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Victoria Wood’s on stage in Hungerford … sort of!

Victoria Wood’s on stage in Hungerford … sort of!

Victoria Wood’s on stage in Hungerford … sort of!

A joyful and poignant musical tribute to the late, great Victoria Wood, devised and performed brilliantly by Hannah Brackenbury.


Happy World Theatre Day!

Happy World Theatre Day!

Happy World Theatre Day!

Don your deerstalker, grab your magnifying glass and get your ‘finger of suspicion’ ready to point at tonight’s Murder She Didn’t Write.


Local singers from Newbury’s own Festival Chorus will take centre stage alongside the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra

Local singers from Newbury’s own Festival Chorus will take centre stage alongside the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra

Local singers from Newbury’s own Festival Chorus will take centre stage alongside the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra

Newbury Spring Festival concert marks a special moment for the community, bringing together professional musicians and talented local singers.


Sneak peek in the rehearsal room for Piaf

Sneak peek in the rehearsal room for Piaf

Sneak peek in the rehearsal room for Piaf

Pam Gems’ play, opening at the Watermill on April 4, stars Édith Piaf, the French chanteuse who captivated the world.


Huge Ministry of Sound classical celebration of dance music at Englefield this summer

Huge Ministry of Sound classical celebration of dance music at Englefield this summer

Huge Ministry of Sound classical celebration of dance music at Englefield this summer

Plus special guests Paul Oakenfold, David Morales, Judge Jules and Fish56Octogon.


100 gigs not out: ACE Space bucks the trend

100 gigs not out: ACE Space bucks the trend

100 gigs not out: ACE Space bucks the trend

With two grassroots music venues closing every month Newbury’s live music venue is thriving.


Ed Sheeran’s open letter to Sir Kier Starmer calls for immediate long-term funding for UK music education

Ed Sheeran’s open letter to Sir Kier Starmer calls for immediate long-term funding for UK music education

Ed Sheeran’s open letter to Sir Kier Starmer calls for immediate long-term funding for UK music education

Alongside music industry voices he has appealed to the government to commit £250m funding to provide support across the sector.


Oxford Literary Festival champions free speech with 350 events over one week

Oxford Literary Festival champions free speech with 350 events over one week

Oxford Literary Festival champions free speech with 350 events over one week

Festival is renowned for its talks by distinguished voices from around the globe framed by the heritage and dynamism of a world class university.


Hungerford Bookshop a regional finalist for Independent Bookshop of the Year at this year’s British Book Awards - the Baftas of the book industry

Hungerford Bookshop a regional finalist for Independent Bookshop of the Year at this year’s British Book Awards - the Baftas of the book industry

Hungerford Bookshop a regional finalist for Independent Bookshop of the Year at this year’s British Book Awards - the Baftas of the book industry

The regional and country winners of the Independent Bookshop of the Year award will be announced on Tuesday, March 11.


Half term musical show Four Seasons was perfectly pitched for the 3-7s

Half term musical show Four Seasons was perfectly pitched for the 3-7s

Half term musical show Four Seasons was perfectly pitched for the 3-7s

Little Bulb’s fun-filled exploration of nature’s ever-changing seasons ‘a splendid introduction to the world of theatre for little ones’.


Local authors take over library

Local authors take over library

Local authors take over library

Meet some of West Berkshire's amazing local authors, including Helen Saxon, Tim Jarvis, Fiona Barker and many more at three-hour showcase.


Falconry display will be one of the last by Ray Prior on farewell tour

Falconry display will be one of the last by Ray Prior on farewell tour

Falconry display will be one of the last by Ray Prior on farewell tour

Ray Prior returns to village where the seed for his passion was sown as a young boy when he found an injured kestrel on the Aldworth downs.


Pop-up art show at garden centre

Pop-up art show at garden centre

Pop-up art show at garden centre

Meet the Artists Julie Pearson and Kevin Scully at their exhibition in Hermitage.


Rosie and Hugh’s Great Big Adventure is a wonderful family show

Rosie and Hugh’s Great Big Adventure is a wonderful family show

Rosie and Hugh’s Great Big Adventure is a wonderful family show

NICK Cope’s gigs for young children have entertained families for years in Oxford and Newbury.


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