Film Show: Raising the Wind
Introduced by Roy
Doors: 7.15pm • Introduction: 7.45pm • Film: 8.00pm
UK • 1961 • 1h 31m • U
Raising the Wind, directed by Gerald Thomas, is a delightful and unmistakably British comedy that finds humour in the refined yet often chaotic world of classical music. Set within the prestigious London Academy of Music, the film follows a group of gifted but penniless students as they juggle their rigorous training with the everyday trials of student life. Unlike the sharp political satires or screwball comedies of its time, Raising the Wind takes a more light-hearted, whimsical approach, brimming with the warmth and gentle mischief that characterised Britain’s golden era of comedy.
With a cast featuring Leslie Phillips, Kenneth Williams, and James Robertson Justice—icons of British humour—the film offers a blend of witty dialogue, eccentric professors, and affectionate satire on the quirks of the musical elite. Though it shares some of the playful energy of the Carry On films, its comedy leans towards the refined rather than the raucous, making it a charming and engaging watch for lovers of classical music and vintage British cinema. A hidden gem of 1960s comedy, Raising the Wind is a wonderfully nostalgic celebration of youthful ambition, camaraderie, and the unpredictable nature of student life.
Tickets
If you are among the small number of our audience who are unable to buy tickets online but would like to purchase in advance, please visit the Library where Will or Dom will be happy to assist you.
On the night of the Film Show, a minimum of 5 tickets will be available for purchase at the Library from 7.15pm on a first come first served basis. Payment options will include cash, as well as credit or debit cards.
Please note, tickets are non-refundable and seating is unreserved. Latecomers may not be admitted and their seats offered to another guest.