Paul Deiss News

Two performances of Virginia Rep on Tour’s adaptation of Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” will take place on Sunday, December 18 at 1:00 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. Based on the most discussed current events, Capitol Comedy will take aim at Washington politicians and social chatter through sketches, songs, and parodies in their new show, “Two Cheers for Democracy,” on Friday, January 13, 2023 at 8:00 p.m. 

This crowd-pleaser is lightweight, fizzy fun—maybe not so much Champagne as sweet sparkling cider, but effervescent nonetheless.

Historic Swift Creek Mill Theatre has announced plans to offer digital youth performances beginning this fall. The theatre, known locally as a?oethe People's Playhouse,a?? will launch its a?oeYoung People's Playhousea?? productions in October. 

I remain awed by Swift Creek Mill's production of 'Side Show.' the 1997 musical focused on the real-life story of Daisy and Violet Hilton, conjoined twins born in 1908 who were exhibited as circus freaks and then became vaudeville stars.

Swift Creek Mill has had a lot of eras that could be called golden, but for me the period around 2008 was memorable. In particular, I recall loving their production that year of a?oeOnce Upon a Mattress.'

Blend a hilarious opera parody with five all-out comic singer/actors and you have 'Das Barbecü' at Swift Creek Mill Theatre, a fond memory from 2005.

A new Youth Theatre experience is coming to Swift Creek Mill in 2019-2020! For the first time, the theatre is offering family performances on select nights and weekends for Youth Series shows.

Written and composed by actor-comedian-turned-banjo-enthusiast Steve Martin and singer-songwriter Edie Brickell, the country-tinged BRIGHT STAR finds a perfect fit in Swift Creek Mill Theatre's intimate space. The production, featuring inventive direction, some standout performances, rollicking choreography and an appealing bluegrass score, runs through May 11.

Inspired by a real event and featuring a Grammy-nominated bluegrass score, Broadway's "Bright Star" tells a sweeping tale of love and redemption set against the rich backdrop of the American South in the 1920s and '40s. An uplifting theatrical journey that holds you tight in its grasp, with music that will have your toes tapping!

Plays through the 18th of August, 2018

Swift Creek Mill Theatre will present Drifty's Reindeer Roundup by Paul Deiss, running November 28 - December 20, 2016.

Swift Creek Mill Theatre continues its holiday lineup with DRIFTY AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY by Paul Deiss, running November 30 - December 22, 2015.

Swift Creek Mill Theatre will present the World Premiere musical THOSE HARVEY GIRLS by Tom Width, tonight, January 29th - March 7th, 2015.

Swift Creek Mill Theatre will present the World Premiere musical THOSE HARVEY GIRLS by Tom Width, January 29th - March 7th, 2015.

If you enjoy country music…if you enjoy Christmas music….you will enjoy The Honky Tonk Angels Holiday Spectacular

The Honky Tonk Angels Holiday Spectacular by Ted Swindley runs tonight, November 13th, through January 10th, 2015 at Swift Creek Mill Theatre. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

The seventh annual Richmond Theater Critics Circle Awards were presented Sunday night...and the awards went to...