The State Fair is the next Dementia Friendly screening at the Plaza 9th February
On Thursday 9th February at 2.00pm we will be showing ‘The State Fair’ set in Iowa it tells the story of the Frake family getting ready for the annual state fair along with some great music from Rogers & Hammerstein.
As usual, we will start the film at 2.00pm and take a break half way through to serve complimentary tea, coffee and biscuits. The volume of the film can be adjusted. We will maintain low level lighting throughout the auditorium.
Please see below for more information about the film:
TITLE: State Fair (U)
GENRE: Comedy, Drama, Musical
RUNNING TIME: 1 hour 40 mins.
DIRECTOR: Walter Lang
STARRING: Jeanne Craine, Dana Andrews, Dick Haymesa, Vivian Blaine and more
MUSIC by Rogers & Hammerstein
STORYLINE: Adapted from a novel by Philip Strong
Each member of the Frake family has his or her own reason for attending the annual Iowa State Fair. Whilst there Margy and her brother Wayne begin new romances, but will they have to separate when the fair closes?
MUSICAL SCORE INCLUDES:
- Our State Fair
- It Might As Well Be Spring
- That’s For Me
- It’s A Grand Night For Singing
- We Will Be Together
I hope you can join us on Thursday 9th February to watch this delightful musical.