Photos: DON'T ROCK THE BOAT at the The Mill at Sonning Theatre

Don't Rock The Boat, directed by Sally Hughes, is now playing at The Mill at Sonning. Performances run through 6 September. Get a first look at photos here!

In Robin Hawdon's brilliant comedy, set on a wild ride down the river Thames, the tranquil river waters soon turn into a storm in a teacup

Brash, self-made property tycoon Arthur Bullhead (Steven Pinder) is on a mission to seal the deal of his dreams. But instead of a boardroom, he chooses the quirky setting of his converted riverside barge, the Bunty, for a weekend getaway with the local planning committee chairman and his unsuspecting family.

Little do they know, Bullhead's idea of a relaxing weekend involves more chaos than calm. With personalities clashing like bumper cars at a fairground, the stage is set for a comedy of errors as Bullhead's shady business tactics clash with the straight-laced Coombes family's morals faster than you can say “high tide.”

As the weekend unfolds, Bullhead's antics leave the Coombes in knots, with his offer dangling like a carrot on a fishing line. But will they take the bait, or will they stage a mutiny on the Bunty?! With Bullhead's skittish wife Mary and rebellious daughter Shirley adding fuel to the fire, it's a recipe for hilarity that'll leave you in stitches!

Photo credit: Pamela Raith