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The Rat Pack at Christmas
SHOWING: 1 December
Manhattan Music Presents The Rat Pack at Christmas We are pleased to announce the return of The Rat Pack at Christmas. Featuring the internationally-renowned Manhattan Swing Orchestra and one of Dean Martin’s sensational Gold diggers, The Definitive Rat Pack brings you an evening of festive classics including: White Christmas, Jingle...
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The Rat Pack at Christmas
SHOWING: 8 December
Manhattan Music Presents The Rat Pack at Christmas We are pleased to announce the return of The Rat Pack at Christmas. Featuring the internationally-renowned Manhattan Swing Orchestra and one of Dean Martin’s sensational Gold diggers, The Definitive Rat Pack brings you an evening of festive classics including: White Christmas, Jingle...
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What’s Love Got To Do With It- Tina Turner Tribute
SHOWING: 12 January
Brought to you by the same incredible producers behind the hugely successful Whitney – Queen Of The Night, this is the ultimate tribute concert to one of the most iconic and loved musical artists of our generation. Expect a night of feel-good, high-energy, rock’n’roll full of Tina’s best loved hits...
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The Pasadena Roof Orchestra
SHOWING: 19 January
With an unparalleled reputation across the UK, Europe and beyond, for over 50 years the Pasadena Roof Orchestra have been re-creating the sounds of a golden era of music from the 1920s and 1930s to widespread acclaim. Enjoy beautifully arranged songs from Irving Berlin, Ray Noble, Cole Porter and their...
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Celebrating Celine Dion
SHOWING: 23 February
The Ultimate Céline Dion tribute concert with an incredible full 8 piece live band and starring the highly acclaimed vocalist, January Butler. With dazzling costumes, jaw dropping vocals and a sensational live concert’ feel, this show will take you on a two hour electrifying journey through Céline’s life and career...
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Genesis Connected
SHOWING: 2 March
This show performs the music of Genesis and the solo projects Peter Gabriel, Phil Collins and Mike & The Mechanics. Hits spanning from the late 70s onwards including; Turn it On again, Sledgehammer, In The Air Tonight, Over My Shoulder, Against All Odds, That’s All, The Living Years and many...
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Re Take That
SHOWING: 9 March
Re-Take That is the ultimate Take That party night, bringing the greatest hits of the world’s biggest boy bands to life – live on stage. The stars are coming out tonight, and lighting up the sky tonight for you, as, for one night only, the boys are Back for Good!...
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Buddy Holly and The Cricketers
SHOWING: 16 March
This breathtaking show has rock ’n’ rolled audiences across the globe from Cardiff to California, Barking to Bangkok and Swindon to Sweden and is guaranteed to have everyone singing along to the music and dancing in the aisles. It stars some of the finest actor-musicians in the UK whose combined...
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From Gold to Rio
SHOWING: 23 March
Performed by a full live band with over 30 years professional experience, the show will feature over 20 top 10 hits and 2 hours of non-stop classics from both bands including:  Gold, Rio, True, The Reflex, Through the Barricades, Save A Prayer, Lifeline & Girls on Film to name a...
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San Francisco: The Songs of Tony Bennett
SHOWING: 30 March
This show tracks some of the many songs of the late, great Tony Bennett, performed by Syd Lawrence Orchestra bandleader/vocalist Chris Dean and special guest Miranda Wilford. Having toured with Tony Bennett, Chris knows how to bring the essence of the great man’s style and mastery of the lyrics to...
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The Rod Stewart Experience
SHOWING: 6 April
THE ROD STEWART EXPERIENCE Garry Pease not only looks like Rod Stewart, he sounds like him too! In an all-action, non-stop tribute show, Garry performs all of the favourites from Rod Stewart’s vast portfolio of songs – everything from the early Faces days through to the Old Amercian Songbook. Too...
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Talia Janson and The Groove Warriors
SHOWING: 13 April
The 6 -piece Groove Warriors featuring top British vocal sensation Talia Janson are here to fill The Mill with classic soul & funk from the 70’s & 80’s, guaranteed to get your feet tapping and your hips swinging all night long. From Lyn Collins and Chaka Khan to Quincy Jones...
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A Night at the Musicals
SHOWING: 23 April
The Mill has pledged to do a gala performance concert every St George’s Day for The George Hatfield Theatrical Arts Foundation. Last year we were able to help eight Arts students with a bursary to fund their training. This year four wonderful actors, who are all currently performing in the...
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Voice of the Heart: Karen Carpenter
SHOWING: 26 April
A classy 8 piece show include the stunning voice of Carole Gordon plus her 6 piece band. Performing all the Carpenters Hits, Top of the World, Mr Postman, Ticket to Ride, Yesterday Once More, Jambalaya and many more.
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Soul Kinda Wonderful
SHOWING: 11 May
SOUL KINDA WONDERFUL is the UK’s No 1 Tribute to the legendary DRIFTERS , award winners at the National Tribute awards 2013/2016/2017. Lead vocalist, Richie Sampson, has performed alongside former long-standing members of The Drifters, such as Ray Lewis, Billy Lewis, Butch Leake and Roy Hemming’s at various times. The...
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Pop Up Bowie
SHOWING: 18 May
Paul Anthony was voted the UK’s No.1 David Bowie Tribute Act at the National Tribute Awards 2016  His act has amazed and entertained audiences throughout the nation. With a full band Paul will perform 2 hours of Bowie’s biggest hits taking the audience on a musical journey, experiencing the masterpieces...
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The Syd Lawrence Orchestra
SHOWING: 1 June
From the ‘Syd Lawrence Orchestra’ The “Best Big Band in the Land” directed by Chris Dean brings the music of swing era Back to life with the youthful verve that made It the smash hit pop music of it’s day. Featuring the music of Glenn Miller, Count Basie, Tommy Dorsey,...
