The Watermill Theatre in Newbury has announced the rest of its 2024 season.
Their summer musical for 2024 will be a revival of classic show Barnum from 2 July – 8 September, featuring music by Cy Coleman, lyrics by Michael Stewart, and a book by Mark Bramble.
Directed by Jonathan O’Boyle, who has recently directed the current The Other Palace theatre hit in London, Cruel Intentions: The 90s Musical, and choreographed by Strictly Come Dancing judge Oti Mabuse (Kiss Me, Kate), the production will feature an ensemble cast of actor-musicians and circus performers.
From 12 April – 18 May, The Watermill’s critically acclaimed Watermill Ensemble will perform Shakespeare’s classic comedy Much Ado About Nothing set in the Golden Age of Hollywood, adapted by Tom Wentworth and directed by Paul Hart.
From 23 May – 15 June, RJG Productions and The Watermill will present the world premiere of FANNY, a new comedy by Calum Finlay, directed by Katie-Ann McDonough, and starring Charlie Russell (The Goes Wrong Show, The Play That Goes Wrong).
From 20 September – 2 November, The Watermill will stage a new production of David Seidler’s The King’s Speech, directed by Emma Butler (Never Have I Ever, Camelot); and from 15 November – 5 January 2025, The Watermill’s annual festive production will be a new musical adaptation of Pinocchio.
