NOW SHOWING
The Choral
In 1916 Yorkshire, as war drains the Ramsden Choral Society of its men, the committee recruits local boys and appoints the enigmatic Dr. Henry Guthrie as chorus master. Amid suspicion and looming conscription, the community unites through music, finding resilience, solidarity, and hope against the devastation of the First World War.
Director
Nicholas Hytner (The Lady in the Van)
Actors
Ralph Fiennes • Jim Broadbent • Simon Russell Beale • Jessie Buckley • Ed Speleers
1h 53m • Rated M • Drama, Music • UK
LOADING...
BOOK SEATS FOR
The Choral
Wed 18 Mar 1:00pm Final
THECHORA-0318-1300
...
All tickets must be prepaid online or at the counter.
Sales are subject to our cancellation policy. No phone bookings
ncp - no complimentary passes
cap - captioned for hard of hearing
What makes The Choral such a rewarding cinema experience is its generosity of spirit. Anchored by richly textured performances and an affectionate eye for everyday detail, the film finds beauty in collective effort and shared purpose. It speaks to anyone who has ever belonged to a group held together by passion rather than profit. Moving, humane and gently inspiring, The Choral is a reminder that even in uncertain times, coming together in song can still be an act of hope.
Film Notes
A stirring celebration of community, resilience and the power of raising your voice together.
The Choral unfolds as a warmly observed portrait of a choir bound by tradition, pride and shared history. As the group faces dwindling numbers and personal struggles, rehearsals become a space where grief, humour and long-held tensions surface. The film lingers on the rituals of singing — breath, harmony, discipline — using music as both a narrative engine and an emotional anchor, while charting how change arrives quietly but inevitably.