Between 2016 and 2019, I worked as the cinema programmer - among many other positions - at The Flavel Arts Centre in beautiful Dartmouth, Devon. During this time, I made a great number of professional and personal connections across the arts industry, many of whom I am still in touch with today. One of these individuals is Tony Palmer, probably the most fascinating person I have ever had the pleasure to get to know, and am honoured to call a friend. Where do you begin with Tony Palmer? He has won multiple BAFTAs and Emmy Awards, 12 Gold Medals from the New York Film Festival, the Prix Italia twice, is a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society, and an honorary citizen of both New Orleans and Athens! He has directed many films, as well as theatre and opera, and has written several books. Not a bad body of work! 

It is a great honour to welcome him to St Mary Redcliffe Church in September for a rare opportunity to see his celebrated Gustav Holst documentary 'In the Bleak Midwinter' on the big screen, with a live introduction to the screening from Tony himself. As we celebrate Holst's 150th birthday this September, there really is no better time to remind ourselves why he is (rightly) considered one of the finest composers in music. And you'll almost certainly come away with a new favourite filmmaker to explore, too! 

You can book tickets for this exciting event on September 7th 2024 here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/film-showing-holst-in-the-bleak-midwinter-tickets-851434863597