Pride Month Movie Night - Picnic at Hanging Rock

On Sunday the 28th of June, from 6:30-8:30 PM, in recognition of Pride Month, the Edward Gorey House and Thacher Hall will be screening the 1975 film Picnic at Hanging Rock. Considered by the Australian Film Institute to be the best Australian film of all time (and they probably know what they're talking about), Picnic at Hanging Rock – based off Joan Lindsay's novel of the same name – is a is a diaphanous, haunting Gothic mystery that follows a group of Edwardian-era schoolgirls on a St. Valentine's Day outing where they mysteriously vanish. The fear, despair, and eventual madness that follows their disappearance plays out in sunshine-soaked vignettes and extremely starched white ruffles. Incredibly atmospheric and shot through with adolescent sapphic repression, Picnic at Hanging Rock is one of the most beautiful – and most unnerving – films ever made.

Some Things to Know:

• We will have treats and snacks available for purchase at the concession stand, along with event-exclusive souvenir tickets and other selected merchandise.

• This is a PG-rated movie. We recommend audience members refrain from being under 13 due to thematic complexity – that is, kids will probably think it's boring.

• The film's running time is just under 2 hours.

• EGH Members receive a special rate on all tickets – use your discount code at checkout.

• The festivities will take place at Thacher Hall, not at the House, so please do not try to enter or we will be forced to put you in The Oubliette.

Parking Note:  There is no parking at Thacher Hall. Ample parking is available just across Route 6A from Thacher Hall around the Common, as well as at The Gorey House, the Post Office, and the back part of Chapter House Inn's parking lot. Crossing attendants will be available to assist with crossing Route 6A at the designated crosswalk in front of Thacher Hall. If you need accessible parking information, please email events@thacherhall.org.

Accessibility Note:  Thacher Hall is a historic building and is not accessible via wheelchair - a short flight of stairs is required for entrance into the Hall and the restrooms are located on the lower level (accessed via stairs).

Ticket revenue supports the Thacher Hall & The Edward Gorey House. Your support enables Thacher Hall to share the arts with the Yarmouth Port community.