Mad about the Boy’

A reminder of our upcoming Westbury Sub Mendip Friday evening film – Mad about the Boy – a very entertaining look at the life of that great British entertainer, Noel Coward.

‘This very enjoyable and informative documentary, directed by Barnaby Thompson, digs into the contradictions underpinning the life and work of one of the most prolific and versatile talents of the 20th century.’

‘If anyone wants to take a mesmerising journey into matchless wit and style, watch Mad About the Boy, Barnaby Thompson’s documentary on Noël Coward.’

‘Mad About The Boy breezes through 73 years of fond and fraught memories with affection and enthusiasm.’

‘A suitably expansive look at a giant talent.’

‘Much of Coward’s output survives only in fading monochrome stills but Mad About the Boy deploys the full box of tricks to jazz up the slideshow.’

‘There is plenty from Coward himself, who is never less than entertaining in diary entries and snippets of his screen acting. Then there are the chatshow appearances in later life; he drops bon mots like grenades.’

So come and enjoy a wallow in stylish nostalgia – together with good company and the usual drink and nibbles.

Tickets now £8 for Adults and £3 for under 16s – to include your first drink – available from the Westbury Sub Mendip village shop or on the door. Next film will be ‘Oppenheimer’ on Friday, 17 Nov then not again until Jan 24.

We look forward to seeing as many of you as possible on Friday.

Sue (WSM Parish)