Notes From a Small Island
04 Feb - 08 Feb
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£10 - £42
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Bill Bryson’s smash-hit memoir journeys to the stage in an acclaimed adaptation, starring national treasure Les Dennis. From Calais to the Highlands, Bill travels the length and breadth of Britain rediscovering the green and pleasant land he calls his home, but how can the nation that produced Marmite and Gardener’s Question Time hold such a special place in this American’s heart?
NOTES FROM A SMALL ISLAND spent three years in The Sunday Times bestseller list, selling over two million copies, and was voted by Radio 4 listeners as the book which best represents England. This brand-new production is a laughter-filled show that celebrates one of the nation’s most treasured books, by one of the country’s most beloved authors. A tribute to all the quirks and idiosyncrasies of our small island, that will leave you feeling positively proud to be British.
Important information
Ticket prices: £10 - £42
Concessions:
Friends – 5% off
Ambassadors, Supporters, Best Friends and Gold Friends – 10% off
Corporate – £2 off
O60s – £5 off bands A – B midweek matinee and Thu evening
U26s – £6 off band A – C week day shows
Schools – £17 week day matinee and Thu evening (TA free with every 10 tickets purchased)
Groups – 20+ 10% off, 40+ 20% off, 80+ 25% off on Tue – Thu performances
£10 seats for this show are reserved for members of My Theatre
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Captioned: Wed 5th Feb
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Make your theatre trip extra special and dine in Prelude, a fresh and contemporary space inspired by the building’s art deco heritage.
With the hassle taken out, relax and enjoy our seasonal set price menu in Prelude. Your table is reserved for the whole evening, so you can enjoy your dessert and drinks in the show interval. Plus, Theatre Royal Friends can enjoy a 10% discount!
Reviews
★★★★
“Captures the spirit and magic of the novel. Thoroughly enjoyable!”
The Stage★★★★
“I suspect many who have the pleasure of this theatrical journey will, like me, be inspired to re-read Bryson’s Notes from a Small Island.”
WhatsOnStage“A comic pleasure! In the Watermill’s adaptation of Bryson’s tribute to this sceptred isle, nostalgia and warmth abound.”
The Telegraph
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