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Fri 13 Mar
|Glusburn
Cinema Night: The Choral (12A)
A choral society's male members enlist in World War I, leaving the demanding Dr. Guthrie to recruit teenagers. Together, they experience the joy of singing while the young boys grapple with their impending conscription into the army.
13 Mar 2026, 19:00
Glusburn, Colne Rd, Glusburn, Keighley BD20 8FQ, UK
Set in 1916, "The Choral" follows the story of a choral society in the fictional town of Ramsden, Yorkshire, which has lost most of its male members to the war. As conscription papers begin to arrive, the society's ambitious committee decides to recruit local young males to fill the void. They engage Dr. Henry Guthrie, played by Ralph Fiennes, as their new chorus master. Despite initial suspicions about his past, Dr. Guthrie is determined to lead the group in a performance of Edward Elgar's "The Dream of Gerontius."
Written by Alan Bennett and film entirely in West Yorkshire, "The Choral" is a heart-warming tale that combines humour and drama, showcasing the importance of community and the arts during challenging times.