1916. As war rages on the Western Front, the Choral Society in Ramsden, Yorkshire has lost most of its men to the army. The Choral’s ambitious committee, determined to press ahead, decides to recruit local young males to swell their ranks. They must also engage a new chorus master, and despite their suspicions that he has something to hide, their best bet seems to be Dr. Henry Guthrie (Ralph Fiennes) – driven, uncompromising, and recently returned from a career in Germany. As conscription papers start to arrive, the whole community discovers that the best response to the chaos that is laying waste to their lives is to make music together. With Mark Addy.

“A re-envisioning of Elgar’s Catholic devotional that ties it in a profound and moving fashion to the time and place of The Choral, and the underlying idea that a little music, a little companionship, can’t stop the horror but it can provide a respite.” (Austin Chronicle)

“The Brits do this kind of light and dark juggling act better than almost anybody, and the filmmakers and their cast deliver a movie that’s perfect for viewing on a lazy Sunday afternoon at the movie theater.” (Boston Globe)

“[‘The Choral’} is beautifully crafted and performed. The music is glorious. What more could one ask for? (Leonard Maltin)

“A moving account of music as a way of coping with war, as well as keeping it at bay.” (New York Times)

Friday, January 30
Doors 3:30 | Movie 3:45 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.
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Sunday, February 1
Doors 3:00 pm | Movie 3:30 pm *Start times subject to change. Please arrive on time.
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THE CHORAL (Nicholas Hytner, 2025 / PG / 113 mins) 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.

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