Theater in Reading

“The Corn Exchange in Wallingford is a delightful gem nestled in the heart of the town centre. Housed in a beautiful Grade II listed building dating back to 1856, it’s a venue that seamlessly fuses historical charm with vibrant contemporary arts. Whether you’re catching a film, a local play, or a live performance, the experience is always warm, welcoming, and memorable. Run largely by passionate volunteers, the atmosphere is refreshingly friendly and community-driven. Staff go out of their way to make you feel at home, and the intimate size of the auditorium creates a lovely, cosy setting to enjoy theatre or cinema. It’s the kind of place that makes you feel like part of something local and special. The programming is impressively varied. The Corn Exchange screens a mix of mainstream and independent films, hosts regular live performances (including five productions a year by the talented Sinodun Players), and puts on an eagerly anticipated pantomime every January. Matinee performances are also a nice touch, catering to those who prefer earlier showings. Technically, the venue doesn’t disappoint either – with high-quality digital projection and surround sound ensuring an immersive viewing experience. There’s also a small bar and coffee shop on-site, perfect for a pre-show drink or a catch-up afterwards. Highly recommended – a cultural treasure in the heart of Wallingford.”

“Excellent amateur theatre performing to high, professional standards.”

“Amey theatre is great for shows and putting on production's. It has full facilities, dressing rooms, technical sound and lights. The theatre has a nice feek as it's medium size for audience numbers.”

“My first visit the theatre and a very delightful and historic building. I will certainly be back for future events.”

“Held a baby shower in cafe. Great space, helpful with queries over phone. Smashing place”

“Enjoyed the night out recently when went to see the production of The King Reggae - The Music featuring Bob Marley's iconic hits. Unlike older theatres, this theatre has no special attractive interior features to mention, however, its well laid out with spacious seats.”

“A very interesting survival which has been repurposed as a conference and wedding venue which seems to be working very well as a means to preserve the fabric of the building. As is often the case which this type of building where local government has heroically stepped in to preserve a valuable piece of built heritage, the original contents are long gone and the interior reflects the history of varied uses but there it's lots to see here in terms of the interesting historical fabric and the exterior is spectacular. Thumbs up for the quite long opening season too - English Heritage could take note with some of their winter closing times. There is reconstruction work going on outside to recreate some formal garden features and there are modern visitor facilities. Also good exhibition space on the first floor - one of the English Civil War era battles of Newbury took place here more or less in the front garden and you can read all about that aspect of the history along with seeing some artefacts, weapons, armour and other items. I the day we visited, the Sealed Knot were having an event day and this featured social and civilian living History (including musical and dance) as well as drill and musketry demonstration ( and the Scottish armies of the Wars of the three Kingdoms were in attendance too, not just the English), so that adds to the experience if you attend on an event day. I think they are regularly in attendance. Pop into town if you have the chance - Newbury is well worth strolling around the canal and seeing the museum - an easy trip from West London.”

“The Anvil is an amazing community venue which my family and I have visited many times. However, yesterday was a first whereby we volunteers at Abbey Court independent living, a Vivid Homes property, accompanied a number of residents, including a wheelchair user, to see Aladdin….”oh yes we did!” ( I know, sorry!). I wanted to let everyone know that firstly the show was amazing, secondly our party absolutely loved it and last but not least that the staff both at the door and the lady near our seats were incredibly helpful and conscientious. A truly great experience. Thank you.”

“Hubby booked the Dolly Parton country and western show for me and it was fabulous. Leg room in some of the seats were a problem for my hubby due to knee replacements so would suggest an aisle seat or those with no one in front of you. Disabled parking right outside . Friendly and helpful staff and it was a fab event”

“I had such a great experience at Everyman Cinema! The food was delicious ,fresh, tasty, and served quickly. What really made the evening stand out though was the service. Kam, Dan, Will, Mhorran and Anne were all absolutely fantastic. They made us feel at home and really looked after us from start to finish. It’s rare to find such a combination of great atmosphere, quality food, and genuinely excellent service. Definitely looking forward to coming back soon!”

“Fabulous little theatre group. Great at doing Terry Pratchett's plays. Players fabulously characterful, reflecting closely the characters in the books. Sets were very innovative! Loved them!”

“Nice, smaller then average venue. Which is great. Good seating plan. Staff very good and so many to help. We have already booked for another evening”

“A lovely garden to wander around and enjoy the peace. The fruit in the walled garden looked amazing. Easily kept my grandchildren occupied meandering through the paths. Lovely cafe and tasty icecream!”

