Tommy

<div><b>PERFECT PAIRS: Book tickets for both&nbsp;<i>Tommy</i>&nbsp;and <i>Ken Russell's The Devils </i>(<a href="https://www.filmhouse.org.uk/movie/ken-russells-the-devils-4k-restoration">4K</a> or <a href="https://www.filmhouse.org.uk/movie/ken-russells-the-devils-35mm/">35mm</a>)<i>&nbsp;</i>in the same transaction to receive a discount!</b></div><div><br></div><div>A feverish, glamorous, and bombastic rock opera, <i>Tommy</i> is a movie musical like no other. Under the superb direction of the late, great Ken Russell - The Who’s seminal 1969 album is translated into what I believe to be the greatest movie musical of all time.</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>Instead of trying to adapt the album to the big screen, it more so adapts the experience of watching a theatrical performance cinematographically. The prologue, which depicts the birth of our titular character, functions similar to a dance number where the story is performed rather than told.</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>Aside from the fabulous musical numbers featuring various popstars (Tina Turner, and Elton John to name a few…), the cast is filled with 70s superstars including the formidable, Russell alumnus Oliver Reed, who plays Tommy’s devious step father. Yet, the true star of the film is the fabulous art direction by John Clark, whose previous work includes <i>Jesus Christ Superstar</i>, and Nicholas Roeg’s <i>Performance</i>.</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>If you haven’t seen this 70s masterpiece - do yourself a favour, and indulge yourself with one of the wackiest, most outrageous movie musicals of all time.</div><div><i><br class="Apple-interchange-newline">Selected and written by&nbsp;</i><i>Ethan Doherty,&nbsp;</i><i>Cinema and Hospitality Assistant</i></div>DramaPT1H51M152026-11-09GBen
Oliver Reed
Ann-Margret
Roger Daltrey
Ken Russell
Ken Russell
Robert Stigwood
Tommy"Tommy"

Showtimes

November 9, 8:40 pm

November 12, 5:15 pm

Filmhouse