Film at Alton Assembly Rooms: The Penguin Lessons (12) 7-9:10pm
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The Penguin Lessons (12) 7-9:10pm. Doors & bar from 6:30pm. Pay on the door: £6 (u3a members, Abri residents, U16s £5).
Inspired by the true story of a disillusioned Englishman who went to work in a private school in pre-revolutionary Argentina in 1976. Expecting an easy ride, Tom (Steve Coogan) discovers a divided nation, an overbearing head teacher (Jonathan Pryce) and a class of challenging pupils. However, after he rescues an orphaned penguin from an oil-slicked beach, trying to impress a woman, his personal and political life is transformed.
"a winning performance from Steve Coogan with a little help from a lovable pint-sized companion." [Rotten Tomatoes: 95% Audience Score].
Inspired by the true story of a disillusioned Englishman who went to work in a private school in pre-revolutionary Argentina in 1976. Expecting an easy ride, Tom (Steve Coogan) discovers a divided nation, an overbearing head teacher (Jonathan Pryce) and a class of challenging pupils. However, after he rescues an orphaned penguin from an oil-slicked beach, trying to impress a woman, his personal and political life is transformed.
"a winning performance from Steve Coogan with a little help from a lovable pint-sized companion." [Rotten Tomatoes: 95% Audience Score].
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