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!

A Sentimental Journey

The Story of Doris Day: In Concert

For Two Glorious Nights Only!

After sell-out successes at The Mill at Sonning, the Edinburgh Festival, and even Los Angeles, A Sentimental Journey: The Story of Doris Day returns to The Mill in a glittering concert version. A joyous celebration of the life, loves and legendary career of the one and only Doris Day.

Starring the radiant Sally Hughes reprising her acclaimed role as Doris, alongside returning Mill favourites and original cast members Elizabeth Elvin and Conor Sheridan, this sparkling evening is packed with the songs that made her a star: Secret Love, It’s Magic, Perhaps Perhaps Perhaps, Que Sera Sera, The Deadwood Stage, and, of course, Sentimental Journey.

With moving stories of romance, resilience and golden-age glamour woven between those classic tunes, this heartwarming musical tribute will leave you smiling, reminiscing and singing along.

Don’t miss this dazzling, nostalgic treat. For two nights only at The Mill!

 Agatha Christie’s THE MIRROR CRACK’D

A Miss Marple Mystery Adapted by Rachel Wagstaff

Dates: Sept 4th to October 31st

A picture-perfect village. A glittering party. A chilling murder.

When a glamorous film star returns to St. Mary Mead and throws an opulent gathering at Gossington Hall, the evening ends in sudden, shocking death. As gossip ripples through the close-knit community, one guest begins to see the sinister patterns others overlook ... the ever-watchful Miss Marple.

In a world of dazzling façades and hidden grudges, nothing is quite as it seems. As Miss Marple peels back layers of lies and long-held secrets, she uncovers a heart-stopping story of obsession, betrayal and revenge.

Agatha Christie’s The Mirror Crack’d, masterfully adapted by Rachel Wagstaff (The Da Vinci Code, The Girl On The Train, Death Comes To Pemberley), is a spellbinding, atmospheric thriller packed with sharp dialogue, unexpected twists and an unforgettable cast of characters.

Trust no one. Suspect everyone. And whatever you do, don’t miss this gripping new production!