4 April – 17 May

Be drawn into the extraordinary world of Édith Piaf, the French chanteuse who captivated the world with her unquestionable talent. Pam Gems’ play, starring Audrey Brisson who returns to the Watermill after her critically acclaimed performance in Amélie, charts The Little Sparrow’s dramatic rise from the squalor of the streets of Paris to the glamour of international stardom.

Piaf intertwines the great loves, losses and questionable decisions of this complex and fragile star with her raw, spellbinding songs, performed live by an ensemble cast of actor-musicians.

Still revered as an icon, decades after her untimely death, be enchanted by this fascinating talent who lived a life of no regrets.

Olivier Award Best Actress nominee for her performance as Amelie in ‘Amelie the Musical’ Audrey Brisson, whose other recent theatre credits include The Enormous Crocodile at Open Air Theatre, Regent’s Park, The Land of Might-Have-Been as part of Buxton International Festival, Jekyll and Hyde at Reading Rep and Into the Woods at Theatre Royal, Bath, will play ‘Édith Piaf’.

Director Kimberley Sykes said, “I am thrilled to be working with such a talented and inspiring cast and creative team to bring ‘Piaf’ to new life. Through the anguish and the glory, Piaf was uncompromising in her search for connection and meaning. Her songs, her relationships, her audience – they were her truth. It is with this incredible group of theatre makers that we bring that same spirit and passion, to move audiences with Piaf’s tale of absolute artistry and heroic commitment to love.”

PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE: Monday to Saturday @ 7.30pm, Thursday & Saturday @ 2.30pm (excl. 5 April)

VENUE: The Watermill Theatre, Bagnor, Newbury, Berkshire, RG20 8AE

BOX OFFICE: 01635 46044