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Classic film meets live rock concert at Ilkley's King's Hall

Vox Lumiere is bringing Metropolis to Ilkley this week.

A show combining classic cinema with live rock music is coming to Ilkley's King's Hall this Friday (25th September).

Los Angeles-based company Vox Lumiere will bring its production of Metropolis to the town as part of its first UK tour.

The show pairs Fritz Lang’s 1927 silent film with an original score performed live, featuring vocals and music drawing on rock, electronic and orchestral influences.

Described as “a rock concert meets silent film”, the production combines a screening with elements of live music and theatre.

It was created by composer and songwriter Kevin Saunders Hayes, whose credits include more than 50 feature film scores.

Kevin said:

“We never approached Metropolis as something to be preserved behind glass.

“The goal was to create a live experience that feels immediate, emotional and exciting for modern audiences.

"The film provides the visual journey. The music makes it come alive in the room.”

The Ilkley performance forms part of a tour across England and Wales during September and October, following appearances in North America and Europe.

Vox Lumiere has performed more than 300 shows across six countries. Its work has also featured in a nationally televised PBS special in the United States and received several film and theatre awards.

Kevin said:

“Some of the most enthusiastic and engaged audiences we've ever performed for have been outside major cities.

"This tour is about bringing the work directly to communities rather than expecting audiences to come to us.”

Tickets and further information are available online.

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