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RUBY WAX
FAMILY COMEDY MUSIC EVENTS
Box Office 01234 718044 | www.bedfordcornexchange.co.uk
Welcome to the Spring/Summer season
at Bedford Corn Exchange
Welcome to the Spring/Summer season at Bedford Corn Exchange with a wonderful season of comedy, music,
family fun and live entertainment.
We have some great live music with highlights including Don Broco, The Skids and Spear of Destiny,
Abba Forever, 2-Tone Tribute Tour and The World Famous Elvis Show. The Philharmonia Orchestra returns to
the Corn Exchange for their 24th season in residence, along with local residencies from Bedford Choral Society
and Bedford Sinfonia Orchestra, showcasing the value of classic and modern music.
Comedy always features heavily on our calendar and this season is no different with acts including
Jason Manford, Milton Jones, Iain Stirling, Chris Ramsey and Paul Chowdhry.
Family entertainment is very important to us at Bedford Corn Exchange and this season we have Southside
Wrestling, The Wizard of Oz and Wannabe – The Spice Girls Show.
We constantly strive to ensure our programme of events is varied and appeals to all users of Bedford Corn
Exchange and we welcome feedback and recommendations you have for future shows. Please contact the
Box Office in the Harpur Suite with any suggestions.
We wish you all an enjoyable season, and look forward to welcoming you to the venue soon.
Thank you for your ongoing support.
Best wishes
Bedford Corn Exchange Team
Contents
What’s On – Highlights 3 Contact Information 27
Venue Information 4 Access and Seating 28
What’s On 5-23 About the Venue 29
Wedding Venue Hire 23 How to Find Us 30
Meeting Room Hire 24 Parking Information 31
Coming Soon 25 Diary at a Glance 32
The Higgins Venue Hire 26
Seating Key
Cabaret Seating Tiered Seating Flat Seating Standing
All information in this brochure was correct at the time of printing - January 2018. The Management reserves the right to make any necessary changes without prior notice.
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There’s entertainment for everyone
at Bedford Corn Exchange
Milton Jones Ruby Wax: Frazzled Iain Stirling:
Is Out There Wednesday 18th April ‘U Ok Hun? X’
Thursday 1st March Thursday 10th May
The World Famous Magic of Motown Jive Talkin:
Elvis Show Thursday 21st June The Bee Gees
Friday 20th April Friday 22nd June
Wannabe: The Wizard of Oz I’m Still Standing:
The Spice Girls Show Monday 9th April The Elton John Story
Sunday 25th February Saturday 30th June
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Box Office Information
For all ticket and hall hire enquiries, our Box Office is located in the Harpur Suite,
Harpur Square. The Box Office is open 10.00 am - 4.00 pm Monday to Friday,
and 10.00 am - 1.00 pm on Saturdays.
On show days, our pre-show Box Office is located at Number 13 café / bar, next to the
Corn Exchange main entrance in St Paul’s Square, opening approximately one hour before
the show start time.
Call (01234) 718044 or email cornexchange@bedford.gov.uk for more information.
Visit our website www.bedfordcornexchange.co.uk to buy tickets and see what’s on.
Facebook: Bedford Corn Exchange Twitter: @bedfordcornexch Instagram: @bedfordcornexch
Volunteering at Bedford Corn Exchange
If you’re looking to gain valuable work experience and
develop new skills, or to support Bedford’s cultural community,
get in touch and ask about volunteering opportunities at
Bedford Corn Exchange.
Volunteer as an event steward, or alongside our bar and
catering team – whichever you choose you’ll gain hands on
experience in customer service, and will contribute towards
making each event a success! Your tasks may include helping
to set up before events and tidy up afterwards, assisting
customers and showing them to their seats, stewarding during
shows and serving food and drink.
You’ll need to be available during evenings and at weekends. We have both short and long
term opportunities and you can specify which days you are able to volunteer. No experience is
necessary – full training will be provided.
To enquire about volunteering, or to register your interest, please e-mail
cornexchange@bedford.gov.uk and ask for a volunteer application form.
Want to get involved?
Think you have something to offer us?
Whether you are an aspiring musician, a theatre group that needs a
home, wanting to volunteer or simply want to give us some feedback,
get in touch today by emailing cornexchange@bedford.gov.uk
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BCEX Presents
Barry Steele and Friends:
The Roy Orbison Story
Stunning audiences across the globe with his uncanny ability to recreate the
vocal talents of legend Roy Orbison, Barry Steele is quite simply unmissable
as he takes you on this specially produced journey in time. The production
also features songs originally made famous by Jerry Lee Lewis, Del Shannon,
George Harrison, Jeff Lynne and The Traveling Wilburys.
‘True Identikit Brilliance’ – The Stage
Friday 26th January, 7.30 pm
Tickets: £21.00
Venue: Main Auditorium
Bedford Sinfonia Presents
Sinfonia: Vive La France
Soloist: Kitty Whately (mezzo-soprano)
Conductor: Michael Rose
Faure – Suite: Pelleas et Melisande
Berlioz – Les nuits d’ete
Debussy – Petite suite
Bizet – Symphony in C
Saturday 27th January, 7.30 pm
Tickets: From £5.00 - £15.00
Venue: Main Auditorium
BCEX Presents
Philharmonia: Carnival in Prague
Paavo Järvi conductor
Lucienne Renaudin Vary trumpet
DVORÁK Overture, Carnival
HUMMEL Trumpet Concerto
DVORÁK Symphony No. 7
Paavo Järvi conducts Dvorák’s Seventh Symphony, declared ‘fit to shake the
world by Dvorák himself.’
Tuesday 30th January, 7.30 pm
Tickets: From £14.00 - £35.00
Venue: Main Auditorium
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BCEX Presents
Winter Dance
Dance to a selection of strict tempo ballroom CDs with your hostess Annie Seaborn,
who has been running successful dance events for Bedford Corn Exchange for many
years, and is a qualified ballroom dance teacher with a diploma in dance. Even if you
cannot dance you can still enjoy the pleasant ambiance of the Harpur Suite and listen
to the music.
If you wish to learn to dance before this event, please contact Annie on 01234
364690 or email annie.seaborn@gmail.com. Tea / coffee and biscuits included.
