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Interview with Catherine Hannan

As a long-standing and award-winning onstage performer with the Sainsbury Singers, Catherine Hannan makes her directorial debut in our forthcoming production, Made in Dagenham. We sat down with her to…
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Checkmates: Meet Anatoly and Svetlana

In just three weeks, we’ll be back in the Hexagon to perform Chess. Steve Jewell and Emma Reeves, who play Anatoly and Svetlana, shared their thoughts on the show and…
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Checkmates: Meet Frederick and Florence

In May 2022, the Sainsbury Singers will finally be performing Chess at The Hexagon, Reading. We caught up with Chris Reeves and Lorraine Cox, who play Frederick and Florence, on…
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Free Colouring Activities!

Bored at home? Need something to do during isolation? Our mascot Frank has embarked on his very own series of adventures – available now to download and colour in!
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A Guy and Doll blog #2

 Meet Nathan Detroit (Steve Cox) So our first rehearsal, Wendy – our producer – gives us a summary of her vision for the show and each of the characters and…
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A Guy and a Doll #1

 Meet Sky Masterson   My name is Matt and I play the role of Sky Masterson, a gambler who makes a bet that he can take any woman to Havana.…
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Peach Quest Winners!

On Saturday 2nd March, four of our cast members, Michael, Josh, Chris and Emma, woke up early and headed to the BBC Radio Berkshire studios. They called themselves “Guys and…
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Singers at Christmas

    We always start our Christmas season with our annual Christmas Concert at St Peter Church Caversham. It is free entry, with a donation on exit which is split…
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Little Blog of Horrors #5

  Opening night of Little Shop of Horrors went up with a bang! Read what our Urchins had to say about their first night as Chiffon, Crystal and Ronnette.
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Little Blog of Horrors #4

Follow Crystal, Ronnette and Chiffon as they update you on how the cast are feeling leading up to show week!
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Little Blog of Horrors #3

Follow Crystal, Ronnette and Chiffon as they update you on how the rehearsals have been going through the summer and into Autumn.
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Little Blog of Horrors #2

Follow Crystal, Ronnette and Chiffon as they update you on how the rehearsals have been going through July.
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Little Blog of Horrors #1

Follow the Sainsbury Singers through their rehearsals for Little Shop of Horrors with our regular blog feature by our Crystal, Ronnette and Chiffon.
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New Beginnings Update

Read our update about New Beginnings and the amazing work they have been doing over the Christmas period, and how we have been able to support their work.
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Top Tips for Auditions

Whether you’re a pro or it’s your first time, auditioning is always scary. Here are some Top Tips from our members on how to get through auditions night.
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Gospel Workshop

Back by popular demand – Jo Sercombe will be leading a second Gospel workshop on 1st September 2018! Read more to find out how to book.
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It’s Christmas Time!

“The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear” – view our December schedule and where you can hear us and join in this Christmas.