“Diaries survive while feelings slip away. They are the skeleton on which posterity puts flesh.” Osborne House 1901. As Victoria faces the final days of her reign, she clings to her diaries, the carefully kept record of a life defined by love, duty and profound loss. Into this certainty comes her younger self, forcing the …
Join Waterstones Newbury as it marks the paperback release of Elodie Harper's 'Boudicca's Daughter'. Deploying the same gripping plot dynamics and unforgettable sense of time and place that she used in the bestselling 'Wolf Den' trilogy, this is a powerful tale of the child of one of Ancient Rome's most implaccable foes. Excitingly, Elodie will …
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You've seen her cuddling orangutans, being Wide Awake on Saturday mornings and almost skating to glory on Dancing on Ice. Now, wildlife TV legend Michaela Strachan swaps the binoculars for the spotlight in her brand-new live theatre show Not Just A Wild Life. Marking 40 years in the public eye - on our screens, in …
After selling out arenas across Europe, The West End Tenors embark on their first UK Tour, bringing their smash hit show to Newbury! Celebrating the greatest triumphs of musical theatre and film, their spine-tingling vocals are not to be missed, leaving audiences breathless from start to finish. The cast of The West End Tenors have …
Existing to bring a roadshow of comedic brilliance to your doorstep, The Comedy Network has been a proving ground for some of the biggest names in British comedy. Household names like Lee Mack, Russell Howard, Jenny Eclair, Ed Gamble and Lou Sanders have all cut their teeth on the network circuit. Previous line-ups have included …
Ultra-modern pop-punk juggling! Surrounded by a huge inflatable blue structure and accompanied by electro beats composed of distorted rollercoaster sounds, Peden shares his cutting-edge tricks inspired by corkscrews, adrenalin, and high-tech seatbelts. The show features a 4-meter transparent tube making balls spiral around Wes’ body, contemporary spinning plate rituals, epic 3-ball disco juggling, and invisible …
All 37 plays. Three actors. One wildly funny show. The worldwide comedy hit returns with a brand-new, updated version of The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged), a fast, furious and gloriously absurd sprint through all of the Bard’s tragedies, comedies and histories. Expect Hamlet performed backwards, Titus Andronicus as a YouTube cooking tutorial, and …
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All 37 plays. Three actors. One wildly funny show. The worldwide comedy hit returns with a brand-new, updated version of The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged), a fast, furious and gloriously absurd sprint through all of the Bard’s tragedies, comedies and histories. Expect Hamlet performed backwards, Titus Andronicus as a YouTube cooking tutorial, and …
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Newbury Spring Festival is one of the most popular and successful music festivals in the South of England, and this year's event runs from 9th - 23rd May, with over 45 performances taking place in 19 venues across West Berkshire and the surrounding area. The Festival was founded in in 1979 and now enters its …
Admire the works of 100 local artists exhibiting in Open Studios' flagship exhibition at The Base, Greenham. From Saturday 9th to Monday 25th May , local artists across West Berkshire and North Hampshire open their studios and welcome you in to learn more about their work. INSIGHT features a standout piece from each artist, offering …
Head along and celebrate the opening of the 2026 Newbury Spring Festival as the Festival Parade returns to Newbury town centre, once again led by the Giant Bandmaster Puppet! At this free-to-attend event, The Bandmaster will start the parade near Newbury's Clock Tower before making her way down Northbrook Street, meeting various other musicians along …
City Arts will be bursting with the creativity of four local artists during this year's Open Studios. Their work spans a variety of artistic disciplines including oil painting, print, illustration and stitch. All four artists will be in residence during the Open Studios period working on personal projects and are keen to share their artistic …
Ceramist Rebecca Maynard and Berkshire Printmaker’s Sarah Martinez are taking over the funky office space of Buick Mackane for the first two weekends of Open Studios. Rebecca will be displaying her sculptural ceramic heads both inside and outside the venue, while Sarah will be exhibiting a new collection of prints. Together, they’ll also showcase their …
City Arts will be bursting with the creativity of four local artists during this year's Open Studios. Their work spans a variety of artistic disciplines including oil painting, print, illustration and stitch. All four artists will be in residence during the Open Studios period working on personal projects and are keen to share their artistic …
