Three Men in a Boat
A fresh adaptation of the classic comic tale. Join Walsall's very own Jerome K. Jerome as he recounts his quixotic journey along the River Thames with his friends Harris and George (not forgetting Montmorency …
The Lovely Bones
Bedford Drama Company presents, The Lovely Bones. The Lovely Bones is a 2018 British play based on the 2002 novel of the same name by Alice Sebold. It was adapted …
Pride and Prejudice – But Funny
What do you get if you cross Jane Austen’s most famous novel with a bunch of buffoons? Pride and Prejudice….but funny! A ridiculous romp through all the Bennets, Bingleys, bachelors and balls (not that kind), and not forgetting the De Bourghs and Darcys. Featuring at least one soaking wet shirt and some excellent boiled potatoes, this hilarious retelling of Austen’s most loved story is not to be missed!
Nurse Dessie
Join us for Story Time with Nurse Dessie! Bring the whole family to The Place Bedford for a magical, free storytelling show! Follow our beloved mascot, Nurse Dessie, as she brings history to life, …
Hasbian
Hasbian takes audiences on a queer coming-of-age journey, fromBeth’s childhood to cringey adolescence – from identifying as a teenage lesbian, to realising boys are also appealing. Featuring hilarious entries from Beth’s …
Avenue Q
Welcome to Avenue Q! This beloved musical tells the story of a recent college graduate named Princeton, who moves into a shabby New York apartment out on Avenue Q. He …
War of the Worlds (on a budget)
Step aside HG Wells, take a break Jeff Wayne, go back to your trailer Tom Cruise, Lamphouse is tackling War of the Worlds and they’re doing it…..on a budget! War …
StageWrite Spring 2026
StageWrite is a hothouse for the development of new writing for theatre, designed to help plays grow from page to performance. It supports writers in the process of getting their …
Top Girls
Top Girls begins with Marlene celebrating her promotion by arranging a dinner party with five women from history. Over dinner the women discuss the sacrifices they made to succeed in …
The Place Theatre Bedford Enhances Accessibility with New Stairlift Installation thanks to The Frank Branston Fund
We are delighted to announce the installation of a new stairlift, significantly improving accessibility to the building’s first floor rehearsal and community spaces. The stairlift provides easier access to our …