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South Street Arts Centre @southstreetarts.bsky.social · 43m

💥Just Announced!💥

Daniel Foxx is back at South Street with a new show about break-ups, dating in your 30s, Le Creuset addiction & 12-step skincare routines! 'How Lovely' is here Sat 9 May 2026.

Members Pre-sale Thu 16 Oct, 11am
On general sale Fri 17 Oct, 11am
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Photo of comedian Daniel Foxx, taken from above, showing him lying down on some grass with daisies growing in it. He has one hand behind his head, and the other hand is holding a yellow flower to his chest. A browning apple core and a black plastic bag are on the ground next to him.

South Street Arts Centre @southstreetarts.bsky.social · 21h

These brilliant tour photos by Charlie Swinbourne give us a great sense of what a lively powerhouse performer Ria Lina is!

The 'Riabellion' tour hits South Street Sat 22 Nov, and seats are selling fast - get yours now at whatsonreading.com/riabellion 🤘😎🔥

Colour photo of Ria Lina on stage with a microphone. She's lying on her back with one hand in the air, and the photo's been taken from the audience, looking up at her.

Black and white photo of Ria Lina with a microphone, wearing a dark tank top with 'Riabellion' text on it. She has one hand in the air and her hair is splayed out, as if she's just spun around very fast.

Black and white photo of Ria Lina on stage, taken from fair back in the audience so the whole stage is visible.She is lifting one leg in the air as if kicking. and the words 'Riabellion, Ria Lina' is in large text on the set wall behind her.

Colour photo of Ria Lina performing stand-up on stage. She is holding a microphone in one hand and clenching a fist with the other.

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South Street Arts Centre @southstreetarts.bsky.social · 1d

Two weeks today, the fantastic Sh!t Theatre returns with a work in progress show about Isabel Peròn, Gogo dancer turned president, who led Argentina for 18 disastrous months before being overthrown in a military coup.

Don't miss 'Evita Too', Tue 28 Oct 2025!
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Sh!t Theatre: EVITA TOO (Work in Progress)

Sh!t Theatre return with a work in progress showing of the first ever two-woman performance art mega musical about the first ever female president of a country in the history of the world, and her nam...

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South Street Arts Centre @southstreetarts.bsky.social · 1d

New to Theatre of Widdershins? Have a listen to this playlist of delightful fairy tales from Andy! tinyurl.com/GruffPlaylist

Experience the magical storytelling, puppetry & songs live, here Wed 29 Oct! 'Snow White, Rose Red, Bear Brown' is here for #HalfTerm ❄️🌹🐻
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South Street Arts Centre @southstreetarts.bsky.social · 1d

New on sale!

'The Bubble Show 2 - More Bubbles!' presented by The Highland Joker, is here Sat 31 Jan, 11.30am & 2pm 😎🌈✨

A mesmerizing family spectacle for all ages over 2 years!
Look & Book -> whatsonreading.com/bubble-show-2

Photo of the Highland Joker, wearing a blue and yellow sparkly suit and blue hat and goggles. They're carrying a brown suitcase with a plume of bubbles cascading out of it.

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South Street Arts Centre @southstreetarts.bsky.social · 1d

Rehearsals are in full swing for 'Grandad Anansi'! We can't wait to see this cracking show for ages 4-9 years this #HalfTerm 🕷️🌻🌂

Get your seats for Thu 30 Oct, 2pm now at whatsonreading.com/grandad-anansi

#rdguk #theatre #live #childrensshows #grandadanansi

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

This week at South Street!

2 independent gigs! Heavy Pop presents Pale Blue Eyes, and Robb Johnson & Roger Watson play live in our Studio (both Fri 17 Oct). Plus, a dance show marking a Bollywood classic: 'Yeh Dosti - Celebrating 50 Years Of Sholay' (Sat 18 Oct)!

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Photo of the three band members of Pale Blue Eyes, in a pale softly lit room with a plain pale lamp with lampshade.

Photo of Robb Johnson and Roger Watson performing live on stage.

Promotional banner, with a photo collage of stars from the film 'Sholay' on an orange background, and text reading 'Yeh Dosti Celebrating 50 Years of Sholay'.

