The Melksham Monday Movies coming up at the Assembly Hall are two hit films – Allelujah, starring Jennifer Saunders, Derek Jacobi and Judi Dench; and Tom Hanks is a Man Called Otto.
Allelujah is a warm and deeply moving story about old age. When the geriatric ward in a small Yorkshire hospital is threatened with closure, the hospital decides to fight back by galvanizing the local community: they invite a news crew to film their preparations for a concert in honour of the hospital’s most distinguished nurse.
What could go wrong? Allelujah celebrates the spirit of the elderly patients whilst paying tribute to the deep humanity of the medical staff battling with limited resources and ever-growing demand.
It is based on Alan Bennett’s play of the same name and stars Jennifer Saunders, Bally Gill, Russell Tovey, David Bradley, Derek Jacobi and Judi Dench.
It’s on at the Assembly Hall on Monday 3rd July.
Two weeks later on Monday 17th July, it’s Tom Hanks is a Man Called Otto.
Otto is a grump who’s given up on life following the loss of his wife and wants to end it all. When a young family moves in nearby, he meets his match in quick-witted Marisol, leading to a friendship that will turn his world around.
Doors for both showings open at 1.30pm and the films start at 2pm. There is a break for tea or coffee and a chance to catch up with friends, before finishing around 4pm.
Admission is by donation, with a suggestion of £4. All welcome.
