Theatre Hosting Events in the Main Auditorium, Studio Theatre and Forecourt

box office: 01234 362337 welcome www.bedfringe.com

Welcome to your 10th anniversary Fringe Festival… Over 100 events under 1 roof… in 10 days! #itsinthecan We made it! We can’t believe it’s been ten years since we started back in 2007… the days before Twitter… Facebook was just hitting our screens and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows was released… I know this because half the front of house team disappeared one morning heading in the direction of Waterstones! To date we have programmed just under 825 shows. That’s over 2000 performers! That puts Bedfringe in the top five largest Fringe Festivals in the country. This year we are running exclusively from The Quarry Theatre hosting events in the main auditorium, studio theatre and forecourt. Highlights for me are Bane 4, Paul Foot, WiFi Wars and Mitch Benn. However… take a risk and see something you might not usually choose to see… that’s what it’s all about. Catch one or two of our world premier shows and be amongst the person to see the next big name in comedy! We are hosting over 40 Edinburgh shows plus more Photo credit: Aidan Huxford than 30 shows from local performers so hopefully there is something James & Fiona for everyone during this special year. James Pharaoh: Festival Director

‘Sum up Bedfringe in about 200 words’ were the instructions I was given from Mr Pharaoh. I tried, but failed many times so instead this is what Bedfringe means to me. I started back in 2007 as a lowly technician, with little knowledge of lighting desks and even less of what a fringe festival was. 10 Bedfringes later I am its proud co-director, and champion… and I know a little more about tech too. But most of all, Bedfringe is the most fun festival I have ever seen. The lovely people in matching t-shirts make it a joy for us and for you, and they give of their time for nothing, for which our thanks will never be enough. As a born and bred Bedfordian I feel privileged to offer this range and depth of art and culture to my town and its people, for it is you, the lovely people reading this, buying tickets and seeing shows, that makes our job possible year after year. To those who have supported, sponsored, work on, performed in and turned up to the last 10 years we thank you, please continue to do so. With past performers like Jack Whitehall, Josh Widdicome and Lee Nelson… who knows, you might see the next big thing here. Fiona Fowler: Festival Co-Director

2 Adelaide Fringe: 12th February – 14th March box office: 01234 362337 www.bedfringe.com welcome

Bedfringe Team Contents Director ...... James Pharaoh Co-Director...... Fiona Fowler Welcome Pages 2-5 Assistant Director & Social Media ..Lily Hannant Public Relations ...... Hutch PR Children’s Theatre Pages 6-8 Brochure Design ...... Rosetta Publishing Website Design ...... Jack Templeman Branding & Identity...... We Can Creative Comedy Pages 9-21 Additional thanks to: Bedford School, The Harpur Trust, Jules Crossley, Kati Donlon, Theatre Pages 22-26 Susan & Harry Fowler, Jacquie Manners, Sandra Dudley, Erica Roffe, Caryl Jones, Vanessa Mason and to all of our 2016 front of Dance & Physical Theatre Pages 27-28 house and technical teams. Front of House (at time of going to print): Hywel Thomas, Helena Marsh, Alex Monks, Music Page 29 Theo Green, Alice Wright, Dan Nickolls, Oliver Milton, James Mann, James Doughty, Mark Steinhardt, David Baxter, Jackie Thomas, Film Page 30 Joanie Octor, Joshua Nethersole, Katherine Law, Annette Hickey, Josh Jenkins, Conrad Staroscik, Helena Prettyman, Bekki Short, Special Events Page 31 Ros Miller, and Hattie Idle and Logan Jones.

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Stroud Fringe: 26th – 28th August 3 box office: 01234 362337 how to fringe www.bedfringe.com

Box office opening times: The Quarry Theatre phone Take a punt line is manned 10am – 12noon pre festival dates. First things first… have a look through our brochure and 12noon Monday to Saturday outside the festival dates see what takes your fancy. Remember, Bedfringe is all During the festival it will be manned 10:30am – 10.30pm. about discovering new experiences and new work. Do leave a message if the call is not answered and a Every year we see many of our artists go onto big things, member of staff at the venue will get back to you. so be the first to see them here! The box office telephone number is 01234 362337. Please note: The programme is subject to change so please check the website for all updates. Social: Follow us on Twitter and Age suitability: The age ratings are there to try to help Facebook! Use #bedfringe to tag you gauge appeal. It’s not a legal restriction. your comments. All events are self rated. Bedfringe is not liable for any incorrect rating. /bedfringe @bedfringe Booking tickets: This year tickets for our events can be Go straight to the Bedfringe purchased online at www.bedfringe.com website (scan QRcode).

Terms & Conditions: The Bedfringe programme is subject to change so please visit our website for all our latest updates. Tickets cannot be exchange or refunded except in the event of a show cancellation or a show being re- scheduled. Latecomers may not be admitted. General concession prices are The Quarry Theatre has wheelchair applicable to students, the unemployed, people with disabilities (often with one access and parking provision for helper), over-60s and children under the age of 16 (Except children’s shows). wheelchair users. Please contact the Proof of status may be required at the venue. Please note that some shows may venue if you require disabled parking start late or over-run the planned running time. For full terms & conditions are during your visit. presented at time of purchase.

4 Brighton Fringe: 6th May – 5th June box office: 01234 362337 www.bedfringe.com venue info The venue Venue 1: The Quarry Theatre at St Luke’s 26 St Peter’s Street, Bedford, MK40 2NN www.quarrytheatre.org.uk Venue 1: Main Auditorium Venue 2: The Studio Theatre Venue 3: The Quarry Theatre Forecourt Venue 4: The Quarry Theatre Gallery

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Bath Fringe: 27th May – 12th June 5 box office: 01234 362337 children’s theatre www.bedfringe.com

BAD GUYS CAPTAIN FANTASTIC! Derek, Ernie & Dick are really bored of Captain Fantastic’s being good. It’s just old enemy, Doctor GoT to be more fun Zob, is up to his being a baddy. But usual tricks, trying to being an evil scientist, steal all the chocolate pirate or cowboy is in the world. tricker than they But today the Captain thought. Can the has other things on bumbling brothers his mind. Like helping learn how to stay out a princess to rescue of jail and be real Bad a dragon from a Guys? pirate. All in a day’s Join Comedy Club 4 work for Captain Kids & CBeebies Fantastic and his trusty sidekick, winston The Dog. Until ‘Spot Bots’ stars, the Three half Pints, as they trip and Professor Zob decides that chocolate isn’t enough and steals stumble their way through a brand new comic misadventure, the Captain too! he’s going to need a lot of help to get out of packed with songs, slapstick, silliness and accidental derring this one! do! who will save Captain Fantastic from the clutches of Doctor Zob? winston the Dog? Pirate Polly? his mum? what about you? will you come and be part of the adventure and rescue Captain Fantastic? Your Captain needs you! 5pm (24th), 12noon (25th), 2pm (26th) £9.50 (£7.50 ConC.) 4pm (26th), 12noon (27th & 30th) £7.50 (£6 ConC.) mAIn AUDIToRIUm 60 mins mAIn AUDIToRIUm 50 mins 26 ST PETER’S STREET, BEDFoRD 5yrs+ 26 ST PETER’S STREET, BEDFoRD 4yrs+ SMT TW S TFS24 25 26 w TFS T FSSm26 27 TF 30 21 22 23 27 28 29 30 21 22 23 24 25 28 29

THE DARK ROOM: FAMILY FRIENDLY VERSION!

It’s our 10th anniversary so we had to invite him back… and another chance to escape ThE DARK Room! 4,000,000 YouTube hits! The world’s only live-action video game! Come play! win terrible prizes! The audience is trapped in a dark room – and your only companion is the floating head of a gameshow host. Get ready for a wild time and try to win the £1000 cash prize! It’s a text adventure for the whole audience! It’s improvised comedy that’s genuinely improvised! ★★★★★ ★★★★★ ★★★★★ Fringe Review★★★★★ The Skinny ★★★★ Three Weeks Broadway Baby The List “Ridiculously entertaining” The Scotsman

2.00pm £9.50 (£7.5 ConCESSIon) ThE STUDIo ThEATRE 60 mins 26 ST PETER’S STREET, BEDFoRD 8yrs+ S T FS24 m TwTFS 21 22 23 25 26 27 28 29 30 6 Calgary Fringe: 29th July – 6th August box office: 01234 362337 www.bedfringe.com children’s theatre

THE ELVES THE LAST AND THE POST SHOEMAKER Step on board the pillar-box red Shooooooooooooes…! van-atorium known Ah, new shoes… as mobile Sorting Delightful on the feet. office 451 and be Soft, dancing shoes; transported to a swarthy pirate shoes; world where snail silver buckle and silken mail reigns soles. no one makes supreme. shoes like an elf. Surrounded by postage paraphernalia from a much-travelled This well-known and life you’ll meet Verity, the irrepressible heiress of an well-loved tale – made international pen-pal agency, and Red, a redundant post- popular by the Ladybird master. witness the unwrapping of their curious love story, Classic – has been re-heeled by Theatre of widdershins in accompanied by live music, provided by Tomaz (who arrived their own inimitable style. Beautifully crafted set and puppets, one day in a jiffy bag). sublime music, a kaleidoscope of miniature shoes and a comic mouse all make this show a magical ‘must see’. Following the play you’re invited to stay for a tot of sherry and ★★★★★ a rummage in the stationery supplies before hopping onto a A Younger Theatre ★★★★ vintage typewriter or picking up a quill to write that letter you’ve Three Weeks been meaning to send. If you need some inspiration you can ★★★★★ Broadway Baby pick up a postcard from the ‘Friends for Pens’ pin-board and write to a real life recipient who is waiting for your letter.

