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Watermill Theatre

Watermill Theatre Impact Report 2025/26: An Extraordinary Year

The Watermill Theatre's Impact Report 2025/26 describes an extraordinary year for the 200-seat theatre in rural West Berkshire, named Theatre of the Year for the second time in three years. More than 60,200 people attended its 7 productions, concerts and events, and over 345,000 people saw Watermill productions on tour. Its outreach programme delivered 18,777 engagements, it staged 49 accessible performances and worked with more than 2,000 local people with access needs through 255 bespoke workshops. The theatre generated £4.5 million in income, with 68% from ticket sales.

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The Watermill Theatre is an independent charity and producing theatre in rural West Berkshire, receiving no statutory funding. It creates award-winning productions that tour nationally and internationally, and runs a wide outreach and community programme for schools, young people and people with access needs.

Key Metrics

18,777 engagements through the Outreach programme
60,200+ people attended Watermill productions, concerts and events
345,000+ people saw Watermill productions on tour

Key Outcomes

  • 49 accessible performances staged
  • More than 2,000 local people with access needs worked with through 255 bespoke workshops
  • 43 local schools enjoyed a performance at the Watermill

Geography

South East

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