Ceramist Rebecca Maynard and Berkshire Printmaker’s Sarah Martinez are taking over the funky office space of Buick Mackane for the first two weekends of Open Studios. Rebecca will be displaying her sculptural ceramic heads both inside and outside the venue, while Sarah will be exhibiting a new collection of prints. Together, they’ll also showcase their …
Shaw House plays host to a diverse range of Artists as part of Open Studios 2026. United by their love of, and inspiration by nature, the Artists at Shaw House work in a mix of media to create objects of beauty, to be admired and used. You can visit the artists for free between 11am …
City Arts will be bursting with the creativity of four local artists during this year's Open Studios. Their work spans a variety of artistic disciplines including oil painting, print, illustration and stitch. All four artists will be in residence during the Open Studios period working on personal projects and are keen to share their artistic …
City Arts will be bursting with the creativity of four local artists during this year's Open Studios. Their work spans a variety of artistic disciplines including oil painting, print, illustration and stitch. All four artists will be in residence during the Open Studios period working on personal projects and are keen to share their artistic …
City Arts will be bursting with the creativity of four local artists during this year's Open Studios. Their work spans a variety of artistic disciplines including oil painting, print, illustration and stitch. All four artists will be in residence during the Open Studios period working on personal projects and are keen to share their artistic …
Join Mandy from ‘Born Again Bohemia’ to learn the art of Modern Weaving using a stunning array of different yarns and fabrics including: wool roving, silk, chunky and hand-dyed wool. Working on a traditional wooden loom and using beautiful Ukrainian hand carved wooden tools, you will learn different stitches including Fringe, Basket, Somac, Rye and …
Ceramist Rebecca Maynard and Berkshire Printmaker’s Sarah Martinez are taking over the funky office space of Buick Mackane for the first two weekends of Open Studios. Rebecca will be displaying her sculptural ceramic heads both inside and outside the venue, while Sarah will be exhibiting a new collection of prints. Together, they’ll also showcase their …
City Arts will be bursting with the creativity of four local artists during this year's Open Studios. Their work spans a variety of artistic disciplines including oil painting, print, illustration and stitch. All four artists will be in residence during the Open Studios period working on personal projects and are keen to share their artistic …
Ceramist Rebecca Maynard and Berkshire Printmaker’s Sarah Martinez are taking over the funky office space of Buick Mackane for the first two weekends of Open Studios. Rebecca will be displaying her sculptural ceramic heads both inside and outside the venue, while Sarah will be exhibiting a new collection of prints. Together, they’ll also showcase their …
Shaw House plays host to a diverse range of Artists as part of Open Studios 2026. United by their love of, and inspiration by nature, the Artists at Shaw House work in a mix of media to create objects of beauty, to be admired and used. You can visit the artists for free between 11am …
Educafe runs a welcoming community café at Newbury Library every Wednesday from 11am-2pm. Anyone is welcome to head along for a free tea and cake in the Carnegie Room upstairs on the 1st floor of the library, accessible by lift. Educafe was started to bring together the diverse communities of West Berkshire and aims to: …
City Arts will be bursting with the creativity of four local artists during this year's Open Studios. Their work spans a variety of artistic disciplines including oil painting, print, illustration and stitch. All four artists will be in residence during the Open Studios period working on personal projects and are keen to share their artistic …
City Arts will be bursting with the creativity of four local artists during this year's Open Studios. Their work spans a variety of artistic disciplines including oil painting, print, illustration and stitch. All four artists will be in residence during the Open Studios period working on personal projects and are keen to share their artistic …
Join Newbury Library for a chat with author Lesley Bungay, who will be sharing the inspiration behind her debut novel, A Year Without A Summer, and discussing her unique journey to publication. The event includes an audience Q&A and a chance to purchase a signed copy of the book. Tickets are £5 and can be …
Newbury Library hosts a Board Games Meetup on the second and fourth Saturday each month, 10am-1pm. Everyone is welcome to come along to these free drop in sessions, with plenty of games to choose from - suitable for all ages.
