Join us at The Odyssey Cinema for a special tribute screening of The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie to celebrate the legendary Maggie Smith.
This iconic role earned her the Best Actress Oscar, although she couldn’t attend the ceremony, as she was still performing at the Old Vic with the National Theatre. Arguably her most famous role, Smith shines as Muriel Spark’s enigmatic Edinburgh schoolteacher, Miss Jean Brodie, who imparts her “crème de la crème” students with unsuitable political fervour. Smith’s glacial beauty and commanding presence captivate as she navigates romantic entanglements with Robert Stephens (her real-life husband) as the art teacher, and faces off against Celia Johnson’s stern headmistress. Directed by Ronald Neame – whose grandson Gareth Neame is the executive producer of Downton Abbey – this timeless film is a fitting celebration of Smith’s remarkable career.