The suggested dress code is smart casual.
Wednesday 31st January, 2.30 pm - 4.30 pm
Tickets: £4.00
Venue: Harpur Suite
BCEX Presents
Upbeat Beatles
As the name suggests, The Upbeat Beatles are a rockin’ band with tight
musicianship and powerhouse vocals! You’ll be jumping from the word go!
There isn’t a band to touch them - 8 bars of ‘Twist and Shout’ and you will
know why! No other band performs this song like the Upbeat Beatles!
From the depths of the Cavern to the Apple roof top, through Beatlemania,
America, Sergeant Pepper to Abbey Road, their attention to detail will draw you
into the world of the Beatles like no other show. Breathtaking harmonies
and guitar solos all wrapped up in Scouse humour.
Friday 2nd February, 7.30 pm
Tickets: £20.00
Venue: Main Auditorium
BCEX Presents
Islands in the Stream: The Music
of Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers
Celebrating the Queen and King of country, Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers.
Leave your 9 to 5 worries at the door and get ready for a night in the company
of Country Music Royalty!
This thigh-slapping stage show brings together the beloved glamour and
personality of Dolly, along with Kenny’s charisma and energy with hit after hit
including Jolene, Ruby, 9 to 5, Lucille and more.
Saturday 10th February, 7.30 pm
Tickets: £22.00
Venue: Main Auditorium
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BCEX Presents
Ed Byrne: Spoiler Alert
“I originally intended to call the show ‘I’ll Millennial You in a Minute’, but my
promoter considered the title, off-puttingly baffling. That’s my own chainsaw in
the photo, by the way.”
Is life that bad or have we good reason to complain about it? Are we filled
with righteous anger at a world gone wrong or are we all just a bunch of whiny
little brats? In short, are we spoiled? Come and watch as Byrne takes this
question, turns it upside down and shakes it until the funny falls out. Go on,
spoil yourself. ‘Comedy’s Holy Grail. Go See!’ - Sunday Times
Friday 16th February, 8.00 pm
Tickets: £24.00
Venue: Main Auditorium
BCEX Presents
Ray Mears ‘Going Wild – Encore’
Ray Mears is bringing his show to Bedford for one night only, which looks
behind the scenes at the making of his latest TV show Australian Wilderness.
From a very young age Ray discovered the joys of exploring the Wilderness, the
most intact, undisturbed wild natural areas left on our planet. His fascination
with this environment that has not been modified by civilized human activity
has greatly shaped his life. Ray will also demonstrate some fire making
techniques and talks about the importance of fire.
Saturday 17th February, 7.30 pm
Tickets: Adult £25.00, Child £17.50
Venue: Main Auditorium
BCEX Presents
The ELO Encounter
Roll over Beethoven, because the greatest tribute to Jeff Lynne’s Electric Light
Orchestra is here! In an all live show featuring soaring strings, striking vocal
harmonies and playing all the much loved songs from ELO’s hit-filled library
including Evil Woman, Telephone Line and Don’t Bring Me Down.
The ELO Encounter promises a night filled with rock, roll and Blue Skies
that would make even Mozart mambo and Bach boogie! So Hold On Tight
because Rock and Roll is King in a show that is guaranteed to have you
partying All Over The World.
Friday 23rd February, 7.30 pm
Tickets: Adult £21.00, Child £18.00
Venue: Main Auditorium
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BCEX Presents
BSO Romantic Masterpieces
Soloist: Jaroslav Nadrzycki (violin)
Conductor: Michael Rose
Schumann – Overture: Manfred
Sibelius – Violin Concerto in D minor
Brahms – Symphony No. 2 in D
Saturday 24th February, 7.30 pm
Tickets: From £5.00 - £15.00
Venue: Main Auditorium
BCEX Presents
Wannabe: The Spice Girls Show
Spice Girls remain the biggest girl band of all time with 9 number one singles,
80 million record sales, World tours, movies and a musical to their name.
Featuring your favourite Spice Girls hits, the Wannabe show recreates the era of
Girl Power giving you a 90s night out to remember! From the chart stomping
‘Spice Up Your Life’ through to the hip shaking ‘Who Do You Think You Are?’,
they will take you on a Spice World journey that will make you Zig-A-Zig-Ahhhh.
‘The perfect girls night out!’ - The Venue, London
Sunday 25th February, 7.30 pm
Tickets: £19.00
Venue: Main Auditorium
BCEX Presents
Milton Jones is Out There
Milton Jones is Out There. No, really out there and this time he hasn’t just
forgotten his keys. He’s holding up the mirror of truth to society, and he can
see right through it, which means it’s probably just a window. In his brand new
show he’ll be putting his foot down and lifting the lid on the pedal bin of lies of
the media (which doesn’t include this press release obviously). He will also be
scaling the heights of fashion at the risk of falling into a terrible cravat. Milton
will be talking about his life so far - the ups, the downs and why buying his
own see-saw was the best decision he ever made.
Thursday 1st March, 8.00 pm
Tickets: £26.00
Venue: Main Auditorium
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The Pad Presents
The Floyd Effect
‘The Bell and Moon Tour’
Having toured since 2007, The Floyd Effect is renowned for the remarkable
accuracy with which it performs the iconic music of Pink Floyd. All of the
band’s members are top quality musicians with pedigrees that stretch across
all manner of musical genres, and they faithfully recreate the music and
intensity of a Pink Floyd concert without recourse to backing tracks, racks
of computers, or other technological wizardry. Every note that you hear is
played and sung by the band, making each concert a genuine ‘live’ experience.
Friday 2nd March, 7.30 pm
Tickets: £18.00
Venue: Main Auditorium
BCEX Presents
Mr. Eazi: Life is Eazi
Afrobeats artist, Mr Eazi returns to the UK to perform his favourite hits,
‘Skin Tight’, ‘Hollup’, ‘Bankulize’, ‘In the Morning’, ‘Tilapia’ and ‘Detty Yaself’,
alongside mashups and new material.
