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Looks & Smiles, 1981 The Price of Coal PART 1: WENTWORTH
Thurs 10 Oct Meet the People (1977) (15) WOODHOUSE
The first of two classic Barry Hines/ Milton Hall
Ken Loach collaborations. It’s 1980 Tues 15 Oct
in Sheffield, Mick and Alan have just This classic Barry Hines, Ken
left school, full of dreams for the Loach collaboration is rarely
future. But against the background of screened in public. Originally a
Thatcher’s Britain the two soon wake TV play, it explores life at a South
up to reality, facing daily rejection in Yorkshire coalmine as it prepares
their search for work. for a royal visit by Prince Charles.
The film is followed by a talk by Dr The film will be followed by live
David Forrest (University of Sheffield), music with Parson’s Lot, The
who discusses Barry Hines and his Hurriers and Del Scott Miller.
influence of Working Class Film and Poet and musician Ray Hearne
Fiction. will open the event with a newly
In partnership with WE Great Place, commissioned work The Ballard
Barnsley Civic and The Futurist Social of Wentworth and Elsecar.
Cinema. 6pm | £5 per person Wentworth Woodhouse has
Booking essential via Eventbrite temporarily disappeared
beneath scaffolding as vital
roof repairs get underway, but
as always, a host of must-do
events are lined up for visitors
to enjoy. They include a unique
unmissable guided tour of the
mansion’s rooftops (a fully-
accessible lift is available).

As autumn unfolds, there are many
reasons to visit. A Night of Regency
Elegance on October 19 is a must-do
for every period drama fan. Dress up
and dine in fine Georgian style,
then enjoy Regency dancing with
Sat 9th and Sun 10th Nov 20 professional dancers leading
6.30-9pm | Wentworth Woodhouse the way.
£12.50 adults | £5.00 Child Garden-lovers will be in their element
£30.00 Family (2 adults 3 children) when horticultural experts, Renishaw
3 and Under Free and Chatsworth head gardeners,
Look out for tickets on Eventbrite lead an autumn/winter lecture series.
Ghostly Discoveries of Wentworth
WE Great Place will be bringing one of the best outdoor art shows Woodhouse brings a week of half-
to Rotherham! Combining dramatic film and visuals with breath- term Hallowe’en fun for the over
taking aerial performance. 14s. Join in eery torchlit state room
tours and a Spooky Sculpture Trail
AS THE WORLD TIPPED confronts one of the most pressing issues for the in the gardens. December heralds 12
planet with spectacle, humour and emotion. Suspended above the audience Days ’Til Christmas, a festive line-up
in the night sky, performers struggle to control their increasingly precarious featuring cinema, afternoon teas, a
world as they battle with the effects of a drastic environmental catastrophe. festive concert and Christmas craft
AS THE WORLD TIPPED is regarded as one of the finest large-scale outdoor sessions.
shows to be produced by UK company and will create an unmissable
spectacular, building on the success of the Man Engine show in 2018 and www.wentworthwoodhouse.org.uk
the summer’s WE Wonder Festival. to find out more.