LandxSea Festival, Montrose – 13th Sept

At LandxSea, go wild with The Enchanted Cinema’s interactive show featuring Where the Wild Things Are (the 1973 animation) and scenes from Studio Ghibli’s much-loved My Neighbour Totoro (1988). We start with a warm-up climb into the forest canopy using our hands and voices before kids and grown-ups team up with instruments from around the world – tree-frog guiros and butterfly charango from South America, Greek lyre harp, African thumb piano, Chinese Wind Gong, as well as turtle drums, bird flutes, ocarinas and bamboo canes – to create a live score to the mysterious island and inhabitants that Max encounters (including your narrating of the book!) and five favourite scenes from My Neighbour Totoro including the cat-bus and flying scenes. To keep the magic alive, please put phones in bags. The Enchanted Cinema is supported using public funding by the National Lottery through Arts Council England. @theenchantedcinema. thecabinetoflivingcinema.org.uk.

Programme / schedule released 6th August here!

Does every child get to do something?

If they want to – yes! Just make sure we know if you need  a sound FX/ instrument by raising your hand. 

My child might not want to join in.

No problem at all! Many children like to sit back and watch or join in with bits and bobs. It’s very much a team effort so they shouldn’t feel too much on the spot if they do or don’t join in. 

My child has additional needs.

Our shows are very inclusive and kids with additional or SEND enjoy them a lot. Every show has a few noisy parts, in case this helps. 

Can my child try out instruments if they didn’t get a chance to?

Yes! At the end, we invite children up to stage to try out things like the harp or hand percussion. 

Can I take photos?

Phones off and tucked away please, but please feel free take pics of your child with instruments at the end. 

I don’t have / can’t borrow a child – can I still come?

Absolutely! The Enchanted Cinema is for lovers of animation, live music & live foley FX of all ages. 

Is there somewhere to give feedback?

Indeed! We have a public comments book and also a google form. We value all feedback. 

Images:Bob White on behalf of IW Story Festival (#1-12), British Library (#13-17) & The Enchanted Cinema (all others)