Danica’s Musings on Keith James – The Music of Yusuf (Cat Stevens) Sat 2 Oct

So, Keith James, will you make us laugh, will you make us cry? The past may be a foreign country, but some things stay the same, and some questions still need asking. Here we have an interpreter of interpreters, artists forceful yet fragile who asked and tried to understand on our behalf. Here are delicate echoes of what was, perhaps, a simpler time. But, on the other hand, maybe this has always been a Wild World?

Danica’s musings on portrait of a lady on fire

For those of you who want to engage in a conversation or just consider some alternative views on our events we introduce, the first of a series of personal thoughts by Danica. The first on our opening film Portrait of a Lady on Fire screening Friday 17 Sept.

‘Portrait of a Lady on Fire gives its audience much to muse upon. Art, like love and memory, is full of secrets. Synchronous with an evolving, illicit love affair, the creation of a painting represents containment, both in terms of the capture and objectification of its subject, and the poignant concentration of memory. The conventions of art mirror those of society, the relationship of artist and muse corresponding with the power dynamics of sexual politics, the working woman and the objectified marriage pawn. One has the power of choice; the other perhaps only the temporary power of refusal to cooperate. But the real and timeless question the film poses is, when we look, when we gaze, do we really see? And, if we don’t, can we learn to do so?’ 

Danica’s musings on portrait of a lady on fire

For those of you who want to engage in a conversation or just consider some alternative views on our events we introduce, the first of a series of personal thoughts by Danica. The first on our opening film Portrait of a Lady on Fire screening Friday 17 Sept.

‘Portrait of a Lady on Fire gives its audience much to muse upon. Art, like love and memory, is full of secrets. Synchronous with an evolving, illicit love affair, the creation of a painting represents containment, both in terms of the capture and objectification of its subject, and the poignant concentration of memory. The conventions of art mirror those of society, the relationship of artist and muse corresponding with the power dynamics of sexual politics, the working woman and the objectified marriage pawn. One has the power of choice; the other perhaps only the temporary power of refusal to cooperate. But the real and timeless question the film poses is, when we look, when we gaze, do we really see? And, if we don’t, can we learn to do so?’ 

Dance – our next film Yuli Fri 24 Jan an amazing true story and beautiful film

Diary of a Somebody – Brian Bilston

Sat 7 Sept we kick of the new season with the unofficial poet laureate of twitter, who has just become a novelist. Come and enjoy an amusing and thought provoking evening, with something a little different. Get your tickets here

Darker Nights, Great Times Out in Hungerford

Six events in September a real kick start from great films at £5 a ticket to award winning live music, the unofficial poet laureate of twitter, a timeless classic portrayed on stage – humour and social comment for all the family, plus we close the month with rising young stars of the classical world. Find out more, about how to enjoy yourself here

This Friday – Oscar Wilde

The Happy Prince

The last days of Oscar Wilde

In a cheap Parisian hotel room Oscar Wilde (Rupert Everett) lies on his death bed. The past floods back, taking him to other times and places. He reviews the failed attempt to reconcile with his long suffering wife Constance, the ensuing reprisals of his fatal love affair with Lord Alfred Douglas and the warmth and devotion of Robbie Ross (Colin Firth), who tried and failed to save him from himself. As Wilde relives his travels through England, France and Italy, the transience of lust is laid bare and the true riches of love revealed.

2018 Cert 15 1hr 45mins Bio/Drama7.30pm Croft Hall – Tickets £5

Tickets ArtsforHungerford.com or Hungerford Bookshop

Faustus Sat 23 Feb

Classical, Rock and now Folk with the return of the amazing Faustus with their new album Cotton Lords. Get your tickets at ArtsforHungerford.com or Hungerford Bookshop.

Vancouver, Edinburgh and Hungerford

The London Haydn Quartet playing this Fri 25/1 at St Lawrence’s Church – Hungerford such amazing quality and so convenient. Yet again world class entertainment in Hungerford. Programme Mozart K.575, Beethoven op. 18 no. 6, Haydn op. 77 no. 2. Tickets £15 ArtsforHungerford.com or Hungerford Bookshop.

London Haydn Quartet Fri 25 Jan – Hungerford.

Listen to this world class quartet in the beautiful setting of St Lawrence’s Church. Raised Stage. Tickets £15 ArtsforHungerford.com or Hungerford Bookshop.

Some of their others tracks not in this programme for you to enjoy

Saturdays Programme:  Mozart K.575, Beethoven op. 18 no. 6, Haydn op. 77 no. 2

London Haydn Quartet Fri 25 Jan – Hungerford

Listen to this world class quartet in the beautiful setting of St Lawrence’s Church. Raised Stage. Tickets £15 ArtsforHungerford.com or Hungerford Bookshop.

Some of their others tracks not in this programme for you to enjoy

Saturdays Programme:  Mozart K.575, Beethoven op. 18 no. 6, Haydn op. 77 no. 2

Pandora’s Box – Talk and Film

To celebrate 10 years of the Croft Film Club we are holding a special event with Pamela Hutchinson talking about the film and the ground breaking actress Louise Brooks, before the screening. For those that like to do their homework, please see the Arena documentary. Fri 18 Jan Bar 7.00pm Show 7.30pm Tickets ArtsforHungerford.com or Hungerford Bookshop

The Blue Bishops

Fri 25/1we have Haydn and on the Sat 26/1 The Blue Bishops diversity rules.

Blues but definitely on the rocky edge
Join us for one of our classic café evenings with great music. Over the years The Blue Bishops have built an outstanding reputation. Now acknowledged as one of the best live bands on the circuit, Radio 2’s Paul Jones has called their studio work ‘superb’ and the music press consistently praises the quality of their recordings and live shows.
The band consists of Geoff Grange (Bill Wyman, Kiki Dee, Thomas Dolby), Simon Burrett (Rabbit, Martin Barre, Nation of Strangers), Steve Rodford (The Zombies, Colin Blunstone) and Andy Hodge (Serious Blues, Sam Kelly Band, Geoff Downes and loads of top flight sessions).

Get Your Tickets Now at ArtsforHungerford.com

Tonight – Beast – Croft Hall Hungerford

Our first film on the New Year, “A smartly layered thriller” The Guardian 4/5

Start the New Year as you mean to continue, get out and enjoy

Moll (Jessie Buckley) is 27 and still living at home, stifled by the small island community. When she meets Pascal (Johnny Flynn) a free- spirited stranger, a whole new world opens
up to her. In love and breaking free from her family, Moll and Pascal move in together but when he is arrested as the key suspect in a series of brutal murders, she is left isolated and afraid. Choosing to stand with him against the suspicions of the community, Moll finds herself forced to make choices that will impact her life forever.

London Haydn Quartet 25 Jan

“The musicians imbued both works with myriad details of shading and contrast, and beautifully calibrated phrasing” New York Times

One of the world’s leading period instrument string quartets, the London Haydn Quartet have received invitations to many of the most important concert series, performing in major venues from the Wigmore Hall, to Carnegie Hall to Sydney Opera House. Their recordings for Hyperion have been met with international acclaim.

Players Catherine Manson, Michael Gurevich, John Crockatt and Johnathan Manson join us to present works from quartet masters Beethoven and Mozart as well as Haydn, in a varied programme promising drama, humour and eloquence wrapped up in the unmistakeable style of these great composers.

A rare opportunity to hear a chamber ensemble of this calibre in the beautiful, intimate setting of St Lawrence’s Church.

Tickets £15 Hungerford Book Shop or Buy Tickets More Info & Reviews