Pennsylvania history will come to life in The Return of Benjamin Lay by playwright, screenwriter and poet Naomi Wallace and University of Pittsburgh Distinguished Professor of Atlantic History, Marcus Rediker.
The world premiere of The Return of Benjamin Lay will bring to life the revolutionary mind and the remarkable tale of an utterly impossible man, for a limited four-week run at the Finborough Theatre this summer.
The production makes a farce of geopolitical tensions and falls short in satire. It over-delivers its cheap gags and over-engages in silly audience interaction.
The Watermill Theatre commits to planting a tree for every audience member who comes to see the world premiere of CAMP ALBION. The new play by Watermill Playwright in Residence Danielle Pearson is currently playing at the Newbury venue until 16 July and focuses on environmental activism and the 1996 'Battle of Newbury'.
The world premiere of CAMP ALBION – a new play about environmental activism and the 1996 ‘Battle of Newbury’ - by Danielle Pearson, directed by Georgie Staight, and designed by Isobel Nicolson Camp Albion will play at The Watermill from Wednesday 6 July until Saturday 16 July. Check out photos here!
Full casting and creative team have been announced for the world premiere of CAMP ALBION, a new play by Danielle Pearson, directed by Georgie Staight, and designed by Isobel Nicolson.
Artistic Director Paul Hart, Executive Director Claire Murray and the team at Newbury’s The Watermill Theatre have announced details of the shows that will play at the theatre from May 2022, all the way through until Christmas.
Hull born actress Louise Willoughby will join the production to star as 'Amy Johnson' and Benedict Salter (whose previous Watermill credits include The Importance of Being Earnest and A Little Night Music) will reprise his original role, supporting her playing a series of other male parts.
Each of the five selected recipient receives £1000, as well as technical, marketing and creative support from Iris Theatre to develop and present their work as part of the Summer Festival. Each artist receives 50% of their production's box office revenue.
Artistic Director Paul Hart and the team at Newbury’s The Watermill Theatre have announced that there will be a filmed version released of A CHRISTMAS CAROL, which opened to critical acclaim on Thursday 3 December, and is currently playing to a socially distanced audience in the theatre until Sunday 3 January.
Artistic Director Paul Hart and the team at Newbury's The Watermill Theatre have announced that there will be a filmed version released of A CHRISTMAS CAROL, which opened to critical acclaim on Thursday 3 December, and is currently playing to a socially distanced audience in the theatre until Sunday 3 January.
Casting and new dates have been announced for A CHRISTMAS CAROL at Newbury's The Watermill Theatre – the third and final show in the autumn / winter season of work featuring shows with smaller cast sizes, reduced capacity inside the auditorium and socially distanced seating.