Film Night - Song Sung Blue (12A 2025)

(DRAMA/MUSICAL)

Director: Craig Brewer

With Hugh Jackman, Kate Hudson

Runtime: 132 mins

LANGUAGE: ENGLISH

Two down-on-their-luck musicians (Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson) form a joyous Neil Diamond tribute band, proving it's never too late to find love and follow your dreams. But what is apparently a fairly standard rags-to-riches story is ruptured by a tragic twist of fate. Based on a true story.

Polden Productions - Murder Mystery (Night 2)

Polden Productions - Murder Mystery (Night 1)

Film Night - Hamnet (12A 2025)

(PERIOD DRAMA)

Director: Chloé Zhao

With Jessie Buckley, Paul Mescal

Runtime: 125 mins

LANGUAGE: ENGLISH

Based on the novel by Maggie O’Farrell, who co-wrote the screenplay. William Shakespeare (Paul Mescal), a young Latin tutor, falls in love with the free- spirited Agnes (Jessie Buckley) and marries her despite his parents’ disapproval. In due course they have three children, but William heads to London to pursue his career as a dramatist, leaving his family in Stratford. During his absence young Hamnet (Jacobi Jupe) falls sick with the plague, and dies before his father arrives home. Later Agnes journeys to London to watch her husband’s latest play, Hamlet.

Film Night - H is for Hawk (12A 2025)

(DRAMA)

Director: Philippa Lowthorpe

With Claire Foy, Brendan Gleeson

Runtime: 119 mins

LANGUAGE: ENGLISH

Based on the memoir by Helen Macdonald, H is for Hawk follows Helen (Foy), who, after the sudden death of her father (Gleeson), loses herself in the memories of their time birding and exploring the natural world together, and navigates her profound loss by training a wild goshawk named Mabel. But as she teaches Mabel to hunt and fly free, Helen discovers how deeply she has neglected her own emotions and life. What begins as an act of endurance transforms into an intimate journey of resilience and healing.

Film Night - The Choral (15 2025)

(DRAMA)

Director: Nicholas Hytner

With Ralph Fiennes, Roger Allam

Runtime: 113 mins

LANGUAGE: ENGLISH

Ramsden, Yorkshire, 1916. The chorus master and most of the men of the ambitious local Choral Society have volunteered for the front, so under the direction of the demanding, driven Dr. Guthrie (Ralph Fiennes), the Choral recruits a crop of teenage boys and girls. Together they discover the joys of singing and the urgency of desire as the new boys come to terms with their imminent conscription into the army.

Somerset Opera - Pirates of Penzance

As part of their 2026 tour, Somerset Opera presents their performance of Pirates of Penzance.

Ticket price £14.

Purchase tickets easily here online

Film Night - The Roses (15 2025)

(DARK COMEDY)

Director: Jay Roach

With Benedict Cumberbatch, Olivia Colman

Runtime: 105 mins

LANGUAGE: ENGLISH

Life seems easy for picture-perfect couple Ivy (Olivia Colman) and Theo (Benedict Cumberbatch): successful careers, a loving marriage, great kids. But beneath the façade of their supposed ideal life, a storm is brewing – as Theo’s career nosedives while Ivy’s own ambitions take off, a tinderbox of fierce competition and hidden resentment ignites. The Roses is a reimagining of the 1989 classic film The War of the Roses, based on the novel by Warren Adler.

Rock & Pop Quiz

Film Night - The Ballad of Wallis Island (12A 2025)

(COMEDY/MUSIC)

Director: James Griffiths

With Carey Mulligan, Tom Basden, Tim Key

Runtime: 99 mins

LANGUAGE: ENGLISH

Charles (Tim Key), an eccentric lottery winner who lives alone on a remote island, dreams of getting his favourite musical duo, Mortimer-McGwyer (Carey Mulligan and Tom Basden), back together. His fantasy quickly turns into reality when the bandmates and former lovers accept his invitation to play a private show at his home on Wallis Island. Old tensions resurface as Charles tries desperately to salvage his dream gig.

