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Literature at Lunchtime - Graham Greene’s ‘The Quiet American’

Literature at Lunchtime - Graham Greene’s ‘The Quiet American’

Thursday 2 February 12 noon with Dr Jane Mackay It is perhaps an appropriate time, considering current world affairs, to explore Greene’s depiction of an idealistic young American in Vietnam, spreading ‘democracy’ and its resulting death and chaos in ‘The Quiet American’, published in 1955. Come and enjoy ...

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Lord of the Flies

Lord of the Flies

Saturday 4 February 7.30pm Multi-award winning Sell a Door Theatre Company brings to stage William Golding's Lord of the Flies - one of the most disturbing and celebrated novels of modern times.  A plane has crashed on an uninhabited island. The only survivors are a group ...

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Alice and the Rabbit

Alice and the Rabbit

Wednesday 15 February 2.00pm Suitable for 4yrs + Join Alice on a magical adventure as she chases the White Rabbit back in time on a fantastic journey into Wonderland.  Watch her change size in this dream-like adaptation of the famous Lewis Carroll tale where she meets the ...

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The Ghost of Mr Fox

The Ghost of Mr Fox

Friday 3 February 8.00pm Effortlessly blending intricate synths with driving guitars and epic drums - The Ghost of Mr Fox is a band that defies convention.  Veterans of the local music scene, John Monaghan and Kev Herrick teamed up with the drumming talent of Jacob Marston ...

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Jane Eyre (2011) PG

Jane Eyre (2011) PG

Guildhall Promoted 2.30pm & 7.30pm Director: Cary Fukunaga Cast:  Mia Wasikowska, Michael Fassbender, Judi Dench, Jamie Bell Run Time:  120 mins After a bleak childhood, Jane Eyre becomes a governess at Thornfield Hall for the dark, cold master of the house, Mr. Rochester.  Jane soon finds herself falling in love with him ...

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At the Guildhall Arts Centre we strive to offer our customers professional, innovative, stimulating and quality experiences in live music, drama, comedymusical theatre, dancetalks, family theatre, film and workshops.

Housed in Grantham’s unique Victorian Grade II listed town hall, jail and sessions hall - see Guildhall History - the Arts Centre is also the town’s hub for community activities, performances and the local arts scene.  In addition, our rooms are in constant use by businesses, organisations and individuals for meetings, workshops, fairs, conferences, receptions and parties.  Check out our Room Hire deals for great value prices!

With our town centre location, welcoming staff, excellent transport links and parking close by, The Guildhall Arts Centre is the best choice for entertainment and room hire in Grantham.  The Box office also doubles as Grantham’s Tourist Information Centre where you can pick up holiday brochures, time-tables, town guides and ‘book-a-bed-ahead’. 

If you’re planning a wedding reception or party, why not check out our Wedding Packages,  which includes hire of the venue for a ceremony, reception and party, from just £650!

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