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Get your music fix at South Hill Park

June will be rocking with musical gems at South Hill Park, Bracknell. Absolution Blues, who have supported Dr Feelgood, will kick off a year of festival appearances with a gig on Saturday, June 1.

Riverside Players go Haywire with new play

A humorous play from the writer behind Rising Damp, Duty Free, Only When I Laugh and Home To Roost will be performed by the Riverside Players, from Thursday to Saturday, June 27-29.

Mr Nice is coming to Sub89

MR NICE aka Howard Marks, 'the most sophisticated drugs baron of all time' is bringing his brand new show Scholar, Smuggler, Prisoner, Scribe, to Reading's Sub89 on Wednesday, November 13.

The Undertones bring punk back to Sub89

Is there such a thing as being too old for punk? The Undertones - formed in Derry in 1975, reformed with a new frontman in 1999 - don't seem to think so. And with tunes as good as Teenage Kicks, Jimmy Jimmy and My Perfect Cousin to play, you can see why.

African Sanctus to be performed by Wokingham Choral Society

David Fanshawe's African Sanctus will be performed by Wokingham Choral Society and Wokingham Choral Academy on Saturday, June 15

Former Malcolm In The Middle star chats about his band, Kingsfoil

Child star Frankie Muniz has found himself in the middle of a successful US band on the verge of an international tour - and he has never been happier.

New drama: Wendy at South Hill Park, Bracknell

Meet Wendy. She is in her 60s and lonely. She has lived, loved, and lost; her husband passed away and her children have flown the nest. Now she has landed a job where her good humour and wisdom about the human condition can be poured into giving people just the right bit of advice, just when they need it. But what is the job?

Concert review: Slough Philharmonic at Eton College

Slough Philharmonic Society is an amateur chorus and orchestra based in Slough and on Saturday 18 May they closed the 2012-2013 season with a full orchestral and choral concert in Eton College School Hall.

I am Steven Siddle AKA Club Velocity presents

As I am typing this I am listening to the second album, Back Down, by Ben Marwood out now on Xtra Mile Recordings. It is a great, great record.There is no filler here.

'Relaxed' panto performance for special needs

The Hexagon have announced a 'relaxed' performance of their 2013/2014 panto, Jack And The Beanstalk

I am Jack Hepplewhite AKA MrBlindPig presents...

"It's not that I'm a racist or anything" said the taxi driver as I pulled away from the station. "It's just not fair that they come over 'ere and ruin our country". "Pardon, err, what, pardon, who are we talking about now, I'm lost sorry" I stammered back to him, before changing my mind and drifting off eagerly wanting to avoid this monotonous drivel.

Colder Than Here explores the struggle to accept death

MYRA is dying, her husband has buried his emotions, while their two daughters - one scared of hospitals, the other of death - struggle to accept their mother's fate.

Restaurant reviews: The Three Tuns, Slough

WE walked in through the back door of The Three Tuns in Slough and straight into the bar area. There is plenty of room in the car park off the Farnham Road and the building big, but nicely lit, spacious, yet cosy. The wall colours are warm, with very modern, beautiful wooden floors throughout. We sat by a window in one of the alcoved areas, Bath Road side. At least three other tables were occupied by noon and by 1pm another three tables filled with lunchgoers.

Some Like It Hotter set to dazzle at Windsor Theatre Royal

PREPARE for glitz and glamour as Some Like It Hotter dazzles audiences at the Theatre Royal Widsor.

Theatre reviewed: The Sainsbury Singers' Jekyll & Hyde

As part of their seventy-fifth anniversary The Sainsbury Singers staged the celebrated musical version of Robert Louis Stevenson's classical tale, the whole cast rising superbly to the challenges of Frank Wildhorn's music and Leslie Bricusse's lyrics and book.

VIDEO: Slough Philharmonic Orchestra rehearse The Armed Man: A Mass for Peace

A work by popular composer, Karl Jenkins, will be performed as part of a choral concert by Slough Philharmonic Society on Saturday May 18,

Restaurant reviews: Fusionz, Langley

I STARE reproachfully at the lime pickle nestling in its gleaming silver bowl, a menacing mix of green and brown. A huge fan of Indian food, lime pickle is the one dish that fills me with dread. A bad mouthful can leave you feeling like you've swallowed a lump of heavily spiced detergent, while a good one leaves your tongue tingling. I needn't have worried - this homemade sauce is delicate and delicious.

