The Widgeon Theatreboat is an 86-year-old historical working narrowboat that moves across the UK waterways.

Founded in October 2017 within two short years, the audience increased from 0 to over 300.

Shows have gained fantastic reviews, “brilliant atmosphere”, and “you will have a fine and original outing to the Widgeon Theatre Boat”.

Since then the theatre boat has developed a fantastic 5-star reputation through reviews.

Recent reviews from the ‘Theatre Vibe’ describing it as a ‘must see’ and customers reporting “had a great evening at Rickmansworth Batchwork Lock. Really enjoyed the performance and energy of the artists. I would highly recommend”.

Other reviews have included “Atmospheric unique canal boat to enjoy theatre, music.“

Founded in October 2017 within two short years, the audience increased from 0 to over 300.

Shows have gained fantastic reviews, “brilliant atmosphere”, and “you will have a fine and original outing to the Widgeon Theatre Boat”.

Since then the theatre boat has developed a fantastic 5-star reputation through reviews.

Recent reviews from the ‘Theatre Vibe’ describing it as a ‘must see’ and customers reporting “had a great evening at Rickmansworth Batchwork Lock. Really enjoyed the performance and energy of the artists. I would highly recommend”.

Other reviews have included “Atmospheric unique canal boat to enjoy theatre, music.“

The venue toured the musical ‘Grit of Life’ from Jun – Sept 21’ which was commissioned in 2020 by ACE.

Inspired by the environment, the musical weaves the history of the British waterways from a social perspective using music and drama.

The ‘Grit of Life’ is written and directed by award-winning John Knowles featuring songs composed by Rory McLeod – a winner of BBC 2 Folk Awards.

Produced by award winner Mj Morganm we aim to bring this back to the waterways in 2024.

The play was toured from London to Walsall in 2021, including participating in Coventry’s City of Culture.

The boat toured to Bristol in 2019 to participate in Bristol’s Shakespeare Festival.

The Canal River Trust has partnered with the organisation for the fourth year running hiring the theatre boat for shows early September as part of the community festival held in Angel & Islington.

Previous partnerships have included working with the Islington puppet theatre staging the end of year students shows.

The Shoreditch Tales supported by the Canal Heritage fund, Noisy Oysters puppet show supported by the Arts Council England, The Idle Woman’s rural theatrical tour supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund.

The Arts Council England awarded Poet Emma McGordon, along with Comedians staging preview shows for Edinburgh (Lisa Klavemark & Abbie Murphy).

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We are proud to have got this far, very grateful of the support by the boating community, residents in all the visiting surrounding areas the boat has performed to and will do.

Have a watch of the video and if you want to help out all donations go to keeping this grassroot venue alive for all to enjoy.

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“What a brilliant, unique venue, intimate, passionate and rocking. Well worth finding this 71ft long historic vessel and having a totally immersive time”. Sarah Lovett

“AN ABSOLUTE MUST!!! Atmospheric unique canal boat to enjoy theatre, music and all the amazing events”. Penelope Cooke

“Brilliant atmosphere, quirky events, lovely staff. you will have a fine and original outing to the Widgeon Theatre Boat” ☆☆☆☆☆.  Frank Cutter

“A fantastic and unique space. Hope to attend more events there”. Kerstin Exner

“Great venue – cozy, intriguing, inspiring!”.  Raven Kaliana

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