South Street is an Arts Centre in Reading, Berkshire UK presenting a range of performing arts including theatre, music, comedy and live literature. linktr.ee/southstreetartshttps://bsky.app/profile/southstreetarts.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/southstreetarts.bsky.social/post/3mlxncge2lm2kOnly ONE WEEK to go Roots Reggae folks! Join us St 23 May from 6.30-11pm for two heavyweights of #RDGUK's soundsystem scene, Rueben Irie Sound and Jah Lion Movement🎶😊🙌 Get advance tickets now at https://whatsonreading.com/roots-reggae-revival Please note South Street is a cashless/card only venue16 May 2026 10:30 +0000at://did:plc:5omscxt5hdsguj2vsp2g2a32/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlxncge2lm2khttps://bsky.app/profile/southstreetarts.bsky.social/post/3mluyn3zmlo26New on sale! Moonage - A David Bowie Tribute The return of this brilliant band capturing the magic of the rock icon! Sat 9 Jan 2027 whatsonreading.com/moonage-2027 The Small Strings vs The Audience Join #RDGUK's own 21 piece juggernaut of joy! Thu 11 Mar 2027 https://whatsonreading.com/small-strings-202715 May 2026 09:15 +0000at://did:plc:5omscxt5hdsguj2vsp2g2a32/app.bsky.feed.post/3mluyn3zmlo26https://bsky.app/profile/southstreetarts.bsky.social/post/3mlur4blk2j26IMPORTANT REMINDER! 'Joe Kent-Walters is Frankie Monroe: DEAD!!! (Good Fun Time)' has had to be moved to Thursday 18 June 2026. DO NOT ATTEND SOUTH STREET this evening, the show is not happening tonight (Fri 15 May)! https://whatsonreading.com/joe-kent-walters15 May 2026 07:00 +0000at://did:plc:5omscxt5hdsguj2vsp2g2a32/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlur4blk2j26https://bsky.app/profile/southstreetarts.bsky.social/post/3mlsansw56s25A captivating story of one man's journey from losing his father in the Windrush era, to becoming a father himself. 'Without', a poignant show by Neil Reidman, is here Sat 20 June. It's the perfect way to mark both Fathers' Day (21 June) & Windrush Day (22 June). Book at whatsonreading.com/without14 May 2026 07:00 +0000at://did:plc:5omscxt5hdsguj2vsp2g2a32/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlsansw56s25https://bsky.app/profile/southstreetarts.bsky.social/post/3mlqafzu76v2r“There are few times when you discover a band and they stalk immediately to the heart of everything you love and hold dear" Maxine Peake Join us at The Town Hall on Sat 23 May for a brilliant evening of top notch folk music, with The Unthanks. Book at https://whatsonreading.com/the-unthanks-202613 May 2026 11:51 +0000at://did:plc:5omscxt5hdsguj2vsp2g2a32/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlqafzu76v2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/southstreetarts.bsky.social/post/3mlq2razp4o2rNew on sale - an independent event/shindig! @fiddleparadiddle.bsky.social presents a Pop-Up Ceilidh, at South Street Thu 25 June 2026 🎶😊 It's in our Studio so spaces are limited, grab tickets now at whatsonreading.com/pop-up-ceilidh13 May 2026 10:09 +0000at://did:plc:5omscxt5hdsguj2vsp2g2a32/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlq2razp4o2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/southstreetarts.bsky.social/post/3mlnoaob4we25Very pleased to announce the support for ICHI (Sat 30 May, 2pm) will be #RDGUK's own ambient electronic artist John Christian! This is shaping up to be a cracking daytime gig suitable for all ages, with fun, danceable and exciting sounds🎶😊 Get booked in and join us! whatsonreading.com/ichi12 May 2026 11:20 +0000at://did:plc:5omscxt5hdsguj2vsp2g2a32/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlnoaob4we25https://bsky.app/profile/southstreetarts.bsky.social/post/3mll6lfeup226This week at South Street! Top notch stand-up comedy with Tim Key (Thu 14 May) and Preet Singh (Sat 16 May)! ❗️IMPORTANT - Joe-Kent Walters has been rescheduled from Fri 15 May to Thu 18 June❗️ See all shows at https://whatsonreading.com/south-street/whats-on11 May 2026 11:34 +0000at://did:plc:5omscxt5hdsguj2vsp2g2a32/app.bsky.feed.post/3mll6lfeup226https://bsky.app/profile/southstreetarts.bsky.social/post/3mldid4jba62eNew on sale! Innovative folk artist Hannah James reunites with dynamic cellist Toby Kuhn, for a live gig celebrating their new album 'Where All Our Names Belong'. Live at South Street, Thu 