★★★★ “Fiennes is unassumingly tremendous”: The Telegraph

Set in 1916, during World War I, in the fictional town of Ramsden, Yorkshire, The Choral is a historical comedy drama film. It follows the members of the local choral society which recruits a group of teenage boys and girls to replace all the men who have enlisted to help the war effort. They work towards a performance of Edward Elgar's 'The Dream of Gerontius' under the direction of the demanding Dr Guthrie.

Starring Ralph Fiennes, Roger Allam, Mark Addy, Alun Armstrong, Robert Emms, and Simon Russell Beale. Directed by Nicholas Hytner and written by Alan Bennett.

To celebrate the birthday of the President of the Sinodun Players, you are invited to a free screening of Wallingford: the story of an ancient town. This fascinating film looks at the colour, drama and excitement of Wallingford's long history, from its beginnings as one of Alfred the Great's most important fortified towns to its more recent roles as a home for artists and writers such as Dame Agatha Christie.

As an additional treat, free refreshments will also be served (tea/coffee for the matinee, glass of wine in the evening) so we look forward to seeing you at our beautiful theatre to celebrate this special occasion.

From Disney to Bond and beyond, Jazz had been a part of all our cinema going lives. Hear some of your favourite movie songs performed by one of Britain's finest jazz singers and guitarists, Denny Ilett, and an all star band of his friends.

Chris Cobbson is from Ghanian heritage and his wonderful show has songs from Ethiopia, South African, Senegal and all across Africa. The quintet includes Chris on guitar and the wonderful 21 stringed Kora instrument which originates in West Africa.

Building on her passion for the Empress of the Blues, Julia Titus performs as Ma Bessie, sharing the music of Bessie Smith and her contemporaries with a new generation of listeners. Julia’s rich, warm vocal sound brings classic blues and jazz tunes from the inter-war years to life, alongside original songs and hand-picked covers.

The peasant girl Giselle has fallen in love with Albrecht. When she discovers that he is actually a nobleman promised to another, she kills herself in despair. Her spirit joins the Wilis: the vengeful ghosts of women hell-bent on killing any man who crosses their path in a dance to the death. Wracked with guilt, Albrecht visits Giselle’s grave, where he must face the Wilis – and Giselle’s ghost.

Peter Wright’s 1985 production of this quintessential Romantic ballet is a classic of The Royal Ballet repertory. Set to Adolphe Adam’s evocative score and with atmospheric designs by John Macfarlane, Giselle conjures up the earthly and otherworldly realms in a tale of love, betrayal and redemption.

Cast:  

To be confirmed

Creatives:

Choreography MARIUS PETIPA after JEAN CORALLI and JULES PERROT

Music ADOLPHE ADAM Edited by LARS PAYNE

Conductor VELLO PAHN

Scenario THÉOPHILE GAUTIER after HEINRICH HEINE

Production and Additional Choreography PETER WRIGHT

Designer JOHN MACFARLANE

Original Lighting JENNIFER TIPTON Re-created by DAVID FINN