The Watermill Theatre and Restaurant December Newsletter |
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Sleeping Beauty by Rufus Norris Runs until Sunday 1 January 2017 |
'Sharp, funny, pacy and energetic' ???? The Stage
‘This quirky adaptation of a classic tale is superbly told’ ????1/2 Reviews Hub
‘The perfect Christmas treat for all the family' British Theatre Guide
Audience Comments
'Thoroughly enjoyed every second! Thank you for a fab afternoon.'
'An amazing production; incredible calibre of actors, script, set and production but most of all our kids had a ball and we all laughed so much.'
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Celebrate the New Year! Say farewell to 2016 and welcome in the New Year with our final Sleeping Beauty performances on 31 December and 1 January 2017 at 1pm and 5pm. Access performances
British Sign Language Interpreted Performance: Saturday 17 December at 2.30pm
Audio Described Performance: Thursday 29 December at 2.30pm with a Touch Tour at 1pm There are specially allocated seats available for these performances. To book, please call the Box Office 01635 46044. |
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Thu 26 Jan to Sat 25 Feb 2017 A Watermill Theatre Production in association with Paul Taylor-Mills
A hilarious high-energy musical whodunit, Murder For Two is a madcap murder mystery with a twist. Two actors play thirteen characters and the piano in this acclaimed new musical. Luke Sheppard, director of The Watermill’s hugely successful 2015 summer musical Oliver! will direct the British stage premiere of Murder For Two which was a huge recent hit Off-Broadway.
A loving homage to the canon of murder mystery plays, blending music, mayhem and murder, the show runs at The Watermill from Thursday 26 January before a London transfer to The Other Palace.
Tickets £26.50 to £15 |
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Thu 2 March to Sat 25 March 2017 A version with music of Goethe's dramatic poem
Olivier and Tony award-winning actor Ian McDiarmid, well known for his role as Supreme Chancellor Palpatine in the Star Wars film series, and numerous stage credits for the RSC, National Theatre and Donmar Warehouse plays the titular role in this gripping world premiere of Faust x2. A powerful story of lust, sacrifice and regret, Faust x2 is a thrilling, atmospheric and moving re-telling of the immortal legend of Faust.
Don't miss Faust x2, staged at The Watermill for a limited four week run.
Tickets £26.50 to £15
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Celebrating 50 years of producing great theatre |
Since our first professional season in 1967, we have produced hundreds of shows with some touring locally, nationally and even internationally. Our 50th anniversary year is a chance to celebrate our achievements, to say thank you to our loyal and supportive audiences and to look forward to another 50 years of great theatre. |
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33 years ago Roy proposed to Carole in The Watermill’s beautiful restaurant… |
Roy remembers “a memorable performance in May 1983 of Romeo and Juliet. The production featured a young Sean Bean, in his first professional engagement as Tybalt, then known as Shaun Behan.
After the performance, in the candle-lit restaurant, I had arranged for a bottle of champagne to arrive between the first two courses, after I had proposed. Afterwards we learnt that all the kitchen staff were behind the half-open kitchen door, observing progress, and on tenterhooks wondering what would happen to the champagne and the rest of the meal if Carole said ‘No’. In the event all went according to plan and we still have the champagne cork!
Since that date we have seen almost every Watermill production. Even after 33 years of marriage, my wife still loves us both – me and Shaun Behan!” |
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To commemorate the happy times Roy and Carole have shared at The Watermill, they have decided to support the theatre by naming seats in the auditorium. If you would like to name a seat then please click here for further details or if you have a special Watermill memory that you would like to share with us please email tom@watermill.org.uk |
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Mon 19 to Wed 21 December The World of Sleeping Beauty Join us for our last holiday course of 2016. Children will create characters, discover backstage secrets and perform a selection of scenes, themed around our Christmas show Sleeping Beauty. Ages 4 - 7 years (9am - 12noon) Ages 8 - 11 years (1pm - 4pm) Price £60
To book contact Emma on 01635 570934 or emma@watermill.org.uk |
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Tue 24 January 2017 Supper Club: The Boxford Masques
The first Supper Club in The Watermill’s 50th celebratory year will feature Ade Morris and Geraldine McCaughrean offering an insight into what goes on in the creation of the Boxford Masques.
Open to all, the event will be a wonderful opportunity to get a glimpse ‘behind the scenes’ of one of the region’s outstanding community productions.
Price £21 To book your place click here. |
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Bespoke Friends gift boxes
Give the gift of theatre this Christmas and register a loved one as a Friend of The Watermill. Our bespoke gift boxes include information about being a Friend and a special hand-crafted and hand-painted ceramic duck by local ceramicists Roelofs and Rubens. For more details about our Friends of The Watermill and the bespoke gift boxes please call our Friends Secretary on 01635 45834.
Gift Vouchers
Watermill gift vouchers make a great Christmas present and can be used to buy theatre tickets. Click here to purchase Watermill gift vouchers.
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The Watermill Theatre, Bar and Restaurant, Bagnor, Newbury, Berkshire RG20 8AE | Book online watermill.org.uk Box Office 01635 46044 |
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