Film

An alternative cinema experience in Hackney Wick courtesy of Folly For A Flyover

Lauren Down | Thursday 23 June, 2011 10:23

Photograph by Sonny Malhotra

Hand-built in Hackney Wick, with local reclaimed materials, ‘Folly for a Flyover’ has transformed the derelict underside of the A12 Flyover into a performance space for all manner of events. From 24 June until 31 July they’re holding workshops by day and screenings, live scores, light shows and performances by night.

Evenings are arranged around weekly themes from ‘Fables’ and ‘Characters/Superheroes’ to the Hackney Wicked Festival. Films will range from animated classics to early and experimental cinema, including Flash Gordon, 2001: A Space Odyssey, Toy Story and Tron (with a live score performance) whilst performances are confirmed from the likes of Peggy Sue.

You can check out the full schedule below.

June
24 – Once Upon A Time In A Folly Far Far Away feat. Snow White And The Seven Dwarfs
25 – The Adventures of Prince Achmed w/Live Soundtrack by Sawchestra
26 – The Adventures of Baron Munchausen

July
1 – Middle of The Road w/ Peggy Sue
2 – The Beast From 20,000 Fathoms
3 – Requiem For Detroit
8 – Tron w/Live Score
9 – Trip To The Moon and Other Shorts w/Live Score
10 – Secret Screening
15 – Flash Gordon
16 – Minnie The Moocher and Gertie and Her Gaeity
17 – Toy Story and Bicycle Thieves
22 – Akira
23 – 2001: A Space Odyssey
24 – Wizard Of Oz
29 – Hackney Wicked Presents Video and Short Films
30 – The Wild One
31 – A Few More Dollars

Details on how and when to purchase your £4 movie tickets can be found over on Folly For a Flyover’s website.

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