LAST week, The Hexagon was packed for a sold-out performance by The Stranglers.
The group were performing tracks from their new album, completed across lockdowns.
Their keyboardist of 45 years, Dave Greenfield, passed away in 2020 as they were making the songs, and the set was a tribute to him.
Nearly five full decades after their formation, the band – Jean-Jacques Burnel, Baz Warne and Jim Macaulay – showcased Dark Matter, their 18th studio album that saw them achieve one of the highest chart placings ever, proving that even after all this time, they’re still as relevant and essential as ever.
Our photographer Dijana Capan was at the Reading theatre to capture the moment … and the crowds having a brilliant time.
It’s one of a number of big-name gigs coming to The Hexagon this spring.
There are tributes to David Bowie (Saturday, March 12) and Tina Turner (Wednesday, March 16).
Special tribute shows The Bootleg Beatles (Friday, March 25) and That’ll Be The Day (Tuesday, March 29) recreate some of the greatest music of all time, while Diversity bring us up-to-date, with two shows on March 18 and 19.
Next month, 60s legends including Mike Pender from The Searchers will be bringing The Sensational 60s Experience to Reading, on Friday, April 8.
And at the end of April, Queen musical We Will Rock You will rock up for a week of performances.
For more details, log on to whatsonreading.com or call the box office on 0118 960 6060.
All pictures © Dijana Capan / DVision
