THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO

“The Watermill's The Marriage of Figaro... is an absolute joy.” The British Theatre Guide 

“a perfect play for a summer’s evening at the beautiful Watermill Theatre” The Stage

“The Watermill’s rollicking new production” The Oxford Times

“Kate Saxon’s fast-paced production builds up to a magnificent and hilarious final act climax in the garden (weather permitting). A great way to spend a summer evening.” Newbury Theatre

The lustful Count is determined to “reward” his lovely servant Suzanne for her loyal service on  her wedding night, as is the custom practised by French nobility. His desire appears to have pushed from his mind his pledge to the Countess to abolish this droit de seigneur. However, he fails to appreciate the determination of the groom-to-be, his crafty, quick-witted valet, Figaro, hell-bent on defending his bride’s honour. The self-styled genius of intrigue weaves a plot causing chaos amongst the lower and upper orders and culminating in a delightfully farcical evening of mistaken identities. 

Beaumarchais' play, the inspiration for Mozart's opera and considered scandalous in pre-revolution France, is a comic masterpiece. The UK premiere of Ranjit Bolt’s stylish and savvy translation brings it bang up-to-date. 

The cast perform live the sexy rhythms of Spanish Flamenco and Salsa, original compositions by Sarah Travis.

The final, farcical act will take place in The Watermill garden. But we know that we can’t rely on dry weather, so on wet days an equally enchanting scene will be enacted in the theatre.


Tickets 
Mon evenings & Thurs matinees
£14.50, £15
Tues, Weds, Thurs evenings and Sat matinées
£15, £23, £25
Fri & Sat evenings
£16.50, £25, £27

Meal Deal
Tue, Wed and Thurs night meal deal – two course post-show meal with coffee and a top price ticket for the show only £35. Must be booked through the box office 01635 46044. 


Performance Running Times

Acts 1-3:       56 mins
Interval:         20 mins
Act 4:             12 mins
Act 5:              20 mins

Weather permitting, Act 5 will take place in the Count’s garden (back lawn)