WHAT'S ON IN READING Autumn 2023

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AUTUMN ’23 THE HEXAGON SOUTH STREET CONCERT HALL

AT THE HEXAGON IN NOVEMBER FAR FROM SAINTS

WELCOME to an exciting autumn season at Reading Arts…

We’re getting ready for the very special ‘Hexabition’, celebrating 45 years of The Hexagon. Part of Heritage Open Days 2023, join us on 16 & 17 September for exclusive tours taking you behind the scenes to discover the inner workings of the iconic venue. Plus, you’ll have the chance of a nostalgic look back at some of the famous names and shows that have graced The Hexagon stage, with displays and memorabilia from yesteryear. See page 5 for further details.

Looking forward… Big acts from the world of comedy and music continue to ill The Hexagon with, amongst others, Dawn French, Beverley Knight, Rob Brydon, Jimmy Carr, Jools Holland and classical concerts from our resident Orchestra The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra... all set to entertain you this autumn.

And of course, what would Christmas be without Panto?

Children’s TV Megastar Justin Fletcher and his partner in crime, Reading’s favourite Dame, Paul Morse are back once again starring in this year’s Panto, the spellbinding Sleeping Beauty. Oh yes they are!

On Thursday 7 September you are invited to South Street’s Members Night and Season Preview. All are welcome to attend, and after a free welcome drink, you’ll have the opportunity to chat with Artistic Director, John Luther and the South Street team as they take a close look at the coming season.

While at The Concert Hall, there is a definite comedy vibe with Mark Watson, Bridget Christie, Babatunde Aleshe, Jen Brister and John Robins all set to appear, along with Classical Music Alive concerts from The Carducci String Quartet and Elena Urioste, Violin & Tom Poster, Piano

We hope that you can be part of The Hexagon anniversary celebrations and look out for information on the exciting new Studio Theatre later this year.

CLLR ADELE BARNETT-WARD

Lead Member for Leisure & Culture. Reading Borough Council.

WELCOME

whatsonreading.com

Where has the year gone?

Where has the summer gone?

Well, we might have had a somewhat autumnal summer, but things are definitely heating up for the autumn season all over town. Many of our wonderful venues and organisations have spent the summer planning and announcing their shows for September onwards. Like Progress Theatre and Reading Rep Theatre, who both have some wonderful shows planned, as well as both branching out into comedy nights! Or Jazz In Reading and Readifolk, who continue to attract some of the top names in jazz and folk (respectively).

September also marks the start of the new school year – and that applies to plenty of our local theatre, dance and music schools too. From hip hop to Irish dance, from rock music to musical theatre, there’s plenty of ways youngsters can get involved and hone their talents with the likes of Reading School Of Dance, StageAbility Reading, The Rock Academy and more! And adults can learn new skills (or rediscover old ones) too, with new courses from New Directions, ballet and tap classes With Sonia Brown – and even accredited tasting courses from Thames Valley Wine School!

And we can’t not talk about the other end of this upcoming season and the C-word –and our Christmas list of events is already starting to grow! Kids can meet favourite Christmas characters and families can enjoy seasonal screenings (with an early Christmas dinner too!). There’s festive theatre (It’s A Wonderful Life!), festive concerts (John Otway back for his annual visit and crooning by candlelight in the Minster!) and much more – and that list is only going to get bigger the closer we get to December! You can find that at whatsonreading.com/christmas-in-reading

And that really is the tip of the iceberg when it comes to all the fab events and activities heading your way over the next few months from all over Reading’s arts, culture and heritage sector. And if you know of any events or organisations not yet listed with us, send them our way!

Enjoy!

Damien Passmore Web Editor – What’s On Reading

THE HEXABITION CELEBRATING 45 YEARS

OF THE

HEXAGON THEATRE

Sat 16 & Sun 17 September

Come and join us for a unique exhibition celebrating 45 years of The Hexagon. We will be displaying a selection of rarely seen items from the archives and take you behind the scenes to find out more about this amazing venue.

