Just a fortnight until our next SITELINES original production 'The Sound'! The cast have been here rehearsing this week and it's all very exciting🔊 Don't miss this celebration of RDGUK's soundsystem era, with great music, drama & Reading history. Book for 21-24 Jan now! whatsonreading.com/the-sound

"Big Naturals is clever, cheeky and full of introspection, delivered with the ease of a performer who knows exactly how to connect, entertain and leave their audience wanting more"★★★★★ Broadway World Chloe Petts' new show is an absolute hit! See it here 6 & 7 Feb😎 whatsonreading.com/chloe-petts-...

"A delightfully written hour, Jess has charisma and stage presence to burn, finding laughs everywhere, yet with serious messages too" ★★★★ 1/2 One4Review Join us for another cracking comedy show with Jess! 💥Jessica Fostekew: Iconic Breath 📆 Sat 28 Feb 2026, 8pm 🎟️ whatsonreading.com/jessica-fost...

“Mr Bubbles works wonders with buckets, bowls and troughs of water and detergent” ★★★★★ Theatre Review New Zealand on 'The Bubble Show' The first one was a hit, so now there's a sequel! 'The Bubble Show 2 - More Bubbles!' is here Sat 31 Jan, for all ages 2+ years 🫧✨😀 whatsonreading.com/bubble-show-2

Our own Artistic Director John Luther is here to tell you more about two brilliant SITELINES shows coming very soon! Don't miss 'The Sound' (21-24 Jan) and 'I Do' (11-14 Feb) - book now and enjoy top class performance work right here in RDG🙌 whatsonreading.com/the-sound whatsonreading.com/I-Do-2026

#ICYMI! The latest episode of the What's On Reading podcast is live - and this one was recorded at South Street✨ WOR's Damien caught up with RABBLE Theatre about their plans for 2026, and our own John Luther, who tells us more about SITELINES show 'The Sound'. Listen now 🔊 whatsonreading.com/podcast

This week at South Street! Our Members' Night & Spring Season Launch, Poets Cafe LIVE (both Fri 9 Jan), live music & play for ages 0-4 years 'Wonder Gigs - Animals', and David Bowie tribute 'Moonage' (both Sat 10 Jan) 🎶🙌🎟️🔊 Book for all shows at www.whatsonreading.com/south-street...

Just one week to go until Members' Night & Season Launch! These free evenings where we introduce our spring season while you enjoy a complimentary drink & mingle, are a great way to kick off your New Year. Bring a friend or several, all are welcome! whatsonreading.com/members-nigh...

Plus, seeing as we were at @southstreetarts.bsky.social we also caught up with John to talk about The Sound, their new SITELINES show celebrating Reading's Soundsystem culture in the 1970s. Listen now via whatsonreading.com/podcast 2/2

Happy New Year Reading! We hope you've had a safe and enjoyable start to 2026, and you're raring to go for all the fantastic live events we've got coming up for you this year🙌 See you soon! 🎆🥂🥳🎉🎇🎊

Featuring Rowan Rheingans, Hazel Askew & Hannah James, Lady Maisery are one of the most amazing folk trios out there - and they're heading to South Street Friday 17 April! Book now and look forward to a brilliant folk gig to welcome in the spring! whatsonreading.com/lady-maisery...

One of the hottest acts in British stand-up comedy, Sam Nicoresti is bringing her hit show 'Baby Doomer' to #RDGUK! ★★★★★ The List ★★★★★ One4Review ★★★★ The Guardian ★★★★ The Scotsman ★★★★ Fest ★★★★ Three Weeks Book for Wed 18 Feb now! www.whatsonreading.com/sam-nicoresti 📸Rebecca Need-Menear

Coming in January, 2 brilliant independent gigs from top tribute acts! 'Moonage - a David Bowie Tribute' (Sat 10 Jan) marks a decade since the sad death of the Starman, while 'Oasiz' brings a Britpop extravaganza on Fri 30 Jan. whatsonreading.com/moonage whatsonreading.com/oasiz-2026

Entering their third decade as a leading tribute act, Limehouse Lizzy return 26 & 27 Feb! Already selling fast, these gigs are always a massive hit with our audiences, packed with stunning Celtic rock excellence🤘🎸⚡Book now and get set for a night of top notch rock! whatsonreading.com/limehouse-li...

