🎤 Production by:John Wilson Productions
The Upbeat Beatles are second to none - powerhouse vocals, precision harmonies and tight musicianship.

Please note: there is no support act and the band will start playing at 7:30pm.

AGES: 13+

⭐️WHAT'S TO EXPECT
The guys have an easy, happy rapport with any crowd, giving them a reputation to be envied as the best in the business.
There isn’t a band to touch them - 8 bars of “Twist and Shout” and you will know why! No other band can perform this song like The Upbeat Beatles!

⭐️The show takes you through the Fab Four’s long and winding road from the early Cavern days through Beatlemania, America, Sergeant Pepper to Abbey Road, with narrative and full multi-media presentation.

⭐️If you love The Beatles you’ll love this show, and if you don’t love The Beatles you’ll love this show!

♿️ WHEELCHAIR USERS
These are not put on sale online, so please call if you would like to book these on
☎️ (01234) 362337
or by e-mail to:
📧 boxoffice@quarrytheatre.org.uk .

✨️ PANTOMIME | THE ALBAN ARENA

SELECTED DATES BETWEEN:
12th December 2024 - 12th January 2024
🎟 TICKETS: £18-£36.50

St Albans legend, BOB GOLDING, IS BACK! And he’s joining everyone’s favourite, IAN KIRKBY, to play the Wicked (but very funny) Step Sisters!

With a star-studded cast to be announced, this spectacular show will be written by Paul Hendy and produced by the award winning Evolution Productions, the same team behind 2022’s smash hit, Jack and the Beanstalk, and this year’s brilliant The All New Adventures of Peter Pan, A Pantomime Sequel!

It’s never too early to book, and with lavish sets, hilarious jokes and fun for the whole family, what’s not to love? So don’t be late for the ball… get your tickets now!

♿️ Wheelchair User access
There is wheelchair access through the front doors of the theatre, and automatic foyer doors. There is level access to the entrance of the Alban Arena via the slope. We do not have automatic doors aside from the entrance.

🅿️ A limited number of wheelchair spaces are available in the Auditorium. Please speak to a member of box office or email albanarenaticketing@eveyoneactive.com if you require wheelchair spaces as these cannot be booked online. If you have an exceptionally large and/or specialist wheelchair, please contact the venue for guidance on the best seating areas offered. 
There are limited blue badge holders parking to the right of the theatre on Civic Close. These cannot be pre-booked. Please get in touch if you have queries regarding this. 
♿️ Accessible toilets are situated on the ground floor. These are accessed through a radar key. If you do not have a key, please speak to a member of staff.

DATES: Saturday 30th November - Sunday 5th January 2024
(Excluding  25th December 24)

NOVEMBER
🔸️Saturday 30th
12:00pm – 9:00pm

DECEMBER
🔸️Sunday 1st
12:00pm – 9:00pm
🔸️Monday 2nd – Friday 6th
4:00pm – 9:00pm
🔸️Saturday 7th – Sunday 8th
12:00pm – 9:00pm
🔸️Monday 9th to Friday 13th
4:00pm – 9:00pm
🔸️Saturday 14th to Monday 23rd Dec
12:00pm – 9:00pm
🔸️Christmas Eve – 12:00pm – 8:00pm
🔸️Christmas Day CLOSED – 25th Dec
🔸️Boxing Day – 12:00pm – 8:00pm
🔸️Friday 27th to Monday 30th Dec
12:00pm – 9:00pm
🔸️New Years Eve
12:00pm – 8:00pm.

JANUARY 2025
🔸️New Years Day
12:00pm – 8:00pm
🔸️Thursday 2nd Jan – Saturday 4th Jan
12:00pm – 9:00pm
🔸️Sunday 5th Jan
12:00pm – 8:00pm

🎟 ENTRANCE FEE
The Entrance fee is only £2.00 Per Person. 

Pre-book your entrance fee to guarantee your entry on the day. Pay on arrival is available.
💥Pre book Ice Skating and receive free entry per booking.

⭐️FOOD & DRINK
The Food Stalls and Bar require either cash or card.

⭐️ TOKENS FOR RIDES & ATTRACTIONS:
For all the rides we use tokens, £1 = 1 token.

ACTIVITIES

⛸️ Ice skating - pre book & receive free entry into Wonderland.
▪️Adults: £15/10
▪️Children: £13/£9

🎅 Santa's Grotto
(More info on the website)

🎠 Toyland: £2 - £5
Yes, we have our very one kids area! Featuring all your favourite children’s Rides & Attractions, with candy canes as high the sky!

Fairground rides: £2 - £5
⭐️Dodgems
⭐️Daredevil
⭐️Jetfire
⭐️Twister
⭐️Alcatraz
⭐️Runaway Train Coaster
⭐️Jets
⭐️Play Centre
⭐️Bungees
⭐️BumperCarz
⭐️Race O Rama
⭐️Monster Trucks

🎄 Christmas Tree Maze: £5

🎡 Big Wheel: £6

❗️ ENTRY FOR UNDER 12'S
All children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by a person aged 16 years or over.

