The Syd Lawrence Orchestra

The "Best Big Band in the Land" is back for their 2025-2026 UK tour.

A rip-roaring, swing journey, performed by the finest musicians in the country, the Orchestra perform a concerto of the finest Swing and Big Band music from the likes of Glenn Miller, Count Basie, Tommy Dorsey, Billy May, Frank Sinatra and Ella Fitzgerald.  Featuring all your favourites, from including "In The Mood", "The Peanut Vendor" and "Moonlight Serenade" ... just to name a few.

A stunning, dynamic, best-in-class show, this mesmerizing performance is packed with all your Big Band Favourites ... as well as a few new surprises along the way!

Ready to put your trivia chops to the test?
Join us for a good old-fashioned Pub Quiz on
Sunday 21st June.

Waterwheel Bar opens: 18:30pm

Quiz starts: 19:00pm

Teams: Maximum of 8 people per team (Free Entry)

Half-time bite: Enjoy Chilli & Rice for £8.50 per person.
You can pre-order your choices from the screen options after you have selected your seats. Unfortunately we cannot provide food on the night if you have not pre-purchased it.

Rounds: There will be questions! And even more quizzical questions!

Prizes: The winning team will receive a bottle of wine per person

Whether you’re a trivia titan or just in it for the laughs,
it’s the perfect way to spend a Sunday evening at The Mill at Sonning Theatre.

The Quiz is free to enter however we are encouraging all quiz participants to donate to The Mill via our Keep The Mill Turning donation pods. Available on the evening or donate when pre-paying for your food.

Shear Madness

YOU are the detective in this wildly entertaining whodunit!

Welcome to Shear Madness! The internationally acclaimed, record-breaking comedy where the audience isn’t just watching the show… you're in it.

Set in the lively and offbeat Shear Madness hair salon, the day begins like any other, full of eccentric clients and colourful banter. But everything turns upside down when the mysterious woman upstairs is found murdered, and suddenly, everyone’s a suspect! Who had the motive? Who had the opportunity? And who’s hiding something in plain sight?

That’s where YOU come in.

Armed with sharp wit and a keen eye for detail, the audience works alongside the characters, following the trail of clues, laughing through the chaos, and questioning suspects live on stage. Every twist, alibi, and outrageous revelation is shaped by the audience's choices, leading to a different ending every night. It’s an irresistibly clever mix of classic murder mystery, fast-paced improv, and laugh-out-loud comedy that keeps you guessing, and giggling, until the very end.

With over 13.8 million fans around the world, smash-hit productions in over 50 cities, and the title of longest-running play in US history according to the Guinness Book of World Records, Shear Madness is more than just a show…it’s a theatrical phenomenon!

Now, this global comedy sensation arrives in Sonning. Get ready for a night of mystery, mischief, and madcap mayhem like you’ve never experienced before!

There are pure 'Show Only' performances at 2.00pm on Thursday 9th July and Thursday 30th July.