What's On in Reading - Autumn 2014

READING CULTURE AND SPORT Sept - Dec 2014

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Tues 28 Oct - Sat 1 Nov

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Tues 9 to Sat 13 Sept, 7.30pm.Wed, Thurs, Fri 2.30pm matinees.Sat 1.30pm, 4.30pm & 7.30pm.

Tuesday - Thursday evenings: £28.50, £26.50, £24.50. Friday evening and Saturday all shows: £30.50, £28.50, £26.50Wednesday to Friday matinees: all £23. Concessions: £3 off top 2 prices

Groups of 10 or more: £4 off. Schools: £10 plus 1 in 10 free (Wed - Fri matinees only)

To the Reading Culture and Sport autumn 2014 season.

Now that the World Cup and Wimbledon are out of the way, we can move on to the moreimportant matter of keeping the good people of Reading and beyond entertained for the restof the year!

There’s West-End comedy in the form of the Olivier Award Winning Jeeves and Wooster as it makesits debut at The Hexagon, along with the more established Joseph and the TechnicolorDreamcoat, one of the most loved musicals of all time.

The new Classical Music Alive season starts in October and includes such prestigious Orchestrasas The Royal Philharmonic, London Philharmonic and The Russian State Symphony at The Hexagonand Radu Lupu, The Sixteen and Elizabeth Watts at The Concert Hall.

Reading Comedy Festival is back with the biggest comedy names on the circuit. Alan Davies,Doc Brown, Mitch Benn, Tim Key and others will be laughing all the way to The Hexagon, SouthStreet, Concert Hall and other venues though the town.

One more thing…Panto! Cinderella is this year’s family Pantomime at The Hexagon, starring thebeautiful Anna Williamson (CITV, Daybreak), Hairy Biker Dave Myers and Britain’s Got Talent finalistJohn Clegg. Superb fun for all.

There’s much to see and do in Reading this autumn, I hope to welcome you back to one of ourcultural venues very soon.

Paul GittingsLead Councillor for Reading Culture and Sport

welcome

Look out for the 2014/2015 Classical AliveBrochure, out soon! Highlights include the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra playing your favouritefilm music by John Williams, including Harry Potter,Superman, Star Wars & War Horse, EmmaJohnson playing Mozart’s divine Clarinet Concertowith the European Union Chamber Orchestra andpianist, Freddy Kempf playing Beethoven’s PianoConcerto No.4. The Concert Hall welcomes areturn by pianist, Radu Lupu and The Sixteen’sChristmas offering and we are delighted to present our ‘Emerging Artists platform’ with recitals by pianist, Boris Giltburg and cellist, Narek Hakhnazaryan.

PLUS there are exciting plans for the Father Willis Organ’s 150th Anniversary celebrations in the autumn!

SOUTHSTREETARTSCENTRE

DON’T MISS – DREAM WEDDING FAIR, CONCERT HALL,SUNDAY 28 SEPTEMBER

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Friday 19 September, 8pmDan Antopolski

+ Sophie Hagen + Ed Gamble + Tom Price (MC)

Friday 21 November, 8pm Romesh Ranganathan

+ Matt Crosby + Katie Mulgrew + Tom Price (MC)

Saturday 20 December, 8pmPhil Nichol

+ Matt Rees + Patrick Morris + MC (tbc)

Oscar Wilde and Reading Gaol: EVENTS TO MARK THE CLOSURE OF READING PRISON

Monday 20 October, 6pmOscar Wilde’s grandson, the author and lecturerMerlin Holland, makes a rare UK visit to talk about‘Oscar Wilde: in Court, in Prison, and in Exile’. Theexhibition ‘Oscar Wilde and Reading Gaol’ can beviewed from 6pm; speaker and discussion starts at7pm.Tickets: Free. Email [email protected] from 9am on Monday 8September to request a place. Places are limited to two per applicant.

22 October 2014 to 6 February 2015The exhibition ‘Oscar Wilde and Reading Gaol’presents archive material from the prison relating tothe Victorian period. It also presents speciallycommissioned photographs taken of the prison atthe moment that it was closed.Open Tuesdays and Wednesdays 9am-5pm, Thursdays 9am-9pm andFridays 9am-4.30pm. Free Admission.

Life in the Victorian AsylumThe follow up to Broadmoor Revealed, archivistMark Stevens’ new book is a comprehensive guideto the world of 19th century mental health care.Based on the real life example of Berkshire’s FairMile Hospital, Life in the Victorian Asylum detailsthe diagnoses, accommodation and treatmentsoffered to ordinary people in these remarkableinstitutions. Published in October.

Introduction to Archive ResearchMonday 6 October, 2pmJust getting started in family or local history?Come along to one of our free introductorysessions to see what we have to help. To book your place, telephone 0118 937 5132 or email [email protected] Places are limited.Berkshire Record Office, 9 Coley Ave, Reading. RG1 6AF.www.berkshirerecordoffice.org.uk . Tel 0118 937 5132.

Scoundrels Comedy Club continues

with a new season of the best

national and international

comedians on the circuit.

Laugh your socks off on the third

Friday of the month.

AT SOUTH STREET

Adults Only. Line-ups are subject to change.Tickets £14 available from www.readingarts.com includes booking fee and www.scoundrelscomedyclub.co.uk

BERKSHIRE RECORD OFFICE

Berkshire Record Office, 9 Coley Avenue, ReadingRG1 6AF. www.berkshirerecordoffice.org.ukTel: 0118 937 5132

www.readingarts.com 7All tickets are inclusive of bookingfee, see page 54 for details

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CAVERSHAM LIBRARY READING UNIVERSITY

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The Queen Extravaganza Friday 5 September, doors 7.30pm

Original Queen band mates and songwriters—iconic drummer Roger Taylor and legendaryguitarist Brian May—are the masterminds behindThe Queen Extravaganza, a spectacular touringconcert show featuring the glorious music andlive experience of legendary rock band Queenas performed by a new generation of musicaltalent.

The new band was selected by Roger Taylor in a unique online talent search in 2011.

Tickets: Standing £24.50 (Downstairs), Seated £26.50 (Balcony) Standing Events: See page 54 for terms and conditions.

Mike Cooper - Beyondthe Western Front: THE BRITISH AND THE WAR OUTSIDE FRANCE AND BELGIUM

Tuesday 2 September, 7.30pm

Local Historian Mike Cooper gives a talk aboutthe War on land fought by British Empire forcesbeyond the Western Front during WW1. He willcover campaigns in Africa, the Balkans and Italy.

TTickets: £4, £3 to library members. For tickets email [email protected] or collect from Reading Central Library or Caversham Library. Phone 0118 901 5103 for information.

Reading Guild of ArtistsSummer Exhibition Wednesday 3 to Sunday 14 September

This September the RGA brings its main exhibitionback to Reading thanks to the ReadingUniversity. In the Art Teaching department at theLondon Road campus of the University everyaspect of the Guilds activities, past, present andfuture will be on show with artworks,demonstrations, tutorials, video, a resident artist,workshops, and a BIG DRAW for ALL. Whether youare an Artist or an Art Lover there will be lots tosee and do including a special children’s artactivities session.

Entry is Free – see www.rga-artists.org.uk for full details.

All tickets are inclusive of bookingfee, see page 58 for details

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Justin Live Saturday 6 & Sunday 7 September, 11am & 3pm

Join CBeebies superstar and children’s favouriteJustin Fletcher for an all-singing, all-dancingextravaganza live on stage.

Justin Live is a fun show for all the family packedfull of popular interactive song and danceroutines, including some of Justin’s own chart-hits,and ‘appearances’ by many of Justin’s wellknown television personas.

Tickets £18, £16.50, Groups of 10+: £16.50

Short & Girlie Show:SPREADING THE LOVE TOUR

with special guests Greymatter

Saturday 6 September, 8pm

The Short & Girlie Show are the UK’s longestrunning all-female comedy improv troupe. Theybring their Spreading the Love Tour to celebratetheir ten-year anniversary. Featuring soloperformances from Lara A King and HannahBrackenbury. Tonight they are joined by specialguests Greymatter.

Tickets £10 in advance, £13 on the door

Readipop presents

Ukulele 101 Tuesday 9 September, doors 7pm

This introductory ukulele workshop has everyone(even beginners) playing fun and quirky coversongs. The workshop ends with a big uke jam ledby members of Readipop’s ukulele group TheSmall Strings.Readipop are able to provide a limited number of ukuleles or you canbring your own, if you require one or would like to buy one at a discounted

rate please email [email protected]

Doors open at 7pm, workshop starts at 7.15pm.Tickets £9.20, £8.20 concessions


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The Book ofGenesis Saturday 13 September, doors 8pm

The Book of Genesis tributeband faithfully recreate themusical brilliance of England'sfinest progressive rock bandcovering the Peter Gabrielyears and some of the bestsongs from the Phil Collinsperiod too.

Their performanceencompasses a fully costumedshow with exciting visuals andhas been hailed as the mostexciting Genesis tribute showever.

The Book of Genesis are truly arevelation for all Genesis fans.

Tickets £17

Lisa Stansfield + MAMAS GUN Monday 15 September, doors 7pm

Twenty five years after toppingthe charts, globally, with thesingle ‘All Around The World’,and ten years after the releaseof her last album the Grammynominated, multi BRIT, IvorNovello and Silver Clef Awardwinner, the Rochdale singer -who can boast sales of nearly20 million records and a stringof international top 10 hits - hasreturned to the soul and R&Bthat she is known for.

“Lisa still has the mostdistinctive and sensuous voicein soul pop” The Times

“A lovely 10 song duvet of analbum, warm and indulgent”Classic Pop

Tickets £39.50, £29.50

The Rat Pack: VEGAS SPECTACULAR

Wednesday 17 September, 7.30pm

Purveyors of Cool perform thegreatest music of the 20thcentury. Wonderful memoriesof Frank Sinatra Dean Martin &Sammy Davis.Come Fly With Me, Under MySkin, May Way, Sway, MrBojangles, Mack TheKnife and many more.

Always a fun night out!

www.ratpack.biz

Groups 10+ £3 offU16s half price (top price only)Tickets £25 & £23


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Tom Stade: DECISIONS DECISIONSWednesday 17 September, 8pm

The free-thinking philosopherreturns to ponder timelessquestions and reflect upon life'schoices and decisions. He'srecently stormed BBC One's Liveat the Apollo and MichaelMcintyre's Comedy Roadshowas well as Ch4's Comedy Gala,performing to his largest liveaudience yet at London's O2Arena. Direct from sell-outperformances at the Melbourneand Edinburgh ComedyFestivals, catch this spellbindingtalent as he continues his assaulton the global comedy scene.

"Gloriously funny" Scotsman

"Stand-Up elite" Chortle

For ages 16+Tickets £18, £16 concessions

Kris Drever (Lau)

& Éamonn Coyne(Treacherous Orchestra & Salsa Celtica)

Saturday 20 September, 8pm

If you're a big music fan, you'veprobably already caught KrisDrever as part of the acclaimedgroup Lau, perhaps on that trio'srecent TV performances onLater...With Jools Holland,Edinburgh's Hogmanay & theBBC Folk Awards. You may wellalso have seen and heardÉamonn Coyne with the equallycaptivating and critically laudedTreacherous Orchestra or withSalsa Celtica.

5/5 - BBC Music MagazineAlbum of the Month

“Utterly stunning” ROOTS

Tickets £14

RPO Test Drive The Classics: FREE CONCERT

Saturday 20 September, 7.30pm

A FREE* concert for a new orreturning audience. TheHexagon’s Resident Orchestra,the Royal PhilharmonicOrchestra will perform works thatwe’re certain you will recognise,and provide you with acomplete Classical Music Aliveexperience.