Sunday 11th March , 7.00 pm
Tickets: From £21.60 - £54.00
Venue: Main Auditorium
BCEX Presents
Philharmonia: The Young Mozart
Zsolt-Tihamér Visontay violin/direction
HAYDN Symphony No. 47 ‘The Palindrome’
MOZART Serenade No. 7 in D, K.250 Haffner
Zsolt-Tihamér Visontay leads the Philharmonia Orchestra through a
high-classical programme filled with well-loved Haydn and Mozart.
Tuesday 20th March, 7.30 pm
Tickets: From £14.00 - £35.00
Venue: Main Auditorium
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BCEX Presents
Quadrophenia – The Album LIVE
This production acclaimed by a Sunday Times journalist
as ‘Mighty, moving and unstoppable’, sees 7-piece band,
The Goldhawks deliver a stunning live performance
of The Who’s smash hit concept album, Quadrophenia.
Friday 16th March, 8.00 pm
Tickets: £19.50
Venue: Main Auditorium
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BCEX Presents
The Quo Experience
With such an impressive line-up of seriously experienced musicians and
passionate Quo fans, along with an authentic stage show that includes a wall of
white Marshall amps and cabs, Mark Bass cabs and the full 5-piece Status Quo
line up, The Quo Experience is fully armed to take the act as far as is possibly
achievable in the tribute band industry. The Quo Experience is, however, not
just another Status Quo tribute band - it is an ‘experience’: an ongoing chance
to experience the sounds and looks of ‘Britain’s biggest singles chart band of
all time’!
Friday 23rd March, 7.30 pm
Tickets: £20.00
Venue: Main Auditorium
BCEX Presents
Jarlath Regan: Organ Freeman
A selfish man (‘A very funny man at the peak of his powers’ - Irish Post) is
forced to reassess his entire life when his best friend needs a kidney.
A standup show from the creator of multi-million downloaded Irishman
Abroad podcast, about life and death, give and take, Ant and Dec, youth
and young manhood, getting it wrong while getting it right and never
worrying about anything ever again.
Friday 23rd March, 7.30 pm
Tickets: £12.00
Venue: Harpur Suite
BCEX presents
Southside Wrestling Show
Southside Wrestling are bringing 2 shows to Bedford Corn Exchange in
the same day! The afternoon show features all your favourite Southside male
and female talent as well as worldwide stars seen in WWE, TNA and more.
The evening show features top international talent and the best UK stars.
Attend both top quality, but completely different, shows at a great discount.
WRESTLING Saturday 31st March, 2.00 pm and 7.00 pm
BEDFORD CORN EXCHANGE
31ST MARCH 2018, TWO SHOWS ONE DAY
Tickets: Prices vary, see website for details
TICKETS START FROM £8
SOUTHSIDEWRESTLING.CO.UK Venue: Main Auditorium
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BCEX Presents
Purple Rain: A Celebration of Prince
Purple Rain are a world class live celebration of the music, life and legacy
of Prince. This full 8 piece live band delivers a non-stop, hit packed show
spanning more than 2 hours! Complete with backing vocals, horn section,
keys and, of course, Jimi Love as the unsurpassed Prince.
Sunday 1st April, 7.30 pm
Tickets: £25.50
Venue: Main Auditorium
BCEX Presents
Eleanor Conway’s Walk of Shame
Some people talk the talk but don’t walk the walk, but one person that
puts her money where her mouth is, is comedian Eleanor Conway.
Her debut show ‘Walk of Shame’ is a comedy debut about sex, sobriety
and the modern addict and is currently on a sell out 50 date tour of the UK
and Europe after 2 sell out runs at Edinburgh Festival and a recent Stockholm
fringe award nomination.
Friday 6th April, 7.30 pm
Tickets: £12.50, 18+
Venue: Harpur Suite
BCEX presents
Darts Masters
Some of the World’s top professional darts players, including World Number One
Michael Van Gerwen, are set to compete at Bedford Corn Exchange in 2018.
The 2-time World Champion will be joined by fellow professionals
Gerwyn Price, Tony O’Shea and Darryl Fitton in the exciting event on
Friday 6 April. The top quality quarter will play against locals and each
other at The Bedford Corn Exchange Masters. Also on show will be legendary
arrows ace and TV personality Bobby George, who will be adding a touch
of razzmatazz to proceedings. Meet and greet available.
Friday 6th April, 7.30 pm
Tickets: From £20.00 - £60.00
Venue: Main Auditorium
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BCEX presents
Philharmonia: Tchaikovsky – Symphony No. 4
Michael Collins conductor
Timothy Walden cello
BRAHMS St Anthony Variations (Variations on a Theme by Haydn)
BIRCHALL Labyrinth for Cello and Orchestra
TCHAIKOVSKY Symphony No. 4
Written in 1877 in a period of personal crisis (he attempted suicide, became
divorced and retired from his position at the Moscow Conservatory), Tchaikovsky’s
Symphony No. 4 is a must-hear musical autobiography with emotion in every note.
Saturday 7th April, 7.30 pm
Tickets: From £14.00 - £35.00
Venue: Main Auditorium
BCEX Presents
The Wizard of Oz
A spectacular professional Easter Pantomime.
Come and meet Dorothy as she goes on a magical adventure to the Land Of Oz.
Follow Dorothy as she tries to find her way home. Along the way she makes
new friends with the Scarecrow who longs for a brain, the Tin Man who really
wants a heart and the very cowardly Lion who is desperate to be brave and
have some courage. It’s not going to be easy for Dorothy to find her way home
with the Wicked Witch of the West keeping a close eye on her! Will the Great
and Powerful Oz be able to help? Find out by joining us at Easter!
Monday 9th April, 3.00 pm and 6.00 pm
Tickets: Adult £16.00, Child £14.00, Family ticket £56.00
Venue: Main Auditorium
BCEX Presents
Paul Chowdhry: Live Innit
Following phenomenal demand and instant sell-outs across the country,
comedy powerhouse and star of Taskmaster, Live at The Apollo and Stand Up
for the Week, Paul Chowdhry has announced extra dates in spring 2018.
‘It’s a rare and joyous thing to see a stand up so vibrant and imperiously on top
of his game’ The Mail on Sunday
Book now to avoid disappointment, innit.
