|  | The Watermill Theatre and Restaurant's September Newsletter |
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| | Rehearsals are underway for our production of the award-winning adaptation of the much-loved Ealing comedy. There are plenty of laughs and great moments of slapstick to be enjoyed. If you haven’t yet met the cast you can do so here.
Lee Lyford is directing The Ladykillers: 'Graham Linehan's stage adaptation of The Ladykillers is one of those rare things in film to stage transfers; it may even be better than the original. It is certainly more laugh out loud funny and the characters are richer; it works perfectly for theatre.'
Thu 24 September to Sat 31 October Tickets £26.50 to £15 |
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| | You may be able to help us recreate Mrs Wilberforce’s house, which has a character all of its own. The Stage Management team are looking for a wind-up, working gramophone to borrow or have donated. Colour not important. (See left)
If you can help, please email stagemanagement@watermill.org.uk |
Horsey Lightly (22 October) and Saica Pack (12 October) have each kindly sponsored a performance of The Ladykillers. Both companies will entertain invited guests before the show and during the interval and will have a presence around the theatre. We are grateful to them for their support which enables us to continue to stage high-quality theatre.
If you want to know how The Watermill can support your business email eleanor.teasdale@watermill.org.uk |
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| | * Extra shows added *
The Selfish Giant
Adapted and performed by Lizzie Lewis
Due to popular demand, we’re pleased to announce that there will be another two performances of The Selfish Giant during half-term on Friday 30 October. This interactive adaptation of Oscar Wilde’s timeless children’s classic is especially created for children aged 2 - 6 years and their brave parents.
Performances in the Lily Pond Courtyard at 10am and 11.15am.
Tickets £5
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| | Meet Top Crime Author
Ann Cleeves
This was a case that was different to anything Vera had ever worked on before. Two bodies, connected but not lying together. And nothing made her feel as alive as murder.
On Friday 18 September at 1.30pm you can listen to Ann Cleeves talk about her seventh Vera Stanhope novel, The Moth Catcher, part of an internationally bestselling series and the character that inspired the TV series Vera. Ann will uncover the secrets of writing fiction, talk about getting published and what it's like having your work adapted for the screen.
Tickets £6
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Opportunities to take part |
Waterminis There are spaces available for children aged 3 – 4 years to join Waterminis, our weekly group designed to introduce young children to the creative arts. During these friendly sessions the group play drama games, bring stories to life and sing songs together, helping to stimulate the imagination and develop confidence. Price £36 per term.
Upstage If you’re looking to develop a new skill or learn more about the craft of acting, there are spaces available to participate in our adult acting group Upstage. There are two groups, which meet on Mondays during term time from 6pm – 7.15pm and 7.30pm - 8.45pm. Suitable for anyone 18 and over, no experience necessary just plenty of enthusiasm! Price £57 per term.
To find out more, please email heidi@watermill.org.uk or call 01635 570934 |
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Waterloo – The battle which defined a century ‘In 1815 two men faced off in a muddy field in Belgium. Wellington, with his British and Allied army, and Napoleon with his French Imperial Guard. One decisive battle could end 20 years of bloody conflict on the continent. It was a showdown between two of history’s military giants. They were the same age, formidable strategists and had a string of victories behind them.’ In the bicentennial year of the Battle of Waterloo, General Sir Richard Shirreff brings a professional soldier’s perspective to the momentous events of the Waterloo campaign in An Audience With… on Tue 6 October at 2pm. |
| | Car Parking
Assistants Required
We’re looking for people to join our team of Car Parkers on Thursday and Saturday afternoons for matinée performances. Each shift lasts two hours from 12.30pm – 2.30pm plus occasional extra hours for afternoon events such as Book Clubs.
This opportunity is ideal for someone who is able to spare a little time during the day and lives locally.
The pay is a flat rate of £10.92 per shift for under 21s, £13.20 per shift for over 21s.
If you’re interested, or to find out more please email admin@watermill.org.uk |
| | Celebrate Christmas at The Watermill
Enjoy a delicious three course festive meal with colleagues, friends or family in the beautiful and unique surroundings of The Watermill.
Pre-booking for our Christmas menu for groups of 10 or more is now available.
Three courses £25.95 per person or £21.95 if booked before 31 October.
Click here to see the menu.
To book, please call Clem, Restaurant Manager on 01635 570920 or email restaurant@watermill.org.uk |
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| | The Roundabout Festival| 9 – 13 September | Corn Exchange Newbury
For a limited time only, a pop-up festival is coming to the Corn Exchange Newbury. Five days, four plays, one state-of-the-art 168 seat amphitheatre.
Showcasing a repertory of work from the country’s hottest writers, The Roundabout Festival is unmissable. With a bear pit atmosphere, Roundabout is the most dynamic, most innovative, most essential new theatre in the country and is brought to us by acclaimed touring theatre company Paines Plough.
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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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