Martini cocktail hour + The Thin Man (18)

Due to high demand, we've increased the capacity of this event. The cocktail hour will still happen in the Atrium Bar, but after this the audience will be split across Screens 2 and Screen 3 for the film. Seating will be allocated as usual, so please check your booking to see which screen and seat you will be in.

This event was suggested by member Mark Brisenden, who writes: 'Loved The Great Beauty party, the martinis were lovely. In the event of another martini evening - which would be most welcome - the opening of a movie that contains my favourite martini/cocktail moment is The Thin Man starring William Powell and Myrna Loy.'

On Friday 14 August, as we near the end of our Screwball Summer, join us for a martini cocktail hour in the Atrium Bar, followed by a screening of The Thin Man. The cocktails will be stirred up (in perfect waltz time) with our bar manager's preferred MARTINI Riserva Speciale Ambrato - a premium vermouth that effortlessly blends traditional craftsmanship with modern flair.

A swell playlist of our favourite big band tunes from the height of Hollywood's Golden Age will be playing, and you'll have plenty of time to hobnob with chums & fellow members alike, prior to the film.

Event timings:

19:00  Doors open for martini cocktail hour in the Atrium Bar

20:50  Screen doors open

21:00  Screenings of The Thin Man in Screen 2 and Screen 3

22:45  Expected finish

Tickets for this event are £17.50 each, and include a complimentary gin martini and an allocated seat for the film. They are restricted to 2 per member, so you can bring a fellow martini-lover along, even if they're not a member.

About the film:

The Thin Man (1934) is the first instalment of a popular series of six films casting a sophisticated, glamorous, pleasure-seeking, and urbane husband-wife detective team (William Powell and Myrna Loy as Nick and Nora Charles). It became one of the defining films of the classic era in the comedy-detective subgenre. The film's murder mystery story took a back seat to the romantic screwball comedy, featuring the splendid, snappy and flirty banter between the rich, carefree married couple. They were known for sleuthing, solving murders, wisecracking one-liners, affectionate witticisms, delightful teasing and one-upmanship, alcoholic fun with plenty of martinis (two years after the end of Prohibition), a wire-haired terrier named Asta (actually named Skippy), and a loving relationship - often punctuated with quick kisses and slight hiccups.

About MARTINI Riserva Speciale Ambrato:

Made from Moscato Bianco wines and infused with a carefully selected mix of rare botanicals, MARTINI Riserva Speciale Ambrato boasts a medium-bodied profile with floral and honeyed notes, complemented by a subtle sherry-like richness. The addition of yellow cinchona bark introduces a delicate bitterness, adding complexity and depth to its taste. This refined vermouth is perfect for those who appreciate life’s finer moments and the art of good company.

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