Ten of the best things to do in and around Bedford in the next seven days

1 THEATREHervey, The Place, Bedford, March 2Hervey tells the story – at once shocking and funny – of the feud between King George II and his son Frederick, Prince of Wales. Andrew Waxkirsh writes and performs this humorous and poignant one-man show.Details: theplacebedford.org.uk

2 THEATREWhere The Hell is Bernard?, The Place, Bedford, March 1A darkly humorous tale of a world where citizens are evaporated when they are deemed no longer useful. Follow four women who find themselves awoken with possibility after Bernard escapes on his evaporation day, revealing the potential of something “other”. Haste Theatre mixes filmic influences of dystopian futures with an original score and sound design by Paul Freeman, creating striking theatre.Details: theplacebedford.org.uk

3 CHARITY BALLBhangra Ball, Empire Nightclub, Bedford, March 1A night of glitz, food and entertainment is promised at a Bhangra Ball being organised to raise vital funds to get more donors registered to help blood cancer patients. Charity DKMS Beds Hub is organising to raise money to help pay for potential life-saving stem cell donors to become registered. The Bhangra Ball includes a three-course dinner and will be hosted by television personality Harjap Bhangal and Rosie Garcha, with live performances from PBN, Shin from DCS and Saloni, with music from Kudos music. Mohammad Yasin MP and cricket star Monty Panesar, an ambassador for organ donation, will be there too.Details: dkms-bhangra.eventbrite.co.uk

4 ARTIdiosyncrasies, Basement@Bunyan, Bunyan Meeting, Mill Street, Bedford (enter by the John Bunyan Museum in Newnham Road), until March 2Finger painting inspired by nature is the subject of Idiosyncrasies, an exhibition by Sierra Leone-born artist Prince Jah. Prince Jah uses his fingers and natural colours to create works. Details: Call 01234 213722

5 MUSICBach Motets by Candlelight, Bedford School Chapel, March 2Gaude, Bedford’s professional chamber choir, sing Bach’s motets, regarded as a pinnacle of Western art and showcasing the human voice unlike any other choral music.Details: gaude.org.uk

6 MUSICNed’s Atomic Dustbin acoustic set, Bedford Esquires, March 2Formed in 1987, Ned’s Atomic Dustbin quickly built a huge fan base after playing lively shows and following a national tour as support band with The Wonder Stuff, they achieved a number one hit in the Indie Singles Chart in July 1990 with Kill Your Television. Lead singer Jonn Penney and guitarist Rat will play fan favourites in acoustic style. Details: bedfordesquires.co.uk

7 THEATREThe Dresser, The Place, Bedford, March 5 to 9It has been performed all over the world, was adapted into an Oscar-winning film and recently reunited Anthony Hopkins and Ian McKellen on the small screen. Now, The Dresser is being presented by Swan Theatre Company. The play tells of an ageing Shakespearian actor and his long-suffering but devoted dresser behind the scenes of a touring theatre.Details: theplacebedford.org.uk

8 THEATREThe Band, Milton Keynes Theatre, March 5 to 9Featuring the music of Take That, The Band is a beautiful story for anyone who grew up with a boy band and how those songs became the soundtrack to their lives.Details: atgtickets.com

9 MUSICClassical Inspiration, Milton Keynes Theatre, March 3Milton Keynes City Orchestra play their first major concert of the year, featuring the Grieg Piano Concerto performed with soloist Federico Colli.Details: atgtickets.com

10 MUSICVonda Shepard and Sharon Corr, The Stables, Wavendon, March 4Friends Vonda Shepard, the musical star of Ally McBeal, and Sharon Corr, singer, songwriter, instrumentalist and member of The Corrs, join forces with their band. Expect hits including Tell Him, Dreams, Maryland, So Young, Hooked On A Feeling, Take A Minute and Smalltown Boy.Details: stables.org