Expressionist shadows
stretch across impossible streets, sleepwalkers roam the night, and
madness lurks behind every crooked doorway in one of the most
influential horror films ever made. Robert Wiene’s The Cabinet of
Dr. Caligari (1920) revolutionised cinema with its distorted sets,
dreamlike imagery and unsettling tale of murder, manipulation and
the fragile boundary between sanity and madness. More than a
century later, its nightmarish vision continues to haunt audiences
and inspire generations of filmmakers.
Experience this silent masterpiece as it was intended to be seen,
accompanied live by renowned silent film pianist Stephen Horne,
whose spellbinding scores have earned him an international
reputation as one of the world’s leading silent cinema
accompanists. His improvised performance breathes new life into
this landmark of Gothic cinema, creating an unforgettable evening
where image and music combine to transport audiences into the dark
heart of German Expressionism.
Tickets £15 including a delightful gin cocktail and a 20% donation to the King's Chaplaincy Trust.
Stephen Horne
Stephen Horne has long been internationally considered one of the leading silent film accompanists. A house pianist at London’s BFI Southbank for over thirty years, he has played at all the major UK venues and recorded music for scores of films. Although principally a pianist, he often incorporates other instruments into his performances, sometimes simultaneously. He regularly performs internationally and in recent years his accompaniments have met with acclaim at film festivals in Europe, North America and Asia. In 2011 and 2012, he was commissioned to compose ensemble scores for the London Film Festival Archive Galas of 'The First Born' and 'The Manxman'. And every year since 2014, he has won in one or more categories in the annual Silent London poll.
| Ticket | Event time | Cost |
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The Cabinet of Dr Caligari
An Evening of Silent Horror with Live Music Accompaniment |
19:00 - 21:30 | £16.50 |
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