What's on Reading Podcast

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 this month.   The What's on Reading podcast is produced by Atlantic Garden Media - if you'd...

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 community and the campus together.  Plus we catch up with Alex from the Reading Walks Festival abo...

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 with Paul from Reading Rep ahead of their 'Wilde' new show, “The Importance of Being Oscar”. T...

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 heritage. Plus, we round up our other highlights for what’s on this month! The What's on Reading podca...

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 this February. PS: Sorry we're so late this month! The What's on Reading podcast is produce...

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 both a rehearsal AND a concert setting!  Plus, our picks of what else is on in Reading this January –...

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, and bump into a few more familiar faces in the crowd to talk about what they've g...

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 positive impact of dance on people of all ages. Plus other highlights for what's on this mont...

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 highlights of what’s on this month! The What's on Reading podcast is produced by Atlantic Garden...

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 with Alex Brannen about this year’s Heritage Open Days programme taking place throughout September. The W...

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 have to offer all year round, and how you can have your say on the new Central Library. The What's o...

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 Readipop have lined-up for the summer, and what else is happening in Reading this month! The What&apos...

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 also covers the various satellite events orbiting the installation. Plus more picks of what’s on this mont...

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 from REDA to talk about another inaugural festival for this year – the Reading Walks Festival… and the...

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 – including a very special birthday disco for the queen of their fleet, the Caversham Princess.  Plus!...

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 enjoy this month. The What's on Reading podcast is produced by Atlantic Garden Media - if you'...

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 happening in Reading this month.   The What's on Reading podcast is produced by Atlantic Garden Media...

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 great things they do for the community as a whole. Plus! Highlights for other new classes you could sig...

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, Santas, stars from the Seventies and more! Presented by Damien Passmore - editor of whatsonreadin...

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 ties with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, and what’s coming up in this anniversary year – including...

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 that’s very much a good thing! Plus our picks of what else is worth your eyes and ears for the rest of...

What’s On August 2022 This month we take a trip through history with TimeTrap Escape Rooms! We chat with Andrew about how they came about, their attention to historical detail with their game rooms, and Reading’s place as one of the top destinations for escape room experiences in the country – plus our picks for what’s coming up in the coming weeks! The What's on Reading podcast is produced b...

What’s on in July 2022 This month we stopped by The Biscuit Factory to catch up with Sid from Club Velocity to talk about how he’s bringing music history to Reading – and his usual gig of, well, putting on gigs! Find out what Club V has coming up as well as Sid’s and our other picks of what’s on in the coming weeks! The What's on Reading podcast is produced by Atlantic Garden Media - if you&a...

What’s on in June 2022 This month we’re joined by Berzerk’s Aundre Goddard, one of the co-creators of the new Huntley & Palmers Audio Trail ( whatsonreading.com/reading-biscuit-town-2022 ) lunching on 21 June. He gives us a few teasers about what you can expect to hear and how fascinating it was to create. We also talk about the show-in-a-week Summer Schools coming up from Berzerk, and each sh...

May 2022 Welcome to the new-style What's On Reading podcast, as we take a look at some of the highlights coming up in May... and the first week of June as we talk Jubilee, Children's Festival and helping people put on events all over town with Lucy from Reading Borough Council. And Editor Damien picks out some of his highlights and hidden gems for the month, too. The What's on Readi...