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Jim Bob, singer-songwriter, author, frontman of the legendary Carter The Unstoppable Sex Machine (Carter USM) is stepping out on tour, with only his acoustic guitar and new novel for company. The Guide caught up with him ahead of his date at Play Reading on Friday, May 18.
Summer season at Newbury Corn Exchange
With Olympic fever hotting up, get ready to experience a battle of wit and sporting prowess between three Greek gods and a few ordinary folk.
The booze-addled alter-ego of award-winning comedian Pippa Evans will give the farm a shock on Friday, June 15.
Summer season at South Hill Park
A war of weeds will be fought at the Ringmead arts venue when an outrageous comedy takes root this summer.
Classic comedy Dry Rot at Theatre Royal Windsor
A STRONG line-up of favourites are at the post, ready for the off in a rip-roaring classic.
Summer Season at The Windsor Firestation
The latest addition to the cutting-edge comedy line-up at the St Leonard's Road venue is Kevin Bridges.
The Hexagon have done themselves proud by bagging top comedian Rhod Gilbert to tickle funnybones on Tuesday and Wednesday, June 26-27.
Grimethorpe Colliery Band to perform in Reading
World-class brass instrumentalists will perform at the Concert Hall Reading on the 15th anniversary of their brush with fame and in memory of actor Pete Posselthwaite.
LOSE yourself in movement as ground-breaking choreographer Hofesh Shechter brings two of his classic pieces to Bracknell's South Hill Park. Hofesh has been pushing the boundaries of dance ever since he graduated from the Jerusalem Academy for Dance and Music, and this special tour will be revisiting two of his landmark pieces, 2006's Uprising and 2009's The Art Of Not Looking Back.
Summer season at Arlington Arts Centre
ONE-man band, blues-slide extraordinaire and all round man of mystery, Bob Long III is a hot ticket at the Mary Hare School venue this month.
Mindgame descends upon Progress Theatre
Anthony Horowitz's psychological thriller, Mindgame, is set to descend upon Progress Theatre.
Reading Beer & Cider Festival reviewed
Beer and children shouldn't mix, unless they're at something such as the family day at the Reading Beer and Cider Festival.
Plant care during the dry spell
MANY gardeners may be looking outside at the murky skies and pouring rain, thinking 'Drought? What drought?' But the sad fact is that last year was one of the driest on record, with below-average rainfall for 20 of the past 25 months.
A pain-free alternative to surgery
GASTRIC band surgery is now widely used to help those with ongoing weight problems. During a complex surgical procedure a band is fitted around the stomach to make it smaller so that food intake is lessened. The results can be miraculous - TV personality Fern Britton is just one example.
FOR animal lovers who suffer from streaming eyes and a runny nose every time they so much as give their pet a friendly pat, caring for man's best friend can seem like walking an endless tightrope.
I am Steve Siddle AKA Club Velocity
When I saw that Frank Turner was coming to Reading, as part of his next UK tour in November, I was very happy as I can walk to The Hexagon. I purchased a ticket straight away for the show on Thursday November 15.
Joined-up thinking: The Co-Operative
FANS OF rythmn'n'blues and New Wave are in for a treat when The Co-Operative - a collaboration between Squeeze's Glenn Tilbrook and Nine Below Zero - comes to Bracknell this month.
JUST like Bonnie Tyler, I've been holding out for a hero for quite some time, so to be bombarded with six at once is a tad overwhelming. But with the latest superhero extravaganza, Avengers Assemble 3D, you cannot help but marvel at the results of such a union.
BEING born into royalty has proved to be more of a drag than a silver spoon in the mouth, comedian Naz Osmanoglu tells The Guide.
Two Gentlemen Of Verona at South Hill Park
TIRED of traditional interpretations of Shakespeare? Why not give the modern re-working of Two Gentlemen Of Verona at South Hill Park a try?
A trivial comedy for serious people is set to be staged by Silchester Players.
Reviewed: Professor Green gives a lesson in top gigs
Excited crowds packed Rivermead Leisure Centre in anticipation of controversial rapper Professor Green's colourful set.
Synth siblings Disclosure light up CUBED
PROMISING synth siblings Disclosure demonstrated why they will have a bright future when they put on an electric performance at CUBED at Sub 89.
Mapledurham Craft Fair going ahead
ORGANISERS of the Live Craft show at Mapledurham House have confirmed that the event, which runs from Saturday until Bank Holiday Monday, is going ahead, despite the recent inclement weather.
