Join authors Adrian Lawson and Geoff Sawers for a walk along a majestic stretch of the Thames to learn more about Reading’s waterways flora and fauna , history and heritage. Adrian and Geoff have jointly authored Two Rivers Press 2017 publication, ‘The Shady Side of Town: Reading’s Trees’ which tells stories of the natural wonders … Read More
Month: September 2017
Beautiful Creatures Theatre presents Echoes Around View Island
Take a promenade across Caversham Lock and re-discover View Island, surrounding yourself with the watery words of poetry, prose and song from performances of the past. With a map and individual audio equipment, take a secret journey around View Island whilst you are immersed in classic and contemporary texts, chosen to reflect specific locations on … Read More
Stunning Reading schools artwork at Rivers of the World exhibition
An exhibition of the stunning art work of pupils from six secondary schools in and around Reading will take place as part of the Reading-on-Thames Festival this month in Reading. Inspired by our local rivers and in partnership with schools in Nepal, Rivers of the World is an international art and education project delivered by … Read More
Applications sought for post of Festival Director for Reading-on-Thames Festival 2018
Details of application process for the Festival Director Reading is a Great Place – its vibrant arts and cultural scene is in the ascendancy following a successful first Year of Culture last year. Reading 2016 included the temporary opening of Reading Prison by Artangel and 3000 theatre-goers enjoying the premiere of Henry I King of … Read More