Just announced! A new tour from Edinburgh Comedy Award winner & current Taskmaster star Amy Gledhill, heading to South Street Fri 19 Feb 2027 😊 On sale to Members Thu 23 April, 10am 🙌 On general sale Fri 24 April, 10am ℹ️ whatsonreading.com/amy-gledhill...

Heads up if you missed out on Phil Ellis! His show TOMORROW NIGHT (Wed 22 April) has 4 seats available - Book them now at whatsonreading.com/phil-ellis-b... 🙌😆🎉

🍻 14 Breweries 😋 2 tasty street food vendors 🍷 1 South Street Bar stocked with wine, cider & more ⏰️3 Days To Go! Get booked in now for StageCraft Festival 24 & 25 April, the forecast is lovely🌞 Find out more: whatsonreading.com/stagecraft-2...

Resales Available! Contact the Box Office on 0118 960 6060 or [email protected] to snap up tickets for the following: Jen Brister @Hexagon, Wed 29 April Frank Skinner @South Street, Tue 21 April Phil Ellis @South Street, Wed 22 April StageCraft Festival @South Street, Sat 25 April Day Session

Much excitement at South Street today! StageCraft Festival is THIS WEEK😄 We still have some spaces available for Friday and Saturday evening, come on down & join us for a session stacked with top brewers from across the UK 🍻 Book at whatsonreading.com/stagecraft-2...

New on sale! The Rheingans Sisters return with another live show packed with superb folk music, Thu 19 Nov 2026🙌 Get booked in now at whatsonreading.com/rheingans-si...

This week at South Street! Sold out comedy from Frank Skinner (Tue 21 April) and Phil Ellis (Wed 22 April) and our celebration of independent beer, StageCraft Festival 2026 (Fri 24 & Sat 25 April) 🍻😄 See all events at whatsonreading.com/south-street...

⏰️ Time's ticking down until StageCraft 2026 - it's next week (24-25 Apr), folks! Sat daytime is sold out, the evenings are filling up fast. Get booking now to enjoy 14 breweries, 2 street food vendors, top vibes & more beer+wine & cider at the South Street Bar! whatsonreading.com/stagecraft-2...

Head on down to South Street on Sat 23 May for the return of Reuben Irie Sound and Jah Lion Movement, the soundsystem superstars of 'The Sound'! £5 advance; £7 on the door. Doors 6.30pm whatsonreading.com/roots-reggae...

If you've been enjoying Saturday Night Live UK, you may want to know that one of its writers, Celya AB, is a top notch stand-up and is touring this autumn! She's with us on Fri 23 Oct, and half the seats have already sold! Get yours now at whatsonreading.com/celya-ab

The StageCraft 2026 glasses have arrived!! Another stunner to add to the collection 🤩 Join us 24 & 25 April for a cracking beer festival packed with superb breweries, tasty street food & top tier vibes, and you'll get one of these beauties to take home with you 😊🍻🙌 whatsonreading.com/stagecraft-2026

This time next week, we’ll be back at @southstreetarts.bsky.social for StageCraft Festival, and we can’t wait!

The wait's nearly over, folks! Just one week until StageCraft cracks open the beer and the revels truly begin! With 14 great breweries, 2 awesome street food vendors & a South Street Bar stocked with wine, cider & more, it's going to be a top time. Don't miss out! whatsonreading.com/stagecraft-2...

New on sale! The return of New York based theatre-makers Xhloe & Natasha! Join us for the Edinburgh Previews of 'Bigfoot Ripped My Dog In Half I Saw It', Thu 30 & Fri 31 July 2026, 8pm 🙌 Seats on sale at whatsonreading.com/bigfoot-xhlo...

If you love bonkers but brilliant music, built in real time by a talented multi-instrumentalist, make a date with ICHI on Sat 30 May, 2pm! youtu.be/WbilJvOnQ6U This elevated one man band is truly terrific, and suitable for all ages. Book now at whatsonreading.com/ichi 🎶🎺😄

Come on down to South Street TONIGHT (Thu 16 Apr) for a playful and heartening show about synchronised swimming and kindness for our bodies! 'Blubber' is at 8pm! Book your seats now 🏊‍♀️🌊😊 whatsonreading.com/blubber

TOMORROW (Thu 16 Apr)! 'An exemplary work on the subject of finding comfort in your own skin' ★★★★ Scotsman 'Heartfelt and engaging…Playful and generous piece' Lyn Gardner, The Stage  'Greenall’s performance is majestic' ★★★★★ BingeFringe Book now for 'Blubber'🏊️🌊🙌: whatsonreading.com/blubber

LAST FEW TICKETS ALERT! Our next SITELINES show 'Sparks, Parks, Halls & Balls' is nearly sold out, there are only spaces left on the Sun 24 May 4pm performance. Get booked in now at whatsonreading.com/sparks-parks...