MENDELSSOHN - Overture: TheHebrides Op.26WAGNER - Siegfried IdyllALBINONI - Oboe Concerto Op.9 No.2 in D minorMOZART - Horn Concerto No.4 inEb Major K.495MENDELSSOHN - Symphony No.4in A Major Op.90 ‘Italian’

Pre-Concert Talk: 6.30pm –6.50pm (The HexagonAuditorium)*To qualify for tickets for this concert, youmust not have attended a Classical MusicAlive concert at The Hexagon or The ConcertHall within the last 5 years. Booking is limitedto 2 tickets per person. Tickets are FREE.Online bookings will require print-at-hometickets. Children aged 8 and above arewelcome to this concert – please requestadditional Children’s Tickets when booking.

This concert is being funded via a crowdfunding campaign. To pledge your support, visitwww.readingarts.com for more details.


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Tall Stories

Emily Brown &The Thing Sunday 21 September, 11.30am & 2pm

Tall Stories (creators of TheGruffalo stage show) presenttheir brand new show, basedon the much-loved book byCressida Cowell (writer of Howto Train your Dragon) and NealLayton.

One evening, Emily Brown andher old grey rabbit Stanley heara Thing crying outside theirwindow. He just can’t get tosleep. Emily Brown and Stanleyset off on incredibleadventures to find the Thing’scuddly… his bedtime milk… hismedicine… But nothing seemsto help him settle.

What’s really troubling theThing – and will anyone everget any sleep? Find out in thismagical, musical show foreveryone aged 3 and up.

Tickets £9.20

Readipop present

AfricanDrumming 101 Wednesday 24 September, doors 7pm

An engaging hands-onintroduction to African drumsand drumming based aroundrhythms played on djembesand dun duns. Djembe'sprovided & beginnerswelcome.

Doors open at 7pm, workshop starts at 7.15pmTickets £9.20, £8.20concessions

Reading Operatic Society present

Oliver Wednesday 24 - Saturday 27September, 7.30pmMatinee at 2.30pm on Saturday

Filled with big show stoppingnumbers of familiar lyrics andtoe tapping tunes Oliver tells thetimeless story of the 12 year oldorphan who escapes from a lifein the workhouse and takes tothe streets of 19th centuryLondon in an effort to find hislong lost family. He has nofriends,

no money and nowhere to livewhen he meets The ArtfulDodger who takes him to a denof thieves led by the evil Fagin…With a cast of 80 directed byMatt Whitelock choreographedby Sally-Anne Coleman andbacked by a full orchestra ledby Mark Webb this great familyshow is set to be the must see theatrical event of the year.

Tickets £20, Concessions £18Tickets also available from ROS0118 926 7135


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Chris Goode & Company present

LongwaveThursday 25 September, 8pm

Two scientists, stranded in the middle ofnowhere. Living together in a run-down shed.Working together to try and make sense of the strange and hostile world that surroundsthem. Playing games and making music to help pass the time. Nothing for company but an old wireless.

But as the radio waves begin to rise up aroundthem, will they sink or swim?

Performed entirely without dialogue by Tom Lyall and Jamie Wood, and created bywriter/director Chris Goode, Longwave is a seductively bleak comedy with a tender heart.

Tickets £11.20, £10.20 concessions

James Acaster: RECOGNISE

Friday 26 September, 8pm

Foster's EdinburghComedy Award Best ShowNominee 2012 & 2013.

James Acaster hassomething he's been meaningto tell you. He's been putting itoff for some time. You mightwant to sit down. It's time foranother tremendous tour andwhat better way to celebratethan attending? Expect whimsicalrabbiting on and awkwardphysicality throughout. Don'texpect to leave unchanged.As seen on Nevermind theBuzzcocks, 8 Out of 10 Catsand Russell Howard'sGood News.

Recommended Age15+Tickets £15, £11.20 concessions

John Mullaney: THE HISTORY OF READING PRISON

Thursday 25 September, 7.30pm

John Mullaney will be giving an illustrated talkabout the history of Reading’s prisons from 1314 to 2014.

Tickets: £4, £3 to library members. For ticketsemail [email protected] or collectfrom Reading Central Library.Phone 0118 901 5950 for information.


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Over TheRainbow: THE EVA CASSIDY STORY

Sunday 28 September, 7.30pm

Starring Nicole Faraday (Bad Girls and Emmerdale)

Over the Rainbow is acompelling award-winningMusical, which tells the LifeStory of this legendary artist,following Eva’s life throughdramatic scenes and stunninglive renditions of her musicincluding a hauntinginterpretation of ‘Somewhereover the Rainbow.’

This Award Winning Show hasreceived plaudits from the EvaCassidy Band and members ofher family and containsprojection and original footagefrom Eva Cassidy’s life, from anearly age to her firstprofessional gig aged 18 andculminating in her poignantand tragic death.

This Show pays a genuine andheartfelt tribute to a true artistwho was not interested in fameand fortune, but wantednothing more than to createbeautiful music.

Tickets £21.50, Concessions £2off, Groups £3 off

The West EndExperience Tuesday 30 September, 7.30pm

A Showcase of the MusicalsStarring Asa Elliott from ITV'sBenidorm!

Performed by a castof sensational artists direct from London’s West End and a superb live band, this all-singing, all-dancing productionfeatures over 140 dazzlingcostumes, beautiful vocalperformances & thrillingchoreography as it showcases West End musicals past & present.

Featuring smash hit songsfrom… CHICAGO, PHANTOMOF THE OPERA, LES MISERABLES,GREASE, MAMMA MIA, WE WILLROCK YOU, THE LION KING,WICKED, DIRTY DANCING,JERSEY BOYS…and many more; this truly spectacularshow promises to be the perfect musicalextravaganza to suit all!

“A high energy, fast paced production withstunning costumes andexciting choreography” Cornish Guardian

Tickets £24.50, Concessions £2 off


South Street & doubledotdash!? present

Saturday 27 September,doors 5pm

Returning for it's fifth year SouthStreet are once againdelighted to partner with localpromoters doubledotdash!? toco-curate our acclaimedfestival of new music.Cult American band MagikMarkers, signed to thelegendary Drag City label, leada bill of adventurous music thatalso includes Japan's eccentricone-man band Ichi,Nottingham's psyche rock trioKogumaza, Bristol's RachaelDadd (“An artist destined todefine the genre” The Line OfBest Fit), alongside local(ish)bands Sly & The Family Drone,Personnel, Quiet Victories +more to be announced.

Keep an eye on the website forfurther line up announcements.

Tickets £11.20 advanced, £15 on the door

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Danny Bhoy:PLEASE UNTICK THIS BOX

Tuesday 30 September, 8pm

Reading Comedy Festival

Danny Bhoy has become one of the mostglobally successful and prolific comics working inthe world today. A natural gift for storytellingcombined with a razor-sharp wit makes him oneof the most unique and exciting stand upsto emerge in recent years. He regularly sells-out tours across Australia, New Zealand and North America highlighting the diversity and international appeal of this well-travelled and hard-working young Scot.

Ages 16+Tickets £17

Bridget Christie:A BIC FOR HER

Wednesday 1 October & Thursday 30 October, 8pm


Bridget Christie (from R4'sBridget Christie Minds theGap, Dilemma, Heresy, NewsQuiz, The Unbelievable Truth,BBC's HIGNFY, QI, It's Kevinand C4's Cardinal Burns)does not wear her feminismlightly. She wears it heavily,like a suit of armour. If youthink you'd enjoy a 43 yearold woman shouting aboutgender inequality, in a Gloucesteraccent, for nearly two hours(including an interval), then this isdefinitely the show for you!

"Announces her as one of the finest comedians around." Independent

Tickets £16, £14 concessions


NEW COMEDY ACT OF THE YEAR COMPETITION AT SOUTH STREETCome and support these brave new comediansas they battle it out to become crowned theComedy King or Queen of Reading!

HEAT 1 Tues 30 September, 8pmHEAT 2 Thurs 9 October, 8pmHEAT 3 Thurs 16 October, 8pmTHE FINAL Thurs 23 October, 8pm

Heats are free entry. Final is £8.

FORBURY HOTEL COMEDY FILM SEASONA short season of classic comedy films in theluxurious private cinema at The Forbury Hotel.

Weds 8 October, 7.30pmRIK MAYALL TRIBUTE – THREE OF HIS FINEST SHOWS (18)

Weds 15 October, 7.30pmTHE GRAND BUDAPEST HOTEL (15)

Weds 22 October, 7.30pmA MILLION WAYS TO DIE IN THE WEST (15)

Enjoy a 2 or 3 course meal at Cerise Restaurantbefore the film to complement your evening. Film only, £9.50 each.Film plus 2 course dinner £22 p/p.Film plus 3 course dinner £27 p/p.

If you would like a shot a glory and enter the competition, please email [email protected] for details. Full details of all comedy events at readingarts.com

30 SEPTEMBER TO 1 NOVEMBER.We’re back for another

month of hilarity.See pages 15 to 31 for event details.

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Crazy for GershwinThursday 2 October, 7.30pm

With special guest singers Meeta Raval andRodney Earl ClarkeJonathan Scott - Pianist Richard Balcombe - ConductorWith the London Concert OrchestraPlus a glamorous ballroom duo and sensationaltap dancers.

Enjoy Broadway glamour and toe-tapping tunesin an all-Gershwin extravaganza including -

Excerpts from Porgy and Bess, Rhapsody in Blue,But Not For Me, Someone to Watch Over Me, IGot Rhythm, Embraceable You, A Foggy Day inLondon Town, I Got a Crush on You Lady be Good, Shall we Dance, S’ Wonderful,Fascinatin’ Rhythm.

Tickets £36.50, £28.50, Groups of 10+: 20% off

Tim Key: SINGLE WHITE SLUT

Thursday 2 October, 7pm & 9pm


Edinburgh Comedy Awardwinner and recent star ofAlan Partridge: AlphaPapa and Number 9,returns with a brandnew show. Now 37, Key climbs intohis poetry clothes andleans against his mic-stand for anotherseventy minutes. Nowcharming, he willrecollect simple tales oflove, gaze dead-eyedat the ladies, reciteverse and do basictalking.

Tickets £14, £12Concessions

Caversham and Reading: 100 YEARS OF SHOPS

Thursday 2 October, 7.30pm

Librarian Ann Smith will be giving an illustratedtalk about the changing face of shopping inCaversham and Reading over the last 100 years.Tickets: £4, £3 to library members.For tickets email [email protected] or collect from Reading Central Library or Caversham Library.Phone 0118 901 5103 for information.


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Jethro: THE LEGEND LARGE

Friday 3 October, 7.30pmRe-scheduled date


Cornish comedy legend Jethrois back, as large as life, and ontour in 2014 with his very ownunique brand of irresistible WestCountry tales for a fun-fillednight of adult comedy.

Adults OnlyTickets: £21.50

Andrew Lawrence: REASONS TO KILL YOURSELF

Friday 3 October, 8pm


He's been on BBC1's 'Live at the Apollo' anda regular on Channel 4's 'Stand-Up For TheWeek'. He's had three series of his own showon BBC Radio 4. He's a double EdinburghComedy Award nominee. Yet none of thatrubbish has brought him any joy. Come and laugh in his stupid face at his disappointing life and some amusing thoughts he's cobbled together about how awful the world is.

“Stand-ups leading exponent of misanthropy and misery” The Independent

Tickets £17

Mitch BennIS THE 37TH BEATLE

Saturday 4 October, 8pm


Mitch's new show combines his Scouseupbringing with his love of music and a lifelongobsession with Liverpool's most famous sons. It ismost definitely not a tribute show and while hisaffection for his subjects is well documented,expect the satirical twists for which Mitch is wellknown. As Mitch himself says: "Many haveclaimed the title "Fifth Beatle". They can't all beright; some were righter than others..."

