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Ray Bradshaw, photo from Jiksaw

Comedian shares wild stories ahead of social experiment show at The Waterside

Karl Vadaszffy as Anders. Image: © Landrigan Entertainment Ltd

Author turns to acting in one-of-a-kind whodunnit musical

Noises Off. Photo: Pamela Raith Photography

REVIEW: Shambolic but brilliant Noises Off arrives at Milton Keynes Theatre

Next weekend's Christmas Festival Weekend promises some fabulous live entertainment

Christmas Festival Weekend kicks off festive season in Leighton-Linslade

Robin pictured with his parents Rachel an Nick Samuel

Jazz fundraiser to help toddler in battle against aggressive rare cancer

Connection and creativity at Music24's Mind Our Music session in Bedford

Music charity receives significant National Lottery Funding

Previous fairs have been a great success

Nostalgic treat for music lovers comes to Leighton Buzzard

Jesus Christ Superstar

Review: Audience give Jesus Christ Superstar cast a deserved standing ovation

Alistair Strathern MP outside The Rufus Centre, Flitwick Photo: LDRS

New MP reacts to being part of history “not once, but twice in a week”

Prince - Diamonds And Pearls Reissue

Remastered classic album reissue fit for Prince fans

Rita Beaumont, lead volunteer for the Bedfordshire group of the MNDA accepting the large cheque for £15,008.45 donated following Nick Care’s BIG Band Paean. The cheque is presented to Rita by the concert’s producer Kathy Gifford, together with members of the audience, volunteers and players, and Waterside theatre events manager Julie Chitty.

Big band tribute to Stockgrove musician help fund charity work
Spectacular tribute concert was in aid of the Motor Neurone Disease association

Nile Rodgers and Chic are to headline Summer Sessions Music Festival at Bedford on July 7, 2024

Nile Rodgers & CHIC and Jess Glynne to headline Bedford Music Festival

There's plenty of spooky fun this Halloween

10 frighteningly fun Halloween events for families this half term

Joseph Fiennes as Gareth Southgate in Dear England (photo: Marc Brenner)

Review: Dear England puts Gareth Southgate on the West End stage

Jake Quickenden, Ben Onwukwe, Neil Hurst, Danny Hatchard, Bill Ward and Nicholas Prasad. Photo from Ellie Kurttz

Full cast announced for upcoming Full Monty show at the Waterside Theatre

Calendar Girls

Review: Make a date at Milton Keynes Theatre with Calendar Girls the Musical

LIFE OF PI (Credit: Johan Persson)

Review: Life of Pi is an unforgettably wild journey at Milton Keynes Theatre

A previous cast performing the award-winning comedy, photo from Alastair Muir

Cast announced for slapstick comedy reimagination of Peter Pan at the Waterside

Filmmakers from last year's festival are invited on stage for a Q&A session. Image submitted.

Lights, camera, action for Leighton Buzzard’s film festival

Aylesbury Waterside Theatre present Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

Waterside Theatre pantomime officially launched with cast photoshoot

North American Black Bears playing with ice lollies

Carnivore team at Woburn keep tiger and bears cool with giant ice lollies

Karim Zeroual, Photo from Mark Dawson

CBBC presenter announced as lead for Madagascar musical coming to the Waterside

Take a next step onto the stage

Take to the stage in Leighton Buzzard

Zoe Akinyosade (Annie) and company (photo: Paul Coltas). Annie was played on the opening night by Harlie Barthram

Review: Annie with Craig Revel Horwood is a 'fab-u-lous' treat

Singing sensation Fiona will be bringing her vintage vibes to the second of the park's concert series. Photo by Mark Slater.

Leighton Buzzard soprano prepares to lift spirits at Bletchley Park

Noel Fitzpatrick in the winners' room at the National Television Awards 2022 at OVO Arena Wembley on October 13, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)

Television 'Supervet' confirms Waterside Theatre date for upcoming UK tour

Ben Dards as Bottom with the 'Rude Mechanicals'

Review: A Midsummer Night's Dream entertains Leighton Buzzard

Filmmakers who make the cut are invited on stage for a Q&A session. Image submitted.

