20 years in stand-up for the Taskmaster cheeky texts icon, multi-award winner, YouTube cult figure, Radio 4 favourite and recently ‘Baby Reindeer’ actor: Watson returns after seasons at the Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney and Edinburgh comedy festivals. A recent encounter with a stranger caused Mark to spend some time pondering the uncertain future facing humanity. He explores this – along with equally pressing matters like the worst word he has ever said in public, the current state of the UK sausage industry, and much more – in a typically frantic and fun-packed new show!

Bruckner Os justi (arr. Hicks) Gabrieli Exultavit cor meum in Domino (arr. Knight) J.S. Bach Christmas Oratorio: Wie solo ich dich empfangen (arr.Knight) Gabrieli Canzon II a 4 (arr. Knight) Bruckner Locus iste (arr. Knight) Bruckner Christus Factus Est (arr. Cox) J.S. Bach Passacaglia & Fugue in C minor (arr. Cirtina) Wagner Procession to the Minster Laurisden O Nata Lux from Lux Aeterna (arr. Cirtina) Prokofiev March & Scherzo from 'The Love for Three Oranges' Mahler Urlicht Rachmaninoff Music from the 'All Night Vigil' Gershwin Song Book, various including Fascinating Rhythm and S'Wonderful Following on from their sold-out concert at The Hawth, the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Brass Ensemble returns for another evening of beautiful music. This concert weaves together the sacred grandeur of Bruckner’s motets (Locus iste, Os justi, Ave Maria) and the joyous Renaissance polyphony of Gabrieli (Exultavit cor meum in Domino, Canzon II a 4). Then, revel in the timeless swing of the Gershwin songbook, featuring beloved classics like I Got Rhythm, Fascinating Rhythm, and ‘S Wonderful.

Eton College Organ Student Programme to be confirmed. The Concert Hall and the Berkshire Organists' Association present a series of lunchtime organ recitals by locally and nationally renowned organists. All recitals begin at 1pm and last approximately 45 minutes.

Sindhu Vee is an award-winning comedian, writer and actor. Since swapping a career in investment banking for one in comedy, Sindhu has fast become one of the most exciting and sought-after talents on the UK circuit.

Mark Simmons combines hilarious one-liners with an irresistible love of performing, to resonate with audiences at virtual and in-person events. His award-winning stand-up is a cut above the rest, setting Mark apart on the booking circuit and leading him to perform on some of the most prestigious comedy stages in the UK.

Straight off the back of Taskmaster, A League Of Their Own, and Last One Laughing, Maisie Adam is back with her brand new show Whatsherface. Join the "tall, chaotic one with the weird hair" as she returns with her trademark wit, firecracker gags, and probably a few angry outbursts along the way. A genuine description given by her best friend's Mum at a wedding this year.

A decade older, but not necessarily wiser, Susan has found herself in some improbable situations over the years. Tall Tales is a show about Cruising, driving tanks, cats and getting older. You might have seen her on the television or heard her on the radio but the absolute best way to see her is live on stage. You won’t believe how short she really is. Prepare yourself for an evening of barely believable stories, laughter and probably some dancing. As seen on Grand Day Out, Cruising with Susan Calman, QI, House of Games and (a long time ago) Strictly Come Dancing.

The time has come for critically acclaimed musical comedy duo Flo & Joan to write another bio as they make their highly anticipated return to the stage with a brand-new show. “Gosh, they are almost like a real band” (Bruce Dessau, Beyond a Joke). The pair will try and take up as much of the stage and as little of your patience as possible as they use another "real band's" setlist to write their own show - ruminating on themes such as ‘what is music?’, ‘how do you be a band?’, and ‘is comedy?’ in the sharp-tongued, deadpan way they have become accustomed to. As seen on Live at the Apollo, The Royal Variety Performance, Comic Relief's Red Nose Day Live 2023 and their own comedy special 'Alive on Stage' for Amazon Prime. “Musical comedy hasn’t been in such safe hands for years” The List “truly exceptional” Rolling Stone “extraordinary... #1 Comedy Show of 2024” The Guardian See all Town Hall Comedy HERE

