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Every Film and Live screening in this programme offers your students an exciting opportunity to engage with syllabus texts and creates an exciting platform for motivated learning. We have a programme to suit all topics and syllabuses and age ranges, from films which create an excellent basis for stimulated discussions and live screenings which give students access to discussions and live screenings which give students access to national productions and staging.

Volunteer with usWem Town Hall exists thanks to the time, dedication and commitment of many volunteers working in a variety of roles. Volunteering can be an excellent way for students to add to their CVs and show Universities a range of diverse interests and experiencesexperiences; volunteering can also be completed as part of a Duke of Edinburgh Award. If you or your students would like to find out more about volunteering opportunities please contact us on 01939 232299/ volunteer@wemtownhall.co.uk

Film ScreeningsUnless stated, all films are priced at £5 Adults, £4.50 Friends and £4 for 16’s and under. 3D Films are priced at £6.50 Adults, £6 Friends and Friends and £5.50 for 16’s and under

Live ScreeningsTickets for all Big Screen Events, unless stated, are charged at £12.50 Adults, £11 19 yrs & under but discounts can be arranged for large groups.

Audio AidsInfra Red enhanced hearing headsets are available to amplify sound for hard of hearing patrons. They can be worn with or sound for hard of hearing patrons. They can be worn with or without a hearing aid. Please call 01939 232299 to book your headset.

NT Live: Jane Eyre Screening: Tuesday 8th December, 7pm Age: 12+Themes: Madness, Love, Subject: English Literature, DramaFrom her beginnings as a destitute orphan, Jane Eyre’s spirited heroine faces life’s obstacles head-on, surviving poverty, injustice and the discovery of bitter betrayal before taking the ultimate decision to follow her heart. decision to follow her heart. This acclaimed re-imagining of Brontë's masterpiece was first staged by Bristol Old Vic last year, when the story was performed over two evenings. Director Sally Cookson now brings her celebrated production to the National, presented as a single, exhilarating performance.

NT Live: Of Mice and MenScreening: Thursday 19th November, 7pm Age: 12+Themes: Friendship, loneliness, powerlessness, Fate, Classical MotifsSubject: English Literature, DramaGolden Globe® winner and Academy Award® nominee James Franco (127 Hours, Milk) and Tony Award® nominee Chris O’Dowd (Bridesmaids, Girls) star in the highly-anticipated screenings of this ‘riveting, powerful production’ (Independent). This landmark revival of Nobel Prize winner John ‘riveting, powerful production’ (Independent). This landmark revival of Nobel Prize winner John Steinbeck's play is a powerful portrait of the American spirit and a heartbreaking testament to the bonds of friendship.

NT Live: Coriolanus (Encore)Screening: Thursday 24th September, 7pm Age: 12+Themes: War, class, pride, gender roles, fateSubject: English Literature, DramaNational Theatre Live’s 2013 broadcast of the Donmar Warehouse’s production of Coriolanus returns to cinemas by popular demand. Shakespeare’s searing tragedy of political manipulation and revenge, Coriolanus features an Evening Standard Award-winning performance from Tom Hiddleston (The Coriolanus features an Evening Standard Award-winning performance from Tom Hiddleston (The Avengers, War Horse (film), BBC’s The Hollow Crown) in the title role, directed by the Donmar’s Artistic Director Josie Rourke.

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NT Live: HamletScreening: Thursday 15th October, 7pm Age: 12+Themes: Madness/Insanity, Revenge, Mortality, ReligionSubject: English Literature, DramaSold out at the Barbican years in advance, this hugely popular portrayal of Hamlet will be streamed live to cinemas. Directed by Lyndsey Turner (Posh, Chimerica) and produced by Sonia Friedman Productions; starring Benedict Cumberbatch (The Imitation Game). As a country arms itself for war, Productions; starring Benedict Cumberbatch (The Imitation Game). As a country arms itself for war, a family tears itself apart. Forced to avenge his father’s death, but paralysed by the task ahead, Hamlet rages against the impossibility of his predicament, threatening both his sanity and the security of the state.

