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Next Play Cold Comfort Farm by Paul Doust, adapted from the novel by Stella Gibbons 3-12 SEPTEMBER 2026 Info and Tickets

Next Jazz Five-Way Split 18 SEPTEMBER 2026 Info and Tickets

Next Art Exhibition Mandy Dodd: A Multidisciplinary Artist SEPTEMBER 2026 See Details

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2020 Winner - The Queen's Award for Voluntary Service This award represents an MBE (Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire), and is the highest award given to volunteer groups across the UK to recognise outstanding work done in their own communities.

2025 Winner - NODA London Flame Award For Inspirational Contribution to the Pursuit of Excellence in Theatre and Enhancement of the Overall Theatrical Experience. Awarded for our approach and dedication to inclusivity.

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"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.

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Freelance Assistant Youth Drama Facilitator at Progress Youth Theatre

Progress Youth Theatre has been running workshops for young theatre-makers and aspiring actors for over 75 years. We are recruiting for a dynamic and positive freelance assistant youth drama facilitator to assist the lead facilitator with the following groups from September 2026:

• Floodlights Group (School years: 9, 10, & 11) on Mondays 5 – 7pm
• Blinders Group (School years: 12 & 13) Mondays 8pm – 10pm

Closing date: 13 August at 10am

Interviews are anticipated to take place between 5pm-8pm on the following dates: 24-27 August 2026

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