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What’s On Reading is the ultimate guide to all things arts, culture and heritage for Reading, listing events and activities from over 200 organisations and venues. https://whatsonreading.com/

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What's On Reading @rdgwhatson.bsky.social · 13d

Our October #podcast is here!
And with spooky season also here, we caught up with Mojo Jones of the Scarlet Vixens to talk about their two creepy cabarets this month, as well as their history, their pivot from burlesque to cabaret, and keeping things fun and silly!
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A woman with long dark hair in an olive green dress and a man with a green checked shirt and grey chinos standing in an arts centre, surrounded by drums and various ephemera

What's On Reading @rdgwhatson.bsky.social · 8h

Look at this Happy Idiot!

That's not us being insulting, it' the name of Joel Dommet's new tour, coming to the Hexagon in February.

With glamorous tales from behind the camera and less glamorous anecdotes of first-time fatherhood, Joel remains a charming, exhausted, happy idiot.
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Joel Dommet in a black tshirt and trousers, pointing at his head and smiling

What's On Reading @rdgwhatson.bsky.social · 10h

Reading Festival Chorus return to Wesley Church on 22 November to perform two wonderful choral pieces - Poulenc's Gloria and Coleridge's Requiem.

They'll be joined by solo soprano Emily Dickens, with accompanists Simon Dinsdale (Organ) and Thom Hammond (Cello)
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🎵🪕The Castle Tap Sessions🎶🪗 @castletapsessions.bsky.social · 14h

Come-all-ye for another evening of good ale, good cheese, your good company...
🎸🎵🧀🎵🍻🎵🫖🎵🪗
...and your songs and tunes
WEDNESDAY 2nd OCTOBER in the ♥️ of #TheDing
See you there with our convivial hosts, The Castle Tap, 120 Castle St, Reading RG1 7RJ
@rdgwhatson.bsky.social @acespacenewbury.bsky.social

Advert for the Castle Tap Sessions shows a black and whit photo of people playing music and singing in a pub.

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What's On Reading @rdgwhatson.bsky.social · 14h

And that's on top of the big indie party on 24 July, with Richard Ashcroft, @shedsevenofficial.bsky.social, Tom Meighan + The Karios - on sale now!
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Poster featuring singer Richard Ashcroft wearing sunglasses and a green t-shirt, holding a microphone

What's On Reading @rdgwhatson.bsky.social · 14h

And the @heritagelive.bsky.social announcements keep coming!

25 July '26 will see Ministry of Sound Classical return with a killer line-up of guests including Example, Roger Sanchez and Utah Saints (u-u-u-Utah Saints)

Register now for pre-sale on 20 Oct
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What's On Reading @rdgwhatson.bsky.social · 16h

New from Mates Rates Comedy Club - the Late Show at Pentahotel.

Circuit acts and a secret pro headliner will take the stage at Pentahotel, Reading this Saturday from 9pm.

WHO WILL IT BE?
(seriously, even we don't know)
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"The late show" written in the style of a neon sign

What's On Reading @rdgwhatson.bsky.social · 19h

Phineas & Ferb screenshot meme in two frames. In the first frame, the caption is "If i had a nickel for every time there was a dance event in Reading in November where the band calls the dances and the poster was yellow, I'd have two nickels"

In the second frame, the caption is "which isn't a lot, but it's weird that it happened twice"

What's On Reading @rdgwhatson.bsky.social · 19h

And if evenings of dancing called by the band is your bag, @fiddleparadiddle.bsky.social are back at Double-Barrelled for another edition of the Taproom Ceilidh on 27 November!
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Yellow poster saying "Fiddle Paradiddle present the Taproom Ceilidh"

What's On Reading @rdgwhatson.bsky.social · 19h

On 14 November, Reading Amnesty International Town Group will be holding a fundraising Barn Dance, with The Scamping Rogues calling the dances and leading the entertainment!

And if that's not enough, there's a RAFFLE!
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What's On Reading @rdgwhatson.bsky.social · 19h

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Slapstick Festival @slapstickfest.bsky.social · 1d

Throwback to #SlapstickFest 2012 when #TerryJones discussed #MontyPython Life of Brian with @sanjeevbhaskar.bsky.social!

On Sat 15 Nov, Sanjeev will be joining Sir #MichaelPalin to celebrate Terry Jones at #TheHexagonReading, preceded by a special screening of #LifeOfBrian

Tickets below 👇 🎟️

Photo of Sanjeev Bhaskar (blue suit and black shirt) and Terry Jones (black suit)

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Readifolk 🎶🪕🎻🪗🎵 @readifolk.bsky.social · 20h

Songs of experience, real life and politics
@maggieholland.bsky.social is our next guest at the club.
Put Sunday 19th October 8pm in you diary.
You'll find us in the ♥️ of Reading at Watlington House Hall, RG1 4RA, entry on foot from South Street. @rdgwhatson.bsky.social @acespacenewbury.bsky.social

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What's On Reading @rdgwhatson.bsky.social · 1d

Woodley & Earley Art Group host their Autumn Art Exhibition this weekend, with over 100 original paintings on display - and for sale!

