events
organised by the Friends Friends Priority Booking opens Friday 25 January General Booking from Friday 1 February
SUPPER CLUBS Tuesday 26 February Supper Club
A Mock Art Auction Price: £25 (includes supper) Bar opens @ 6.30pm | Viewing @ 7pm | Supper @ 7.30pm - 1 course with coffee | Auction starts @ 8.15pm |
Do you know a Monet from a Picasso? What’s more valuable, a Hurst or a Warhol? Test your art appreciation and bidding skills on many works of art without risking ANY of your own money! This is a fun team event where you will attempt to outwit others in the room and ensure your ‘investments’ are worth more than you ‘paid’ for them. You will be given £25,000* to ‘spend’ on your chosen paintings so don’t bid too early or you may lose out! We will be playing in teams of 8, but if you can’t find a whole team, we will group you with others. The emphasis of the evening is on fun not forgery! Roger Sansom from Mulberry Gallery will provide the works of art and will be auctioneer on the night. *No real money will change hands! Monday 1 April Supper Club
Behind the scenes at Welford Park Price: £23 (includes supper)
Bar opens @ 6.30pm | Supper @ 7.30pm - 1 course with coffee | Talk @ 8.30pm |
Welford Park, a Grade I Queen Anne House is nestled in 3,000 acres of beautiful Berkshire countryside and is home to the Puxley family. Join Deborah Puxley for a fascinating insight into Welford’s history dating back to 1618. Discover how the House has adapted to modern day living by using its grounds for glossy magazine photo shoots and as a location for TV and film. From Hollywood to Welford, hear how a popular baking programme has also made its home here. Big tents, cakes, competition and behind the scenes intrigue!
Tuesday 9 April Supper Club
A Cheese Connoisseur: From Javelin to Jarlsberg Price: £23 (includes supper) Bar opens @ 6.30pm | Supper @ 7.30pm - 1 course with coffee | Talk @ 8.30pm |
In her early twenties, British Javelin thrower Jen Grimstone-Jones was forced to retire due to a serious ankle injury. This led to her making a life-changing decision to start all over again with a career in cheese. Jen is now co-owner of the award winning independent Pangbourne cheese shop, Cheese Etc. Passionate about serving great cheese with the perfect accompaniments, Jen is a specialist cheese adviser, winning ‘Cheese Counter of the Year’ at the World Cheese Awards in 2017. Join us for a delicious supper followed by a fascinating talk delivered by Jen, who will share some of her expert knowledge and the secrets to savoury success. The evening will conclude with a hand selected tasting platter from Cheese Etc for you to sample. Tuesday 21 May Supper Club
A LOVE OF CHOCOLATE Price: £23 (includes supper)
Bar opens @ 6.30pm | Supper @ 7.30pm - 1 course with coffee | Talk @ 8.30pm |
Inspired by her Aunt Tilly, Sam Slater creates delicious and beautiful handcrafted chocolates. This independent and well regarded architect of fine chocolate treats will be coming to The Watermill to share her passion. Hear Sam talk about her chocolatier journey and what it takes to create the perfect indulgent chocolate. Talk and tastings compulsory! “Truly delicious” L’Ortolan, Michelin starred restaurant
DIRECTOR’S TALKS Tuesday 19 March Director’s Talk
MACBETH: Paul Hart and Billy Postlethwaite Price: £20 (includes lunch)
Bar opens @ 11.30am | Talk @ 12 noon | Lunch @ 1pm - 1 course with coffee |
Join Watermill Artistic Director Paul Hart as he discusses his approach to creating bold and daring new versions of Shakespeare’s classic texts with The Watermill Ensemble, the theatre’s resident company. Paul will be joined by Billy Postlethwaite, the actor who will take on the title role in this Spring’s electrifying new production of Macbeth. Tuesday 16 April Director’s Talk
AMéLIE: Michael Fentiman Price: £20 (includes lunch)
Bar opens @ 11am | Talk @ 11.30am | Lunch @ 12.30pm - 1 course with coffee | N.B. Early start time!
Michael Fentiman will speak about directing the UK premiere of Amélie and provide an insight into his approach to bringing this muchloved Oscar nominated film and Broadway musical to the UK for the very first time. Michael’s previous credits include Loot at The Watermill, Titus Andronicus at The RSC and The Importance of Being Earnest at the Vaudeville Theatre.
