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Welcome to Reading Arts Facebook page. Reading Arts has four key arts venues in Reading; The Hexagon, South Street Arts Centre, The Concert Hall & Town Hall. Offering a diverse mixture of cultural events. Stay update with all events here.
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Only 7 sleeps to go! https://www.readingarts.com/hexagon/whats -on/aladdin We can hardly wait! Join us at The Hexagon for what will be a truly spectacular tale: with an adventurous hero, a very naughty baddie, a beautiful Princess and a magical Genie plus all the Panto trimmings! Imagine Theatre
PLUS SPECIAL GUEST KAI HUMPHRIES Don’t miss the stunning new show from Scotland’s internationally acclaimed and award- winning comedy star! Daniel Sloss
If no news is good news then good news is fake news. Jonathan Pie returns to the road once more to berate the people in power - and the journalists apparently holding them to account.
Squeeze: plus Special Guests Heaven 17.
Squeeze Official have announced their brand new tour ‘The Difford And Tilbrook Songbook 2019’, which will see the South-London legends play their extensive list of hits as well as some rare, lesser known gems from their back catalogue and solo careers.
Check out our fab panto #Aladdin in Berkshire Life's round-up below! Rehearsals are going well, with the corridors of our building filled with the sounds of tip top tunes and big laughs. Get your tickets for Sat 8 Dec - Sun 6 Jan now! Book online: https://bit.ly/2Eo8TRr
“one of the most bankable talents in UK comedy” Guardian Guide Josh Widdicombe The guy everyone can do an impression of is back with a brand new stand up tour. A show that will change your life and how you perceive your place in the world. Bit much? Fine, it’ll be a very funny night of grumbles and jokes in which Josh will finally tackle the hot comedy topics of advent calendars, pesto and the closing time of his local park.
This'll make you giggle - a little gem from our gorgeous Genie. The Hexagon's fabulous Christmas Panto, Aladdin, is now only a week away! https://www.readingarts.com/hexagon/whats -on/aladdin Don't miss Justin Fletcher + Paul Morse and pals in a fun filled Panto for all. Imagine Theatre
This is right, tickets to an enchanting ballet is a fantastic Christmas gift. Keep the festive magic going into January, with Saint Petersburg Classic Ballet at The Hexagon Mon 21 - Wed 23 January.
Monday 21 January, 7.30pm ~ The Nutcracker Tuesday 22 - Wednesday 23 January, 7.30pm ~ Swan Lake
... Call 0118 960 6060 Book Online: https://bit.ly/2rfBgYM
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New on sale: cracking comedy from Daniel Sloss (Thu 24 May) https://bit.ly/2E2V0al, stonking satire with Jonathan Pie (Wed 16 Oct 2019) https://bit.ly/2TUE8qV, mind-blowing dance from Diversity with #BornReadyTour (Tue 29 Oct 2019) http://ow.ly/JxYR30mLx45, brilliant music from Squeeze Official with special guests Heaven 17 (Official) (Sun 17 Nov) http://ow.ly/DILh30mLx5x and hilarity from the pride of Dartmoor himself, Josh Widdicombe (Thu 28 Nov 2019) https://bit.ly/2rbCRPd
A real festive favourite here at The Hexagon this Saturday 1 December. The Salvation Army present their wonderful Christmas Carol Concert (and celebrate 40 years of performing at The Hex!) Reading Central Salvation Army The Salvation Army United Kingdom with the Republic of Ireland
The Hexagon | Sat 8 Dec - Sun 6 Jan Book: https://bit.ly/2Eo8TRr
Our fab panto cast, including Mr Tumble himself Justin Fletcher and Reading's favourite dame Paul Morse, are deep into rehearsals and getting ready for opening night on Sat 8 December! Don't miss out on a glittering trip out for all the family, get your tickets now on 0118 960 6060 or online at readingarts.com.
After eight sell out UK tours, over half a million tickets sold, and countless television and live performances, Diversity have announced their landmark 10 Year Anniversary Tour UK tour, “Born Ready” for Autumn 2019. @Diversity 2019 marks 10 years since Diversity took the nation by storm when they won the third series of Britain’s Got Talent, beating Susan Boyle in front of a television audience of over 20 million. Since then, thanks to the overwhelming support of their fans and the British public they continue to wow audiences around the world with their innovative live tours and performances.
