Episodes
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What's on Reading Nov 26
What’s on in November 2026 This month we head down to the Double-Barrelled Brewery to mark a double celebration - the brewery's eighth anniversary, and Gary & Mark's (instagram.com/garyandmarkquiz) landmark 50th quiz in the taproom! We talk all how you can join them for these big celebrations…
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What's on Reading Oct 26
What's On in October 2026 This month is all about comedy and drama – with two men named Nick! Nick from Mates Rates Comedy Club talks about their new weekly shows at the Penta Hotel and building a strong grassroots comedy scene in Reading. And Nick from Reading Rep Theatre talks about their two...
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What's on Reading Sept 26
What's on in September 2026 This month we catch up with Alex from REDA to talk about this year's Heritage Open Days programme, from events centred around the works of Waterhouse to the Everyday Histories found at Reading Old Cemetery and Caversham Court Gardens. Plus, we round up our other...
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What's on Reading Aug 26
What’s On in August 2026 This month we head to the new Central Library where Libraries & Museums Manager Simon gives us the tour, chatting about the many wonderful resources – and even more wonderful people who’ve started using the brand-new building for all sorts of reasons! Plus, we round up…
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What's on Reading July 26
What's On in July 2026 This month we catch up with Alexa from Reading BID to chat about two wonderful ways for you to explore Reading this summer – Reading Cocktail Week, taking in 24 venues from 3-12 July, and the Reading Dino Trail, where massive brick sculptures pop-up all over town from 25...
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What's on Reading June 26
What’s On in June 2026 This month we catch up with Nick from The Flowing Spring in Playhatch as their summer of Gigs In The Garden kicks off. We chat about their upcoming season of fantastic tribute shows, putting music on all year round, and how their food offering also puts them on the map!…
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What's on Reading May 26
What's on in May 2026 This month we chat with Cez from Dazzle Dance Experience, all about how you too can feel the full joy of dance, no matter what level of skill, experience or number of left feet you have, and how dance can bring people together. Plus our picks of what else is on this month,...
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What's on Reading April 26
What's On in April 2026 This month we catch up with several of the winners from the What's On Awards - Deadlocked Escape Rooms, Whitley Carnival, Becoming Mums and Reading Rep Theatre, recorded live at the event. Plus, our round up what's on this month, from Easter holidays to food festivals to...
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What's on Reading Mar 26
What’s On in March 2026 This month we’re at Eclectic Games to chat with Becky as they celebrate 20 years of rolling dice, dealing cards and building a games community in Reading – from the customers who’ve been with them over the years to how many more players can join them in their new home on...
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What's on Reading Feb 26
For our February podcast we chat with the team at Jelly about this year's GLOW Lantern Parade, from how easy it is to build a lantern in one of their free workshops, to the wonderful time we can all have at the parade itself. We also catch up with Shane from local acapella singing group the...
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What's on Reading Jan 26
What’s On in January 2026 For our first podcast of the new year, we headed to South Street where we (finally) caught up with Toby and Hannah from RABBLE Theatre to talk about their plans for 2026, including a national tour of Glitch and, closer to home, big plans for their acting classes for all...
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What's on Reading Dec 25
What's On in December 2025 It's our bumper festive edition and we headed to Broad Street and the sights, sounds and smells of Christmas in Reading to chat with Alexa from Reading BID about what festive fun will be taking over the town centre this December. Plus, loads of our What's On friends…
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What's on Reading Nov 25
This month we chat with Sarah from Reading Rising about this year's festival – back at the Facebar, bigger and better than ever, with a carefully curated line-up of of alt. rock, metal and punk. Plus we catch up with Dave from TFNation, who bring their unofficial TransFormers convention back to…
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What's on Reading Oct 25
What’s On in October 2025 Spooky season is upon us, so who better to talk to than Mojo Jones from the Scarlet Vixens, who have two creepy cabaret nights planned for you this month! We chat the pivot to cabaret, the fun of performing and more, plus pick our other highlights for the month –...
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What's on Reading Sept 25
What’s On in September 2025 This month we head to the top of One Station Hill, just one of the many locations hosting an event for this year’s Heritage Open Days, taking place in September. We chat with Alex from REDA about this year’s programme, from the architecture of Alfred Waterhouse to his...
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What's on Reading Aug 25
What’s On in August 2025 This month we catch up with Nick from Reading Rep Theatre about their new season starting in September – including mounting a musical on their new stage for the first time - and their remaining summer drama camps taking place this month (and filling up faster than we…
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What's on Reading July 25
What’s On in July 2025 This month we chat with Alice and Emily from Reading BID in Forbury Gardens – one of 12 locations where Shaun The Sheep will be popping up as part of a special trail for the summer! Learn all about it, how to take part and how it’s a great thing for Reading town centre.…
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What's on Reading June 25
What’s On in June 2025 This month we head east to Palmer Park to chat with Matt from East Reading Festival about this year’s event, including how it gives the local community a chance to shine. We also cover the other great festivals coming to Palmer Park in June, from big-name stars to local...