Wednesday 11th April, 8.00 pm
Tickets: £20.00
Venue: Main Auditorium
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Sweeney Entertainments Presents
Abba Forever
Abba - Forever is one of the UK’s leading International tribute Shows
and theatre audiences from across Great Britain and Sweden have long enjoyed
this superb recreation of possibly the world‘s greatest pop band.
The unique Abba sound is replicated with an incredible attention to detail,
using a 6-piece band featuring electric and acoustic guitars, keyboards
and piano, drums and bass guitar. Two outstanding Abba girls complete the
line-up, adding the essential glitz and glamour to a well-polished and gently
humorous show.
Friday 13th April, 8.00 pm
Tickets: Adult £20.00, Child £10.00
Venue: Main Auditorium
BCEX Presents
Ruby Wax Frazzled: A Guide to Mindfulness
A Forum for Discussion
Drop dead gorgeous, sassy and smart, Ruby Wax brings her new 5 star
one woman show to the stage based on her number one best seller
A Mindfulness Guide for the Frazzled.
She’s been honoured with the title of poster girl for mental illness: once crazy,
now less so, she gives a tour of the mind – how to use it, not lose it. By the
way, she graduated from Oxford 3 years ago (at a late stage) so she should
know her stuff.
Wednesday 18th April, 7.30 pm
Tickets: £20.00, 14+
Venue: Main Auditorium
BCEX Presents
Menopause the Musical
Starring Cheryl Fergison (EastEnders), Maureen Nolan (The Nolans),
Rebecca Wheatley (Casualty) and Hilary O’Neil (ITV’s Copy Cats),
Menopause the Musical is heading out on another UK wide tour.
This hysterical show packed full of one-liners about night sweats, hot flushes
and memory loss is backed by an instantly recognisable soundtrack of
innuendo-laden versions of 60s, 70s and 80s pop classics.
Thursday 19th April, 7.30 pm
Tickets: £27.50, 16+
Venue: Main Auditorium
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BCEX Presents
The World Famous Elvis Show
starring Chris Connor
Fresh from his completely sold-out performances and direct from the West End,
The World’s leading Elvis performer Mr Chris Connor (voted by a worldwide
Elvis Presley fan poll of best Elvis tribute artist in the world 2015) is coming
to Bedford Corn Exchange.
This show respectively and authentically recreates ELVIS at his very best.
You will simply feel that you have been transported back in time.
Friday 20th April, 7.30 pm
Tickets: £26.00
Venue: Main Auditorium
The Pad Presents
2-Tone Tribute Tour
Featuring fantastic tributes to the Specials, Bad Manners and Madness!
The 2-Tone Tribute Tour was formed to bring back that fantastic moment in
time for a generation who lived through it. It’s all about the look, the attitude
and, of course, the dancing! These iconic bands will be represented by
London-based Special Kinda Madness, who play as The Specials and Madness,
and The Special Brew from Cardiff who perform as Bad Manners.
Two top tribute bands who tour nationally.
Saturday 21st April, 8.00 pm
Tickets: £19.50
Venue: Main Auditorium
BCEX Presents
Sinfonia Childrens Concert
Conductor: Michael Rose
Roger Quilter – Children’s Overture
Poulenc – Babar the Elephant
Sunday 22nd April, 4.00 pm
Tickets: Adult £9.00, Child £5.00, Family ticket £22.00
Venue: Main Auditorium
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BCEX Presents
Spring Grand Ball
Afternoon tea and live music for ballroom dancing with your hostess Annie Seaborn.
Matthew Bason, talented organist and singer, will play strict tempo tunes for your
dancing and listening pleasure. If you cannot dance you can still enjoy the elegant
surroundings of the Main Auditorium and listen to the music.
If you wish to learn to dance before the event please call Annie on 01234 364690
or email annie.seaborn@gmail.com. Take advantage of a rare daytime opportunity
to dress up with optional black tie/cocktail dresses. All seats are allocated so please
contact Annie if you would like to sit with friends. Special diets can be catered for if
you email in advance.
Wednesday 25th April, 2.30 pm - 5.00 pm
Tickets: £9.00
Venue: Main Auditorium
BCEX Presents
Grumpy Old Women To The Rescue
Starring Jenny Eclair, Dillie Keane and Lizzie Roper.
Fed up with flogging their guts out and always having to be in charge, the
Grumpy Old Women have put their knobbly old feet up in glorious retirement,
free at last to practise their extreme colouring-in, ukelele orchestra and novelty
fudge-making.
But with the world in a bigger mess than ever before, is there anything that can
tempt them off their backsides to unleash their superpowers and once more
come to the rescue?
Thursday 26th April, 7.30 pm
Tickets: £25.00
Venue: Main Auditorium
BCEX Presents
That 80s Rock Show
That 80s Rock Show is an 80s nostalgia show performed live by a 6 piece
band playing all the biggest 80s rock anthems and power ballads! Whether
you lived through the 80s or just wished you had, let us take you back! This is
the ultimate rock tribute to the 80s! We pay homage to a whole era that taste
forgot, taking in such legends as Bon Jovi, Def Leppard, Whitesnake, Journey,
Queen, Gun N Roses, plus many more! A show that never fails to get the
crowd rocking and loving life!
Profits from the show will be donated to Beford Hospital’s Primrose Unit.
Saturday 28th April, 7.30 pm
Tickets: Adult £12.50, Child £10.00
Venue: Main Auditorium
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Rare Productions Presents
Bugsy Malone
Gangster warfare in New York: Dandy Dan’s hoodlums terrorise the district,
exterminating undesirables with their new weapon splurge guns. His rival is
Fat Sam Stacetto, who runs the Grand Slam Speakeasy, but Fat Sam’s gang still
use old fashioned pies. Fat Sam engages the help of Bugsy Malone, a smooth
city slicker who hitherto has been more occupied in sweet talking Blousey
Brown, a would be girl singer.
Thursday 3rd to Saturday 5th May, see website for timings
Tickets: From £14.00 - £16.00
Venue: Main Auditorium
BCEX Presents
Philharmonia: Passion & Poetry
Christoph Altstaedt conductor
Singers from the Glyndebourne Jerwood Young Artists Scheme
WAGNER Siegfried Idyll
VERDI La traviata (arias and excerpts)
LISZT les préludes
Themes of love and heartache in one of the most popular operas of the
Romantic era: Verdi’s La traviata, sandwiched by symphonic poems by
Wagner and Liszt.
