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Dance Nationby Clare Barron A fierce, funny, and explosive coming-of-age battle cry as a troupe of competitive dancers fight for glory and identity. 12-17 OCTOBER 2026 |
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Olie Brice Quartet23 OCTOBER 2026 |
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Acorn Open Studios: From tiny acorns grow mighty oaks!OCTOBER 2026 Friday 16 October - Meet the Acorn Artists event |
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WriteFest 20 Auditions - Saturday 31 October, 10.30am-4.30pm
Join us to have a fun day with some warm up exercises and readings by all attendees, where anyone can audition for any of the roles in WriteFest20.
Important dates:
- Performance dates: 11-15 March 2027
- Read through date: Tuesday 20 October 2026, 7.30pm - Progress Theatre Foyer
- Audition date: Saturday 31 October 2026, 10.30am-4.30pm - Progress Theatre
Friday 16 October, 6.30pm - Meet the Acorn Artists
Meet the people behind the work, hear about the ideas and stories that inspire them, and enjoy a wonderful exhibition of original art.
This free event will be held in the Progress Theatre foyer ahead of the evening performance of Dance Nation.
"Progress Theatre Members Only" Group is now "Progress Theatre, Reading"!
We are repurposing our Facebook community group and opening it up to anyone who is a member, fan or friend of Progress Theatre.
Of course, we welcome everyone who would like to become a member, but you can now freely take part in this group if you are a friend or family of a member, a lapsed member, an enthusiastic audience member, or just interested in what Progress Theatre is doing.