What's on Reading

What’s On In April 2024

The month we head backstage at Progress Theatre to talk with Ali and Liz, director and producer of this month’s “Under Milk Wood” to discuss how this is a most inclusive production, putting people on the stage who might otherwise not have the chance. Plus we touch base with Paul from Reading Rep ahead of their 'Wilde' new show, “The Importance of Being Oscar”.

WHAT'S ON READING APRIL 24

What's On in May 2024

May is the month that festival season really kicks of here in Reading. So where better to pop along to than the University of Reading, where we talk all about their upcoming Community Festival with Community Engagement Manager Molli – and how it's helping to bring the community and the campus together. Plus we catch up with Alex from the Reading Walks Festival about what you can (still) enjoy this year – which is booking FAST!

WHAT'S ON READING MAY 24

What’s On in June 2024

Hooked on classics? This month we talk orchestral manoeuvres in the ‘Ding with Sally from Reading Symphony Orchestra – their upcoming summer concert, their 80th anniversary celebrations and just how an orchestra chooses its programme! Plus, our other highlights of what’s on this month.

WHAT'S ON READING JUNE 24

What’s On in July 2024

This month we catch up with Paul from the Oxfam Music Shop, which has been at the heart of many of our music collections for two decades, to talk about their 20th anniversary gig and the world of historic audio-video artefacts! We also catch up with Steph from Progress Theatre ahead of this year’s open-air production of The Importance of Being Earnest, in the literal shadow of Oscar Wilde’s Reading residence. Plus our picks of what else is on this month!

WHAT'S ON READING JULY 24

What's On in August 2024

This month we catch up with Tom from Reading Pride, talking about their plans for this year's Love Unites Festival and Parade on 31 August, from performances to just how inclusive the whole day is! And we chat with Alexa from Reading BID about the medieval models to be found all over town in the summer's Fantasy Trail Quest! Plus, more picks for what's on this month #inrdg!

WHAT'S ON READING AUG 24

What’s On in September 2024

This month we head out of town to The Mill at Sonning to chat with Owner and Artistic (and Managing) Director Sally Hughes about the venue’s history, their world-premiere production coming up this month, and how you can definitely look forward to a White Christmas. Plus Alex from REDA gives us the lowdown on this year’s Heritage Open Days events, and our highlights of what else is on #inrdg this month!

WHAT'S ON READING SEPT 24

What's On in October '24

With October being Black History Month, we went to CultureMix Arts to chat with Mary and Nathifa about all the great events and activities they've got coming up this month (and all year round), from steel pans to Soca dancing. And we catch up with Jocelyn from Through A Different Lens to talk about their black filmmaker showcase and how they're forging creative connections all year round, too. Plus our other highlights of what's on #inrdg this month!

WHAT'S ON READING OCT 24

What’s On November 2024

This month we head to the Purple Turtle to chat with Neil (and, to a lesser extent, Chester) about their packed events calendar – from international artists making tour stops, to Sunday sessions giving new young talent the chance to perform on a proper stage, to talks with Reading FC legends – and how this is all helping build new audiences and keep Reading on the map. Plus, our picks of what else is on #inrdg this November – comedy, choirs and conventions!

WHAT'S ON READING NOV 24

What’s On In December 2024

It’s the bumper festive edition of the podcast – oh yes it is! And we headed to South Street where rehearsals for the Hexagon’s panto Cinderella are well underway to chat with Cinders herself Samantha Dorrance, Reading’s Favourite Dame™ Paul Morse, and director Steve Boden all about the new digital set and what makes Reading such a special place for panto! Plus, we head to Broad Street to talk Christmas lights, the Lantern Parade and more with Alice from Reading BID, and a few other folk sent us messages about their festive events too!

'Christmas Spirit' by Sergio Prosvirini from Pixabay

WHAT'S ON READING DEC 24

What’s On in January 2025

This month we stopped by the Rising Sun Arts Centre to chat with Sid from Club Velocity about this year’s Independent Venue Week gigs, part of a national celebration of grassroots music venues, as well as his other shows coming up this month. Plus, our other highlights of the month – more gigs, New Year pantos and ways you can try something new for the New Year!

