An exploration of the life and works of this fascinating man - as colourful as one of his operatic plots!
EVENTS AND LECTURES
Society events open to members, some guest tickets may be available. Please contact the Society for more information
Society
Mr Roger Askew
Nidd Valley
16 Mar 2026 - 19:30
Christ Church
Church Square, The Stray, Harrogate, United Kingdom, HG1 4SW
Church Square, The Stray, Harrogate, United Kingdom, HG1 4SW
Online Event
Society
Dr Caroline Shenton
Newbury
17 Mar 2026 - 10:30
Newbury Rugby Football Club
Monks Lane, Newbury, United Kingdom, RG14 7RW
Monks Lane, Newbury, United Kingdom, RG14 7RW
Online Event
This is how a band of heroic curators and eccentric custodians saved Britain’s national heritage during our Darkest Hour.
Society
Mr Tyler Butterworth
Chester
17 Mar 2026 - 11:00
Cheshire View
Plough Lane , Christleton, Chester, United Kingdom, CH3 7PT
Plough Lane , Christleton, Chester, United Kingdom, CH3 7PT
Online Event
From his own experience, the pains and pleasures of a life in the theatre, and the intricate processes of putting on a play
Society
Mrs Alice Foster
Isle of Man
17 Mar 2026 - 11:30
Manx Museum Lecture Theatre
Kingswood Grove, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM1 3LY
Kingswood Grove, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM1 3LY
Online Event
GOING DUTCH : VERMEER'S WOMEN
SOUTH WEST
17 Mar 2026 - 11:30
The Blue Ball
Stevens Cross, Sidford, United Kingdom, EX10 9QL
Stevens Cross, Sidford, United Kingdom, EX10 9QL
Online Event
The Art and Culture of fin-de-siecle Vienna
Society
Mr Jamie Hayes
Eastbourne
17 Mar 2026 - 14:00
East Dean & Friston Village Hall
Village Green Lane, East Dean, Eastbourne, United Kingdom, BN20 0DJ
Village Green Lane, East Dean, Eastbourne, United Kingdom, BN20 0DJ
Online Event
Opera from its early roots to modern-day musicals