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The Duke "In the spring of 2024 I sit at my desk waiting for an email that will tell me what I need to do to the script to get it onto the screen. I turn the radio on. I listen to a report about the refugee crisis. My mother calls. She tells me she’s broken The Duke. My mother, my film script and the r...

Looking for half term activities? The show MRS ARMITAGE ON WHEELS by Quentin Blake and produced by Farnham Maltings is on at Battle Library, 2pm on Friday 1st November.
Adapted from Quentin Blake's classic tale, Mrs Armitage on Wheels, Scoot Theatre present a 40-minute fun, family show suitable for ages 3+ and particularly enjoyable to primary-aged children, featuring live music, puppetry and physical comedy. Mrs Armitage on Wheels celebrates the power of imagination, the importance of resilience and the joy of embracing the great outdoors!!

Co-produced by Farnham Maltings with development support from Arts Partnership Surrey.

For Ages 3+
Book your tickets here, £5 each http://rdguk.info/Mrs_Armitage_on_Wheels_EFgo0

Queenz are ready to Drag You To The Disco!
The Hexagon Mon 7th October
https://whatsonreading.com/venues/hexagon/whats-on/queenz24

SELLING FAST... Join the gals in a BRAND NEW SHOW!
An electrifying, live vocal, drag-stravaganza, where Dancing Queenz and Disco Dreams collide for the party of a lifetime.

‘BEAUTIFUL, FUN & VITAL’ The Scotsman
‘QUEENZ IS JOYFULL’ Metro
‘MINDBLOWING LIVE VOCALS’ Broadway World
‘ONE OF THE BEST SHOWS I HAVE EVER SEEN’ Gay Times

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On sale now to Members!

Star of 'Starstruck', 'Ghosts' and the new season of 'Taskmaster', Emma Sidi brings her brand new character-comedy phenomenon to Reading!
'Emma Sidi is Sue Gray' on Wed 20 Nov 2024!

Find out more at https://whatsonreading.com/emma-sidi

Become a Member: https://whatsonreading.com/SSTMembership

Movies and music
They just GO, don't they?
And with Reading being home to the biggest film studio in the UK, it stands to reason that we'll be home to some wonderful concerts playing the music of the movies, too - starting this weekend!

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TOMORROW
Trinity Concert Band perform The Music of The Oscars in the Great Hall!
Lumos Live pay tribute to Hans Zimmer (+ others) in the Abbey Ruins!

26 SEPT
Club Velocity present The Ogretones - Shrek Tribute Band!

29 SEPT
Some wonderful singers perform A Night At The Movies - The Soundtrack Of Your Life at The Hexagon!

10 NOV
Ultimate Film Music Live brings the music of Zimmer, Williams and more to The Great Hall!

13 DEC
The Christmas Orchestra performs music from your favourite festive films (+ more) at Reading Minster

Greetings from Reading Students' Union Freshers' Fayre!

We're here with colleagues from South Street Arts Centre and Reading Arts and flyers from all over town to show our new residents just what's on !

Stand Out Stand Up returns to The Hexagon on Mon 14 Oct, with another hilarious evening of top comedy...
https://whatsonreading.com/sosuoct24
Tickets from £15.

Your host for the evening is Rory Bremner
who is joined by... Jo Brand, Miles Jupp, Arthur Smith & Andy Hamilton.

This special evening of laughter is in support of Bristol's Slapstick Festival dedicated to celebrating silent and classic comedy.

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Stand Out Stand Up (for Slapstick) Extra seats added - £15 Tickets Now Available (Side Balcony). Supporting Bristol's Slapstick Festival, this fundraising comedy event promises to be an unforgettable evening of laughter featuring some of the brightest stars in British stand-up comedy today. This hilarious evening is hosted by RORY B...

BERKSHIRE BIG PANTO & CHRISTMAS THEATRE GUIDE
I know we're just out of summer but Christmas planning is in full swing.

