Dr.David Mortimore, renowned neurologist, is about to deliver the most important lecture of his life. A knighthood is certainly within reach! When into his hospital sanctuary comes Jane Tate - ex-nurse and ex-girlfriend - with shocking news as to why she departed so hastily 16 years and nine months ago. Not only is Dr.Mortimore the father of her son Leslie, but the strapping teenager is now in reception baying to see his long lost parent! Trying to hold both his career and marriage together, there is only one solution for Dr. Mortimore - send for the faithful friend Dr.Bonney. What ensues is a dangerous web of expanding lies and manic cover-ups involving a Police Sergeant, Dr.Mortimore’s wife, a severe hospital Matron and Dr.Bonney’s mother. IT RUNS IN THE FAMILY is farce at its finest, spinning deliriously out of control and tickling the funny bones in traditional RAY COONEY fashion. You musn’t miss it!

San Francisco: The Songs of Tony Bennett

 

This show tracks some of the many songs of the late, great Tony Bennett, performed by Syd Lawrence Orchestra bandleader/vocalist Chris Dean and special guest Miranda Wilford. Having toured with Tony Bennett, Chris knows how to bring the essence of the great man’s style and mastery of the lyrics to his performance. Accompanied by an all-star seven-piece band, sit back and enjoy as Chris takes you on a musical journey through Tony Bennett’s greatest hits.

THE ROD STEWART EXPERIENCE Garry Pease not only looks like Rod Stewart, he sounds like him too! In an all-action, non-stop tribute show, Garry performs all of the favourites from Rod Stewart’s vast portfolio of songs – everything from the early Faces days through to the Old Amercian Songbook.Too name a few Maggie May, Da Ya Think I’m Sexy,Tonight’s The Night, Your’e in My Heart, You Wear It Well. Stay With Me, Baby Jane, Sailing.

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.

Talia Janson & the Groove Warriors

The 6 -piece Groove Warriors featuring top British vocal sensation Talia Janson are here to fill The Mill with classic soul & funk from the 70’s & 80’s, guaranteed to get your feet tapping and your hips swinging all night long. From Lyn Collins and Chaka Khan to Quincy Jones and Gladys Knight & The Pips, embrace the funky tones and instrumental solo's this incredible band have to offer.. and don't forget to sing along!

 

Talia Janson on vocals

Volker Jansson on keyboards

Paul Stead on guitar

Mark Buckingham on tenor saxophone

Tom Gilchrist on bass

Theo Buckingham on drums

The Mill has pledged to do a gala performance concert every St George’s Day for The George Hatfield Theatrical Arts Foundation. Last year we were able to help eight Arts students with a bursary to fund their training. This year four wonderful actors, who are all currently performing in the West End, have offered their services to mount a special Night at The Musicals. The cast includes Adam Linstead (Phantom of The Opera) and Soophia Foroughi (Prince Of Egypt) with more to be announced later on. Their voices are truly sublime and they are accompanied by a three piece band as they work their way through a repertoire of much loved songs from the Musicals we all know and love.  

POSTING LETTERS TO THE MOON

A romantic, funny and very touching portrait of life during the second World War featuring readings of letters between Oscar-nominated actress Celia Johnson (Brief Encounter) and her explorer and writer husband Peter Fleming (brother of James Bond creator Ian Fleming) posted to India and the Far East during the war working for Military Intelligence.

Not only are the letters highly engaging, but they also provide a fascinating historical insight into that time of true austerity and fearfulness.

‘... simply spellbinding performance...revealing an abundance of love and affection between ordinary people caught in extraordinary times... a theatrical gem’.  British Theatre Guide.

The letters are read by their daughter Lucy Fleming (Love Sarah, Miranda in The Archers) and her husband Simon Williams (Upstairs Downstairs Justin in The Archers, EastEnders,) and give an insight into a young mother’s life coping during the war and tell of Celia Johnson’s experience of filming with Noel Coward, David Lean and her thoughts while making the classic film Brief Encounter in 1945.

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