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.