This week at South Street! Playful & heartening theatre with Katie Greenall's 'Blubber' (Thu 16 Apr), fantastic folk music from Lady Maisery (Fri 17 Apr) & more top comedy from Tom Rosenthal on Sat 18 Apr! Get booking for all shows at whatsonreading.com/south-street...

Join us this Thursday 16 April for Katie Greenall's acclaimed, funny, relatable and uplifting show about synchronised swimming, self-compassion and kindness for our bodies 🏊️🌊🙌 Book now for 'Blubber' at whatsonreading.com/blubber

Coming next month, an independent music event! Timeless Legends: A Journey Through Some Of Music's Greatest Icons is here Sat 2 May, and is packed with top tier hits covering pop, reggae, soul and R&B. On sale now! whatsonreading.com/timeless-leg...

StageCraft News🔊South Street Bar will be pouring... Festival Lager-Indie Rabble (Windsor) INDIE PILS // 4.2% German Pilsner. Festival Gluten Free-Mysterious Brewing (Tadley) CITRA TRIANGLE // 5% Gluten Free Pale. Book for 24 & 25 April now & give them a try! whatsonreading.com/stagecraft-2...

Just a fortnight to go now, independent beer fans! Don't miss out, get booked in now for brilliant beers and top tier times with us, Dolphin Brewery and a host of excellent brewers from across the UK 🙌🍻 Head to whatsonreading.com/stagecraft-2... book for 24 & 25 April!

🎶New on sale!🙌Aussie comedian Aidan Jones grew up playing classical piano, before deviating into the world of comedy. 'Chopin's Nocturne' is a glorious mash-up of the two: a performance of his favourite piece, presented with jokes & irreverence! Here Fri 9 Oct 2026 whatsonreading.com/chopins-noct...

'A treat from start to finish' The Herald Don't miss the wonderful Lucy Porter, back with us again on Fri 18 Sep 2026! Seats are selling fast so book now, folks! whatsonreading.com/lucy-porter-...

Tomorrow (Fri April 10th) two #poetry related e vents in #rdguk Meal and #openmic (music and #spokenword) at Tutu's Ethiopian Table And #poetscafe @southstreetarts.bsky.social Chose wisely

South Street is a fabulous venue and this show is great, saw it in Edinburgh last year. One of my favourite things of the Ed Fest, so go and see it would be my advice.

New on sale! The Credit Crunch, 2007. ‘Irish Twins’ Sarah and Jamie are growing up in Belfast with a shared obsession of music and the weight of parents on the breadline. 'Anthem for Dissatisfaction' by SkelpieLimmer is here Fri 13 Nov 2026 whatsonreading.com/anthem-for-d...

Join us TONIGHT (Fri 10 April) for a razor-sharp theatre show that's as funny as it is insightful. Hijinx Theatre's 'Meet Fred' kicks off at 8pm, and follows a two foot tall cloth puppet trying to be just like everyone else... but the system has other ideas. Book now at whatsonreading.com/meet-fred

We've just released 4 seats for Lady Maisery on Fri 17 April! This trio of absolutely awesome musicians and singers pretty much guarantees you a great night of first rate folk. Snap up a seat now at whatsonreading.com/lady-maisery...

Exciting news for StageCraft Festival cider fans! The South Street Bar will be serving these two superb ciders from Little Pomona on 24 & 25 April! Little Miracle Medium Sweet Cider & Kingston Black (2023) Sparkling Cider😋 Spaces are selling fast, book at whatsonreading.com/stagecraft-2... now🍻

Just a week to go! We can't wait for Katie Greenall's playful, funny, astute and heartening show about rediscovering the joy of being in your own skin. Book for 'Blubber', here Thu 16 April, now 🏊️😊💗 whatsonreading.com/blubber

Are you a wine lover on the fence about accompanying your beer friends at StageCraft 2026? Good news, we will have wonderful wines from Stanlake Park Wine Estate available from the South Street Bar for you to enjoy! Raise a glass with us, Fri 24 & Sat 25 Apr🍷🙌 whatsonreading.com/stagecraft-2...

