Wednesday 11th January, 2017 – “Tokyo Story” Made in 1953, this film is considered to be one of the greatest ever made. Elderly parents come to visit their children and grandchildren in Tokyo, but the children are busy and the old people upset their routine. The visit goes badly and a few days after the ... Read more
With a memorable cast of great comedy actors, this preposterously silly farce is elevated even beyond the realms of Dighton's play, skilfully adapted by him and Launder to the screen. No messages here, just a battle of infuriated sexes as Sim, headmaster of a boys' school, learns that thanks to Civil Service ineptitude (could that ... Read more
Friday 27th January, 7:00-7:30pm Burns Night Supper We will celebrate the life of Robbie Burns, with all his associations to the Athenaeum, at our Black-Tie Event. A piper, the haggis, the Immortal Memory and whisky galore! Further details to follow…