12 Nov! https://whatsonreading.com/hannah-james-toby-kuhn08 May 2026 10:07 +0000at://did:plc:5omscxt5hdsguj2vsp2g2a32/app.bsky.feed.post/3mldid4jba62ehttps://bsky.app/profile/southstreetarts.bsky.social/post/3mlbbg2b4672fJust announced! The film of our last SITELINES show 'The Sound' is now available to watch online at our SITELINES reWATCH page! If you missed this back in January, or you want to relive the beats and vibes of the show, head to https://whatsonreading.com/sitelines-rewatch-sound now.07 May 2026 12:58 +0000at://did:plc:5omscxt5hdsguj2vsp2g2a32/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlbbg2b4672fhttps://bsky.app/profile/southstreetarts.bsky.social/post/3ml6im27e6l2gJust Announced! Our next Members' Night & Season Launch will be on Thu 3 Sep from 6pm! Get the inside info on our packed Autumn Season, with a complimentary welcome drink. Reserve your free seat at https://whatsonreading.com/members-night-sep-2026 Photo by Steve Foster Images06 May 2026 10:29 +0000at://did:plc:5omscxt5hdsguj2vsp2g2a32/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml6im27e6l2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/southstreetarts.bsky.social/post/3ml6hq3z2nn25New on Sale! An extra show for Harriet Kemsley's 'Floozy' tour! Booking is now open for 5pm on Sat 26 Sep 2026, as the 8pm has sold out. Book now at https://whatsonreading.com/harriet-kemsley-floozy06 May 2026 10:13 +0000at://did:plc:5omscxt5hdsguj2vsp2g2a32/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml6hq3z2nn25https://bsky.app/profile/southstreetarts.bsky.social/post/3ml3y6h6ckn25This week at South Street! A double whammy of shows from superb stand-up Daniel Foxx (Fri 8 & Sat 9 May), and another evening of verse with Poets' Cafe LIVE (Fri 8 May) 🗣️🎤😊😆🙌 See all events at https://whatsonreading.com/south-street/whats-on05 May 2026 10:30 +0000at://did:plc:5omscxt5hdsguj2vsp2g2a32/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml3y6h6ckn25https://bsky.app/profile/southstreetarts.bsky.social/post/3mkwvmcwhux2rA special performance, written by & starring Neil Reidman (who South Street regulars will have seen in 'Our Little Hour-The Life of Walter Tull' back in 2024). Chronicling one man's life, starting in the Windrush era through to the modern day, 'Without' is here Sat 20 Jun. whatsonreading.com/without https://whatsonreading.com/without03 May 2026 10:01 +0000at://did:plc:5omscxt5hdsguj2vsp2g2a32/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkwvmcwhux2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/southstreetarts.bsky.social/post/3mkukqpmj6v2gOlga Koch has one good story. Only it’s not really her story. Do you wanna hear it? Then come to her show! 🙌 Olga Koch: Fat Tom Cruise 📅 Fri 20 Nov 2026, 8pm 🎟️ https://whatsonreading.com/olga-koch-fat-tom-cruise02 May 2026 11:41 +0000at://did:plc:5omscxt5hdsguj2vsp2g2a32/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkukqpmj6v2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/southstreetarts.bsky.social/post/3mkrrcvzdzy25New on sale! One of the comedians who's performed the most at South Street, is back with a new show celebrating a 40 year career! Mark Thomas: 40 in Stand-Up Years, here Thu 5 November 2026🎉 https://whatsonreading.com/mark-thomas-40-standup Image: Tracey Moberly & Greg Matthews01 May 2026 09:00 +0000at://did:plc:5omscxt5hdsguj2vsp2g2a32/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkrrcvzdzy25https://bsky.app/profile/southstreetarts.bsky.social/post/3mkppjn7j5722Good news if you missed out on seats for Amy Gledhill's 'Thanks For Having Me' tour - we've added an extra date on Thu 18 Feb 2027!🎉🙌 Get booking now at https://whatsonreading.com/amy-gledhill-202730 Apr 2026 13:23 +0000at://did:plc:5omscxt5hdsguj2vsp2g2a32/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkppjn7j5722https://bsky.app/profile/southstreetarts.bsky.social/post/3mkplwnlaig26An incredible musician is performing live at South Street next month, on a rare visit from Japan! Join us for ICHI + support, Sat 30 May 2pm. It's a brilliantly bonkers modern take on the one-man band format, a delight for all ages🎶😊 Book at whatsonreading.com/ichi30 Apr 2026 12:19 +0000at://did:plc:5omscxt5hdsguj2vsp2g2a32/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkplwnlaig26https://bsky.app/profile/southstreetarts.bsky.social/post/3mkmry7wty625Just