Jerusalem
A Watermill Theatre production, in association with Fiery Angel
About Jerusalem
A MAGNIFICENT RETURN FOR JEZ BUTTERWORTH'S FALSTAFFIAN ANTI-HERO
BAM! ENGLAND’S GREEN UNPLEASANT LAND IS BACK
Returning to the countryside that is woven into its very fabric, Jez Butterworth's multi award-winning Jerusalem comes home to the Watermill.
It’s St George’s Day. The Flintock Fair is in town, and Johnny ‘Rooster’ Byron has until dusk to leave the woodland clearing he calls home. Hounded by the council, pursued by old enemies and surrounded by a loyal band of misfits, the larger-than-life Rooster refuses to go quietly.
By turns riotously funny, fiercely political and deeply moving, Jerusalem is a thrilling portrait of a changing England, where ancient myths collide with modern life, and the fight for freedom comes at a cost. Bold, provocative and exhilarating, this contemporary masterpiece remains one of the defining plays of the twenty-first century.
Book first for our 60th anniversary season
Become a Watermill member and, as a thank you for your support, access priority booking for all our 60th anniversary season of shows and events.
Memberships start at just £35 for the year.
Pre-priority booking for Bulrush, Ferns, Water Lily and Willow members opens on Wed 21 Oct, 1pm
Priority booking for Friends & Reeds opens on Fri 23 Oct, 1pm
General on sale 30 Oct, 1pm
THIS VISION OF ENGLAND, AT ONCE FANTASTICAL AND REAL, FUNNY AND TRAGIC, WILD AND PROFOUND IS A MODERN CLASSIC
Cast & Creative Team
Creatives
- Paul HartCo-Director
- Georgie StaightCo-Director
- Lisa BlairOriginal Direction
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