Experience the tale of Jonah with Tadley Youth Drama

TADLEY Youth Drama will perform Jonah at Tadley Common Methodist Church on Friday and Saturday, May 17-18, at 7.30pm. The production will be a 'colourful retelling' of the Bible story.

VIDEO: The Guide chats to Pete Doyle from Reading Rock Academy

The Guide caught up with Pete Doyle from Reading Rock Academy, based at Bulmershe Court in Woodlands Road, to find out more about the Academy and their Battle Of The Bands competition.

U2Tribe perform U2 hits at Norden Farm in Maidenhead

JOIN the tribe and enjoy hits from one of the biggest rock bands on the planet.

Ben Marwood talks to us about new album Back Down

"We wandered around in the woods covered in blood, carrying black plastic bags. We saw quite a few people but no one called the police... so that's the 'big society' for you."

Free remix of your band's track up for grabs

The offical remixer for Linkin Park and 50 Cent is offering bands a free, track remix. Reading-based Bobby Bloomfield has toured the world with synth rockers Does It Offend You, Yeah? and put a spin on tunes for The Naked And Famous, P Diddy, Vienna Ditto and more.

Fish Hook chat to us ahead of their EP launch

An upbeat, friendly six-piece with a 'family-style' dynamic that seems mostly to be predicated on ripping the piss out of each other, punk-tinged country rock'n'roll band Fish Hook are gaining fans in Reading and beyond.

Your play could be on stage with Progress Theatre's Writefest

IF YOU write your own plays then a Reading theatre company's competition could be the key to seeing your creation performed onstage.

Suggs: "Madness has always been a bit like a surrogate family"

Suggs - still best known as the legendary frontman of feelgood band Madness - turned 50 last January. He was lying in the bath on his birthday, nursing an epic hangover from the celebrations the night before when there was an almighty crash.

Dry The River to play intimate Reading show

Dry The River are set to play an intimate show at South Street Arts Centre on Saturday, June 15.

Professionals On Ice - Suzanne Shaw speaks to us

CUTTING edge skating action is coming to Slough this month when Professionals On Ice arrives at the Absolutely Ice arena.

See The Levellers at Sub89

Saturday night will see left-wing folk rock legends The Levellers pitch up at Sub89 30 years after the band met in a Brighton pub.

I am Pete Wheeler AKA CUBED/Skint Mondays presents reviews Are You Listening? festival

ON Saturday, April 27. I felt a buzz in Reading which I don't feel has been there on that scale for quite some time. Huge numbers turned out for a special new event on the calendar, Are You Listening? Festival, organised by local promoters Monkeysuit Music with Black & White Music.

Cliveden Rocks this summer

DANCING Queens and super troupers can celebrate the reincarnation of one of the most famous pop groups to ever grace the planet at a three-day music festival this summer.

Reviewed: Birdsong at South Hill Park

I MUST admit, the prospect of sitting through a wartime drama does not fill me with much excitement. I've always had a bit more of a taste for comedies and tragedies - especially in the theatre.

Summer fun day at East Berkshire College

A FREE summer fun day will be held at the Windsor College campus of East Berkshire College, in St Leonard's Road, on Saturday, May 11, from 10am-2pm. Activities include a petting farm, a musical showcase and a bouncy castle for youngsters to enjoy.

Calling all Edinburgh Fringe performers from Berkshire!

Are you or your friends taking a production up to Edinburgh Fringe in August? The Guide wants to speak to you! We are looking for Berkshire performers who will be performing at the Fringe to interview - get in touch by commenting here or email lcrosthwaite ( @) berksmedia.co.uk

Restaurant reviews: Elaichi, Windsor

STANDING somewhat unassumingly at the corner of St Leonard's Road and Grove Road in Windsor is the Elaichi Restaurant, which has been serving up Indian and Bangladeshi cuisine for more than 10 years.

Restaurant reviews: Ed's Easy Diner, The Oracle, Reading

Ed's Easy Diner, the retro 1950s restaurant, is now open at The Oracle Shopping Centre. Whether it's a bite to eat after shopping, a burger before heading to the cinema or just chilling out with friends, the diner offers a true taste of the 1950s.