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Big Girls Don’t Cry
SHOWING: 8 June
The Eastcoast Boys are coming back to Sonning! This feel-good show features four phenomenal singers and a fantastic live band recreating the iconic sound of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons. Songs include Sherry, Grease Is the Word, Bye, Bye, Baby (Baby Goodbye), Working My Way Back to You, December,...
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Bee Gees and ABBA
SHOWING: 15 June
New Tribute Show celebrating the HUGE HITS of these 2 iconic bands. Bee Gees and Abba double headline show featuring NON-STOP HITS like Night Fever, Stayin’ Alive, Tragedy, Dancing Queen, Mama Mia, Waterloo and so many more . . . Over 2 hours of party, feel good anthems to get...
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The Definitive Rat Pack
SHOWING: 22 June
Mannhattan Music presents THE DEFINITIVE RAT PACK This hit show includes songs I’ve Got You Under My Skin, King Of The Road, Hey There, That’s Amore, Mr Bojangles, Strangers In The Night, My Way and many more, performed by the UK’s leading Frank, Dean and Sammy impersonators.
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West End Meets Broadway
SHOWING: 29 June
The Best of the West End and Broadway comes to Sonning! Performed by Four West End stars and a band Comprising the finest West End musicians, This show features the greatest songs from West End and Broadway musicals, including The Phantom of the Opera, Les Miserables, Chicago, Evita, Miss Saigon,...
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The Bourne Again Shadows
SHOWING: 13 September
The Shadows were undoubtedly the UK’s (and arguably the world’s) most successful instrumental group.  When ‘Apache’ topped the charts in 1960, it paved the way for a raft of chart successes that spanned five decades. Returning to The Mill for their fifteenth visit, The Bourne Again Shadows reproduce these classic...
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Rocket Man
SHOWING: 21 September
Join us as Jimmy and our amazing live band take you down the Yellow Brick Road with two hours of glorious Elton hits, including, Saturday Night’s Alright, Crocodile Rock, I Guess That’s Why They Call It The Blues, Daniel, I’m Still Standing, Philadelphia Freedom, Your Song and many many more....
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Endless Love
SHOWING: 28 September
Get ready for the ultimate feel-good show celebrating the music of legendary hitmakers Lionel Richie and Diana Ross. Starring a sensational cast and packed with Motown classics and timeless smash hits such as ‘I’m Coming Out’, ‘Dancing On The Ceiling’, ‘Upside Down’, ‘Say You Say Me’, ‘Chain Reaction’, ‘All Night...
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Legend Bob Marley
SHOWING: 5 October
When you think Reggae, there is only one name that comes to your mind. The legend that was Bob Marley. Legend, the music of Bob Marley is an unforgettable evening celebrating this musical icon in one fantastic stage show extravaganza. Combining his superb, distinctive vocals with flawless musicianship, and a...
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The Freddie and Queen Experience
SHOWING: 12 October
Along with the many fans who mourn the loss of Freddie Mercury, The Freddie & The Queen Experience, aim to celebrate the wealth of talent that came together in Queen by recreating, with breath taking accuracy, the style and excitement of a LIVE Queen concert, which sadly, will never be...
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Genesis Connected
SHOWING: 19 October
This show performs the music of Genesis and the solo projects Peter Gabriel, Phil Collins and Mike & The Mechanics. Hits spanning from the late 70s onwards including; Turn it On again, Sledgehammer, In The Air Tonight, Over My Shoulder, Against All Odds, That’s All, The Living Years and many...
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Just My Imagination – A Celebration of The Temptations
SHOWING: 26 October
Just My Imagination is a celebration of the Motown legends named by Billboard Magazine as ‘The Number 1 Group In The History Of Rhythm And Blues!’ From their first hit, “The Way You Do The Things You do” in 1964, through the career highs of “My Girl”, “Ain’t Too Proud”,...
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Disco Inferno
SHOWING: 2 November
Disco Inferno UK is the spectacular all singing, all grooving celebration of everything D.I.S.C.O. Be thrilled by pitch perfect harmony, high energy, slick choreography and all those DISCO classics such as It’s Raining Men, Love Train, Car Wash, Disco Inferno, Boogie Wonderland and many many more. We sincerely hope you...
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The Rat Pack at Christmas
SHOWING: 30 November
Manhattan Music presents The Rat Pack at Christmas. Following last year’s three-night sell out, we are Pleased to announce the return of The Rat Pack at Christmas. Featuring the internationally-renowned Manhattan Swing Orchestra and one of Dean Martin’s sensational Gold diggers, The Definitive Rat Pack brings you an evening of...
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The Rat Pack at Christmas
SHOWING: 7 December
Manhattan Music presents The Rat Pack at Christmas. Following last year’s three-night sell out, we are Pleased to announce the return of The Rat Pack at Christmas. Featuring the internationally-renowned Manhattan Swing Orchestra and one of Dean Martin’s sensational Gold diggers, The Definitive Rat Pack brings you an evening of...
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The Man In The Mirror
SHOWING: 4 January
A tribute to Michael Jackson Join us for a Thriller of an evening, as we celebrate the legendary music of the KING OF POP. This is the “Man in the Mirror” The brand new must see, electrifying tribute concert to Michael Jackson. Starring CJ, one of the world’s greatest Michael...
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ONCE PURCHASED THE TICKET MAY NOT BE EXCHANGED NOR MONEY REFUNDED (EXCEPT AS IN RESALES BELOW) The management reserves the right, in combination with any other statements or directives which may be shown on the ticket or as displayed on the premises to:-
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  6. cancel or abandon the performance/event for reasons beyond its control without notice and without being liable to pay any person any compensation or damage whatsoever other than at the Management's discretion, a possible percentage or maximum refund to the ticket holder of the value of the ticket.

