The All Seasons: The Hits Of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons’
Scintillating vocals & incredible harmonies. Bringing to life the music of Frankie Valli & The…
7thJun 07:30pm
Music
Drawing For Beginners Workshop: Techniques to get you started (Summer 2025)
A day of guided exercises to help you find your way into drawing, introducing simple…
7thJun 10:30am
Short courses
The D-Day Darlings – The Songs That Won The War
Relive the nostalgic days of wartime Britain as the delightful D-Day Darlings take you on…
6thJun 07:45pm
Music
Sip & Create: Exploring Pop Art! (Summer 2025)
Spend the evening exploring Pop Art! In this relaxed workshop we will create our own…
6thJun 07:00pm
Short courses
ShakeItUp: The Improvised Shakespeare Show
Shakespeare hasn’t written anything new for an age, so we thought we would give him…
5thJun 07:30pm
Comedy
Youth (6-12 Years) Recycled Jewellery Making (Summer 2025)
Create your own jewellery in this sustainable youth workshop. We will be using colourful show…
5thJun 04:00pm
Youth classes
Garment Sewing For All (Summer 2025)
Lindsey Webster (AKA Sew Stretch Soar) brings us bright, bold garment sewing for all levels.…
2ndJun 07:00pm
Weekly Classes
Puss in Boots
Treat your children to the magic of live, professional dance and fire their imaginations with…
31stMay 11:00am
Dance
Pride Cupcake Decorating Workshop (Summer 2025)
This is a hands-on practical workshop at the end of which you take home the…
31stMay 10:30am
Short courses
Stereotonics
Since forming in mid 1999, Stereotonics fast became one of the UK’s leading tribute bands.…
30thMay 07:30pm
Music
Punk Alley @ Whitelands Academy, Bicester
Venue: This event is part of Out of The Mill, our programme of events taking…
30thMay 02:30pm
Music
Buff
After a bad break-up from a six-year relationship, a plus-sized, gay, primary school teacher decides…
29thMay 07:30pm
Theatre
Reginald D Hunter & Special Guests
Join star comedian Reginald D Hunter (Have I Got News For You, The Graham Norton…
28thMay 07:30pm
Comedy
Tina Live: 10th Anniversary Tour
TINA LIVE – THE TINA TURNER EXPERIENCE – THE 10TH YEAR ANNIVERSARY TOUR A full…
24thMay 07:30pm
Music
Creation: The Bubble Show
If you were enchanted by our Original Bubble Show, prepare to be utterly captivated by…
24thMay 11:30am
Family Theatre
Fanboy
Joe has always been a nerd. In his teens, he hid it. In his twenties,…
23rdMay 07:30pm
Theatre
Talon – The Acoustic Collection 2025
“ESSENTIAL LISTENING IF YOU APPRECIATE GREAT MUSICIANSHIP, MAJOR LABEL PRODUCTION STANDARDS AND THE TIGHTEST HARMONIES…
22ndMay 07:30pm
Music
Daphne’s Flight: Final Flight
BREAKING NEWS – A Message from Daphne’s Flight We are devastated to announce that our…
21stMay 07:30pm
Music
Ahh… Freak Out!
