The Hexagon

The Hexagon
View of The Hexagon from San Francisco Libre Walk
Location within Reading Town Centre
General information
Typemulti-purpose arts venue and theatre
AddressQueens Walk, Reading, Berkshire, United Kingdom, RG1 7UA
Coordinates51°27′14″N 0°58′40″W / 51.4539°N 0.9778°W / 51.4539; -0.9778
Construction started1977 (1977)
InauguratedFirst performance 'The Gondoliers' performed by The Sainsbury Singers on 7 November 1977
OwnerReading Borough Council
Design and construction
Architect(s)RMJM
Other information
Seating capacity1,200 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.