Jonathan Agnew to bring My Ten Moments tour to The Hexagon

Test Match Special broadcaster and former international fast bowler brings dressing room memories and commentary box secrets to Reading

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Test Match Special broadcaster Jonathan Agnew brings his stage show My Ten Moments that Shaped Modern Cricket to The Hexagon in Reading
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Long-serving cricket broadcaster Jonathan Agnew will take audiences behind the microphone and into the dressing room when he brings his new live tour to The Hexagon next year.

Jonathan Agnew: My Ten Moments that Shaped Modern Cricket marks the release of his new book, the evening sees the Test Match Special commentator bring his personal countdown of the sport’s defining developments to the stage for the first time.

Agnew began his professional life as an international fast bowler before joining the BBC as its cricket correspondent, spending more than three decades reporting on major transformations across the international game.

Since stepping back from the daily correspondent brief in 2024, Jonathan has remained the senior voice of Test Match Special, having reported directly on events ranging from the post-apartheid reshaping of cricket to the rise of T20 and the Indian Premier League.

The stage show features firsthand reflections on defining sporting turning points, commentary box stories, and the famous leg over broadcast voted the greatest moment in sporting history.

Audiences will also have the opportunity to participate in a live question-and-answer session with the broadcaster.

The performance runs for approximately 110 minutes including an interval, and carries an age guidance recommendation of 14 years and older.

A post-show book signing will take place on the night, with copies available to pre-order alongside show tickets or purchase directly at the venue.

When is Jonathan Agnew coming to Reading, and how can I get tickets?

Jonathan Agnew: My Ten Moments that Shaped Modern Cricket takes place at The Hexagon on Thursday, 13 May, 2027 at 7.30pm.

Tickets are priced at £42.50, £39.50, and £34.50.

There will be a post-show book signing for which people can pre-order a copy of the book by adding it to the basket along with the show tickets. Books will also be available to purchase on the night.

Bookings can be made directly via The Hexagon box office, by calling 0118 960 6060 or logging to: https://whatsonreading.com/venues/hexagon/whats-on/jonathan-agnew-my-ten-moments-shaped-modern-cricket

The Hexagon is located on Queens Walk, Reading, RG1 7QF.

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