The Hexagon
| The Hexagon | |
|---|---|
View of The Hexagon from San Francisco Libre Walk | |
| General information | |
| Type | multi-purpose arts venue and theatre |
| Address | Queens Walk, Reading, Berkshire, United Kingdom, RG1 7UA |
| Coordinates | 51°27′14″N 0°58′40″W / 51.4539°N 0.9778°W |
| Construction started | 1977 |
| Inaugurated | First performance 'The Gondoliers' performed by The Sainsbury Singers on 7 November 1977 |
| Owner | Reading Borough Council |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect(s) | RMJM |
| Other information | |
| Seating capacity | 1,200 seated 1,686 standing and seated |
| Website | |
| whatsonreading.com/.../hexagon/... | |
The Hexagon is a multi-purpose theatre and arts venue in Reading, Berkshire, England. Built in 1977 in the shape of an elongated hexagon, the theatre is operated by Reading Borough Council under the name "Reading Arts and Venues" along with South Street Arts Centre and Reading's concert hall.