Hexagon - 21 South Street - Concert Hall, Reading |
Box office
0118 960 6060, Monday to Saturday 10am to 6pm. Directions to the Hexagon and maps showing the three
locations are
here.
The Hexagon, Queens Walk, Reading RG1 7UA. A seating plan is
here
(big PDF file).
21 South Street, Reading RG1 4QU.
The Concert Hall, Blagrave Street, Reading.
Performances are at the Hexagon unless another venue is given.
Next
Claytime, 14th March, 11:30 and 14:00 at South
Street
Claytime, a play with clay, where the audience are
invited to participate. Indefinite Articles invite you to a place
where the earth’s natural material meets with children’s
imaginations: a world of fabulous forms, amazing animals and
morphing monsters. Each Claytime is totally unique
- creating its own world, its own characters and its own stories
drawn directly from its young audience. Truly interactive theatre at
its most engaging. This show is made with and for 3 to 6 year olds.
Top of the World, 16th to 17th March, 20:00 at
South Street
In 1953 beekeeper Edmund Hillary and porter Tenzing Norgay began a
gruelling and treacherous ascent to conquer the summit of the
world’s highest mountain – Everest. Taking inspiration from Hillary
and Norgay’s biographies and the Oscar nominated documentary – The
Conquest of Everest – Spike will re-tell the story behind one of the
greatest achievements of the 20th Century. Incorporating projected
animation, puppetry, and a whole load of snow; two heroic performers
will bring to life this epic tale of adventure, bravery and
international fame.
Nothing to Declare, 30th March to 1st April,
19:30 at South Street
With American dollars sewn into their pockets a group of young
refugees head for Britain: home to red buses, beefeaters and Susan
Boyle! But in the dark recesses of ports -where human cargo is the
fastest growing illegal industry in the world, their dreams and
delusions give way to self-preservation. This bold new play by
Reading Youth Theatre explores themes of safety and identity,
sacrifice and survival; and asks why when they finally reach the
safe haven of a children's home, so many of these children
disappear. Poignant, compelling and funny, we follow this epic
journey. Will the kids get past border control? Will our Gap year
girls find broadband connection? And will the children's home
staff manage to prove who the good guys are?
Telling Tales, 25th April, 14:00 at South Street
A playful introduction to dance, Telling Tales
takes a fresh look at two well-loved children's stories, alongside
two new dance pieces. Look out for a mischievous version of the
famous Hare and The Tortoise story; a dressing-up game involving a
squabble over the biggest overcoat you've ever seen; and a speed
version of The Golden Goose involving only 2 dancers but a cast of
thousands. In the finale, Sea of Clothes, shirts and skirts take on
a dancing life of their own!
Disney's Beauty and the Beast, 26th to 29th May,
19:30 and 14:30 on Saturday
By The Sainsbury Singers.
One of the most moving and enchanting love stories ever told comes
to Reading. Be our guest and experience the magical romance of
Disney's Academy Award winning feature brought to life in a
spectacular stage production for all the family. A selfish Prince is
changed into a beast by an enchantress. In order to break the spell,
he must learn to love... but time is running out.
Review of Cinderella
5th December 2009 to 3rd January 2010.
The British Theatre Guide has a review here: "a production full of heart from a team who, rightly or wrongly, keep pantomime very 'traditional' for a modern audience".
For more details
see the Reading Arts web site at www.readingarts.com.