Elgiva Box Office 01494 974274

Elgiva Box Office 01494 974274

Memoir of a Snail

A poignant, heartfelt, hilarious chronicle of the life of an outsider
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1 hour 34 minutes
Rated15

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Wed11thMar1:30pm8:00pm

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Grace Pudel is a book-loving, snail-collecting misfit who falls into a series of misfortunes after being separated from her twin brother Gilbert.

Despite her hardships, inspiration and hope arise when Grace begins a friendship with an eccentric elderly woman named Pinky.

From Academy Award-winning writer and director Adam Elliot, Memoir of a Snail is a heartfelt and hilarious chronicle of the life of an outsider finding her confidence and silver linings amongst the clutter of everyday life.

Rated 4 out of 5

“Charming and beguiling”  

The Guardian

Rated 3.5 out of 5

“ Gorgeous… emotionally intelligent”  

RogerEbert

This film is showing as part of the Chiltern Film Society season. Showings are open to non-members. Seating is unreserved – simply purchase a ticket and choose your seat when you arrive.   

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Group Tickets (where available) and Row E (reserved for wheelchairs) are not available online. Please call the Box Office on 01494 582900 to book these tickets.

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Discounts may include some or all of the following: over 60s, children (15 years and under), full-time students and registered disabled (and carers).

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The Elgiva is the beating heart of the arts in Chesham. From arthouse film to standup to bands to dance and classical – the Elgiva is for everybody.

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How to find us

By train Chesham Underground on the Metropolitan Line is a six minute walk away. Leave the car behind and enjoy a drink at the bar or a meal in one of Chesham’s restaurants, pubs, bars and cafés.

Amersham is just eleven minutes away on the 1A bus, or (about) a £12 cab ride away.

By car 

Coming by car’s fine too… Albany Place pay and display car park is next door to the theatre, with three disabled spaces and two electric car charging points.

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