“Outstanding 3-screen cinema, conveniently situated in the heart of Henley-on-Thames, very close to a large car park - £3 for 3 hours parking. The staff are all friendly and very helpful. They make you feel at home immediately. From the cosy coffee shop located on the ground floor to the cafe bar on the first floor, the Regal Picturehouse feels both luxurious and homely. Both the ground floor and first-floor cafe seating areas afford pleasant views of the surrounding town. The tea and coffee we purchased tasted very nice indeed. The screening rooms, like everything else, are kept scrupulously clean. The seats are comfortable, with plenty of leg room. The sound is loud enough but not too loud and crystal clear. The adverts before the film, not too long at all. The toilets are clean and well-appointed and offer up hand lotion as well as liquid soap. A nice touch. There is a customer lift as well as stairs to the first floor. There is an option to become a member, which as well as offering plenty of benefits with regards to the cinema, also includes discounts for patronising local businesses in the town. Regal Picturehouse, Henley, comes very highly recommended indeed.”

“First time at the Camberley theatre & we found it extremely pleasant & welcoming. Staff were great & bar prices very good. So close to the multi storey as well for parking. All in all would definitely return without any hesitation.”

“Lovely staff nice intimate venue to see the incredible Imaginelennon25. Long journey but so worth it. Thank you.”

“Lovely venue with lots going on, fab cafe, very popular. Beautiful gardens and trails for all the family which are free. Great playground for children.”

“What an amazing place, you feel like a star when you walk through the front doors glitz and glam. I will definitely be back if im in the area. Staff are super friendly and helpful. Xx”

“Lovely show. Watched Sister Act last night and Anything goes recently. Was thoroughly entertaining and great fun. Nice intimate venue with very well put together productions”

“The sound was excellent for me. I felt very comfortable seated up in the side boxes as we were able to have our whole family there. It meant that we were free to come and go to the loo and or sit in the reception area as we have an autistic child to consider.”

“Razzamataz has been such an incredible opportunity for our children. We arrived in England a few years ago, and our Razz Trial was one of the first big events for my kids - all 3 of them felt accepted, loved, and encouraged from the moment they arrived! Their 2 years with Razz has truly helped to mold them into confident and kind humans. Debbi and her team have built a safe and positive environment for kids to express themselves and be celebrated for who they are.”

“My daughter had such an amazing experience in her first Steppin Out big show, Steppin Into Oz!! She thoroughly enjoyed the process, and Steppin Out is her favourite part of the week. After coming out of her last show, she said she wanted to just keep doing the shows, so a very happy girl who loved it all. The staff have put in so much time and effort, the costumes were amazing and the children shone on stage, and made magic! The opening number was brilliant and the finale was a tear jerker. We can't wait for the next one!”

“My daughter started with BOS when she was 4 and has now completed one full year. She has absolutely loved the variety of things they get to do in class, and being involved in her first theatre production was incredible! Her confidence has grown so much, and she can’t wait for the next term to start!”

“Richard and his team were faultless. Incredible knowledge to get the very best picture and sound for your budget and above and beyond attitude to account management and installation. Cannot recommend them enough and so glad we appointed them to create our home cinema. Thanks again for all your help!”

“Hugo did a great job. Hybrid (live and remote) events are never easy. I was able to turn over responsibilities with my local client to him and it worked out perfectly. We look forward to doing more projects with Growl.”

“I wholeheartedly recommend Bill and Alan at Hifi Cinema Ltd to anyone looking to invest in high-quality Hifi components. Over the years, all my interactions with them have been over the phone, and they have consistently been generous with their time and incredibly helpful. I will undoubtedly turn to them again for my next upgrade!”

“Luke has been attending Stagecoach for 5 years now. He has recently gone up to the Furthers group as he is now 14 which he was a bit worried about. Saying that he still loves it as much if not more than he had. All the teachers are so friendly, kind & caring that he has always felt safe whilst doing something he loves. They clearly all enjoy what they do. They go out of their way to ensure that everyone is involved & enjoying their time each week. I just wish that Luke went into school each day as happy as he goes to Stagecoach each week. Thank you Stagecoach”

“I cannot recommend YEM enough! We have been with them for a number of years now and they just keep getting better. Their genuine care and passion for all students shines through in everything they do, from the skills taught in all classes to the support for mental health and well-being. Our daughter’s confidence has increased tenfold since she has been part of the YEM family - they encourage, support and develop and allow the children to showcase their skills on stage at their ‘big’ show bi-annually, with a smaller family showcase the alternating year. In the words of my daughter - join YEM because it teaches you so much, it’s made me so confident, it’s fun and I just love it!”

“My daughter has been attending HAYA in Camberley since April 2024 and absolutely loves it. She joined to meet other people of a similar age and to learn different learning techniques. She really enjoys improvisation and show casing what she has learned. I would highly recommend!”

“Theatretrain Basingstoke is a fantastic place for children to get training and experience in performing arts. The team is great and highly professional - giving children their best at all times! The principal of Theatretrain Basingstoke - Pip is such an amazing person with super worm, welcoming and positive personality. Always a pleasure to be around! If you want your children to get a great training in performing arts, have an amazing time and gain a lot of self confidence, Theatretrain is the place to be. ”