"Anyone who likes music, hates Simon Cowelland likes learning new things will love it" Chortle

Tickets £15

James Campbell’sComedy 4 KidsSaturday 4 October, 2pm


For children over 6, their parents and anyone wholikes comedy without the rude words, a showwhich might or might not discuss lollipop ladies,quantum chromatic disruption machines andtartan badgers.

"There were children laughing so hard they werestruggling to sit up straight" One4Review

Tickets £8.70


FATHER WILL IS ORGAN1864 - 2014

SATURDAY 4 OCTOBER , 7.30PM

150th anniversary COnCert

Stanley Organ Concerto in GSoosan Lolavar World Premiere of a

specially commissioned workJ S Bach Prelude and Fugue

in D minor, BWV539Wesley Air on Holsworthy BellsWidor Toccata from Symphony

No 5 in F

William Whitehead, Organ

Berkshire Maestros academy on sundays string ensemble and members of the royal Philharmonic Orchestra

Pre-concert talk 6.15pm. the Concert hall (free)William Mcvicker talks with composer soosan Lolavar about her new work

TiCkeTS

Stalls: £13.50, Concessions £2 off

ViP package: £23 – to include a centre balcony ticket,

souvenir programme, complimentary interval tea or coffee

and access to our post-concert reception. (available by

phone or in person at the Box Office only)

Full details available in the 150th Anniversary flyer and onwww.readingarts.com

*Drop-ins are very popular. Please be aware

that we have limited capacity for these events.

SUNDAY 26 OCTOBER & SUNDAY 2 NOVEMBER

Organ LessOns fOr Beginners

10.30am – 11.30am

2pm – 3pm

Organ LessOns fOr Pianists

12pm – 1pm

3.30pm – 4.30pm

Come and learn how to play the

father Willis organ – for free!

SATURDAY 15 NOVEMBER

Meet the Organ

An illustrated talk presented by Reading Town

Hall Organ Curator, William McVicker,

introducing the Father Willis Organ and learning

about its History within The Town Hall and how it

works. Suitable for all ages - including children.

45 minute sessions starting 10.30am,

1.15pm and 4.15pm. free, drop in*

Big PiPe Busk

Come along and make your own plastic pitch

organ pipe, then join us in The Concert Hall and

play along with the Father Willis Organ.

from 3.30pm Pipe Making

5.30pm Big Pipe Busk

free, drop in*


Beatroots & Readipop present

Samba 101Tuesday 7 October, doors 8pm

Reading’s samba drumming group Beatrootsinvites you to join them for an informative andenergetic intro to Brazilian percussion.

All drums are provided by Readipop.Doors open at 8pm, workshop starts at 8.15pm


Level 42 Sunday 5 October, doors 7pm

Level 42 have relished global success for over 30years producing an impressive discographypacked with hit tunes in the instantly recognisablesound they’re loved for, and with the release oftheir latest EP ‘Sirens’ on the brand new Level 42Records, they’ve gone right back to their rootswith founder member Mike Lindup’s trademarkvocals and multi-layered synths, driven as alwaysby Mark King’s thundering bass lines and Pete-RayBiggin’s jaw dropping drums with remixes by themaster John Morales.

Level 42 are: Mark King bass/vocals • Mike Lindup keys/vocals Nathan King guitar/vocals • Sean Freeman sax/vocalsPete Ray Biggin drums

Tickets £29


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FREE ADMISSION

If you would like to enquire about hiring a stall at either Real Vintage or the Good Food Market, please contact Steff Cohen on 0118 937 2065 or email [email protected]

and theGOOD FOOD MARKET

VINTAGE CLOTHES • VINTAGE ART • VINTAGE FUN • VINTAGE ACCESSORIES

The Real Vintage Market is back at The Hexagon, bigger and better than ever, with all manner of Vintage-ness to indulge the inner retro in you!

FEELING PECKISH?

With stalls celebrating the abundance of great quality food and drink available locally – from cheeses, breads and indulgent sweet treats to beers, wines and ciders… and

everything in-between. This is a truly scrumptious opportunity to sample and purchase some old favourites and also discover new and delicious foods.

AT THE HEXAGON4 OCT

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Aled Jones: SONGS OF HOPE ANDINSPIRATION


Aled Jones MBE - Singer, actor,author, broadcaster, TVpresenter, musical theatreperformer and part-timedancer invites you to spend asensational evening with him.Accompanied by world classmusicians the evening willfeature an eclectic mix ofsongs and stories from Aled’stime in the public eye.

Tickets £29.50, £27,Concessions £2 off, Groups10+: £3 off

Jim Davidson: NO FURTHER ACTION

Wednesday 8 October, 7.30pm


Very few comedians could turnthe worst year of their life into aresounding success, but freshfrom winning the mostsuccessful ever series of BigBrother by a landslide, comedyking Jim Davidson has doneexactly that.

‘No Further Action’ will see Jimtell the story of his nightmare 12months, the clearing of hisname and winning the heart ofthe nation all over again.

Adults Only.Tickets £25.50, £22.00Concessions (except U16): £2 off. Groups: 1 in 10 free

Analogue

StowawayWednesday 8 October, 8pm

By Hannah Barker and Lewis Hetherington

Stowaway is the story of a manfrom India who hides in thewheel arch of a commercialairliner bound for the UK, in abid for a better life. It’s a storyabout invisible and physicalborders and the people whotranscend them.

But what are the rules of tellingsomeone else’s story whenthey come from a world sovery different from our own?

Stowaway is the brand newshow from two-time Fringe Firstwinners and “bright youngthings of British Theatre”(Observer) Analogue.

Commissioned by New Wolsey Theatre

Supported by Arts Council England


20 Box Office 0118 960 6060

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A.F. Harrold’sLovely CabaretFriday 10 October, 8pm


This autumn A.F. Harrold, poet,performer and juggler of allthings nice, has corralledtogether four of his favouriteacts to display for the first timelive on stage at South Street.

There’s Ivor Cutler-ish word-wandering from the author ofIn Heaven The Onions MakeYou Cry, the quite tall RobAuton. There’s the ‘tootalented’ (One4Review) and

‘refreshingly real’ (BroadwayBaby) youthful comedian ElfLyons. There’s troubadourianlugubriousness and cynicalsharp-tongued acid-wit fromsinger extraordinaire PhilipJeays. And there’s saucy,rambunctious, old-schoolword-dance from Radio 4’spoet-to-all-intents-and-purposes-in-residence theunnaturally glorious SalenaGodden.

Each of the acts is worth theentry fee alone; together theyundeniably form the bestbargain on this page.

Tickets £10

African Night Fever present

Dobet Gnahoré: NA DRÊ DANCE

Thursday 9 October, 8pm

African Night Fever presentsthe first UK tour of Grammyaward winner and Radio 3Music Award nominee, DobetGnahoré from Ivory Coast withher band accompanied bycontemporary African dancersfrom UK.

Tickets £11.20

Dr Gillian Clarke: DOWN BY THE RIVER


Dr Gillian Clark is the author ofDown by the River: The Thamesand Kennet in Reading andgrew up in a family with a boatbusiness on Thames Side. Shewill tell stories about the peoplewho lived, worked andenjoyed themselves along thetwo rivers, looking at the canal,Caversham Court, Fry’s Island,the locks and Mrs Dyer’scrimes.

Tickets: £4, £3 to librarymembers. For tickets [email protected] collect from Reading CentralLibrary. Phone 0118 901 5950for information.


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The Songs of Sister ActFriday 10 October, 8pm


This high energy concert is the must see show this season. Starring direct from London’s West End “The Singers Of Soul” Choirand a full live band. The Theatre will fill with the sound of thosefamous Gospel hits from the smash hit movies Sister Act.

This unforgettable show will have the audience dancing in theisles to songs that include: OH Happy Day, Joyful Joyful, Shout,Ain’t No Mountain High Enough, Hail Holy Queen and manymany more!

So get those habits on, dig out your dancing shoes and prepare for the night of your life!

FANCY DRESS ENCOURAGED!

Tickets £20.50, U16's: £14, Concessions: £1 off

David O’Doherty Thursday 9 October, 8pm


The forgotten Sugababe, thebad boy of Zumba, DavidO’Doherty presents a new hourof talking and songs. Take aride into the Davidzone.

One man. One small keyboard.With batteries. And a chair.And a mic. And cables. And asound system. And then aroom, obviously. With morechairs. And a lighting rig. It’ssurprising how much stuff isinvolved actually.

Tickets £17, £15 Concessions

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Puccini

Madama ButterflySunday 12 October, 7.30pm

Opera & Ballet International proudly presents an Ellen Kent Production.

Winner ‘Best Opera Award’ Liverpool Daily Post Theatre AwardsStarring the Korean soprano Elena Dee and the Japanese soprano Miki MoriBack by overwhelming public demand, this awardwinning, fully staged Opera returns with exquisite setsand includes a spectacular Japanese garden andfabulous costumes including antique weddingkimonos from Japan.

One of he world's most heart-breaking operas os the beautiful Japanese girl who falls in love with an American naval lieutenant - with dramatic results.Highlights include the melodic Humming Chorus, the moving aria One Fine Day and the unforgettable Love Duet.

Sung in Italian with English subtitlesTickets £34.50, £31.50, £29.50Concessions: £2 off, Groups: £3 off


James YorkstonSaturday 11 October, 8pm

James Yorkston returns to SouthStreet to promote his newalbum, ‘The CellardykeRecording And WassailingSociety’ on DominoRecords, producedby Alexis Taylor andfeaturing KTTunstall and ThePictish Trail.

As a key member ofFife's Fence Collectiveand with five previousacclaimed albums and a slew of EP's and limitedreleases under his belt, James has establishedhimself as "One of the finest songwriters of hisgeneration" (John Peel).

James will be performing live as a duo with Jon Thorne on double bass.

Tickets £14

Alan Davies:LITTLE VICTORIES

Saturday 11 October, 8pm


Following the sell out success ofhis long-awaited return to standup, Alan Davies returns with hishighly anticipated follow upshow, Little Victories.Much lauded as residentdunderhead on QI orthe charming butreticent crime solverJonathan Creek,Davies virtuosic story-telling and whip-smart funny bonescombine to makethis a show not tobe missed.

Tickets £27Adults Only



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“This is a Butterfly to cherish” Manchester Evening News


Readipop present

Streetband 101Tuesday 14 October, doors 7pm

Street Band 101 is a newopportunity to experienceplaying in a funky street band.All experienced wind instrumentplayers welcome! Bringsomething to blow.

Doors open at 7pm, workshop starts at 7.15pmTickets £9.20, £8.20 concessions

One Man Lord ofthe Rings Tuesday 14 October, 7.30pm


One Man to do it all. One Man to rule them all!

The extremely talentedCanadian actor Charles Rosswill stun you with his One ManLord of the Rings where herecreates the enchantingworld of Middle-earth withnothing more than elbow padsand his outrageousimagination. Be prepared tojourney through the trilogy: The Fellowship of the Ring, The Two Towers, and Return ofthe King in 3600 seconds ofunbelievable kineticentertainment!

There will be an ‘audience with CharlesRoss’ in the second half where he will takeaudience questions, and discuss how theshow was conceived and created, withstories and anecdotes including meetingSir Ian McKellen when he came to see theshow!

Tickets £18

The Lord of the Rings and the characters, items,events and places therein are trademarks orregistered trademarks of The Saul ZaentzCompany d/b/a Tolkien Enterprises. All rightsreserved.