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

"Jess has charisma and stage -presence to burn, finding laughs everywhere, yet with serious messages too" ★★★★ 1/2, One4Review
one4review.co.uk/2025/08/jess...

💥 Jessica Fostekew: Iconic Breath
📅 Sat 28 Feb 2026
🎟️ Look & Book: whatsonreading.com/jessica-fost...

Jessica Fostekew – Iconic Breath 4 ½ **** - One4Review

Jessica Fostekew first came to my attention waaay back in 2011 when I took a chance on her show. Since then I have seen most if not all and each one has always delivered. The 2025 offering, is on a…

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

The 'Grandad Anansi' team give us a hint of what to expect from this charming show about love, family and letting go 🕷️🌼💕

Join us on Thu 30 Oct, 2pm, for this cracking #halfterm treat for ages 4-9 years 😊
Book at whatsonreading.com/grandad-anansi

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Benedict Sandiford @bensandiford73.bsky.social · 3d

It's High Vibes Day! Yip yip. Come on down to @southstreetarts.bsky.social tix available, 7.30 doors, for some Reading based wonky grooves and sounds. whatsonreading.com/venues/south...

High Vibes #12: Structure Een + Christopher J Marshall + Dritëro Demjaha + Los:Urizen

High Vibes is back! And we’re super stoked to bring you a four-act smorgasbord of Reading based art to brighten the darkening days. Opening the night Los:Urizen makes their High Vibes solo debut bring...

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South Street Arts Centre @southstreetarts.bsky.social · 4d

One of our favourites among the current crop of 'Taskmaster' contestants, Phil Ellis is back with us Wed 22 April 2026 with his new tour 'Bath Mat' 🛁

Expect profound silliness, superbly crafted gags and constant surprises! Get your seats booked now! whatsonreading.com/phil-ellis-b...

Phil Ellis: Bath Mat

Multi-award winning 'comic genius' (The Scotsman) and the new star of Taskmaster (Ch4), Phil Ellis is going on his first full national stand-up tour. Following his three big award wins at the 2025…

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South Street Arts Centre @southstreetarts.bsky.social · 4d

If noise art and experimental sounds are your bag, come on down to South Street TONIGHT (Sat 11 Oct) for High Vibes #12! Kicking off at 8pm in our Studio, the line-up is Structure Een + Christopher J Marshall + Dritëro Demjaha + Los:Urizen.

See you there Vibers!
whatsonreading.com/high-vibes-12

Promotional banner. A photo collage of various rural landscapes with trees, grass and haystack. Text overlaid onto the image reads 'High Vibes #12 Structure Een + Christopher J Marshall + Dritëro Demjaha + Los:Urizen. South Street Sat 11 Oct, Doors 7.30pm'.

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South Street Arts Centre @southstreetarts.bsky.social · 4d

Join Heavy Pop TONIGHT (Sat 11 Oct) for one of the UK’s most prolific and beloved bands The Wave Pictures, supported by Reading's own Damien A. Passmore!

Get yourself booked in for a night of great music at whatsonreading.com/the-wave-pic...

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

South Street Arts Centre @southstreetarts.bsky.social · 4d

💥 StageCraft Brewery Spotlight 💥

This week we hear from Dolphin Brewery's Andy on what he loves about Manchester's Balance Brewing and Blending 🙌

Get booking for StageCraft Festival 24 & 25 April 2026 now, and secure the Early Bird price 🍺🐦😎

Book now: whatsonreading.com/stagecraft-2...

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South Street Arts Centre @southstreetarts.bsky.social · 4d

A live seated gig full of 1970s nostalgia and wonderfully evocative music from The Gymkhana, here Fri 24 Oct!

