Whether drawing duchesses or portraying princes, John Singer Sargent (1856–1925) was high society’s leading portraitist.
EVENTS AND LECTURES
Society events open to members, some guest tickets may be available. Please contact the Society for more information
Society
Mr Gavin Plumley
Kennet and Swindon
16 Mar 2026 - 11:00
Ellendune Centre, Barrett Way
Wroughton, Swindon, United Kingdom, SN4 9LW
Wroughton, Swindon, United Kingdom, SN4 9LW
Online Event
Society
Mrs Gillian Hovell
Bowdon
16 Mar 2026 - 13:45
The Bowdon Rooms
The Firs, Bowdon, United Kingdom, WA14 2TQ
The Firs, Bowdon, United Kingdom, WA14 2TQ
Online Event
A playful look at the Greek and Roman gods.
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
An exploration of the life and works of this fascinating man - as colourful as one of his operatic plots!
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
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
Society
Mr Rupert Willoughby
Norwich
17 Mar 2026 - 19:00
JIC Conference Centre, Colney Lane, Norwich, United Kingdom, NR4 7UH
Online Event