The Mill at Sonning has an extensive programme of drama, musical theatre, and concerts to delight audiences through the autumn, right up to Christmas and beyond.
Taking centre stage as the autumn drama, Rachel Wagstaff’s stage adaptation of Agatha Christie’s classic Miss Marple mystery, The Mirror Crack’d.
Set in the quiet village of St Mary Mead, the whodunit begins when Hollywood star Marina Gregg moves into the area, only for a local villager to collapse dead after drinking a poisoned cocktail intended for someone else. Whodunit? Only Miss Marple can find out.
The show stars Liza Goddard as Miss Marple, and until Saturday, 31 October.
For the festive season, the riverside theatre stages Cole Porter’s buoyant, tap-dancing musical comedy Anything Goes.
Set aboard the ocean liner SS American, the farce follows stowaways, heiresses, gangsters, and nightclub singers across the Atlantic, featuring celebrated songs including I Get a Kick Out of You, You’re the Top, and the title number itself.
Alongside the main stage runs, the venue hosts a rich calendar of Sunday specials and music concerts.
Renowned actor Dame Sheila Hancock visits the theatre for an intimate spoken-word event sharing anecdotes from her six decades across stage, screen, and television with friend of The Mill, fellow actor Peter Egan.
This takes place on Sunday, 22 October, and all proceeds will help fund the work of The Mill at Sonning.
Music lovers can also choose from a busy roster of Sunday tribute acts and live showcases spanning swing, jazz, 1960s pop, and classic rock, providing live entertainment on Sundays.
The Bee Gees and Abba Tribute Show is a new production that celebrates some of the biggest hits from two of the biggest supergroups to ever perform. This takes place on Sunday, 20 September.
A week later, West End at The Mill features West End singers and musicians performing hits from the likes of Rogers and Hammerstein, Andrew Lloyd Webber and many more. The event is eclectic and electric.
On Sunday, 4 October, Lost In Music will be a celebration of disco, and feature the likes of Donna Summer, Gloria Gaynor, Diana Ross, Sister Sledge, Chic, Chaka Khan, and Earth, Wind and Fire, among others.
The Roy Orbison and The Travelling Wilburys Experience comes to The Mill at Sonning on Sunday, 18 October, while a Bob Marley experience will be heard on Sunday, 1 November.
The music of Buddy Holly and The Cricketers, along with other Rock N Roll Legends will be recreated at The Mill on Saturday, 7 November. This is the show’s 34th year on the road.
For younger audiences, The Doorstep Elves will be bringing a special Christmas show on Tuesday, 22 December: just in time for the big day. There will be two performances of this, at 1pm or 4pm.
And for those who enjoy a bit of magic, there is a monthly event called Laughs and Illusions. Magicians and Comedians team up to bring you an unforgettable night of side-splitting comedy and jaw-dropping magic.
The autumn dates are Tuesdays 15 September, 20 October and 24 November.
While most performances at The Mill at Sonning include a two-course dinner in the ticket price, meals must be booked separately for the magic nights.
Looking ahead to the new year, the theatre will welcome PG Wodehouse’s most beloved characters in Jeeves and Wooster in Perfect Nonsense, bringing frantic aristocrat Bertie Wooster and his unflappable valet to the stage in early 2027.
The show runs from Thursday, 4 February through to Sunday, 21 March and tickets are already on sale.
How can I find out more about The Mill at Sonning’s autumn programme and how do I get tickets?
The Mill at Sonning is located on Sonning Eye, Sonning-on-Thames, RG4 6TY.
Most theatre tickets at the venue include a two-course meal in the riverside restaurant beforehand, along with tea or coffee and a programme.
The Mirror Crack’d runs through until 31 October, with evening performances starting at 8.15pm (meal from 6pm) and matinees starting at 2.15pm (lunch from 12.15pm).
Anything Goes runs from 19 November through to 17 January 2027, with evening and matinee seatings available throughout the festive period.
Jeeves and Wooster in A Perfect Nonsense runs from 4 February 2027, through to 21 March.
Tickets for all main stage shows, Sunday concerts, and Sheila Hancock can be booked online directly via the theatre’s box office at https://millatsonning.com/whats-on/ or by calling 0118 969 8000.
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