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Going out-out? What’s on this week’s hitlist?

Peaky Blinders hoofing with Rambert, Churchills dine with Chamberlains, alt-folk, ba-ba-barbershop and comedy club cheer - it’s all in the mix.

What was said at the private dinner between Churchill, Chamberlain and their wives in 1939?

What was said at the private dinner between Churchill, Chamberlain and their wives in 1939?

THE star-studded team at Crime and Comedy Theatre speculate in a hot new ‘radio-play-live-on-stage’ tour coming to Arlington Arts this week.

In pictures: Peaky Blinders as you’ve never seen them before

16 October 2024

In pictures: Peaky Blinders as you’ve never seen them before

16 October 2024

The awe-inspiring and adventurous Rambert bring the hit gangster TV series to the dance stage in Peaky Blinders: The Redemption of Thomas Shelby.

Percy Weasley’s coming to Newbury! Oh yes he is!

15 October 2024

Percy Weasley’s coming to Newbury! Oh yes he is!

15 October 2024

The Corn Exchange announces a star-studded cast for this year’s Dick Whittington panto.

Shout out for artists to join Open Studios 2025

14 October 2024

Shout out for artists to join Open Studios 2025

14 October 2024

West Berks & North Hants artists and makers invited to apply now for next year.

Blues rockers pack the house on first night of UK tour

Blues rockers pack the house on first night of UK tour

HUSBAND and wife duo When Rivers Meet’s storming return to Arlington Arts after two-and-a-half years.

Newbury Bobtails keeping an ancient craft alive

Newbury Bobtails keeping an ancient craft alive

The local group of lacemakers will be holding an exhibition of lace and craft to celebrate their 40th anniversary.

Take a listen here to four part harmony group Thames Valley Chorus set to raise the rafters at village church

Take a listen here to four part harmony group Thames Valley Chorus set to raise the rafters at village church

St Mary’s Aldworth will ring with the many voices of the Thames Valley Chorus and the melodious organ played by renowned local organist Andy Grace.

Apollo Big Band never looked better

Apollo Big Band never looked better

Apollo’s very first gig at Arlington Arts really showed off the band and guest vocalists Steph Richardson and Anthony Ferraro.

First play by a black woman on Broadway artfully revived by company making its new home in multicultural Oxford

First play by a black woman on Broadway artfully revived by company making its new home in multicultural Oxford

A Raisin in the Sun: social change and upward mobility within Chicago’s African-American community.

Black History Month: new play rich in the symbols of rural African communities

Black History Month: new play rich in the symbols of rural African communities

Mandala Theatre Company’s Seed Guardians reviewed in Oxford.

For those who like their Americana music on the rocky side…

For those who like their Americana music on the rocky side…

The place to be was Basingstoke’s Forge to see Annie Keating on her vintage 1939 Gibson.

Newbury music teacher’s triumph at Royal Albert Hall

Newbury music teacher’s triumph at Royal Albert Hall

Champion Flowers Band flugel horn player Lauren Chinn teaches pupils at St Bart’s, St Gabriel’s, Kennet and Bucklebury Primary schools.

Thatcham Musical Theatre Choir to celebrate anniversary with celebrity choirmaster Gareth Malone

Thatcham Musical Theatre Choir to celebrate anniversary with celebrity choirmaster Gareth Malone

A year after starting, the local choir of musical theatre enthusiasts led by West End actor has a bumper crop of performances ahead.

So much to see this week

So much to see this week

Scandals, secrets , spooks and Specials among this week’s pick of entertainment, with a little bit of Johnny Cash thrown in.

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Cracking musical comedy from the Nomads crypt

Cracking musical comedy from the Nomads crypt

Always keen to rise to a new challenge, The Addams Family certainly played to the musical theatre group’s many strengths.

Take your tots for a Dear Zoo theatre treat

Take your tots for a Dear Zoo theatre treat

Rod Campbell’s book has delighted generations of young readers since it was first published in 1982, selling more than 13 million copies worldwide.

Thatcham wildlife writer and photographer Dan Keel speaks up for the mute swan

Thatcham wildlife writer and photographer Dan Keel speaks up for the mute swan

Swan: Portrait of a Majestic Bird, from Mythical Meanings to the Modern Day draws much content from Dan’s experiences in Thatcham.

ACE Space goes ‘country’ with five-piece roots fusion band The Rosellys

ACE Space goes ‘country’ with five-piece roots fusion band The Rosellys