Bill Bryson's Notes From a Small Island

Journeying to stage near you

Published nearly 30 years ago, Bill Bryson's endlessly entertaining Notes From a Small Island was an instant bestseller, introducing readers to a version of this sceptered isle rarely seen. Educational, hilarious, and idiosyncratic, Bill's journey now comes to the stage in this delightful adaptation from the Watermill Theatre, with the one and only Les Dennis filling the shoes of Bryson as he retraces his steps. Delve into the heart of our green and pleasant land with this engaging and unmissable production that captures the magical joy of the memoir, and much more.

Adapted by Tim Whitnall, the show is directed by Paul Hart and features design by Katie Lias, Ali Hunter, Ed Lewis and George Reeve. 

Notes on Notes From a Small Island

Voted the book that best represents England by the venerable listeners of Radio 4, Notes From a Small Island was published back in 1995 and saw Bill navigate the country from Calais to the Highlands. A love letter to the country and its people, it topped the best seller lists for three years and sold over 2 million copies.