Clive Conway Productionspresents

Pity of WarSunday 12 October, 7.30pm

Classical Music Alive

Matthew Trusler is joined by theinternationally renownedpianist Martin Roscoe inperformances of sonatas byElgar, Janacek and Debussy, allwritten during the Great War.

Accompanying the music arereadings, spoken by radiobroadcaster Petroc Trelawny,which draw on Wilfred Owen'sletters and poems, mainlywritten between 1917 and1918.

Pre-concert talk 6.15pmThe Town Hall (FREE)Tickets: £25 to £14.00

Groups, Children Under 18 &Schools discounts available

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Russian StateSymphonyOrchestra Thursday 16 October, 7.30pm


Conductor: Valery PolianskySoloist: Natalia Lomeiko, Violin

PROKOFIEV: Symphony No.1 in D Major Op.25 'Classical'TCHAIKOVSKY: Violin Concerto in D Major Op.35STRAVINSKY: Symphony in Three MovementsTCHAIKOVSKY: Romeo & Juliet Fantasy Overture

Pre-concert talk 6.15pm TheHexagon Auditorium (FREE)Tickets: £34.00 to £18.00Groups, Children under 18 andSchools discounts available.

Chris Martin: RESPONSIBILLINESS

Wednesday 15 October, 8pm


Chris Martin over the lastcouple of years has supportedsome of the biggest names onthe comedy circuit, includingMilton Jones, Jack Whitehall,and Russell Kane. Chris has nowdecided that it is about timethat he performed one of hisown shows and is nowembarking on his first nationaltour, after performing for thefourth year at the EdinburghFringe Festival to criticalacclaim.

“One of the UK's best young observationalists” The Guardian.

Tickets £11.20Buy 3 tickets get the 4th free -available by calling the boxoffice on 0118 960 6060

Part of Black History Month

Kathy Chater:BLACK PEOPLE IN VICTORIAN ENGLAND

Tuesday 14 October, 7.30pm

They came from high and lowsociety - soldiers, lawyers, socialactivists, sportsmen, orphans,students, actors … KathyChater returns to Reading toshare her research into the livesof ordinary black people inEngland, this time in theVictorian era. A treat for allfamily and local historians.

Tickets: £4, £3 to librarymembers. For tickets [email protected] collect from Reading CentralLibrary or Battle Library. Phone0118 901 5100 for information.


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ScoundrelsComedy ClubSpecial Friday 17 October, 8pm


Doc BrownKerry GodlimanJoel DommettTom Price (MC)

Scoundrels Comedy Club runthe monthly night at SouthStreet that has brought the likesof Jason Manford & Lee Mackto Reading alongsideaccalimed circuit comedians.The much loved nightupgrades to the Concert Hallfor a Comedy Festival Specialin their usual third Friday of themonth slot.

Tickets £14

Clannad + SPECIAL GUESTS

Friday 17 October, 7.30pm

Clannad, the Irish family groupresponsible for such timelessmusic as ‘Theme From Harry’sGame’, ‘In A Lifetime’, ‘I WillFind You’ and the sound trackto the ‘Robin Of Sherwood’ TVseries, make a welcome returnto The Hexagon.

For this close-knit group, theirmusical journey is bothremarkable in its personalaccomplishment and historic inits contributions to Irish culture.

Tickets £34.50, £31

SergeantPeppers OnlyDartboard Band+Alan Claysonand theArgonauts Saturday 18 October, 8pm

A special double bill matchingup one of the premier Beatlestribute acts with Reading’s veryown cult hero (and Beatlesbiographer) Alan Clayson.

Sgt. Pepper's Only Dart BoardBand, have been amongst thetop Beatles acts around theglobe for nearly 20 years. Theirfunny but brilliantly craftedtribute to The Beatles hasbrought them a cult followingand performancesat Glastonbury Festival andrenowned venues like TheCavern in Liverpool.

Tickets £14, £11.20 Concessions

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Bond and BeyondSunday 19 October, 7.30pm

Guest Singers: Louise Dearman & Tim Howar Conductor: John RigbyLondon Concert Orchestra

Join us for a concert celebrating the UK’s most famous secretservice agent, with all the iconic music and songs from over 50 years including:

From Russia with Love ~ Goldfinger ~ Diamonds are Forever ~ Live and Let Die ~ For Your Eyes Only ~ Licence To Kill ~ Tomorrow Never Dies ~ Thunderball ~ The Spy Who Loved Me ~Moonraker ~ Skyfall

Plus a tribute to other spies and detectives from around the world including:

The Saint, The Avengers, Poirot, The Pink Panther and many more.

Tickets £36.50, £28.50Groups 10 + Save 20%

An Evening withPam Ayres Saturday 18 October, 7.30pm


Pam Ayres brings her latestshow to Reading following therecent publication of her newbook of poetry, YOU MADE MELATE AGAIN!

Pam Ayres' work is funny, andapproachable. It soundssimple, as though dashed off,but this is deceptive. Her hair-trigger timing, her eye for thedetail of everyday life, and forthe absurdity therein, makes foran art that hides art.

Tickets £23


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Action Hero

Hokes BluffTues 21 & Weds 22 October,8pm

Everything rests on this one free throw. On this one last shot.On this power play. On theselast few seconds.

Action Hero have got theirgame faces on. Bring it.With a nostalgic yearning forthe simplicity of a world thatnever really existed, Hoke’s Bluff meets its audience on thebleachers and tells them anunderdog story that’s been told a million times before. By shifting and rearranging the trite narratives of high schoolstorylines and inspiring lockerroom speeches, Action Herouse hackneyed formulasand cheap sentimentality tofind out what it means to be awinner (on the inside).

Tickets £11.20, £10.20concessions

Room On The BroomThursday 23 October - Friday 24 October.Thurs 1.30pm & 4pm, Fri 10.30am & 1.30pm

Tall Stories’ magical musical stage adaptation of Room on theBroom by Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffler flies into town prior to asmashing WEST END season!

How the cat purred and how the witch grinnedAs they sat on their broomstick and flew through the wind

The witch and her cat are flying happily along on their broomstickwhen a stormy wind blows the witch’s hat, bow and wand awayinto the night.

A helpful dog, bird and frog find the witch’s lost things and all hopon the broom for a ride. But this broomstick’s not meant for five and– CRACK! - it snaps in two!

When a hungry dragon appears, who will save the poor witch?

And will there ever be room on the broom for everyone?

www.tallstories.org.ukwww.roomonthebroomlive.co.uk

Tickets £14, Schools and Groups 10+ £9.70 plus 11th ticket free

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Illustration: copyright © Axel Scheffler & Macmillan Children’s Books


Arthur Smith SINGS LEONARD COHEN (VOL. 2)



Arthur Smith reprises this widely-acclaimedshow, the second of a trilogy, which premieredat last year's Edinburgh fringe, enjoyed a sold-out run at the Soho Theatre in London and wastransmitted on Radio 4 in January.

Tickets £20.50

Tony Law: ENTER THE TONEZONE



As seen on Have I Got News For You,Never Mind The Buzzcocks, 8 Out Of10 Cats, The Alternative ComedyExperience, Charlie Brooker'sWeekly Wipe and more.Following a sell-out tour andmammoth West End run in2013, Mr Tony Law is stridingback out on tour this autumnwith a brand new show.

Tickets £14

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Theatre of Widdershins

The Magic Porridge Pot& Other Tasty Tales

Tues 28 & Weds 29 October, 11.30am & 2pm

Splodge that porridge!,Slurp that soup!Snap that biscuit!

On today's menu there is a trio of traditional and tasty tales to tantalize and tease. For starters we havethe magic pot which wont' stopproducing porridge. The maincourse is a delicious soup madefrom the scrummiest stone in theworld and for pudding (if you cancatch it) we have a walkingtalking Gingerbread Man,who is just asking to bemunched! Oh Crumbs!

Suitable for all dietary requirements aged 3+Tickets £8.70

The Seventh

Reading Art Exhibition and SaleFriday 24 to Sunday 26 October

Last year there were over 600 exhibits, whichincluded paintings, ceramics and sculptures,framed photographs and jewellery. A highproportion of the exhibits were sold. This is a greatopportunity for local artists to showcase their artand for art lovers to pick up that special“original”. Closing date for entries is 10thOctober”.

For more information and entry forms go towww.thereadingartexhibition.org or contact David Cotton on 0118 988 6993 or Keith Reynolds on 0118 986 4579 or email [email protected]

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Luke Daniels WHAT’S HERE WHAT’S GONE


Featuring Songs of TheScottish EnlightenmentSinger and multi-instrumentalist Luke Daniels isdescribed by fRoots magazineas 'having entered thepantheon of greats for his 2012album The Mighty Box. Morerecently he’s gained majorrecognition performinghis 2014 PRS New Music Biennialcommission live for BBC Radio 3broadcasts from London’sSouthbank Centre and TheGlasgow Royal Concert Hall andsoloing on the moviesoundtracks for Lord of theRings and TheHobbit. between.

Tickets £10advance, £12 on the door

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Stephen K Amos: WELCOME TO MY WORLD

Saturday 1 November, 8pm


The maestro of feel-goodcomedy is back on tourwith his new show. Freshfrom sell-out tours ofAustralia and NewZealand, as heard on BBCRadio 4 Life: An Idiot’sGuide and What Does the K Stand For?

“Warmest comicaround,able to riff off a crowd andmake them feel good about themselves” Sunday Times

“Uplifting stand-up from a charming performer” Time Out

Tickets £19

John Shuttleworth IN A WEE KEN TO REMEMBER (PREVIEW)



Versatile singer/organist, JohnShuttleworth, wants to sharefond memories of his favouritepast weekends. However, atypo on the poster means Johnis obliged to spend the eveningpaying homage to his next-doorneighbour and sole agent - thediminutive Ken Worthington. He'llprobably end up doing both! In thisbrand new show, Shuttleworth("Sheffield's funniest man" The Times)will perform classic tunes such as "Two Margarines" and "I Cant Go BackTo Savoury Now" as well as new ditties like "Bitter Sweet Memories" and "Relatives In Rotherham".

Tickets £11.20

Circo Ridiculoso

Three Little PigsThursday 30 October, 11.30am & 2pm

An innovative re-telling of the classic Three LittlePigs - Danny has been delivered a story telling kitin a crate. All the props for the story arecontained within ... or are they? Danny has totry against the odds to enact the story, withoutmaking a pig's ear of it. He will recount the curlytale with lots of huff, puff and you'll be blownaway by his inimitable and hilarious physicalcomedy, circus skills and sheer pig- headedness.

“An undoubted joy for all the family” The Scotsman

For ages 3+Tickets £8.70


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Moscow Ballet La Classique

The NutcrackerMonday 3 November, 7.30pm

All is quiet in the great house…Clara creeps Downstairs...TheChristmas Tree stands alone…Inthe darkness, through thecurtains, the moonlight beamsonto the colourful presentsoffered there.

It is midnight, the clock strikesheralding in the spirit ofChristmas…Yet something stirsin the darkness beyond andthus unfolds this magical festivetale of THE NUTCRACKER.

Please note: there is no liveorchestra for this performance.

Tickets £25.50, £23.50Concessions £ 2.50 off. Groups 10+ £3 off

Private Peaceful Sunday 2 November, 7pm

A Scamp Theatre and Fiery Angel presentation.by Michael Morpurgo (Author of War Horse)Adapted & Directed by Simon Reade

Commemorating the 100thyear anniversary of World WarOne, Private Peaceful relivesthe life of Private TommoPeaceful, a young soldierawaiting the firing squad atdawn. During the night he looksback at his short but joyful pastgrowing up in rural Devon: hisexciting first days at school; theaccident in the forest that killedhis father; his adventures withMolly, the love of his life; andthe battles and injustices of warthat brought him to the frontline.

