The Choral
1st May 2026
Historical drama The Choral is written by national treasure Alan Bennett (Talking Heads) and directed by former National Theatre Artistic Director Nicholas Hytner (Miss Saigon), the powerhouse team behind The Madness Of King George, The History Boys, and The Lady In The Van.
During World War I, when the choirmaster in the fictional Yorkshire town of Ramsden enlists, the choral society must find a new leader.
They take a chance on an atheist homosexual (and – worse – Germanophile) who, faced with all the men being shipped off to the trenches in Europe, recruits teens and holds auditions at the local military hospital to boost the bass and tenor sections for a performance of Elgar’s The Dream of Gerontius.
Starring the wonderful Ralph Feinnes and making the case for the power of music to unite and heal in the worst of circumstances, The Choral looks set to be an instant British cinema classic.
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.
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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.
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