OTHER EVENTS Tuesday 30 April
Lunch and Social Bridge
Price: £80 per table of four, £20 per person (includes lunch with a glass of wine, coffee and cake) Bar opens @ 11.30am | Lunch @ 12 noon - 1 course | Play commences @ 1pm |
All bridge players are warmly welcomed to enjoy an afternoon of lunch, bridge, tea and cake at The Watermill. Chicago Bridge Format will be played and tables will be provided but please bring your own bridge cloth and playing cards. Prizes will be awarded and a raffle will also take place in the afternoon. Tuesday 14 May
A RAILWAY THEMED WALK AND TALK
Price: £18 (includes coffee/tea) Meet @ 10.30am | Walk @ 10.45am | Duration: 2 hours |
Enjoy a morning ramble from Lambourn to Great Shefford along the Lambourn Valley Way, a section of which is on the former railway trackbed. Led by Graham Lambert from the Railway Ramblers, this 5 mile walk will include a brief visit to the former station and goods yard sites. Meet in the free High Street car park in Lambourn at 10.30am for a prompt 10.45am start. Return to Lambourn is by public transport so bring your bus pass or sufficient funds for your return journey. Lunch is available at The George, Lambourn (please book directly, 01488 73777).
OTHER EVENTS Sunday 2 June
Summer Fair
Entry: Adults £1, 12 years and under free Time: 12 noon to 4pm (no pre-booking required) Come and enjoy our annual Summer Fair in the beautiful gardens at The Watermill Theatre. There will be live music, circus skills, storytelling, a Punch and Judy show, a variety of stalls and games, delicious food, a Pimm’s bar, raffle and a chance to back a winner in the duck race! We’re on the lookout for volunteers to help at the Summer Fair so if you are interested, please contact friends@watermill.org.uk Tuesday 10 December
THE FRIENDS CHRISTMAS PARTY ‘ALLO ‘ALLO COMEDY DINNER SHOW Price £45 (includes supper) Bar opens @ 6.30pm | Show @ at 7.30pm | 3 course supper @ 7.50pm |
Celebrate Christmas with this interactive ‘Allo ‘Allo Comedy Dinner Show. Eat in an ‘umble’ restaurant for a night to remember as René juggles the Gestapo, the Resistance, his secret affairs and his wife, Edith. Oh, and keeping a watchful eye over events is a British agent disguised as a policeman who hasn’t quite grasped the French language! A three course supper will be served by the cast during the performance. Book early to avoid disappointment.
If you, or any of your guests, have specific dietary requirements for these events, please let us know via email restaurant@watermill.org.uk or call the Box Office on 01635 46044.
become a friend By becoming a Friend of The Watermill Theatre, your donation not only goes to the heart of what we do - create memorable theatre for all to enjoy - but also, directly supports many engagement opportunities for young people in our local community. And that makes you a very special Friend indeed. So, why not join today? Typically, Friends make a £30 donation as an individual supporter or £45 as a joint supporter (2 people living at the same address). As a Friend, you will receive: • Priority booking (whenever possible) • Regular Events leaflet The easiest way to become a Friend is to join online www.watermill.org.uk/friends or for further Friends information, email friends@watermill.org.uk Furthermore, if you are stuck for gift ideas, then look no further! Friend memberships are available to purchase for your nearest and dearest whatever the occasion. They come in a beautiful gift box with a special handcrafted and hand-painted ceramic duck together with a welcome letter from the theatre. For further information, please contact Julie Pearson on 01635 45834. ‘Thy friendship makes us fresh’. (Henry VI, Part 1, 3.3)
MEET THE CAST An opportunity to meet the cast after the evening performance. These are relaxed and sociable occasions and are great opportunities to talk to the performers. Join us in the bar after the show, open to all!
Thursday 7 March
Thursday 18 April
Thursday 30 May
Contact us The Watermill Theatre and Restaurant Bagnor, Newbury, Berkshire RG20 8AE
For Friends enquiries, please contact Julie Pearson, Friends Secretary. Tel. 01635 45834 Email: friends@watermill.org.uk There are a limited number of tickets for these events so you are advised to book early. The Watermill Theatre is a registered charity no: 261430 and receives core funding from
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