Arts and Entertainment

Newbury rings to the celestial sounds of the sarod during an extraordinary evening of Indian classical music.

Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s extraordinary rock opera will spill out of the theatre into the gardens.

Jazz@Stockcross delivers up big band standards from an array of the big band ‘greats’.

If you’ve ever been involved with amateur dramatics, are curious about how it all works, or just want a good laugh – Play On is a great night out.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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