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Find out about theatre events coming up in and around Newbury and West Berkshire, reaching out to Oxford, Basingstoke and Reading. Follow us on . Email us at

Posters of forthcoming productions, audition notices and requests for help are below

In the spotlight

White Christmas: The Mill at Sonning Reviews (Wed 27 Nov to Sat 25 Jan).
Puss in Boots: Silchester Players (Fri 17 Jan to Sat 25 Jan).
Dick Whittington: Sinodun Players (Fri 17 Jan to Sat 1 Feb).
Cinderella: Faringdon Dramatic Society (Fri 24 Jan to Sun 26 Jan).

See What's on for a list of everything.

Newbury Theatre and Penny Post

Newbury Theatre has joined up with Penny Post to give updated theatre information, and it will also appear here. Penny Post is a great source of local information - if you don't know it already, I can thoroughly recommend it.

Online theatre

The National Theatre are making their NT Live recordings available online. You can subscribe for £9.98 a month or rent individual plays for £7.99.

You can search for reviews of previous productions - there are more than 1000 pages of them in the Archive!

Latest news

Date	Item
8 Jan	Russell Players' next production between 1st and 8th February is Jack and the Beanstalk in Swallowfield.
21 Dec	Rabble Theatre Young Company Musical Theatre have a 9-week YCMT course starting on January 17, 2025. Young performers aged 8–18 years are invited to join this dynamic class, which will culminate in a thrilling performance of Matilda, Roald Dahl’s beloved story, on Friday 28th March 2025.
21 Dec	Rabble Theatre are holding auditions for their March production of Bloody Wimmin on 9th January.
24 Nov	Reviews of the Watermill's Pinocchio: "simply glorious" - ★★★★★ Guardian; "lots of charm and enough subtle asides to keep grown-ups happy" - ★★★★★ The Times; "an absolute magical Christmas treat" - British Theatre Guide; "ingenuity, talent and theatrical flair" - ★★★★★ The Stage; "gloriously vibrant production... succeeds in enthralling kids and their parents" - ★★★★★ WhatsOnStage; "every cast member shines" - ★★★★ AllThatDazzles.

Now and coming soon

Russell Players - Jack and the Beanstalk Russell Players' next production between 1st and 8th February is The Untold Story of Jack and the Beanstalk written by Juliet Devon. We all know about the story of Jack selling the cow for some beans, the giant, and the beanstalk… but where did the giant come from? Who was Jack’s father? Why take those three things from the Castle? Join us, as for the first time all will be revealed in the pantomime.

New Era - Improv New Era Players invite you to our Improv in Drama sessions. Maybe you quite fancy trying your hand at drama, but don’t want to learn lines or face an audience? This could be just the spontaneous, fun and friendly activity for you! Sessions are fortnightly on Mondays at the New Era Theatre, Andover Road, Wash Common, Newbury RG14 6NU. Come and join us from 7-8pm, sessions are free for members and £3 for non-members. Please contact the organiser, Neil, rather than just turning up as dates are sometimes subject to change. For more information please contact Neil Taylor on 07761 061545 or email

Auditions and requests for help

Rabble Ensemble - Bloody Wimmin Rabble Theatre, a dedicated charity in Reading promoting creativity and accessibility in the arts, is excited to announce the arrival of RABBLE Ensemble, a new opportunity for aspiring professional and dedicated community actors to experience a professional production process. Rabble Theatre’s Ensemble’s first venture is their upcoming amateur production of Bloody Wimmin by Lucy Kirkwood.
Bloody Wimmin explores the lives of a group of women navigating the complexities of feminist activism, personal relationships, and societal expectations. With sharp wit and a fierce sense of urgency, the play shines a light on the struggles and triumphs of women fighting for equality and justice. They will be performing the show during the final week of March 2025 in Reading. Auditions will take place on Thursday 9th January 2025. The production is open to amateur actors of all experience levels, with a focus on inclusivity and diversity. Actors interested in auditioning should email RABBLE at Further audition details will be provided upon submission.

New Era - backstage help wanted New Era Players (Newbury) want backstage helpers.

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