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Wed 12 May 2021 03.00 EDT A new theatre is to open in Reading this autumn with a “radical modern take” on The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde, who was imprisoned in the city several years after its publication. Dorian, written by Phoebe Eclair-Powell and Owen Horsley, will be staged in October by Reading Rep in the company’s new permanent home, converted from a red-brick Salvation Army hall after a two-year campaign that raised over £1m. The building is designed by David Hughes, the architect behind Park theatre, which opened in north London in 2013. Reading Rep artistic director...

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WATCH: Here's what Reading's Twilight Trail looks like A VIDEO released by Reading UK has revealed what its Christmas Twilight Trail is like. The video shows Forbury Gardens and the Abbey Ruins lit up in various colours for the event which is running until January 3. So far, 10,000 tickets have been booked and the attraction welcomed 3,000 socially distance visitors in its first week. The event is a partnership project from Reading UK, Abbey Quarter BID and Reading Borough Council and part-funded by the Culture Recovery Fund for Heritage. On Monday (December 21) there will be a spe...

The Twilight Trail has been designed to be as inclusive as possible throughout its run – including wheelchair-accessible alternative routes wherever needed and bowls of water and treats for assistance dogs – but this Monday sees a relaxed version of the experience for all 14 bookable slots, between 4-8.40pm. Specially tailored to a neuro-diverse audience, the brightness of the lights and volume of the sounds will be lowered and hearing loops provided for the audio installations from local theatre companies, Reading Rep and Rabble. The already-distanced capacity will be reduced further...