Resales

In common with general theatre practice, tickets for the theatre cannot be exchanged or money refunded. If patrons find that they are unable to use their tickets, the Box Office will endeavour to resell on the understanding that the sale of the theatre's own available seats must take priority. A fee of 10% will be charged for successful resale. The Mill at Sonning Theatre Ltd Sonning Eye Reading RG4 6TY (0118) 969 8000 admin@millatsonning.com Registered in England No. 1367251

THE MILL AT SONNING PRIVACY POLICY

We are committed to protecting your personal information and to bring transparent about the information we hold about you. Using personal information allows us to develop a better understanding of our patrons.

What personal information we collect from you

The Mill at Sonning Theatre may us the personal information that you provide to keep you informed about our artistic programme, opportunities to take part in and way to support the theatre. We will store your personal information securely and use it in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) 2018 and the Privacy and Electronic Communication Regulation (PECR) 2012

Information collected from you

We aim to be clear when we collect your personal information and to use it in ways that you would reasonably expect us to do so. We will collect your personal information including for example, your name, address, telephone number and email address when you:
  • Book for a show or an event
  • Make a donation though the box office, online, in person at the box office
  • Become a friend of The Mill at Sonning theatre ltd
  • Join our mailing list
  • Make changes to how we contact you

Information about your interaction with us

We keep a record of your booking history and, if relevant, your donation history. When you visit our website or book an event, we collect information about your interaction with us. When we send you a mailing by post or email we store a record of this and for email communication, we keep a record of what emails you have opened, and which links you have clicked. We also use information from online sources including:
  • Social media including Facebook and Instagram; for targeted advertising.
  • Google Analytics; to understand how you use our website
  • Mailchimp; to send you email communications.

Whether you need to provide personal information

You are not legally obliged to provide The Mill at Sonning with your personal information. However, if we do not have this information it may affect our ability to provide the service or contract requested. For example, if we do not have your contact details, we may not be able to inform you if the performance is cancelled.