1.00pm £9.50 (£7.50 ConCESIonS) 1.30pm & 3.30pm £5 mAIn AUDIToRIUm 60 mins ThE QUARRY ThEATRE FoRECoURT 75 mins 26 ST PETER’S STREET, BEDFoRD 3yrs+ 26 ST PETER’S STREET, BEDFoRD All ages S M T FS24 m TwTFS T FSS25 T wTFS 21 22 23 25 26 27 28 29 30 21 22 23 24 26 27 28 29 30

MORGAN & SING ALONG WEST’S WITH THE UTTERLY FROGS’ SPIFFING CHORUS SPECTACULAR Join Coco as she MAGIC SHOW takes you through a musical journey – A show for kids (and finding friends and childish grown-ups!). adventure along the Time travelling Victorian way. A little bit panto magic duo morgan & west and a lot of fun for little unload another boxful of ones, you’ll recognise bafflement and favourite songs and impossibility. witness a mountain of mysterious magic, a hatful learn a few new ones. of hyper-reality, and of course a truck full of tricks and tea Perfect for small (sadly there are no actual mountains or trucks on stage during children. the show, mr west simply would not have them). The show includes mixing brain busting illusion and good old fashioned tom- puppets, bubbles, counting, singing and movement. Coco foolery, morgan & west present a show for all the family, (Kris) is a skilled early years music specialist and musician. where magic and silliness abound! Fun for ages 5 to 105*. She is also a Theodora Children’s Charity Giggle Doctor and works with children in hospital and with special needs. *105 is rather an arbitrary upper age limit really – it just seemed to flow well in the prose.”

1.30pm £9.50 (£7.50 ConCESSIonS) 2.00pm £6.50 (£5.50 ConCESSIonS) mAIn AUDIToRIUm 60 mins ThE STUDIo ThEATRE 45 mins 26 ST PETER’S STREET, BEDFoRD 5yrs+ 26 ST PETER’S STREET, BEDFoRD 2yrs+ S T T TF23 S mTwTFS T FSSm26 w 28 FS 21 22 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 21 22 23 24 25 27 29 30 Prague Fringe: 27th May – 4th June 7 box office: 01234 362337 children’s theatre www.bedfringe.com TRICKY WIDDERSHINS’ TEDDY’S STORY TIME: SEASIDE THE MAGIC FISHERMAN SHOW AND THE DJINNI Experience a day at the beach as you Kalifah the fisherman is have never before not very successful at as you embark on a fishing and consequently magical journey with is very poor. Krisgar & Tricky Teddy! Endless fun whilst waiting for a bite, is to be had with jaw- one day, he discovers an dropping magic, ancient bottle. illusions and of course, his curiosity interactive games. gets the better of him. Smiles and laughter what will be his fate? are guaranteed. Potton based Theatre of widdershins have been a Bedfringe Children’s Entertainer of the Year Winner 2013-14 favourite since 2008! Gil Leaney Stage Competition of the Year Winner 2015-16 Come and join them for their 9th fringe.

12noon £7 (£5 ConCESSIonS) 2.00pm £5.50 (£4.50 ConCESSIonS) ThE STUDIo ThEATRE 45 mins ThE STUDIo ThEATRE 40 mins 26 ST PETER’S STREET, BEDFoRD 4yrs+ 26 ST PETER’S STREET, BEDFoRD 6yrs+ S W M TFS24 m T 27 T FS T FSS25 T wTFS 21 22 23 25 26 28 29 30 21 22 23 24 26 27 28 29 30

WIDDERSHINS’ STORY TIME: STONE SOUP

A humble storyteller is down on his luck and in need of a new story. his luck changes, however, when he realises he can outwit the hideous chef wafflesweat by making him a delicious soup from a humble stone. Potton based Theatre of widdershins have been a Bedfringe favourite since 2008! Come and join them for their 9th fringe.

12noon £5.50 (£4.50 ConCESSIonS) ThE STUDIo ThEATRE 40 mins 26 ST PETER’S STREET, BEDFoRD 8yrs+ M T FSS25 T wTFS 21 22 23 24 26 27 28 29 30 8 Pulse Fringe: 26th May – 4th June box office: 01234 362337 www.bedfringe.com comedy

ALFIE ANNA MORRIS: IT’S MOORE: GOT TO BE PERFECT GETTING AWAY WITH The critically-acclaimed character comic, star of ITV2’s Bad Bridesmaid MURDER and BBC one’s outnumbered, brings her smash-hit, sell-out In this brand new Edinburgh show to Bedfringe. show Alfie moore, You are invited to attend the wedding star of BBC Radio 4 rehearsal viral YouTube star ‘It’s A Fair Cop’, and (Georgina’s wedding Blogs) former Detective Georgina Francis (dubbed ‘Britain’s Sergeant, will provide worst Bride’ in the press) and her a detailed step by long suffering fiancé Simon, a step guide to enable Conservative politician. you to achieve this Georgina is determined to have ThE goal. Everything you perfect wedding when she ties the knot this year, so what need to know from better way to make sure everything goes smoothly than to choosing a murder weapon to disposing of the body. rehearse as many times as possible, all over the UK, using the “Very funny… a large dash of gallows police humour” audience as fill-in guests?! The Telegraph “Beautifully crafted comedy” The Independent “Offbeat, revealing and very funny” The Mail “Spot-on, darkly comic characters. She’s comedy gold” Huffington Post ★★★★ “The best wedding I’ve ever been to” Broadway Baby 8.30pm £9.50 (£8.50 ConCESSIonS) 4.00pm £9.50 (£8.50 ConCESSIonS) ThE mAIn AUDIToRIUm 60 mins ThE STUDIo ThEATRE 60 mins 26 ST PETER’S STREET, BEDFoRD 14yrs+ 26 ST PETER’S STREET, BEDFoRD 18yrs+ S S TF23 S mTwTFS TF 23 S mTwTFS 21 22 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 21 22 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

BANE 4

It’s a privilege to announce that Joe & Ben will be returning to Bedfringe this year with the latest instalment of the Bane series. Don’t worry if you haven’t seen the other three, it’s an individual show in its own right! ‘Bane 4′ follows hitman Bruce Bane as he attempts to erase his past and discover what went wrong. Joe Bone tells the story like a movie, to Ben Roe’s live soundtrack. All the Bane shows are independent stories and can be seen in any order. “Excellent” The Times “A brilliant hour of comedy theatre… could just be the best crime movie never made” The Guardian “These are riotous spectacles which dazzle with inventiveness and shine with wicked humour” The Londonist “It’s a brilliant hour of comedy theatre” The Guardian “Joe Bone’s performance is phenomenal… extremely funny” Time Out 7.30pm £9.50 (£8.50 ConCESSIonS) mAIn AUDIToRIUm 60 mins 26 ST PETER’S STREET, BEDFoRD 14yrs+ F T 22 S SmTwTFS 21 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Hollywood Fringe: 9th – 26th June 9 box office: 01234 362337 “Bedfringe is a little ripper of a festival. We had an comedy awesome time performing here”. AUNTY DONNA www.bedfringe.com BANGING FUN BEASTS: STUFF: EDINBURGH EDINBURGH PREVIEW PREVIEW Sketch heroes BEASTS A crime has been début in Bedford with a committed and all hope brand new hour of rests upon PC Pauline, a inspired nonsense. worrisome policewoman “The new breed of searching for suspects. sketch comedy” Don’t let her gangliness The Guardian fool you. There is a ★★★★“Unforgettably nutty” cunning mind buried The Times deep… deep down “A tsunami of silliness” inside her; next to her ★★★★ The Telegraph sexy siren. She solves crime. She can twirl and jump through a ★★★★ “Impossible not to cry with laughter” Sunday Express hoop. She was shortlisted for the Policewoman of the Year ★★★★ 1999. But her fate is in your hands… “Pure, unabashed silliness” Metro ★★★★ Comedy, clowning and live/sonic functional music combine to “Sheer outrageousness” Chortle ★★★★ create a new semi-improvised physical comedy format: “Organised chaos reigns” The Stage Banging Fun Stuff (BFS). The music/sound effects are created not just in front of the audience but, at times, by the audience. Bedfringe Director’s Choice 2016 Bedfringe 2016: Director’s One To Watch!

BELLA YOUNGER: DELICIOUSLY STELLA

Deliciously Stella is not your average health guru. A devotee of the #eatclean phenomenon with a huge social media following, she’s hoping to share her diet secrets with the masses. The only issue is, her diet is anything but healthy… Deliciously Stella’s idea of a green juice is a bottle of Apple Sourz. her pasta alternatives shun spiralizers in favour of strawberry laces and her beloved ‘coconut water’ is actually a bottle of malibu. In this brand new show, Bella Younger brings Deliciously Stella to life in an hour of hilarious character comedy. Brace yourselves for nutribullshit. “Hilarious” Buzzfeed

6.00pm £8 (£7.00 ConCESSIonS) mAIn AUDIToRIUm 60 mins 26 ST PETER’S STREET, BEDFoRD 14yrs+ F T 22 S SmTwTFS 21 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 10 Grassington Fringe: 17th June – 2nd July box office: 01234 362337 www.bedfringe.com comedy

THE BEST OF where he regularly chases CASTLE down opponents in his guise COMEDY as ‘The Sinnerman’. he won the Chortle award for ‘Best Club Comic’ in 2014. Bedford’s No.1 Comedy Club “Wonderfully inventive and intelligent” Three of the biggest stars Evening Standard from the UK comedy circuit will be taking the next up is Adam Kay, one stage for the ultimate of the greatest musical comedy show! comedians on the UK comedy circuit. he has had opening the show is over 10 million hits on Paul Sinha. he is best YouTube (including the known for his starring iconic London Underground role in ITV1’s The Chase, song) and is a regular on The now Show (Radio 4). Closing the show is Gary Delaney. Gary is a razor-sharp one-liner comedian, who is a regular guest star on mock The week (BBC2) and is widely regarded as being the most quotable comic on the circuit. “Expect a cavalcade of brilliantly inventive puns from this master of the one-liner” The Guardian

8.00pm £12 ThE STUDIo AT ThE QUARRY ThEATRE 120 mins 26 ST PETER’S STREET, BEDFoRD 16yrs+ T T FSSmTw28 FS 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 29 30

BIG HOWARD LITTLE THE BOSUN’S HOWARD: MAN AND DELIGHT: BOY (EDINBURGH SPECTACULAR PREVIEW) SKETCHTACULAR

Big howard and Little howard, the The Bosun’s Delight are a world’s first and only human/ sketch troupe who came cartoon double act are coming up together in early 2015 under the to celebrating 15 years in Showbiz. tutelage of comedy producer one of them is still six. The other and director Chris head and one definitely isn’t. then went on to perform to sell-out crowds in a number of They’ve performed all over the venues across London. world, appeared on The Royal The Bosun’s Delight Spectacular Sketchtacular will take you on Variety, This morning and had their own series on the BBC. a darkly-entertaining journey of the surreal and absurd, all But is this the end of the road? whilst introducing you to their diverse range of wickedly- Their best sketches for adults and some very silly new ones. observed characters from the enigmatically insane to the humorously larger-than-fiction. “Genius” The Radio Times The Bosun’s Delight are made up of Andrew Carberry, Jules “Witty, clever, at times breathtakingly funny comedy” Garnett, matt hurley, Jac Latham, Vic Rance, Christopher The Sunday Times Serbutt and Jenny wheeler. Note: This show is not suitable for children!

