THE TESTAMENT OF ANN LEE, film based on true life story of the founder of The Shakers

Chepstow

Dates: 30/10/2026

Venue: The Drill Hall Chepstow, Lower Church Street, NP16 5HJ

Based on the extraordinary true life story of “Mother” Ann Lee born into poverty in Manchester she became the leader of a radical 18th century religious sect that she took to America, The Shakers. Fiery and charismatic she championed celibacy, gender equality and communal living. Academy Award nominee Amanda Seyfried (Mean Girls, Mama Mia) stars as the Shaker's irrepressible leader, the film captures the ecstasy and agony of her quest to build a utopia.
From award-winning writer-director Mona Fastvold (The World to Come, The Brutalist) with original songs & score by Academy Award winner Daniel Blumberg (The Brutalist).
Cert 15
Starts 7.30pm, running time 2 hours 17 mins, doors open 7pm. Bar.
Tickets £6 online in advance (reserved seats) or at the door from 7pm.

 

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