TICKETS
Imagine going to the cinema and becoming part of a pop-up orchestra who create sound FX and a musical soundtrack! 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 – turtle drums, lyre harp, zaphir chimes, gong, bird flutes and ocarinas – to create a live score with live FX to five much-loved scenes from Studio Ghibli’s My Neighbour Totoro. We follow two sisters who move to a house in the country with a mysterious giant tree, their adventures with “Totoro” creatures (large and small) and not forgetting a strange and wonderful cat-bus!
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This is not a full screening of the film, but an interactive showing of five much-loved scenes.
The show is ideal for children aged 4+ and their grown-ups who team up to become the magical orchestra. Babes in arms go free.
Please keep all phones in bags, and on silent or airplane mode.
A majority of the seating will be on the floor. The company warmly invite ticket holders to bring their own ‘comfy cushion’ if preferred.
If you have an access requirement and would like us to reserve a chair then please mention this when booking.
faqS
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.
Watch the trailer
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Images:Bob White on behalf of IW Story Festival (#1-12), British Library (#13-17) & The Enchanted Cinema (all others)
