On Saturday 21st April, Wilmslow will once again boast its own cinema – complete with organ and organist!
St Bartholomew’s Church will be screening the Buster Keaton silent screen classic ‘The Cameraman’ with a live soundtrack from the celebrated cinema organist Donald Mackenzie.
Essentially a romantic comedy, with many laugh out loud visual gags, the plot of The Cameraman also takes in the filming of the outbreak of a Tong War (a violent dispute between rival Chinese Tong factions).
This will give Donald an opportunity to showcase the many ‘moods’ of the church’s magnificent new pipe organ.
Donald began a long association with the Odeon Cinema, Leicester Square in July 1992 by playing the famous Compton organ for a number of events – including a preview of ‘Beauty and the Beast’ and ‘Chaplin’.
He was appointed house organist and has appeared regularly at film premieres, special events and organ concerts.
He has broadcast from the Odeon on BBC national radio and has played for numerous royal film performances – including five in the presence of Her Majesty the Queen.
Admission to the event in Wilmslow is free, with a retiring collection. Bring your own popcorn!
The film lasts around 75 minutes and you are advised to arrive early as seating is available on a first come basis.