With larger than life characters, belly laughs and innuendos, a panto is a wonderful Christmas experience.

There are lots of festive shows too as an alternative and many are a perfect intro to the theatre for younger children. We L💗ed Norden Farm Centre for the Arts last year.

Find them all in my what's on guide 👇
https://berkshire.redkitedays.co.uk/berkshire-big-panto-guide/



Norden Farm Centre for the Arts Reading Rep Theatre The Watermill Theatre Anvil Arts The Kenton Theatre Theatre Royal Windsor South Hill Park Maidenhead Panto Corn Exchange Newbury Reading Arts

With two sold out shows next year, we're going to squeeze another one in.
Rob Beckett is back with a brand-new show 'Giraffe'
On Sale Now...
Sat 7 June '25, 3pm - Selling Fast!
https://whatsonreading.com/venues/hexagon/whats-on/rob-beckett-giraffe
Sat 7 June, 8pm SOLD OUT
Sun 8 June, 8pm SOLD OUT

“Hilarious” (The Mirror)
“Naturally funny” (The Times)
“Hilariously observational comic… brings roars of laughter” (Arts Desk)

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Oasiz OASIZ are one of the UK's most authentic tribute bands a point proved in 2023 when a short clip of front man Steve performing as Liam went viral on social media with over half a million views. Many fans were convinced the clip was actually of Liam Gallagher himself which led to the story being cover...

Our range of magnets are back in stock in the Reading Museum Shop: http://rdguk.info/Magnets_LgAPF

Including this popular local image of the Maiwand Lion sculpture in the Forbury Gardens

The lion was sculpted by George Blackall Simonds who was part of the Reading based 'H & G Simonds Brewery'

For more information see our blog: http://rdguk.info/Maiwand_Lion_blog_9xdkV and information page: http://rdguk.info/Maiwand_Lion_M4ZnO

Josh Widdicombe is back at The Hexagon next year with a brand-new show 'Not My Cup Of Tea'

Now with two sugars on Mon 13 and Tues 14 Oct 2025
On Sale Fri 20 Sept '24, 11am.
Here... https://whatsonreading.com/venues/hexagon/whats-on/josh-widdicombe-not-my-cup-tea

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An Audience with Aggers and Tuffers
The Hexagon, Reading Tues 6 May 2025

On Sale Fri 20 Sept, 10am
Full Info and Book Here...
https://whatsonreading.com/venues/hexagon/whats-on/audience-aggers-and-tuffers

Cricket legends Aggers and Tuffers are BACK and ready to bowl you over as they return to the stage with their highly anticipated 2025 tour!

With a collective career of over 5 decades, Aggers and Tuffers have remained connected to the sporting world as commentators, media personalities, and even participants of some of the nation's favourite TV shows.

​​​​​​​Whether you’re a die-hard cricket enthusiast craving insider stories, or looking for a fun evening out, Aggers and Tuffers are sure to entertain, so don’t miss out next spring.

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Ellen Kent's award-winning productions of two of the world's most loved Operas return to The Hexagon, Reading in 2025.

EARLY-BIRD ticket offer is ending soon...
Book before the end of Sun 29 Sept '24 and get £5 Off the top two full priced tickets.

Madama Butterfly
The Hexagon - Sun 9 Feb '25, 7.30pm
https://whatsonreading.com/venues/hexagon/whats-on/ellen-kent-madama-butterfly-0

La Boheme
The Hexagon - Sat 10 May, 7.30pm
https://whatsonreading.com/venues/hexagon/whats-on/ellen-kent-la-boheme

Both Operas feature the Ukrainian Opera & Ballet Theatre Kyiv, with international soloists, highly-praised chorus and full orchestra.
Sung in Italian with English surtitles.
Cast is subject to change.

