Set in 1916 Yorkshire, The Choral follows a local choral society preparing Elgar’s The Dream of Gerontius, featuring Ralph Fiennes and Simon Russell Beale, and has received moderate reviews across major platforms.
It is a 2025 British historical drama set in a Yorkshire town during World War I, where a controversial conductor unites a ragtag group of teens and townsfolk to perform Elgar’s The Dream of Gerontius. As they prepare, wartime tensions, prejudice, and personal struggles surface. Critics praise Ralph Fiennes’ restrained performance and the film’s period detail, though some find it thematically scattered. A heartfelt, well-acted drama worth seeing for its music and ensemble.
This is our next free film night, hosted by The Hub coffee mornings, and will be on 6th June in the Savill Hall. Doors open at 7pm for a start time of 7.30pm. There will be the usual bar available and there is no need to book, just come along. This film has an R rating.
Last Updated on 14th May 2026