Bumper LB Film Fest is welcoming entries from Buckinghamshire and Hertfordshire
It follows a successful and mostly sold-out debut

Collar and Cuffs will be at Leighton Buzzard Library

Sensory performance for youngsters with special needs at library

A series of fun activities will run at six different locations around the town throughout the school holidays

Summer programme of events aims to tackle summer holiday boredom

Kathy Sledge

Disco royalty Sister Sledge announces upcoming Waterside Theatre show

Local band Audionasties at The CCB

New Music Scene is Thriving in LB.

Madagascar The Musical is coming to Aylesbury Waterside Theatre

Madagascar The Musical is crack-a-lackin’ its way back to the Waterside

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 31: Leigh Francis attends the special screening of "Indiana Jones And The Raiders Of The Lost Ark" at Vue West End on May 31, 2023 in London. (Photo by Jeff Spicer/Getty Images for Disney)

The comedian behind Keith Lemon announces Waterside Theatre tour date

Chris Hemsworth as Tyler Rake, a man with almost zero no-claims bonus, in Extraction 2 (photo: Netflix/Jasin Boland PA)

Just how do action heroes get third party insurance?

King's Division

Leighton Buzzard indie rock band release new single on Friday

Richard Meek and Haley Flaherty from the Rocky Horror Show cast at The Works, (photo by Derek Pelling)

Restaurant announces Rocky Horror Show-themed event to celebrate Waterside shows

The cast of GREATEST DAYS, credit Alastair Muir

Review: How much did Greatest Days (the official Take That musical) Shine?

Have fun at Dunstable Downs this summer - credit National Trust Images Arnhel de Serra

Fun in the sun at Dunstable Downs

Buzzstock in Leighton Buzzard

Just buzzing - Leighton Buzzard shows it knows how to party

Pictured are the Carnival Court 2023, from left, Princess Lily, Senior Princess Kinsley and Princess Sophie

Countdown to popular Leighton-Linslade Carnival with fun for all the family

Jennifer Ellison

Ex-Brookside star joins cast for upcoming musical at the Waterside Theatre

The charity helps the elderly in Zimbabwe

South African jamboree comes to Leighton Buzzard

Crowds watch the performances on Day 3 of Glastonbury Festival 2023 on June 23, 2023 in Glastonbury, England. (Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images)

World’s youngest DJ to perform at WindmillFest 2023 after set at Glastonbury

The music nights have been pulling in the crowds

Bring your own vinyl nights pulling in the crowds to a Leighton Buzzard pub
Nostalgia is pulling in the crowds to a Leighton Buzzard pub.

A Midsummer Night's Dream. Titania is played by Olivia Davies, Bottom by Ben Dards

Romantic, magical and hilarious Shakespeare production in Leighton Buzzard

Stephen Webb as Frank N Furter and the cast of The Rocky Horror Show

Get ready for the biggest party in town as Rocky Horror Show hits the Waterside

Eileen was on hand to help feed the masses - Photo by Tony Margiocchi

Thousands turn out to watch 200 truck convoy roll by

Professor Brian Cox (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

Professor Brian Cox brings Space Odyssey show to Waterside Theatre

Even ET got in on the act

A feast for the eyes as Leighton Buzzard celebrates food from across the globe

Susan Sachon outside the Shakespeare bookshop and cafe in Paris.

‘Brilliant’ director will help bring A Midsummer Night’s Dream to the stage

Daz will be performing at The Wheatsheaf

Leighton Buzzard pub gig aims to help children’s charity

The Bodyguard: The Musical

Review: Classic Whitney Houston hits as The Bodyguard arrives in Milton Keynes

The cast of The Mousetrap. Image: Matt Crockett

Review: Will you be able to unmask the killer in The Mousetrap

Pantomime legend Brian Conley will star in Milton Keynes this Christmas

EastEnders actor Brian Conley to star in magical panto at MK Theatre this year