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    Watermill Theatre

    The Watermill Theatre is an award-winning, producing regional theatre acclaimed for its music theatre style.  The Watermill's work tours nationally and internationally and twice a year it performs new writing to rural communities, playing in village halls and small arts centres. Alongside this the Watermill organises an extensive range of youth and education activities and works closely with the local business community.

    Funding awards

    • 2012-2013: £470,000
    • 2013-2014: £470,000
    • 2014-2015: £470,000

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    Arabian Nights at The Watermill Theatre, Newbury UK.mov

    The Watermill Theatre, Newbury, UK's Christmas 2012 production of Arabian Nights Adapted by Toby Hulse Original music by Simon Slater Directed by Robin Belfield Designed by Karen Mckeown Lighting designed by Mark Dymock Sound designed by Peter Rice Musical director Tarek Merchant Choreographer Michelle Gaskell The Cast Tarek Merchant Kit Orton Morgan Philpott Rosalind Steele Samantha Sutherland Amanda Wilkin www.watermill.org.uk Box office 01635 46044

    Trailer for The Tempest by William Shakespeare at The Watermill Theatre

    Michael Hadley voices Prospero's "We are such stuff as dreams are made on..." speech from Shakespeare's The Tempest. Directed by Paul Hart, with original music by Olly Fox performed by the company, The Tempest runs at The Watermill, Newbury, Berks UK from 27 Sept to 3 Nov 2012. www.watermill.org.uk

    The Tempest at The Watermill Theatre - Interview with Director Paul Hart.mpg

    Paul Hart talks about directing Shakespeare's The Tempest at The Watermill Theatre, Newbury, UK. Paul's credits include directing Heroes and Great Expectations at The Watermill, resident Assistant Director at the Donmar Warehouse and Associate Director for Propeller.

    Thoroughly Modern Millie - Interview with Musical Supervisor and Arranger Paul Herbert.f4v

    Musical Supervisor and Arranger, Paul Herbert, describes creating an actor-musician version of Thoroughly Modern Millie at The Watermill Theatre, Newbury, UK

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    Interview with Caroline Leslie - Director of Thoroughly Modern Millie.f4v

    Director, Caroline Leslie talks about The Watermill Theatre's production of Thoroughly Modern Millie.

    Ben Hur at The Watermill Theatre

    Patrick Barlow and Sean Foley talk about creating the epic Ben Hur at The Watermill Theatre, Newbury, Berkshire, UK Ben Hur is adapted by Patrick Barlow. Based on the novel by General 'Lew' Wallace. Written by Patrick Barlow with Sean Foley and directed by Sean Foley and Patrick Barlow. Produced by The Watermill Theatre in association with Fiery Angel Designed by Paul Wills Lighting design by Nick Richings Sound design by Ben and Max Ringham

    Trying out the sea faring props for Ben Hur

    The cast and production team, in a break during rehearsals, try out the props for the galley scene from Ben Hur at The Watermill Theatre, Newbury. Written by Patrick Barlow and directed by Sean Foley and Patrick Barlow this epic tale, based on the novel by General 'Lew' Wallace, will see just four actors playing all twelve thousand and fifty-nine characters! From 22 June to 28 July 2012, produced in association with Fiery Angel.

    Trailer for Of Mice & Men, by John Steinbeck at The Watermill Theatre, Newbury, Berks UK

    Trailer for the theatre production of Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck at The Watermill Theatre, Newbury, Berkshire UK Directed by Douglas Rintoul with Thomas Padden as George and David Ganly as Lennie. Filmed by Philip Tull and Nick Flintoff. Film editing by Nick Flintoff. Composer and sound designer, Helen Atkinson

    Love On The Tracks at The Watermill Theatre, Newbury and on tour

    Love On The Tracks rehearsal footage and interviews with writer, Richard Attlee, and Director, Michael Woodwood.

    Lettice & Lovage at The Watermill Theatre, Newbury

    Selina Cadell (Lettice Douffet) and Jessica Turner (Lotte Schoen) in conversation about their roles in Peter Shaffer's witty and touching comedy, Lettice and Lovage

    The Watermill Theatre Great Expectations Cast Interviews

    Interviews in the midst of rehearsals with some of the cast of Great Expectations as they discuss their roles in the Watermill Theatre's new production of Charles' Dickens' classic novel opening on the 29th September. Adapted by Neil Bartlett and directed by Paul Hart

