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The RC Sherriff Trust - Sherriff Talk and Silver Screen - May

Sherriff Talk - Into The Deep Dark Wood: Children’s Books and How They Changed Our Lives

From the ancient tales of Aesop, through the Victorian and Edwardian golden age to new classics, children’s books have had a huge influence on our lives. This Talk celebrates the books that have inspired and consoled entire generations.

Silver Screen - ‘Wicked’ Rated PG ‧ 2024 ‧ Musical/Fantasy ‧ 2h 40m

The film adaptation of the 2003 stage musical loosely based on Gregory Maguire's  re-imagining of L. Frank Baum's 1900 novel The Wonderful Wizard of Oz and its 1939 film adaptation. It stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande as Elphaba Thropp and Glinda Upland, exploring the early relationship between Elphaba, the future Wicked Witch of the West, and her schoolmate Galinda, who becomes Glinda the Good.

Date: Tuesday 12 May 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.

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