The Hexabition will take you backstage at the Hexagon to explore just some of the many incredible artists that have appeared here. There will be highlights from the last 45 years, a unique chance to search the archives and browse through posters and brochures going back to the 1970’s. There will be interactive displays and activities and refreshments served throughout the day. We'll even have a guest appearance from Reading's favourite Panto Dame, Paul Morse, on Sat 16 Sept.

Find out more… whatsonreading.com/hexabition

READING ARTS AND VENUES MEMBERSHIP

If you love the arts in Reading, become a Reading Arts Member and you’ll get invites to exclusive events, priority booking and ticket discounts, while supporting the venues and the work that we do.

Gold Membership Benefits

Gold Membership Card

No Ticket Fee

Priority Booking

10% Bar & Café Discount

Free Ticket Exchange, within the same show or show run.

Invitation to South Street Season Launches

Exclusive Discounts

£45

Silver Membership Benefits

Silver Membership Card

Priority Booking

e-Newsletters

10% Bar & Café Discount

Invitation to South Street Season Launches

Exclusive Discounts

£35

For more information, contact the Box Office on 0118 960 6060 or visit whatsonreading.com

SOUTH STREET MEMBERSHIP

Become a Member and be a part of South Street’s exciting future by supporting the venue. Your support will enable you to access benefits such as priority booking on select shows and regular newsletters with the latest from the venue. Members will also be invited to our Season Launch events and other special events throughout the year. You will also receive discounts and offers on shows. The support will ensure we are able to continue to invest in the venue and provide a programme that is diverse, bold and unique in Reading.

South Street Membership Benefits

Membership Card

Exclusive Ticket Discounts

Priority Booking

Members Newsletter

Bar & Café Discount

Room Hire Discount

Invitation to Season Launches

Youth Theatre Discount

£35

For more information, contact the Box Office on 0118 960 6060 or visit whatsonreading.com

SCAN HERE TO BOOK YOUR TICKETS!

Come and join us for another spellbinding family panto at The Hexagon this Christmas with Sleeping Beauty starring children’s television megastar JUSTIN FLETCHER as Justy the Jester and award-winning panto dame PAUL MORSE as Nanny Bubbles. CARL TRACEY returns after playing Jack last year as Prince Cloud-Ryder and RACHEL DELOOZE is back for her third year, this time playing The Wicked Fairy Venomous.

When the Wicked Fairy Venomous’s evil curse causes the Princess to prick her finger on a spinning wheel and fall into an enchanted sleep can Justy the Jester, Nanny Bubbles and Prince Cloud-Ryder rescue her from her magical slumber before it is too late?

Sleeping Beauty will have everything you have come to expect from a pantomime at the Hexagon – spectacular scenery and costumes, hilarious comedy, fabulous songs and, of course, a happy ever after!

Get your tickets now for what will be the most spellbinding pantomime in Berkshire this festive season!

RELAXED PERFORMANCES

These performances are adapted in numerous ways to reduce anxiety and create a supportive atmosphere and is ideal for those with sensory communication disorders, autism or anyone who would benefit from a more relaxed environment. Please contact the box office for further information

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SIGNED PERFORMANCES

READING TODAY’s Phil Creighton catches up with the stars of the spellbinding panto, Sleeping Beauty.

Magical fairies, spinning wheels, and a long, long lie-in – just some of the reasons why Sleeping Beauty remains one of the most popular pantomimes around and it’s coming to The Hexagon this Christmas.

A wicked fairy’s curse sees young Beauty prick her finger on a spinning wheel and fall into an enchanted sleep. It’s up to the Prince to save the day, aided (or not) by an ensemble cast headed up by CBeebies megastar Justin Fletcher as Justy The Jester and his panto mum, Paul Morse as Nanny Bubbles.

The double act has been a recipe for success at The Hexagon for close to a decade now. Justin is now writing as well as performing, meaning the slapstick humour and deft comic routines are tailor-made.

“It’s my 10th year in Reading, it’s a fabulous feeling to have been here so long and with a brilliant cast,” Paul says.

“Justin and I have learned to bounce off each other and how each other’s humour works. He knows me, and he probably writes with my voice in his head. That makes our routines stronger from the start.”

