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Stop Making Sense live show screening

When
  • Friday 23 August 2024 from 7:30pm to 10pm
Cost

Starting from: $40

A special 40th Anniversary screening of Talking Heads' legendary concert film Stop Making Sense, remastered in 4K Digital. This screening features a live pre-show performance from The Walking Deads, warming up the crowd with a selection of Talking Heads favourites. All tickets include a glass of sparkling wine on arrival.

Newly restored in 4K to coincide with its 40th anniversary, the 1984 film was directed by renowned filmmaker Jonathan Demme and is considered by many critics as the greatest concert film of all time.

“Greatest concert movie ever…” – Rolling Stone

Stop Making Sense stars core band members David Byrne, Tina Weymouth, Chris Frantz and Jerry Harrison along with Bernie Worrell, Alex Weir, Steve Scales, Lynn Mabry and Edna Holt.

The live performance was shot over the course of three nights in Hollywood's Pantages Theatre in December 1983 and features Talking Heads' most memorable songs.

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