Come follow the band with Barnum

Enjoy a spectacular show this summer when Barnum takes to the stage at The Watermill

Roll up! Roll up! The Watermill Theatre is inviting you to take your seat and be amazed by the acts, entertainment and stories of showman P T Barnum.

Enter the dazzling world where imagination and ambition know no bounds as the creator of spectacle comes to town with a sensational show featuring a whole host of characters.

Hand in hand with wife Charity, Barnum’s life and career twists and turns as he schemes and dreams his way to headier heights. The irresistible pull of an ever-bigger humbug comes at a cost, and the people paying are usually those on whom Barnum tramples on the way to the top.

Come follow the band with the glorious multi-award winning Cy Coleman’s music, Michael Stewart’s lyrics and Mark Bramble’ book in this new production directed by Jonathan O’Boyle, choreographed by Oti Mabuse who returns to the Watermill after her work on Kiss Me Kate in 2019, and featuring an ensemble cast of actor-musicians and circus performers.

Jonathan said: “I’m thrilled to be directing Barnum at the beautiful Watermill Theatre this summer and with this wonderful cast and creative team. Barnum is a magical show, full of thrills , music, dance and yes, circus performers. With a fresh new take on this classic story, we’re approaching the show through a modern lens and perspective, celebrating the rich diversity and heritage of the show’s characters. We can’t wait to transform the theatre and the grounds of the Watermill and immerse the audience in the world of P T Barnum!”

Following the sell-out smash hit The Lord of the Rings, this summer, come and be immersed in the magical world of the circus at The Watermill Theatre from July 2nd to September 8th.

Watermill Theatre’s joint CEOs Claire Murray and Paul Hart said: “We’re so excited to welcome this talented company of actors, musicians and acrobats and an extraordinary creative team to The Watermill for this new production of Barnum. We’ve been working closely with National Centre for Circus Arts to realise all the thrills and spectacle of the circus and it’s brilliant to have Oti Mabuse back with us to create breath-taking movement and dance. This summer is going to be something special for all the family!”

Fancy testing out your skills and seeing if you have what it takes to join the circus? Join an afternoon of fun, food and frivolity in the Watermill gardens on Sunday, 25th August, before watching the show. Tickets from £50 (£45 for under 16s) including a ticket to see Barnum.

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