertain locals and visitors alike from 11.30am...

Cast and crew reunite to celebrate The Place Theatre’s 20 year anniversary

A local theatre is celebrating its 20th anniversary with a revival of its first-ever play, performed by exactly the same cast and crew. Run by Bedford Players Trust, The Place...

Got an idea to enhance Bedford town centre? Then the HSHAZ grant could bring it to life

To further enhance Bedford town centre, a series of grants are being made available to individuals or groups with exciting ideas for events or activities to encourage visitors...

Chance to ‘rename the streets of Bedford’ with new art project

A new art project in Bedford, starting today, is asking local people what they would rename streets across the Borough if they had the chance. The pop-up art installation runs this weekend...

A closer look at the Mayor’s Climate Change Fund

A total of £480,000 has been allocated to the Mayor's climate change fund until 2024, with £120,000 set aside for this financial year. The Bedford Independent takes a closer look at the scheme.

Bedford Esquires and Place Theatre awarded financial lifeline from Cultural Recovery Fund

Bedford Esquires and the Place Theatre are among music, dance, theatre and cultural venues across the UK who have been awarded a grant as part of the...

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