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Standing ovation and applause that went on and on for Watermill’s five star Superstar

08 July 2025
Standing ovation and applause that went on and on for Watermill’s five star Superstar

Standing ovation and applause that went on and on for Watermill’s five star Superstar

08 July 2025

Outstanding innovative production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Jesus Christ Superstar.


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08 July 2025
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08 July 2025

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Wombats, Doves, The Jacksons, Boney M, Sister Sledge, Beach Boys, Lulu, David Essex and Ministry of Sound head for Englefield

07 July 2025
Wombats, Doves, The Jacksons, Boney M, Sister Sledge, Beach Boys, Lulu, David Essex and Ministry of Sound head for Englefield

Wombats, Doves, The Jacksons, Boney M, Sister Sledge, Beach Boys, Lulu, David Essex and Ministry of Sound head for Englefield

07 July 2025

Not long now until the big outdoor party weekend - tickets are still available.


In pictures: Old Speckled Hen North West Clog Morris and Berkshire Bedlam dance out at The Bell at Aldworth

06 July 2025
In pictures: Old Speckled Hen North West Clog Morris and Berkshire Bedlam dance out at The Bell at Aldworth

In pictures: Old Speckled Hen North West Clog Morris and Berkshire Bedlam dance out at The Bell at Aldworth

06 July 2025

‘Cheers! No one went home disappointed, apart from the dog’.


Beware a woman scorned

06 July 2025
Beware a woman scorned

Beware a woman scorned

06 July 2025

Director and writer Nick Thomas’ The Myth of Medea reviewed by Jon Lewis.


Young performers show how it’s done

05 July 2025
Young performers show how it’s done

Young performers show how it’s done

05 July 2025

The Corn Exchange was sold out for the annual Young Performers’ Showcase, a joyful celebration of dance, music and theatre.


Razzle Dazzle! 250 young people put on a show to remember

05 July 2025
Razzle Dazzle! 250 young people put on a show to remember

Razzle Dazzle! 250 young people put on a show to remember

05 July 2025

Months of hard work and preparation finally came to fruition for the young performers from Razzamataz Newbury.


Celebrating Ceramics Festival and a Desire Jewellery and Silversmithing Fair promises a fantastic weekend of top-class craft

03 July 2025
Celebrating Ceramics Festival and a Desire Jewellery and Silversmithing Fair promises a fantastic weekend of top-class craft

Celebrating Ceramics Festival and a Desire Jewellery and Silversmithing Fair promises a fantastic weekend of top-class craft

03 July 2025

Craft In Focus is returning to the stunning Waterperry Gardens.


What’s on this week in West Berks: your community listings

03 July 2025
What’s on this week in West Berks: your community listings

What’s on this week in West Berks: your community listings

03 July 2025

If you are organising a charity or community event and would like to be included in these free listings, please email us with your details.


Stanley Spencer designs for Sandham Memorial Chapel among lots up for auction

03 July 2025
Stanley Spencer designs for Sandham Memorial Chapel among lots up for auction

Stanley Spencer designs for Sandham Memorial Chapel among lots up for auction

03 July 2025

Following the passing of Spencer’s two daughters, his grandson John – the last direct descendant – has decided to share the family's story.


A serenade for 20 years of Harmony

03 July 2025
A serenade for 20 years of Harmony

A serenade for 20 years of Harmony

03 July 2025

Pimm’s, strawberries and a summer serenade by Newbury’s ‘accidental choir’.


What to see in and around Newbury

03 July 2025
What to see in and around Newbury

What to see in and around Newbury

03 July 2025

Our arts & entertainment hitlist for this week.


Firkin brewing legend David Bruce memoir published today

03 July 2025
Firkin brewing legend David Bruce memoir published today

Firkin brewing legend David Bruce memoir published today

03 July 2025

The Firkin Saga: Brewing up entrepreneurial adventures and pioneering tales with the Prince of Ales.


Serving up the goss on Wimbledon

03 July 2025
Serving up the goss on Wimbledon

Serving up the goss on Wimbledon

03 July 2025

Anyone for Tennis? at West Berks Comedy Festival later this month.


Britain’s favourite choirmaster Gareth Malone to tour his uplifting live singalong show

03 July 2025
Britain’s favourite choirmaster Gareth Malone to tour his uplifting live singalong show

Britain’s favourite choirmaster Gareth Malone to tour his uplifting live singalong show

03 July 2025

Gareth invites audiences to join him in a celebration of music that’s shaped his life – and been the soundtrack to so many of ours.


Take part in their world-famous duck race and have some fun at the Watermill fête

02 July 2025
Take part in their world-famous duck race and have some fun at the Watermill fête

Take part in their world-famous duck race and have some fun at the Watermill fête

02 July 2025

The popular event raises important funds for The Watermill, to support its artistic programme and community outreach work.


It’s all in the Sartin DNA

01 July 2025
It’s all in the Sartin DNA

It’s all in the Sartin DNA

01 July 2025

Following in their late father Paul Sartin’s footsteps, brothers Will and Joe gig at ACE Space.


A history of ourselves

30 June 2025
A history of ourselves

A history of ourselves

30 June 2025

In Inez Aponte’s solo show Un/Earthed she weaves together three strands of storytelling that have made her the person she is.


Mid-17th century wooden 'Baby House' doll - just 14cm - sells in Newbury for whopping £14,880

30 June 2025
Mid-17th century wooden 'Baby House' doll - just 14cm - sells in Newbury for whopping £14,880

Mid-17th century wooden 'Baby House' doll - just 14cm - sells in Newbury for whopping £14,880

30 June 2025

The doll, thought to be Charles II or his brother James II was bought at the SAS auction by an American private collector.


In pictures: the first look at rock opera Jesus Christ Superstar at The Watermill

29 June 2025
In pictures: the first look at rock opera Jesus Christ Superstar at The Watermill

In pictures: the first look at rock opera Jesus Christ Superstar at The Watermill

29 June 2025

Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s iconic musical told by the Watermill’s trademark actor/musicians, seen through the eyes of Judas Iscariot.


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