How we use your personal information

Most commonly, we will use your personal information in the following circumstances:
  • Where we need to perform the contract that we are about to enter or have entered into with you.
  • Where we have your consent before using your personal information it that specific situation. Generally, we do not rely on con consent as a legal basis for processing your personal information, but where consent has been given, you have the right to withdraw it at any time by contacting us by telephone, email or post.

For the performance of a contract

When you make a purchase, you are entering into a contract with The Mill at Sonning Theatre. To fulfil this contract, we will collect, process and securely store your personal information to complete your booking. We will use this to keep you informed about essential information related to your transaction. This might include notification of change to the programmed events or issues processing payment.

Consent

There will be circumstances when we will ask for your consent before using your personal information. We will obtain your consent before:
  • Sending marketing communications by email relating to shows, events and offers, bookings, and ways to support The Mill at Sonning Theatre.
  • Sending marketing communications relating to shows, events and offers, bookings and ways to support The Mill at Sonning Theatre.
In Circumstances where we are relying on your consent to process your personal information, you have the right to withdraw your consent at any time. This will not affect the lawfulness of any processing carried out before you withdraw your consent. If you withdraw your consent, we may not be able to provide certain products or services to you. We advise you if this is the case at the you withdraw your consent.

Legal obligations

We may be required to disclose personal information to comply with the law or to enforce our legal right.

Friends of The Mill at Sonning

If you support the theatre as a Friend of The Mill at Sonning we will contact you to fulfil the terms of your membership. You will receive information about upcoming shows eligible for priority booking, as well as receiving the regular season programme.

How we keep your personal information safe

Our procedures and the technology we use have appropriate safe guards in place to keep information as secure as possible. Access to customer information is strictly controlled. The system can only be accessed by The Mill at Sonning staff who need it to do their job and deal with the customers needs. All staff required to adhere to current data protection legislations in line with The Mill at Sonning’s data protection policy and are subject to a duty of confidentiality. If you use your credit or debit card to purchase from us or to make a donation, we will ensure that this is carried out securely and in accordance with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI-DSS). We optionally allow you to store your card details for use in a future transaction. This is carried out in compliance with PCI-DSS and in a way where none of our staff members are able to see your full card number. We never store your 3 or 4 digit security code. Our Finance data is secured via a managed hosting service delivered by Advanced. All Managed Hosting services are delivered exclusively from Data Centre facilities in England. Customer data is not transferred or stored outside of these facilities. Advanced’s internal networks are segregated to restrict access to areas of the networks that contain sensitive data, with RBAC (Role Based Access Control) further restricting access to specific individuals within certain roles. Advanced deploys market leading next generation firewall appliances to protect the Private Cloud environment from malicious attack. Network devices are managed within a secure management network and servers are secured by firewalls. In both instances SSL/TLS secure encryption protocols are used. We will not transfer, process or store your personal information anywhere that is outside of the European Economic Area, unless we have a contractual agreement in place that is of an equivalent standard to GDPR. We occasionally employ other organisations to help fulfil our activities and agreed communication with you. For example, we work with a mailing company to send out our season brochure. When we do this, we will only give authority for the personal information to be used for the purpose it has been provided for. We will ensure that any third parties have safeguards in place to keep your personal information secure.

How long we keep your personal information

We store personal information for as long as it is necessary to fulfil the purposes we collected it for, including for the purposes of legal, accounting, reporting or booking requirements. We store your personal information so that any subsequent purchases or bookings can be linked back to the record that we hold for you on our system. We retain personal information based on the nature, sensitivity and purpose the personal information was collected for. Any objections you make to how we use your personal information will be stored against your record on our system so that we can comply with your requests.

Your rights to your personal information

You have the right to:
  • Request a copy of personal information held about you
  • Request that inaccuracies to be corrected
  • Request us to stop using your personal information
  • Withdraw consent
There is no fee for you to exercise any of these rights. If you choose to exercise any of these rights, we may need to request certain information from you to help us confirm your identity. This is a security measure to ensure that personal information is not shared with anyone without the right to receive it. We aim to carry out all requests within one month. Occasionally it may take us longer than a month if your request is particularly complex. In this case, we will notify you.

Updating your personal information

To change any of the information we hold about you or to make changes to the way we contact you. Please email mail@millatsonning.com or by post to: The Mill at Sonning Theatre Ltd Sonning Eye Reading RG4 6TY Privacy policy effective from 8th June 2018

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