Our new season got off to a brilliant start with a typically eclectic range of events in the Croft Hall.
Our first Friday Film was Portrait of a Lady on Fire which was beautiful to watch not only in terms of the cinematography but the deep-felt emotions portrayed by the characters (unusually all of which were female). The final scene in particular had viewers rapt, and will linger a long time in the mind.
The following night was a different mood altogether with the 16-piece Wantage Big band (which just about fitted onto the stage) playing recognisable hits from the 40s through to the 60s. It was an upbeat evening with audience members up and dancing,
Later in the month Keith James took us back to the classic songs of Yusuf (Cat Stevens), weaving in some biographical tales of the musician’s life as he went. We were are treated to a bit of Leonard Cohen.
Now we are looking forward to our second film of the month, Pain & Glory, on October 15th starring Antonio Banderas as an ageing film director, followed by internationally acclaimed cellist Robert Cohen on October 16th. in words and music Robert tells us his story which includes studying with Jacqueline du Pre and working with Mehudi Menuhin.