Power and Peril of the American Dream

Dr Andrew Wines returns to Christ’s Hospital Theatre for the third time with a multimedia, interactive, full-immersion extravaganza of history, literature, music and film.

Investigate with him the backstory and unfolding tale of the political titans and cultural icons who have comprised America’s ‘First Family’ for nearly a century.  Ideals, charisma and courage will clash with myths and misogyny in revealing how crime and celebrity came to reside in the nation’s corridors of power.  

Buckle up for a wild encounter with Sinatra, Monroe, Castro, spies, sex scandals, assassins, gangsters, ‘Camelot’, Casino Royale, civil rights struggles, anticolonial insurgencies, Cold War confrontations and the origins of the Space Race. Aspiring for the American Dream, and exemplifying the consequent nightmare, the Kennedy family provide a lens through which to view the current state of the USA.

Our leading musicians display their skill in an exciting and diverse programme of solo performances.

Join the Christ's Hospital Choral Society for an inspiring evening of choral masterworks that span centuries, from the Baroque to today.

The programme opens with the radiant 'Magnificat', a work of graceful counterpoint and devotional beauty. Contemporary composer Tarik O’Regan brings a fresh voice with his striking Triptych, weaving together luminous harmonies and rhythmic energy in a modern meditation on spiritual themes.

The second half and the heart of the concert is Antonín Dvořák’s Mass in D Major, Op. 86, a deeply personal expression of faith. Written originally for choir, soloists, and organ in a country chapel in Lužany, this “Lužany Mass” blends intimacy, lyricism, and heartfelt devotion. From the jubilant Gloria to the serene closing Agnus Dei, Dvořák’s Mass radiates both simplicity and profound beauty.

The choir will be conducted by Jonathan Lee with organ and strings accompaniment.

Tickets £15 in advance, £20 on the door. Under 18s £5

The Symphony Orchestra and Concert Band are central in this exciting annual concert of our larger ensembles. This year’s programme includes Shostakovich - Jazz Suite.