“Private Peaceful at the theatreis a moving experience thatnot only tells the story of ayoung soldier's final day inWorld War One, but perhapsmore importantly conveys thestrength of human spirit”Michael Morpurgo

Tickets £18, Concessions £16Groups £14 plus 1 in 10 free

Dick Gaughan & Jim Page Saturday 1 November, 8pm

Dick Gaughan is the onlyperformer to hold the dualhonours of a LifetimeAchievement award by BBCRadio 2 Folk Awards andinduction into the ScotsTraditional Music Hall of Fame,Gaughan makes a rareappearance in Reading.

"One of the five or six greatvoices of our time." John Peel

Jim Page is an American singerand guitar player, a song writerand story teller. He was born inCalifornia in 1949. He got hisstart in the bars and coffeehouses of the lower Bay Area in60s. The music and artisticexperimentation of those daysmade a big impression, andhave stayed with him eversince.

Tickets £14, £11.20 concessions

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Chris Difford &Glenn Tilbrook OF SQUEEZE + SPECIAL GUESTS

Thursday 6 November, doors 7pm

Chris Difford and Glenn Tilbrookin conversation and playingsongs from their 40 year career.

For the first time in almost 20years, Squeeze’s Chris Diffordand Glenn Tilbrook will beheading out on the road as aduo with ‘The At Odds Couple’tour that will see them presenttheir songs and story in aunique way.

In addition to performing aselection of hits, including ‘UpThe Junction’ and ‘Cool ForCats’, Chris and Glenn will bedusting down some previouslyunrecorded songs that werewritten together back in theband’s infancy that were neverrecorded, “there are a fewcorkers in there”, as well asplaying tracks from their solocareers.

Tickets £39.50, £27.00

Jools Holland AND HIS RHYTHM AND BLUESORCHESTRA

Wednesday 5 November, 7.30pm

With Special Guest Marc Almond.

Jools Holland will be bringingthe greatest boogie-woogieparty to Reading once againwith his annual autumn/wintertour.British icon Marc Almond will be joining Jools, with thevocal power of Ruby Turner, theSoul tones of Louise Marshall, and the tireless drums of originalSqueeze member Gilson Lavis.Jools will perform tracks spanninghis entire solo career as well assongs taken from his new album,due to be released throughRhino this Autumn.ages.

Tickets £38

+ SPECIAL GUESTS

Tuesday 4 November, 8pm

Among the most inventive andinfluential bands in the historyof popular music, 10cc are oneof the very few acts to haveachieved commercial, criticaland creative success in equalmeasure, with their current liveincarnation still able to sell-outmajor concert halls.

With eleven Top 10 hits,including three No 1s - RubberBullets, I'm Not In Love andDreadlock Holiday - it's nosurprise the band has sold 15million albums in the UK alone.Founding member GrahamGouldman, who leads thecurrent line-up, puts 10cc'slongevity down to the qualityand individuality of the songs. "The current band is as near asyou're ever going to get tohearing the perfect 10cc," saysGouldman. "Hit after hit afterhit. It's relentless. We show nomercy."

10cc are:Graham Gouldman - bass, guitars, vocalsRick Fenn - lead guitar, vocals, bassPaul Burgess -drums, percussionMick Wilson - vocals, percussion, guitar, keyboardsMike Stevens - keyboards, guitar, bass, sax, vocals

Tickets £31.50, £29.50


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Paul Hollywood: GET YOUR BAKE ON

Friday 7 November, 8pm

TV's baking star Paul Hollywoodbrings his first ever live show toReading for an evening ofbaking, comedy and fun.Get Your Bake On will see Pauldemonstrate recipes, revealsome of the secrets of being aTV chef and take the audienceon a journey through his life inbaking. The show will culminatewith four lucky, randomlychosen audience memberscoming on stage to bake withPaul.

Audience members will alsobeen given the opportunity toput their own questions to Paulin an open Q&A.

Tickets £30.50

BroadmoorRevealed: THE VICTORIAN ASYLUM

Thursday 6 November, 7.30pm

Join Mark Stevens from theBerkshire Record Office to hearstories about historic mentalhealth and England’s firstcriminal lunatic asylum. Mark’snew book, Life in the VictorianAsylum, will also be out thisautumn.

Tickets: £4, £3 to librarymembers. For tickets [email protected] collect from Reading CentralLibrary or Caversham Library.Phone 0118 901 5103 forinformation.

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Caroline Horton & Co.

IslandsThursday 6 & Friday 7November, 8pm

Islands is an illuminating, absurdand unnerving show with musicabout little empires, enormousgreed and the few who have itall, from Olivier Award nomineeCaroline Horton (Mess, You'reNot Like The Other Girls Chrissy).

Influenced by bouffontheatre, this satirical show putstax avoidance centre stage, ina wickedly funny, visceral newplay, previewing at SouthStreet ahead of a short tourand London run.

Commissioned by The Bush Theatre &Warwick Arts Centre, with support fromSouth Street.


Erasure + SPECIAL GUESTS

Wednesday 12 November, doors 7pm

Erasure + SPECIAL GUESTS


Al Murray thePub Landlord: ONE MAN, ONE GUVNOR

Saturday 8 November, 7.30pm

Twenty years ago Britain’sfavourite publican Al Murray,The Pub Landlord, embarkedon his one man mission as theKing Cnut of Common Sense,holding back a tide of bottledbeer and ninny statenonsense.

To celebrate this milestone jointhis icon on his new tour with hisbrand new show One Man,One Guvnor.

“A national treasure” The Daily Telegraph

Tickets £27.50Adults Only

Morgan & West: A GREAT ADVENTURE


Gadzooks! Time travellingVictorian magicians Morgan &West have lost the secrets to allof their tricks and by hell or highwater intend to get them back.Join the dashing duo in athrilling adventure show filled tothe brim with magic as theycross continents, meddle withmiscreants and sneak intosecret societies..

"A marvellous magicalspectacle that will awe andentertain both adults andchildren."Three Weeks

All ages welcomeTickets £16, £14 concessions




Vince Clarke and Andy Bellhave confirmed a 15-date UKtour for November/December. It will follow therelease of their new album,‘The Violet Flame,’ which isdue out on September 22nd.

Formed nearly 30 years ago,the award-winning songwriting duo of Vince Clarkeand Andy Bell unleashed onthe nation a succession ofboth influential and chart-topping pop anthems of the‘80s, ‘90s through to today.Songs like ‘A Little Respect’,‘Sometimes’, ‘Victim Of Love’,‘Ship Of Fools’, ‘BlueSavannah’, ‘Star’, ‘Chains OfLove’, ‘The Circus’, ‘WhoNeeds Love (Like That)’, ‘LoveTo Hate You’, ‘Drama!’,“Always” and “Breathe,”ensured a formidablepresence on the singles chartscomplemented by fiveconsecutive No 1 albums(including The Innocents, Wild!and Chorus) and thebeginning of the worldwideAbba revival, ‘Abba-esque’.

Tickets £37Limited Premium Seats £62

Vince Clarke and Andy Bellhave confirmed a 15-date UKtour for November/December. It will follow therelease of their new album,‘The Violet Flame,’ which isdue out on September 22nd.

Formed nearly 30 years ago,the award-winning songwriting duo of Vince Clarkeand Andy Bell unleashed onthe nation a succession ofboth influential and chart-topping pop anthems of the‘80s, ‘90s through to today.Songs like ‘A Little Respect’,‘Sometimes’, ‘Victim Of Love’,‘Ship Of Fools’, ‘BlueSavannah’, ‘Star’, ‘Chains OfLove’, ‘The Circus’, ‘WhoNeeds Love (Like That)’, ‘LoveTo Hate You’, ‘Drama!’,“Always” and “Breathe,”ensured a formidablepresence on the singles chartscomplemented by fiveconsecutive No 1 albums(including The Innocents, Wild!and Chorus) and thebeginning of the worldwideAbba revival, ‘Abba-esque’.

Tickets £37Limited Premium Seats £62

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Sara Pascoe Vs History Friday 14 November, 8pm

The star of Stand Up Forthe Week and Campus(C4), Live at the Apollo,QI, Never Mind TheBuzzcocks, Mock TheWeek and Twenty Twelve(BBC) presents her first everUK tour show.With a comedy brain that leapsfrom stimulating arguments ontoabstract confabulation with lumpy doses of openness, honesty and earnestness, Sara shares her romantic history, existential theory and cultural insights..

“An exhilarating, deeply satisfying show” The Times

Recommended 15+. Tickets £14

Greg Wohead: THE MANY APOLOGIES OF PECOS BILL

Thursday 13 November, 8pm

This is the true story of two Texans.One Texan fallsin love with a cowgirl who rides on the back of agiant catfish. His name is Pecos Bill. He was raised by coyotes, used a rattlesnake as a lasso andgrew up to be the greatest cowboy of all time.

The other Texan once passed out fromexhaustion on a 3-mile hike. His name is Greg.This is where Bill and Greg meet merge and swap stories.

“Funny, smart and moving” Everything Theatre

Suitable for ages 13+Tickets £11.20, £9.20 concessions

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The Retreat SingersPRESENTS A VOYAGE HOME


Featuring a sassy, humorous and unique blend ofvocals, the Retreat Singers present an evening ofmusical celebration to soothe, delight andentertain. With an individual blend of six distinctfemale voices, the Retreat Singers dip theirbuckets into the deep well s of international folkand roots music. From Gospel to Gaelic, from Folkto Pop, from California to Zimbabwe; the richmusical diversity will take you on anunforgettable and exciting musical Odyssey.

Tickets £11.20


Presented on tour byhouse. Made withsupport from Battersea Arts Centre, The Yard,The Basement and public funding by theNational Lottery through Arts Council England.Developed in part through Waleslab, NationalTheatre Wales’ artist development initiative

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Paul CarrackSaturday 15 November, 7.30pm

Legendary Sheffield-bornsinger, songwriter and formerfrontman of Ace, Squeeze andMike & The Mechanics returnsto the road following his widelyacclaimed recent albumrelease 'Rain or Shine', a mix ofnew original songs and classictracks. With a back catalogueof hits to his name including“How Long”, “Tempted” and“The Living Years”, Paul’smarvelously soulful voice isknown to millions around theworld.

Tickets £30.50, £32.50

HenleySymphonyOrchestra Sunday 16 November, 4pm

Conductor: Ian BrownSoprano: Sarah-Jane Lewis

Beethoven: Fidelio OvertureMozart: Come Scoglio (from Cosi fan Tutte)Wagner: Wesendonck LiederNielsen: Symphony No 3Sinfonia Espansiva

The programmeClassical operatic music andromantic Wagner in his pre“Tristan” lieder give way toNielsen’s decidedly 20thcentury Sinfonia Espansiva withsoprano and baritone soloists.

“Sarah-Jane Lewis, 27, has awarm, capacious soprano, itsstrength powerfully containedand focused throughout itswide register. And herwonderfully serene andassured stage presencereaches out to her audience”The Times on the KathleenFerrier Awards 2014

Tickets £18, £14, £11.20Under 16s half price

Imelda May + SPECIAL GUESTS

Sunday 16 November, doors 7pm

Ireland’s reigning musicalqueen, the truly unique ImeldaMay, is set to return to Readingthis winter as part of acomprehensive nationwidetour. The tour follows therelease of Imelda May’s lateststudio album ‘Tribal’, whichrocketed to Number 3 in the UKAlbum Charts and Number 1 inIreland.

Tickets £31.50 seated, £27 standing

Standing Event: See page 58 for terms and conditions.