Wishing a very Merry Christmas to all South Street's staff, visitors, audiences and tenants! We hope you have a fantastic festive season, and can't wait to see you all in 2026. Stay safe and have fun everyone🎄😊☃️🎅🤶🧑‍🎄🎶🎉

Coming your way Sat 31 Jan, another visit from The Highland Joker and his cracking show for all ages over 2 years! Don't miss 'The Bubble Show 2 - More Bubbles!'🫧🌈😀✨This show is always popular with our audiences, and often sells out, so book now to be sure of a seat! whatsonreading.com/bubble-show-2

We love a good collab. We love projects that look into our town's social history. And we love a good party. "The Sound", a new SITELINES piece from @southstreetarts.bsky.social and @uniofreading.bsky.social celebrating Reading's #soundsystem culture of the 1970s, is all that in one! buff.ly/gtcTClW

'Tiny Planet' carries the echoes of The Little Prince, inviting you on a journey to explore how we all can sometimes feel impossibly small and infinitely gigantic. This gorgeous piece of theatre for adults and children over 5 years is here Fri 20 February 🌍🌌🌳🏔️🌷 www.whatsonreading.com/tiny-planet

Their Christmas special is barely in the rearview mirror, but the interactive fun of @wifiwars.bsky.social will be back at @southstreetarts.bsky.social on 8 April for an Easter Extravaganza! Sessions at 3pm and 7pm whatsonreading.com/venues/south...

If you're not familiar with the bonkers brilliance that is ICHI, take a look at this clip from a show at Ramsgate Music Hall a couple of years ago! youtu.be/WbilJvOnQ6U This cracking musician is coming here Sat 30 May 2026, on sale now🎶✨😀 whatsonreading.com/ichi

'The Sound' of 1970s Reading was vital, vibrant, and loud. Join us for an original SITELINES production that tells the stories of early pioneers of the soundsystem era, 'The Sound', 21-24 Jan 2026. Expect great music, drama & a bit of magical Reading history. Book now🔊 whatsonreading.com/the-sound

New on sale - WiFi Wars' Easter Extravaganza is coming Wed 8 April 2026, 3pm & 7pm🐰🥚🐥🎉 There's something for everyone in this EGGstremely EASTERrific version of the interactive comedy gameshow, that's fast becoming one of our most popular shows 🙌 Book now at whatsonreading.com/wifi-wars-ea...

In the hustle and bustle of the festive season don't forget to book your free tickets for our next Members' Night & Spring Season Launch! A chance to enjoy a complimentary welcome drink & hear all about our packed upcoming season, Fri 9 Jan from 6pm. See you there! whatsonreading.com/members-nigh...

🎉Exciting Casting News - We've found our Yvonne and Mal for our upcoming SITELINES show 'The Sound'🙌 We're delighted to welcome Chardaè Phillips (Yvonne) & Hilson Agbangbe (Mal) to the team! Join us 21-24 Jan 2026. Book now at www.whatsonreading.com/the-sound @uniofreading.bsky.social

Still stuck for a gift for the beer lover in your life? Tickets for StageCraft Festival 2026 make an excellent present! StageCraft returns 24 & 25 April with a cracking line-up of RDG-based & national breweries, brilliant beer and unparalleled vibes🍻 Book now at whatsonreading.com/stagecraft-2...

TOMORROW (Sat 20 Dec)! The 2025 festive edition of WiFi Wars! This interactive comedy gameshow is always a great time, and the Xmas Special comes with extra tinsel and baubles🎄☃️😊 There's shows at 3pm, 4.45pm & 7.30pm, join in the festive fun! whatsonreading.com/wifi-wars-xm...

There are still some - but not many - seats available for this weekend's WiFi Wars Xmas Special shows! Treat yourself, your family, friends or co-workers to a nerdy night out, with this interactive comedy gameshow that's always a hit! Book now🎄💯🤓☃️https://whatsonreading.com/wifi-wars-xmas-2025

We still have a few seats (4 to be precise) available for resale for TONIGHT's (Thu 18 Dec) Mike Wozniak: The Bench preview! Contact the Box Office on 0118 960 6060 or [email protected] to snap them up and enjoy a pre-Christmas comedy treat😎 whatsonreading.com/mike-wozniak...

We have 3 resale tickets available for TOMORROW (Thu 18 Dec): Mike Wozniak's 'The Bench' Preview! To purchase get in touch with the Box Office on 0118 960 6060 o [email protected]✨

Congratulations to The Herd on winning the Family Arts Audience Impact & Innovation Award 2025 for 'Counting Sheeps'! www.familyarts.co.uk/awards-short... This sleepy, sheepy show for babies and toddlers (and their tired grown-ups) is here Sat 7 March! Book now at whatsonreading.com/counting-she...

It's TONIGHT (Wed 17 Dec), folks! Join us for an evening of fabulous folk tunes from one of the best to ever do it. James Yorkston is here with a night of magical music to banish the winter darkness. Doors 7.30pm, music starts 8pm. Come on down! whatsonreading.com/james-yorkst...

New on sale - An independent gig in the South Street Studio! John Wesley Harding (aka Wesley Stace) with support from special guest David Lewis, Wed 4 February 2026. Book now at whatsonreading.com/john-wesley-...

TOMORROW (Wed 17 Dec)! We've got an absolute treat for folk fans, as superb singer, songwriter and musician James Yorkston arrives for an evening of transporting songs for midwinter! youtu.be/mSeCClMV5Jc Still some seats available, get yours now! whatsonreading.com/james-yorkst...

