South Mill Arts brings stories to life in Bishop's Stortford, offering inspiring performances and events that entertain, engage, and connect our community.
What's On Now
Theatre
We offer a rich mix of community theatre productions, live music, family friendly shows, comedy and captivating shows from touring theatre companies.
The Arts Society of Bishop’s Stortford | The Art of Celebrating Christmas
Tue 11th Nov | 10.40am | Walk-ins welcome
ArtSpace Exhibition – November
Throughout November | Free
Bishop’s Stortford Musical Theatre Company presents Anything Goes
Tues 11th – Sat 15th November | 7.30pm & Saturday Matinee 2.30pm
Relaxed Museum Tour
Every second Friday of the month | Drop in between 11am – 1pm | Free – Booking Essential | 10+
Talk – The Evolution of Public Cemeteries
Tue 18th Nov | 12.30pm | £5
Live Lounge – Steve Warner
Wed 19th Nov | 8pm | £8
Anglia Comedy Co Presents: The Best in Comedy – November
Fri 21st Nov | 7pm Doors | 7.30pm Showtime | 18+ | £22.50
Acoustic Club – 27th Nov
Thu 27th Nov | 8pm | £7
Panto 2025: Snow White
Fri 28th Nov – Fri 2nd Jan | Tickets from £18.50
RBO: Cinderella
Sun 30th Nov | 2pm | £18.50 | £14.50 Concs. | Rating TBC
Piano Get-Together
Last Sunday of every month (excl Dec) | 3pm – 5pm | Free
Moon Jammers – 30th Nov
Sun 30th Nov | 7.30pm | Free
Storytime – Some dogs do
Tue 2nd Dec | 10.30am | Ages 2.5 – 5 | Free
Santa’s Grotto 2025
Sat 6th – Wed 24th Dec | Various Times | £17
Live Lounge – Yetii
Tue 9th Dec | 7.30pm | £8
It was wonderful to watch such a prestigious live production at SMA, long may they continue!
what's On Now
Cinema
Experience the magic of cinema at South Mill Arts, where our state-of-the-art 4K Cinema System and Dolby Surround Sound bring every film to life. Enjoy the best of British theatre, streamed directly to our big screen, all with the convenience of free parking. Your ultimate cinematic experience awaits!
RBO: Cinderella
Sun 30th Nov | 2pm | £18.50 | £14.50 Concs. | Rating TBC
RBO: The Nutcracker
Wed 10th Dec | 7.15pm | £18.50 | £14.50 Concs. | Rating: TBC
RBO: La Traviata
Wed 14th Jan | 6.45pm | £18.50 | £14.50 Concs. | Rating: TBC
RBO: Woolf Works
Mon 9th Feb | 7.15pm | £18.50 | £14.50 Concs. | Rating TBC
NT Live: The Fifth Step
Thu 12th Feb | 7pm | £18.50 | £14.50 Concs.
Musicals on Screen: Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Love Never Dies
Fri 27th Feb | 7pm | PG | £18.50 | £14.50 Concs.
NT Live: Hamlet
Tue 10th Mar | 7pm | 12TBC | £18.50 | £14.50 Concs.
Musicals on Screen – Bat Out of Hell: The Musical
Fri 17th Apr | 7pm | 12A | £18.50 | £14.50 Concs.
RBO: Eugene Onegin
Dates Tue 5th May | 6pm | £18.50 | £14.50 Concs. | Rating: TBC
Visit
Bishop's Stortford Museum
Step into the captivating history of Bishop’s Stortford at the Bishop’s Stortford Museum. Our family-friendly exhibits, holiday activities, and themed walks and talks offer something for everyone.
Admission to the museum is free; donations are welcome.
Museum Hours
- Monday-Friday 10am-5pm
- Saturday 10am-4pm
Closed 25th and 26th December
Excellent Museum, comprehensive record of our town's history
Blog
Latest from South Mill Arts
Catch up on all the goings-on at South Mill Arts. From behind-the-scenes peeks at our theatre productions and new exhibitions in the museum, to inspiring stories from our creative community — this is where you’ll find news, highlights and updates from the heart of the venue.