Ahh… Freak Out! The World’s Biggest Disco hits! Step into the glittering time machine and…
17thMay 07:30pm
Music
Life Drawing Workshop (Summer 2025)
This popular one day experimental workshop is the perfect opportunity to work from a clothed…
17thMay 10:30am
Short courses
Mostly Comedy: Arthur Smith/Rosie Holt
The Olivier-Award-nominated Arthur Smith (’QI’, ‘HIGNFY’) and 9-million-viewed satirist, Rosie Holt, join host David Ephgrave…
16thMay 08:00pm
Comedy
Nabil Abdulrashid: Urban Battuta
Chambers Touring Proudly Presents Nabil Abdulrashid: Urban Battuta Award-winning, international touring comedian Nabil Abdulrashid returns…
15thMay 07:30pm
Comedy
80s Night with Sledgehammer (2025)
Sledgehammer are coming back to the Mill Arts Centre on Saturday 10th May 2025! Back…
10thMay 07:30pm
Music
Experimental Printmaking Paper Book Workshop (Summer 2025)
Due to unforeseen circumstances this workshop has been cancelled. 25/04/2025 Spend the day experimenting…
10thMay 10:30am
Short courses
Creative Writing For Self-Discovery Workshop (Summer 2025)
Focusing on the process of writing, you’ll be guided through activities that cover both prose…
10thMay 10:30am
Short courses
Confessions of a Teletubby
Arguments and poo! Sex and swearing! Blood, sweat, tears and giant rabbits! Life on the…
9thMay 08:00pm
Comedy
Sip & Create: Colourful Felt Wreaths (Summer 2025)
Add some colour to your door this Spring with a handmade felt wreath. Using cardboard,…
9thMay 07:00pm
Short courses
Teen (13-18 Years) Modrock Wire Sculpture (Summer 2025)
Start to explore the world of sculpture in this Teen workshop. We will use wire…
8thMay 06:15pm
Youth classes
Youth (6-12 Years) Pet Portraits (Summer 2025)
This month’s youth workshop will be exploring pet portraits! Bring along a photo of your…
8thMay 04:00pm
Youth classes
Wonder Gigs
Wonder Gigs, music for you, play for them. Wonder Gigs is a family friendly, live…
8thMay 10:00am
Family Theatre
Murder, She Didn’t Write
Don your deerstalker, grab your magnifying glass and get your ‘finger of suspicion’ at the…
7thMay 07:30pm
Comedy
Youth Dance Programme (Let’s Dance and Universal Youth Dance)
Our Youth Dance Programme has two groups that you can join: Let’s Dance and Universal…
1stJul
Youth classes
Mama Time (Summer 2025)
These sessions take place at Grow Learn Play CIC, East Street Children’s Centre, Calder Close,…
6thMay 10:00am
Family Workshops
Everlys & Friends: The Live Show
The Temple Brothers (officially voted as the UKs No1 Everly Brothers tribute by the National…
2ndMay 07:30pm
Music
The Thinking Drinkers & Flat and the Curves: The Boozical
Please note that regretfully this event has been cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances. Ticket holders…
1stMay 08:00pm
Comedy
Swalcliffe: Duel of Legends
An evening of musical mayhem where Swalcliffe Park School’s maestros will engage in a showdown…
30thApr 07:00pm
Local Amateur
Drawing & Sketching – Monday PM (Summer 2025)
Discover your own ways of drawing through observation and experimentation. This mixed ability class is…
Painting & Drawing (Monday, Summer 2025)
Full of creative entertainment, information and support students are encouraged to find their own style…
Drawing & Sketching – Monday AM (Summer 2025)
Discover your own ways of drawing through observation and experimentation. This mixed ability class is…
Double Sterling Silver Skinny Stacking Bangles With Sliding Ring Workshop (Summer 2025)
Join our friendly and informal workshop to make a pair of sterling silver skinny stacking…
Jewellery For Intermediates (Friday – Summer 2025)
Interested in progressing your skills in jewellery silversmithing? Come and join our friendly and informal…
Yoga For Beginners (Summer 2025)
In this class you will be encouraged to develop at your own pace by listening…
2ndMay 11:30am
Weekly Classes
Creative Crafts (Summer 2025)
Creative Crafts is a perfect mixed arts and crafts class for those who want to…
2ndMay 10:00am
Weekly Classes
Rusty Musicians (Summer 2025)
Update 10/04/25: This course has unfortunately been cancelled. Ticket holders will be contacted with more…
Textiles For Mixed Abilities (Summer 2025)
These short courses offer you the chance to discover the fascinating world of experimental textiles.…
Hybrid Hatha Yoga (Summer 2025)
A gentle movement based practice of short sequences based on traditional Hatha Yoga and a…
1stMay 11:30am
Weekly Classes
Advanced Textiles (Summer 2025)
With up-to-date knowledge on new techniques and cutting-edge materials, projects to spark your imagination and…
Jewellery For Intermediates (Wednesday Summer 2025)
Interested in progressing your skills in jewellery silversmithing? Come and join our friendly and informal…
Jewellery For Beginners (4:45pm Wednesday – Summer 2025)
Interested in learning how to create jewellery using traditional silversmithing techniques? Come and join our…
Jewellery For Beginners (2:30pm Wednesday – Summer 2025)
Interested in learning how to create jewellery using traditional silversmithing techniques? Come and join our…
Introduction to Ballroom and Latin Dancing (50+ Summer 2025)
New classes coming to The Mill, have you always loved dancing, or fancied learning to…
7thMay 11:45am
Weekly Classes
Insights Into Watercolours (Summer 2025)
Explore the enchanting world of watercolour painting with professional artist Tom Cross. This course offers…
Painting & Drawing (Tuesday, Summer 2025)
Full of creative entertainment, information and support students are encouraged to find their own style…
Chair Yoga Plus (50+ Summer 2025)
Chair Yoga is becoming increasingly popular and sought after, by those wishing to maintain or…
6thMay 01:00pm
Weekly Classes
New shows on sale this March!
