The Phantom of the Opera + Live score

Rupert Julian’s 1925 classic silent horror masterpiece starts Lon Chaney as the titular haunting figure who lives in the catacombs beneath the Paris Opera and becomes infatuated with a young singer – accompanied by a live soundtrack.

Aspiring young opera singer Christine Daaé discovers that she has a mysterious admirer intent on helping her become a lead performer. This masked presence is Erik, also known as the Phantom, a disfigured recluse who lives underneath the Paris Opera House.

When the Phantom takes Christine prisoner and demands her devotion and affection, her suitor, Vicomte Raoul de Chagny, sets out to rescue her.

Live score

We are delighted that the screening will be accompanied with original live music composed by Paul Robinson and performed by his three-piece ensemble Harmonie Band on saxophone, cello and accordion.

Pre-screening introduction

There will be an introduction from Dr Chris O’Rourke before the screening.

Big Screen Bigger Emotions

Our melodrama season explores love, betray and obsession - where too much is never enough. Big Screen Bigger Emotions has been made possible with support from Film Hub Midlands through Funds from the National Lottery. Film Hub Midlands support people to watch, show, and make films in the Midlands.