The Hexagon, Theatre and entertainment centre in Reading, United Kingdom
The Hexagon is an event venue and theatre building in Reading with a six-sided architectural design that seats 1200 people. The space hosts everything from classical concerts to contemporary performances and other types of live entertainment.
The building was designed and constructed by the architectural firm RMJM in the early 1970s. It was created as part of an effort to establish a central cultural venue for Reading.
The venue draws crowds for ballet, opera, comedy, and concerts throughout the year, serving as a gathering place for the community. People come here to experience different forms of live entertainment in a central location.
The venue is easy to reach by public transportation from the city center and offers parking nearby. Visitors with disabilities will find accessible facilities throughout the building.
The six-sided structure makes it possible to reconfigure the interior space for different types of events. The building can be transformed to host sports tournaments like snooker as well as theatre and music performances.
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