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Post by Phantom of London on Apr 10, 2017 16:59:13 GMT
The Watermill's Summer Musical running from 27th July to 16th September
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Post by tmesis on Apr 10, 2017 23:14:08 GMT
Great news - love The Watermill (hopefully it won't be an actor/musician production.)
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Post by Someone in a tree on Apr 11, 2017 6:37:22 GMT
Fantastic news. Thanks for sharing. Made my day
It is actor musician
This could easily transfer and have a 1 month run or so in Southwark (or similar)
Now do I wear my walking boots or get a cab from the station ?!
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Post by Deleted on Apr 11, 2017 7:55:37 GMT
You have just made me a very happy boy!
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Post by Phantom of London on Apr 11, 2017 10:28:16 GMT
I will be taking a trip up for this, unusual for me to go to this venue only second visit as it is off the beaten track, but once there it's a lovely place to be. Perhaps several of us we could do a impromptu outing for a matinee, then you could leave your walking boots at home?
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Post by tmesis on Apr 11, 2017 10:44:02 GMT
The place is absolutely idyllic and such welcoming FOH.
A perfect venue for one of Sondheim's greatest musicals (even the actor/musician annoyance is not a deal breaker.)
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Post by Someone in a tree on Apr 11, 2017 12:04:34 GMT
Booking opens on Monday. I suspect I will be aiming for the end of the end of run in September - better availability and it won't clash with planned holidays
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Post by Dawnstar on Apr 11, 2017 17:52:06 GMT
I'd like to see this, as ALNM is my favourite Sondheim, but unfortunately the Watermill is one of those theatres that basically inaccessible if you don't have a car & can't afford to spend a fortune on taxis. Ditto Kilworth House, who have just announced a temptingly-cast Kiss Me Kate, and pretty much every country house opera venue.
Edit: I see Kilworth House's How To Find Us page includes a helicoptor option!!!http://www.kilworthhousetheatre.co.uk/how-to-find-us/
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Post by Deleted on Apr 11, 2017 21:04:13 GMT
Interestingly they have an "air" section that's different from the "helicopter" directions, so this must be for people who use their helicopter on the ground like a big draughty bus. |
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Post by martin1965 on Apr 13, 2017 3:44:58 GMT
I'd like to see this, as ALNM is my favourite Sondheim, but unfortunately the Watermill is one of those theatres that basically inaccessible if you don't have a car & can't afford to spend a fortune on taxis. Ditto Kilworth House, who have just announced a temptingly-cast Kiss Me Kate, and pretty much every country house opera venue. Edit: I see Kilworth House's How To Find Us page includes a helicoptor option!!!http://www.kilworthhousetheatre.co.uk/how-to-find-us/ Not really i went on trainline and its two hours from Birmingham via Reading. Then short taxi ride.. I may well book! |
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Post by Being Alive on Apr 14, 2017 11:24:36 GMT
Josefina Gabrielle to star as Desiree
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Post by tmesis on Apr 17, 2017 7:35:26 GMT
General booking opens tomorrow 10.00 am. Being a tiny place it sells out quickly.
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Post by martin1965 on Apr 17, 2017 9:57:20 GMT
I will be on the phone sharpish! Havent seen this since the Chichester WE transfer with Dorothy Tutin and Susan Hampshire flipping yonks ago☺
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Post by CG on the loose on Apr 17, 2017 10:49:47 GMT
Thanks for the heads up - have never seen this, and I love the Watermill. Am thinking it might work on the way home from a Fiddler matinee at Chichester...
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Post by martin1965 on Apr 17, 2017 12:06:04 GMT
Thanks for the heads up - have never seen this, and I love the Watermill. Am thinking it might work on the way home from a Fiddler matinee at Chichester... Assuming you are driving and it could work, going on A27, M3 then A34😉 |
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Post by andromedadench on Apr 17, 2017 12:15:52 GMT
I'm more probably than not getting ahead of myself here, but as the runs of Follies and this overlap for a couple of weeks, it's really tempting. However, I google-earthed the Watermill and it appears to be in the middle of nowhere, indeed. I'm not sure my budget could cover taxi rides, but does anyone know how much it would set me back? And if walking from and back to Newbury (during daytime) is a realistic option (not in terms of the distance, but in terms of safety and not getting lost)?
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Post by Deleted on Apr 17, 2017 13:12:53 GMT
Just carry a long ball of wool and leave a trail behind you. And wear full body armour.
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Post by CG on the loose on Apr 17, 2017 13:12:59 GMT
Thanks for the heads up - have never seen this, and I love the Watermill. Am thinking it might work on the way home from a Fiddler matinee at Chichester... Assuming you are driving and it could work, going on A27, M3 then A34😉 Absolutely I'm driving - have made it by road from a Chichester matinee to a Wimbledon evening show before now - the Watermill should be in theory be a doddle! Always a risk, but one worth taking I think  |
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Post by andromedadench on Apr 17, 2017 13:52:20 GMT
Just carry a long ball of wool and leave a trail behind you. And wear full body armour.What for? Mud or dragons? |
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Post by tmesis on Apr 17, 2017 15:47:56 GMT
I'm more probably than not getting ahead of myself here, but as the runs of Follies and this overlap for a couple of weeks, it's really tempting. However, I google-earthed the Watermill and it appears to be in the middle of nowhere, indeed. I'm not sure my budget could cover taxi rides, but does anyone know how much it would set me back? And if walking from and back to Newbury (during daytime) is a realistic option (not in terms of the distance, but in terms of safety and not getting lost)? See my post on page 4 of the Theatre Ambience thread (General Chat section) for walking instructions to the theatre. |
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Post by martin1965 on Apr 17, 2017 16:20:14 GMT
I'm more probably than not getting ahead of myself here, but as the runs of Follies and this overlap for a couple of weeks, it's really tempting. However, I google-earthed the Watermill and it appears to be in the middle of nowhere, indeed. I'm not sure my budget could cover taxi rides, but does anyone know how much it would set me back? And if walking from and back to Newbury (during daytime) is a realistic option (not in terms of the distance, but in terms of safety and not getting lost)? Its absolutely not in the middle of nowhere! Its about 2 miles outside Newbury so wouldnt recommend walking! I will getting train from Birmingham to Newbury via Reading then taxi, should take just over two hours. That doesnt seem bad to me😉 |
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Post by andromedadench on Apr 17, 2017 16:20:42 GMT
I'm more probably than not getting ahead of myself here, but as the runs of Follies and this overlap for a couple of weeks, it's really tempting. However, I google-earthed the Watermill and it appears to be in the middle of nowhere, indeed. I'm not sure my budget could cover taxi rides, but does anyone know how much it would set me back? And if walking from and back to Newbury (during daytime) is a realistic option (not in terms of the distance, but in terms of safety and not getting lost)? See my post on page 4 of the Theatre Ambience thread (General Chat section) for walking instructions to the theatre. Thank you! Much appreciated! |
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Post by Someone in a tree on Apr 18, 2017 9:23:23 GMT
Booked 😁😁😁
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Post by tmesis on Apr 18, 2017 9:25:50 GMT
Me too - website working well.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 18, 2017 9:27:54 GMT
Booked! August 12th, matt!
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