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Safety Last!

with Orchestra of the Swan

Part of the Orchestra of the Swan 2024/2025

Add to my Calendar 21-05-2025 20:00 21-05-2025 22:00 36 Safety Last! The Swan performs a specially composed score by Artistic Director David Le Page to accompany the iconic 1923 silent comedy Safety Last! Lloyd’s portrayal of the new kid trying to make it in the big city is pitch perfect. His astonishing pratfalls will have you convulsed with laughter and the breath taking stunts will have you holding on to your seats as the tension rises! Directed by Fred Newmeyer and Sam Taylor, Safety Last! remains a firm favourite 100 years on.  Prior to the screening, we will be performing a short set inspired by the film. The screening with live score will then begin after a short interval. Director David Le Page United Reformed Church, Stratford Upon Avon DD/MM/YYYY

Details

United Reformed Church
Rother Street
Stratford Upon Avon
Warwickshire
CV37 6LU
England

Programme

David Le Page – Safety Last

Performers

Orchestra of the Swan

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Programme Note

The Swan performs a specially composed score by Artistic Director David Le Page to accompany the iconic 1923 silent comedy Safety Last!

Lloyd’s portrayal of the new kid trying to make it in the big city is pitch perfect. His astonishing pratfalls will have you convulsed with laughter and the breath taking stunts will have you holding on to your seats as the tension rises! Directed by Fred Newmeyer and Sam Taylor, Safety Last! remains a firm favourite 100 years on. 

Prior to the screening, we will be performing a short set inspired by the film. The screening with live score will then begin after a short interval.

Director David Le Page

Safety Last!

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