🅿️ PARKING
Parking Available - Queens Street Multi Storey Car Park, Princes St, Bedford MK40 2HA

DATES:
▪️Friday 20th December 2024
▪️Saturday 21st December 2024

TIMES:
▪️Bar & Box Office open: 6:30 pm
▪️Doors open: 7:00 pm
▪️Show Starts: 7:30pm

AGES: 14+

🤭 Officially the world’s most sought after tribute to the BBC sitcom, this one-of-a-kind original has made its international mark as an ‘outrageously funny’ night out (Broadway Baby, Edinburgh Fringe). Selling out at shows all over the world – from Sydney Opera House to London’s West End – it’s now returning to Bedford Corn Exchange. But be warned: tickets will sell out here too, so early booking is essential!

🤣 EVENT DETAILS
Basil, Sybil and Manuel are gearing up to bring a healthy dose of mayhem to your door, serving up a 3-course meal and nothing short of two full hours of laughter. Anything can happen and it usually does in the show that’s 70% improvised. It’s a guaranteed original experience every time! Fully immersive, highly interactive and completely original, this is the top-flight, 5-star show that is suited to anyone ready for a brilliant night out!

🎟 TICKET PRICE
£55.00 per person
All tickets include a 3-course meal and 2-hour interactive show seated around a round table!

☎️Phone for bookings/ enquiries & about meal options etc please call:
01234 718044

23 Nov - 22 Dec 2024

DAYS OPEN ONLY ON:
▪️Wednesday
▪️Thursday
▪️Friday
▪️Saturday
▪️Sunday

✨️ WHAT TO EXPECT
Step through the wardrobe and into the snowy magic of Narnia at Wrest Park this Christmas. Experience the enchantment of C.S. Lewis’ "The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe" as Wrest Park transforms into a winter wonderland with festive decorations, twinkling lights, and scenes from the beloved story.

❄️ THE WHITE WITCH
Explore the beautifully decorated house, where The White Witch has cast her spell, making it always winter and never Christmas. Journey your way through Narnia, escaping the Witch’s spell and end your adventure in the magical throne room.

👣 GARDEN TRAIL
Outside, continue into the gardens for an enchanting Narnia-themed trail for families to enjoy, included in the ticket price. 

🎠 THE FAIRGROUND IS ONLY OPEN AT WEEKENDS
On weekends, you can also enjoy the festive atmosphere with wintry fairground rides available for £5 for unlimited rides, which you can pay for on site. Don’t miss this magical adventure, perfect for families and fans of Narnia!

🚨UPDATED NOW SOLD OUT!
🎅I’d like to attend Father Christmas at Wrest Park too, is that possible?
Dates: 30 Nov – 22 December
Cost: £9.50
Yes! There’s an extra charge to visit Father Christmas, so you’ll need to add a ticket to see Father Christmas on the ‘enhance your visit’ page while booking.

☕️ AFTERNOON TEAS
Available:
23rd November – 22 December,
Wed-Sundays from 12:00 - 15:20
Come and join us in celebrating Christmas with a delicious Afternoon Tea served in the grand dinning room within the main house, including savoury tarts, pigs in blankets, smoked salmon blinis and a selection of sweet treats. Served with tea or coffee or for that extra special indulgence, why not add Prosecco!

We also have a delicious Christmas Tea for the little ones which includes finger sandwiches, houmous & crudities, pigs in blankets, mini-Christmas doughnut and fresh fruit. Served with either a juice or milkshake or can be upgraded to a luxury hot chocolate.

☕️ AFTERNOON TEAS CAN BE ADDED TO YOUR BOOKING AT CHECKOUT FOR AN EXTRA CHARGE
Afternoon Teas can be added to your ticket at the check out. If booking alongside one of our other festive activities, please give 1 hour before or after your other booking to ensure you have time to fully enjoy all your onsite experiences.

🐶 Are dogs allowed to visit too?
Dogs are welcome into the grounds at Wrest Park, but are not able to enter the house.

♿️ Is the event suitable for those with accessibility needs?
The event takes place inside Wrest Park Mansion House, on the ground floor, and goes into Wrest Park’s grounds.  Some of the route may be on uneven terrain or involve steps, but the majority of the trail will be accessible to wheelchairs. The house is not accessible for mobility scooters or electric wheelchairs. There are a number of wheelchairs and mobility scooters available to hire from our reception on: reception.
📧 wrestpark@english-heritage.org.uk
Accessible toilets and blue badge holder parking is available at Wrest Park.

⭐️ ENGLISH HERITAGE MEMBERS - FREE ENTRY
This event is included in the standard entry price and English Heritage Members and any associated organisations get free entry. There is an additional charge to visit Father Christmas, for the Victorian fairground rides and for the afternoon tea, which Members will need to pay for. Father Christmas and the festive afternoon tea can be booked as an add-on in advance.

🎟 TICKETS WITHOUT DONATION COST:
▪️Adult: £12.70
▪️Concession: £11.30
▪️Child: £7.70
▪️2 adults & upto 3 children: £33.10
▪️1 adult & upto 3 children: £20.40