Wednesday 9th May, 7.30 pm
Tickets: From £14.00 - £35.00
Venue: Main Auditorium
BCEX Presents
Iain Stirling – ‘U Ok Hun? X’
Iain Stirling is back after a summer narrating smash hit Love Island (ITV2)
and now you can see his actual face on his brand new tour! After selling out
his entire Edinburgh Fringe run out in advance and adding shows due to extra
public demand, the BAFTA winning comedian now hits the road to perform
his acclaimed, hot ticket show around the UK.
Join the ‘star of comedy’ (The i) as he explores dinner party etiquette and the
pressures on a generation brought up in a world of instant gratification.
How has modern living affected our ability to find long term happiness?
Thursday 10th May, 8.00 pm
Tickets: £20.00
Venue: Main Auditorium
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BCEX Presents
The Live Aid Experience
Immerse yourself into an all new production, celebrating the works of so
many artists coming together in the UK and USA in the ultimate charity
concert that stood the test of time, performed by a full live rock band and
incredible singers, paying homage to the greatest performers and greatest
songs from this historical event. With music from artists such as Elton John,
Dire Straits, Status Quo, David Bowie, Queen, The Beach Boys, Madonna,
Spandau Ballet and so many more. You won’t be able to resist singing your
heart out and dancing in the aisles.
Friday 11th May, 7.30 pm
Tickets: £18.00
Venue: Main Auditorium
BCEX Presents
Thünderbards
Sketch comedy duo Thünderbards present an evening of the very best material
from their four critically-acclaimed shows.
Their gag-laden comedy is filled with their trademark off-beat jokes, fast-paced
sketches and overwhelming politeness. With a potent combination of heartfelt
absurdity, high-concept silliness and sweat-drenched toil, Thünderbards will
stop at nothing to make your day great again.
Saturday 12th May, 8.00 pm
Tickets: £12.00
Venue: Harpur Suite
BCEX Presents
Livewire AC/DC Show
Live/Wire is the AC/DC show. The unique 6-man tribute to rock music’s
greatest band AC/DC, complete with cannons, a wall of Marshalls and over
2 hours of high voltage Rock n Roll. The AC/DC story is over 40 years in the
making, with 2 specific eras and the band cover both these as always with both
‘Dave’ Bon Scott and ‘Podge’ Brian Johnson present to take you on the Rock n
Roll train for a night to remember.
Friday 18th May, 8.00 pm
Tickets: £14.00 (£16.00 on the door)
Venue: Main Auditorium
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BCEX Presents
BSO From West to East
Soloist: Adrian Brendel (cello)
Conductor: Michael Rose
Holst – ‘A Somerset Rhapsody’
Dvorak – Cello Concerto
Rachmaninov – ‘Vocalise’
Tchaikovsky – Symphony No. 2 (Little Russian)
Saturday 19th May, 7.30 pm
Tickets: From £5.00 - £15.00
Venue: Main Auditorium
BCEX Presents
Andy Hamilton: Change Management
Award winning comedian and comedy writer Andy Hamilton is back with a
brand new solo stage show. During the past few years Andy and his writing
partner Guy Jenkin have co-created, written and directed the 2016 political
comedies ‘Power Monkeys’ for Channel 4, the hit BBC 1 sitcom ‘Outnumbered’
and the acclaimed 2014 UK feature film ‘What We Did on Our Holiday’.
Their impressive back catalogue includes Channel 4’s ‘Drop The Dead Donkey’.
Thursday 24th May, 7.30 pm
Tickets: £20.00, 14+
Venue: Main Auditorium
The Pad Presents
The Skids and Spear of Destiny
The Skids formed in 1977 in their home town of Dunfermline, Scotland
by Richard Jobson, Stuart Adamson, Bill Simpson and Tom Kellichan.
After releasing an independent single the band were played by John Peel,
supported The Clash in concert and then were signed to Virgin Records in
1978. Their first singles were ‘Sweet Surburbia’, ‘The Saints are Coming’
and ‘Into the Valley’ - the latter reaching the UK Top Ten in early 1979.
Their seminal debut album ‘Scared to Dance’ came out in 1979 and was quickly
followed by 2 chart singles – ‘Masquerade’ and ‘Working for the Yankee Dollar’.
Sunday 27th May, 7.30 pm
Tickets: £27.50
Venue: Main Auditorium
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BCEX Presents
World Cup Roadshow
Two England Legends come to Bedford Corn Exchange to talk about their
brilliant international and club careers in football, and tell us all what it’s like
to play at the top level in the beautiful game.
Come and join England Legends Teddy Sheringham MBE and Paul Merson
(now on Sky Sports as a pundit) along with Perry Groves (Talksport presenter)
who will host the evening as they discuss and talk International games, World
Cup qualifiers, dressing room/training ground stories, managers, fall outs
and everything you wanted to know about playing at International and club level.
Wednesday 30th May, 8.00 pm
Tickets: Adult £30.00, VIP £50.00
Venue: Main Auditorium
BCEX Presents
Richard Herring: Oh Frig, I’m 50!
“I only regret the people I didn’t have sex with ... and 60% of the people I did
have sex with.” ‘Podfather’ ‘(the Guardian)’ and star of Radio 4’s Relativity,
Richard Herring gets to the half century (against all odds) and looks at how his
life has changed in the last decade, from irresponsible, single kidult, literally
fighting his way through a mid-life crisis, to married father who is mid-way to
the telegram from the Queen (though given she will be 140 in 2067, she might
forget to send it).
Friday 1st June, 8.00 pm
Tickets: £17.50, 14+
Venue: Main Auditorium
BCEX Presents
Joe Lycett: I’m About to Lose Control
and I Think Joe Lycett
Pop in and see Joe Lycett on his brand new stand-up tour, where he’ll be
sharing jokes, paintings and some of the pathetic internet trolling he’s been
up to recently, as seen on 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown, QI
and The Royal Variety Performance.
