The Enchanted Cinema presents: Where the Wild Things Are + My Neighbour Totoro
This magical interactive cinema experience is recommended for anyone aged 4+
Go wild with The Enchanted Cinema’s interactive show featuring the 1978 animated adaptation of Where the Wild Things Are and scenes from Studio Ghibli’s much-loved My Neighbour Totoro (1988).
We start with a warm-up climb into the forest canopy using our hands and voices before kids and grown-ups team up with instruments from around the world – tree-frog guiros and butterfly charango from South America, Greek lyre harp, African thumb piano, Chinese Wind Gong, as well as turtle drums, bird flutes and ocarinas – to create a live score to the mysterious island and inhabitants that Max encounters and the much-loved cat-bus and flying scenes from My Neighbour Totoro.
The Enchanted Cinema FAQs
Does every child get to do something?
If they want to – yes! Just make sure we know if you need a sound FX/ instrument by raising your hand.
My child might not want to join in.
No problem at all! Many children like to sit back and watch or join in with bits and bobs. It’s very much a team effort so they shouldn’t feel too much on the spot if they do or don’t join in.
My child has additional needs.
Our shows are very inclusive and kids with additional or SEND enjoy them a lot. Shows have several noisy parts, in case this helps.
Can my child try out instruments if they didn’t get a chance to?
Yes! At the end (and given time), we warmly invite children up to stage to try out different instruments.
Can I take photos?
Phones off and tucked away please, but please feel free take pics of your child with instruments at the end.
For more information, visit thecabinetoflivingcinema.org.uk
The Enchanted Cinema is supported using public funding by the National Lottery through Arts Council England.
Supported by Film Hub Scotland, part of the BFI’s Film Audience Network, awarding funding on behalf of Screen Scotland and the BFI National Lottery.