Enjoy a 30 minute talk about the theatre's history followed by a Q&A session a backstage tour of the theatre and an indulgent afternoon tea in the waterwheel bar - including finger sandwiches freshly baked scones, strawberry jam, clotted cream, homemade cakes and more.

Arrive from 1.45pm, Q&A and tour starts at 2.15pm.

Afternoon Tea from 3.15pm.

Thursday, June 5th - Q & A with Debbie Mcgee

A chance to sit down in conversation with Debbie Mcgee and to hear about her fascinating life. From her adventures in Iran as a young Ballerina, to her life married to Paul Daniels and the exciting projects that she is involved in now

The talk will take place in the theatre followed by Afternoon tea in the Waterwheel bar

Tickets £45

Thursday, April 24th - A Wine Tasting with Afternoon Tea

1pm - 4.30pm

A talk by Daniel Barbary from The Mill’s wine suppliers Berkmanns. Daniel will be offering 7 to 8 wines to taste including a rose and a sparkling. He will teach you how to taste wine and he will discuss the grape, region, flavour and profile of each wine. If you enjoy any of the wines that he serves you will be able to purchase them at wholesale price from the Mill. All of this followed by a gorgeous Afternoon Tea.

Tickets £40

Your Favourite Comedy Songs by Pat Abernethy & Dave Marsden

This one does exactly what it says on the tin, possibly - a host of comedy songs covering a number of years by a host of great names... and a few surprises.

Songs from the likes of Stan Freeberg, the Pythons, Tom Lehrer, Pete and Dud, Lonnie Donegan, Bernard Cribbins, Tom Paxton, Richard Digance, The Goons, Kenneth Williams, Benny Hill, Noel Coward, George Formby, Chris de Burgh, Flanders and Swan, Alan Sherman, Robb Wilton, Noel Murphy.... and many more.

Pat and Dave will attempt all of this with just the aid of a piano and whatever talent they can muster. They will also perform their own unique versions of Elvis Presley and Righteous Brothers songs as you have never heard them before. You have been warned.

If you are looking for a serious dramatic afternoon, then this is not for you: if you want to see grown men having fun at their own expense, and maybe yours, then step right up. The show takes place in the theatre followed by Afternoon Tea in The Waterwheel bar.

Thursday, June 26th 2025

1pm to 4.30pm

Tickets £45

In Conversation with Peter Egan

We are delighted to welcome back actor Peter Egan - Renowned for his appearances in EVER DECREASING CIRCLES, DOWNTON ABBEY, AFTER LIFE with Ricky Gervais and of course The Mill’s first Artistic Director.

The conversation and Q&A will happen in the theatre followed by Afternoon Tea in the Waterwheel Bar.

Thursday, July 17th 2025

1pm to 4.30pm

Tickets £45

In Conversation with Lesley Nicol

The Mill is super delighted to welcome actress Lesley Nicol to the stage. Lesley is perhaps best known for her role as Beryl Patmore in the ITV and PBS drama TV series DOWNTON ABBEY, a role for which she won the SAG Award three times for the Best Cast in a Drama Series category. She also starred in the 2019 feature film adaptation of the series, its 2022 sequel and the soon to be released third film. She has also had multiple television roles, including the recent MR. BATES VS THE POST OFFICE and a long list of West End credits, including playing ‘Rosie’ in the original production of smash hit musical MAMMA MIA.

The show takes place in the theatre followed by Afternoon Tea in The Waterwheel bar.

Thursday, July 31st

1pm to 4.30pm

Tickets £45

A one-hour immersive production in our restaurant from the creators of our previous immersive shows, STILL LIFE and TWELFTH NIGHT.

With a cup of tea, cucumber sandwich and a slice of Victorian wit and decadence, come and immerse yourself in the world of Oscar Wilde's greatest romantic comedy of manners!  The talented company will spin this joyous and witty play around you with all the music played and sung live, whilst you enjoy your afternoon or high tea! Two show a day at 2:15pm and 6:15pm.