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What’s On Reading is the ultimate guide to all things arts, culture and heritage for Reading, listing events and activities from over 200 organisations and venues. https://whatsonreading.com/

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What's On Reading @rdgwhatson.bsky.social · 8d

Our October #podcast is here!
And with spooky season also here, we caught up with Mojo Jones of the Scarlet Vixens to talk about their two creepy cabarets this month, as well as their history, their pivot from burlesque to cabaret, and keeping things fun and silly!
whatsonreading.com/podcast

A woman with long dark hair in an olive green dress and a man with a green checked shirt and grey chinos standing in an arts centre, surrounded by drums and various ephemera

What's On Reading @rdgwhatson.bsky.social · 38m

The lovely lot at @fourbearsbooks.bsky.social are being extra lovely again this Christmas

Fourbears Books @fourbearsbooks.bsky.social · 12h

In 2023 we opened on Christmas Day for anyone on their own. Food, drink, games and plenty of festive cheer. We're doing it again this Christmas Day. 10.30am-1pm. Spread the word so people know they can come to Caversham if they want some company.

Thanks to @garethpjones.bsky.social for the video.

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What's On Reading @rdgwhatson.bsky.social · 13h

The @uniofreading.bsky.social have got a fair few public events coming up in the next month or so - three events for #BlackHistoryMonth (a panel discussion, community fete and talk with author and dynamic literary activist Bernardine Evaristo), plus a couple of public lectures!
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Stonehenge at sunrise with the words "Into the World of Stonehenge"

Event poster featuring headshots of the panelists

Poster for University of Reading's Black History Month Community Fete

What's On Reading @rdgwhatson.bsky.social · 15h

Halloween + Half Term = spooktacular fun for kids!

And a few new events and activities of that ilk have landed on the site, including pumpkin carving at Reading Biscuit Factory, a Halloween edition of Little Ravers at Popworld, and the town centre Creepy Creatures Halloween Trail!
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Banner for Creepy Creatures Halloween Trail with a pair of cute cartoon monsters

Poster for Little Ravers event with a cartoon monkey

Photo of various people doing pumpkin carving on a big table covered in newspaper

What's On Reading @rdgwhatson.bsky.social · 16h

There's a lot of changes at The Hexagon at the mo, but at least some things stay the same!

The countdown to this year's panto - Beauty & The Beast - with Justin Fletcher, Paul Morse and Samantha Dorrance is officially ON!

(Oh yes it is!)

Book now via whatsonreading.com/beautyandthe...

Front entrance to the Hexagon with a massive panto poster

What's On Reading @rdgwhatson.bsky.social · 19h

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What's On Reading @rdgwhatson.bsky.social · 19h

We Can't Help Falling In Love with @heritagelive.bsky.social - they've just announced UB40 ft. Ali Campbell will headline a big summer reggae party at Englefield Estate on 26 July next year.

Register now for the pre-sale on 15 Oct
General on-sale 16 Oct
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Event poster featuring a black and white photo of Ali Campbell holding a guitar and red and yellow text on a green background

What's On Reading @rdgwhatson.bsky.social · 21h

Something a little different for @royalphilorchestra.bsky.social's first Hexagon show of the season on 8 Nov - a majestic array of operatic classics, including music by Puccini, Verdi and Gershwin, all performed by renowned soprano Francesca Chiejina.
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Singer Francesca Chiejina, a black woman in a purple dress, standing in front of a brick wall with various plants in front of it

What's On Reading @rdgwhatson.bsky.social · 23h

Featuring @southstreetarts.bsky.social, @purpleturtlerdg.bsky.social, @readifolk.bsky.social and lots more places that are still, bafflingly, not here on Bluesky

What's On Reading @rdgwhatson.bsky.social · 23h

The weekend is pretty much here

The weekend gig guide is DEFINITELY here

And it is JAM-PACKED with jazz, punk, rock, folk, indie and much more!
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South Street Arts Centre @southstreetarts.bsky.social · 1d

TONIGHT (Thu 9 Oct)! The brilliant Victoria Melody is here with 'Trouble, Struggle, Bubble and Squeak', her hit new theatre show directed by Mark Thomas.

A funny, insightful & inspiring show about everyday heroes, this is life-affirming stuff folks. Come on down! whatsonreading.com/trouble-stru...

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Stephen Graves @stephengraves.co.uk · 1d

🚨 TONIGHT! 🚨

🌞 THE SEVERED SUN + director Q&A 🌞

Thursday October 9th at 7:30pm, Reading Biscuit Factory

Folk horror fans, this is not to be missed!

🎟️ Tickets here 🎟️

www.readingbiscuitfactory.co.uk/movie/the-se...

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What's On Reading @rdgwhatson.bsky.social · 1d

Nowt as choir as folk!
And our list of choral (and, indeed, carol) concerts is slowly building up as our local choirs prepare for autumn and Christmas concerts.

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Painting of Mozart and info about Reading Bach Choir's Mozart Mass in C Minor Come and Sing workshop

Poster for Reading Phoenix Choir's Singing For Autism concert, with an image of Douai Abbey

What's On Reading @rdgwhatson.bsky.social · 1d

Unfortunately, this Saturday's Stranger Flings show from the Scarlet Vixens is no longer going ahead.

