What's On
THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME
by Mark Haddon. Adapted by Simon Stephens
21-30 November 2024
Experience the gripping mystery of "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time," where 15-year-old Chris Boone, a brilliant but misunderstood teen, embarks on a thrilling quest to solve the murder of the neighbour's dog. Adapted from Mark Haddon's best-selling novel, this Tony Award-winning play delves into Chris's unique perspective, uncovering hidden truths and celebrating the power of determination and self-discovery. Don't miss your chance to witness this extraordinary journey.
Directed by Paul Haigh
Comedy: Michael Akadiri, Yuriko Kotani & Claire Rammelkamp
6 December 2024
Headliner: Michael Akadiri
'Supremely talented and likeable' - Metro
'Charismatic', 'Sharp-witted everyman' - Chortle
'Expect to be laughing regularly at him in the future' - Evening Standard
Michael Akadiri is an multi award-winning stand up comedian and junior doctor.
Supporting Acts:
Yuriko Kotani
'Charming, cheerful and comical... a phenomenally feel-good show' -Broadway Baby
BBC New Comedy Award 2015 Winner
Claire Rammelkamp
Sit-Up Awards: Finalist
Hosted by regular MC 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. 18+ only.
The evening will finish at approximately 10pm.
Soultime! Play the Music of Bobby Timmons
Jazz in Reading
Friday 13th December 2024
7:30PM - 10:00PM
SoulTime! Is a new and exciting jazz quartet co-led by renowned pianist Leon Greening and exceptional trumpeter Steve Fishwick. Rounding out the top-flight rhythm section is Matt Home on drums and Matyas Hofecker on double bass.
SCREWED: A Midlife Christmas Crisis
adapted by Lara Collins from Charles Dickens
18-21 December 2024
A new adaptation of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol. The annual production by the talented members of Progress Youth Theatre.
NIGHT WATCH
by Terry Pratchett. Adapted by Stephen Briggs
6-15 February 2025
Sam Vimes finds himself cast back in time to the Ankh-Morpork of his youth. With a psychopath from his own time complicating things. Vimes has to ensure that history takes its course so that he will have the right future to go back to. Progress Theatre's productions of Terry Pratchett are ever popular, drawing audiences from far afield.
Clark Tracey’s The Jazz Champions
Friday 3rd January 2025
7:30PM - 10:00PM
Sam Vimes finds himself cast back in time to the Ankh-Morpork of his youth. With a psychopath from his own time complicating things. Vimes has to ensure that history takes its course so that he will have the right future to go back to. Progress Theatre's productions of Terry Pratchett are ever popular, drawing audiences from far afield.
LOVESONG
by Abi Morgan
21-29 March 2025
The story of one couple told from two different points in their lives – as young lovers in their twenties and as worldly companions looking back. Their past and present lives collide in this haunting and beautiful tale of togetherness.
THE CRIPPLE OF INISHMAAN
by Martin McDonagh
2-10 May 2025
Within a claustrophobic island community, crippled orphan Billy Claven dreams of an escape. When a Hollywood film crew arrives on a nearby island to film Man of Aran, Billy sees his chance... if only Babbybobby will row him across
PARADE
Lyrics and Music by Jason Robert Brown
Book by Alfred Uhry
12-21 June 2025
A true story set in 1913, Leo Frank, a Brooklyn-raised Jew living in Georgia, is put on trial for the murder of Mary Phagan, a factory worker in his employ. A heart-wrenching story, offering a moral lesson about the dangers of prejudice and ignorance that should not be forgotten.
Progress Youth Theatre Presents
The annual showcase of all the talented members from each of Youth Theatre's age groups. Format and theatrical choices made by our youth leaders and the young people themselves.