Film Night - Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale (2025 PG)

(PERIOD DRAMA)

Director: Simon Curtis

With Hugh Bonneville, Dominic West

Runtime: 122 mins

LANGUAGE: ENGLISH

When Lady Mary finds herself in a public scandal and the family faces financial trouble, the household grapples with the threat of social disgrace.

The Crawleys must embrace change with the next generation leading Downton Abbey into the future.

Barn Dance

Saturday 22nd November 7:30pm-11pm.

Tickets £12.

Contact Sandra Pearson 07946 415740

Film Night - The Salt Path (12A)

(DRAMA)

Director: Marianne Elliott

With Gillian Anderson, Jason Isaacs

Runtime: 115 mins

LANGUAGE: ENGLISH

Based on the controversial memoir by Raynor Winn, this is the story of how she and her ailing husband Moth (played by Gillian Anderson and Jason Isaacs) set out on a 630-mile trek along the Cornish, Devon and Dorset coastline. After being evicted from their home, they make the desperate decision to walk in the hope that, in nature, they will find solace and a sense of acceptance. With depleted resources, only a tent and some essentials between them, every step along the path is a testament to their growing strength and determination.

Quiz Night

*****SOLD OUT*****

Film Night - The Penguin Lessons (12A)

(DRAMA)

Director: Peter Cattaneo

With Steve Coogan, Jonathan Pryce

Runtime: 111 mins

LANGUAGE: ENGLISH, SOME SUBTITLED SPANISH

Disillusioned teacher Tom Michell (Steve Coogan) gets a job teaching English and Rugby in a school for rich kids in Buenos Aires. It’s 1976 and Argentina is controlled by a military dictatorship, but Tom is more interested in spending time on the beach than in either his pupils or the political situation. During a weekend trip to Uruguay he rescues an orphaned penguin and smuggles it back into the school, little suspecting that this is the beginning of a personal and political awakening.

Film Night - Mr Burton (12A)

(DRAMA/BIOGRAPHY)

Director: Marc Evans

With Harry Lawtey, Toby Jones,

Lesley Manville

Runtime: 124 mins

LANGUAGE: ENGLISH

It’s 1942 and Richard Jenkins (Harry Lawtey) is at school in Port Talbot, caught between the pressures of an alcoholic father, a devastating war, and his own ambitions. A new opportunity beckons when Richard’s natural talent for drama catches the attention of his teacher, Philip Burton (Toby Jones).

The young man thrives under Philip’s strict tutelage and the guidance of a kindly landlady, Ma Smith (Lesley Manville). But as the acting world comes within Richard’s reach, the burden of his past risks holding him back forever.

Film Night - BRIDGET JONES:MAD ABOUT THE BOY (15)

(COMEDY/ROMANCE)

Director: Michael Morris

With Renée Zellweger, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Leo Woodall

Runtime: 124 mins

Bridget Jones navigates life as a widow and single mum with the help of her

family, friends, and former lover, Daniel (Hugh Grant). Back to work and on the

apps, she's pursued by a younger man (Leo Woodall) and maybe - just maybe -

her son's science teacher (Chiwetel Ejiofor).

Catcott Open Garden Event

Film Night - Wicked (PG)

(MUSICAL/FAIRYTALE)

Director: Jon M Chu

With Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande

Runtime: 160 mins

Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo), a young woman misunderstood because of her unusual

green skin, has yet to discover her true power. Glinda (Ariana Grande) is

privileged and popular, and has yet to discover her true heart. The two meet as

students at Shiz University in the land of Oz, and form an unlikely but profound

friendship. But after an encounter with the Wonderful Wizard, their lives take

very different paths.

Front Garden Music Festival 2025

Film Night - Conclave (12A) 2024

(DRAMA/THRILLER)

Director: Edward Berger

With Ralph Fiennes, Stanley Tucci

Runtime: 120 mins

Based on Robert Harris’s best-selling novel about a papal election. Cardinal

Lawrence (Ralph Fiennes) is tasked with running this covert process after the

unexpected death of the beloved Pope. Once the Catholic Church's most

powerful leaders have gathered from around the world and are locked together

in the Vatican halls, Lawrence uncovers a trail of deep secrets left in the dead

Pope's wake - secrets which could shake the foundations of the Church.