Although Paul is a veteran of pantomime and one of the country’s top dames, it is the first time he is appearing in Sleeping Beauty.

“I was hoping I was going to play Beauty, and then my hopes were dashed,” he jokes. “I’ve heard we fall asleep in act two, so it’s going to be a very easy show!”

More seriously, he continues: “To do something new is brilliant. It keeps you as a performer on your toes and you can bring something different to it. So, the audience will feel there’s a completely different show because it’s brand-new to us as well.”

Also returning are Carl Tracey, last year’s Jack in Jack and the Beanstalk, and former good

fairy Rachel Delooze, who will be playing Wicked Fairy Venomous.

The pair can’t wait.

“I love it here, I really had my fingers crossed they’d ask me back,” says Rachel. “When I got the phone call it was so exciting to learn I’d be a villain – I haven’t played one since my first year here. It’s going to be really fun and really different from what I’m used to.

“I had a taste for it in Cinderella, and I can’t wait to hear those boos. I know the audience is going to respond so well. I hope I give them what they want. I’m very excited.”

Carl was pushing for a return before the final curtain came down on Jack and the Beanstalk. “You don’t have to ask me, absolutely I will be there,” he said of the initial conversations, so smitten he is with Reading’s favourite six-sided venue, its staff and audiences, as well as his castmates: “It feels like a big family.”

Rachel adds: “It’s so nice to have a relationship with everyone here, not just the cast. We know the technical crew, the front-of-house team –everybody is so friendly and it’s a lovely, lovely atmosphere.”

Carl says this will be his first time as a prince in Sleeping Beauty: “I’m excited to see what this year will have in store for us. I love being a prince, it’s great. The costume is lovely and very regal. I’m very, very happy to be back.”

Rachel says of the script: “Justin, knowing us so well, means he can create the roles around us. For me, that’s what I can do in terms of vocals, I love it. I am really looking forward to the rehearsals and getting stuck in the script.”

Carl feels in very safe hands: “Because Justin knows us really well as people, as well as performers, he knows what we’re capable of. He’s got a brilliant eye and an ear for all that stuff. And he’s funny. If he says something’s going to work, I trust him.”

This is a special year for The Hexagon as it marks its 45th anniversary. Rachel says: “They’re gonna pull out all the stops.” And Paul adds: “The show will be spectacular, it will go up a notch because it’s such a special year and hopefully, for my 10th year, I will bring even more to the show because it’s such an anniversary for all of us.”

Justin says: “It’s going to be a magical Christmas at The Hexagon, Sleeping Beauty has been a joy to write and it’s being performed by some of my favourite actors. Come along and enjoy the show.”

Sleeping Beauty is performed from Saturday, December 9, through to Sunday, January 7, at The Hexagon. Tickets cost from £14, and there is a mixture of relaxed and signed performances across the run. For more details, call the box office on 0118 960 6060, or log on to whatsonreading.com

PHIL CREIGHTON is the editor of Reading Today and Wokingham Today and a massive panto fan. He always wanted to be a panto babe but was thwarted by his two left feet.

The Hexagon and The Concert Hall in Reading are looking forward to another fantastic Classical Music Alive concert season.

With full orchestral concerts by The Hexagon’s Resident Orchestra, theRoyal Philharmonic Orchestra and a varied programme of recital concerts by musicians of the highest calibre.

We are also delighted to present aRoyal Philharmonic Orchestra Relaxed Concert on Mon 23 Oct, 3pm which is specially designed for people who may find traditional concerts challenging to attend. Ideal for adults and children with learning difficulties, movement disorders, sensory impairments, autistic spectrum disorder, dementia and other neurological conditions, or those with young children or babies.

