Category: stories
Fashion Show postponed
Michael Horne
Due to unforeseen circumstances, we have postponed the fashion show due to happen on 22nd May.
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 […]
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 […]
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’ […]
Fings Wot We Learned – an interview with the cast of Daisy Pulls It Off
Michael Horne
We caught up with some of the cast of our most recent production, Daisy Pulls It Off, to hear about their experiences and ideas for the future… Hi ladies! Hi! Lovely to see you all! So, rewind to October 2019 – why did you all audition for Daisy Pulls If […]
Wired for Sound – an interview with Mark Luckin
Michael Horne
We caught up with our Resident Sound Designer, Mark Luckin, to find out a bit more about him and his hobby. Hi Mark. Thanks for taking time out of your day to chat to us . First of all, tell us a bit about yourself – what do you do […]
Changing Direction – a Sharnbrook Mill Theatre journey
Michael Horne
Article written by Michael Horne Quite a few years ago now, I attended a rather excellent production of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street at a small theatre in Bedfordshire. I was immediately taken by the wonderful surroundings of the theatre and of the building itself. I loved […]
From Cloud to Guildford – one budding actor’s journey
Michael Horne
Over the next few months, we will be posting guest blogs from a selection of our members (old, new and current) who will be sharing their thoughts from various angles of the theatre. If you’d like to write something for us, drop us a line! I am Theo Diedrick and […]