Branagh Theatre Live: The Winter’s Tale (Encore)Screening: Tuesday 15th December, 1pm Age: 12+Themes: Art vs Nature, TimeSubject: English Literature, DramaShakespeare’s timeless tragicomedy of obsession and redemption is reimagined in a new production co-directed by Rob Ashford and Kenneth Branagh, following their triumphant staging of Macbeth in Manchester and Manhattan. Judi Dench will play Paulina, Kenneth Branagh will play Leontes.Manchester and Manhattan. Judi Dench will play Paulina, Kenneth Branagh will play Leontes.

RSC Henry V

Screening: Wednesday 21st October, 7pm Age: 12+Themes: Class, War, Subject: English Literature, DramaHenry IV is dead and Hal is King. With England in a state of unrest, he must leave his rebellious youth behind, striving to gain the respect of his nobility and people. Laying claim to parts of France and following an insult from the French Dauphin, Henry gathers his troops and prepares for a war and following an insult from the French Dauphin, Henry gathers his troops and prepares for a war that he hopes will unite his country.

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ENO Live Autumn 2015: The Mikado and The Barber of SevilleThe Mikado: Thursday 3rd December, 7.30pm Age: 12+ Subject: Drama, MusicSet in an ever-so English 1930s seaside hotel, Miller’s Marx Brothers-inspired song-and-dance Mikado is a popular hit with audiences of all ages. The combination of Gilbert’s virtuosic wit, Sullivan’s memorable melodies and Miller’s hilarious antics is irresistible.

The Barber of Seville: Tuesday 10th November, 7.30pm Age: 12+ SubjectSubject: Drama, MusicSet in an elegant vision of 18th-century Seville, Jonathan Miller’s much-loved production returns to the Coliseum and remains as side-splittingly funny as ever. For this revival, the talented Christopher Allen will conduct Rossini’s sparkling score, packed full of wit and playful tunes.

Macbeth

Screenings: Tuesday 1st December, 7.30pm and Wednesday 2nd December, 1pmAge: TBC, Themes: Ambition, Cruelty, Masculinity, Kingship and Tyranny, Violence Subject: English Literature, Drama, English Language, Film/Media StudiesMichael Fassbender (X-Men, 12 Years a Slave) stars in this modern re-telling of Shakespeare’s famous play. Macbeth, a duke of Scotland, receives a prophecy from a trio of witches that one day he will become King of Scotland. Consumed by ambition and spurred to action by his wife, Macbeth murders his become King of Scotland. Consumed by ambition and spurred to action by his wife, Macbeth murders his king and takes the throne for himself.

Further resoucces are available for this title through Into Film at: www.intofilm.org/macbeth

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The Importance of Being Earnest

Screening: Thursday 8th October, 7.15pm Age: 12+Themes: Marriage, Morality, TruthSubject: English Literature, DramaDon’t miss Olivier Award winner and Poirot star David Suchet as the formidable Lady Bracknell in Oscar Wilde’s much loved masterpiece The Importance of Being Earnest which will be broadcast LIVE to cinemas from London’s Vaudeville Theatre. A superb satire on Victorian manners and one LIVE to cinemas from London’s Vaudeville Theatre. A superb satire on Victorian manners and one of the funniest plays in the English language, the delightful repartee and hilarious piercing of hypocrisy will make you laugh out loud!

The Bolshoi Ballet Live from Moscow

GiselleScreening: Sunday 11th December, 4pm Age: TBC Subject: Dance

The Lady of the CamelliasScreenings: Sunday 6th December, 3pm Age: TBC Subject: Dance

The NutcrackerScreeningScreening: Sunday 13th December, 3pm Age: TBC Subject: Dance

The Lady In The Van

Screenings: Tuesday 15th December, 7.30pm and Wednesday 16th December, 1pmThemes: Age & Society Age: 12+Subject: English, DramaWritten by Alan Bennett and starring Maggie Smith and James Corden. Uplifting comedy; A man forms an unexpected bond when he discovers a transient woman living in her car that is parked in his driveway.driveway.

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Gemma BoveryScreenings: Tuesday 20th October, 1pm and Thursday 22nd October, 7.30pmThemes: Language, Gender, Mortality, Love Age: 15+Subject: English Literature, Drama, Film/ Media Studies

A modern adaption of Madame Bovary. Norman Baker, Martin, is passionate about Gustave Flaubert. When he sees an English couple move into a small farm nearby, the names of the new arrivals Gemma and Charles Bovery and their behaviour seems to Martin to be inspired by Flaubert's heroes. Starring and Charles Bovery and their behaviour seems to Martin to be inspired by Flaubert's heroes. Starring Gemma Arterton.

