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Ben Lewis in The Man. He is seated at a desk, holding a mobile phone. In front of him is a photo, and two boxes. One is labelled EXPENSES, the other NOT EXPENSES
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REVIEW: Sometimes when we touch – James Graham’s The Man is a triumph

The Man is the sum of their memories, so much so that when it comes to the annual chore of the tax return,...

James Graham's The Man is coming to South Street Arts Centre
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James Graham’s The Man proves that tax doesn’t need to be taxing, even in 2010

Tax returns. One of the worst annual ‘treats’ we have. So spare a thought for Ben Lewis in The Man … he has...

Gareth Malone is bringing his singalong tour to Reading's Hexagon Theatre. The tour logo features four pop-art style images of Gareth Malone
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Gareth Malone’s happy day: star invites you to a singalong session at The Hexagon 

Gareth Malone, the man who got the nation singing, is returning to the stage for a new show coming to Reading’s Hexagon.  He...

Elkie Brooks in mid song with a microphone hanging down on the right hand side. She has her arms and head up as she sings
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Elkie Brooks adds terrific Reading date to her 2026 Long Farewell Tour

Elkie Brooks has been top of the hit parade for an incredible 65 years.  While many artists of her age (21 again, thank...

Cinderella's cast celebrate the end of the show. They are standing on stage holding their arms aloft while sparklers go off in the background
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Beauty and the Beast: Reading’s youngsters invited to add some sparkle to this year’s pantomime

Christmas might seem like six months away, but preparations are already being made for this year’s pantomime, Beauty and the Beast. Reading’s Hexagon...

1066 and all that: the logo for Rabble Theatre's new production WIlliam The Conqueror
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1066 and all that … just in a different Reading venue

The events of 1066 have shaped our nation for nearly 1,000 years, and this summer a Reading-based theatre group is exploring them in...

Irene Serra and Luca Boscagin standing in a street. Luca has a guitar around his shoulders. They perform The Great British Songbook
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The Great British Songbook will celebrate the very best of 70 years of pop music

The Great British Songbook will celebrate some of the best pop music ever created, and it’s coming to Maidenhead this July. The musicians...

Reading Rep Theatre has announced its 2025-26 season shows. A promo image showing some of the promotional images in a stylised R
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Reading Rep Theatre unveils ambitious 2025-26 season promising a new chapter for Berkshire theatre

Reading Rep Theatre has announced details of its 2025/26 season, promising a groundbreaking programme that will cement the town’s position as a vibrant...

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