Men want to be him, Women want their boyfriends to stop showing them his videos. The King of the Internet Jungle is back where he belongs, doing stand-up in front of a live audience. After the whirlwind success of his chart-topping podcast Fin vs History and interview series Fin vs the Internet, it’s his biggest tour yet. But with the shows on-sale so far in advance, the question remains: will he fall off the tightrope before the curtain comes up?  It’s the pre-emptive comeback special.  As seen and heard on Live At The Apollo, Have I Got News For You, The Last Leg, Roast Battle, The Mash Report, 8 out of 10 Cats, Have a Word, Parenting Hell.

“Paul Merton and Suki Webster’s Improv Show” is a night of fast, and fabulously funny improvised games, scenes, stories, songs and laugh out loud surrealism. All deftly conjured up on the spot and based on suggestions by you: The Audience! These two masters of Comedy Improvisation are joined by two fabulous guests each week to create cascades of laughter and joyful silliness.

A fast, forensic show of big ideas and gag-dense overthinking from one of the nation’s sharpest stand-ups. Rhys has made a discovery that could fix everything. It’s been staring him in the face the whole time, in a mirror held behind his head. If he can ignore his own problems for long enough, he might just be able to solve yours. Star of TLC’s Mock The Week and BBC Radio 4’s Rhysearch, also seen furrowing his brow on QI, Live At The Apollo and his viral U&Dave lecture, ‘I Stalk Strangers Online’.

Showtime. What are you going to do? Are you going to go to work? Or stay in bed, chasing oblivion. Guess what? We’re fresh out of oblivion. The economy will do fine without you – but how long will you survive without the usual giant horn of frozen caramel latte and the five thousand other pieces of bullsht you have smushed together so you can point at it and croak “That’s my… life?” Now, now, all this drama and we’re not even out the door yet. Find out how it could all have been different. Find out how to reclaim your life by becoming a lethal kickboxing, chess champion. Pioneer new trends in global love-making. Join an elite band of trillionaire poet-pastry chef-mountaineers. Just go Looking For Trouble.

Staring at the Sun sees Simon Evans (Live at the Apollo, Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow, Simon Evans Goes to Market, One Person Found This Helpful) squinting at an uncertain future, revisiting the blue remembered hills of his youth and trying to stay human as the world around him gets smarter. With the AI singularity looming and “reality” feeling increasingly unstable, Evans looks ahead to the coming shockwaves of technology, and back to the analogue pleasures of hitch-hiking, pub bets, and getting properly lost. Turning his famously dry, surgically precise style on the big modern questions: Are we living in a computer simulation? What happens when your body starts issuing software updates you didn’t request? And is staring straight at a solar eclipse, against expert advice, actually an act of courageous self-sacrifice on the road to true enlightenment? Part philosophical exploration, part nostalgic joyride, Staring at the Sun is a hilarious analysis of reality and trust from a man desperately trying to keep his balance while the floor keeps moving. The tone is unmistakably Evans: provocative, literate, and playfully combative, but also soaked in self-awareness. Evans draws on theories propounded by philosophers and mystics since the days of Plato and Ecclesiastes, casting himself as a public intellectual but constantly undercutting his points with brutally funny domestic truths. Simon Evans is one of the UK’s most respected and best loved comedians who has been at the top of his game for over twenty-five years. His TV credits include two appearances on BBC One’s Live at the Apollo, one on Michael McIntyre’s Roadshow, and a season of Channel 4’s Stand Up for the Week. On BBC Radio 4 his series Simon Evans Goes to Market, delighting audiences with his witty and insightful take on the comedically-unpromising territory of economics, has had six seasons. He is also a regular on Radio 4’s The News Quiz, and various other panel games, and from 1998 to 2002 wrote and hosted eight series of the news satire, The Way It Is. He also stars in One Person Found This Helpful – a Radio 4 show he co-devised with Jason Hazely and Pozzitive Productions, that has fun with on-line customer reviews and hosted Headliners – a regular preview of the following day’s newspapers with two other comedians on GB News. Evans is also in demand as a columnist and has written extensively for The Spectator, The Telegraph and Spiked.