7.30pm £9.50 (£8.50 ConCESSIonS) 9.00pm (24th) 2.00pm (30th) £8 (£7 ConCESSonS) mAIn AUDIToRIUm 60 mins ThE STUDIo ThEATRE 60 mins 26 ST PETER’S STREET, BEDFoRD 14yrs+ 26 ST PETER’S STREET, BEDFoRD 18yrs+ M S S TFSS25 T wTFS T FS24 m TwT F30 21 22 23 24 26 27 28 29 30 21 22 23 25 26 27 28 29 Gibraltar Fringe: 22nd – 24th 11 box office: 01234 362337 “You were a genuine delight. I haven’t enjoyed a show www.bedfringe.com ★★★★★to that extent in quite a while, enormous thanks” comedy MORGAN & WEST CARD NINJA CHRIS PURCHASE: After a standing-room only season at the Edinburgh DISTRACTED Fringe Festival, Javier Jarquin brings award- This is intelligent comedy. If winning show ‘Card ninja’ you think our government to Bedfringe! are doing a great job, if you think the world is absolutely watch as Javier uses fine and if you think iPhones ordinary playing cards as are made by magic pixies in weapons, with a happy realm filled with unfathomable precision, music and gum drops ThEn speed and power, in a ThIS Show ISn’T FoR unique, hilarious YoU! This is deep, dark performance that you’ll comedy and not for people never forget. ‘Card ninja’ is with a fragile disposition. a one-man comedy show Left humour with teeth. with upbeat humour, impressive stunts and smooth audience There is also juggling. we’re all so distracted that we’ve interaction for anyone who’s ever wanted to be a little bit ninja... forgotten about the important things. Warning: This show contains ninjas, noT magic. “Charismatic and entertaining” Comedy Central “Jarquin is seriously talented when it comes to working a “Had the crowd roaring, lapped it up. Full of energy, loud, crowd… the real aces up his sleeve, however, were his charismatic. Lovely.” The Stand winning, charismatic stage personality, and some genuinely punch comedy material” The Stage Sell-out show run at Dave’s Leicester Comedy Festival What’s On Magazine Best Comedian 2016 Nominee 1.00pm £9.50 (£8.50 ConCESSIonS) 10.15pm £7.50 (£6.50 ConCESSIonS) mAIn AUDIToRIUm 60 mins ThE STUDIo ThEATRE 60 mins 26 ST PETER’S STREET, BEDFoRD 8yrs+ 26 ST PETER’S STREET, BEDFoRD 16yrs+ S S TFSSmTwTF30 TF 23 S mTwTFS 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 21 22 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

CLARE THE DARK PLESTED: ROOM: THIRD FLOCK UP TIME LUCKY (EDINBURGH It’s our 10th anniversary so PREVIEW) we had to invite him back… and another chance to Clare performed at the escape ThE DARK Room! very first Bedfringe! we 4,000,000 YouTube hits! are delighted to have The world’s only live-action her back for our 10th video game! Come play! anniversary festival. win terrible prizes! The ‘Flock Up’: def. audience is trapped in a (collective noun), people dark room – and your only who make a tit of companion is the floating themselves. Join Clare head of a gameshow host. Plested in the hide as Get ready for a wild time she observes five flock and try to win the £1000 cash prize! It’s a text adventure for the ups in their natural habitat. Binoculars provided; egg stealers whole audience! It’s improvised comedy that’s genuinely will be prosecuted; twitchers welcome. Character comedy from improvised! a total flock up. ★★★★★ ★★★★★ Fringe Review The Skinny “A natural character actress” The Scotsman ★★★★★ ★★★★★ ★★★★ Three Weeks Broadway Baby “Like a better-looking Dave Allen… she’s wonderful” Chortle The List “Ridiculously entertaining” The Scotsman 9.00pm £9.50 (£8.50 ConCESSIonS) 7.30pm £9.50 (£8.50 ConCESSIonS) ThE STUDIo ThEATRE 60 mins ThE STUDIo ThEATRE 60 mins 26 ST PETER’S STREET, BEDFoRD 16yrs+ 26 ST PETER’S STREET, BEDFoRD 16yrs+ W S T FSSmT27 T FS T FS24 m TwTFS 21 22 23 24 25 26 28 29 30 21 22 23 25 26 27 28 29 30 12 Buxton Fringe: 6th – 24th July box office: 01234 362337 www.bedfringe.com comedy DIRTY DOUG SEGAL: WHITE BOYS I CAN MAKE YOU FEEL As yet undiscovered GOOD comedians, Chazz Redhead and Jack (EDINBURGH Robertson love PREVIEW) making jokes almost as much as they hate Doug Segal (winner: Best each other. Together Cabaret Act, Brighton they have joined Fringe) previews his new forces to create kick- show which is designed to ass sketch duo Dirty make you feel good! white Boys! Following critically- From surreal to acclaimed, sell-out shows all around the country, grab this downright silly, this opportunity to see Doug who Time out has described as “the truly odd couple UK’s best-kept entertainment secret”. As seen on BBC1 and comically tackle BBC3. everything from office rivalries to the politest way to eat a “Imagine if Derren Brown was funny” Evening Standard baguette. Expect loud noises, high energy silliness, and rather ★★★★★ dramatic tonal shifts. “Simply brilliant” Sunday Express “Segal rips it up, slick and in command” The Herald “This comedy duo has oodles★★★★ of talent up the yin yang… Clever, witty, and brilliantly acted” Londontheatre1 Best Cabaret Act – Brighton Fringe 2012 Three Weeks Editor’s Award – Edinburgh Fringe 2012

7.30pm £9.50 (£8.50 ConCESSIonS) 7.30pm £9.50 (£8.50 ConCESSIonS) ThE STUDIo ThEATRE 60 mins ThE STUDIo ThEATRE 60 mins 26 ST PETER’S STREET, BEDFoRD 18yrs+ 26 ST PETER’S STREET, BEDFoRD 16yrs+ T F T FSSmTw28 FS T FSSmTwT29 S 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 29 30 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 30

ED PATRICK: ELEANOR JUNIOR CONWAY’S WALK OPTIMIST OF SHAME

Ed Patrick is both stand- have you ever done the walk up comedian and junior of shame? doctor. Following his first Ferocious clubber and party experiences/blind panic girl Eleanor Conway spent her working in the much loved twenties partying around the nhS, and the challenges it world as a music journalist. faces, he now presents his She’s worked for the Chinese debut stand-up show. mafia, made hardcore porn “Masterful, often playfully and Tinder’d her way through provocative writing” most of London. now with a Chortle year of sobriety from alcohol “He is certainly good and substances under her belt enough to make a career she’s learnt a few things. switch. If I was him I’d quit Previewing her debut solo medicine and do stand-up” London Evening Standard show about porn, sex, drugs, drink and all the stuff you’re supposed to know by Tinder age 31. Come join Eleanor Leicester Mercury Comedian of the Year Nominee 2016 Conway as she walks you through her shame. Let’s stumble Former finalist in both the Chortle Student Comedy through it together… Awards and Paramount Comedy Funniest Student Award. ★★★★★“I’m confused and scared, in a good way… she’s brilliant” Cream Of The Fringe 10.15pm £9 (£8 ConCESSIonS) 10.00pm £9 (£8 ConCESSIonS) mAIn AUDIToRIUm 60 mins mAIn AUDIToRIUm 60 mins 26 ST PETER’S STREET, BEDFoRD 14yrs+ 26 ST PETER’S STREET, BEDFoRD 16yrs+ F S TFSSmTwT29 S TF 23 S mTwTFS 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 30 21 22 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Avignon Off: 7th – 30th July 13 box office: 01234 362337 comedy www.bedfringe.com

ELLIE TAYLOR: FERN BRADY: INFIDELLIETY WORK IN PROGRESS Join star of mock the week, Snog marry Avoid, Following last year’s The John Bishop Show sell-out run for her and 8 out of 10 Cats, Ellie critically-acclaimed Taylor as she prepares a debut show ‘People Are brand new show for 2016. Idiots’ Fern is back with In Infidelliety, Ellie tries a new show about her hardest to get to grips gender, class and with that pesky bit of Catholicism. As seen marriage known as on BBC3 Britain’s monogamy. Biggest Sexists, At least, that’s what it was Stewart Lee’s about when she wrote this Alternative Comedy blurb. It could be 60 Experience and C4’s 8 out of 10 Cats. minutes on budgies by “Top 5 young comedians to watch” Telegraph now. “Appealingly acidic” Guardian “Radiates natural charisma..blessed with great flair” “Bold, whip-smart and unabashedly honest” The Herald The Guardian “Brilliantly on point savvy seething” The List “Smart, self mocking and telegenic, it’s hard to see what is going to stand in Taylor’s way” The Scotsman “Last year she was promising; this year she’s kicking down the door to the big time” Gigglebeats 4.00pm £9.50 (£8.50 ConCESSIonS) 9.00pm £9.50 (£8.50 ConCESSIonS) ThE STUDIo ThEATRE 60 mins ThE STUDIo ThEATRE 60 mins 26 ST PETER’S STREET, BEDFoRD 14yrs+ 26 ST PETER’S STREET, BEDFoRD 16yrs+ S S TFSSmTwTF30 TF 23 S mTwTFS 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 21 22 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

FUNMBI OMOTAYO: GEOFF NORCOTT: EDINBURGH CONSWERVATIVE PREVIEW (EDINBURGH PREVIEW) Funmbi omotayo’s friendly, instantly likeable style won him A trade unionist’s son who the award for Best newcomer at grew up on a council estate, the Black Entertainment Comedy Geoff norcott is wondering Awards. he has since gone on to how he ended up leaning to win the prestigious Leicester the right. A motley South Square new Act of the Year London upbringing may be the competition in 2012 shortly after root of his more troublesome becoming joint winner of Amused views in this brand new moose’s Laugh off Competition in ‘satirically incisive’ (Scotsman) the same year. hour of stand-up. Gently paced stories and anecdotes are delivered warmly and ★★★★“Norcott is an absolute tonic” confidently from this relative newcomer. Telegraph “A charming young comic…he’s got the jokes to back up his ★★★★“Master of anecdotal story-telling” charm. Soon, he could be playing to thousands” Time Out Edinburgh Festivals Magazine “Plenty of original insights and honest home-truths to enjoy” “Genuine iconoclast…more importantly he makes it funny” Chortle Chortle “A classy young stand-up and a headliner in the making” London Is Funny