    Great Expectations at The Watermill Theatre

    A terrifying encounter in a fog-laden churchyard changes orphan Pip's life forever. Against the dramatic backdrop of the vast, windswept marshes, Pip struggles to come to terms with his mysterious "great expectations." Haunted by the eccentric Miss Havisham and tormented by his love for the cold-hearted and capricious Estella, Pip's changed fortunes take him to London to become a gentleman. When his benefactor is revealed, a dramatic chain of events unfolds. Dickens' much-loved novel is filled with vividly drawn characters brought to life by acclaimed theatrical adaptor, Neil Bartlett. Great Expectations is directed by Paul Hart who directed Heroes last year at The Watermill and is Associate Director for Propeller. The terrific cast is made up of Kazia Pelka (Maggie in TV's Heartbeat, Hazel Wilding in Coronation Street and DSI Melissa Temple in New Tricks) who makes a return to The Watermill having last appeared in Caste. Also, Jed Aukin (Shared Experience), Emma Beattie (Donmar), Stephen Finegold (Shared Experience, The National Theatre), Russell Layton (Globe, RSC, Salisbury Playhouse) and Thomas Padden (Propellers' Richard III and The Comedy of Errors and John Doyle's Merrily We Roll Along). Up and coming talent Edward Hancock and Mabel Jones will play Pip and Estella.

    The Marriage of Figaro at The Watermill Theatre

    THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO (The play, not the opera!) By Beaumarchais Adapted by Ranjit Bolt Directed by Kate Saxon Designed by Libby Watson Original music and musical direction by Sarah Travis Lighting designed by Nick Richings

    Moonlight And Magnolias at The Watermill Theatre

    Extract from Ron Hutchinson's Moonlight & Magnolias at The Watermill Theatre

    Relatively Speaking at The Watermill Theatre

    Interview with Director, Orla O'Loughlin, and insight into the rehearsal room.

    Spend Spend Spend! at The Watermill Theatre, Newbury

    Music by Steve Brown, Book & Lyrics by Steve Brown and Justin Greene. From the book by Viv Nicholson & Stephen Smith Directed & choreographed by Craig Revel Horwood Musical supervisor & musical arrangements by Sarah Travis Designed by Diego Pitarch Lighting designed by Nich Richings Sound designed by Chris Full www.watermill.org.uk

    Gulliver's Travels

    A Watermill Theatre production

    Raising Voices - introduced by Ade Morris

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    An extract from Bubbles at The Watermill Theatre and on tour

    An extract from the musical comedy, Bubbles by Ade Morris. Passionate, loyal and feisty, Bubbles Brough can't help but stand by her man, the lovable rogue, Reg. Her love for him and her two boys, Charley and Dirk, is the cement that binds the family together and she'll do anything to protect them. The love of her life digs himself into an early grave whilst trying to transform their scrapyard into a garden centre, an oasis of green in Willesden, so it falls to Bubbles to keep her boys on the straight and narrow... From its touching beginning to the dramatic climax, Bubbles is a funny, inspiring and poignant comedy musical drama. www.watermill.org.uk BOX OFFICE 01635 46044 Extract edited and compiled by CrystalLight Productions Ltd www.clpro.co.uk

    Hot Mikado film showing different sequences from show.

    Hot Mikado film showing different sequences from show. Produced by Helen James Productions Ltd office@helenjamesproductions.co.uk www.helenjamesproductions.co.uk

    The Hot Mikado at the WaterMill theatre featuring Craig Revel Horwood and actors.

    The Hot Mikado at the WaterMill theatre featuring Craig Revel Horwood and actors. Produced by Helen James Productions Ltd office@helenjamesproductions.co.uk www.helenjamesproductions.co.uk

    Craig Revel Horwood Hot Mikado Director & Choreographer

    Interview with Craig Revel Horwood Hot Mikado Director & Choreographer at the Watermill Theatre Produced by Helen James Productions Ltd office@helenjamesproductions.co.uk www.helenjamesproductions.co.uk

    The Taming of The Shrew - Propeller

    A video showing clips of Propeller's award-winning show, The Taming of The Shrew. Propeller will be on tour with The Merchant of Venice and A Midsummer Night's Dream. For more details visit www.propeller.org.uk Video created by CrystalLight Productions (www.clpro.co.uk) UK tour sponsored by Coutts & Co.

    Twelfth Night - Propeller

    A video showing clips of Propeller's award-winning show, Twelfth Night. Propeller will be on tour with The Merchant of Venice and A Midsummer Night's Dream. For more details visit www.propeller.org.uk Video created by CrystalLight Productions (www.clpro.co.uk) UK tour sponsored by Coutts & Co.

    Micky Salberg's Crystal Ballroom Dance Band Extract 2

    This new comedy with music by Ade Morris is on tour until 16 May 2008 visiting 27 venues across England. For more information, please visit www.watermill.org.uk

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    www.watermill.org.uk

    Bagnor
    Bagnor
    Newbury
    RG20 8AE

    51.421001, -1.35099

    01635 45834

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