Travel back in time and experience film in a whole new way with The Sounds of Silent.
Back by popular demand, the Lancefield Mechanics Institute will bring back The Sounds of Silent for a vibrant and entertaining musical and movie event for the whole family.
On the night, catch a 1920’s classic silent film alongside a live jazz performance from The Sounds of Silent.
This time the institute will be showing the 1926 silent comedy The General, starring Buster Keaton. The film was inspired by the Great Locomotive Chase, which happened in 1862 in America, and filmed towards the end of the silent era.
Also on the night, catch a Laurel and Hardy short for a fun night out in yesteryear.
Lancefield Mechanics Institute committee of management president John Sevenson encouraged the community to come on down.
“Come along to a family friendly night and enjoy how entertainment used to be in the 1920s enhanced with a modern jazz band, The Sound of Silent,” he said.
The Sounds of Silent is a five piece ensemble, featuring some of Melbourne’s most versatile and accomplished musicians. Recreating the silent movie experience all over Melbourne, they’re once again coming back to Lancefield and bringing another classic experience with them.
The Sounds of Silent will be performing on Saturday, August 23, at the Lancefield Mechanics Institute. Doors will open at 6pm, for a 7pm start. The night is BYO drinks and nibbles, however popcorn, choc tops and drinks will be available to purchase.
Tickets will be $10, and are available online at https://tinyurl.com/599u8d5w
