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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
Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande
Features
Editor's Pick
17 musicals set for film adaptations
Which ones are you most looking forward to seeing?
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
<em>Brief Encounter</em>
Reviews
Brief Encounter review – The Watermill delivers a five-star feast
The revival of Emma Rice's adaptation is playing now
Benedict Salter and Louise Willoughby
Reviews
Lone Flyer at the Watermill – review
The new text, which was stalled by the pandemic, finally makes its premiere
<em>Brief Encounter</em>
Theatre News
Watermill announces new season shows including Brief Encounter and The Jungle Book
Emma Rice's adaptation returns
The Watermill
Theatre News
The Watermill unveils autumn season shows
Audiences will be back inside the much-loved venue
The cast of <em>Just So</em>
Reviews
Editor's Pick
Just So at the Watermill, Newbury - review
Stiles and Drewe's reimagining of Kipling's classic tales returns
<em>Just So</em> team members in rehearsals
Theatre News
Just So musical revival at the Watermill cast announced
The show opens later this month
Tom Sowinski, Omar Baroud, Yazdan Qafouri and Ami Okumura-Jones
Reviews
As You Like It at The Watermill – review
Shakespeare's rustic classic is revived outdoors
The Watermill in Newbury
Theatre News
Editor's Pick
The Watermill announces reopening season beginning this month
The much-loved Newbury Theatre is back in action
Stagey versions of 8 bestselling books
Features
Stagey versions of 8 bestselling books
Everything's better with theatre added, to celebrate World Book Day here's some stagey book adaptations
The cast of <em>Six</em> on tour
Theatre News
Editor's Pick
Stage tours to see across the UK in 2021
Stage shows are heading out across the UK and beyond next year!
The new front of the Bristol Old Vic
Theatre News
Editor's Pick
Health Secretary announces new tier restrictions for England
Theatres in areas that have been upgraded to tier three will have to close from Boxing Day