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South Street is an Arts Centre in Reading, Berkshire presenting a range of performing arts including theatre, music, comedy and live literature. linktr.ee/southstreetarts
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Coming up on Sat 7 June 2025, a summertime slice of top notch nerdery! Join us for 'WiFi Wars', an interactive comedy gameshow where you the audience compete for spectacular* prizes, through a series of games, puzzles & quizzes. Book now! whatsonreading.com/wifi-wars-2025 * spectacle level may vary

★★★★‘Outstanding’ - The Scotsman ★★★★ ‘Powerful’ - Sunday Times ★★★★‘Heart-breaking’ - The Stage Matthew Seager’s 4X Moliere Award winning play has now been seen by over 300,000 people in multiple languages across the globe. 'In Other Words' is here, Wed 12 March: whatsonreading.com/in-other-words

Another reminder that Ania Magliano's gig originally scheduled for tonight (Sat 1 March) has been postponed until Thu 10 April 2025. Please don't travel to South Street tonight for her gig, it's not happening until 10 April!

This week the StageCraft Spotlight lands on... Disruption Is Brewing! Very excited to have this cracking Camberley based brewery with us for StageCraft Festival, 25 & 26 April 2025 🍻 Tickets are selling fast now folks, get yours at whatsonreading.com/stagecraft-2... #rdguk

Limehouse Lizzy fans! We have 4 returns available for tonight's (Fri 28 Feb) gig! Get in touch with the Box Office on 0118 960 6060 or [email protected] to snap them up 🎸🤘🎟️ whatsonreading.com/limehouse-li...

★★★★ Everything Theatre ★★★★ Broadway World ★★★★ Theatre Weekly ★★★★ SpyintheStalls ★★★★ First Night Magazine ★★★★ AllThatDazzles ★★★★ Asian Culture Vulture 'Duck' by maatin, comes to #RDGUK on Wed 7 May 2025.

One week to go! “Unforgettable. Beautifully written.” ★★★★ The Scotsman Daniel Bye is here Thu 6 March with 'Imaginary Friends', a biting satire on the search for likes, showcasing Bye's incredible stand-up storytelling. Book now! whatsonreading.com/imaginary-fr...

Good news if you missed out on tickets for Limehouse Lizzy! We have 6 returns available for TONIGHT (Thu 27 Feb)! To snap them up, contact the Box Office on 0118 960 6060 or [email protected] #rdguk #music #live #gigs #thinlizzy #tribute #limehouselizzy

Tickets are selling fast for Dale Elliott Jr.'s 'Son of an Immigrant' tour! Catch this highly anticipated show with us on Fri 27 June 2025 https://whatsonreading.com/dale-elliott-jr #rdguk #comedy

We are sorry to announce that due to unforeseen circumstances, @aniamagliano.bsky.social's gig on Sat 1 March has had to be postponed until Thu 10 April 2025. All tickets will be valid for the new date. whatsonreading.com/ania-maglian...

"A meticulously crafted show... building to a tender finale" ★★★★ Arts Desk theartsdesk.com/comedy/edinb... Join us TONIGHT (Wed 26 Feb) for a thought-provoking, moving and very very funny show from @ahirshah.bsky.social. Book your tickets now! whatsonreading.com/ahir-shah-2025

This March we are being TAKEN OVER! That's right! Oxford Poetry Library is returning to the @southstreetarts.bsky.social stage on 14 March. Featuring guest poet Phoebe Nicholson and host, Andy H. Melhuish - this is not one to miss! Tickets & info: whatsonreading.com/venues/south...

New On Sale! A double bill of Edinburgh Preview work-in-progress shows, from Josie Long and Thor Stenhaug, here Thu 24 July 2025! Book your seats now.

An old farmer, a lost clown, and an eventful journey back home. This utterly charming, wordless performance for ages 3+ years is coming to South Street, Wed 9 April! Book for 'The Farmer and The Clown' now at https://whatsonreading.com/farmer-and-clown 👨‍🌾🤡

🚨 Good news for anyone who missed out on 'Pram Talk' tickets! 🚨 Some more seats have been released, so book now for this funny, relatable and thought-provoking show by Rosanna Jahangard, here Sat 8 March! Get tickets at whatsonreading.com/pram-talk 👶🍼🤰 #rdguk #theatre #internationalwomensday

We are sorry to announce that due to unforeseen circumstances, @aniamagliano.bsky.social's gig on Sat 1 March has had to be postponed until Thu 10 April 2025. All tickets will be valid for the new date. whatsonreading.com/ania-maglian...

