Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde Live to Film - In Concert with FB Pocket Orchestra

The film: Based on Robert Louis Stevenson’s 1886 novella Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, the 1920 film adaptation directed by John S. Robertson is one of the earliest and most influential screen interpretations of the story. Emerging during the formative years of American feature filmmaking, it helped establish the psychological horror film as a serious cinematic form. John Barrymore’s performance is central to the film’s reputation. His physical transformation from Jekyll to Hyde, achieved without modern visual effects, became a touchstone for later adaptations and remains a striking example of early screen acting technique. The music: The new score for this adaptation features a collection of works by celebrated composers from the western classical tradition. The pieces are presented as a collection of unheard arrangements performed in the FB Pocket Orchestra's distinctive style