‘A man who makes funny seem easy’ - the Guardian
Sunday 3rd June, 8.00 pm
Tickets: £20.00
Venue: Main Auditorium
20Box Office 01234 718044 | www.bedfordcornexchange.co.uk WHAT’S ON
BCEX Presents
Chris Ramsey LIVE
Critically acclaimed and award winning Stand Up comedian, host of his
own TV entertainment show and Stand Up show on Comedy Central,
Celebrity Juice regular and the only person to ever put Katie Hopkins
in her place, Chris Ramsey brings his BRAND NEW 2018 live tour to
Bedford Corn Exchange.
Friday 8th June, 7.30 pm
Tickets: £20.00
Venue: Main Auditorium
BCEX Presents
Magic of Motown
Seen by over a million people, it’s no surprise that the show is one of the
biggest success stories in British theatre history, even performing for
Her Majesty the Queen, as special guests at the Royal Variety Performance.
Prepare yourself for 40 back-to-back classic Motown hits, glittering costume
changes, dazzling dance moves and outstanding musicianship in this explosive
concert experience.
Thursday 21st June, 7.30 pm
Tickets: Adult £27.00, Concession £25.00
Venue: Main Auditorium
BCEX Presents
Jive Talkin: The Bee Gees
Jive Talkin are not simply another Bee Gees Tribute Band, they are THE very
best Bee Gees Tribute Band. Their all new 2018 stage show is of a quality
completely different from anything that has gone before, and it really does have
to be seen to be believed! Backed by a full live band - including live string
section - the 3 leading men are all members of the same family. The result is
an unrivalled harmony blend and intimate and witty banter with the audience
that is adored all over the world.
Friday 22nd June, 7.30 pm
Tickets: Adult £22.50, Concession £18.50
Venue: Main Auditorium
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BCEX Presents
I’m Still Standing: The Elton John Story
I’m Still Standing – The Elton John Story takes you on a journey through
Elton’s illustrious, unparalleled career with an amazing live band recreating the
authentic sound of a live Elton concert, performing classics such as ‘Don’t Go
Breaking My Heart’, ‘Your Song’ and ‘Candle In The Wind’ to name just a few.
The band are stunning to watch and play the tracks with great energy and all
100% live. Finished off with beautiful projections, replica costumes and a baby
grand to boot, this is an electrifying evening of classic hits not to be missed –
the best party in town! It will have you singing and dancing all night long!
Saturday 30th June, 7.30 pm
Tickets: £17.00
Venue: Main Auditorium
BCEX Presents
Bye Bye Baby - A Celebration of Frankie
Valli & The Four Seasons
Bye Bye Baby is more than your average tribute band. They deliver a full theatre
show covering the journey of the Four Seasons from the very beginning up
until the Disco era and the rock and roll hall of fame. In fact a musical journey
through the sounds of one of the most successful bands of all time.
They perform 31 numbers in close 4 part harmony, with slick choreography
and the recognisable falsetto: this really sets the scene for a great night.
Friday 6th July, 7.30 pm
Tickets: £22.50
Venue: Main Auditorium
BCEX Presents
Neil Sands - Land of Hope and Glory
Neil Sands and his wonderful West End Cast are back with their hit new
production for 2018, Land of Hope and Glory, celebrating The Best of British
Entertainment and especially produced to coincide with the 100th anniversary
of the end of The First World War.
This patriotic and nostalgic afternoon is filled with marvellous and memorable
songs, including a rousing selection from Last Night of The Proms, Old Time
Sing Alongs, Great British Show Tunes, and ever popular favourites from the
40s, 50s and 60s.
Thursday 19th July, 2.00 pm
Tickets: Adult £12.00, Concession £10.00
Venue: Main Auditorium
22Box Office 01234 718044 | www.bedfordcornexchange.co.uk WHAT’S ON
BCEX Presents
The Dreamboys 2018
The Dreamboys are back and hotter than ever with a brand new show
and UK tour for 2018.
The Dreamboys are without a shadow of a doubt the UK’s most famous and
successful show of their kind in history. Their breath taking show spectacular
has been perfectly created for hen nights, birthday parties and girls nights out
with all your friends.
Thursday 9th August, 8.00 pm
Tickets: From £22.50 - £27.50, 18+
Venue: Main Auditorium
Weddings
at Bedford Corn Exchange
Bedford Corn Exchange provides a beautiful
wedding reception venue for your special
occasion, with a unique fusion of a historic
setting and professional services that will create
a warm and welcoming atmosphere for your
guests. The venue will exceed your expectations
with the highest quality food and services.
For more information, please visit our website
at www.bedfordcornexchange.co.uk
For all venue hire enquiries, please call us on 01234 718044
or email corn.exchange@bedford.gov.uk
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Meeting Room Hire
from just
£11.40 per hour provided throughout
the Bedford Corn
Exchange Complex
The Bedford Corn Exchange provides a unique fusion
of a historic setting with excellent event management
services creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere
for you and your delegates.
We can accommodate meetings from 2 to 200 delegates, from a one hour hire
to full day conferences. Full technical support can be provided for more formal
meetings along with tailor made food and beverage packages to suit your
individual requirements.
For further information please contact us by phone on
01234 718044, by email cornexchange@bedford.gov.uk
or look at our website www.bedfordcornexchange.co.uk
24Box Office 01234 718044 | www.bedfordcornexchange.co.uk COMING SOON
Coming Soon
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The Three Degrees The Real Thing Russian National Ballet:
Friday 21st September Friday 2nd November Nutcracker
7.30 pm 7.30 pm Wednesday 21st November
Main Auditorium Main Auditorium
7.30 pm
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Venue Hire
The Higgins Bedford is an exciting, unique and accessible venue for functions,
conferences, workshops, events, and weddings. Newly re-fitted throughout it
boasts state-of-the-art facilities, flexible spaces and an attractive central location
close to the Town Centre and Bedford’s beautiful Embankment.
Sir William Harpur Gallery
An elegant exhibition space ideal for evening events. The opportunity to view temporary and touring
exhibitions in this gallery will add a cultural twist to any planned event.
Castle Room
A state-of-the-art meeting room with PA System, digital projector and adjoining catering facilities.
This space is ideal for evening events, talks, workshops and conferences.