Tomorrow (Wed 26 Feb)! A chance to catch this highly acclaimed stand-up show from @ahirshah.bsky.social! "Poignant and powerful as well as extremely funny" ★★★★★ Evening Standard Still some tickets available at whatsonreading.com/ahir-shah-2025 tinyurl.com/ahir-shah-st...

This week at South Street! Award-winning comedy from Ahir Shah (Wed), rock on with Limehouse Lizzy (Thu & Fri, a few returns - contact Box Office!) & top stand-up from Ania Magliano (Sat, 1 ticket left!) See all events at whatsonreading.com/south-street... #rdguk #comedy #gigs #music #live

On sale now to Members! An Edinburgh Preview Double Bill from Josie Long and Thor Stenhaug, here Thursday 24 July 2025 On general sale Wed 26 Feb, 10am! whatsonreading.com/long-and-ste... #rdguk #comedy @josielong.bsky.social

Become a beatbox superstar with SK Shlomo! “A perfect show… sets young imaginations alight” ★★★★ The Times Suitable for all ages, 'Shlomo's Beatbox Adventure For Kids' is coming Sat 3 May 🎤 🎵 🙌 Step into a world of funny sounds, brilliant noises & cool music! whatsonreading.com/shlomos-beat...

The show on Fri 21 Mar sold out like THAT. So there's a second chance to catch Suzi Ruffell's work-in-progress at @southstreetarts.bsky.social on Thurs 20 Mar - and still a few tickets left! Book now via https://buff.ly/3QvSNrk And for more cracking comedy picks, head to https://buff.ly/408SMiz

"Simply wonderful... everyone comes away happy, and Whipped Up! serves up smiles all round" ★★★★ @everything-theatre.co.uk 'Whipped Up!', a playful show for babies aged 2 months - 2 years, is here 4 & 5 April! https://whatsonreading.com/whipped-up

Coming to South Street Friday 16 May, an evening of fantastic folk music from The Rheingans Sisters! Riding high on an acclaimed album, this duo are set to take our stage by storm 🎵 😎 https://youtu.be/2lIruROApAM https://whatsonreading.com/the-rheingans-sisters

Do you have or know young people interested in making theatre? Our Youth Theatre provides a great chance to develop these skills, as well as confidence and creativity, while having a whole lot of fun! Head to https://whatsonreading.com/youth-theatre to find out more!

Join us tonight (Sat 22 Feb) for a cracking show from musical comedy team Jonny & The Baptists! A fab mix of silliness, songs and satire with a whole lot of heart, this is going to be a thought-provoking and very funny evening.

Following their prestigious appearance on BBC's Saturday Kitchen last weekend, we're delighted to announce that Sarv's Slice will be serving up perfect pizzas at StageCraft 2025! Enjoy their delicious wares on 25 & 26 April alongside brilliant beer 🍕🍻 Book now! whatsonreading.com/stagecraft-2...

New on sale! “An almost perfect amalgam of Scottish folk and Indie pop with Americana influences adding the twist which sets this apart from almost anything else… equal parts Strummer and Dylan" FATEA MAGAZINE @boulderfields.bsky.social is here, Sat 17 May! whatsonreading.com/boulder-fields

'WHIPPED UP!' Producer Ellen Waghorn talks to Dominic King from BBC Kent, about this smashing interactive show for babies, here 4 & 5 April! whatsonreading.com/whipped-up Listen in on BBC Sounds! Fast forward to 2:15:00 www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/... #rdguk #theatre #forbabies

Known for his captivating storytelling skills and spot on humour, Daniel Bye is back at South Street on Thu 6 March with his new theatre show 'Imaginary Friends'. “Unforgettable. Beautifully written.” ★★★★ The Scotsman

Tomorrow (Sat 22 Feb), 'The Happiness Index' with comedy legends Jonny & The Baptists! "Very, very funny but digs deep. It is searingly angry, deeply personal about mental health, touching about the power of friendship and a riot on arts funding" Lyn Gardner whatsonreading.com/jonny-baptis...

