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We are thrilled to be returning to The Alban Arena for our ever-popular Festival of Film! Join us for two fun-filled days celebrating British Film and TV History with the nation’s favourite TV channel at The Alban Arena, in St Albans, AL1 3LD.Each day’s entertainment is a celebration of all things Talking Pictures along with an exciting line-up of special guests on stage! Full guest line-up and screening announcements coming soon....
Select 'going' to our event to be kept informed of posts notifying you of guest announcements, and keep an eye on our social media channels, newsletter and website.
Tickets are just £35 a day, or you can make a weekend of it and join us for both days for just £60! This event always sells out, so we do recommend booking early if you would like to join us.
There will be a fantastic line-up of guests, unmissable films, and plenty of stalls selling Film & TV memorabilia.
NEXT YEAR’S PROGRAMME IS NOT YET COMPLETE, BUT HERE’S A TASTER!:
Dame SIÂN PHILLIPS - Award-winning star of stage and screen, Dame Siân Phillips is known for Under Milk Wood (1971), television’s I, Claudius, How Green Was My Valley and many other films and series.
DIANE KEEN - Diane starred in The Cuckoo Waltz, Rings on Their Fingers, The Shillingbury Tales and Doctors, to name a few!
ANNE REID MBE - Anne played Valerie Barlow in Coronation Street and Celia in Last Tango in Halifax among many other roles.
SIMON WILLIAMS AND LUCY FLEMING - The star of Upstairs, Downstairs and his wife, Lucy, daughter of Celia Johnson, present Posting Letters to the Moon, the World War II letters between Celia and her husband.
JIMMY CRICKET - He has been well-known since the 1970s with shows on TV and radio. He brings his catchphrases, humour and trademark wellies to the stage.
ERIC & ERN with Jonty Stephens and Ian Ashpitel - A brilliant homage to Morecambe & Wise, full of their most loved routines, songs and sketches.
NEARLY NEWLEY - Kaplan Kaye presents a one man tribute to the performer, actor and composer, Anthony Newley.
NICHOLAS YOUNG - Nicholas reunites with Tomorrow People cast members to discuss the landmark 1970s children’s series.
MADELINE SMITH - Madeleine began as a model, moving into acting during the 1960s. She has starred in Live and Let Die, The Vampire Lovers, Up Pompeii, and The Two Ronnies, plus many more.
KAREN KAY - Singer, comedian and ace impressionist, Karen Kay appeared with Bob Monkhouse, Max Bygraves, Des O’Connor and many more in the 1970s and 80s.
MARK SHORTLAND - Mark’s performances include a mixture of illusion, audience participation and comedy, blended with an individual style of magic and suggestion.
CAROLINE MUNRO - The Cellar Club hostess and horror legend starred in Captain Kronos, Vampire Hunter & The Spy Who Loved Me.
LOLA LAMOUR - Professional singer Lola has a penchant for musical styles from the 1940s and 1950s. She transports her audiences to the bygone age of big band music with nostalgic tunes from yesteryear.
The entertainment also includes rare and lost films, shorts and TV episodes, musical clips from yesteryear AND our own FOOTAGE DETECTIVES, MIKE READ and NOEL CRONIN – live on stage!
That’s not all folks! We will be bringing you more news on the acts and entertainment we have booked and planned for this event over the next few months. There is much MORE to be announced – but we can’t tell you yet!
We will also have our lunch boxes on sale for just £12, with the option for either a meat or vegetarian option. Depending on the option, lunchboxes include:
Ham or Cheese Sandwiches, Sausage Rolls or vegetarian quiche, Mini Pork Pie (meat option only), Selection of Grapes & Berries, Walkers Crisps, Mini Muffin, Lemon Drizzle Cake, Tomato & mini Sausage or Olives on a stick, Orange or Apple Juice.
St Albans is only 20 mins by train from London, and the venue is a short walk from the station.
If you have any kind of mobility impairment or special seating request please contact us directly.
All guest appearances subject to health and wellbeing on the day.
Sadly, we are unable to give exchanges or refunds on all tickets.
Book your tickets and pre-order your lunchbox here:
https://renownfilms.co.uk/product-category/st-albans-saturday-22nd-march-sunday-23rd-march-more-info-coming-soon/
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The Alban Arena, Saint Albans, United Kingdom
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