Sound and Silents 2008
In 2008 our silent film retrospective was called Clowning Glories and was part of a larger retrospective celebrating women in comedy film. All events took place at the BFI Southbank, and featured guest speakers including Sally Phillips, Jo Brand and Michelle Gomez. The commissions were supported by Arts Council England. Events from this season subsequently toured to the English Riviera Comedy Film Festival, Latitude Festival, Dartington Arts, Glasgow Film Theatre and Kings Place, London.
The Love Expert
With live musical accompaniment by Jane Gardner
Romantic comedy with a bespoke piano score from professional silent movie pianist Jane Gardner.
Show People accompanied by Jane Gardner
+ Mabel's Dramatic Careeer accompanied by Jean Hasse
Two hilarious silent movies scored by the pros.
The Vagabond Queen
With live musical accompaniment by Alcyona
High energy slapstick silent comedy with award winning pianist Alcyona.
I Don't Want to be a Man! accompanied by Zoe Rahman
+ The Danger Girl accompanied by Juice
A fantastic double bill of cross dressing and mistaken identity accompanied by top jazz pianist anda top jazz trio.
My Best Girl
Accompanied by The Elysian Quartet
My Best Girl, accompanied by the Elysian Quartet was originally commissioned for the BEV Festival in 2008 where it was a huge success.