City Arts will be bursting with the creativity of four local artists during this year's Open Studios. Their work spans a variety of artistic disciplines including oil painting, print, illustration and stitch. All four artists will be in residence during the Open Studios period working on personal projects and are keen to share their artistic …
Learn the art of embossing onto foil with sculptor Flora Gare. You will design your own butterfly wreath by tracing templates, scoring and cutting the foil to attach to a copper ring. Flora is a sculptor inspired by the natural world. She uses copper wire to draw in space, making delicate sculptures and wall based …
City Arts will be bursting with the creativity of four local artists during this year's Open Studios. Their work spans a variety of artistic disciplines including oil painting, print, illustration and stitch. All four artists will be in residence during the Open Studios period working on personal projects and are keen to share their artistic …
Shaw House plays host to a diverse range of Artists as part of Open Studios 2026. United by their love of, and inspiration by nature, the Artists at Shaw House work in a mix of media to create objects of beauty, to be admired and used. You can visit the artists for free between 11am …
Live music at the Bandstand in Victoria Park - free to attend for all to enjoy!
Shaw House plays host to a diverse range of Artists as part of Open Studios 2026. United by their love of, and inspiration by nature, the Artists at Shaw House work in a mix of media to create objects of beauty, to be admired and used. You can visit the artists for free between 11am …
Soar far above the clouds and across the seas with a fantasmagorical new Watermill Theatre production of the iconic Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. Delve into the hearts and imaginations of eccentric inventor Caractacus Potts, his children Jeremy and Jemima, and Truly Scrumptious as they set off on an audacious adventure in their car with the …
This May half term, join the Corn Exchange in the Old Library for some arts and crafts, drama - and much more! Your child will get to work with professional practitioners to explore the creative arts with fun activities, develop new skills and make new friends. All materials are provided. Suitable for primary school children …
A relaxed morning for children with additional needs and their families to enjoy West Berkshire Museum when there is less hustle and bustle as the museum is normally closed on Tuesday. The downstairs museum galleries will be open, and there is an opportunity to take part in a craft session where you can make a …
This May half term, join the Corn Exchange in the Old Library for some arts and crafts, drama - and much more! Your child will get to work with professional practitioners to explore the creative arts with fun activities, develop new skills and make new friends. All materials are provided. Suitable for primary school children …
This half term, head to Shaw House with your little ones and choose from a selection of ceramic decorations (subject to availability on the day). Decorate your chosen item with porcelain pens and other craft materials. Take home to display and admire! No need to book, just drop-in (last entry 15 minutes before the session …
Take Flight is a stunning aerial theatre show for children up to 2 year old and their grown ups. The story follows a musical mother bird as their baby hatches, grows and explores, navigating the challenges of hunger, sleep and play. Culminating in a beautiful aerial moment, the mother bird supports her baby to leave …
Join Watermill Theatre for a free taster of what their weekly youth theatre sessions are like! Involving games, script work and devising exercises, these will be a great example of the fun to be had and skills to be learned in their regular groups. Session schedule: 9.30 - 10.30am: Reception to Year 2 (Ages 4-7) …
This May half term, join the Corn Exchange in the Old Library for some arts and crafts, drama - and much more! Your child will get to work with professional practitioners to explore the creative arts with fun activities, develop new skills and make new friends. All materials are provided. Suitable for primary school children …
This May half term, join the Corn Exchange in the Old Library for some arts and crafts, drama - and much more! Your child will get to work with professional practitioners to explore the creative arts with fun activities, develop new skills and make new friends. All materials are provided. Suitable for primary school children …
Make a rainstick, a ceremonial musical instrument for summoning rain, from a cardboard tube, foil, wax discs and rice. Decorate with marker pens, stickers and other craft materials. Once complete, gently shake to hear and summon rain to help the plants to grow! Aimed at 7-11 year olds, but younger and older children are welcome. …
Parkway Shopping hosts a circus spectacular at this free, family friendly event during May half term! Head along between 10:30am and 2:30pm and enjoy live performances from Dan the Hat and The Pierrots, meet Albert the Elephant and Megana the Ringmistress, and take part in free craft and circus skills workshops. Learn more via the …
Explore the basics of fashion illustration, including fashion figure proportions, drawing garments, and sketching techniques with fashion illustrator Caroline Pearsall. Participants will create their own illustrated fashion images inspired by trends or their imagination, to take home. No experience needed - all skill levels welcome, and materials are included! What to expect: You will learn …
Calling all dinosaur rangers - Jurassic Rescue needs your help! There's a baby Ankylosaurus that needs rescuing before The Doc gets his evil hands on it… Along the adventure you’ll meet Freya the dancing Raptor, Dylan the cheeky Dilophosaurus, Angie the Ankylosaurus, Scar the fearsome and Roxy the mighty T-Rex. With a captivating story and …
Live music at the Bandstand in Victoria Park - free to attend for all to enjoy!
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