You'll also have the chance to meet some of the artists, view art demonstrations and vote for your favourite picture.
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Woodley & Earley Autumn Art Exhibition poster with an image of red leaves on a tree against a green background

What's On Reading @rdgwhatson.bsky.social · 1d

Arts & Drafts are back at Phantom Brewing Co. on 23 October for some pumpkin carving!

They'll have everything you need to create the perfect jack-o-lantern, but please note this is not supervised and therefore is only open to adults.
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Poster for Arts & Drafts: Pumpkin Carving with a cartoon image of a pumpkin on legs

What's On Reading @rdgwhatson.bsky.social · 1d

Play for Ukraine is back at the Facebar on Friday 17 October with three corking local bands giving their time and talent to raise funds for The Reading Ukrainian community centre - The Highwasters, The Echo and Brick Top

£10 on the door - whatsonreading.com/venues/face-...

Logos of the three bands appearing next to a Ukraine flag

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Royal Berkshire Archives @berksarchives.bsky.social · 1d

In this month’s highlight we look at staff rules imposed by Edward Jackson, founder of Jacksons department store in Reading. This item can be found in our display on ‘The Family Store: Jacksons 150 years on’ in reception until 31st October. Read it here: bit.ly/4q8tqMA

An annotated list of rules for staff by Edward Jackson

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South Street Arts Centre @southstreetarts.bsky.social · 1d

Rehearsals are in full swing for 'Grandad Anansi'! We can't wait to see this cracking show for ages 4-9 years this #HalfTerm 🕷️🌻🌂

Get your seats for Thu 30 Oct, 2pm now at whatsonreading.com/grandad-anansi

#rdguk #theatre #live #childrensshows #grandadanansi

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What's On Reading @rdgwhatson.bsky.social · 1d

This Saturday, Reading Bach Choir invite you to "Come and Sing" Mozart's Mass in C minor, joining them for an exciting day learning one of the great pieces of the choral repertoire.
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Event poster with details and a painting of Mozart

What's On Reading @rdgwhatson.bsky.social · 1d

It's a Christmas miracle!
Well, not really, but The Christmas Orchestra's concerts at Reading Minster on 13 December are selling SO well, that they've added a second date - they'll now be there on Friday 12 December at 18:00 and 20:30, too!
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Chamber orchestra performing in a church

What's On Reading @rdgwhatson.bsky.social · 2d

Not much has been written about it, yet in the first half of the 19th century, around 700 people must have been employed in it.

So join Berkshire Industrial Archaeology Group and member/speaker David Cliffe on 20 October for a talk all about the Reading Silk Industry
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What's On Reading @rdgwhatson.bsky.social · 2d

Beer.
It's one of our historic 3Bs.
And it's what the fab folk at Double-Barrelled have been doing so well for the past 7 years.

The other thing they do really well is putting on a big knees-up, so why not join them for their 7th birthday party on 15 November?
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Poster for DB SEVEN with a disco ball and balloons

What's On Reading @rdgwhatson.bsky.social · 2d

Hi Wes - we're told it should finish around 9:30. The event page will be updated with timings shortly.

What's On Reading @rdgwhatson.bsky.social · 2d

We may still be a ways away from Christmas, but we're just over a month away from the first Christmas market of the season.

Artisa returns to Creativ.Spaces in Caversham on Sun 16 Nov, with 35 gazebos full of fabulous gifts by local artists, artisans and makers.
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What's On Reading @rdgwhatson.bsky.social · 3d

Have you heard our October #podcast?

We chat with Mojo Jones of the Scarlet Vixens about the great fun they have putting on a variety of cabaret shows all year round - and the fun they have for Halloween in particular.

Plus, our other highlights for this month
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Mojo Jones in an olive dress standing next to Damien Passmore in a green shirt and grey chinos. They both have long brown hair and are smiling

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What's On Reading @rdgwhatson.bsky.social · 3d

Spine-tingling spontaneity and bone-rattling laughter are guaranteed when What's The Game improv return to Brewdog Reading for their next hilarious show, Fright Night.

Join them on Fri 24 Oct as they conjour hilarity seemingly out of nowhere.
Comedy so good, it’s scary.
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What's On Reading @rdgwhatson.bsky.social · 3d

One week to go!
Next Saturday, Kala The Arts will fill the town centre with performances, puppets and a parade for Diwali: Light It Up!

FREE and open to everyone!
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Giant puppets of Indian figures and various people playing dhol drums