Good news if you missed out on tickets for this week's gigs from Mike Wozniak! We've been able to release 4 seats each for Tue 16 and Thu 18 December - head to the website or call Box Office on 0118 960 6060 now to snap them up! whatsonreading.com/mike-wozniak...

This week at South Street! Two shows from Mike Wozniak (Tue 16 & Thu 18 Dec), a night of top folk music with James Yorkston (Wed 17 Dec) & three chances to join in the fun with WiFi Wars Xmas Special (Sat 20 Dec)! Book all shows at whatsonreading.com/south-street... #rdguk #events #gigs #music

"Sharp, funny and vastly entertaining" Lyn Gardner, The Guardian The return of an audience hit! 'Meet Fred' is a darkly hilarious, critically acclaimed production about a cloth puppet just trying to live an ordinary life. Here Fri 10 April! whatsonreading.com/meet-fred

Heads up quiz fans! Just one week to go until the festive edition of WiFi Wars! This interactive comedy gameshow is the perfect treat for friends, family or coworkers, with games, puzzles and quizzes hosted by Steve McNeil & Rob Sedgebeer. Join us, Sat 20 Dec! whatsonreading.com/wifi-wars-xm...

Over 3 decades of Celtic Rock Excellence - it can only be Limehouse Lizzy! This stunning tribute to Philip Lynott and Thin Lizzy is always popular, so we've got 2 chances for you to catch them! Booking is open for Thu 26 & Fri 27 Feb 2026 now🤘🎸 whatsonreading.com/limehouse-li...

📣The gift you’ve all been waiting for - the next StageCraft 2026 brewery announcement is here, just in time for Christmas!🍻✨ Say hello to… 🔄 Full Circle Brew Co. 🌾 Wilderness Brewery 🔥 Two Flints ⛪ Hackney Church Brew Co. Safe to say it's going to be epic! 🔗https://whatsonreading.com/stagecraft-2026

Reading 1974. A new sound and message arriving from the Caribbean are about to change the lives of a handful of Reading school kids. This is the story of how RDGUK became the heart of a cultural phenomenon: the soundsystem era. 🔊🎶'The Sound', 21-24 Jan. Book now! whatsonreading.com/the-sound

"A laugh-loaded hour that is as sharp as it is warm... comedy you don’t want to miss" ★★★★ Corr Blimey We are so pumped for this new show from Chloe Petts! 'Big Naturals' is here Fri 6 & Sat 7 February 2026, get booking now whatsonreading.com/chloe-petts-...

And there's plenty more comedy line-up at @southstreetarts.bsky.social, from the last remaining seat to see Mike Wozniak next week to Edinburgh Comedy Award Winner 2025 Sam Nicoresti to perennial faves like Stephen K. Amos and Rob Auton whatsonreading.com/venues/south...

“Packed full of belly laughs” ★★★★★ Metro "Novellie is the best there is” ★★★★ Chortle “Laugh-out-loud lines”★★★★ Evening Standard Seats are already selling fast for Pierre Novellie on Sat 11 April 2026! Book now for this superb stand-up star🎤✨ whatsonreading.com/pierre-novel...

One week to go! Treat yourself to a wonderfully reflective, heartfelt and transporting folk gig, from the peerless James Yorkston on Wed 17 December. Book now and look forward to gorgeous night of music from one of the best to ever do it: whatsonreading.com/james-yorkst...

Friday 13th the #poetry in #RDGuk is #Reading #poets #cafe @southstreetarts.bsky.social Starts 8pm Guest Poet Robin Houghton Hosts Katie Meehan & Vic Pickup #writtenword #amwrittingpoetry

"An exemplary work on the subject of finding comfort in your own skin" ★★★★ The Scotsman 'Blubber' by Katie Greenhall is a heartening work about synchronised swimming, body acceptance & possibilities, here Thu 16 April. Find out more & book at whatsonreading.com/blubber 📸Photo: Claudia Legge

💥Casting Call💥 We're looking to cast 2 roles in our upcoming SITELINES production 'The Sound'! This will be a 3 week paid engagement (2 weeks rehearsal & 1 week of performances), starting Mon 5 Jan 2026. DM us for more info, the full casting breakdown & how to apply! whatsonreading.com/the-sound

This week at South Street! Poets' Cafe LIVE is back this Fri 12 Dec, with special guest Robin Houghton, and Chance to Dance presents their Christmas show, Sat 13 Dec 1pm & 5.30pm⛄✨ Book for all our shows at whatsonreading.com/south-street...!

Edinburgh Fringe Best Show - Nominee Channel 4 Breakthrough Comedy Star - Winner NextUp Biggest Award In Comedy – Winner It can only be the force of nature that is Jordan Gray, bringing her new show to us on Thu 19 March 2026. Booking is open now! whatsonreading.com/jordan-gray

Are you new to South Street, or a regular who needs help to plan your cultural diary for Spring 2026? Come on down to our free event on Fri 9 Jan 2026! This is your chance to enjoy a complimentary drink and hear more about our upcoming shows. Join us! whatsonreading.com/members-nigh...