reading AREA performing arts groups

A Girl Called Stephen Theatre

A new Reading-based theatre company set to make exciting theatre telling the stories of women and the LGBTQIA+ community.

Berzerk Productions

A Girl Called Stephen Theatre

Berzerk productions is a multi-award winning drama coaching company in Reading. Private drama classes in Tilehurst, Woodley, Spencers Wood, Caversham, Compton and Pangbourne.

Caversham Park Theatre

A Girl Called Stephen Theatre

Caversham Park Theatre

Caversham Park Theatre puts on two productions a year, mainly acting but can sing and dance if required! Usual rehearsal night: Fridays.

Progress Theatre

Reading Fringe Festival

Caversham Park Theatre

Progress Theatre puts on between 8 and 12 productions a year including its youth shows. Rehearsal times depend on the production and there are many offstage ways to get involved!

RABBLE Theatre

Reading Fringe Festival

RABBLE Theatre is for everyone.

Our inventive, supportive and diverse ensembles create stories that involve us all.

Reading Fringe Festival

Reading Fringe aims to support local emerging artists, provide an affordable platform for artists traveling up to the world famous Edinburgh Fringe and to welcome exciting, vibrant acts to the town from all of the world.

Reading On Thames Festival

The Reading-on-Thames Festival brings together a rich tapestry of artists and performers, venues and unusual outdoor sites across Reading to create exhilarating audience experiences and unexpected encounters.

Reading Operatic Society

Reading On Thames Festival

ROS perform 2 shows a year in Reading, one in the Hexagon and one in another venue. They rehearse 7.45 pm-10.30pm Mondays and Thursdays, and on some Sundays in Earley. No prior experience required, just enthusiasm!

Reading Rep

Reading On Thames Festival

Sainsbury Singers

Reading’s resident professional theatre combines high-class productions with ground-breaking education and community engagement to help transform Reading and the surrounding area’s cultural landscape.

Sainsbury Singers

Named after their founder, Frank Sainsbury, The Sainsbury Singers are a group who love to perform high quality musical productions twice yearly in Reading. They usually rehearse on Mondays and Wednesdays at 7:30pm; precise arrangements for each show are notified in advance.

Shinfield Players

Sainsbury Singers

Shinfield Players

Shinfield Players put on 10 shows a year including plays and musical theatre. Rehearsal times depend on the production and there are many offstage ways to get involved!

Triangle Players

Sainsbury Singers

Shinfield Players

Triangle Players put on 2 plays and a pantomime every year. They rehearse on Wednesday and Friday evenings.

Woodley Light Operatic Society

WLOS meet weekly on a Tuesday from 7:30pm and put on 1-2 shows a year. Membership today is, as it always was, made up of people of all ages and occupations.

Woodley Theatre

Woodley Light Operatic Society

Woodley Theatre puts on 4-5 productions a year, mainly plays, for which they need people both on and off stage. Rehearsal times depend on the production.