Rehearsals are well under way for South Street Arts Centre's Christmas show ~ A Christmas Carol. https://bit.ly/2usEcTI Presented by award winning local theatre company Reading Between the Lines, this will be a unique version of one of the greatest Christmas stories ever told. With beautiful original music, mesmeric puppetry and RBL's trademark evocative style, this show will capture the imaginations of us all.
If 'Black Friday' is getting you down, cheer yourself up with a proper, traditional Christmas treat. https://bit.ly/2Eo8TRr Aladdin ~ starring Mr Tumble himself Justin Fletcher and the Dame to end all Dames Paul Morse, is only a couple of weeks away from it's opening show at The Hexagon. Running from 8 Dec to 6 Jan. get your tickets while you can! Imagine Theatre
Calling all adventurous types, or armchair thrill-seekers! Coming to The Hexagon in 2019 ~ On Sale Now: https://bit.ly/2BsF6Uo Intrepid Explorer #1 Simon Reeve Intrepid Explorer #2 Ant Middleton Intrepid Explorer #3 Banff Mountain Film Festival - UK and Ireland
It's officially 50 years since The Beatles released their seminal #WhiteAlbum, and The New Yorker has this great piece on its' "accidental perfection." Join us on 29 March 2019 for a special trip through the tracks of this record and more, when Bootleg Beatles head your way. Book tickets: http://ow.ly/SPYE30mIAPB
A thigh-slapping stage show bringing together the music of Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers, at The Hexagon on Thurs 31 January. Enjoy a superb concert with supreme musicianship as we bring the house down with the ultimate tribute to two of Country's biggest legends.
A fabulous celebration of the music of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons at The Hexagon Sat 19 January. This 10th Anniversary tour marks a decade of BIG GIRLS DON'T CRY featuring the East Coast Boys. Come and experience the iconic sounds authentically recreated by a phenomenal cast and live band.
The show features the world-famous BBC presented and adventurer recount tales from over 15 years of travelling to the most remote and extreme corners of the planet. From being chased by pirates, hounded by the KGB and bombed by Colombian barons, Simon Reeve has travelled through over 120 countries and his BBC documentaries have sold to over 60 countries around the world!
Very helpful staff felt welcome really good performance from the dreamboys good friends and and a good laugh.
The annual panto had started to get a bit tired at Hexagon but this year was all together a totally different event - it seemed better produced, more professional, funnier etc. Fantastic. Keep up the standards for next year please
Saw Jason Manfred at Hexagon on 20 March - we had good seats with great view and he was very very funny. Came out sore from laughing.
Downside was getting to Hexagon as traffic was crawling and show started 15 mins late to accommodate late comers. Not a problem and certainly not fault of Hexagon or Jason. Excellent night - even if he is s City supporter!!
Saw Bill Bailey last night and it was superb! Drinks were a little pricey but that's to be expected at this kind of venue.
Our Beavers, Cubs and Scouts all had an amazing time and really enjoyed themselves..... they are already asking about next year!!! Well done guys!!!
5* from 1st Shiplake group!!!
OK so the Hex needs new seats that being said the diversity of the program and helpfulness of staff more than make up for it.
I’m looking forward to exploring all of the venues on offer.
Just seen the Peter Pan Panto at the Hexagon. It was brilliant! Really good show with great songs and dancing. Better than last year in my view in terms of stage set, variety and performance. Although, Justin Fletcher is always fab and my kids love him! Keep it up, look forward to next years Aladdin!
Just back from watching Peter Pan, a Boxing Day treat. It was great, funny and engaging - yes we’ve seen lots of it before but nicely refreshed for this year and it made us all laugh. Well done team, two happy 6&7 year olds ���
I can't thank the staff enough. A friend bought myself and friends really good 2nd row seats for Russell Howard. Unfortunately my girlfriend had anxiety issues that night due to being so close to the front and it being so busy. They couldn't do enough for us and found us a corner away from the crowds. So we was able watch it without any worries. Thank you, thank you x
Hexagon a great venue. Saw That'll Be The Day last Thursday. Brilliant show.
Had a fantastic time seeing Snow White yesterday. Our 2 year old loved it and we haven't laughed so much in aaages. Dolly Mixture and Jingles - hilarious cake sketch! Will be booking next year. Only thing i would say is paying for a booster seat for my child, not excellent when we've spent nearly £20 on her ticket. But I guess that's just laziness, an incentive to get your £1 back.