But the troupe still have plenty of creepy cabaret fun planned for you this month! Hear all about it, and lots more coming up this spooky season, in our latest #podcast
whatsonreading.com/podcast

Smartphone playing the What's On Reading podcast

What's On Reading @rdgwhatson.bsky.social · 1d

Things are looking ship-shape at Woodley Light Operatic Society as they prepare to bring one of Gilbert & Sullivan's most famous works to the stage.

H.M.S. Pinafore comes to the Oakwood Centre on 3-6 December, including a Saturday matinee.
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Poster for H.M.S. Pinafore featuring an MS Paint-style rendering of a sailing boat

What's On Reading @rdgwhatson.bsky.social · 1d

Oh, and the ticket link is whatsonreading.com/venues/hexag...

Reading Arts Member's Priority Booking From Thurs 9 Oct, 10am
On General Sale Fri 10 Oct, 10am

Nigel Havers: Talking B*ll*cks

On Sale Fri 10 Oct, 10amReading Arts Member's Priority Booking From Thurs 9 Oct, 10am Well, I loved my first tour – and I think the audiences did too - so here we go again!

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What's On Reading @rdgwhatson.bsky.social · 1d

Nigel Havers is coming to town!
In just under a year's time!
But this preview from @cheeselogs.co.uk will hopefully keep you sated till then.

Cheeselogs @cheeselogs.co.uk · 2d

What's this? Nigel Havers Talking B*ll*cks?
The star is coming to The Hexagon next October - tickets go on sale this Friday via @rdgwhatson.bsky.social

Find out more with our preview - which includes words from the great man himself.
#rdguk cheeselogs.co.uk/2025/10/08/n...

Never mind the Talking B*ll*cks … here’s Nigel Havers: star plans hilarious 2026 Reading date - Cheeselogs

Tickets have just gone on sale for Nigel Havers’ brand-new live show Talking B*ll*cks, which brings his trademark wit, storytelling, and charm to The Hexagon

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What's On Reading @rdgwhatson.bsky.social · 2d

Not long to go till Kala The Arts take over the town centre with music, performances, puppets, light and a lot of love.

Diwali: Light It Up comes to Reading on 18 November
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Readifolk 🎶🪕🎻🪗🎵 @readifolk.bsky.social · 2d

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SUNDAY at 8 we are looking forward to Culverake's first appearance at the club, in the heart of Reading in Watlington House Hall, entry on foot from South Street RG1 4RJ.
@rdgwhatson.bsky.social @acespacenewbury.bsky.social @mattquinnmusic.bsky.social @sebstonefolk.bsky.social
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South Street Arts Centre @southstreetarts.bsky.social · 2d

New on sale!

An extra date for 'Taskmaster' and online comedy star Stevie Martin. Join us for 'Clout', Friday 27 March 2026!

Book now at whatsonreading.com/stevie-marti...

#rdguk #comedy #standup #live

Close-up photo of comedian Stevie Martin.

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What's On Reading @rdgwhatson.bsky.social · 2d

Tickets are now officially on sale for this year's @royalberkscharity.bsky.social NHS Christmas Concert, coming to Reading Minster on Fri 5 Dec.

Sangeeta Bhabra hosts. Sing For Fun Choir, Glee Choir a capella group Avenue sing. And we all feel warm inside.
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Poster for NHS Christmas Concert at Reading Minster featuring a computer rendering of the Royal Berkshire hospital lit up in various colours

What's On Reading @rdgwhatson.bsky.social · 2d

It was a great show. Our faces were ACHING from laughter by the end.

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What's On Reading @rdgwhatson.bsky.social · 3d

On Saturday 18 October, celebrate Ten Years of Twin Sun with a special night of music and friends at the Oakford Social Club.

As well as getting behind the decks, the night will include Twin Sun's first live set in seven years, featuring OG bandmates Jennifer, Claire & Alex.
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Disco balls by the side of a swimming pool

What's On Reading @rdgwhatson.bsky.social · 3d

And that's just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to creative shopping opportunities (shopportunities?) - as we hurtle towards the festive period we've got loads - art markets, geeky events and Christmas markets galore!
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What's On Reading @rdgwhatson.bsky.social · 3d

There are plenty of hand-made spooky treats planned for this Saturday's artists & Maker's fair at Caversham Methodist Church - and all made by local (you guessed it!) artists and makers.

So why not give your Halloween decor a personal touch this year?
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Hand-made bags with a Halloween Jack O'Lantern pattern

Wax candles in the shapes of skulls, ghosts and pumpkins

Hand-made Halloween bunting with Jack O'Lantern pattern

Handcrafted "ghost portraites", with a ceramic ghost in a coffin-shaped framed

What's On Reading @rdgwhatson.bsky.social · 3d

Learn to Play from @mfacharity.bsky.social comes to Hickies music shop this Saturday - which means you can swing by and enjoy a free taster lesson on guitar or piano!
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