Don't Rock the Boat at Sonning Mill
Overview
Set on the banks of the River Thames, the Mill at Sonning Theatre has been entertaining for over 40 years! It is the only dinner theatre in the United Kingdom, and has gained unrivalled praise both nationally and internationally.
We have attended quite a few productions here now, including drama, farce, musicals, tours with afternoon tea, and immersive performances in the waterwheel bar.
The bar and restaurant open at 6pm, the auditorium opens at 8pm, with the show starting at 8.15pm and finishing at 10.15pm.
Includes
- Ticket to the show
- Free programme
- 2 course dinner (including tip)
- Spice host
Extras
- Drinks
Don't Rock the Boat
In a wild ride down the Thames, the tranquil river waters turn into a storm in a teapot as Robin Hawdon’s brilliant comedy unfolds!
Picture this. Brash, self-made property tycoon Arthur Bullhead is on a mission to seal the deal of his dreams. But instead of a boardroom, he chooses the quirky setting of his converted riverside barge, the Bunty, for a weekend getaway with the local planning committee chairman and his unsuspecting family.
Little do they know, Bullhead’s idea of a relaxing weekend involves more chaos than calm. With personalities clashing like bumper cars at a fairground, the stage is set for a comedy of errors. Bullhead’s shady business tactics clash with the straight-laced Coombes family’s morals faster than you can say “high tide.”
As the weekend unfolds, Bullhead’s antics leave the Coombes in knots, with his offer dangling like a carrot on a fishing line. But will they take the bait, or will they stage a mutiny on the Bunty?! With Bullhead’s skittish wife Mary and rebellious daughter Shirley adding fuel to the fire, it’s a recipe for hilarity that’ll leave you in stitches!
Location & Itinerary
Here at The Mill, tickets include a Two-Course Meal in our Restaurant before the show. We now deliver a full restaurant service, and because your meal at The Mill is paid for at booking the price of your food does not appear on your bill as it would in any other restaurant.
We therefore add a gratuity of £3.50 per person which is based around the retail value of £35pp for your meal and is added to your drinks bill. (Spice Social has included the tip in the ticket price)
That said, if the quality of our food or service has failed to meet your expectations, please inform your server who will remove it without question. We can also return to the table in the interval for coffee/ drinks. The Waterwheel Bar is also open before and after the show.
V (VEGETARIAN) *DF (DAIRY FREE) GF (GLUTEN FREE) ON REQUEST
BY ROAD
FROM THE M4 JUNCTION 8/9:
Take the A404(M) to the A4, then follow the B478
FROM THE M4 JUNCTION 10:
Take the A329(M) to the A4, then follow the B478
FROM THE A4155:
Take the B478
We have ample car parking space available for customer use.
BY RAIL
The Mill is a 10 minute taxi ride from Reading, Twyford, Earley and Wargrave stations
WHEN YOU ARRIVE
Jackie will wait for you in the Waterwheel Bar
| Type | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| Member Ticket | £75.00 | Sold Out |
| Guest/ Non Member Ticket | £95.00 | Sold Out |
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Host & Everything Else
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