The Inclusive Performing Arts Festival

The Inclusive Performing Arts Festival Bedford’s first Inclusive Performing Arts Festival - Wednesday 22nd and Thursdays 23rd July 2026 - The Quarry Theatre, Bedford 🪩

🌿GARDEN STAGE - WEDNESDAY LINE UP!⬆️ Tag your friends!🩷Plan your day!🪩Book Tickets in our bio! Image 1: Graphic ...
11/06/2026

🌿GARDEN STAGE - WEDNESDAY LINE UP!
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🪩Book Tickets in our bio!



Image 1: Graphic announcing the Garden Stage full line-up for the Inclusive Performing Arts Festival 2026 on Wednesday 22 July. Features the festival logo, a prompt to swipe for the full schedule, and ticket booking information.

Image 2: Garden Stage schedule showing morning activities: Teddy Bears Picnic crafts and storytime with Kaye Leidoskope (10:00–11:00), Join Our Choir with Living It Up (11:15–11:45), and a Quiet Lunch Break (12:00–12:30).

Image 3: Garden Stage performance schedule featuring Its Showtime by Born To Perform (12:30), West End on Wheels with Katie Anna (12:45–13:15), and a performance by The Cube Arts College (13:30–14:00), accompanied by promotional images of the performers.

Image 4: Garden Stage afternoon schedule featuring an autobiographical theatre workshop with Dr Jessi Parrott (14:15–15:15), a performance by Bedfordshire Down’s Syndrome Support Group (15:15–15:30), and a Sign Assisted Singing Workshop with Song Squad (15:45–16:15).

Image 5: Promotional graphic for the Garden Stage at the Inclusive Performing Arts Festival 2026. Features the festival logo, the date Wednesday 22 July 2026, the message “Meet You There!”, and ticket booking information.

🩵The Bar - WEDNESDAY LINE UP!⬆️ Tag your friends!🩷Plan your day!🪩Book Tickets in our bio! Alt text: Image 1 Sche...
11/06/2026

🩵The Bar - WEDNESDAY LINE UP!
⬆️ Tag your friends!
🩷Plan your day!
🪩Book Tickets in our bio!



Alt text: Image 1 Schedule poster for Wednesday at the Bar featuring additional performances and activities as part of the Inclusive Performing Arts Festival. Booking information included.

Image 2 Schedule poster for Wednesday at The Quarry Bar. Workshops include Creativity & Conversations Art Workshop from 10–11am with Arty Giraffe from Living It Up, Wind Wand Making from 12:45–1:45pm with Creative Days, and Center Stage Strengths from 2:15–3:15pm with Bright Emotions. The poster includes images representing each workshop and booking information at bedfringe.com.

Image 3 Promotional graphic featuring the text “Meet You There!” for Wednesday 22 July 2026. Includes the Inclusive Performing Arts Festival 2026 logo and booking information at bedfringe.com.

The Theatre & The Studio - WEDNESDAY LINE UP!⬆️ Tag your friends!🩷Plan your day!🪩Book Tickets in our bio!Alt text: Image...
11/06/2026

The Theatre & The Studio - WEDNESDAY LINE UP!
⬆️ Tag your friends!
🩷Plan your day!
🪩Book Tickets in our bio!

Alt text: Image 1 Promotional graphic for the Inclusive Performing Arts Festival 2026. Text reads “The Theatre + The Studio Full Line-Up” for Wednesday 22 July. Includes the festival logo, a prompt to swipe for the full schedule and booking information at bedfringe.com.

Image 2 Promotional graphic for the Inclusive Performing Arts Festival 2026 at the Quarry Theatre on Wednesday 22 July. Features the festival logo, a prompt to swipe for the full schedule and booking information at bedfringe.com.

Image 3 Schedule poster for Wednesday at the Quarry Theatre. Events include Smeds & Smoos Sensory Story from 10–11am for ages 4–12 with Keybeats and Spectrum Community Arts, and Party Not Pity from 6–7pm, a variety show featuring comedy, spoken word, music and film. Booking information included.

