In praise of The Watermill Theatre, Witches of Eastwick Options

[Darren]

Not normally a theatre-goer, but last night my G/f and I went to the Watermill to watch the musical version of Witches of Eastwick.

I've never actually been inside the stage area so was a little surprised at the size of the stage area. But for me it made the whole show much more intimate. Sat up in the Circle I have a prefect view of the stage and as the seating is in tiers, no heads in my way. Given the recent weather it was rather warm in there so stepping out during the interval was needed.

As for the show, if you have seen the 1987 film you'll have an idea on what the musical is based on. The show contains songs, dances, some female nudity (tastefully done) and extreme washboard activity. Set changes are incorporated into the performance with style. OK, the show has adult themes so is not suitable for children.

The performers and truly multi-talented. Not only do they act, but can sing and play multiple instruments. They have more talent in one finger than the entire season of BGT, or X-Factor.

If you find yourself looking for an evening out, I'd recommend popping along to Bagnor and watching it. It's running until September 14th with nightly performances and matinees on Thursdays and Saturdays.


http://www.watermill.org.uk/the_witches_of_eastwick

I may have to go again

[Nothing Much]

Glad you enjoyed your evening at the Watermill, Darren.A truly magical little corner. I am planning a visit to the
Last Case of Sherlock Holmes. Daughter is keen on paying a visit. A sort of "What did you do in the war?" Dad ?

Maria Aitkin is directing. During a visit in 1971 she went skinny dipping in the mill race. Her then husband Richard Durden was
performing. The younger boys... (me) were not included.

Thus began my life of debauchery in theatre. I worked for 3 seasons 69-71 as Stage Management. Still have some of the old programmes with David Suchet and Bill Nighy in his first acting job. I worked on the extension at the front smashing up rubble to lay the foundations for the wooden frame that houses the spiral stairs.

It is worth a look to follow the present life of David Gollins who ran the place and built the wooden interior and later the foyer. There are masses of listings on Google.
ce

[GMR]

I would also like to add to that. I've been a few times and they've had brilliant productions and the staff are nice and friendly. Also; it is at a brilliant location. Inside the theatre makes you feel part of the production.

[Strafin]

I went for a songs from the shows kind of thing a while back and had a blast! Great place.

[x2lls]

Glad you enjoyed your evening at the Watermill, Darren.A truly magical little corner. I am planning a visit to the
Last Case of Sherlock Holmes. Daughter is keen on paying a visit. A sort of "What did you do in the war?" Dad ?

Maria Aitkin is directing. During a visit in 1971 she went skinny dipping in the mill race. Her then husband Richard Durden was
performing. The younger boys... (me) were not included.

Thus began my life of debauchery in theatre. I worked for 3 seasons 69-71 as Stage Management. Still have some of the old programmes with David Suchet and Bill Nighy in his first acting job. I worked on the extension at the front smashing up rubble to lay the foundations for the wooden frame that houses the spiral stairs.

It is worth a look to follow the present life of David Gollins who ran the place and built the wooden interior and later the foyer. There are masses of listings on Google.
ce

You lucky sod! Bill is one of my all time heroes. In an interview on radio 4 one day he said he was so lucky for getting paid for being a lazy git. True showmanship.
I've smashed up rubble, only to have to lay slabs, sadly no bebauchery ensued, I had to find my own method.

Am I right in saying Bill is the daddy of the current Argos aliens?

[Nothing Much]

"William Nighy".

I must spend more time watching advertsX1000 times. After your comment I did google the Argos item and found a whole page of entries. Caroline Quentin and Bill Nighy being the mummy & daddy. This is one of those things that annoy on the other thread.
Meercats and so on becoming commercialised commercials.

Bill Nighy is sporting a sort of Bob Dylan album cover "Blonde on Blonde" hairstyle in his publicity photo for the
programme of Tennessee Williams' The Milk Train Doesn't Stop Here Anymore". 1970. He also did
a bit in The Entertainer and played a bellhop in Plaza Suite. I think I saw a repeat of your comment in a Radio Times interview.

Reading the Radio Times?.... I have become a Volvo driver without noticing.
"I grow old...I grow old
I shall wear the bottom of my trousers rolled".
ce