The Hexagon
Multi-purpose arts venue and theatre in Berkshire, United Kingdom / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Hexagon is a multi-purpose theatre and arts venue in Reading, Berkshire, England. Built in 1977 in the shape of an elongated hexagon,[1] the theatre is operated by Reading Borough Council under the name "Reading Arts and Venues" along with South Street Arts Centre and Reading's concert hall.
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The Hexagon | |
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General information | |
Type | multi-purpose arts venue and theatre |
Address | Queens Walk, Reading, Berkshire, United Kingdom, RG1 7UA |
Coordinates | 51.453889°N 0.977778°W / 51.453889; -0.977778 |
Construction started | 1977; 47 years ago (1977) |
Inaugurated | First performance 'The Gondoliers' performed by The Sainsbury Singers on 7 November 1977 |
Owner | Reading Borough Council |
Design and construction | |
Architect(s) | RMJM |
Other information | |
Seating capacity | 1,200 seated 1,686 standing and seated |
Website | |
whatsonreading.com/.../hexagon/... |
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