A new play will be brought to life at The Watermill Theatre by Ian Hislop and Nick Newman in 2025.

The Autobiography of a Cad, adapted from A.G. Macdonell's satirical novel, will run from February 7 to March 22.

This will be the fifth time the duo has performed at the theatre.

Their previous shows include A Bunch of Amateurs, Trial By Laughter, The Wipers Times, and Spike.

The comedy, directed by Paul Hart and designed by Ceci Calf, chronicles the rise of self-proclaimed political titan Edward Percival Fox-Ingleby from Eton to Oxford and then to Parliament.

The character's story is filled with university escapades, a stint on the administrative frontline of the First World War, and joining the Tory party in the 1920s.

His journey is described as a 'happily fictitious memoir' that 'bears no relation to any politicians, past, present, or future.'

Ian Hislop and Nick Newman said: "We are thrilled to be returning to the Watermill Theatre with our new play, The Autobiography of a Cad.

"The Watermill has been an enthusiastic supporter of new writing, and this is our fifth play for the theatre, after A Bunch of Amateurs, The Wipers Times, Trial By Laughter and Spike.

"Based on A.G. Macdonell's satirical masterpiece and set in the decades before and after World War One, The Autobiography of a Cad follows in the rich tradition of outrageously subversive British humour.

"Once again, it is a privilege to have our work showcased by a theatre renowned for staging world-class productions."

Paul Hart said: "What better way to kick off the season than with a new comedy from Watermill regulars Ian Hislop and Nick Newman.

"This play is a response to journalist, writer and broadcaster A.G. Macdonell’s wonderful book, which could have been written yesterday, from two of our leading satirists."

Tickets for the show will be available for purchase by Bulrush, Fern, Water Lily and Willow members from September 18, Friends and Reeds members from September 25, email subscribers on October 1, and the general public from October 2.

They can be booked online at The Watermill Theatre's website or via the box office on 01635 46044.

The play is part of the theatre's new season of shows for the first half of 2025.