Progress Theatre, Theatre company in Reading, Great Britain
Progress Theatre operates in a 97-seat venue near Reading University, presenting regular performances of classic and contemporary productions throughout the year.
The theatre company began operations in 1947 at Palmer Hall before moving to its current location at The Mildmay Hall in 1951.
The company staged the first English performances of works by Bertolt Brecht and Seán O'Casey in the 1950s, establishing a tradition of innovative productions.
The theatre maintains a program of performances with tickets available through their website, including seasonal shows and open-air Shakespeare plays at Reading Abbey.
Actor Kenneth Branagh made his early stage appearances at Progress Theatre during the 1970s before becoming the theatre's patron in 2011.
Location: Reading
Inception: 1946
GPS coordinates: 51.44442,-0.95781
Latest update: March 3, 2025 15:25
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