With support from One Sided Horse and Skylephant, The Gymkhana is the brainchild of Patch Hannan (The Sundays), Jason Applin (Bennet) and Matt Dyson.
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🐎📺🎵

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Dreading Slam @dreadingslam.bsky.social · 5d

Many #poetry opportunities in #RDGuk this weekend
Fri 10th is @reading_poets_cafe 8pm @southstreetarts.bsky.social
Sat 11AM is Poetry in the park @tutusethiopiantables in Palmer Park
Sun 7PM Sunset Session #openmic for #spokenword and music at Rising Sun #Arts RG1 2ST

#amwriting #community

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South Street Arts Centre @southstreetarts.bsky.social · 5d

TONIGHT (Fri 10 Oct) is your last chance to catch Victoria Melody's 'Trouble Struggle Bubble and Squeak'! A heartening, hilarious theatre piece, directed by Mark Thomas.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Edinburgh Festival magazine
⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Guardian
⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Stage
⭐⭐⭐⭐ The List
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South Street Arts Centre @southstreetarts.bsky.social · 5d

Are you coming to a show this week? We've got a great new can for you from Newbury's Delphic Brewing Co!
'Pluckin' in the Bushes' is a 6.2% Blackberry & Pineapple Sour brewed with fresh local blackberries😋🍇🍍(yes we know that's a grapes emoji but it's the closest to a blackberry they have!)
Cheers!🍻

Photo of a can of Delphic Brewing Co's Pluckin in the Bushes beer, next to a South Street branded reusable cup, on one of the South Street Bar's tabletops. The South Street Bar room is visible and slightly blurry in the background.

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South Street Arts Centre @southstreetarts.bsky.social · 5d

From a scale model to full size set! We love the sunflowers especially 🌻😊

'Grandad Anansi' is here for #HalfTerm, Thu 30 Oct 2pm. BSL interpreted & suitable for ages 4-9 years, this touching and entertaining story celebrates family, connection and Jamaican culture.
whatsonreading.com/grandad-anansi

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South Street Arts Centre @southstreetarts.bsky.social · 5d

Sometimes the most difficult thing about dating is logistics... Here's Ria Lina on her ex-husband's dating life 😆

Seats are selling fast for her new show 'Riabellion', here Sat 22 Nov! Get yours booked in now at whatsonreading.com/riabellion

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South Street Arts Centre @southstreetarts.bsky.social · 6d

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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South Street Arts Centre @southstreetarts.bsky.social · 6d

'Evita Too' is the story of the wife of Argentinian President Juan Perón. That's right, Isabel Perón, who went on to become President herself! Sh!t Theatre's new work-in-progress is the first ever two-woman performance art mega musical about her. See it, Tue 28 Oct 🙌

Sh!t Theatre: EVITA TOO (Work in Progress)

Sh!t Theatre return with a work in progress showing of the first ever two-woman performance art mega musical about the first ever female president of a country in the history of the world, and her…

whatsonreading.com

South Street Arts Centre @southstreetarts.bsky.social · 7d

OPENING TOMORROW (Thu 9 Oct)! Quirky and incisive theatre-maker Victoria Melody is back with 'Trouble, Struggle, Bubble and Squeak' at 8pm!

“One of the most genuinely purposeful and hopeful shows” ⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Scotsman

Book now at whatsonreading.com/trouble-stru...

South Street Arts Centre @southstreetarts.bsky.social · 7d

'Elayne Ogbeta’s warm, pleasing and thoughtful show...manages to pack in more layers than a good strudel…. Storytelling, and its extraordinary power, is at the centre of the piece' ★★★★ Sardines Magazine

'Grandad Anansi', here Thu 30 Oct 2pm, for ages 4-9 years!
whatsonreading.com/grandad-anansi

South Street Arts Centre @southstreetarts.bsky.social · 7d

"Theatre of Widdershins is genre-defining quality... Get your best forest school coats on and go see this!" ★★★★★ Get Your Coats On

Theatre of Widdershins returns Wed 29 Oct with a delightful hour for ages 4+ years, 'Snow White, Rose Red, Bear Brown'. Book now!
whatsonreading.com/snow-white-r...

Digital flyer. A children's book style illustration of a large bear wearing glasses, a hat and a scarf playing with two little girls in a woodland scene. A gnome is sitting in a tree in the background. Text reads 'Theatre of Widdershins presents Snow White, Rose Red, Bear Brown. A piece of storytelling theatre with puppetry, original music and intricate sets, for ages 4+ years. South Street Theatre and Venue, Wednesday 29 October, 11.30am & 2pm, 21 South Street Reading RG1 4QU. whatsonreading.com, 0118 960 6060.'

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