31. Kenton Theatre lays on the laughs

A Henley theatre is launching is autumn season with a hilarious comedy.

32. 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.

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

34. 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.

35. From Mo's to The Lion King for drama teacher

Sitting in a darkened theatre and hearing a cry of Swahili echo to the rafters of the building you could close your eyes, and for a second, imagine you are in Africa.

36. Progress Theatre present The Tempest

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

37. Wife Begins at Forty at The Mill

Forget Blue Peter badges and sticky-backed plastic – a former presenter of the popular children’s show is returning to The Mill at Sonning after a 20-year gap.

38. Anne Charleston featuring in Christmas Panto

Actor Anne Charleston may have avoided being type cast as Madge from Neighbours – but now she is in danger of becoming a one-character panto star.

39. An evening with Ann Widdecombe

Dialling Ann Widdecombe’s telephone number on Monday morning, I was just a little bit apprehensive.

40. 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.