What's on Reading May 2022

Welcome to the new-style What's On Reading podcast, as we take a look at some of the highlights coming up in May... and the first week of June as we talk Jubilee, Children's Festival and helping people put on events all over town with Lucy from Reading Borough Council. And Editor Damien picks out some of his highlights and hidden gems for the month, too.

WHAT'S ON READING MAY 22

What’s On in August 2023

This month we check-in with Reading Libraries, chatting with Katie and Craig about the great activities they’ve got going on throughout August, from the Summer Reading Challenge and crafts for kids to events for adults too. And we talk about the other great things they have to offer all year round, and how you can have your say on the new Central Library.

WHAT'S ON READING AUG 23

What’s On September 2023

This month we headed to Reading Rep to chat with Nick and Chris talk us through what’s coming up in their new season – new classes, new comedy and, of course, new theatre productions! – and how they’ve settled into the theatre now that it’s not so new. Plus we catch up with Alex Brannen about this year’s Heritage Open Days programme taking place throughout September.

WHAT'S ON READING SEPT 23

What’s On in October 2023

This month we're in a dressing room at The Hexagon to catch up with Alex from Mad Monkey Improv ahead of their 10th anniversary show this month.

We talk improv inspirations, favourite improv games and how they’re making the big birthday show extra special! Plus other highlights of what’s on this month!

WHAT'S ON READING OCT 23

What's On In November 2023

November in Reading means Dance Reading – the festival of performances and workshops that celebrates dance in all its forms. So we once again head to the home of Dance Reading (or at least the home of organiser Beth!) to chat about what's in store this year and the positive impact of dance on people of all ages. Plus other highlights for what's on this month, from live music to the return of Comic-Con!

WHAT'S ON READING NOV 23

Recorded live on-location at the big Christmas lights switch-on on Broad Street, this month's podcast is all about Christmas in Reading. We catch up with Alexa from Reading BID to talk what's on in the town centre, Paul and Carl from this year's Hexagon panto to talk about that, and bump into a few more familiar faces in the crowd to talk about what they've got on in our busiest Christmas EVER!

WHAT'S ON READING DEC 23

What’s On in January 2024

It’s a new year, and if your resolution is to try something new or meet new people, then our guest this month might be for you. 

We catch up with Andrew from Reading Phoenix Choir who tells us all about two great opportunities for you to sing with the choir this month, in both a rehearsal AND a concert setting! 

Plus, our picks of what else is on in Reading this January – it may be a quieter month, but it’s far from quiet!

WHAT'S ON READING JAN 24

This month we climb aboard The Narrowboat and chat with Kirsty about how the former Bel & The Dragon has become a welcoming pub with a real community spirit and lots of interesting things going on, from stand-up comedy to art workshops and much more! Plus our round-up of what else is on #inrdg this February.

WHAT'S ON READING FEB 24

What’s On in March 2024

As spring will soon be rearing it’s head, we thought it was a good time to catch up with Kathryn from Green Feather Flowers (instagram.com/greenfeatherflowers), who tells us all about her foraged floristry workshops coming up this month, combining art with our natural heritage. Plus, we round up our other highlights for what’s on this month!

WHAT'S ON READING MAR 24

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

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WHAT'S ON READING MAY 22

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