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Photos: First Look at BARNUM at the Watermill Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jul 10, 2024

All new photos have been released from the Watermill Theatre's production of Barnum, the venue’s summer musical that is now playing. Check out the photos here!

Video: BARNUM at the Watermill Theatre Hits the Recording Studio
by Blair Ingenthron - Jun 30, 2024

Barnum, Newbury’s Watermill Theatre's spectacular summer musical is set to begin this week. Hear a recording of 'Come Follow the Band' and see rehearsal clips in the video here!

Photos: Go Inside Rehearsal for the BARNUM At Watermill Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 18, 2024

Go inside Newbury’s Watermill Theatre as the high-flying cast and creative team of Barnum, the venue’s spectacular summer musical, get busy in the rehearsal room! Check out photos of the cast in action below. 

Matt Rawle, Monique Young & More to Star in BARNUM at The Watermill Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 21, 2024

The Watermill Theatre has revealed the cast and creative team for Barnum, the venue’s spectacular summer musical. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Video: Andrew Lloyd Webber and Jim Steinman's WHISTLE DOWN THE WIND Returns at The Watermill Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 15, 2022

Check out new video from inside rehearsals for WHISTLE DOWN THE WIND – the first major UK revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Jim Steinman’s 1996 rock musical since 2010 – which will play at The Watermill from Friday 22 July until Saturday 10 September.

Photos: Inside Rehearsal for WHISTLE DOWN THE WIND at The Watermill Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 15, 2022

See photos from inside rehearsal for WHISTLE DOWN THE WIND – the first major UK revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Jim Steinman’s 1996 rock musical since 2010 – which will play at The Watermill from Friday 22 July until Saturday 10 September.

Full Cast Announced for WHISTLE DOWN THE WIND at The Watermill
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 14, 2022

Full casting and creative team have been announced for WHISTLE DOWN THE WIND – the first major UK revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Jim Steinman’s 1996 rock musical since 2010 – which will play at The Watermill from Friday 22 July until Saturday 10 September.

Photos: JUST SO Opens at The Watermill Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 2, 2021

The third and final production of the Newbury’s The Watermill Theatre 2021 outdoor summer season, a semi-staged concert of Stiles & Drewe’s family musical JUST SO, inspired by the stories of Rudyard Kipling, opened on the main lawn Friday 30 July, and will play until Saturday 4 September.

Casting Announced For the Watermill Theatre's JUST SO
by Stephi Wild - Jul 13, 2021

The cast includes Laura Andresen Guimarães  as ‘Zebra’ and Kemi Clarke as ‘Leopard’, alongside Alexander Bean as ‘Rhino’, Nathanael Campbell as ‘Eldest Magician’, Dan de Cruz as ‘Parsee Man / Jaguar / Show MD’, Eleanor Kane as ‘Elephant Child’, Emma Lucia as ‘Kolokolo Bird’, Pete Mooney as ‘Kangaroo / Cooking Stove’ and Emma Jane Morton as ‘Giraffe / Yellow Dingo Dog’.

VIDEO: Audrey Brisson and Chris Jared Perform 'Half Asleep' From AMELIE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 23, 2020

Audrey Brisson and Chris Jared, who starred in the 2019 production of AMÉLIE in London, have released a new video featuring the song “Half Asleep” from the musical in advance of the 2020 Olivier Awards this weekend.  Amélie is nominated for three Olivier Awards.

VIDEO: Audrey Brisson and Chris Jared Sing 'Stay' and 'Halfway' From AMELIE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 16, 2020

Audrey Brisson and Chris Jared, who starred in the 2019 production of AMÉLIE in London, recorded two new videos featuring songs from the show in advance of the 2020 Olivier Awards later this month.

VIDEO: Concord Theatricals Partners With Miranda Pla For New Animatic 'Times Are Hard for Dreamers' From AMELIE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 6, 2020

Concord Theatricals partnered with animator Miranda Pla to launch another incredible animatic! a?oeTimes Are Hard for Dreamers,a?? from the musical AMÉLIE, launched today.

Extra Performances Announced For Sell Out Summer Season At The Watermill, Plus Casting For CAMELOT
by Stephi Wild - Aug 5, 2020

The Watermill's summer season of outdoor performances has been extended, now booking until Sunday 6 September.

The AMELIE Original London Cast Recording Is Now Available
by Contests - Broadway - Jun 18, 2020

Fresh off its hit, critically acclaimed run in London and nominated for three Olivier Awards including Best New Musical, AMELIE is based on the beloved, five-time Oscar®-nominated film. The story of an astonishing young woman who lives quietly in the world, but loudly in her mind, Amélie secretly improvises small but extraordinary acts of kindness that bring joy to those around her. But when a chance at love comes her way, Amélie realizes that she'll have to risk everything and say what's in her heart.

Listen Now to the AMELIE Original London Cast Recording!
by BWW News Desk - Jun 17, 2020

Fresh off its hit, critically acclaimed run in London and nominated for three Olivier Awards including Best New Musical, AMELIE is based on the beloved, five-time Oscar®-nominated film. The story of an astonishing young woman who lives quietly in the world, but loudly in her mind, Amélie secretly improvises small but extraordinary acts of kindness that bring joy to those around her. But when a chance at love comes her way, Amélie realizes that she'll have to risk everything and say what's in her heart.

AMELIE London Cast Recording is Now Available
by Stephi Wild - Jun 5, 2020

The Original London Cast Recording of Amelie is officially released today, June 5.

AMELIE Original London Cast Recording Available for Pre-Sale Now
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 29, 2020

Craft Recordings and Concord Theatricals have announced the release of the Original London Cast Recording of Amélie, which recently completed its run at The Other Palace Theatre in London.

VIDEO: AMELIE London Cast Recording Will Be Released June 5; Listen to 'Stay' Now!
by Stephi Wild - May 29, 2020

The Original London Cast Recording of Amelie will be released on June 5! Get a preview of the album with the song 'Stay'!

Full Cast Announced For SWEET CHARITY At The Watermill Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jun 25, 2018

The Watermill Theatre announces the full cast for its production of SWEET CHARITY. Brought up-to-date in a bold reimagining, the company of actor-musicians will be directed by Paul Hart with Sarah Travis as co-orchestrator and musical supervisor and Charlie Ingles as co-orchestrator and musical director. Choreography will be by Tom Jackson Greaves.

Two-Time Olivier Award Winner David Bedella Is The Latest Guest On The Show People Podcast With Andrew Keates
by Stephi Wild - Jun 3, 2018

Host and Director Andrew Keates has been joined by two-time Olivier Award winner David Bedella on Arion Productions' The Show People Podcast. David talks about growing up in Gary, Lake Country, Indiana to a family who worked in the steel industry, his showbiz inspirations and challenges he faced during education, his first jobs as a performer - including spending ten years working in Chicago, appearing in the first Broadway production of Smokey Joe's Cafe, his frustrations with being perceived as being 'just a dancer' and why he left America after falling in love with a pastor that would end up seeing him folding towels as a hairdresser in Islington.