WHAT'S ON READING JAN 25

What’s On in February 2025

This month we’re hooked on classics as we head to the University of Reading’s Great Hall to chat with Andrew from the Aldworth Philharmonic Orchestra about their concert there this month, just why it’s a great (and historic) venue for these concerts, and how they work to make orchestral music accessible to all. Plus our other picks for this month – more orchestral concerts, stand up comedy, half-term and the postponed Reading Lantern Parade.

WHAT'S ON READING FEB 25

What's On in March 2025

This month we catch up with Wendy from Berkshire Music Trust to talk all about the mammoth Junior Music Festival at the Hexagon, featuring hundreds of pupils from local schools, and about the great work they do to help youngsters sing, learn instruments and generally learn to love music. Plus our other highlights of the month – birthday bonanzas, choral singing and the most unique tribute band you'll ever see...

WHAT'S ON READING MAR 25

What's on April 2025

This month, everything is awesome as we chat with Erica from the Reading Brick Show about the return of this two-day LEGO event that's packed with fun for all ages, from robot battles to some truly wonderful LEGO creations. Plus, Alex from REDA gives us the heads up on this year's Reading Walks Festival!

WHAT'S ON READING APR 25

What’s On in May 2025

With 2025 marking 250 years since Jane Austen was born, this month we head to the Abbey Gateway – where Jane went to school – to catch up with Guja from Reading Museum and talk about the programme of Austen-tatious events that they have planned, and to learn a little more about the Gateway and Jane’s time in Reading. Plus, we chat Shrek: The Musical with Stephen from Sainsbury’s Singers, and round up more highlights for what’s on this month.

WHAT'S ON READING MAY 25

WHAT'S ON READING JUNE 25

What’s On in July 2025

This month we chat with Alice and Emily from Reading BID in Forbury Gardens – one of 12 locations where Shaun The Sheep will be popping up as part of a special trail for the summer! Learn all about it, how to take part and how it’s a great thing for Reading town centre. Plus – we round up our other highlights for July, including one of the biggest bands in music history making their only UK appearance this year in Reading!

WHAT'S ON READING JULY 25

What’s On in August 2025

This month we catch up with Nick from Reading Rep Theatre about their new season starting in September – including mounting a musical on their new stage for the first time - and their remaining summer drama camps taking place this month (and filling up faster than we could get this thing recorded!). Plus we chat with Lauren from the Frontier Sapiens Film Festival about open air cinema in the Abbey Ruins, and round up our other August highlights, from kids activities to festivals!

WHAT'S ON READING AUG 25

What’s On in September 2025

This month we head to the top of One Station Hill, just one of the many locations hosting an event for this year’s Heritage Open Days, taking place on 12-21 September. We chat with Alex from REDA about this year’s programme, from the architecture of Alfred Waterhouse to his hidden HOD highlights. Plus, our other picks for what’s on this month, from comedy at South Street to Oktoberfest at Double-Barrelled and more!

 

WHAT'S ON READING SEPT 25

What’s On in October 2025

Spooky season is upon us, so who better to talk to than Mojo Jones from the Scarlet Vixens, who have two creepy cabaret nights planned for you this month! We chat the pivot to cabaret, the fun of performing and more, plus pick our other highlights for the month – Halloween, Half-term, Black History Month and LOTS of local theatre!
 

WHAT'S ON READING OCT 25

This month we chat with Sarah from Reading Rising about this year's festival – back at the Facebar, bigger and better than ever, with a carefully curated line-up of of alt. rock, metal and punk. Plus we catch up with Dave from TFNation, who bring their unofficial TransFormers convention back to the Great Hall later this month, too. All this, and our other highlights of the month, from local choirs to national treasures!

WHAT'S ON READING NOV 25

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