Christmas Guide 2017

Newbury Weekly News

Thursday, 16 November, 2017

Win a family ticket to The Borrowers at The Watermill Enter the world of The Borrowers “Human beans are for Borrowers – like bread’s for butter!” 2017 2017

visit watermill.org.uk or call the box office on (01635) 46044. For audience members who may have autism, a sensory condition, dementia or a young baby, the theatre will host a relaxed performance of The Borrowers on Saturday, December 9, at 2.30pm. The story is exactly the same, but the whole family can enjoy the show together. There will also be British Sign Language integrated performances on Wednesday, December 13 and Saturday, December 16, at 2.30pm, where a sign performer is on stage translating alongside the actors, and an audio described performance on Saturday, December 2, at 2.30pm, for visually impaired audience members. Please call the box office on (01635) 46044 to book tickets for these perfor- mances. The Watermill theatre and restaurant, Bagnor, Newbury RG20 8AE. The Watermill is offering four tickets to the 5pm performance on Sunday, December 31. To be in with a chance of winning, answer the following question and send your entry to the address on page six. Q What is the name of Pod and Homily’s daughter?

JOIN the big-hearted family adventure with The Borrowers at The Watermill theatre, Bagnor, from Thursday, November 16, to Sunday, December 31. The Clock family live under the floorboards of a large country house. Resourceful, clever and just four inches tall, Pod, Homily and their intrepid daughter Arrietty, have their lives thrown into peril when Arrietty ventures out into the big blue-skied world and is spotted by a ‘human bean’. With danger all around them, will the tiny family escape before it’s too late? And are they ready for their greatest adventure yet? Full of magical live music performed by the cast, The Borrowers is an action-packed Christmas treat like no other. Suitable for age four upwards. The theatre is unable to admit children under three or babes in arms into the auditorium. Tickets are on sale now priced £11 to £23. After an exhilarating escapade with The Borrowers , hungry adventurers can enjoy a tasty themed tea in the restaurant following all matinée performances. For more information and to book

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Thursday 16 November to Sunday 31 December

By Mary Norton Adapted for the stage by Theresa Heskins

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Tickets £23 to £11 Relaxed Performance Sat 9 December 2.30pm

Suitable for age 4 and up

The Watermill Theatre & Restaurant, Bagnor, Newbury RG20 8AE