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The HandleBards on tour

The HandleBards head out on bikes to pedal their plays

Fancy some open-air theatre this summer? The popular Shakespearean troupe known as The Handlebards are back with another bicycle-powered tour…

Ockham's Razor This Time UK Tour 2021

It’s time for innovative acrobatics with This Time

If you’re up for a story, told through original acrobatics, then get ready for the latest tour from Ockham’s Razor…

Swan Upping 2017 - Thames - Contrary Life

A swan census with a Royal connection

Swan Upping, the annual census of swans on the River Thames, will be taking place this month as part of a Royal tradition…

Not to Tame Cinderella: A Wicked Night Out!

An alternative panto with Cinderella: A Wicked Mother of a Night Out!

Fancy something a bit different to the usual pantomimes this Christmas?  Not Too Tame presents Cinderella: A Wicked Mother of a Night Out! combining panto and pub… 

Swan Upping 2017 - Thames - Contrary Life

A Royal tradition on the Thames

The tradition of Swan Upping, the annual census of swans, takes place on the River Thames during the third week of July…

WE CAN TIME TRAVEL - London Folkestone Reading Theatre 2018

Storytelling and gig combine in an epic time travelling odyssey

Award-winning musician and Kneehigh Associate Dom Coyote presents an epic time travelling odyssey with We Can Time Travel, which will be touring to Reading, Folkestone and London…

Swan Upping 2017 - Thames - Contrary Life

The annual tradition of Swan Upping on the River Thames

The tradition of Swan Upping, the annual census of swans, will take place along the River Thames from Monday 17th to Friday 21st July…

Swans on Canal - Contrary Life

Taking stock of the swans on the Thames

Swan Upping takes place on the Thames during the third week of July every year. This year’s traditional swan count takes place daily until 18th July…

Swans on Canal - Contrary Life

Put down the Angry Birds and watch the Swan Upping 2013

This year’s Swan Upping will start on Monday 15th July departing from Sunbury, and end at Abingdon, Oxfordshire on Friday 19th July…

Ascot - Race, Rattle 'n' Roll

It’s Race, Rattle ‘n’ Roll as Ascot goes retro this May

Race, Rattle ‘n’ Roll is a racing event with a twist as Ascot goes retro with diners, classic Cadillacs and ice cream sundaes on the 10th & 11th May 2013…

H2Open Day at the Reading Lake Hotel on 28th April 2012

Find out more about open water swimming at the H2Open Day

H2Open Day at the Reading Lake Hotel on 28th April 2012 is a unique day of open water swimming activities…

Curiosity of the Week

Woodhenge, Stonehenge’s lesser-known neighbour
Woodhenge - ©English Heritage, Historic England Photo Library

You have heard of Stonehenge in Wiltshire, but have you heard of its lesser known neighbour, Woodhenge? Find out more in our latest Curiosity of the Week…

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Fakes, forgeries and misinformation at Royal Society Late
Dragon Fish - The Royal Society Lates in March

Next month, the Royal Society’s Late event mixes tomfoolery with science as it tackles fake news and hoaxes…

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