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When it comes to laughs, they don't get much bigger than the Big Comedy Bash, returning to the Hexagon on 3 July and once again supporting @slapstickfest.bsky.social‬ Book now before the earlybird savings of £5 off your tickets end on 1 June! buff.ly/PSrpiiB

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The Concerts in Caversham Ensemble are back at St Andrews Church (in Caversham, obvs) on 28 June with a programme that's "Mostly Mozart" - and a line-up boasting three players from the Royal Philharmonic!

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This Saturday at @readingmuseum.bsky.social!

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Just one month to go until our annual charity open day returns. Join us as we open our doors for a exciting day of games, tours and of course, buses! All funds raised on the day help our charity of the year Berkshire Youth. Find out more: www.reading-buses.co.uk/reading-buse...

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Reading Arts are hiring! They're looking for a Stage Technician to join the team running events at The Hexagon, South Street Arts Centre, and The Concert Hall. Closing date for applications - 9 June 2025 All the info via buff.ly/ceLrldD

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Sometimes our Mega Music Weekends are SO mega, they spill into Thursday! whatsonreading.com/themes/mega-... TONIGHT! 🎌 Club Velocity presents Kurt Cobain's favourite band Shonen Knife - all the way from Japan! 🎻 Swing into the weekend with The Ding Dong Daddios at @purpleturtlerdg.bsky.social 1/

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Reading's oldest choir. Celebrating its 80th anniversary. Singing with choirs from our twin town of Düsseldorf. Now THAT's a birthday party! Join Reading Festival Chorus, plus Johanneskantorei and the Jugendchor der Akademie fut Chor und Musiktheter on 02 June! whatsonreading.com/venues/readi...

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Gerard Cousins was the first guitarist to successfully create guitar versions of Philip Glass’s piano music and was invited to release his recording on Glass’s own prestigious record label - Orange Mountain Music. He'll be playing at Greyfriars Church on 6 June buff.ly/nnueu1Z

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From civil strife to global wars, Reading has played a vital role in some of history’s most defining conflicts. This Sunday, Join Walk Reading on a fascinating walking tour through the town’s streets, where echoes of battle, revolution, and resilience still linger - buff.ly/VQPBRqP

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You know that feeling when you have to choose between a quiz show and a burlesque cabaret? (yes, yes, stick with us...) Well, this Saturday you don't have to - The Scarlet Vixens have a show that's all that and more in one! whatsonreading.com/venues/scarl...

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Ten strangers. One murderer. Ten deaths. And then there were none. Shinfield Players Theatre bring Agatha Christie's classic thriller to the stage on 4-7 June whatsonreading.com/venues/shinf...

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Just Announced & On Sale to Members now! The fantastic Jessica Fostekew returns to South Street with new show 'Iconic Breath', on Sat 28 Feb 2026 💥😎 Tickets go on general sale, Fri 30 May 10am whatsonreading.com/jessica-fost... Join our Membership: whatsonreading.com/SSTMembership #rdguk #comedy

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If you want to sing, this is the best Wednesday of the month for you, with three unique musical nights that are all about people stepping up and joining in... 🧵

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The monthly poetry slam is back this Sunday!

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Gearoid O'Meachair is back at The Castle Tap this Saturday after a few years away, teaming up with his friends Paul Hancock and Richard Cox Smith for a session mixing traditional and contemporary Blues and Folk. buff.ly/PLRVNVZ

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Combining the rhythm of hip hop and the melodic accompaniment of rock, White Label are a ‘must see’ out of the UK’s up and coming new artists. Handy, then, that you can see them at The Butler this Friday night! buff.ly/KSrZ3Oe

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🎞️ Presenting the trailer and full line-up for I SCREAM: SHORT HORROR FILMS FOR SUMMER NIGHTS at Reading Biscuit Factory! 🎞️ July 17th at 7:30pm. 🍦🩸😱 Trailer music by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio 🎟️ Book your tickets here! 🎟️ www.readingbiscuitfactory.co.uk/movie/i-scre...

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Dame Jame is back at The Market House this Thursday night with Music Drag Bingo - eyes down, dancing shoes on! whatsonreading.com/venues/marke...