New On Sale! An extra date for Jack Skipper's 'Skint' tour, on Thu 2 October 2025. Book now at https://whatsonreading.com/jack-skipper-skint #rdguk #comedy

There's still time to sign up for our next term of Youth Theatre! A fun, inspiring & creative way to develop confidence & social skills, while making your own original work, Youth Theatre has sessions for school years 1-13. Find out more at

From Our Friends Double Okay! " We’re v excited to announce the launch of our first ever mentorship programme!!! This is a paid opportunity, and you will receive a fee of £1000. Deadline to apply: Mon 24th Mar 2025. Find out more at tinyurl.com/doubleokay "

Show one of 'Pigs + Bears Don't Come In Pairs' was absolutely delightful! Lots of happy children 😊 Still some seats available for the 2pm show, book here: whatsonreading.com/pigs-and-bears #rdguk #halfterm #theatre

New on sale! 'Without', a play by Neil Reidman (last seen at South Street in 'Our Little Hour - The Walter Tull Story') is here Sat 18 October 2025. Find out more & book at whatsonreading.com/without #rdguk #theatre

“A show so magnificent on every level... Absolutely my show of the Fringe” Dominic Maxwell, The Times Ahir Shah is back at South Street, Wed 26 Feb - next week! Book your seats now ✨ https://whatsonreading.com/ahir-shah-2025

If you're still looking for a delightful #halfterm treat, we've got a brilliant piece of puppetry fairytale theatre from expert storytellers Theatre of Widdershins! 'Pigs + Bears Don't Come In Pairs!' is today at 11.30am &2pm, get tickets at https://whatsonreading.com/pigs-and-bears

Daniel Bye is a considerate guy, he gives you a content warning at the top of his show, and it's almost as entertaining as the show itself! 'Imaginary Friends', a piece of stand-up storytelling theatre, is here Thu 6 March. Get tickets at https://whatsonreading.com/imaginary-friends

Extra Date Added! Due to popular demand, we've secured a second date with comedian Jack Skipper, on Thu 2 Oct 2025. Tickets go on sale Fri 21 Feb, 11am! whatsonreading.com/jack-skipper... #rdguk #comedy

Ania Magliano is nothing is not sensitive to the pain of celebrities! We have just ONE seat available for her date with us on Sat 1 March: https://whatsonreading.com/ania-magliano-2025 #rdguk #comedy

So, 'Creation - The Bubble Show' today is totally sold out! But good news, we've got another cracking children's show tomorrow (Thu 20 Feb)! Join us for a whimsical piece of puppet theatre, 'Pigs + Bears Don't Come In Pairs!' by Theatre of Widdershins 🐷🐻🥣 👱‍♀️ https://whatsonreading.com/pigs-and-bears

At time of writing, there are just 13 tickets still remaining for this cracking night of folk music! Enjoy an evening with Kathryn Tickell & Amy Thatcher, Thu 13 March 🎶

Romance, music, memory... a beguiling and moving play is heading to South Street on Wed 12 March. Get your tickets for 'In Other Words' now, and stock up on tissues and hankies, you'll need them! https://whatsonreading.com/in-other-words #rdguk #theatre

There's a fine line between ambition and delusion 😆 The superb stand-up of @ahirshah.bsky.social is here in just over a week! Join us on Wed 26 Feb for his award-winning show 'Ends'. Book! whatsonreading.com/ahir-shah-2025 #rdguk #comedy

As it's Feb Half Term, we're about to head into a new term for our Youth Theatre! It's a great time to join, so if you know young people looking to develop their creativity, imagination and social skills - and have a lot of fun! - take a look at whatsonreading.com/youth-theatre for more info

This week at South Street, it's #HalfTerm! We've got 'Creation - The Bubble Show' (Wed, last few tickets), 'Pigs + Bears Don't Come In Pairs!' by Theatre of Widdershins (Thu), & 'The Happiness Index' by Jonny & The Baptists on Sat! Book all shows at whatsonreading.com/south-street... #rdguk

Massive thanks to everyone who came out for High Vibes last night @southstreetarts.bsky.social madness good sets from Structure Een and Silent Weapon. Them were some vibes, noise, beats and incense. Nice one.

It's #HalfTerm! If you're still looking for a theatre treat for your little ones, join us & Theatre of Widdershins for 'Pigs + Bears Don't Come In Pairs!' on Thu 20 Feb. Perfect puppetry, spellbinding storytelling & wonderfully silly humour 😆✨ https://whatsonreading.com/pigs-and-bears