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DAISY PULLS IT OFF

By Denise Deegan

"A text-book example of a midsummer hoot" **** The Daily Telegraph

"...the Watermill proves once again that the best things come in small packages." The Stage

"This production is not to be missed, so book now... before the sold out signs go up." The Public Reviews

"...this is one summer production that's not to be missed. Jubilate!" The British Theatre Guide

Thu 03 Jun 2010 - Sat 10 Jul 2010

"... an evening of theatrical bliss." The Oxford Times

"...a robust, energetic and delightful show that kept the audience on the edge of their seats for two hours." Theatreworld

“It’s a top-hole evening ... as Trixie would say – Jubilate!” Wiltshire Gazette & Herald

“…this 80s favourite comes up fresh and funny.”  Reviewsgate

It's 1927 and Daisy Meredith is the first scholarship girl taken from an elementary school to be allowed access to the hallowed halls of Grangewood School for Young Ladies.

Enthusiastic and plucky to the last, Daisy finds herself struggling against unspeakable snobs Sybil and Monica and their ghastly schemes to get her expelled. Ably assisted by her new best friend, madcap and self styled poet, Trixie Martin, Daisy finds herself caught up in a series of irresistible adventures including the search for missing treasure. Can they work out the mysterious clues and save the school from closure? Or will they be beaten by the enigmatic Mr Scoblowski?

This riotous and affectionate pastiche of the classic girls' school story was a huge West End hit and won the Olivier Award and Drama Theatre Award for Best Comedy. Full of hilarious characters and splendid scrapes Daisy Pulls it Off celebrates, with a sly wit and a big heart, an arguably sweeter, more innocent era.

The cast
Jaimi Barbakoff                Monica
Claire Brown                     Alice
Amy Downham                 Sybil
Holly Goss                        Clare
Liz Marsh                           Miss Gibson
Emerald O’Hanrahan      Daisy
Rosie Jones                     Trixie
Robert Maskell                  Mr Thompson
Rosalind Steele               Winnie


Tickets
From £13 to £24

First week special
On the first Thursday and Friday all seats are £13.
(no other discounts apply)

*Wednesday and Thursday Night After Show Meal Deals*
A two course meal from our buffet, coffee and a top price ticket for the show for only £30.

Please Note: The meal deal must be booked through the box office on 01635 46044. It is not available to book online. Offer subject to availability.

Performance running time
First Act            1hr 18mins
Interval              20 mins
Second  Act      30 mins

Performance times
Monday to Saturday at 7.30pm
Thursday and Saturday matinees at 2.30pm
(please note there is no matinee performance on Thursday 3 June)
Saturday 10 July performances at 1.30pm and 6.30pm

 

Directed by Caroline Leslie
Designed by Chloe Lamford
Lighting by Philip Gladwell