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What's on Reading May 25
What’s On in May 2025 With 2025 marking 250 years since Jane Austen was born, this month we head to the Abbey Gateway – where Jane went to school – to catch up with Guja from Reading Museum and talk about the programme of Austen-tatious events that they have planned, and to learn a little more...
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What's on Reading Apr 25
What's on April 2025 This month, everything is awesome as we chat with Erica from the Reading Brick Show about the return of this two-day LEGO event that's packed with fun for all ages, from robot battles to some truly wonderful LEGO creations. Plus, Alex from REDA gives us the heads up on this...
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What's on Reading Mar 25
What's On in March 2025 This month we catch up with Wendy from Berkshire Music Trust to talk all about the mammoth Junior Music Festival at the Hexagon, featuring hundreds of pupils from local schools, and about the great work they do to help youngsters sing, learn instruments and generally learn...
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What's on Reading Feb 25
What’s On in February 2025 This month we’re hooked on classics as we head to the University of Reading’s Great Hall to chat with Andrew from the Aldworth Philharmonic Orchestra about their concert there this month, just why it’s a great (and historic) venue for these concerts, and how they work…
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What's on Reading Jan 25
What’s On in January 2025 This month we stopped by the Rising Sun Arts Centre to chat with Sid from Club Velocity about this year’s Independent Venue Week gigs, part of a national celebration of grassroots music venues, as well as his other shows coming up this month. Plus, our other highlights…
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What's on Reading Dec 24
What’s On In December 2024 It’s the bumper festive edition of the podcast – oh yes it is! And we headed to South Street where rehearsals for the Hexagon’s panto Cinderella are well underway to chat with Cinders herself Samantha Dorrance, Reading’s Favourite Dame™ Paul Morse, and director Steve...
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What's on Reading Nov 24
What’s On November 2024 This month we head to the Purple Turtle to chat with Neil (and, to a lesser extent, Chester) about their packed events calendar – from international artists making tour stops, to Sunday sessions giving new young talent the chance to perform on a proper stage, to talks with...
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What's on Reading Oct 24
What's On in October '24 With October being Black History Month, we went to CultureMix Arts to chat with Mary and Nathifa about all the great events and activities they've got coming up this month (and all year round), from steel pans to Soca dancing. And we catch up with Jocelyn from Through A...
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What's on Reading Sept 24
What’s On in September 2024 This month we head out of town to The Mill at Sonning to chat with Owner and Artistic (and Managing) Director Sally Hughes about the venue’s history, their world-premiere production coming up this month, and how you can definitely look forward to a White Christmas.…
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What's on Reading Aug 24
What's On in August 2024 This month we catch up with Tom from Reading Pride, talking about their plans for this year's Love Unites Festival and Parade on 31 August, from performances to just how inclusive the whole day is! And we chat with Alexa from Reading BID about the medieval models to be...
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What's on Reading July 24
What’s On in July 2024 This month we catch up with Paul from the Oxfam Music Shop, which has been at the heart of many of our music collections for two decades, to talk about their 20th anniversary gig and the world of historic audio-video artefacts! We also catch up with Steph from Progress...
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What's on Reading June 24
What’s On in June 2024 Hooked on classics? This month we talk orchestral manoeuvres in the ‘Ding with Sally from Reading Symphony Orchestra – their upcoming summer concert, their 80th anniversary celebrations and just how an orchestra chooses its programme! Plus, our other highlights of what’s on...
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What's on Reading May 24
What's On in May 2024 May is the month that festival season really kicks of here in Reading. So where better to pop along to than the University of Reading, where we talk all about their upcoming Community Festival with Community Engagement Manager Molli – and how it's helping to bring the...
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What's on Reading Apr 24
What’s On In April 2024 The month we head backstage at Progress Theatre to talk with Ali and Liz, director and producer of this month’s “Under Milk Wood” to discuss how this is a most inclusive production, putting people on the stage who might otherwise not have the chance. Plus we touch base…
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What's on Reading Mar 24
What’s On in March 2024 As spring will soon be rearing it’s head, we thought it was a good time to catch up with Kathryn from Green Feather Flowers (instagram.com/greenfeatherflowers), who tells us all about her foraged floristry workshops coming up this month, combining art with our natural...
