Christmas Lectures – Son of Santa: Fathers and Christmas in Hollywood
With the University of Chester Running fromLast event: Wednesday 8 December 2021 at 1pm
- Free (drop in)
- Garret Theatre
Part of: Christmas at Storyhouse
Part of: Christmas at Storyhouse
It’s Christmas in Hollywood, and all Dad wants is a little bit of redemption. Whether it’s Tim Allen knocking Santa off the roof and becoming the next Father Christmas, or Michael Keaton being reincarnated as a walking, talking snowman, Christmas is a time of second chances for these less-than-perfect Hollywood dads. This lecture goes back to the 90s to take a festive look at fatherhood on film.
Presented by Dr Katie Barnett.
Christmas Lectures is a collaboration between Storyhouse and the University of Chester, providing an open platform for debate on a range of topics and fascinating subjects.
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1 hr 24 | A unique look at the life of celebrated American author Patricia Highsmith based on her diaries and notebooks and the intimate reflections of her lovers, friends and family
1 hr 54 | Therese, a shop assistant in a 1950s New York department store, becomes fascinated by a beautiful and enigmatic customer, Carol.
1 hr 37 | After a chance meeting on a train, Bruno suggest he murders Guy’s unfaithful wife, while Guy disposes of Bruno’s hated father.
2 hrs 20 | Ripley is sent to Italy to bring home his acquaintance, the errant playboy Dickie. Seduced by the glamorous and moneyed lifestyle, Ripley becomes obsessed and slowly infiltrates his life
1hr 40 | In a windswept fishing village, a mother is torn between protecting her beloved son and her own sense of right and wrong.
1 hr 32 | AD | With help from Princess Peach, Mario gets ready to square off against the all-powerful Bowser to stop his plans from conquering the world.
This workshop will explore leadership, identity, communication, and employability skills through discussion and participatory exercises.
1 hr 28 | AD | Mummies is a fun family animated adventure that follows three Egyptian mummies who accidentally enter the modern world.
Let Storyhouse whisk you away to the ball this Christmas with a seasonal spectacular which celebrates the most famous fairy-tale of them all – Cinderella.
Put down that device and join us for some old-fashioned fun with boardgames in The Den! Will you be the Scrabble Supremo, the Jenga Jubilant or the Card Game King?