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:
19:30 Martini cocktail hour in the Atrium Bar
20:50 Screen doors open
21:00 Screening of The Thin Man
22:40 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.