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South Street

Sat 2 Sept, 3pm & 7.30pm

WIFI WARS

Live comedy game show

The Hexagon

8 Sept & 9 Sept, 8pm

TOM DAVIS: Underdog

The Concert Hall

Sat 9 Sept, 7.30pm

MARK WATSON: Search

South Street presents 9 & 10 Sept, Various Times

SITELINES presents RIVER TOURS

South Street

Tue 12 Sept, 8pm

KATHRYN TICKELL & THE DARKENING

South Street

Fri 15 Sept, 8pm

WHAT’S ON SEPTEMBER

POETS’ CAFÉpresented by Reading Stanza & South Street

South Street

21 & 22 Sept, 8pm

AN EVENING WITHOUT KATE BUSH

Performed by Sarah-Louise Young

The Concert Hall

Sat 23 Sept, 7.30pm

BRIDGET CHRISTIE: Who Am I?

South Street

Sat 23 Sept, 8pm

JOSH JONES:

Gobsmacked

The Hexagon

Sat 23 Sept, 7.30pm

BOWIE EXPERIENCE

The Hexagon

Sun 24 Sept, 1pm

MINISTRY OF SCIENCE

Science Saved The World

The Concert Hall

Mon 25 Sept, 1pm

LUNCHTIME ORGAN RECITAL

South Street

Wed 27 Sept, 7.30pm

Heavy Pop presents HENGE + support from Dogshow

The Hexagon

Wed 27 Sept, 8pm

QUEENZ

The Show With Balls!

South Street

Thu 28 Sept, 8pm

THE REST OF OUR LIVES

WHAT’S ON SEPTEMBER

by Jo Fong & George Orange

South Street

Fri 29 Sept, 8pm

SOPHIE DUKER: Hag

South Street

Sat 30 Sept, 8pm

PAUL FOOT: Dissolve

The Hexagon

Sun 1 Oct, 3pm

GYLES BRANDRETH: Can’t Stop Talking

The Hexagon

Tue 3 Oct, 7.30pm

SOUNDS OF THE 60’S LIVE

Hosted by Tony Blackburn

South Street

Weds 4 Oct, 8pm

BENCHED by Tink Flaherty

South Street

Thu 5 Oct, 7.30pm

Heavy Pop presents

An Evening With KRISTIN HERSH

The Hexagon

Thu 5 Oct, 8pm

TOM ALLEN: Silly Boy

The Hexagon

Fri 6 Oct, 7.30pm

WHAT’S ON OCTOBER

An Evening with THE HOLLIES

The Concert Hall

Fri 6 Oct, 8pm

BABATUNDE ALÉSHÉ: Babahood

The Hexagon

Sat 7 Oct, 7.30pm

BYE BYE BABY Celebrating

Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons

The Concert Hall

Tues 10 Oct, 7.30pm

Classical Music Alive

ELENA URIOSTE. VIOLIN

TOM POSTER. PIANO

The Hexagon

Tue 10 Oct, 7.30pm

THE DRIFTERS

South Street

Thurs 12 Oct, 8pm

KIERAN HODGSON: Big in Scotland

The Hexagon

12 Oct & 13 Oct, 7.30pm

FRANKIE BOYLE: Lap Of Shame

South Street

Sat 14 Oct, 7.30pm

HENRY NORMAL AND NIGEL PLANER

The Concert Hall

Sat 14 Oct, 7.30pm

JEN BRISTER: The Optimist

South Street

Sat 14 Oct, SOLD OUT

JOHN KEARNS: The Varnishing Days

The Hexagon

Sat 14 Oct, Doors 7pm

WHAT’S ON OCTOBER

FROM THE JAM

‘ALL MOD CONS’

The 45th Anniversary Tour

South Street

Sun 15 Oct, Doors 6.30pm

Big Sky Tour with KATHRYN WILLIAMS & POLLY PAULUSMA

The Hexagon

Tue 17 Oct, SOLD OUT

BEVERLEY KNIGHT: 50

South Street 17 & 18 Oct, 7.30pm

MOUNTAIN MUSIC by Little Bulb

South Street

Fri 20 Oct, 8pm

TOM STADE: Natural Born Killer

The Hexagon

Sat 21 Oct, 7.30pm

THE ULTIMATE BOYBAND PARTY SHOW

The Hexagon

Wed 25 Oct, 7.30pm

FASCINATING AÏDA

The 40th Anniversary Show!