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What's on Reading Feb 24
This month we climb aboard The Narrowboat and chat with Kirsty about how the former Bel & The Dragon has become a welcoming pub with a real community spirit and lots of interesting things going on, from stand-up comedy to art workshops and much more! Plus our round-up of what else is on #inrdg…
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What's on Reading Jan 24
What’s On in January 2024 It’s a new year, and if your resolution is to try something new or meet new people, then our guest this month might be for you. We catch up with Andrew from Reading Phoenix Choir who tells us all about two great opportunities for you to sing with the choir this month, in...
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What's on Reading Dec 23
Christmas Special Recorded live on-location at the big Christmas lights switch-on on Broad Street, this month's podcast is all about Christmas in Reading. We catch up with Alexa from Reading BID to talk what's on in the town centre, Paul and Carl from this year's Hexagon panto to talk about that,...
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What's on Reading Nov 23
What's On November 2023 November in Reading means Dance Reading – the festival of performances and workshops that celebrates dance in all its forms. So we once again head to the home of Dance Reading (or at least the home of organiser Beth!) to chat about what's in store this year and the…
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What's on Reading Oct 23
What’s On in October 2023 This month we're in a dressing room at The Hexagon to catch up with Alex from Mad Monkey Improv ahead of their 10th anniversary show this month. We talk improv inspirations, favourite improv games and how they’re making the big birthday show extra special! Plus other...
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What's on Reading Sept 23
What’s On September 2023 This month we headed to Reading Rep to chat with Nick and Chris talk us through what’s coming up in their new season – new classes, new comedy and, of course, new theatre productions! – and how they’ve settled into the theatre now that it’s not so new. Plus we catch up…
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What's on Reading Aug 23
What’s On in August 2023 This month we check-in with Reading Libraries, chatting with Katie and Craig about the great activities they’ve got going on throughout August, from the Summer reading challenge and crafts for kids to events for adults too. And we talk about the other great things they…
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What's on Reading July 23
What’s On in July 2023 This month we head to Readipop Studios to talk with Molly and Eva about their big event of the summer, Readipop Festival! We talk about the line-up of big names, the opportunities for local and young talent, and *that* astonishing first day of ticket sales! Plus what else...
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What's on Reading June 23
What’s On In June 2023 This month, the world comes to Reading – or, at least a wonderful replica does! We talk about Luke Jerram’s Earth Artwork Gaia, coming to The Concert Hall as part of this year’s Reading Climate Festival with Luke himself, and with Zsuzsi from Reading Borough Council who…
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What's on Reading May 23
What’s On May 2023 May is very much the start of Festival Season here in Reading, so this month we catch up with Nick, one of the organisers of the inaugural Reading Indie Comedy Festival to hear all about what he and his fellow local laughmakers have lined-up. And we also touch base with Alex…
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What's on Reading Apr 23
What's On April 2023 This month we get set for a Thames river cruise with Laura from Thames Rivercruise! As they get ready for a new season of trips up and down the river, we talk about the unique way you can enjoy our local waterways and natural heritage, plus the fun you can have on board –...
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What's on Reading Mar 23
What’s On in March 2023 As Blue Collar Corner celebrates one year of being open, we catch up with Glen and Pete to talk about how it all came about, the great events they’ve got coming up this month (and beyond) and Reading’s love of street food! Plus picks and highlights of what else you can…
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What's on Reading Feb 23
What’s On Reading February 2023 This month we talk all things jazz in Reading with Trevor and Jim from… Jazz In Reading! From national names coming to Progress Theatre once a month to the jam nights at the Fisherman’s Cottage where anything goes and lots more smooth, swinging and funky stuff...
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What's on Reading Jan 23
What’s On January 2023 A new year means trying something new – so where better to go for our January 2023 podcast than New Directions, the home of adult education in Reading for 65 years! We chat with Rossella about the great creative classes and courses they have coming up, as well as the other...
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What's on Reading Dec 22
What's On December 2022 Christmas is definitely coming – so we popped down to Forbury Gardens to chat about the great events being put on there this month with Alexa from the Reading Business Improvement District. We also chat about some of the other great highlights coming up this month – shows,...
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What's on Reading Nov 22
What’s On November 2022 It’s the third anniversary of What’s On Reading and the What’s On podcast – but more importantly, we’re celebrating the 45th anniversary of The Hexagon. So we talk with General Manager Sarah and Classical Programmer Jules, to talk all about the history of the theatre, it’s...
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What's on Reading Oct 22
What’s On October 2022 This month we head to the Jolly Anglers in Newtown, home of the latest exhibition of “art in unique spaces” from Gas Tower Community Art (readinggastower.co.uk), to catch up with co-curator Leslee Baron and find out just how an art exhibition ends up in a pub – and why…
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The podcast that celebrates the arts and heritage scene in Reading.
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