The Reader

A British Childhood: Time to Turn the Page
Leading figures from literature, children's services, and government gathered here at The Reader last night to explore reading as a crucial tool for children's happiness and resilience.

Read about this event at thereader.org.uk/a-british-chil…

Whether you're looking to start the new year with a restorative retreat, an inspiring wellbeing workshop, a boogie, or a tipple or two, there's something extraordinary waiting for you.

thereader.org.uk/winter2027

Pop on your favourite PJs for a cosy evening in collaboration with Do Re Mi publisher. Join Jiro Bevis, creator of Dr Dog Snakey's Belly Ache, for the perfect story for little fans of funny animal chaos.

🗓️13 November, 5.30pm
🎟️Book at thereader.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/sh…

Join us for an unforgettable evening amongst the twinkling lights of the our Mansion House Theatre Room ✨
Enjoy The Simashgu String Quartet, traditional folk and blues, interspersed with winter poems and stories.

🗓️8 December, 6.30pm
🎟️Book at thereader.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/sh…

Get cosy with short and sweet screenings for the littlest cinema lovers inside our cosy Mansion House Theatre Room this December 🍿🎥☃️

Stick Man
8 & 21 December

The Gruffalo's Child
15 December

The Snowman
24 December

Book tickets at thereader.org.uk/cinema2026