In association with Reading Rep
'Not just a story, but our story, the story that we call the history of the world. Shall we begin?'
E. H. Gombrich
This world premiere adaptation based on the international bestseller takes us on a light-hearted, whistle-stop tour through the centuries from the big bang to the present day. Meet colourful, historical figures, take to the great battlefields, marvel at fabulous works of art and ground-breaking scientific discoveries. Join us on a fun-filled trip through time and discover the extraordinary achievements of mankind and its frailties.
At 26, Ernst Gombrich, a brilliant but unemployed academic, is invited to write an entire history of the world. In just six weeks! The book he writes is an instant success, becomes an international bestseller and is published in 25 languages. Join him, Ilse and Otto as they lead you with infectious enthusiasm through the fascinating, entertaining and heart-warming history of the world.
Watermill outreach touring is generously supported by
The Dr. Mortimer and Theresa Sackler Foundation
TOURING TO:
Wednesday 24 June
SHEEPDROVE ORGANIC FARM
Box Office: 01488 674737
www.sheepdrove.com
Thursday 25 June
BRILL MEMORIAL HALL
Box Office: 01844 237237
Friday 26 June
THE CROFT HALL, HUNGERFORD
www.hadcaf.co.uk
Enquiries: 07590 555877
Saturday 27 June
PANGBOURNE VILLAGE HALL
Click here to book online or call the box office on 01635 46044
Monday 29 June
HAMPSTEAD NORREYS VILLAGE HALL
www.hampsteadnorreys.org.uk
Email: hnwatermill@btinternet.com
Tuesday 30 June
UFFINGTON MEMORIAL HALL
Box Office: 01367 820385
Wednesday 1 July
BASILDON VILLAGE HALL
Box Office: 0118 984 3441
Thursday 2 July
ACE SPACE, NEWBURY
Box Office: 07891 176940
www.acespace.org.uk
Friday 3 July
BAMPTON VILLAGE HALL
Box Office: 01993 851963
Saturday 4 July
HIGHCLERE VILLAGE HALL
Box Office: 01635 254264 or 01635 253264
Email: marymcquillen@icloud.com or averilbreakspear@btinternet.com
Monday 6 July
BRADFIELD VILLAGE HALL
Box Office: 0118 9744920
Tuesday 7 July
ALDBOURNE MEMORIAL HALL
Box Office: 01672 540043
Wednesday 8 July
BROAD HINTON VILLAGE HALL
Box Office: 01793 731050
Thursday 9 July
THE BEACON, WANTAGE
Box Office: 01235 763456
www.beaconwantage.co.uk
Friday 10 July
MONKS' BARN, HURLEY
Box Office: 01628 823501
Saturday 11 July
CHILBOLTON VILLAGE HALL
Tickets available from Winchester Science Centre Box Office: 01962 863791 or online at www.winchestersciencecentre.org/visitor-information/whats-on/
Performance takes place at Chilbolton Village Hall.
Tuesday 14 to Saturday 25 July
The Watermill Theatre
Click here to book online or call the box office on 01635 46044
Directed by Paul Stacey
Designed by Victoria Spearing
Movement Director Lee Lyford
Lighting designed by Simeon Miller
Sound designed by Max Pappenheim