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Sally Morgan: PSYCHIC SALLY ON THE ROAD

Monday 17 November, 7.30pm

Britain's best-loved psychic andinternational star, Sally Morganreturns with her outstanding2014 nationwide tour. Sally ismost well known for being thestar of Sky LIVING’s Psychic SallyOn The Road!

Sally has built up an extensiveclient lists reading for celebritiesand royalty alike includingKatie Price, the late PrincessDiana and George Michael,which is what has lead her tobe referred to as the ‘PsychicTo The Stars’.

This unique theatricalexperience should leave youfeeling uplifted andenlightened… you’ve got tosee it to believe it!

Sally Morgan is investigational/experimental.There are no guaranteed or certain results andthe show is for the purpose of entertainment.PG advised.

Tickets £25.50

Bellowhead + SPECIAL GUESTS


10th Anniversary TourSince their formation in 2004Bellowhead have occupied aunique place in Britain’smusical landscape: a blistering11-piece band fusing folk, funk,rock, world, jazz, music hall andclassical music, they haveplaced themselves at thecutting edge of thecontemporary music scenewhile harnessing all the powerand mystery of English andEuropean musical traditions.

Tickets: £26.50 seated, £21.50 standing

Standing Event: See page 58 for terms and conditions.

The SpinningWheel BY BABA ISRAEL & LEO KAY

Wednesday 19 November, 8pm

The Spinning Wheel is aninternational collaborationbetween New York hip-hopTheatre artist Baba Israel andArtistic Director of UnfinishedBusiness; Leo Kay.

Combining spoken word, videoand live music by Yako 440, thisdynamic new show celebratesthe life of Baba's late father,Steve Ben Israel; a New Yorkjazz musician, stand-up comic,countercultural activist andmember of the iconic 'LivingTheatre'.

Tickets £11.20, £10.20concessions


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Reading School INTER-HOUSE MUSICCOMPETITION 2014

Thursday 20 November, 7pm

Each of Reading School’s fourhouses presents a half hourmusical programme includinga variety of ensemble and soloperformances. The standard isexceptional - an outstandingevening of entertainment.

Tickets will be on sale from 5 September and can bepurchased via Eventbrite: www.rsinterhousemusic2014.eventbrite.co.uk

Dave Gorman GETS STRAIGHT TO THE POINT(THE POWERPOINT)

Friday 21 November, 8pm

The wonderfully innovative comedy mind behind ModernLife Is Goodish (Dave TV), Are You Dave Gorman? andGooglewhack Adventure is back with a brand new live showthat promises more of his unique blend of stand-up comedyand visual story-telling as Dave Gorman Gets Straight To ThePoint*... (*The PowerPoint).

Yes. That’s right. It’s a PowerPoint presentation. We knowwhat you’re thinking. But don’t worry… as this all-new showfollows the phenomenal success of his critically-acclaimedUK Tour, Dave Gorman’s Powerpoint Presentation.

Tickets £22


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Dancing in the StreetsSaturday 22 November, 8pm

Motown’s Greatest Hits Directfrom London’s West End!

Join the original and the bestcelebration of Motown’sGreatest Hits with thespectacular, criticallyacclaimed Dancing it theStreets.

Experience the energy andelectricity of the motor city in astunning production packedwith hit after hit, all killer, no filler!

The talented cast and bandwill bring to life the infectious,melodic, foot-tapping songswith a touch of soul and styleguaranteed to have yousigning along and dancing inthe aisles

Expect your favourite songsmade famous by THE FOURTOPS, THE TEMPTATIONS, STEVIEWONDER, MARVIN GAYE, ,LIONEL RICHIE, THE SUPREMES,SMOKEY ROBINSON & THEMIRACLES, MARTHA REEVES &THE VANDELLAS and manymore.

Tickets £28.50, £26.50,Concessions £2 off, Groups £3 off

Mark Watson: FLAWS

Saturday 22 November, 7.30pm

Winner of five major comedyawards. 24-hour-show luminary.Novelist. Watson (host of BBC'sWe Need Answers, Never MindThe Buzzcocks, Mock The Weekregular and star of cult Radio 4series Mark Watson Makes TheWorld Substantially Better)returns to the road.

“Simply Exhilarating” Daily Telegraph

Tickets £18Advised age 14+

Larry MillerSaturday 22 November, doors 8pm

Larry Miller is undeniably one ofthe must see blues/rockguitarists, bringing his uniqueshowmanship to everyperformance. He is famous forhis mesmerising guitar playingand high octane shows,wowing audiences at UK andEuropean Festivals.

Tickets £15 in advance, £17 on the door


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The Armed Man:A Mass forPeace Sunday 23 November, 6pm

Hosted by BBC's Henry Kelly

Composer: Karl JenkinsThe Armed Man Chorus Musical Director DorianEdwardsThe Berkshire Youth OrchestraThe Coombes School(Arborfield) ChoirBerkshire Maestros Percussion

As part of BBC Berkshire's WorldWar One Commemoration,singhealthy choirs present aperformance of The ArmedMan by composer KarlJenkins. This dynamicmasterpiece will be sung by TheArmed Man Chorus comprisingcommunity choir singers fromacross Berkshire under themusical direction of DorianEdwards. Orchestralaccompaniment is by TheBerkshire Youth Orchestra.

Tickets £20, U16's & Students £16

JoanArmatrading Monday 24 November, 7.30pm

Over her 42 years of touringJoan Armatrading has neverdone a solo world tour.For her last major tour she hasdecided this is the perfect timeto perform her first ever fullscale solo concerts. Herperformances will includesongs that span her entirecareer so far.

Tickets £31.50, Concessions £2 off

RoyalPhilhamonicOrchestra Classical Music Alive

Tuesday 25 November, 7.30pm

Conductor: Robert ZieglerSoloist: Clio Gould, ViolinPresenter: Tommy Pearson

Tonight the Royal PhilharmonicOrchestra will be celebratingthe musical brilliance of JohnWilliams, one of the world'smost prolific and respected filmcomposers.

Star Wars, Indiana Jones, E.T.,Harry Potter, Close Encountersof the Third Kind, Superman,Jaws, Jurassic Park, Schindler'sList, Hook, Fiddler on the Roof,Home Alone, War Horse....andmany more!

Pre-concert talk 6.15pm The Hexagon Auditorium (FREE)Tickets: £34.00 to £18.00Groups, Children under 18 andSchools discounts available.


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An Evening WithNoel Fielding Wednesday 26 November & Thursday 27 November, 8pm

Noel Fielding (The MightyBoosh, Never Mind TheBuzzcocks, Luxury Comedy) isembarking on his first live tour infive years. Expect a magicalmix of Noel's unique brand ofstand up comedy, liveanimation, music and some ofFielding's best known TVcharacters (such as The Moonand Fantasy Man

Tickets £27Advised age 12+

Radu Lupu, PianoThursday 27 November, 7.30pm


Radu Lupu is firmly establised asone of the most importantmusicians of his generation andis widely acknowledged as aleading interpreter of the worksof Beethoven, Brahms, Mozartand Schubert.

Pre-concert talk 6.15pmThe Town Hall (FREE)Tickets: £25 to £14.00Groups, Children Under 18 &Schools discounts available

David Baddiel: FAME: NOT THE MUSICAL

Friday 28 November, 7.30pm

Fame: our society is obsessedwith it – but who will talkhonestly about what it’s reallylike? David Baddiel, in his firstfull show for fifteen years, does.From accidentally stealing thespotlight at Russell Brand’swedding, to realising AndrewLloyd Webber cannot tell himapart from Ben Elton, DavidBaddiel takes aim at himself,and examines his strangerelationship with the NewLad/Token Jew/Comedyrock’n’roller/Football singer-songwriter that people see him as.

Adults OnlyTickets £22


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Toot

Be Here NowThursday 4 December, 8pm

Be Here Now is an irreverently comic yet tenderlook at how music seeps into and influences ourlives, from the company who brought 'Ten out ofTen' to South Street.

Pumping nineties beats, suspect dance routinesand angsty shoegazing combine to celebratethe irresistible power of pop and examine howthat song will forever ignite heady feelings of lovelost and won.

Created and performed by Stuart Barter, ClareDunn & Terry O'Donovan, with a soundtrack oforiginal (and some not-so-original) tunes.

“Toot are one to watch” Lyn Gardner, The Guardian


Salvation Army Christmas Carols Saturday 29 November, 6.30pm

Your Christmas begins here! Book your seats nowto enjoy this Traditional Christmas Concert.

An opportunity to sing your favourite Carols, enjoyChristmas Music from the Band and our choir, the‘toe tapping’ Timbrels and watch the ChristmasNativity performed by our youngest members. Plus a welcome return of ffourtisimo who thrilled uswith their music in 2012.

Enjoy a real Christmas experience, with ReadingCentral Corps Band, Songsters, Children’s Nativityand the Timbrels, as you always remembered itshould be.

Contact for your tickets:[email protected] booking until 6 October [email protected] £10.20, U16’s £5.25


Reading CommunityGospel ChoirSaturday 29 November

Come and experience the excitingcontemporary and traditional sounds of gospelmusic. Last years performance receivedtremendous feedback from the public, this is an event not to be missed.

Tickets £12 & £10 concessions

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SpiroFriday 5 December, 8pm

Signed to Real World Records by Peter Gabrielafter years in obscurity, Spiro are redefiningEnglish folk music with their very special blend ofNorthumbrian traditional tunes and systemsmusic. They have since performed at festivals inthe UK, Europe and Canada, and have touredthroughout the UK in support of two highlyacclaimed albums, 'Lightbox' & 'Kaleidophonica'.They attract fanatical audiences who follow theirperformances with an almost religious awe. Theirapproach to their music is unique, breathtakingand seems impossible, even as you watch it.

“This is soulful music; passionate music and I love it” Peter Gabriel

Tickets £14

Shadows Between The Shelves:A HAUNTING CHRISTMAS EXPERIENCE

Wednesday 10 December, 8pm

Celebrating the history of this incredible buildingin the heart of the Oxford Road community andrevelling in the stories and tales hidden within itsshelves, this will be a night to chill the bone whilethe mince pies and mulled wine warm the flesh.

Tickets: £4, £3 to library members. For ticketsemail [email protected] or collectfrom Reading Central Library or Battle Library. Phone 0118 901 5950 for information.

Andy Zaltzman:SATIRIST FOR HIRE

Saturday 6 December, 8pm

Zaltzman, the British-based half of the global hittopical podcast The Bugle, takes his uniquelyinteractive new show on the road, givingaudiences the chance to have the issues theycare about satirised to order by one of Britain’sleading political comedians.

Audience members are invited to send in theirsatirico-queries in advance…(send your request [email protected], including the dateand venue of the show you will be attending).

Tickets £14

Z List Dead ListWednesday 10 December, 8pm

Not everyone can go down inhistory... until now! Comedian IsziLawrence hosts a comedy showwhere four guest "historians"compete to have theirfavourite obscure figurefrom history put on The Z List Dead List. Who wins? You decide. Expect mindexpanding historicalsilliness.

www.zlistdeadlist.com

Tickets £11



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Floydian DoorsFriday 12 December, doors 8pm

Capturing the 'essence' of the bands they cover,the Floydian Doors are the only known tribute actto two of the most influential bands of all time,the Doors and Pink Floyd.

Floydian Doors' approach to music is faithful butnot reverential, relaxed but very tight. They alsobring their own unique spirit and spontaneity toevery performance.

