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What's On Reading @rdgwhatson.bsky.social · 7d

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!
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What's On Reading @rdgwhatson.bsky.social · 9h

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 · 11h

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
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What's On Reading @rdgwhatson.bsky.social · 14h

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 · 18h

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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 · 18h

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 · 18h

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.
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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 · 1d

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 · 1d

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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 · 1d

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 · 1d

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 · 1d

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 · 2d

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 · 2d

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 · 2d

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 · 2d

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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South Street Arts Centre @southstreetarts.bsky.social · 2d

This week at South Street!

Victoria Melody's 'Trouble Struggle Bubble & Squeak' (Thu 9 & Fri 10 Oct), Poets' Cafe LIVE with guest poet Rehema Njami (Fri 10 Oct), High Vibes #12 in the Studio (Sat 11 Oct) & Heavy Pop presents The Wave Pictures (Sat 11 Oct) ⚔️🗣️🎵🎼

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Photo of Victoria Melody wearing a dark blue 17th century soldier's outfit with blonde wig and false beard, sitting in a booth at a diner with burger and chip, an apple, bay leaves and fennel on the table in front of her. She is drinking a drink in a paper cup with a straw.

Artwork for High Vibes #12. A photo collage with ripped paper effects, showing various rural landscapes with trees, grass and haystack.

Photo of the three members of the band The Wave Pictures, sitting in a plush-looking living room with a large decorated rug and fancy armchairs.

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

Intriguing glimpses into a cupboard full of family skeletons, together with some serious, and not so serious, detective work, combine in this Take Away The Lady, an unusual suspense play coming from Triangle Players next month!
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Poster for Take Away The Lady featuring a Queen of Hearts playing card

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

Or at Reading town Hall on 29 October
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Spooky LEGO model with skeletons with pumpkin-heads, chains, cobwebs and the like

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

The Master Builders Club are back this half-term with a Spooktacular Fairground Foray - a brick or treat Halloween adventure with LEGO, for kids 5+

Join them on 28 October at The Heights Primary School or
Sonning Common Village Hall
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What's On Reading @rdgwhatson.bsky.social · 3d

From the meteoric rise of Loadsamoney to the fury of Kevin the Teenager, Harry Enfield has been arsing about in comedy for 40 years.

Next March he comes to The Hexagon, reflecting on his four decades and bringing some of his favourite characters vividly back to life on stage.

Harry Enfield and No Chums!

Just Announced and On Sale Now... Harry Enfield: And No Chums! Join us for a rare and entertaining evening with legendary satirical comedian and self-styled “stupid idiot”, Harry Enfield. From the…

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Cheeselogs @cheeselogs.co.uk · 5d

Earlier this week, we chatted with Victoria Melody to chat about her show Trouble, Struggle, Bubble and Squeak which is coming to Reading's @southstreetarts.bsky.social next week. Tickets via @rdgwhatson.bsky.social
Here's our interviewr: cheeselogs.co.uk/2025/10/03/v...
#rdguk #comedy #MarkThomas

Dig it! What Victoria Melody’s Trouble, Struggle, Bubble and Squeak can tell us about The Diggers and communities - Cheeselogs

Victoria Melody is the star and creator of Trouble, Struggle, Bubble and Squeak, a comedic show directed by Mark Thomas

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

"We're genuinely just a group of performers who really love bringing cabaret to people. This is very much a passion project for all of us."

Hear more from Mojo Jones about the Scarlet Vixens' love of performing - and where you can feel that love this month - in our latest #podcast
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What's On Reading @rdgwhatson.bsky.social · 4d

Unexpect the expected.
Flatout emerges on Fri 10 October. A new party series for the curious and the committed. Leave your expectations at the door, but come prepared for top-shelf sound, incredible music and a crowd like no other.

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Poster for Flatout - a new party series and club night

What's On Reading @rdgwhatson.bsky.social · 4d

Penguins are incredible creatures – have you ever wondered why their feet don’t freeze?

Head to @readingmuseum.bsky.social during half-term for a Digi-workshop exploring how their amazing bodies can help us keep things warm or cold in Space. Supported by Digit Charity
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What's On Reading @rdgwhatson.bsky.social · 5d

The Severed Sun a haunting British folk horror set deep within a world of faith, fear, and folklore.

On Thurs 9 Oct, you can catch a special screening of it at Reading Biscuit Factory, followed by a Q&A with director Dean Puckett moderated by
@stephengraves.co.uk
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Poster for The Severed Sun with a woman in period dress weilding an axe. Black and yellow monochrome.

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What's On Reading @rdgwhatson.bsky.social · 5d

Have you heard our latest podcast?

We chat with Mojo Jones from the Scarlet Vixens about the creepy cabarets coming up this month at the Rising Sun Arts Centre and @purpleturtlerdg.bsky.social

Spotify - wordg.tiny.us/Oct25Sp
Apple - wordg.tiny.us/Oct25Ap
Soundcloud - wordg.tiny.us/Oct25Sc

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