Theatres · South East England
The Hexagon
In or near Sonning.
The Hexagon is a theatre in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Reading · 0.7 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
The Hexagon is a working theatre in the United Kingdom, listed in OpenStreetMap as a public performance venue. Address: Queens Walk, Reading, RG1 7UA. Coordinates: 51.4539°, -0.9778°.
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From the Wikipedia article
The Hexagon is a multi-purpose theatre and arts venue in Reading, Berkshire, England. Built in 1977 in the shape of an elongated hexagon, 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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Background
Architecture
The theatre was built in 1977 by Robert Matthew Johnson Marshall (RMJM), who also built the adjacent Civic Centre. The original design featured a proscenium but no fly tower. The balconies, which are separated by gaps around the auditorium, are similar to those at Christchurch Town Hall in New Zealand. Similarly, the inclined panels around the room—to introduce reflections—may have been inspired by that venue. The theatre's diameter is roughly 30 m. In April 2026, The Hexagon received £2.06 million in funding from Arts Council England. The funding will be used to replace the seating and fire doors, as well as update the drainage system.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4539, -0.9778
- District
- Reading
- Parish
- Reading, unparished area
- Postcode
- RG1 7UA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Reading Central
- Established
- 1977
- Nearest railway station
- Reading — 0.7 km
- Official site
- www.readingarts.com
Sources
- osm: w41424282 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: The Hexagon (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Reading the Hexagon Theatre.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Hexagon?
- The Hexagon is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode RG1 7UA), in the parish of Reading, unparished area.
- What is The Hexagon?
- The Hexagon is a theatre in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Hexagon?
- The nearest railway station is Reading, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode RG1 7UA.
- When was The Hexagon built?
- Built or established in 1977.
- Who owns The Hexagon?
- The Hexagon is owned by Reading Borough Council.
- How do I get to The Hexagon?
- The nearest railway station is Reading, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode RG1 7UA.