‘The Autobiography of a Cad ‘ at The Watermill Theatre

The Autobiography of a Cad, adapted from the satirical novel by A.G. Macdonell will open the season, playing from Friday 7 February to Saturday 22 March.   Written by Ian Hislop and Nick Newman The Autobiography of a Cad is a new comedy which follows the successes of A Bunch of Amateurs, Trial By Laughter, The Wipers Times, and Spike.  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 no relation to any politicians, past, present or future.

The Watermill is also launching a new free to join scheme: 16-30: Beginners, which gives young people access to £10 tickets and other discounts to selected shows. Tickets can be booked online here or by calling the box office on 01635 46044