Image 4 Schedule poster for Wednesday at the Studio featuring additional performances and activities as part of the Inclusive Performing Arts Festival. Booking information included.

Image 5 Schedule poster for Wednesday at The Studio. Features a 14+ Dance Session from 12:45–1:15pm and an All Ages Dance Session from 1:15–1:45pm, both led by Inclusive Academy Dance. Booking information included.

Image 6 Promotional graphic featuring the text “Meet You There!” for Wednesday 22 July 2026. Includes the Inclusive Performing Arts Festival 2026 logo and booking information at bedfringe.com.

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We are so excited to be nominated for a aspire award for the DE&I Champion Award at the 2026 YouthTV Aspire Awards!The ...
10/06/2026

We are so excited to be nominated for a aspire award for the DE&I Champion Award at the 2026 YouthTV Aspire Awards!

The YouthTV Aspire Awards celebrate inspiring young people, organisations, charities, schools and community leaders across Bedford and Bedfordshire who are making a difference in their communities so we feel very honoured to be nominated thank you!

YouthTV champions young voices, creativity, youth inclusion and positive change across Bedfordshire.

Congratulations to all the nominees we can’t wait to celebrate with you all on at the awards!💖

Bedfordshire InclusiveArts CommunityImpact

Alt text: Purple promotional graphic for the YouthTV Aspire Awards 2026 with large white text reading “We’ve Been Nominated” and the date “Friday 26 June 2026.” The design features bold orange abstract shapes and the slogan “The Awards for Young People” in the bottom corner.

10/06/2026

Meet you there!!

10/06/2026

MEET YOU THERE!

Our Inclusive Performing Arts Festival is back this July!

Wednesday 22nd - Thursday 23rd July 2026
10:00AM onwards
Full Schedule in Bio
The Quarry Theatre, Bedford!

Join us for an exciting celebration of theatre, music, workshops, film, dance and creativity with disabled, deaf and neurodivergent artists, performers and participants.

📍 22nd – 23rd July
🎟️ Tickets and full schedule available via
🌈 Free Garden Stage performances throughout the festival
🫶🏻 Accessible and welcoming for all
🪩 BSL Interpreters, Sensory Area, Changing Places & Accessible Toilets
💖 Apart of

Come celebrate creativity, community and inclusion with us!

Bedford | Milton Keynes | Luton | Cambridge

Video Description: Festival logo on a black background with the words Inclusive Performing Arts is Coming… mixed reel featuring different festival participants using BSL Sign language. The Cube Crew signing “Meet you there, we’re so excited”. Barnes Active waving, Inclusive Academy signing “Meet You There I’m so excited.” Elise festival team signing “see you there”. BollyQueer signing “See you there we’re so excited” ending with festival information and logos.

✨ WEDNESDAY - FULL LINE UP!Comment, Save or Share to help us spread the word!! Alt text: a full schedule in gri...
09/06/2026

✨ WEDNESDAY - FULL LINE UP!

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Alt text: a full schedule in grid format with the garden stage highlighted in pink, studio highlighted in blue, theatre in purple and bar in light green.

💚 THURSDAY LINE UP - in full!Comment, Save or Share to help us spread the word!! Alt text: a full schedule in g...
08/06/2026

💚 THURSDAY LINE UP - in full!

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Alt text: a full schedule in grid format with the garden stage highlighted in pink, studio highlighted in blue, theatre in purple and bar in light green.

💟The Theatre & The Studio - THURSDAY LINE UP!⬆️ Tag your friends!🩷Plan your day!🪩Book Tickets in our bio!
07/06/2026

💟The Theatre & The Studio - THURSDAY LINE UP!
⬆️ Tag your friends!
🩷Plan your day!
🪩Book Tickets in our bio!

We are so grateful for everyone who came, danced, performed, sang, crafted, relaxed, and had fun with us! Thank you! See...
25/07/2025

We are so grateful for everyone who came, danced, performed, sang, crafted, relaxed, and had fun with us! Thank you! See you next year!

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