South Street

Weds 25 Oct, 11.30am & 2pm

THE GINGERBREAD MAN & A POT FULL OF MAGIC presented by Theatre of Widdershins

South Street

Thu 26 Oct, SOLD OUT

STEPHEN K AMOS: Oxymoron

The Hexagon

Thu 26 Oct, 8pm

JIMMY CARR: Terribly Funny 2.0

WHAT’S ON OCTOBER

The Concert Hall

Fri 27 Oct, 7.30pm

JOHN ROBINS: Howl

South Street

Fri 27 Oct, 8pm

MOULETTES ACOUSTIC

The Hexagon

Fri 27 Oct, 7.30pm

STRANGER SINGS

The Smash-Hit Parody Musical

The Hexagon

Sat 28 Oct, Doors 7pm

HAIRCUT 100

Haircut 100% Live + Support

The Hexagon

Tue 31 Oct, Doors 7pm

LEVEL 42: Living It Up Tour

WHAT’S ON

South Street

Wed 1 Nov, 8pm

THE END

by Bertrand Lesca and Nasi Voutsas.

Part of Dance Reading.

South Street

Thu 2 Nov, 8pm

THE BEGINNING

by Bertrand Lesca and Nasi Voutsas. Part of Dance Reading.

The Hexagon

Wed 1 Nov, Doors 7pm

THE AUSTRALIAN PINK FLOYD

The Dark Side Of The Moon

50th Anniversary

The Hexagon

Thu 2 Nov, 7.30pm

Maximum Rhythm And Blues With THE MANFREDS

The 60th Anniversary Tour

The Hexagon

3 Nov to 5 Nov, 7.30pm

DAWN FRENCH: Is A Huge Twat

The Concert Hall

Mon 6 Nov, 1pm

LUNCHTIME ORGAN RECITAL

South Street

Wed 8 Nov, 8pm

CRACKING

A new dark comedy by Shôn Dale-Jones

The Hexagon

Thurs 9 Nov, 7.30pm

Classical Music Alive

ROYAL PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA

South Street

Fri 10 Nov, 8pm

HELEN BAUER:

Grand Supreme Darling Princesst

The Hexagon

Fri 10 Nov, 7.30pm

THE GOOD, THE BAD & THE RUGBY World Cup After Party Tour

South Street

Sat 11 Nov, 8pm

CARL HUTCHINSON: Watch Till The End

The Hexagon

Sat 11 Nov, 7.30pm

JOOLS HOLLAND & His Rhythm and Blues Orchestra

South Street

14 to 16 Nov, Various Times THE BAR AT THE EDGE OF TIME by Frozen Light

The Hexagon 15 & 16 Nov, Doors 6.30pm

DIVERSITY: Supernova

The Hexagon

WHAT’S ON NOVEMBER

Fri 17 Nov, 7.30pm

STAND OUT STAND UP

South Street Sat 18 Nov, 8pm

NABIL ABDULRASHID: The Purple Pill

The Hexagon Sat 18 Nov, 7.30pm

FAIRYTALE OF NEW YORK

Coming Home For Christmas

The Hexagon Mon 20 Nov, 7.30pm

DAVE GORMAN: Powerpoint to the People

Captioned Performance

The Concert Hall

Tues 21 Nov, 7.30pm

Classical Music Alive CARDUCCI STRING QUARTET

South Street

Wed 22 Nov, 8pm

KRIS DREVER

The Hexagon

Thu 23 Nov, 7.30pm

THE STYLISTICS

South Street

Thu 23 Nov, 7pm

A VERY OLD MAN WITH ENORMOUS WINGS by Dan Colley and Riverbank Arts Centre (Ireland).

South Street

Fri 24 Nov, 8pm

MARTYN JOSEPH

The Concert Hall

Fri 24 Nov, 8pm

ADAM ROWE:

What’s Wrong With Me?

