The Mill at Sonning has one of those stellar reputations — and not without good reason. As one of the few remaining dinner-and-theatre experiences, it offers the kind of outing that feels genuinely distinctive from the moment you arrive. Having previously reviewed productions at this venue, this reviewer can say with complete honesty that, while not every show has been an outright success, the overall calibre of the experience has always compensated for any shortcomings on st

Charles Dickens ’ famous novel has been adapted countless times since its original publication, with many of those interpretations taking to the stage. To celebrate 20 years on the theatre scene, the Guildford Shakespeare Company has taken on the formidable challenge of creating its own adaptation—and the result is an undeniable success. At its heart, David Copperfield is a coming-of-age story that charts one young man’s journey through hardship, self-discovery, and personal

Sondheim’s iconic creation Into the Woods returns to the London theatre scene, and with a cast packed full of some of the industry’s finest artists, this production arrives more than primed for success. Fortunately, it largely delivers. Having never seen a live staging of Into the Woods before — though familiar with the divisive film adaptation — this reviewer found herself surprised by the tone of the piece. Darker than expected, yet far more comedic, the musical strikes a