New on Sale! Manding Melody featuring Habib Koité & Sura Susso presented by African Night Fever is here Thu 22 Oct 2026 🙌🎶 Join us for a fresh modern take on traditional Manding culture, led by two superb musicians. Book at whatsonreading.com/manding-melody

TODAY (Wed 8 Apr)! Join us for an eggs-tremely fun interactive comedy gameshow, with WiFi Wars Easter Extravaganza 😊🐤🐰🎉 There's shows at 3pm and 7pm, suitable for adults and children over 6 years! Come on down and see if you can be the high scorer! Book at whatsonreading.com/wifi-wars-ea...

Coming soon - an independent gig from Heavy Pop! Mercury Prize nominated singer songwriter Fionn Regan is here live, Fri 29 May 2026. 'Tonight’s show was a triumph, a world class singer-songwriter' The York Press Book now at whatsonreading.com/fionn-regan

Just 3 weeks to go! It's nearly time to raise a glass at StageCraft Festival 2026! Join us for brilliant beers with fantastic people on 24 & 25 April. The line-up includes Hackney Church Brew Co., Tartarus Beers, Beak Brewery and more. Get booked in! whatsonreading.com/stagecraft-2...

Friday April 10th is #PoetsCafe #RdgUk in @southstreetarts.bsky.social This month featuring local #poets from Two Rivers press

This week at South Street! Eggs-centric fun with WiFi Wars Easter Extravaganza (Wed 8 April), the return of Hijinx hit show 'Meet Fred' & Poets' Cafe LIVE (both Fri 10 April), & superb stand-up with Pierre Novellie (Sat 11 April). See all shows at whatsonreading.com/south-street...

A very Happy Easter to you all! If today's Easter shenanigans have got you in the mood for more eggs-centric fun, book now for WiFi Wars Easter Extravaganza! It's a fab time for families and friends, packed with interactive games, quizzes & puzzles. Join in! whatsonreading.com/wifi-wars-ea...

Winner of the Asian Arts Award of Outstanding Production, 'Kanpur 1857' (here Thu 2 July) is a captivating story based on historical events. Strapped to a cannon, an Indian rebel finds themselves answering to a British officer for the crimes of Kanpur... whatsonreading.com/kanpur-1857

Some of the lovely feedback from StageCraft 2025😊🙌 If you fancy top tipples, fabulous street food & unimprovable vibes, get booked in for this year's StageCraft now! Saturday daytime is sold out, but there are still spaces for both evenings on 24 & 25 April🍻https://whatsonreading.com/stagecraft-2026

It's a very special edition of Poets' Café this month as they bring you three poets from local publishers Two Rivers Press - Kitty Hawkins, James Peake, and Poetry Editor Peter Robinson. Plus the usual open mic! Join the fun on 19 April at @southstreetarts.bsky.social buff.ly/orENxNX

14 Breweries, 2 top street food outlets, wonderful wine and superb cider... it can only be StageCraft Festival 2026! Saturday daytime is already sold out, and spaces are selling fast for the Friday and Saturday nights - get online and book now at whatsonreading.com/stagecraft-2...

A two foot tall cloth puppet, who just wants to be like everybody else... Hijinx Theatre's 'Meet Fred' is here Fri 10 April, packed with wit, satire, playfulness and razor sharp commentary. We also can't wait to find out what a 'f**k barrell' is... More info & booking: whatsonreading.com/meet-fred

There's just a fortnight until 'Blubber' by Katie Greenall & The Hale dives into #RDGUK! 'An exemplary work on the subject of finding comfort in your own skin” ★★★★ The Scotsman This stunning show is playful, relatable and moving, get your cossie on and join us 16 April! whatsonreading.com/blubber 🏊

Just ONE WEEK to go! 'WiFi Wars Easter Extravaganza' is here Wed 8 April, with shows at 3pm & 7pm suitable for all ages over 6+ years. To join in with the comedy gameshow, bring a fully charged smartphone or tablet, your brain and a sense of fun! Book now at whatsonreading.com/wifi-wars-ea...

Spaces are selling fast for our next SITELINES show, marking 100 years of University of Reading! The Saturday shows for 'Sparks, Parks, Halls & Balls' are virtually sold out, with the Sunday filling up quickly! Book for 23 & 24 May now at whatsonreading.com/sparks-parks...

Watch to the end to find out what Fred thinks of children... 😆 This razor-sharp political satire is packed with humour, wit and tenderness, and is here Friday 10 April. Come on down and 'Meet Fred'! Book at whatsonreading.com/meet-fred

Crikey! The Saturday daytime session for StageCraft 2026 has SOLD OUT! There's good news if you've not booked yet though, we still have availability for both evening sessions, on Friday 24 and Saturday 25 April 🍻🌃 Get tickets now & join in the fun😊 whatsonreading.com/stagecraft-2...