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Into Film is a fantastic scheme for private school screenings, at Wem Town Hall we currently have spaces on two screenings that are only bookable by schools through Into Film, Please log in to the Into Film website to book and see more of the great things Into Film do. We currently have spaces on these screenings:Pinnochio - Wednesday 4th NovemberEncounters Film Festival Shorts - Tuesday 17th November

If our public screentimes donIf our public screentimes don't fit your timetable, or if you need any more information please get in touch with us on 01939 232 299 to discuss your options and any questions you may have.

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Suffragette

Screenings: Tuesday 24th November, 7.30pm and Wednesday 25th November, 1pmThemes: Gender, Social Change, Freedom Teaching Resources Available: Into FilmSubject: History, Film/ Media Studies, Citizenship, PSHE, English Age: 12+Could be used as resource for Parliament Week 16th – 22nd NovemberMaud joins the feminist movement to fight for dignity and equal rights against a brutal state; as gripping and visceral as any thriller, it is also heart-breaking and inspirational. Starring Meryl gripping and visceral as any thriller, it is also heart-breaking and inspirational. Starring Meryl Streep, Carey Mulligan and Helena Bonham-Carter.

Further resoucces are available for this title through Into Film at the Into Film Resource Archive

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School Opportunities Diary

NT Encore Coriolanus Thurs 24th Sep, 7pm BIG SCREEN

The Importance of Being Earnest Thurs 8th Oct, 7.15pm BIG SCREEN

The Bolshoi Ballet Live From Moscow: Giselle Sun 11th Oct, 4pm

NT Live: Hamlet Thurs 15th Oct, 7pm BIG SCREEN

Gemma Bovery (15) Tues 20th Oct, 1pm FILM

RSC Henry V Weds 21st Oct, 7pm BIG SCREENRSC Henry V Weds 21st Oct, 7pm BIG SCREEN

Gemma Bovery (15) Thurs 22rd Oct, 7.30pm FILM

Into Film: Pinnochio (U) Wed 4th Nov FILM

ENO Live: Barber of Seville Encore Tues 10th Nov, 7.30pm BIG SCREEN

Into Film: Encounters Film Festival Shorts (Age 7-11) Tues 17th Nov FILM

NT Live: Of Mice and Men Thurs 19th Nov, 7pm BIG SCREEN

Suffragette (Rating TBC) Tues 24th Nov, 7,30pm FILM

Suffragette Suffragette (Rating TBC) Weds 25th Nov, 1pm FILM

Kenneth Branagh: The Winter’s Tale Thurs 26th Nov, 7pm BIG SCREEN

Macbeth (Rating TBC) Tues 1st Dec, 7.30pm Dates TBC FILM

Macbeth (Rating TBC) Weds 2nd Dec, 1pm Dates TBC FILM

ENO Live: The Mikado Thurs 3rd Dec, 7.30pm BIG SCREEN

The Bolshoi Ballet: The Lady of the Camellias Sun 6th Dec, 3pm

NT Live: Jane Eyre Tues 8th Dec, 7pm BIG SCREEN

The Bolshoi BalletThe Bolshoi Ballet: The Nutcracker Sun 13th Dec, 3pm BIG SCREEN

A Winter’s Tale Encore Tues 15th Dec, 1pm BIG SCREEN

The Lady In The Van (12A) Tues 15th Dec, 7.30pm FILM

The Lady In The Van (12A) Weds 16th Dec, 1pm FILM

Thomas and Friends:Sodor’s Legend of the Lost Treasure (U)Mon Oct 26th 2pmWed Oct 28th 2pm

Halloween Mask Workshop Workshop with Sarah Evans30th October.10am-2pm £6 or 2 for £10Wallace and Gromit: the Curse of the Were-Rabbit(U)Fri 30th Oct 2pm

Bats and Robins Workshop with Sarah Evanswith Sarah EvansTues 22nd Dec October 10am-1pm £6 or 2 for £10

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