9.00pm £9.50 (£8.50 ConCESSIonS) 9.00pm £9.50 (£8.50 ConCESSIonS) ThE STUDIo ThEATRE 60 mins ThE STUDIo ThEATRE 60 mins 26 ST PETER’S STREET, BEDFoRD 14yrs+ 26 ST PETER’S STREET, BEDFoRD 14yrs+ M T T FSS25 T wTFS T FSSmTw28 FS 21 22 23 24 26 27 28 29 30 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 29 30 14 Llangollen Fringe: 14th – 24th July box office: 01234 362337 “Best Bedfringe ever!!! Well done James and www.bedfringe.com the whole team!!” AUDIENCE MEMBER comedy

GOODBEAR: IVO GRAHAM EDINBURGH Ivo Graham isn’t taking a PREVIEW show up to Edinburgh this year but this wasn’t going Five star sketch to keep him from jumping comedy duo on an East midlands Train Goodbear return with and popping up for a night a brand new show at his favourite Fringe of that asks some pretty them all, having had a big questions. Join whale of a time in Bedford Joe Barnes and last year (solo show AnD henry Perryment as opening gala, the lucky they present a chap). selection of Do come join for a new(ish) characters and hour(ish) of comedy(ish) occurrences from from this young fogey / awkward posho / keen thank-you letter around the world on a single day in 2016. It’ll leave you writer, as seen/heard on various things including BBC3’s questioning everything you’ve ever known. Probably. ★★★★★ Edinburgh Comedy Fest Live, Comedy Central’s Live At The “Smart and likeable” Edfest Magazine Comedy Store, XFm’s Josh widdicombe Show and 5 Live’s ★★★★★ “Pure comedy gold dust” The Scribe Fighting Talk. ★★★★ “Not to be missed” The Comedy Reviewer ★★★★“Screams superstar … should be huge in five years’ time” ★★★★ Mail On Sunday “Intelligent and infectious” The List ★★★★ ★★★★“Honed to within a whisker of perfection, a joyous show” “Comedy brilliance” Edfringe Review Evening Standard 9.00pm £9.50 (£8.50 ConCESSIonS) 7.30pm £9.50 (£8.50 ConCESSIonS) ThE STUDIo ThEATRE 60 mins ThE STUDIo ThEATRE 60 mins 26 ST PETER’S STREET, BEDFoRD 14yrs+ 26 ST PETER’S STREET, BEDFoRD 14yrs+ T W T FSSm26 w TFS T FSSmT27 T FS 21 22 23 24 25 27 28 29 30 21 22 23 24 25 26 28 29 30

JIMMY JOEL MCGHIE: DOMMETT: APOLOGIA WORK IN PROGRESS Jimmy’s sixth solo hour, so according to Join Joel (Bring the noise, malcolm Gladwell SKY1/Impractical Jokers, he’s only 9994 hours BBC3/Drunk histories, away from being Comedy Central/Russell brilliant. not that it’s howard’s Good news, Jimmy’s fault it’s BBC3) as he tests out his taking so long. new tour show. It should be “Clever, personal, good by now. If it’s not, he hilarious… hasn’t worked hard enough. extraordinarily good… “Excellent story telling you really should comic” The Guardian see it” The Scotsman “Hilarious… Delightful tales” The Scotsman “See him now before you have to queue “He has presence, looks, around The O2” charm, but is he funny? The The Scotsman answer is a resounding yes” Chortle

7.15pm £9.50 (£8.50 ConCESSIonS) 7.00pm £9.50 (£8.50 ConCESSIonS) mAIn AUDIToRIUm 60 mins mAIn AUDIToRIUm 60 mins 26 ST PETER’S STREET, BEDFoRD 14yrs+ 26 ST PETER’S STREET, BEDFoRD 14yrs+ W S TFSSmT27 T FS TF 23 S mTwTFS 21 22 23 24 25 26 28 29 30 21 22 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Bedfringe: 21st-30th July 15 box office: 01234 362337 comedy www.bedfringe.com

JOHN JOHN HASTINGS: ROBERTSON: EDINBURGH LOOKING SHARP PREVIEW (EDINBURGH PREVIEW) John returns to Bedfringe with his John (Dark Room) Robertson brand new show! is previewing his brand new John’s visa’s expiring, stand-up show Looking Sharp his friends are at this year’s fringe. fighting, and there’s Dirty jokes! nice suit! Sit near been a murder. This the front! It’s an arena show… deft show about one in a 100-seater (ish!). In his disastrous day is a 3rd fabulous year at compelling piece of Bedfringe, the Australian comedy storytelling. wildman and insult comic unleashes 60 minutes of the best of ★★★★ “A pleasure to watch” The Times whatever comes into his head. Get ready for a party, and ★★★★★ everyone’s the pinata. The Mirror ★★★★★ ★★★★ “utterly unique” Skinny The Herald ★★★★★ ★★★★ ★★★★ Broadway Baby Three Weeks The Fest ★★★★ ★★★★ ★★★★ Edinburgh Festivals List Three Weeks “a splendid comedy beast” Amused Moose Top Ten Fringe Comedy Show 2015 ★★★★ Kate Copstick, The Scotsman 6.00pm £9 (£8 ConCESSIonS) 7.30pm £9.50 (£8.50 ConCESSIonS) ThE STUDIo ThEATRE 60 mins ThE STUDIo ThEATRE 60 mins 26 ST PETER’S STREET, BEDFoRD 14yrs+ 26 ST PETER’S STREET, BEDFoRD 16yrs+ F S T 22 S SmTwTFS TF 23 S mTwTFS 21 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 21 22 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

JONNY & THE JULIETTE BAPTISTS: BURTON: EAT THE DECISION TIME POOR (EDINBURGH PREVIEW) Preview In 2009, future Prime Award-winning docu-comedian minister David Cameron Juliette Burton has to make a forgot how many BIG decision. Join Juliette as houses he owned. she chooses her own within five years, homelessness had doubled. adventure. Can one choice A riotously funny musical epic about inequality, friendship and change a life? Can looking back help us move forward? It’s betrayal. Satire, silliness and song combine in the latest show time to make some good life choices. from Jonny & the Baptists, multi-award-nominated stars of ★★★★★“Burton’s got huge talent and then some!” Radio 4’s The now Show – fresh from a critically-acclaimed Daily Mirror 40-date UK tour. ★★★★ ★★★★ “Powerful stuff” Sunday Express “Superbly crafted… very funny” Metro ★★★★ “A future star; someone★★★★★ call a TV producer… Burton’s ready “Wickedly amusing” The Times for a bigger audience!” The Argus “Gigglesome★★★★ wordplay… broad, daft and punchy” “Charmingly open and honest… Burton’s loveable humour has The Guardian the audience laughing at themselves… uplifted as well as ★★★★ ★★★★ “A seriously funny dose of satire” The Stage entertained.” The Skinny ★★★★“Entertainment with real social purpose.” Broadway Baby 7.30pm £9.50 (£8.00 ConCESSIonS) 6.00pm £9.50 (£8.50 ConCESSIonS) ThE STUDIo ThEATRE 60 mins ThE STUDIo ThEATRE 60 mins 26 ST PETER’S STREET, BEDFoRD 16yrs+ 26 ST PETER’S STREET, BEDFoRD 14yrs+ F F T 22 S SmTwTFS T FSSmTwT29 S 21 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 30 16 Oundle Fringe: 2nd – 8th July box office: 01234 362337 www.bedfringe.com comedy MITCH BENN: MMORPG DON’T FEAR A crowd gathers, no doubt THE REAPER they hear I seek a champion… (EDINBURGH From the makers of PREVIEW) Knightmare Live comes The mmoRPG show (Spirit of the Festival winners VAULT It’s been a morbid year for 2016). Combining improvised “the country’s leading comedy with table top gaming musical satirist” (The in an epic, sprawling, open Times); he’s turned 46 – world, entirely made up over the hill by anyone’s fantasy quest of the audience’s own devising, every show is standards – his personal different. Every choice has a consequence, every success life is in turmoil, and his decided by a large D20… (20 sided die) childhood heroes are dropping like flies. At times like these, a man feels the Reaper will you be victorious? will you bring harmony to the kingdom creeping up on him… or will you betray Your new friends for personal glory? But is death anything to fear? And is it really the end? “I very much recommend you seek this out” James Mcmahon (Kerrang!) mitch confronts his – and YoUR – mortality with hilarious (and tuneful) consequences. “A great experience, one I’ll be sure to do again” Bored? Game! “Well crafted, well sung, his songs are just plain funny” The Guardian “A little gem” Stage Talk Magazine “Song after song of exquisitely crafted satire” The Scotsman ★★★★“Charming and funny in equal measure” The Metropolist 9.00pm £9.50 (£8.50 ConCESSIonS) 9.00pm £10.50 (£9.50 ConCESSIonS) ThE STUDIo ThEATRE 60 mins mAIn AUDIToRIUm 60 mins 26 ST PETER’S STREET, BEDFoRD 14yrs+ 26 ST PETER’S STREET, BEDFoRD 12yrs+ F S T 22 S SmTwTFS T FSSmTwTF30 21 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29

