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The Lord of the Rings artwork
Theatre News
The Lord of the Rings musical to be revived in 'semi-immersive' production this summer
The musical is set to return!
Mark Hadfield in <em>Notes from a Small Island</em>
Reviews
Notes from a Small Island review – Bill Bryson's backpacking novel is adapted for the stage
The Watermill Theatre's world premiere production runs until 18 March
The original West End cast of <em>Life of Pi</em>
Theatre News
Life of Pi and Best of Enemies to be shown in cinemas
Two more productions get the NTLive treatment
A mosaic of shots from shows we'd love to see make a comeback
Features
Top shows we'd love to see return in 2023
Here's our 2023 wishlist!
Bronte Barbe, Danielle Hope and Sophie Evans
Features
Where are the Dorothys from Over The Rainbow now?
They followed the yellow brick road to Theatreland!
Lenny Henry leads an assortment of new plays to see in 2023
Features
Top new plays to see in 2023
We pick 15 new plays to put on your must-see list
A mosaic of the shows recognised
Features
Top 13 stage shows of 2022
Sarah Crompton selects her personal top picks of 2022
Tilly-Mae Millbrook and the company of <em>Rapunzel</em>
Reviews
Rapunzel at Watermill Theatre – review
Annie Siddon's adaptation of the Brothers Grimm classic runs until 1 January
<em>Rapunzel</em> at the Watermill – rehearsal photos released
Photos
Rapunzel at the Watermill – rehearsal photos released
The festive show opens later this month
Tilly-Mae Millbrook and Miiya Alexandra
Theatre News
Watermill Theatre reveals full cast of Rapunzel
The festive production lets down its hair next month
The Watermill in Newbury
Theatre News
The Watermill announces 2023 spring season including Bill Bryson stage adaptation and Mansfield Park
The award-winning venue has unveiled future plans
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