Please join us in April 2027 for Neil Simon’s, I OUGHT TO BE IN PICTURES, a great feel-good comedy about second chances. The perfect tonic to step into the Spring of 2027!
Nineteen-year-old Libby has arrived with an ambitious plan to become a movie star — or so she says. As father and daughter begin to navigate years of hurt, humour and missed opportunities, they discover that the greatest role either of them has to play is learning how to be a family. Full of Neil Simon’s trademark wit, warmth and razor-sharp dialogue, this revival of I Ought To Be In Pictures is a touching and uplifting comedy about second chances, forgiveness and finding your way back to the people who matter most.
Real life, father & daughter – Bob & Francesca Barrett play Herb & Libby Tucker, as father and daughter in this Mill at Sonning production, directed by Sally Hughes.
This hit comedy-drama was a Broadway play in 1980 and then released as a film in March 1982, directed by Herbert Ross and written by Neil Simon.
If you’ve never experienced intimate setting of The Mill at Sonning, you’re in for a pleasant surprise! It’s Solent Events’ favourite dinner theatre, located in a tranquil position in the countryside beside the Thames at Sonning Eye, adjacent to George Clooney’s house. George and his wife Amal are patrons of the theatre and have hugely supported them in the past two years and are often seen in the audience at the Mill. We’re sure you will be equally as enthralled as we are, by this wonderful theatre with the very BEST seats for the very BEST view!
On arrival, we will be dropped off in the car park, right in front of the theatre – so there is very little walking – in fact, approximately 20 yards! A delicious 2-course á la carte lunch will be served in The Mill restaurant on the first floor, right next to where the theatre is situated. (NB. if you find stairs a difficulty, a small lift is available on request).
Tickets always sell fast, so it’s advisable to book as soon as possible. BEST Seats in the centre stalls – Rows A, B, C & F
CLUB-21 MEMBERS DISCOUNT: The first 15 Club-21 Members to book before Friday 18 September will enjoy a £10pp early-bird discount – so be quick!
NB. Times may be adjusted very slightly nearer the time.
0930 Pick-up Stokes Bay – Sailing Club bus shelter
0940 Pick-up at Lee on the Solent – opposite seafront shops
0950 Pick-up at Stubbington – Red Lion
1000 Pick-up at Peak Lane, Fareham – centre lay-by
1130 Arrive Mill at Sonning – bar opens 1100
FREE TIME for a relaxing drink in the cosy Watermill Bar or a stroll by the river
From 1200 to 1300 Lunch is served in the 1st floor restaurant
1415 I OUGHT TO BE IN PICTURES begins
Interval – 20 mins – bar open and pre-ordered drinks available
1645 Performance ends
1700 Coach leaves theatre
1845 Arrive home area
Approx
The above itinerary is only provisional, but will give you an idea (+/- 1/2 hour) of the time schedule expected.
Coach seats & theatre seats are allocated on a first come first served basis, after Club-21 Members.
Couples & friends will always be seated together. Large parties will be seated together as far as possible.
Preferred choice of area will be taken into consideration, but cannot be guaranteed.
Solent Events & Leisure reserve the right to alter the final tour itinerary as necessary if circumstances change beyond their control.
NB. Please do not ask us to pick-up or drop-off at stops not specifically listed above, as unfortunately we are unable to do so.
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