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production of the new season to be a familiar title that immediately engages an audience.

“Lisa Evans’ script really adds something different to the well known story. It’s classic horror, but it also explores what it means to be human today.

“While there is plenty of the original story to enjoy, we also follow a parallel contemporary journey.

“Through scenes from the book, we learn about a young woman’s inner life, and consider the possibility that we may contribute to the creation of monsters in others, as well as in ourselves.”

The production features original music, and will see the studio theatre transformed into Frankenstein’s laboratory, as well as a land of Arctic ice flows.

“We create two very different worlds and experiences within a small, intimate space,” added David. “I want the audience to be drawn into the passion and effort in Frankenstein’s laboratory, in contrast to a starkly lit hospital setting.

“Charlie Lester’s music, written specially for this production, really adds gothic atmosphere.” n For tickets and information visit: www.southhillpark.org.uk

Studio Theatre productions are community-based, providing opportunities for anyone with an interest in theatre, from acting to technical roles, to take part.

Frankenstein will be performed in the Studio Theatre at South Hill Park, from Wednesday, June 14, through to Saturday, June 17.

Doors open at 7.30pm, with tickets available for £15, or £13 for members.

RaW Sounds Today Chris Hillman bit.ly/raw soundstoday

THE sounds of summer can be heard with this week’s RaW Sounds Today playlist.

Many of the tracks included have or are performing in the area over the coming weeks, many at open-air events including Wokingham Festival and the Abbey Ruins. Why not tune in and see what you discover?

It’s available for free on Spotify. Our playlist is a mixture that will help you discover something new.

To hear this week’s selection, simply head to https://bit.ly/ rawsoundstoday and enjoy the music. There is also a Facebook page and group chat that bands and music fans can tap into.

You can search for RaW Sounds Today and it will come up.

from strength-tostrength following her band’s appearance on the second stage of Wokingham Festival last year.

She is certainly getting noticed throughout the music world and that’s not surprising.

She was so good at the festival last year that she’s been invited back to grace the main stage on August Bank Holiday Monday 28, before legendary headliners, Caravan.

Leoni has just released New World Woman, an album of her interpretations of some Rush classics and Tears is a single from it. It is a beautiful interpretation of the song – https://www. leonijanekennedy.com/

Tom Webber –Lightning Strike

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for Girls at their recent Abbey Ruins show. He has also played Club Velocity/ New Mind shows and they are putting on another show for Tom in his Oxford home town on June 8, at Jericho Tavern.

This is Tom’s latest single which, like his previous releases, showcases his excellent song-writing talents and wonderful vocal performance – https:// lnk.to/tomwebber

The Salts haven’t played in our area for a while but they have certainly been wowing audiences throughout the UK and in Europe too. Their unique take on sea shanties is in more demand than ever as the reputation of this incredibly talented group of musicians grows.

Wokingham-based Braccan Records label – https://www.thesalts. co.uk/

Rezillos – Flying Saucer Attack

A few weeks ago this legendary band came to Reading for the first time since 1978 to perform at a Club Velocity Facebar event. They certainly made up for their absence playing classics and more at a great night – https://www.rezillos. rocks/

Caravan – In the Land of Grey and Pink

Caravan released an album that is often cited as one of the best progressive rock albums ever made and here’s the title track. They headline Wokingham Festival on Bank Holiday Monday, August 28 – https:// officialcaravan.co.uk/

Odyssey – Going Back to My Roots

Myopia –Unendable

An exciting band from Essex. They will be at Reading University this Friday, June 2 and at Wokingham Festival on August 28 – https://linktr.ee/ myopiaofficial

Spriggan Mist – The Portal

One of the standouts on Spriggan Mist’s 2017 album The Portal was the title track which has been remixed and mastered by Aaron Cilia, with Fay Brotherhood providing new lead vocals – https://www. sprigganmist.com/

Hello Indigo! – Fall Through You

This new young indie band from Cardiff will be at Wokingham Festival in August – https:// www.facebook.com/ helloindigouk