The Whistling, a chilling and gripping ghost story set on a far-flung Scottish island, will run at The Mill at Sonning from 27 September - 16 November 2024, marking the first play adaptation commissioned by the venue.

Duncan Abel and Rachel Wagstaff, who have adapted the debut novel by local Reading author Rebecca Netley, said: “We’re thrilled to be adapting Rebecca’s The Whistling for the stage.

“This is a chilling tale of a young woman who is haunted not only by the events on a remote Scottish island, but also by her own past. The Whistling is more than a ghost story; it is also a thrilling mystery, and a tale of loss and grief.

“We aim to draw upon the unique setting of The Mill at Sonning to evoke an atmosphere where live audiences will feel as if they are part of the small island community, in which dark secrets unravel before their eyes.”

Associate Artistic Director of The Mill, Adam Rolston, said: “This commission marks an exciting new departure for us. We are known for staging classic musicals as well as comedies and stage thrillers. This book is the first of many properties we intend to bring to the stage as world premieres.”

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