NICK HALL: NORRIS & SZGRABBLE PARKER: EDINBURGH Sketch comedian nick hall brings his one-man Cold war thriller to PREVIEW the Bedfringe. In this fast-paced, energetic and hilarious multi- hailed as fearless performers character show, nick brings to life and skilled writers, Katie norris a vivid world of spying, suspense, and Sinead Parker will lure you seduction and most importantly – into their web of dark and Scrabble! surreal comedy like two black nick has appeared on BBC2, BBC widows in lycra. 3 & BBC Radio 4, as well as Their latest offering All our writing for BBC Radio 4 & ITV2. Friends Are Dead is a wild and he’s performed across the UK at ridiculous hour of sketches, the Edinburgh Fringe, Brighton Fringe, Latitude Festival, characters and songs weaved meadowlands Festival, Princes Trust and Soho Theatre. within a narrative of underlying “Brilliant” ThE TImES aggression between norris & ★★★★ Parker themselves. “Crackingly original” The List ★★★★★ The duo met at the manchester met School of Theatre “Side splittingly funny” Three Weeks ★★★★★ shackled together by a shared birthday, a shared flat and a “Mad cap energy” British Comedy Guide shared infatuation with Kate Bush. Their growing reputation ★★★★ “One not to miss” The Skinny and cult following resulted in sell-out shows at last year’s ★★★★ Edinburgh Fringe Festival. “Genuinely hilarious” Fringe Review 6.00pm £9 (£8 ConCESSIonS) 7.30pm £9.50 (£8.50 ConCESSIonS) ThE STUDIo ThEATRE 60 mins ThE STUDIo ThEATRE 60 mins 26 ST PETER’S STREET, BEDFoRD 14yrs+ 26 ST PETER’S STREET, BEDFoRD 14yrs+ S T T FS24 m TwTFS T FSSm26 w TFS 21 22 23 25 26 27 28 29 30 21 22 23 24 25 27 28 29 30 Camden Fringe: 1st – 28th August 17 box office: 01234 362337 comedy www.bedfringe.com OLAF PATRICK FALAFEL: MONAHAN: EDINBURGH THAT 80s PREVIEW SHOW

olaf Falafel, the Pat monahan is back! subject of over 75 A brand new stand up million views on Vine, show from multi award brings his debut hour winning comic Patrick show to Bedfringe. monahan. his latest Expect nonsense as stand up show talks we journey through a about the great year in the life of an decade of the 80’s as idiot where the only an Irish iranian winners are stupidity and silliness. immigrant family “Olaf Falafel is an idiot, and wouldn’t have it any other way” growing up in the Steve Bennett, Chortle north of England. with “Skilfully delivered absurdist musings” stories and routines of Three Weeks living in the 80s to the modern day. “Olaf Falafel is like a chocolate digestive – very moreish” Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke Expect plenty of dancing and hugging as well as stand-up comedy! 2.00pm £9.50 (£8.50 ConCESSIonS) 7.30pm £9.50 (£8.50 ConCESSIonS) ThE STUDIo ThEATRE 60 mins mAIn AUDIToRIUm 60 mins 26 ST PETER’S STREET, BEDFoRD 14yrs+ 26 ST PETER’S STREET, BEDFoRD 14yrs+ S T TF23 S mTwTFS T FSSm26 w TFS 21 22 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 21 22 23 24 25 27 28 29 30

PAUL FOOT: ‘TIS A PITY SHE’S A PIGLET

Professor Ketchup and his camembert piglet join forces as Paul tackles the big issues such as terrorism. Plus Ant ‘n Dec, Immigration X-Factor and breakfast. Paul’s recent television and radio appearances include nevermind The Buzzcocks, would I Lie To You, 8 out of 10 Cats, 8 out of 10 Cats Does Countdown, If Katie hopkins Ruled The world, Russell howard’s Good news and The Infinite monkey Cage on BBC Radio4. “Sublime, original and brilliant” The Independent “Utterly outlandish, but beneath layers of absurdity is Foot’s sharp eye for satire” Time Out “He’s a comedy whirlwind from the school of Spike Milligan….. It’s risky to call someone unique, but Foot is certainly pretty close.” Three Weeks

Bedfringe Director’s Choice 2016

9.00pm £10.50 (£9.50 ConCESSIonS) mAIn AUDIToRIUm 60 mins 26 ST PETER’S STREET, BEDFoRD 14yrs+ F T FSSmTwT29 S 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 30 18 Edinburgh Fringe: 5th – 29th August box office: 01234 362337 “Congratulations on a spectacular festival. You www.bedfringe.com should be very proud” AUDIENCE MEMBER comedy PAUL JONES: THE PAUL REVILL: NERDFATHER REVILLATIONS

They say never meet your The face of Castle Comedy heroes... They’re right, make and Bedford favourite, Paul your KIDS meet them! Revill brings his debut hour of comedy to Bedfringe. Join Brighton Comedy Festival Squawker Awards finalist, BBC Expect cheeky laughs and Radio sketch writer and award- silly voices as Paul tells the winning costume maker Paul true story of how he got the Jones, as he presents his guide acting role of a lifetime… to parenting for nerds. and how it all went wrong! Drink! Drugs! Police! Learn how to combine Perfume? All will be fatherhood, prop making, stand-up comedy and a lifelong revealed! obsession with science fiction, in this multimedia comedy show that boldly goes where no dad has gone before…. “This bright sparky chappy was a real quick-witted “…an array of marvellously constructed one-liners.” ★★★★★geezer.” Three Weeks Arts In “… a cadence and love of warped linguistics…his semi- Leicestershire deadpan one-liners contained some fine examples of the “Steals★★★★ the show” genre.” Chortle Three Weeks “This is well honed stand-up comedy from someone who knows Bath Comedy Festival how to write wryly and with an edge born of wit” Fringe Review New Act Of The Year 2014 7.30pm £9.50 (£8.50 ConCESSIonS) 2.30pm £8 (£7 ConCESSIonS) ThE STUDIo ThEATRE 60 mins mAIn AUDIToRIUm 60 mins 26 ST PETER’S STREET, BEDFoRD 14yrs+ 26 ST PETER’S STREET, BEDFoRD 14yrs+ S S T FSSmTwTF30 T FSSmTwTF30 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29

PETE FIRMAN: ROBIN BOOT’S EDINBURGH ROCKOMEDY: PREVIEW EDINBURGH PREVIEW Join the star of BBC1’s ‘The magicians’ and the UK’s leading musical comedian or comedian/magician as he comedic musician – call him previews new jokes and tricks what you like – Robin Boot’s for his next show. Expect his “Rockomedy” takes you on a own trademark blend of crowd- journey which combines pleasing comedy and jaw- clever word-play and darkly dropping magic. surreal lyrics with incredible Pete has guested on countless guitar, percussive feet and TV shows, including BBC2’s beautiful hair – what more ‘The Sarah millican Television can you ask for? Programme’, BBC1’s ‘ The John Bishop Show’, BBC1’s “Robin Boot’s deliciously ‘Celebrity mastermind’ and BBC3’s ‘Edinburgh Comedy Fest dark & surreally silly songs Live.’ are an absolute hoot… catch “The new poster-boy for British comedy magic” him, you won’t be disappointed” Dead Parrot Society The Telegraph “A one-man pun machine” “The best magic tricks in the universe” The Independent Christian O’connell, Absolute Radio “The man from Middlesbrough sets the pace for comedy-meets- “Slayer on the acoustic… talented” Mark Little magic in the 21st century” The Times New Comedian of the Year 2016 – 3rd Place 9.10pm £10 (£9 ConCESSIonS) 10.15pm £7.50 (£6.50 ConCESSIonS) mAIn AUDIToRIUm 60 mins ThE STUDIo ThEATRE 60 mins 26 ST PETER’S STREET, BEDFoRD 12yrs+ 26 ST PETER’S STREET, BEDFoRD 16yrs+ S F TFS24 m TwTFS T FSSmTwT29 S 21 22 23 25 26 27 28 29 30 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 30 Brecon Fringe: 11th – 14th August 19 box office: 01234 362337 comedy www.bedfringe.com THE SCOTTISH SHAKESPEARE’S FALSETTO SOCK AVENGERS PUPPET ASSEMBLETH: THEATRE AGE OF OBERON COMPANY: oberon’s gone mad. we’re EDINBURGH talking full-on hamlet. The PREVIEW fairy king of midsummer has kidnapped william Earth’s funniest footwear Shakespeare, Director of return with a brand new S.h.I.E.L.D. (Shakes - show of songs, sketches, pearean heroes socks and violence, taking International Evil Lessening on The Bard of Avon himself. howl at their hamlet, roar at Division) and his mischievous sidekick Puck has brought him their Romeo & Juliet, and peer into their Coriolanus. Plus all the Infinity Quill. A quill unlike any other, for the Infinity Quill has the usual satirical nonsense from the Two Gentlesocks of the power to rewrite history itself and forge a new future at the Verrucca. will of its master. Slightly anxious of the scenario that is unfolding, ★★★★★“The unparalleled pinnacle of comedy puppetry” Venue Shakespeare’s greatest heroes (and Brutus), decide that they should do something to stop the oncoming apocalypse. Under “Had every★★★★★ single audience member… laughing until they cried.” Edinburgh Evening News instructions from Puck they head to midsummer’s Forest. Shakespeare’s Avengers have assemblethed. ★★★★★“One of the truly great comic inventions of our time” Theatre Bath A fast-paced comedy, featuring fairies, Romans and a whole host of madness. 9.15pm £9 (£8 ConCESSIonS) 10.15pm (26th) 2.00pm (27th) £7.50 (£6.50 ConCESSIonS) mAIn AUDIToRIUm 60 mins ThE STUDIo ThEATRE 60 mins 26 ST PETER’S STREET, BEDFoRD 14yrs+ 26 ST PETER’S STREET, BEDFoRD 14yrs+ F TW T 22 S SmTwTFS T FSSm26 27 T FS 21 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 21 22 23 24 25 28 29 30

TOM BINNS: SUMMERTIME SPECIAL 2016 WITH IVAN BRACKENBURY AND IAN D MONTFORT

Star of the critically- acclaimed BBC one TV show hospital People is back with an updated version of his sell-out five- star one-man variety show Club Sets. ★★★★★ The Scotsman ★★★★★ The Telegraph ★★★★★ Broadway Baby

7.30pm £9.50 (£8.50 ConCESSIonS) mAIn AUDIToRIUm 60 mins 26 ST PETER’S STREET, BEDFoRD 16yrs+ F T FSSmTwT29 S 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 30 20 NY Fringe: 12th – 28th August box office: 01234 362337 www.bedfringe.com comedy TOM WARD: THE EDINBURGH TRAVELLING PREVIEW SISTERS

Comedian, writer, film-maker with wild eyes and a and voice-over artist Tom wicked flavour of ward has made a name for comedy, Australian himself in comedy as a finalist trio The Travelling in the BBC Radio new Sisters serve up a Comedy Award 2014, bevy of tragically Leicester Square new charming characters. Comedian Final 2013 and Ridiculous. nATY Final 2014. Tom has forged a successful and unique path Unexpected. in the industry, with his inventive style incorporating his voice- over talents and improvisation, in addition to his innovative “A hilarious and well- writing. ★★★★ crafted show that will warm your comedy cockles” Funny Women “Equal parts hilarious and bizarre… One of the most impressive, distinctive newish acts around” “There is something particularly enchanting about those who, Bruce Dessau – Beyond The Joke on realising that they have true talent, decide to do wonderfully twisted things with it.” Aussie Theatre “Unique, unpredictable, and able to carry off jokes about the oddest of things… Definitely someone to look out for.” “Think Gina Riley, Magda, and Jane Turner. Think French and London Is Funny Saunders.” Anywhere Festival “Fine writing, evoking silly images and ideas, combines with a distinctive look to make him memorable.” Chortle 7.30pm £9 (£8 ConCESSIonS) 6.00pm £9.50 (£8.50 ConCESSonS) ThE STUDIo ThEATRE 60 mins ThE STUDIo ThEATRE 60 mins 26 ST PETER’S STREET, BEDFoRD 14yrs+ 26 ST PETER’S STREET, BEDFoRD 14yrs+ M S T FSS25 T wTFS T FSSmTwTF30 21 22 23 24 26 27 28 29 30 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29

