Bagnor is a village close to the town of Newbury in the English county of Berkshire and situated on the banks of the River Lambourn.

The transfer was agreed in return for a yearly payment of 8 marks, food and clothing for Henry's two sons, and an agreement that the Prior would find a suitor for his youngest daughter, Celestria.

They built the present Grade II listed building[4] in the 17th century, but the estate did not pass into private ownership until 1871, when it was purchased by the wealthy Grove family from Donnington.

Until 2007 it was home to the art collector and property developer Peter Palumbo, who installed many artworks in the house and grounds.

It retains many of its original architectural features including the waterwheel, which can be viewed through a glass screen on entering the auditorium.

Many successful actors have begun their careers at the Watermill Theatre, most notably Sean Bean, Bill Nighy and David Suchet.

[7] It is one of only five theatres to have been awarded a National Touring remit by Arts Council England, and previous productions have subsequently moved to Broadway and the West End.