announced! Mark Thomas celebrates 40 years at the mic, with jokes, rants and a personal state of the nation broadcast. On sale to Members Thu 30 Apr, 10am On general sale Fri 1 May, 10am 🙌 Mark Thomas: 40 in Stand-Up Years 📅 Thu 5 Nov 2026 🎟️ https://whatsonreading.com/mark-thomas-40-standup29 Apr 2026 09:29 +0000at://did:plc:5omscxt5hdsguj2vsp2g2a32/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkmry7wty625https://bsky.app/profile/southstreetarts.bsky.social/post/3mkhxs36uia2rWonderful news! South Street is a Finalist in the 2026 Muddy Stilettos Awards - Best Arts Culture & Theatre category😊🙌🎉 Vote for us here: berkshire.muddystilettos.co.uk/awards/vote/ Deadline for votes is 26 May 2026 at 1pm27 Apr 2026 11:30 +0000at://did:plc:5omscxt5hdsguj2vsp2g2a32/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkhxs36uia2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/southstreetarts.bsky.social/post/3mkhv7vfind2gThis week at South Street! An independent tribute gig for fans of reggae, soul, pop and R&B 🎶 Timeless Legends: A Journey Through Some Of Music's Greatest Icons is here Sat 2 May, with hits by Bob Marley, Whitney Houston, Marvin Gaye and more! Book at https://whatsonreading.com/timeless-legends27 Apr 2026 10:44 +0000at://did:plc:5omscxt5hdsguj2vsp2g2a32/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkhv7vfind2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/southstreetarts.bsky.social/post/3mkfhr5axpc25Strapped to a cannon, an Indian rebel finds themselves answering to a British officer for the crimes of Kanpur – an Indian uprising against British forces. Based on historical events, this new play comically satirises contemporary conflicts. 📍Kanpur: 1857 📅Thu 2 July 🎟️ whatsonreading.com/kanpur-185726 Apr 2026 11:38 +0000at://did:plc:5omscxt5hdsguj2vsp2g2a32/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkfhr5axpc25https://bsky.app/profile/southstreetarts.bsky.social/post/3mkcwuc2hir24If you saw Xhloe and Natasha's Edinburgh previews with us last summer, you'll know this pair are a theatrical powerhouse! We can't wait to see this new show 'Bigfoot Ripped My Dog In Half I Saw It', here 30 & 31 July 2026 🏔️👣🔍️🌲 https://whatsonreading.com/bigfoot-xhloe-natasha25 Apr 2026 11:30 +0000at://did:plc:5omscxt5hdsguj2vsp2g2a32/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkcwuc2hir24https://bsky.app/profile/southstreetarts.bsky.social/post/3mkabw2l5yt2kNew on sale - an independent comedy gig! After his sellout ‘Smart Casual’ tour in 2024, British Comedian of the Year alumni Jeff Innocent returns with a work-in-progress for his new show, on Wed 28 Oct! Book now at https://whatsonreading.com/jeff-innocent-wip24 Apr 2026 10:10 +0000at://did:plc:5omscxt5hdsguj2vsp2g2a32/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkabw2l5yt2khttps://bsky.app/profile/southstreetarts.bsky.social/post/3mkaan2ndfx2f🎉Today's the day beer lovers! StageCraft Festival 2026 kicks off at 5.30pm (Fri 24 Apr) 🎉 14 breweries from across the UK, 2 tasty street food vendors, a South Street Bar stocked with GF & AF beer cider & wine, and top tier vibes! Get the last few tickets here: https://whatsonreading.com/stagecraft-202624 Apr 2026 09:47 +0000at://did:plc:5omscxt5hdsguj2vsp2g2a32/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkaan2ndfx2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/southstreetarts.bsky.social/post/3mka63dpbb22rNew on sale! The brilliant Amy Gledhill is back with a new tour, Fri 19 Feb 2027! She's even thanking you in advance with the title😊 Book for Amy Gledhill: Thanks For Having Me now! https://whatsonreading.com/amy-gledhill-202724 Apr 2026 09:01 +0000at://did:plc:5omscxt5hdsguj2vsp2g2a32/app.bsky.feed.post/3mka63dpbb22rhttps://bsky.app/profile/southstreetarts.bsky.social/post/3mk5u3oouvm2fFancy sipping some delicious beers in the sun this weekend? The forecast is set to be 20 degrees and sunny, and StageCraft Festival opens TOMORROW (Fri 24 April)! Still a few spaces for Fri & Sat evening, but not many so book in now & join in the fun🍻Full details: https://whatsonreading.com/stagecraft-202623 Apr 2026 10:57 +0000at://did:plc:5omscxt5hdsguj2vsp2g2a32/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk5u3oouvm2f