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 - Cecil Hepworth And The Birth of The British Film
This Talk looks at the life of one of the most influential of all Elmbridge residents, Cecil Hepworth. Producer, director, writer, scenic photographer and film-maker who became one of the most respected and dynamic figures in British cinema.
Silver Screen - ‘Film Stars Don’t Die In Liverpool’ 15 2017 ‧ Romance/Drama ‧ 1h 45m
Starring Annette Bening and Jamie Bell, with Vanessa Redgrave and Julie Walters. Based on his memoir, ‘Film Stars Don’t Die In Liverpool’ tells the story of Peter Turner and his relationship with Academy Award-winning American actress Gloria Grahame that starts in 1970s Liverpool.
Date: Tuesday 17 March 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.