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.
Relaxed Museum Tour
Every second Friday of the month | Drop in between 11am – 1pm | Free – Booking Essential | 10+
An Audience with Brian Blessed
Fri 13th Mar | 7.30pm | £29 | 16+
Guns N Jovi
Sat 14th Mar | 7.30pm | £25
Talk – That was the building that was…
Tue 17th Mar | 12.30pm | £5
The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show
Thu 19th | 1pm & 4pm | & Fri 20th Mar | 11am | £17 | £15 Conc | Ages 3-6
Acoustic Club – 19th Mar
Thu 19th Mar | 8pm | £7
Graham School of Dance Mini/Junior Showcase 2026
A Night of Adventures presented by Pete Beatty
Thu 26th Mar | 7.30pm | £20
Dreams of FM – Fleetwood Mac Tribute
Fri 27th Mar | 7.30pm | £32.50
Piano Get-Togethers
Last Sunday of every month (excl Dec) | 3pm – 5pm | Free
Moon Jammers
Last Sunday of the month | 7.30pm | Free
The Cat in the Hat
Mon 30th Mar | 2pm & 4pm| £17 | £15 Concs. | 3+
Kids Crafts – We’re In a Spin
Tue 31st Mar, Wed 1st, & Thu 2nd Apr – Tue 7th, Wed 8th, & Thu 9th Apr | Drop in between 10am-2pm | £2 per child | Ages 3 – 11
The Man Who Was Magic
Wed 1st Apr | 7.30pm | £26.50 | £39 M&G
Acoustic Club – 2nd Apr
Thu 2nd Apr | 8pm | £7
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!
NT Live: The Audience
Tue 14th Apr | 7pm | £18.50 | £14.50 | 12 TBC
Song Sung Blue – Relaxed
Wed 15th Apr | 10am | Relaxed | £10 | 12A
Wuthering Heights
Wed 15th Apr | 2pm & Mon 27th Apr | 7pm | £10 | 15
NT Live: Hamlet
Wed 15th Apr | 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.
Song Sung Blue
Wed 15th Apr | 7pm & Mon 27th Apr | 2pm | £10 | 12A
RBO: Eugene Onegin
Dates Tue 5th May | 6pm | £18.50 | £14.50 Concs. | Rating: TBC
Othello Live
Tue 12th May | 7pm | £18.50 | Concs. £14.50 | Rating 15 TBC
H is for Hawk
Tue 24th Mar | 2pm & Wed 25th Mar | 7pm | £10 | 15
Hamnet
Mon 18th May | 7pm & Tues 19th May | 2pm | £10 | 12A
NT Live: All My Sons
Thu 21st May | 7pm | £18.50 | £14.50 Concs. | 15 TBC
NT Live: The Playboy of the Western World
Tue 9th Jun | 7pm | £18.50 | £14.50 Conc. | 12 TBC
James Acaster: Cinemagoers Welcome
Wed 10th Jun | 7pm | £15 | 15
NT Live: Les Liaisons Dangereuses
Tue 14th Jul | 7pm | £18.50 | £14.50 | 15 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.