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The <em>Othello</em> company
Reviews
Othello at the Watermill – review
Actor/musicians once again prove their versatility and power
A variety of shows on offer
Features
Autumn preview – top stage shows and musicals to see before 2022's out
Our editorial team pick the new shows they're most excited about
Adam Filipe
Theatre News
Adam Filipe learns leading Whistle Down the Wind role in 24 hours
The actor was brought in to play The Man
Sophie Stone, Kalungi Ssebandeke and Molly Chesworth
Theatre News
Cast for Watermill's actor-musician Othello revealed
Shakespeare's tragedy is reimagined
<em>Whistle Down The Wind</em>
Reviews
Whistle Down the Wind at the Watermill – review
Andrew Lloyd Webber, Jim Steinman, Patricia Knop and Gale Edwards' musical is revived by actor-musicians
The cast of <em>Whistle Down the Wind</em>
Video
Watch the Whistle Down the Wind cast prepare for their Watermill Theatre run
The production marks the musical's first major UK revival since 2010
Hey Duggee and The Squirrels
Theatre News
CBeebies hit Hey Duggee coming to the stage later this year
The production will play a 24-venue UK tour
The cast
Theatre News
Further casting announced for The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel
The tour kicks off in the autumn
Lewis Cornay, Robert Tripolino, Lydia White and Chrissie Bhima
Theatre News
Cast for Whistle Down the Wind revival at the Watermill announced
The revival opens next month
Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande
Features
Editor's Pick
17 musicals set for film adaptations
Which ones are you most looking forward to seeing?
The company of <em>Bleak Expectations</em>
Reviews
Bleak Expectations at the Watermill Theatre – review
Comedic Dickens mash-up triumphantly makes the transition from radio to stage
John Dagleish in <em>Spike</em>
Theatre News
Spike starring John Dagleish to tour UK later this year
The play is written by Ian Hislop and Nick Newman
The cast of <em>Bleak Expectations</em>
Theatre News
Cast announced for Bleak Expectations stage adaptation
The fan-favourite Radio 4 show is headed for the stage
<em>Our Man in Havana</em>
Reviews
Our Man in Havana review – Graham Greene novel becomes a witty and suspenseful musical
The new show, penned by Richard Hough's and Ben Morales Frost, opens at the Watermill
<em>Whistle Down The Wind</em>
Theatre News
The Watermill reveals 2022 season with Whistle Down the Wind revival, Bleak Expectations and more
Andrew Lloyd Webber and Jim Steinman's musical is revived for the first time
<em>The Wicker Husband</em>
Reviews
The Wicker Husband review – Watermill musical gets a return engagement two years on
The musical is back
<em>Our Man in Havana</em>
Theatre News
Our Man in Havana musical announces full cast
The show has its world premiere in Newbury next month
Gemma Sutton and George Maguire
Theatre News
Complete cast for the return of The Wicker Husband confirmed
The production was previously cut short in March 2020 due to the pandemic
Daniel Craig, Ruth Negga and Amber Gray
Theatre News
Amber Gray to play Banquo in Macbeth with Daniel Craig and Ruth Negga on Broadway
The full cast for the production led by Daniel Craig and Ruth Negga has been announced.
John Dagleish in <em>Spike</em>
Reviews
Spike starring John Dagleish at Watermill Theatre – review
The play continues its run at the Newbury venue until 5 March 2022
Karishma Young, Rowena Lennon, Philippa Hogg, Peter Ashmore and Alexander Bean
Theatre News
Watermill Theatre's production of The Jungle Book to be released online
The in-person run also continues through to 31 December
Karishma Young, Rowena Lennon, Philippa Hogg, Peter Ashmore and Alexander Bean
Reviews
The Jungle Book review – a strikingly inclusive and bold reimagining of the Kipling classic
The show runs at the Watermill Theatre in Newbury
<em>Spike</em>
Theatre News
The Watermill unveils spring season including Spike Milligan comedy, Our Man in Havana musical and more
New and postponed shows arrive for 2022
The cast of <em>The Jungle Book</em>
Theatre News
The Jungle Book at the Watermill announces cast and 'pyjama performances'
The show opens next month