It Runs In The Family
Written by Ray Cooney
13 Feb 2025-12 Apr 2025

Dr. David Mortimore, renowned neurologist, is about to deliver the most important lecture of his life. A knighthood is certainly within reach! When into his hospital sanctuary comes Jane Tate- ex-nurse and ex-girlfriend- with shocking news as to why she departed so hastily 16 years and nine months ago. Not only is Dr. Mortimore the father of her son Leslie, but the strapping teenager is now in reception baying to see his long lost parent!
Trying to hold both his career and marriage together, there is only one solution for Dr. Mortimore- send for the faithful friend Dr. Bonney. What ensues is a dangerous web of expanding lies and manic cover-ups involving a Police Sergeant, Dr. Mortimore’s wife, a severe hospital Matron and Dr. Bonney’s mother.
IT RUNS IN THE FAMILY is farce at its finest, spinning deliriously out of control and tickling the funny bones in traditional RAY COONEY fashion. You mustn’t miss it!
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Ticket info
FOR MATINEE PERFORMANCES:
Waterwheel Bar opens at 11am. Restaurant open and serving lunch from 12pm – 1.15pm (Last orders 1:15pm)
Performance starts 2.15pm
FOR EVENING PERFORMANCES
Waterwheel Bar open at 5pm. Restaurant open and serving dinner from 6pm – 7:15pm (Last orders 7:15pm)
Performance starts 8.15pm
ALL TICKETS INCLUDE A DELICIOUS TWO-COURSE MEAL IN THE RESTAURANT BEFORE THE SHOW.
Starting in February 2025 for ‘It Runs In The Family’, and after 43 years, The Mill’s dinner service style will transition from our usual buffet to modern British à la carte. This change comes as part of our ongoing commitment to elevating your dining experience with us and engaging with our customers’ feedback.
Details
The Mill at Sonning Theatre
Sonning Eye
Reading
RG4 6TY
United Kingdom