Great venue and friendly, helpful staff. A great Panto!
Great place, great atmosphere and great shows. Go there as often as we can
First time going last night, panto was brilliant! By far the best we’ve seen! The kids loved it especially Nanny McSmee 🙂
Canapés, Buck’s Fizz... real crockery. What a fantastic way to begin a concert performed by The Royal Philharmonic... well done! VIP treatment. 5 stars aren’t enough.
Best panto I have seen . Will be bringing my son back next year for Peter Pan . Justin fletcher was amazing as was dame dolly mixture . All the cast were fantastic, so much energy and really uplifting x
Amazing seen it three times already its really funny .love the songs and Paul and Justin so cool
Spamalot was very silly, as expected. Good fun.
A good venue. You get a good view wherever you are seated. I do think that nearby parking is extremely expensive at £4 for an evening over 2 hours though. I recently went to a similar venue in St Albans and the parking was free. I think you should get a discount if you have a ticket for a show.
Very helpful staff felt welcome really good performance from the dreamboys good friends and and a good laugh.
The annual panto had started to get a bit tired at Hexagon but this year was all together a totally different event - it seemed better produced, more professional, funnier etc. Fantastic. Keep up the standards for next year please
Saw Jason Manfred at Hexagon on 20 March - we had good seats with great view and he was very very funny. Came out sore from laughing.
Downside was getting to Hexagon as traffic was crawling and show started 15 mins late to accommodate late comers. Not a problem and certainly not fault of Hexagon or Jason. Excellent night - even if he is s City supporter!!
Saw Bill Bailey last night and it was superb! Drinks were a little pricey but that's to be expected at this kind of venue.
Our Beavers, Cubs and Scouts all had an amazing time and really enjoyed themselves..... they are already asking about next year!!! Well done guys!!!
5* from 1st Shiplake group!!!
OK so the Hex needs new seats that being said the diversity of the program and helpfulness of staff more than make up for it.
I’m looking forward to exploring all of the venues on offer.
Just seen the Peter Pan Panto at the Hexagon. It was brilliant! Really good show with great songs and dancing. Better than last year in my view in terms of stage set, variety and performance. Although, Justin Fletcher is always fab and my kids love him! Keep it up, look forward to next years Aladdin!
Just back from watching Peter Pan, a Boxing Day treat. It was great, funny and engaging - yes we’ve seen lots of it before but nicely refreshed for this year and it made us all laugh. Well done team, two happy 6&7 year olds ���
I can't thank the staff enough. A friend bought myself and friends really good 2nd row seats for Russell Howard. Unfortunately my girlfriend had anxiety issues that night due to being so close to the front and it being so busy. They couldn't do enough for us and found us a corner away from the crowds. So we was able watch it without any worries. Thank you, thank you x
Hexagon a great venue. Saw That'll Be The Day last Thursday. Brilliant show.
Had a fantastic time seeing Snow White yesterday. Our 2 year old loved it and we haven't laughed so much in aaages. Dolly Mixture and Jingles - hilarious cake sketch! Will be booking next year. Only thing i would say is paying for a booster seat for my child, not excellent when we've spent nearly £20 on her ticket. But I guess that's just laziness, an incentive to get your £1 back.
Great venue and friendly, helpful staff. A great Panto!
Great place, great atmosphere and great shows. Go there as often as we can
First time going last night, panto was brilliant! By far the best we’ve seen! The kids loved it especially Nanny McSmee 🙂
Canapés, Buck’s Fizz... real crockery. What a fantastic way to begin a concert performed by The Royal Philharmonic... well done! VIP treatment. 5 stars aren’t enough.
Best panto I have seen . Will be bringing my son back next year for Peter Pan . Justin fletcher was amazing as was dame dolly mixture . All the cast were fantastic, so much energy and really uplifting x
Amazing seen it three times already its really funny .love the songs and Paul and Justin so cool
Spamalot was very silly, as expected. Good fun.
A good venue. You get a good view wherever you are seated. I do think that nearby parking is extremely expensive at £4 for an evening over 2 hours though. I recently went to a similar venue in St Albans and the parking was free. I think you should get a discount if you have a ticket for a show.