We’re delighted to announce an exciting array of new shows and creative classes going on…
New shows on sale this February!
We’re delighted to announce an exciting array of new shows going on sale this February!…
Review: The Merry Wives of Windsor
One of our young reviewers Zainab shares their thoughts on The Pantaloons’ production of The Merry…
Dance the Night Away! Jigfoot’s Ceilidh at Woodgreen
“a sparkling 5 out of 5 stars” – young reviewer Saff Jarvis shares her thoughts…
Introducing The Mill’s Week of Comedy!
Banbury is set for a summer of comedy with a stellar lineup at The Mill,…
REVIEW: The Importance of Being Earnest
A Timeless Delight: The Importance of Being Earnest One of our young reviewers, Saff Jarvis,…
The Mill Arts Centre and Cherwell District Council Unveil Community Connections Fund
The Mill Arts Centre and Cherwell District Council Unveil Community Connections Fund to Foster Engagement…
Tickets for Mill events now available at Nothing But Footprints Bicester
19.10.23 We are thrilled to announce that you can now purchase tickets for Mill events…
Introducing Out of the Mill – our off-site activities!
We’re working with partners across Oxfordshire to bring creativity and culture right to your doorstep.…
The Mill Arts Centre joins Arts Council England’s National Portfolio
Following the recent funding announcement, The Mill Arts Centre has now officially joined Arts Council…
NOxCEP’s ‘Better Lives Through Culture’ Roundtable Review
The North Oxfordshire Cultural Educational Partnership (NOxCEP) is hosting a celebratory closing event to review…
Review: Connecting to Cohan
Connecting to Cohan: a special evening of dance honouring Robert Cohan, presented by Yorke Dance…
Age UK Oxfordshire awarded Arts Council’s Let’s Create Jubilee funding
Age UK Oxfordshire (AUKO) has been awarded £9,972.00 from the Arts Council’s Let’s Create Jubilee…
Review: KHAOS & HYMNOS
Following Chhaya Collective’s performance of KHAOS & HYMNOS at The Mill on Thursday 10th March…
Fine ladies of Cherwell to be celebrated as part of International Women’s Day Banbury
International Women’s Day Banbury festival arts, community and business events return as part of a…
Remarkable Dance Company
The Remarkable Dance Company (affectionately known as the Remarkables) are the Mill’s dance company for…
5 minutes with Sessions set and costume designer Anna Reid
Ahead of Paines Plough’s latest touring show Sessions by Ifeyinwa Frederick coming to The Mill…
Local theatres join forces for magical early years Christmas production
Oxford-based theatre company Tiny Light Theatre, in association with Chipping Norton Theatre and The Mill…
The Mill announced as venue for Southbank Centre’s touring exhibition
Published 20th September 2021 The Mill among six venues confirmed for Southbank Centre’s Art by…
The Mill awarded funding from Culture Recovery Fund
2nd April 2021 Banbury’s Mill Arts Centre among more than 2,700 recipients to benefit from…
Culture Club at The Mill: Virtual Age Friendly Projects in Art and Dance
We are delighted to be working in partnership with Age UK Oxfordshire to deliver two…
Lifeline grant for The Mill
The Mill Arts Centre receives lifeline grant from Government’s £1.57 billion Culture Recovery Fund The…
Exciting News & Updates from The Mill
We are delighted to announce some exciting news, including a socially distanced Christmas production and…
DROWNTOWN LOCKDOWN
Gritty dance theatre piece DROWNTOWN comes to The Mill in 2021. Along with several other…
Light It In Red
We lit up The Mill on 6 July 2020 to support Light It In Red,…
Meet the Cast: Andrew Cullum | Jeeves & Wooster
Andrew Cullum plays Seppings in Jeeves & Wooster in Perfect Nonsense, coming to The Mill Arts…
