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**SOLD OUT – Operation Nep’tune’ – A D-Day 80 Commemoration – SOLD OUT**
8 June at 3:00 pm - 3:45 pm
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Operation Neptune, better known as D-Day which took place on 6 June 1944, was the operational codename of the naval and assault landings of Operation Overlord (the invasion of and battle for Normandy).
To mark the 80th anniversary, members of Tonic Choir present a collection of songs and readings in the very building where some of the planning for the operation and the progress of the landings were observed on D-Day itself. Visitors on the day included King George VI, British Prime Minister Winston Churchill and General Dwight D. Eisenhower – the Supreme Commander of Allied Forces in Europe.
From the team that brought you previous Bentley Priory Museum shows: Fighter Command and the Battle for Britain (2015), Beyond the Trenches (2017), Flying without Feathers (2018), The Bentley Priory Chronicles (2023). This performance by members of the Tonic Choir will include many of the best hits from the previous shows.
Approximate running time is 45 minutes.
Performance ticket holder access to the Museum will be available from 2pm. The Museum galleries will be available to view before and after the performance. The café will be open, serving light refreshments before and after the performance until 4.30pm.
Limited seating available, so book early to avoid disappointment! Tickets must be pre-booked for the performance.
Tickets: Adults £10, Children £5.00. This is not included with annual membership.
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Please note: Admission to the Museum on this day for non-performance ticket holders will be limited to 10am – 1pm. Advance booking is not required for normal museum admission.
