Reading Town Centre's independent three-screen cinema, event space, bar, eatery and community hub, opened in July 2021.
Volunteer-led session for new and expectant parents to meet and play with their babies, alongside a free drop-in Baby Cafe for feeding support.
Three-week evening wine tasting course exploring the main wine-producing countries of Europe at the Reading Biscuit Factory.
Hands-on clothing repair workshop led by Hilary to teach practical and decorative hand-sewing techniques for mending everyday garments.
Indoor screening of six adventure, cultural and environmental short films from the UK's open-air adventure film tour, introduced by the festival team.
Screening of the film 'Journey to the Stones' at the Reading Biscuit Factory on Broad Street.
Screening of the documentary 'Solstice', followed by a Q&A with Paul and the film's creators Zak and Sam, and a night of DJs.
A workshop exploring the concept of cognitive biases and how they affect decision-making, held at the independent cinema and arts venue Reading Biscuit Factory.
Workshop that uses behavioural science to show why willpower is not the key to goal achievement and how to make practical, sustainable changes.
Regular open mic night at the Reading Biscuit Factory with spoken word, poetry, rapping, singing and dancing.
Two-hour Christmas tasting of sparkling, dry and sweet red wines paired with six styles of chocolate, with an interactive presentation and Q&A led by a wine tutor.
Comedy improv show that turns medical dramas, soaps and telenovelas into a night of chaotic fun and unexpected twists.
Screening of short films followed by a Q&A with the filmmakers, marking five years of Through A Different Lens, for over-18s only.
Two-hour Christmas tasting led by a spirits expert, with six whiskies paired with six chocolates and tasting notes.
Evening tasting of six sparkling wines from around the world, led by a wine tutor from the Thames Valley Wine School.
Evening of six styles of Port paired with six cheeses, hosted by the Thames Valley Local Wine School at the Reading Biscuit Factory.
Improvised Christmas comedy show where the audience's stories and suggestions become the spontaneous, off-the-cuff show.
Beginner-friendly workshop led by Hilary to learn hand-sewing techniques for mending clothes, with all materials provided.
Tasting session of high-quality non-alcoholic wines led by a Thames Valley Wine School instructor to help people navigate a Dry January.
An over-18s evening of wine tasting with six samples, a two-hour interactive presentation and Q&A led by a qualified tutor from the Thames Valley Wine School.
Wine tasting session run by Thames Valley Wine School to explore Australian and New Zealand wines beyond their usual stereotypes.
Wine tasting evening by the Thames Valley Local Wine School pairing six Italian wines with Neapolitan pizza.
Beginner-friendly workshop led by Hilary to mend clothes using hand-sewing techniques, with all materials provided.
Wine and crisp pairing tasting run by the Thames Valley Local Wine School at the Reading Biscuit Factory.
A two-hour interactive wine tasting and presentation of six wines from South Africa and the USA, with notes and a Q&A.
Evening of cheese and wine pairing from Thames Valley Local Wine School, tasting six combinations at the Reading Biscuit Factory.
Film screening of short films celebrating Black creatives, with a Q&A with the filmmakers and time to mingle afterwards.
Free Cantonese session with cartoonist Justin Wong drawing live on stage to trace his twenty-year journey as a political cartoonist in Hong Kong.
Comedy improv night with no script or rehearsals, where performers solve a true crime case from audience suggestions.
Evening red wine tasting with six selected wines, light nibbles and a two-hour interactive presentation by the Thames Valley Wine School.
Volunteer-led session for new and expectant parents to meet and chat while babies play, with a Baby Cafe run by an NCT breastfeeding counsellor.
