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Events for December 2008

Mamma Mia Sing-Along (PG)

Friday 28th November to Monday 22nd December

Showing on 28th November, 4th & 22nd December

As the title suggests this is the film Mamma Mia, as many of you may have already seen, with the words of the song displayed so you can literally Sing-Along!  This is a great opportunity to get a group of friends together for a fun-filled, vocal evening of non-stop ABBA songs!!  A guaranteed night of laughter during this festive period.

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Mamma Mia (PG)

Monday 1st December to Wednesday 17th December

Showing on 1st, 2nd, 16th & 17th December

Mamma Mia is back!  Set on a sunny Greek island, Sophie is about to get married and would like her father to walk her down the aisle.  However, she has one small problem, there is a choice of three and she invites them all to visit in advance in an endeavour to find her real Dad.  Much can happen in 24 hours and you can be guaranteed a fun evening packed full of ABBA hits in this film version of the hugely successful West End and Broadway musical. 

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Number 8 Gallery - Public Preview

Wednesday 3rd December 2008
Number 8 are delighted to offer a Public Preview at their gallery featuring two stunning exhibitions.  Pittville Connections are a group of artists from around the country who have re-connected to present a stunning exhibition of new artwork at Number 8.  We also have two exceptional craft designers, Shivani Patel and Louise Chesshire, exhibiting their exquisite jewellery and silverware.Event details »

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Pittville Connection - 'Re-Connected'

Thursday 4th December to Friday 2nd January
Pittville Connection group of artists was formed in April 1998 by a group of like-minded final year students on the Visual Arts BA Hon's course at Cheltenham and Gloucester College of Higher Education. Two members have recently obtained their Master's Degrees, one in Fine Art and the other in Contemporary Visual Arts at University College, Falmouth. A third member studied at the Royal College of Art.Event details »

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Shivani Patel & Louise Chesshire - 'Jewellery and Silverware'

Friday 5th December to Wednesday 14th January
A stunning combined exhibition of by two  artists, Contemporary Designer and Goldsmith Shivani Patel who produces highly skilled and innovative jewellery and Louise Chesshire whose jewellery and silverware strongly references the plant world. Event details »

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The Women (12A)

Monday 15th December 2008
Emmy-winning comedy writer and producer Diane English makes her feature directorial debut on a remake of the 1939 George Cukor film The Women; a hip New York comedy about a tight-knit group of female friends dealing with friendship, divorce and betrayal.  Event details »

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Igor (PG)

Monday 22nd December to Monday 29th December
A hilarious twist on the classic monster movie, this film tells the story of one Igor who's sick of being a lowly lab assistant and dreams of becoming a scientist. When his cruel master kicks the bucket a week before the annual Evil Science Fair, Igor finally gets his chance. But, when he and his band of monstrous misfits - Brain, Scamper and Eva - uncover an evil plot that threatens their world, they must all fight to save it and prove that heroes come in all shapes and sizes.
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The Duchess (12A)

Saturday 27th December to Tuesday 30th December
This sumptuous period drama tells the story of the scandalous life of the 18^th Century aristocrat Georgiana Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire (Kiera Knightley).  Adored by the public but trapped in a loveless marriage to the Duke (Ralph Fiennes) Georgiana rebels and scandalises in both her political and private life.  Based on Amanda Foreman’s book Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire.Event details »

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