October 22nd 2026
2pm All Tickets £46
In this intimate event, Dame Sheila will look back on an extraordinary career spanning stage,television and film, sharing personal memories, behind-the scenes anecdotes and reflections on a lifetime in the arts. There will also be an opportunity for audience questions.
Make an occasion of your visit by pre-booking a delicious lunch or traditional afternoon tea before the event, and enjoy the perfect afternoon while helping to support the future of The Mill.
Dame Sheila Hancock has enjoyed an outstanding career with the Royal Shakespeare Company, the National Theatre and in the West End, alongside acclaimed television and film roles including The Rag Trade, The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas, Unforgotten and Edie. She is also a bestselling author and broadcaster.
Peter Egan is one of Britain’s best-loved actors, with celebrated performances in Ever Decreasing Circles, Downton Abbey, After Life, Unforgotten and Chariots of Fire, as well as a distinguished stage career. His warmth, humour and insight make him the perfect host for this unique afternoon.
All proceeds from this special event will help ensure that The Mill at Sonning continues to bring outstanding theatre and hospitality to audiences for years to come.
