What’s On November 2024

This month we head to the Purple Turtle to chat with Neil (and, to a lesser extent, Chester) about their packed events calendar – from international artists making tour stops, to Sunday sessions giving new young talent the chance to perform on a proper stage, to talks with Reading FC legends – and how this is all helping build new audiences and keep Reading on the map. Plus, our picks of what else is on #inrdg this November – comedy, choirs and conventions!

The What's on Reading podcast is produced by Atlantic Garden Media - if you'd be interested in a podcast for your business or charity please contact us at jonathan@atlanticgardenmedia.co.uk

What's On in October '24

With October being Black History Month, we went to CultureMix Arts to chat with Mary and Nathifa about all the great events and activities they've got coming up this month (and all year round), from steel pans to Soca dancing. And we catch up with Jocelyn from Through A Different Lens to talk about their black filmmaker showcase and how they're forging creative connections all year round, too. Plus our other highlights of what's on #inrdg this month!

The What's on Reading podcast is produced by Atlantic Garden Media - if you'd be interested in a podcast for your business or charity please contact us at jonathan@atlanticgardenmedia.co.uk

What’s On in September 2024

This month we head out of town to The Mill at Sonning to chat with Owner and Artistic (and Managing) Director Sally Hughes about the venue’s history, their world-premiere production coming up this month, and how you can definitely look forward to a White Christmas. Plus Alex from REDA gives us the lowdown on this year’s Heritage Open Days events, and we' have our highlights of what else is on #inrdg this month!

The What's on Reading podcast is produced by Atlantic Garden Media - if you'd be interested in a podcast for your business or charity please contact us at jonathan@atlanticgardenmedia.co.uk

What's On in August 2024

This month we catch up with Tom from Reading Pride, talking about their plans for this year's Love Unites Festival and Parade on 31 August, from performances to just how inclusive the whole day is! And we chat with Alexa from Reading BID about the medieval models to be found all over town in the summer's Fantasy Trail Quest! Plus, more picks for what's on this month #inrdg!

The What's on Reading podcast is produced by Atlantic Garden Media - if you'd be interested in a podcast for your business or charity please contact us at jonathan@atlanticgardenmedia.co.uk

What’s On in July 2024

This month we catch up with Paul from the Oxfam Music Shop, which has been at the heart of many of our music collections for two decades, to talk about their 20th anniversary gig and the world of historic audio-video artefacts! We also catch up with Steph from Progress Theatre ahead of this year’s open-air production of The Importance of Being Earnest, in the literal shadow of Oscar Wilde’s Reading residence. Plus our picks of what else is on this month!

The What's on Reading podcast is produced by Atlantic Garden Media - if you'd be interested in a podcast for your business or charity please contact us at jonathan@atlanticgardenmedia.co.uk

What’s On in June 2024

Hooked on classics? This month we talk orchestral manoeuvres in the ‘Ding with Sally from Reading Symphony Orchestra – their upcoming summer concert, their 80th anniversary celebrations and just how an orchestra chooses its programme! Plus, our other highlights of what’s on this month.

The What's on Reading podcast is produced by Atlantic Garden Media - if you'd be interested in a podcast for your business or charity please contact us at jonathan@atlanticgardenmedia.co.uk

What's On in May 2024

May is the month that festival season really kicks of here in Reading.

So where better to pop along to than the University of Reading, where we talk all about their upcoming Community Festival with Community Engagement Manager Molli – and how it's helping to bring the community and the campus together.

Plus we catch up with Alex from the Reading Walks Festival about what you can (still) enjoy this year – but hurry it's booking FAST!

The What's on Reading podcast is produced by Atlantic Garden Media - if you'd be interested in a podcast for your business or charity please contact us at jonathan@atlanticgardenmedia.co.uk

What’s On In April 2024

The month we head backstage at Progress Theatre to talk with Ali and Liz, director and producer of this month’s “Under Milk Wood” to discuss how this is a most inclusive production, putting people on the stage who might otherwise not have the chance. Plus we touch base with Paul from Reading Rep ahead of their 'Wilde' new show, “The Importance of Being Oscar”.

The What's on Reading podcast is produced by Atlantic Garden Media - if you'd be interested in a podcast for your business or charity please contact us at jonathan@atlanticgardenmedia.co.uk