June 1940. France is collapsing before the German advance, but one little-known general refuses to accept defeat. Escaping to London with little more than his extraordinary self-belief, Charles de Gaulle sets about persuading Winston Churchill that France is still in the war, while struggling to turn his fledgling Free French movement into a genuine political and military force. Meanwhile, inside occupied France, a new generation begins its own dangerous resistance. Simon Abkarian stars alongside Simon Russell Beale as Churchill in the first part of Antonin Baudry’s sweeping wartime epic, combining political intrigue, dry humour and spectacular battle sequences with the remarkable story of a nation refusing to surrender.

In French with English subtitles. France, 1940. With defeat seemingly inevitable, an unknown general escapes to London and refuses to surrender. Simon Abkarian is Charles de Gaulle and Simon Russell Beale is Winston Churchill in the first part of Antonin Baudry’s sweeping wartime epic, following the birth of Free France and the growing Resistance. ★★★★★ "Unforgettable... thrilling... both extraordinary films": The Sunday Times

Under the oppressive heat of the Spanish sun, the fiercely independent Carmen attracts the attention of Don José. She warns him not to fall in love with her, but his obsession knows no bounds. Under the oppressive heat of the Spanish sun, the fiercely independent Carmen attracts the attention of Don José. She warns him not to fall in love with her, but his obsession knows no bounds. Damiano Michieletto’s searing production returns, casting scorching light on the lust, violence and destructive desire of Bizet’s ever- popular opera.

An all-star cast brings this white-hot drama to life, with Ginger Costa-Jackson in the fiery title role, alongside Russell Thomas as the jealous and despairing Don José. Following his 2023 Royal Opera debut, Sesto Quatrini returns to conduct Bizet’s electrifying and sensual score.

Sung in French with English subtitles.

Cast:

Carmen GINGER COSTA-JACKSON

Don José RUSSELL THOMAS

Micaëla ADRIANA GONZÁLEZ

Escamillo ALEXANDER VINOGRADOV

Zuniga BARNABY REA

Creatives:

Music GEORGES BIZET

Libretto HENRI MEILHAC, LUDOVIC HALÉVY

Conductor SESTO QUATRINI

Director DAMIANO MICHIELETTO

Set Designer PAOLO FANTIN

Costume Designer CARLA TETI

Lighting Designer ALESSANDRO CARLETTI

Dramaturg ELISA ZANINOTTO

Jenna Ortega is Klara, a solar-powered Artificial Friend chosen as companion to a seriously ill girl. As she encounters love, grief and the strange complexities of human behaviour, Klara discovers an extraordinary capacity for devotion. Taika Waititi directs this tender adaptation of Kazuo Ishiguro’s acclaimed novel. “Waititi’s distinctive vision perfectly complements Ishiguro’s poignant tale”: BFI London Film Festival

In a near future transformed by genetic engineering and artificial intelligence, Klara is an Artificial Friend, a solar-powered android created to provide companionship to children. Chosen by the seriously ill Josie, she enters a family struggling with grief, fear and an uncertain future. As Klara observes the baffling complexities of human behaviour, her extraordinary loyalty and faith in the healing power of the sun lead her towards a profound understanding of love and sacrifice. Jenna Ortega stars alongside Amy Adams and Mia Tharia in Taika Waititi’s adaptation of Nobel Prize-winner Kazuo Ishiguro’s acclaimed novel, a tender and thought-provoking science-fiction story about what it means to be human.

George Michael was one of the most influential stars of his generation; his voice and songwriting defined an era. Assembled from rediscovered, previously unseen and unheard 35mm footage of his 1988 performance at the Palais Omnisports de Paris-Bercy, this new concert film captures George at the height of his creative power during the record-breaking Faith Tour.

Expertly restored and remastered, the film transforms a defining cultural moment into a spectacular cinema experience. An original short film by Mary McCartney opens the feature, using newly discovered audio and imagery from 1986–1988 – the Faith era – creating a rare and intimate ‘time capsule’, offering a vivid insight into George’s mindset at this pivotal moment in his life.George Michael was one of the most influential stars of his generation; his voice and songwriting defined an era. Assembled from rediscovered, previously unseen and unheard 35mm footage of his 1988 performance at the Palais Omnisports de Paris-Bercy, this new concert film captures George at the height of his creative power during the record-breaking Faith Tour.

John Lithgow gives an award-winning performance as Roald Dahl in Giant. It’s 1983, The Witches is about to be published and Dahl faces mounting outrage over his antisemitic remarks. Filmed live in the West End, this darkly funny, provocative drama explores prejudice, reputation and the troubling legacy of a literary icon.

It is 1983 and Roald Dahl is preparing The Witches for publication when controversy erupts over explicitly antisemitic remarks he has made in print. During one increasingly combustible afternoon at his family home, the celebrated author is confronted by his publishers and faced with a choice: apologise publicly or risk his reputation. John Lithgow gives an award-winning performance as Dahl in Mark Rosenblatt’s provocative, darkly funny drama, exploring prejudice, artistic legacy and the dangerous territory between political argument and hateful rhetoric. Winner of three Olivier Awards including Best New Play, Giant was filmed live in London’s West End ahead of its sold-out Broadway run.

Come and join us at Crowmarsh Village Hall at 7pm for a night of fun, quizzing, good food - and of course the raffle!  

Supper is included, but please bring your own drinks.

Please let Julie Utley know whether you would like meat chilli or vegetarian chilli for your supper - email julieutley53@gmail.com  There will also be one of Julie's delicious puddings.  

Teams of 6 can be formed in advance or on the night.

Join us for an unforgettable evening of music, spoken word, film, stand-up, and sketch comedy celebrating the life of local actor and comedian Lee Mullins. Performed by his friends, this one-off tribute promises laughter, memories, and heartfelt moments. All proceeds go to Prostate Cancer UK.

When their father dies, sisters Elinor and Marianne Dashwood find themselves suddenly without fortune or security, forced to leave their family home for a modest cottage in Devon. This beautifully realised adaptation of Jane Austen’s beloved novel explores the eternal struggle between following your head and surrendering to your heart.

When their father dies, sisters Elinor and Marianne Dashwood find themselves suddenly without fortune or security, forced to leave their family home for a modest cottage in Devon. Reserved Elinor keeps her feelings for Edward Ferrars carefully hidden, while passionate Marianne throws herself wholeheartedly into a romance with the captivating Willoughby. Daisy Edgar-Jones and Esmé Creed-Miles lead Georgia Oakley’s fresh, beautifully realised adaptation of Jane Austen’s beloved novel, alongside George MacKay, Frank Dillane, Caitríona Balfe and Fiona Shaw. Romantic, witty and grounded in the bonds of sisterhood, this new Sense and Sensibility explores the eternal struggle between following your head and surrendering to your heart.