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!

The Harlem Jazz Orchestra

The Harlem Jazz Orchestra, often referred to just as Harlem, specialises in big band jazz from New York of the late 1920s and 1930s. The 13-piece band has toured extensively in Europe and the UK, and is led by internationally acclaimed trombonist, arranger, and undisputed master of plunger trombone, Bob Hunt.

Comprising the finest exponents of the idiom from all over the country, the band is proud to be recognised as the most authentic performers of this music - working from original scores from the Smithsonian Institution in Washington DC!

Presented with insight and humour by vocalist Sarah Spencer, the band brings the music of Ellington, Henderson, King Oliver and all the greats from the era back to life, along with exciting new compositions in their style by leader, Bob Hunt.