A very special screening of a classic animation fairy tale ‘The Adventures of Prince Achmed‘, with NEW live score by Musician, Chris Davies.

We’re delighted to welcome back this magical event to our screen at The Vale. It’s the perfect early Christmas gift to enjoy with the whole family.

Three years in the making, Lotte Reiniger’s beautiful 1926 silhouette animation brings to life magical tales from the Arabian Nights. The earliest surviving animated feature film – it has been hailed as one of the world’s most innovative and influential animations. Made in card, cut entirely by hand, and then manipulated using sheets of lead joined by wires, Reiniger’s exquisite shadow characters move intricately through colourful worlds of demons, witches, beautiful princesses and flying castles.

Musician, Chris Davies reinvigorates the film with his skilful composition and live performance using a spectacular array of instruments from around the World to accompany Prince Achmed’s journey from the Middle East, to Africa, China and beyond.

You will also have the opportunity to meet some of Global Grooves’ larger than life puppets, and learn the basics of puppeteering with your friends and family. Chris will give a short introduction to the film and his work followed by a Q&A at the end of the screening.

Directed by: Lotte Reiniger
Year: 1926
Duration: 66min
Certificate: PG
Score written and performed live by Chris Davies

Tickets – £5 adults (18+) / £2 children. We offer a limited number of ‘Donate What You Can‘ tickets so that everyone can join us.

Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult to participate in the puppet workshops. We encourage everyone of all ages to get involved.

Our 90 seat digital theatre, boasting Dolby 7.1 surround sound, a fully stocked bar and large format screen is the perfect intimate environment to enjoy a film with your friends and loved ones. Available for private hire.