Phantom of the Opera – Silent Film with a Musical Accompaniment by Minima
Wed 7 MayCelebrate the 100th anniversary of one of cinema’s most iconic silent films with a special screening of The Phantom of the Opera (1925), accompanied by a stunning live soundtrack performed by acclaimed band Minima.
Starring the legendary Lon Chaney, the “Man of a Thousand Faces”, this classic thriller tells the dramatic tale of the disfigured Phantom who haunts the Paris Opera House, driven by obsession, revenge, and a quest for love. Featuring beautifully tinted visuals and an early Technicolor sequence, this cinematic masterpiece is as visually captivating as it is suspenseful.
Bringing their signature 21st-century interpretation to the film’s dark and atmospheric visuals, Minima will perform a powerful, immersive live score using an eclectic range of instruments. Known for their hauntingly evocative soundtracks, Minima have performed at prestigious venues such as Glastonbury Festival, BFI Southbank, and the Barbican Centre, earning a reputation for breathing new life into the silent classics of the past.
This is a rare opportunity to experience The Phantom of the Opera in a way it was meant to be seen—on the big screen, with a live musical accompaniment that heightens every moment of suspense, drama, and intrigue.