WIFI WARS WILL SEAWARD: MAGNIFICENT From two of the men behind gaming sensation Go 8-Bit (in B*STARD development for TV)… (EDINBURGH “I have never heard the Royal PREVIEW) Institution audience cheer as loudly, or laugh as hard, as will Seaward has become a they did for WiFi Wars” real supervillain and has Martin Davies, Public decided to take over the Programming Manager, world. And he’s going to do it Royal Institution live on stage at Bedfringe! wi-Fi wars is a live comedy hA hA hA hA! Tremble ye game show where you play innocents! nothing can stop him! noThInG! along! Log in with your warning: Audience may be devoured by piranhas. smartphone or tablet (make sure you’ve got plenty of battery!) and compete in a range of “Part Brian Blessed, part Oscar Wilde, part crazed Victorian games, quizzes and challenges to win the show, and prizes! music hall MC…a naturally funny fellow” Telegraph – What To See 2015 hosted by comedian and regular video games commentator ★★★★★ Steve mcneil (Challenge TV’s VideoGame nation, Ginx TV’s “Pure comedy gold” Festmag Console Yourself and Ginx Live), the show was first performed ★★★★★“Utterly absurd and belly-achingly funny” as part of the Royal Institution’s 2015 Summer Programme after Three Weeks Steve and Rob Sedgebeer’s appearance on their 2014 BBC ★★★★★“The only real way of describing him is ‘legend’” Christmas Lectures. New Current 5.45pm £9.50 (£8.50 ConCESSIonS) 9.00pm £8 (£7 ConCESSIonS) mAIn AUDIToRIUm 60 mins mAIn AUDIToRIUm 60 mins 26 ST PETER’S STREET, BEDFoRD 12yrs+ 26 ST PETER’S STREET, BEDFoRD 14yrs+ S T TFSSmTwTF30 T FSSm26 w TFS 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 21 22 23 24 25 27 28 29 30 Ventnor Fringe: 9th – 14th August 21 box office: 01234 362337 theatre www.bedfringe.com 100 ACRE ALTERED WOOD Faux Pas Theatre what does it take for a are a five-piece person with a mental company exploring disorder to want to get false memory and its help? 100 Acre wood detrimental effects. takes you down the Could you be lead winding woodland path into remembering an deep into the depths of event so honestly, so the forest that is everyday vividly; when really it life. negotiating the perils didn’t happen at all? of self discovery and The story of opening up a landscape ALTERED focuses for play. on a young girl Beth’s battle with her own nonSens!cal are a theatre brain, as she discovers her past reality may not be as it seems. ensemble that create original performances Through this live performance, Faux Pas seek to promote using absurdest constructs and heightened naturalism. awareness on this somewhat complex subject. By injecting dark comedy and post-modern techniques, we will ensure They formed the company at The School of Arts in that exploring the strain on human behaviour when giving northampton, where they learnt their craft. They have always eye-witness testimony, is both informative and entertaining. been that group who would be a bit quirky and obscure when it came to devising their own work, with most of their pieces making no sense at all but keeping their audience engaged.

4.00pm (27th & 29th) 12noon (28th) £8 (£7 ConCESSIonS) 10.15pm (28th) 2pm (29th) £7.50 (£6.50 ConCESSIonS) ThE STUDIo ThEATRE 60 mins ThE STUDIo ThEATRE 40 mins 26 ST PETER’S STREET, BEDFoRD 16yrs+ 26 ST PETER’S STREET, BEDFoRD 16yrs+ WT F TF TFSSmT27 28 29 S T FSSmTw28 29 S 21 22 23 24 25 26 30 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 30

ALTAMONT BEACON

on Saturday 6 December when Storm 1969 over 300,000 helga, and a lone people arrive for rubber duck, blocks Altamont, the west a lighthouse’s only Coast’s version of exit, Andy and woodstock and the marissa must do Rolling Stones’ vision of anything to survive. free music. But as dusk This black comedy descends on the drug and explores friendship, alcohol-fuelled revelry betrayal and sea sinister forces threaten to shanties as two shatter the peace-and- near-strangers love ethos of the 60s battle South forever. England’s (mild) The often forgotten cyclone, as well as landmark concert that each other. ended the sixties left a Quotes from previous shows: trail of destruction and a legacy of controversy that is still disputed today. Fast-paced, explosive and intense, Altamont is “Inventive…unlike anything I have seen before!” a gripping interpretation of the day the music died. Nova Horley (Theatre Critic) “Compelling, highly engaging…John Stenhouse draws the “A company with the passion and drive for success that is rarely seen!” John Littlewood (Director) audience★★★★★ in the minute he walks on stage” Edinburgh Evening News 7.20pm £9.50 (£8.50 ConCESSIonS) 2.00pm (27th) 12noon (29th) £7.50 (£6.50 ConCESSIonS) mAIn AUDIToRIUm 50 mins mAIn AUDIToRIUm 40 mins 26 ST PETER’S STREET, BEDFoRD 12yrs+ 26 ST PETER’S STREET, BEDFoRD 12yrs+ S W F T FS24 m TwTFS T FSSmT27 T 29 S 21 22 23 25 26 27 28 29 30 21 22 23 24 25 26 28 30 22 Arundel Fringe: 24th August – 2nd September box office: 01234 362337 “Congratulations on a spectacular festival. You www.bedfringe.com should be very proud” AUDIENCE MEMBER theatre DR ZEEMAN’S FORBIDDEN CATASTROPHE BROADWAY’S MACHINE GREATEST HITS

martin Figura, turns to Dr Forbidden Broadway is a hit Zeeman’s iconic machine, cabaret revue which sharply the moon and spoofs show tunes, photographs to help him characters and plots of sort out love, mortality and contemporary and current loss, in a new one-person Broadway & west End show. he looks back with musicals. Popular shows skill and wit at the end of a such as Les miserables, marriage, parenthood and Chicago, wicked, mamma finding new love. mia, west Side Story, his previous show hairspray and Fiddler on the ‘whistle’ toured Roof are mocked, as extensively, won the Sabotage Best Spoken word Show and Broadway’s greatest musical legends meet Broadway’s was nominated for the Ted hughes Award. greatest satirist. A hilarious, loving and endlessly entertaining tribute to some of the theatre’s greatest stars and songwriters, Directed by Ross Sutherland, and with projections, machinery this famous hit show is finally available in the UK. and sound by Andre Barreau, Karen hall, Tom Clutterbuck and Paul Finlay. It is produced by Tilt and funded by Arts Council “Wonderful! There’s no Broadway like Forbidden Broadway” England, norwich Arts Centre and writers’ Centre norwich. Entertainment Weekly “Gut-bustingly funny! It’s a Forbidden pleasure” NY Post

12noon £9 (£8 ConCESSIonS) 9.15pm £9.50 (£8.50 ConCESSIonS) ThE STUDIo ThEATRE 60 mins mAIn AUDIToRIUm 75 mins 26 ST PETER’S STREET, BEDFoRD 12yrs+ 26 ST PETER’S STREET, BEDFoRD 12yrs+ S M T FSSmTwTF30 T FSS25 T wTFS 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 21 22 23 24 26 27 28 29 30

FREE BEING ME

how can we be free to be ourselves if we don’t know what that looks and feels like? 100 years of the senior section and how far have we come regarding the pressures on how we should look and be? INTERCOURSE we’d like to be spectacular but there are still some issues that need to be looked at. FREE BEInG mE is a devised piece, nervous accountant Gavin hires escort ‘Lana’ for an hour of inspired by the worldwide, on-going FREE BEInG mE paid sex in his hotel room. But when it comes down to the programme led by wAGGGS and sponsored by Dove. action, he is more interested in intercourse of the verbal variety Led by the cast of girls, they will share their experiences about than sexual. Both are hiding secrets. Gavin is engaged to be body confidence and self esteem. Exploring their aspirations married and guilty about wanting to try paid sex (which is on and challenges and how they feel they can make that leap to his to-do list, along with bee-keeping). Lana has unfulfilled become SPECTACULAR. dreams to buy a flat and start a business but isn’t quite as experienced in the seedy world of escorting as she pretends to be. 6.00pm £7 (£6 ConCESSIonS) 6.00pm £9.50 (£8.50 ConCESSIonS) ThE STUDIo ThEATRE 60 mins mAIn AUDIToRIUm 60 mins 26 ST PETER’S STREET, BEDFoRD 12yrs+ 26 ST PETER’S STREET, BEDFoRD 18yrs+ TW WT TFSSm26 27 T FS T FSSmT27 28 FS 21 22 23 24 25 28 29 30 21 22 23 24 25 26 29 30 Chicago Fringe: 31st August – 11th September 23 box office: 01234 362337 theatre www.bedfringe.com LATE NIGHT LAVENDER BED SHOW/ JUNCTION STAINS During the waning years of A DOUBLE BILL SHOW the British Raj an ordinary English woman opens a A few years ago, the suitcase full of her rampant activity in mark innermost thoughts and and Jen’s bedroom would feelings. Based on real-life have made Fifty Shades of interviews and glistening Grey look like a picnic with with tenderness and your grandparents. But now, the honeymoon’s over. wELL over. humour a rich tapestry of characters is revealed against the we join them in their melancholic bed as they unashamedly fascinating backdrop of a mysterious land. This lyrical tale of share their most intimate thoughts with us. lifelong love explores the sights, sounds and symbols of colonial Inspired by the lyrics of PULP, Late Night Bed Show explores India including the steam train journeys which chart her the delicate complexities of a failing relationship through unforgettable encounters and major decisions. From the unflinching frankness and gut-wrenching sincerity. confines of convent boarding school to the wards of nursing Diana’s got herself into a soggy situation. And unfortunately for college she discovers her own voice, independent spirit and you, she wants to talk about it. destiny. Lavender Junction delicately weaves an uplifting, timeless and deeply human true story. Defiant in its excruciating honesty, Stains is an audacious monologue about feeling inadequate and creating your own “Insightful, inspirational, poetic monologue – an authentic slice justice in a world where you feel powerless. ★★★★of social history about women, marriage and motherhood.” The Edinburgh Guide Dark comedy by Bedfordian Leanne Shorley. ★★★★“Engaging, comical, poignant, uplifting” British Theatre Guide 2.00pm £7.50 (£6.50 ConCESSIonS) 3.30pm £9.50 (£8.50 ConCESSIonS) ThE STUDIo ThEATRE 60 mins mAIn AUDIToRIUm 60 mins 26 ST PETER’S STREET, BEDFoRD 18yrs+ 26 ST PETER’S STREET, BEDFoRD 12yrs+ F S T 22 S SmTwTFS TF23 S mTwTFS 21 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 21 22 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

