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Harold Lloyd’s Safety Last! (1923) with live score

Live piano score by Tom Marlow

Celebrate over a century of harebrained schemes and vertigo-inducing scenes with the lovable Harold Lloyd!

A publicity stunt gets out of hand and leads to a death-defying police chase as our hapless hero attempts to simultaneously impress his girlfriend and save his job.

Safety Last! features one of the most iconic set-piece scenes in film history and cemented Lloyd as one of the bravest comedians in Hollywood, continuing to perform all his own death-defying stunts – despite having already lost a thumb and finger doing the same.

 

“The Lucky Dog Picturehouse mix a lip-smacking cocktail of classic silent movies and zesty new live music, garnished by their own delight in entertaining and educating an audience. Whether you’re a silent-cinema newcomer or an aficionado, their events make you feel like a lucky dog yourself.” Nicholas Barber, film critic, BBC Culture

“They have a rare ability to enchant both expert audiences and children seeing silents for the first time” Jonathan Wakeham, London Comedy Festival (LoCo)

 

The Musicians of The Lucky Dog Picturehouse are dedicated to recreating the original cinema experience; bringing together classic silent films and live, period specific music. They have performed and lectured at BFI Southbank, LoCo Film Festival, London Transport Museum and numerous other venues across the UK.

The Cabinet of Dr Caligari (1920) with live score

Live piano score from Tom Marlow

Step into the twisted fairground of the night, where shadows sharpen like knives and the mind plays its most dangerous tricks. The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari (1920) unfolds like a nightmare: jagged streets tilt against impossible skies, doors gape like mouths, and every angle threatens a secret. At its heart lurks the enigmatic Dr. Caligari and his sleepwalking pawn, Cesare—an ominous duo whose presence stains the town with dread. What is performance, and what is control?

This landmark of German Expressionism still crackles with menace and wonder, and is brought to life with a brand new piano score from Tom Marlow of The Lucky Dog Picturehouse.

“Silent Film has no finer custodians” Nicholas Barber, BBC Culture

 

The Musicians of The Lucky Dog Picturehouse are dedicated to recreating the original cinema experience; bringing together classic silent films and live, period specific music. They have performed and lectured at BFI Southbank, LoCo Film Festival, London Transport Museum and numerous other venues across the UK.

Buster Keaton’s The General (1926) with live score

“Loved every minute! A cultural treat for film and music fans” Joanna Van Der Meer, BFI

Celebrate 100 years of Buster Keaton’s legendary masterpiece The General at this thrilling special screening, presented by The Lucky Dog Picturehouse.  

Join us for a high-velocity ride packed with daring stunts, breathtaking chases, and Keaton’s unmatched comic precision, all presented on the big screen with live score. This one-night-only event invites audiences to rediscover the film’s explosive energy and cinematic genius, honouring a century of timeless adventure. Don’t miss your chance to experience movie history roaring to life in an unforgettable celebration. 

Score composed and performed by the musicians of The Lucky Dog Picturehouse. 

Pandora’s Box (1929) with live score

“You should only play when you’re sure to win”  

Louise Brooks stars as the effortlessly seductive Lulu, a high class courtesan and dancer who brings destruction to the Berlin bourgeoisie with her turbulent love affairs, both male and female.   

Heavily censored in its day, G.W. Pabst‘s 1929 Weimar masterpiece nonetheless launched flapper icon Brooks to international stardom and Pandora’s Box still feels incredibly modern today, ranking amongst the Guardian’s top 100 films of all time. 

Experience this rare special screening with live piano score by Christopher Eldred. 

Nosferatu (1922) with live score

“It haunts us“ Roger Ebert

Experience the chilling power of Nosferatu, the legendary 1922 silent classic that defined cinematic horror. This special screening invites you into a world of creeping shadows, haunting atmosphere, and unforgettable imagery as Count Orlok stalks the screen with eerie elegance. With a brand new live score, the film’s tension and terror are reborn. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to witness a masterpiece restored to the silver screen. 

Piano score composed and performed by Sam Watts 

Silent Comedy Pick ‘n’ Mix with live score

“Silent Film has no finer custodians” Nicholas Barber, BBC Culture

The Lucky Dog Picturehouse presents an irresistible celebration of laughter as we bring you a whirlwind selection of silent-era comic gems, bursting with playful chaos, big-hearted humour, and dazzling slapstick invention. Perfect for all ages, this joyous event showcases the timeless magic of cinema’s earliest fun-makers at their most inventive and charming. With brand new live score by Tom Marlow, every tumble, chase, and grin comes to life with toe-tapping energy. Bring the whole family, settle in, and let the giggles take over—this is classic comedy at its most vibrant, delightful, and completely unmissable!

Piano score composed and performed by Tom Temple Marlow

Dmytro Morykit presents Nosferatu

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Nosferatu: Land of Spectres
Film Concert by Dmytro Morykit

Maestro Dmytro Morykit returns to Wilton’s for a final performance of Land of Spectres, his live piano concert accompanying F. W. Murnau’s 1922 masterpiece Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror. Morykit’s powerful and haunting score breathes new life into this landmark of German Expressionist cinema, offering audiences a deeply immersive experience that unites film and music in perfect harmony.

Within the evocative atmosphere of Wilton’s, Nosferatu’s striking imagery takes on renewed intensity, each shadow and silence heightened by Morykit’s powerful performance.

This concert marks a poignant farewell to his live film concerts, Nosferatu and Metropolis which have defined Morykit’s touring career. Celebrated for his musicianship and imaginative re-scoring of these silent films, Morykit has captivated audiences worldwide, bringing new admirers to the artistry and expressive power of the solo piano and the haunting beauty of early cinema. He will now turn his focus toward more intimate projects.

Directed by Hazel Cameron

Metropolis

Experience Metropolis like never before in a spellbinding live performance by acclaimed pianist and composer Dmytro Morykit. Morykit’s piano concert sits beautifully alongside Fritz Lang’s 1927 silent film masterpiece with a powerful original piano score performed entirely from memory. A seamless fusion of cinema and music, this two-hour concert brings Metropolis to a modern audience, offering a rich emotional and sonic journey that amplifies the film’s dramatic impact.

Featuring compositions written over three decades, alongside new pieces tailored to the film, Morykit’s score creates a dynamic and moving atmosphere that resonates deeply with today’s viewers. Critics have hailed the performance as “a new duet between Fritz and Dmytro,” praising its emotional intensity and technical brilliance.

Having toured extensively over the last 12 years to sell-out audiences, Morykit always looks forward to returning to Wilton’s Music Hall, a unique venue, adding another aesthetic to this memorable cinematic and musical experience.

Introduction by Hazel Cameron (Producer)

Nosferatu

Presented by Dmytro Morykit

Maestro Dmytro Morykit returns to Wilton’s with his exquisite live performance to F. W. Murnau’s landmark vampire film Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror, offering audiences a fresh and immersive experience to this classic piece of cinema.

This German expressionist film was first released in 1922 and its timeless striking imagery gives an innate sense of the sinister which is heightened by Wilton’s unique atmosphere and history.

Morykit’s concert, Land of Spectres, provides a modern musical context and amplifies the horror of the film – both the incredible performance by Max Schreck as the vampire and the shattering of naïve trust in a good world.