Wixamtree Gallery
A newly refurbished exhibition space ideal for those that would like to hold an event or talk amidst
the cultural surroundings of The Higgins’ renowned watercolour and print collection.
The Garden Room, Bailey Room, Barbican Studio & Harpur Studio
These rooms are perfect for smaller meetings, talks and workshops and can be used as a creative
space if required.
From all enquires or further information please do not hesitate to contact us
by phone on 01234 718618, by email thehiggins@bedford.gov.uk or look
at our website www.thehigginsbedford.org.uk
26Box Office 01234 718044 | www.bedfordcornexchange.co.uk CONTACT INFORMATION
In person Group discounts
Harpur Suite We offer group discounts on most BCEX Presents shows
Harpur Square, Bedford MK40 1LE – every 10th ticket purchased will be free.
Opening hours:
Children
Monday to Friday: 10.00 am - 4.00 pm
Children under 2 years of age are admitted FREE to
Saturday: 10.00 am - 1.00 pm
‘BCEX Presents’ children’s shows. Please advise us when
Online booking. If required, patrons with young children are
www.bedfordcornexchange.co.uk permitted to bring a booster cushion where appropriate.
to book online for selected shows.
Refunds
All tickets purchased online will be available
In common with general theatre practice, we regret
to collect from The Box Office.
that tickets cannot be exchanged or refunded.
By telephone
Data protection
Telephone: 01234 718044
We are committed to upholding the Data Protection
24 hour answerphone facility available outside office principles of good practice. When booking a ticket,
hours. Visa, Access, Delta, Solo and Maestro* cards your details will be held on our database and you will
are accepted. be given the option of being sent information on future
Any tickets booked and paid for within 7 days of a shows at the venue that are of interest to you.
performance will be held for collection. No unpaid
reservation can be accepted in the 4 days prior to
Please note
‘BCEX Presents’ indicates that an event is being
a performance. (*Issue number (or valid from date)
promoted by Bedford Corn Exchange. The venue is also
essential when booking by Maestro).
available for hire by local groups and promoters and
By post Bedford Corn Exchange cannot be held responsible for
Send a cheque to the above address. the ticket prices, discount structure, quality or content
Cheques should be made payable to of these events.
Bedford Borough Council.
Lost property
When making your booking by post, or email, please Property found on the premises is kept for 3 months.
give your full name and address and a daytime telephone Please contact the Box Office on 01234 718044.
number. Don’t forget to tell us how many tickets you require,
for which event, and if any concessions are required. All transactions over £8.00 made in person or all
bookings over the telephone will incur a £1.80
Concessionary discounts booking fee. Bookings made online are subject
Discounts are available on tickets for most ‘BCEX to a £2.90 booking fee.
Presents’ shows for under 16s, NUS Card holders, senior
citizens, disabled people and people who are unwaged. If you would like to receive information on
Serving and retired armed forces personnel are entitled forthcoming events at the venue please join
to the concessionary discounts on most ‘BCEX’ presents our email mailing lists.
shows, where applicable. Valid ID must be shown at the
point of purchase and therefore tickets are only available
To add your details to the mailing list visit
for bookings made in person. www.bedfordcornexchange.co.uk
or call 01234 718044 and speak to the
Marketing Team.
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Bedford Corn Exchange is committed to ensuring your visit is as enjoyable as possible and is equipped with the
following facilities for disabled patrons:
• An Induction Loop System • Registered carers are admitted FREE to most BCEX
• Designated wheelchair spaces for performances Presents shows - please check before booking.
• A disabled lift from ground level to the Main Auditorium • An RNID typetalk service
and Interval bar
• Ground level access to the Harpur Suite Please advise us of your access requirements when
booking your tickets to help us meet your specific needs.
• Disabled toilets in all areas
• Guide Dogs and Hearing Dogs permitted
with prior notification
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28Box Office 01234 718044 | www.bedfordcornexchange.co.uk ABOUT THE VENUE
About the For weddings,celebrations,
functions, parties,
ceremonies, conferences,
Venue
working breakfasts or
lunches, Bedford Corn
Exchange offers the setting
to fulfil your needs.
From the traditional to the most contemporary of styles, we have the experience
and skills to make your event a success.
The Corn Exchange Harpur Suite Howard Room Number 13
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Dating back to 1874 the Built in 1837 as the Literary The Howard Room is an Number 13’s modern
Main Auditorium of the and Scientific Institution, impressive architectural and intimate design in the
Corn Exchange is an the Harpur Suite is a space. Built in the 1970s, heart of town makes it
impressive structure with a beautiful structure rich it joins both the Main the perfect venue for
vibrant history. The elegant in history, allowing an Auditorium and Harpur parties and celebrations.
and historic exteriors are atmospheric setting with a Suite by bridging the The facility is home to
now complemented by an vast array of arrangement thoroughfare below. With our pre-show box office,
interior designed to meet possibilities. The Harpur a private bar and access to which usually opens one
the exacting requirements Suite’s high ceiling and cosy the main kitchen facilities, hour prior to the show
of a modern venue of the lighting creates an attractive its low ceiling lends itself start time. It’s perfect
highest calibre. The Main setting during banquets, to an intimate ambience for pre-theatre drinks.
Auditorium offers both dinner dances, private perfect for small banquet
grandeur and practicality, parties or any occasion. events, weddings and parties.
accommodating guests
for conferences, weddings, For further information or to hire a room, please visit
banquets and performance
www.bedfordcornexchange.co.uk or call 01234 718044
events.
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Bedford Corn Exchange Bedford Bus Station
Harpur Suite 24 hour Parking
Number 13 Parking
By rail By coach
There are regular rail services to Bedford from A Stagecoach service operates between Cambridge
St Pancras, with trains arriving and departing every and Oxford via Milton Keynes and Bedford. A service
30 minutes. Bedford Corn Exchange is approximately a also operates from Northampton. Bedford Bus Station
15 minute walk from the train station, and a taxi service is approximately a 5 minute walk from Bedford Corn
also operates. For further information please contact Exchange. For further information please contact
National Rail Enquiries on 08457 484950. Stagecoach on 0871 200 2233.
By car
Bedford Corn Exchange can be easily accessed from the M1 and A1.
From the M1 - Exit at Junction 13 and follow the A421 towards Bedford. Follow signs for the town centre.
