Events
Upcoming Events
October 2025
Read Poets Society - October
Sunday 05 October · 19:00 - 21:00
In October, as the night draws in, join the lovely folks of the Swan Theatre as they explore the theme of 'Light at the End of the Tunnel'. Come along and join us at the Eagle Bookshop for refreshments, books, poetry and a relaxed evening of entertainment.
Otis & The Search for a Monster - Jenny Ives Book Launch
Monday 06 October · 18:00 - 19:30
Local author Jenny Ives launches her children's book. Details and confirmation of time to follow shortly!
Ouse Muse - October
Tuesday 07 October · 19:45 - 21:30
Join us at The Eagle Bookshop for Ouse Muse, a poetry open mic night run by local poets and open to anyone with poetry or short prose to share. The night often opens with perfomances by guest stars before things devolve into literary chaos--no need to...
November 2025
An Evening with Ruth Hogan
Saturday 01 November · 18:30 - 20:00
Ruth will talk about her writing, answer questions and , of course, discuss her latest novel The Light a Candle Society which is set here in Bedford.Full details to follow soon.
Read Poets Society - November
Sunday 02 November · 19:00 - 21:00
Join the lovely folks of the Swan Theatre at the Eagle Bookshop as we explore the theme of 'Witchcraft and Wizardry' in poetry and spoken word.
Ouse Muse - November
Tuesday 04 November · 19:45 - 21:30
Join us at The Eagle Bookshop for Ouse Muse, a poetry open mic night run by local poets and open to anyone with poetry or short prose to share. The night often opens with perfomances by guest stars before things devolve into literary chaos--no need to...
December 2025
Ouse Muse - December
Tuesday 02 December · 19:45 - 21:30
Join us at The Eagle Bookshop for Ouse Muse, a poetry open mic night run by local poets and open to anyone with poetry or short prose to share. The night often opens with perfomances by guest stars before things devolve into literary chaos--no need to...
Read Poets Society - December
Sunday 07 December · 19:00 - 21:00
The Swan Theatre's final Read Poets of 2025 and the Eighth Midwinter Chill. It may be cold and dark outside but it is warm and welcoming in the Eagle Bookshop. We would love for you to join us for our final poetry and prose event of the year.