Miller Centre Theatre

The Miller Centre was built in 1872 as a temporary Mission Church in Caterham. In 1882 the church moved out to new (permanent) premises, and the building was remodelled for use as a church school, and remained the St. John's National School until 1975.

In 1977 the now abandoned building was purchased by the Park Hill Trust - a small organisation whose intention was to convert the school for use as a theatre and day centre club for the retired. Two local amateur companies - the Caterham Players and the Miller Centre Workshop - presented five shows per year each, maintaining the theatre and providing activities for the club members.

The companies merged in 1991 to form the Miller Centre Players, and their activities and performances still continue.

The Centre is a simple red brick building. Inside the auditorium seats 198 in a rake towards a proscenium stage or for the cinema club. The seating can also be arranged for in-the-round performances. The Centre also has meeting rooms, workshops and wardrobe, a separate rehearsal room and bar.