From the A1 (North) - Exit at the Black Cat Roundabout and follow the A421 to Bedford. Follow signs for the town centre.
From the A1 (South) - Exit at the Sandy Roundabout, follow the A603 to Bedford. Follow signs for the town centre.
Bedford also has a Park and Ride service, with a site in Elstow, This facility has a spacious car park, CCTV on site,
and a waiting room with toilet facilities. The buses operate from Elstow into Bedford Town Centre 7 days a week.
For further information email Parking Services: parkingshop@bedford.gov.uk
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A number of car parks are within easy reach of Bedford Corn Exchange and are shown on the map (see previous page).
Please note that car park charges apply.
Free Parking
Free parking for up to 2 hours every Saturday and all day Sunday in all council owned town centre car parks.
Free parking after 6pm on street Monday - Saturday, and in all town centre car parks every day
(with the exception of River Street).
Bedford car park opening times
Allhallows Multi Storey Car Park, Brace Street, Bedford MK40 1LX
Monday to Saturday: 6.00 am to 8.00 pm Sunday: 6.00 am to 8.00 pm
Duckmill Lane Car Park, Duckmill Lane, Bedford MK42 0AU
Open 24 hours
Melbourne Street Car Park, Melbourne Street, Bedford MK42 9AN
Open 24 hours
St Peter’s Street Car Park, Goldington Road, Bedford MK40 2PR
Open 24 hours
Queen Street Multi Storey Car Park, Bedford MK40 2HH
First 2 hours free. Monday to Saturday: 6.00 am to 8.00 pm Sunday: Closed
River Street Multi Storey Car Park, River Street, Bedford MK40 1PX
Open 24 hours
Lurke Street Multi Storey Car Park, Bedford MK40 3HZ
Open 24 hours
Late Night Parking
River Street and Lurke Street multi storey car parks are now open 24 hours day, 7 days a week.
A fee is charged to use these car parks.
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DATE SHOW TIME PAGE DATE SHOW TIME PAGE
Friday 26th January Barry Steele & Friends: 7:30 pm 5 Wednesday 18th April Ruby Wax: Frazzled 7:30 pm 14
The Roy Orbison Story Thursday 19th April Menopause The Musical 7:30 pm 14
Saturday 27th January Sinfonia Vive La France 7:30 pm 5 Friday 20th April The World Famous Elvis Show 7:30 pm 15
Tuesday 30th January Philharmonia: 7:30 pm 5 Saturday 21st April 2-Tone Tribute Tour 8:00 pm 15
Carnival in Prague Sunday 22nd April Sinfonia Children’s Concert 4:00 pm 15
Wednesday 31st January Winter Dance 2:30 pm 6
Wednesday 25th April Spring Grand Ball 2:30 pm 16
Friday 2nd February Upbeat Beatles 7:30 pm 6
Thursday 26th April Grumpy Old Women 7:30 pm 16
Saturday 10th February Islands in the Stream 7:30 pm 6 To The Rescue
Friday 16th February Ed Byrne: Spoiler Alert 8:00 pm 7 Saturday 28th April That 80s Rock Show 7:30 pm 16
Saturday 17th February Ray Mears 7:30 pm 7 Thursday 3rd to Bugsy Malone See 17
‘Going Wild – Encore’ Saturday 5th May website
Friday 23rd February The ELO Encounter 7:30 pm 7 Wednesday 9th May Philharmonia: 7:30 pm 17
Saturday 24th February BSO Romantic Masterpieces 7:30 pm 8 Passion and Poetry
Sunday 25th February Wannabe: The Spice Girls Show 7:30 pm 8 Thursday 10th May Iain Stirling: ‘U Ok Hun? X’ 8:00 pm 17
Thursday 1st March Milton Jones is Out There 8:00 pm 8 Friday 11th May The Live Aid Experience 7:30 pm 18
Friday 2nd March The Floyd Effect 7:30 pm 9 Saturday 12th May Thunderbards 8:00 pm 18
‘The Bell and Moon Tour’ Friday 18th May Livewire AC/DC Show 8:00 pm 18
Sunday 11th March Mr Eazi: Life is Eazi 7:00 pm 9 Saturday 19th May BSO From West to East 7:30 pm 19
Friday 16th March Quadrophenia – The Album LIVE 8:00 pm 10 Thursday 24th May Andy Hamilton: 7:30 pm 19
Tuesday 20th March Philharmonia: The Young Mozart 7:30 pm 9 Change Management
Friday 23rd March The Quo Experience 7:30 pm 11 Sunday 27th May The Skids & Spear of Destiny 7:30 pm 19
Friday 23rd March Jarlath Regan: Organ Freeman 7:30 pm 11 Wednesday 30th May World Cup Roadshow 8:00 pm 20
Saturday 31st March Southside Wrestling Show 2:00 pm 11 Friday 1st June Richard Herring: Oh Frig I’m 50 8:00 pm 20
& 7:00 pm Sunday 3rd June Joe Lycett: I’m About to Lose 8:00 pm 20
Sunday 1st April Purple Rain: 7:30 pm 12 Control and I Think Joe Lycett
A Celebration of Prince Friday 8th June Chris Ramsey Live 7:30 pm 21
Friday 6th April Eleanor Conway’s Walk of 7:30 pm 12 Thursday 21st June The Magic of Motown 7:30 pm 21
Shame Friday 22nd June Jive Talkin: The Bee Gees 7:30 pm 21
Friday 6th April Darts Masters 7:30 pm 12
Saturday 30th June I’m Still Standing: 7:30 pm 22
Saturday 7th April Philharmonia: 7:30 pm 13 The Elton John Story
Tchaikovsky – Symphony No. 4 Friday 6th July Bye Bye Baby: A Celebration of 7:30 pm 22
Monday 9th April The Wizard of Oz 3:00 pm 13 Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons
& 6:00 pm Thursday 19th July Neil Sands: 2:00 pm 22
Wednesday 11th April Paul Chowdhry: Live Innit 8:00 pm 13 Land of Hope and Glory
Friday 13th April Abba Forever 8:00 pm 14 Thursday 9th August The Dreamboys 8:00 pm 23
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