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News Posted: 24 March 2026
'The Choral' R 2025 (1hr 58mins)
Written by Alan Bennett and starring Ralph Fiennes.
'1916. As war rages on the Western Front, the Choral Society in Ramsden, Yorkshire has lost most of its men to the army. The Choral's ambitious committee, determined to press ahead, decides to recruit local young males to swell their ranks. They must also engage a new chorus master, and despite their suspicions that he has something to hide, their best bet seems to be Dr. Henry Guthrie (Ralph Fiennes) -- driven, uncompromising, and recently returned from a career in Germany. As conscription papers start to arrive, the whole community discovers that the best response to the chaos that is laying waste to their lives is to make music together' Rotten Tomatoes
'An earnest and comforting period piece about the healing power of music and the way creating something together can offer a glimmer of hope in the darkest of times.' - Critic review
'A very enjoyable slice of life story about a small towns effort to persevere in the arts during the 1916 WW1 campaign. Ralph Fiennes is outstanding as per usual.' - Audience review
Tickets will be on sale at the village shop at £5 from the week before or you can buy at the door for £6. A beer/wine/soft drinks bar, and tea and coffee will be available from 7pm and the screening will commence at 7.30pm.
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