The Hexagon

Sat 25 Nov, doors 7pm

FAR FROM SAINTS

South Street

Sat 25 Nov, 8pm

40/40 by Katherina Radeva

WHAT’S ON NOV / DEC

The Hexagon

Fri 1 Dec, 8pm

The One Like JUDI LOVE

South Street

Thu 7 Dec, 8pm

JAMES YORKSTON & NINA PERSSON (The Cardigans)

South Street

Fri 8 Dec, 8pm

THE FURROW COLLECTIVE

Presented by Two Destination Language. Part of Dance Reading.

The Hexagon

Tue 28 Nov, 7.30pm

THE OVERTONES:

Good Times Tour

Featuring Lucy Farrell, Rachel Newton, Emily Portman and Alasdair Roberts

The Hexagon 9 Dec to 7 Jan

SLEEPING BEAUTY

The Spellbinding Family Panto.

Starring Justin Fletcher & Paul Morse.

WHAT’S ON

South Street

Sat 2 Sept ‘23, 3pm & 7.30pm

WIFI WARS

Live comedy game show

The Hexagon

Sun 24 Sept ‘23, 1pm

MINISTRY OF SCIENCE

Science Saved The World

South Street

Weds 25 Oct ’23, 11.30am & 2pm

Theatre of Widdershins

THE GINGERBREAD MAN & A POT FULL OF MAGIC

The Hexagon

9 Dec ’23 - 7 Jan ’24

SLEEPING BEAUTY

The Spellbinding Family Panto

The Hexagon

Sun 11 Feb ‘24, 2.30pm

THE SOOTY SHOW

75th Birthday Spectacular

The Hexagon

17 Feb-18 Feb ‘24

PEPPA PIG’S FUN DAY OUT

The Hexagon Sat 23 Mar ‘24, 11.30am

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

NOISY KIDS

CHILDREN&FAMILY

The Hexagon

Sat 13 Jan, 7.30pm

GUZ KHAN LIVE!

The Hexagon

Sat 20 Jan, 7.30pm

GIOVANNI PERNICE: Let Me Entertain You

The Hexagon

Thu 25 Jan, 7.30pm

DO YOU BELIEVE IN GHOSTS?

The Hexagon

Mon 12 & Tues 13 Feb, 7.30pm

Varna International Ballet: SWAN LAKE & SLEEPING BEAUTY

The Hexagon

Thu 15 Feb, 7.30pm

MADAMA BUTTERFLY featuring the Ukrainian Opera & Ballet Theatre Kyiv

The Concert Hall Sat 17 Feb, 7.30pm

JIMEOIN: The Craic!

South Street

Fri 23 Feb, 8pm

ROB AUTON: The Rob Auton Show

WHAT’S ON COMING SOON

The Hexagon Sat 24 Feb, 7.30pm

Ben Portsmouth: THIS IS ELVIS

The Hexagon

Thu 29 Feb, 7.30pm

STEWART LEE: Basic Lee

The Hexagon

Thu 28 Mar, 7.30pm

An Evening with ANTON DU BEKE and Friends

The Concert Hall

Sat 6 Apr, 8pm

GEOFF NORCOTT: Basic Bloke

The Hexagon

Weds 24 Apr, 7.30pm

THE SENSATIONAL 60’S EXPERIENCE

WHAT’S ON COMING

South Street

Thu 25 Apr, 8pm

LAURA SMYTH: Living My Best Life

The Hexagon

Tue 7 May, 7.30pm

CARMEN featuring the Ukrainian Opera & Ballet Theatre Kyiv

The Hexagon Sat 11 May, 7.30pm

RUSH: A Joyous Jamaican Journey

The Hexagon

Thu 30 May, 19:30

JULIAN CLARY: A Fistful of Clary

COMMUNI TY RESOURCES FOR READI NG

Created in response to Reading UK’s survey of how best to support the arts and cultural community post-COVID, our new cultural and community resources hub is host to all manner of resources and opportunities for those within the sector, from funding and development opportunities and job adverts, to venue and equipment hire.

For the wider community, there will be access to smaller community events, plus information on volunteering –created in partnership with Reading Voluntary Action – and other ways to get involved in the wide range of arts and culture opportunities that Reading has to offer.