The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra return to The Hexagon, Reading on Weds 23 October '24
Full details and book online here...
https://whatsonreading.com/venues/hexagon/whats-on/royal-philharmonic-orchestra-elgar-cello-concerto

The first concert at The Hexagon of the 24/25 Classical Music Alive in Reading season guarantees that you'll be swept away by the RPO under the baton of Nil Vendetti.

with Anastasia Kobekina, Cello

Schumann | Manfred Overture
Elgar | Cello Concerto
Beethoven | Symphony No.7

Schumann’s Manfred Overture sets the stage, with its tumultuous melodies and powerful crescendos - you’ll be gripped from the first note. Elgar’s richly melodic Cello Concerto follows, brought to life by “unrivalled musician” (Le Figaro) Anastasia Kobekina. Then soar on the unrestrained energy of Beethoven’s iconic Symphony No.7, full of rhythmic vitality it will have you riding an exhilarating crest of sound.

See the full Classical Music Alive in Reading season here...
https://whatsonreading.com/concerts

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Mike Oldfield's Tubular Bells, live concert, returns to The Hexagon on Sun 6 Oct '24
https://whatsonreading.com/venues/hexagon/whats-on/mike-oldfields-tubular-bells-live-concert
The Extended 50th Anniversary Celebrations Continue.

The Tubular Bells UK Autumn tour will feature an expansive live group, conducted and arranged by Oldfield’s long-term collaborator Robin Smith, which will see the iconic Tubular Bells performed in full, as well as other works by Mike Oldfield including Moonlight Shadow, Summit Day, Family Man and Ommadawn.

Thank You For The Music
The Ultimate Tribute to ABBA
The Hexagon - Thurs 30 Jan '25
https://whatsonreading.com/TYFTM

Calling all Dancing Queens, this is your night to say, Thank you for the Music!
NOW CELEBRATING 2000 PERFORMANCES!

This international smash-hit tribute show brings all ABBA’s number one hits to the stage in a production like no other. The hugely popular show, now in its 21st year, with a brand-new show for 2024 combines the unmistakable harmonies, colourful costumes, and dazzling performances by our all-star cast

Join us for the party of the year, you can dance, you can jive, and have the time of your life as we bring you all the hits, including Waterloo, Dancing Queen, Super Trouper, Mamma Mia, Knowing Me, Knowing You, Gimme, Gimme, Gimme, The Winner Takes It All and many many more!

Just Announced.
Josh Widdicombe... ☕
He's back on tour with a brand-new show 'Not My Cup Of Tea'
arriving at The Hexagon, Reading on Tues 14 Oct 2025
- To be clear, that's next year!

Tickets On Sale Fri 20 Sept '24.
Full Details Here: https://whatsonreading.com/venues/hexagon/whats-on/josh-widdicombe-not-my-cup-tea
Reading Arts Members' Priority Booking From Thurs 19 Sept.

By now he has almost certainly mastered the art of stand-up, either that or he has wasted the last 15 years of his life. Come along and decide for yourself. Expect it to be shorter and with lower production values than Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour, but funnier and with more references to tea.

Last Chance to grab Early-Bird tickets...
Get £4 OFF if booked before midnight Sun 15 Sept.
STAND OUT STAND UP
Mon 14 Oct at The Hexagon
A hilarious night of comedy with your host for the evening
RORY BREMNER
plus JO BRAND, MILES JUPP, ANDY HAMILTON and ARTHUR SMITH

Book Here...
https://whatsonreading.com/sosuoct24
Early-Bird Tickets £21.50
(£25.50 from Monday)

THis wonderful evening of comedy is in support of Bristol's Slapstick Festival

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Maisie Adam is five years into her job as a comedian and she’s due an APPRAISAL!
See her brand-new show at The Concert Hall, Reading Town Hall on Tues 17th Sept
https://whatsonreading.com/venues/town-hall/whats-on/maisie-adam-appraisal

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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ The Guardian
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Maisie Adam talks footy, fan-girling, and five years in the industry ahead of latest tour, Appraisal "I don't wanna do an Oasis– being this 'person of the people' and charging six hundred pounds for tickets"MAISIE Adam