Our theatre is alive! Results from the Young Playwrights’ Competition!
Michael Horne
We are today announcing the winners of our highly successful Young Playwrights’ Competition. We have interviewed one of the writers and you will also hear from some of the Judges. The results Overall Drama – A Moment of Rust – Jake Stevens, aged 18. Best Comedy – The Robbery of […]
Sharnbrook Mill Theatre AGM 2020 announced
Michael Horne
This is a public notice that the Annual General Meeting for Sharnbrook Mill Theatre Trust will be held on Wednesday, 21st October at 8pm. For obvious reasons, this year’s AGM will be held over Zoom. If you would like to (virtually) attend, please email agm@sharnbrookmilltheatre.co.uk and we will send you […]
How I became a Member of ‘The Best Kept Secret in the Theatrical World’
Michael Horne
Last seen on The Mill’s stage in our 2018 production of The Crucible, Tim Jackson-Waite is here to tell us of his journey into Sharnbrook Mill Theatre. Tucked away behind nature’s very own proscenium curtain, Sharnbrook Mill Theatre reminds me of that delicious moment of anticipation just before the lights […]
While the theatre is dark… we are not idle!
Michael Horne
We are currently unable to put on productions at The Mill due to the Coronavirus pandemic. That doesn’t mean, however, that all work has to stop! Our contractors, Adcock Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, are hard at work inside our auditorium installing air conditioning as part of our Cool Down Appeal. […]
From Lambing to Lighting – an interview with Ricky, our lighting designer
Michael Horne
Kathryn from our Marketing Team caught up with Ricky, our Resident Lighting Designer to find out about how and why he joined The Mill’s tech team… Hi Ricky. Thanks for taking time out of your day to chat to me. First of all, tell me a bit about yourself. […]
In Conversation with Jamie Tyler – 4th September
Michael Horne
We are delighted to welcome Jamie Tyler to The Mill’s “In Conversation with…” season, online on Friday, 4th September at 7.30pm. Jamie is a Mill veteran, having performed in shows such as Bugsy Malone, Billy and Follies. He has since headed off on UK tours, West End engagements and several […]
Little Shop of Horrors postponed for forseeable future
Michael Horne
From Sue Lander, Chair of Production Committee It is with a sad heart that we have decided to postpone Little Shop of Horrors for the foreseeable future. It is so difficult for any venue to proceed under the circumstances we find ourselves in at present and so it was felt […]
A Slice of Canada – how Madison Violet burst onto the Sharnbrook Mill Theatre stage
Michael Horne
On 16th May 2019, the fabulous Canadian duo Madison Violet visited us at Sharnbrook Mill Theatre on their Everything’s Shifting album tour. Long-time member, performer and supporter of The Mill Roger Wiltshire explains how this all came about. Watching live music has been a big part of my life for […]
Do You Hear The People Sing?
Michael Horne
Article written by Kathryn Rose Do you hear the people sing? Figuratively of course, given the current ban on public singing! It is a well known phrase, particularly in theatrical circles, for calling the crowds to make a stand and make their views known. Without the backing of ‘the people’ […]
In Conversation with Tim McQuillen-Wright – Friday, 28th August
Michael Horne
We are delighted to welcome Tim McQuillen-Wright to our series of “In Conversation with” theatre talks. Tim is an international set and costume designer who also directs! During this online evening (which will be conducted over Zoom), Tim will discuss his varied career, the importance of design and how he […]