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Directed by Ellen Kent, this brand-new production is traditionally staged and features beautiful sets and costumes. La Bohème is one of the most romantic operas ever written. It tells the tragic tale of the doomed, consumptive Mimi and her love for a penniless writer. The set reflects the Bohemian art of the period and will include snow effects and Muzetta’s dog will also make an entrance. This classic tale of Parisian love and loss features many famous arias including ‘Your Tiny Hand is Frozen’, ‘They Call Me Mimi’ and ‘Muzetta’s Waltz’. Sung in Italian with English surtitles. Cast subject to change.

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Jane Austen spent 18 months at school in Reading in the 18th century. During the 250th anniversary year of her birth, join a walk to see the town as she might have seen it. Type of walk Learn something new on a guided tour - less walking/more talking More detail Starting at St Laurence's Church we will view the area around Jane Austen's school, before walking along the streets that she might have known, reflecting on the infrastructure, industries and entertainments and contemporary accounts of Reading in the long 18th century . The route is circular, mainly on the flat (London Street is a gentle hill) and the roads to be crossed have crossing points or traffic lights. Please note, this walk does not include an interior visit to the Abbey Gateway. Toilets are available in the Museum, coffee shops and shops. Walk length / difficulty / accessibility 2.6km, approx. 2 hours / Medium / wheelchair accessible / not family friendly Ticket price 3 About the walk leader Joy Pibworth is an active member of the Jane Austen Society and of several local history societies and enjoys discovering new walks in town. Getting there Start: 10AM - St Laurence's Church, Town Square, Reading, RG1 3EJ ///audio.tulip.rate [https://what3words.com/audio.tulip.rate] Finish: St Laurence's Church, Town Square, Reading, RG1 3EJ ///audio.tulip.rate [https://what3words.com/audio.tulip.rate] The start point is about 5 minutes walk from Reading Station and close to main bus routes.

James Oliver is one of the UK's busiest acts playing over 300 gigs a year all over the UK, Europe, and the USA! He has performed over 3000 gigs and shared the stage with many acts including Albert Lee, Bill Kirchen, Deke Leonard, Greg Koch, Walter Trout, Steve Gibbons, Billy Bremner, Geraint Watkins, and many others. In 2020 James won the UK Blues Awards Emerging Artist of the Year and has since been nominated 3 additional times. James Oliver released 2 studio albums 3 live albums and his album Twang was #1 on Amazon Blues Charts for 3 weeks. James is currently working on a new record with legendary producer, John Leckie. James YouTube channel has over 20,000 subscribers with over 9 million views

Fearlessly hilarious delivery combined with honesty and sincerity. Kane Brown is 19 years in the game, has performed around the world, has opened for Guz Khan on his UK Tour, can be seen on Man Like Mobeen (Netflix), Deepfake (Channel 4), She’s the One (Amazon) and heard on his hit Podcast, Rated 18.

A laugh out loud Murder Mystery Dinner Show. Get ready for an exhilarating night of mystery and mayhem as you join Holmes, Watson and Mrs Hudson as they re-enact their latest mind-boggling case. With hilarious characters, deadly twists, dastardly turns, and a three-course meal thats simply to DIE for! So, dust off your magnifying glasses and prepare to super sleuth your way through a fully interactive murder mystery evening. Will you use your powers of deduction and discover who dunnit?, or will it be down to Sheer Luck? Don't miss out on this unique experience - book your tickets now! Go to [email protected] or call us on the following number: