An emotionally nuanced debut drama from director India Donaldson.
 H is for Hawk
 H is for Hawk

29th May 2026

Claire Foy & Brendan Gleeson star in Philippa Lowthorpe’s beautifully realised and emotionally charged adaptation of Helen MacDonald’s book.
 

When Cambridge academic Helen’s father dies, the grief sends her spiralling into an abyss.

In an effort to process her loss, she retreats from the human world to train a fearsome Northern goshawk.

Foy gives an exceptional, career-best performance as Helen, while Charlotte Bruus Christensen’s cinematography and Sarah Finlay’s production design help Lowthorpe access the gravity and emotion of this story.

Kristy Matheson

RT 85/0 IMDB 7.1

Doors and Bar Open 7.00pm

Screening 7.30pm

Arts for Hungerford

Step into an unforgettable evening at their historic Croft Hall, where lofty ceilings and timeworn wooden beams whisper stories of the past.

Beneath the warm glow candles, intimate jazz café tables invite you to settle in and soak up the atmosphere, from when the bar opens to the end of the show.

The bar is fully stocked, offering a curated selection of drinks to suit every taste.

Whether it’s a soul-stirring musical, a night of side-splitting comedy, or a captivating piece of theatre, or a beautifully film on cinema night, this is a space where live performance comes to life—up close and electric.

Come for the show.

Stay for the magic.

The Croft Hall
The Croft
Hungerford
RG17 0HY

Tony 07590 555 877
Email Contact@artsforhungerford.com

 

Arts For Hungerford is a volunteer-led not-for-profit CIC* providing a year round programme of high quality arts events for Hungerford and the surrounding communities.

They present a variety of arts genres including film, theatre, music and spoken word.

Their events mostly take place in the historic and atmospheric Croft Hall which provides an intimate setting to hear live performances.

The hall is just a ten minute walk from Hungerford station and their town offers a variety of places to eat and drink along the way.

They pride themselves on their work with young people.

They offer a platform for young contemporary and classical emerging musicians to showcase their talent.

These concerts have built up an enviable following where audiences can witness the stars of the future.

Next year will be their fourth Children’s Arts Festival which occurs every Summer and allows young children to try a range of hands-on arts experiences. They have also set-up the Hungerford Primary School Art Fund.

£1 from every Arts For Hungerford ticket sold goes towards providing lunchtime school concertrs, tuition and workshops hosted by professionals.

Throughout the year they hope you enjoy viewing the range of talent they source for your enjoyment.

Tickets are available through their website or at the Hungerford Bookshop on the high street.

Please book in advance.

They are pleased to announce partnerships with:

Croft Films

Hungerford Bookshop – Literary Talks

Hungerford Town Band

The Community of Hungerford Theatre Company

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