2016 Performance-Literature-Film

Film: Now You See Me 2 (12A)

Dir: Jon M. Chi | 2016 | Daniel Radcliffe, Jesse Eisenberg, Lizzie Caplan

One year after outwitting the FBI and winning the public’s adulation with their Robin Hood-style magic spectacles, The Four Horsemen resurface for a comeback performance in hopes of exposing the unethical practices of a tech magnate. The man behind their vanishing act is none other than Walter Mabry, a tech prodigy who threatens the Horsemen into pulling off their most impossible heist yet. Their only hope is to perform one last unprecedented stunt to clear their names and reveal the mastermind behind it all.

Where: Venue 15 – Royston Picture Palace (SG8 7DA)
When: Friday 16 September, 7.30pm (129 mins)
Tickets: online at www.roystonpicturepalace.org.uk or at the Cinema Box Office.

Film: The Elephant Man (12A)

Dir: David Lynch | 1980 | Anthony Hopkins, John Hurt

A Victorian surgeon rescues a heavily disfigured man who is mistreated while scraping a living as a side-show freak. Behind his monstrous façade, there is revealed a person of intelligence and sensitivity.

Where: Venue 15 – Royston Picture Palace (SG8 7DA)
When: Saturday 17 September, 7.30pm (124 mins)
Tickets: online at www.roystonpicturepalace.org.uk or at the Cinema Box Office.

Abigail’s Party

Corvus Amateur Dramatic Society (CADS)

CADS presents “ABIGAIL’S PARTY” by Mike Leigh. This iconic 1970s situation comedy follows Beverley and Laurence as they invite their neighbours in for drinks. Come and join them as they share an evening of G&Ts, cheese & pineapple sticks and middle class aspirations

Where: Meridian School (SG8 7JH)
When: Thursday 22, Friday 23, Saturday 24 Sept 7.30pm – 10pm
Tickets: £10, £5 students/children – online from www.cadsroyston.org.uk or telephone 07925 674967

It’s Carnival! Let’s Dance! (Pre-schoolers) [FREE]
Dance Matters

So many children’s songs are filled with partying and fun times. Free dance sessions for pre-schoolers and their families. We will sing, sign and dance our way through nursery rhymes and silly songs, with sessions for pre-schoolers and their families. Dance and Carnival go hand in hand. It’s simply not a party if you’re not dancing and singing! www.dance-matters.co.uk

Where: Royston Methodist Church (SG8 7AU)
When: Saturday 24 September, 9:30am and 10am

Carnival! – Family Storytelling Event (Under 8s)

Hertfordshire Libraries

Aimed at families, professional storyteller Rachel Chalkley will captivate her audience with stories and an interactive workshop with a carnival theme. Look out for Rachel’s carnival costume. You may wish to join her by coming along in your own carnival outfit!

Where: Royston Library (SG8 9JN)
When: Saturday 24 September, 2.30pm – 3.30pm
Tickets: £5 a family (2 adults & 2 children) from Library  or box office 0300 123 4049

20 September to 5 October 2024