Over 1,500 musicians and actors to visit Bedford as part of major festival
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The Bedfordshire Festival of Music, Speech & Drama returns this Saturday (March 4) with over 1,500 musicians and actors set to perform in more than 250 competitive classes.
The eight-day festival will showcase the finest musical and dramatic talent from across the county and beyond – giving people of all ages and abilities the chance to perform on the stages of the Corn Exchange, Howard Room and Harpur Suite.
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Hide AdIncluded will be classical music, musical theatre and jazz as well as creative performances and Shakespeare.


Audience members can attend any of the sessions throughout the event for £2.50.
On Friday, March 10, the festival hosts the Bedford Music Hub Showcase from 6.30pm at the Corn Exchange.
The festival concludes on Saturday, March 11 with a gala concert – again at the Corn Exchange – where the most outstanding performers from across the eight days will compete for overall festival prizes.