“Diaries survive while feelings slip away. They are the skeleton on which posterity puts flesh.” Osborne House 1901. As Victoria faces the final days of her reign, she clings to her diaries, the carefully kept record of a life defined by love, duty and profound loss. Into this certainty comes her younger self, forcing the …
All 37 plays. Three actors. One wildly funny show. The worldwide comedy hit returns with a brand-new, updated version of The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged), a fast, furious and gloriously absurd sprint through all of the Bard’s tragedies, comedies and histories. Expect Hamlet performed backwards, Titus Andronicus as a YouTube cooking tutorial, and …
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All 37 plays. Three actors. One wildly funny show. The worldwide comedy hit returns with a brand-new, updated version of The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged), a fast, furious and gloriously absurd sprint through all of the Bard’s tragedies, comedies and histories. Expect Hamlet performed backwards, Titus Andronicus as a YouTube cooking tutorial, and …
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Soar far above the clouds and across the seas with a fantasmagorical new Watermill Theatre production of the iconic Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. Delve into the hearts and imaginations of eccentric inventor Caractacus Potts, his children Jeremy and Jemima, and Truly Scrumptious as they set off on an audacious adventure in their car with the …
Take Flight is a stunning aerial theatre show for children up to 2 year old and their grown ups. The story follows a musical mother bird as their baby hatches, grows and explores, navigating the challenges of hunger, sleep and play. Culminating in a beautiful aerial moment, the mother bird supports her baby to leave …
Join Watermill Theatre for a free taster of what their weekly youth theatre sessions are like! Involving games, script work and devising exercises, these will be a great example of the fun to be had and skills to be learned in their regular groups. Session schedule: 9.30 - 10.30am: Reception to Year 2 (Ages 4-7) …
Head along to Corn Exchange on Friday of May Half Term, and treat yourselves at this bake sale supporting the theatre's Panto Pay It Forwards appeal! Why not pair your visit with a trip to the see the exciting family show Sir Charlie Stinky Socks and the Really Big Adventure, which starts at 2pm.
Step into the world of Sir Charlie Stinky Socks, where nothing is quite what it seems and a really big adventure is about to begin. Sir Charlie is bold, brave and brilliantly clever. He loves daring quests filled with wily witches, terrible beasties and fire-breathing dragons. And yes, he has a cat called Envelope! But …
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Calling all dinosaur rangers - Jurassic Rescue needs your help! There's a baby Ankylosaurus that needs rescuing before The Doc gets his evil hands on it… Along the adventure you’ll meet Freya the dancing Raptor, Dylan the cheeky Dilophosaurus, Angie the Ankylosaurus, Scar the fearsome and Roxy the mighty T-Rex. With a captivating story and …
‘Life is far too important a thing ever to talk seriously about.’ Micheál Mac Liammóir’s renowned play The Importance of Being Oscar returns to the stage following huge critical acclaim. Step beyond the footlights into the private world of Oscar Wilde for a compelling journey through the career and relationships of the iconic man. Featuring …
‘Life is far too important a thing ever to talk seriously about.’ Micheál Mac Liammóir’s renowned play The Importance of Being Oscar returns to the stage following huge critical acclaim. Step beyond the footlights into the private world of Oscar Wilde for a compelling journey through the career and relationships of the iconic man. Featuring …
A wild quest for happiness in the heart of the wilderness. Following a hugely critically acclaimed London run, legendary performance artist Bryony Kimmings (I’m a Phoenix, Bitch, Credible Likeable Superstar Role Model, Fake It Till You Make It) brings her hit show Bog Witch to the Corn Exchange for a strictly limited run! As with …
A wild quest for happiness in the heart of the wilderness. Following a hugely critically acclaimed London run, legendary performance artist Bryony Kimmings (I’m a Phoenix, Bitch, Credible Likeable Superstar Role Model, Fake It Till You Make It) brings her hit show Bog Witch to the Corn Exchange for a strictly limited run! As with …
A wild quest for happiness in the heart of the wilderness. Following a hugely critically acclaimed London run, legendary performance artist Bryony Kimmings (I’m a Phoenix, Bitch, Credible Likeable Superstar Role Model, Fake It Till You Make It) brings her hit show Bog Witch to the Corn Exchange for a strictly limited run! As with …
Have you heard the nattering and clattering? The circus is in town! The Curtain Calls is a brand-new show that explores the world of traditional circus and life on the road brought to you by In A Pickle. This newly formed circus company is an eclectic mix of performers, blending technical skill with humour, creativity …
If you love comedy or murder mysteries, then this is the show for you! Welcome aboard Locomotive for Murder: The Improvised Whodunnit, the totally improvised, totally hilarious murder mystery, where killing the cast and cracking the case is in your hands! Four characters board a train, but not everyone will survive… Luckily, a world-famous detective …
Watermill Theatre is delighted to welcome award-winning director, former Watermill Associate Director and friend – John Doyle - back to the theatre this summer. John developed his signature ‘actor-musician’ style whilst at the small but mighty theatre – with his notable 2004 production of Sweeney Todd, later transferring to Broadway (and earning Doyle a Tony …
At times chilling, hilarious and moving, Comb is an ode to the stories of the people we have lost. Through a tangled ride into Celtic, Slavic and Siberian folklore, Comb is a wake-up call for understanding just how interwoven we all are. When Charlotte was 8, her Grandad told her the beginning of a story: …
Have you ever wondered what is behind the idyllic and seemingly perfect life of Audrey Hepburn? All she really wanted was to be loved and to find love. She was, and continues to be, an inspiration… A stunningly beautiful, modest actress, and selfless humanitarian Ambassador of UNICEF, she proved to be one of those rare …
There's a Monster in Your Show… and he can't wait to meet you! Tom Fletcher’s beloved Who’s in Your Book? series returns to Newbury! A group of performers are preparing to start their show, but quickly discover they are not alone on stage. Little Monster wants to be part of the fun too! With an …
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