On Sale Friday 27 March 2026 at 10am. An intimate evening of songs, stories and silliness in the company of Nik Kershaw. Nik Kershaw exploded onto the UK pop scene in 1984. A string of global hit singles including ‘Wouldn’t it Be Good’, ‘The Riddle’ and ‘I Won’t Let the Sun Go Down on Me’ saw him languish for 62 weeks on the UK Singles Chart, making him the UK's biggest selling solo artist that year. In 1985, he performed at Live Aid. After stepping out of the limelight to concentrate on writing and producing, Nik wrote Chesney Hawkes’s ‘The One and Only’ and collaborated with Elton John, Lulu, Petula Clark, The Hollies, Ronan Keating, Jason Donovan, Let Loose, Sia, Imogen Heap, Gary Barlow and Bonnie Tyler. In 1998, Nik returned to performing and has been crafting critically acclaimed albums ever since. Now he’s ready to look back with an intimate evening to coincide with the release of his new book. Expect songs, stories, and silliness from one of the nation’s most-loved performers. Runtime approx 1hr 50mins incl interval.

Alexander Walker, Conductor Miguel Ángel Villeda Cerón, Cello Rossini Overture to La Cenerentola Prokofiev Sinfonia Concertante Op. 125 Dvořák Symphony No 7 in D minor, Op. 70 The 56th season of the HSO continues with a flourish at Reading Concert Hall with a highly dramatic programme inspired by three great nationalistic composers writing at the height of their powers. Spanning the early 19th century to the 1950s, the programme reflects the development of Western classical music from the early Romantic era through to the Modernist and post-romantic period. We hope you will enjoy this rare opportunity to hear such a powerful programme in the wonderful acoustic and setting of Reading Concert Hall.

Cathal Garvey, Conductor Leo Popplewell, Cello Vaughan Williams Norfolk Rhapsody No.1 Dvořák Cello Concerto Beethoven Symphony No.6 'Pastoral' Soak up the sounds of nature at Reading Symphony Orchestra’s idyllic Summer Concert. A rustic and pastoral programme featuring dynamic cellist Leo Popplewell.

The BAFTA-nominated comedian is back on the road, bringing some of her favourite songs from the last fifteen years of her comedy career, alongside brand new standup. Whether you are a Speedy Boarder, a Girl With A Diamond Finger, a Gym go-er, or part of a Hen Doo On A Train, there is Something Profound for you in this Amazing show. Come ready to sing along. A Capella may be included. Rachel Parris is best known for The Mash Report, and has appeared on Have I Got News For You, Mock The Week, Q.I, Would I Lie To You and Live at The Apollo. She is a regular on Radio 4's Just A Minute and I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue and she is also a cast-member and founder of award-winning improv show Austentatious.

Award-winning flamenco guitarist Daniel Martinez returns in 2027 with the UK premiere of his brand-new album and production, Al Compas del Querer, a deeply personal and emotionally charged journey through the life of one of flamenco’s most celebrated touring artists. Since 2023, the Daniel Martinez Flamenco Company has captivated sold-out audiences across the United Kingdom with three acclaimed productions. Daniel’s debut album, Art of Believing, received the prestigious Herald Angel Award at the Edinburgh International Festival, while his second production, Andalucia, earned widespread five-star reviews and established his reputation for creating unforgettable theatrical flamenco experiences. His third production, Art of Andalucia, toured extensively throughout 2025 to outstanding acclaim. Now with a rapidly growing international presence across Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, Ireland and beyond, the Daniel Martinez Flamenco Company has welcomed well over 120,000 audience members in the last three years.