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.
Andy Parsons: Please #@!$ off to Mars
Thu 8th Oct | 7.30pm | £21 | £19 Conc. | 14+
Relaxed Museum Tour
Every second Friday of the month | Drop in between 11am – 1pm | Free – Booking Essential | 10+
Quiz Evening with Mark Labbett
Fri 9th Oct | 7.30pm | £22 | M&G £27.50
The Stadium Rock Experience
Sat 10th Oct | 7.30pm | £25
Live Wire Rock Academy Autumn 2026
Sun 11th Oct | 2pm
The Arts Society of Bishop’s Stortford -‘Life on a Harp String’ – the history, design and music of this unique instrument
Tue 13th Oct | 10.40am | £7 Donation
Stortford Jazz Lounge – Zak Barrett
Tuesday 13th Oct | 7.30pm | £14
Acoustic Club – 15th Oct
Thu 15th Oct | 8pm | £7
Blithe Spirit
Fri 16th | 7.30pm | & Sat 17th Oct | 2.30pm & 7.30pm | £22 | £20 Conc.
Natalie Cassidy – LIVE with Nat
Sun 18th Oct | 2pm | £17 | 14+
Hadestown: The Musical
Sun 18th Oct | 7pm | £18.50 | £14.50 Concs. | 12A
Talk – Zeppelins, airships and connections with Stortford
Tue 20th Oct | 12.30pm | £5
People’s Emergency Briefing
Simon Yates: Pleasure and Pain
Thu 22nd Oct | 7.30pm | £23
Kerry Ellis – Queen Of Rock
Fri 23rd Oct | 7.30pm | £32 | £47 Premium | £77 M&G
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!
Hadestown: The Musical
Sun 18th Oct | 7pm | £18.50 | £14.50 Concs. | 12A
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
Sun 25th Oct | 10am | £10 | PG
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
Sun 25th Oct | 2pm | £10 | 12A
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
Sun 25th Oct | 6pm | £10 | 12A
Minions & Monsters
Fallen Angels by Noël Coward
Mon 26 Oct | 7pm | £18.50 | £14.50 | Age Cert TBC
RBO – Manon
Tue 27th Oct | 7:15pm | £18.50 | £14.50 Concs. | Rating TBC
The Nightmare Before Christmas
Sat 31st Oct | 11am | £10 | PG
Friday the 13th
Sat 31st Oct | 1pm | £10 | 15
Paranormal Activity
Sat 31st Oct | 3.15pm | £10 | 15
Carrie – 50th anniversary
Sat 31st Oct | 5.30pm | £10 | 15
A Nightmare on Elm Street
Sat 31st Oct | 7.45pm | £10 | 18
National Theatre Live: Golden Boy
Thu 5th Nov | 7pm | £18.50 | £14.50 Concs. | 15 TBC
RBO – The Nutcracker
Tue 1st Dec | 7.15pm | £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.