MARK MEET THE REAL STEINHARDT: MAGGIE THATCHER A LAPFUL OF The very last opportunity to catch WINDFALLS this ground-breaking modern drama by Liverpool based touring mark Steinhardt and Deb company Gerundagula Bassnett follow up last Productions. nominated for Best year’s sell-out heloise and Play in the 2014 UK Studio Abelard, pushing a little Theatre Awards, meet the Real further the mixture of maggie Thatcher is directed by storytelling, letters and Brookside legend ‘illy’. Although lecture, this time adding frank and powerful the poetry to the blend. It’s all performance contains no strong gathered within an account language… only the truth. original, gritty and often amusing of the sad and glorious life of portrayals feature a diversity of issues including the miners’ the largely forgotten – Strike, Poll Tax, Clause 28 and the Falklands Crisis. genius is not too strong a “We had witnessed something quite special” word – helen waddell. British Theatre Guide Scholar, translator, novelist, “Impressive and engaging” Manchester Theatre Awards star lecturer—between the wars she was famous and a best seller. But to begin at the beginning, she was a girl and the “Brilliant – really captured the Thatcher era. I relived it this youngest child, and there was a wicked stepmother who hated evening” ND Theatre Festival her mind and took her soul prisoner… “People, you’re in for a treat” Carole Solazzo, Writer And Producer BBC Holby City & The Archers 12noon & 6.00pm £7.50 (£6.50 ConCESSIonS) 10.15pm £7.50 (£6.50 ConCESSIonS) ThE STUDIo ThEATRE 60 mins ThE STUDIo ThEATRE 60 mins 26 ST PETER’S STREET, BEDFoRD All ages 26 ST PETER’S STREET, BEDFoRD 16yrs+ S F TF 23 S mTwTFS T 22 S SmTwTFS 21 22 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 21 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 24 Amsterdam Fringe: 1st – 11th September box office: 01234 362337 www.bedfringe.com theatre ON CALL PIP UTTON: POPES ‘There’s this moment, a second, when I don’t The English master believe it. And this second actor Pip Utton is stretches out in front of me uniquely able to forever and she’s not gone generate specific because I don’t believe historical figures to she’s gone.’ life on stage. An old man obsessed with his latest show is comic books, a young about a group of men doctor with a strange, who have fascinated nervous twitch and a us for centuries: popes. Feared, loved, hated … Pip Utton takes frustrated, sleep-deprived you on a riveting night. widow collide when maria Ashford dies. As they all Popes have always been a source of interesting stories. Their begin to understand the power and influence is still great …. or not? And we’re happy extent to which their lives with that? affect those they love, they struggle to cope with the realisation An entertaining romp through the lives of Papal rulers over the that having children means more than just feeding, clothing centuries. Pip does what he does best. he transforms into and sheltering another human being. fascinating personalities, grabs you by the throat and does not A series of short monologues touching on the universal let go during the performance. emotion of loss, bristling with the sense of human experience. After Adolf, Churchill, margaret Thatcher and Chaplin, now he dives into the world of the Church.

4.00pm (22nd, 28th, 29th) 12noon (26th) £8 (£7 ConC.) 3.00pm £9.50 (£8.50 ConCESSIonS) mAIn AUDIToRIUm 60 mins mAIn AUDIToRIUm 60 mins 26 ST PETER’S STREET, BEDFoRD 12yrs+ 26 ST PETER’S STREET, BEDFoRD 12yrs+ F T TF S T 22 S Sm26 w 28 29 S T FS24 m TwTFS 21 23 24 25 27 30 21 22 23 25 26 27 28 29 30

THE THE QUARRY QUARRY YOUTH THEATRE: YOUTH SPOONFACE THEATRE: STEINBERG BLACKOUT Spoonface Steinberg is the final part of a quartet of dramas that Imagine you’re Lee hall, award-winning writer watching a piece of Billy Elliot, wrote about that, with grace growing up from the perspective and unflinching of children. clarity, takes you right inside the Spoonface is seven years old, head of someone you never imagined you’d be able to autistic, terminally ill with sympathise with. cancer, confused by her parent’s erratic behaviour and Blackout is a hard-hitting play about getting bullied, fighting trying to work out the meaning back, trying to make a name for yourself, turning vicious, doing of life! She tells us her story with humour and a wonderful child- something stupid, losing everything, then finding your way like innocence whilst also delivering a series of profound again. It was written in 2008 for the national Theatre insights. Connections by Davey Anderson, a playwright whose work has never shied away from the realities of life in working class members of The Quarry Youth Theatre will perform this award- Glasgow. wining monologue using dance, physical theatre and the power of Spoonface’s words to create an insight into the experience of a little girl with a lot to say. “Moving, funny, sad and yet optimistic” The Stage 6.00pm £7.50 (£6.50 ConCESSIonS) 4.00pm (27th) 2.00pm (28th) £7.50 (£6.50 ConCESSIonS) mAIn AUDIToRIUm 60 mins mAIn AUDIToRIUm 60 mins 26 ST PETER’S STREET, BEDFoRD 12yrs+ 26 ST PETER’S STREET, BEDFoRD 12yrs+ MT WT T FSS25 26 w TFS T FSSmT27 28 FS 21 22 23 24 27 28 29 30 21 22 23 24 25 26 29 30 Vancouver Fringe: 8th – 18th September 25 “Be proud, James, Fi and the lovely Bedringe team for box office: 01234 362337 warmly welcoming a record number of ‘fringers’ to the www.bedfringe.com theatre beautiful new theatre for a most remarkable programme of events.” AUDIENCE MEMBER WHILE X OR Y MORTALS our project SLEEP is an exploration God. he’s a bit distant of the floating up there in the sky. struggles he must be quite detached transgender from life down here. Does people have he really know what it is to faced from live the human life? Does the 19th Century to the present day. he ever cry or feel pain? why is there suffering? we are an all-female theatre company who want to educate one day, a man called Job young adults on the struggles that are still happening today in decided to ask him… the transgender community. we are here to entertain, educate and intensely engage the audience on this usually taboo Dawn Grenade Theatre subject. brings the world’s oldest story to the stage – The Usually taboo subject exploring the idea of evolution in Suffering of Job. hard transgenders through history and how attitudes to it are questions will be asked! changing in society. A theme we want to include is the science God will be put on trial! behind gender and how current studies show that the grey and white matter in both gender’s brains can clash with the person’s “If you enjoy intelligent theatre, thought-provoking theatre, identiﬁcation of their sex, that can be found before puberty. theatre with depth, then this is for you. A tale for all the ages…” Audience Member

4.00pm £9 (£8 ConCESSIonS) 10.15pm (27th) 12noon (29th) £7.50 (£6.50 ConCESSIonS) ThE STUDIo ThEATRE 70 mins ThE STUDIo ThEATRE 45 mins 26 ST PETER’S STREET, BEDFoRD 12yrs+ 26 ST PETER’S STREET, BEDFoRD 16yrs+ S W F TFS24 m TwTFS T FSSmT27 T 29 S 21 22 23 25 26 27 28 29 30 21 22 23 24 25 26 28 30

26 Vegas Fringe: 10th – 19th June box office: 01234 362337 www.bedfringe.com dance & physical theatre

I NEVER I SPENT THIS YEAR JUMPED AS A GHOST IN & SORE THUMB An Angry Greek. Unbearable Truths. how do you numerous Polaroids. express yourself? Alien Abduction. Is it in what you horseradish. say? how about the wAY you say Chesney Buzznut is 21 years old it? who you’re today. saying it to? Like many millenials, Chesney is Is it in the clothes completely, totally, hopelessly lost in you wear, the way you walk, the possessions you own? life. Stuck in between a generation who made sure no one after them got anything, and a generation born in the right place at how do you express yourself? Is it in the accidental omissions the right time, Chesney struggles to find footing in a debt- your body makes when telling a lie? what about the physicality burdened existence. you assume when you’re nervous or scared? with the aid of his closest friend and alcoholic actress marie This work explores the notion of both conscious and wan-K, the pair philosophise, try their hand at karaoke, seduce subconscious expressions of the self; what forms the conscious a cake, and do the cha cha slide – all whilst trying to get over decisions we make and can we, or should we, control the their own personal horrors… subconscious blunders of our bodies that give away our true intentions. Called to action by a boulevard of broken dreams, wInGLESS Dance Theatre presents their latest work: ‘I Spent This Year as A Ghost’. 2.00pm (25th main Auditorium) 12noon (26th The Studio) £5 4.00pm £5 ThE STUDIo ThEATRE & mAIn AUDIToRIUm 60 mins ThE STUDIo ThEATRE 40 mins 26 ST PETER’S STREET, BEDFoRD 12yrs+ 26 ST PETER’S STREET, BEDFoRD 12yrs+ MT M T T FSS25 26 w TFS T FSS25 T w 28 FS 21 22 23 24 27 28 29 30 21 22 23 24 26 27 29 30

MY CUP OF TEA & THE WASHOUT (SAM RAWLINS PRESENTS A DOUBLE BILL OF WORKS…)

