Shakespeare in the Park returns!
A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Bedford Park
Friday 17 July 7.45pm
Tickets: £12 (concessions £6)
The works of Shakespeare return to Bedford Park on Friday 17 July, courtesy of the Pavilion at the Park and Big Spirit Theatre. This abridged version of one of the most popular of Shakespeare’s comedies, traditionally set in a forest, is being brought into the era of the ‘Swinging Sixties’ of the last century.
Big Spirit is the pre-eminent youth theatre company in the Home Counties and has a unique approach to the development of young actors. Through a mixture of workshops and performances, young people from all walks of life are given the confidence to interact and perform on stage in a remarkably short space of time.
On the evening, ticket holders are encouraged to bring a picnic (the picnic area will open from 7pm) or enjoy the Lamb Spit Roast. With strolling musicians and what promises to be an energetic performance, a great evening would seem to be assured.
Tickets are available online at https://midsummernightsdream.youcanbook.me
Mr. Tiger Goes Wild
The Place Theatre
Saturday 18 July 12pm and 3pm
Tickets: £10 (Concession £8 )
Age guidance: 3+
Mr. Tiger lived a perfectly proper life in a perfectly proper city and everything was perfectly fine . . . until the day he had a wonderfully WILD idea! Join Mr. Tiger on a musical adventure full of fun and laughter, as he journeys from the city to the jungle.
Mr. Tiger Goes Wild, adapted from the bestselling picture book by Peter Brown, is a story about being yourself and features original live music, hilarious characters and lots of imagination that will have children ages 3+ enthralled from start to finish.
Tickets available online at www.theplacebedford.org.uk or telephone 01234 354321
Castle Comedy For Kids on Castle Mound
Sunday July 12 at 12pm and 3pm
Tickets: Free
Castle Comedy knows that both parents and children appreciate great entertainment in Bedford, so they are teaming up with Get Into Bedford and Love Bedford to present an afternoon of free comedy on Castle Mound.
With comedy, cabaret and a huge amount of fun for all the family to enjoy together, the energetic and informal variety showcase on Castle Mound is sure to be a hit with parents and kids alike!
There are two shows, one at 12pm to 1.15pm and then a second at 3pm to 4.15pm. Both shows will be hosted by Castle Comedy regular Paul Revill who has just finished a month of children’s comedy shows at the prestigious Brighton Fringe Festival. The other acts are a selection of the best comedians, cabaret performers and children’s entertainers on the circuit.
Opening the show is Dr Blue, a Blues guitarist and singer, who is sure to get the boys and girls singing their hearts out. Then magician Stu Turner is set to wow and amaze with his blend of comedy, magic and absolute nonsense! Stu’s offbeat act is sometimes silly, sometimes surreal… But always entertaining! Closing the show is Mike Belgrave, comedian and star of the BBC Worldwide TV show Best in Town. Mike brings his unique brand of krazy entertaining that includes: stupid songs, balloon madness, cartoons, daft props and lots and lots of silliness! The shows will also have interactive games, prizes and a goody bag for every child. What better way could you spend an afternoon with the whole family? And it’s free!
Fantastic Mr Fox
University of Bedfordshire Theatre
Thursday 30th July at 7pm
Tickets: £7 (concessions £6)
After a successful season earlier in the year, Novus Theatre’s production of Roald Dahl’s Fantastic Mr Fox is coming to the University of Bedfordshire.
After 12 years of bucolic bliss, Mr Fox breaks a promise to his wife and raids the farms of their human neighbours, Boggis, Bunce and Bean. Giving in to his animal instincts not only endangers his marriage but the lives of his family and their animal friends. When the farmers force Mr Fox and company deep underground, he has to resort to his natural craftiness to rise above the opposition!
Tickets: call 01234 793197 or email boxoffice@beds.ac.uk