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Our next session is TOMORROW! See you there! #LiveMusic #FolkMusic #FolkSession @rdgwhatson.bsky.social @acespacenewbury.bsky.social #TheDing

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A four time Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee returns Wed 24 September, with a new show all about American dreams... Kieran Hodgson: Voice of America is on sale now at whatsonreading.com/kieran-hodgs... #rdguk #comedy #live #kieranhodgson

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Formed in 2005 and dubbed ‘a trailblazer for the authentic performance of High Classical chamber music’, the Chiaroscuro Quartet performs music of the Classical and early Romantic periods on gut strings and historical bows. They're at the Concert Hall TONIGHT whatsonreading.com/venues/town-...

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Nick & Hazel are celebrating 15 years at The Flowing Spring with another "Hats Off" Garden Party/Gig on Sat 14 June! They've lined up some excellent, groovy, upbeat bands to perform on the Rose Stage to have you dancing and partying for 7 hours or so. whatsonreading.com/venues/flowi...

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Tonight at @purpleturtlerdg.bsky.social, it's Rub A Dub Tuesday with Killamanjaro Sound - direct from Jamaica! Plus a full supporting line-up to bring that sunshine even on a grey day like this! whatsonreading.com/venues/purpl...

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This June, while the rowing of the regatta takes place across the river, Caversham Court Gardens will spring to life too! Angel Bar and Feeling Crafty are teaming up with Hub Cap Promotions to bring a vibrant vintage market, garden games, delicious food and drink. buff.ly/Ojeh5lH

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First Days Children's Charity have been (ahem) running their Colour Run in Prospect Park for a few years now, but this year it's going to be bigger and better than ever, with the addition of live music, a silent disco and more festival fun on 7 June! Find out more via buff.ly/LoCTI8o

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The Berkshire Motor Show returns to Prospect Park on Sun 6 July. As well as classic cars and bikes, trucks, 4x4s and other vehicles, there's plenty of other things to see and do, including live music, wild west living history, wrestling, a funfair and lots, lots more! buff.ly/iX1ZTMw

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14 bands 2 stages That's a whole lotta crazy! The Crazy Cowboy Festival returns to the Facebar for its 10th edition, chock full of rock n' roll in all sorts of flavours! buff.ly/w68PFjb

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Tomorrow, reggae and dancehall legend Don Letts returns to the @purpleturtlerdg.bsky.social‬, stepping behind the decks for a laidback Sunday afternoon, ably supported by Reading's own Bubblin' Bobby and Jack Hollywood of the Reggae Reggae show! buff.ly/tXY0bsG

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#Halfterm is here #inrdg - and if you're still looking for something for the kids to do, we've got plenty to choose from. From trails to trips, storytimes to hands-on activities, family fun days to all manner of fun as Reading Children's Festival continues, you'll find it via buff.ly/B14cxOy

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Looking for a night out that’s more than just a night out? Welcome to Barry’s Bonus Buzzer Bingo, where bingo meets belly laughs and bonus games bring the buzz! Join Barry and his hilarious crew for an evening of fun, prizes, and surprises at Urban Fun on 30 May! whatsonreading.com/venues/urban...

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Under Pressure! Not us, obviously, but the serendipity of two particular tribute shows landing on the site at the same time! 👑 First up, on The Club At Mapledurham hosts Joseph Lee Jackson for a killer Freddie Mercury Night on 31 May whatsonreading.com/venues/club-... 1/2

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"Xhloe and Natasha are exceptional writers and clowns - they’re Laurel and Hardy’s queer nightmare come true" An absolutely glowing ★★★★★ review from All That Dazzles for this show, here Fri 25 July! Book now at whatsonreading.com/letter-to-ly... www.allthatdazzles.co.uk/post/review-...

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The Bank Holiday Weekend is HERE! And we've got a BUMPER list of things to see and do - theatre, literature, tours, comedy, community and LOTS of live music! Look and book via whatsonreading.com/themes/bank-... But let's go through some headlines... 🧵

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The author of several books, including “Picture Palace to Penny Plunge: Reading Cinemas”, David Cliffe is ideally placed to talk about the history of Reading’s cinemas. And he'll do just that at The Centre for Heritage & Family History on Thu 12 June at 2pm buff.ly/bDCmi0n

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They're back! They're bad! Bad Manners return to Sub89 on 10 December for their annual visit, this time as part of their 50th Anniversary tour. Expect all the hits as Buster and the boys continue to bring their trademark high-energy two-tone ska! buff.ly/SprvBAb

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The next show from Progress Theatre is "Parade", the heart-wrenching, true story of Leo Frank: a Brooklyn-raised Jewish man living in Atlanta, wrongfully convicted of rape and murder in 1913. A sophisticated, dark musical with endless depth, it runs 12-21 June: whatsonreading.com/venues/progr...

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