My Cup of Tea Tea. Britain as a nation is obsessed with drinking it. But why is it so popular? 165 million cups of tea are drank every day in Britain, that is around 60.2 billion in a full year! This work explores the life of a tea addict. he has a serious consumption problem, symbolising the nation’s love for a nice warm brew. But what would happen if he ever runs out of his beloved tea? The results may be alarming. The Washout have you ever wondered what it would be like to live in the KINETIC VIBES: 2016 SHOWCASE world of celebrity? with a blend of theatre and dance, this ‘one man show’ aims to explore the culture of the modern day Leading local dance company (established for over 12 years) celebrity, a time where people are famous just for being famous. and choreographed by Kiersten Theakstone, will be performing Through satire and flamboyancy, this ‘blink or you’ll miss it’ their new show. Expect a mix of ballet, tap, modern, street and phenomenon will be presented through a combination of stage aerobic. and screen performance, with just a hint of nudity and a few splashes of dairy thrown in for good measure… 11.00am £7 (£6 ConCESSIonS) 6.00pm £5.50 mAIn AUDIToRIUm 60 mins mAIn AUDIToRIUm 50 mins 26 ST PETER’S STREET, BEDFoRD All ages 26 ST PETER’S STREET, BEDFoRD 16yrs+ S F T FS24 m TwTFS TFSSmTwT29 S 21 22 23 25 26 27 28 29 30 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 30 Henley Fringe: 18th – 23rd July 27 box office: 01234 362337 dance & physical theatre www.bedfringe.com

SCARY SH*T: SO EDINBURGH BASICALLY, PREVIEW NOBODY ELSE CAN SCARY Sh*T is a show TAKE BATH about friendship, being a woman and asking for help. FOR YOU Smashing the UK dance scene, quirky and So looking at the outrageous dance theatre; philosophy of Rhiannon Faith brings a existentialism (a real-life experience to the theory of the stage. existence of the individual) is it A rollercoaster experiment, really possible to Scary Sh*t is a show where demonstrate an two young women attend therapy to learn about themselves, inside emotion on the outside? This exploration demonstrates the world and imagine a future without fear. each to their own and how life can be affected by the adding “A brilliantly physical set of mental ordeals” Exeunt and removing of a body, You may query what is going on here. “May the risk-taking continue in button-cute foul-mouthed Also watch your toes. They may get wet. Rhiannon Faith’s Scary Shit. Maddy Morgan is like a young female Oliver Hardy with f**kloads of attitude” The Times “Rhi is a brilliant choreographer and a cheeky little minx with a madcap mind.” Bryony Kimmings 6.00pm £9.50 (£8.50 ConCESSIonS) 4.00pm £5 ThE STUDIo ThEATRE 60 mins mAIn AUDIToRIUm & ThE STUDIo ThEATRE 30 mins 26 ST PETER’S STREET, BEDFoRD 16yrs+ 26 ST PETER’S STREET, BEDFoRD 8yrs+ T MT TFSSmTw28 FS T FSS25 26 w TFS 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 29 30 21 22 23 24 27 28 29 30

28 Melbourne Fringe: 15th September – 2nd October box office: 01234 362335/362269 “Bedfringe has been the most fun and the staff have www.bedfringe.com made us feel★★★★★ very welcome. We are sad to end our run with you” THE DRUM TRIBE (2015) music MY GIRL THE RIVER ‘THIS AIN’T NO FAIRYTALE’

Join my Girl The River as they take you on a journey of story and song, white lies, half truths, tall tales and fables that paint a picture of the American south. Full of nostalgia, adventure, humour and emotion. Find out why ‘this ain’t no fairytale’, ‘stunning’ gorgeous’ ‘great songs and voice’ was chosen to perform at the Isle of wight.

6.00pm £7.50 (£6.50 ConCESSIonS) ThE STUDIo ThEATRE 60 mins 26 ST PETER’S STREET, BEDFoRD All ages M TFSS25 T wTFS 21 22 23 24 26 27 28 29 30

ROCK ME WORBEY & GENTLY: FARRELL – FEATURING RHAPSODY MOJO & TONY PHILLIPS Back by popular demand! worbey and Farrell are A nostalgic music journey internationally-acclaimed through the rocking 1950s, concert pianists with a wicked 60s and 70s, with legendary sense of humour. They have performer Tony Phillips and entertained all over the globe to the local classic Bedford rave reviews with their band mojo, featuring the inimitable re-invention of the superb Dave King on guitar. traditional piano duet. They’ve Expect a lot of rock’n’roll, achieved millions of hits on and a bit of country from the YouTube, stormed the Edinburgh Festival with five star likes of Chuck Berry, Elvis reviews across the board and were voted amongst the top ten and The Beatles. This is a shows to see in Time out. Expect spectacular arrangements must see event for any rock’n’roll music fan! from Rhapsody in Blue to Bohemian Rhapsody and prepare to be moved, delighted and utterly gobsmacked. As a musician Tony has appeared with many acts including Ray Charles, Jerry Lee Lewis, Bill hayley, The Searchers and “Extremely virtuosic and beyond dazzling!” BBC Radio Sir Cliff Richard to name but a few. From the world of stage “Awesome artistry and sheer showmanship” and theatre, he has appeared with notable names including Sir Martin Gray – Scotsman Dirk Bogarde, Sir Anthony hopkins and Lee Remick. “Jaw-dropping talent” The Scotsman

5.30pm £7.50 (£6.50 ConCESSIonS) 7.15pm £10 (£8.50 ConCESSIonS) mAIn AUDIToRIUm 60 mins mAIn AUDIToRIUm 60 mins 26 ST PETER’S STREET, BEDFoRD All ages 26 ST PETER’S STREET, BEDFoRD All ages S S TF23 S mTwTFS T FSSmTwTF30 21 22 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 Windsor Fringe: 23rd September – 8th October 29 box office: “The whole of Bedford is proud of team Bedfringe. 01234 362335/362269 Top work. The passion from all involved in Bedfringe www.bedfringe.com film is infectious.” BEDFORD FILM FESTIVAL THE LADY IN SONG OF THE SEA THE VAN – IN – IN ASSOCIATION ASSOCIATION WITH BEDFORD WITH BEDFORD FILM FESTIVAL FILM FESTIVAL There are films that stand out above all others as works of art. working closely with Then there are films where every Bedfringe since 2013, and frame is a work of art that takes now screening films at your breath away. Song of the Sea Bedford’s newest theatre, we couldn’t resist the chance to bring is one of those films. the film adaptation of Alan Bennett’s play ‘The Lady in The Van’ to Bedford. This enchanting Irish animation tells the story of Ben and his little The film follows the true(ish) story of a vagrant (Dame maggie sister Saoirse, the last seal-child, Smith) who lives in a van outside the home of Alan Bennett who embark on a fantastic journey across a fading world of (Alex Jennings). After sparking up a relationship with the ancient legend and magic in an attempt to return to their home woman, Alan allows her to move her van into his driveway, by the sea. The film takes inspiration from the mythological where she lived for 15 years. Selkies of Irish folklore, who live as seals in the sea but become Smith and Jennings play brilliantly opposite each other and are humans on land. supported by a wonderful cast, made up of some of Britain’s Featuring the voices of Brendan Gleeson, Fionnula Flanagan, best actors (Jim Broadbent, Frances de la Tour, Dominic David Rawle, Lisa hannigan, Pat Shortt and Jon Kenny, the Cooper, Deborah Findlay). The story is full of the charm, Song of the Sea is a film that will enchant children and warm humour, and warmth that has made Alan Bennett one of adult hearts Britain’s most popular writers.

8.45pm £7.50 (£6 ConCESSIonS) 10.30am £7 (£5.50 ConCESSIonS) mAIn AUDIToRIUm 104 mins mAIn AUDIToRIUm 93 mins 26 ST PETER’S STREET, BEDFoRD 12A 26 ST PETER’S STREET, BEDFoRD PG W S TFSSmT27 T FS TF 23 S mTwTFS 21 22 23 24 25 26 28 29 30 21 22 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

30 Greater Manchester Fringe: 1st – 31st July special events Bedfringe 10… Live!

The Quarry Theatre at St Luke’s – Join us for the special 10th anniversary edition of our opening event! An evening of comedy, magic and live music hosted by multi award-winning, Perrier-nominated comedian, author, explorer and occasional film star... Tim FitzHigham! Matt Roberts (musician) matt has been writing, recording and playing since october 1990 when he was 13. Since then, he has recorded hundreds and hundreds of songs. In 1997 he even had the mad idea of recording an album a month which he released on cassette and gave to friends and family. Lewis Joss (magician) Lewis Joss is a full-time professional magician/entertainer who performs at many different events across the UK and abroad. As a member of The magic Circle and Equity, Lewis has been seen by thousands and is highly rated by many. Little Howard (animation/comedy!) It’s a pleasure to have Little howard in Bedfringe this year! You may have seen him at The Royal Variety Performance or on CBBC! Be warned… this is Little howard in his original guise performing rather adult material! 8.00pm £12 Indi & The Vegas (musicians) mAIn AUDIToRIUm 150 mins we booked these guys to support The Showhawk Duo in The Quarry Theatre back in January. we were completely blown 26 ST PETER’S STREET, BEDFoRD 16yrs+ T away by their talent (and so were the Showhawk fans!) so we 21 F SSmTwTFS immediately invited them to play in Bedfringe 10… Live! Enjoy. 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

BEDFRINGE CLOSING PARTY STEVE BEST: COMEDY It’s happy hour at the bar! SNAPSHOTS Come and celebrate the Comedian and photographer end of our Steve Best’s many years on the tenth festival comedy circuit have allowed him with a free to build trust with some of the buffet and funniest people on earth. This discounted exclusive access has allowed drinks. him to take hundreds of intimate, deeply moving images that no Do we need to one else could get. Steve’s first say more than book, Comedy Snapshot is a that? first of its kind, with over 400 note: There comedians, each giving a joke might be and some quirky facts about flashing lights, themselves. It is a unique record of the comedy circuit. moderately Steve’s photography will be on display in the theatre’s gallery loud music spaces throughout the festival. and a space hopper race in “Inspired collection of visual japes” Time Out the garden. “It’s a book designed to be dipped in and out of at random – to plunge full-in would be like guzzling all your chocolate box at once; but each morsel is deliciously rich.” Chortle 10.00pm £FREE (non TICKETED EVEnT) 10.00pm £FREE (non TICKETED EVEnT) ThE QUARRY ThEATRE BAR 90 mins ThE QUARRY ThEATRE GALLERY ALL DAY 26 ST PETER’S STREET, BEDFoRD 16yrs+ 26 ST PETER’S STREET, BEDFoRD All ages S TFSSMTWTFS TFSSmTwTF30 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 Ottawa Fringe: 15th – 26th June 31 620(:+(5( ,1(1*/$1' 7KH%HGIRUG3OD\ 6HSW 7KH4XDUU\7KHDWUH DW6W/XNH¶V

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