After seeing the 2007 remake, one of the stars of 1954’s The Belles of St Trinian’s decided to track down her fellow schoolgirls (the little hellions, not the leggy ones!) – and now they’re getting together for this special Cinema Museum event. Silent film composer and pianist Neil Brand will play headmaster for this evening of clips and reminiscences.

The Belles of St Trinian’s starred Alastair Sim as the headmistress of a prestigious boarding school for ‘young ladies’ whose lively, rebellious pupils cast fear over the local town and become involved in a racing scam.

The film was adapted from Ronald Searle’s famous cartoons, and the hilarious script by Frank Launder and Sidney Gilliat was brilliantly executed by a cast of much-loved comedy talent, including Joyce Grenfell, George Cole, Hermione Baddeley, Beryl Reid, Irene Handl and Joan Sims – capped by the rumbustious St Trinian’s girls.

Now, all together, sing:

Maidens of St Trinian’s, gird your armour on.
Grab the nearest weapon; never mind which one.
The battle’s to the strongest; might is always right.
Trample on the weakest; glory in their plight.
St Trinian’s! St Trinian’s! Our battle cry.
St Trinian’s! St Trinian’s! Will never die.
Stride towards your fortune boldly on your way,
Never once forgetting there’s one born every day.
Let our motto be broadcast: “get your blow in first!”
She who draws the sword last always comes off worst.

This event is expected to end around 22.00.

Tickets & Pricing

Autumn Season 2011 ticketing applies.