We’ve partnered with Wallis Cinemas to bring you a special evening where opera and film come together—two art forms that might seem worlds apart, but may have more in common than you think.
Join us at the Piccadilly Cinema on Tuesday 22 April where we’ll kick things off with a lively discussion exploring the shared themes of humor, uncertainty, and human connection that tie both Flight and The Terminal together. Expect lively conversation and surprising insights!
Then you can sit back and enjoy a 35mm screening of The Terminal, where we’ll see how a simple airport setting can transform into an arena for personal transformation.
Laughs, Love, and Luggage
PRE-MOVIE TALK
6.30-7.30PM
Join State Opera’s Artistic Director Dane Lam, Flight Director Stephen Barlow and performers James Laing and Nina Korbe as they discuss the relevance and importance of contemporary stories in opera.
Explore behind-the-scenes insights, parallels between the true story that inspired both the movie and the opera, poignant contrasts that make both works special and add a thoughtful dimension to the fun.
You will also be treated to an exclusive sneak peak performance from the show!
Tickets: free, registration highly recommended.
The Terminal
35MM MOVIE SCREENING
8.00PM
Experience Steven Spielberg’s heartwarming comedy The Terminal on the big screen, in glorious 35mm.
Starring Tom Hanks as Viktor Navorski, a man stranded at JFK Airport due to a political upheaval in his homeland, this charming film is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit. As Viktor navigates the bureaucracy of his new “home,” he forms unexpected connections with fellow travelers and airport staff, including security officer Frank (Stanley Tucci) and flight attendant Amelia (Catherine Zeta-Jones).
Tickets: $21 for MYWALLIS members, $23 for non-members
