11. Three ways to celebrate Buddy Holly

Buddy  Holly fans will be delighted that their musical hero is being celebrated in three places this coming week – and even better, there’s no need to play Maybe Baby over which gig to see as they all take place on different days.

12. The Big Sleep comes to the Mill at Sonning

Sonning-based dinner theatre The Mill is putting the final touches to its latest premiere, the thriller The Big Sleep.

13. Progress Theatre present Proof

To launch its 65th season, Reading-based amateur theatre company Progress is producing its take on an award-winning play.

14. A Sentimental Journey at The Mill at Sonning

Que sera sera sang Doris Day – whatever will be will be. For The Mill at Sonning’s Sally Hughes, the maxim is certainly true.

15. The Woman In White at Yvonne Arnaud

In the auditorium, the lights are going down, the excited chatter subdues and the cast are waiting nervously in the wings as they prepare for the curtain to go up.

16. As if by magic... Mr Benn's on stage

17. Justin Fletcher looks forward to starring in Aladdin

The first Christmas party of 2011 has already taken place and, dear reader, it was a ball.

18. Progress Theatre present The Tempest

Planning a visit to Caversham Court Gardens next week? Be warned, all is not what it seems.

19. Plays are a midsummer night’s dream

Want to see theatre in the big outdoors? You’re spoilt for choice at the moment as theatre groups prepare for their moment in the open-air.

20. Shinfield Players send Letters From America

Talented youngsters from the Shinfield Players Theatre are preparing for a very special production next week.