Royal Albert Hall (Elgar Rm) 27th May

This Half Term, go wild with The Enchanted Cinema’s interactive show – Ghibli’s Forest 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, voices before kids and grown-ups team up with instruments – turtle drums, lyre harp, zaphir chimes, gong, 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!), followed by our favourite cat-bus and flying scenes from Totoro. Please keep all phones in bags.The Enchanted Cinema is supported using public funding by the National Lottery through Arts Council England. @theenchantedcinema. thecabinetoflivingcinema.org.uk. 

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. Shows have several noisy parts, in case this helps. 

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

Yes! At the end (and given time), we warmly invite children up to stage to try out different instruments. 

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 (IW Story Festival), Alice Denny (Bright Foundation) & The Enchanted Cinema