Rob Madge’s adaptation of CHARLEY’S AUNT to play at The Watermill
Premiering at the Watermill from 3 October–15 November, Brandon Thomas’ riotous farce Charley’s Aunt is given a glamorous glow-up in a new adaptation by Rob Madge, directed by Sophie Drake.
Two scheming students, Charley and Jack, must circumnavigate the curmudgeonly Uncle Stephen to declare their feelings to love interests Amy and Kitty. The promised arrival of Charley’s Aunt gives them an opportunity and the best laid plans are set. One delayed arrival, one fortuitous arrival and lots of classic comic confusion later, the champagne is finally poured at a dinner party to remember.
Mistaken identities, new identities and the discovery of true identities; will love – old and new - triumph through it all?
CEO and Artistic Director Paul Hart said: “I’m really excited for us to share a version of this play from a twenty first century perspective, more celebratory than ever of the themes of self-discovery and gender identity.”