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20-25 APRIL 2026 Book Tickets

The Picture of Dorian Gray

by Oscar Wilde, adapted by Ali and Liz Carroll

The Picture of Dorian Gray tells the story of a beautiful young man who makes a Faustian bargain: offering his soul for his portrait to age and bear the toll of his sins, while he remains eternally youthful.

In this inclusive production we witness Dorian’s descent into decadence, corruption and depravity. Yet he remains unblemished whilst his portrait manifests his age and degradation.

Our cast and crew are drawn from diverse parts of our community, adding richness and meaning to this vibrant adaptation of Oscar Wilde’s groundbreaking work and respecting and incorporating Wilde’s allusions to gay relationships within the work.

Next Jazz

1 MAY 2026 Book Tickets

Jazz Samba!

Nigel Price guitar
Mark Crooks tenor sax
John Cervantes piano
Marianne Windham bass
Demi Garcia percussion

Jazz Samba! takes its inspiration and name from Stan Getz and Charlie Byrd’s ground-breaking 1962 album, the first ever fully-fledged bossa nova album recorded by American jazz musicians which topped the LP charts on its release and produced its own pop hit single – ‘Desafinado’

Led by star soloist Mark Crooks on sax and clarinet and the award-winning guitarist Nigel Price, with John Cervantes (piano), Marianne Windham (double bass) and Demi Garcia Sabat (drums/percussion), this is a joyous celebration of the blending of Brazilian rhythms, jazz attitude and the majestic compositions of Antonio Carlos Jobim, Joao Donato and Sergio Mendes alongside tributes to Stann Getz’s legendary “Latin thing”.

The band’s performance is described as exciting, intense, and satisfying, conveying both joy and the authentic spirit of Latin jazz and Bossa Nova.

Next Comedy

28 MARCH 2026 Book Tickets

Comedy at Progress: Huge Davies

These stand up comedy evenings are a real giggle, with some of the best national circuit comedy acts, plus wonderful local comedians and all with a little bit of a twist!

Headliner: Huge Davies
As seen on Jonathan Ross’ Comedy Club & Harry Hill's ClubNite
'[Huge Davies'] brand of musical comedy – where the music rather than the lyrics supplies the funny – recalls Bill Bailey. The delivery is more Jack Dee. It’s very funny.' - The Guardian
'Deadpan, intense and utterly hilarious.' - Broadway World.

Also starring: Bilal Zafar
Nominated for the lastminute.com Best Newcomer Award for his debut show, CAKES, at the Edinburgh Fringe.
'This talented storyteller navigates his way around the highs and lows. His laid-back style makes you want to lean in and listen to him deliver more tales.' - The Sunday Post

Hosted by Iszi Lawrence
‘see her before she hits the big time.’ Three Weeks****
‘Energetic, endearing, thoughtful and highly recommended' - Broadway Baby****

Comedian line ups are subject to last minute change.

Next Art Exhibition

Available for viewing during events throughout March 2026.

Collected Reflections by Ellen Jewell

This show is a culmination of the artist's work as it moves between an impressionistic style and a new abstract style. In the past the artist has relied heavily on symbolism in a challenging world to try and portray a positive outlook and give symbols of hope. After being shut away during the pandemic and during periods of illness the artist has grown to appreciate nature, the seasons and the simple pleasures of a sunny day. More recently the artist has become more interested in abstraction, shape and pattern. The artist is particularly inspired by light and how it reflects, refracts and how it shines through coloured glass. The artist uses this subject matter to lead them into more exciting abstracted compositions.

Ellen Jewell has been working as an Artist in Reading, London and Internationally for the last 25 years. Ellen has worked with local charities, schools and community groups creating communal projects around Reading as well as continuing her own practice.

http://collectedreflections.blogspot.com