Bedford Civic Theatre, Grade II listed theatre in Bedford, England
The Bedford Civic Theatre contains 270 seats arranged to provide direct views of performances in a rectangular architectural structure from the 1850s.
Originally built in 1859 as Bedford School's assembly hall, the building transformed into a theatre in 1952 after serving as a council chamber.
The theatre presented diverse performances including traditional pantomimes, local drama productions, and hosted the Bedfringe festival starting from 2007.
The former theatre building on Horne Lane now functions as Bedford Borough Council's Customer Service Centre following its closure in 2012.
The structure features architectural elements by James Horsford, who also created the former St Luke's Church in Bedford's St Peter's Street.
Location: Bedford
Inception: 1952
Official opening: 1952
Capacity: 270
Address: Horne Lane, St Paul's Square, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 1SJ, England
GPS coordinates: 52.13542,-0.46832
Latest update: March 9, 2025 05:11
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