All that, plus the latest news, announcements and blog content from all over Reading. We hope you find it useful and informative. whatsonreading.com/culturalcommunity-resources-reading

THEATRES AREN’T THE ONLY VENUES

READING MUSEUM

As well as their permanent exhibitions, Reading Museum runs fun and educational events, workshops and talks for all ages. readingmuseum.org.uk

READING ABBEY QUARTER

A wonderful venue, playing host to many tours, talks, plays and concerts throughout the year. readingabbeyquarter.org.uk

ROYAL BERKSHIRE ARCHIVES

The RBA is a massive resource of local history and they hold regular talks and family history workshops for a royalberkshirearchives.org.uk

READING LIBRARIES

With regular children’s Rhyme Times and Story-times as well as author talks and signings. reading.gov.uk/leisure/libraries

READING TOWN HALL

The perfect Victorian destination for your Wedding, Party or Corporate Event. readingtownhall.co.uk

HOW TO BOOK TICKETS VENUE INFORMATION

All tickets for The Hexagon, Concert Hall & South Street are available in advance from the Reading Arts Box Office.

Box Office: 0118 960 6060 www.whatsonreading.com

Group Bookings: Contact the Reading Arts Box Office for details of group discounts, priority bookings, advance notifications, extended reservation periods, education packs and much more. 0118 937 2011 or email boxoffice@reading.gov.uk

Payment

All major credit and debit cards are accepted, except Diners and American Express.

Unless otherwise stated venue booking fees are included in the advertised price. An additional fee may be payable for postage.

The booking fee applies to ticket purchases made with credit cards, debit cards and cash. Bookings made in person with a pre-paid debit card are not subject to a booking fee.

Standing events.

All standing tickets are unreserved general admission; the seating plan and ticket number are for administration purposes only. Please note that Under 14’s will not be permitted into the standing arena. All under 14’s must be accompanied by an adult (18yrs or over) and seated in the balcony. The advertised time for standing events is the doors time and bears no relation to the performance time. Exact timings will be confirmed nearer the time and will be available from the box office or via readingarts.com.

To ensure your safety, security will be present to search bags on arrival. No food or drink may be brought into the venue.

Professional cameras are not permitted at events and will not be allowed into the auditorium. Please be aware that concerts of this nature use various theatrical lighting and smoke effects, and may have high sound levels.

The management reserve the right to refuse entry and to make any changes to the information contained in this brochure without prior notice in the event of illness or any other unavoidable cause.

Full terms and conditions can be found on our websitewww.whatsonreading.com/ terms-and-conditions

Please check these terms and conditions before purchasing a ticket.

The Hexagon

Queens Walk, Reading RG1 7QF

Box Office: 0118 960 6060

www.whatsonreading.com

The Hexagon bar/s are open 1 hour before a show, with extended opening after selected events.

Concert Hall/Town Hall

Blagrave Street, Reading RG1 1QH

Admin: 0118 937 3400

www.whatsonreading.com

South Street

21 South Street, Reading RG1 4QU

Admin: 0118 937 3456

www.whatsonreading.com

The Box Office and bar at South Street are not open full time and will usually open 1 hour before any evening performance, except when the show is advertised with a doors time.

Reading Museum

Blagrave Street, Reading RG1 1QH

Admin: 0118 937 3400

www.readingmuseum.org.uk

Reading Abbey Ruins

Abbey Street, Reading, RG1 3BA

Admin: 0118 937 3400

www.readingabbeyquarter.org.uk

Reading Sport & Leisure

Palmer Park Sports Stadium

Wokingham Road, Reading RG6 1LF

Admin: 0118 937 5080

www.readingleisure.co.uk

Reading Central Library

Abbey Square, Reading RG1 3BQ

Admin: 0118 901 5955

www.readinglibraries.org.uk

Berkshire Record Office

9 Coley Avenue, Reading Admin: 0118 937 5132

www.berkshirerecordoffice.org.uk

SEE IT SAFELY: Please note that certain COVID safety measures remain in place at our venues. For up-to-date Theatre COVID precautions, please see our Covid FAQs online.