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The Autobiography of a Cad

Ian Hislop and Nick Newman return to the Watermill with a hilarious new adaptation of A.G. Macdonell’s satirical masterpiece.

Chronicling the rise of self-proclaimed political titan Edward Percival Fox-Ingleby from Eton to Oxford and then on to Parliament, the Cad’s story contains all the hallmarks of success: university escapades with friends taking the blame, courageously signing up to be on the administrative frontline of the First World War effort and doing the decent thing and joining the Tory party in the 1920s.

Committed to ploughing his own way through life, righting the wrongs of his unforgivably liberal parents and armed with a universal disregard for the rules, the truth, and the women in his life, this is Edward Fox-Ingleby, a man who no-one loves as much as himself. This happily fictitious memoir about serving the nation bears absolutely no relation to any politicians past, present or future.
Performance schedule
Mon – Sat 7.30pm (11 Feb 7pm)
Thu & Sat 2.30pm (excl. 8 Feb)

Tickets from £20
Groups / Schools / Open Access and 16-30: Beginners concessions available
£5 off preview performances 7-11 Feb

Book early for the best prices across our performances, ticket prices may vary according to demand.

Performance information?

Most suitable for ages 10+ due to some use of strong language.
The Watermill Theatre, Bagnor, Newbury, Berkshire RG20 8AE
Fri 7 Feb to Sat 22 March
Contact telephone: 01635 46044 Call to check latest times or cancellations.

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