Tickets £11.20 in advance, £15 on the door

A.F. Harrold & Elvis McGonagall: TALK ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

Saturday 13 December, 8pm

Being honest, there will be some poetry in thisshow. But what poetry? Well, the poetry of ElvisMcGonagall, the shouty, satirical, finger-on-the-pulse doggerel machine gun fresh fromDundee’s premier Graceland Caravan Park, starof Radio 4’s Elvis McGonagall Looks On The BrightSide and other things. And also, the unnecessary,odd and less bitingly satirical muttering’s offamiliar South Street person, A.F. Harrold, poet,performer, children’s author, beard-wearer.(Note: this is not a children’s show. There will beswearing, graphic language and a tartanjacket.) A rare opportunity (possibly the last) tosee two of this generation’s finest poetic talentswaste your time live on stage.

Tickets £10

The Sixteen & HarryChristophersSaturday 13 December, 7.30pm


Programme includes

GARDNER:When Christ was born of Mary freePALESTRINA:Kyrie (from Mass O magnum mysterium)HOLST: In the bleak midwinterTRAD. (arr.RVW):O Little Town of BethlehemIVES: A Christmas Carol

Pre-concert talk 6.15pm The Town Hall (FREE)Tickets: £25 to £14.00Groups, Children Under 18 & Schools discountsavailable

Katherine Ryan:GLAM ROLE MODEL

Saturday 13 December,

8pm

A dude who is fastbecoming arecognisable faceon British TV withappearances on BBC1's Live At The Apollo & Let'sDance for Comic Relief, BBC 2's Mock The Week, QI & Nevermind The Buzzcocks,C4's 8 Out of 10 Cats and more,Katherine Ryan embarks on her second UK stand-up tour.

Tickets £14, £11.20 concessions


IT’S THE PANTO MOUSEHUNT PRIZE DRAW! Win a family ticket to see CinderellaFour sets of Family tickets are up for grabs to see the spectacular family pantomime at The Hexagon in ourexclusive ‘Mousehunt’ prize draw.You’ll find mischievous mice scurrying around throughout this brochure – But how many can you spot?Simply look through the brochure and let us know how many mice you can see (including this page). Sendyour answers by email to [email protected], with a subject line of ‘Mousehunt’. Four lucky winners will be picked at random from all correct entries. Please include your name and contactphone number in your entry.

Terms and ConditionsA family ticket is for four persons. Only one entry per email address please. Get your answer in by midnight on 17th October or your entry will turn into a pumpkin and will not be counted. Tickets are subject to availability. We will, where possible, seat winners in a show of their choice, but cannot guarantee spaces for any given date.

Date Morning Afternoon EveningSat 6 Dec 1:00pm 5:00pmSun 7 Dec 1:00pm 5:00pmMon 8 Dec No PerformancesTues 9 Dec 10:30am 2:00pmWeds 10 Dec 10:30am 2:00pmThurs 11 Dec No PerformancesFri 12 Dec 10:30am 6:30pmSat 13 Dec 1:00pm 5:00pmSun 14 Dec 1:00pm 5:00pmMon 15 Dec No PerformancesTues 16 Dec 10:30am 2:00pmWeds 17 Dec 10:30am 2:00pmThurs 18 Dec 10:30amFri 19 Dec No PerformancesSat 20 Dec 1:00pm 5:00pmSun 21 Dec 1:00pm 5:00pmMon 22 Dec 1:00pm 5:00pmTues 23 Dec 1:00pm 5:00pmWeds 24 Dec 1:00pm 5:00pmThurs 25 Dec No PerformancesFri 26 Dec 1:00pm 5:00pmSat 27 Dec 1:00pm 5:00pmSun 28 Dec 1:00pm 5:00pmMon 29 Dec 1:00pm* 5:00pmTues 30 Dec 1:00pm** 5:00pmWeds 31 Dec 11:00am 3:00pmThurs 1 Dec No PerformancesFri 2 Dec 10:30am*** 5:00pmSat 3 Dec 1:00pm 5:00pmSun 4 Dec 1:00pm 5:00pm

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Opening Weekend: £16.50 Full Price: £20.50Groups 10+: £16.70 with one in twenty tickets free

Youth Groups: £13.70 with one in fifteen tickets freeSchools: £10.70 with one in ten tickets free

Relaxed Performance: £12 * Audio Described Performance

** Signed Performance *** Relaxed Performance

Mince Pie Matinee

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Opening Weekend: £16.50 Full Price: £20.50Groups 10+: £16.70 with one in twenty tickets free

Youth Groups: £13.70 with one in fifteen tickets freeSchools: £10.70 with one in ten tickets free

Relaxed Performance: £12 * Audio Described Performance

** Signed Performance *** Relaxed Performance

Mince Pie Matinee

Prices include booking fee

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Carol ServiceHOSTED BY READING FAMILY CHURCHIN SUPPORT OF LAUNCHPAD

Sunday 14 December, 4pm & 6.30pm

Come and join Reading Family Church as wecelebrate Christmas.Our services will be a mixture of carols andcontemporary performances suitable for thewhole family.

Tickets are FREE and available from:www.readingfamilychurch.eventbrite.comTel: 0118 9337961Email: [email protected]

Christmas QuizThursday 18 December, 7.30pm

Join Reading Libraries staff for a fun evening ofquestions and some great prizes.

Tickets: £4, £3 to library members. For ticketsemail [email protected] or collectfrom Reading Central Library. Phone 0118 9015950 for information.

Syd Lawrence Orchestra: MISTLETOE AND MILLER

Tuesday 16 December, 7.30pm

Swing into the season of goodwill with ChrisDean and The “Best Big Band in the Land”. Christmas would not be complete without theultimate festive Big Band concert, packed withthe music of the legendary Glenn Miller alongside yuletide favourites, bringing non-stopChristmas cheer.

Recently voted the UK’s NO 1 Big Band for the10th consecutive year, this musical spectacularwill really put you ‘In The Mood’ for Christmas.

Tickets £19, £17 Concessions

Readipop ChristmasHootenannyFriday 19 December, doors 7.30pm

If you’ve been good this year why not treatyourself to an evening stuffed with music, magicand mince pies! The Christmas Hootenanny lineup includes Samba beats from Beatroots, aquirky set from Readipop’s uke group The SmallStrings, exhilarating rhythms from Readipop’sAfrican Drumming group plus more TBA. New tothis year’s programme is a short party set fromthe Team Readipop super group!

Ticket includes one ticket for the Readipop raffle!Tickets £5.25 in advance, £7.20 on the door


ExhibitionsSIR JOHN MADEJSKI ART GALLERYSaturday 5 April – Sunday 14 September Reading at WarMarking the centenary of the FirstWorld War’s outbreak, Reading atWar is a focal point for our town toexplore how war throughout historyhas shaped Reading’s character.

Thursday 18 September – Friday 26 September The Boundless Museum: Crippling the BlacksmithPart III - The Waverley Trivot Trust CollectionPart of Jon Lockhart’s Crippling the Blacksmithproject with Reading Museum and other partners.Revel in Waverley Trivot’s glorious pop-up popshopof museum rock and consumerist roll. The exhibition is a celebration of spontaneous,time-honoured craft and intricate disposable mass production. It defines Trivot’s times as acultural epoch sinuously dripping with stuff, from every elongated pore.

Don’t miss Meet the Artists Opening Celebration onSaturday 20 September 1-3pm, all welcome.

Saturday 11 October – Sunday 22 March 2015 Allen Seaby: Art and NatureThe first retrospective of this important artist andmuch-loved local man. An illustrator, teacher andnovelist, Allen Seaby (1867–1953) is well known forhis bird paintings. However, with increasing interestin early twentieth century printmaking, his role inintroducing Japanese woodblock techniques tothis country is exciting art historians. He was thelongest serving Professor of Fine Art at ReadingUniversity and fondly remembered by studentssuch as Kathleen Hale. Ageing bookworms mayremember his children’s pony stories or hisillustrations of birds and their eggs in the famousLadybird book British Birds and Their Nests.

Look out for Seaby related activities for adults andchildren in the New Year, including a study day Art and Nature: the Work of Allen Seaby onSaturday 21 February 2015.

*OUR DROP-INS ARE VERY POPULAR.PLEASE BE AWARE THAT WE HAVE LIMITED CAPACITY FOR ACTIVITIES IN THE MUSEUM.

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Events and TalksWednesday 10 SeptemberTea and Talks at Two: Reading at WarCurator Brendan Carr will reflect on new discoveries from the Reading at Warexhibition. After the talk enjoy a cream tea in our Palmers café (pick up yourvoucher from reception when paying).

Adults and older children, 2pm£5, pay on the day, booking essential (0118 937 3400)

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Thursday 11 September – Sunday 14 SeptemberHeritage Open DaysA once-a-year chance to discover hiddenarchitectural treasures and enjoy a wide rangeof tours, events and activities which bring to lifelocal history and culture. The local programme isco-ordinated by Reading UK CIC. www.heritageopendays.org.uk

Thursday 11 SeptemberReading Abbey Paintings Tours Find out about some of the important historicalevents that took place at Reading Abbey onthis guided tour of the Abbey model and Abbeypaintings in the Museum.Please meet in the Museum entrance tenminutes before each tour.

10.30am – 11.15am11.30am – 12.15pm1.30pm – 2.15pm2.30pm – 3.15pm

Adults and older childrenFree, booking essential (0118 937 3400 or email [email protected]) – 15 places max per tour

Sunday 14 September Father Willis Organ Demonstrations The world-renowned Father Willis Organ in theConcert Hall celebrates its 150th birthday thisyear. Join members of the Berkshire Organists’Association for a brief history of the instrumentand a non-technical description of theengineering advances which made thisamazing Victorian concert organ possible.There will be musical demonstrations and anopportunity to play the instrument.www.berkshireorganists.org.uk All ages, 1-hour sessions starting 1pm, 2pm & 3pmFree, drop in*

Thursday 11 SeptemberReading Abbey Quarter Tours Your chance to join a guided tour of Reading'smost significant historic monument, the AbbeyRuins. The tour will combine an introduction tothe history of the site with an opportunity to findout about the ongoing conservationprogramme. You are advised to wearappropriate shoes due to the uneven terrain. No flip-flops or high heels will be allowed. Safetyhard hats will be provided. Please meet in the Museum entrance tenminutes before each tour.

10.30am – 12pm11.00am - 12.30pm11.30am - 1pm12pm - 1.30pm12.30pm - 2pm1pm – 2.30pm1.30 – 3pm2pm – 3.30pm

Adults and older childrenFree, booking essential (0118 937 3400 or email [email protected]) – 12 places max per tour

October Half TermDON’T MISS OUR SPECIAL MONDAY OPENING!

ACTIVITY CARTVisit us throughout the holidays and enjoy a range of art and craft activities. All ages, FREE, drop in*

Monday 27 OctoberMuseum Big Draw: Magical Beasts and Mythical MonstersDon’t miss our popular Big Draw event which will begin our Half Term with a bang! Join us for fun craft anddrawing activities that will transformthe Museum into magical landscapefilled with extraordinary creatures.Materials provided, no previousexperience necessary.All ages, 10am - 3.30pmFree, drop in*

Tuesday 28 OctoberHobby HorseTake a look at the prints of ponies in our Seabyexhibition and fashion your own mini hobby horse toride away into the sunset!Ages 5+, Families, 1-hour sessions starting at 10am,11.15am, 1pm & 2.15pm£3, pay on the day, drop in*

Tuesday 28 OctoberVictorian Schoolroom ExperienceMeet a Victorian schoolteacher and re-learn the‘3Rs’. A 45-minute experience for adults andchildren over 5 in our unique Victorian classroom.Ages 5+, 11.30am, 1.15pm & 2.30pm£1 per person, drop in (35 places max per session)*

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Tuesday 21 OctoberTea and Talks at Two: Allen Seaby: Art and Nature Join curator Elaine Blake for this informalintroduction to our latest exhibition on artist AllenSeaby. After the talk enjoy a cream tea in ourPalmers café (pick up your voucher fromreception when paying).Adults and older children, 2pm£5, pay on the day, booking essential(0118 937 3400)

Friday 24 OctoberMuseum Late: Allen Seaby Start your evening with a relaxing look at our newexhibition Allen Seaby: Art and Nature, on thisspecial late opening. Curator Elaine Blake will beon hand to chat about his work.Adults, 5.30pm – 7.30pmFree, drop in*

Tuesday 11 NovemberTea and Talks at Two: Nature at Reading Museum Curator Angela Houghton will be exploring naturalhistory in the Museum collection. After the talkenjoy a cream tea in our Palmers café (pick upyour voucher from reception when paying).Adults and older children, 2pm£5, pay on the day, booking essential (0118 937 3400).

