News of events at The Place Theatre, Bedford http://www.theplacebedford.org.uk/ en-gb 60 Sun, 13 May 2012 16:06:32 GMT Sun, 13 May 2012 16:06:32 GMT Ariel Dorfman's smouldering political allegory, written in collaboration with Tony Kushner, is set in a war-torn village from which the men have disappeared. The women - their mothers, wives, daughters - wait by the river, hope, and mourn. Their anguish is unspoken until bruised and broken bodies begin being washed up on the banks.... Presented by Bedford Dramatic Club. http://www.theplacebedford.org.uk/cgi-bin/basket_displayshowpage.pl?show=223 Show 223 Theatre Show Sun, 13 May 2012 16:00:37 GMT The Place is delighted to welcome Bedford Marianettes with Bad Girls, the fresh, funny and original British musical based on the hugely popular television drama. Set in the fictional HMP Larkhall, it's the story of new idealistic Wing Governor Helen Stewart and her battles with the entrenched old guard of Officer Jim Fenner and his sidekick Sylvia Hollamby. It also follows the love story that develops between Helen and charismatic inmate Nikki Wade. Other featured characters include Shell Dockley and her runner Denny Blood, old-timer Noreen Biggs, The Two Julies and the ultimate Top Dog, King-of-Gangland's missus, Yvonne Atkins..... http://www.theplacebedford.org.uk/cgi-bin/basket_displayshowpage.pl?show=222 Show 222 Theatre Show Tue, 17 Apr 2012 14:04:13 GMT The Country Players present Noel Coward's Blithe Spirit, a timeless classic and one of his most popular comedies. The play concerns socialite and novelist Charles Condomine who, wishing to learn about the occult for a novel he is writing, arranges for an eccentric medium, Madame Arcati, to hold a seance at his house. At the seance, she inadvertently summons Charles's first wife, Elvira, who has been dead for ten years..... http://www.theplacebedford.org.uk/cgi-bin/basket_displayshowpage.pl?show=259 Show 259 Theatre Show Fri, 27 Apr 2012 16:16:33 GMT Our Time! is a concert to raise funds and awareness for Samantha Dickson Brain Tumour Trust. The cast and musicians are all professional and their credits include: Les Miserables (West End), Billy Elliott (West End), Lend Me A Tenor (West End) and The Blues Brothers Party (Number 1 UK Tour). Musical highlights include songs from: Jekyll and Hyde, The Witches of Eastwick, Songs for a New World and Sister Act.... Bringing Broadway and the West End to the heart of Bedford! http://www.theplacebedford.org.uk/cgi-bin/basket_displayshowpage.pl?show=225 Show 225 Theatre Show Wed, 09 May 2012 16:18:46 GMT The Place is delighted to be making a major contribution to the Bedfringe Festival 2012, hosting over 30 shows through the festival period. With something for everyone, be sure to to investigate the festival guide and get the dates in your diary! http://www.theplacebedford.org.uk/bedfringe Bedfringe 2012 Theatre Show Sun, 13 May 2012 16:00:37 GMT