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17 May 2025
Get the free arts & entertainment newsletter drop every Thursday for news, views, reviews and previews

Get the free arts & entertainment newsletter drop every Thursday for news, views, reviews and previews

17 May 2025

Our feelgood What’s On newsletter gives you eight top stories, plus our pick of what to see in the coming week.


Afternoon in Sondheim heaven

17 May 2025
Afternoon in Sondheim heaven

Afternoon in Sondheim heaven

17 May 2025

Performers about to graduate from the University of Chichester’s Musical Theatre course showcase their acting, singing and dancing skills at Festival.


Bulgarian pianist Emanuil Ivanov makes the piano sing at Newbury Spring Festival opening concert

17 May 2025
Bulgarian pianist Emanuil Ivanov makes the piano sing at Newbury Spring Festival opening concert

Bulgarian pianist Emanuil Ivanov makes the piano sing at Newbury Spring Festival opening concert

17 May 2025

A ‘very special’ night with the English Chamber Orchestra, reviewed by HELEN BOMGARDNER.


Well Read at Wasing: going beyond your traditional lit fest

16 May 2025
Well Read at Wasing: going beyond your traditional lit fest

Well Read at Wasing: going beyond your traditional lit fest

16 May 2025

Acclaimed writers, nature lovers and wellness enthusiasts to gather in the spectacular woodland setting in the heart of the Wasing Estate.


Hundreds visit Tadley & Baughurst Art Club Exhibition of crafts, textiles and photographs

16 May 2025
Hundreds visit Tadley & Baughurst Art Club Exhibition of crafts, textiles and photographs

Hundreds visit Tadley & Baughurst Art Club Exhibition of crafts, textiles and photographs

16 May 2025

Just over 200 people visited, raising £100 for hospice.


Young local talent shines at international music festival

16 May 2025
Young local talent shines at international music festival

Young local talent shines at international music festival

16 May 2025

Good Vibes Music Academy had their third annual showcase event as part of the Newbury Spring Festival.


What’s on this week

15 May 2025
What’s on this week

What’s on this week

15 May 2025

We’ve got music, plant sales, a repair cafe, exhibitions and Paddle Out Protest just for starters.


Hitlist of arts & entertainment

15 May 2025
Hitlist of arts & entertainment

Hitlist of arts & entertainment

15 May 2025

Our pick of the week includes the Blues, Brandreth, Piaf and a whodunnit at Pemberley.


Come and join the WiFi Wars

15 May 2025
Come and join the WiFi Wars

Come and join the WiFi Wars

15 May 2025

Wi-Fi Wars: a live comedy game show where the audience all play along with games, puzzles and quizzes on their smartphone to win the show and prizes.


A hen do with a difference

15 May 2025
A hen do with a difference

A hen do with a difference

15 May 2025

The Watermill’s Three Hens in a Boat, which opens next week, is lovingly inspired by Jerome K Jerome’s Three Men in a Boat.


Many new names in pleasing Open Studios taster show Insight

14 May 2025
Many new names in pleasing Open Studios taster show Insight

Many new names in pleasing Open Studios taster show Insight

14 May 2025

Take a trip to The Base gallery in Greenham where 100 artists and makers give a taste of what to see in their studios.


Newbury Spring Festival in full swing

14 May 2025
Newbury Spring Festival in full swing

Newbury Spring Festival in full swing

14 May 2025

A rich and varied programme of events is taking place across Newbury and the surrounding area.


Compton Player’s cracking directorial debut

13 May 2025
Compton Player’s cracking directorial debut

Compton Player’s cracking directorial debut

13 May 2025

Four women take telephone orders from adult-toy consumers while navigating the complexities of their private lives. Aphrodite review.


The Newbury Spring Festival arrives with a huge community celebration

12 May 2025
The Newbury Spring Festival arrives with a huge community celebration

The Newbury Spring Festival arrives with a huge community celebration

12 May 2025

The Giant Bandmaster, musicians and dancers lead procession to celebrate the arrival of the 46th Newbury Spring Festival.


Murgatroyd's Magnificent Multi-Server will put the fear of Beelzebub into your servants

12 May 2025
Murgatroyd's Magnificent Multi-Server will put the fear of Beelzebub into your servants

Murgatroyd's Magnificent Multi-Server will put the fear of Beelzebub into your servants

12 May 2025

Local sculptor of wild & whimsical invention Nigel Williams’ latest work will debut at Gloucestershire Guild of Craftsmen Crafts Alive exhibition.


Out of Chaos’ two-hander Macbeth an unsettling and inventive 80 minutes of drama

11 May 2025
Out of Chaos’ two-hander Macbeth an unsettling and inventive 80 minutes of drama

Out of Chaos’ two-hander Macbeth an unsettling and inventive 80 minutes of drama

11 May 2025

‘It will be interesting to see what Tweddle next brings to the Playhouse stage’. Review by JON LEWIS.


Photograph scoops Swire Ridgeway Arts Prize.

11 May 2025
Photograph scoops Swire Ridgeway Arts Prize.

Photograph scoops Swire Ridgeway Arts Prize.

11 May 2025

This year’s theme of the Colour and Hues of the Ridgeway were superbly interpreted by the artists, photographers and writers.


Nostalgic night of chanson

10 May 2025
Nostalgic night of chanson

Nostalgic night of chanson

10 May 2025

‘A fascinating and hugely entertaining night of excellent music which deserved to reach a larger audience,’ says reviewer Brian Harrington.


Art exhibition by Creative Communities is inspired by their talented artists’ discovery of their creative identities

10 May 2025
Art exhibition by Creative Communities is inspired by their talented artists’ discovery of their creative identities

Art exhibition by Creative Communities is inspired by their talented artists’ discovery of their creative identities

10 May 2025

Care homes, day centres and Sovereign Network’s Housing for Older People schemes showcase the creative talents of their residents and users.


Have you room for a rockstar?

09 May 2025
Have you room for a rockstar?

Have you room for a rockstar?

09 May 2025

The Watermill is on the hunt for local hosts to accommodate Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Jesus Christ Superstar company this summer.


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