Saturday 6 DecemberTown Centre Walk: What Reading’s Made Of An easy walk to look at the building materials usedin Reading town centre, from local brick to exoticfacing stone. With Lesley Dunlop of BerkshireGeoconservation Group.All ages, 10.30am - 12.00pm (meet in the Museum entrance)Donations welcome, drop in*

Every Wednesday, starting 17 SeptemberNew! Gallery Tours Join one of our trained volunteers for anintroductory tour to the galleries. Our volunteerswill offer a fascinating insight into some of theobjects the Museum has on display.All ages, 2.30pmDonations welcome, drop in*Please see p55 for a full list of regular Museum events

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Wednesday 29 OctoberMake & Take: Flapping Barn OwlsBe inspired by the prints in our Seaby exhibition andenjoy making your own night owl in these quickdrop-in sessions.Families, half-hour sessions 10am - 12pm & 1pm - 3pm£1, pay on the day, drop in*

Thursday 30 OctoberFloating GhoulsA weird and wonderful activity for families.Decorate a balloon ghoul ready for All Hallows’ Eve on Friday.Ages 5+, Families, 1-hour sessions starting at 10am, 11.15am, 1pm & 2.15pm£3, pay on the day, drop in*

Thursday 30 OctoberNight at the MuseumA fabulous chance forfamilies to stay overnightwith us at the Museum. Wewill be running after darktours of the galleries andmaking some fun spookycraft to take away. Ideal forgroups or families who wantto experience the Museumin a whole new light. Don’tforget to bring your torch!Breakfast included. Limitedplaces available.Ages 7+, starting at 7.30pm £20 per person (max. 3children per adult) Booking essential (0118 9373400)

Christmas HolidaysThe Museum will be open on Christmas Eve and will then remain closed throughout the Christmasperiod. We will reopen on Friday 2 January 2015.

ACTIVITY CARTVisit us throughout the holidays and enjoy a range of art and craft activities. All ages, FREE, drop in*

Tuesday 23 DecemberFamily Workshop: Sparkling Christmas DecorationsAdults and children can make their own seasonaldecorations together in this workshop. Somethingfor everyone from festive gift bags to simple glitterdecorations. A great drop-in for families who needa break from Christmas shopping!Ages 5+, Families, 1-hour sessions starting at 10am,11.15am, 1pm & 2.15pm£3 per person, pay on the day, drop in*

regularevents

Thirdsday Blues The much loved Blues night at South Streetcontinues on the third Thursday of the month withthe very best national and local Blues artists.

Thursday 21 August, doors 8pmWill Killeen

Thursday 18 September, doors 8pmAdam Franklin & Del Rey

Thursday 16 October, doors 8pmRag Mama Rag

Thursday 20 November, doors 8pmRobin Bibi Band

Thursday 18 December, doors 8pmSerious Blues: Sam Kelly with Frankie Connolly & Andy Hodge

Tickets for each show £14, £10.20 members

Held on the third Friday of each month. Doors 8pm, poetry begins at 8.30pm

Poets CaféA.F Harrold: Writer, comedian and champion of allthings poetical, hosts Reading’s longest runningand best loved poetry platform. There will be anopen mic session, where all are welcome to readtheir work in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere.This is followed by a full reading by some of thecountry’s finest poets.

Friday 15 AugustOpen Mic Night

Friday 19 SeptemberKate Noakes

Friday 17 OctoberChrissie Gittins

SOUTH STREET REGULAR EVENTS


South Street Youth Theatre Offering young people the opportunity todevelop their drama skills in a relaxed and funenvironment. Led by experienced tutors, thegroups will work towards performances whichare then staged at South Street’s professionallyrun Studio Theatre.

Mondays Seniors6pm – 8pmYears 7 – 13£95 per termper half year

For further information please contact South Street Arts Centre on 0118 937 3456

DarklandsHeld on the last Saturday of the month.30th August, 20th September, 25th October, 29th November and 20th December.8pm till midnight.

South Street is proud to partner one of Reading'smost exciting new club nights on the last Saturdayof every month. 'Darklands' walks the thin linebetween alternative and obscure, focussing onalternative music from the 60s, 70s, 80s and early90s. Expect to hear slices of post-punk, fuzz, C86,Goth, Electronic, Indie pop and Industrial and theodd obscure single or two. 'Darklands' is onFacebook.

Free Entry.



SaturdaysJuniors 110am – 11amYears 1, 2 & 3£75 per termper half year

Juniors 211.15am – 12.15pmYears 4, 5 & 6£75 per termper half year

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Friday 21 NovemberJane Williams

Friday 19 DecemberSusan Utting, Claire Dyer & Leslie Saunders

Tickets £5, £4 for readers

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Lunchtime Organ Recitals The Concert Hall continues its regular series oflunchtime recitals by local and internationallyrenowned organists.Recitals run for approx 45mins.

Weds 17 September, 1pmEdward Reeve

Weds 12 November, 1pmAnthony Hammond

Weds 21 January, 1pmBen Bloor

Tickets for each recital £5

3rd Monday of the month, 10.30am – 11.30amCoffee MorningWith a different speaker every month.Free event, just drop in.

Last Wednesday of the month, 2nd Floor, 3pm–4pmCraft and ChatBring along your own knitting, sewing and craft.Relax, meet people and share ideas.Free event, just drop in.

Third Thursday of the month, 5pm – 7pmPlay Reading GroupA group of people who enjoy reading plays butdon’t want to perform them.No dramatic experience is needed.For more information e-mail –[email protected] phone Ann Smith on 0118 901 5955

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Reading Museum Regular Events

EVERY SATURDAY Bayeux Tapestry ToursEnjoy a guided tour of the famous full-sizefacsimile Tapestry – no need to book.All ages, 2.15pm - 3pm. Suggested donation £2, drop in

EVERY WEDNESDAY Tales for Tots: Story-time for the under 5sDrop in and catch a story using objects from our collection. Under 5s, 10.30am - 11.30am. Free, drop in

EVERY THURSDAY Museum Surgery Visitors can discover more about the collections,or ask for help in identifying interesting objects(NB no valuations can be given). 12pm - 4pm. Free, drop in

Steel Band Workshops Thursdays Beginners 4.45pm – 5.30pmRASPO Steel Band Rehearsal 5.30pm - 6.30pm

Join Reading All Steel Percussion Orchestra (RASPO)and learn how to play steel pan instruments for anauthentic Caribbean music experience led byfriendly tutors. All ages and abilities are welcome.Workshops are free.

For further info see www.culturemixarts.co.uk As spaces are limited please register your interest byemailing [email protected]


Autumn EventsWe are responsible for managing and maintainingReading’s 100+ parks, lakes and playgrounds as well as hosting a wealth of events in our beautiful grounds.

Summer Screens Outdoor CinemaCaversham Court Gardens4th & 5th September

Ratha Yatra EventForbury Gardens20th September

Reading Octoberfest Beer FestivalHills Meadow2nd – 5th October

Carters Steam Fair11th & 12th October at Palmer Park18th & 19th October at Prospect Park

Circus WonderlandHills Meadow30th October – 2nd November

Econet Christmas Tree SaleCaversham Court Gardens6th December

Christmas Carol EventCaversham Court Gardens15th December

Best Parties EverKings MeadowVarious Dates through December

For further information on any of these activitiescontact the parks and open spaces department; 0118 937 3848. Or visit us atwww.reading.gov.uk/parks

ALL TIMES AND DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE

EDUCATION

Education in the Arts

Reading has a varied programme of activities forchildren and adults that give them insight into artsand culture.

Reading Museum & Town Hall

Reading Museum has been offering learningopportunities to schools for over 100 years. We havehundreds of fascinating loan boxes for schools toborrow. We also offer a variety of interactiveeducation sessions for children of all ages.

For more information or advice please see ourwebsite www.readingmuseum.org.uk or [email protected]

Theatre

For many children a visit to the theatre with theirschool is the first chance they have to experience alive theatre performance. The Hexagon has a strongreputation for delivering high quality shows,including many fantastic pantomimes over theyears. If you are interested in bring your class to ashow or pantomime there are special offers ongroup bookings. Please contact Storme Gibson formore details 0118 937 2011

PARKS & OPEN SPACES


how tobook tickets venue

information

The HexagonQueens Walk, Reading RG1 7UABox Office: 0118 960 6060www.readingarts.comCafé 6 is open Mon-Fri 10am – 4pm and 1 hourbefore a show and 1 hour before a show Sat & Sun. The Theatre Bar is open 1 hour before a show, with extended opening after selected events.

Concert Hall/Town HallBlagrave Street, Reading RG1 1QHAdmin: 0118 937 3400www.readingarts.comPalmer’s Café is open Tues to Sat, 10am to 4pm

South Street21 South Street, Reading RG1 4QUAdmin: 0118 937 3456www.readingarts.comThe Box Office and bar at South Street are notopen full time and will usually open 1 hour beforeany evening performance, except when the showis advertised with a “doors” time.

Reading MuseumBlagrave Street, Reading RG1 1QHAdmin: 0118 937 3400www.readingmuseum.org.uk

Reading Sport & LeisurePalmer Park Sports StadiumWokingham Road, Reading RG6 1LFAdmin: 0118 937 5080www.readingleisure.co.uk

Reading Central LibraryAbbey Square, Reading RG1 3BQAdmin: 0118 901 5955www.readinglibraries.org.uk

Berkshire Record Office9 Coley Avenue, Reading Admin: 0118 937 5132www.berkshirerecordoffice.org.uk

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

Box Office: 0118 960 6060Online: www.readingarts.comGroup Bookings: Contact our dedicated group sales co-ordinator for details of group discounts, prioritybookings, advance notifications, extendedreservation periods, education packs and much more. Storme Gibson 0118 937 2011 or [email protected]

PaymentAll major credit and debit cards are accepted,except Diners and American Express.Cheques should be made payable toReading Borough Council.

All tickets are INCLUSIVE of a booking fee through Reading Arts and Venues and any third party agency sales.

There is a £1.20 per ticket fee for tickets up to andincluding £10 and £2 per ticket fee for ticketsgreater than £10. Tickets with a face value of up toand including £5 are subject to a fee of 25p perticket.

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

Standing events.All standing tickets are unreserved generaladmission; the seating plan and ticket number arefor administration purposes only.Please note thatUnder 14’s will not be permitted into the standingarena. All under 14’s must be accompanied by anadult (18yrs or over) and seated in the balcony. The advertised time for standing events is the doorstime and bears no relation to the performancetime. Exact timings will be confirmed nearer the timeand will be available from the box office or viareadingarts.com. To ensure your safety, security willbe present to search bags on arrival. No food ordrink may be brought into the venue.Professional cameras are not permitted at eventsand will not be allowed into the auditorium. Pleasebe aware that concerts of this nature use varioustheatrical lighting and smoke effects, and mayhave 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.

58 Box Office 0118 960 6060


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