HMS Defiant - (UK 1962). 1797; the country is at war with Revolutionary France, and they depend upon the Royal Navy. A captain (Alec Guinness) takes possession of his new ship Defiant, at a time when there are mutinies as Spithead and the Nore. He also has to deal with a cruel and despotic First ... Read more
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wed 4th December. 'Bring Your Own - Christmas'. If you can, please bring along a poem or piece of prose on a seasonal theme to read to and discuss with the group.
Friday 6th December—The Bishop’s Wife An angel in human form enters the life of a bishop in order to help him build a new cathedral and repair his fractured marriage. 1947—Directed by Henry Koster, starring Cary Grant, Loretta Young and David Niven.
The Club will be open between 12:00pm and 7:00pm on each of the Saturday’s listed (except Saturday 14 September), with Newsroom services available throughout. Whether you are attending the matinee or an evening show, guests are encouraged to take part in lively discussion in the Athenaeum.
Saturday 7 December—Miracle on 34th Street 7:30pm at the Playhouse-£17.00 per person Conjure up the perfect Christmas. Think of tinsel and tingles, whispers and wishes, those thrilling hours when childhood dreams take flight. Now imagine if Christmas was all common sense. No whispers, no secrets. Just cold hard facts wrapped in paper destined for the ... Read more
Wednesday 11 December—6:00 for 6:30pm The Christmas Carol Concert Our Annual Carol Concert. Festive hits in the Newsroom will follow a supper in the Dining Room. Mince pies and mulled wine will be available during the evening. £25.00 per person, including supper and refreshments.
The Club will be open from 12:00pm for Members, with the Club’s Christmas Ball taking place in the evening. Food will be available in the Newsroom until 4:30pm with the Ball commencing at 7:00pm that evening.
Saturday 14 December—7:00 for 7:30pm The Christmas Ball Dress: Lounge Suits Ticket Price: £50.00 The main event of the Christmas season is The Christmas Ball. This will be a special occasion to enjoy The Athenaeum in its Christmas splendour. A gourmet Christmas carvery buffet will be accompanied by music provided by the Phil Shotton Big ... Read more