WHEN? London Through the Ages
Friday 19th June - 8pm
London’s history contributes greatly to its identity. An exceptionally resilient city, London is unique in its ability to integrate diversity and manage change, whilst still maintaining a sense of old-fashioned charm. Today London On Film asks “When is London?” as we visit a time when jellied eels stood instead of olives on bars, transport involved four legs not four wheels and Blackberries were still a fruit!
The Big Smoke: BFI Archive Footage (15)
UK 2009. 1hr 30 mins.
The Big Smoke explores the many forgotten faces of our capital with a tantalising tour through half a century of life in this most vibrant of cities. Experience London through the ages, from 1896-1945, with this programme of silent films from the BFI National Archive, specially selected for the London On Film Festival, and brought to dazzling life with a beautiful newly-commissioned score. Followed by a short talk from the BFI.
The Big Smoke explores the many forgotten faces of our capital with a tantalising tour through half a century of life in this most vibrant of cities. Experience London through the ages, from 1896-1945, with this programme of silent films from the BFI National Archive, specially selected for the London On Film Festival, and brought to dazzling life with a beautiful newly-commissioned score. Followed by a short talk from the BFI.
Continuing the illusion well into the evening, London On Film and The Lexi will also play host to a sumptuous celebration of bygone eras with a 1920-40s Fancy Dress Party, sensational live music-hall performances from the Ministry of Burlesque and a selection of the capital’s most decadent cocktails.
The Ministry of Burlesque is Britain's premier organisation for all things burlesque and cabaret. Born out of a passion for performance and inclusion, MoB was created to help nurture and establish a happy and productive burlesque industry for a new century of enthusiasts. Following in the footsteps of 19th century trailblazers the MoB are 21st century entertainment authorities who are leading the way for Burlesque as it's very best. Please visit: www.ministryofburlesque.com
Toff & Tales are a splendid medley of wicked wit, musical comedy and timeless bawdy satire. They are a Classical Burlesque duo reminiscent of 19th century British theatre. Famous for their infamous 'Piccadilly Prowler' routine (which features a spot of bum-ruffling Uranian fun), this spiffing classical burlesque duo are fit for only the most immodest Society gatherings. The theatrical concoctions of this pippin pair are intensely funny, aesthetically dazzling and extremely memorable. Please visit: www.kittie.me.uk
Miss Vicky Butterfly is a Carnival Queen, a sophisticated side-show delight complete with a show-stopping 18" corseted waist. She is a doll, a butterfly, a peacock, a swan, a sorceress - and anything from the world of the imagined ingénue. She is part burlesque starlet, part innovative performance artiste, part music-hall Vaudevillian and all dreamer.
Fifi Fatale: An alluring pin up vixen with ivory skin and a cascade of black hair, this long legged beauty is a vision of decadence.
Fifi performs opulent and sensual burlesque to vintage sounds. A true sultry siren inspired and influenced by the glamorous eras of the 1920's to the 1940's, burlesque showgirl legends and the visuals of film noir, she is the ultimate femme fatale.
With her passion for beauty, come hither eyes and the good girl/bad girl attitude of Bettie Page, Fifi's elegantly choreographed performances are graceful and sultry with the all important element of tease.
Fifi performs opulent and sensual burlesque to vintage sounds. A true sultry siren inspired and influenced by the glamorous eras of the 1920's to the 1940's, burlesque showgirl legends and the visuals of film noir, she is the ultimate femme fatale.
With her passion for beauty, come hither eyes and the good girl/bad girl attitude of Bettie Page, Fifi's elegantly choreographed performances are graceful and sultry with the all important element of tease.
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