Film Night - Paddington in Peru (2024) PG

(FAMILY/COMEDY)

Director: Dougal Wilson

With Hugh Bonneville, Ben Whishaw

Runtime: 106 mins

LANGUAGE: ENGLISH

Paddington Bear has been living with the Brown family in London for many years

now, but he still feels the tug of his Peruvian roots. Hearing that his Aunt Lucy,

now living in the Home for Retired Bears, has been missing him terribly,

Paddington and the Browns set off to Darkest Peru, only to discover on arrival

that Aunt Lucy has disappeared. So off they go into the Amazon to find her,

accompanied by a boat captain, Hunter Cabot (Antonio Banderas) and his

daughter Gina. What could possibly go wrong?

Somerset Opera - HMS Pinafore

This is the third year (since Lockdown) that we have been invited to host an evening with Somerset Opera as part of their Spring tour. Somerset Opera are an extremely talented (and dedicated) group of performers, and these events are filled with great music and, it being Gilbert and Sullivan, many humorous moments.

A great night out and there will be a Bar and Refreshments on the night.

Film Night - Gladiator II (2024) 15

(ACTION EPIC)

Director: Ridley Scott

With Paul Mescal, Denzel Washington

Runtime: 148 mins

LANGUAGE: ENGLISH

After his North African home is conquered by the tyrannical twin emperors who

now lead Rome, Lucius (Paul Mescal) is forced to enter the Colosseum as a

gladiator under the control of Macrinus (Denzel Washington). He must look to

his past to find strength to return the glory of Rome to its people.

The Critic - (2023) 15

(DRAMA/CRIME/MYSTERY)

Director: Anand Tucker

With Ian McKellen, Mark Strong,

Lesley Manville, Gemma Arterton

Runtime: 95 mins

LANGUAGE: ENGLISH

Set in 1930s London, The Critic revolves around a feared theatre critic

named Jimmy Erskine (Ian McKellen), his loyal assistant, a newspaper

owner (Mark Strong) who wants to get rid of the critic, and an actress

(Gemma Arterton) who has been devastated by his excoriating theatrical

reviews. The critic's determination to survive ensures that the other

characters are caught in a web of blackmail, deceit and murder.

Music Quiz

A fun music quiz.

Friday 31/1/25 - 7.00pm for a 7.30pm start.

Teams of up to 6, Bar and snacks, Small prizes.

Entry fee £4 per person. Proceeds for village hall car park repairs.

To book please contact - stephen.fry100@outlook.com or 07971 782553

Film Night - Thelma (2024) 12A

(COMEDY/ACTION)

Director: Josh Margolin

With June Squibb, Fred Hechinger

Runtime: 98 mins

LANGUAGE: ENGLISH

June Squibb, who did most of her own stunts in the film, plays Thelma Post, a

feisty 93-year-old grandmother who gets conned by a phone scammer

pretending to be her grandson (Fred Hechinger), and sets out on a treacherous

quest across Los Angeles, accompanied by an aging friend (Richard Roundtree)

and his motorized scooter, to reclaim what was taken from her.

With Malcolm McDowell.

Film Night - Swede Caroline (15)

(MOCKUMENTARY/COMEDY)

Director: Finn Bruce, Brook Driver

With Jo Hartley, Aisling Bea

Runtime: 98 mins

LANGUAGE: ENGLISH

A hilarious mockumentary which follows Caroline, a competitive giant vegetable grower, as she readies herself for the big annual National Veg Championship.

When her prized marrow, named Ricky Hutton, is stolen, Caroline and her fellow growers, conspiracy theorist Paul (Richard Lumsden) and affable Willy (Celyn Jones), are led into a seedy world of crime as they attempt to find the culprit.