Friday 20th March: THE CHORAL [15] 113 mins – Drama

Ramsden, Yorkshire, 1916. The chorus master and most of the men of the ambitious local Choral Society have volunteered for the front, so under the direction of the demanding, driven Dr. Guthrie (Ralph Fiennes), the Choral recruits a crop of teenage boys and girls. Together they discover the joys of singing and the urgency of desire as the new boys come to terms with their imminent conscription into the army.

Why see it? It’s a Nicholas Hytner/Alan Bennett collaboration, as were The Lady in the Van and The History Boys

“Ralph Fiennes is tremendous in Alan Bennett’s wartime drama. The actor leads a chorus of grief and grace in this tender First World War tale, directed by Nicholas Hytner” (The Telegraph)

There will be an interval during the showing. Subtitles will be displayed too.

All films are shown upstairs in Pelham Hall (directions at page bottom) in the bar area. Doors open at 7.15 pm and films start at 7.30 pm prompt. There is a £7 per head entry fee, payable on the door (cash or card). The bar will be open too.

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