Sherriff Talk - Elmbridge In The Spotlight – A series of talks about musicians, actors, artists, authors and cultural figures who have lived and worked in Elmbridge
The borough of Elmbridge is a place with a long and illustrious past, an historic landscape of royal palaces, stately homes and gardens, thriving towns and vibrant villages full of social and cultural diversity, which has attracted an extraordinary array of artistic figures. These three Talks looks at some of the famous (and infamous!) artists who lived, loved, and worked here, revealing their artistic, musical, poetic, and romantic, often scandalous, occasionally scurrilous, but always intriguing, stories.
Elmbridge In The Spotlight - (1) The Actors and Musicians
From the Kembles to the D’Oyly Cartes, Charlie Drake to a couple of lads from Merseyside, Elmbridge has always played host to some of the most popular and inspiring performing artistes. This Talk explores those Elmbridge residents who’s performances on stage, screen and record have shown them to be masters of their craft.
Silver Screen - Empire of Light (2022) ‧ Romance/Drama ‧ 1h 55m
Directed by Sam Mendes, Empire of Light is set in Margate in the early 1980s. Staring Olivia Colman as Hilary, the manager of the small ‘Empire Cinema’ and Micheal Ward as a new Black British employee. It is a film about the power of human connection during turbulent times.
Date: Tuesday 13 January 2026
Talk : 11:30am
Film: 1:30pm
You can now book and secure your seats on the Riverhouse website.
Ticket: £4 for talk or screening. £6 for both talk and screening.
Limited availability on the doors on the day.